HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-03 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 2024-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR SOVALA KISENA, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on October 3, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Kisena called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Kisena led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sovala Kisena, Vice Chair
Kyle Graham
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Also in attendance were:
Charlie Stephens
Jennifer Joanis
Nigel LaRiccia
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Joanis MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 4, 2024 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Graham moved to AMEND the minutes, noting the date should be May 2, 2024.
Commissioner Joanis SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MINUTES AS AMENDED: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Parks and Rec projects for the FY26-FY30
Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION:
Commissioner FY26-FY30 MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Parks and Rec projects for
the FY26-FY30 Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Graham SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. All commissioners spoke in
support of the proposed plan.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED .
REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director -Director Best reported on Midmonth Report included in packet.
2. Commission Chair -Vice Chair Kisena noted this would be his last meeting; thanked the
Commission.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Sounart reported on recent actions of the City Council.
G. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
H. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -November 7, 2024
I. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Joanis recommended installing a trash can at the Lawton extension for dog poop bags.
Commissioner Stephens noted he will miss working with Vice Chair Kisena.
Vice Chair Kisena noted he enjoyed his time on the Commission
J. ADJOURNMENT
K. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. August Mid-month report
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:40 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
October 3, 2024.
Meg ~
Deputy City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
October 3, 2024
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