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Home My WebLink About2003-02-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 2003 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 -- January 2, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Veon Kiech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion--Airport Triangle Landscape Plan Discussion -- Skateboard Park Update ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: ao REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION ITEM 11' Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/l~ RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI~ PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner Hultberg Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Airport Manager Cronkhite, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Wisniewski requested Item 5-a the following changes: Item 5-a. become 4-a.; Item 4-a. become 4-b., and Item 5-b. become 5-a. With no objections, the agenda was approved as changed. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003 The minutes of January 2, 2003 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Discussion- Airport Triangle Landscape Plan Rebecca Cronkhite, the Airport Manager, presented photographs of the proposed airport triangle landscaping plan and explained the purpose of the new plan was because the trees obscured the flagpoles/flags. Cronkhite stated the Airport would assume the cost of the new plan. Discussion took place on maintenance and it was noted the new plan would require less maintenance than what is currently in place. Cronkhite added, the airport transfers money into the Parks budget to cover maintenance costs. Cronkhite also reported the aircraft currently displayed in the area would remain as it was a donation from the Air Force and the City is required to provide proof annually that the display continues. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to accept the proposed landscape plan noting the airport would assume the cost and money would be transferred to the Parks budget to cover maintenance. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter No Hultber§ Absent Gifford Yes Sandahl Yes Castimore Yes Steiner Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED. 4-b. Veon Kiech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer Veon Kiech introduced Tom Bennett from the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club. Bennett explained the Club previously used the school district field for their soccer games but this year will be prohibited due to the grass deterioration before the school year begins. Bennett requested permission to utilize the FAA fields for their lead games only, adding, the Boys & Girls Club will also share in the usage. Commissioner Sandahl stated he hoped this requirement would point out the need for the proposed sports complex. Sandahl expressed concern with the condition of the FAA field and the potential, safety hazards. Bennett explained the FAA fields are in no worse shape than other fields on which the Club has played. Bennett continued, the Boys & Girls Club indicated they could possibly get some dirt donated and with volunteers, the field could be made more suitable. Discussion took place on required maintenance and Frates reported Parks wouldn't have to do anymore than they already do, which includes occasional mowing and watering. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to allow the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club and Boys & Girls Club the temporary use of the FAA fields for soccer, noting the City's maintenance would not go beyond what is already being done. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Skateboard Park Update Frates reported two quotes for the skateboard park addition were obtained. The first PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 2 bid would utilize concrete and it was for $145,300. The second quote would utilize asphalt and it was for $111,300. Frates added, the park in Soldotna uses asphalt. Discussion took place on the Daubenspeck funds and Frates stated there was currently $109,000 available. Frates provided the history of the fund noting it is replenished monthly and is set aside for recreational purposes. Sandahl expressed concern with utilizing all of the funds for the skateboard park addition and thought it could be used for the sports complex property. After a lengthy discussion the Commission concurred, depleting the fund was not a good idea. Wisniewski stated efforts need to be made to keep the skateboard park at one locatiOn. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve an asphalt pad and fencing plan for the park for the purpose of obtaining firm bids. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. Baxter asked if'the fence was necessary and Frates replied, a fence will establish the perimeters and is also a necessary safety feature. VOTE: Hultber§ Castimore Absent Gifford Yes Sandahl Yes Yes Steiner Yes Baxter No Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski asked if Parks would continue with the greenhouse and Frates confirmed they would, however it was his intent to purchase more plants this year. Wisniewski asked if the ice rink was staying busy and Frates reported it was very busy and revenues were up. 7-b. Director- Frates congratulated Wisniewski on his Chamber award and reported the following items: · The City Attorney did attend the conference regarding Section 36 and will provide a detailed report at the next meeting. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 3 · Explained the Parks budget increases and decreases and noted the K- Mart closure has a huge affect on the City. · Frank Getty informed him a port-a-potty would be donated for use at the cemetery. Frates added, it will be placed behind the brick wall and attached to the fence. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Porter noted the following: · Expressed concern with the Chamber's decision to not continue the 4th of July parade. Several other options were suggested and discussed. Porter encouraged Commission members to attend the Chamber's Board meeting scheduled for February 7th to express any concerns they may have. The loss of K-Mart has a significant effect on the City's sales tax revenue and noted, several options were being considered with regard to budget cuts. Porter also noted, other entities were looking at the building, including Home Depot, Fred Meyer, and Wal-Mart. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commission Castimore noted the following: · Explained how the demographics were looked at when other businesses considered opening a store at a specific location, adding it was difficult in an area with a small population. · The Lions Club is holding a meeting on February 13th to discuss other projects within the City they may consider funding. Castimore stated he would mention the skateboard park issue and requested the skateboard park be added to the next meeting agenda. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of Janu ~ary 2 and 15, 2003. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8'40 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: l~t~r~ R~) e~-, ~C on)ac~Se cret ary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 4