HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-05 Parks & Recreation Summary SPECIAL MEETING
KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5~ 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/1~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility
1. Reviewing, Prioritizing Suggested Needs/Updates to Facility with
Recommendation.
2. Summer Use Schedule
ITEM 4:
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
KENAI PARKS/l~ RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5~ 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG~ PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Hultberg opened the meeting approximately 7:02 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Absent was:
Others present:
Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl, Mike Baxter, Jack Castimore,
Teresa Werner-Quade
Kendra Steiner
Council Member Ross and 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:
OLD BUSINESS
3-a-1.
Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility
Reviewing, Prioritizing Suggested Needs/Updates to Facility with
Recommendation.
Director Frates introduced special members of the public attending the meeting.
Loren Smith~ General Manager~ Arctic Winter Games -- Smith gave a status report
of the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) funding. He noted, $3.25 million had been
authorized to date by the federal government and additional funding will be pursued in
March.
The Commission discussed the construction and the pros and cons, along with the
costs. Castimore spoke about the importance of keeping the facility accessible and
affordable to the youth.
Joe Moore~ 1006 Inlet Woods, Kenai -- Stated his agreement with all the items
discussed and added, he was primarily interested in the Commission making a
recommendation to the City Council with respect to the different options so funding
could be pursued based on anticipated costs.
Commissioner Sandahl recommended a two-prong approach for construction options
'so that if money is not realized, there is a back up plan.
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend to the City Council Option No. 4 for
funding purposes and a fall back would be in descending order with Option Nos. 3, 2,
and 1. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
3-a-2.
Summer Use Schedule
Discussion followed in which Commissioner Sandahl recommended summer use of the
facility in order to bring in extra revenue. Suggestions of uses included farers'
markets, flea markets, etc. Holding car shows at the facility was also suggested and it
was noted the concrete floor was designed and rated for vehicle use.
The Commission recommended they explore various ways to attract use and review the
fee structure.
ITEM 4:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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