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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 1~ 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 1,2001 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals bo Discussion -- Skateboard Park/Design and Equipment ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Kenai Multipurpose Facility/Refrigeration Alternatives and Considerations. ITEM 7' REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: ITEM 9' COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of February 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 13,2001 ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 1,2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Sam Steiner, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter (arrived at 8:25 p.m.) Members Absent: Richard Hutlberg Others Present: Secretary Roper Councilwoman Pat Porter, Director Bob Frates, Contract ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to approve the agenda and added item 6.b under new business, discussion on the lots in Inlet Woods. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 1,2001 There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of February 1,2001 and they were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion- Summer 2001 Park Maintenance and Development Goals. Frates presented a draft brochure outlining the Adopt-a-Park Program and containing an application. He explained, when finalized, the brochure would go out with the city's newsletter. Frates reported that recognition gifts would' be a fanny pack and perhaps a sign at the park. Gifford reported she had requested information from Nickelodeon that gives ideas on how to get children involved in park maintenance. Frates presented another idea called Business in Bloom and explained the City would purchase several whiskey barrel planters and make them available for purchase by local businesses. The Parks Department would plant the flowers and deliver and pick up the planters to those businesses who wish to participate. a-b. Discussion - Skateboard Park / Design and Equipment Frates reported the School District had liability concerns in regard to the KCHS Students fabricating skateboard park units at the Commission's last meeting and as a would not be building the equipment. Steiner reported many of the students were very discouraged that the school was unwilling to support the project. Frates noted the students would be building one unit but it just wouldn't be available for the city's use. It was reported Representative Mike Chenault was very interested in the skateboard project and would be meeting with city officials soon to discuss it. Councilwoman Porter suggested a meeting with the parents be scheduled as well to determine whether there will be support from them for the project. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding a location for the skateboard park. Frates recommended it be temporarily located at the south side of the Recreation Center, along the gym. In this location, the program could be better monitored, would be close to the police and fire departments, and the Teen Center snack bar would be accessible. Frates made it clear the skateboard park would not be supervised but it would be monitored. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to recommend the skateboard park be temporarily located at the Teen Center. Student Representative Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion- Kenai Multipurpose Facility/Refrigeration Alternatives and Considerations. Frates referred to a memorandum included in the meeting packet discussing various refrigeration alternatives and considerations for the multipurpose facility. Discussion took place on commercial versus industrial systems and what may work best for the facility. Discussion took place on the City buying out the LLC. Councilwoman Porter commented it had been discussed and would eventually happen. Commissioner Sandahl stated he believed buying out the LLC should be a top priority. 6-b. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision Lots Frates drew attention to the memorandum from Kim Howard (distributed at the beginning of the meeting) reporting a request that had been made asking if Lots 18-27 in Inlet Woods Subdivision could be made available for sale. The Parks Commission PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 2 was asked to review the lots in question and to determine whether they believed the lots are needed for public purpose or if they could be sold. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding whether or not the lots were needed for public purpose. Frates reminded the Commission that a motion was made on the issue on January 6, 2000 that stated any lots deemed unsuitable for building as a result of swampy area, should be recommended for use as a neighborhood park. Much discussion took place at that time with regard to the exact location of the low area and where the pond was situated. Frates pointed out the map included as Exhibit A accurately reflected exactly where the pond and low area was situated. It was noted that it was the corner lots the Commission considered for a park. Frates reported the Public Works Manager indicated there was a lot of junk in that area. Porter asked if it was Mr. Hall who was interested in purchasing the lots and Frates confirmed that it was. Porter reported Hall had submitted a request to purchase 56 lots in the back of Inlet Woods Subdivision and had already submitted his earnest money. Porter thought the appraisal of the properties would be coming received soon. Frates also drew attention to the black area on the map (Exhibit A) which is a very low area and the drainage from the swamp runs into that area. Frates added, in the summer that particular area would be full of water and it freezes over in the winter. Frates continued, the Public Works Manager indicated the area would never be filled back in as that drainage is required. With that in mind, Frates asked the Commission if a piece of playground equipment or a park should be located next to the pond. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend Lots 18-27 in Inlet Woods Subdivision be made available for sale. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter Absent Gifford No Sandahl No Castimore Yes Steiner No Absent Wisniewski Yes Hultberg MOTION FAILED. Porter confirmed that it was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the lots not be sold. Sandahl stated that was correct. Discussion continued and Steiner noted that an area like that would have a lot of mosquitoes. Wisniewski stated the area almost looked like a gravel pit. Castimore suggested Hall might want those lots in order to backfill them and added, the overburden from that area would be buried and not hauled off to the dump. Castimore thought the lots should be sold. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 3 Discussion again tOok place on the number of lots that Hall requested to purchase. Porter noted the original number was 56 but that had increased with the lots being discussed. Wisniewski asked if Hall would even consider setting aside an area for a park in that area. Frates stated that he didn't know and Sandahl suggested Frates have the City Engineer have a recommendation for Council in terms of potential problems in that particular location. It was noted the issue would go to Planning and Zoning and then to Council, so many factors would be considered. Porter noted she would find out why Hall wants the lots. Councilwoman Porter drew attention to Lots 8 and 12 which were also discussed in the memo. The Commission was asked to determine whether or not those lots could be sold or if they were required for public purpose. During discussion it was noted those lots were not needed for public purpose. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to recommend Lots 8 and 12 be. made available for sale. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes Steiner Yes Absent Baxter Absent Hultberg Wisniewski Yes Gifford Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski stated consideration should be given to rebuilding and relocating the recreation facility within the next five years and that perhaps the new facility could be located by the multipurpose facility. Discussion took place on the needs of the growing community and the benefits of having a new facilify. It was suggested this item be added to the five-year plan. Frates was asked to have a list of items for review at the next meeting. 7-b. Director-- Director Frates reported the following items: · The Volunteer Reception would be held in April, however, a specific date had not been set. He suggested a proclamation for the Buffington family presented at the reception. · A meeting was held with the Chamber Director to discuss the Kenai/Soldotna Chamber clean-up. A substantial donation was made by Unocal in support of the program. The clean-up proposal was well received and everyone will participate. The clean-up day will be held in May and there will be prizes. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 4 · The snow machine use on the ski trails is way up this year and the potential for accidents is high. Frates reported that meetings have been held with the Police Department and various user groups to discuss safety and to develop a plan for public education, etc. · Suggested a thank-you letter should go to HEA for the tarp they provided. -Co City Council Liaison- No report. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Castimore reported there would be some federal money coming available for recreation use and suggested the city look into it. Councilwoman Porter reported Mayor Williams would be traveling to Washington, D.C. for funding purposes and this information should be passed on to him. Commissioner Baxter arrived at 8:25 p.m. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of February 7 and 21,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 13,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ResPectfully submitted, Barb~u:-a Rope;, Cont;ac~ ~e'~ret~ary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 1, 2001 PAGE 5