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Home My WebLink About2005-02-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- ao November 4, 2004 January 6, 2005 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Jason Elson-- Donation of Property ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 7: Discussion -- Section 36 Soccer Fields Update Discussion -- Arctic Winter Games/Multipurpose Facility Update NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Town Clock ITEM 8: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2005. ITEM 12' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3~ 2005 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 7'00 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Moore D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, R. Mills, and T. Werner-Quade. D. Hultberg, J. Castimore, and K. Steiner Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member J. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes made to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to nominate Mike Baxter as Chair and Teresa Werner- Quade as Vice-Chair. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- November 4, 2004 January 6, 2005 There were no changes to the meeting summaries and they were approved as presented. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Jason Elson-- Donation of Property Elson explained his father, James Elson, was interested in donating an irregularly- shaped piece of property to the city for use as a rest stop. The property, Elson noted, is located along the Spur Highway near The Pillars and is not suitable for building a home. Elson added, his father felt the property could be better used as a rest area. A brief discussion followed in which Commissioner Sandahl suggested it be recommended to council the property be accepted for this use. ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Section 36 Soccer Fields Update Parks & Recreation Director Frates explained the city's grant application was being reviewed and he hoped to have a response sometime during February. He noted, if it is accepted, a more specific and refined grant proposal will need to be prepared and forwarded to Washington, DC for final review. During discussion, Frates reported he would have copies available for the Commission at his office. 6-bo Discussion -- Arctic Winter Games/Multipurpose Facility Update Frates presented an update relating to Arctic Winter Games {AWG) funding for various upgrades at the City's multipurpose facility. He noted, a presentation was made to council at its February 2 meeting by Andrew Carmichael, AWG Facilities Chair. Frates added, the upgrades were agreed upon and the work will progress in the near future. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Town Clock Frates referred to information included in the Commission's packet relating to town clocks. He noted, council referred the information to the Commission for its review and recommendation. Frates noted, special consideration would need to be given to height, location and re-set capability. Discussion followed during which Council Member Moore explained the origin of the request for a town clock and that $5,000 was included in the current budget for such a purchase. Since receipt of brochures, etc., it was recognized additional funds would need to be provided for such a purchase and placement. Comments of Commission included hesitancy to vote on a clock without knowing the budget ramifications and what the impacts would mean and it was also expressed, a town clock was not necessary. The Commission's recommendation was the city would be ill-advised to purchase a town clock. ITEM 8: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. 8-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · The Department was busy with use of the multipurpose facility and grooming efforts at the Kenai Nordic trails. · Draft budgets had been returned to the Finance Director. · A death occurred at the Recreation Center. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2005 PAGE 2 · A visit to the Recreation Center would be held prior to the March Commission meeting. 8-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore reviewed actions taken by council at their February 2 meeting, including: · A presentation by Kenai Central High School students relating to their desire to hold their graduation ceremonies at the school auditorium instead of the Sports Center. Mayor's "Coffee Time" with citizenry who discussed snow machine races, ski races, bike parades, and music in parks. ITEM 9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Mills -- Discussed the Spring Clean-Up and the collaboration with Conoco- Phillips and the Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Mills suggested the cemetery be included for a future update relating to the construction of a gazebo and miscellaneous work. Werner-l~uade -- Reported on the success of the Peninsula Winter Games. Baxter -- Noted his enjoyment of the ice sculptures for the Peninsula Winter Games situated around the communities. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION 11-a. Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2005. ITEM 12' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'15 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Fre~/s, Ci"~j~ Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2005 PAGE 3