HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 4, 2018 — 7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE -CHAIR NOEL WIDMAYER, 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:
J. Joanis, S. Kisena, T. Wisniewski, N. Widmayer, J.
Halstead
C. Stephens
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member T. Navarre
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTIONS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Joanis nominated to re -appoint Commissioner C. Stephens as Chair and
Commissioner N. Widmayer as Vice -Chair. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. December 7, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 7, 2017 and
Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Pedestrian Trails
Parks and Recreation Director Frates asked for consideration be given to three areas for future
trail construction plans. Areas previously discussed and needing prioritized included: Municipal
Park, East End Trails and Ryan's Creek North. Frates noted that each area offered advantages
and challenges but needed prioritized for future planning considerations. He further noted that
some of the important considerations should include: connectivity, high density areas, current
use, and opportunities.
Commission members discussed merits of each location. It was recommended to prioritize the
Municipal Park as first priority based on the following factors: connectivity to Old Town, historical
relevance, proximity to large neighborhood and current opportunities.
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to place Municipal Park as the top priority; Commissioner Kisena
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Action/Approval — Agenda Format Changes
Director Frates referred to the City Clerk's memorandum and noted minor changes that would
streamline the format for all committees and commissions.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the proposed agenda revisions; Commissioner
Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates reviewed the Activity Report as
provided in the packet; noted the Skate with Santa event; the opening of
Daubenspeck Pond for outdoor ice skating; the 2018 flower order; and
planning for a Spring Pickle Ball Tournament.
b. Commission Chair — None.
C. City Council Liaison — Navarre reported on the recent actions taken by City
Council and noted the City will be working on its annual budget.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — February 1, 2018
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
The method of maintaining the outdoor rink was questioned. Director Frates described the
process.
A question was asked about the Dipnet app.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
12. INFORMATION
a. Monthly Report
b. Dipnet Report (2018)
C. January MPF Ice Schedule
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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