HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS/I~RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 6, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion-- Capital Improvement Project Plan/Playground Renovation
Discussion -- Kenai Outdoor Complex/Soccer Park
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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ITEM 7:
Discussion/Recommendations-- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report
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 October 5 and 19, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of October 11, 2005.
October 2005 Ice Schedule
ITEM 11:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS/1~ RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/1~ ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m.
confirmed as follows'
Roll was
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent'
Others present'
A. DeMello, D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, D. Hagen and R.
Lawrence
J. Carroll and T. Wortham
Council Member J. Moore and Parks & Recreation Director
B. Frates
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 6, 2005
There were no changes to the October 6, 2005 meeting summary and it was approved
as submitted.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project Plan/Playground Renovation
Parks & Recreation Director Frates reviewed the Capital Improvement Project list as it
was presented to the Commission at their October 6 meeting along with the cemetery
expansion/land acquistion project recommended by Commissioner Sandahl. Frates
explained the list process' and noted it would be ultimately prioritized and scored based
on criteria presented in the packet. Other project nominations were requested and
none were noted.
Kristine Schmidt -- Thanked administration for the process and recommended
"pocket parks" be considered to better serve some residential areas and suggested
neighbors may be willing to maintain the parks if some improvements were made by
the City.
The Commission recommended presenting the three project nominations as presented
and examine "pocket parks" at a later time.
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Discussion -- Kenai Outdoor Complex/Soccer Park
Frates presented two possible outdoor complex designs; noted the differences between
the two; indicated the reason for two designs as related to the borough property
contained within the subject area; and added, both of the designs would accommodate
the Kenai Kennel Club's needs.
Discussion followed regarding whether administration should proceed with the Kennel
Club's request for use of property. The Commission's recommendation was the Club
be granted use of property through some lease or special use permit.
MOTION:
Commissioner Lawrence MOVED to recommend the city enter into an agreement with
the Kenai Kennel Club for use of the parcel noted on the site design for the purpose of
a dog park. Commissioner Hagen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion/Recommendations -- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report
Frates referred to the report included in the packet and noted some of the statistical
data, along with recommendations for next season. He added, of particular interest to
the Parks Department was the installment of the permanent restroom and
camping/fires east of South Spruce Street.
Discussion followed relating to the placement of the restroom and comments included:
Council Member Moore suggested the restroom be placed along the back
edge of the parking lot away from the beach access road.
· Creation of another access road, specifically for commercial fishing
operations.
· Place the restroom away from the high traffic area.
· Not allow camping and fires west of South Spruce Street and extending to
the city limits, with the exception of commercial fishing operators.
Recommendations of the Commission were'
Place the restroom on the back edge of the parking lot.
Do not allow camping/fires, with respect to the dip net fishery, from
South Spruce Street and west to the city limits.
· Investigate more thoroughly the idea of creating another beach access
point specifically for commercial fishing operators.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
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NOVEMBER 3, 2005
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7-a. Commission Chair-- Chair Sandahl commented on Mr. Getty's presence
at the cemetery and need for additional space.
7-b. Director -- Frates reported the following'
· An update on the multipurpose facility use and upgrades.
· Parks & Grounds Assistant position.
· Meetings with respect to a possible marathon next fall and Kenai Winter
Classic activities.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Moore reported on the annual audit report of the
city was presented at the November 2 council meeting and other business discussed.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS ih COMMENTS-- None.
ITEM 9'
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Bob Molloy -- Relayed a suggestion he received to re-cap the East End Trails
with gravel.
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
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10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of October 5 and 19, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of October 11, 2005.
October 2005 Ice Schedule
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'23 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
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