HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 5, 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 6:03 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance .
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C . Stephens, S . Kisena, T . Wisniewski, J. Dennis, M.
Bernard , R. Tomrdle
J. Joanis, T. Winger
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison B. Molloy
Commissioner Dennis 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. February 6 , 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 6, 2020 and
Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Amending the Parks & Recreation Commission Student
Representative Policy
The Commission Chair thanked administration for the draft Resolution and policy as provided in
the packet. He noted that all of the Commission 's suggestions were addressed .
One correction was noted, the word "effecting " in Item 1 (g) needed changed to "affecting ."
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve Resolution No. PR20-01 with the correction as noted
to Item 1(g) in the Policy No. 2018-01; and Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director-Frates referenced the Administration Report in the
packet highlighting recent activities within the Department. He further reported that
he spoke at a recent Kenai Historical Society meeting, that Kite Festival planning
meetings were being planned , and the Department was gearing up for the opening of
the summer maintenance summer positions.
b . Commission Chair -No report.
c . City Council Liaison -Molloy reported on the recent actions and business items of
the March 4 City Council meeting , including the City's marketing plan , Capital
Improvement Project update, and Council 's support for a Personal Use Fishery fee .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -April 2 , 2020
Commission Chair Stephens noted he would be absent at the next meeting.
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Wisniewski inquired about the status of the campground off S . Spruce Street. It
was noted that other properties would need to be looked at.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None .
11. INFORMATION
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
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 6 :50 p .m .
Parks a nd Recreation Commission Meeting
Marc h 5, 2020