HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-26 Parks & Recreation SummaryPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
February 26, 1996 - 6'30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
***Agenda***
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL'
2. BEAVER CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS'
3. BUDGET'
4. ADJOURNMENT:
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
***Minutes***
February 26, 1996 -6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Chairman Richard Hultberg
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Members Presem:
Dale Sandahl, Ron Yamamoto, Tim Wisniewski, Jack Castimore,
Richard Hultberg, Kelly Gifford, Michele Fahnholz
Members Absem: None
Also Presem:
Hal Smalley, Kayo McGillivray, Debby Fahnholz
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as written.
3. BUSINESS
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Budget - McGillivray reported that the budget needs to be submitted by Wednesday
and it was decided since there were three separate budgets, to go over each one
individually.
Recreation- McGillivray reported that there was a new line item for computer
software to include $499 for Windows '95 and some computer games for the donated
computers at the Rec Center. Small Tools and Minor Equipment has a $500 increase
to cover new cash registers. Communications is up by $300 to cover Intemet
connection to the computers at the Rec Center. Transportation was up by $1200 to
allow the Director and Assistant to attend the National Congress in Kansas City this
year. Machinery and Equipment is up by $2500 to replace the Universal weight
machine and to purchase a pool table for the Rec Center. There has been discussion
with the Fire Department to possibly donate the Universal weight machine to them
when a new one is purchased.
Parks - McGillivray reported that he is asking for additional hours for summer hire
personnel due to additional softball tournaments already scheduled. Small Tools has
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been increased by $3800 to install benches, tables and grills at Municipal Park.
Buildings has an increase of $60,000 to redo the three restrooms. Improvements has
and additional $24,000 to replace the floor in the cold storage with a concrete floor,
install a basketball court at Municipal Park, and purchase new playground equipment
for Beaver Creek. Machinery and Equipment has been increased by $9,000 to
replace the .Honda mower.
Beautification - McGillivray reported that Small Tools has been reduced since there
were several special items that were needed last year. An additional $800 was
requested for greenhouse operation. McGillivray reported he had received a letter
from the City Clerk asking that $300 be included in the utility service for lights since
the Mayor is planning to promote a City of Lights program for Kenai next winter.
Castimore stated that since Council has not approved it yet, it should be tabled until a
decision is made by Council. McGillivray reported that the Beautification Committee
does not like the summer banners and would like to purchase new ones.
Commissioner Hultberg felt they should submit more information as to cost and
reason and suggested re-using last year's banners until they can submit more specific
information on what they want.
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve the three budget requests to Council.
Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. A vote was unanimous to approve.
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Beaver Creek Improvemems - Commissioner Gifford submitted here recommendation
on playground equipmem for Beaver Creek Park. After looking over all the catalogs
available, she suggested the Burke equipmem for $6,900.
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to purchase the suggested equipment with
Daubenbeck funds and to include a double swing set. Commissioner Castimore
SECONDED the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
McGillivray reported that there was about 36 acres included in the Beaver Creek
Park. He also felt that the Municipal employees should be able to get the trees
cleared out to open up the park. A dozer may need to be rented to assist with
clearing after the trees are down.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Castimore
SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8'00 p.m.
Sandahl MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Castimore SECONDED the motion. The meeting
was adjourned at 8' 15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by'
DebbY'J~' Fat~olz