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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-17 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 17, 1987 City Hall Conference Room Richard Hultberg, Chairman AGENDA , 1. ROLL CALL 2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Faye Mulholland - Little League 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 10, 1987 4. DIRECTOR' S REPORT a. Budget b. Clean Up Day- May 9th c. Basketball - Men's League d. Northwest NRPA Annual Conference - Spokane, April 22-24th 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Summer Basketball 7. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT a. Minutes of March 10th attached 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes, Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 1987, 7:00 p.m Held, Kenai City Hall, Conference Room Presiding: Richard Hultberg, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present .... Absent , Ri chard Hultberg Jerry Carlson Cindy Salazar Dale Sandahl Roger Seibert Marvin Siekawitch (excused) Jenni Lynn In attendance: Kayo McGillivray, Director, Parks & Recreation Gladys Routh ! 2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD , a. Faye Mulholland, Little League. Ms. Mulholland introduced herself as the new President of the Kenai Little League for the 1987 season and her reason for being at the meeting was to ask some questions of the committee. Ms. Mulholland stated that she looked at blue prints for a new field that she thought they were going to be receiving. The question is; has the City decided that no, there is no land, and no, there will be no new little league park? Director McGillivray stated this was presented to the committee and was approved to recommend to council. At this point Director McGillivray was directed by the City Manager not to present to council at this time, as there is no money. Ms. Mulholland asked, even though it was proposed tO the commission, that the only thing that would be needed would be land, and that there is land available. That there would be no construction, we re not asking the City for money in any way. That has all been donated We have the equipment already lined up." ' Director McGillivray indicated since that time, he had not been contacted to say that all of this was going to be donated and all of this was available. Director McGillivray KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Mar ch 17, 1987 page -2- stated this probably would make a difference to present to council in that manner. He was given only the information, that probably there would be some volunteers on it. Ms. Mulholland reported that they have actually gone before the City Council and informed them that they did have, "the volunteers, the equipment, everything to do it, all we needed was the land." Director McGillivray indicated that in order to do this, there needs to be a list compiled with names of volunteers, what they are going to do, etc., so that this can be presented to council properly. Ms. Mulholland asked if the property was still available. Director McGillivray indicated there was property, and what was being looked at was in the area by the dump site, and that it was something that would have to be determined by council. Another possibility was land on the Marathon Road, the only problem in that area, was the wind, and the cold. Ms. Mulholland stated they had been using that for years and that's not a problem. Chairman Hultberg asked how solid is the volunteers. Ms. Mulholland stated it's Northern Oil which is owned and operated by the McCollum family. Ms. Routh indicated this all came up a long time ago, and she thought it was all settled. Last summer, at one of the City Council meetings, it was supposed to be twenty acres over by the dump site, they thought it would be better there, because the other land by the road was being saved for industry. Ms. Routh stated at that City Council meeting, they named Northern Oil and the use of their equipment. That's when they understood that they-were going to get some land. Ms. Mulholland thought perhaps there was a lack of communication and that was why she was here. She would get concrete information now that she knows what was needed. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Mar ch 17, 1987 page -3- Ms. Mulholland also asked about the dust bowl, the field next to the Pizza Hut. She understands it's to be torn down this year. She wanted to know if they would be allowed to use it th is season. Director McGillivray indicated there had been some work done on the additional soft ball field. There would be nothing further done until after their season and he thought the field would be available for use. Ms. Mulholland wanted to express their concern for the Men's Hard Ball league, adults, that they heard has begun. The Little League is looking out for the kids and their use of the ball fields. Ms. Mulholland indicated their program is going to double. The Girls Softball alone has one field. At this point they now have a Big League Team, two Senior Teams, two Major Teams and two Minor Teams. Committee members indicated a Men's Hard Ball league had never come to the committee and asked for the field. Ms. Mulholland also indicated that the Senior Boy's program is going to double this year as well. The program is much larger than it has been in the past, and the projection is much larger. In March they have already had their first registration. They have 150 kids in the little divisions right now. This is new registrations, not counting the old kids that are coming back. Last year they had 478 children. With the addition of the 150, there would be 600 or more and they are not done with registration yet. Discussion followed with input from Ms. Mulholland, Director McGillivray and committee members involving field maintenance, use of fields, traveling and appropriate approach to council with information gathered. Ms. Mulholland indicated the girls needed the use of another field, perhaps an adult field. Ms. Mulholland reported to the committee of the tournaments that have been turned down because there is no field to use. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 17, 1987 page -4- Ms. Mulholland could schedule both, a girls and boys tournament, but cannot do it because there is no field. This brings revenue into the community. Chairman Hultberg stated they would go on record and would like to see the clearing start and would be in favor of the field. Ms. Mulholland would like to work with Parks and Recreation and thanked the committee for their time in answering all her questions. Ms. Mulholland will contact and meet with Director McGillivray and get concrete information for him. Fields at the high school was discussed and Ms. Mulholland explained the standards that have to be met by the Little League Association for the safety of the kids. The Little League also has spent money to send men down South in order to become umpires. There is a District One Umpire who is responsible for the safety of the kids. The fields have to be certified by them for the safety of the children. Committee Member Sandahl suggested that they get the commitment in writing from the McCollum's, which would be more effective. ~ 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - F.ebruary 10, 1987 Committee Member Salazar wanted an addition to the minutes that reflected the statement from Councilman McComsey regarding the RV Park. Committee Member Salazar indicated that she asked Councilman McComsey if State Parks supported this, and he said, yes. This comment should be noted on page 3, #6., Commission Comments and Questions, paragraph seven. The minutes stand approved with the addition. 4. DIRECTOR' S REPORT a. Budget. The budget was presented to the City Manager by Director McGillivray, and there were no additional cuts and nothing was added. Budget, as presented to the City Manager has been presented to Council. Council will probably start budget sessions this month. Director McGillivray will advise the committee when the budget for Parks & Recreation KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 17, 1987 page -5- will be scheduled so as to have representation from the committee. General discussion took place. b. Clean Up Day - May 9th. City will be involved in clean up again this~- year, and the Lion's Club will provide hot dogs. Director McGillivray also indicated that Craycroft was planning some type of BBQ. Director McGillivray stated he already ordered, and the borough will provide 2,000 trash bags. They would also get for use, throughout the summer, what would remain from the Chamber. c. Basketball - Men's League. Tournaments started last night (March 16). This year, for first time, will be a double elimination tournament. The tournament will go for two weeks and there are 18 teams involved. The. finals should be on the night of the 30th. d. Northwest NRPA Annual Conference- Spokane/April 22/24. Director McGillivray indicated that he does have money in the budget to attend. OLD BUSINESS , , None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Summer Basketball. Committee Member Salazar reported she has not met with Jenni Lynn as yet; however, she has been scheduled to talk at Kenai 'Junior and Kenai Elementary Schools. She did talk to the principals and some parents and to a few people who were interested in volunteering as coaches. Committee Member Salazar indicated she would like input from the committee, as she was at a loss on how to. begin a volunteer program. Director McGillivray has given this concept some thought and suggested this be scheduled during the year when the kids were in school. The schedules, during this time, would not be competing with Little League or other summer activities. Chairman Hultberg indicated the problem would be in getting the kids interested during summer months with all the other KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Mar ch 17, 1987 page -6- outdoor activities and that coaches, in general, have already made plans to go out and get more degrees and more credits. Basketball summer camps were discussed. The costs of this type of program involves hiring professionals to come into the area and this would not be feasible at this time. A basketball camp by volunteers would need to be organized and the skills would need to be taught by professionals in order to teach correct basketball skills. Director McGillivray suggested getting the word out that the gym would be available during the summer. 7. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT -------- ,, , , Director McGillivray reported on the discussion held regarding the banners for Kenai by the Beautification Committee. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Committee Member Carlson had no comment at this time. Committee Member Sandahl had a question concerning the ARCO Games regarding the scheduling of the games. Committee Member Sandahl would' like to see it held after the Borough track meet and the last weekend after school is let out to see what kind of participation is received. The kids could then have about a month to get ready for Anchorage. Committee Member Siebert had no comment at this time. Committee Member Salazar had no comment at this time. Chairman Hultberg commented on the vandalism at the Teen Center and advised that the individuals have been apprehended by the police. The two juveniles r.esponsible were informed by Chairman Hultberg they were no longer welcome at the Teen Center. Director McGillivray passed a letter around from the Kenai Performers, which asked permission of the City of Kenai to use the Beaver Creek Park for their Renaissance Faire to be KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Mar ch 17, 1987 page -7- held May 23 and 24. The City Manager gave them permission to use the park, providing they furnish their own insurance, which they have agreed to do. (letter attached) Director McGillivray also advised the committee members of the City Council work shop meeting on the 18th at 6 p.m.; State Parks is going to speak about the park planned for the area by the bridge. The Mayor would like to have representation from the Parks and Recreation Committee. Director McGillivray stated he would be attending. ADJOURNMENT , Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ~iva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai