HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 2, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHARIMAN AL HULL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, C. Stephens, M. Lindeman, H. Spann
Commissioners absent: R. Tunseth, N. Widmayer, E. Castillo,
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison T. Navarre
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Spann
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — None
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Undedicated Road at Kenai Fine Arts Center and Old Town Park
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates referred to a memo in the packet along with a map and
requested the Commission give consideration to holding a public work session in early May.
It was noted that the unplatted road has been used for years primarily by residents accessing
their property. Spann inquired whether or not visitors from the Fine Arts Center parked along
the south access point. Frates explained he didn't think so because they would be blocking
access and he wasn't aware of any conflicts. Staff from the historic cabins park along the north
access but not in such a way that impedes traffic.
It was agreed that to better understand potential impacts as a result of either keeping the
unplatted road open or closing it, that a work session would be appropriate.
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to set a public work session on May 7, 2015 from 6:00 to
6:45pm; Commissioner Spann SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director- Frates noted that the department's various
positions are open; that the department is nearly finished with moving into the
old shop facility; that the Director's office is scheduled to be moved April 14,
2015. He also noted that some spring cleanup is occurring such as trash and
debris pick up as well as removing sand from parking lots and sidewalk
areas.
b. Commission Chair — Hull noted that someone had inquired how they could
go about finding out whether a certain plaque had been installed at Leif
Hansen Memorial Park. He suggested this information be available to the
public via the website.
C. City Council Liaison- Navarre noted that the gazebo shelter project is
moving forward, that the Navarre family is interested in donating logs, and
that the Construction Academy will assist with construction. He also provided
updates on various Council matters.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 7, 2015
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
a. Chair Hull had the following remarks:
• Asked if the department had removed barbeque grills from the softball
green strip and the answer was yes.
• Expressed concern about the use of Magic Avenue impacting use of the
Daubenspeck Park, particularly the shelter area and the east end near
the concrete ramps. He noted that some precautionary traffic control
measures would be needed such as fencing and signage.
• Requested updates on various topics such as budget items, the municipal
park, the skate park, and the Daubenspeck Park parking lot upgrade.
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
11. INFORMATION - None
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Spann SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50
p. M.
Meeting "CMC and submitted by:
J ie Heinz,
uty City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 2, 2015
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