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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.
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contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.