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Home My WebLink About2017-12-07 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2017, 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 http://www.kenai.city AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. November 2, 2017 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None. 5. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion - Pedestrian Trails 8. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 4, 2018 10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 12. INFORMATION a. City of Kenai Ice Schedule b. Skate with Santa – December 16 13. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, BOB -- 283-8261 Page 1 of 36 (This page was intentionally left blank) KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 2017 – 7:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: J. Halstead, C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski, N. Widmayer Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member J. Glendening A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Director B. Frates requested to add Little Free Library to the agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to add Little Free Library to Item 6, Unfinished Business on the agenda; Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. May 4, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 4, 2017; Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. July 11, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of July 11, 2017; Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. c. September 7, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 7, 2017; Page 2 of 36 Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. October 5, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 5, 2017; Commissioner Joanis 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. Little Free Library Commissioner J. Halstead presented a Little Free Library he constructed and reported that he has a few others interested in helping build more. Commissioner J. Joanis inquired about how many are needed and where they would be located. Parks & Recreation Director Frates responded that the library requested 10 and he would work with the Library Director for determining location. He added that there were some park locations, although vandalism was a concern, certainly City facilities would be included. Commissioner J. Joanis expressed her support and suggested an initial “kick-off” by encouraging children to capture a picture of themselves at various locations and possibly include prizes. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – Kenai Flats Wildlife Viewing Area Interpretive Displays As previously reported, the interpretive displays at the Wildlife Viewing Area were in disrepair. It was stated that there were several options explored for getting them replaced. Commissioner J. Halstead previously volunteered to design six new signs based on topics chosen. Director B. Frates reported the signs were similarly formatted, easy to read, and with interesting facts on them. Chairman Stephens stated he agreed with the comments and liked the layout and format. Director B. Frates reported the cost savings with volunteer support was significant and he expressed his appreciation for Commissioner J. Halstead’s willingness on this project and for his expertise. 8. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported the following: • The monthly report was in the packet and highlighted the hiring of a new Operator and the Fall Pumpkin Festival. • A Drone Technical Conference on November 21, sponsored by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. • A Spruce Bark Beetle Workshop coming up, sponsored by UAF Page 3 of 36 Cooperative Extension Service. b. Commission Chair – Stephens welcomed S. Kisena and J. Joanis to the Commission and thanked them for their service. c. City Council Liaison – Glendening reported the Council’s recognition of Tim Wisniewski’s volunteer service of over 30 years. 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 7, 2017 Commissioner Halstead stated he will not be in attendance of the next meeting. 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 7:40 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn Kennedy Deputy City Clerk Page 4 of 36 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 5 of 36 Page 6 of 36 Page 7 of 36 Page 8 of 36 Page 9 of 36 Page 10 of 36 Page 11 of 36 Page 12 of 36 Page 13 of 36 Page 14 of 36 Page 15 of 36 Page 16 of 36 Page 17 of 36 Page 18 of 36 Page 19 of 36 Page 20 of 36 Page 21 of 36 Page 22 of 36 Page 23 of 36 Page 24 of 36 Page 25 of 36 Page 26 of 36 Page 27 of 36 Page 28 of 36 Page 29 of 36 Page 30 of 36 Page 31 of 36 Page 32 of 36 Page 33 of 36 Page 34 of 36 Page 35 of 36 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 36 of 36