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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-08 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 2004 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 -- November 6, 2003 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Foreclosed Properties ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ae ITEM 7: ao Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Upgrades Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION 0UESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 2004 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. confirmed as follows' Roll was Commissioners present: Commissioners absent' Others present: R. Hultberg, D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, J. Castimore, T. Werner-Quade K. Gifford and K. Steiner Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member Rick Ross ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Director Frates requested Election of Officers be added as Item 6-c. There were no additional changes to the agenda. The agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 6, 2003 Commissioner Hultberg referred to Page 2 of the summary in which his resignation was requested from Mayor Williams. Hultberg asked Council Member Ross if he was still a member of the commission. Ross stated, since he had been a member of Council, there was never a discussion relating to his membership as a commissioner. In meetings he attended since August, he did not hear a discussion regarding his membership. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED to add "t" to "though" and switch the words and "other" at Item 4-a. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. "individuals" ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Foreclosed Properties The Commission reviewed the Frates memorandum included in the packet indicating properties he recommended be retained, i.e. beach, Ahlstrom Subdivision, Basin View, and Deepwood Park properties. MOTION' Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to accept the recommended list of properties for retention and Commissioner Werner-Quade SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS -ae Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Upgrades Frates introduced Andrew Carmichael, Soldotna Parks & Recreation Director and Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Board Member. Frates commented he just attended an AWG meeting and advised them the Commission would begin discussing possible future upgrades to the multipurpose facility. The AWG indicated the would very much like the city to present what it sees as priorities at a future meeting. Sandahl commented the AWG will very shortly be pursuing federal funding and monies could be three months away. Some funding could be available for upgrades, but the dollar amount is unknown. Rick Baldwin -- Suggested the Commission prioritize a list of upgrades and added, he believed a second Zamboni, radiant heat in the player seating areas, mechanical ventilation to overcome excessive humidity, and on-premises security camera and taping systems as priorities. Frates was requested to work with Public Works to cost out various upgrade scenarios and prioritize a list of needs. The Commission also requested a specie meeting be set for February to further review the information and make a recommendation for council's consideration relating to the upgrade issues. 6-bo Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy The Commission reviewed the proposed policy and it was suggested the second paragraph under Item 1 be removed entirely as it was felt it was not needed. MOTION: Commissioner Werner-Quade MOVED to recommend the draft park-naming policy with the removal of the second paragraph under Item 1 and adding a period after "located." Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Election of Officers PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to nominate Commissioner Hultberg as Chair and Commissioner Baxter as Vice Chair. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. · 17 meeting. 26. 7-b. Director -- Director Frates reported the following: · An update on multipurpose facility ice sales, storage room lease and dasher board sales. A Steve Shearer memorial sign was approved by council at the December He expressed interest in attending a Foraker Grant Workshop on January Recreation Center operations are going smoothly with patron numbers increasing and no significant problems reported. He has been assisting with plans for a cross-country and ski-jor race for the Peninsula Winter Games. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Ross noted the following: · The Commission addressed council's request to discuss the multipurpose facility upgrades and park naming. · The Capital Improvement List was approved by council at their January 7 meeting. · Police Chief Kopp is working with Officer Watson's widow on a potential memorial for Officer Watson. ITEM 8' COMMISSION ~UESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl requested the summer utilization of the multipurpose facility be placed on the next agenda. He suggested the possibility of holding flea markets and farmers' markets at the facility. Commissioner Baxter asked if members of the Commission could meet as a subcommittee. Ross indicated information gathering is okay, but problems would arise if the number of those meeting would amount to a quorum and the meeting was not advertised. Commissioner Hultberg noted funds had been placed into right-of-way improvements at Spruce and Spur Highway and inquired about a liaison for the Recreation Center. Commissioner Werner-Quade noted her participation in the Peninsula Winter Games. PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 3 ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Kristine Schmtdt reported there is an active walking group meeting at the Kenai Christian Church and a men's city basketball league is taking place through the high school. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'45 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: CarPi L. Freak, City'Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 4