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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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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.
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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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.