2017 11-15ENIDAN:---
PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Conference Room A
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 5:30 PM
Mission:
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.
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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
Jo Greer, Vice President ® Mike Pepin
Keith Bevan _ Creg Steele
Michelle Jensen i Hannah Sturtevant
Kayla McNay Jessica West
John Nesmith
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of the October 11, 2017 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer
F 2 minutes
Minutes
4. Announcements
16 minutes:
a. Welcome New Commissioner Michelle Jensen
Jo Greer
3 minutes
b. December Commissioner Elections
Jo Greer
3 minutes
c. December All -Commission Goals Brainstorming
Jo Greer
3 minutes
d. Grand Opening Celebration Debriefs - Reta Huskey
Mike Barton
5 minutes
Park Et Keith Bird Legacy Park
e. Commission Live Streaming
Steve Siddoway
2 minutes
5. Committee Meetings - NONE
a. Parks Committee
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b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee Reports -NONE
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
1 hour Et
7. New Business
2 minutes:
a. FY2017 MPR Commission Annual Report
Jo Greer
2 minutes
b. Meridian Homecourt Bay 5 Design Concepts
Garrett White
20 minutes
c. Kleiner Park Memorial Plaza Fees Et Use Policy
Mike Barton
20 minutes
d. Santa's Helper Commission Parade Float Theming
Jessica West
10 minutes
Discussion
e. South Meridian Regional Park Final Design Et Bidding
Mike Barton
10 minutes
8. Old Business
a. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Graphics
Mike Barton
15 minutes
9. Workshop - NONE
10. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
11. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 10-11-17 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
& Objectives, 10-11-17 Minutes
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 10-11.17
Minutes
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 10-11-17
Minutes
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: DECEMBER 13, 2017 • 3:30 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.
S. 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.