HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-10-01 Parks and Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 01, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING
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A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held on October 1, 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
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Maeve Spiegler
Autumn Carlson
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. 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. September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Carson MOVED to approve the September 3, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission
minutes. Commissioner Fisher SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1.- Action/Approval - Authorizing Participation in the Current Solicitation of the Land & Water
Conservation Grant
MOTION:
Commissioner Fisher MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Authorizing Participation in the
Current Solicitation of the Land & Water Conservation Grant. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the
motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion regarding the process of selecting equipment for the park; and the previous scope
of work and costs associated.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Recommendation - Recommending the Fiscal Year 2028 - Fiscal Year 2032 Capital
Improvement Plan Priority List
MOTION:
Commissioner Bernard MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Fiscal Year 2032 Capital
Improvement Plan Priority List. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet, providing an overview of
individual projects included in the priority list.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director - Director Best provided a summary overview of his August Mid -
Month report as included in the packet.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Wisniewski reported speaking with an individual regarding the
possibility of including a pumpkin launcher at the Pumpkin Festival.
3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Grieme reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - November 5, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Mid -Month Report
2. Pumpkin Festival Flyer
There being no further business before the Parks & Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 6.47 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of
October 01, 2026.
Logan Parks IJeputy City Clerk
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