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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-05 Parks & Recreation SummaryITEM 7: REPORTS ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 2010 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY April 1, 2010 ITEM 4• PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Carolyn Vermette Community Dog Park ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion Park Development Update Marathon Road ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion Dip Net Fishery 2010 b. Discussion Cemetery Markers c. Discussion Park Tour a. Commission Chair b. Director c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION a. October 7, 2010 ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION a. City Council Action Agenda Items from July 7, 12, and 21, 2010. b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 11, 2010. KENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 2010 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: 4 -b. Kate Veh Indoor Community Play Space A. Hull, D. Sandahl, K. McDonald, G. Oliver, F. Kiefer, B. Gilman J. Beeson (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates, Public Works Director W. Ogle A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Kiefer read the following addition to the agenda: ADD: ITEM 4 -b: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Kate Veh MOTION: Commissioner Kiefer MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Commissioner McDonald SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY April 1, 2010 The meeting summary of April 1, 2010 was approved with no objections. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4 -a. Carolyn Vermette Community Dog Park Vermette presented ideas regarding development of an exclusive dog park, noting specific needs and features such as acreage, location, pond, trails, lighting. Vermette noted the property north of the pond off Marathon Road was most desirable. Veh reported she traveled frequently with other parents of small children to various parks and indoor facilities, expressed concern for lack of facilities for children younger than eight, and requested the commission consider addressing the need. Veh added, she believed the Recreation Center's Tot Time program hours should be expanded. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5 a. Discussion Park Development Update Marathon Road Parks and Recreation Director Frates gave a brief update on the project, noting the Rotary Club had performed a number of work parties, the parking lot and two shelter areas had been located, and topsoil had been delivered. A brief discussion of naming the park occurred. MOTION: Commissioner Beeson MOVED to recommend to Council to name the park Daubenspeck Family Park in honor of the Daubenspeck family who had contributed in excess of $2 million to the City. Commissioner Hull SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 a. Discussion Dip Net Fishery 2010 Sandahi noted the Commission would have an opportunity to review the Dip Net Report in October, 2010, but he was requesting comments from Commissioners based upon observations. Commissioner comments included: Did not witness much enforcement from wildlife protection officers. Witnessed commercial drift boats occasionally getting too close to dip netters. Liked the fact locals were hired to assist during the dip net fishery. Noted safety issues with boaters below the bridge. Noted they had received fewer complaints this year. 6 b. Discussion Cemetery Markers Frates noted he had been presented with an idea by Tim Wisniewski of Peninsula Memorial Chapel, to establish to allow each cemetery plot purchased to be properly marked and suggested a deposit would be required to cover the expense of a granite marker. If a headstone or similar marker would not be installed within a specific timeframe, the monies would be used to engrave a granite plaque with name and date of the deceased. Commissioner comments included: Cost could be included to the cost of the plot. The expense of the marker should be at cost. PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2010 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Hull MOVED to recommend adding a marker fee to the cost of the plot and Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -c. Discussion Park Tour Frates reported he would like to schedule a park tour for commissioners and requested possible dates. General discussion occurred. A tentative date of the park tour was scheduled for September 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Commission Chair None 7 -b. Director Frates reported on several projects including the Kenai River Marathon, North Beach walkways, Brown Bears Hockey Camp, the City's surplus auction, and bids for redoing flowerbeds at Memorial Park. 7 -c. City Council Liaison None ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. October 7, 2010 ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS COMMENTS Kiefer noted receiving favorable comments regarding the viewing scope at Scout Park. Hull inquired about the status of the gym floor at the Recreation Center. Frates reported bid documents had not been drafted. ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None ITEM 11: INFORMATION 11 -a. City Council Action Agenda Items from July 7, 12, and 21, 2010. 11 -b. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 11, 2010. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Hull MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Gilman SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2010 PAGE 3 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:55 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: men nf Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2010 PAGE 4