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October 02, 2025
Kenai Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
October 02, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Kenai City Hall - Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2*
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.May 1, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F.NEW BUSINESS
1.Recommendation - Recommending Parks and Rec projects for the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal
Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
2.Recommendation - Recommending Council Approval of Ordinance 3488-2025 Accepting the
Donation of a Pavilion from the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club.
G.REPORTS
1.Parks & Recreation Director
2.Commission Chair
3.City Council Liaison
H.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
I.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - November 6, 2025
J.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
K.ADJOURNMENT
L.INFORMATION ITEMS
1.Mid-Month Report July
2.Mid-Month Report August
3.Pumpkin Festival Flyer
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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
MAY 1, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on May 1, 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 Michael Bernard
Sharon Fisher Marti Pepper
Bridget Grieme
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Kyle Graham, Vice Chair Charlie Stephens
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Fisher
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Grieme MOVED to approve the April 3, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
Commissioner Bernard SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Approval of City of Kenai Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy No.
PRK-70.002.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to recommend approval of City of Kenai Leif Hansen Memorial Park
Policy No. PRK-70.002. Commissioner Fisher SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the work session packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation - Amending the Kenai Municipal Cemetery Regulations and
Fee Schedule, to Revise Marker and Headstone Regulations and Other Housekeeping
Amendments.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to recommend amending the Kenai Municipal Cemetery Regulations
and Fee Schedule, to Revise Marker and Headstone Regulations and Other Housekeeping
Amendments. Commissioner Fisher SECONDED the motion.
Deputy Clerk Thibodeau gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Clarification was provided that the Clerk’s Office was working on a long-term plan for identifying and
marking plots that were unmarked or improperly marked.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Discussion/Recommendation - Amending the Kenai Recreation Center Open Hours.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to recommend amending the Kenai Recreation Center Open Hours.
Commissioner Pepper SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, and explained the different times
being considered and what factors played into the suggested hours of operation.
VOTE:
YEA: Wisniewski, Bernard, Fisher, Pepper, Grieme
NAY: None
ABSENT: Graham, Stephens
MOTION PASSED.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director – Director Best reported on the following:
• Yellow bags for garbage pickup are available at the Chamber building.
• Recognized Dan Belmer, President of the Rugby Club and his commitment to the garbage
pickup effort in years past.
• Discussed slash and how it is defined, and what metrics are tracked at the City Slash Site.
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2. Commission Chair – No report.
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 – June 5, 2025
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Pepper asked if there would be a 5:30 p.m. meeting next month; it was noted there was
not currently one scheduled.
Commissioner Fisher asked about scheduling for the Parks Tour; it was clarified that a date had not been
set.
Director Best noted that there is a community survey open for feedback regarding the Parks Master Plan.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Event Flyers
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:04 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of May
1, 2025.
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Michelle M. Saner, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: 9/25/2025
SUBJECT: Capital Project Review
Capital Projects usually exceed $35,000. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an example
of a capital project the Administration is working on.
The current proposed priority list is attached for the Commission to review.
Project name FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
Drop Curtin for Kenai Rec Center 40,000
Old Town Playground Replacement
Design 130,000
Old Town Playground Replacement
phase 1-3 524,000 661,000 320,000
Multipurpose Facility Roof Design $75,000
Multipurpose Facility Roof
Replacement 850,000
Relocation of Parks and Rec to
Daubenspeck Design 150,000
Relocation of Parks and Rec to
Daubenspeck $3,000,000
Multipurpose Facility Refrigeration
System Replacement Design 130,000
Multipurpose Facility Refrigeration
System Replacement 4,092,385
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3488-2025
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A PAVILION FROM THE KENAI PENINSULA
SOCCER CLUB.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club (KPSC), is a 501(c)(3) organization providing youth soccer
activities that partners with the City in the use and maintenance of the City owned Kenai Sports Complex;
and,
WHEREAS, KPSC is constructing a pavilion at the Kenai Sports Complex with funds they secured, with
a total project value of approximately $55,000; and,
WHEREAS, KPSC desires to donate the pavilion to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the pavilion will become a City asset maintained and operated by the Parks and Recreation
Department; and,
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the pavilion will enhance recreational opportunities available to the
community; and,
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2025 at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended that Council the donation from KPSC; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a donation valued in the amount of $ 55,000.
Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund:
Increase Revenues –
Donations $55,000
Increase Appropriations–
Buildings $55,000
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon enactment.
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Ordinance No. 3488-2025
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 15th DAY OF October, 2025.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _________________
Introduced: October 1, 2025
Enacted: October 15, 2025
Effective: October 15, 2025
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: September 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3488-2025 - Accepting the Donation of a Pavilion from the
Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club.
The Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club (KPSC) secured funding to construct a pavilion at the Kenai
Sports Complex. The total project value is approximately $55,000, and all construction and
associated costs are being paid by the KPSC.
KPSC has obtained a City building permit and plans to have the pavilion completed before the
start of the next soccer season. KPSC intends to donate the completed pavilion to the City of
Kenai. If accepted, the pavilion will become City property and will be scheduled, operated, and
maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. A separate agreement will be created
memorializing the parties’ intent and expectations.
This new amenity will improve the Sports Complex by adding a covered space for all users of the
field. The pavilion would provide an enhanced recreation experience for all users of the fields.
While KPSC is the primary user of the Sports Complex, it is also used by other groups throughout
the year.
A recommendation on acceptance of this Ordinance will be considered by the Parks and
Recreation Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on October 2, prior to City Council’s
formal consideration of the pavilion donation
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENAI AND KENAI PENINSULA SOCCER CLUB
FOR A PAVILLION LOCATED AT THE KENAI SPORTS COMPLEX
This document constitutes the Agreement between the CITY of Kenai ("CITY") a Home Rule
Alaska Municipal Corporation, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794, and the Kenai
Peninsula Soccer Club (“KPSC”), a 501(c)(3) whose address is PO Box 393, Kenai Alaska 99611
for KPSC to construct and donate a Pavilion to the CITY located on CITY owned Parcel No.
04301038, as further described below.
WHEREAS, the CITY owns a parcel of land within the corporate boundaries of the CITY of Kenai,
Physical Address 13072 Kenai Spur HWY, more particularly described as T 6N R 12W SEC 36
SEWARD MERIDIAN KN – that portion of the E1/2 lying Northeasterly of the Kenai Spur
HWY and North of Evergreen Tract A Resub and South of Jettison Junction Sub and
Southeasterly of Ballfield Sub excluding Evergreen Sub Kim Add, of approximately 53.8 acres
in size (the “PROPERTY”); and,
WHEREAS, the CITY and KPSC cooperatively maintain and use the PROPERTY, known as the
Kenai Sports Complex for KPSC’s mission of fostering “a lifelong love for soccer by providing
an inclusive, supportive, and challenging environment that promotes excellence on the pitch”;
and,
WHEREAS, the PROPERTY is used by other community groups for various activities as well; and,
WHEREAS, KPSC desires to construct a Pavilion on the PROPERTY and donate it to the CITY to
enhance the usability and community experience at the PROPERTY; and,
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to accept the donation of the Pavilion for the benefit of the community;
and,
WHEREAS, the CITY and KPSC agree to the donation and acceptance of the donation, under the
following terms provided below:
NOWTHEREFOR, for good and valuable consideration:
1. If the CITY and KPSC both agree the completed value of the Pavilion will be approximately
$55,000 as of the date of anticipated completion.
2. KPSC is responsible for obtaining a building permit and constructing the Pavilion as provided
in the approved Building Plan at its sole cost at a location on the Property mutually agreed to.
3. KPSC agrees that it will use professional licensed and bonded contractors to complete
construction of the Pavilion in compliance with CITY building codes. Insurance carried by
contractor’s must name City as additional insured for project.
4. KPSC agrees to indemnify (to include payment of all costs of defense including without
limitation actual attorney's fees) and save harmless the CITY, its officers and employees,
from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries, death, or
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damage received or sustained by any person, persons or property on account of or in
consequence of any neglect in safeguarding the Pavilion during construction; or through the
use of unacceptable materials in constructing the Pavilion; or because of any act of omission,
neglect, or misconduct of KPSC, its agents and contractors; or from any claims or amounts
arising or recovered under the "Worker's Compensation Act," or any other law, order, or
decree. The liability assumed by KPSC includes without limitation claims for labor and
materials furnished for the construction of the Pavilion.
5. Upon final completion of the Pavilion, the CITY will accept ownership of the Pavilion, and
assume the right, without obligation to maintain, repair, and reconstruct the Pavilion.
6. The CITY will assume all ownership and control of the Pavilion upon its final completion,
and makes no guarantees or promises to KPSC unless expressly provided in this Agreement.
7. KPSC will not be charged any specific fees for use of the Pavilion.
8. The CITY and KPSC agree that the CITY may authorize other uses for the Pavilion and that
the CITY may charge fees for the benefit of the CITY from other groups or entities use of the
Pavilion.
CITY
By:
Terry Eubank
CITY Manager
KPSC
By:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY NOTARY PUBLIC
State of Alaska )
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Third Judicial District )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _____________, 2025,
by Terry Eubank, CITY Manager for the CITY of Kenai.
____________________________
Notary Public of Alaska
My Commission Expires: _______
State of Alaska )
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Third Judicial District )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _____________, 2025,
by of the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club.
____________________________
Notary Public of Alaska
My Commission Expires: _______
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September 03, 2025
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 03, 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;
twenty (20) minutes aggregated)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED AS AMENDED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3482-2025 - Amending the
Official Zoning Map and Land Use Table by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple
Zones and Assigning One Zoning District Per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. (Douthit) [On
August 6, 2025 this item was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission's August 27, 2025
meeting, and the public hearing was scheduled for September 3, 2025 City Council meeting.]
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3484-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the Kenai Municipal Airport Rehabilitate Runway
02L/20R; Reconstruct Runway 02L/20R Edge Lighting System Project. (Administration) [KMC
1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-56 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund for Datacenter Equipment and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of
Datacenter Equipment. (Administration)
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4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-57 - Amending City of Kenai Student
Representative Policy No. 20.100 to Remove the City Residency Requirements for Student
Representatives to Council and to Include Sophomores as Eligible Applicants. (City Clerk)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-58 - Authorizing an Agreement for
Rehabilitation of the Airfield Lighting at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-59 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the
Kenai Municipal Airport - Rehabilitation Runway 02L/20R Project. (Administration)
7. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Amending Previously Adopted Resolution
No. 2025-53 Authorizing A Contract Award for the City Dock Floats Purchase. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Ordinance No. 3485-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for
the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
3. SCHEDULED FOR 9-17-25. Discussion/Action - Scheduling a Board of Adjustment Meeting
for the Purpose of Approving Minutes. (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
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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 at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
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September 17, 2025
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 17, 2025 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2**
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;
twenty (20) minutes aggregated)
1. Kenai Silver Salmon Derby Grand Prize Awards, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce & Visitor Center, Samantha Springer.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3485-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3486-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Grant Received from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture
Project. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 3, 2025. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council
Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Confirming the Appointment of the Election Precinct Boards for the October
7, 2025 Regular City Election. (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 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/3QJlMxdhRzSWg6iIwDzdGg
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: August 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report - July
The month of July began with Parks and Recreation staff supporting the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce 4th of July parade and festivities. Crews prepared green spaces, set up event tents
and fencing for the beer garden, placed additional amenities such as trash receptacles and picnic
tables, and handled post-event cleanup.
Parks staff supported several field reservations, including the Kenai Softball Association’s Annual
Firecracker Tournament at the Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Fields and the Kenai River Wolfpack
Rugby Club’s Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Fields, providing event preparations,
support throughout, and cleanup for both multi-day events that welcomed teams from across
Alaska. Staff also supported the Little League All-Star Tournament through the second week of
July, ensuring fields were prepared and maintained for visiting teams.
Amidst these tournaments, crews worked on staging for the Personal Use Fishery, including
installation of signage, fencing, and other logistical support measures in and around the dipnet
fee areas.
Parks facilitated seven shelter reservations in July, down from ten during the same month last
year.
At the Kenai Recreation Center, drop-in shower use increases significantly during the summer
months. Last month recorded more than double the usage of any other month in the past year.
Additionally, overall facility sign-ins rose by more than 11% compared to July of last year.
Kenai Recreation Center Visits – Month of July
Weight Room/Cardio Room 1029
Racquetball /Wallyball Court 120
Shower/Sauna 555
Gymnasium & Other (not including rental parties) 1264
Total Number of Visits 3010
Total Gym Rental (Half & Full Court) Hours 14
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: September 10th, 2025
SUBJECT: Mid-Month Report - August
The start of August begins with the wrapping up of the PU Fishery. The fishery ended on July
31st, and for the first two days of August, the Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public
Works teams get together to clean up and pick up all the fishery infrastructure. This includes
tasks like raking the beach and picking up the dipnet shacks.
During mid-August, the Annual Industry Event took place on the Greenstrip. This is a great local
Kenai event that Parks and Recreation helps set up and break down. It's a wonderful
celebration of industry in the community, and a great benefit is that everything at the event is
free!
August means the Kenai Field of Flowers is blooming and looks amazing. On the few non-rainy
days there are in August, there are families and friends taking pictures in the field. See some
photos attached.
The Kenai Recreation Center started to see an influx of after-school traffic at the end of the
month as school started up. It is a popular place to shoot hoops and work out after school.
Kenai Recreation Center Visits – Month of July
Weight Room/Cardio Room 844
Racquetball /Wallyball Court 126
Shower/Sauna 243
Gymnasium & Other (not including rental parties) 1291
Total Number of Visits 2,504
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