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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 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 MOTION: C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena, T. Wisniewski, N. Widmayer J. Halstead Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member J. Glendening Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. November 2, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 2, 2017 and 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 — None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion — Pedestrian Trails Parks and Recreation Director Frates called attention to the 2011 Draft Pedestrian Trails Plan, including history of the document and provided updates for the various trail segments accomplished to date. Frates stated that considerations should be given for prioritizing the next phase of the trails. He added there is a grant opportunity through Alaska State Parks, but the next cycle is approximately a year out. Several options and ideas were discussed, including trails near the Kenai Golf Course, north of Ryan's Creek, and the drainage near Municipal Park. It was recognized that each of these areas provided opportunity for good connectivity, particularly the Municipal Park and areas near the golf course. Director Frates stated that he will incorporate these three trail segments onto a map and any others that Commissioners may have and would bring it to the next meeting for review. The Commission recommended that the Parks and Recreation Department update one of the trail maps to include connective routes utilizing pedestrian paths and the Kenai Spur Highway bike path. It was added that the Bluff Erosion Project may someday create opportunities that do not necessarily exist today. 8. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates informed on the monthly activity report, specifically noting a Skate with Santa on December 16 at the Multi- purpose facility. Frates also reported on recent maintenance activities, and presented the new interpretive displays for the Bridge Access boardwalk. b. Commission Chair— None. C. City Council Liaison — Glendening reported on City Council meeting updates and current happenings. 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —January 4, 2018 10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Joanis inquired about timelines for the Bluff Erosion Project. It was noted that the timelines were being tentatively identified and will be tied to construction plans and funding once the project is approved by the Corps of Engineers. The Kenai Golf Course lease was mentioned and it was suggested that the City should reconsider how the lease is managed. It was noted that participation numbers are down, making it increasingly difficult to meet necessary costs, particularly with the high cost of maintenance involved. Commissioner Joanis complimented and thanked the Parks and Recreation department for the effort and hanging all the holiday decorations in town. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 12. INFORMATION City of Kenai Ice Schedule Skate with Santa — December 16 Director B. Frates noted the City of Kenai Ice Schedule and more details about the Skate with Santa were included in the packet. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting December 7, 2017 Page 2 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: J Cqu lyn Ken edy YCENq� Deputy City Clerk L) w� \•QED Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting December 7, 2017 Page 3