HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 6, 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 -- October 4, 2001
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- MX/Skateboard Park
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
COMMISSION ~UF~TIONS/h COMMENTS
ITEM 9'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001.
Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9, 2001.
Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 6, 2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was taken and
Present:
Absent:
Others Present'
WisniewSki, Sandahl (left at 8:16 p.m.), Hultberg (left at 8' 12 p.m.),
Baxter(arrived at 7:20 p.m.), Castimore
Gifford, Steiner
Councilman Bannock (left at 8:10 p.m.), Parks and Recreation
Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Parks and Recreation Director Frates requested an addition to the agenda. The agenda
was approved without objection with the addition of Todd Dewey, KPHA proposal to
Item 6.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 4, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- BMX/Skateboard Park-- Frates requested the Commission refer
to the outlined areas on the maps provided in the Commission packets. The areas
were categorized and discussed as follows'
# 1 Barron Park: Barron Park (the old fire training grounds) is located behind Kenai
Chrysler on Marathon Road. An advantage to this area is the large dirt pile that exists
there already. This would eliminate the need to bring dirt in to create a BMX park. A
disadvantage to this area is it is Airport property; buying or leasing the area could be
very expensive.
#2 Lawton: The Commission stated this area might not be the most aesthetically
pleasing area to use. An advantage to this area is its proximity to the muti-purpose
use facility. Again, Frates stated, this area is Airport property.
#3 Ball Field Area' The Commission spoke at length regarding the merits of this area
and its future potential. This area is owned by the City, which added to its appeal.
Discussion of future improvements included' Converting a BMX/Skateboard Park into
a snowboarding area for winter use, baseball complex, soccer fields, parking, camp
sites and other possible developments. Additional discussion was spent on the idea of
using part of Jettison Junction (borough owned) to accommodate any long-term future
plans.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to recommend to council an architect review the
ballpark area and develop draft schematics and cost estimate for the ballpark
subdivision design improvements which will include plans for a dirt bike trail/park,
parking, a baseball complex, soccer fields, a lighted complex, and camp sites.
Commissioner Sandahl ~ECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Baxter Yes Castimore Yes Sandahl Yes
Hultberg Yes Gifford Absent Wisnieweski Yes
Steiner Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Todd Dewey, KPHA Request for Hockey Clinic/Multipurpose Facility
Dewey presented the Commission with a request to hold a hockey clinic at the multi-
purpose use facility this upcoming spring (May or June). Dewey stated he held a clinic
last summer with approximately 65 players attending from Vancouver. This team has
contacted him to express interest in attending again. Dewey stated he feels he could
easily get 100 people or more this year. Frates presented the Commission with
electricity/utility and ice preparation costs. Frates also stated he feels the ice making
system can handle maintaining ice in 50-55. degree weather, though the city will
probably want to recoup expensive utility costs. AdditionallY, Frates suggested KPHA
work in the Kenai Recreation Center as part of their hockey clinic/training program.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to recommend to Council the approval of Dewey's
hockey clinic plan, provided the economics are worked out. Commissioner Sandahl
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Gifford Absent Steiner Absent Sandahl Yes
Castimore Yes Baxter Yes Wisniewski Yes
Hultber§ Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair-- No report
7-b. Director-- Director Frates rePorted on the following:
· Teen Center events: Nordic races, pool tournaments, teen dances, etc.
· He would like to see a Community Dance/bonfire as a kickoff to the
Peninsula Winter Games (February 3 & 4) and grand opening of the multipurpose use
facility.
· A four-stroke snow machine has been ordered for ski trail grooming.
Additional volunteers are needed to help with manual grooming.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bannock reported on various
council actions.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21,2001.
Beautification Committee Minutes of October 9,2001.
Proposed Ordinance No. 1939-2001
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Shar'on Harris, Department Assistant
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 6,2001
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