HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-03 Parks & Recreation MinutesKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 2025-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on April 3, 2025, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 6:06 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
Bridget Grieme
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Charlie Stephens
Sharon Fisher
Marti Pepper
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda as presented.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. March 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher MOVED to approve the February 6, 2025 and March 6, 2025 Parks & Recreation
Commission minutes.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
April 3, 2025
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -work plan goals for 2025
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Parks & Recreation
Commission work plan goals for 2025. Commissioner Grieme SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, and described the purpose of
the unique one-time goals.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director -Director Best reported on the following:
• Provided information on upcoming community events.
• Noted an upcoming Kenai Recreation Center closure for flooring refinishing work.
• Recruitment has opened for summer position vacancies.
• Plans to coordinate and schedule a kickoff meeting with Corvus Design, inviting community
members to participate and provide input on the Parks Master Plan. Commissioner Bernard
requested that reminders to be sent to the Commission via text or email.
[Clerk's note: Commissioner Pepper arrived 6:20 p.m.J
2. Commission Chair -Chair Wisniewski expressed concern about the flexibility of fees associated
with the golf course as operational expenses rise and fall.
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-May 1, 2025
Commissioner Stephens noted he will be absent.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Pepper apologized for being late to the meeting.
Commissioner Graham suggested that the next work session should be held at a shared table.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -None.
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:49 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of April
3, 2025.
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Deputy City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
April 3, 2025
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