HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-24 Parks & Recreation SummaryKenai Park and Recreation Commission
October 24, 1989
City Hall Chambers
Chairman, Richard Hultberg
1 ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Sandahl called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
Commissioners present were: Cliff Massie, Dale Sandahl,
Jerry Carlson, Roger Siebert, and Ron Hansen. Director
McGillivray was also present, Richard Hultberg was excused.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1989:
The minutes were approved as read.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Floor Repair Progress: Kayo reported that the project
was completed. The floor required four coats of finish,
but it looks good!
b. State of Alaska Recreation and Parks Association
Conference: Director McGillivray attended this meeting
October 5th and was sworn in as State President. Some
special awards were given to local people. Richard
Morgan received the Distinquished Service Award and Bill
Munson received the Association's Young Professional
Award. Congratulations should go to both men for their
fine work for the City of Kenai!
c. Ordinance #89: The City Ordinance #89 was approved by
the City Council at their last meeting. The official
name of this commission is now: The Kenai Parks and
Recreation Commission.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Proposed Boat Dock: Director Mc Gillivray brought the
Commission up-to-date on the proposed boat dock near
Cunningham Park. Commissioners reviewed a map of the
area and heard details of the proposal. Some general
discussion followed. There was strong support on the
Commission for this project. Commissioners felt it
would be good for the City and for the traffic flow on
the river. Action taken:
Cliff Massie moved that the City Council and City
Administration move ahead with this project and proceed
with development as soon as the land can be acquired.
Motion seconded by Jerry Carlson. Motion carried.
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b. November Meeting Date: The next meeting of the
Commission will be November 22, 1989 at 7pm.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. The National Park· and Recreation Conference--October
19-23: Director McGillivray just got back from this
meeting last night and reported that it was a good
conference. The conference .was held in San Antonio,
Texas and there was over 600 exhibits and displays.
Not as many machinery displays as Kayo was expecting,
but still a lot of good sessions and information was
presented. The keyhote speaker for this conference
was Michael Forbes the son of Malcom Forbes. Kayo
also attended the Northwest Regional Council at the
same time. The next meeting of the Council will be
in December in Phoenix, Arizona.
b. Beautification Committee Report: The Beautification
Committee has met recently and made Several motions/
recommendations that concern the strip and the Kenai
Municipal Park. One of the motions requested that
overnight camping be discontinued at the municipal
park. Because this topic has been discussed by the
Park and Recreation Commission, and because it seems
to fall under this Commission's area of responsibility,
there is some concern about the Beautification
Committee's recommendation. There seems to be some
general confusion about this committee, their responsi-
bilities, and who the committee reports to. What is
their "chain of command"?
A motion was made by Jerry Carlson that we invite Tim
Wisniewski, Chairman of the Beautification commission,
to the next Park and Recreation Com~ission Meeting.
Motion carried.
Commissioners hoped that by meeting with Mr. Wisniewski
and possibly Mayor Williams, if he could attend, some of
the confusion can be cleared up.
8. CORRESPONDENCE: none
9. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. The next
meeting will be November 22, 1989.
) Patti Truesdell, Recording Secretary ~
for the City of Kenai