HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 7, 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 6:00 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: T. Wisniewski, J. Dennis, S. Kisena, M. Bernard, J. Joanis
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C. Stephens, D. Rigall, R. Tomrdle
Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Parks and Rec
Administrative Assistant T. Best, Council Liaison T. Winger
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Kisena
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Seitz noted that the Kenai Rotary Club is selling tickets to raise funds for the Kenai Dog
Park, and the revenue will help offset costs such as obstacles and amenities.
Chris Westerbilt gave a report on the disc golf course and noted he formed a nonprofit called
Kenai River Disc Golf Club. Their interest is to have a bigger presence in the community and
provide tournaments.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. June 3, 2021
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 3, 2021 and
Commissioner Dennis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Free Little Library
Eileen Bryson noted that she is working with the Parks & Recreation Department and Friends of
the Library to have three more Little Free Libraries placed in the community. Director Frates will
be reaching out to the Wildwood Correctional Center to see if they would be interested in
constructing the libraries, and that materials and supplies would be provided by Friends of the
Library. It was noted that Kenai Central High School vocational program may be able to contribute
as well.
REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Director Frates reported on the following:
• Frates is retiring at the end of the month, and he was thankful to the Commission
for all their hard work through the years
b. Commission Chair — No report.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Winger reported on the actions of previous
City Council meetings, including waterfront revitalization and feasibility study, and the
hiring of a new City Clerk. She thanked Parks & Recreation for the work done with
the Kenai River Marathon.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — November 4, 2021
9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. October Multi -Purpose Facility Schedule
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Joanis SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Meeting summary
yprepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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