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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.