HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3, 2019 -6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE-CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MEETI NG SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6 :05 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:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
T. Wisniewski, J . Dennis, S . Kisena, T. Winger, J. Joanis
C. Stephens
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison H .
Knackstedt
Commissioner Winger 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 . September 5, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 5, 2019 and
Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Director noted the blue tarps on the Multi-Purpose Facility needed
replacement. He added staff was looking at different banners to hang in the facility to help improve
the ambience as well, referring to some examples provided in the packet. The Director noted each
banner would be 6 ft. x 1 O ft. and placed over the players' bench . It was explained that the blue
tarps were originally put up in advance at Kenai Central High School hockey games to help keep
in the heat, while they also assisted in the summer in keeping the sun out. He noted that staff was
looking at replacing the tarps with five retardant, vinyl tarps , with red being the preferred color.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -The Parks and Recreation Director reported on
the following:
• Crews put in a pedestrian trail behind the Little League fields. This was a project
that the Kenai Latter-Day Saints Church volunteers provided about 20 hours of
labor to do;
• The Department winterized restroom facilities and irrigation areas, as well as
cleaning out flowerbeds;
• As part of a restoration project, 15-20 small spruce trees were transplanted at
the Lawton Dr. trail extension near the gate on the Kenai side . In addition, some
Department of Transportation Right-of-Way grass seed will be used in that area;
• The Fourth Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival was scheduled for October 12;
• The Kenai River Marathon was this past weekend with over 200 registered
runners; and
• Staff removed and donated 148 pounds of kale to the Food Bank.
b. Commission Chair -No report.
c. City Council Liaison -Knackstedt reported on the action items and topics of interest
from the September 18 City Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-November 7, 2019
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Joanis reported on a meeting held with various stakeholders with interest in
promoting baseball in the community. She added that it was especially fascinating how the various
organizations could work together creating opportunities and helping each other become
successful. She noted that more dialogue was needed to promote softball and baseball on the
Peninsula.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
11. INFORMATION -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 03, 2019