HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1~ 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-- November 3, 2005
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion-- Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
ITEM 7'
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REPORTS
Commission Chair
Director
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSION I)UESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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Council Action Agendas of November 2 and 16, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of November 8, 2005.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent'
Others present:
D. Sandahl, J. Carroll, T. Wortham, D. Hagen
A. DeMello, J. Foglia
Council Member J. Moore, 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 -- November 3, 2005
There were no changes to the November 3, 2005 meeting summary and it was
approved as submitted.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
Parks as Recreation Director Frates outlined the Commission's philosophy with respect
to park development and the Commission's desire to maintain what the City currently
has. Although the notion of "pocket parks" is not a bad idea, there are more pressing
projects already on the table such as the Bernie Huss Trail. Frates stated the Kenai
Lions Club wishes to assist with the selective clearing of more trees in the Bernie Huss
Trail area beginning Saturday, December 3, 2005. Frates asked the Commission to be
thinking about other types of uses for the area. He suggested a small 3-4 hole disc golf
course might be appropriate. A brief discussion took place on other uses such as x-
country skiing.
Chair Sandahl reiterated the Commission's number one priority of taking care of the
current infrastructure and pursuing grants for soccer fields and Section 36
development; Bernie Huss Trail is a park that needs working on; and likes the Lions
Club involvement.
The Commission recommended the Kenai Lions Club be allowed to proceed with
assisting with the removal of additional trees in Bernie Huss Trail Park.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair- None
7-b,
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soccer fields
Director- Frates reported on the following:
Snowmachine Charity ride
Hiring progress for the Parks & Grounds Assistant position
Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club's interest in pursuing a grant for additional
Work being done on a Kenai River Marathon slated for October 2006
7-c. City Council Liaison- Moore reported
· The idea for a request for proposal for a corporate sponsor for the outdoor
complex
· Council's approval for Administration to work out details for the Kenai
Kennel Club's use of the property in Section 36 · Town clock update
· Council's action on the conservation properties off Bridge Access
ITEM 8'
COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None
ITEM 9:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION
10=a.
10-b.
10-c.
Council Action Agendas of November 2 and 16, 2005.
Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of November 8, 2005.
Updated Membership List
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'45 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Kari Mohn, Administrative Assistant
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMEBER 1, 2005
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