HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-13 Event Park Sub-Committee SummaryEVENT PARK SUB - COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER &
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Committee Members present: B. Gabriel, B. Shiflea, A. Hull, M. Smith, C. Parker,
Committee Members absent: P. Morin, S. Merry, T. Elder
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, City Manager R. Koch
A quorum was present.
3. RECONSIDERATION OF NAME OF SUB - COMMITTEE
It was explained that at the September 22 meeting, there was discussion regarding changing
the name of the sub - committee.
It was recommended that the sub - committee be named "Kenai Outdoor Opportunity Location"
Committee; acronym KOOL Committee.
MOTION:
Committee Member Hull MOVED to name the sub - committee "Kenai Outdoor Opportunity
Location," and Commissioner Smith SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Hull, Smith, Shiflea, Parker
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. SITE SELECTION
a. Selection of Preferred Site
A recap of the site selection process was provided. It was pointed out that the two areas
identified for consideration were Millennium Square and Evergreen at Kenai Spur Highway.
There was discussion regarding the identified properties to include proximity to the river,
proximity to downtown, property that is unique in its own right, accessibility and walkability.
There was further discussion regarding properties in "Old Town." It was pointed out that there
were many limiting factors in "Old Town," including much of the property is privately owned.
MOTION:
Committee Member Hull MOVED to approve Millennium Square as the preferred location and
Commissioner Smith SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Hull, Smith, Shiflea, Parker
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. SITE PLANNING /LAYOUT EXERCISE
Administration facilitated a lay -out exercise that involved members manipulating paper cut -outs
over a large areal map. Members divided into two groups and worked on their own design.
The two layouts were discussed and reviewed; it was noted that the two designs were similar
and shared common attributes such as stage position at south end, spectator area to the north
of the stage, event area north of the spectator area, spectator and event areas flanked by space
for vendors, and parking lot area located near Bridge Access Road.
Committee Member Parker volunteered to draft an artist rendering based on the ideas
generated.
6. IDENTIFY ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT NEEDS
No needs were identified beyond what was already being provided
DISCUSS PURPOSE OF NEXT MEETING
It was decided that a review of rough costs and design features and continued review of layout
and various components would be discussed at the next meeting.
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT AND SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS
It was decided that the next meeting would be held on November 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.m..
9. PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
10. MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Member Hull noted that the minutes from the September 22 meeting were not
approved.
MOTION:
Committee Member Shiflea MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 22; the
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motion was SECONDED by Committee Member Smith. There was no objection; SO
ORDERED.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Committee Member Shiflea MOVED to adjourn; the motion was SECONDED by Committee
Member Smith. There was no objection; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Meeting summary prepar d and submitted by:
J m e Heinz, CMC
ty City Clerk
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