HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
October 7, 1986 7:00 PM
Kenai City Hall
Richard Hultberg, Chairman
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. LuAnn Raisbeck
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 19, 1986
4. DIRECTOR' S REPORT
a. Summer Activities
b. Airport Triangle
c. State Conference - Anchorage
d. National Conference - Anahiem, California
e. Pipe from Amoco - Letters to be sent
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Softball field construction
b. Little League fields & proposed complex - Recommendation to
Council
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Correspondence from Mrs. Shaw and Reply
b. Off-road vehicles in Parks - Recommendation
c. City League Basketball - gym use
7. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Minutes enclosed in packet
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
9. ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
October 7, 1986 - 7:00 PM
Kenai~ City Hall
Richard Hultberg, Chairman
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Hultberg, Carlson, McComse¥, Seibert, Siekawitch
Also. Present- Kayo McGillivra¥, Director
2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Luann Raisbeck
Luann Raisbeck gave a report on the Summer Recreation program held
at Sears Elementary. She also presented some suggestions to the
Commission for next year. There was a lengthy discussion held on
the suggestion but no action taken at this time. Report and
suggestions attached.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 19, 1986
Minutes were approved as submitted
4. DIRECTOR' S REPORT
a. Summer Activities
, ,
The summer activities are about finished. Ail flower boxes are
stored and mowing, etc. finished for the year. Equipment is being
cleaned and winterized ready for next year. Kayo felt a lot was
accomplished and that the summer crews were probably the best we've
had.
b. Airport Triangle
Director McGillivra¥ reported what is to be done there and also
presented copies of Beautification Committee meeting (minutes) in
regard to the triangle.
c. State Conference - Anchorage
The conference was held September 10th & 12th. A total of 91
registered for the conference from around the state. Director
McGillivra¥ and Luann Raisbeck attended from our staff and
Commissioners Hultberg and Seibert representing the Commission.
Comments from many attending that it was the best state conference
ever.
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National Conference .- Anahiem, California
The conference will be held October 17 - 21st. Director
McGillivra¥ will attend leaving October 16th and returning October
21st. There are over 700 exhibitors registered and close to 4,000
Park & Recreation people already registered for the conference.
e. Pi~e from Amoco
Kayo reported that Amoco had again donated pipe to the Parks &
Recreation Dept. Approximately 3600 feet are to be used wherever
needed for barricades, etc. Kayo has written letters to Amoco for
the pipe, API, Inc. for loading the pipe, and Lyndon Transport for
hauling to the City Shop yard. This was very much appreciated.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Softball Field Construction
No action taken
b. Little League Fields & Proposed Complex
Director McGillivra¥ presented drawings of a proposed Recreation
Complex that would provide fields for Little League bseball and
softball fields and other recreational programs.
NOTE- After considerable discussion on the above item, no action was
taken, however, a second meeting was set to continue discussion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Correspondence from Mrs. Shaw and Repl~
No discussion
b. Letter from Police Chief Ross
Director McGillivra¥ presented a letter from Chief Ross pertaining
to off-road vehicles in the City Parks.
NOTE' After considerable discussion on the above item, no action was
taken, however, a second meeting was set to continue discussion.
c. Cit% League Basketball - Gym Use
No discussion
7. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Taken care of above under Director's Report
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The
next meeting will be Monday, October 13, 1986 in the Recreation
Director' s Office.
Janet A. Loper
Secretary to the Commission
(from written notes)