HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 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 6:03 p.m .
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance .
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, S. Kisena, T. Winger, J. Joanis
Commissioners absent: T . Wisniewski, J. Dennis
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Winger
SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED .
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Glendening reported on the upcoming Census and the need to take into account the homeless
population when moving forward.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a . October 3, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 3, 2019 and
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b . November 7, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 7, 2019 and
Commissioner Winger SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
c. November 25, 2019 (Joint Meeting)
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the joint meeting summary of November 25, 2019 and
Commissioner Winger SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a . Discussion -2019 Dip Net Report
The Parks and Recreation Director referred to the report in the packet, highlighting some of the
department's tasks and specific observations, namely bluff educational signs. It was noted the
report included memorandums from the City Manager, Finance, Police, and Public Works .
Positive comments were expressed; specifically the push notification attribute on the dip net app,
and it was noted that transactions were up 15 percent over 2018.
The Director further noted the department had one beach aide position this season but they were
able to keep up with needed patrols, essentially splitting time between the north and south beach,
concentrating efforts where needed the most.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -The Parks and Recreation Director reported on
the upcoming events of Holiday Night Lights and Skate with Santa, and noted a
monthly report was included in the packet detailing more information.
b. Commission Chair -Stephens noted follow-up for letters of re-appointment that
were sent out by Administration and he thanked everyone for their service.
c . City Council Liaison -Molloy reported on the action items , presentations and topics
of interest from the December 4 City Council meeting .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -January 2, 2020
Chair Stephens noted he would be absent at the next meeting.
9 . COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Winger commented that the activities for the kids were exciting and she thanked
the department for heading them up.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
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December 5, 2019
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11. INFORMATION
a. November/December Monthly Report
b . Department Newsletter -"Kenai Breeze"
c. Santa Tours Kenai
d. Kenai Fine Arts Center Gallery Show
e. Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Schedule -December 2019
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p .m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 5 , 2019
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