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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 2020 – 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 6, 2020
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Amending the Parks & Recreation Commission
Student Representative Policy
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 2, 2020
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Schedule – February/March 2020
b. March Monthly Report
c. Arbor Day Grant 2020
d. Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Announcement
12. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 – 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 6:05 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, J. Joanis, T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis
Commissioners absent: T. Winger
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison B. Molloy
A quorum was present.
c. Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to maintain the Chair and Vice Chair status quo; Commissioner
Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
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. December 5, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 5, 2019 and
Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3
February 6, 2020
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Amending Current Policy for Student Representative for the Parks
& Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Director referred to the memorandum in the packet stating he thought
it was appropriate to add the Kenai Alternative High School to the Parks and Recreation
Commission Student Representative Policy No. 2018-01.
It was suggested to include students with Connections Homeschool Program and Idea
Homeschool, as well as students that reside in Kenai but attend a school in another community
(i.e. Soldotna). Further discussion continued and focused on the Limitations, Qualifications, and
Requirements section of the policy.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to recommend Council approve Policy No. 2018-01 with the
following revisions: 1b. The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or senior in good
standing [AT THE KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL] with school Administration. 1c. The student
shall be [ELECTED] approved by [THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF KENAI CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE KCHS] school administration; if multiple
applications are received, the Mayor will nominate an applicant. 1g. The student will communicate
with [STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS AT KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL] other students to
provide information and seek feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues
affecting young people; and Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates noted that although the Department was
short-staffed due to the flu, most routine maintenance schedules were met, including
clearing snow from sidewalks, grooming ski trails and performing ice maintenance at
Daubenspeck Pond. Director Frates also reported on the following:
• Staff met with a homeschool student to discuss her Caring for the Kenai project;
the topic was Pollinators and was a top finisher last year;
• The date of May 23 was set for the 2020 Kenai Festival;
• Staff was working on budgets; and
• He helped the City’s marketing firm, Divining Point set up a few photo shoots
that included skiing, snow shoeing, and playground shots at an elementary
school.
b. Commission Chair – Stephens welcomed the new Commission member, Michael
Bernard and Student Representative, River Tomrdle.
c. City Council Liaison – Molloy provided an update on Divining Point efforts with the
City of Kenai on branding and marketing, reporting the tagline developed was, “Kenai
– the Best Place to Alaska.” He also reported on an upcoming Salmon Celebration
set for June 6 that included a Community Celebration at the City Dock.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3
February 6, 2020
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – March 5, 2020
Commissioner Joanis noted she would be absent at the next meeting.
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Wisniewski inquired about the dip net Capital Improvement Plan and its status.
Councilor Molloy clarified that the Bluff Erosion Project remained first priority and that the three
PU Fishery improvement projects supported by resolution were the South Beach Fee Shack, Little
League Restrooms and Vault Restrooms. He added that the campground was not approved and
no decision had been regarding alternative site locations.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION
a. Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Schedule – January/February 2020
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:
___________________________________
Jacquelyn LaPlante
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMO:
TO: Parks & Recreation Commission Members
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: February 26, 2020
RE: Amending the Parks & Recreation Commission
Student Representative Policy
Purpose of this memorandum is to review proposed changes to the Student Representative
Policy that we discussed at our last regular meeting of February 6, 2020.
Attached are two documents for your review, including (a) draft Resolution and (b) the current
Policy No. 2018-01 with the suggested amendments. The plan is to bring this before Kenai City
Council on March 18, 2020.
Thank you and please contact me should you have any questions.
Attachments
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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Sponsored by: Parks and Recreation Commission
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. PR20-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL POLICY NO. 2018-03 -
PROVIDING FOR A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION, TO BROADEN THE REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE IT MORE INCLUSIONARY.
WHEREAS, Council Policy No. 2018-01 recognizes the benefits received from a Student
Representative, outlines the role, and defines limitations of the non-voting member of the
Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the current policy and recommends
amendments to the policy that will help attract and target representation from a broader spectrum
of high school students in the area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission of Kenai recommends the City Council
amend City Council Policy No. 2018-01 - Parks and Recreation Commission Student
Representative Policy, as attached.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the members of the Kenai City
Council.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 5th day of March, 2020.
CHARLIE STEPHENS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
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POLICY NO. 2018-01 (Amended): Parks and Recreation Commission Student
Representative Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide for a Student Representative for the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Scope
This policy applies to the Parks & Recreation Commission and all Student Representatives
appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Policy
It is important to seek out and consider students’ ideas, viewpoints and reactions to Parks and
Recreation decisions. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Mayor of the
City of Kenai, may appoint a Student Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Student Representative may participate in the Parks and Recreation Commission
meetings pursuant to the following:
1. Limitations, Qualification, and Requirements:
a. The Student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to
executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in rotation with the
official Commission vote and shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes
shall be recorded in the meeting summaries. Student Representatives may not
move or second items during a commission meeting.
b. The student shall be a junior or senior in good standing at the Kenai Central High
School.
The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or senior in good standing with
school administration.
c. The student shall be elected by the Student Council of Kenai Central High School,
subject to approval of the KCHS administration.
The student shall be approved by school administration; if multiple applications are
received, the Mayor may select an applicant for appointment.
d. The student shall attend all Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and work
sessions, unless excused by the Parks and Recreation Director.
e. The student should have an interest in public service.
f. The student should use this opportunity as a way to develop leadership skills.
g. The student will communicate with Student Council Members at Kenai Central High
School to provide information and seek feedback from other students on Parks and
Recreation issues affecting young people.
The student will communicate with other students to provide information and seek
feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues effecting young
people.
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Effective Date:__________________________ Approved by Resolution 2020-*
____________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4
February 19, 2020
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
February 19, 2020 – 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
ACTION AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Women’s Voting Rights Day Proclamation
5. 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. Tim Dillon, Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District - Kenai Peninsula
Economic Development District (KPEDD) Update.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3103-2020 - Accepting and
Appropriating a Grant from the Alaska State Library for Employee Travel and
Training. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3104-2020 - Accepting and
Appropriating a Federal Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Passed Through the Alaska State Library for Employee Travel and Training.
(Administration)
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4
February 19, 2020
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3105-2020 - Accepting and
Appropriating Two Donations From the Totem Tracers and the Friends of the Kenai
Community Library for the Upgrade of Library Equipment. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-08 - Requesting the State of
Alaska Provide Necessary Funding to the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol at a Minimum
of $184,300 to Provide Support for Utility Costs, Insurance Premiums and
Emergency Roof Repair. (Council Member Knackstedt)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-09 - Supporting the Collection
of Sales Tax from Remote Sellers by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Other
Municipalities within the Borough, Authorizing the Remote Seller Sales Tax
Commission to Implement, Administer, and Enforce Provisions of the Uniform
Remote Seller Sales Tax Code on the City's Behalf and Affirming the City's Adoption
by Reference of the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Uniform Remote Seller Sales Tax
Code. (Legal)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-10 - Authorizing a Budget
Transfer in the General Fund Buildings and Non-Departmental Departments for
Building Repairs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of February 5, 2020
(City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 Renewal of Liquor Licenses for New Peking Restaurant and Fraternal Order of
Eagles. (City Clerk)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
03/04/2020. *Ordinance No. 3107-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Congregate Housing Funds for Costs in Excess of Budgeted
Amounts. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
03/04/2020. *Ordinance No. 3108-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Land Sale Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in
Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City's General Fund. (Administration)
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4
February 19, 2020
6. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR
03/04/2020. *Ordinance No. 3109-2020 - Authorizing the City Manager to
Reimburse Annual Leave Used by Firefighter Scott Summers for Attending a
Paramedic Internship Program. (Administration)
7. INTRODUCED/ REFERRED TO THE HARBOR COMMISSION /PUBLIC
HEARING SET FOR 03/18/2020. Ordinance No. 3106-2020 - Amending Title 11 -
Harbor and Harbor Facilities, to Remove Provisions that are No Longer Historically
Relevant, Recognize Changes to Other Chapters of City Code That Now Provide
for Lease and Sale of Harbor Lands and Provide the Harbor Commission a Platform
to Move Forward. (Council Members Peterkin and Glendening)
8. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Second Amendment to
Agreement for Guardian Security Systems, Inc. (Administration)
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. To Discuss a Request to Purchase Properties Located at 11823 Kenai Spur
Highway, Kenai, Alaska, Also Known as “Anchor Camp Ground,” Pursuant to AS
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4
February 19, 2020
44.62.310(c )(1)(3) is a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an
Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City, and a Matter by which Law, Municipal
Charter, or Ordinance are required to be Confidential.
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000.
2. Kenai Historical Society - January 2020 Newsletter
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.
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MONDAY
27
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03
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U10
S-9p AA U12
10
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U12
S-9p HCAK
17
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U12
S-9p AA U1S
24
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U12
S-9p AA U18
02
Februa I ~ . ...
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TUESDAY
28
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5130-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p A U12
8-9p A U14
04
1-2:30p Public Skate
3: 15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p G 8110
6:45-7:45p AA U10
S-9p HCAK
11
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
S-9p A U12
18
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p G SIG 10
S-9p HCAK
25
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U12
6:45-7:45p B 10/12
S-9p HCAK
03
WEDNESDAY
29
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p G S/10lb 10/12
6:45-7:45p AA U10
S-9p AA U14
05
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p A U14
S-9p AA U14
12
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U14
S-9p AA U1S
19
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U10
6:45-7:45p AA U10
S-9p AA U14
26
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U10
6:45-7:45p AA U14
S-9p AA U1S
Notes:
THURSDAY
30
1-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:45p KCHS
5:30-6:30p A U101G 14
6:45-7:45p AA U14
S-9p Queens
06
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p B 10/12
6:45-7:45p HCAK
S-9p Queens
13
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p A U12
6:45-7:45p G 141810/12
S-9p Queens
20
1-2:30p Public Skate
S-9p Queens
27
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p G SIG 10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
S-9p Queens
This schedule is subject to frequent changes
Fees $145 per hour + Tax
FRIDAY
31
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:15-6:15p A U10IG 14
6:30-9:30p KCHS v Tri Valley (7p Start)
07
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p G14
6:45-7:45p AA U12
S-9p AA U14
14
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U101G14
6:45-7:45p AA U12
8-9p A U14
21
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U12
6:45-7:45p A U14
S-9p AA U18
28
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U12
6:45-7:45p A U14
Contact Carol at Kenai Park & Recreation Office; 907-283-8262 or cbannock@kenai city
Please, no sticks or pucks on ice during public skate
Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility
Ice Schedule
§ 'i
01
t~~-6.i...:\..'
No Public Skate
10:30a-1:30p KCHS v Tri Valley (11p Start)
2:45-3:45p AA U12 Game
08
1-2:30p Public Skate
11a-12p HCAK v Homer
15
11:45a-12:45p B 10/12
1-2:30p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p AA U10
4-5p A U14
5:15-6:15p AA U18
22
10-11 :15a AA U14 Game
11:30-12:45 AA U14 Game
1:00-2:30p Public Skate
3:15-4:15p AA U1S
4:30-5:30p US PULLOUT
29
11a-12p Divas v Queens
1-2p Healy/Queens v Anchorage
NO PUBLIC SKATE
4-5p Divas v Anchorage
6-7p Queens v Healy Queens
51.JNDAY"' -.. -. "
02
1-2:30p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p US Pullout
4 §µ Q"eeAs
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09
1-2:30p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p US PULLOUT
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
16
1-2:30p Public Skate
2:45-3:45p US PULLOUT
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
23
NO PUBLIC SKATE
1-2:15 AA U14 Game
2:30-3:45 AA U14 Game
4-5p Queens
5: 15-6: 15p Queens
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MONDAY · ·
24
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02
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30p B 10/12
6:45p G 14
09
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30p B 10/12
6:45p G 14
S:OOp AA U12
16
Ice Closed
(This date subject to change)
23
30
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·.1,117
._, 10,12
03
1-2:3Dp Public Skate
5:30p G SIG 1 D
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8:00p AA U14
10
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30p G SIG 1 o
6:45-7:45p HCAK
8:00pAA U12
17
24
31
WEDNESDAY
26 27
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'i 30-£ 3Dp G 81r; 1·:
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8-9p Cl-Dt:rn::
04 05
1-2:30p Public Skate 1-2:30p Public Skate
5:3DpAA U12 5:30p G SIG
6:45pA U14 6:45-7:45p HCAK
S-9p Queens
11 12
1-2:30p Public Skate 1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30p A U14 5:3Dp G Sig 10
6:45-7:45p HCAK
S-9p Queens
18 19
25 26
Notes:
This schedule is subject to frequent changes
Fees $145 per hour+ Tax
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FRIDAY
28
1-2:30p Public Skate
5:30-6:30p AA U12
6:45-7:45p A U14
06
1-2:3Dp Public Skate
5:3Dp AA U12
6:45p A U14
13
1-2:3Dp Public Skate
5:3DpAA U12
6:45pA U14
20
27
Contact Carol at Kenai Park & Recreation Office; 907-285-8262 or cbannock@kenai city
Please, no sticks or pucks on ice during public skate
Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility
Ice Schedule
SUNDAY
29 01
11 a-12p Divas v Queens 10·11a Healy v Queens
1-2p Healy/Queens v Anchorage 11:15a-12:15p Anchorage v Divas NO PUBLIC SKATE
4-5p Divas v Anchorage 1-2:3Dp Public Skate
6-7p Queens v Healy Queens 4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
07 08
1-2:30p Public Skate DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME· Spring Forward
1-2:3Dp Public Skate
4-5p Queens ~ 5:15-6:15p Queens
14 15
1-2:30p Public Skate 1-2:30p Public Skate
4-5p Queens
5:15-6:15p Queens
21 22
28 29
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Kenai Parks & Recreation
Monthly Report
March 2019
Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
Administrative
Attended Dept. Head Meetings
Produced Feb/Mar addition of Kenai Breeze (Carol Bannock)
Working on new employee orientation revisions
Working on FY21 budget and opening of summer hire positions
MPF ice reservation billings and scheduling
Initiated Kite Festival planning meetings
Ordered 2020 summer plugs and misc. plantings
Preliminary planning initiated for 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt
Mayor proclaims Kenai as a Purple Heart City in January
Capital Projects
New cemetery expansion – n/a
Recreation Center bathroom tile work – n/a
Recreation Center exterior painting – n/a
Maintenance & Miscellaneous
Daily meetings with staff
Weekly trash & restroom cleaning, Friday recycling
Monthly/weekly/daily inspections
Zamboni ice tailing snow removal
February Daubenspeck Pond Maintenance hrs – 3
February Parking Lot Snow Removal hrs – 15
February Sidewalk Snow Removal hrs – 49.75
February Kenai Nordic Trail Grooming – 51 hrs
Finished hanging remaining dasherboard advertisements at MPF
Hauled off approximately 450 lbs trash from park system
Recreation Center served 5,289 patrons and 46 youth for the month of
January – gym (3,593), weight room (811), sauna/shower (361), racquetball
courts (524)
Treadmill troubleshooting at Kenai Recreation Center
Compacted snow around perimeter of Kenai Sports Complex for walkers
Repaired compromised wood at Rec. Center sauna
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Arbor Day Grants, 2020
Alaska Community Forest Council
PO Box 241282, Anchorage, Alaska 99524 I 907-786-6315 I
http://forestry.alaska.gov I com mun ity/cou ncil
The Alaska Community Forest Council is a nonprofit organization with 15 members
from across the state. Members advise the Division of Forestry on how to develop
and deliver community forestry programs to Alaskans, support education, and
encourage public involvement in community forestry.
The Alaska Community Forest Council shares the mission of the Alaska Community
Forestry Program to help communities build effective~ self-sustaining community
forestry programs with strong local support.
Grants are intended to help the meet this goal by funding projects that:
1. Generate awareness of and participation in Arbor Day (officially May 18, 2020);
2. Increase public awareness of the benefits of trees and forests and build support for planting
and caring for public trees;
3. Provide a public demonstration of the benefits of trees and/or proper tree selection, planting,
and care;
4. Use trees to solve community problems. Examples include: reduce or treat stormwater, create
wind breaks or living snow fences, restore streams or rivers, plant fruit trees to provide healthy
food, screen surfaces prone to graffiti, calm traffic, and beautify your schoolyard.
Requirements
•Applicant must be a government entity or nonprofit organization with IRS 501(C)3 status .
• Applicants may apply for a grant of from $200 to $500. Approximately $3,000 is available for grants.
• Grant funds may not be used for wages or benefits.
• If trees and shrubs are planted with grant funds, follow practices described in Plant a Tree: Alaska's
Guide to Tree Selection, Planting, & Care. See link below.
Trees must:
-Have a three-year, budgeted maintenance plan.
-Be of high quality, appropria t e for the site, and meet the American Standard for Nursery Stock
2014.
http://americanhort.org/documents/ANSI Nursery Stock Standards AmericanHort 2014.pdf
-If you would like help writing specifications to ensure that you receive trees in excellent condition
and form, please contact us.
• Grant funds were provided by contributions from the Society of American Foresters Cook Inlet and
Yukon River Chapters, Matanuska Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric Association and Paul's
Tree Service.
Any media (print, online etc.) or public event produced in association with t his grant shall recognize the
support of the Alaska Community Forest Council, Alaska Division of Forestry, and U.S. Forest Service.
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Proposal
Complete an application (http://forestry.alaska .gov/community/council ) Be creative and find ways to reach a
large audience in your community.
Selection Criteria
1. Quality, clarity and organization of project and budget.
2. Extent to which project generates awareness of and participation in Arbor Day.
3. Extent to which project increases public awareness of the benefits of trees and forests and
builds support for planting and caring for public trees.
4. Extent to which project demonstrates the benefits of trees and/or proper tree selection,
planting, and care.
5. Project's benefits to the community and its ability to solve a problem or meet a need.
Application Process
Complete the attached two-page application. The deadline for the application to be received by the
Alaska Community Forest Council is 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020. The Alaska Community Forest
Council and Community Forestry staff will review applications and grant awards will be announced no
later than May 1, 2020 . Upon approval of the proposal, the council and grantee will sign a grant
agreement.
For more information or assistance
Please call if you need help preparing your proposal. We can provide information to help you design a
successful project, including Plant a Tree: Alaska's Guide to Tree Selection, Planting, and Care , online at
http:/ /forestry .alaska .gov/ Assets/uploads/DNRPublic/forestry/pdfs/com m unity/publications/PlantA T reeWeb2011 . pdf
Information and publications are also available at http://forestry.alaska.gov/community/publications .
Gino Graziano
907-786-6315
gagraziano@alaska.edu
E-mail (preferred}, mail, or deliver proposal to:
Gino Graziano, council member, at gagraziano@alaska.edu or
Alaska Community Forest Council
PO Box 241282
Anchorage, AK 99524
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February 25, 2020
THE FUTURE OF PENINSULA WINTER GAMES
As the Soldotna Chamber enters our 61st year, we look forward to
continuing to serve the greater Soldotna area through representation
and advocacy for our member businesses, as well as encouraging
community engagement through impactful events.
Guided by our vision to be "The Leading Resource for Business
Development and Community Growth,,, we have, over the past five years,
placed considerable effort toward creating, developing, and maintaining
many robust community events. Our goal has been to strengthen the
social fabric of Soldotna by invigorating our community and ultimately
solidifying Soldotna as a welcoming place with many opportunities for
residents and visitors to come together and bond through shared
experiences.
Community growth and cohesion are positively influenced by the social
bonding that occurs during public events. That said, we recognize that
evaluating our operational sustainability and analyzing our distribution of
commitments is vital in ensuring that every event the Soldotna Chamber
produces meets the level of excellence our community deserves. To this
end, through many strategic planning sessions, The Greater Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has determined the need to
sunset our involvement in the production of Peninsula Winter Games.
Ideally, we would like to find a home for the Games with another local
nonprofit organization.
In 1976, the Peninsula Winter Games was started by the late Mr. Al York,
a member of the Soldotna Lions Club. Mr. York recognized the need to
create an event where local kids would have an opportunity to enjoy
sports, games & kid-friendly activities during the winter season. With the
passing of Mr. York, Mr. John Torgerson picked up the torch, and with
the help of the Soldotna Lions, carried on the tradition. In more recent
years, the Kenai Peninsula Tourism and Marketing Council facilitated the
Games, and then in 2009, the honor was passed onto the Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce.
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While the spotlight of the Peninsula Winter Games is on kids, the community greatly benefits from
the influx of visitors this long-standing winter festival brings to the Kenai Peninsula. We invite you
to join us in continuing this tradition, building a strong foundation for future Peninsula Winter
Games, and leaving a legacy for our children.
The Soldotna Chamber will give any digital and tangible materials to the adopting organization, as
well as providing consultation on event planning, operations, and sponsorships available upon
transfer of the program .
If your organization is interested in adopting this turn-key event that has been a flagship program
on the Kenai for the past 44 years, we encourage you to reach out to us and explore this proposal
further. The Soldotna Chamber staff are happy to set aside time with any interested organization
to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Shanon Davis
Executive Director
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