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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
a. Discussion -- Multipurpose Dome Facility
b. Discussion/Recommendation -- Ordinance No. 2334-2008/Formation
of Cemetery Advisory Committee
c. Discussion -- Commission Attendance
d. Discussion -- Municipal Park
e. Discussion -- Kenai River Marathon
f. Discussion -- Interim Dip Net Fishery Report
g. ,Discussion/Recommendation -- Drift Boat Pullout
ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 24, 2008
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCYL CHAMBERS
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESYDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roil was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, L. Magiera, J. Beeson
Commissioners absent: J. Foglia, F. Wortham
Others present: Parks 8v Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member
B. Eldridge
A quorum was present.
%TEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS
3-a. Discussion -- Multipurpose Dome Facility
Sandahl updated the Commission on the efforts of the Sports Dome Task Force,
noting support from the Soldotna City Council and referring to a draft resolution of
support included in the packet.
Commissioner comments included:
• Concern regarding long-term operational costs.
• Differences between the Peninsula and Anchorage.
• User groups already pay a lot for what they use.
• The Task Force is looking into the establishment of a service area similar
to the Hospital Board.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hull MOVED to send the draft resolution to the City Council.
Commissiorker Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
3-b. Discussion/Recommendation -- Ordinance No. 2334-2008/Formation
of Cemetery Advisory Committee
Sandahl reported the committee would have five people on it, each serving for two
years. He has collected names of interest from the Veterans, funeral homes, churches
and one individual with experience planning and developing cemeteries.
MOTYON:
Commissioner Beeson MOVED to recommend approval of the formation of a Cemetery
Advisory Committee. Commissioner McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
3-c. Discussion -- Commission Attendance
Sandahl noted attendance had been low, members were resigning, and other members
need to be solicited.
Frates noted the application is available on the website.
3-d. Discussion -- Municipal Park
Frates noted the addition of bear proof receptacles, extra picnic tables, dog waste
station, and current reservations to date.
3-e. Discussion -- Kenai. River Marathon
Frates reported a new website was created advertising the September 28, 2008 run
and efforts were underway to receive certification of the course. He added the
Marathon is a cooperative effort between the City of Kenai, Kenai Chamber of
Commerce, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and many volunteers.
3-f. Discussion -- Interim Dip Net Fishery Report
Frates reported the operation was running smoothly with revenues similar to last year
and emphasized the importance of the dune protection fencing.
3-g. Discussion/Recommendation -- Drift Boat Pullout
Sandahl reported he had spoken to a number of interested citizens who supported a
drift boat pullout on the lower river.
Council Member Boyle spoke about the Harbor Commission's interest and suggested a
joint effort between the Harbor Commission and the Parks 8a Recreation Commission
to support a resolution making the pullout a higher priority on the Capital
Improvements List and consideration of an ordinance to earmark funds.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Hull MOVED to recommend the City Council pursue a drift boat
pullout by moving the project up on the Capital Improvements List. Commissioner
Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Magiera MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner McDonald SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Corer~ Hall, Deputy City Clerk
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