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Home My WebLink About1997-12-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 6, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS a, Discussion - Water at Kenai Cemetery Discussion - Hansen Park ProposE/Review and Design Work ITEM 6: NEW BUS!NE~,,S a, January 1, 1998 Commission Meeting (Suggested change 1 / 9 or 15/98) ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT ao Kenai Peninsula borough Trails Commission Update - Homer Meeting Summery of Teen Center December Events Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament Teen Center Computer Street Pole Decorations Elks Hoop Shoot ITEM 8: OUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9' CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO ,!lE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION a, Council Action Agenda - Meetings of November 5 and 19, 1997. 1997-98 Adult Recreation Basketball League Master Schedule. Certificate of Appreciation to the Kenai Teen Center from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, Inc. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS tk RECREATION COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** December 4, 1997- 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Rtchard Hultberg ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Dale Sandahl, Jack Castimore, Tim Wisniewski Members Absent' Richard Hultberg, Ronald Yamamoto, Kelly Gifford Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Councilman Duane Bannock, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Sandahl canceled the meeting due to lack of quorum. ® ® ® ® ® APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES -NOVEMBER 6, 1997 ,pERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS a® Discussion - Water at Kenai Cemetery Discussion - Hansen Park Proposal / Review and Design Work NEW BUSINESS a® January 1, 1998 Commission Meeting (Suggested change 1/9 or 15/9S} Parks & Rec Commission December 4, 1997 Page 1 ® ® Director's Report be Kenai Peninsula Borough Trails Commission Update - Homer Meeting Summary of Teen Center December Events Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament Teen Center Computer Street Pole Decorations Elks Hoop Shoot OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ® 10. 11. 12. CORRESPONDENCE- None PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO RE I-IE_A~D - None INFORMATION Council Action Agenda - Meetings of November 5 and 19, 1997 1997-97 Adult Recreation Basketball League Master Schedule Certificate of Appreciation to the Kenai Teen Center from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, Inc. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Co~tll;act Secretary Parks & Rec Commission December 4, 1997 Page 2 KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION December 4, 1997- 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Work Session Vice Chairman Sandahl requested an informal work session as four representatives from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe were present to discuss the Hansen park proposal. Also present for this discussion was Public Works Director Keith Kornelis. Councilman Bannock explained the Hansen Park Proposal was approved by resolution but had two stipulations attached. The first was that the park be named the "Er/ck Hansen Memorial Par~', and secondly, as long as the park remains in the City's hands it will remain a park. It was noted that should the City give up ownership the park would revert back to the original owners. The responsibility of the park with regard to design and development lies with Parks a.nd Recreation. The department will report back to Council on the progress, etc. Kornelis prepared a cost estimate and it was discussed. A lengthy discussion took place on the condition of the area and what would need to be done. Komelis indicated a lot of fill would be required as what is currently there is not suitable for a large structure. It is also recommended that a wood fence be provided rather than concrete due to the instability of the ground. Dr. Hansen would like to put a statue of a boy scout in the park. statue would not be large. It was noted the Discussion also took place on a sprinkler system for the park. The group reviewed sketches of the area and a lengthy discussion took place on the fact' that it is a burial ground. It was noted that if any digging went 10" it should be okay, any deeper however it is possible to find remains. The Kenaitze representatives asked what would happen should any remains be found. Kornelis stated any work in progress would be immediately stopped and the State Historic Society would be notified. Bannock noted this particular area is the most stable area of the bluff. Kornelis stated the RV park next to the lot used topsoil and seed for their area and it did very well until the snow removal efforts last winter pushed it all over the side. It Parks & Rec Commission December 4, 1997 Page 1 is possible the same type of topsoil and seed will be used for the park. A representative from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe recommended that native grass seed be used as anything other than that would possibly kill other vegetation in the area. Sandahl expressed his interest in the park and stated that it would be nice to have a peaceful place to visit. He also stated that he would like to see a fence type structure that goes around the perimeter that would give a chronological history of the area. Discussion took place on the type of educational information that could be provided. The Kenaitze representatives would like to see signage that designates the area as a burial site to assure respect and honor of the area. It was also suggested that informative brochures be available at the park. The Kenaitze representatives also suggested that children work to build the park as it will be better accepted by the public when kids are involved. Sandahl recommended that representatives from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe attend the Parks and Rec meetings that have discussion on the park. Kornelis noted that the exact cost of the park would be discussed during the budget process. The Commissioners and the representatives from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe expressed their willingness to work together on the project and are very positive about it and its potential. Parks & Rec Commission December 4, 1997 Page 2