HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-04 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMI:
MAY 4, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
'7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8a ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 2, 2006
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Les Krusen -- Recreational'I`urf/Multipurpose Facility
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Draft Budgets/Parks, Recreation and Beautification
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Commission Chair
b. Director
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Council Action Agendas of April 5 and 19, 2006.
b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 11, 2006.
ITEM 1l:
KENAI PARKS & RECREATYON COMMYS:
MAY 4, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCYL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESYDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: A. DeMello, D. Sandahl, J. Foglia, J. Carroll, T. Wortham, D.
Hagen, and J. Beeson
Others present: Parks 8v Recreation Groundskeeper, A. Bralley and Mayor
Pat Porter
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair Sandahl requested Item 4-a be heard as Item 6-b.
The agenda was approved with the change requested by Chair Sandahl.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 2, 2006
There were no changes or corrections to the meeting summary of March 2, 2006 and it
was approved as presented.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Les Krusen -- Recreational Turf/Multipurpose Facility
Moved to Item 6-b.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Draft Budgets/Parks, Recreation and Beautification
The Commission reviewed the draft Parks & Recreation/Beautification budgets for FY
2007, noting the inclusion of funds to purchase a used truck and mower.
6-b. Les Krusen -- Recreational Turf/Multipurpose Facility (moved from 4-a).
Krusen provided a presentation related to artificial turf which he suggested be
purchased for seasonal installation in the multipurpose facility at an approximate cost
of $70,000. Krusen noted the availability of artificial turf in the facility would offer
multiple uses of the facility after the ice is removed, i.e. Little League, softball, baseball,
Ia Crosse, soccer, etc.
MOTION:
Commissioner Beeson MOVED to recommend to council funds be made available for
the purchase of artificial turf for use at the multipurpose facility. Commissioner
Wortham SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair -- None.
7-b. Director -- Groundskeeper Bralley reported on upcoming events
including spring clean-up, cemetery clean-up, the dedication of the cemetery gazebo,
hanging summer street banners, and Little League opening ceremonies.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Mayor Porter reported on plans for the town
clock dedication, budget review process, and legislative issues, including municipal
assistance/revenue sharing.
ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS 8s COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10: YNFORMATION
10-a. Council Action Agendas of April 5 and 19, 2006.
10-b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of April 1 I, 2006.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:45 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PARKS 8v RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 4, 2006
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