HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN AL HULL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, C. Stephens, N. Widmayer, M. Lindeman, H. Spann
Commissioners absent: R. Tunseth, E. Castillo,
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to nominate Al Hull to continue serving as Chair and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to nominate Charlie Stephens for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Spann SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — November 6, 2014
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 6, 2014 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. FY16 Goals and Objectives
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates presented the goals and objectives for 2015/2016 and
encouraged other ideas be discussed.
The Commission reviewed the Goals. Commissioner Widmayer inquired about the recreation
center upgrades and Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates reported that the recreation center
is a city facility and that there are grant monies available for some upgrades. He explained that
one of the options being considered is converting a court into an exercise area.
The Commission also briefly discussed brochures for the department and it was noted that the
Commission would like to review a draft prior to production.
Commissioner Stephens suggested adding disc golf score cards to the goals and objectives.
Commissioner Hull suggested the department contact the vocational department at the college
about the possibility of building bike racks; it was noted that powder coating could be done
locally. It was also recommended to spend the funds necessary now, for brochures so that they
are ready for early summer.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates reported the following:
• Skiing at the golf course is marginal and maintenance has been
extremely limited due to lack of snow.
• Maintenance at Daubenspeck Pond has been ongoing for a couple weeks
and the department is pleased with the amount of use.
• The laborer position has been buys with hydrant snow removal.
• Staff member Dodge recently attended a 4 -day pesticide certification class.
b. Commission Chair — Hull shared his appreciation for the level of detail in the
goals and objectives submitted.
G. City Council Liaison — None.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 5, 2015
Commissioners Stephens and Hull reported that they would not be attending. A request was
made to move the meeting date.
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
12. INFORMATION - None
13. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03p.m.
Meeting summary pre ared and submitted by:
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Ja i Heinz, CMC `
D ty City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 5, 2015
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