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Home My WebLink About2001-12-06 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 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 -- October 4,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- MX/Skateboard Park ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION a. 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 & RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1. ITEM 2: ITEM 3. ,, ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: , , ITEM 10: ,, ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 6, 2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO RE HRAI~ Debbie Sonberg -- 2002 Park Development Proposal Brett McDonald -- BMX Park OLD BUSINGS Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park NEW BUSINESS , REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION ~.UESTIONS & COM_M~'.NT~ PERSONS PRESENT NOT SC~EDUL~'.r) TO INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 11,2001. AD, JOINT KENAI PARKS &~ RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. C~ TIM WIS~WSKI' PI~IDING MINUTES ITEM 1- CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALl, Chairman Wismewski 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 MINUTF~- September 6, 2001. The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: ,,, PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE 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 to 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 ! Gifford Yes Sandahl Absent ] Steiner Absent Hultberg Yes Yes Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5- usm s 5-a. Discussion -- Left Hansen Memorial Park Frates referred to the draft Policy and Procedure for Left Hansen Park which was included in the packet. Hultberg stated he visited the Park and reported the Tumage rock looked very nice. Frates reported the Schremer's would like to donate a bench to the Park. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to approve the revised Policies and Procedures for Left Hansen Memorial Park. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Gi~brd Steiner Wisniewski Yes Sandahl Yes Casfimore Absent , , , Absent Hultber§ Yes B_axter Absent PARKS & REC~ATION 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 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Cunnmgham 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 fiver 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-- Wismewski 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 Chum!ey'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 & REC~ATION 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 ~.UESTIONS & COM _MRNT~ Commissioner Sandahl stated he would not be available for the November meeting. Chairman Wismewski stated Castimore would probably miss the next few months as well. Commissioner Gilford 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 SCHEDUL_RD TO _~ H~.A~r) - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutea of September 11,2001. ITEM 11: ,, ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Gifford SF~O~ED 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 & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 4 · . .. .,. 0 E · . .. · .. · . · · ;-;...; . · . . · . . . . 'i0 - ",:: ~;!' '~" .~,j~j,:, . .... i,< ';;.. ~;' ,~'¢ ,:,. f. .;'-;',i':'i 7 :';?.' "!,"' ..... ";; 'i' :' , ,i-;,. .. [2,! ':. '.,'.. :.,..; i"' i;; ~.:.:' ;,,t ~'' .'! ':' , (".r .jr 'L '. '"i ,;:¢i~% ~. ',,¢, ,.., · .. :.,:,~. ,- .... .... ,' i ,' , :. LU CO '! l: . AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt~- //www. ci.ken_aJ.ak.us _ IT. EM 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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Kathy C, ensel -- Alaska's Junior Miss Scholarship Program/Request for Donation. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARm_ ~_S . Ordinance No. 1939-2001-- Finding Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Land, Identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kalmu Komers, is Needed for a Public Purpose. e e Ordinance No. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. Ordinance No. 1941-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $12,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund for a Water Rate Study. 0 Resolution No. 2001-79 -- Requesting the State of Alaska Department of Fish & Game to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Environment During the Dip Net Fishery-at the South Side of the Mouth of the Kenai River. Resolution No. 2001-80 -- Recommending the Alaska Historical Commission and the U.S. Board of Geographic Names Officially Name an Unnamed Peak in the Aleutian Range, Mount Saint Florian. -1- m . e 9~ 10. ITEM D. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: , ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: Resolution No. 2001-81 -- Awarding the Bid to Dr. Ice for Ice Maintenance and Refri§erafion Technician Services - 2001 for the Total Amount of $15,357.75 Per Month. Resolution No. 2001-82 -- Awarding a $14,765 Sole Source Contract to Office Products Services for Laserfiche Software with Training and Installation Support. Resolution No. 2001-83 -- Designating the Kenai Coastal Trail Project as the City of Kenai's Number One Overall STIP Capital ImproVement Project. Resolution No. 2001-84 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2002- 2003 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. Resolution No. 2001-85 -- Supportin§ the State Department of Natural Resources Purchase of Property Identified as Lots 3-6, Wild Rose Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska for Development of a Boat Launch Access Facility for the Lower Kena/River. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RRPORTS Council on A~in§ Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Plannm§ & Zonin§ Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report *Regular Meeting of October 17, 2001. ,,CORRF-~PONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . *Ordinance No. 1942-2001-- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c)to Remove the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings be Sent Via Certified Marl. , *Ordinance No. 1943-2001-- Amending KMC 14.05.020 to Increase the Fee for Applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Perm/ts, and Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or the Official Map from $100 to $200. Various Other Sections of Title 14 are Also Amended to Reflect This Change. 5~ *Ordinance No. 1944-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund and Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Project Fund for Additional Environmental and Permitting Work. Approval -- Sublease of Pingo Properties, Inc. and Geoffrey M. Graves, Individually to David and Janey Ring -- Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4. Approval -- Changes in Kenai Community Library Regulations. , Approval -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Policy and Procedures Amendments. Approval-- Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility/Change Order No. 2 -- $28,188. Discussion -- Economic Development District Forum/November 16 & 17, 2001 -- Sponsorship Request. ~ ~ 11. Discussion-- Borough Ordinance 2001-29/Planning Commission Membership. ' MINISTRATION 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 NOVEMBER 21,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL 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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Representatives from Kenai Boy Scout Troop 357 and Nikiski Boy Scout Troop 660 -- Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. ITEM C: e PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. Remove from table. Consideration of ordinance. Resolution No. 2001-81 -- Awarding the Bid to Dr. Ice for Ice Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician Services - 2001 for the Total Amount of $15,357.75 Per Month. Remove from table Consideration of resolution. Ordinance No. 1942-2001-- Amending KMC 14.20.280(c) to Remove the Requirement that Notification of Public Hearings be Sent Via Certified Mail. Ordinance No. 1943-2001-- Amending KMC 14.05.020 to Increase the Fee for Applications for Variances, Encroachments, Conditional Use Permits, and Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code or the Official Map -1- from $100 to $200. Various Other Sections of Title 14 are Also Amended to Reflect This Change. , Ordinance No. 1944-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund and Kenai Coastal Trail Capital Project Fund for Additional Environmental and Permitting Work. R~olntion No. 2001-86 - Donating Certain City-Owned Land Identified as Tract A, Baron Park Kenai Youth Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kenai, to the State of Alaska for the Location of a Youth Detention Facility. Resolution No. 2001-87- Supporting the "Alaska's Children, Alaska's Future" Statewide Campaign to Achieve Proper ~unding for Alaska's Schools and Adequate Funding for Every Alaskan Student. Resolution No. 2001-88 - Adopting a Street Name Change from 81 ~t Avenue SE to North Strawberry Road. Resolution No. 2001-89 - Supporting Highway Improvements to the Sterhng Highway (MP42-60) to Reduce Safety Hazards that Create Undue Risk of Injury and Road Closures on a Vital Link for the Western Part of the Kenai Peninsula. · Resolution No. 2001-90 - Transfemng $20,000 in the General Fund for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. *Liquor License Renewal- Kenai Golf Course Card--Restaurant/Eating Place- Seasonal *Liquor License Renewal - Eagles #3525/Club ITEM D' lo 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: o COMMISSION/COMMITTR_R I~'.PORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Work Session of October 25, 2001. *Regular Meeting of November 7, 2001. -2- ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: OLD BUSINESS Discussion- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Restoration Project Approval- Aircraft Tie-Down Fees NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Discussion-- Request for FAA Funding-- Hotel/Convention Center Funding in Conjunction with Economic Development for the City. 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 OCTOBER 9,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3' ITEM 4: ITEM 5' ITEM 6' ,, ITEM 7- , ao ITEM 8' ITEM 9: ao ITEM 10: CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL ,, AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 11,2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Discussion -- Facility landscaping/Kenai Police Department Banners NEW BUSINESS ' REPORTS Committee Chair Parks/is Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison qUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFO~TION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6,2001 City Council Action Agendas of September 5 and 19,2001. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRPERSON MAR1LYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' C ,,ALL ,,TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as folloWs· Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Absent: Others Present: Dimmick, Nelson, Buffmgton, Rogers, Hett, Tunseth Brown Overturf Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 11,2001 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ,, , PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BI*. H~-ARD--None ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department The Committee spoke briefly regarding the Kenai Police Department landscaping project. After a discussion concerning soil conditions and potentials of watering schedules and sunlight, the Committee agreed a hearty shrub-type plant would be best suited for the area in mind. The Committee unanimously agreed for Director Frates to make the final decision on the type of shrub to be planted, but a cotoneaster or similar shrub was encouraged. 5-b. Discussion- Banners Director Frates reported no new developments had been made regarding the banner project. The Committee spoke briefly of the high expense of new banners and considered the possibility of obtaining ~usmess sponsors' for new banners. Member Tunseth stated she would bring this idea to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Members Nelson and Hett offered their help in researching new contractors to make banners. ITEM 6: ,,, NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair -- Chairman Dimmick stated her concern regarding the new projects and additional responsibilities the Committee was acquiring. The Committee briefly discussed the added areas and the impact these additions wi.Il have on weeding and watering schedules. 7-b. Parks/h Recreation Director-- Frates reported on the following: · The policies and procedures manual for the Leif Hansen Memorial Park had recently been reviewed and suggested modifications made. Frates briefly reviewed the suggested changes and additions. Dimmick suggested adding wording to Procedure No. 7, "as was originally intended" to avoid the idea the policy is a new policy. Eleven new Christmas (pole) decorations were ordered and fourteen old decorations are scheduled for refurbishing prior to use. Kenai City Council Liaison -- No report ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Committee requested the December Committee meeting to be canceled. stated she would contact Councilwoman Swarner to discuss the request. Dimmick ' ITEM 9: II~ORMATION Parka & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6,2001 City Council Action Agendas of September 5 and 19,2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2001 PAGE 2 CITY OF KENAI OI~DINANCE NO. 1939-2001 Suggested by: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED FORECLOSED LAND, IDENTIFIED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KAKNU KORNERS, IS NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has acquired Parcel 045-t30-25, Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu Komers, through foreclosure; and WHEREAS, Marlene H. Dean & George S. Hurley were the former owners and have been notified pursuant to KMC 22.05.090 (c); and WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.050 provides for the dedication of lands for a public purpose if so determined by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the property is needed for a future park. NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALASKA, that certain City-owned foreclosed land, identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kaknu Komers, is needed for a City public purpose. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 7th day of November, 2001. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR carol L. Freas, City Clerk (10/l /01)kh Introduced: Adopted: Effective: October 17, 2001 November 7, 2001 December 7, 2001,