11-776 Adopting Parks and Rec Commissions 2011 Pathway Development PrioritiesCITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO. ~ I " ~ ~~
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADOPTING THE .2011 PRIORITY TASK LIST FOR MERIDIAN
PATHWAYS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(7) charges the Parks and Recreation
Commission with setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future growth
and development pathways throughout the city, subject to approval by the mayor and city council;
and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2011, the Commission did unanimously vote to recommend to the
Ma or and City Council that certain enumerated tasks be adopted as the City's priorities in
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improving the community's pathway system in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health,
safety, and welfare of the people of Meridian to adopt such recommended priorities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
QF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the tasks and priorities assigned thereto enumerated in the Resolution of the
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, adopted by the Commission on March 9, 201 1, and
attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Meridian.
Section 2. That the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is authorized
to carry out said tasks, in such manner and timeframe, and as allowed by the annual budget
appropriations for the Parks and Recreation Department, per the discretion of the Director.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of March,
2011.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of March, 2011.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING PATHWAYS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that providin o rtunities fors f
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interconnected foot and bicycle travel is in the best interest of the he 1
a th, safety, and welfare of
the people of Meridian;
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(7) char es the Commission wi h
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setting priority to plans, recommendations and suggestions for the future owth
gr and
development pathways throughout the city, subject to a royal b the ma or and i '
pp y y c ty council,
WHEREAS, the Commission has undertaken site visits to athwa s s stems throu h
the Cit and h p y Y gout
y as studied the Pathways Master Plan and concluded that by assi nin im rovement
and develo ment ri ri ' g g p
p p o ties as set forth herein, the City can maximize connectivity between
pathways and parks within the City of Meridian and capitalize on o rtunities to Conn
ppo ect large
pathway segments; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has identified and prioritized otential athwa ro'ects
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that will:
• Improve, connect to, and/or expand upon the Five Mile Creek Pathwa as the s ine of th
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City's pathway system;
• Fill gaps between existing pathway segments that connect much lar er athwa loo '
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to Important dest~natlons;
• Provide the greatest benefit for the least cost;
• Connect to schools, services, or commercial centers;
• Qualify for grant-related funding versus capital funding;
• Provide viable connections between major pathways;
• Increase pedestrian safety or security; and/or
• Be located in areas where pathways would not likely be constructed b develo ment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That as soon as resources and/or opportunities become available the Cit
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should undertake the following activities, listed in order of ur enc and im ortance
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connectivity:
1. Goal: Improve that section of Five Mile Creek Pathwa Se ment G that runs
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between the Bud Porter Pathway output where it crosses Meridian Road and connects
to the existing Jackson Drain pathway in Destiny Cove and continues south to the
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Fairview Lakes development, by addin si na a indicatin
g g g g that It 1s a pathway, by
wldenmg the existing pathway to ten feet wide in the comm
on area along East James
Court Drive, and by working with the Ada Count Hi hwa D'
im lemen Y g y istrict (ACHD) to
p t on-street crosswalk striping and solar in-pavement flashers or a HAW
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signal.
Purpose: Clarify pathway status of a lar e, existin athwa s
. g g p y egment, improve
functionality and safety.
2. Goal: Connect Settlers Creek Pathway Se ment A at Destin C
P g y ove to the Fothergill
athway.
Purpose: Connect two large, existing pathwa se ments b addin a r 1
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segment.
3. Goal; Work with homeowners' associations and/or subdivisions to n
co struct the
portion of the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathwa Se ment Hl that will run
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ine and Fairview.
Purpose: Extend the Five Mile Creek Pathway to the east to connect to exi
sung
neighborhoods and build on the success of the Bud Porter Pathwa .
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4. Goal: Assist with coordinating the Meridian Rail-With-Trail Action Plan.
Support
and advance the efforts of the Meridian Planning and Public Works De artmen
p is to
create an east-west pathway connection using the existing rail corridor.
Purpose: Create a major regional pathway connection usin the existin railro
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ght of way that connects downtown to the Eagle Road area Ten Mile area
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beyond to the edge of Meridian's area of Impact east and west.
5. Goal: Work with ACHD and the Bridgetower Homeowner's Association to
. design
the proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E,1.06 miles of athwa on h
p y to
north side of Five Mile Creek near the Bridgetower Subdivision.
Purpose: Extend the Five Mile Creek Pathway to the west to connect to existin
nei hborhoods and build on g
g the success of the Bud Porter Pathway.
6. Goal: Improve the Ridenbaugh Canal Pathway Se ment F where it crosses Ea 1
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oad near Victory, by adding signage indicating that it is a athwa and b workin
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with ACHD to implement on-street crosswalk stripin and solar in- avement flash r
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or a HAWK signal.
Purpose: Clarify pathway status; improve functionalit and safet .
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7. Goal; Provide a Bridgetower Subdivision/SawtoothMidd/e School Connection
Purpose: Closes gap between existing pathwa se ments across undevelo
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property along Nourse Lateral between existing Bridgetower athwa Linder Road
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and Sawtooth Middle School. Provides short-term solution re-develo ment.
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8. Goal: Extend the Ten Mile Creek Pathway at Tuscan Lakes
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Purpose: Partner with Public Works to complete a pathwa connection between
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Tuscany Lakes common area pathway and Locust Grove Road.
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9. Goal; Extend Five Mile Creek Pathwa Se ment E b
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around the ACHD storm drainage pond at Ustick and Linder
Purpose: Partner with ACHD to utilize an existin mainten
connect the g ance access road to
proposed Five Mile Creek Pathway Segment E to the intersection of
Ustick/Linder.
10. Goal: Provide a South Slough Pathwa connection to th
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Purpose: Extend an existing pathway in Vallin Courts Subdivi '
Sion south across the
South Slough and south to Fivemile Creek, rovidin a link bet
. p g ween neighborhoods
and building on the success of the Bud Porter Pathwa .
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1 1. Goal: Install a HAWK signal at Franklin/E. 3rd Store Park '
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lane/route on both sides of E. 3 and Ada Street to Main. Thi '
s will be a part of the
bicycle route for downtown.
Purpose: Clarify pathway status; improve functionalit and safe
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Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect i '
mmediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Parks and Recreation Commission of the Cit of ' '
9th da of y Meridian, Idaho, this
y March, 201 1.
APPROVED:
Michael Ma in, President
Parks and Recreation Commission
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