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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 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 7:07 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 Widmayer, T. Wisniewski, J. Joanis, J. Dennis Chair C. Stephens , S. Kisena , F. Perez Parks & Rec Director B. Frates , Parks and Rec Assistant C. Bannock, Council Liaison H . Knackstedt Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented ; Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2 . SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS a . Matt and Sarah Pyhala -Bike Friendly Community Update. The Pyhala 's reported that BIK&S (Biking in Kenai and Soldotna ) was awarded the bronze-level status by the League of American Bicyclists . In addition , Kenai /Soldotna was now one of approximately 460 communities around the country sharing this designation . They reported that a lot of work still needed to be done but the designation was good for four years. An chorage and Sitka were both silver-level and Kenai /Soldotna join Homer on the bronze-level. The Pyhala 's indicated that the survey results were shared and could be found online at b ikeleague.org. Additionally, one of the goals of the process was to change the way mun icipal it ies approached pedestrian and bike transportation, safety, infrastructure , programs and educati o n . Future plans and ideas included bike paint markers, bike racks and bike friendly community signs . 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT John Edison expressed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Department for their work around the City, particularly the lights at the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Mr. Edison also had a few concerns he wanted to share: Bear proof garbage cans often got frozen and difficult to open; There was a trip hazard in the lawn area near the gazebo; holes were in the ground east of the parking lot at scenic bluff overlook; and he encouraged rest stops/benches be placed in key areas around town . Mr. Edison also shared his ideas on how the trails could be promoted to increase usage and make more fun to use. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a . September 6, 2018 MOTION: Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 6, 2018 and Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED. b . November 1, 2018 MOTION : Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 1, 2018 and Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion . Joanis abstained from voting. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -Parks and Recreation Calendar The Parks and Recreation Director indicated that the department was working on putting together an annual calendar highlighting department functions, and would help market and advertise department activities . The Director shared a draft version and requested members offer any feedback and ideas , particularly content matters and any formatting concepts . Ideas that were generated included: Add websites and logos; and linking to the City websites. The Parks and Recreation Assistant spoke to the process of creating the calendar, either in-house or possibly using an online vendor. It was requested that anyone wishing to proofread and edit should contact her. Commissioners expressed support in the calendar and applauded the department for the work. 7. REPORTS a . Parks and Recreation Director -Frates reported on the following : • The labor position had been filled and the new hire starts on December 20 ; and •The upcoming events included Skate with Santa and Community Skate. Director Frates thanked staff member C . Bannock for work on the new calendar and he thanked the commission for their work . Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting December 6, 2018 Page 2 of3 b. Commission Chair -Vice-Chair Widmayer commented that maybe bear proof garbage receptacles were not needed at the Leif Hansen Memorial Park . c. City Council Liaison -H. Knackstedt reported on the action agendas of the November 7 and December 5 City Council meetings . He specifically noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting time from 7 p.m . to 6 p.m . was approved , and he reviewed the Commissions/Committees appointments . He expressed appreciation for the meeting discussion and was glad to be a part of it. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -January 3, 2019 9 . COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Kisena inquired about how best a member of the public could go about presenting or sharing an idea. It was noted that any individual could address any of the Commissions/Committees at any meeting , either scheduled or unscheduled. It was added that individuals may also work through respective chairs or contact Administration . 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None . 11. INFORMATION a. MPF Ice Schedule (December) 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m . Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Parks and Recreat ion Co mmiss ion Meetin g Dece mber 6 , 201 8 Page 3 of 3