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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-14 Parks & Recreation Summary' ~ KENAI PARKS & RECREATION C~MMISSION Special Meeting, February 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Richard Hultberg, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Mr. Harrison - Fitness Center, City in Competitive Prices 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 3, 1984 5, DIRECTOR'S REPORT To be announced at meeting ~ 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS a, Budget for FY 1984/85 - Beautification Committee members will attend b. Recreation Center Fees 8. COMMTSSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT ~tt ~ k,t ,~~'"' , KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ~ Special Meeting, February 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Richard Hultberg, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Hultberg, McComsey, Siebert, Seikawitch, Absent: Bryson, Excused Commissioner Hanson has resigned. The Commission stands one member short. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved with no changes 3. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Mr. Harrison - Kenai Fitness Center (NOTE: Mr. Russ Harrison is son to Mr. Sonny Harrison - the person appearing before the Commission October, 1981) ) . , Mr. Harrison asked to speak to both the Parks & Recreatlon and the Kenai City Council on the issue of the City having competitive prices with his private business. Mr, Harrison stated that, 1) the equipment the City now has is very like his equipment and may hurt his business in the future, 2) no weekly or monthly charges set up by the City as it would be the same as his membership card, 3) and no additional equipment installed by the City. Mr. McGillivray asked to speak on why the charges are set the way they are stating that research had been done in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks community facilities and the rates are in line with those; that a survey had been done in the local area of private clubs and again, the prices are not out of line. The charges are not to make a profit for the City, that not being the principal reason for the Center, Chairman Hultberg explained to the newer Commissioners that Mr. Harrison has approached the Commission in October, 1981 asking that the City hold off expansion of equipment until he could get his business going. The Commission and Council had agreed to hold off for 1 year before adding the additional equipment originally planned. It has now been well over the 1 year and in that time, Mr, Harrison's club has moved. ,.. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ~'~ Special Meeting, February 14, 1984 Kenai City Hall Richard Hultberg, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL ~ci,i;^~s~,~ +~!~a'~: ~ ~ ~' ~~ ,~ ~~~ +~~. ~ Present: Hultberg, McComsey, Siebert, Seikawitch, Absent: Bryson, Excused Commissioner Hanson has resigned. The Commission stands one member short. 2. APPR~VAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved with no changes 3, PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Mr. Harrison - Kenai Fitness Center (NOTE: Mr. Russ Harrison is son to Mr. Sonny Harrison - the person appearing before the Commission October, ~198~~ ) Mr. Harrison asked to speak to both the Parks & Recreation and the Kenai City Council on the issue of the City havinq competitive prices with his private bus~.ness. Mr. Harrison stated that, 1} the equipment the City now has is very like his equipment and may hurt his business in the future, Z) no weekly or monthly charges set up by the City as it would be the same as his membership card, 3) and no additional equipment installed by the City. Mr. McGillivray asked to speak on why the charges are set the way they are stating that research had been done in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks community facilities and the rates are in line with those; that a survey had been done in the local area of private clubs and again, the prices are not out of line. The charges are not to make a profit for the City, that not being the principal reason for the Center. Chairman Hultberg explained to the newer Commissioners that Mr. Harrison has approached the Commission in October, 19~1 asking that the City hold off expansion of equipment until he could get his business going. The Commission and Council had agreed to hold off for 1 year before adding the additional equipment originally planned. It has now been well over the 1 year and in that time, Mr, Harrison's club has moved. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ~~ Februar 14 1984 Y ~ Page 2 The Commission discussed the purpose of the Center with Mr. Harrison and the differences, the main one being that those persons wishing privacy are going to be willing to pay for it at his club where a.public facility is just that. There are many persons who do not want a membership in a club for just using the equipment very infrequently. Commissioner Siekawitch asked if the City were competitive now? Mr. Harrison answered that the City prices were lower than his. Mr. McGillivray pointed out that most of the business for the City is walkin where a private club is monthly. Commissioner McComsey warned against "price fixing", stating that the prices set by the City were not to compete with private industry, nor was the City out to make money on the facility, only to offer a public service, further that some of the prices set were more to have a control over the facility than to make any gain. Mr. Harrison asked if the Commission would object to him placing advertisements in the Center, several Commissioners pointed out that they do send business his way and would check the City policy on advertising non-governmental ; activities. Commissioner Siebert asked if Mr, Harrison had determined that the City was hurting his business, he answered no. (indicating that the City was not hurting his business.) Mr. Harrison was thanked for taking the time to speak with the Commission and was informed that any final decisions would lie with the City Council. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 3, 1984 Minutes were approved as submitted. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None at this point in the meeting. 6, NEW BUSINESS a. Budget for FY 1984/85 Beautification Committee Chairman Wizniewski attending. The Commission went over each item in the budget, line by line. The Commission discussed the Beautification portion of the budget and it was decided that Chairman Wizniewski PARKS & RECREATION COMMTSSION ~ February 14, 1984 Page 3 would be placing some of the figures in more appropriate accounts but that the figures would remain basically the same, MOTION: Commissioner McComsey moved, seconded by Commissioner Siekawitch to accept the budget as submitted with the adjustments described to be made by Chairman Wizniewski, VOTE: Motion passed unanimously Mr. McGillivray indicated that he would be asking for a raise in salary this year; explaining his reasoning. MOTION: Commissioner McComsey moved, seconded by Commissioner Siebert, to have the City Council consider passing Mr. McGillivray to a step 18. VOTE: \~ Motion assed unanimousl . P Y b. Recreation Center Fees This will be left to the City Council. Minutes of the last meeting reflect the Commission's discussion, plus the minutes of this meeting will reflect the discussion with Mr. Harrison. 8, COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS a. Mr. McGillivray introduced the issue of the sign for the new fitness trail. The name has been discussed at various times, with the main suggestion being to name the trail after our "birddog in Juneau", who was instrumental in gaining attention to the parks. MOTION: Commissioner McComsey moved to name the now "Ryan's Creek Fitness Trail" to the "Bernie Huss Memorial Fitness Trail; seconded by Commissioner Siekawitch. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ~ February 14, 1984 Page 4 MOTION AMENDMENT: With permission of second, Commissioner McComsey moved to add that the sign be redwood sandcut at a cost of $1100 to come out of the change order for the trail construction. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Motion passed unanimously. b. It was noted that once again the trucks from the property leased by Mr. Doyle are well outside of the property boundaries, blocking the area that will be used for the ball parks. It was the request of the Commission that Mr. Labahn be contacted to begin whatever action necessary to clear the area before the spring break and damage to the parking area will occur plus the beginning of the ball season. c. The accoustical tile for the gym has been ordered. ~ 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p,m. The next regular meeting is Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. Janet Loper Secretary