HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 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 -- March 4, 2004
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Ross Baxter-- Frisby Golf
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2004
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7'03 p.m. The roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent'
Others Present:
D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, K. Steiner, R. Mills
D. Hultberg, J. Castimore, and T. Werner-Quade
Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member
Ross
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes made to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- March 4, 2004
There were no changes to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Ross Baxter -- Frisby Golf
Mr. Baxter introduced the game of disk golf to the Commission and explained the
general guidelines, rules, and basic aspects of the game and suggested reasons why
East End Park would be a suitable location to situate this game. Ross noted some
success in gathering interest and is currently talking to schools, Rotary Clubs in order
to continue building support. Ross' intent is not to run a club, but has interest in
getting a club formed.
A general discussion followed relating to size of property needed, course design, and
other possible properties to use. Ross offered the following additional information:
· Ordering of supplies takes 40-45 days, plus installation time.
· Course design can eliminate liability related to homes nearby.
· His suggested course offers a lot of space.
· The course could be easily adapted to a nine-hole course nearby.
· For an 18-hole course with baskets and concrete pads, an approximate
cost is $22,000.
Sandahl stated his preference for an initial nine-hole course on the backside until an
indication of interest is known. Baxter suggested a special meeting be requested after
Ross develops a nine-hole course design and cost estimate.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Flea Market/Multipurpose Facility
Frates offered a brief presentation relating to the flea market request for proposals and
thanked the Commission for the suggestion. Discussion followed it which it was noted
the due date for proposals is May 14 at 5:00 p.m., which will not afford enough time to
include an recommended award on the council's agenda for their May 19 meeting.
Council Member Ross suggested the director and attorney work up an addendum and
change the deadline to May 14 at 9:00 a.m. rather than 5:00 p.m.
Commission agreed an addendum be published in order for a recommendation for
award be included on the May 19 council meeting agenda.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
7-b. Director -- Frates reported the following:
· Pre-season maintenance tasks were underway including opening
restrooms, turning on water, opening the tent campground, playground inspections;
ball field preparation; and remove of sand from turf areas.
· Little League opening ceremonies is scheduled for May 8 with League play
beginning May 15.
Adult softball begins May 27.
· Reported dates for community clean-up, cemetery clean-up, planting day
and banner information.
7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Ross noted:
· He would discuss with council the Commission's request for a special
meeting in June to discuss Frisbee golf and adding an amendment to the flea market
request for proposals to change the due time to 9:00 a.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.
· Suggested discussions relating to development/expansion of Section 36,
Municipal Park or East End Trail be placed on future agendas to keep focus on the
issues. He added, if a grant is pursued, it is always a good idea to demonstrate
support through meetings and discussions.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Sandahl stated he liked seeing the bike trails being used and users are taking care of
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it. Although not a priority, he would like to see the trail used for a community even
some day. Ross reported the Kenai/Soldotna Rotary Clubs are working on an event
that will begin at Kenai Central High School.
Mills stated he was anxious to lend his ideas and support to the Commission.
Baxter stated he was not pleased with the unsightliness of the bands of lumber stored
in the front parking lot of Home Depot.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of April 7 and 21, 2004.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 13, 2004.
"2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up" Flyer
"Kenai Community Gardens" Flyer
Beautification Committee, "Come Grow With Us" Planting Day Flyer.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:37 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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