HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 2, 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
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March 3, 2005
April 21, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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ITEM 6-
Discussion-- Section 36/Soccer Field Design and Proposed Use
Discussion -- Cemetery Gazebo
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 HRAI~r)
ITEM 10.
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of May 4 and 18, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 10, 2005.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 2, 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 7'00 p.m.
confirmed as follows'
Roll was
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent'
Others present:
D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, T. Wortham, T. Werner and R.
Molloy
M. Brown, J. Carroll
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates and Council Member
J. Moore
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
3-a. March 3, 2005
3-b. April 21, 2005
Both meeting summaries were approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants
Chumley was not present.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Section 36/Soccer Field Design and Proposed Use
Director Frates updated the members on the Kenai Soccer Park and reported the grant
was submitted for review. He indicated the area where the park is proposed to be
situated would include 25 acres instead of the first suggested 53.8 acres.
Commissioner Sandahl provided a historical perspective of the need for fields and the
granting agency for the new members. Frates reported the fact that no additional
information was requested from the State Liaison Office could be a good sign.
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Discussion -- Cemetery Gazebo
Frates presented a brief update with respect to a gazebo for the Kenai Cemetery. He
explained Tim Wisniewski located a gazebo locally priced closely to the $2,900 in the
Cemetery Reserve Account received from donations for the project.
Ryan Mills, Kenai Lions Club -- Mills reported the Kenai Lions Club support the
placement of a gazebo at the cemetery and realize the shortfall to cover the cost of the
purchase. To this regard, the Lions Club donated an additional $1,600 toward 'the
project. Mills explained the amount would cover the balance of the cost and requested
a plaque be installed noting all those who donated to the project.
The members expressed their appreciation for the generous donation from the Lions
Club.
MOTION:
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED, based upon receiving $1,600 from the Kenai Lions
Club and the remaining balance in the Cemetery Fund, the Commission recommend
the purchase of the gazebo. Commissioner Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report.
Director -- Frates reported on the following:
Grand opening of Disc Golf was scheduled for June 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
Dip net season plans for 2005.
Summer personnel hiring.
beach area.
City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore reported the following:
Money was budgeted for a permanent restroom to be placed on the north
· Recent state funding for Kenai and an appropriation by Council would be
used for the multipurpose facility upgrades. The Arctic Winter Games Host Society will
be reimbursing the city for the funds appropriated.
ITEM 8'
COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Peter Micciche, ConocoPhillips -- Mr. Micciche reviewed a proposal for naming the
multipurpose facility. He outlined his company's desire to partner with the city in
naming the facility as provided in the proposal. Micciche stated he realized the issue
would be included on the Commission's duly meeting agenda for further discussion.
Kristine Schmidt -- Schmidt distributed information pertaining to corporate
sponsorship policies from Seattle Park ga Recreation and a "Naming for Dollars" article.
She requested the Commission consider adopting a naming policy before proceeding
too far.
Discussion followed in which comments included'
· Molloy stated other cities have policies governing naming of public
facilities and thought it was an interesting idea. He asked if ConocoPhillips would be
interested if other businesses were able to bid.
Sandahl commented he felt the proposal was a good idea but thought the
signage/ice logos and naming rights were two separate issues and should be treated as
such. He added, he liked the idea of including the issue on the July agenda for further
discussion and inquired if a city ordinance was in effect to govern naming of facilities.
· Baxter and Commissioner Werner stated they felt the proposal had merit
and thanked Micciche for bringing the proposal forward.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
10-b.
Council Action Agendas of May 4 and 18, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 10, 2005.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:26
p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 2, 2005
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