HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/~ RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2005
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-- February 3, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Soccer Park Update
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION ~UESTIONS/~ COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of February 8, 2005.
Commission Membership Update
1/05 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Activity Report
2005 Kenai Beautification Committee, "Barrels of Blooms"
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER' BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SITE VISIT FOLLOWING MEET'ZNG
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7' 12 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
The roll was
Commissioners present'
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
D. Hultberg, D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, K. Steiner
R. Mills, J. Castimore, and T. Werner-Quade
Council Member Joe Moore and Parks & Recreation Director
Bob Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY February 3, 2005
There were no changes to the meeting summary and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Soccer Park Update
Director Frates reviewed the progress of the proposed development, including:
The status of the Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant (LWCF) and
projected costs. He explained the City's in-kind contribution would include a $60,131
State administrative fee. Frates added, it hoped the estimated in-kind contribution can
be increased.
The rezone request from Rural Residential Zone to Recreation Zone was
addressed by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission unanimously
recommended the rezone go forward.
The ordinance to rezone the targeted property was introduced at the
March 2 council meeting. The public hearing will be held on March 16.
· Noted issues and concerns voiced at the Planning & Zoning Commission
by individuals living in the vicinity of the proposed development.
Commissioner Sandahl stated he felt the soccer fields would be a huge enhancement to
the community and to the Section 36 area, as well as believing the development would
offer a potential for increased property values.
Frates noted council's desire for the Parks ga Recreation Commission to hold a public
hearing with respect to the soccer field design at its next meeting. It was noted some of
the commissioners may be absent for the April meeting and if so, it was suggested an
April 21 special meeting could be requested.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7' REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair-- Baxter noted the following:
· Asked if maintenance to be performed on the proposed soccer fields by
the soccer organization could be forward funded and Frates answered he did not
believe so.
Requested commissioners to contact administration if they will not be
-able to make meetings.
· Reminded the commissioners of the site visit to the Recreation Center
immediately following the meeting.
7-b. Director -- Frates noted the following:
· Some of the maintenance items for the summer at the cemetery would
include the spring clean up, development of an access road, thinning of brush, and turf
care for the newly seeded area.
He included partial funding for a gazebo in his draft budget.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore reviewed actions taken at
the March 2, 2005 council meeting, including passage of the ordinances to establish a
Limited Commercial Zone and to require certified mailings to appellees/applicants for a
permit being appealed, etc.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS
Hultberg asked if it was important for commissioners to be present and Frates
answered yes.
Steiner reported she would be resigning from the Commission due to her busy
schedule. She added, she was very appreciative and thankful for the experience.
ITEM 9'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of February 8, 2005.
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MARCH 3, 2005
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Commission Membership Update
1/05 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Activity Report
2005 Kenai Beautification Committee, "Barrels of Blooms"
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'56 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
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