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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AuguSt 2, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Placement of Memorial Rocks ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ao ITEM 7: Discussion -- 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee/Kenai Multipurpose Facility. REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 14, 2001. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Hultberg Members Absent' Castimore, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper, Nate Kiel ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Sandahl requested Dr. Pete Hansen be placed on the Agenda under Item 5, a., Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Frates requested a correction to the year noted in Item 6, a., it should read 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee. The agenda was approved with the addition and correction. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 2, 2001 The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Placement of Memorial Rocks Frates reported the Turnage and Spracher memorial . rocks for Leif Hansen Memorial Park were approved by Council. Frates added, any future requests would be presented to Administration who in turn will present them to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Discussion took place on the rock placement proposal included in the meeting packet to include the policies and procedures. Commissioner Sandahl introduced Dr. Hansen and explained he was invited so he could tell the Commission what the original intent of the Leif Hansen Memorial Park was. Dr. Hansen advised the original intent was for the Park to be a living memorial park where live trees and/or shrubs would be planted and would serve as a living memorial to those who passed on. Dr. Hansen added, the cemetery is the place for stones, markers, etc. Discussion took place on memorials for large groups such as the Homesteaders, Veterans and Mariners. It was noted the Leif Hansen Memorial Park would be an appropriate place for large group memorials. Extensive discussion followed, including the memorial wall concept introduced by Mayor Williams, the water fountain plaques and stepping stones. Hansen suggested colored or red bricks be used around the water fountain in an effort to bring more focus to it. Concern was also expressed by Hansen that the rocks in Memorial Park could provide a hiding place for vandals. ~Visniewski stated the Commission and the City should be flattered at how well the Park had been received and as a result the Commission should listen to the needs of the public. Wisniewski added, so far the memorials placed in the Park had been done in good taste but he also agreed there was a need to limit the number. Frates pointed out that consideration needed to be given to future expansion as it wouldn't be long before the current space would be completely utilized. Commissioner Sandahl referred to the Park policies and procedures included in the meeting packet and made the following motion. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED that the following items be added to the policies and procedures for the Park: 6. Fountain development; 7. Plants as living memorials; 8. Identify areas on the plot plan for large group memorials nothing these would also require approval from City Council; 9. Memorial wall project, it's location and the size of plaques it would hold. Would be the current Item 6 which states, No miscellaneous items, i.e., trinkets... Commissioner Sandahl added to the motion that Director Frates would include these in the policies and procedures and will present it at the next meeting. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. During discussion of the motion Commissioner Sandahl stated the City should go back to the original intent of the Park and if the cemetery is too full then a new area needed to be sought. Commissioner Hultberg thought benches and more trees should be added to the Park and didn't think rocks equated to a cemetery. Hultberg added he has no problem with the Park with the rocks and additional items. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 2 VOTE: Baxter Yes Gifford Yes Sandahl Yes Castimore Absent Steiner Absent No Wisniewski Yes Hultberg MOTION PASSED. Frates suggested the commissioners walk through the Park before the next meeting. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee/Kenai Multipurpose Facility. Frates reported there was a proposal to increase the ice rental fee $85.00 per hour to $95.00 per hour included in the packet. Nate Kiel was present to encourage the Commission to endorse the increase due to the improvements made and the guarantees for constant ice. Kiel added, the rate was still lower than other facilities on the Peninsula. Discussion followed and Commissioner Baxter stated he didn't think the rate increase was justified just because of the improvements, especially since this was the second increase in two years. A review of the bookings for the year was made and what the estimated cost was for keeping the refrigeration system going. MOTION. Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to increase the ice rental fee to $95.00 and Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Gifford Yes Steiner Absent Wisniewski Yes Sandahl Hultberg Yes Yes Castimore Absent Baxter No MOTION PASSED. Commissioner Gifford asked about the status of a sign for the ice rink. Frates replied the best that could be done in the near future was a blue Department of Transportation directional sign. Discussion took place on various options for signs. Commissioner Gifford asked if there would be a grand opening party for the improved ice rink. Frates answered that an event was not planned. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 3 ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski asked about the status of the skate park. Frates announced that it was 90% complete. Wisniewski asked about additional maintenance that would be required in the parks. Frates stated work would continue through October. Wisniewski asked for a tour of the parks within the next couple of months. 7-b. Director- Frates reported the following items: · Chumley's would be providing a quote for clearing the Bernie Huss trail. The remaining work would require their hydro-axe. Frates added there was no money remaining in the Parks budget for the work so he would request funding from Council. Councilwoman Porter asked that consideration be given to getting a quote for Municipal Park as well. · He would be attending a facilities workshop in Soldotna on Saturday, September 8th. He was approached by a group of individuals interested in a BMX park. This group may be at the next Parks meeting to present their proposE. · The skate park in Kenai was 90% complete and a grand opening was scheduled for Saturday, September 15. Frates requested the Commissioners attend. Frates reported the teamwork on the park was incredible and the kids were very excited about its opening. Discussion took place on how to thank the many individuals involved in the construction of the park and suggestions ranged from a thank-you during the grand opening, an article in the newspaper, and letters. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Porter reported the following items: · Council did not approve the retention of the Welch mortuary lot for expansion of the nearby park, however they indicated they could get rid of the easement and give that to the park. · Pet parks were appearing more and more throughout the country and thought it would only be a matter of time before someone asks for one in Kenai. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/k COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl asked if there was any official word on the new boat landing. Porter reported the issue was tabled and Administration and the State would be looking at property further down river. Commissioner Hultberg commented on the following: · Reiterated the need to properly thank the individuals involved in the skate park. Discussion took place on the various methods of thanking them as well as funding for taking out a full or half page ad. Councilwoman Porter suggested the Clarion be asked to visit the Park now during construction. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 4 · Asked if Frates would get a quote for clearing with the hydro-axe in MUnicipal Park. · Reported a panel was removed from a piece of playground equipment in Municipal Park and it was noted it took some effort to remove the panel. Commissioner Gifford requested a party be scheduled for the grand opening of the multipurpose facility. Trail. Chairman Wisniewski asked if there was any new information on the Unity Hultberg suggested contacting Will Jahrig for information. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 14, 2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 5