HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 4, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:10 P.M.
CHARIMAN AL HULL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, C. Stephens, R. Tunseth, N. Widmayer, E. Castillo
Commissioners absent: H. Spann, M. Lindeman,
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Mayor Porter
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of New Business Item
Lawn Area at Municipal Park and Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — May 7, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 7, 2015 and
Commissioner Castillo SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED — None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Unplatted Roadway between Fine Arts Center /Historic Cabin Park and Old
Town Park
Discussion regarding public testimony received at the May 7 Worksession and landscaping took
place. It was decided Director Frates would work with the Fine Arts Center and Historic Society
on design and function.
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to recommend to City Council to close the undedicated road
and Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Hull, Stephens, Tunseth, Castillo
NAY: Widmayer
MOTION PASSED.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Lawn at Municipal Park
Chair Hull explained that he visited the parks over the weekend and all were very busy,
particularly Municipal Park; suggested adding green space.
The importance of a buffer of trees between the green space and Forrest Drive as well as
identifying any old barabaras or house pits in the area.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director— Frates noted Stanton Woodworks has
been work on the animal carving for Municipal Park; contractors begin on
June 13th.
b. Commission Chair — Hull noted the how busy the park areas have been the
past few weekends.
C. City Council Liaison- Mayor Porter discussed budget matters; particularly
FY16 funding for Beaver Creek Park.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — June 4, 2015
Commissioners Hull and Widmayer advised they would not be in attendance.
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
a. Commissioner Widmayer noted that the Kenai Golf Course has been busy
with their annual Hooked on Golf Program.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
12. INFORMATION — None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00
p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 7, 2015
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Meeting summ=pared and submitted by:
J m e Heinz, CMC
uty City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 7, 2015
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