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April 03, 2025
Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
April 03, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Kenai City Hall - Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information Below*
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes ....................................................................... Pg. 3
2. March 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes ........................................................................... Pg. 6
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -work plan goals for 2025 ................................................ Pg. 8
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director
2. Commission Chair
3. City Council Liaison ......................................................................................................... Pg. 14
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 1, 2025
J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Parks & Recreation Midmonth Report ............................................................................. Pg. 20
2. Parks Inventory ............................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V1dny2DRRFy4HSKiZNlX4w
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The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of the agenda items are
available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside of Council Chambers prior to the meeting. Please contact the Parks
and Recreation Director at 907-283-8262 for additional details.
**COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING**
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
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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 Bridget Grieme
Kyle Graham, Vice Chair Sharon Fisher
Michael Bernard Marti Pepper
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Charlie Stephens
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
1. 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.
I. 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.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 6, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
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ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on March 6, 2025, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Commissioner Bernard called the meeting to order at approximately 6:08
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sharon Fisher Michael Bernard
A quorum was not present.
Absent:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair Charlie Stephens
Kyle Graham, Vice Chair Marti Pepper
Bridget Grieme
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
2. Discussion/Recommendation -work plan goals for 2025
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director
2. Commission Chair
3. City Council Liaison
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H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 3, 2025
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
Having no quorum present, no business was taken up and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of March
6, 2025.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 27, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025 Workplan Goals
During the February 6th meeting, Parks and Recreation reviewed the Commission's work plan
goals, which will be voted on at the April 3rd meeting. The four goals that were identified during
the last meeting are attached to this memo.
Goals 1-3 are repeatable goals similar to those voted on by the Commission last year and can
be renewed every year. Goal 4 supports the Commission in setting a unique one-time goal.
Below is the Parks and Recreation Commission Code, which all goals should be guided by
when they are created and approved.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the Council and
Administration on issues involving the City’s parks and recreational facilities.
(1) Review and provide recommendations on any master plans for the physical development of
recreation facilities for the City. Such master plans with accompanying maps, plats, charts,
descriptive, and explanatory matter, may show the Commission’s recommendations for the
development of the City’s recreation facilities including:
(i) Development of the type, location, and sequence of all public recreation facilities; and
(ii) The relocation, removal, extension, or change of use of existing recreation facilities;
(2) Advise the Council and Administration on concerns and recommendations
regarding parks and recreational facilities within the City including recommendations for
consideration by the Administration in the development of the Parks and Recreation
Department’s annual budget; and
(3) Submit annually to the City Manager and Council, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the
beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which, in the opinion
of the Commission, are necessary or desirable to be constructed during the forthcoming five (5)
year period. Such list will be arranged in order of preference, with recommendations as to which
projects are recommended for construction in which year; and
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(4) Provide information and recommendations as requested by the City Council and
Administration; and
(5) Advise and provide recommendations to the Administration as requested on the
qualifications for a Director of Parks and Recreation.
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2025 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
Objective No. 01 Objective: Tour Parks & Trails Twice Annually Estimated Time to Complete: 8 Hours
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
The Parks & Recreation Commission will tour the City's parks, trails, and recreation facilities twice a year with the Parks & Recreation Department. These tours will highlight accomplishments, goals,
and provide an opportunity for the Commission to offer recommendations on capital improvements and master plans. Transportation will be provided by the Department, as available.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
This objective will allow the Commission to effectively support 19.05.010 and 19.05.020 and adequately advise the Council and administration on issues involving the City’s parks and recreational facilities.
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Parks & Recreation Department
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
N/A
2025 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
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2025 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
2025 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
Objective: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Work Session Twice Annually Estimated Time to Complete: 4 Hours
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
The Parks & Recreation Commission will collaborate with the Parks & Recreation Department to hold CIP Work Sessions twice a year (spring and fall), following the parks,
trails, and recreation facilities tours. These sessions will review the status, progress, and accomplishments of existing capital improvements, while providing an opportunity
for the Commission to offer recommendations on new or ongoing projects
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
This objective will allow the Commission to effectively support 19.05.010 and 19.05.020 and adequately advise the Council and administration on issues involving the City’s
parks and recreational facilities.
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Parks & Recreation Department
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
N/A
GOAL OR
OBJECTIVE Objective No. 2
COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
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2025 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
2025 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
Estimated Time to Complete: 4 Hours
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Based on other objectives previously identified by the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission), and in the support of 19.05.02they will work in collaboration with
the Parks & Recreation Department (Department) to support and review master plan development
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
The Commission acts as an intermediary between the public, the Department, Council, and Administration, conveying public feedback in an organized manner. This
approach allows the Commission to effectively represent diverse community perspectives, provide expertise, maintain regular communication with the Department,
ensure accountability and transparency with Council, and enhance community engagement. This is supported by 1.95.050.01
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Parks & Recreation Department
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
N/A
GOAL OR
OBJECTIVE Objective No. 3 Objective: Development of Long-Term Goals
FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
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2025 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
2025 – PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
Estimated Time to Complete: 4 Hours
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
Develop a unique, one-time goal that addresses an emerging need or opportunity within the City’s parks, trails, or recreation facilities. This initiative will be focused on
innovation, community impact, and long-term sustainability, and should be developed during 2025 and implemented in 2026. The goal will be selected
collaboratively by the Commission based on current trends, community feedback, and available resources, and will contribute to enhancing the overall quality of
life for City residents.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
By developing a one-time, innovative initiative in 2025 for FY26, the Commission will use Goals 1-3 to identify this unique goal and structure their work plan
throughout their meetings in 2025. This is supported by 1.95.050.020
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
Parks & Recreation Department, Parks and Recreation Commission, Beautification Commission, and Community members
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
N/A
GOAL OR
OBJECTIVE Objectiv e No. 4 Objective: Development of a unique work plan goal for FY26
FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 05, 2025 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3451-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating
Donations to the Kenai Community Library for Library Materials, Equipment, Furniture, and
Programming. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3452-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Polar
Bear and Brown Bear Taxidermy Donation from the Warren E Johnson Estate for Display in the
Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3453-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 7.15 - Purchases and Sales, Sections 7.15.060 - Procurement of Professional Services
and 7.15.070 - Innovative Procurements and Other Exceptions, to Allow Insurance Coverages
to be Procured by Direct Negotiation and Authorize Other Procurement Exceptions Subject to
City Council Approval by Resolution. (Knackstedt)
4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3454-2025 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
23.35.032 - Arbitration Panel to Amend the Member Terms from Indefinite Terms to Three-Year
Terms. (City Clerk)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3455-2025 - Authorizing the Purchase of a Used
Ventrac Tractor and Attachments from KNC Golf, Inc., that Deviates from Procurement
Procedures Authorized by Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 7.15 Purchases and Sales.
(Administration)
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6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-16 - Authorizing a Professional Service
Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order for the 2026 Airport Perimeter and Security
Fence Line Improvement Project for the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-17 - Authorizing the City Manager to Renew
the Memorandum of Understanding for the Kenai Watershed Forum Kenai River Water Quality
Monitoring Program. (Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-18 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Equipment to Upfit Three New Police Vehicles.
(Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 19, 2025. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Issuance of a Package Store Sampling Endorsement
for Three Bears Alaska, Inc. DBA Three Bears - License No. 4118. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Issuance of a Restaurant Endorsement for Salamatof
Cannery Lodge, LLC. DBA Salamatof Cannery Lodge - License No. 15960. (City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Seasonal Golf Course Liquor License
for Griffin Golf, LLC. DBA Kenai Golf Course - License No. 5788. (City Clerk)
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Package Store Liquor License for AK,
Inc. DBA Speedway Express - License No. 4544. (City Clerk)
6. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License and a
Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Majestic Gardens LLC., DBA: Majestic Gardens
LLC. - License No.’s 15393 and 15395. (City Clerk)
7. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Restaurant Eating Place Liquor License
for Ramon Gonzalez DBA Playa Azul - License No. 5224. (City Clerk)
8. *Ordinance No. 3456-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Received Through Best
Friends Animal Society to the Kenai Animal Shelter for Attendance at the Best Friends National
Conference. (Administration)
9. *Ordinance No. 3457-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations Designated by Tom
Anderson from the Alaska Community Foundation for the Construction of Softball Dugouts and
the Dedication of a Dugout in Memoriam of Hannah Hill. (Administration)
10. *Ordinance No. 3458-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Received Through the
Alaska Geriatric Exchange Network to the Kenai Senior Center for Attendance at the 2025
Legislative Fly-In. (Administration)
11. *Ordinance No. 3459-2025 - Determining that Real Property Described as Lot 10, Block 1,
Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-Owned Airport Land Located
Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of
the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
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12. *Ordinance No. 3460-2025 - Determining that Real Property Described as Lot 11, Block 1,
Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-Owned Airport Land Located
Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale of
the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
13. *Ordinance No. 3461-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by
Rezoning the Properties at 202 North Forest Drive and 1408 Second Avenue from Suburban
Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG) Zoning District. (Administration)
14. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Harbor Commission 2025 Work Plan. (City
Clerk)
15. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Nominations Received for Council
Consideration of Robert Molloy and Vaughn Dosko for Appointment to the Personnel Arbitration
Board. (City Clerk)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 19, 2025 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
1. 100% Communities and the 907 Navigation App, Abby Struffert, Southcentral Consulting
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3456-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant
Received Through Best Friends Animal Society to the Kenai Animal Shelter for Attendance at
the Best Friends National Conference. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3457-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating
Donations Designated by Tom Anderson from the Alaska Community Foundation for the
Construction of Softball Dugouts and the Dedication of a Dugout in Memoriam of Hannah Hill.
(Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3458-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant
Received Through the Alaska Geriatric Exchange Network to the Kenai Senior Center for
Attendance at the 2025 Legislative Fly-In. (Administration)
4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3459-2025 - Determining that Real Property
Described as Lot 10, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-
Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3460-2025 - Determining that Real Property
Described as Lot 11, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-
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Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
6. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3461-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map
and Land Use Table by Rezoning the Properties at 202 North Forest Drive and 1408 Second
Avenue from Suburban Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG) Zoning District.
(Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-19 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter
into an Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease with Aleutian Airways.
(Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-20 - Authorizing Award of the Airport
Engineering Services Term Contract. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of March 5, 2025. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Greatland Consulting and
Training LLC. for use of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Jeremy Mastre, DBA: River Rock
Outdoors, LLC for Commercial Operations at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin.
(Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Jeremy Mastre, DBA; River Rock
Outdoors, LLC for Fuel Tank Storage at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin.
(Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Approving Amendments to the Lease and Concession Agreements for the
Kenai Municipal Golf Course and Recreation Area between the City of Kenai and KNC Golf,
Inc. (Administration)
6. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Reporting Requirements for Agencies
Receiving Grants through the Legislative Budget. (Douthit)
7. SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 4/15/2025 AT 6:00 P.M. Discussion - Scheduling
Council Employee Evaluations. (Gabriel)
8. Discussion - Kenai Municipal Code, Title 2 Alcoholic Beverages and Marijuana - License
Renewals. (City Clerk)
9. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter of
Support for the American Tidal Energy Project led by ORPC. (Gabriel)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
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4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D2kvBJR9Rdey7qnGdqWUPg
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 12th
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report-January
The lack of snow continues during the 2025 Winter. A slight snowfall in January was not enough
to groom the Ski Trails. The annual Solstice Ski Event put on by Relay for Life was initially
rescheduled from December 21st to January 21st, but due to the lack of snow and plethora of
rain, the event had to be canceled for the 2025 winter.
Recent cold weather has given the park staff an excellent opportunity to maintain the Skating
pond at Daubenpeck Family Park. The pond is in excellent condition for skating and hockey
(always skate at your own risk when skating on outdoor surfaces). There are currently two
training goals on the pond for pick-up hockey!
Rec Center attendance and participation in programs and reservations have been high this last
month. The weekly schedule, which is posted every Monday, is attached. It includes Regular
programs and reservations!
Rec Center Visits January
Weight Room/Cardio Room 1205
Racquetball /Wallyball 271
Shower/Sauna 71
Gymnasium 1584
Gym Rental Visits 514
Total Number of Visits 3645
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Tyler Best
Parks and Recreation Director
tbest@kenai.city
907.283.8261
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Introduction
The City of Kenai Parks and Recreation Department oversees a diverse array of parks, trails, and
recreational facilities to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. With a team of
dedicated year-round staff and seasonal employees, the department maintains over 25 parks,
miles of trails, and numerous green spaces across the city. Facilities range from playgrounds and
sports fields to specialized areas like the Kenai Bark Park and the Kenai Recreation Center.
The department coordinates seasonal displays, landscaping efforts, and public events, ensuring
parks are vibrant and accessible throughout the year. The Parks and Recreation Department
actively supports recreation, conservation, and cultural heritage through partnerships with local
organizations, volunteers, and the community.
Maintenance and Seasonal Operations
From May to October, the department employs seasonal staff to assist with mowing,
landscaping, and prepping sports fields. They transition to snow clearing, light displays, and ski
trail grooming in winter. The team also manages extensive flower displays, supported by local
volunteers and vendors, making Kenai vibrant year-round.
Staffing at Kenai Parks and Rec
Full-Time Staff
1. Director: Oversees the Parks and Recreation Department and the PU Fishery
2. Assistant Director: Directly oversees the Kenai Recreation Center and the PU Fishery
3. Parks and Recreation Maintenance Technicians (2): Responsible for maintenance and
landscaping duties across the department's facilities and parks.
4. Laborer (1): Supports maintenance operations.
Recreation Center Staff
• Part-Time Recreation Center Workers (7): Operate the Kenai Recreation Center's
front desk, handle transactions, and manage facility cleaning.
Note: Supervised by the Assistant Director.
Seasonal Staff (May to October)
• Seasonal Maintenance Workers (10): Hired to manage increased workload during
summer months, including landscaping, mowing, trail maintenance, and other seasonal
tasks.
This comprehensive inventory reflects the City of Kenai's commitment to fostering recreation,
preserving natural beauty, and promoting community well-being through its parks and facilities.
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Contents
Kenai Little League Fields .............................................................................................................................. 6
Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Fields .............................................................................................................. 7
Millennium Square ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Multi-Purpose Facility ................................................................................................................................. 10
Kenai Recreation Center ............................................................................................................................. 11
Municipal Park ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Old Town Park ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Leif Hansen Memorial Park ......................................................................................................................... 14
Erik Hansen Scout Park ............................................................................................................................... 15
Cunningham Park ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Beaver Creek Park ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Daubenspeck Family Park ........................................................................................................................... 18
Kenai Bark Park ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Elson Family Rest stop ................................................................................................................................ 20
Kenai Municipal Cemetery .......................................................................................................................... 21
4 Ave Park ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Greenstrip Pavilion and Playground ........................................................................................................... 24
Kenai Community Garden ........................................................................................................................... 25
Scenic Bluff Overlook .................................................................................................................................. 26
Bernie Huss Trail ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Ryan’s Creek Trail ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Shqui Tsatnu Trail(Richka Creek) ............................................................................................................. 29
Meeks Trail .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Ski Trails/ Kenai Golf Course ....................................................................................................................... 31
East End Trails ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Eagle Disc Golf Course ................................................................................................................................ 33
Lawton Drive extension .............................................................................................................................. 35
4 Ave Pocket green space ........................................................................................................................... 36
Blue Star Memorial ..................................................................................................................................... 37
City Hall Campus ......................................................................................................................................... 38
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Field of Flowers ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Kenai Visitor Center .................................................................................................................................... 40
Kenai Challenger Center ............................................................................................................................. 41
North Beach ................................................................................................................................................ 42
South Beach ................................................................................................................................................ 43
City Dock ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Wildlife Viewing Platform ........................................................................................................................... 45
Unity Trail .................................................................................................................................................... 47
Right of Ways .............................................................................................................................................. 47
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Kenai Little League Fields
Inventory
• Kenai Little League Fields – 3 baseball fields and one softball field. Shared space with
Municipal Park
• Shared space with Municipal Park and Waste Water Treatment Plant
Acreage: 45.6
Land Management Plan page 59 Parcel ID 04701008
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department preps these fields for the start of the season and
then performs weekly maintenance on them. This maintenance includes snow removal, mowing,
dragging the fields, fertilizing, weed whacking, and laying lines.
Little League fields were constructed before 1979. The Sr. Field was home to the Peninsula
Oilers before 1979. Girls’ softball field was constructed in 1987.
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Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Fields
Inventory
• Steve Shearer Memorial Fields – 4 Softball fields
• Running water bathrooms (only in summer)
• Shared space with Green strip pavilion and playground
Acreage: 33
Land Management Plan page 71, Parcel ID 04327036
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department preps these fields for the start of the season and
then performs weekly maintenance on them. This maintenance includes snow removal, mowing,
dragging the fields, fertilizing, weed whacking, and laying lines.
Three (3) fields were constructed in 1980, and a fourth (4th) bordering 1st Ave. was completed
in 1989. These are FAA fields, and if deemed beneficial for the airport, the land could be
developed for such.
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Kenai Sports Complex
Inventory
• Kenai Sports Complex Fields – 6 Soccer Fields
Acreage: 53.8
Land Management Plan page 33, Parcel ID 04310038
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department preps these fields for the start of the season and
then performs weekly maintenance, including mowing, fertilizing, and weed whacking.
The park was an LWCF project, and the fields were constructed in 2006. The local soccer clubs
heavily utilize the fields during the summer months. While no official plan has been approved,
the park commission has discussed expanding this sports complex.
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Millennium Square
Inventory
• Field 04705807 acres 3.05
• Field 04705805 acres 3.22
• open fields provide space for events, snow storage, and seasonal weekly rugby,
Acreage: 6.27
Land Management Plan page 133, Parcel ID 04705807, 04705805
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department preps these fields for the start of the season and
then performs weekly maintenance. This maintenance includes mowing, fertilizing, and weed
whacking. The Parks Department also hosts several events a year in this field.
Lot 04705805 has been become an unofficial field for the local rugby team who host weekly
practices and an annual tournament.
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Multi-Purpose Facility
Inventory:
• Refrigerated partially enclosed ice rink for Hockey
• Running water bathrooms (no showers)
• six heated locker rooms
Acreage 7.26
Land Management Plan page 153, Parcel ID 04501023
Notes: The facility was constructed in 1999, and refrigeration equipment was added in 2001. The
Parks and Recreation Commission has expressed interest in someday obtaining an indoor turf
facility and marked this as a possible location. This building is closed in the summer except for
limited particular use. Current project
The Parks and Recreation Department contracts for the ice maintenance and cleaning of this
facility. City staff provide ice scheduling and facility maintenance. Parks maintains all the green
space around this facility in the summer months.
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Kenai Recreation Center
Inventory:
• Kenai Recreation Center – building consists of a weight room, full gymnasium, 2
Wallyball courts, and year-round programming and activities for all ages, including a
teen center operated by the Boys and Girls Club 4 locker rooms with showers; 2 of the
locker rooms have saunas
Acreage 1.58
Land Management Plan page 125, Parcel ID 04337004,04337005,04337001,04337002
Notes: This Facility is operated by six part-time regular staff members, supported by the
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. They operate the front desk, which handles all
transactions for Kenai Recreation Center, and perform all of the facility cleaning.
Construction of the Recreation Center (phase I) was completed in 1981. Phase II (gymnasium
was completed in 1983.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula managed and operated the facility since 2003
under a Partnership Agreement until 2021, when the City took over the operation of the
downstairs of the facility, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula still manages the
teen center which is located upstairs.
In the Summer months, Parks maintains all the green space around this facility.
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Municipal Park
Inventory
• four rentable shelters,
• Playground
• Outdoor Basketball court
• Half mile of walking trails
• Beach access
• one running water bathroom (only open in summer)
• Shared space with Kenai Little League and Waste Water Treatment Plant
Acreage: 1.99
Land Management Plan page 59 Parcel ID 04701008
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the grass, playground structure, walking
trail, court, pavilions, bathrooms, and landscaping.
The property became parkland in 1966 through LWCF. It originally served as a campground
through the 1970s and ’80s and discontinued as such in the late ’80s; trail upgrades were
performed in 2004.
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Old Town Park
Inventory
• Playground
• Play structure
• Picnic structure
• Half-court basketball court
• Shared space with Historical cabins operated by the Historical Society and Kenai Art
Center operated by a local nonprofit.
Acreage 1.9
Land Management Plan page 89 Parcel ID 0410105
Notes: The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the grass, playground structures, court,
and landscaping.
Currently, a Schematic Design to completely redo this park in the Capital Improvement Plan
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Leif Hansen Memorial Park
Inventory
• Gazebo
• Paved walking path
• Memorial plaques
• Town clock
• Fountain
• Multiple memorials
Acreage 1.93
Land Management Plan page 133 Parcel ID 04705101
Notes: The property was developed beginning in 1986. The park is a focal point of the town,
with a wide variety of tree plantings and memorial plaques purchased by individuals in memory
of family members or friends. Memorial plaques are purchased through the Clerk’s office and
installed by Parks & Recreation personnel. The sprinkler system was installed in 2008.
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Erik Hansen Scout Park
Inventory
• Memorial Benches
• Boy Scout Statue
• Scenic view
Acreage .64
Land Management Plan Parcel ID 04709307
Notes: Property donated to the City by Dr. Peter O. and Karolee T Hansen in 1997 for a park for
public use in perpetuity. Park was named after their son Erik, whose demise was November 25,
1996. Erik was an active Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1982. A statue of a
scout leader was placed to honor all scouts. This park receives a very high number of visitors
throughout the summer months.
In the Summer, Parks maintains all the green space and landscaping at this park. In the winter
months, they hang winter décor throughout the park.
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Cunningham Park
Inventory
• Vault Toilets
• Pedestrian River Access
• Bike Repair station
Acreage 2.16
Land Management Plan page 191 Parcel ID 04108019
Notes: The park was an LWCF project starting in 1973. The project description was to construct
a general park area on the Kenai River, including a boat launch, site improvements, a comfort
station, parking, landscaping, and a sign.
In the Summer, Parks maintains all the green space, landscaping, and bathrooms around this
facility.
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Beaver Creek Park
Inventory
• Vault Toilet(out of order currently a porta potties is rented in the summer)
• Picnic shelter
• Playground
• Full outdoor basketball court
Acreage 5.23
Land Management Plan page 99 Parcel ID 04709307
Notes: Before 1972, the park was maintained primarily by the local Boy Scouts. In 1972, the city
obtained LWCF monies and used them to construct the park. The project was to develop a small
community park on the south bank of Beaver Creek. Work would include site improvement,
landscaping, playground equipment, a comfort station, picnic tables, parking, and signs. The land
was leased from the State for several years and purchased by the city in 1980.
The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the grass, playground structures, court, and
landscaping.
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Daubenspeck Family Park
Inventory
• Vault Toilet
• 2 pavilions available for rent
• Walking trail
• Beach/swimming area
• Story walk
• Ice skating surface in winter months
• Shared space with Kenai Bark Park
• Little Free Library
Acreage 8.28
Land Management Plan page 147 Parcel ID 04501062
Notes : The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the grass, playground structures, court,
and landscaping.
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Kenai Bark Park
Inventory
• Pavilion
• Walking trail
• Catch and release area for dogs
• Small and large dog areas
• Shared space with Daubenspeck Family Park
Acreage 8.28
Land Management Plan page 147 Parcel ID 04501062
Notes: Officially opened in 2023.The Parks and Recreation Department maintains the grass, and
landscaping.
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Elson Family Rest stop
Inventory
• Path
• Picnic Table
Acreage .72
Land Management Plan page 207 Parcel ID 04937002
Notes: Property acquired through a donation by James A. Elson and Jo Ann Elson in June 2005
to be used as a park/rest stop. The park is located adjacent to the Unity Trail.
Parks maintain the trail and the picnic table
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Kenai Municipal Cemetery
Inventory
• 2 fenced-in cemetery areas
• Columbarium
• 2 shared lots due to expansion
Acreage 9.5 & 4.1
Land Management Plan page 71 Parcel Id 04317038 & 04317037
Notes: The clerk's office manages reservations for the cemetery. Parks maintain the grass,
landscaping and will mark plot for burial and the seed the mounds after burial.
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4 Ave Park
Inventory
• Baseball backstop
• Full outdoor basketball court
• Picnic structure
Acreage 2.5
Land Management Plan page n/a Parcel Id 04305017
Notes: The Park previously had playground equipment, which was initially planned to be
replaced, but no official plans had been made. Discussion through the Park Commission
mentioned a playground at the local school several blocks away.
Parks maintain the grass and the basketball court
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Greenstrip Pavilion and Playground
Inventory
• Share Steve Shearer Memorial Fields and Kenai community garden
• two pavilions with power available to rent
• Event Space
Acreage: 33
Land Management Plan page 71, Parcel ID 04327036
Notes: The shelter was constructed around 1991 and expanded in 2009. A permanent restroom
was added around 1992 or ’93.
Parks maintains the playground, grass and landscaping in the summer
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Kenai Community Garden
Inventory
• Steve Shearer Memorial Fields – 4 Softball fields
• Running water bathrooms (only in summer)
• Community apple trees and berry bushes
• Raised and low beds available for rent
Acreage: 33
Land Management Plan page 71, Parcel ID 04327036
Notes: Parks manages the reservation of the beds and will prep them for the renters. Then,
they maintain the grass inside the park.
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Scenic Bluff Overlook
Inventory
• Rentable pergola (known as bird cage)
• Scenic View
• Little Free Library
Acreage: 4.13
Land Management Plan page 133, Parcel ID 04705806
Notes: A gazebo (donated by Scott Hamann/Metal Magic) was installed in 2009.
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Bernie Huss Trail
Inventory
• 9-hole disc golf course
• Trash receptible
• .4 miles of trails
• Shared with Ryan’s Creek Trail
• Part of Path of 10,000 steps
Land Management Plan page 107(blue trail)
Notes: Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer
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Ryan’s Creek Trail
Inventory
• 9-hole disc golf course
• Trash receptible
• .4 miles of trails
• Shared with Ryan’s Creek Trail
• Part of the path of 10,000 steps
Land Management Plan page 107(red trail)
Notes: Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer
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Shqui Tsatnu Trail(Richka Creek)
Inventory
• Bench
• Footbridge
Land Management Plan page 55 Parcel ID 04304011, 04304004
Notes: Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer
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Meeks Trail
Inventory
• Trash can
• Bench
• Beach access
Land Management Plan page 85
Notes: Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer
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Ski Trails/ Kenai Golf Course
Acreage 119.7
Land Management Plan page 183 Parcel ID 04938216
Notes: The city leases the Property to be privately operated as a community golf course.
Development began in 1986.
Parks groom the ski trains weekly in the winter months.
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East End Trails
Inventory
• 1 mile of walking trails
• Shared 18-course disc golf course
• Benches
• Trash receptacles
Acreage 15.18
Land Management Plan page 183 Parcel ID 04938215
Notes: The Park was an LWCF project, and hiking and ski trails were developed beginning in
1972. The Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club leases the adjacent parcel from the City for a summer
baseball program.
Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer.
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Eagle Disc Golf Course
Inventory
• 1 mile of walking trails
• Shared pathway for multipurpose use
• Benches
• Trash receptacles
Acreage 15.18
Land Management Plan page 183 Parcel ID 04938215
Notes: Parks maintain the trail throughout the summer
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Lawton Drive extension
Inventory
• 1+ mile of multi trails open to pedestrians and ATVs
Land Management Plan page 187
Notes: Currently, the parks department does not maintain this trail but will run a ski groomer
down it in the winter.
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4 Ave Pocket green space
Inventory
• bench
• little free library
Land Management Plan parcel Id 04304017page 53
Notes: Parks maintain the green space in the summer
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Blue Star Memorial
Inventory
• Blue Star memorial
• Benches
Notes: Parks maintain the green space in the summer
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City Hall Campus
Inventory
• Flower Beds
• Benches
Notes: Parks maintain the grass and landscaping of the Library, City Hall, and Public Safety. In
the winter months, they clear the pedestrian pathways of snow.
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Field of Flowers
• Flower Beds
• Benches
• Gazebo
Acreage 16.4
Land Management Plan parcel Id 00451003 page 153
Notes: Parks maintain the green space in the summer. A contractor hydroseeds it every summer,
and the parks maintain the flowers through the summer.
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Kenai Visitor Center
Inventory
• Flower Beds
• Benches
Notes: Parks maintain the grass and landscaping of the Library, City Hall, and Public Safety. In
the winter months, they clear the pedestrian pathways of snow.
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Kenai Challenger Center
Inventory
• Multi-use building
• Benches
Land Management Plan page 153
Notes: The building is leased by a nonprofit. Parks maintain the grass and landscaping of the
Challenger Center
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North Beach
Inventory
• Vault Toilets
• Trash cans
Land Management Plan page 59
Notes: Parks maintain the bathrooms and the beach
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South Beach
Inventory
• Vault Toilets
• Trash cans
Land Management Plan page 166
Notes: Parks maintain the bathrooms and the beach
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City Dock
Inventory
• Running Water Toilets (summer only)
• Trash cans
• 4-lane boat launch
Land Management Plan page 175, Parcel ID N/A
Notes: Parks maintains the bathrooms and small greenspace behind them.
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Wildlife Viewing Platform
Inventory
• Viewing platform
• Viewing scope
• Trash can
• Interpretive display
Land Management Plan page 175, Parcel ID N/A
Notes: LWCF project with development in 1990.
Parks maintain the basic maintenance of the platform.
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Tarbox Bird Viewing
Inventory
• Viewing platform
• Viewing scope
• Trash can
Land Management Plan page 175, Parcel ID 04945003
Notes: The project was completed in 2009 through the combined efforts of ConocoPhillips
Alaska Inc., Kenai Watershed Forum, Keen Eye Birders, the City of Kenai, and the State of
AK DNR & USF&W.
Parks maintain the basic maintenance of the platform.
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Unity Trail
This excellent paved trail is one of the most used trails in our area. Following the Kenai Spur
Highway, this path is excellent for walking, running, jogging, biking, and rollerblading and is a
beautiful place to take strollers or wagons. With many scenic views, park benches, and
parks along the way, you can go almost as far as you would like and then return.
Notes: The Unity Trail is on state land, but if a tree falls on it or there is another maintenance
issue, Parks and Streets will usually take care of it if it is within City Limits.
Notes: Interconnecting our trails, parks, fields, and facilities is an essential step for our future An
example of this is that there is no connection trail across the Bridge access that would connect
the unity and trail .
Right of Ways
Along the State right of way between Tinker Lane and N. Forrest Drive, the Parks department
maintains all greenspace. This includes flower beds, signs, benches, trash cans, and turf. There is
also a select road inside the City limits that the City maintains. All off this green space equates to
an estimated 20 acres of turf and landscape maintenance.
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