HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIC
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
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.
REPORTS
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.
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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.
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