Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-06 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI 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-- 2001-01 Ice Rental Fee/Kenai Multipurpose Facility. REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h 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/h RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 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 -- June 7, 2001 and July 5,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Angela Schreiner -- Memorial Park/Memorial Rock Request b. Chris Degernes -- Department of Natural Resources Boat Launch Near Cunnin§ham Park. · ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Municipal Park Discussion -- Skateboard Park ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Proposed 2001 Foreclosure Sale ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 18,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 10,2001. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 2, :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. follows: Roll was called as Present: Absent: Others Present: Roper Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Steiner, Hultberg Castimore Councilwoman Porter, City Manager Snow, Contract Secretary Chairman Wisniewski welcomed City Manager Snow and Councilwoman Pat Porter to the Parks Meeting. It was noted that Councilwoman Porter was the new council representative to the Parks & Recreation Commission. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 7, 2001 and July 5,2001 The minutes for June 7 and July 5,2001 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Angela Schreiner- Memorial Park/Memorial Rock Request Don Schreiner presented a verbal proposal to the Commission regarding the placement of a memorial rock for his late mother-in-law, Helen Tumage, in Leif Hansen Memorial Park. The memorial rock would be similar to the rock the Thomson family placed in the park nme years ago. Schremer and Director Frates pointed out two potential locations for the rock.. Discussion followed and concern was expressed the memorial rocks were being proposed without an ordinance in place or any designated areas for such memorials selected. Commissioner Sandahl stated he was uncomfortable in making a decision on the memorial rock without any type of plan in place for Leif Hansen Memorial Park and suggested the issue be postponed until the council had the opportunity to approve an ordinance. After additional discussion, Schreiner stated there were two issues which could be handled separately and requested the Commission consider his proposal without delay. Commissioner Baxter agreed the proposal should be voted upon but consideration for an ordinance was necessary. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED to recommend the applicant, be allowed to place the memorial rock in proposed site "B' of Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter Castimore Wisniewski Yes Absent Yes Gifford Steiner No Yes Sandah! Hultber§ No Yes MOTION PASSED. 4-b. Chris Degernes -- Department of Natural Resources Boat Launch Near Cunningham Park Chris Degemes announced the State of Alaska budgeted $350,000 for a boat launch in the lower Kenai River. Two potential sites are being considered: A ten-acre parcel above and a five-acre parcel below Cunningham Park. Degemes reported Representative Eldon Mulder was supporting the project and had originally focused on the property above Cunningham Park. The smaller parcel of land is being considered because wetlands and other challenges involve the larger parcel above Cunningham Park. Degemes stated her reason for bringing the issue to the City of Kenai is that the State would like to combine the boat launch effort with Cunningham Park and ask the City of Kenai to maintain it. Discussion followed and the first question asked was whether or not another boat launch was needed on the Kenai River. Degemes listed some impacts another boat launch would bring, including more congestion and traffic on the river. Commissioner Sandahl stated his opposition to any type of boat launch near or tied into Cunningham Park as the original intent of the Park was for children and bank fishers. Sandahl expressed concern for the safety of both user groups. City Manager Snow reported Mrs. Cunningham placed a stipulation on the deed when the land was provided for the park that there be no boat launches. Discussion took place on making the new boat launch a drift boat only launch. Degemes stated Mulder was adamant the boat launch be for powerboats. If limited to drift boats, the funding source could be removed. Degernes also noted the urgency to know the City's position due to the active land purchase efforts. The purchase could take up to six months and once the land is purchased, a design would be developed, permits obtained, and construction could begin in early 2003. Other locations were discussed such as the cow pastures and Degernes indicated there were many expensive issues for that location. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 2 The general consensus was that the park be left a park and not a boat launch. If a site had to be selected, the upper parcel would be more palatable to the Parks Commission. It was noted it was possible the necessary permits could not be obtained for that parcel. Degernes asked if the Parks Commission was giving her a red, yellow or green light on the project. It was noted they were giving a cautious yellow. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5 'a. Discussion -- Municipal Park Frates reported a brush hog was used in Municipal Park for more clearing and the end result provided much more visibility. Plans for future clearing in the Park was discussed as well as the cost involved. It was noted the equipment may be purchased and an experienced operator contracted to operate it. Frates reported he had completed a grant application for which the funding would be used for expansion of the existing parking lots; add an additional parking lot near the restrooms; perhaps hiring of a landscape architect to review possible future expansion of the park; and perhaps widening of the trails to support water truck activity. Frates requested ideas for expanding the park or other improvements be forwarded to him. It was suggested the Commission visit the Park during the next meeting so all could see the improvements. Discussion -- Skateboard Park Frates reported the skateboard equipment was ordered and it was scheduled to arrive on August 27th. Work would begin immediately upon arrival and it was anticipated four days would be needed to complete the construction. Frates also reported the kids were very excited and fencing for placement around the Park had been approved and would be erected before the skateboard equipment is placed. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Proposed 2001 Foreclosure Sale Frates referred to the meeting packet and noted it included a list of 14 foreclosed properties the Parks Commission was being asked to review and determine if any should be retained for public purpose. After a brief discussion it was decided one parcel should be retained as it neighbored an existing park. MOTION: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 3 Commissioner Gifford MOVED that Parcel # 4710104,807 Peninsula Avenue be retained 'for public purpose. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Hultberg. VOTE: Gifford Yes. Sandahl Yes Castimore Absent Yes Hultber§ Yes Baxter Yes Steiner Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- Wisniewski commented on the following: · Stated Municipal Park and Triangle Park looked very nice. It was noted there were many volunteers who had done a frae job. · Asked about the dip net season and Frates reported it went very well with the City revenues being approximately $29,000. Frates also noted the fishery improves every year and Snow stated the Parks Department had been commended for the fine job during dip net season. · Asked about the tree clearing at the cemetery and Frates stated the work would be done this fall. 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · The summer recreation program was Coming to a close and a slumber party was scheduled for Friday, August 3 for which 53 children had signed up to participate. · He received a call from EDD, who is working with the Chambers of Commerce, to encourage residents on the Peninsula to donate their income tax refunds for community beautification, including trees and benches. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter suggested flags be placed in the fire pit in the downtown area to give the area more height. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Baxter stated the curbs and comers looked nice and announced an extensive renovation was taking place at Offers Field. Commissioner Hultberg stated the City looked good and he was looking forward to the State finishing their work. Commissioner Sandahl stated he never again wanted to be placed in the same position the Commission had been during the meeting in regard to the request for a memorial rock in Leif Hansen Park. Sandahl added, he felt the action the Commission PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 4 took was a drastic deviation from the intent of the Park Which was not to be a cemetery. Sandahl requested Frates develop a plan or proposed ordinance to present at the next meeting in order to avoid future problems. Commissioner Gilford noted the following: She agreed with Commissioner Sandahl and added such applications or requests should not be scheduled until it is first discussed with the Commission whether that notification be via special meeting or other means. Gifford added, she felt like the bad guy by voting against the proposal. · Asked about the flowers that were planted along the sidewalks in Leif Hansen Park and Frates reported they had been removed. · A section of grass along Walker and Rogers was not mowed and Frates stated he would investigate the matter. · Provided Frates with a pamphlet from Nickelodeon entitled "The Big Help" and explained the material offered methods of getting kids active in volunteering for community projects. It was agreed the material could be utilized during next year's summer recreation program. ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO Big HRARr} - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 18,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 10, 2001. ITEM 11. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Sterner MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 9'15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 5 CITY OF KENAi KENAi PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI All Arum'ica City MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: gEe Parks & Recreation Commission Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~~/ August 22, 2001 Leif Hansen Memorial Park On August 15, 2001, the Kenai City Council approved the request by Angela & Don Schreiner and Jim Spracher for placement of two memorial rocks located at Leif Hansen Memorial Park. The attached map indicates the location of each rock. Furthermore, the Kenai City City Council recommended a plan for handling future requests for rocks be developed. For determining how many rocks should be allowed and their appropriate location, three factors should be considered' esthetics, maintenance, and size. If the wishes of the Commission are to allow future rocks, consideration should be given to allowing no more than four (4) additional rocks. Suggested locations are indicated on the attached map. Additionally, consideration could be given to how long someone has to place the rock. The following is an outline of suggested guidelines: 1. Rock shall not exceed 4' x 4' in dimension. 2. Rock shall be indigenous to the local area. 3. Site shall not exceed 6' x 6' (unless otherwise approved by the Parks & Recreation Director). 4. Site shall be lined with plastic edging, weed fabric, and bark. 5. Individuals making request must cover all expenses. 6. A detailed written request must be presented to the Parks & Recreation Director for review. All guidelines must be met prior to proceeding with work. CITY OF KENA! KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI? ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 / 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: gEe Linda Snow, City Manager Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~~] August 9, 2001 Leif Hansen Memorial Park The following is a description of two requests for placement of memorial rocks at Leif Hansen Memorial Park followed by a recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission. These requests are forwarded to you pursuant to the Statement of Policies and Procedures for LeifHansen Memorial Park. 1. Angela & Don Schreiner At the August 2, 2001 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, Mr. Don Schreiner proposed placement of a large memorial rock. The rock would be similar in dimension to the Thomson Memorial and would incorporate a plaque dedicated to Helen Tumage. The family is willing to pay for all related expenses. Two sites were presented as indicated on the site map. However, proposed site A presents some issues i.e., proximity to power lines and crossing the sidewalk with heavy equipment. Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission- Request was approved, however, the commission recommended that the rock be placed east of the new sidewalk at proposed site B. A recommendation was also made to draft an ordinance that will address future requests. 2. Jim Spracher Last season Mr. Jim Spracher proposed placement of a large rock with a plaque honoring the All American Homesteaders. The granite rock is approximately 4' x 4.5' Mr. Spracher did not have a specific site in mind. Additionally, Mr. Spracher is requesting the city to place the rock and mount the plaque. ' ' Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission-, Request was approved, however, location and placement of the rock would not be until after the new sidewalks were installed. Administration recommends that, if approved, the rock be placed toward the east end of the park (toward Louis Restaurant) near the new sidewalk. Does the City Council wish to approve these two requests and pay for the expense of placing the rock and mounting of the granite plaque for Jim Spracher (All American Homesteaders)? Does the City Council wish to adopt an ordinance to limit or end such requests for memorial rocks within the park? KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15,2001 PAGE 11 Bannock asked if the Department of Natural Resources would take on the wetland and permitting issues. Degemes answered, the Legislature directed them to buv the land and develop a boat ramp. After purchase of the property, a proposal would be developed and application for permits prepared to put in a boat launch and an access across the wetlands. The likelihood for them to build a launch there will be difficult. If that effort fails, the denial could be appealed and if that failed, they would then evaluate whether there are other recreation uses appropriate for the land that could accommodate access across the wetlands without filling. Bookey noted that if the Wild Rose property is not used for the launch, it could be developed for residential use which would be beneficial to the city with taxes, etc. He also suggested negotiating with the State for other properties by trading other city- owned wetlands. Degemes stated that would be a possibility, for discussion. Mike A~hwell -- Stated that even though the Legislature appropriated funding for purchase of properties, he suggested council not focus on only the designated properties, but other properties along the lower river. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to have the resolution brought back for consideration but substituting the property identified as Lots 3-6 Wild Rose with the property mentioned as the ten acres identified by the Legislature. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: ~ Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes i Porter: I Yes ; {Bannock: Yes Williams. Yes [ Bookev: i Yes i MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-11. Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Placement of Memorial Rocks Williams referred to the memorandum included in the packet regarding the placement of memorial rocks by Angela & Don Schremer and Jim Spracher. It was suggested the two issues be divided and handled separately. Schreiner/Tumage Request' MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15,2001 PAGE 12 Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve the request for the Schreiner's to have a rock put in the Left Hansen Memorial Park and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the mot/on. Swarner reported the Beautification Committee reviewed the request and recommended Site A-2 and the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended Site B- 2. Parks Ss Recreation Director Frates noted Site B-2 was preferred by Parks & Recreation because it is outside of the new sidewalks {placed during the summer) and the Schreiner/Tumage family had no objections to the site. VOTE: t Swarner' I Bannock: Yes Yes Moore: Williams' Yes Yes Porter: i Yes Booker: !Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Spracher / All-American Homesteaders Memorial Williams noted this was a request to place a granite rock in honor of homesteaders. Porter stated her objection to this rock being placed in the Park due to the Parks & Recreation Commission's concern of the number of rocks that may be placed in the Park. She noted it was an issue that should be addressed and felt she was personally not in favor of placing any other rocks there as the original intent of the Park was to have plaques, trees and shrubs only. Swarner noted, last year the Beautification Committee recommended the Homesteaders' rock be placed toward Lake Street. She added, she had no objections to the placement of the rock in that area but did not recommend the city paying for the plaque. Frates noted the Committee suggested this rock be placed toward Lake Street and the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended it be placed by Spur View Drive. He noted, it would be some time before there would be any other' development of the Park toward Lake Street. Swarner noted, the Beautification Committee had not abandoned the idea of a memorial wall, but had recommended the bricks be placed around the fountain. Frates noted, the wall had not been discussed in detail as it was a budget issue and cost for a wall was estimated at about $40,000. Frates noted, the. bricks would allow for a more affordable plaque memorial. Williams stated he agreed no additional rocks should be placed in the Park. Bannock stated he had no objection to the rocks, but thought because the Homesteaders' rock would represent a group of people those costs could be covered through a collaborative effort of the Commission, Committee and several non-profits. Bannock stated he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 PAGE 13 didn't think an ordinance or limiting the number of rocks in the Park was necessary, although he encouraged the development of guidelines. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to approve the Mi-American Homesteaders rock and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to amend the motion to have the rock placed by September 30, 2001 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: A show of hands failed the amendment. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: [ Swarner: ]Bannock: Yes Yes Moore' Williams: Yes Yes Porter: Bookey: Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilwoman Porter offered a motion to no longer accept any memorial rocks within the Park however the there was no second to the motion. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to direct administration to come back with some guidehnes for rocks in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Bannock suggested the discussions and formulation of the guidelines begin with administration and then forward to the Beautification Committee and the Parks & Recreation Commission for input, suggestions, recommendations, etc. After the guidelines are formulated and reviewed, they would then come to council for final approval. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, SUITE 200 KENAI, AK 99611-9974 ~REE SELECTION AND MARKER PRICE:! TREE SELECTION: Colorado Spruce .... Weepm~ Birch European Mt. Ash Dol§o Crabapple Red Crabapple Choke Cherry _ Amur Choke Cherry ..... May Day Tree Other l$400.0~ iSHRUB SELECTION AND MARKER PRICE:i SHRUB SELECTION: Peking Cotoneaster (Depending on size, and price of variety, shrubs are placed in groups of 1 to S plants.) *See back for additional plant information. Cinquefoil Rose Tree of China Rugosa Rose Red Rugosa Rose Pink Mugho Pine Other !$300,0~ eAX UUOOF:I MARKER INSCRIPTION (black granttet (Marker/planting cost includes 30 letters. Additional letters are $3.00 each. Punctuation does not count in determining cost. Logo or emblem = $125.00+, with confirmation from monument company. ,,, ,, · , TREE/SHRUB SELECTION: FAX PROOF: LOGO/EXTRA LETTERS $ $ $ 20.00 SPACE NO. Nme Addre~s city Telephone Signature State Zip MOOSE WILL EAT AN¥I'~G BUT THE SPRUCE TREES. SOME TREES/SHRUBS THEY LIKE BETTER THAN OTHERS. THEY WILL EAT PINE AND DISIDUOUS TREES. COTONEASTER: POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil)' Most hardiest -- comes back and recovers well from winter weather. Low maintenance. Moose don't seem to good choice. - bother. Very hardy -- CHOKE CHERRY: Moose don't like choke cherry trees, but will damage them and walk away. The Canada or Makai Choke Cherry trees recover real well. The Canadian Red Cherry is extremely hardy B first to leaf out and last to lose leaves. {Landscaper's choice.l MAY DAY TREE: Good choice. ROSE TREE OF CHINA: Marginal. They will grow, but not well. They require a more sheltered or protected area. They are susceptible to moose. STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK The City of Kenai, acting upon the wishes of the public, established a park wherebv the community is able to have planted a tree, shrub, or flowers in memory of a loved one, either living or passed. The park was named for a young man who contributed much' to the community, however, the park is open for anyone desiring to commemorate their own loved one. The City Council hereby establishes Policies and Procedures for the implementation of the planting of the park to ensure the longest life of the planting and the uniform distribution which will enhance the individual material planted and the park as a whole. PLANTING[ PLAi~UE PLACEMENT POLICIES . The Kenai City Council has approved a design for the Memorial Park and all planting will be done in accordance with the plan and the suggested list of planting materials. . . Any requests for deviation from the plan or. planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement. Plaques must be uniform dUe to the dimensions of the spaces in the sidewalk and of the same materials (black granite), however, the wording and logos are up to the individual. Any inappropriately worded plaques of an objectionable nature will be removed. . All materials which are planted in the Park are to be done by a licensed landscaper. The City will mamtmn the materials after the material is planted by the landscaper. The landscaper has agreed to guarantee the material for one year. The City will not guarantee any planting done by individuals nor beyond the one year guarantee. . Should any one purchase exceed $6,500, the purchase must go to competitive bid. , No miscellaneous items, i.e. trinkets, windsocks, mementos, additional planting material, etc.~ shah be installed within Leif Hansen Memorial Park. All such items left are subject to removal by Parks personnel. PLANTING/PLAOUE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES o Any person desiring to plant a memorial planting material, please contact the City Clerk. The City Clerk will assist with the selection of location and material to be planted. A design is available for selection for placement and a suggested list of materials is also available from the City Clerk. -1- o , . The City Clerk will assist in the selection of the wording for the plaque. The plaque will be placed by the Parks & Recreation crew at the desired location. Upon receipt of the cost of the plaque and planting material, the City Clerk will place the order at the appropriate time. (If the order is received dumng the planting season, the order will be done upon receipt. If the order is received during the months when planting is inappropriate, the order will be assembled and held until Spring.) The landscaper and the Parks crew will handle all required work done in the park. The landscaper guarantees the planting for one year. The Parks crew will maintain the planting thereafter. LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK RESERVATION INFORMATION GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT Leif Hansen Memorial Park, while not in use for Park Department-sponsored or co- sponsored activities, will be made available for a deposit to groups for weddings and memorial services. Groups must be non-profit/non-commercial and operate within park rules and regulations. Park reservations are on a first-paid, first-served basis. GUIDELINES Reservations for park use for the upcoming summer can be made at the Kenai Recreation Center beginning March 1. Ail reservations must be made in person. A refundable deposit of $200 must be made to secure reservation. If damages exceed amount of deposit, group or individual sponsoring event agrees to fully reimburse the City of Kenai for costs of repair. The date is reserved when payment is received and reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance. . The reservation area consists of all physical characteristics of the park (frontage park sign, gazebo, water fountain, veteran's memorial, lawn, sidewalks / memorial plaques, trees / shrubs and flower plantings). 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are PROHIBITED. , Copy of reservation must be in applicant's possession when using facility. . CanceLlations must be made at least twenty-four(24) hours in advance of the reservation date. Allow at least three {3) weeks for return of deposit. . User will leave facility in the same condition as when they arrived. must be accomplished immediately following the event. All cleaning -2- o o o 10. An adult must be present at all times. A dog brought into the park must be on a leash. Any person with a dog will be responsible for both the conduct of the animal and for removal from the park of feces deposited by such animal. Riding, parking, or driving (except city maintenance vehicles) any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, skateboard, or rollerblades through the park is prohibited. Arranging temporary structures of any kind (tent, shelter, bulletin boards, posts, poles or signs for advertisement) are prohibited unless written authorization from the Parks & Recreation Director is obtained. CITY OF KENAi KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7926 FAX 907-283.4675 KENAI MEMORANDUM TO' FROM' DATE' Parks & Recreation Commission Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director,/ August 3 0, 2001 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee Last season's ice rental fee was $85.00 per hour with two-hour time slots being sold at $145.00. Due to the refrigeration system being added, consideration should be given to increasing ice rental rates for the 2001-02 season. The Central Peninsula Sports Center is charging $140.00 per hour for covered ice and $65.00 per hour for outside ice. North Peninsula Recreation will be selling ice at $75.00 per hour. The following are suggested 2001-02 rates for the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility: 1 Hour Block 2 Hour Block $95.00/hr tax exempt $155.00/hr tax exempt $99.75/hr with tax $162.75/hr with tax Considering that we do not have historical utility costs for the refrigeration unit, ice rental fees will need to be examined again for the 2002-03 season. The Central Peninsula Sports Center has been averaging approximately a 4% increase through the years. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.ken~.~.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) le ITEM C: Chris Degernes, Parks/k Outdoor Recreation -- Boat Launch Ramp PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1922-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund Fire Department for a Donation From Unocal Oil & Gas and the Kenai Fire Fighters Association to Purchase Equipment. Resolution No. 2001-59 -- Declaring Equipment, Supplies and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. Resolution No. 2001-60 -- Awarding the Bid to Seekins Ford for an Airport 3/4-Ton 4x4 Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck for the Total Amount of $24,701 and to Kenai Chrysler Center for a Building Department Utility Vehicle for the Total Amount of $22,048. Resolution No. 2001-61 -- Establishing the Authorized Signatures for Withdrawal From Depositories of Mumcipal Funds. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commis'sion Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: ,,, MINUTES . *Regular Meeting of July 18,2001. ITEM F: CORRESPO~ENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINF~S ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. , *Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Project Fund for an EDA Grant. , *Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, Prohibiting the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director' 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCI~ CHAMBERS http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: ITEM C: . o ITEM D' SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Project Fund for an EDA Grant. Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, prohibiting the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 6. /. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee -1- bo Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES ,, , *Regular Meeting of August 1,2001. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1926-01 -- APpropriating a $1,500 Donation From Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. o *Ordinance No. 1927-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations By $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. . *Ordinance No. 1928-01 -- Finding that Certain Foreclosed Properties Are Not Needed for a Public Purpose and May be Sold. o *Ordinance No. 1929-01 -- Amending the Requirements in KMC 9.10 Regarding Collection and Disposal of Garbage/Refuse in the City of Kenai. . *Ordinance No. 1930-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $183,000 in the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Project Fund. Approval-- Special Use Permit/R&j Seafoods-- A portion of the Southeast Section of the Boating Facility Parking Lot. Discussion-- Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2001-29 -- Amending KPB Chapter 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. Discussion -- Lower Kenai River Boat Launch Draft Resolution of Support /q-~~/~dg~~~/'~~ ' RocksDiScussi°n -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/' Placement of Memorial -2- ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 14, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGEI/DA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 10, 2001 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Beautification Tour Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION ao Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 2,2001. City Council Action Agendas of July 18 -and Au.g~ast !, ~001. Appointment letter to Dorothy Tunseth. Revised membership list. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 14, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARIL~ DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Members Present: Members Absent' Non-Voting Members Present: Others Present: Brown, Dimmick. Rogers, Tunseth Nelson, Hett, Buffington Overturf Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Councilwoman Swarner, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 10,2001 Dimmick requested clarification of Item 4-b (...~maaranteed to-125F). minutes were approved as presented. Otherwise, the ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion-- Beautification Tour Director Frates presented the Committee with the following options for the Beautification Tour: · Travel to Seward to view the boardwalk and other landscaped areas. · Check with the Soldoma Chamber of Commerce to view various areas in Soldotna. Due to time and schedule conflicts, the Committee agreed on touring areas in Soldotna. Committee members ~vho would like transportation were ~old to rnee~ at the Kenai Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. on Thursda.v, August 23. Otherwise, members were requested to meet at the Soldotna Department of Transportation yard at 4'00 p.m. Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department The Committee reviewed options for landscaping improvements at the Kenai Police Department. The following options were considered: · For bed maintenance, volunteers or community service workers would be needed for weeding and watering. · Due to soil condition, poor lighting, and the probability of a meager watering schedule, hearty flowers and shrubs would need to be planted. · The Committee agreed on a circular bed to be rendered directly off the comer of the Police building. Frates stated his crew would do as much work as possible on preparing this bed before winter (sod cutting, preparing bed for flowers and installation of edging). ITEM 7' REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair-- Chair Dimmick reported on the following: · Stated she received many compliments on how beautiful Kenai looks. · Brought up an issue regarding the Leif Hansen Memorial sign. The Committee spoke briefly regarding the height of the sign. Dimmick stated summer- time flowers block the view of the sign while snow banks hinder the view in the winter. Dimmick stated she thought the sign should be raised to avoid viewing problems. Councilwoman Swarner stated the Committee should keep a close eye in the visibility of the sign in the upcoming months to determine future action. 7-b. Parks ~ Recreation Director -- Director Frates reported on the following: · The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Tumage Site B memorial rock request. Council will now consider it. Frates briefly discussed policy concerns brought up at the last meeting. · The EDD informed Frates of a new program that requests donation of federal tax refunds to go toward the purchase of benches along the bike path. The benches are approximately $100.00 each. · Parks and Recreation currently has approximately 18 submitted nominations for Garden of the Week. This program will continue until the first or second week in September. · The banner program will be added to the agenda next month for review. To date, some problems with production have occurred with the current banner producer that Frates hoped would be resolved soon. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner provided the Committee with a recap of Council items. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Committee spoke briefly regarding a plan to solicit for volunteers at the upcoming Industry, Appreciation Day on August 25. Dimmick, Brown, Frates. and Swarner all stated they would be available to attend and help. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 14. 2001 PAGE 2 ITEM 9' INFO~TION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 2,2001. City Council Action Agendas of July 18 and August 1,2001. Appointment letter to Dorothy Tunseth. Revised membership list. ITEM 10: ADJOURKMENT The meeting adjourned at apprommately 8'15 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon Hams, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ,AUGUST 14, 2001 PAGE 3