HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 1, 2018 -7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance .
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C . Stephens, J. Joanis , T. Wisniewski , N. Widmayer
Commissioners absent: J. Halstead, S . Kisena
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B . Frates , Council Member T. Navarre
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner
Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. January 4, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 4, 2018 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a . Discussion -Draft FY2019 I 2020 I 2021 Capital Improvement Projects
The Capital Improvement Project list was presented and reviewed for FY2019, 2020 and 2021 .
Director Frates explained that some of the projects requested were carryovers from previous
requests , specifically the Little League restrooms , soccer irrigation , and 4th Avenue Park. The
focus of the discussion was on FY2019 and establishing priorities. Projects were reviewed and
prioritized .
Brief discussion followed regarding the Kenai Sports Complex -Soccer Fields. It was noted that
a playground area was something that should be looked at in the near future along with a layout
design for future fields. Director Frates stated that a work session is an option for some long-term
master planning for that area.
The commission prioritized FY2019 projects as follows : 1) Kenai Trails/Signage , 2) Kenai Little
League Restrooms/Storage Facility, 3) 4t h Avenue Park Playground , 4) Outdoor Event Stage
Design Work, 5) Soccer Park Irrigation, and 6) Dog Park.
It was recommended that a work session be held at 6 p.m. in advance of the next meeting to
further discuss the FY2020 and FY2021 Capital Improvement Projects list.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -Frates reported on the following:
• There were some addendums to the cemetery RFP but otherwise moving along
as planned;
• Consideration was being given to a possible pond hockey tournament sponsored
by the Kenai Brown Bears hockey;
• Grooming of the ski trails continued to be unpredictable; the Tsalteshi youth
program is scheduled to utilize the course Saturday, February 3, pending
conditions.
• Summer positions would be opening soon for recruitment;
•The department recruited help by a Kenai Central High School (KCHS) student in
building a bike repair station; the first one would serve as a prototype with others
to possibly follow.
b. Commission Chair -None.
c . City Council Liaison -Navarre reported on the recent actions taken by City Council;
noted that Council would be considering an ordinance by Administration to replace
five spectator heaters at the multi-purpose facility; and provided an update of the
policy regarding the student representative's role on the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -March 1, 2018
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
It was requested that when Council discussed Airport lands , trails, connectivity and quality of life
issues were a part of those discussions .
Commiss ioner Joanis spoke to the Beaver Loop Pedestrian project and noted the path was
scheduled for the south side of the road. She added that a flashing safety light (similar to KCHS,
off Lawton Dr.) would hopefully be installed to assist users coming across Beaver Loop Road to
access the Unity Trail.
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10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
11. INFORMATION
a . Hoc key Ice Schedul e
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p .m .
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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