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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 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 -- October 3, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Steve Booth {Booth's Landscaping) -- Municipal Park Site Design Frank Getty-- Gazebo Update ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Skateboard Park ITEM 6: ao NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- January 2, 2003 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Discussion -- Sharing Teen Program with Boys'& Girls' Club Discussion -- Ice Skating Season Pass Rates ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of October 2 and October 16, 2002. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 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 7'00 p.m. Members Present' Members Absent: Others Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Sandahl, Castimore Gifford, Hultberg Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no objections and/or additions noted; the agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 3, 2002 There were no corrections noted; the minutes of October 3, 2002 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Steve Booth (Booth's Landscaping) -- Municipal Park Site Design Mr. Booth provided a site design plan for review. The meeting went off record at 7'05 p.m. during review of the site plan. The meeting resumed at 7'20 p.m. and the Commission expressed their satisfaction with the design and discussed other aspects that could be incorporated at a later date. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend Council approve the site plan design for Municipal Park and Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. Commission Baxter expressed concern a site plan is being provided to Council without any cost information. Porter explained the site design could be forwarded to Council without any cost applied and, if approved by Council, Administration would be directed to proceed with cost estimates. VOTE: Baxter Sandahl Yes Yes Hultberg Castimore Absent Yes Gifford Wisniewski Absent Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4b. Frank Getty -- Gazebo Update Mr. Getty informed the Commission the repair work after the vandalism at the cemetery was complete for the winter, however additional work will be necessary in the spring. It was noted the wrought iron fence is up and it looks very nice. Getty stated he would continue to solicit funds for the gazebo during the winter and has commitments from local organizations at this time. Discussion took place on the actual cost of the gazebo and it was noted to be approximately $7,000 which Getty will confirm. Getty announced he would seek assistance from the Commissioners in soliciting funds. Castimore stated he would hope the contributions would exceed the amount needed for the gazebo as those funds could help with the upkeep of the cemetery. Getty stated he is also working on a registry of those in the cemetery and Malston's is doing the brass identification plates for the crosses that don't have any. The Commission thanked Mr. Getty for his continued efforts. 4Co Discussion -- Sharing Teen Program with Boys' and Girls' Club (moved from Item 6b.) Director Frates announced the Boys' and Girls' Club Board of Directors approved the joining of the City and Club's teen programs. An outline of the proposed program and its advantages was included in the meeting packet. The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed program. Commissioner Castimore expressed his appreciation for the Boys' and Girls' Club and commended them for the programs provided to the community. Castimore a/so noted the comment "no teen will be turned away" in the outline and was pleased to see it. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend the City Council approve the sharing teen programs with the Boys' and Girls' Club program as outlined. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: ~. Hultberg Absent Gifford Absent Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes Baxter Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2002 PAGE 2 ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Skateboard Park Frates reported an area at the adult ball field is being considered as a new location for the skateboard park. He added, he and the city engineer reviewed the site and it was noted new concrete could be poured over the existing slab and extended. Frates stated, since the property is FAA lands it will either have to be leased or purchased. Discussion ensued regarding the size of the skateboard park and Frates stated consideration was being given to expanding it. Various funding sources were discussed. It was also noted a fence would be needed, as that would provide a means of closing the park for maintenance, repairs, etc. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- January 2, 2003 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Frates drew attention to the memo in the packet from the City Clerk regarding the January 2 Parks meeting. After discussion it was decided the Parks meeting would be held on January 2nd in the City Clerk's small conference room. 6b. Discussion -- Sharing Teen Program with Boys' and Girls' Club Discussed under Item 4.c. 612, Discussion -- Ice Skating Season Pass Rates Frates reported, due to it becoming increasingly difficult for the Zamboni operators to collect the $1.00 ice fee from users, a season pass rate structure was being presented for discussion. The season pass will be for the duration of the ice time at the facility and those pUrchasing a pass will be given a laminated card. Frates stated the suggested rates as: Youth $20.00 Adult $30.00 Family $45.00 Sandahl recommended photos be included on the passes and Baxter expressed concern the facility may lose some users if the pass procedure was established. A lengthy discussion ensued and it was decided the pass procedure should at least be tried and if it doesn't work, another method could be considered. MOTION: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2002 PAGE 3 Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to approve the season pass rate of $20.00 for Youths, $30.00 for Adults, and $45.00 per family. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Hultberg Absent Gifford Absent Castimore Yes Baxter Yes Sandahl Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison 7a. Commission Chair-- Wisniewski asked about the status of the bike path and Frates stated he had a conversation with the general manager of the project and negotiations to purchase the BIA property will continue through the winter. Paving will be completed next spring. It was also noted that with the recent rains, there is a lot of erosion on the path and the crews are doing a lot of repair work. Director -- Frates reported the following: · The City Clerk is working on finding a student representative. It may be Sam Steiner's sister. Councilwoman Porter will follow up on the student representative issue when she is at the school on Tuesday, November 19. The Rotary Club volunteered their services to build two additional warming shacks at the multi-purpose facility. The money has been appropriated and necessary permits are being obtained. The Rotary Club, along with Councilwoman Porter and Councilman Moore worked on clearing in the Municipal Park. There will be two dances in November and chaperones are needed. Frates stated that anyone interested could contact him in his office. · Holiday activities are being planned at the Recreation Center. 7c. City Council Liaison -- Porter reported the Kenai Chamber notified the City that the cable TV program, Homes and Garden TV, has contacted them about having Kenai participate in their "Norman Rockwell Small Town Christmas" celebration. If Kenai is selected, a camera crew will be in town on November 29 for the annual Parade of Lights, fireworks, etc. The City of Kenai approved $8,000 for additional decorations which were taken from the Parks budget and will be put back at later date. Frates stated volunteers were needed to put up the new decorations. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2002 PAGE 4 Commissioner Castimore stated he was delighted with the programs available for the kids in the community. Commissioner Baxter asked how much free ice time was available and Frates replied, 1 to 1-1/2 hours per day. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10' INFORMATION 10a. Council Action Agendas of October 2 and October 16, 2002. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT MOTION' Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to adjourn. ORDERED. There were no objections. SO The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: l~b-a~a-,~ope~-, Con)a~ Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2002 PAGE 5