HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 1, 2021 — 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE CHAIR T. GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:18 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: T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis, S. Kisena, D. Rigall, M. Bernard,
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, Council Liaison T. Winger
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Former Mayor Pat Porter— Kenai Community Park Presentation
Former Mayor Porter reviewed the project and brought the commission up to date with where the
project stands currently. She continued to report that there are businesses and civic organizations
willing to assist and these groups are being engaged. Salamatof has committed to assisting with
leveling and seeding. Additionally, the Mission Church group coming up at the end of June will
be available to help, a children's naming contest is being planned for naming of the dog park.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the conceptual design of the dog park and
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. March 4, 2021
MOTION:
Commissioner Rigall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 4, 2021 and
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Dog Park
Questions were raised about the maintenance work required and if there were lessons learned
from the Soldotna dog park. Director Frates stated there would be maintenance that would mostly
involve keeping the turf moved and trimmed and hauling off trash. As for lessons learned, the
entry way needs to be covered so that snow doesn't collect around the gates, preventing them
from opening and closing properly.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Director Frates reported that summer positions
are open and the Parks and Recreation department is getting geared up for spring
maintenance activities.
b. Commission Chair —Vice Chair Wisniewski thanked everyone for their work.
c. City Council Liaison —Council Member Winger reported on the actions of the March
17'h City Council meeting, including the shop local program extension and her interest
in working with the Kenai Peninsula Borough on spruce bark beetle kill issues.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —May 6, 2021
Commissioner Rigall noted he will be absent at the next meeting.
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Kisena inquired about dugout costs. Director Frates replied it would be
approximately $2k for the concrete slabs and that the league should be able to assist with the
chain-link fencing.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION
a. Softball Dugouts
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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