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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 • 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks 8 Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to park facilities and recreation programs of the City.
Their mission is to gather input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues relating to the
creation and design of public parks and open spaces; to listen to public input; and to provide advice
and recommendations on parks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council.
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1. Roll -Call Attendance
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Sharon Borton, President
Jo Greer, Vice President
_ Kayla McNay
John Nesmith
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Debbie Shaner
_ Creg Steele
_ Hannah Sturtevant
Jessica West
3. Approval of Minutes of the February 8, 2017 Special
Meeting
4. Announcements
a. Hillsdale Park Groundbreaking - April 7, 2017 / 2:30 PM
b. Spring Pathways Tour - April 12, 2017
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Rachel Myers
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10 minutes:
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
Steve Siddoway
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5. Committee Meetings 50 minutes
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
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6. Committee Reports15 minutes:
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Parks Ft Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - March 8, 2017 Page 1 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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b. Pathways Committee
John Nesmith
5 minutes
c. Marketing Committee
Jo Greer
5 minutes
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7. New Business
20 minutes:
a. MPR Department Special Events Update
Renee White
20 minutes
b. MPR Department Community PowerPoint Preview
Shelly Houston
20 minutes
c. MPR Department Master Plan Update
Steve Siddoway
30 minutes
d. Hillsdale Park Naming
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Steve Siddoway
10 minutes
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8. Old Business
a. South Meridian Regional Park Schematic Design Update
Mike Barton
30 minutes
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11. Adjourn
Sharon Borton
1 minute
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ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 2-8-17 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
& Objectives, 1-11-17 Minutes; 3-
8-17 Agenda
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 1-11-17
Minutes; 3-8-17 Agenda
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 1-11-17
Minutes; 3-8-17 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
SPRING PATHWAYS TOUR: APRIL 12, 2017 • 5:30 PM
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 10, 2017. 5:30 PM
2017 All -Commission Goals:
1. Develop a connected pathway system across the City of
Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway as the top priority.
2. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space and/or amenities.
3. Participate in the design development of the future South
Meridian Regional Park.
4. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
5. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to communicate with
citizens and stakeholders.
6. Develop partnerships with the Meridian Fire Department for
future fire stations to be collocated with parks.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement in
community events through advanced notice and sign-up sheets.
8. Continue implementation of the updated MPR Master Plan.
9. Explore opportunities to build a pathway along Locust Grove
Road to Chinden, connecting to Eagle's pathway system and the
greenbelt.
10. Develop plans for a new, updated Memorial Program.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - March 8, 2017 Page 2 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.