HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-03 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
MIM ITFS
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on September 3, 2026, in the Kenai
City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
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
Sharon Fisher
Autumn Carlson
A quorum was present.
Maeve Spiegler
Michael Bernard
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Bridget Grieme, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to approve the agenda as presented
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Commissioner Fisher
Andrea Malard, Kenai Peninsula Pickleball Club member, addressed the Commission in support of
developing outdoor pickleball courts in Kenai, noting the Club's preference for concrete courts and ongoing
efforts to improve the Kenai Middle School courts for year round use.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher MOVED to approve the June 4, 2026, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2032 Capital Review Project
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion regarding potential outdoor tennis and pickleball courts in Kenai, including project
costs and consistency with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and the Old Town playground project,
with emphasis on incorporating inclusive and accessible features to accommodate a wider range of
users.
The Commission noted support for the pickleball court project and requested that alternative options be
explored and presented for further consideration before moving forward.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• June and July Midmonth Reports.
• Recreation events that happened over the summer.
• Pumpkin Festival scheduled for October 10, 2026.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Wisniewski reported on:
• A broken Beaver Creek zipline.
There was discussion regarding the construction of a pavilion at Beaver Creek Park and a gazebo at
Municipal Park.
3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Grieme reported on recent actions of the City Council.
There was discussion regarding the status and future use of the former Challenger Learning Center.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - October 1, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:13 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
September 3, 2026.
Mic e e S r, MC, City Clerk
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