2024-03-13 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting(�E IDIZIAN,-
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 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 inputfrom 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.
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095276712
ROLL -CALL ATTENDANCE
Mandi Roberts, President
Jennifer Bobo
Keith Bevan
Jo Greer
Elle Hood
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. January 10, 2024 Regular Meeting
Dom Gelsomino, Vice President
Terry Dennington
John Nesmith
Alan Helms
Mandi Roberts, MPRC President — 2 minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston, MPR Marketing Coordinator — 5 minutes
OLD BUSINESS — NONE
NEW BUSINESS
3. MPR Parks Maintenance Division Update
Roger Norberg, MPR Parks Maintenance Manager — 20 minutes
4. Updates to Meridian City Code Provisions Regarding Commission Duties,
Powers, Membership, Qualifications, and Meetings
Emily Kane, Meridian Deputy City Attorney — 20 minutes
WORKSHOP — NONE
STAFF REPORTS
S. MPR Staff — 15 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING — April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
2024 All -Commission Goals:
1. Participate in the development of the Pathways Master Plan Update.
2. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with a
focus on user experience amenities and improved connectivity.
3. Support future improvements at Lakeview Golf Course, including clubhouse/patio
improvements and new on -course restrooms.
4. 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 Discovery
Park, Fuller Park, and Chateau Park.
5. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center.
6. Support replacement of the Settlers Park Splash Pad.
7. Continue to provide feedback for ongoing park improvements and enhancements.
8. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other
outreach for partnership opportunities.
9. Support ongoing operations of the Meridian Pool.
10. Pursue improved communication tools and opportunities to engage the community and
diverse interests.