HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 7, 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, J. Halstead, N. Widmayer, D. Barth
Commissioners absent: C. Stephens, M. Lindeman
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Bob Molloy
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 4, 20106
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 4, 2016 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None
5. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED — None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. PR2016 -01 — Encouraging the Kenai City Council to Include $35,000 in the
Upcoming FY17 Budget for Conceptual Design Documents of an Event Park,
Including a Permanent Stage.
Chairman Hull provided an update on the work session with the Parks and Recreation
Commission, KOOL Committee, and City Council, noting that it was recommended that a
resolution be brought forward to Council by the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting
money be included in the upcoming budget for design drawings. He also discussed why
Millennium Square was selected and praised the KOOL sub - committee members for their hard
work.
Commendation was provided for the amount of detail and work that went into the report.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve Resolution 2016 -01, encouraging Kenai City Council
to include $35,000 in the FYI budget and Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
Discussion — Presentation by Administration on Design and Funding for Kenai
Multiuse Facility Upgrades.
Design expansion drawings were briefly reviewed. It was noted this project was only in the
discussion phase and administration is seeking questions, comments and input from various user
groups. A Council work session would be forthcoming.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director— Frates reported on the following:
• Temporary hire recruitment underway
• Administration budget recommending a routine Parks & Recreation budget.
• Parks & Recreation department received a Division of Forestry grant.
• Historic Cabin sign ready for installation.
• Attending a playground safety certification course.
• Grass to be planted at Municipal Park in May.
b. Commission Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison- Council Member Molloy reported on the following:
• Bowling Alley update.
• Upcoming work sessions.
• Welcomed Commissioner Barth to the Parks & Recreation Commission
and the Harbor Commission.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 5, 2016
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
12. INFORMATION — None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:0 p.m.
summary pfepared and submitted by:
Heinz, CM(
f City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 7, 2016
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