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PARKS Ek RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 • 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks tt 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 Bother 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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Approximate
Presenter
Time
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
Sharon Borton, President _ John Nesmith
— Jo Greer, Vice President Creg Steele
Keith Bevan _ Hannah Sturtevant
Kayla McNay ! Jessica West
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Sharon Borton
2 minutes
3. Approval of Minutes
4 minutes:
a. August 9, 2017 Regular Meeting
Sharon Borton
2 minutes
b. September 13, 2017 Special Meeting (Parks Tour)
Sharon Borton
2 minutes
4. Announcements
16 minutes:
a. Commission Appointments
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
b. Welcome New Pathways Project Manager
Mike Barton
2 minutes
c. 2017 MPR Facilities Tour Debrief
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
d. Reta Huskey Park Grand Opening October 30, 2017 at 2
Mike Barton
1 minute
PM
e. Keith Bird Legacy Park Grand Opening November 9,
Mike Barton
1 minute
2017 at 2 PM
f. FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Report
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
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5. Committee Meetings
50 minutes
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee Reports
15 minutes:
a. Parks Committee
Sharon Borton
5 minutes
b. Pathways Committee
John Nesmith
5 minutes
c. Marketing Committee
Jo Greer
5 minutes
7. Old Business
30 minutes:
a. Drones in the Parks Ordinance Discussion
Mike Barton
10 minutes
b. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Discussion
Mike Barton
20 minutes
8. New Business
a. Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment D—Ten Mile to Black
Mike Barton
30 minutes
Cat—Alignment Discussion
/Kim Warren
9. Workshop -NONE
10. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
11. Adjourn
Sharon Borton
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 8-9 17 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) 9-13-17 Special Meeting Minutes
(3) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
8 Objectives, 8-9-17 Minutes; 10-
11-17 Agenda
(4) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 8.9.17
Minutes; 10-11-17 Agenda
(5) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 8-9-17
Minutes; 10-11.17 Agenda
(6) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: NOVEMBER 8, 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.
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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • MINUTES
Meridian City Hall City Council Chambers
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 • 5:30 p.m.
The Meridian Parks ft 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 President Sharon Borton called the meeting to order at approximately
5:33 p.m. MPR Administrative Assistant Il Rachel Myers took rol(-call attendance as
follows:
X Sharon Borton, President
7 Jo Greer, Vice President
X Keith Bevan
X Kayla McNay (departed at 7.30 p.m.)
X John Nesmith
X Mike Pepin
T Creg Steele
X Hannah Sturtevant (arrived at 6:34 p.m.)
X Jessica West
Others present were: City Council Liaison Keith Bird; MPR Department staff—Parks Et
Recreation Director Steve Siddoway, Parks Superintendent Mike Barton, Recreation
Manager Colin Moss, Et Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren; Deputy City Attorney
Emily Kane; Et Citizen Carter Blake.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Commission President Sharon Borton entertained a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Commissioner Creg Steele motioned to approve the agenda as presented.
Commissioner Kayla McNay seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. August 9, 2017 Regular Meeting
b. September 13, 2017 Special Meeting (Parks Tour)
Commission President Sharon Borton entertained a motion to approve both sets of
minutes as presented. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to approve the minutes as
presented. Commissioner Kayla McNay seconded the motion. All were in favor of the
motion.
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4. Announcements
a. Commission Appointments - Steve Siddoway
MPR Director Steve Siddoway announced Creg Steele and John Nesmith were
reappointed last night at City Council. He welcomed them back for another term
and thanked them for agreeing to return for more fun!
They have a new Commissioner who is taking Debbie Shaner's place, Mike Pepin,
who was also approved yesterday by the City Council to fill Debbie Shaner's
position. Commissioner Pepin took a moment to share a little about himself: He
expressed he had the pleasure of working in the Meridian Public Works Department
for approximately three years up until about eight months ago. He is very familiar
with a lot of MPR staff faces and is really looking forward to getting to know the
Commission, helping where he can. While he was with the Public Works
Department, staff assisted with projects, pathways, infrastructure, water/sewer
for the parks to be built, and for services to be provided. From his standpoint, this
is where he can plug in and assist. He is also very familiar with the City's
budgeting process. In stepping away from the City and working in the private
sector, he misses public service, so this is the reason why he wanted to serve on
the MPR Commission. He was happy President Barton and the Mayor thought
enough of him to appoint him. Commission President Barton expressed
Commissioner Pepin has some great experiences and perspectives and cares about
the City. He will be a great asset to the team.
Steve thanked Debbie Shaner for her service to the MPR Commission. While it was
short, her passion showed through for the time she was there. They are grateful
for the effort she also put toward the Commission. President Barton agreed.
On the youth advisory council side, Kayla McNay was also reappointed to come
back and join the MPR Commission for a second year. Steve thanked Commissioner
McNay for being interested and willing to continue forward with them. Her
reappointment has been officially approved by Council.
Commission President Sharon Barton announced she did not seek reappointment;
therefore, this will be her last meeting. She stated it is time for her to move on,
and her job is very demanding. She has enjoyed working with everyone and is so
excited because she feels like the Commission is really strong, they have some
good insight, and she sees the Commissioners' commitment. She believes the
Commission's current momentum will continue, and the ideas that everyone is
bringing to the group is helpful. She thanked everyone for giving their time and
ideas. She expressed she will miss everyone, but was sure she will see them all
around Meridian. One of the things she loves about working with the Commission is
not just the members, but every one of the MPR staff. She has never worked with
people who are so professional. She thanked them and understands how hard they
work which makes coming to the MPR Commission meetings and getting things
done so easy. She expressed she will miss MPR staff as well.
Steve thanked President Barton for her service on the Commission—her leadership
as Vice President last year and as President this year—and for the perspectives and
the champion she has been for the things that the City/MPR Department has
needed over the last several years.
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Commissioner Creg Steele thanked President Borton for being with the Commission
and expressed she will be missed. The Commission took a group photo with Sharon.
Yesterday, at City Council, Steve announced there was also a replacement for
Sharon's position. Michelle Jensen was appointed. Although Steve has not yet
met Michelle, President Borton stated she will be a fabulous addition as well. She
has an IT management background, has a good passion for the City, and is willing
to take on the challenge.
Steve announced the City Council just restructured the liaison appointments.
Councilman Keith Bird is now joining them as the MPR Department liaison.
Councilman Bird will finish out his term on the City Council with MPR staff and the
Commission, which both MPR staff and Commissioners are honored to have and
love the fact they get to finish out Keith's term on the City Council with them.
Steve thanked Councilman Bird for being with them. Councilman Bird stated he
cannot thank everyone enough for allowing the Keith Bird Legacy Park to be named
after him. He expressed it is the greatest honor he has ever had and is
appreciative. Commission President Borton expressed Councilman Bird is well
deserving of this. Commissioner Creg Steele echoed President Borton's sentiment
and added it has been an honor working with him all these years. Meridian's parks
would not be where they are today if it weren't for Councilman Bird's
participation and help throughout the years. "Thank you."
Steve also wanted to recognize Councilmember Anne Little Roberts spent not just
one, but two consecutive years with the MPR Department/ Commission as Council
Liaison. Steve is indebted to her for the leadership she had at Council, at the
regular meetings, and with the budget processes, etc. for championing their cause
at the Council level. Steve thanked and acknowledged her role as liaison on the
MPR Commission.
b. Welcome New Pathways Project Manager - Mike Barton
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton announced some of the Commissioners
probably met Kimberly Warren if they were on the recent Parks Tour because Kim
joined them on it. A couple weeks ago, Kim began as the MPR Department's new
Pathways Project Manager. Mike stated they are really lucky to have her. Some of
the Commissioners recognized her face from the MPR Master Planning effort; Kim
was on the team. GreenPlay, who led the effort, hired a local consultant—Breckon
Land Design—this is where Kim has spent the last few years. She has a wealth of
experience. Mike welcomed Kim to the team.
Kim expressed she is really honored to be there. She stated she does feel like she
knows the group and knows many of the Commissioners. She is passionate about
pathways and is looking forward to jumping in.
c. 2017 MPR Facilities Tour Debrief - Steve Siddoway
MPR Director Steve Siddoway announced last month was the tour. Sites included
Kleiner Park, Hillsdale Park, Bear Creek, Meridian Homecourt, Reta Huskey Park,
and Keith Bird Legacy Park. He solicited feedback from the Commissioners
regarding their favorite part or anything MPR staff could improve on next year.
They have also been trying to figure out specifically if they should keep the time
the same, meaning having it be the same time as the MPR Commission meeting
(5:30 p.m. start time). There were some people who were unable to join them
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because of evening commitments. MPR staff members have toyed with the idea of
making it a daytime tour.
MPR Commission Feedback:
• Jo Greer - She believed in keeping the tour the same time as the MPR
Commission meetings. She would not be able to attend a daytime tour.
She felt like this year's tour was more successful than the last one. She did not
know if it had to do with the number of parks under construction. The pace
was good. She really liked the information packets. It's fun having the staff
participate so guests attending can ask questions.
She expressed some frustration with the amount of people talking while the
speaker/guide was speaking and playfully suggested getting a whistle.
• Kayla McNay - For youth commissioners, they have school. With her rigorous
school activities and classes, she is unable to miss school. She wants to keep
the tour the same time, since it is already a scheduled day/time for them in
the evenings.
• John Nesmith - He supports an evening meeting time.
• Creg Steele - He thought the tour went great, which gives them a chance to
get out and actually put eyes on the parks and see the work they have put in
all year. He would not change anything about it. With the three new parks
coming online this year, it was really good to get out and see the progress.
• Hannah Sturtevant - She liked how the tour was open to the public whether
anyone was affiliated with MPR or not could attend.
She liked the staff updates while on the bus and found them to be really
valuable. She thought it was a good way to summarize everything that the MPR
Department has been doing, including a tour of the parks. She appreciated
how other staff members gave updates on behalf of those who couldn't attend.
• Jessica West - She really liked the tour and how everything went really
smoothly. It did start to get pretty dark though, towards the end. With a
possible start time of 5 p.m. and a bus departure at 5:30 p.m. this may allow
for more daylight as the tour concludes.
d. Reta Huskey Park Grand Opening October 30, 2017 at 2 PM - Mike Barton
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton announced the grand opening celebration of
Reta Huskey Park on Monday, October 301h at 2 p.m. The park address is 2887 W.
Tubac Drive in Meridian's Bellano Creek Subdivision. He invited everyone to
attend. Invitation flyers were handed out.
e. Keith Bird Legacy Park Grand Opening November 9, 2097 at 2 PM - Mike Barton
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton announced the grand opening celebration of
Keith Bird Legacy Park on Thursday, November 9th at 2 p.m. The park address is
3737 W. Lost Rapids Drive in Meridian's Bainbridge Subdivision. He invited
everyone to attend. Invitation flyers were handed out.
f. FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Report - Rachel Myers
MPR Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers announced each year the MPR
Commission is required to provide a written report to the Mayor and City Council
highlighting its goals and accomplishments over the past year. At the direction of
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President Borton, the published agenda for each Committee meeting that evening
reflected the task of completing this report. Rachel provided hard copies of the
All -Commission Goals and Committee Goals the MPR Commission identified for
reference so that Commission members can begin recording their accomplishments
for fiscal year 2017. The deadline to submit the draft reports to Rachel for
compilation and finalization is Friday, October 27. The Commission will need to
act on this report at its November meeting. The incoming Commission President
for 2018 will provide a verbal update at a future City Council meeting and
following the Mayor's State of the City Address held in February 2018.
g. November Commission Meeting - Steve Siddoway
MPR Director Steve Siddoway announced staff was recently notified that the
November 7, 2017 City Council meeting, which falls on election night, was being
moved to the next day on November 8, which is also the date of the MPR
Commission meeting. The November 8 Commission meeting will need to be
rescheduled or cancelled. There was general consensus to move the meeting to
Wednesday, November 15. The only meeting room available will be Conference
Room A.
Commission participants broke out into their respective committees at approximately
6:02 p.m.
5. Committee Meetings
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
The Commission reconvened from committee meetings at approximately 7:02 p.m.
6. Committee Reports
a. Parks Committee - Jessica West
Committee member Jessica West reported the Parks Committee met that evening.
Those in attendance were: Sharon Borton, Jessica West, Creg Steele, Steve
Siddoway, and Rachel Myers.
• Complete FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Re ort - The Committee reviewed
the annual report; they went through where they were at today and where
they hope to be within the next few months. They accomplished a lot. Some of
the final finishing touches are still going on, but they presume they will be
done in time to complete this year's report.
• South Meridian Regional Park Shade - MPR staff is incorporating play structure
equipment that does include shade elements. The entire play zone area design
has been separated to incorporate shade for both children and adults. They
hope to review future plans and drawings in the next few months.
• Debrief on Heroes Park Art - This is regarding the sails that are going up in
Heroes Park (Journey of Heroes Art Sculpture). At an earlier meeting, there
was some concern about one of the photos that was submitted for the police
officer and talked about getting a new picture. A new photo has been secured,
taken to City Council, and is in the process of being fabricated.
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• Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade - The group reviewed design renderings of the
shade structure at various angles/views and got to see some new graphics on
plans for different types of sails. The details are still being worked out. They
formulated some questions to be sent back to the artist and are waiting for
those answers. The next step will be to present the design concept(s) to the
entire MPR Commission in the near future.
• Shade in Existing Parks - The Committee touched on existing parks where shade
needs to be added or improved upon in the future. More will be worked on in
the coming meetings.
• Revisit Eveninp Em to ee Park Coverage - This item was not discussed, due to
time constraints.
b. Pathways Committee - Hannah Sturtevant
Committee member Hannah Sturtevant reported the Pathways Committee met
that evening. Those in attendance were: John Nesmith, Hannah Sturtevant, Mike
Pepin, Kim Warren, and Mike Barton.
• Complete FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Report - Committee members talked
about their goals this year and how they accomplished them. Specifically one
of their newer goals was to increase public engagement with the pathways to
get the word out about new pathways that are going in. The Parks team
improved signage along pathways this year and improved representation at
community meetings, such as F.A.C.T.S.
• Staff Update on Pathway Projects - The group received updates on a variety of
pathway projects that are ongoing and overlapping each other. Concerning the
Lemp/Larkwood Pathway, two property owners in the Larkwood Subdivision
have agreed to sign an easement with the condition that a fence will be
installed and paid for. Regarding the Five Mile Creek Pathway - Segment H2
from Badley to Fairview, it will be paved later this week with a potential
ribbon cutting this fall. The pathway widening project on Linder Road across
from Tully Park did not get any bids. MPR staff is now working with two
different businesses to expand the pathway and make it more accessible.
Regarding the Five Mile Creek Pathway - Segment D from Ten Mile to Black Cat,
Kim will update the entire Commission in more detail about this connection
near the Waste Water Treatment Plant later in the evening.
c. Marketing Committee - Jo Greer
Chairwoman Jo Greer reported the Marketing Committee met that evening. Those
in attendance were: Jo Greer, Kayla McNay, Keith Bevan, Colin Moss, and Carter
Blake (citizen guest).
• Complete FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Report - Members reviewed goals
and accomplishments.
• Commissioner Community Presence Et Monthly Activities - The Committee went
through various upcoming events. Shelly typically prepares sign-up sheets for
each event held that month. Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 26.
Regarding the Winter Lights Parade Et Tree Lighting (December 1) and
Children's Winterland Festival (December 9), they will start to have weekly
Christmas in Meridian Committee meetings held on Tuesday evenings at 5:30
p.m. for one hour. There is a lot of need, as far as sponsorships, for prizes and
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other items. Santa letters and many other elements are in need of sponsors.
Anyone interested in serving on this committee, please notify Jo. There will be
a Santa's Workshop MPR Commission parade float (Steve interjected with a
Parks Et Recreation Commission banner), and Commissioners were encouraged
to attend the night -light event with their families to help market the
Commission.
Presentations to Groups Assist Steve Siddoway) - Shelly was working on
updating the list of groups, so this is in progress. Steve Siddoway noted the MPR
Department's Community PowerPoint was presented to the Chamber of
Commerce earlier in the year, which was well received. He would like to see
staff and Commissioners get out to other organizations.
Chamber Presentation (Colin Moss) - Colin is still waiting for data regarding the
data collection. There are seasons ending in different sports, so this will be in
progress for a while. This project has been put on hold until further notice,
based on a couple of restructuring items that are happening.
Parks Et Recreation Month Debrief - July was Parks Et Recreation Month.
Hashtags #Meridian Parks and #PlayOnJuly were created for families to take
pictures in Meridian parks and post on social media. The Committee discussed
something for next year as opposed to doing a Facebook photo contest. They
were brainstorming about potentially having a booth at a different park maybe
each weekend throughout the week in June, even if they decide not to do a
Parks Et Recreation Month in July. The group thought it would be nice to have a
banner asking people what they would like to know about parks and recreation,
etc.
New Marketine Ideas - As noted above, the Committee is working on various
marketing ideas.
7. Old Business
a. Drones in the Parks Ordinance Discussion - Mike Barton
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton reported two months ago Deputy City
Attorney Emily Kane went before the MPR Commission to give a presentation
regarding a proposed ordinance update that specifically dealt with drones. Mike
provided an update to the Commission after this topic was recently presented to
City Council, which required more discussion and follow-up that evening, based on
Council's direction and feedback. The decision point was: 1) Do they need the
draft updated code as it was proposed? 2) Do they leave the original Parks Code
intact? - or - 3) Do they even need the existing code related to drones? Copies of
his PowerPoint slides are attached to these meeting minutes.
MPR Commission Feedback:
• John Nesmith - He encouraged the current Temporary Use Permit application
to include specific language regarding drones in writing, such as: "Do you plan
on having a drone at your event? If so, please explain." (Hannah Sturtevant
concurred.) He thought the rest of the code is fine. MPR Recreation Manager
Colin Moss will propose this information to the Clerk's office. Mike will ensure
this information is added to the MPR Department's shelter reservation permit.
Steve Siddoway will direct staff to add drone information to the
City/Department's website.
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• Creg Steele - He believed the current code covers the topic of drones the way
it is written.
He commented communication is key and recommended extending the lines
down to multiple vendors who are not event sponsors; for example, at the
Meridian Community Block Party. Colin Moss will ask Special Events
Coordinator Renee White to add a section on her vendor application about
this.
Commission President Sharon Barton entertained a motion to recommend the
Meridian City Code 9 13-2-6(T) remains as is. Commissioner John Nesmith moved
to recommend the code remains unchanged. Vice President Jo Borton seconded.
All were in favor of the motion.
b. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Discussion - Mike Barton
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton reported at the August 9, 2017 MPR
Commission meeting, he brought forward multiple naming options with graphics
for the future South Meridian Regional Park in order to begin creating a park
identity and to develop a sign package with graphics and art that will go into the
park. After some discussion, the naming options were narrowed down to three:
Highland Park, Exploration Park, and Innovation Park. Mike provided refined sign
graphics in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Copies of his slide handouts
are attached to these meeting minutes.
After review of each park name graphic set with discussion for each, the
Commission focused on only naming the park that evening and hand voted for
"Exploration Park."
Mike will work with the artist to further modify the Exploration Park naming
graphics and will return to the Commission at a later date to present additional
logo options and mock-ups for consideration.
8. New Business
a. Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment D from Ten Mile to Black Cat Alignment
Discussion - Kim Warren
MPR Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren provided an alignment update
regarding the Five Mile Creek Pathway - Segment D, from Ten Mile to Black Cat.
Copies of her PowerPoint slides are attached to these meeting minutes.
There was general consensus by the Commissioners that they were in favor of the
modified preferred alignment, as proposed by staff.
9. Workshop -NONE
10. Staff Reports
MPR Director Steve Siddoway reported on the following:
He expressed excitement for the three new parks currently under construction:
Reta Huskey, Keith Bird Legacy, and Hillsdale. He was at Hillsdale Elementary
School earlier in the day with the Mayor walking with the school kids there. They
walked a section of the pathway loop for the Mayor's Walking Club Challenge.
MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton reported on the following:
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• Crews are bringing the three new parks noted above to completion.
• The well in downtown Meridian that services Storey Park is being relocated into
the park, which needs to be sealed for water quality.
• The Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2 from Badley to Fairview should be
getting paved by the middle of the month.
MPR Recreation Manager Colin Moss reported on the following:
• Trunk or Treat Et Dance to the Beat is coming up on October 26, 2017.
• The Meridian Youth Farmers Market finished up its second season in the beginning
of September. Staff recently met with the Mayor's office and some representatives
from the Downtown Business Association and talked about the future of the
Farmers Market. One of the directions they are heading is that they will be
dropping the youth name part but continue incorporating youth in the event as a
way to make the event seem more appealing to all ages for participation.
• Kleiner Park Live just finished up its concert series last Thursday. This was the
first time the event was held in the fall. It worked out great some weeks, and it
also worked out not great on other weeks, depending how cold it was. He
encouraged feedback from Commission members who attended the event. MPR
staff is deciding what they want to do with this concert series in the future. This
is the fourth year of the event and is the first year they have not been able to
secure an event producer who is willing to take on the event without getting paid.
• MPR staff members continue to work on the design of the bay 5 renovations at the
Meridian Homecourt to get some classroom space and hope to make a presentation
to the Commission at the November meeting. There are funds in this year's budget
(FY2018) to begin construction documents with hopes of getting a construction
budget for FY2019.
• The softball season is ending on October 17, 2017, which is a full month later than
when it has normally ended, based on the wet spring, the air quality, and a variety
of things that have pushed back the season.
12.Adjourn
Commission President Sharon Barton entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Creg Steele moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner John
Nesmith seconded. The vote was unanimous and in favor of the motion.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:39 p.m.
(AUDIO ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS)
APPROVED:
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Attachments:
1) PowerPoint: Drones in the Parks Ordinance Discussion (4 pages)
2) PowerPoint: South Meridian Regional Park Naming Discussion (2 pages)
3) PowerPoint: Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment D - Ten Mile to Black Cat -
Alignment Discussion (5 pages)
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10/11/2017
DRONES IN CITY PARKS UPDATE
Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent
October 11, 2017
Overview: Drones
AKA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Idaho Code: Remotely operated, powered aerial vehicle,
aircraft, or drone that does not carry a human operator and can
fly autonomously or remotely
FAA: Aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct
human intervention from within or on the aircraft
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Overview: Drone Laws
Regulated by Federal Aviation Administration
• Remote pilot in command (commercial use)
• Model aircraft operator (hobby/recreational use)
• Public aircraft operations (governmental use)
w Regulated by Idaho Code § 21-213 — Not allowed:
• "Record an individual" without written consent
• Surveillance of private residence
• Photos/videos of farming operations
Current Parks Code
Meridian City Code § 13-2-6(T):
Except as expressly authorized by the director, the following
prohibitions shall apply in all City parks. These prohibitions shall
not apply to police officers or MPR personnel acting in the
course and scope of their duties.
T. Remote Controlled Objects: No person shall operate a remote
controlled toy, vehicle, or other object when other persons are
present. A violation of this provision shall be an infraction, the
penalty for which shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) plus court
costs.
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Proposed Parks Code Update
Meridian City Code § 13-2-6(T):
Except as expressly authorized by the director, the following
prohibitions shall apply in all City parks. These prohibitions shall not
apply to police officers or MPR personnel acting in the course and
scope of their duties.
T. Remote Controlled Objects: Except by written order of the Director.
No person shall operate a remote controlled toy, vehicle, or other
obiect when other persons are present or during a special event or
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of this provision shall be an infraction, the penalty for which shall be
twenty five dollars ($25.00) plus court costs.
Proposed Parks Code Update
• Clarifies that Director has discretion
• Director's order—time, place, manner
• Condition of temporary use permit
"When other persons are present"
• "Other" x Operator's helpers, spectators, participants
• "Other" = Non -participants
• Address noise, collision, privacy concerns
• Special events
• Event organizer can have a drone
• `Bring your own drone" not allowed
• Safety—people, animals, property
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Council Direction
• City Council Presentation on August S, 2017
• Direction and Questions from Council:
• Is the update necessary?
- Is Meridian City Code § 13-2-6(T) even necessary?
MPR Commission Action
I Questions/Discussion
Is the update necessary?
Is Meridian City Code § 13-2-6(T) even necessary?
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