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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING * AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 • 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks Fr 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 It Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 13, 2019 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
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Presenter
Time
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
— Jessica West, President — Jackson Jones
Dom Gelsomino, vice President John Nesmith
-_ Keith Bevan — Mike Pepin
Jo Greer _ Creg Steele
Michelle Jensen
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jessica West
2 minutes
3. Approval of the January 9, 2019 Regular Meeting
Jessica West
2 minutes
Minutes
4. Announcements
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
5. New Business
1.5 hours:
a. ACHD Roadways to Bikeways Update
Justin Lucas
30 minutes
b. COMPASS Idaho Update
Liisa Itkonen
30 minutes
c. MPR Department Adult Sports Program Update
Tyler Roberds
20 minutes
d. Fuller Park Ball Fields Discussion n Action Item
Mike Barton
10 minutes
Parks It Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 13, 2019 Page 1 of 2
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
6. Old Business
35 minutes:
a. Meridian Pathways Network Map Amendment - Action
Kim Warren
10 minutes
Item
b. Discovery Park Update
Mike Barton
15 minutes
c. Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade Update
Mike Barton
10 minutes
7. Workshop -NONE
8. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
9. Adjourn
Jessica West
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 1-9-19 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions
(3) Miscellaneous: Fuller Park Ball Field
#1 Renaming Request
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MARCH 13, 2019 9 5:30 PM
2019 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. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to connect to the
Boise River Greenbelt and with neighboring communities for
additional regional connections of our pathway systems.
3. Support construction and the grand opening of Discovery Park.
4. Support construction of a shade structure solution at the Kleiner
Park bandshell.
5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
6. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and
stakeholders.
7. Support the planned improvements for bay 5 of the Homecourt.
8. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
9. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in
community events.
10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current
issues.
11. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to
add theming and identity reinforcing art at Champion Park and
Renaissance Park.
12. Support the current efforts for ADA compliance repairs to ensure
accessibility of Meridian's park system.
Parks Cc Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - February 13, 2019 Page 2 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.