HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI 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:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C. Stephens, T. Wisniewski, J. Joanis, S. Kisena, J .
Halstead, F. Perez
N . Widmayer
Parks & Rec Director B . Frates, Council Member T. Navarre
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.
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 cla ri fied 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 follow ing:
• Carol Bannock was hired as the new Department Administrative Assistant and
was getting settled in ;
• Administration was looking at allowing responsib le 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 s taff did a great job this
summer.
b. Commission Chair -Stephens noted he visited the North Beach after the Persona l
Use Fishery and was extremely pleased w ith the cleanliness . He further noted t hat
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 Co uncil meeting ;
• Administration 's Dip Net Report was pending ;
• Council requested the proposed Field of Flowers sign first go to the Beautifi cation
Committee for discussion and recommendation ; and
• He noted the wildflowers did not appear to be as prolific and ma ybe 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:
Pa rks a nd Recreation Commiss io n Meeti ng
A ug ust 2 , 2018
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