HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 3, 2018-7:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, T. Wisniewski, J. Joanis, S. Kisena , F. Perez
Commissioners absent: J. Halstead, N. Widmayer
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, City Clerk J. Heinz
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Wisniewski
SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
a . Bike Friendly Community Representative
Matt Pyhala introduced himself as being part of a local bike group working towards promoting
biking in Kenai and Soldotna . Mr. Pyhala explained that the group consisted of approximately ten
members and their goal was to get both communities designated as bike friendly communities
through the League of American cyclists. He added that getting this designation would help the
marketing and tourism industry, and provide great opportunities . Mr. Pyhala noted that the group
was currently coordinating with both Kenai and Soldotna Parks and Recreation Departments on
getting a couple bike repair stations built and assisting with a bike safety event in collaboration
with Wal-Mart. He clarified that both would be small actionable steps to promote biking and safety
in the communities.
Mr. Pyhala reported that the next group meeting would be on May 21 at Kenai River Brewing and
welcomed additional attendance .
3 . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None .
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 1, 20 18
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 1, 2018 and
Commissioner Perez SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
b. March 1, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 1, 2018 and
Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -2018 Dip Net Vendor Operation
City Clerk Heinz informed the Commission that during the personal use fishery, vendors had
always been allowed, but the City of Kenai was interested in providing more consistency and
better opportunities. Heinz presented an outline used for gathering vendor information, which led
to the development of a more streamlined approach includ ing location, size of space, and
exclusivity for certain items.
Several questions concerning size, costs, and possibility for local preference were addressed by
Heinz.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -Frates reported on the following :
•Temporary Hi re interviews were complete and the Department was looking
forward to a busy summer season; and
• The Department would be working with the bike group on the May 12 Bike Safety
Day and anticipated a bike repair station would be complete and used for a static
display.
b. Commission Chair -Stephens thanked everyone for their hard work , including
members of the bike group for promoting biking.
c. City Council Liaison -None.
8 . NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -June 7, 2018
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Perez inquired if the playground equipment at 4th Avenue Park would be replaced
this summer. Director Frates c larified that funds were not allocated for replacement of playground
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equipment for FY2019.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
11. INFORMATION
a. 2018 Flower List
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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May 3 , 2018
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