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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREACTION COMMISSION AGENDA DECEMBER 7, 1995 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 5, 1995 November 2, 1995 (Information Only) 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: o DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a. Advertisement for Rec. Programs in Clarion/Dispatch b. Park Restrooms c. Air Tek Contracted to Repair Transformers d. Signs for Kenai Golf Course Ski Trails e. Greenhouse Construction Completed (Gas/Electric Being Hooked Up.) 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. Tract C. Daubenspeck Property Subdivision b. Cross Country Ski Trails at Kenai Golf Course c. 5 Year Plan Update 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy b. Family Day at Teen Center on Sundays c. Playground equipment for 1996 d. Work Session Meeting Date Request 8. CORRESPONDENCE: 9. INFORMATION: a. Parks & Recreation Commission Roster b. Letter appointing Tim Wisniewski to Commission 10. ADJOURNMENT: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ***Minutes*** December 7, 1995- 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Dale Sandahl 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Dale Sandahl, Ron Yamamoto, Kelly Gifford, Tim Wisniewski, Jack Castimore Members Absent: Richard Hultberg, Michele Fahnholz Also Present: Duane Bannock, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA McGillivray asked that members look at a letter sent from the Womens Resource Center to Parks and Recreation for information only, also to welcome Tim Wisniewski as a new Commission member. e APPROVAL OF MINUTES Gifford MOVED to approve the minutes as presented. The minutes were approved as written. Castimore SECONDED the motion. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT McGillivray advised everyone that an ad was placed in the local newspapers announcing programs available at the Rec Center. Other items noted were that the restrooms at the beach were vandalized, probably over the Thanksgiving holiday. Panels were kicked out and windows were kicked in, but the panels were located and can probably be reinstalled later, though the damage had not been completely assessed as yet. The greenstrip restroom fixtures Parks & Rec Commission December 7, 1995 Page 1 are still on order and it will probably be spring before completion. A purchase order has been sent to Airtech for transformers for the poles for Christmas lighting. The Council approved another $2500 and hopefully this will cover most of them. The pole in front of Carrs will probably be moved and another couple of poles within the construction area are frozen, so these poles won't be f'oted at this time. Signs have been made for the golf course ski trail. It still needs to be worked out between Morgan's and the school as to who will carry liability responsibility. The greenhouse has been put up with gas and electricity mn to it. The utilities have not been hooked up yet. The fan and heater still need to be hung, but it looks good. 6. OLD BUSINESS Ae Daubenspeck Property - McGillivray stated that Planning and Zoning has approved the Daubenspeck property. Sandahl was concerned that the historical significance of the property not be lost with whatever gets done. he felt there should be access to the historical area. Bannock stated that Council has been asked to make signage for the area, but was also concerned that the historical significance not be lost. Castimore MOVED that Parks and Rec accept the proposal of Planning and Zoning with the disclaimer that the lease not deny access to the historical area. Gifford SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. g~ Cross Country Ski Trail - McGillivray stated that signage had been done and most of the work will be done by the school, pending snow. Ce Five Year Plan Update - McGillivray passed out copies of previous years' goals and objectives and stated that several items will need to be shifted in priority and a couple items have been completed. He discussed some of the items on the list for the Commission to think about for discussion at the next meeting. Sandahl asked what reaction would be to removing playground area in Otnningham Park. McGillivray stated that many people let their kids play them while they are fishing in the area. Sandahl stated he had not seen much use by children, even in the summer months. McGillivray felt maybe it could be considered removing it. Yamamoto asked about putting in basketball courts in the Municipal park. McGillivray stated it was a possibility with maybe a sand volleyball court at the other end. Yamamoto felt it would probably be well used. Wisniewski asked if it had been decided what would be the best use for the cleared area behind the shelter. McGillivray stated either the basketball court or the volleyball court had been considered for that area. Wisniewski felt that if some of the trees were cleared, it Parks & Rec Commission December 7, 1995 Page 2 would probably be used more, just by making the park more visible. suggested it would be an item to consider for the five year plan. Sandahl ® Ae Be Ce De NEW BUSINESS Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy - McGillivray stated that the city felt groups should be able to use the park, but larger groups should be relocated to the greenstrip area. Gifford MOVED that given the memorial intent of the park, that the Commission recommend to Council that events of less than 50 people be allowed to use the park, but that larger groups use the greenstrip area, with administration having the fmal say. Castimore SECONDED the motion. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote. Bannock stated that he spoke to the lady who wrote the letter to Council and apologized to her for not thinking of the intent of the park in the first place, and that they would like to keep that idea in concept in the future. Family Day - McGillivray stated that this will be set up for a trial nm at the Rec Center on Sundays. They will wait and see how this is received. Playground Equipment for 1996 - McGillivray stated that anything over $10,000 has to go out to bid. He passed out catalogs and stated that the Burke equipment that was purchased last summer was easy to install and was well received. Gilford took home catalogs and stated she would make a recommendation at the next meeting. She also felt that there should be more swings at the Municipal park. Work Session Meeting Date - McGillivmy stated that there was a letter issued to all Commissions wanting to have a meeting on parliamentary procedures. The Commission decided to postpone action on the letter at this time. ge CORRESPONDENCE McGillivray stated that Hansen's had made a $300 donation to Parks and Rec. 9. INFORMATION None. Parks & Rec Commission December 7, 1995 Page 3 10. ADJOURNMENT Wisniewski MOVED to adjourn the meeting. meeting was adjourned at 8' 10 p.m. Yamamoto SECONDED the motion. The Respectfully submitted by: Debby J. l~thnholz D Parks & Rec Commission December 7, 1995 Page 4