HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-04 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on January 4, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 6:09 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
Nigel LaRiccia
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Savala Kisena, Vice Chair
Jennifer Joanis
Charlie Stephens
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to reappoint Chair Wisniewski. Vice Chair Kisena SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to reappoint Vice Chair Kisena. Chair Wisniewski SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
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C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. November 2, 2023
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the November 2, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission
minutes. Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations as Discussed During the Commission
Review -Work Session Held Immediately Prior.
Commissioner Stephens stated that during the prior work session, the documents presented in the packet
were reviewed and the Commission was given the opportunity to provide input and discuss concerns; it
was noted that this feedback would be taken into consideration by Administration when drafting changes
to bring back to the Commission at their next meeting for recommendation to Council.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director-Director Best reported on the following:
• Hanging Christmas lights.
• , Grooming ski and walking trails.
• Snow removal from fire hydrants, and new "Adopt a Hydrant" program.
• Rec Center use statistics from sign-in sheets.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Wisniewski thanked the Parks & Recreation department for clearing
trails.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Sounart reported on the January 3, 2024 City Council
Meeting and Budget Goals Work Session.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -February 1, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report -November 2023
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:53 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
January 4, 2024.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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