HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryK ENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMI SS ION
MAY 7, 2020 -6:00 PM
KENAI C ITY HALL
CHAIR CHARLIE STE PHE NS, PRESI DING
MEETI NG SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORD ER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:00 p .m.
a. Pl edge of A lleg ia nce
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b . Roll was confirmed as follow s:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C. Stephens, J. Joanis, S. Kisena , J . Dennis , M. Bernard, T .
Winger, T. Wisniewski
R. Tomrdle
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Deputy City Clerk J.
LaPlante , Council Liaison B. Molloy
Comm issioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Dennis
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. March 5, 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 5, 2020 and
Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recomm endation -FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
Appreciation was noted to Administration for the thorough document, recognizing the hard work
that went into it. There were questions and discussion surrounding a couple Parks and Recreation
projects, namely the location of the pedestrian boardwalk and location , and status of the
campground . It was clarified that monies were included in the draft plan for a campground,
although its specific location was undetermined.
Concern was expressed for supporting the Parks and Recreation section of the Capital
Improvement Plan without any finalized or approved plans and costs.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the City's Capital Improvement Plan with an
understanding of continued pursuit of a campground; and Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director -Director Frates reported that operationally things
were a bit different with COVID-19; noting staff that were on COVID-19 leave returned
to work and catching up on maintenance activities, such as cleaning up parks and
open space areas, and prepping lawns for mowing. It was further reported that the
department was conducting interviews and anticipated summer personnel would be
starting June 1.
a. Commission Chair -Chair Stephens expressed appreciation for everyone's input
and noted positively about City Administration and staff efforts.
b. City Council Liaison -Council Member Molloy reported on the recent actions and
business items of the May 6 City Council meeting , including the student
representative policy, City budget, and CARES Act monies for the Kenai Municipal
Airport.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -June 4, 2020
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
11. INFORMATION -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 7 , 2020