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Home My WebLink About2003-11-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 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 MEETING SUMMARY-- September 4, 2003 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao bo Kay Shearer/Mike Navarre -- Request and Sign Naming Softball Complex in Honor of Steve Shearer. Mayor John Williams -- Parks & Recreation Commission ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 6: Discussion -- Cemetery Regulation Amendments NEW BUSINESS ao bo Discussion/Recommendation -- Foreclosed Properties Review/Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale. Discussion -- Community Gardens {Cooperative Extension Plots} 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 1 and 15, 2003. Adopt-A-Park Program Adopt-A-Bench Program ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent' Others present: Hultberg, Gifford, Sandahl, Baxter and Werner-Quade Steiner, Castimore Council Member Porter, Parks & Recreation Director Frates ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes or additions to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 4, 2003 There were no additions or corrections to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Kay Shearer/Mike Navarre -- Request and Sign Naming Softball Complex in Honor of Steve Shearer. Shearer requested approval for placement of a memorial sign and small flower bed in honor of her late husband, Steve Shearer. The flower bed would be cared for by the Steve Shearer Memorial Committee. Tim Navarre spoke in favor of the placement of the sign and flower bed. Commissioner Baxter spoke in favor of the placement and added, he thought there would be more room for honoring individuals on the other fields. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED for the Commission to grant its approval to the project and send it on to the council with their recommendations and the details to be worked out as far as where and what with administration. Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 4-b o Mayor John Williams -- Parks & Recreation Commission Mayor Williams requested the resignation of Commissioner Hultberg which, he explained, had concurrence from the city council. Williams further explained his action and justification on behalf of the council and mayor. Hultberg explained his position as a volunteer and stated he felt strongly about his beliefs and stood behind his actions. Hultberg stated he would not resign from the Commission. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Cemetery Regulation Amendments Parks ga Recreation Director Frates updated the Commission with the amendments made to the Cemetery Regulations and approved by council. He noted, the placement of markers/headstones in a concrete base would be optional. Frates explained, the amendments would take effect on November 15. Frates also gave a brief update relating to the surveying project taking place to make additional plots available for sale at the cemetery. Frates was asked if Frank Getty had been informed of the amendments made and he answered yes. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Recommendation -- Foreclosed Properties Review/Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale. Frates gave an overview of the foreclosed properties and suggested the beach properties be retained. He also informed the Commission of another parcel worthy of discussion located on Map B, but noted another designated park area was w/thin .75 miles from the property. Kristine Schmidt-- Requested the Commission to take their time with the issue and reminded them children need places to play and holding onto the property would give some possibility for future parks. Schmidt also noted there was property in her neighborhood she was interested in developing into a park. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED to table the issue until the Commission's next meeting and Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion -- Community Gardens (Cooperative EXtension Plots) Frates reported the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service would not be renewing their lease for the community garden/test site as a result of funding cuts. He PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 PAGE 2 noted, local gardeners expressed their concern to council and requested the area continue to be made available for gardening. Council requested administration to work with the gardeners and develop a plan for use of the area. Frates estimated approximately six hours a week would be needed for maintenance during the summer months and noted there were offers from the gardeners to assist in the upkeep. Frates requested comments and/or suggestions from the Commission and stated he would keep them informed of the progress. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. 7-b. Director -- Frates, referring to information included in the packet, described the components of the Adopt-a-Park and Beautification Volunteer programs. He also updated the Commission relating to student government projects, ice bookings, dasher board advertising, the ARPA Conference, winter decorations and trails. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Porter reported the council had amended the code relating to the allowed number of missed meetings by commission members; noted the council had approved the management agreement between the City and the Boys & Girls Club for operation of the Kenai Recreation Center; and thanked Frates for working with KCHS and Borough School District representatives .relating to trail development in the city. ITEM 8: COMMISSION ~UESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Baxter-- Suggested training on protocol and responsibilities would be appropriate for commissioners. Baxter also stated he hoped the commission members could put the recreation center issue behind and move forward. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Kristine Schmidt -- Stated she reviewed the Kenai City Code relating to commission responsibilities and felt the commission should feel all right about the work they have done. She added, she hoped people in the community would feel free to speak their minds whether they are on commissions or not and those who would try to stop people and silence them by taking punitive actions against them would find themselves, in her opinion, negatively impacted by their conduct. Cliff Massie -- Massie commented he did not think it right to have one individual exercise power and intimidate people and a democratic process should be followed. Massie continued, he was dissatisfied with council and mayor and the process and decisions made. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 PAGE 3 ITEM 10' INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003. Adopt-A-Park Program Adopt-A-Bench Program ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT MOTION' Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Quade SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'15 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. 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