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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryParks & Recreation Commission ***Minutes*** February 6- 7:00 p.m. Kenai Teen Center Chairman Richard l-lultberg ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Jack Castimore, Kelly Gifford, Richard Hultberg, Tim Wisniewski, Christel Fields, Ron Yamamoto Members Absem: Dale Sandahl Also Presem' Bob Frates, Hal Smalley, Tony Lewis, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Bob Frates asked that the basketball schedule be added to the agenda. approved as amended. The agenda was 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Bob Frates stated that he felt it was a good idea to have everyone meet at the Teen Center to allow everyone a chance to see it. He reported that several meetings had been held there regarding a possible skateboard park. He imroduced Tony Lewis to the commission. Tony Lewis explained the basis behind the skateboard club. He gave an overview of the interest and needs of skateboarders. He stated he would like to attempt to design a skateboard park for the peninsula area and suggested it could be a joint effort to cover the Kenai/Soldotna area. Ken Wormhoudt, a skateboard architect, was comacted by telephone. Since there was a bad Parks & Rec Commission February 6, 1997 Page 1 telephone connection, questions had to be relayed. Councilman Smalley asked when he (Ken Wormhoud0 would be coming to Wasilla to work on their skateboard park and if he could possibly meet with them. Ken responded that he will be drawing up plans for Wasilla and won't be coming to Alaska until they actually begin construction. He stated that if he is contracted to build here he would come in and give a slide show on different designs he has done. He then has the skateboarders help design the park with clay models, then goes back and designs the plans from the models. Commissioner Hultberg asked about the cost of a skateboard park. Ken Wormhoudt responded that the cost is about $100,000. A parent asked about liability issues. Ken Wormhoudt responded that there has only been one lawsuit he knows about, which was not successful. He stated that if signs are posted that using the facilities is at your own risk, then there is no liability to the city. Another parent asked about wimer maintenance. Ken responded that since the park is basically designed with a lot of rebar and concrete, maimenance has not been a problem so far. Commissioner Yamamoto assured that kids in attendance that this is not an overnight process. He stated it will take a lot of work from everyone concerned. Bob Frates stated that a community needs survey will be going out in the spring and suggested everyone fill one out. Commissioner Yamamoto stated that in Girdwood they put wooden structures up in the summer time in the tennis courts for the skateboarders and rollerbladers to use. 5. OLD BUSINESS Ao Cemetery - Bob Frates felt that a cemetery committee might be hard to pass through the Council. Councilman Smalley stated that there has been a lot of difficulty in getting and maintaining committees in the past. Commissioner Hultberg suggested that it could be good question to be put on the survey. Commissioner Wisniewski stated that at the currem time everything is in place, but nothing is being done to enforce the cemetery policy. He felt that maintenance is the biggest issue. Bob Frates suggested a sign at the cemetery stating that as of a given date the cemetery policy will be enforced. He suggested bringing a plan to the next meeting for the commission to discuss. Bo Cunningham Cabin - Bob Frates stated that the cost estimates came in at $20,000- Parks & Rec Commission February 6, 1997 Page 2 $40,000 with hookups to move the cabin. He stated that possible locations could be the golf course, the historic area of Kenai, or the softball green strip. C, Teen Center Pool Tables - Bob Frates stated he would like to see the money put into the budget for next year. There is currently money to purchase one in the budget. 6. NEW BUSINESS KCHS After Grad Party - Bob Frates received a letter asking to waive the facility fee for the After Grad Party this year. Commissioner Castimore MOVED to waive the facility fee. Commissioner Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ski Trip - Bob Frates reported that 10 kids were to Alyeska last weekend. there was enough imerest to do more trips on a larger scale. They felt that Women's Basketball - Bob Frates reported that they had a team finish 2nd and in 4th with five women's teams total. Middle School Dance - Bob Frates reported that there was a dance held a couple weeks ago with 105 kids attending. Wallyball Blast- Bob Frates reported that the wallyball blast will be held on February 15th. He stated there are so far five teams, with more likely to sign up. He felt they might be able to go to a wallyball league next year. 1998 Budget - Bob Frates stated that nothing has changed except maybe the treadmill. stated that the Beaver Creek Park restrooms need to be replaced this year. He Commissioner Castimore asked about a warm-up structure for the golf course and suggested a structure through the high school shop. Commissioner Hultberg asked about the banners. be on the radio to discuss the banners. Bob Frates stated that Tuesday they will 8. CORRESPONDENCE None. Parks & Rec Commission February 6, 1997 Page 3 ® COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Councilman Smalley stated that Council is looking at a very conservative approach to the budget this year. Commissioner Wisniewski thanked the Recreation departmem for the ski trails and was impressed with the trail system. Bob Frates stated that there will be panels put up on the scoreboard with the ski trail system on it. Commissioner Hultberg asked everyone to check out the pool tables on their way out. He also suggested that the commissioners come visit the teen center once in a while to let the kids know they are interested and care. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. F~anh-61z Parks & Rec Commission February 6, 1997 Page 4