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Home My WebLink About2019-04-04 Parks & Recreation Packet PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, BOB -- 283-8261 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4 , 2019 – 6:00 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 (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. February 7, 2019 b. March 7, 2019 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – 2019 Non-Routine Work Tasks & Project List b. Review and Demonstration of new Parks & Recreation Website 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 2, 2019 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT (This page was intentionally left blank) KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2019 – 6:00 PM KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Chair C. Stephens, J. Joanis, F. Perez, J. Dennis Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski, S. Kisena Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt A quorum was present. c. Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair MOTION: Commissioner Joanis MOVED to re-appoint Commissioner Stephens as Chair; Commissioner Perez SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Joanis MOVED to appoint Commissioner Wisniewski as Vice-Chair; Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Perez MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Elizabeth Appleby – Bike Friendly Community Update City of Kenai City Planner Elizabeth Appleby noted that she attended the 2019 Alaska Planning Conference and wanted to share the keynote presenter’s information that she thought was Page 3 of 17 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 February 7, 2019 relevant to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moreover, E. Appleby provided information concerning community bike racks and a grant submittal to the Alaska Department of Transportation for a bike path along a portion of Bridge Access Road. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. January 3, 2019 MOTION: Commissioner Perez MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 3, 2019 and Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Parks and Recreation Calendar Commissioners were presented with a 2019 calendar while Parks and Recreation Director thanked the body for various suggestions and input during the development phase. Commissioners were reminded that they could submit pictures anytime for consideration for next year’s calendar and staff always welcomed suggestions for improvement. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – Bike Friendly Community Survey Results The Parks and Recreation Director reviewed the 2018 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey Results for Kenai as provided by the League of American Bicyclists. The Director noted the survey results almost mirrored exactly the survey results from other communities in terms of safety related items and needed infrastructure. Survey results for both Kenai and communities as a whole indicated more bike paths as the top change people would like to see local government make. Survey comments also suggested more secure bike racks were needed. Currently, Kenai only has bike racks at the Visitors Center and the Recreation Center. Written comments were agreed with that the lack of separation between the bike path and the Kenai Spur Highway should be considered to provide a better buffer. 7. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported on the following: • The Monthly Activity Report was provided in the meeting packet; • Department Heads were busy working on the FY20 Budget; and • Staff is working on three upcoming events, including an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 – 7 years old. b. Commission Chair – Stephens thanked everyone for their support. Page 4 of 17 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 February 7, 2019 c. City Council Liaison – Knackstedt reported on the action items of the January City Council meetings, and the Ordinances considered during the February 6 meeting. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – March 7, 2019 It was noted that Chair Stephens and Commissioner Joanis would be absent. 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS – None. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 11. INFORMATION a. February Monthly Report b. MPF Ice Schedule (February) c. Department Newsletter - “Kenai Breeze” The Parks and Recreation Director reported that the Department Newsletter was new and if Commission members would like to receive an emailed copy let him know. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn LaPlante Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 17 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 6 of 17 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 7, 2019 – 6:00 PM KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE-CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Vice-Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Vice-Chair T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis Commissioners absent: Chair C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena, F. Perez Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member H. Knackstedt No quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. February 7, 2019 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – 2019 Non-Routine Work Tasks & Project List 7. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 4, 2019 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Page 7 of 17 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2 March 7, 2019 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION a. MPF Ice Schedule (March) 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn LaPlante Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 17 LOCATION WORK SCOPE NOTES/COMMENTS ASSIGN MATERIAL NEEDED STATUS BEACH North Side Paint Inside Bathrooms & Apply Varnish/Clear Coat Paint and Clear Coat Park Sprv Paint, Varnish, brushes, rollers, etc. Install 6x6 Posts Uprooted from Storm Material Stored inside WWTP Gate EB, RD Contract? South Side Install 6x6 Posts Uprooted from Storm EB, RD Contract? CEMETERY Kenai Cemetery Repair chain-link fence along west side Top rail detached EB Inventory, Level, Seed 1 Yr Old Complete inventory form (Dodge)RD Remove Spruce Beetle Trees April/May EB, RD, CT FACILITIES Airport Ops Airport Terminal Discuss w/ Airport Staff - Flower Watering Needs RD Animal Control Check Fence Line for Needed Vegetative Removal EB Bird Viewing Platform City Hall City Maint. Yard Finish Burning Wood in Yard Complete before June 1 EB, RD Started Challenger Learning Cntr Inquire About Any Scheduled Summer Camps, etc.CT Chamber of Commerce (cabin) Community Gardens Mailings to Last Year's Gardeners End of March RD, BF Food Forest Weeding and Mulching, as needed June - Sept.RD Fine Arts Center Inspect for Watering Needs and Add to Fertilizer List June RD Evaluate for Additional Tree Plantings June - Aug.RD, BF Fire Dept.Herbicide Treatment around perimeter of bldg (cotoneasters)June RD Float Plan Basin n/a Greenhouse Add Ability to Roll up Edges Increase Ventilation RD, BF Kenai Golf Course Remove Plywood From Bridges EB, CT, RD Prior to snowmelt Evaluate for Hazardous Trees as Required Spring RD, BF, MG Kenai River Flats Viewing Area Evaluate for Needing Painted Park Sprv Rustic Brown Paint, rollers, brushes, etc. Library Remove & Replace Irisis Near Large Rock Need to Find a Substitute RD 2019 NON-ROUTINE WORK TASKS & PROJECT LIST Page 9 of 17 LOCATION WORK SCOPE NOTES/COMMENTS ASSIGN MATERIAL NEEDED STATUS Multi-Purpose Facility Repaint Handicap Platform Park Sprv Brush, Rollers, Rustic Brown Paint Replace Mirror Boys Restroom Bob $500 Kenai Glass / Con't to Evaluate Clean Dasher Boards??Short window in May Park Sprv Police Dept.Herbicide Treatment around perimeter of bldg (cotoneasters)RD Rec Cntr Add Bark Nuggets Beaut. Sprv Approx. 20 Bags Bark Nuggets Senior Cntr/Vintage Pt Visitors Center Hang Flower Pouches???RD Coordinate Gravel Trail to Cabin and Areas of Interest Doc. H., Historic Society, COK EB, BF Road Fabric, D-1, Edging GREENWAYS Airport Triangle Edge "Dahlia" Bed Beaut. Sprv Timbers vs Landscape Benco Bldg Blue Star Install two Benches EB Bluff Overlook Chamber of Commerce Fire Pit Clean Up End of May RD, EB Softball Greenstrip Edge Perimeter of playground Summer Park Sprv Sod-cutter, tractor, screened sand PARKS Beaver Creek Park Re-Paint Bathroom Summer Park Sprv Roller, Brushes, Forest Green Paint Evaluate for Additional Tree Plantings Summer RD, BF Cunningham Park Re-Paint Railings (boardwalk)June Park Sprv Rustic Brown, brushes, rollers, etc. Evaluate for Beetle Kill Trees and Remove Remove before June RD, EB, CT Daubenspeck Park Repaint Inside Restroom & Apply Clear Varnish Park Sprv Brushes, rollers, paint, varnish Replace Board for Life Jackets & Kids Float Safe Sign May/Early June EB, Parks Transplant/Selective Cut Trees Near Shelters May/June EB Transplant some at dog park? Erik Hansen Scout Park Recap Trail w/ D-1 Gravel EB, Sprv Fourth Ave Park Install Soccer Goals Install New Nets & anchor w/ sand bags EB, CT Leif Hansen Memorial Park Repaint/Stain Gazebo Sanding and paint to match Page 10 of 17 LOCATION WORK SCOPE NOTES/COMMENTS ASSIGN MATERIAL NEEDED STATUS Municipal Park Install Pedestrian/Bike Trails Early Summer EB, Parks Road Fabric, D-1 Gravel, Bob Cat Repaint/Replace Picnic Table Near BB Court Early summer Park Sprv Brush, Roller, Rustic Brown or Forest Green Paint Remove Spruce Beetle Trees April EB, RD, CT Coordinate w/ Church Group Skate Park SPORTS FIELDS Adult Softball Install Temp. Outfield Fencing F#3 (HS Season)Early May EB, CT ABS Pipe Determine Direction League is Going with Batter's Boxes May, Coordinate w/ KSA BF Evaluate F#2 Dugout Replacement May, Coordinate w/ KSA BF Finish Painting Adult F#3 Dugout May CT Prep for HS season Repair Score Shacks May/June EB, CT Little League Turn on / Test Scoreclock F#3 Prior to First HS Game EB AA Batteries Repair/Replace Outfield Fence Screening BF Measurement? Paint Concrete Bldg Near F#4 May, Coordinate w/ KLL BF Match Buildings Level out Dirt on F#1 May EB Install Drinking Fountain F#4 July/August EB Pending Funding Repair Sign Installed on Top of Scoreboard F#3 May EB Millennium Sq Inspect for Return of Homeless Camp Late Spring EB, RD Sports Complex Set out large sprinklers/hoses early spring Ready to Water in May EB, CT, RD Need New Hoses STREET & HWY ROW'S Spur Hwy Willow St Airport Way Fidalgo Ave Main St Loop Caviar St Bidarka 1st Ave N. Forest Dr TRAILS Bernie Huss Daubenspeck Trail Add Trailhead Sign & Brochure Holder off Marathon Rd Park Sprv Trail Marker, 6x6 Timber and Sign East Kenai Trail (disc golf)Evaluate for Beetle Kill Trees and Remove March, April RD Page 11 of 17 LOCATION WORK SCOPE NOTES/COMMENTS ASSIGN MATERIAL NEEDED STATUS Kenai Golf Course (winter)Remove plywood from Bridges & Remove Stakes, If Needed RD, EB Meeks Trail Ryan's Creek Trail (disk golf) Ryan's Creek Trail (North) 4th-5th Ave. Trail 4th-Spur Hwy Complete Remaining Segment Approx. 1/2 mile or so EB Lawton Drive Extension Improve Access at Gates & Install Trail Signs EB Paint Remaining Posts Near Gates Muncipal Park Trail Flag Route and Install EB, Park D-1 Gravel, Road Fabric, Benches, etc. MISCELLANEOUS Hydrant Brush Clearing Clear Brush and Weeds from around hydrants Refer to CT Notes from Winter CT Trimmer, Lopper Hazardous Tree Inventory RD Lawton Hill - Hydroseeding Determine Direction COK is Going with Wildflower Garden Sect. 36 Burn slash piles Cordinate w/ KFD & Public Works EB, RD Lawn Repair Misc. Damage Called in From Winter Snow Removal Add to List as Reported BF Homeless Camps - Clean up Coordinate with City Departments and volunteers Identifiy & Prioritize BF, KPD Kenai Dog Park Coordinate and Assist Volunteers, as Needed BF Property Cleared as of 2/22/19 Coordinate Tree Removal Feb - April BF Contractor & Church Group Elson Rest Stop Remove Spruce Beetle Trees April EB, RD, CT Cordinate w/ Chruch Group Burn Woody Pile (City Yard)All Page 12 of 17 MEMO: TO: Parks & Recreation Commission Members FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: March 28, 2019 RE: New City Website Purpose of this correspondence is to advise you that the City will be launching its new website on April 4, 2019. Many thanks to City Clerk Heinz and Deputy Clerk LaPlante for coordinating and providing the necessary training to departments as we prepare going live. Team member Carol Bannock has been working tirelessly organizing and arranging the Parks & Recreation Department’s webpages. The site will be intuitive, fresh and informative. Carol will be presenting and navigating through the new site for you at our next regularly scheduled meeting. Thank you and please let me know should you have any questions. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 Page 13 of 17 Page 14 of 17 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3 March 20, 2019 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2019 – 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) 1. Craig Thomsen – Cleanup of Valhalla Heights Subdivision. 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. 3053-2019 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund for the Donation of a Bush Doctor’s Historic Cabin from Doctor Peter Hansen and Kenai Community Foundation and Supporting the Placement of the Cabin Adjacent to the Kenai Visitor Center. (Council Members Molloy and Pettey) 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3054-2019 – Accepting Drug Seizure Funds Forfeited to the City in the Amount of $2,153.52 and Appropriating those Funds into the Police Professional Services Account in the Furtherance of Criminal Investigations. (Administration) 3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3055-2019 – Accepting and Appropriating a Scholarship from the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks for Employee Travel and Training. (City Clerk) 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-15 – Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Amend the Fee for Mobile Food Vendor Licenses. (City Clerk) Page 15 of 17 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 March 20, 2019 5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-16 – Approving the Purchase of Ten Portable Radios and Accessories for the Police and Fire Departments under a Sole Source Purchase from Motorola Solutions using NASPO ValuePoint Contract Pricing for the Total Price of $55,401.16. (Administration) 6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-17 – In Support of Modifying SB 57 and HB 59 to Restore Local Municipalities Authority to Tax Oil and Gas Property Taxable Under AS 43.56 to a Maximum of 15 Mils. (Council Member Peterkin and Mayor Gabriel) 7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-18 – Opposing SB 63 and HB 65 Repealing Fisheries Business Tax Refunds to Municipalities and Revenue Sharing for Fishery Resource Landing Taxes. (Council Member Peterkin and Mayor Gabriel) E. MINUTES 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of March 6, 2019 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. (Administration) 3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 4/03/19. *Ordinance No. 3057-2019 – Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety for Crime Prevention and Response and Equipment for the Purchase of Portable Radios and Accessories for the Police Department, and to Purchase Supplies in Support of the D.A.R.E Programs Conducted by the Police Department in Local Elementary Schools. (Administration) 4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 4/03/19. *Ordinance No. 3058-2019 – Amending Provisions in Kenai Municipal Code Title 7 – Finance, Taxation, and Business Affairs of the City, including Investment of Monies – Scope and Objectives 7.22.010; Land Sale Permanent Funds – General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund 7.30.005; Investments 7.30.020; Investments 7.30.020; Investments 7.30.020; and Investments 7.30.020 for Updates to Management Practices for the City’s General Land Sale and Airport Land Sale Permanent Funds. (Administration) 5. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to State of Alaska Division of Natural Resources-Forestry. (Administration) 6. Discussion – Onsite Marijuana Consumption. (Administration) Page 16 of 17 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 March 20, 2019 H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Committee 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR 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 M. PENDING ITEMS 1. Ordinance No. 3056-2019 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010-Land Use Table, to Allow Business/ Consumer Services and Taxidermy/Gunsmithing in RR1 Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit and Removing the Location Restriction on Professional Offices Allowed by Conditional Use Permit Within the RR1 Zone. (Council Members Peterkin and Glendening) [Clerk’s Note: This item was Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a Recommendation at their March 27, 2019 Meeting and a Public Hearing Scheduled before the City Council on April 3, 2019.] N. ADJOURNMENT **************************************************************************************************** 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. Page 17 of 17