2018 02-21 SpecialE IDIAN;---
PARKS Ek RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 • 6:00 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks 8 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 6t Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 21, 2018 Page 1 of 2
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Approximate
Presenter
Time
2 minutes
1. Roll -Call Attendance Rachel Myers
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 January 10, 2018 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer
2 minutes
Minutes
4. Announcements
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
5. Old Business
30 minutes:
a. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Graphics Follow-
I Stephanie Inman
15 minutes
Up
/ Mike Barton
b. Meridian Homecourt Bay 5 Renovations Update
Dana Kauffman
15 minutes
/ Garrett White
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6. New Business
a. Kleiner Park Community Garden Update
b. MPR Department Adult Sports Update
7. Pathways - NONE
8. Staff Reports
9. Adjourn
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 1-10-18 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
Juti Bokenkamp 20 minutes
Tyler Roberds 20 minutes
MPR Staff
Jo Greer
15 minutes
1 minute
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MARCH 14, 2018 a 5:30 PM
2018 All -Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City
of Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway and the Rail -With -
Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
2. Support construction of the South Meridian Regional Park
(Exploration Park).
3. Provide feedback on plans 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.
6. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space andlor amenities.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvementlpresence 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.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 21, 2018 Page 2 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.