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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-10 Outdoor Opportunity Location Committee SummaryKENAI OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY LOCATION COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 KENAI PUBLIC LIBRARY 6:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Committee Members present: B. Gabriel, B. Shiflea, S. Merry, M. Smith, C. Parker, Committee Members absent: P. Morin, A. Hull, T. Elder Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, City Manager R. Koch A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Committee Member Smith MOVED to approve the agenda; Committee Member Parker SECONDED the motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 8, 2015 b. October 13, 2015 MOTION: Committee Member Shiflea MOVED to approve the meeting minutes and Committee Member Smith SECONDED the motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review Conceptual Site Plans Committee Member Parker reviewed the four site plan options and explained considerations given for natural layout of terrain and surrounding land features such as mountain views and the inlet. Various elevations for the stage were briefly discussed. It was noted that wind and sound were two factors that would need to be taken into consideration at some point in the design phase. Existing utilities, including gravity and pressurized mains were also reviewed. 5. NEW BUSINESS Presentation of Component Cost Estimates Administration reviewed various cost estimates, explaining that the costs are very preliminary and may be high. It was also explained that given the size of the project, it provided the opportunity to be a phased project. Preliminary costs were reviewed for the event area, spectator area, parking lot, vendor spaces, restrooms, stage and miscellaneous items such as pathways and picnic tables. Prioritize Event Park Components It was suggested that individual components be examined and prioritized. It was requested that consideration be given to phased prioritization. 6. DISCUSS PURPOSE OF NEXT MEETING It was decided that refining the stage design and prioritizing the event park 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 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Maclntosh noted dissatisfaction with the potential high costs of developing an event park, particularly given the economic climate. 9. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Committee Member Smith expressed interest in the stage design and location of restroom facilities in relation to the stage, parking lot, etc. Committee Member Shiflea thanked Committee Member Merry for his work on the stage, and also thanked administration for the cost estimates. Committee Chair Gabriel expressed gratitude for everyone's work to date and stated he feels the committee is on track and making good progress 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Meeting summar/ry prepared and submitted by: a ie Heinz, CIVIC uty City Clerk Kenai Outdoor Opportunity Location Meeting November 10, 2015 Page 2