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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- May 4, 2000 Meeting ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Sunny Ogal - Skateboard Park ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: ao REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9' CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION a, Council Action Agenda - May 3, 2000 Meeting Council Action Agenda - May 17, 2000 Meeting Beautification Committee Minutes of May 9, 2000 Meeting ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING Minutes ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Mike Baxter, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultberg Members Absent: Tim Wisniewski, Dale Sandahl ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Hultberg requested that Ryan Creek and Little League be added to the agenda. Baxter requested that Main Street be added to the agenda. The three items were added under New Business and the agenda was approved. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 4, 2000 Meeting No corrections and/or additions were noted. The minutes of May 4, 2000 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Sunny Ogal - Skateboard Park- Sunny Ogal could not be present at the meeting. Frates announced there were a couple groups interested in putting in a skateboard park in Kenai. 4-b. Special Presentation: Frates presented Henry Ayagalria with a Certificate of Appreciation and a fanny pack for the excellent job he did during the clean up of the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Frates announced he had received several comments on Ayagalria's wonderful personality and work ethics. It was noted that Ayagalria worked nearly ten hours non-stop. Ayagalria's parents were in the audience. Other members of the work crew who will receive certificates and fanny packs are Scott Feik, J.R. Moonin and Chelsie Sylvester. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS - None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -ae Ryan Creek- Hultberg asked if Frates could explore the possibility of clearing the seaweed from the creek. Frates indicated this would be a wetlands issue and various permits would be required. Castimore reported he put his canoe in the creek and did some major clean up. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding methods of cleaning up the creek. Frates will investigate the issue and report back to the Commission. Little League - Hultberg asked if the money the Little League received could be used to enhance the Parks and Recreation budget. Frates replied, a portion would probably go back into the field but discussion was also taking place on providing scholarships with the funds. Discussion took place on expanding the Little League field and it was noted the League was not growing as many of the players were now playing soccer or golf. Main Street- Baxter pointed out the large build up of sand and gravel in the area in front of the Chamber log cabin and bear and was probably due to winter road maintenance. Baxter asked if that could be flattened down to enhance the area. Frates stated he would ask the State to do it when they do the DOT road project. Frates noted the State would be providing nine additional circle planters during this road project. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair- No report. 7-b. Director- Frates reported the following: · The Bernie Huss Fitness Trail clean up was very well attended and a lot of work got accomplished. · The Parks crew would begin hanging the banners on June 2, 2000. · The Lions Club donated a certified ADA port-a-potty that will be placed in the back end of Municipal Park and will be installed in June. · The' softball fields will be sifted at the request of the leagues. It was noted the process is expensive however the leagues will pay for it. Frates reported team numbers are down. · The State Forestry is located at the airport and its staff is doing volunteer work in the community. The group just completed cleaning the East End Trail. · June first would begin the summer hire program and noted all the new hires. · Frates discussed community clean up with Amy Favretto at the Chamber and learned work zones would set up on a daily basis. It was suggested that zones be set up for different areas but one day should be set aside for a City clean up. The Rotary Club will be approached to help out. Frates asked for volunteers to head up the project. It was noted there are several locations within the City that are in poor condition and needed to be cleaned. · Frates indicated there were a couple groups interested in a skateboard PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 2 park in the area. These groups may be present at the next Commission meeting. Discussion ensued and Frates was asked to provide Hultberg with a contact name and phone number of the person responsible for the skateboard park in Wasilla. ?-c. City Council Liaison- Frazer reported the following: · There was some interest in moving the dirt bike racing from Soldotna to Kenai but he didn't know what would be available. Various locations were discussed. · Announced the Vintage World War II Aircraft would be coming to Kenai in late June and will be here for three days. Frates also noted: · Water levels within the City were low and watering had been temporarily shut down. · There had been a lot of positive comments received on the new cemetery sign and that approximately 48 people attended the annual cemetery clean-up day. · The Erik Hansen Park statute presentation went very well and the signage will be completed this year. The artist is doing a lot of research at the present time. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS/is COMMENTS Commissioner Gifford reported the water truck had been painted. was donated. The primer Commissioner Castimore · Asked if there was an update on the unity bike trail. Frates reported the bids went out on May 31st and the project should be completed this summer. Asked about the DOT project and when it would be started. Frates answered, the work will begin in August and it was noted there will be wider walkways, etc., but that no money was received for brickwork {similar to what Soldotna). Asked if there was a special paint remover that could be used on the signs throughout the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Various types of paint remover were discussed and Frates stated he thought local stores would have what was needed. · Reported a very large number of people used the Municipal Park over Memorial Day and indicated that parking was limited. Frates suggested the parking lot should be expanded in the future. · Stated the sidewalks and lawns looked great but there are areas that need cleaning. Park. Student Representative Peters asked about the pile of gravel in front of Scout Frates stated it would be moved soon. ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 10' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION 11-a. Council Action Agenda: May 5, 2000 Meeting 11-b. Council Action Agenda: May 17, 2000 Meeting 11-c. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 9, 2000 Meeting ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION' Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8'25 p.m. .Minutes transcribed ~rep~ed by: Barbara ,~ Roper, Cont0ac~-Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 4