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JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, BOB -- 283-8261
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. August 2, 2018
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Parliamentary Procedures and Open Meetings Act Training
b. Discussion – Parks Tour
c. Discussion – Lawton Drive Extension Draft Sign
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 4, 2018
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. City Park & Trail Guide
b. Weed Pull Event
c. Fall Pumpkin Festival
12. ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS TOUR
A tour of the City Parks will begin at 6:00 PM; a van will pick up Commission Members at
City Hall for the tour. Residents are welcome to join the tour,
but will be required to drive their own vehicles.
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 2, 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 7:00 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, T. Wisniewski, J. Joanis, S. Kisena, J.
Halstead, F. Perez
Commissioners absent: N. Widmayer
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member T. Navarre
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Jodi Stuart spoke in support of a Kenai Dog Park. She reported there was a rekindled interest
from a variety of people for a dog park in Kenai. A brief description was given on why dog parks
were important and how it could be a volunteer effort provided that the City of Kenai had a suitable
location. Stuart noted some volunteers had already expressed interest in the project and she
expressed her interest in collaborating with the City of Kenai to make it happen.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 3, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 3, 2018 and
Commissioner Perez SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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b. June 7, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 7, 2018 and
Commissioner Perez SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Scheduling of Parks Tour
Staff indicated interest in conducting a Parks Tour sometime in September. It was clarified the
tour could occur before the regular scheduled meeting or it could be a separate special meeting.
Input from the Commission was requested. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the tour
should take place the night of the regularly scheduled meeting, possibly beginning at 6 p.m.
b. Discussion – Future Bike Repair Station Locations
A map was provided in the packet indicating all of the potential Bike Repair Station locations in
the City of Kenai. It was noted that the Bike Repair Station completed this spring was installed at
the Beaver Creek Park. Staff would like to pursue working with the Kenai Central High School
(KCHS) Vocational program on possibly getting three or four more bike repair stations
constructed. The Commission expressed support.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported on the following:
• Carol Bannock was hired as the new Department Administrative Assistant and
was getting settled in;
• Administration was looking at allowing responsible use of four-wheelers along
the Lawton Extension (located at the end of Lawton to Beaver Loop); and
• The Summer Maintenance positions have ended and staff did a great job this
summer.
b. Commission Chair – Stephens noted he visited the North Beach after the Personal
Use Fishery and was extremely pleased with the cleanliness. He further noted that
someone called him and commented that the security gates on the fee shacks should
have been operational through July 31.
c. City Council Liaison – Navarre reported on the following:
• KCHS Student, Riley Graves Caring for the Kenai project of a Magnetic Beach
Sweeper was recognized at the recent City Council meeting;
• Administration’s Dip Net Report was pending;
• Council requested the proposed Field of Flowers sign first go to the Beautification
Committee for discussion and recommendation; and
• He noted the wildflowers did not appear to be as prolific and maybe a topic for
later discussion.
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8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 6, 2018
Chair Stephens noted he would be absent.
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Favor was expressed in having no meetings in June and July each summer.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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"Vt1/a3e with a Past, Ci-fy with a Future"
MEMO:
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 I FAX: 907-283-3014
TO: Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: ® Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: August 30, 2018
RE: Lawton Drive Extension Draft Sign
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Attached for your review is a draft sign for the Lawton Dr. Extension. The signage will allow for
a shared, multi-use route from end of Lawton Dr. to Beaver Loop. Two signs will need
produced so that each gated area (trailhead) can be signed.
Furthermore, there are some great opportunities to further enhance the recreational
experience by adding interpretive displays and benches along the route. Work in that direction
will be forthcoming.
Please review the draft sign and provide comment at our next regularly scheduled meeting.
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LAWTON DR. EXTENSION
RECREATION ROUTE
Welcome to the City of Kenai trails system. This recreation route is a shared
use corridor traversing 1.5 miles of wetland and wildlife habitat.
All Trail Users
Be Respectful To Wildlife And Their Habitat
Be Courteous And Respectful To Others
Stay On Designated Route
Dogs must be leashed
Route subject to closures
MOTORIZED VEHICLE USE
- Yield to other users
- Be considerate of noise levels
- ALWAYS avoid sensitive areas (wetlands, streams,
etc.)
- Slow to 10 mph or less when operating within 100 ft.
of others
To report problems, please call the Parks & Recreation Dept.
at 283-8261 or Kenai Police Dept. at 283-7879.
DRAFT
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ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30)
minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3035-2018 – Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $2057.58 in the General Fund (FY18) – Police
Department for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3036-2018 – Accepting and
Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Books.
(Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2018-47 – Approving
A Twenty-Year Extension And Amendment To The Annual Rent And Lease Option
Terms For The Lease And Concession Agreements For The Kenai Municipal Golf
Course And Recreation Area Between The City Of Kenai And Griffin Golf Enterprises.
(Administration)
E. MINUTES – None.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3034-2018 - Repealing Kenai Municipal
Code Chapters 16.05- General Provisions, and 16.10- Procedure, within Title 16-
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Public Improvements and Special Assessments and Re-Enacting and Renaming
Chapter 16.05- Special Assessment Districts. (Council Member Knackstedt) [Clerk’s
Note: This Item was Postponed to this Meeting from the August 1, 2018 Meeting; A
Motion to Enact is On the Floor.]
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders
Over $15,000
3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to
the Issuance of a New Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility License for Grateful Bud,
LLC, License No. 16474. (Administration)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to
Issuance of a New Retail Marijuana Store License for Majestic Gardens, LLC, License
No. 15393. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 09/05/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3037-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenues And Appropriations In
The Airport Special Revenue And Terminal Improvements Capital Project Funds,
Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The Federal Aviation Administration,
Authorizing A Change Order To The Contract Of Wince Corthell-Bryson For Additional
Design And Construction Administration Services, And Awarding A Construction
Contract For The 2018 Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 09/05/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3038-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenues And Appropriations In
The Airport Special Revenue And Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund,
Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The Federal Aviation Administration,
Authorizing Execution Of A Change Order To The Design And Engineering Contract
Of Wince Corthell-Bryson For Construction Administration Services, And Awarding A
Construction Contract To The 2018 Airport Fencing Rehabilitation With Access Control
Project. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
• Sub-Committee Update
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. Action/Approval – Field of Flowers Signage (Council Member Knackstedt) [Clerk’s
Note: This item was referred to the Beautification Committee and then the Airport
Commission.]
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
907-283-8231.
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OUR MISSION
The City’s mission is to serve the citizens of
Kenai through listening and leading; to pro-
mote growth and continually improve services
by balancing the wishes of the community with
responsible management. The department’s
goal is to continually make Kenai a more
attractive place to live and play by working in
partnership with the community to foster and
support community well-being and healthy
environments.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities to volunteer and
contribute to the Kenai Parks & Recreation
Department. For more information on this or
any of the programs listed below, please call
the Parks & Recreation Department at
283-8262. Together we can
KEEP KENAI BEAUTIFUL!
Adopt-a-Park
Adopt-a-Garden
Adopt-a-Trail
Adopt-a-Bench
Kenai Parks & Recreation Dept.
332 Airport Way, Kenai, AK 99611
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611 (mailing)
Phone: (907) 283-8262 Fax: (907) 283-3693
www.kenai.city
Robert J. Frates, Director
WELCOME
The City’s park and open space system
includes 9 parks, a variety of open spaces and
greenways, a multi-purpose facility and 1
recreation center.
The park system features a variety of play-
grounds, pedestrian trails, disc golf courses,
athletic fields, Nordic skiing, outdoor ice
skating, community gardens, a skate park and
much more. The City also leases 120 acres for
a privately operated 18-hole golf course and is
home to the Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club
(summer college baseball team).
Whether you are visiting or live here year-
round, we hope you enjoy all the quality of life
amenities that the department has to offer.
ACTIVITIES
Through a partnering agreement with Boys &
Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, the Club
manages and operates the Kenai Recreation
Center. The facility provides year-round
opportunities for all ages both program based
and on a walk-in basis. Programs and
activities include TOT Time Program, Adult
Basketball League, Children’s Summer
Recreation Program, and teen programming.
For more information, you may call the Boys
& Girls Club-Kenai at 283-3855.
Other seasonal based programs and activities
are supported by the department through
collaborative community outreach efforts and
include Little League Baseball, Adult Softball,
Youth Hockey, Soccer, Kenai River Marathon
and much more. For more information, you
call the Kenai Parks & Recreation Department
at 907-283-8262.
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RESERVATIONS
The department offers a variety of park
shelters which may be rented for your next
family or class reunion, birthday party or
special event. To make a reservation or
inquire about available dates, please call the
Parks & Recreation office at 907-283-8262.
Leif Hansen Memorial Park offers a gazebo
and beautiful landscapes making it an ideal
location for a small outdoor wedding
ceremony.
A small rental fee and refundable damage
deposit applies to all shelter reservations.
PARK HOURS
All City parks are open 24/7. Exceptions may
apply when activities are sponsored or
sanctioned by the City of Kenai Parks &
Recreation Department, or during construction
projects.
KENAI PARKS & OPEN SPACE DIRECTORY
OPEN
MAP
INSIDE! Picnic Restroom Shelter Baseball Softball Soccer Basketball Volleyball Playground Skateboard Jogging Disc Golf Nature Trail Horseshoe Ice Skating Walking/Fishing Viewing Swimming 1. Sports Complex 13072 Kenai Spur Hwy X X X
2. Shqui Tsatnu Trail 4th to 5th Ave X X X X
3. 4th Ave Park 1108 4th Ave Park X X X X X X X
4. Kenai Cemetery 1st Street & Coral St.
8. Softball Greenstrip & Softball Fields 400 Main St Loop X X X X X X
6. Municipal Park
Kenai Little League
301 S. Forest Dr. &
200 S. Spruce St. X X X X X X X X X X X
7. Eric Hansen Scout Park 913 Mission Ave X
8. Meeks Trail 602 Inlet St. X X X X
9. North Beach 600 S Spruce St. X X X X X
10. Recreation Center 227 Caviar St. X X X X
11. Leif Hansen Memorial Park 10959 Kenai Spur Hwy X X
12. Millennium Square Fields 415 Frontage Rd. X
13. Bluff Overlook 235 Spur View Dr. X X X
14. City Dock 1591 Boat Launch Rd. X X
15. Bird Viewing Platform 1591 Boat Launch Rd. X
16. Kenai River Flats Board Walk Bridge Access Road X
17. Bernie Huss Trail & Disc Golf Course 120 Main St. Loop X X X X
18. Ryan’s Creek Trail 505 Marathon Rd. X X X
19. Daubenspeck Family Park 400 Marathon Rd. X X X X X X X
20. Multi-Purpose Facility 9775 Kenai Spur Hwy X X
21. East End Park &
Kenai Eagle Disc Golf 1100 Lawton Dr. X X X X
22. Kenai Golf Course 1500 Lawton Dr. X X
23. Cunningham Park 2432 Beaver Loop Rd X X X X
24. Lawton Extension Between Lawton Dr. &
Togiak St. X X X X
25. Beaver Creek Park 6031 Kenai Spur Hwy X X X X
26. Elson Rest Stop Silver Salmon Dr. X
27. Unity Trail Kenai Spur Hwy X X
28. Wildflower Garden 10095 Kenai Spur Hwy X X
29. Old Town Park 816 Cook Ave X X X X X X
See you on
the trails!
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LEGEND
City Trails Bike Path/Unity Trail Bike Repair Station Connectivity Routes Old Town Walking
TINKER LN Dena’ina Settlement (site
of Shkit’uk Village)
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Weed Free Parks
Kenai Municipal Park
South Forest Dr.
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Kenai’s
Fall Pumpkin Festival
Frontage Road & Spur View Drive
for the first
500 children
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