HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-17 Parks & Recreation Summary - Special MeetingKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 — 5:30 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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: D. Rigall, S. Kisena, T. Wisniewski, C. Stephens
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
M. Bernard, J. Joanis, J. Dennis
Parks & Recreation Director B. Walker, Administrative
Assistant T. Best, Council Liaison T. Winger
Commissioner Rigall MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Kisena
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Rigall MOVED to elect Chair Wisniewski. Commissioner Kisena SECONDED the
motion. There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to elect Vice Chair Kisena. Chair Wisniewski SECONDED the
motion. There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. Regular Meeting of October 7, 2021
b. Joint Special Meeting of November 4, 2021
c. Joint Special Meeting of January 6, 2022
MOTION:
Vice Chair Kisena MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of October 7, 2021; November 4,
2021 and January 6, 2022 and Commissioner Rigall SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital
Improvement Plan
MOTION:
Vice Chair Kisena MOVED to recommend approval of the City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2023-2027
Capital Improvement Plan. Chair Wisniewski SECONDED the motion.
Public Works Director Curtin provided a background on the development of the FY2023-2027
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), noting that there are approximately $100 million worth of projects
identified within it. He noted that every City department and some commissions participated in
the development of the CIP, and that it will be a great asset for our City to help direct funding
towards our highest priorities. He discussed the FY2023 Kenai Nordic Trail Lighting project and
the FY2026 Softball Field Shelters/Dugouts Replacement project.
The commission considered the current condition, potential designs and funding for the dugout
project. They discussed how a master trails plan would help and noted the previous work of the
KOOL committee.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Kisena MOVED to make the following amendment to the Parks & Recreation
Commission's recommendation to approve the City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital
Improvement Plan: move the Softball Field Shelters/Dugouts Replacement project to FY2023,
and split the Kenai Nordic Trail Lighting project between FY2023 (Design Phase) and FY2025
(Implementation Phase). Commissioner Rigall SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
6. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Director Walker introduced himself and noted that
he is excited to work on a Parks & Recreation Plan in the future.
b. Commission Chair— No report.
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c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Winger discussed the Kenai Waterfront
Revitalization Study and encouraged participation from the community.
7. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
February Ice Schedule
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Megharf Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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