2021-09-08 Special Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING
Facilities Tour ~ Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park (Shelter B-1), 1900 N. Records Avenue,
Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 8, 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
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West
____ Camden Hyde ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
____ Autumn Short
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ~ NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ NONE
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Facilities Tour ~ Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 3 hours
Members of the public are invited to attend. Dinner sponsored by Turf Equipment &
Irrigation, Inc. will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Rachel Myers at 208-888-3579 by
Friday, September 3, 2021.
Participants will visit recent and upcoming projects in Kleiner Park. In addition,
updates will be provided on a variety of other relevant and timely topics related to
Meridian Parks & Recreation.
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS ~ NONE
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING ~ October 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
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.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING
Facilities Tour ~ Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park (Shelter B-1), 1900 N. Records Avenue,
Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, September 8, 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
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Jessica West
____ Camden Hyde ____ Jessica Perreault, City Council Ex-Officio
____ Autumn Short
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ~ NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ NONE
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Facilities Tour ~ Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 3 hours
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Members of the public are invited to attend. Dinner sponsored by Turf Equipment &
Irrigation, Inc. will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Rachel Myers at 208-888-3579 by
Friday, September 3, 2021.
Participants will visit recent and upcoming projects in Kleiner Park. In addition,
updates will be provided on a variety of other relevant and timely topics related to
Meridian Parks & Recreation.
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS ~ NONE
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING ~ October 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
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.
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