HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-20 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
August 20, 1991
City Hal! Chambers
1. ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Sandah! at
7:06 p.m. Commissioners present were: Carlson, Gilford,
Massie, and Sandahl. Commissioner Seibert arrived late.
Also present were Parks Director McGillivray and Mr.
Kornelis ~rom the City o~ Kenai, ~nd Councilman McComsey.
2. APPROVAL OF AOENDA: Agenda was approved.
3. PERSON SCHEDULED .... TO B,E., HEARD: None.
APPROVAL.OF. MINUTES; Massie moved to approve the minutes.
Carlson seconded. Minutes approved.
5. 0 ! RECTOR.., .$ REPORT
a. The summer crews were busy with about 200 youths
enrOlled. A report will be put together for the next
meeting citing the accomplishments of the crews.
b. The City parks that received LWCF Funds when they were
built were inspected to meet LWCF standards. As a
whole, the parks were said to be clean and well
maintained; but it was noted that when renovations are
made to the parks, handicap accessibility should be
considered. The FAA football ~ield area is no longer
used as its original intent but is now used ~or
baseball practice and camper caravans which is
permissible 'since they are outdoor activities and the
inspector will recommend that the football field be
declared obsolete. LWCF people are now asking ~or
boundary maps and as-built surveys and this has been
discussed with the City Manager.
c. The allocation for sidewalks within the Memorial Park
is in the budget; however, the bid price has doubled
from $16,000 to $32,000+ ~rom the estimate last year.
Director McOillivray will recommend waiting until next
Spring and go out for bid again.
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d. The Junior High field area is being scraped and graded.
They are now awaiting for fencing.
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e. New carpeting i.s now in at the Rec Center, both
upstairs and downstairs.
f. The exterior wall of the original building has now been
painted and~ looks good.
g. The hand-hair dryers are installed in the locker rooms.
h. The lockers have been put together and are in the
dressing rooms. Some shims need to be placed near the
hot tub.
i. The Softball Association purchased two Jox Boxes and
the City purchased one and they are now in place. Many
favorable comments have been received regarding them.
j. Five tournaments were held during the summer including
the Men's Class C State tournament. The City received
many compliments on the maintenance and care of the
ball ~ields.
k. The shelter has been completed and painted and is
receiving a lot of use.
1. The Volleyball court has been ~illed wi th washed sand
aggregate and is receiving use as the poles and net
have been left up.
6. OLD. BUSINESS:.
There was discussion regarding Bookey's RV Park and whether
or not he has complied with stipulations of planting
trees and such to make the place look attractive.
Mr. Kornelis was asked about the boat launch project and he
told the Commission the Corps of Engineers would not approve
the project. Other possible sites were discussed.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Forest Drive Park. A Community Committee met to revise
the Municipal Park Area on Forest Drive. Clearing has
already begun. Due to lack o~ quorums, the Commission
did not meet during the summer, and that is why they
had not been approached. Gilford explained the plan to
the Commission stating neighborhood concern and the
reasons for going to the Council.
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ACTION TAKEN:
~IFFORD MovED TO RECOMMEND THE COUNCIL GO AHEAD WITH
THE PLANS THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED WHICH
INCLUDED ENLARGING THE PLAYGROUND AREA WITH NEW
EQUIPMENT, ESTABLISHIN~ A PICNIC AREA, CLEANINO UP THE
CAMPING SPOTS, CLEARING THE UNDERBRUSH, HIRING A
CAMPGROUND HOST AND ESTABLISHIN~.OVERN.I~HT CAMPIN~
FEES, AND FOR THE COUNCIL TO TAKE UNDER CONSIDERATION
THE ELIMINATATION OF CAMPIN~ IN THE PARK WITHIN THE
NEXT TWO YEARS. MASSIE SECONDED.
SANDAHL MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT STATIN~ IN ADDITION
TO CLEARIN(~ THE UNDERBRUSH, THE ROADWAY SHOULD BE WIDEN
TO PROVIDE MORE VISIBILITY AND SAFETY TO PEDESTRIANS.
MASSlE SECONDED.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED. FOUR YEAS, ONE NAY.
b. Site for Tent Camping park. One problem the City must
address is whether or not tent camping will be aimed
at the 'tourist/recreationalist or the cannery worker.
Four possible sites were discussed which included the
area behind the dust bowl, another site ~urther down
Marathon Road, one near the FAA ~ootball field, and one
in Gusty Subdivision across from the cemetery.
ACTION TAKEN:
MASSIE MOVED TO RECOMMEND UNIT H-3 (THE AREA BEHIND THE ' :....
DUST BOWL) TO THE COUNCIL AS A SITE TO PURSUE FOR TENT
CAMPINg. CARLSON SECONDED.
VOTE:
MOTION- PASSED. FOUR YEAS, ONE NAY.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
None
8. ADJOURN~.MENT:
CARLSON MOVED TO ADJOURN AND MOTION WAS SECONDED. MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 8'25 P.M.
Respect ful 1 y Submit ted,
E~arlene3~ Reed, R~co~rding
~or the City of Kenai
Secretary