HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI 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 8. 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.
5. UNFINISHED BUSI NESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a . Discussion -Amend ing Current Poli cy 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 Wisn iewski MOVED to recommend Council approve Policy No. 2018-01 w ith the
following revisions: 1 b. The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or sen ior 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 commun icate
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 wa s 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 tagl ine developed was , "Kenai
-the Best Place to Alaska ." He also reported on an upcom ing Salmon Celebration
set for June 6 that included a Community Celebration at the City Dock.
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8 . NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -March 5 , 2020
Commissioner Joanis noted she would be absent at the next meeting.
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Comm issioner 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:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 6 , 2020
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