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Home My WebLink About1997-11-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 6, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMA~ RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of October 2, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS None scheduled. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS None scheduled. ITEM 7: DIRECTOR' S REPORT a. Kenai Nordic Trails Men's Basketball Red Ribbon Celebration/Kenai Middle School High School Halloween Dance Historical Site Identification at Municipal Park ITEM 8: OUESTIONS/k COMMENTS ITEM 9' CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE ITEM 11' INFORMATION a, Council Action Agenda (10/1 and 10/15/97)) Beautification Committee Minutes of 10/14/97 A Report of the Surgeon General, Physical Activity and Health. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Community Workshop Kenai Peninsula Borough/Trails Commission Meeting ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** November 6, 1997- 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Richard Hultberg ® ® ® ® 0 ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Richard Hultberg, Ronald Yamamoto, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Tim Wisniewski Members Absent: Dale Sandahl Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Councilman Duane Bannock, Contract Secretary Barb Roper, APPROVAL OF AGENDA Castimore requested that Consideration of a Water Line to the Cemetery be added under New Business. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITION UNDER NEW BUSINESS. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER ~-, 1997 MINUTES FOR THE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 2, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS- None NEW BUSINESS a® Water at Cemetery Castimore indicated that he had received a number of requests for water at the cemetery and asked Frates if that would be possible. He also indicated that a 50 gallon drum of water would be sufficient as it would provide the much needed water for those individuals who plant flowers there in the summer. Discussion took place and several suggestions were made to include a sand point with an above ground water pump. Frates stated this subject was brought up at Council and will be examined during the budget process. ® Director's Report a. Kenai Nordic Trails Frates reported that E1 Nino is really hurting the trails, however, staff has been out working on them to assure a good fnu~ base. A Community Ski-Fest is being considered. b. Men's Basketball Men's basketball will start on November 17, 1997. A meeting was held with the members and in an effort to create a family type environment and eliminate referee abuse. The members voted to allow only five technical fouls. They allowed six last year. Discussion took place on other things that can be done to eliminate these problems and it was suggested the players be f'med. It was pointed out they are already fined $$.00 per foul. Frates reported there are 14 to 16 teams and this may need to be capped at some point to avoid late games. The gym looks very nice after the work this summer. usage now that winter is here. There is a lot more Red Ribbon Celebration / Kenai Middle School The Red Ribbon Celebration was highly successful. There was participation from the Kenai Middle School, Police Department, and Cook Inlet Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse (CICADA). The evening was incident free. de High School Halloween Dance The High School Halloween Dance was also incident free with about 60 kids in attendance. The staff did an excellent job at the Rec Center and need to be corem_ended. Historical Site Identification at Municipal Park Frates reported that he had contact with Mr. Peterson regarding the site identification at Municipal Park. Mr. Peterson could not tell him yet when this work would be performed, however, he did indicate that it could be done during the winter months. Frates also spoke with Alan Boraas regarding this subject and Mr. Boraas w/Il provide him with information on work he performed in that area. City Administration will follow up with a letter to Mr. Peterson. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION November 6, 1997 Page 2 ® £ New Park Hultberg asked what the status was on the proposed park by Dr. Hansen. Bannock reported it went before Council and did not receive widespread support as a couple of council members were less than enthusiastic about it. Bannock did state that money was not an issue as Frates provided a maintenance worksheet and it is anticipated that maintenance would cost approximately $300.00 per year. This issue will come back to Council in the form of a resolution with a public hearing. This is scheduled for November 18 and the Parks and Recreation Commission were encouraged to attend. Frates will call Commission members to remind them of the meeting. OUESTIONS &, COMMENTS Commissioner Hultberg asked about the banners discussed in the Beautification Minutes. Frates reported the banners were a very high maintenance item this past summer and did not hold up very well. The Art Guild will replace the damaged banners at no cost to the City and the new banners will be placed on Airport Way and Willow Street as these streets are more protected. It was recommended that the original design banners be placed on the highway as they are more sturdy. Castimore asked if additional hardware was required for the new banners. Frates replied that additional hardware would be ordered. Commissioner Hultberg asked about the Trails survey included in the packet. Frates requested that Commissioners get the survey out to trail users in order to get as much input as possible. A meeting was being held in Homer on November 6 and Scott Slavik from Parks and Rec was attending. A full report will be provided at the next meeting. Commissioner Wisniewski asked about the status on the ice rink. Frates reported this issue is getting a lot of attention and a letter has been sent to the State regarding the land. The lots at the golf course have been surveyed. A group discussion took place on the multi-purpose facility. It was suggested that a newspaper article be written to enlighten the public as to the status. Bannock stated an article should be in the paper on November 7, 1997. Discussion also took place on whether or not Parks and Rec should be concentrating on the existing parks before getting any new. Frates reported this was a statewide issue and most entities are looking at maintaining existing parks. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION November 6, 1997 Page 3 Commissioner Castimore thanked Frates for the Red Ribbon and Halloween dances held at the Rec Center and encouraged the department to do more over the holiday season. He felt that keeping up these valuable programs would be and excellent way to keep kids trouble free. Frates followed up on the problem with the kids hanging around the Kambe Theater. There has been no reported incidents and the manager at the theater is working on the loitering problem. 9. CORRESPONDENCE- None 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 11. INFORMATION a® Council Action Agenda { 10/1 and 10/15/ Beautification Committee Minutes of 10/14/97 A Report of the Surgeon General, Physical Activity and Health Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Community Workshop Kenat Peninsula Borough / Trails Commission Meeting 12. ADJOURNMENT CASTIMORE MOVED TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY GIFFORD. ADJOURNED AT 7:50 P.M. MEETING Hultberg and Frates reported they will not be at the next meeting which is scheduled for December 4, 1997. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, cretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION November 6, 1997 Page 4