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PARKS Ek RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall - Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks a 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.
Parks a Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - January 10, 2018 Page 1 of 2
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, President _ John Nesmith
Jessica West, vice President Mike Pepin
Keith Bevan — Creg Steele
_ Michelle Jensen Hannah Sturtevant
Kayla McNay
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of the December 13, 2017 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer
2 minutes
Minutes
4. Announcements
7 minutes:
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
b. February Commission Meeting
Steve Siddoway
2 minutes
5. New Business
50 minutes:
a. MPR Department Classes Ft Camps Update
Jake Garro
20 minutes
b. Ethics, Open Meetings, Ft Bylaws
Emily Kane
20 minutes
c. Impact Fee Update
Steve Siddoway
10 minutes
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.na rsusiness
a. South Meridian Regional Park Project Update
b. Traithead on Ten Mite Road Update
7. Workshop - NONE
8. Staff Reports
9. Adjourn
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 12-13-17 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
Mike Barton I 20 minutes
Kim Warren 1 15 minutes
MPR Staff 1 15 minutes
Jo Greer I 1 minute
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: FEBRUARY 14, 2018 • 5:30 PM
1018 Ail -Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City
of Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway and the Rai[ -With -
Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
2. Support construction of the South Meridian Regional Park
(Exploration Park).
3. Provide feedback on pians for a shade structure solution at the
Kleiner Park bandshell.
4. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to plan for
connections of our pathway systems.
5. Recommend preferred options for space planning at bay 5 of the
Homecourt.
b. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space and/or amenities.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in
community events.
8. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
9. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
10. Participate and support Meridian Parks & Recreation Month to help
foster community engagement.
11. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and
stakeholders.
12. Continue discussions with the Meridian Fire Department regarding
feasibility of future fire stations to be collocated with future parks.
13. Support the current efforts for ADA compliance repairs to ensure
accessibility of Meridian's park system.
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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.