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2019 03-13PARK S & RE CRE ATION COMMISSION RE G UL AR M E E T ING ~ AG E ND A M eridian City Hall ~ C ouncil Chambers ~ 33 East Broadway Avenue, M eridian, Idaho Wednesday, M arch 13, 2019 at 5:30 P M M ission: 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 _____ J essica West, P resident _____ J ackson J ones _____ Dom Gelsomino, Vice President _____ J ohn Nesmith _____ K eith Bevan _____ Mike P epin _____ J o Greer _____ C reg Steele _____ Michelle J ensen 2.Adoption of the Agenda 3.Appr oval of the M inutes a.F ebruary 13, 2019 Regular M eeting J essica West 2 minutes 4.Announcements a.Upcoming Events S helly Houston, Marketing Coordinator 5 minutes b.April Commission M eeting Date S teve S iddoway, Director 5 minutes 5.New B usiness a.F oundation for Ada-Canyon Trail Systems (F.A.C .T.S .) Update W illiam G igray, President 30 minutes b.K leiner P ark F ishing D ock - Action Item C arolyn S innard, Mayor's Senior Advisory B oard 15 minutes Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 1 of 3 c.M P R Department F orestry Update E lroy Huf f , City Arborist 20 minutes d.S pring P athways Tour P lanning K im Warren, P athways P roject Manager 15 minutes 6.Old Business - NO NE 7.Workshop - NO NE 8.Staff Reports a.D irector S teve S iddoway 5 minutes b.P arks S uperintendent Mike B arton 5 minutes c.Recreation M anager C olin Moss 5 minutes 9.Adjourn Next M eeting: April 17 2019 (S pring Pathways Tour) ~ 5:30 p.m. 2019 All-C ommission Goals: 1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with the F ive Mile Creek Pathway and the R ail-W ith-Trail P athway as the top priorities. 2. Encourage coordination with the City of E agle to connect to the Boise River G reenbelt and with neighboring communities f or additional regional connections of our pathway systems. 3. Support construction and the grand opening of Discovery P ark. 4. Support construction of a shade structure solution at the K leiner Park bandshell. 5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other outreach f or 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 MP R Master Plan. 9. Continue to f oster greater C ommission involvement/presence in community events. 10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues. 11. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian A rts C ommission to add theming and identity reinforcing art at Champion P ark and R enaissance Park. 12. Support the current ef f orts for A D A compliance repairs to ensure accessibility of Meridian's park system. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 2 of 3 All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the C ity of Meridian. Anyone desiring ac commodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 3 of 3 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 1 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 2 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 3 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 4 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 5 9 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 0 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 1 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 2 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 3 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 4 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 5 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 6 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 7 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 8 o f 6 9 M e r i d i a n P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n M e e t i n g A g e n d a M a r c h 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 P a g e 6 9 o f 6 9 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 1 of 7 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. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORTS March 13, 2019 Administration Division Parks & Recreation Director’s Report: STEVE SIDDOWAY (Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the March 13, 2019 MPR Commission Meeting.) Parks Division Parks Superintendent Report: MIKE BARTON (Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the March 13, 2019 MPR Commission Meeting.) Pathways Project Manager’s Report: KIM WARREN 1. Rail-With-Trail – I am still working towards the purchase of 3rd Street property to complete ROW acquisition. I am awaiting final approval from the FOCAF organization regarding land trade. This was delayed somewhat due to the need to wait for the restart of the five year grant funding cycle, but we are hopeful that all information has been provided and approval will be obtained soon Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 1 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 2 of 7 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. (expected March 2017). We completed a 45-day extension to the purchase offer for the 3rd Street property, which has been signed by the seller and the City. 2. James Court – I met with a James Court property owner to sign and notarize the easement form and easement purchase contract. Both items are on the Council Consent Agenda for March 5, 2019. An informational memo was sent to Council discussing the history of easement acquisition and the need to purchase easements going forward. Staff continues to stay in touch with/reach out to remaining property owners to finalize the other two easements needed for this project. Coordination was begun with Idaho Power to obtain cost estimates and schedule power vault relocation work. 3. Five Mile Creek Trailhead at Ten Mile Road – We received the final draft of the cost share from ACHD and met to review. We will return any final revisions to the ACHD project manager this week. We met with Jensen-Belts Associates to discuss project scope and obtain a fee estimate to complete remaining landscape architectural design work for landscape and amenities not included in the ACHD cost share. The consultant returned an acceptable proposal. I have begun the task order paperwork for this portion of the design to be completed after the cost share is finalized. 4. Segment D – Five Mile Creek Pathway – This project has now been formally withdrawn from the Federally Funded TAP program. Staff met to discuss the future of this key connection and possibilities for implementation, now that we are less constrained by tap timing and design requirements. Staff is assembling documents outlining ownership of right-of-way along Segment D, as well as graphics that will present strategies and scenarios for near term implementation of this pathway. 5. Five Mile Creek Pathway Connection, Fairview Avenue – I reached out to Idaho Power to request a cost estimate and scheduling for relocation of power poles and utility infrastructure to clear space for this pathway alignment. 6. Mapping – I completed the final GIS Map layer and presented it to the MPR Commission for approval in February. I will present to Council, along with discussion of our revision process, on March 12, 2019 for consideration. The map will appear on Consent Agenda for Council approval the following week. On March 12, I will also present the 2019 Pathway Priorities document as previously approved by the Commission. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 2 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 3 of 7 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. 7. Ongoing Coordination and Review – Staff continues to attend review meetings, review plans for active projects, and issue pathway conditions of approval. We met with the City Comprehensive Plan consultant and managing staff to discuss progress and timing for review of comprehensive plan draft documents. I continue attending bi-weekly Streetscape and Community Character meetings, and monthly FACTS meetings at COMPASS. City Arborist’s Report: ELROY HUFF 1. Water Play Log for Discovery Park – We looked around and found a big log cut from a local tree company. The log has been cut, and it is being shaped and carved into a water play feature. I will present some photos at the next Commission meeting. 2. Tree City USA Growth Award Application 2018 – The application has been submitted. Applications have been accepted and approved. 3. Arbor Day 2019 – This year’s Arbor Day Celebration will be held at Peregrine Elementary School on Friday, April 12, 2019. We have a special speaker coming to town again this year. 4. Fuller Park – We have removed 10 trees and stumps from Fuller Park. We are now getting ready to clean out the tree holes, add new soil, and replant some trees. The park has been added to the Five-Year Pruning Cycle Plan, which will start after the new budget in October 2019. Recreation Division Recreation Manager’s Report: COLIN MOSS 1. Concessions RFPs - Concessions stand bids were awarded last week, and we are now working on finalizing contracts with each of the vendors who were chosen. No proposals were submitted for Bear Creek Park, so there will not be a snow cone stand there this year unless someone comes forward with an interest. 2. Downtown Concert Series – We have kicked off the logo design process for our new downtown concert series: Playin’ in the Plaza. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 3 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 4 of 7 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. 3. Meridian Main Street Market – We are a month away from the opening of the Meridian Main Street Market with its expanded dates. In 2019, it will run April 13 through October 12. Many preparations are taking place to get ready. 4. IRPA Conference – The Idaho Recreation & Parks Association Conference will be held April 8-11 in downtown Boise. Almost the entire Recreation Division is serving on the conference committee in some capacity, so there has been a lot of activity to help prepare. 5. Spring Sports – The spring sports season is getting underway. We have already hosted ultimate Frisbee, lacrosse, and rugby tournaments. In the next couple of weeks, we will see all the youth leagues get going. Lots of time is spent following up with organizations to confirm schedules, submit invoices, etc. Homecourt Facility Manager’s Report: GARRETT WHITE 1. Scheduling –The primary users this month are Hoop Dreams, Triple Threat Basketball, Ignite Sports, Ekahi Volleyball, Legacy Volleyball, Pickleball, Noonball, and our adult Volleyball and Basketball leagues. There are two tournaments this month. On the 15th and 16th, we have a youth basketball tournament held by Crash the Boards. On the 22nd and 23rd, there is a martial arts tournament. 2. Staffing – I have finally hired the sixth Homecourt Specialist. Bo Stevens started Friday, March 1 and will be working primarily weekends. 3. Projects:  Homecourt Renovations – We are finalizing the plans for the renovations which should be completed by March 8 and out to bid soon after that.  Roof Leak on Court 1 – We have fixed/repaired the roof leak on Court 1. After the repair was completed, we had a snow day/rain day; we had no leaks.  Parking Lot Planters – Jeremy Aldrich will help me get the parking lot planters with new bark and possibly new plants. He will meet with me at the Homecourt this week to discuss the amount of bark we need and get a schedule put together for the project. 4. Invoicing – I have sent out all invoices for the month of March and will be sending out April invoices in the next few weeks. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 4 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 5 of 7 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. 5. Day Pass/Monthly Memberships – Weekly, I have been removing members that have ended their monthly membership in Rec 1. Rec 1 has had some issues which are trying to be resolved. Unfortunately, at this time, I cannot remove members. Rec 1 has not given me an estimate on when they will have the problem fixed. 6. IRPA – We will be meeting on March 7 to discuss the conference in depth. We have 12 to 14 vendors as of now. We are still hoping to get 20. 7. AED Inspections – I have completed all the AED inspections. I will schedule another inspection six months from now. Recreation Coordinators’ Report: JAKE GARRO, RENEE WHITE & TYLER ROBERDS 1. 2019 Winter/Spring Classes – Jake is overseeing enrollment numbers of classes that are being taught through our department’s Activity Guide. 2. 2019 Summer Camps – Jake is working on finalizing the details for our Camp Mer-IDA-Moo Summer Day Camp, Outdoor Adventure Camp, and Let’s Play Sports Camp. Details being finalized and confirmed are Friday field trips for Camp Mer-IDA-Moo, field trip transportation, and daily field trips for Outdoor Adventure Camp. Camp Mer-IDA-Moo and Outdoor Adventure Camp will begin the week of June 10 and conclude the week of August 5. Let’s Play Sport Camp will begin the week of June 12 and conclude the week of July 29. 3. 2019 Summer Activity Guide – A call for activity proposals from instructors were returned to Meridian Parks & Recreation by February 20. Jake is currently in the process of scheduling activities at the Meridian Community Center and formatting guide information for instructor review and editing. The guide will be sent to the Idaho Press Tribune for layout and design on March 11. The final print date for the Activity Guide will be Tuesday, April 9 with the guide being released in the Meridian Press on Friday, April 12. Registration for summer classes will begin Friday, April 12 as well. 4. 2019 Summer Class Fee Schedule – The activity fee schedule will go to the clerk’s office on Tuesday, March 12. Fees will be advertised March 18 and March 25. Fees are set to be approved at City Council on Tuesday, April 2. 5. Regarding special events, this time of year is busy with lots of planning, updating, contacting, and designing. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 5 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 6 of 7 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. 6. Stakeholders – We have new sponsors for Unplug & Be Outside. This year’s government shutdown effected the Idaho Recreation & Tourism Be Outside Grant, so funding is not available from that source. We are negotiating our annual radio contract that will include promotions for Homecourt this year. Renee has secured the presenting sponsor and kid’s court sponsor for the Block Party and season sponsors for Movie Night. Renee is continuing her outreach to single night sponsors. We are restructuring our Christmas in Meridian sponsorship package to target a bigger presenting sponsor. 7. Marketing - Renee has updated our special events website, including adding event participation forms with links to online payments (Unplug & Be Outside, Block Party, and Trunk or Treat), created the ads for the Summer Activity Guide, designed the Facebook events ads, and attended social media training offered by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce. 8. Event Planning – All the movies are selected for the summer season. Wow, it’s going to be another great summer! We have bands and sound companies booked for July 4th and Gene Kleiner Day entertainment. Save these dates: Unplug & Be Outside – May 4-11 CableONE Movie Night – June 7-August 16 Gene Kleiner Day – June 8 Independence Day – July 4 9. MYAC - The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council TAC continues to plan monthly events, including a Valentine’s Day event and looking forward to “Do the Right” day. 10. Basketball Officials - The implementation of City-employed basketball officials has gone well. The individuals that were hired have investment within the program. They have quickly learned how to officiate as well. The product we are creating is going in the right direction. During the summer, Tyler will likely hire one to two more officials. 11. Winter Sports - Winter sports are a little under half way complete. With the addition of the new scheduling policy, we have seen a dramatic decrease in reschedule requests. Teams were initially frustrated with the change, but they are now seeing the benefits. Teams have a much better idea of when they will be playing. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 6 of 7 Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports – March 13, 2019 Page 7 of 7 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. 12. Softball Program - We have recently collected results on a softball survey to help guide the future of the program. With the addition of new fields, we now have a little flexibility in how we operate. Tyler will likely work towards a similar scheduling format as volleyball. Certain leagues will be playing on certain days. The results from the survey favor this change. 13. Spring Sports – Spring sports are starting to build. We have taken multiple registrations for the Summer Fun Kickoff and Slow-Pitch Softball. Spring registrations will close in March; however, we have seen a large increase in sign-ups already. Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda March 13, 2019 Page 7 of 7