Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting 08/12/2020 05:30 PM City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho

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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VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

Limited seating is available at City Hall Consider joining the meeting virtually:

To call  in: 1-669-900-6833
Webinar ID: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82791664647

ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE

____ Dom Gelsomino, President                          ____ Jo Greer, Vice President

____ Michelle Jensen                                                ____ John Nesmith

____ Keith Bevan                                                         ____ Creg Steele

____ Jennifer Bobo                                                         ____ Jessica West

____ Abbey Hutchins                                                         ____ Brad Hoaglun, City Council Ex-Officio

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OLD BUSINESS ~ NONE

NEW BUSINESS

WORKSHOP ~ NONE

STAFF REPORTS     

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETING: September 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM

2020 All-Commission Goals:

  1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway and the Rail-With-Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
  2. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to connect to the Boise River Greenbelt and with neighboring communities for additional regional connections of our pathway systems.
  3. Support design and construction of Discovery Park Phase 2.
  4. Participate in the design and programming of a new Community Center on the Civic Block.
  5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other outreach for partnership opportunities.
  6. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
  7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/presence in community events.
  8. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
  9. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues.
  10. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian Arts Commission to add theming and identity reinforcing art in Meridian parks and along pathways.
  11. Participate in the design of a parking lot expansion at Heroes Park.