2022-12-14
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 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
____ Jo Greer, President ____ Keith Bevan, Vice President
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Mandi Roberts
____ Elle Hood ____ Brandon Simpson
____ Mike Medellin
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
3. MPR Master Plan Update [Action Item]
Art Thatcher, BerryDunn ~ 20 minutes
4. 2023 MPR Commissioner Elections [Action Item]
Jo Greer, MPRC President ~ 10 minutes
5. Brainstorm 2023 All-Commission Goals [Action Item]
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 45 minutes
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
6. MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ JANUARY 11, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
2022 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support the construction of Discovery Park Phase 2.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian,
with a focus on developing projects for future construction.
3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
4. Support the development of the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan Update.
5. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming
and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways.
6. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course.
7. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
8. Host and participate in a strategic workshop with the Urban Land Institute
regarding pathway improvements.
9. Provide feedback on the design for new playgrounds at Chateau Park and Bear
Creek Park.
10. Discuss and provide input on efforts to assess and take over operations of the
Meridian Pool.
11. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops
and other outreach for partnership opportunities.
12. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events
whenever appropriate.