HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 1,2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2-
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3-
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 4, 2001
ITEM 4'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Municipal Park
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
Brush Cleanup at East End Trails and Municipal Park
Community Cleanup Project with Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Skateboard Park
Irrigation
Adopt-A-Park Program
Check-In Station for Dip Net Fishery and Other Uses
Little League Fields and Adult Softball Field Improvements
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS
ITEM 9'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of January 3 and 17, '2001.
Beautification Committee Minutes of January 9, 20'01.
Updated Commission Membership List.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
~ FEBRUARY 1,2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'07 p.m.
Members Present:
Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Sam Steiner
Members Absent-
Mike Baxter, Dale Sandahl, Richard Hutlberg
Others Present:
Councilman Bill Frazer, Director Bob Frates, Contract
Secretary Roper
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
Parks & Recreation Director Frates requested that Tom Burke and students from Kenai
Central High School (KCHS) be added to the agenda under Item 4, Persons Scheduled
To Be Heard. There were no objections. The agenda was approved with the addition.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 4, 2001
Commissioner Castimore requested a change on page 4, first paragraph, which should
read, "Commissioner Castimore thanked Frates .... "The minutes of January 4, 2001
were approved with the one correction.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
KCHS Shop Teacher Tom Burke and students Joshua Franklin and Bowman
McDonald presented a skateboard park proposal to the Commission. The proposal
consisted of a plan of the carpentry and welding classes at KCHS to construct
skateboard units for the City of Kenai. A lengthy discussion followed and included
potential locations, types of materials to be used, methods of construction,
comparisons to other parks in the state, liability, and cost. It was decided Councilman
Frazer would bring the item to the City Council at the work session that is scheduled
for February 7, 2001.
MOTION:
Commissioner Gifford MOVED that the proposal presented by Kenai Central High
School be accepted and that Councilman Frazer present the proposal to the City
Council at their next work session and report back to the Parks Commission as to the
outcome. Further that Director Frates discuss the issue with the City Manager and
City Attorney. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Baxter
Castimore
Wisniewski
Absent
Yes
Ycs
Gifford
Steiner
Yes
Ycs
Sandahl
Hultberg
Absent
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Steiner is to continue to work with the students and keep the Commission apprised of
the activity. The Commission thanked Burke and the students for their fine
presentation.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Municipal Park
Frates reported they were still waiting on the Borough to let them know if the wood
chipper was available for use in Municipal Park. If it is not, the plan is to burn.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
Brush Cleanup at East End Trails and Municipal Park
Community Cleanup Project with Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Skateboard Park
Irrigation
Adopt-A-Park Program
Check-In Station for Dip Net Fishery and Other Uses
Little League Fields and Adult Softball Field Improvements
Frates reported the above list was compiled with input from Chairman Wisniewski for
budget purposes and to also set goals for the Parks and Recreation Department. Each
item listed above was discussed in detail to include plans and methods of achieving the
goals. Frates requested input from the commissioners with regard to other items that
they feel should be added.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski reported Mrs. Buffington, whose sons
constructed the new cemetery sign, was not pleased with the lack of coverage or
recognition for their efforts. Discussion took place and it was noted that perhaps the
Buffln§ton's could be recognized during Volunteer's Day with a proclamation from the
Mayor presented at the same time.
Commissioner Gifford left at 8'35 p.m.
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7-b. Director -- Frates reported the BOR land issue would be before the City
Council on February 7 with a public hearing possibly scheduled for February 21.
While addressing budget items, Frates reported the existing winter decorations might
be able to be refurbished, however, the required transformers needed to be reviewed
closely. The cemetery wrought iron fence will be considered as well as a new shelter for
Municipal Park. A cardio bike for the weight room is also on the wish list.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frates reminded the Commission of
the Economic Forum to be held on Saturday, February 3 and encouraged members to
attend.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Commissioner Castimore reported on an article he read from the east coast where
parents are ejected from sporting events if they cause problems. Discussion took place
and it was noted that a similar program was available here.
Commissioner Steiner invited the Commissioners to attend the State basketball
tournaments during the weekend at KCHS.
Frates invited the Commission to participate in the broom ball game scheduled for
Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of January 3 and 17, 2001.
Beautification Committee Minutes of January 9,2001.
Updated Commission Membership List.
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Castimore MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
~R,~pectfully sul~r~.~t~ed,
Barbara Roper} Coh-~[~tct Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2001
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