HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-03 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information Below*
http://www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
a. Suzanne Phillips – Aurora Borealis Robotics Team Presentation
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 6, 2021…………………………………………………………………………Pg. 2
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Aurora Borealis Robotics Team Project
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison………………………………………………………………..Pg. 4
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – August 5, 2021
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2021 – 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 6:00 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, T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis, S. Kisena, M.
Bernard,
Commissioners absent: J. Joanis, D. Rigall, R. Tomrdle
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison T. Winger
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Vice Chair Wisniewski
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Marek Grieme – Boot Brushing Stations (Eagle Scout Project)
Marek Grieme introduced himself and noted he is seeking approval and support to install boot
brush stations at several places in the city. He explained this is a project he is tackling in order
to obtain his Eagle Scout status. It was noted that Merek met with Director Frates and discussed
possible areas. As noted in his PowerPoint presentation, targeted areas include Ryan’s Creek
Trail, Shqui Tsatnu Creek Trail, Meeks Trail, and Cunningham Park. Cunningham Park, at the
suggestion of Director Fratres, will include a collector for fishing line.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Christina Warner noted that the disc golf course has been really busy and requested portable
restrooms be placed for summer use.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 1, 2021
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MOTION:
Vice Chair Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 1, 2021 and
Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Boot Brushing Stations (Eagle Scout Project)
Members of the commission noted willingness to contribute money to help with costs. Director
Frates requested Marek keep him in the loop and the department could help, if needed.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Director Frates reported
• Crews have been out prepping areas to be mowed (sand removal), turning on
water, etc.;
• Response for summer jobs so far has been low;
• Updates on Kite Festival and volunteer planting dates.
b. Commission Chair – Chair Stephens thanked everyone for their participation and
noted he enjoyed Marek’s presentation.
c. City Council Liaison – Council Member Winger reported on the actions of the March
May 5, 2021 City Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – June 3, 2021
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS – None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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May 19, 2021
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
May 19, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes) per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3210-2021 - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Sections 23.25.020 - Pay Plan and Adoption, 23.55.020 – Compensation
Structure by Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, 23.55.050 – Hourly Rates,
Removing the Appended Salary Schedule from the City’s Code of Ordinances to Allow for
Adoption of the Salary Schedule through the Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the Following
Fiscal Year or by Resolution. (Administration)
[Clerk's Note: At the May 5th Meeting, this Ordinance was Postponed to this Meeting; a
Motion to Enact is On the Floor.]
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3210-2021 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Sections
23.20.010 – Initial Classification, 23.20.020 – Revisions to Classification Plan, 23.25.020
– Pay Plan and Adoption, 23.55.020 – Compensation Structure by Grade for Employees
in the Classified Service, 23.50.010 – Employee Classification, 23.55.050 – Hourly
Rates, to Remove the Appended Salary Schedule and Classification Plan from the City’s
Code of Ordinances to Allow for Adoption of the Salary Schedule and Classification Plan
Before July 1 Each Year Through the Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the Following
Fiscal Year or by Resolution. (Administration)
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2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3211-2021 - Adopting the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022
and Committing $4,898,000 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital
Improvements. (Administration)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3211-2021 – Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule
and Employee Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2021 and
Ending June 30, 2022 and Committing $4,898,000 of General Fund, Fund Balance for
Future Capital Improvements. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3212-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the Airport Fund, Airfield and Administration Departments for
Expenditures in Excess of Budgeted Amounts Related to Additional Temporary Hours and
Overtime Hours Needed for Winter Snow Removal Activity and Leave Cash-In Amounts in
Excess of Budgeted Amounts Caused by Employee Retirement. (Administration)
4. FAILED. Ordinance No. 3213-2021 - Increasing Revenues and Appropriations in the
General, Airport, Water and Sewer and Senior Citizen Funds for City Employee COVID-19
Resilience Pay and Authorizing Payments to Employees on a Retroactive Monthly Basis.
(Council Member Glendening, Council Member Winger)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-30 - Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property
Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2021 and Ending June 30, 2022.
(Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-31 - Amending its Comprehensive
Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes Included in the FY2022
Budget to Include Adjusting Terminal Fees Consistent with the City’s Five-Year Airline
Operating Agreement, Airport Reserve Land Annual Lease Rates, and Adjusting the
Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe, Eliminating the Fire Departments Fee for Medical
Treatment Without Transportation of the Patient, Creating a Fee for Internal Apartment
Moves at Vintage Point Manor, No Fees Associated with the City’s Operation of the Kenai
Recreation Center, Adding a Conference Room Rental Fee for the Airport and Amending
the City’s Library Fees. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-32 - Authorizing the Purchase of
Airport Snow Removal Equipment and Accessories Utilizing the State of Alaska
Cooperative Fleet Purchasing Agreement. (Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-33 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in
the General Fund, Non-Departmental Department to Provide Supplemental Funding for the
Shop Local Economic Stimulus Program, Authorizing an Amendment of the Program to
Extend the Date Vouchers Must Be Spent, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center for Administration of the Program. (Administration)
9. ADOPTED. Resolution No. 2021-34 - Further Extending the Disaster Emergency
Declaration for the City of Kenai Made on March 18, 2020 in Response to the COVID-19
Health Emergency. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
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1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of May 5, 2021. (City
Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified.
(Administration)
2. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders Over
$15,000. (Administration)
3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 6/2/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3214-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Airport Special Revenue and the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Capital Project Funds
to Provide Supplemental Funding for the Replacement of the Wide-Area Tractor and
Mower. (Administration)
4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 6/2/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3215-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Special Revenue and Water and Sewer Capital Projects Funds to Provide
Supplemental Funding for the Wellhouse #1 Relocation Project and Authorizing the
Issuance of a Contract for the Project. (Administration)
5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 6/2/2021.
*Ordinance No. 3216-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Airport Special Revenue and Terminal Improvement Capital Project Fund to Provide
Additional Local Share to the Terminal Rehabilitation Project and to Provide Funding to
Install Wireless Internet Service for the Public. (Administration)
6. Discussion - COVID-19 Response. (Administration)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
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1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000
2. Boy Scouts of America Letter
3. CIRCAC Directors Report
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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