HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 3, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR AL HULL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair A. Hull, R. Tunseth, N. Widmayer, C. Stephens, J. Jackman
Commissioners absent: E. Castillo, J. Beeson, J. Jackman
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates, Mayor P. Porter
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Tunseth requested the following additions:
ADD: 7-b Potential Dog Park Locations
7-c Pocket Parks/Daubenspeck Park Update
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to approve the amended agenda and Commissioner Widmayer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — February 6, 2014
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to amend the minutes noting Beeson was absent from the
February 6 meeting and approving the amended minutes. Commissioner Widmayer
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. Municipal Park — Ages 2 to 5 Playground Equipment
Frates gave a PowerPoint presentation and provided handouts covering the two proposals
received.
General discussion occurred.
Frates reported Administration recommended the package submitted by Sitelines at $40,000.
Angela Cramer, Kenai — Ms. Cramer spoke in support of the project but noted some
components should be replaced by something kids would be more inclined to use.
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to support Administration's recommendation awarding the
contract to Siteline for purchase of playground equipment but to hold a work session on
Tuesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. to further discuss the proposal for the purpose of finalizing
equipment selection. Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
b. Potential Dog Park Areas
Frates gave a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed areas that could serve as dog parks. A
list included Daubenspeck Family Park, fourth Avenue Park, Beaver Creek Park and property
along North Spruce. Frates noted Daubenspeck Park already lends itself to a dog park area as
the east end of the pond is designated a dog training area,
C. Pocket Parks/Daubenspeck Family Park
Frates presented several slides of property within Kenai that could be developed as pocket
parks. Interest has been shown in a vacant lot on North Forest that the Rotary is willing to
enhance.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates reported Randy Dodge started work
on March 17th, noted vandalism to the spotting scope along Bridge Access
Road and recent training opportunities the staff has been involved in.
b. Commission Chair— No Report
C. City Council Liaison — Mayor Porter gave an update on recent Council
activities.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 1, 2014
Al Hull requested an excused absence from the May 1 meeting.
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Widmayer inquired about the process used for public meeting notification.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD— None.
12. INFORMATION
a. Magic Avenue
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13. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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