HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 5, 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 6:10 p .m.
a . Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens 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:
Chair C. Stephens, T. Wisniewski, J. Joanis, S. Kisena, T.
Winger
J. Dennis, F. Perez
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison H.
Knackstedt
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Kisena
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 1, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of August 1, 2019 and
Commissioner Winger SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6 . NEW BUSINESS
a . Discussion/Recommendation -September and October Events
The Parks and Recreation Director reported on two major events coming up in September and
October. The first event scheduled was the Kenai River Marathon on September 29 with 121
runners currently registered to participate. He added that the number of participants may lessen
due to this year's course not certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The second event was the
Fall Festival on October 12. Parks and Recreation staff was currently seeking possible sponsors
for the pumpkins and face painting . It was noted that Mountain View Elementary PTA may be
interested in doing face painting . Other activities at the festival would include music, food trucks,
a hay maze, petting zoo, hayride , and a Farmer's Market. It was mentioned that Pamela Parker
had a photo booth that was very popular at other events.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -The Parks and Recreation Director reported on
the following :
• The Department was working on their 2nd Pathway of Poetry Contest,
geared towards adults with the topic of "Man's Best Friend ," noting the
poems would be installed on the trail at Daubenspeck Park;
• A third Little Free Library station was donated and would also be installed
at the Daubenspeck Park;
• The Dog Park Group was still working with Home Depot for a grant and
was recently notified they were the recipient of a technical grant from the
National Park System;
• Funds may be sought in FY21 budget for chain link dugouts to replace the
wooden ones at the softball fields ; and
• The Latter Day Saints Church would be performing 4-5 hours of community
service on September 28.
b. Commission Chair -Stephens thanked the Parks and Recreation Director for the
Beautification tour and the additional fencing at the Lawton trail extension . He also
thanked the Commission members for their participation .
c. City Council Liaison -Knackstedt reported on the action items and presentations
from the recent City Council meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-October 3, 2019
Chairman Stephens noted he would not be in attendance.
9 . COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COM M ENTS
Commissioner Joanis reported on t he Kenai Little League 's Fall Ball Program.
Commissioner Winger reported that Mountain View Elementary would be sponsoring a bike rack
and they would like it placed at the Visitor's Center.
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10 . ADDITIO NAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
11. INFORMATION -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 5, 2019
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