HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-06 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 — 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 February 6, 2025, 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
Kyle Graham, Vice Chair
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Charlie Stephens
Bridget Grieme
Sharon Fisher
Marti Pepper
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Grieme MOVED to reappoint Chair Wisniewski. Commissioner Fisher SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Chair Wisniewski MOVED to reappoint Vice Chair Graham. Commissioner Fisher SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bernard
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. January 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher MOVED to approve the November 7, 2025 and January 2, 2025 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 work plan summary report from fy25
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
MOTION:
Commissioner Grieme MOVED to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission 2024 Annual Report for
submission to the City Council.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion- Discuss work plan goals for 2025
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, and clarified that he is currently
seeking funding for the Old Town Park project.
[Clerk's Note: At 6:25 p.m. Chair Wisniewski passed the gavel to Vice Chair Graham and exited the
meeting]
Support was expressed for adding a new objective for 2025, and continuing those from 2024; discussion
included how to be a Parks & Recreation liaison for the community.
G. REPORTS
Parks & Recreation Director — Director Best reported on the following:
• Reviewed Midmonth reports as provided in the packet.
• Interdepartmental efforts to help address flooding.
• Future efforts to gather input from the community about the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
2. Commission Chair— None.
3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Douthit reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 6, 2025
Commissioner Grieme noted she would be absent.
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J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Grieme asked about the timeline for annual goals to be brought to the commission for
discussion.
Commissioner Bernard welcomed new commissioners; thanked Director Best for thorough work plan
work plan and goal explanation.
Vice Chair Graham suggested introducing commissioners at each meeting.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report — November 24
2. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report — December 24
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:09 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
February 6, 2025.
Meghan Thibo eau
Deputy City Clerk
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