HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 6, 2020 — 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE -CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: S. Kisena, J. Dennis, M. Bernard, T. Winger, T. Wisniewski
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C. Stephens, J. Joanis, R. Tomrdle
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Deputy City Clerk J.
LaPlante, Council Liaison B. Molloy
Commissioner Bernard 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 — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 7, 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 7, 2020 and
Commissioner Winger SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Kenai River Marathon
The Parks and Recreation Director noted the City of Kenai in conjunction with the Kenai Chamber
of Commerce were putting on the Kenai River Marathon this year, scheduled for Sunday,
September 27. So far there were 43 — 50 runners registered and it was the intent to utilize the
previously certified route for the marathon, although it was not likely a Boston Qualifier with the
recent changes to the bike path. Measures were being discussed to mitigate or lessen COVID-19
risks, including limiting the number of supporters specifically located at the water station, only
water would be available on the table, and options were being evaluated of a staggered start or
wearing masks at the start of the race, seeking ideas to make it safer. Support by Commission
members was expressed of a staggered start.
It was noted there was a high need for planning committee members or if anyone was interested
in participating at any scale, contact the Parks and Recreation Department.
b. Action/Approval — Ratify the Commission's Decision Regarding Future In -Person
and/or Virtual Meetings.
Commissioner Winger MOVED to approve the transition to in-person and Zoom virtual hybrid
meetings and Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Director Frates reported there were limited
summer hires this year but it was impressive on how much had been accomplished
this summer; noted the employee spotlight in the department newsletter recognizing
outstanding employees; and recognized the Department Admin Assistant for the hard
work in development of this year's flower guide. He further reported that the Silver
Salmon Derby was scheduled for September 151h — 20'^; over 25 trees were safely
removed from the Kenai cemetery; RCIA (Recreation and Cultural Interests Area)
signs would be installed soon near the intersection of Old Town Kenai; and a joint
Beautification Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission work session was
being scheduled for August 13 to tour the Kenai Gardens.
a. Commission Chair— None.
b. City Council Liaison —Council Member Molloy reported on the recent actions of the
August 5 City Council meeting, including naming of the City of Kenai's Wildlife
Viewing Platform, an update on the Beaver Loop pedestrian pathway, and the City
Manager's report of COVID-19 on the Kenai Peninsula.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 3, 2020
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION
a. Department Newsletter— "Kenai Breeze
b. Beautification Brochure 2020
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c. Kenai Park & Trail Guide
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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