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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-11 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 10, 1988 - 7:00 PM Kenai City Hall Richard Hultberg, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 20, 1988 5. DIRECTOR' S REPORT a. ARPA Conference 10/13- 10/15/88 in Anchorage b. Parks & Beautification c. Rec Center/Gym Requests by U.S. Coast Guard 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Request for Release of Lands - Miller & Baily (See memo from Mayor Williams) 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Park - Walker Street Area - Mayor Williams 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT Set agenda for next meeting Please call Janet at 283-7933 if Xou are unable ~o attend as a quor~]m is very impo~~t KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 11, 1988 - 4:30 P.M. Kenai City Hall Richard Hultberg, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Hultberg, Carlson, Hanson, Massie, Medcoff, Sandahl, Siebert Absent: None NOTE: Ron Hanson and Cliff Massie are two new members, this is their first meeting. 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 20, 1988 MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved that the minutes (7-a) be corrected by removing the word "not" from the motion regarding the release of lands, seconded by Commissioner Massie VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved that the minutes (7-b) be corrected by removing the word "not" from the motion regarding the release of lands, seconded by Commissioner Massie VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous consent Director McGillivray informed the Commission that under item 8, regarding fees for gym use, it should read $1.00 fee "to students" with an age limit of 14 to 18 years old. The minutes were approved with all corrections. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 11, 1988 Page 2 5. DIRECTOR' S REPORT a. ARP. A C. onference..10/13 - 10/15/88 in Anchorage Director McGillivray informed the Commission that he and Bill Mussen will be attending. The agenda is not very heavy as compared to "normal" state conferences, the reason being that Alaska is hosting the regional meeting next spring so this will be more of a work shop. Director McGillivray will be installed as President Elect which means three more years to serve. NOTE- Commissioner Carlson joined the meeting at 4-35 P.M. b. Parks & Beautification There was no quorum for the last Beautification Committee meeting. There were a couple areas that did not get mowed before the frost. There are some people who have been dumping trash at the Beaver Creek Park. Director McGillivray spoke to the Police Chief and he was able to obtain an address of the owner from the trash. If the dumping continues, action will be taken. c. Rec Center/Gym Requests b~ U.S. Coast Guard Director McGillivray informed the Commission of the. arrangements made with the Coast Guard regarding family passes for use of the Rec Center. We have never had this type of process before, however under their funding they can obtain funds for recreational purposes and can be workable. The plan is to have a yearly pass and there would never be more than two members or families using the facilities at one time. Restrictions were drawn up, a price put on it, and they have informed Director McGillivray that the money was approved in the amount of $950 per year for each family. Chairman Hultberg asked how many families are involved, answer 4 or 5 for the whole area. Also, there must be a Coast Guard member with whoever uses the facilities which prevents heavy use by unaccompanied youngsters. d. Trash Containers. The containers are all completed and at the shop, however, they are portable and not the type originally discussed with the pipe that could be anchored in the ground. Note- Commissioner Siebert joined the meeting at 4'40 P.M. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 11, 1988 Page 3 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Request for Release of Lands - Miller & Baily (.See mere.0 from Ma%or Williams) Director McGillivray presented maps depicting the lands that had been discussed previously. The motions to correct the minutes have taken care of this item. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Park - Walker Street Area - Ma%or Willi__ams Director McGillivray informed the Commission that the original request was for some lands which are now in private hands. Several years ago the land was all city-owned and could have been subdivided to accommodate this request. At the time the park was first discussed years ago, the concept of pocket parks was discussed and the decision was that there were enough parks. There is one small parcel that is owned by Homer Electric that Mayor Williams had considered, however, that would present a problem with possible high voltage equipment. Also mentioned was the Lawton Strip. The only other land available would be the strip adjacent to Walker Lane from the Spur Highway to Tern which is the easement for the HEA power poles. The Commission discussed creating a park with some play equipment, clearing and grass, however, with the power poles there and the need for the large trucks to service the poles, the general feeling is that any development would stand to be damaged. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl moved that the Parks & Recreation Commission examine the possibility of establishing a small pocket park at the end of Walker Lane, come up with a basic design, and request that the engineering department cost out the equipment needed to furnish the park so that the area may be better served, seconded by Commissioner Massie. The Commission wished to list the objections to a park in that area: 1) kids having to cross a busy street to get to it, 2) equipment and development stand to be damaged by HEA equipment working on the poles, 3) power poles in vicinity of children playing not desirable, 4) do not want to create additional maintenance problems 5) Lawton Strip is not suitable due to proximity of the Spur Highway, 6) do not want additional parks at this time. If the City were to put a park in for Walker Lane, then Woodland, Redoubt, etc. will want a park also. VOTE- Motion failed unanimously by roll call vote KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 11, 1988 Page 4 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS a. Director McGillivray asked for discussion on the idea of having an invitational city league tournament for other communities. Assuming that it would be based on the current tournaments, there would be a fee in an amount which would cover the costs, the only drawback would be tying up the gym for a period of time. Chairman Hultberg asked how many other teams we might draw, answer 10 to 12 or as many as the facility could handle. Homer has had one and it works well. Commissioner Siebert asked if it would be just a men's tournament, answer yes because there is very little women's activity. The Commission agreed that it should be pursued. Also, that it would be a good idea if sponsors could be found. b. Director McGillivray informed the Commission that there is a sign up sheet for a wally ball league to test for interest. At this point there are not enough for the teams. c. Chairman Hultberg stated that he had been called by a couple of parents asking about the youngsters hanging out in front of the Rec Center. The youngsters were seen to be smoking and in one case was a controlled substance and asked if anything were being done. Director McGillivray answered that he had been in discussions with the City Manager and the police department and the subject had been brought up before. The general consensus is that the staff cannot control what goes on outside the building. Possibly we could go to Council and set a policy of no smoking on the premises but that has not been a viable option at this point. No further discussion. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5-20 P.M. Janet A. Loper, Planning Specialist Secretary to the Commission