2019 12-11 Special MeetingQ_._E NDIAN
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Park Maintenance Shop, 1700 E. Lanark Street, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM
M fission:
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
Abbey Hutchins
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
a. November 13, 2019 Regular Meeting
Jessica West, President
4. Announcements
a. Upcoming Events
Jo Greer
Michelle Jensen
John Nesmith
Creg Steele
2 minutes
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator 5 minutes
b. Christmas Presentation
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director 5 minutes
5. Old Business
a. Renaissance & Champion Park Art Update
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent 5 minutes
b. Discovery Park Signage & Phase 2 Concept Design Update
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent 15 minutes
6. New Business
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9.
a. Meridian Police Activities League (MPAL) Update
Mark Lightner, President
b. MPR Commission Annual Report
Jessica West, President
c. MPR Commissioner Elections for 2020
Jessica West, President
d. Brainstorm 2020 All -Commission Goals
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director
Workshop - NONE
Staff Reports
30 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
a. Steve Siddoway, Mike Barton, Garrett White, & Kim Warren
MPR Staff
Adjourn
20 minutes
Next Regular Meeting: January 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
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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