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Home My WebLink About2002-09-05 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ao ITEM 5: ITEM 6- ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 1, 2002 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD_ Frank Getty - Cemetery Improvements/Gazebo OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE H~AI~D INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of August 7 and 21, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 13, 2002. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 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 Minutes -- Regular Meeting of June 6, 2002 Minutes -- Special Meeting of June 25, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Andrew Carmichael-- Arctic Winter Games ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Skateboard Park ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Parks & Recreation Fee Review ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a, Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 11, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 9, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIRMAN JACK CASTIMORE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Castimore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was taken and Present: Absent: Others Present: Baxter, Castimore, Hultberg, Gifford, Steiner, Sandahl (in at 7:08 p.m.) Wisniewski Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris and Andrew Carmichael (Soldotna Parks and Recreation Department) ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Castimore requested adding Cemetery Improvements as Item 6-a and changing Parks and Recreation Fee Review as Item 6-b. The agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes -- Regular Meeting of June 6, 2002 Minutes--Special Meeting of June 25, 2002 MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to approve the minutes of June 6 & 25, 2002 as presented and Commissioner Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Andrew Carmichael -- Arctic Winter Games Carmichael provided the Commission with a review of the past Arctic Winter Games which he attended. Carmichael stated the Kenai Peninsula Borough intends to submit a proposal to host the 2006 Arctic Winter Games in the South Central areas (Kenai, Soldotna, Homer). Carmichael provided the following information' · The deadline for the draft proposal is August 15, 2002. Carmichael and Frates are working on the facilities portion of the proposal. · The games are for athletes from all countries above the 60th parallel. · The Games consist of a wide variety of bush-type sports and traditional wintertime sports. · The Games average approximately 10-12 paid positions prior to the games and requires approximately 3,000 volunteers. · All Peninsula area schools would be considered for housing athletes. In January or March the Arctic Winter Games International Committee will make site visits to potential areas. During this visit, the Committee would be touring the area for eight to nine hours. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Skateboard Park Frates presented the Commission with three alternatives to moving the skateboard park: · The old cabinet shop by the softball fields' Frates reported this area has a concrete slab already in place, though it is one-half the size of what is needed. The Softball Green strip: The Commissioners agreed this area is centrally located and convenient, but would need a concrete slab which would cost approximately $20,000. The Recreation Center: The Commissioners briefly discussed the area in which the skateboard park is currently located and suggested looking into expanding the area around the Recreation Center to better accommodate needs. The Commission concluded the skateboard park should remain at the Recreation Center. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion- Cemetery Improvements The Commission discussed recent improvements to the cemetery. All agreed the improvements are remarkable. Frates stated Frank Getty requested permission to build a gazebo at the far end of the cemetery for winter funerals and reflection. Frates also thanked Airport Management for ,airport donating money to help with the improvements. Frates stated he would be looking into the gazebo issue and will inform the Commission of actions taken. 8:15 P.M.: 8:25 P.M.: BREAK TAKEN BACK TO ORDER 6-b. Discussion -- Parks & Recreation Fee Review The Commission reviewed the proposed fee structure and fee comparisons to other businesses and municipalities. The last change made to the fee structure was in 1993 or 1994. The following suggestions were made: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 PAGE 2 · Raise the Walleyball rate to $1.00 per person. · Raise the basketball Court fee by $1.00 per person. · Begin charging the suggested rates for shelter reservations. · Begin charging for use of the softball fields for adult play and Little League. Additionally, the Commission suggested turning over field maintenance and operations to the Little League. · Begin charging for Multi-Purpose Center use (a suggested $1.00 ice skating fee and no fee on Sunday). ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair -- No report 7-b. Director-- Director Frates reported on the Summer Recreation Program had 18 kids and hopefully the Boys and Girls Club of Alaska will officially take over the program for next year. City Council Liaison -- No report ITEM 8: COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/t~ COMMENTS · Frates stated a landscape architect has a preliminary design for the cemetery and the Municipal Park. He will provide a visual display at the next meeting. · Sam Steiner informed the Commission of his intention to leave for the University of Las Vegas. This would be his last meeting. The Commissioner thanked him and wished him well. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10=a. 10-b. 10-¢. Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 11, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 9, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 PAGE 3 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCI~- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us COUNCIL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M. 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) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS , o Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Zone by Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone}, 14.24.010 {Development Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table)- 1) to Allow Lodges and Bunkhouses as Principal Permitted Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or More Family Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use; 3) Allowing Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and 4) Changing M~imum Lot Requirements. Substitute Ordinance No. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Zone by Amending KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010 {Development Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table)' 1) to Allow Lodges and Bunkhouses as Principal Pe ~rm_itted Uses; 2) to Not Allow Four or More Family Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use; 3) Allowing Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and 4) Changing Minimum Lot Requirements. Resolution No. 2002-54 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed Schooner Circle Paving District. -1- . o ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: e , Resolution No. 2002-55 -- Declaring the Following Equipment, Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. Resolution No. 2002-56 -- Transferring $6,000 in the Wellhouse 4 Capital Project Fund for Geophysical Services. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 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 Mumcipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce MINUTES *Regular Meeting of July 17, 2002. CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BUSINGS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than Thirty (30) Days on Property Within the City of Kenai. *Ordinance No. 1964-2002 -- Amending the Definition of "Mobile Food Vending Unit" in KMC 5.25.010 to Exempt Units Operating Less Than Thirty (30) Days Per Year from Getting a Mobile Food Vendors Permit. Discussion -- Airport Advertising Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Demal of PZ02-39 -- An application for a variance from the Development Requirements for a five-foot front setback variance -2- , ITEM I: and variance from lot coverage for the property described as Lot 1, Block 6, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision Addition 3 (406 South Forest Drive), Kenm, Alaska. Application submitted by F. DeWayne Craig, P.O. Box 1613, Kenm, Alaska. Appeal submitted by F. DeWayne Craig. Discussion .- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of PZ02-37 -- An application for an encroachment permit for side setbacks for the property described as Lot 3, James Subdivision (506 Japonski Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Apphcation submitted by Paul and Teresa Quade, 409 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Ona Wilbert. Discussion -- Update of City Logo REPORT OF THE M~YOI~ ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION RRPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM L:_ ADJOURNMENT -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak, us BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS: · Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of PZ02-39 -- An application for a variance from the Development Requirements for a five-foot front setback var/ance and variance from lot coverage for the property described as Lot 1, Block 6, Redoubt Terrace Subdivision Addition 3 {406 South Forest Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by F. DeWayne Craig, P.O. Box 1613, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal subrmtted by F. DeWayne Craig. · Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of PZ02-37 -- An application for an encroachment permit for side setbacks for the property described as Lot 3, James Subdivision (506 Japonski Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Apphcation submitted by Paul and Teresa Quade, 409 McCollum Drive, Kena/, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Ona Wilbert. 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 COMMENT8 (10 minutes) ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than Thirty (30} Days on Property Within the City of Ken/fi. 7~~~ ~ a. Substitute Ordinance No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC ,~~~'/~~~~~'. _ 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than ~~//~//z~~ ~~-~~.~/-' Sixty (60)Days on Property Within the City of Kenai. 2. Ordinance No. 1964-2002 -- Amending the Definition of 'Mobfle Food Vending Unit" in KMC 5.25.010 to Exempt Units Operating Less Than ~" Thirty (30) Days Per Year from Getting a Mobile Food Vendors Permit. ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Resolution No. 2002-57-- Selection of Wince-Corthell-Bryson for Architectural/Engineering and Construction Management Services for Kenai Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects. Resolution No. 2002-58 -- Approving a Contract to Alaska Roadbuflders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Pillars LID - Chinook Drive and Sockeye Circle - 2002 for the Total Amount of $105,121.65. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE 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 Mumcipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: le MII~TES *Regular Meeting of August 7, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPO~ENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: e . NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1965-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Fund for Airport Advertising. *Ordinance No. 1966-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,250 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. . *Ordinance No. 1967-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,370 in the General Fund for Purchase of a Microfilm Reader / Printer for the Kenai Community Library. . *Ordinance No. 1968-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.245 to Provide for Limited Use of Recreational Vehicles in the Recreation Zone. e *Ordinance No. 1969-2002 -- Increasing 'Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Fund for an Air Travel Marketing Study. . *Ordinance No. 1970-2002 -- Amending KMC 7.10.050, Which Incorporated by Reference the Borough Sales Tax Code, by Adding a Section Providing That There Shall be No Exemption From City Sales Tax for Non-Prepared Food. , ITEM I: *Ordinance No. 1971-2002 -- Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for that Certain Land Described as a Portion of Lot 1, Yragui Subdivision (Formerly a Portion of Government Lot 61), City of Kens. i, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Discussion -- City of Kenai Logo REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS . City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 13, 0.002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 11, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Main Street and spur Highway Concrete Ring ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: a. REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: ,, INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2002. City Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 13, 2002 7:00 P.M. ~ KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMITTEE CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUT~ ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Committee Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. and confirmed as follows: Roll was taken Present: Absent: Others Present: Brown, Hett, Rogers, Dimmick (in at 7' 18 p.m.) Seymour, Nelson, Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was unanimously approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 11, 2002 The minutes were unanimously approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Main Street and Spur Highway Concrete Ring Parks and Recreation Director Frates reported on moving the concrete ring from the gas station to the comer of Paradi~os Restaurant. Frates stated moving the ring would be extremely d/fficult, and the cost of buying an additional concrete ring is approximately $800-$900 and an additional $300 for shipping. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to upgrade the existing flowerbed to be maintained by the Paradisos Restaurant staff. The flowerbed could be relocated if necessary. Member Hett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair- Dimmick reported on the following: · The Beautification Committee unanimously chose to abstain from a field trip this year. · Dimmick suggested inviting all the volunteers to the September meeting for a review of the season and pictures and cookies. · Regarding the whiskey barrels at the Chamber of Commerce, the Committee suggested starting over with a new gravel bottom and fresh dirt to try to encourage proper draining. · Dimmick stated the Care Center kids were a huge help and she appreciated all their hard work. A letter (following Care Center confidentiality protocol) will be sent to each of the kids who volunteered. 7-b. Parks/k Recreation Director-- Frates reported on the following: · Invited all the members to view the cemetery improvements. · Booth's Landscaping finished the installation and landscaping the trail in the cemetery. · Ricky Gease will be attending the next meeting to discuss changing the brick planters in front of the Visitors Center to focus on native plants and flowers. He is looking into planting alder along the fence line at the softball green strip as a natural buffer. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner reported on the following: · Informed Frates the shelter at the softball field has several leaks. stated he would look into it. Frates ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Member Hett stated she would be absent from the September and October meetings. ITEM 9: INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2002. City Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8' 10 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 13, 2002 PAGE 2