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Home My WebLink About2019-05-02 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 MAY 2, 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 c. April 4, 2019 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – 2019 Non-Routine Work Tasks & Project List b. Discussion – August Activity Planning 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – June 6, 2019 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. April/May Monthly Report b. Department Newsletter - “Kenai Breeze” 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 24 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 24 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 24 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 6 of 24 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 7 of 24 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 4, 2019 – 6:00 PM KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JENNIFER JOANIS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Joanis called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Joanis led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: J. Joanis, J. Dennis Commissioners absent: Chair C. Stephens, Vice-Chair T. Wisniewski 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 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 and Recreation Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison Page 8 of 24 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2 April 4, 2019 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 2, 2019 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn LaPlante Deputy City Clerk Page 9 of 24 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 10 of 24 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 11 of 24 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 12 of 24 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 13 of 24 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 14 of 24 MEMO: TO: Parks & Recreation Commission Members FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: April 25, 2019 RE: August Activity Planning Purpose of this correspondence is to advise you that the City is considering sponsoring an August activity. Specifically, this would be a community event celebrating our beaches during National Beach Day (August 30, 2019). Please be prepared to share some ideas on how we can celebrate this event through a variety of beach related activities. Examples could include kite flying, local food vendors, educational walks and a fat-tire bike demonstration and/or rentals. Also, please be thinking about some partnerships that would help make this event successful. Please contact me at 283-8261 should you have any questions. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 Page 15 of 24 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 16 of 24 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 4 April 17, 2019 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 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. Linda Swarner – Presentation on History of Kenai Local Food Connection and How to Get Involved C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3059-2019 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the Design of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility Rehabilitation Project. (Administration) 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3060-2019 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Terminal Improvements Capital Fund and Authorizing an Increase to the Construction Purchase Order to Blazy Construction, Inc. (Administration) 3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-23 – Approving a Third Amendment to the Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease and Authorizing the City to Enter into such Agreement with Corvus Airlines D/B/A Ravn Alaska. (Administration) 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-24 – Approving a Third Amendment to the Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease and Page 17 of 24 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4 April 17, 2019 Authorizing the City to Enter into such Agreement with Grant Aviation, Inc. (Administration) 5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-25 – Approving the Purchase of Nineteen Portable Radios and Accessories for the Police Department under a Sole Source Purchase from Motorola Solutions using Naspro ValuePoint Contract Pricing for the Total Price of $100,027.79. (Administration) 6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-26 - Renewing Lease Land within the Airport Reserve submitted by Schilling Rentals LLC, for the property described as Lot 9A, FBO Subdivision No. 9, located at 433 N. Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611 (Administration) E. MINUTES 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of April 3, 2019 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ENACTED AS AMENDED. 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 & Glendening) [Clerk’s Note: This item was postponed to this meeting from the April 3, 2019 meeting. A motion to enact is on the floor.] 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 Over $15,000. (Administration) 3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of Liquor License to Kenai Joe’s Taphouse, LLC. (City Clerk) 4. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05/01/19. *Ordinance No. 3062-2019 – Increasing FY2019 General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,859 And FY2020 General Fund Estimated Revenues And Appropriations by $35,418 in the General Fund Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Department for the Receipt of a Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Passed Through the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for Bacteria Level Monitoring on the City’s Beaches during the 2019- 2020 Personal Use Fishery. (Administration) 5. DIRECTION PROVIDED TO DEVELOP AND CIRCULATE. Action/Approval – Harbor Commission Survey. (City Clerk) Page 18 of 24 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 4 April 17, 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 1. NO DIRECTION GIVEN. Discussion of the Kenai Visitors Center RFP, a Matter of Which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect upon the Finances of the City [AS 44.62.310 (c)(1)]. 2. DISCUSSION ONLY. Performance Evaluations of City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk which may be a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk [AS 44.62.310(C)(2)]. M. PENDING ITEMS 1. Ordinance No. 3061-2019 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.320 - Definitions, 14.20.330 - Standard for Commercial Marijuana Establishments and 14.22.010 - Land Use Table, to Incorporate Onsite Consumption of Marijuana at Retail Marijuana Establishments into the City Of Kenai’s Code of Ordinances. (Legal) [Clerk’s Note: This item was Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a Recommendation at their April 24 Meeting and a Public Hearing Scheduled before the City Council on May 1, 2019.] N. ADJOURNMENT **************************************************************************************************** INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review 2. Kenai Historical Society Newsletter – April 2019 Page 19 of 24 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 4 of 4 April 17, 2019 3. U. S. Department of the Interior – Incidental Take Regulations 4. Letter from the American Red Cross of Alaska 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 20 of 24 Kenai Parks & Recreation Monthly Report April/May 2019 Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Administrative • Attended meetings as required, including Dept. Head, Kite Festival, budget • Produced April/May addition of Kenai Breeze • Worked w/ HR on opening of temp. positions and conducted interviews. • Scouted various City properties for illegal camps and debris • Office coordinated w/ KCHS AD for baseball & Softball games • Initiated agreement w/ church to assist with removal of down spruce beetle trees. • Website development • Ordered/rec’d human hamster balls • Organized 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt Capital Projects • New Cemetery Expansion – ongoing • Rec. Center bathroom tile work – ongoing • Rec. Center exterior painting - ongoing Maintenance • Daily meetings w/ staff • Wkly trash & restroom cleaning/Friday recycling • Monthly/Weekly/Daily inspections • Daubenspeck Pond skating & Kenai Nordic Trails closed in March • Removed 20 beetle kill trees from Municipal Park and 10 from Elson Rest Stop • Field maintenance - first softball game of season was held April 11th; first baseball game was April 17th • Cemetery gate opened April 7th • Burned slash at City yard 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 19, 2019 Page 21 of 24 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 22 of 24 enai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Newsletter April/May 2019 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 332 Airport Way Kenai AK 99611 907-283-8261 IMPORTANT NUMBERS  Kenai City Hall 907-283-7535  Kenai Recreation Center 907-283-3855  Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility (Ice Rink) 907-283-8262  Kenai Chamber of Commerce 907-283-1991  To sign up for this newsletter email: cbannock@kenai.city  Nordic Ski Maps www.ci.kenai.ak.us/Array_1969 Parks have the power to make our community more safe. According to the Useful Community Development website: https://www.useful -community-development.org/safe-parks.html “The most important way to create safe parks is to assure a steady and abundant supply of visitors …” Hanging out in numbers and partici- pating in healthy recreation is a vital part of our parks, trails, and open space system’s success. Have you ever heard the proverb “A rope that is woven of 3 strands is hard to break”? In the same way, we take ownership when we are in numbers. Know that YOU are a vital equation to the Power of Kenai Parks. Take advantage of our early spring and enjoy Kenai’s outdoors with some of your friends. Then send us a photo and share your experience. The more of us who spend time using our parks for their intended purpose, the less undesir- able behavior will have opportunity. www.nrpa.org/events/july/power-of-parks/ City of Kenai Meetings & Holidays April 17-City Council 6p April 24-Planning & Zoning 7p May 1--City Council 6p May 2-Parks & Recreation 6p May 6--Harbor Commission 6p May 8-Planning & Zoning 7p May 9-Council on Aging 4:30p Airport 6p May 14-Beautification 6p May 15-City Council 6p X – MARKS the Spot Unlike the old adage “It’s like finding a needle in a haystack,” needles seem to be easier to locate these days. Finding needles and syringes in our neighborhoods, parks, trails, and woods is becoming not only easier but a concern. As we watch the snow melt away winters hidden secrets, this topic has become the buzz around town. We want to let everyone know that the Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Team are aware and concerned just like many of you. Here is what we are doing about it: -We have boots on the ground two to three times a week specifically to check public restrooms, play areas and previously rec- orded problem areas. -We are ready to respond to any phone calls as quick as possible to retrieve a reported “sharps”. -Due to the fact that there is no way for any one person, agency, group, or volunteer to be 100% on top of this grow- ing problem, we are asking for your help by being our eyes in the field and becoming part of the RED X Team. What is the RED X Team you ask? If you see a needle or syringe while you’re out enjoying Kenai, here is what RED X Team members should do: RED X Team Responsibilities 1. Keep a large RED marker with you. 2. When you see a sharps, find a rock that is large enough to cover the needle. Draw a large, RED X on the top of the rock. Without touching the needle, cover the sharps with the rock. 3. After the sharp is safely covered, call us at 283-8261 or the Kenai Police Department at 283-7879. Give us the location of the sharps with the RED X rock. We will send someone with the correct protection & equipment to take care of it. (Save See ‘X’ next page Through a partner- ship agreement, the Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula manages and operates the Kenai Recreation Center. The Rec. Center, as locals call it, provides year-round opportunities for all ages both on a programmed and walk in basis. The Rec. Center is also available for rentals, youth parties, birthday parties, organized games, gym rentals and more. Call for additional information. Kenai Recreation Center 907-283– 3855 Page 23 of 24 Kenai Recreation Center 283-3855 NOTE: Recreation Center is Closed 4/21/2019 Monday 9:30a Zumba Noon Pickleball B&G Club Soccer 5:30-7:30p Cardio & Weight Room Tuesday 9:30a Zumba Gold 10a Homeschool Time Cardio & Weight Room Wednesday 10a Tot-Time Noon Pickle Ball B&G Club Soccer 5:30-7:30p Volleyball 7:30-10:00p Cardio & Weight Room Thursday 9:30a Zumba Gold B&G Club Soccer 5:30-7:30p City League Basketball 7:30-10:00p Cardio & Weight Room Friday 10a Tot-Time Noon Pickleball B&G Club Soccer 5:30-8:30p Cardio & Weight Room Saturday 8a Men’s Basketball Cardio & Weight Room Sunday 1-3p Larping 3-5p Open Gym Cardio & Weight Room Around Town Thursday, April 18 Caring for the Kenai Oral Presentations KCHS 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Easter Baskets Children under 8 Kenai Library Between 4-5p Friday, April 19 Full Moon Bike Ride Kenai South Beach Ride toward Kasilof Noon Friday, April 19 Breakup Boot Easter Egg Hunt Kenai Municipal Park 2-3:30p 283-8262 Sunday, April 21 Easter Extravaganza 1:30 p.m. Kenai Elks Lodge Free to public. Saturday, May 4 Chamber’s Beer & Wine Experience “May the Fourth be with You” 5:30 p.m. 283-1991 Thursdays (except 1st Thursday) Bluegrass at the Kenai Senior Cen- ter @ 6:30p What’s Happening in Kenai... Kenai Middle School Ski Meet, early March. photo by Kelli Boonstra these numbers so their easy to find in your phones.) 4. If you’re able wait, for the clean up person. This will ensure the safety of others and help us in locating the sharps. 5. DON’T PICK UP any sharps un- less you have the proper equipment and understanding of how to dispose of them. 6. Teach your children to stay away from rocks with a Red X, needles or syringes, and to let you know if they see any. Just like we teach our children to stay away from the poison symbol or matches, its time to teach them to stay away from needles, syringes and rocks with a RED X. Together we can make a positive difference in Kenai. Join the Red X Team today! X ...continued The City of Kenai has just launched their new website. Your Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Depart- ment has quite a presence on this site. Check it out and let us know what you think! www.ci.kenai.ak.us/ Page 24 of 24