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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on November 2, 2023, in City Hall
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK, following the adjournment of their 6:00 p.m. Work Session. Chair
Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 7:21 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Kyle Graham
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
David Rigali
Also in attendance were:
Savala Kisena, Vice Chair
Jennifer Joanis
Charlie Stephens
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Deborah Soun.art, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Bernard SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. May 4, 2023 Special Meeting
2. September 7, 2023 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
Vice Chair Kisena MOVED to approve the minutes of May 4, 2023 and September 7, 2023.
Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Consideration of the Parks &
Recreation Commission FY2025-FY2029 Capital Improvement Project Priority List
MOTION:
Vice Chair Kisena MOVED to recommend Council consideration of the Parks & Recreation Commission's
FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Project Priority List as follows:
FY25
Tractor purchase
Old Town Playground
FY26
Sports Complex design
FY27
Beaver Creek Park Pavilion replacement
FY28
Greenstrip Pavilion replacement
ADA parking and pathway at the Greenstrip
FY29
Relocation of Parks and Rec to Daubenspeck
Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED .
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director -Director Best reported on the following:
• Currently hanging up Christmas lights pre-snowfall and winter decor.
• Potential Kenai Recreation Center HVAC arrival in February.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Wisniewski discussed trailers being evicted out of town.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Sounart reported on the actions of the November 1, 2023
City Council Meeting .
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS-None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-December 7, 2023.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -None.
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There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 7:37 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
Nov~
Meghan Thibo
Deputy City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 2, 2023
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