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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 Kenai City Hall AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 9, 1982 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Basketball b. Budget C. Concessions d . Hot Tubs e. Exercise Room - Weights & Equipment f . Racquetball 6. OLD BUSINESS -a-.6. Capital Improvements 1981-82 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Membership b. Capital Improvements Next Year 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 Kenai City Hall Mark Necessary, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Mark Necessary, Shirley Morgan, Roger Seibert, and Eileen Bryson Absent: Jim Hanson, Richard Hultburg 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were .3 additions; item 6-a Consessions, 6-c Report on Funds and 7-c Conservation Zone Agenda Approved 3, APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 9, 19832 Commissioner Bryson asked that a sentence be added on page 2 first paragraph to make the intent cleaer. The sentence added is, "their own list which includes". Minutes approved. 4. DIRECTORS REPORT a. Basketball There were 17 teams this year which is 5 more teams than last year. Four nights a week were spread over the available gyms with 2 of the 4 nights using 2 gyms. The fees paid by the teams is just covering the cost of the gyms. b. Budget The finance director presented Mayo McGillivray with a list of funds that had not been used, some of which was earmarked specifically for certain projects or programs. Kayo went over some of the funds and where they wouls apply and asked for input from the commission. It was decided that Kayo would get together figures and have them available for review at the next meeting. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION page 2 Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 c. Concessions Part of the money being discussed under budget was set aside for the concession stands at ball fields. Discussed centered around whether to renovate those existing or new structures. A decision will be made when the figures are available d . Hot Tubs There are still problems with getting the hot tubs put in. At the time of the purchase of'the materials they were approved for hot tubs, however since that time, new regulations have gone through making the material unsuitable for use. Tile and Tubs has agreed to assist. in exchanging the materials for those currently approved. e. Exercise Room - Wte hts & Equipment It has come to the attention of Mr. McGillivray that the Kenai Fitness Center is up for sale which may open up the opportunity for the City to go ahead with the plans for the equipment for the- excercise room at the Center, Racquetball The matter had been turned over to the new attorney who has written letters, however the matter is not yet resolved. While the floors have not gotten worse, neither have they gotten better and work has been held back on refinishing the entire floor area until the question of the bad spots in the floor has been resolved. g. Letter Regarding Funds Kayo McGillivray discussed a letter he had received regarding funding through 2 bills to go before the legislature. The bill would provide 75% of finding and cities would provide 25% for a given project pertaining to trails and outdoor recreation. h. Letter from Jim Hanson/Kenai Hockey Association The letter addressed the development of a skating rink at Sears Elementary School, the moving of the lights and warm up house. i. Petition Regarding the Old Fire Training Ground Mr. McGillivray brought the petition for the strip in question to be made into a park or playground to the attention of the Commission. Questions were raised which included where the fill had come from that PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Page 3 Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 had been dumped there and the ownership of the burned out building that still remained on the grounds. The Commission agreed that the site was an eyesore but that a park may not be the answer as there were several areas that could be utilized close by for the same purpose. More information will be obtained for the next meeting. j. Donation from Chevron U.S.A. Mr. George Day of Chevron U.S.A. contacted Mr. McGillivray to ask what was most needed or wanted by the teens for the Center. It was determined that the most wanted item would be a video or VCR for movies. Mr. Day will be sending a donation to the youth center for about $500. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Concessions In the 1981-82 Capital Improvements list, there is included $15,400 earmarked for the concessions and some money is available for other projects, about $18,000 for parks, buildings, equipment, etc. The Finance Director would like to see this money used as if it is not, it will have to be returned to the state. Part of the reason it had not been used is that an audit was being done and as soon as the audit is done, the projects can be taken care of. Mr. McGillivray indicated that he would like to see something done with a present restroom/concession stand as the restroom floods and runs into the concession stand side. Discussion followed on the question of the concession stands and it was pointed out that the stands would not be run by the City but would be available to support groups such as the Little League who raise money for their necessities. Also under consideration is the enclosure of the ramp at the Center and to finish park projects. MOTION: Commissioner Siebert moved to request Mr. McGillivray to obtain an estimate for the renovation of the existing stands at the Little League and softball fields, seconded by Commissioner Morgan. Motion passed unanimously. b. Capital Improvements 1981-82 Already discussed previously. Regarding the fitness trail, the estimates have not been received, but when they are, the costs will be ready to go out for bid by spring. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Page 4 Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 c. Report on Funds Already discussed most of it, however there is a remaining $433 left to be used for the ball fields. Last year the Softball Association paid for cement to be poured in the dugouts out of their own pocket and Mr. McGillivray would like to see the money left spent for finishing the rest of the dugout floors. MOTION: Commissioner Siebert moved to use the funds left over in account #109 be used to put concrete floorings in the dugouts, seconded by Commissioner Bryson. Motion passed unanimously 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Membership Chairman Necessary pointed out to the Commission that his term expired in December and that he would not be remaining with the Commission. A Chairman and Vice Chairman would be needed as well as a replacement. Mr. Lance Coz and Mr. Tim Wizniewski were suggested. It was also decided that Bettina Towne would stay until the end of the school year if she and the Council agree. b. Capital Improvements Next Year. The list that had been worked on was reviewed. c. Conservation Zone Commissioner Bryson explained the groundwork for her request to have this item on the agenda which included the discussion by the.Council on developing this section of land currently zoned as conservation and the discussion of putting water and sewer in this zone. Commissioner Bryson asked the Commission to consider the importance of keeping conservation zones public domain and protecting these areas from becoming.private development.' Commissioner Bryson will be getting together maps and documents for the next meeting. 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS None KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Page 5 Regular Meeting, January 4, 1983 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next: meeting was set for Monday, January 24, 1983 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted: JaWet Loper, ecretary