HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-07 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on November 7, 2024, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Wisniewski led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair Charlie Stephens
Kyle Graham Jennifer Joanis (electronic participation)
Michael Bernard Sharon Fisher
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Nigel LaRiccia
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Election of Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to appoint Kyle Graham as Vice Chair. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard 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.
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D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 3rd, 2024 Regular Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the October 3, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission
minutes. Vice Chair Graham SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Review and work plan goals and prepare a report for
the council.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. City Clerk Saner reviewed the
purpose of the Commission Annual Report.
Vice Chair Graham volunteered to draft the Parks & Recreation Commission annual report for delivery to
Council by the end of the year; Director Best offered assistance in report development.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director — Director Best reported on the following:
• Reviewed Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report provided in the packet;
• City League Basketball will start in late November.
2. Commission Chair — No report.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Douthit reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — December 5, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners Stephens welcomed new Commissioner Sharon Fisher.
Commissioner Bernard welcomed Commissioner Fisher; expressed appreciation for the efforts of the
Parks & Recreation Department for putting on the Pumpkin Festival; thanked Vice Chair Graham for
volunteering to draft the annual report.
Vice Chair Graham welcomed Commissioner Fisher; noted he attended the Pumpkin Festival and
enjoyed it.
Commissioner Fisher noted she looked forward to working with the Commission.
Commissioner Joanis welcomed Commissiner Fisher.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. September Mid -month report
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There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:33 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
November 7, 2024.
Meghan Thib au
Deputy City Clerk
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