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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-17 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting, August 17, 1982 Kenai City Hall Mark Necessary, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 4, 1982 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD S. DIRECTOR'S REPORT b. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Projects Capital Improvements Proj P 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting, August 17, 1982 Kenai City Hall Mark Necessary, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mark Necessary, Sally Bailie, Richard Hultburg, Eileen Bryson., Roger Seibert, Hon. James Hanson, and Bettina Towne Absent: None 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was approved with no changes or corrections 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 4, 1982 The minutes of May 4, 1982 were approved with no additions or corrections. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Kayo McGillivray went over the written report submitted to the Commission bringing all the projects up to date. The $800,000 for the gym has been accepted and the' project will go out to bid next week. The original ideas will still be in effect and this will include permanent minimum seating and office space. Commissioner Bailie expressed her concern over the flooding of the concession stands from the adjoining restrooms. Mr. McGillivray indicated that the best way to solve the problem temporarily until the new structures can go in would be to separate the structures. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Mr. Hall had again contacted the City regarding his offer of -Iots-in Woodland subdivision for parks. The land has been assessed and his price of $7,000 is very good, however, Mr. Hall would be interested in a trade for City lands suitable for building. MOTION: Commissioner Hanson moved to request the City Council obtain the lots in Woodland Subdivision from Mr. Hall for the purpose of obtaining a park in that area, seconded by Commissioner Hultberg. Motion passed with unanimous roll call vote KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Page 2 Regular Meeting, August 17, 1982 7, NEW BUSINESS a. Capital Improvements Project No action necessary. This item introduced for consideration and to be added to the next agenda. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS a. Racquetball Courts Comments have been received about the poor condition of the courts at the racquetball courts. The City Attorney, Delahay, is still working on coming up with an agreement with the contractor to repair the damage that was done at the time of construction, however, no solid agreement has been reached at this time. The last discu ssion. centered around replacing the better part of the floors due to the extent. b. Hot Tubs The problems with Mr. Ron Rice have still not been resolved. Mr. McGillivray has given Mr. Rice 15 days to finish getting the tubs in, however, Mr. Rice still has not put it out to bid. C. Beautification Committee The Mayor -has been working on putting together a beautification committee and this brought about discussion of the maintenance of the lawns that have been worked on during the summer. Since the state will not maintain the streets or bike paths or green strips along state roads the City will have to accept responsibility if the City wants those places to continue looking good. The budget will have to be increased next year to keep up with the increase in area serviced. e. Wells Fargo Grant The Wells.Fargo Grant for $2500 for stations along a bike path has been received and the $50,000 for the Ryan's Creek park equipment has been approved. The bids will be let out and construction will probably begin in the spring . f. State Parks and Recreation Board Kayo McGillivray attended lie meeting in Fairbanks. The iiet I L 5 la,4� PV Board will be meeting in in about October thanks to the efforts of the Alaska contingent during the meeting last year in Spokane yL.itc L�-2� 11(a�.lb,�u.C., I°w�i Gc.�i.G� rn�. -� a..*L ci& ora.�.�-- KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Page 3 Regular Meeting, August 17, 1982 g. Damage to Bike Trails During the construction of roads in the vicinity of the Junior High and High School, the bike trails have been getting damaged in the process of heavy equipment being run over them. It was decided that a close watch be kept on the trails and when the construction is completed, the contractor will be approached concerning the damage. h. Boat Ramp Project Bill Brighton informed the Commission of the activities of the Harbor Commission in the area of the municipal boat ramp, and the Commission is invited to attend the next Harbor Commission meeting to be kept abreast of progress. The next Harbor Commission meeting is August 31. i. Sports Center Commissioner Hanson, who is a member of the Hockey Association, brought the commission up to date on the progress of the Soldotna sports center and that a very good hockey player by the name of is in the V erch o%w area to settle down and has been working with the youth hockey. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting of the Kenai Parks and Recreation Commission will be Tuesday, September 14, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at Kenai City Hall. Respectfully submitted: 1 Ja et Loper, Secretary