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2019 07-10('�_MIE NDIANfi- PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Meridian City Hall, Council Chambers, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 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. 1. Roll -Call Attendance Jessica West, President Abbey Hutchins Dom Gelsomino, Vice President Michelle Jensen Keith Bevan John Nesmith Jennifer Bobo Creg Steele Jo Greer 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes a. May 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Jessica West, President 2 minutes 4. Announcements a. Farewell to Commissioner Mike Pepin Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 5 minutes b. Welcome New Commissioner Abbey Hutchins Jessica West, President 5 minutes c. Welcome New Commissioner Jennifer Bobo Jessica West, President 5 minutes d. MPR Department Staffing Update Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 10 minutes e. Upcoming Events Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator 5 minutes f. June Team -Building Activity Debrief Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 5 minutes g. Discovery Park Update Dom Gelsomino, Vice President 5 minutes 5. Old Business - NONE 6. New Business a. City of Eagle Pathways Update Steve Noyes, EPR Trails & Pathways 30 minutes Superintendent b. City of Eagle Parks & Recreation Department Programs & Projects Update Brandon "Beep" Johnson, EPR Recreation 30 minutes Superintendent c. MPR Department Special Events Update Renee White, MPR Recreation Coordinator 20 minutes d. MPR Department Strategic Presentation Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 30 minutes e. MPR Commission Meeting Packet Discussion Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 5 minutes 7. Workshop - NONE 8. Staff Reports a. MPR Staff Steve Siddoway, Director 15 minutes Mike Barton, Parks Superintendent Colin Moss, Recreation Manager 9. Adjourn Next Regular Meeting: August 14, 2019 at 5:30 PM 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. All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation 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. EIDIAN,�- PARKS ft RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING • MINUTES Meridian City Hail Council Chambers 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, May 8, 2019 • 5:30 p.m. 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. 1. Roll -Call Attendance Commission President Jessica West called the meeting to order at approximately 5:35 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 0 Jo Greer X Creg Steele 0 Abbey Hutchins `arrived at approximately 5:36 p.m. Others present were: City Council Liaison Genesis Milam; MPR Department staff—Parks Superintendent Mike Barton, Recreation Manager Colin Moss, Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren, Et Marketing Coordinator Shelly Houston; Deputy City Attorney Ted Baird; Meridian Co-op Gardeners President Juli Bokenkamp; 8t citizens Carol Menten, Pam Koch, Ft Sue Ferguson. 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 April 17, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to adopt the minutes as presented. Commission Vice President Dom Gelsomino moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Creg Steele seconded. All were in favor of the motion. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2019 Page 1 of 5 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. 4. Announcements a. Welcome New Commissioner Abbey Hutchins - Jessica West This announcement was not presented. Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to table this announcement for the next regular meeting. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to table this item for the next regular meeting. Commission Vice President Dom Gelsomino seconded. All were in favor of the motion. b. Upcoming Events - Shelly Houston MPR Marketing Coordinator Shelly Houston highlighted some upcoming events. A copy of the schedule and flyer she referred to are attached to these meeting minutes. c. June Team -Building Activity - Mike Barton On behalf of Director Siddoway, MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton explained every summer, the MPR Commission does a team -building activity usually in one of the parks. This year, there was general consensus to hold a barbecue in Discovery Park and get a first-hand look at phase 1 construction progress before the park opens to the general public in late July. This activity is scheduled for June 12, 2019 and will replace the regularly -scheduled meeting. Rachel Myers will disseminate invitation flyers with more details to come. 5. Old Business -NONE 6. New Business a. Kleiner Park Community Garden Update - Juli Bokenkamp Meridian Co -Op Gardeners President Juli Bokenkamp presented an update in the form of a PowerPoint about the Meridian Co-op Gardeners Club and the Community Garden in Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park. Copies of her slides are attached to these meeting minutes. Commission Feedback: • Vice President Gelsomino - He thanked Juii and her team for making a difference in the community with the garden by educating current and next generations about farming, continuing the tradition of agriculture, growing and harvesting their own produce, and conserving our environment. He believes having more community gardens throughout Idaho could help with mental health issues as well. • Commissioner Bevan - It's really a great thing what the gardeners accomplish. Having a pollinator garden is a great idea to help attract bees. • President West - She thanked Juli for all of her hard work. • Commissioner Steele - He and his wife worked the community garden a couple of years ago. The group gives so much effort to the garden. There are truckloads of vegetables that go to the food bank—at least one or two a week when they are harvesting. Juli puts in a ton of work getting everything organized. He thanked Juli for her leadership and efforts. b. Spring Pathways Tour Debrief - Kim Warren Parks rr Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2019 Page 1 of 5 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. MPR Pathways Project Manager Kim Warren reported that last month the Commissioners attended a pathways tour via bicycles and a van. They were in the northwest part of town. They started at Sawtooth Middle School, then went through Bridgetower Subdivision, the Oaks Subdivision, and then viewed the area by the future Owyhee High School. She asked for any general comments about the tour and ideas about future ones. Commission Feedback: • Commissioner Steele - He thought the tour was great in seeing some new pathways that are being constructed or segments to be developed. Keep up the good work. • Commissioner Jensen - She concurred. It was a great opportunity. The tour really highlighted the challenge the City will have in front of it as Meridian grows toward the west. She did not realize the number of homes Meridian has with the new Owyhee School to be built and what it is going to do with the population to be able to get from Point A to Point B with their children. • Vice President Gelsomino - He concurred with his fellow Commissioners; it was a wonderful experience. He is still relatively new to Idaho but is very impressed by what is going on with Meridian's pathways and seeing how the City is outpacing its neighboring cities; when they claim to be the best and brightest, Meridian has the results that prove otherwise. Thank you for the hard work. • President West - She loved the experience of getting on the pathways and seeing exactly where the City plans to add more, change existing ones, and pursue new opportunities. Thank you for organizing the tour. c. MPR Department Strategic Presentation - Steve Siddoway This agenda topic was not presented. Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to table this agenda topic for the next regular meeting. Commissioner Creg Steele moved to table this item for the next regular meeting. Commission Vice President Dom Gelsomino seconded. All were in favor of the motion. d. FY2020 MPR Department Budget Enhancements Overview - Mike Barton On behalf of Steve Siddoway, MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton presented the Department's FY2020 Budget Enhancement/ Replacement proposed requests. Copies of the slides are attached to these meeting minutes. Commission Feedback: • President West - Regarding the Five Mile Creek Pathway Fairview Avenue Connection request, would it be during this design phase to determine if there will be a barrier/wall? Yes, there will be something more than an extruded curb to make it as safe as possible for pedestrians and bicyclists. • Commissioner Bevan - Is the Parks F± Recreation Intern request a paid internship? Yes. If funded/approved, the position would be available during the 2020 summer season. • Commissioner Steele - He saw the basketball court complex as a huge asset going away regarding the Heroes Park Parking Expansion Design request. Just recently, he visited the park and noticed three of the basketball courts being Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2019 Page 3 of 5 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, used. He was in favor of the flexible design option rather than losing the space for basketball league utilization for three months. Commissioner Nesmith - Regarding the Ten Mile Road Cost Share - Round Rock request, how does one keep the weeds from growing up in these areas? Weed barrier is not used because when a car goes through this area, the weed barrier pushes up in the air, which cannot be tucked back in, and forever looks like a piece of trash in the strip. Therefore, weed control would primarily be done with ACHD's right of way spray program. Vice President Gelsomino - Regarding the Ten Mile Road Cost Share - Round Rock request, he prefers the round rock just because it avoids the proliferation of goat -heads concerning the Ten Mile Road Cost Share request. Regarding Phase 2 of Discovery Park and future phases, will there be any educational models/amenities as there are in Phase 1, such as the rock- climbing wall, the sand/water log, etc. to inspire and motivate kids to be more inventive? Yes. MPR staff members have created the backbone for these types of elements in Phase 1 and will expand this theme throughout the rest of the park. 7. Workshop -NONE 8. Staff Reports MPR Parks Superintendent Mike Barton reported on the following: • Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade - He encouraged everyone to take a look at the newly -installed shade structure for the stage performers, which looks great! • Fuller Park - There have been a lot of ADA concrete improvements. An audit was conducted which revealed some items that need repair. Fuller is an older park and has not been worked on for quite some time. Staff is in the process of correcting this. • Discovery Park - Now that phase 1 construction is in the final stages, everything is coming together with the playground and other amenities. MPR Recreation Manager Colin Moss reported on the following: • Homecourt Renovations - This project kicked off earlier this week. Staff is really excited to see the improvements. Crews started tearing out some of the walls. The sports office and the main office are torn out and is one big room now. The restrooms and other renovations will start soon. • Summer Camp -The 2019 Summer Activity Guide was published on April 12. The Department had a great first day of summer registration and shows just how well the online reservation system is doing and how well staff is doing in getting the word out. In 2017 on the first day alone when the guide was released, there was approximately $2,500 of revenue for classes and camps. In 2018, there was roughly $6,600 in revenue in one day. This year on the first day, there was roughly $28,000 in revenue. Jake Garro will have his hands full with the three summer camp sites (Siena, Discovery, and Willow Creek Elementary Schools). The proposed budget for FY2020 will include a fourth summer camp site (tentatively at Ponderosa Elementary) where staff members are working with the school district. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 8, 1019 Page 4 of 5 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. • Concessions - Concession stands are getting ramped up. Staff made the selections for all of the concession stands and are in the process of adding another snow cone stand at Fuller Park. Colin sent out a request for proposals for a vendor to occupy the concession stand at Discovery Park. Staff hopes a concessionaire will sell out of the building on the ribbon -cutting date later in July. • CableONE Movie Nieht - Before the Commission meets next month, Movie Night will kick off on June 7—held each Friday over the summertime. • Gene Kleiner Day - This celebration will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 which will be a wonderful evening with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. • Sports The Summer Fun Kickoff Tournament is one of the bigger tournaments in the region where staff runs seven fields—four at Heritage Middle School and three at Settlers Park for IOU, 12U, 14U, and 16U fastpitch softball teams. Staff has upwards of 40-45 teams in this tournament ran by Tyler Roberds over Memorial Day weekend. • Check Presentation - On May 21, 2019, Idaho Power will present a check to the MPR Department for donating new batteries for the Park Ambassador electric vehicle. Barbara Hatch reached out to Idaho Power, and they were generous enough to donate the $1,400 to purchase new batteries. All are invited to attend at 11 a.m. 9. Adjourn Commission President Jessica West entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Cres Steele moved to adjourn. Commission Vice President Dom Gelsomino seconded. The vote was unanimous and in favor of the motion. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:17 p.m. (AUDIO Et VIDEO ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) D / 10 / 2019 DATE Attachments: 1) Upcoming Events 6t Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Fishing Dock Dedication Flyer (2 pages) 2) PowerPoint: Meridian Co-op Gardeners 2018 Annual Report (14 pages) 3) PowerPoint: FY2020 Budget Enhancements/ Replacements Overview (7 pages) Parks Cc Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2019 Page 5 of 5 Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings: Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888.4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting_ CE I IDIAN�- Ongoing Meridian Main Street Market Meridian's outdoor market will run each Saturday from 9:00 am 2:00 pm, through October 12th Located in Meridian City Hall's Outdoor Plaza and Surrounding Areas The Meridian Library makes a special stop at Meridian City Hall every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 pm. Visit them in the lobby to check out books and DVDs, renew library items, or get a library card. May Take Me Fishing Trailer Thursday, May 9, 4:00-8:00 pm, Settlers Park Pond, Free, Give Fishing a Try — Equipment Provided Wednesday, May 29, 4:00---8:00 pm, Kleiner Park Pond, Free, Give Fishing a Try — Equipment Provided ! 4 Trash or Treasure Neighborhood Exchange May 4 & 5, Find details and how to register online at: www.meridiancity.org/trashtalk This event is followed by Unlimited Trash Week from May 6-11. For large items, call 208-345-1265 Indigo Arts Festival Saturday, May 4,10:00 am -7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5,10:00 am -4:00 pm, Storey Park Unplug and Be Outside Week -- Free Events All Week May 4-11 Find the schedule of events and locations online at www.meridiancity.org/unplug Food Truck Frenzy Fundraiser — Food Truck Rally! Thursday, May 9, 5:00-8:00 pm, Settlers Park, To benefit the Care Enough to Share Scholarship Program Pointe of Hope Suicide Prevention Run/Walk & Resource Fair Saturday, May 11,10:00 am—Noon, Kleiner Park, $10, Register at www.eventbrite.com Do the Right Kindness Project: Thank You Note Thursday Take time on this day to write some words of gratitude to someone you appreciate! Used Book Sale at the Silverstone Branch of the Meridian Library Saturday, May 18,10:00 am -2:00 pm, Silverstone Branch Parking Lot (3531 E. Overland Road in Meridian) Romp in the Swamp Children's Event Saturday, May 18, 3:00-5:00 pm, The Village at Meridian, To benefit Treasure Valley Children's Theater Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, 11:00 am, Rock of Honor Veterans Memorial in Kleiner Park, All Welcome Dedication of the Fishing Dock at Kleiner Park Pond Thursday, May 30,11:00 am, Kleiner Park's South Pond, All Welcome Meridian Library's Summer Reading Kick -Off Friday, May 31, 5:00-9:00 pm, Settlers Park, Food Trucks, Games, Booths and More MADC's Family Night at the Meridian Speedway Friday, May 31, 5:00-10:00 pm, Meridian Speedway, Details at www.meridianspeedway.com pow AW Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Fishing Dock Dedication r� May 30 11:00 am South Pond I C WE Hosted by the I I 0, . 0 Mr� �.a 111�'I�:f�i"r 1�• k. ��' 'Ti. � 1 ori:. t y__ w�.rirn�f ��ir � /}�.•i.�§Y��.r ,iceNy �` ` r • i-1 a u' L L F ! � �• 1 h i I fopi A - ibd PPIL lidVp �t fj -Z77 PT- *kll r 21 flower entries: 11 ribbons 44 vegetable entries: 29 ribbons Weed burning continues to be very successful in the garden. 5/8/2019 Eagle Scout Project 4 potato boxes, 4 cucumber trellises, 2 tomato cages and shed repairs. Y q�. ri JULIE BOKENKAMP In e.[s�nll�rn m r•[m ••[•w�••r.o.mu•+•m eo u.•w.f[y, [•rn[:+[[•e. •[W �mw•v.n� lM �.aIN. el 14• ••d ad•d In 1•[[r C.+4l �iANF h•awrtM [N>r TTtI[ Ph 610c1nbr, IOl� �tTSm� • 5/8/2019 I Meridian Food Bank and Community Ministries Center are the two food banks we support. Idaho Botanical Garden's Lunaria Grant Lu n a ri a Grant Program was established to encourage and cultivate horticulture and related educational projects. The Lunaria Grant Program Program funds horticulture projects within the State of Idaho. We have been awarded $979.00 to help create the fruit free and pollinator garden projects. . We had nearly $2000 In in-kind donations (City of Meridian, Five Mile Farm and Greenhouses, The Mature Company, and IDAHO BOTANICAL Haneke Naturally). sed donation from Girl Scout GARDEN Troop #232 5/8/2019 I HOPES for 2019 1. Grow fresh and organic food. 2. Amend the soil. (Recent soil testing was very helpful 3. Improved success with our potato boxes 4. Grow competition carrots 5. Share our knowledge and teach others how to use the produce in the garden. Hopes for 2019 6. Improve participation for food bank delivery. 7. Form Western Idaho Fair committee. 8. Plant fruit trees (2 peach, 2 nectarine trees are already planted). 2 apple trees to be planted soon. 9. Plant a pollinator garden M '5�, �0-7 lk W4 e. 4 C tor, 5/8/2019 Partnerships Thank you for supporting our garden' Other local businesses that have been generous to us include: Ada County Sheriff's Alternative Sentencing Detail - Big D Ranch - Beyond the Burren - Community Ministries Pantry - D&B Supply - Enel-X Employees - Far West Nursery - Five Mile Farm and Greenhouse - Meridian Food Bank Partnerships Meridian High School Horticulture Class Thank you for supporting our gardenl - Mountain View High School Horticulture Class - Nature Company - North End Organic Nursery THANK - Revive Church YOU - Snake River Seeds Cooperative - Spyglass Gardens - Tmbercreek Recycling - Wagner Farms , - Wo'mort/Jim Miller (Meridian) Owl, 77 oil tin '7 e + Ypk� * W,„ ON WT� L. ►ice - �`v�: s', :.'S” 1, T 77 fi"' J`"S.:.. av►.�r_ t rV ifs .a" 7-1 Y� FYzozo Budget Enhancements/Replacements Overview Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission Steve Siddoway, MPR Director C>(lE IDIt IAN, aar, May 8, 2029 r • Pathway Finch Lateral/South s a Pathway South Slough connection • F S k i ��' i '�- � �{ A 44 T rt` �• , t ,ori L #lb Pathway Connections - Fairview Avenue Connection —Five Mile Pathway � k OW Qj a= . I I I,- � 1 #2 Discovery Park Phase 2 Design b ' u _ o J o to ,,`f �,vy�� J �.� � •' � 7L[EE'EElel n. �J��� l�il..-�—�.—.... J �S ll - .. ,. ". s...h. •. 3 5/8/2019 2 s/s/2019 #4 Parks & Recreation Intern X w. 4A #5 Ventrac Equipment Attachments Boom Mower Debris Loader #6 Seasonal Forestry Assistant Labor S • 5 5/8/2019 EYd #7 Heroes Park Parking Expansion Design HEROES PARK PARKING Obx HEROES PARK PARKING CC NCE►TOAL PLAN • fAST IND +r N -iiolA�M. �o CONp►TWl PLAN - W9S7 NNo ... ... -. #S UTV for Flower Pots & Pathways 5/8/2019 #g Ten Mile Road Cost Share —Round Rock i A. . 'k Replacements Operating/Capital • Kubota Grasshopper Mower • zz End of Life MzM Cellular Moderns • 1994 Ford Ranger, Truck #7 • 1996 Ford Ranger, Truck #12 • 1496 Ford F -15o, Truck #13 • WomecourtCurtains #1, #z, #3 *3 Additional !Pads purchased in FYsg Computer/Tablet/Printer • Tyler Roberd's Desktop • Parks Shared Desktop x z • Jeremy Aldrich's Desktop • Settlers Shop Desktop • Vicki Wagner's Desktop • Roger Norberg's Laptop • Summer Camp Site Laptop with 1 IPad* • Xerox 7845 Copier • Laserfiche License 5/8/2019 a �"�"'9 %t• it x Questions? r w ThankYou! PARKS Ft RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORTS July 10, 2019 Administration Division Parks €t Recreation Director's Report: STEVE SIDDOWAY (Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the July 10, 2019 MPR Commission Meeting.) Parks Division Parks Superintendent Report: MIKE BARTON (Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the July 10, 2019 MPR Commission Meeting.) Recreation Division Recreation Manager's Report: COLIN MOSS 1. Park Concessions - The vendor for the Discovery Park concessions stand has been selected, and their contract is on City Council agenda for approval at the Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports - July 10, 2019 Page 1 of 4 Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings: Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. July 9 meeting. Once we have reached substantial completion of the park, they will begin moving in and plan to open on July 26 with the park. We have also added a new snow cone stand in Fuller Park. 2. Downtown Concert Series - We are halfway through the first season of Playin' in the Plaza. Attendance has been light, but we are hoping it is something that grows in popularity, especially once more development in downtown is completed. 3. Meridian Main Street Market - The market is in midseason form, having run for almost three months now and with three months still to go. The number of vendors and the attendance has remained strong as we continue to build the momentum. 4. Staffing - With all the staff changes in the recreation division, we have spent a lot of time reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and training. There will be several new faces and new titles by this time next month! 5. Special Events - As usual, the month of June was just crazy with events. With 32 "event days" during the month, we averaged more than an event per day. The middle of the month was particularly busy when, from June 7-23, there were 24 event days that took place in a 17 -calendar -day window. Homecourt Facility Manalpaer's Report: GARRETT WHITE 1. Scheduling - I am working with all user groups (Elite Basketball, Hoop Dreams, Ignite Volleyball, etc.) in scheduling gym time this fall, winter, and spring. 1 have entered all their reservations into the computer and am now trying to fill the remaining few spots. I have also begun to enter the City programs, such as morning Pickleball, noon ball, and evening open gym. 2. Staffing - Staff Schedules are completed each month. I now have five part- time staff with one full-time person to oversee the summer months. Once the floor renovation project is completed in August, I will re -hire the sixth part- time staff member. 3. Projects: • Homecourt Renovations - Renovations have been going well, and we have not had any issues so far. The first phase consists of restrooms, office, and front desk area. The office and front desk area are scheduled to be Parks 8 Recreation Department Staff Reports - July 10, 2019 Page 2 of 4 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. completed the first week in August with the restrooms being completed in September. • Parking Lot Restripe - I have been working with Phil Harris in regards to getting the Homecourt parking lot restriped. This project should take place within the next month or earlier. • Parkini, Lot Planters - Jeremy Aldrich will help me get the parking lot planters new bark and possibly new plants. He is scheduling a time to get the project completed. 4. Invoicing - I have sent out all invoices for the months of June, July, and August. 5. Day Pass/Monthly Memberships - I have been removing members that have ended their monthly membership in Rec 1. 6. Homecourt Events - There are no events scheduled in Homecourt this month, but there is a "Summer Camp" run by Carson Sofro in July. Recreation Coordinators' Report: JAKE GARRO Et RENEE WHITE 1. 2019 Summer Classes - Jake is overseeing enrollment numbers of classes that are being offered in our Summer Activity Guide. Summer classes will conclude August 17. 2. 2019 Summer Day Camps - 2019 summer camps began the week of June 10 and will conclude August 9. Summer day camp is for children ages 6 - 11. Parents have the opportunity to send their child(ren) to camp for full day or half day. The full day price is $99; half day is $79. Children enjoy arts ft crafts, reading time, outdoor games, field trips, park visits to Kleiner and Settlers, and a day at Homecourt. Our summer day camp sites are as follows: • Discovery Elementary School • Siena Elementary School • Willow Creek Elementary School 3. Let's Play Sports Camp - This camp is offered to children ages 6 - 11. We provide fun games and activities within the sports of basketball, football, and soccer. Our goal is to teach skill development and teamwork over pure competition. This camp takes place at Chateau and Heroes Parks. Camp hours are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a cost of $44. Parks @ Recreation Department Staff Reports - July 10, 2019 Page 3 of 4 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. 4. Outdoor Adventure Camp - This camp is offered to children ages 9 - 14. This camp meets daily at Centennial Park and takes in the following field trips each week. • Monday - Urban Air Ft Zoo Boise • Tuesday - MK Nature Center, Old Idaho Penitentiary, 8t Boise Natatorium • Wednesday - A day at Eagle Island • Thursday - Bogus Basin, Mountain Coaster, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Et Mountain Tubing Hill • Friday - Float the Payette River Camp hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a cost of $185. 5. 2019 Fall Activity Guide - Jake is working with instructors and the Idaho Press Tribune in developing our Fall Activity Guide. Our guide will go to print August 6 and will be released August 9. Fall class registrations will begin August 9 with fall classes set to begin September 9. Fall classes will conclude December 20. 6. Movie Night - Movie Night continues to be a success drawing hundreds each evening. We have taken many measures to curb the noise from disruptive teens and are continuing to try new solutions. 7. Gene Kleiner Day - The Meridian Symphony Orchestra performed a free concert on Saturday, June 8 in the Julius Kleiner Bandshell. The day was perfect, and the attendance was approximately 2,000. 8. Independence Day - July 4 - Kabang! We are looking forward to live music, family friendly games, picnics, and food trucks in Storey Park. The event begins at 3 p.m. and concludes with the City fireworks. Games are from 3 - 7 p.m. Live music (Big Wow) will perform from 7:30 p.m. - until the fireworks conclude. SAVE THE DATES: • Community Block Party - Saturday, September 7 • Truck or Treat - Thursday, October 24 • Christmas in Meridian Parade It Tree Lighting - Friday, December 6 Parks 8 Recreation Department Staff Reports - July 10, 2019 Page 4 of 4 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.