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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tour of Parks & Recreation Facilities
Starting Location: Hillsdale Park
3801 E. Hill Park Street, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 5:15 p.m.
*Please Meet at Picnic Shelter #1
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 ___ Michelle Jensen
___ Jessica West, Vice President ___ John Nesmith
___ Keith Bevan ___ Mike Pepin
___ Dom Gelsomino ___ Creg Steele
Rachel Myers
1 minute
2. New Business
a. Tour of Meridian Parks & Recreation Facilities
Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Space is
limited on the bus and available on a first-come, first-
served basis. In addition, a boxed dinner sponsored by
Kreizenbeck Constructors will be served. Please contact
Rachel Myers at 208-888-3579 to inquire about seating and
to RSVP for the dinner by Monday, September 10, 2018. If
the bus is full, you are welcome to follow in your own
vehicle.
Steve Siddoway
3.75 hours
3. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING a MINUTES
Meridian Parks 6t Recreation Facilities Tour
Starting Location: Hillsdale Park
3801 E. Hill Park Street, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 • 5:15 p.m.
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.
1. Roll -Call Attendance
X Jo Greer, President X John Nesmith
X Jessica West, Vice President X Michelle Jensen
X Keith Bevan X Mike Pepin
X Dom Gelsomino X Creg Steele
Others present were: Councilmembers Treg Bernt, Luke Cavener, and Anne Little
Roberts; former Councilman Keith Bird; Meridian Parks Et Recreation Department Staff
- Steve Siddoway, Mike Barton, Colin Moss, Garrett White, Jake Garro, Shelly Houston,
Kim Warren, Elroy Huff, Barbara Hatch, Renee White, Tyler Roberds, and Rachel
Myers; Meridian Arts Commission representatives Jessica Peters and Hillary
Blackstone; Planning Et Zoning Commission representative Jessica Perreault (and
spouse Craig); South Meridian YMCA representative Mike Kapuscinski; City of Eagle
representatives Beeg Johnson, Steve Noyes, and Eric Ziegenfuss; Volunteer Park
Ambassadors Don Allen (and spouse), Kathy Templeton, Tom Skordas, Jim
Montgomery, Tom Berkovich, Rosalyn Berkovich; Idaho Department of Lands
representative Ann Bates; and citizens Marti Hill and Dixie Cook.
2. New Business
The group gathered at picnic shelter #1 in Hillsdale Park at 5:15 p.m. MFR Director
Steve Siddoway welcomed everyone, and introductions were made. Packets and boxed
dinners were handed out to participants. Steve recognized Kreizenbeck Constructors,
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Inc.—this year's dinner sponsor. Steve recognized the park partnership with Marti Hill
and Dixie Cook.
a. Tour of Meridian Parks €t Recreation Facilities - Steve Siddoway
Participants loaded a charter bus to embark on their tour of various sites within
Meridian. Steve Siddoway was the main tour guide.
Tour Sites, Route, Key Topics, it Speakers:
• Discovery Park (future park located off Lake Hazel between Eagle Et Locust
Grove Roads) - Topics: Construction progress in general for Phase 1 (27 acres),
the playground plan/rendering, and the long-term plan for the 77 -acre park.
Participants exited the bus and walked to the recreation complex area near the
playground.
While driving to Bear Creek Park, topics included: Special events - presented
by Renee White; and Volunteers - presented by Barbara Hatch.
• Bear Creek Park (2400 S. Stoddard Avenue) - Topics: New picnic shelter
between the ball fields and the Public Works well house construction -
presented by Steve Siddoway; and Sports - presented by Tyler Roberds. Guests
viewed the park site from the bus.
While driving to Fuller Park, topics included: Classes Et Camps - presented by
Jake Garro; and the Homecourt - presented by Garrett White.
• Fuller Park (3761 W. Park Creek Drive) - Topics: Potential future park
acquisition - presented by Steve Siddoway. Participants walked along the
pathway in the park and viewed construction progress at the restroom building
and playground area.
While driving to the Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2, topics included:
Kate's Field Sign and Department dashboards/ administration - presented by
Colin Moss; and Pathways - presented by Kim Warren.
• Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H2 (Fairview to Badley) - Participants
walked this section of pathway.
While driving back to Hillsdale Park, topics included: Maintenance, staffing,
and irrigation - presented by Mike Barton; Forestry - presented by Elroy Huff;
Marketing - presented by Shelly Houston; and Closing remarks - presented by
Steve Siddoway and Councilman Treg Bernt.
3. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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