HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS '& RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 1, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Kenai Kennel Club/Dog Park Development Request
Discussion -- Kenai Soccer Park/Proposed Park Layout
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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ITEM 7:
Discussion-- Playground Renovation Schedule
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 September 7 and 21, 2005.
Updated Commission Membership List.
10/2005 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Ice Schedule
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/l~ RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m. Roll Was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioner absent-
Others present:
R. Lawrence, D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, J. Carroll, D. Hagen
T. Wortham and B. Molloy
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member Joe
Moore
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- September 1, 2005
There were no changes to the meeting summary of September 1, 2005.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kenai Kennel Club/Dog Park Development Request
Director Frates updated the Commission related to his correspondence with the Kenai
Kennel Club. He noted his hesitancy to earmark too much property without revisiting
the overall outdoor complex plan since the four soccer fields had shifted over slightly.
Rhonda Ogelsby, Kenai Kennel Club -- Referring to the map included in the packet,
stated the Club was agreeable to the boundaries but felt the boundary to the north
could some day be expanded, if needed, and not designated for other use.
Frates requested postponement of any action on the animal park until he could meet
with an architect to draft another overall site plan.
The Commission requested Frates to present an overall site plan at the next meeting
which should reflect the soccer fields in relation to other planned fields, including the
dog park and also include Borough property that could potentially be needed.
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Discussion -- Kenai Soccer Park/Proposed Park Layout
Council Member Moore addressed the new berm included on the soccer field map and
stated he believed it would be a win-win situation for everyone and stated his support
of the concept.
Discussion followed in which it was asked whether or not a seven foot (7') berm would
be high enough and Frates noted he believed it would be, otherwise the angle of the
slope could present maintenance problems.
The Commission stated no objections to the berm or location.
ITEM/5:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Playground Renovation Schedule
Frates presented a draft playground renovation schedule which had been included in
the City's draft capital improvement plan. The Commission reviewed the individual
parks, renovation justifications, and time frames for the work. It was suggested,
additional cemetery property should be considered for the future.
Asked whether the Elson bike path rest area should be included in the plan, Frates
explained the park's development would be done in-house next summer.
MOTION:
Commissioner Carroll MOVED for the Commission to accept the playground renovation
project as presented and Commissioner Foglia SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- None.
7-b. Director -- Frates noted the October ice schedule was included in the
packet and gave a brief update of department work, including the hiring process for a
new groundskeeper.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Moore reported on election results, city manager
search, a vacancy on the Commission, and care of the multipurpose facility assets.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Carroll questioned whether restrooms were closed in mid-August and
Frates reported the permanent facilities remain open however some portables are
removed.
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Commissioner Sandahl asked how one schedules use of the Green Strip shelter.
Frates explained it was first-come, first-serve, with the ability to reserve it.
Commissioner Foglia asked if the Section 36 overall plan would be included in the next
packet and Frates answered yes.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
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10-b.
10-¢.
Council Action Agendas of September 7 and 21, 2005.
Updated Commission Membership List.
10/2005 Kenai Multipurpose Facility Ice Schedule
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Hagen MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Carroll SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'15 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk'
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OCTOBER 6, 2005
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