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PARKS Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian Community Center/Centennial Park Adjoining Parking Lot
201 E. Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 * 5:30 p.m.
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
Sharon Borton, President
Jo Greer, Vice President
Keith Bevan
Kayla McNay
John Nesmith
2. AdoptionAdoption of the Agenda
Debbie Shaner
Creg Steele
Hannah Sturtevant
Jessica West
3. Approval of Minutes of the March 8, 2017 Regular
Meeting
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4. Announcements
a. Welcome New Commissioner Keith Bevan
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5. Committee Meetings - NONE
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PresenterTime
Rachel Myers
Sharon Borton
Sharon Borton
Sharon Borton
6. Committee Reports - NONE
7. New Business
2 minutes
Parks 8 Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - April 12, 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.
r----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7------ -_-_-_-----------1---------------------- a. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition Steve Siddoway ; 5 minutes ;
b. Spring Pathways Tour by Van and Bicycles Jay Gibbons 2 hours
Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Seating
is full on the van; therefore, you are welcome to follow in
your own vehicle. Please also provide your own bicycle and
helmet. Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities,
please contact Rachel at 888-3579. i
8. Old Business -NONE ;
9. Workshop -NONE
10. Staff Reports - NONE
11. Adjourn Sharon Borton 1 minute
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) 3-8-17 Regular Meeting Minutes
2) Parks Committee: Mission; Goals
Objectives; 3-8-17 Minutes
3) Pathways Committee: Mission;
Goals & Objectives; 3-8-17
Minutes
4) Marketing Committee: Mission;
Goals & Objectives; 3-8-17
Minutes
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MAY 11, 2016 • 6:00 P.M.
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 - April 12, 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.
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PARKS Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • MINUTES
Meridian Community Center
201 E. Idaho Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 • 5:30 p.m.
The Meridian Parks & 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.
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Commission Vice President Jo Greer called the meeting to order at approximately 5:36
p.m. MPR Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers took roll -call attendance as
follows:
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Sharon Borton, President
0
Debbie Shaner
X
Jo Greer, Vice President
0
Creg Steele
X
Keith Bevan
0
Hannah Sturtevant
X
Kayla McNay
X
Jessica West
X
John Nesmith
Others present were: City Council Liaison Anne Little Roberts; MPR Department staff --
Director Steve Siddoway, Parks Et Pathways Project Manager Jay Gibbons, Et
Recreation Manager Colin Moss.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Commission Vice President Jo Greer entertained a motion to accept the agenda as
presented. Commissioner John Nesmith moved to adopt the agenda as presented.
Commissioner Kayla McNay seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.
3. Approval of Minutes of the March 8, 2017 Regular Meeting
Commission Vice President Jo Greer entertained a motion to approve the minutes as
presented. Commissioner John Nesmith moved to adopt the minutes as presented.
Commissioner Kayla McNay seconded. All were in favor of the motion.
4. Announcements
a. Welcome New Commissioner Keith Bevan - Jo Greer
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2017 Page 1 of 3
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.
On behalf of the MPR Commission, Vice President Jo Greer welcomed Keith Bevan
as its newest member.
Commissioner Bevan introduced himself. He is relatively new to Meridian and has
been a resident for a little over two years. He has lived in Burley, Idaho prior to
this for eight years. His family members are lifelong residents of Idaho. He likes to
be involved in the community. In Burley, he helped coach high school football for
eight years as a volunteer, which was a labor of love. He also helped with the
Spud Man Triathlon. Keith expressed he loves the Storey Bark Park and takes his
dog there at least once a week.
MPR Director Steve Siddoway interjected Keith and his wife ran an event center, so
they understand putting on events. Keith was involved with the Color Run in Boise
last year.
5. Committee Meetings - NONE
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee Reports - NONE
7. New Business
a. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition - Steve Siddoway
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month for April, MPR Director Steve Siddoway
expressed his appreciation and presented each of the MPR Commissioners with a
card and two smatl gifts. He stated that he hopes the Commissioners are aware the
MPR Department and City truly appreciate all the work they do, including the time
they commit to coming out and helping MPR staff with things like pathway
priorities and everything else that goes on with the MPR Commission.
b. Spring Pathways Tour by Van Et Bicycles - Jay Gibbons Et Steve Siddoway
With MPR Parks Et Pathways Project Manager Jay Gibbons and MPR Director Steve
Siddoway as the tour guides, participants visited the following pathway segments
by van or bicycle:
1) Rail With Trail Pathway Segment from Broadway to 3rd Street to 8`h Street.
2) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment E (Bridgetower Connection) from Ten Mile to
Linder Road.
3) Linder Pathway Connection at Tully Park between Ustick Road and Chateau
Drive.
4) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment F (H.R. Bud Porter Pathway) from Linder to
Meridian Road.
5) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment G (E. James Court Connection) from
Meridian Road to Fairview Avenue.
6) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segments H1 and H2, from Fairview to Pine Avenue.
8. Old Business - NONE
9. Workshop - NONE
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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.
10. Staff Reports - NONE
11.Adjourn
Commission Vice President Jo Greer entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner John Nesmith moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kayla
McNay seconded. The vote was unanimous and in favor of the motion.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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SHARON BORTON, PRESIDENT
JO REER, VCE PRESIDENT
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Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.