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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS tk RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 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 - September 6, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Debbie Sonberg-- 2002 Park Development Proposal Brett McDonald -- BMX Park ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park ITEM 6: ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION 0UF~TIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 20© 1. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 11,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS tk RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Hultberg Members Absent: Baxter, Castimore, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Frates requested the Cunningham Park Site Plan Concept be added under New Business, Item 6-a. The agenda was approved with the addition. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 6,2001. The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Debbie Sonberg-- 2002 Park Development Proposal Ms. Sonberg was not in attendance. 4.b Brett McDonald -- BMX Park McDonald presented a proposal for a BMX park and indicated the old fire training ground by the high school as his the proposed site. McDonald provided a schematic of a BMX park he downloaded from the Internet and stated his proposed park would be the same size. In addition to the two sheets of signatures of users and parents who are in favor of a BMX Park (which he provided), McDonald stated there are several businesses in the community who have offered to help with building, sponsoring events, etc. Discussion took place on the proposed site and Frates reported it was currently a Conservation Zone and the issue would have to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission to determine whether or not it could be rezoned. It was noted the site was large enough t° house a BMX park, a skate park and possibly a dirt jump area. It was also noted the site was large enough for a parking area. Discussion also took place on an alternative site and it was noted the proposed site was more favorable due to its close proximity to other recreational sites, restaurants, etc. McDonald stated he would like to see the area fenced to prohibit motorized vehicles from destroying the dirt jump area. Discussion took place on a fence and Councilwoman Porter stated she felt a fence, may take away from the area and suggested perhaps some landscaping instead. It was noted the next step would be to take the issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Councilwoman Porter stated that she would inform the Council of the request as well. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to approve the concept of the BMX Park and to pursue alternative locations if the fire training grounds are deemed unsuitable. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter Castimore Wisniewski Absent Absent Yes Gifford Steiner Yes Absent Sandahl Hultberg Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Frates referred to the draft Policy and Procedure for Leif Hansen Park which was included in the packet. Hultberg stated he visited the Park and reported the Turnage rock looked very nice. Frates reported the Schreiner's would like to donate a bench to the Park. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to approve the revised Policies and Procedures for Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Gifford Yes Sandahl Yes Castimore Absent Steiner Wisniewski Absent Yes Hultberg Yes Baxter Absent PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 2 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Hultberg stated the only eyesore in Leif Hansen Park was the water fountain and suggested something be done with it. ITEM NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Cunningham Park Site Plan Concept. (This item was added at the beginning of the meeting.) Frates provided the Commissioners with a draft site plan proposal prepared by the Department of Natural Resources for a boat ramp adjacent to Cunningham Park. After review and discussion, it was recommended a buoy(s) be introduced in the river in front of Cunningham Park to control traffic and protect the bank fishers. Councilwoman Porter stated the issue would be discussed at the next council meeting and she would bring up the issue of buoys at that time. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- Wisniewski explained Debbie Sonberg's proposed park (Item 4-a) location would be the vacant foreclosed lot off Kaknu Drive. Frates provided a map of the exact location and added he believed that Sonberg was more interested in a greenbelt type situation with perhaps a picnic table and some trees. After a brief discussion it was noted that Sonberg would have to provide a park plan to the Commission for review. 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · City Council approved $3,600 to Chumley's to clear the Bernie Huss Trail and Municipal Park. Sandahl stated the Bernie Huss Park looked great and the equipment moved to East End Trail was being used. Red Ribbon Week is approaching and there will be a dance on Friday, October 19th. If anyone wants to volunteer to chaperone, contact Frates. · Men;s basketball will begin on November 12th. · The 2002 APRA will be held in Homer and Frates was asked to serve as a liaison between the APRA Board and the City of Homer. Frates thought this would be good experience for him in preparing for a convention in the event it would be held in Kenai again. The dip net fishery report will be available soon and the total revenues are available for review if desired. The gym and. racquetball floors were recently repainted and look very nice° PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 3 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter reported she was pleased to have the brush clearing approved for both Bernie Huss Trail and Municipal Park. Commissioner Hultberg left at 7:55 p.m. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl stated he would not be available for the November meeting. Chairman Wisniewski stated Castimore would probably miss the next few months as well. Commissioner Gifford asked about Skateboard Park certification being available only Monday through Friday. Frates stated he changed the schedule and certification was now available on Saturday as well. hour. Director Frates stated Council voted to keep the ice rink rate at $85.00 per ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 11,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: COmmissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS &. RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 4 0