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Home My WebLink About2007-11-01 Parks & Recreation SummarySPECIAL KENAI PARKS & RECREATYON COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 200'7 CYTY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: YTEM 3: a. b. ITEM 4: a. YTEM 5: a. ITEM 6: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETYNG SUMMARY July 5, 2007 October 4, 2007 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mary Jackson -- Kenai Kennel Club OLD BUSYNESS Discussion -- Section 36/Soccer Field Update a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Cemetery Expansion/Veterans Cemetery b. Discussion -- Senior Little League Field/Infield Condition and Usage c. Discussion -- Cunningham Park/Drift Boat Pullout d. Discussion -- Municipal Park Shelter Usage e. Discussion -- Municipal Campground f. Dascussion -- Dip Net Report YTEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 3: 'rERSONS PRESEnT tVV'i' SCHEDULED TO BE BEARD ITEM 10: a. Council Action Agendas of October 3 and 17, 2007. b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of September 11, 2007. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL KENAI PARKS 8v RECREATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESYDING MEETING SUMMARI' ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, F. Wortham, M. Gabriel, J. Beeson Commissioners absent: A. Hull, J. Foglia Others present: Parks 8v Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member B. Eldridge A quorum was present. YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as submitted. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY 3-a. July 5, 2007 3-b. October 4, 2007 The meeting summaries of July 5 and October 4, 2007 were approved as submitted. %TEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Mary Jackson -- Kenai Kennel Club Jackson presented information related to the Federal 2006 Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act and reported the Kenai Kennel Club was interested in pursuing monies for construction of an emergency pet evacuation shelter. Jackson stated the club was interested in leasing property near the new soccer fields on the Kenai Spur Highway. The building, when not used for emergency purposes, would be used for club meetings, training, dog shows and trials. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Section 36/Soccer Field Update Frates reported the project was closed except for a sign, which he will have design samples for review at the January meeting; the "reddish" turf color was a result of low phosphorus levels which was corrected in October; a balanced fertilizer would be added in the spring; and, a request for monies for a storage, bathroom, concession facility was added to the draft Capital Improvement Plan. ITEM 6: 6-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Cemetery Expansion/Veterans Cemetery Sandahl provided the Commission with a plat of the new cemetery parcels across from Float Plane Road, noting his efforts to contact various church organizations and Veteran's groups; noted his desire to start a working group for planning and designing; and, noted the nine acres across from the cemetery should be incorporated for future usage. 6-b. Discussion -- Senior Little League Field/Infield Condition and Usage Sandahl asked this item be tabled until the next meeting when Commissioner Hull would be present. 6-c. Discussion -- Cunningham Park/Drift Boat Pullout Sandahl noted the need for a drift boat haul out in the lower Kenai River, citing lack of access and the addition of more drift fishing days as the need. Frates noted the monies originally thought available through the city were not; efforts to find the money needed to be made; and, a lot under consideration was privately owned and above Cunningham Park. 6-d. Discussion -- Municipal Park Shelter Usage Commissioner comments included: • The Municipal Park Shelter is very nice. • The shelter and trails are used and enjoyed. • More picnic tables at the shelter would be good. • Three tables lost to vandalism would be replaced. 6-e. Discussion -- Municipal Campground Frates reported the current campground would not exist once Walmart began construction. Commissioner comments included: • A parcel of land near Section 36 was identified as a possible replacement. • It would be beneficial to develop the Section 36 property along with the soccer fields. • The parcel was not near a high residential area. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2007 PAGE 2 Motor homes could use the area on an as needed basis during soccer tournaments. MOTION: Commissioner Wortham MOVED to recommend the property identified in the packet to be developed as a campground. Commissioner McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6-f. Discussion -- Dip Net Report Frates reviewed the Dip Net Report included in the packet, highlighting dune protection, fish waste and litter, and enforcement as concerns of the administration; noted most of the users were from out of town; and, suggested trash receptacles be accessible and easy to use. Sandahl reported the topic would be discussed on November 13 with the Harbor Commission and comments would be brought forth at that time. 6-g. Discussion -- Boys F~ Girls Club Management Agreement (not on the agenda and added by Frates during the meeting) Frates referred to the draft Facility Management Agreement, noting differences from the current agreement, namely the cost increase from $125,000 to $130,000 annually and the requirement of quarterly reports. Commissioner comments included: • Were all services being met? • Is membership a requirement for attending events? • Forms filed with Boys 8v Girls Club are for emergency information and data collection. • Suggested Quarterly Reports be included in the Parks & Recreation Commission packet for review. • A representative of the Boys & Girls Club should be present when reports are included. MOTION: Commissioner McDonald MOVED to recommend approval of the management agreement for the Boys 8v Girls Club and requested quarterly reports be forwarded to the Parks 8s Recreation Commission for review. Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Coanmission Chair -- None. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER I, 2007 PAGE 3 7-b. Director -- Frates submitted a request for bear proof trash receptacles through Larry Lewis with Alaska Department of Fish and Game; the Kenai River Marathon was a success; permanent signs for the additional nine holes at the disc golf course would be installed; and, thanked all the commissioners for their dedication and hard work. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Eldridge noted the agreement with the Kenai Central High School Ski Team for beach clean up; survey site work for Marathon Road; the recent meeting with Walmart; asked if the grass east of the Senior Center could be mowed and picnic tables be placed there; and, his interest in more bike paths and trails. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTYONS & COMMENTS Beeson -- Stated he liked the idea of the picnic tables suggested by Council Member Eldridge. It was noted three commission members may not be available for the January 3, 2008 meeting and a request was made to hold the meeting on January 10, 2008 instead. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. YTEM I0: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of October 3 and 17, 2007. 10-b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of September 11, 2007. ITEM 1l: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Beeson MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2007 PAGE 4