2023-04-12 Special Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING
Discovery Park (green picnic shelter), 2121 E. Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, April 12, 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
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. March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
Keith Bevan, MPRC President ~ 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE
NEW BUSINESS
2. 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Presentation
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Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 5 minutes
3. 2023 Idaho Recreation & Parks Association (IRPA) Awards Presentation
Steve Siddoway, MPR Director ~ 10 minutes
4. MPR Department Classes & Camps Update
Jenna Fletcher, MPR Recreation Coordinator ~ 20 minutes
5. Discovery Park, Phase 2 Construction Tour
Mike Barton, MPR Parks Superintendent ~ 1 hour
WORKSHOP ~ NONE
STAFF REPORTS
6. MPR Staff ~ 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING ~ MAY 10, 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.
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Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports ~ April 12, 2023 Page 1 of 5
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
April 12, 2023
JAIME DEL BARRIO, VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
1. March 2023 Volunteer Hours – The total amount of volunteer hours: 327.5
Front Desk Volunteers: 261.5 hours
Park Ambassadors: 35.5 hours
Special Events & Projects: 30.5 hours
JAKE GARRO, FACILITY MANAGER (HOMECOURT & LAKEVIEW GOLF CLUB)
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.
2. Upcoming Facility Reservations –
West Coast Elite Basketball – April 15, 16
Idaho Select Basketball Camp – May 13, 14
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. BAPA Parkinson’s Clinic – Members of BAPA (Boise Area Pickleball Association)
will provide a Pickleball Clinic to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
5. Community Athletic Groups – I am working to finalize practice schedules through
May 2023. Practices typically take place each evening from Monday through Friday,
4:30-10:00 p.m.
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6. 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.
7. 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. We are currently
seeking written information detailing the price per square foot for industrial space
from Alder Industrial.
8. 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.
9. Lakeview Golf Course Data Collection - I am working with course staff and our
Finance team to collect relevant data to aid in the budgeting process for future golf
budges, pricing, golf management, and maintenance decisions.
10. Concession Stand/Snow Cones – I am beginning to communicate with contracted
vendors that operate concession stands and/or snow cone stands in our parks. An
initial email has been sent to those owners/operators seeking potential opening
dates. An email also served as a reminder regarding payment due dates and
potential special events to be held in Meridian City parks.
SKYLER COOK RECREATION COORDINATOR 1 (SPORTS & EXTERNAL EVENTS)
1. Field Reservations
Working through field reservation adjustments for spring, summer, fall
Collecting payments and insurance for all reservations
MYB has begun running youth leagues at Settlers Park
PAL has begun running youth leagues at Settlers & Heroes
Idaho Rugby has begun running youth leagues at Settlers Park
I9 has begun running youth leagues at Tully Park
Brayge Sports has begun running youth leagues at Bear Creek Park
Idaho Storm has begun running youth leagues at Jabil Fields
YMCA begins youth programming at Hillsdale Park on 4/15
4/21 Ignite Invitational Baseball Tournament at Heritage
2. External Events
Working with event organizers on various events for spring, summer, fall
4/8 Capital Christian Easter Egg Hunt at Kleiner Park
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4/8 Legacy Church Easter Egg Hunt at Storey Park
4/29 MS Walk at Kleiner Park
3. Sports Leagues & Tournaments
Spring Cornhole registration is open until April 16th
o League will begin play on April 24th at Settlers Park
o End of season tournament Saturday, June 3rd
CASSANDRA SCHIFFLER, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR
1. Performing Arts Project Proposals
The Arts Commission juried applications for the RFP for Youth Performing Arts
Proposals and selected two projects for funding at $3,500 each:
o The Huckleberry Star Theater will receive funding
covering cast fees and enabling three promotional
performances in the City of Meridian.
o The Treasure Valley Children’s Theater will receive
funding for subsidizing registration fees for youth
involved in the program and supporting production
and operational costs, allowing them to present all
performances of The Grunch for free.
I am working on getting the agreements and paperwork in
place for funding both projects.
2. Initial Point Gallery
The April exhibit currently on display at Initial Point Gallery
is a group show by artists in the Treasure Valley Artist
Alliance (TVAA).
I’m working with the West Ada School District for their
upcoming student show in May.
The Call to Artists for displays at the gallery in 2024 is now
open! Please help spread the word. The deadline to apply is
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM. For more information and
to apply to the call, visit
https://meridiancity.org/calltoartists
3. Public Art Projects
Pool Mural: A new mural project by Sector Seventeen is currently being
installed at the Meridian Pool. A ribbon cutting is planned for May 19 at 12:00
PM.
Tully Skatepark Murals: A ribbon cutting for the Tully skatepark murals is
planned for May 19 at 4:00 PM with a skate competition hosted by Prestige
Skate.
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Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Mosaic Sculptures at Fivemile Creek Trailhub: The public artwork by Nevada
artist Eileen Gaye is nearing the 50% fabrication completion and planned for
installation at the Fivemile Creek Trailhub this summer in June/July.
Discovery Park Public Art: I am working with three different artists and artist
teams on multiple proposals for new public art projects at Discovery Park. All of
their proposals are due April 28.
Two Year Workplan: I am drafting a two-year workplan for public art projects,
based on the Public Art Committee’s prioritization list of public art projects.
Transit Shelter Public Art: I am working with Valley Regional Transit to
develop a new potential public art project at the Meridian
transit shelters. We currently have two shelters, one at 3rd
and Pine, and one at Ten Mile Crossing.
Traffic Box Wraps: The Arts Commission will jury awards
for the West Ada School District’s annual art show, and the
student awardee’s artworks will be reviewed for
recommendation into the traffic box program for 2023. A
special traffic box will be wrapped with artwork by the
high school student, Terry Binder, that died at Ten Mile
and Pine will be installed at that intersection soon.
(Image: High School student Terry
Binder’s artwork to be installed at
Ten Mile and Pine)
4. Historic Preservation Projects
May is Preservation Month: We will have an event featuring a presentation
and guided walking tour at 6:00 PM on May 17 starting at City Hall, and history
signage displayed at various sites during Unplug and Be Outside Week.
Egger’s Farmstead: 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/
Downtown Historic Reconnaissance Survey: We are contracting with TAG
Historical Research and Consulting to complete Phase II of a reconnaissance-
level survey of approximately 37 city blocks in downtown Meridian to document
and identify potentially eligible properties the National Register of Historic
Places.
Meridian Speedway Nomination to the Historic Registry: SHPO has begun
work to revise the nomination and is working with their contacts at NPS to
resubmit the nomination with the revisions.
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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. New Meridian Arts Commissioners and Historic Preservation Commissioners
The Arts Commission has three new nominees to be appointed to the
Commission.
The Historic Preservation Commission has two new nominees to be appointed.
I am working on orientation materials for the new commissioners, and will be
meeting with each one to orient them and answer any questions they may have.
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