HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 3, 2021 — 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
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, J. Joanis
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
D. Rigall, R. Tomrdle
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Liaison T. Winger
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Dennis
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Suzanne Phillips — Aurora Borealis Robotics Team Presentation
The Aurora Borealis Robotics Team presented their project Free Play, the proposal of which
includes maps directing people to all the free activities in the area and gear vaults for people to
use around the local area, and would include an online version. The team noted that they have
been working with BRIDGES, and they are in need of space, volunteers and donated equipment.
Discussion and questions from the Commission were positive and encouraging. It was suggested
that they talk to Director Frates about coming up with a space in Kenai. It was noted that their
website is not up yet, and that the students will contact Kenai Parks & Recreation when they are
ready to take donations.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 6, 2021
MOTION:
Commissioner Dennis MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 6, 2021 and
Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Aurora Borealis Robotics Team Project
The Commission discussed more regarding the ABC presentation, including possible locations in
Kenai to house gear vaults and providing donations of equipment.
REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Director Frates reported
The Kite Festival was wet, but good. Sunday there was an impromptu kite flying
event on Millenium Square;
Help at the Parks & Recreation Department is sparse, but everyone is working
hard.
b. Commission Chair— Chair Stephens asked questions regarding why we do not have
applicants this year.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Winger reported on the actions of the May
19, 2021 and June 2, 2021 City Council meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — August 5, 2021
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Kisena thanked Parks & Recreation for the restrooms at the disc golf course.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibo&R
Deputy City Clerk
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