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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-24 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS 8s RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 249 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:®0 P.M. AGENDA ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Naming of No Name Creek Application b. Discussion -- Placement of Metal Gazebo c. Discussion -- Community Gardens ITEM 4: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 5: AD30URNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 24,2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDYNG MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, T. Wortham. L. Magiera, J. Beeson, N. Kiefer Commissioners absent: A. Hull Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works Director W. Ogle, Council Member J. Moore A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOT%ON: Commissioner McDonald MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Wortham SECONDED the motion. There were no objecfions. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: 3-a. Discussion -- Naming of No-Name Creek Applicalion Frates reported the State Office of History and Archaeology had received an application to name the creek known as No-Name Creek that is adjacent to the Wal-Mart property and were seeking comments from the city and other organizations, noting the comment period gave the public the opportunity for endorsement or objection. Debbie Sonberg, Applicant -- Gave background information on the request, noting giving the creek an identity was her first goal. Sasha Lindgren, Kenaitze Indsan Tribe -- Reported her Tribal Council would be meeting on February 27, 2009 to vote on a Dena'ina name for the creek. Susan Wells, Kenaitze Tribe Member and Teacher at Kenai Middle School -- Spoke in support of a Dena'ina name noting natural and cultural resources were important to the Tribe in the naming of features. MOTION: Commissioner Beeson MOVED to postpone recommendation for the naming process until the Tribal Council had met. Commissioner McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3-ls. Discussion -- Placement of Metal Gazebo Frates reported the city was the recipient of a metal gazebo compliments of Scott Hamman with Metal Magic and a suitable location needed to be identified. Four locations were discussed including the field across from Wal-Mart, the potential park area off Marathon Road, the Kenai Park Strip and the area east of the Senior Center. Commissioner Beeson noted the area near the Senior Center was a high traffic area throughout the summer months and would be a good choice. MOTION: Commissioner McDonald MOVED to support locating the gazebo near the Senior Center and Commissioner Magiera SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3-c. Discussion -- Community Gardens Frates gave a brief introduction of the Community Gardens and the operation of the program, noting the number of participants ranged from eight to sixteen over the years. Frates reported the question was raised as to whether or not this was the best use for this property and asked if the Commission felt the program should continue. Commissioner comments included: • Questioned if there were conflicts with events such as Industry Appreciation. • The fence had been moved north two years ago to accommodate Iarge events. • Fabric weed deterrent could be laid to unused beds. • The garden was important to the people using it and was not a big expense to the City. MOTION: Commissioner McDonald MOVED to recommend continuing the Community Garden program and Commissioner Wortham SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. YTEM 4: PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2009 PAGE 2 Council Member Moore noted he had recently participated in a mini-grant discussion with Kaleidoscope School on possibly seeding the area across from Wal-Mart with wild flowers and perhaps planting trees. McDonald noted the area would be nice for benches in the future. IfiEIYfi 5: AD,T®(7RI®IflREIVT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL MEETING FEBRtiARY 24, 2009 PAGE 3