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Home My WebLink About1999-11-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS ~ RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 4, 1999. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES- October 7, 1999 ' ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Multi-Purpose Building Opening Events/Ceremony ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT ao Kenai Cemetery Sign Update Teen Center Red Ribbon Activities Adult Basketball League Nordic Skiing Activities/Program ITEM 8: OUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9- CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION a, Council Action Agendas of October 6 and 20, 1999. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 12, 1999. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richard Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1-a. Roll Call Members Present: Ronald Yamamoto, Dale Sandahl, Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultberg, Tim Wisniewski (arrived at 7:04) Kelly Gifford (arrived at 7:05) Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates, Councilman Bill Frazer, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Agenda Approval: No additions or deletions were requested and the Agenda was approved as presented. Wisniewski arrived at 7'04 Gifford arrived at 7:05 -ae Approval of Minutes- October 7, 1999 Castimore requested a correction on page 4, Item 8, second paragraph. He stated the sentence should read, "Commissioner Castimore stated he spoke to Johnny Bea regarding the light poles at the Sears Elementary hockey rink and he was told Parks and Recreation could have them for free. Homer Electric needed to be contacted to see if they would remove and reinstall them at the golf course winter trail." The minutes of October 7, 1999 were approved as corrected. ITEM 2: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 3: OLD BUSINESS - None ITEM 4: NEW BUSINESS: Discussion- Multi-Purpose Building Opening Events/Ceremony Frates reported a grand opening was planned for the multi- purpose facility and December 19, 1999 is the tentative date. Frates added, that there were several groups interested in participating in the function, including the Denali Ice Club figure skaters, KPHA hockey exhibition, the Anchorage Curling Club. Other suggestions from Commissioners included broomball hockey, sleigh rides, an alumni game, and perhaps contacting Renee Henderson at the high school to see if the choir would like to participate. Castimore noted that Amy Favretto from the Kenai Chamber was interested in assisting with the grand opening. Frates stated he would contact the Sports Center to verify what is on their schedule during that time. Frates also indicated the Mayor and City Council should be invited. Castimore provided an update on the building construction and noted the framework should be completed by November 5, 1999. It was noted the Zamboni was scheduled to arrive on December 1 and Carlile Freight was donating the cost of shipping. Castimore reported that the community had really come out and volunteered in many ways for the facility; a group is working on the boards at EDD; Mactel indicated they may donate $10,000 for a multi- function scoreboard; two warming huts were being built and are to be donated and will remain the property of those donating them. Frates reported Council had approved the use of bleachers from the softball fields to be placed at the facility. Castimore explained how the bleachers and warm up huts would be placed. Discussion took place on the netting and Frates reported he contacted the golf course regarding their nets and was told they weren't sure if they were going to replace or repair them. Frates also reported he was waiting on some prices on new netting. It was noted the nets are required for liability purposes. ITEM 7: DIRECTOR' S REPORT Kenai Cemetery Sign Update Frates reported he had not received any calls regarding the sign not being there. Discussion took place with Buffington on the new PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1999 PAGE 2 7-bo 7-do sign and it was anticipated he would have something available for review by the end of November. Teen Center Red Ribbon Activities Frates reported activities during Red Ribbon Week included an educational series of talks at which six to eight students participated. Discussion included a legal overview, a speech by a paramedic and a personal account of drug abuse. Frates felt the message got out and the students who attended were there by choice. Frates also reported a dance was also held during Red Ribbon Week and approximately 100 kids attended. Adult Basketball League Frates reported the basketball leagues were organized and there would 13 men and 8 women teams participating. Frates provided a brief listing of sponsors and noted some of the women teams had not yet provided their sponsor names. As noted previously, the teams were split into two groups; A and B. Later into the season, the top two B teams will be moved to A team and the low two A teams will be moved to B. Nordic Skiing Activities/Program Frates reported plans were underway to introduce new activities to the ski program and they would include ski clinics and various activities. He noted, the clinics would be taught by volunteers and would be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. An afternoon clinic for children would also be held, starting at 3:00 p.m. Additional helpers are needed. Yamamoto suggested Frates investigate having the trail rated in order to sponsor more events. Unity Trail Frates reported a meeting was held on October 13 and it was well attended and informative. A lengthy discussion took place on the proposed unity trail and the various concerns expressed. It appeared the main concern was on which side of the Spur Highway the trail would be placed. Additional concerns included the many driveways entering the Spur, traffic, safety, patrol, maintenance, etc. Frates indicated he would be reluctant to offer any maintenance unless he had the equipment to do so. It was noted the next meeting would be held in January or February. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1999 PAGE 3 ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: Commissioner Wisniewski asked about the status of the Bernie Huss Trail and the progress by the Boy Scout ~roup. Frates reported the Scouts had not begun their work yet as the process of ~ettin§ the project approved was a lon§ one. It was possible the work would be§in durin§ the weekend. It was noted the trees had been taken down. Student Representative Matthew Peters offered to help durin~ the openin§ ceremonies at the Multi-purpose Facility. Chairman Hultberg stated the AML video was very well done. Commissioner Yamamoto indicated he met with the Kenai River Classic Group and was informed they have a lot of funds available for Kenai River improvement projects. Yamamoto requested the Commission look at other projects that may need lundin§. Yamamoto also reported the Kenai River Classic group was considerin§ a new fish counter for the Kenai River. Commissioner Gifford stated the town decorations look very nice. Councilman Frazer reported Council had appointed Amy Jackman to the Plannin§ and Zonin§ Commission. Frazer also reported the property in front of the Senior Center was discussed at the last Planning and Zoning meeting with regards to it not being needed for public use. He noted, Dr. Zirul was interested in purchasing the lot and putting an office building on it. The property would go to public bid. The City Manager clarified that if any bid comes in the Zirul's will have the opportunity to meet or beat it. ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE-- None ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 11: 1 l=a. 11-b. INFORMATION: Council Action Agenda of October 6 and 20, 1999. Beautification Committee Minutes of October 12, 1999. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1999 PAGE 4 ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, B~u:bara L. R°p~rr, Co~h:'~ct Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1999 PAGE 5