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Home My WebLink About2002-02-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 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 - January 3, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Recreation Center Facility Discussion-- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball, BMX, skateboard, soccer) ITEM 6: ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10- INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 8, 2002. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'03 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Steiner, Hultberg, Sandahl (7'04), Gifford (7:05) Members Absent: Others Present' ITEM 2: Castimore Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper AGENDA APPROVAL Director Frates requested to add "pole decorations" as a discussion item as Item 6-a and Commissioner Sandahl requested "a new bridge at the end of East End Trail" be added as Item 6-b. With those additions the agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 3, 2002 Commissioner Sandahl requested a correction to Item 2 of the January 3, 2002 minutes, second paragraph, noting the Vice Chair is Jack Castimore. With no further corrections the minutes of January 3, 2002 were approved. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Recreation Center Facility Chairman Wisniewski noted, although this is a long-range item, it should remain on the agenda so that discussion would continue. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the current facility and the desire to expand the gym facilities. It was noted the Boys and Girls Club facility lease was up in 2006 and they are currently looking for a new location. Councilwoman Porter noted the Boys and Girls Club would have access to many grants for the purpose of purchasing a new facility and discussion had taken place with them purchasing the City's recreation center. It was noted that if it is the desire of the Boys and Girls Club to make the purchase, they would need to approach the City with their idea. Discussion took place on the Boys and Girls Club and the City Parks Department sharing programs. It was agreed a needs assessment was required and Frates would begin that process by providing user data to the Commission at the next meeting. This data will include a breakdown by user groups, ages, and seasonal activities. 5-b. Discussion -- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball, BMX, skateboard, soccer) Frates provided an aerial view of Section 36, supplied by architect Peter Klauder. Frates also provided overlay pieces that were placed on the map that depicts locations for the BMX bike area, soccer fields, skateboard park, baseball and softball fields. This gave the Commission an idea of what the proposed sports complex area would look like. After discussion, it was decided Frates would take the ideas back to Klauder who will prepare a few options to consider. Frates stated Klauder was volunteering his services and that he had included money in the 2003 budget for the project. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Pole Decorations Commissioner Gifford stated she found some Christmas pole decorations on the internet and will have that information available at the next meeting. She also reported she met with Director Frates, Marilyn Dimmick and Councilwoman Swarner to discuss replacing the current banners. The Beautification Committee will choose seven or eight designs at their Tuesday meeting. Once the designs are chosen, Frates will solicit some quotes to have them professionally made. It was noted the cost of the new banners would range between $140 to $160 each. Frates stated, if the number of designs were limited, the cost would be reduced. Commissioners were encouraged to attend the Beautification meeting on February 12th. 6-b. Discussion -- Bridge at the end of East End Trail Sandahl reported two members of the community, Larry Porter and Jim Magee, had volunteered to build a bridge across the gully at the end of East End Trail if the materials are provided and City shop space is available for use. Frates reported many students use that area to access the golf course in the winter and they have reported how treacherous the crossing is. Frates stated the area would be reviewed in the spring and a cost estimate prepared for the materials. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski asked if the brush hog work was completed and Frates replied it was and noted the cost was minimal. 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 2 · Ice rink usage hours are increasing from 53 hours in December, 123 in January and it is already over 120 hours for February. · The department was very busy during the Peninsula Winter Games with basketball and hockey tournaments. · The company contracted to maintain the ice is doing a good job and there has been a lot of positive feedback. The third annual broomball tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 16th. There are currently three teams signed up and the final number of teams should be six. · Debbie Sonberg will be at the next meeting to present her park development proposal. · A dance was held on February 1 and it was very successful with approximately 100 kids participating. ?-¢. City Council Liaison -- Porter reported the budget was in the review process at this time and if there are any additions, the Commission is encouraged to let Frates know. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl asked about the status of Cunningham Park and Frates provided a current report from State Parks. Frates noted several Beaver Loop residents are adamantly opposed to any further development in that area. Commissioner Gifford requested the Christmas pole decorations be removed by January 15th of each year and Frates stated he would put it on the schedule. Commissioner Hultberg stated he met with Kelly Wolf regarding Ryan's Creek. Hultberg reported Wolf has a restoration crew who would come in and clean up the creek and remove all debris. After the clean-up, the City could look at placing park benches, etc., in the area. Hultberg indicated Wolf would be contacting Frates. ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10' INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. ITEM 11' Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 8, 2002. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 3 The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barba~ra~0~)hr, ~o~t~act ~ecretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 4