HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR T. GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on May 7, 2026, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Fisher called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Fisher led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sharon Fisher, Vice Chair
Michael Bernard
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Grant Wisniewski, Chair
Autumn Carlson
Maeve Spiegler
Marti Pepper
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Sovala Kisena, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Spiegler
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 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the April 2, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes.
Commissioner Spiegler SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation - Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan. Commissioner Spiegler SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation - Removal of the August Parks and Recreation Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner Spiegler MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Removal of the August Parks
and Recreation Meeting. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion about the possibility of also removing the in June meeting.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Discussion - Suggestion of Tour Dates and Location
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion in support of a tour in early June; locations recommended included the Rec Center,
Disc Golf Course, and Soccer Field Pavilion.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• Little League Fields are in use.
• Interviews for Personal Use Fishery underway.
• Plant Day will be scheduled after Labor Day.
• Kite Festival scheduled for June 6tn
• Trash pick up day was a success, the dumpster was filled, and there were 27 volunteers.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Kisena reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - June 4, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Clarification was provided regarding the tour on June 6, 2026 at 5 p.m..
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May
7, 2026.
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Michelle er MMC, City Clerk
"The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes
will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council
meeting.
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