HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI 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:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
J. Halstead, C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena
T. Wisniewski, N. Widmayer
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member J.
Glendening
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;
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.
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. 11
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
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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.
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