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Home My WebLink About2000-01-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY ~, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 1999 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a, ITEM 7: Election of Chair and Vice-Chair DIRECTOR'S REPORT ao Multi-Purpose Facility Nordic Trails ITEM 8: OUESTIONS lk COMMENTS ITEM CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999. 1999/2000 City League Basketball Win/Loss Record. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richard Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. taken as follows: Roll was Members Present: Ronald Yamamoto, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl {arrived at 7:04), Tim Wisniewski (arrived at 7:05) Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates, Councilman Bill Frazer, Contract Secretary Barb Roper ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL Frates requested that the following items be added to the agenda. ADD AS: Item 6b, Memo to Planning and Zoning regarding Lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision needed for public purpose. ADD AS: Item 7c, Erik Hansen Scout Park ADD AS: Item 7d, Elks Hoop Shoot The agenda was approved with the noted additions. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- December 2, 1999 There were no changes and/or additions noted and the minutes of December 2, 1999 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Election of Chair and Vice-Chair MOTION: Castimore MOVED that the Chair and Vice-Chair positions remain the same for this year. Motion SECONDED by Yamamoto. Wisniewski expressed interest in holding one of the chairs. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that Wisniewski could assume the Chairman role in the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair. VOTE: Yamamoto Yes Wisniewski Yes Gifford Yes Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes Peters Yes Hultberg Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision/Lots Needed for Public Purpose. Frates distributed a memorandum from Kim Howard which asked if some of the lots in Inlet Woods Subdivision were needed for public purpose. Included with the memorandum was a map of the available lots and Frates recommended consideration be given to Lots 25, 26 and 27 for a neighborhood park. He noted, those lots should be considered as it was unlikely they would be suitable for homes due to the swampy area surrounding them. Hultberg asked why Parks was being asked for input. Frates explained it was normal procedure and that the Commission had done an outstanding job in the past in identifying areas for public parks. Frates added, the nearest park to this location was the Municipal Park on Forest Drive. Castimore suggested a recommendation be made to Planning and Zoning for distant future use of those lots for a neighborhood park. Sandahl reminded the Commission of a statement made previously where no consideration would be given to developing new parks but total attention should be given to maintaining the existing parks. A lengthy discussion ensued and Frazer noted that if the recommendation to hold the lots was made and accepted, it wouldn't mean the decision couldn't be changed at a later date should it be determined the lots were required for another purpose. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 6, 2000 PAGE 2 MOTION: Sandahl MOVED that any lots deemed as unsuitable for building as a result of swampy areas should be recommended for use as a neighborhood park. Motion SECONDED by Castimore. By voice vote, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Castimore asked if the Commission would support asking City Council to set aside revenue from the sale of some of the Inlet Woods lots in order to complete the Multi-Purpose Facility. Frazer pointed out the Inlet Wood lots were not the same situation as the lots at the golf course. Sandahl thought the idea should be approached in another manner, perhaps through Councilman Frazer. Frazer reported the City Manager suggested the revenue from the sale of the lots should go to the General Fund in an effort to keep the tax rate stable. ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT Multi-Purpose Facility Frates reported ice was being sold and currently 60 bookings were scheduled for January. He noted, users included the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association, Chinooks, Puffins (ladies' hockey) and KCHS. Frates added, Parks was also contacted by the Peninsula Winter Games and for summer usage by the Kenai Kennel Club. It was noted the ice was being used very late into the night. Yamamoto noted there was no sign of alcohol usage at the rink. Frates reported the lines were painted and the two warm-up shacks were in place. He added, the electrical work to the warm-up shacks was underway and the safety nets were in place. Yamamoto stated that he had broom ball equipment should anyone want to establish a team. 7-b. Nordic Trails Frates reported the trail-grooming machine was out of commission for five to eight days and they were seeking other equipment to continue trail maintenance. Frates added, Parks was developing a list of volunteers to help maintain the trail on weekends, week nights, etc. It was noted the trail was getting a lot of use. Erik Hansen Scout Park Frates reported slides were obtained for the fiberglass interpretive sign project at the park but the photos were of poor quality. Frates added, he has had many conversations with artist John St. Clair regarding a watercolor rendition of Kenai scenery, the Church, volcanoes, etc. Frates noted, the process would be very expensive but thought it would look very nice. Frates asked that Commissioners visit the State Refuge office where some of St. Clair's work is PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 6, 2000 PAGE 3 displayed~ He added, if the watercolor interpretive sign was developed, it would not be completed until possibly August due to St. Clair's work schedule. Elks Hoop Shoot Frates reported the Elks Hoop Shoot was scheduled for January 15, 2000 and volunteers were needed. Hultberg stated, members of the Elks had pretty much handled the event in the past. Frates noted he had many jobs to appoint. 7-do Kenai Coastal Trail Meeting Frates encouraged Commissioners to attend the Kenai Coastal Trail meeting scheduled for January 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS & COMMENTS Student Representative Peters asked about the status of the cemetery sign. Frates noted, the sign was not a high priority because the Street Department was very busy with snow removal, etc. Sandahl asked if the appropriate thank- you letters and newspaper announcements had been made. Frates stated he would hold off on any newspaper announcements until the sign was in place. Chairman Hultberg announced he would be absent for the next three meetings. Commissioner Sandahl congratulated Peters on his newspaper article. Sandahl also congratulated Frates on the arrival of his new baby daughter. Tara Lynn Frates arrived on December 21, 1999. ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE-- None ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS: 11-a. 11-b. Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999. 1999 / 2000 City League Basketball Win/Loss Record. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: B~'b~a-L. Rope~r, C~nOcract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 6, 2000 PAGE 4