2019 10-09NovusAGENDA
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING — AGENDA
Meridian City Hall, Council Chambers, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 9, 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
Dom Gelsomino, Vice President
Keith Bevan
Jennifer Bobo
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
a. August 14, 2019 Regular Meeting
Jessica West, President
b. September 11 2019 Special Meeting
Jessica West, President
4. Announcements
Jo Greer
Michelle Jensen
John Nesmith
Creg Steele
2 minutes
2 minutes
a. Farewell to Commissioner Abbey Hutchins
Jessica West, President 2 minutes
b. MPR Facilities Tour Debrief
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 10 minutes
c. Upcoming Events
5 minutes
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Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing
Coordinator
d. Commission Christmas Float
Jessica West, President
5. Old Business - NONE
6. New Business
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a. Ada County Parks & Waterways Update
Scott Koberg, Director
10 minutes
30 minutes
b. Eagle Island State Park Master Plan Update
Keith Hobbs & Tom Helmer, Idaho State 30 minutes
Parks & Recreation
c. Open Space Survey Discussion
Cameron Arial, Meridian Community 30 minutes
Development Department Director
d. Volunteer Program Update
Chelsea Cantrell, MPR Volunteer 20 minutes
Program Coordinator
Workshop - NONE
Staff Reports
a. Steve Siddoway, Mike Barton, & Garrett White
MPR Staff
9. Adjourn
15 minutes
Next Regular Meeting: November 13, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
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