HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 6, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR NOEL WIDMAYER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Widmayer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: N. Widmayer, J. Halstead, T. Wisniewski, J. Hudson, S. Thornton
Commissioners absent: C. Stephens
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, Council Liaison J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Thornton SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. March 2, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 2, 2017 and
Commissioner Thornton 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. FY18 Draft Budget
The FY18 Draft Budget was reviewed. Director Frates noted the budget was conservative but felt
comfortable with where the department came in; also noted capital project submittals were still
under review.
It was clarified that the cemetery expansion was a top priority and that bleacher replacement for
the softball fields had been included in the capital project requests.
b. 2017 Summer Project List
The summer project list was reviewed noting upgrades to the softball field.
C. Cemetery Expansion Project — Phase I Site Design Revision
Director Frates explained that the architect firm had completed initial revisions to the Phase I
design, mostly pertaining to creating more separation between the plot areas for ease of
maintenance and eliminating the need for people to traverse over another's plot. Plot
arrangements, counts, road, and fencing were also discussed.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Parks and Recreation Department Director
Frates reported on the following:
• Pathways to Poetry project;
• Status on outdoor skating and trail grooming;
• Summer temporary hire process;
• Little Free Library Station project.
b. Commission Chair — Commission Vice Chair Widmayer noted the March Ice
Schedule included as an informational item.
C. City Council Liaison - Council Member Glendening reviewed miscellaneous
actions at the City Council level.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 4, 2017
Commissioner Halstead noted he would be unable to attend.
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 8:00 p.m.
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City Clerk
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April 6, 2017
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