HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 -7:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE-CHAIR NOEL WIDMAYER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Widmayer called the meeting to order at 7 :10 p.m .
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-Chair Widmayer 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 :
Vice-Chair N. Widmayer, J. Joanis, S . Kisena, J. Halstead
Chair C. Stephens, T. Wisniewski, F. Perez
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates , Council Member H.
Knackstedt
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 -None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. August 2 , 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of August 2, 2018 and
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There w ere no objections ; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Parliamentary Procedures and Open Meetings Act Training
The City Clerk provided an informational handout and provided training regarding matters of
parliamentary procedures and Open Meetings Act. Some topics included proper motion process,
amendments, and other pertinent and relative matters following Robert's Rules of Order.
b. Discussion -Parks Tour
The Parks and Recreation Director thanked the Commissioners present for attending the Parks
Tour. It was noted due to time constraints, not all the areas were visited but it was reiterated that
the tour was helpful for the Commission to gauge condition at park areas and showcase the work
of the department.
Commissioners expressed thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department and Director for the
tour.
c. Discussion -Lawton Drive E xte ns io n Draft Sign
The Parks and Recreation Director noted the department was moving forward with includ ing the
Lawton Drive extension route in the City's trail system. Add itionally, part of th is would be allowing
legal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use. It was clarified the current ATV use was proh ib ited but damage
was being done at the gates caused by ATV's going around them and the fencing .
It was noted that good signage was key and Commission members were asked to provide
comments and feedback on the draft sign provided in the packet. Several formatting ideas were
suggested, including making some of the specific language in larger font as it pertained to possible
enclosures, leaving space for additional language in the future, and creating a separate motorized
vehicle use sign altogether that listed the specific do's and don'ts. It was the consensus of the
Commission that any language used should be consistent with City Code and not convey the
message that motorized use was allowed on other trails.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to table this item allowing the Director time to make formatting
changes, and Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -B. Frates reported on the following events:
• The Community Weed-Pull event scheduled for September 8;
• The Kenai River Marathon scheduled for September 30; and
• The Fall Pumpkin Festival scheduled for October 13.
Director Frates reported other projects accomplished included tree planting, seeding and
landscaping at Daubenspeck Family Park, Fine Arts Guild , Beaver Creek Park, and
recappin g trails at the Wildflower Gardens.
b. Commission Chair -V ice-Chair Widmayer thanked the Parks and Recreation
Director for the Parks Tour.
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c . City Council Liaison -H. Knackstedt reporte d on the action agenda of the
September 5 City Council meeting, including approval of extension lease agreement
of the Golf Course, and a presentation by the Kena i Watershed Forum regarding
bacteria testing at the mouth of the Kenai River.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -October 4 , 2018
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commiss ioner Halstead informed members of his resignation from the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None .
11. INFORMATION -None .
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by :
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 6, 2018
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