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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
September 14, 1993
Kenai City Hall
Richard Hultberg, Chairman
1. ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hultberg at
7:10 p.m.
Commissioners present were: Hultberg, Sandahl, Carlson, and
Massie. Commissioners absent were: Seibert and Kelly. Also
present was Mr. McGillivray from the City of Kenai.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Hearing no objections, the agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 1993:
McGillivray noted that even though establishing a year-round
gym fee of $1.00 per day or a $25.00 card for two months was
discussed, there was no action to bring it before the Council.
ACTION TAKEN: CARLSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT A YEAR-ROUND GYM FEE OF $1.00 PER DAY OR A $25.00 CARD
FOR TWO MONTHS BE ESTABLISHED FOR USE OF THE GYM. MASSIE
SECONDED.
SANDAHL MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION BY ALLOWING THE PARKS &
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO HAVE THE PREROGATIVE TO WAIVE THE FEE
FOR NEEDY STUDENTS WHEN REQUESTED. CARLSON AND MASSIE AGREED.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Hearing no objections regarding the minutes, they stood
approved as written.
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Next week the Parks & Rec Conference will be in Valdez. Bob
Frates, Joanna Cole, and Kayo McGillivray will be attending.
Kayo noted there was only one session involving citizen's
boards. Next year the conference will be in Anchorage and
Kayo has been informed there will be more sessions involving
the community boards. He hopes many of the Commissioners will
be able to attend the Anchorage conference due to its
accessibility.
Only two of the summer hire employees remain. They are
finishing up a few of the summer assignments and performing
winterization tasks.
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The department had been experiencing some trouble with the
lawn mower when it attempted to mow long grass. Craig Taylor
made a few adjustments and now the mower is working fine. All
the Little League fields were done in one afternoon.
The Rec Center is just starting its Fall Program. They will
be planning a basketball tourney either just before or just
after Christmas. Teams from Anchorage, the Valley, Homer and
Seward will be invited to participate. The school gyms will
be needed as well as the Center's. They are hoping to get 12
to 14 teams involved and have a double elimination tourney.
The trophies have already been purchased.
5. OLD BUSINESS•
A. Goals and Objectives. Commissioners discussed the
Mission Statement which should be the first feature
listed on the Goals and Objectives. General discussion
took place regarding the goals that needed to be
addressed which included ADA compliance for restrooms,
playground equipment and trails; safety; tent camping;
beach control; additional personnel to handle increased
maintenance; and establishing cross-country ski trails,
bike/hiking trails and boat launches. Discussion
continued regarding the needs of each individual park.
Massie stated many park areas he has not seen and would
like to get a first-hand look at them. Sandahl felt a
tour of the areas would be valuable. A work session to
be held after a Walk Around tour of each area was
scheduled. The Commissioner will meet at 8:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, September 21 for the tour and work session on
the Goals and Objectives.
Beautification's Goals and Objectives will be done
separately.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
A new student representative is needed for the Commission.
A letter was received from Becky Parker from ARCO thanking the
Parks & Recreation Department for their help and support of
the recent Arco -Jesse Owens track meet.
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S. ADJOURNMENT:
Massie wanted to note that he thought the flower planting
session was a good deal but he did not appreciate being told
to stop by someone outside the project who then tore out all
the work he had been instructed to do. He feels people that
are not involved in the beautification committee should keep_
their noses out of it.
Hultberg adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectful 1 y subnyi,tted,
Ear"lene Reed, Ptecording Secretary
for the City of Kenai