HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 5, 8007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:0o P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April S, 2007
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Jackie Cason -- Kenai Teen Center Presentation
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Budget/Zamboni
b. Discussion -- Rink Security
ITEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Spectator Code of Conduct
b. Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery
c. Discussion -- Greenstrip Addition Near Mouth of River
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Commission Chair
b. Director
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
%TEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATYON
a. Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007.
b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 8, 2007.
c. Boating Facility Map
d. Dip Net Brochure
ITEM 11:
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMh
JULY 5, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDIN
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called th
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll was
D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, D. Hagen, K. McDonald, and B
Denesen
F. Wortham, J. Beeson
Council Member J. Moore and Parks and Recreation
Director B. Frates
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 5, 200'7
The meeting summary was approved as presented.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Jackie Cason -- Kenai Teen Center Presentation
Executive Director Ahlberg and Teen Center Supervisor Cason gave a brief presentation
on the Teen Center Program. Topics of interest were the "tweens" (11-12 year-olds),
program attendance numbers and Project Protect.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Budget/Zamboni
Director Frates reported to the Commission monies were used for the purchase of a
new ice resurfacer, which would be delivered in seven to eight months. Frates thanked
the Commission for recognizing the need.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Spectator Code of Conduct
Frates referred to a memorandum outlining some thoughts with respect to a Spectator
Code of Conduct. He explained if adopted, the policy could be included onto a sign
format and installed at various city facilities as a reminder to parents, coaches and
spectators. The following changes were suggested: combine statements #2 and #4 and
eliminate statement #5.
MOTION:
Commissioner McDonald MOVED to support the Spectator Code of Conduct with the
changes as suggested and Commissioner Hagen SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
6-b. Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery
Comments included:
• Work could begin on the site plan.
• Different avenues that could be used to facilitate this process were
outlined.
• Sandahl offered to take the lead in speaking to church representatives,
community members and working with City planners.
• Findings would be reported at future commission meetings.
6-c. Discussion -- Greenstrip Addition Near Mouth of River
Frates reported the Kenai River Festival was relocated to Soldotna and it was the
wishes of administration the Commission review if a new greenstrip area should be
developed. Comments included:
Near the mouth of the Kenai River, east of the Visitors Center; this area
has been slated as Millennium Square and different site plan ideas have
been suggested.
Plans could include a large green area for use as a park-like area.
Commission recommended that previously drafted site plans be brought to the next
meeting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
T-a. Commission Chair -- No report.
7-b. Director -- Frates gave project updates on Municipal Park Disc Golf
Course, the Soccer Fields, Tent Campground and dipnet preparation.
1-c. City Council Liaison -- Boyle noted the wetlands property adjacent to
creek drainage on Lawton Drive would be purchased by the city and reserved for future
park use.
ITEM ~: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
8-a. Brad Denesen verbally stated his resignation from the Commission
because he will be leaving the area in the fall to continue his education. Denesen was
thanked for his service.
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007.
10-b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 8, 2007.
10-c. Boating Facility Map
10-d. Dip Net Brochure
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:53 p.m.
Meeting um~epare`~ubmitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk