2017 12-13E IDIAN:---
PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, December 13, 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
Hannah Sturtevant
Kayla McNay
" Jessica West
John Nesmith
2.
Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3.
Approval of the November 15, 2017 Special Meeting
Jo Greer
2 minutes
Minutes
4.
Announcements
20 minutes:
a. Christmas Presentation
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
b. Committee Assignments
Jo Greer
15 minutes
5.
Committee Meetings - NONE
6.
Committee Reports - NONE
1 hour ft
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7. New Business
15 minutes:
a. Idaho Walk Bike Alliance Walk -Friendly Cities
Cynthia Gibson
20 minutes
b. Commissioner Elections
Jo Greer
15 minutes
c. Brainstorm 2018 All -Commission Goals
Jo Greer
30 minutes
8. Old Business
30 minutes:
a. Kleiner Park Memorial Plaza Tree Update
Mike Barton
10 minutes
b. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Graphics Follow-
Mike Barton
20 minutes
Up
9. Workshop - NONE
MPR Staff
15 minutes
10. Staff Reports
11. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 11-15-17 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
It Objectives, 10-11 17 Minutes
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals Er 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: JANUARY 10, 2018 * 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.