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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST 5, ,1999 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAl, OF MINUTES- July 1, 1999 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a, Discussion - Spur Highway Strips ITEM NEW BUSINESS a, Discussion- Parks Bud§et ITEM 7: a, DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Interest Survey Dip Net fishery/Spruce Street Parking Little League Ball Park Industry Appreciation Picnic Summer Recreation Program ITEM 8' OUESTIONS &, COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION Council Action Agenda -- July 7 and 21, 1999. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 13, 1999. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 5, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. VICE-CHAIRMAN DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MINUTES Xe e CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Dale Sandahl called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. a. Roll Call Members Present: Dale Sandahl, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Tim Wisniewski, Matthew Peters Members Absent: Richard Hultberg, Ron Yamamoto Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates, Councilman Bill Frazer, Contract Secretary Barb Roper be Agenda Approval: Castimore requested Sue Carter be added to the agenda at Item 4, Persons Scheduled to be Heard. The agenda was approved as amended. Approval of Minutes - July 1, 1999 The minutes of July 1, 1999 were approved as written. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Sue Carter~ Multi-Purpose Facility Carter provided an update on the multi-purpose facility by stating the loans had been secured with guarantees from the LLC. She explained, the LLC was the group of private individuals who agreed to guarantee the necessary loans to get the additional funds required to complete the facility. It was anticipated Phase I would be completed and ready for use by the first week in December, 1999. The LLC had also entered into an agreement with the City of Kenai to handle the scheduling of the facility. ® Carter provided architectural drawings of Phase I and II of the project and noted this was a very exciting time for the community and those involved in making the project happen. Discussion took place on the purchase of a Zamboni and Carter stated she thought obtaining additional funding through fundraisers and private citizens would not be a problem. Discussion also took place on who would operate the Zamboni and Carter indicated consideration was being given to contracting that responsibility out rather than to rely on volunteers to accomplish the work. Carter announced Nikiski offered boards for the facility. Frates reported Parks looked at the boards and felt they would probably work. Discussion took place on advertising and Carter agreed this could be a huge source of revenue for the facility. She explained, there would be various sizes of advertising and would be sold in one, three or five-year increments. Discussion took place on who would actually own the facility and it was noted the City of Kenai would be the owner and would take care of the minor maintenance required. The LLC group has a management agreement and Castimore noted eventually the City would buy the group out and would take over full management of the facility. He added, that responsibility would more than likely be the Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion took place on a "future home" sign and it was noted the contractor normally is responsible for signage and the cost for such is included in the contract. In this case it was not. It was also noted, the Challenger Learning Center construction sign was provided through a private donation. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion - Spur Highway Strips Frates reported he discussed the strip improvements along the Spur Highway with the Public Works Director as requested by Commissioner Yamamoto at the last meeting. Komelis contacted the State and was told work would begin on the strips within two years and improvements could be considered then. Komelis will follow this conversation up with a letter. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting July 1, 1999 Page 2 ® NEW BUSINESS: a. Parks Budget Frates indicated this item was added to the agenda at the request of Commissioner Castimore at the last meeting. Castimore reminded the Commission he thought the City Council should be asked for $20,000 each year to cover park improvements since they had provided that amount for the development of the Erik Hansen Scout Park. After a lengthy discussion it was decided it might be more feasible to identify specific areas needing attention before approaching the City Council for funding. It was also suggested the normal budget process be followed and the Director identify the areas in need of renovations, upgrades and/or repairs. It was noted the statue will not be placed in the Erik Hansen Scout Park until next spring. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Community Interest Survey Frates indicated he did not have all the survey information compiled at this time but would have a report available at the next meeting. Dip Net Fishery/Spruce Street Parking Frates reported the dip net fishery was over and it went quite well as a result of the changes and/or improvements made. Frates noted, although the trash receptacles were removed this year, very little trash was left behind by users. The pay parking generated in excess of $24,000 and the dock generated $28,000 in revenue. Little League BaH Park Frates reported, work was continuing at the Little League ballpark, noting Parks began sod farming and the sod will be used to revamp some of the fields. de Industry Appreciation Day Frates reminded Commissioners Industry Appreciation Day was scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 1999. Frates reported Parks would have a booth and requested volunteers to work in it. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting July 1, 1999 Page 3 Summer Recreation Program Frates reported the Summer Recreation Program was at eight weeks and going very well. He contributed the success of the program to his staff and especially April Wilson, the program coordinator. £ Kenai Elks Donation Frates reported he accepted a $1,500 donation made by the Kenai Elks Lodge for recreation equipment. The driving force behind this donation was Chuck Smalley, Sr. and it was greatly appreciated. ® (~UESTIONS ~ COMMENTS: Commissioner Wisniewski asked about the Unity Trail between Kenai and Soldotna that was mentioned in the paper. Frates indicated he would get some information on the trail and provide a report at the next meeting. Commissioner Gifford asked about the status of Offer Park. Frates replied work would begin next week. Gifford asked if the Offers were going to participate in any way. Frates answered they would be handling the maintenance next year. Gifford asked if Parks would consider having some organizations adopt a planter and make it their responsibility to maintah~ them throughout the summer. Gifford thought this would cut down on maintenance costs. Frates replied, although there isn't a formal program in place, one does exist through the Beautification Committee which includes private individuals as well. Gifford thought the program should be advertised more. Student Representative Peters reported the kids were doing a great job in keeping the grass cut. Gifford asked if more grass could be added near Arby's on the Bridge Access Road. Frates stated he would look into it. Commissioner Wisniewski asked if the City maintains or plans to maintain some of the grass strips in front of the businesses on Willow. Frates indicated they were reluctant to do so because of the damage done by snow removal. Commission Sandahl reported the cemetery sign posts were leaning and should be inspected. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting July 1, 1999 Page 4 Discussion took place on the cemetery and the concept of making it a walking park. Two options were discussed and Frates is to look into what the expense might be for both. Sandahl stated he followed a vehicle for eight miles recently and the occupants continually threw litter out of their windows. Sandahl reported he contacted the police but more effort should be made to the Adopt-a-Highway program. Castimore reported the State Highway Department had a program in place and the paperwork was available in Soldoma. 9. CORRF~PONDENCE- None 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: - None 11. INFORMATION: Council Action Agenda - July 7 and 21, 1999 Beautification Committee Minutes of July 13, 1999 12. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting Adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, l~arbara L. Roper, ' v Contract Secretary Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting July 1, 1999 Page 5