HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-07 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR SOVALA KISENA, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on September 7, 2023, in City Hall
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Kisena called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Kisena led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sovala Kisena, Vice Chair
Kyle Graham
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Jennifer Joanis
Charlie Stephens
David Rigall
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Victoria Askin, City Council Member
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and requested
unanimous consent. Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. March 2, 2023.
MOTION:
Commissioner Graham MOVED to approve the minutes of March 2, 2023. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Review
Director Best reported on the upcoming City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging
Review, noting the information provided in the packet.
[Clerk's note: Commissioner Rigali joined the meeting at 6.19 p.m.]
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director — Director Best reported on the following:
• Recap of 2023 Kite Festival event.
• Introduced new Assistant Director Jenna Brown.
• Update on personal use fishery bypass lane.
• Reviewed Summer 2023 Parks & Recreation Department activities as described in the packet.
2. Commission Chair — Vice Chair Kisena discussed a project which would capture historical
geographic data.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Askin reported on the actions of the September 6, 2023
City Council Meeting.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 5, 2023.
Commissioner Graham noted he would be absent for this meeting, and Commissioner Stephens may
miss it as well.
Commissioner Rigall noted he would be absent for the November 2, 2023 meeting.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Graham discussed the possibility for salmon education at the Cohoe Street trail.
Commissioner Rigall inquired about the new storage shed next to the Kenai Art Guild; Director Best
noted that an informational item will be added to the next meeting packet.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:54 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
September 7, 2023.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
September 7, 2023
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