HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-01 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2024 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR SOVALA KISENA, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on February 1, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Kisena called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Kisena led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sovala Kisena, Vice Chair
Kyle Graham
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Nigel LaRiccia
Jennifer Joanis
Charlie Stephens
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. January 4, 2024
MOTION: -
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the January 4, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
Commissioner LaRiccia SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Recommendations to Council for Changes to Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 19.05 Parks and Recreation Commission, and Chapter 1.90 Standards for
Boards, Commissions and Committees.
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the changes to Kenai
Municipal Code Chapter 19.05 Parks and Recreation Commission, and Chapter 1.90 Standards for
Boards, Commissions and Committees. Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet; City Clerk saner clarified the
intent of the changes.
Discussion ensued; Commissioner Joanis and Vice Chair Kisena spoke in support.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director — No report.
2. Commission Chair — No report.
3. City Council Liaison — No report.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 7, 2024
Commissioner Stephens noted he would be absent.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:11 p.m.
certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
February 1, 2024.
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Meghan Thibo eau"
Deputy City Clerk
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