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PARKS Et RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING • MINUTES
Starting Location: Sawtooth Middle School
3730 N. Linder Road, Meridian, Idaho 83646
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 • 5:30 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
Commission President Jessica West called the meeting to order at approximately 5:39
p.m. MPR Administrative Assistant II Rachel Myers took roll -call attendance as
follows:
X Jessica West, President X Michelle Jensen
X Dom Gelsomino, Vice President X John Nesmith
X Keith Bevan` 0 Mike Pepin
X Jo Greer T Greg Steele
0 Abbey Hutchins
'arrived at: approximately 5:46 p.m.
Others present were: MPR Department staff—Director Steve Siddoway, Parks
Superintendent Mike Barton, Recreation Manager Colin Moss, Pathways Project
Manager Kim Warren, tx Parks Maintenance Foreman Roger Norberg.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Commission President Jessica west entertained a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to approve the agenda. Commission
Vice President Dom Gelsomino seconded. All were in favor of the motion.
3. Approval of the February 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to adopt the minutes as
presented. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to approve the minutes. Commission
Vice President Dom Gelsomino seconded. All were in favor of the motion.
4. Announcements - NONE
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 17, 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.
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda May 8, 2019 — Page 5 of 19
5. Old Business -NONE
G. New Business
a. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition - Steve Siddoway
In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, MPR Director Steve Siddoway
presented each Commissioner with a small gift and card in appreciation for their
service and contributions to the Commission.
b. Spring Pathways Tour - Kim Warren
MPR Pathways Project Manager facilitated a tour by bicycles and van of the
featured sites noted on the attached Pathways Tour Route Map. There was also
discussion about the timing of road projects in the Linder Road area (see attached
map from ACHD).
7. Workshop -NONE
8. Staff Reports - NONE
9. Adjourn
Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Creg Steele moved to adjourn. Commissioner Keith Bevan seconded.
The vote was unanimous and in favor of the motion.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m.
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Attachments:
1) April 2019 Pathways Tour Route Map (1 page)
2) Ada County Highway District Linder Area Projects Map (1 page)
Parks rr Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 17, 1019 Page 2 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings:
Please contact the City Cierk's Office at 8888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda May 8, 2019 — Page 6 of 19
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