2023-02-08
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 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
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84502852137
Webinar ID: 845 0285 2137
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Keith Bevan, President ____ Mandi Roberts, Vice President
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Mike Medellin
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Jo Greer ____ Brandon Simpson
____ Elle Hood
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
Keith Bevan, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
NEW BUSINESS
3. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Adult Sports Update
Maggie Combs/Skyler Cook, MPR Recreation Coordinators ~ 20 minutes
4. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Pool Update
Garrett White, MPR Recreation Manager ~ 20 minutes
5. University of Idaho Landscape Architecture Student Project Update
Mandi Roberts, MPRC Vice President ~ 10 minutes
OLD BUSINESS
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
6. MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
2023 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support the design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2, including the skate park
and bike park.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with
focus on developing projects for future construction.
3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
4. Finalize the development of the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan Update and
support ongoing implementation.
5. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and
identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways. Focus this year on
Seasons Park, Ten Mile Trailhub, and Discovery Park.
6. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including clubhouse/patio
improvements.
7. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
8. Provide feedback on the design for new playground at Tully Park.
9. Discuss and provide input on efforts to manage operations of the Meridian Pool.
10. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and
other outreach for partnership opportunities.
11. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events
whenever appropriate.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 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
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84502852137
Webinar ID: 845 0285 2137
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
____ Keith Bevan, President ____ Mandi Roberts, Vice President
____ Jennifer Bobo ____ Mike Medellin
____ Dom Gelsomino ____ John Nesmith
____ Jo Greer ____ Brandon Simpson
____ Elle Hood
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
Keith Bevan, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator ~ 5 minutes
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NEW BUSINESS
3. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Adult Sports Update
Maggie Combs/Skyler Cook, MPR Recreation Coordinators ~ 20 minutes
4. Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Pool Update
Garrett White, MPR Recreation Manager ~ 20 minutes
5. University of Idaho Landscape Architecture Student Project Update
Mandi Roberts, MPRC Vice President ~ 10 minutes
OLD BUSINESS
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
6. MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
2023 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support the design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2, including the skate park
and bike park.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with
focus on developing projects for future construction.
3. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
4. Finalize the development of the Comprehensive Park System Master Plan Update and
support ongoing implementation.
5. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and
identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways. Focus this year on
Seasons Park, Ten Mile Trailhub, and Discovery Park.
6. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including clubhouse/patio
improvements.
7. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
8. Provide feedback on the design for new playground at Tully Park.
9. Discuss and provide input on efforts to manage operations of the Meridian Pool.
10. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and
other outreach for partnership opportunities.
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11. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events
whenever appropriate.
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Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports ~ February 8, 2023 Page 1 of 7
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 DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORTS
February 8, 2023
STEVE SIDDOWAY, DIRECTOR
(Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the February 8, 2023 MPR Commission
Meeting.)
MIKE BARTON, PARKS SUPERINTENDENT
(Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the February 8, 2023 MPR Commission
Meeting.)
GARRETT WHITE, RECREATION MANAGER
(Please note, a verbal report will be provided at the February 8, 2023 MPR Commission
Meeting.)
SKYLER COOK, RECREATION COORDINATOR (SPORTS & EXTERNAL EVENTS)
1. Field Reservations
I am working on permit adjustments and additions for the upcoming season.
I am collecting payments and liability insurance.
I am finalizing an MYB use agreement for Fuller Park and Mo Brooks.
Online reservations open to the general public February 1st at 8:00 a.m.
2. External Events
I am coordinating facility dates with event organizers and scheduling out the
season.
I am reviewing and approving TUPs.
On-site meetings are being held with event organizers in the parks.
3. Sports Leagues & Tournaments
The Winter Cornhole League kicks off January 31st at Sienna Elementary School.
o 35 total teams playing for 5 weeks.
o End of season tournament Saturday, March 11th.
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Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports ~ February 8, 2023 Page 2 of 7
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.
JAIME DEL BARRIO, VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
1. 2022 Volunteer Hours – The total amount of volunteer hours in 2022 was 5,582.5.
Front Desk Volunteers: 2,801.25 hours
Park Ambassadors: 767.75 hours
Special Events & Projects: 2,013.5 hours
2. Legal Policy – I am working with our Legal Department and am in contact with
other volunteer coordinators to create a volunteer policy and legal forms for our
volunteers for the City of Meridian.
3. Future Projects – I am planning volunteer appreciation luncheons and raffles for
our volunteers for their hours put in 2022. I am gathering donations from different
companies for prizes and gifts for our volunteers.
JAKE GARRO, HOMECOURT FACILITY MANAGER
1. Facility Operations – Hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday –
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday – 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MPR Winter Coed Volleyball is taking place at the Homecourt on Monday and
Thursday. This league will conclude mid-March.
MPR Adult Basketball is being held Monday through Thursday, which began in
December. This league will conclude in mid-March.
2. Upcoming Facility Reservations –
USA Wrestling Tournament – February 10, 11
Idaho Select Basketball Camp – March 11
West Coast Elite Basketball – April 15, 16
I AM ELITE Basketball Camp – April 28 - 30
Idaho Select Basketball Camp – May 13, 14
Phenom Basketball Camp – May 27, 28
3. Community Education/Court 5 – Court 5 is consistently scheduled throughout the
week each day for community education classes. Classes include gymnastics,
tumbling, cheerleading, pickleball, and martials arts. Classes do take place during
the weekend hours in Court 5 as well, typically during the afternoon hours on
Sunday.
4. Community Athletic Groups – I am working to finalize the practice schedule for
March 2023 through May 2023. Practices typically take place each evening Monday
– Friday, 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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.
5. Weekend Facility Schedule – We are looking to improve our weekend operations,
how the facility is scheduled, and/or what activities are offered during the weekend.
Currently, during weekend hours, the facility is set up as follows:
Court 1 two volleyball nets
Court 2 & 3 basketball
Court 4 three pickleball nets
Court 5 pickleball when it becomes available
6. Lakeview Golf Course Lesson Pay – I am working with Finance, Human Resources,
Legal, and Parks and Recreation staff to finalize the process for golf lesson instructor
payment that meets state and federal employment guidelines and payment
practices.
7. Homecourt Memberships vs Punch Passes – I am seeking a better solution for
patrons that use the facility membership at the Meridian Homecourt. Due to the high
volume of facility rentals we have at the Homecourt, as a department, we are
seeking a better option for patrons. We are seeking to possibly move to a 30-day
punch pass option as opposed to a 30-day membership with an expiration date.
8. Lakeview Golf Fee Schedule – A new golf course fee schedule will go to Council in
February. The fee schedule will include a 4% increase on all green fees, an increase
in cart fees, a non-resident fee of an additional 10% fee to all pass categories,
reducing our trail fee by 50%, and establishing new winter rates.
9. Lease Agreement ReSurge Church – Our current lease agreement with ReSurge
Church is set to expire September 30, 2023. We are currently seeking a price per
square foot to begin negotiations for a new monthly rental fee.
10. Lakeview Golf Course Seasonal Positions – I am working with Ryan Roberts at
Lakeview Golf Club in the hiring process. I am also training Ryan on the process of
E-Recruitment as it relates to screening applicants, interviews, and bringing
employees onboard as City employees.
JENNA FLETCHER, RECREATION COORDINATOR (CLASSES & CAMPS)
1. 2023 WINTER/SPRING class – Winter/spring classes have started. These classes
will run through May 2023. We have also moved some youth art classes into the
Meridian Pool.
2. 2023 Summer Guide – The Summer 2023 Activity Guide is in production. This
guide will cover classes and camps from June 2023 – August 2023. The guide will
release first week of April.
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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.
3. Community Center/Meridian Pool – As of right now, we will still be able to hold
classes at our current Community Center through December 2023. Our youth art
classes have moved over to the Meridian Pool location, and everyone else will keep
their classes at the Community Center. We will still continue to look for new spaces
as we know that the Community Center will eventually go away.
4. Summer Camp 2023 – Summer Camp is in the early planning stages. I will hire a
Camp Coordinator within the next month. This person will be tasked with creating
the schedule, booking field trips, activities, etc. They will also help me with hiring
the rest of the staff. We are hoping to hire enough to run at TWO schools this
summer. All camps will be dependent on whether or not we have adequate staffing
to safely run camps.
CASSANDRA SCHIFFLER, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR
1. Request for Performing Arts Proposals
I am marketing and accepting applications
for a Call for Youth Performing Arts Projects.
The total funding available is $7,000.
Selected applicants may receive a full or
partial award of up to $3,500.
The deadline to apply is February 24, with
projects occurring in FY23
Full details on eligibility, project
requirements, application materials, and
evaluation criteria can be found online at:
https://meridiancity.org/calltoartists/
2. Public Art Projects
I am working on a plan for public art projects
at Discovery Park in Phase II of construction.
I am working with the Public Art Committee on a prioritization list and
workplan of public art projects over the next two years.
I am looking into developing a public art project with Valley Regional Transit for
the transit shelters in Meridian. We currently have two shelters—one at 3rd and
Pine, and one at Ten Mile Crossing.
The mural project at the Meridian Pool is designed and approved, and
easements are now recorded. The installation is planned for April 2023.
A special traffic box project was approved for an artwork piece by a high school
student that was recently killed in a traffic incident near Ten Mile and Pine.
Installation will happen when the weather permits.
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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.
The pair of 8-foot mosaic sculptures titled
“Water Metrics” by Nevada artist Eileen Gaye is
planned for installation at the Five Mile Creek
Pathway Trailhub next summer. The project now
has an engineering stamp of approval and
permitting approvals. The artist will be
fabricating these pieces over the next several
months.
(Right Image: Eileen Gaye’s “Water Metrics”
public art project design mockup)
3. Initial Point Gallery
The February exhibit at Initial Point Gallery opens on First Tuesday, February 7th
and will feature works by six local artists: Cindi Walton, Claire Remsberg,
Jessie Swimeley, Jill Storey, Mary Arnold, and Angela Neiwert. The show will
remain on display through Friday, March 3. The exhibit will highlight the natural
world surrounding Idaho, featuring the relationship between the mountains, the
rivers that begin there, the trails into the meadows, the sagebrush steppe, and
the flora and fauna of Idaho.
The exhibit in March will be a solo show of paintings by Mark Shawver.
4. Concerts on Broadway
The following dates and bands are booked for Concerts on Broadway in 2023:
August 26th: Guilty Pleasure
September 9th: Kings of Swing
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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.
September 23rd: Summer Groove Party Band (formerly High Street)
5. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
I am working with the Historic Preservation
Commission to plan activities for Preservation Month
in May. We will likely have guided walking tours and
signage out during Unplug and Be Outside Week.
HPC is considering preservation options for the historic
Egger’s Farmstead with the last remaining double silo
structure in the valley. A developer recently purchased
the property and will likely tear down the historic
structures for residential development. We are
contracting with HullFilm to add the site to the Virtual
360 Tour: https://hullfilm360.com/projects/meridian/tour13/
We are contracting with TAG Historical Research and Consulting to complete a
reconnaissance-level survey of approximately 37 city blocks in downtown
Meridian to identify potentially eligible properties the National Register of
Historic Places.
RENEE WHITE, RECREATION COORDINATOR (SPECIAL EVENTS)
I am working on all logistics that have to be done months in advance including updating
the website, adding events to our community calendar, securing sponsorships, securing
entertainment, executing contracts, sending invoices, applying for permits etc.
1. Unplug and Be Outside – We are moving full steam
ahead with planning a fun week’s worth of arts, sports
and recreation to get our citizen active and connected.
The kick-off has been moved to Saturday, May 13, Field
Day is Wednesday, May 17, and classes will take place
all week long. Stay tuned for the final schedule.
For full details visit:
https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-events/unplug-
be-outside-meridian/
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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.
2. Sparklight Movie Night – This season will feature
six popular kids’ movies, every OTHER Friday evening.
Sparklight has renewed their title sponsorship with a 5-
year commitment. Both the season sponsorships have
been renewed, and I am filling up the nightly
sponsorships. The security team is interested in
returning, but the AV company may not have staff to
service us this year.
Curious which movies we are showing this year? Visit:
https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-
events/sparklight-movie-night/
3. Kleiner Park Live – Returning after a brief hiatus, the
outdoor concert series Kleiner Park Live will take place every
other Friday night – opposite of Movie Night. I am currently
securing bands and sponsors. Save the date and join us: June 9
& 23, July 7& 21, August 4 & 18.
Bands will be announced soon. Check them out:
https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-events/kleiner-park-
live/
4. Gene Kleiner Day – Meridian Symphony Orchestra is
returning for a fun outdoor performance on Saturday,
June 10 at 7pm. This is always a special performance.
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