2020-10-14
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 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.
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for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Dom Gelsomino, President ____ Jo Greer, Vice President
____ Michelle Jensen ____ John Nesmith
____ Keith Bevan ____ Creg Steele
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West
____ Camden Hyde ____ Brad Hoaglun, City Council Ex-Officio
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. August 12, 2020 Regular Meeting
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Farwell to Commissioner Michelle Jensen
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC President ~ 3 minutes
3. Welcome New Youth Commissioner Camden Hyde
Dom Gelsomino, MPRC President ~ 3 minutes
4. Commissioner Reappointment/Appointments
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 5 minutes
5. November Meeting
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 5 minutes
6. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
7. MPR Commissioner Creg Steele Recognition
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 5 minutes
8. MPR Department Forestry Update
Matthew Perkins, City Arborist ~ 30 minutes
9. MPR Department Pathways Construction Update
Kim Warren, MPR Pathways Project Manager ~ 30 minutes
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
10. MPR Staff ~ 20 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ TBD
2020 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 design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2.
4. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center on the Civic Block.
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. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events.
8. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
9. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues.
10. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and
identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways.
11. Participate in the design of a parking lot expansion at Heroes Park.