2016-1188 Adopting MPRC 2017 Pathway Priority Task ListCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 16 -
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE
ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADOPTING THE 2017 PRIORITY TASK LIST FOR MERIDIAN PATHWAYS
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-4-2(7) charges the Parks and Recreation
Commission with setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth
and development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council;
and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2016, the Commission unanimously voted to recommend to
the Mayor and City Council that certain enumerated tasks be adopted as the City's priorities in
improving the community's pathway system in 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health,
safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian to adopt such recommended priorities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the tasks and priorities assigned thereto enumerated in the Resolution of the
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, adopted by the Commission on December 14, 2016, and
attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Meridian.
Section 2. That the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is authorized
to carry out said tasks, in such manner and timeframe, and as allowed by the annual budget
appropriations for the Parks and Recreation Department, per the discretion of the Director.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 3rd day of January, 2017.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 3rd day of January, 2017.
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EXHIBIT A
COMMISSION RESOLUTION - 2017 PATHWAYS PRIORITIES
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that providing opportunities for safe, fun,
interconnected foot and bicycle travel is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of
the people of Meridian;
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-4-2(7) charges the Commission with setting
priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth and development
pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has undertaken site visits to pathways systems throughout
the City and has studied the Pathways Master Plan and concluded that by assigning improvement
and development priorities as set forth herein, the City can maximize connectivity between
pathways and parks within the City of Meridian and capitalize on opportunities to connect large
pathway segments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That as soon as resources and/or opportunities become available, the City
should undertake the following activities, listed in order of urgency and importance to
connectivity:
1. Goal: Secure easements, permits and construct the portion of the proposed Five
Mile Creek Pathway Segment H2 that will run between Badley and Fairview
Avenues.
Purpose: Complete the Five Mile Creek Pathway segment to the north to connect
existing neighborhoods and commercial centers building on the success of the Bud
Porter Pathway.
2. Goal: Secure easements, permits and construction documents for the first half mile
of the Meridian Rail -With -Trail. Actively seek easements and permits needed to
extend the pathway beyond the first half mile. Pursue pathway funding opportunities
based on these easements.
Purpose: Create a major regional pathway connection using the existing railroad
right-of-way that connects downtown to the Eagle Road area, Ten Mile area, and
beyond to the edge of Meridian's area of Impact east and west.
3. Goal: Secure easements for the Five Mile Creek Pathway from Black Cat Road to
Eagle Road. These easements will allow specific funding requests for pathway
projects on an annual basis. The FY16 project encompasses pathway segments D, F,
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G, H, and I. Utilize the secured easements in segments F, G & H to construct
widened sidewalks between existing sections of multi -use pathway in FY 16.
Purpose: Create a fully connected spine pathway across the City's area of city
impact area.
4. Goal: Pursue and secure additional funding sources for future multi -use pathway
projects.
Purpose: Minimize the impact of multi -use pathway development and construction
on City resources.
5. Goal: Develop a comprehensive pathway network informational, directional and
interpretive package including signage, distance markings and a parks & pathways
guide.
Purpose: Provide park and pathway user assistance with point specific information to
improve functionality and safety.
6. Goal: Partner with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and Meridian
Development Corporation (MDC) to foster connection of the Five Mile Creek
Pathway to Downtown via Pine Avenue and other roadways.
Purpose: Provide pedestrian and bicycle connections between the City's pathway
network and the downtown core.
7. Goal: Foster a partnership with the City of Eagle in pursuit of a pathway connection
between the future Meridian park property adjacent to the Boise River, Eagle Island
Park and the Boise River Greenbelt.
Purpose: Provide a pedestrian and bicycle connection to other regional parks and
pathways.
8. Goal: Update the Pathway Master Plan annually to reflect new information,
completed projects and changing conditions.
Purpose: Provide an accurate reference to guide future pathway development
opportunities and illustrate current pathway conditions.
9. Goal: Explore opportunities to build a pathway along Locust Grove Road to
Chinden, connecting to Eagle's pathway system and the greenbelt.
Purpose: To connect Meridian to the Boise River Greenbelt.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
14th day of December, 2016.
APPR VED:
Creg eele, President
Park and Recreation Commission
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