HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 2, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, J. Halstead, T. Wisniewski, J. Hudson, S. Thornton
Commissioners absent: N. Widmayer
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Tim Navarre
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Hudson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 2, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Thornton MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 2, 2017 and
Commissioner Halstead 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
a. 2017-2018 Goals and Objectives
Goals and objectives for the 2017-2018 year were reviewed. It was noted that several long-term
goals had been added.
The Parks and Recreation director was thanked for the organization and format. It was also noted
that the work done on department brochures would help promote the trail system.
b. Cemetery Fees
It was noted the comments and suggestions from the February meeting had been incorporated
into the policies and procedures and fee schedule.
MOTION:
Commission Member Wisniewski MOVED to recommend Council approval of the cemetery fees
and accompanying policy and procedures. Commission Member Halstead SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
C. Resolution PRC2017-01
It was noted that a moratorium was necessary because so few plots remain.
MOTION:
Commission Member Halstead MOVED to support a resolution of the Parks and Recreation
Commission of the City of Kenai establishing a moratorium on the sale of standard plots for the
purpose of a reservation. Commission Member Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. NEW BUSINESS — None.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Parks and Recreation Department Director
Frates reported on the following:
• FY18 budget preparation was ongoing;
• A Parks & Recreation staff member attending pesticide training;
• The department was collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce with
snow sculpture carvings.
b. Commission Chair — Commission Chair Stephens thanked the
commissioners for their involvement and time.
C. City Council Liaison - Council Member Navarre expressed appreciation for
the Commission's work and noted he would report their action at the next
Council meeting.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 6, 2017
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Thornton expressed appreciation the director put into the departments goals and
objectives.
Commissioner Halstead requested adherence to Robert's Rules of Order so interruptions would
be minimized.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
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12. INFORMATION — None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prep red and submitted by
Ja ie Heinz, CMC /\
D u City Clerk CJ
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