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AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPRO~/AL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. Regular Meeting -- April 3, 2008
b. Special Meeting -- April 10, 2008
c. Regular Meeting -- July 3, 2008
d. Special Meeting -- July 24, 2008
e. Special Meeting -- September 4, 2008
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
%TEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Multipurpose Dome Facility
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Recreational Opportunities in Kenai
b. Discussion -- Kenai Sports Complex Draft Master Plan
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Commission Chair
b. Director
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUEST%ONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMAT%ON
a. Council Action Agendas of September 3 and 17, 2008.
ITEM 11: ADSOURNMENT
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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hu11, D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, L. Magiera, F. Kiefer
Commissioners absent: T. Wortham, J. Beeson
Others present: Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works
Director W. Ogle, Council Member B. Eldridge
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
The following changes were requested:
ADD: 6-e. Memorandum -- January 2009 Parks 8v Recreation Commission
Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner McDonald MOVED to approve the agenda with the lay down included.
Commissioner Kiefer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
3-a. Regular Meeting - - April 3, 2008
3-b. Special Meeting - - April 10, 2008
3-c. Regular Meeting - - July 3, 2008
3-d. Special Meeting - - July 24, 2008
3-e. Special Meeting - - September 4, 2008
MOTION:
Commissioner Hull MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of April 3, April 10,
July 3, July 24 and September 4, 2008 as presented. Commissioner Kiefer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORI9ERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO HE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Multipurpose Dome Facility
Frates reported the Central Peninsula Sports Facility Group was raising funds for a
feasibility study, noting there would be an event at The Crossing on Wednesday,
October 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.rn.
Sandahl reported approximately 20 acres of land would be needed.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Recreational Opportunities in Kenai
Frates requested the Commission review the list from the packet and add any other
programs or activities.
6-b. Discussion -- Kenai Sports Complex Draft Master Plan
Frates reviewed the plan included in the packet, noting the plan included use of
borough property. It was suggested the use of borough property be reconfirmed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hull MOVED to request Administration contact the Borough to
reconfirm adjoining Borough land would be available for the ball fields. Commissioner
McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
6-c. Discussion -- January 1, 2009 Parks 8v Recreation Commission Meeting
Sandahl reviewed the memorandum presented at the beginning of the meeting, noting
he would not be available on February S, 2009.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kiefer MOVED to request the City Clerk change the date of the January
meeting from January 1 to January 15, 2009. Commissioner McDonald SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair -- Sandahl reported he would be out of town October
13 - 29, 2008, but suggested Frates work with the City Clerk and contact members of
the Advisory Cemetery Committee to perform a walk through of the proposed cemetery
land.
7-b. Director -- Frates reported the ice was in at the Multipurpose Facility;
remaining crewmembers were performing post-season activities (winterizing), and
reported on the Kenai River Marathon.
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7-c. City Council Liaisoxa -- Eldridge reported his interest in a bike path
along Bridge Access Road in addition to future trails in the drainage areas throughout
town.
ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Hull inquired about the new banners and the status of the drift boat pullout and
Frates noted the banners were purchased and recently removed for the winter.
Eldridge reported the State would be performing a study related to a drift boat pullout
and the Council addressed it as their number one suggested priority for the State
Capital Improvements list.
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10: YNFORMATION
10-a. Council Action Agendas of September 3 and 17, 2008.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Kiefer MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Magiera SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Lorene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
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