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2021-05-12 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Starting Location: Five Mile Creek Pathway Trailhub ~ 3430 N. Ten Mile Road, Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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. All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE ____ Jo Greer, President ____ Keith Bevan, Vice President ____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith ____ Autumn Short ____ Albert Kang ____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West ____ Camden Hyde ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. April 14, 2021 Special Meeting Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ NONE OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE NEW BUSINESS Page 1 2. Spring Pathways Tour on Bicycles Kim Warren, MPR Pathways Project Manager ~ 2.5 hours Members of the public are invited to join the tour. Please provide your own bicycle and helmet. WORKSHOP ~ NONE STAFF REPORTS ~ NONE ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING ~ June 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM 2021 All-Commission Goals: 1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with a focus on developing projects for future construction. 2. Support design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2. 3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center on the Civic Block. 4. Participate in the development of the Lakeview Golf Course Master Plan. 5. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders. 6. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other outreach for partnership opportunities. 7. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways. 8. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events whenever appropriate. 9. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan. 10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues. Page 2 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2021 Page 1 of 2 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. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING  MINUTES Lakeview Golf Club, 4200 W. Talamore Blvd., Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, April 14, 2021  5:30 p.m. 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 de sign 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. Roll-Call Attendance Commission President Jo Greer called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. MPR Director Steve Siddoway took roll-call attendance as follows: X Jo Greer, President X Albert Kang X Keith Bevan, Vice President (arrived at approx. 6 p.m.) O John Nesmith X Dom Gelsomino X Autumn Short X Jennifer Bobo X Jessica West X Camden Hyde X Jessica Perrault, City Council Ex-Officio (arrived at approx. 5:45 p.m.) Others present were: MPR Department staff—Parks Superintendent Mike Barton, Recreation Manager Garrett White, Marketing Coordinator Shelly Houston, and City Arborist Matthew Perkins; Lakeview Golf Club PGA Director of Golf Operations Ryan Roberts; and City Clerk’s Office Administrative Assistant I Jaime Del Barrio. Adoption of the Agenda Commission President Jo Greer entertained a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Dom Gelsomino moved to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Jennifer Bobo seconded. All were in favor of the motion. Approval of the Minutes 1. March 10, 2021 Regular Meeting – Jo Greer Commission President Jo Greer entertained a motion to adopt the minutes as presented. Commissioner Dom Gelsomino moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Jennifer Bobo seconded. All were in favor of the motion. Announcements 2. Spring Pathways Tour – Steve Siddoway Page 3 Item 1. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 14, 2021 Page 2 of 2 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 Director Steve Siddoway brought up for discussion the idea of having a Spring Pathways Tour on bicycles. There was general consensus to hold a tour of the Five Mile Creek Pathway on bicycles as a special meeting in lieu of the regularly-scheduled May 12, 2021 meeting. MPR staff will determine the route and featured segments with a focus on existing projects and future connections between Pine Avenue and Ten Mile Road. More information will be forthcoming. Old Business ~ NONE New Business 3. Volunteer Appreciation Month Recognition – Steve Siddoway In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, MPR Director Steve Siddoway presented each Commissioner with a small gift in appreciation for their service and contributions to the Commission. 4. Lakeview Golf Club Facility Tour – Steve Siddoway/Mike Barton The group gathered on the patio at the clubhouse. Introductions were made. The following topics were discussed and sites within Lakeview Golf Club were toured:  Overview of transition and status of current operations.  The group met Ryan Roberts, who is the Director of Golf Operations. Ryan provided an overview of the pro shop.  The group toured food and beverage operations.  Participants toured the maintenance facility.  The group rode on golf carts and drove to holes 1-6 for a tour of these sites. They discussed capital improvements, maintenance requirements, and tree issues.  Participants returned to the clubhouse to adjourn the tour. Workshop ~ NONE Staff Reports ~ NONE Adjourn Commission President Jo Greer entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Albert Kang moved to adjourn. Commission Vice President Keith Bevan 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. APPROVED: ________________________________________ ________/ ________/ ________ JO GREER, PRESIDENT DATE _________________________________________ KEITH BEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT /rem Page 4 Item 1.