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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 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.
Presenter
Approximate
Time
1. Roll-Call Attendance
___ Jo Greer, President ___ John Nesmith
___ Jessica West, Vice President ___ Mike Pepin
___ Keith Bevan ___ Creg Steele
___ Michelle Jensen ___ Hannah Sturtevant
___ Kayla McNay
Steve Siddoway
2 minutes
2. Approval of the February 21, 2018 Special Meeting
Minutes
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Announcements
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
4. Old Business
a. Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade Update
b. Kleiner Park Memorial Plaza Fees Update
Mike Barton
Steve Siddoway
20 minutes:
10 minutes
10 minutes
5. New Business
a. Forestry Update
b. Neighborhood Park Theming Ideas Discussion
Elroy Huff
Steve Siddoway
50 minutes:
20 minutes
20 minutes
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6. Pathways Workshop
a. Review Commission’s 2017 Pathway Priority Task List
Accomplishments
b. Brainstorm 2018 Pathway Priorities for Task List
Resolution
c. Spring Pathways Tour Planning
Kim Warren
Kim Warren
Kim Warren
40 minutes :
10 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
7. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
8. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
SPRING PATHWAYS TOUR : APRIL 4, 2018 4:00 PM
201 8 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 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.