HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2002
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 - February 7, 2002
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Wally Ward -- KCHS Senior Civic Project/Construction of Recycle Bin for
Cunningham Park.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion-- Recreation Center Facility
Discussion-- Section 36 Development (Baseball, Softball, BMX,
Skateboard, Soccer)
ITEM
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:.
COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAleD
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002.
Beautification Committee Minutes of February 12, 2002
Recreation/Teen Facility Revenue and Use Report
January Multipurpose Facility Activity Report
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI~ PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'10 p.m.
Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Steiner, Sandahl, Gifford
Members Absent:
Castimore, Hultberg
Others Present'
Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no noted additions and the agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 7, 2002
With no corrections noted the minutes of February 7, 2002 were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Wally Ward -- KCHS Senior Civic Project/Construction of Recycle Bin for
Cunningham Park.
Wally Ward provided a sketch of his proposed recycle bin for Cunningham Park.
explained this was a senior civic project for his high school. Ward also requested
financial assistance for the materials. The total amount required is $215.00 and
Frates indicated the funds were available.
Ward
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend approval of the recycle bin project for
Cunningham Park and instructed Ward to contact Frates for the funds. Gifford
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Baxter
Yes
Hultberg
Absent
Gifford
Yes
Sandahl Yes Castimore Absent Steiner Yes
Wisniewski Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Recreation Center Facility
Frates explained revenue and usage graphs were available in the meeting packet for
the Teen and Recreation Centers. Frates noted the graphs do not include revenues
from other functions to include team usage, snack bar, facility rentals, etc.
Discussion took place on a needs assessment for a new facility and it was decided
Councilwoman Porter would take the issue to City Council to determine whether or not
there is enough interest.
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Discussion -- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball, BMX,
skateboard, soccer)
Director Frates stated that although there had been no further discussion of this
suggested project, the item would remain on the agenda for discussion purposes.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS - None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following:
· The revenues are down and expenses had risen at the multipurpose
facility, i.e. electrical usage is very high and efforts are being made to minimize.
Discussion also took place on the City taking over ice maintenance.
· Budget work continues.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter provided a report on action
taken at the March 6th Council meeting.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS Ih COMMENTS
Commissioner Gifford noted the following items:
· She will provide Christmas decoration information at the next meeting.
· Expressed disappointment with the Beautification Committee going with
ten designs for new banners. Frates explained the reason behind the decision and
noted that local artists would be utilized.
· Provided a newspaper article on a skate park in Washington and drew
attention to the fact the park was not fenced or supervised. Gifford reiterated her
desire to not have a fence.
Commissioner Sandahl noted the following:
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· Asked when Parks planned to start planting. Frates stated the item was
on the March 12th Beautification agenda but it would probably be after June first.
Frates also noted the planting would be done in one day.
· He would not be at the April meeting.
Commissioner Baxter asked about the cost of materials for the bridge at East End
Trail. Frates replied that after the snow melts a crew would go in to determine what is
required and an estimate would be provided at that time.
Councilwoman Porter asked if the Commission wanted to continue to have a copy of
the City Council agenda included in the meeting packet. The general consensus was
the agenda was not needed as the Council liaison provided a verbal report.
ITEM 9'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002.
Beautification Committee Minutes of February 12, 2002o
Recreation/Teen Facility Revenue and Use Report.
January Multipurpose Facility Activity Report.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment.
ORDERED.
There were no objections.
SO
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by'
B~'bara Roper, ~o a~ Secretary
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