HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
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 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, C. Stephens, J. Halstead, M. Lindeman, N. Widmayer,
Commissioners absent: D. Barth
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Bob Molloy
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to nominate Al Hull as Chair; Commissioner Widmayer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hull MOVED to nominate Charlie Stephens as Vice - Chair; Commissioner
Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
[Clerk's Note: Chair Hull temporarily passed the gavel during this motion.]
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 8, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 8, 2015 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. November 5, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 5, 2015 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
C. December 3, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 3, 2015 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
6. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
John Edison suggested the two large static displays located at Leif Hansen Memorial Park be
moved to the airport triangle as he didn't believe they were suitable for the park. He also noted
that the trails could use more benches.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Beaver Creek Park Playground
A brief overview was provided on the playground status reiterating his attempt to keep the same
footprint as existing. Also noted he would be working to wrap up some financial statements
required by the Rasmuson grant.
It was noted that there seemed to be tire tracks in the aerial photo and suggestion was made that
measures be taken to ensure vehicles don't become a problem.
b. Municipal Park Greenspace
An aerial photo was presented, indicating the turf area that the Commission had previously
recommended. It was noted that staff had walked the area and felt comfortable that there was
nothing of historical significance in the area proposed.
It was recommended the turf area near the new shelter and existing bathrooms be put in in
Summer 2016.
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to recommend to Council to consider the Parks and Recreation
Commission's request to put in additional lawn space near the existing shelters at Municipal Park;
Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
8. NEW BUSINESS
2017, 2018, & 2019 Capital Improvement Project Priorities
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The listing of priorities was presented and discussed. No changes were recommended for FY17,
the FY18 list was modified to reflect Daubenspeck Park shelter as first priority, and the
Commission suggested the Old Town Playground Replacement Project remain first priority for
FY19.
9. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates noted the Recreation Center Hallway
Addition was completed and comments have been positive.
b. Commission Chair — Commissioner Hull reported on the KOOL sub-
committee's progress and noted the March 31 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting would be a joint work session with the KOOL Committee
and City Council.
C. City Council Liaison- Council Member Molloy reported on the following:
• Upcoming joint work session with Parks & Recreation Commission, KOOL
Committee and City Council
• Resolution allowing Committees and Commissions flexibility to meet at a
different time.
• City's intent on administering an RFP for the use of the old bowling alley
building.
• Upcoming Comprehensive Plan revision.
• Kenai golf course lease status.
10. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 3, 2016
11. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
12, PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
13. INFORMATION — None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Lindeman SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
summary Prepared and submitted by:
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