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Home My WebLink About2010-11-04 Parks & Recreation Packet - Special MeetingKENAI PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2010 CITY HALL CLERKS CONFERENCE ROOM 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion /Recommendation Capital Improvement Project List ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: CAROL 283 -8231 OR BOB 283 -3692 MEMO: Tillage with a Past, G TO: Parks Recreation Commission FROM: Robert J. Frates, Kenai Parks Recreation Director DATE: October 28, 2010 SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan Draft Final List 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 Attached is the revised Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on discussion at our last work session of October 21, 2010. This document and any revisions made will be our final draft that we will present to Planning Zoning for their review. Please review the plan carefully, particularly FY12. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and commitment toward this process. 1992 NOTES /COMMENTS Estimated $75,000 to replace 8 bleachers. Bleachers are either deteriorated or do not meet current safety standards for fall protection. $25,000 recommended by Commission for field refurbishing, i.e., soil conditioning agents, clay bricks for pitching mounds, netting, fence repair, dugout replacement, etc. Currently 300 to 400 hours of labor hours go into keeping the 19 acres turf watered. Project would significantly reduce staff labor and allow more time to focus attention on other maintenance needs. Equipmen upgrade would include some streetscape elements, i.e., picnic table, rails, etc, The existing wall was built through volunteer labor at the time the park was developed and structure is failing, along with portions of the ,sidewalk leading to it. Most all the existing playground equipment in the park system was installed between 1992 and 1998. Equipment standards have changed since this time and it is getting increasingly more difficult to find replacement parts. REQUIRED FUNDING 0 0 0 0 0 to An- 00'o00`SL 25,000.00 30,000.00 DESCRIPTION Project would replace aging bleachers and provide any other specific upgrades determined priority. Project would design and install underground irrigation to four soccer fields, Project would add to existing equipment. This project replaces an aging memorial wall that has badly deteriorated, including the corresponding sidewalk. Project would replace aging equipment deemed most appropriate pending a park study. PROJECT TITLE Kenai Little League Safety Upgrades uoiaegwl Iced aa33o5 jeua)l Skate Park Equipment Upgrade Leif Hansen Memorial Park Veteran's Wall and Sidewalk Playground Replacement PRIORITY NUMBER N Lel u r 0 ct cc ce cc Z o. FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES /COMMENTS Most all the existing playground equipment in the Amount of turf areas continue to expand and department needs to acquire another large mower capable of providing efficient turf maintenance. Mower would replace a John Deere Reel mower purchased in 1992, It currently has 1,900 hrs and increasingly difficult finding replacement parts. Condendsation during shoulder use season creates undesirable ice conditions that take valuable labor time to address. REQUIRED FUNDING 0 0 0 0 o Lti o ry 00'000'ST DESCRIPTION dppi UPi mie Pct mu ig d poi n xuuy. Project would provide a large mower to keep up with turf mowing demand each summer. Project would design and construct a large fan system to alleviate condensation problem. PROJECT TITLE Large Area Grass Mower Fan System for City of Kenai /Conoco- Phillips Multi- Purpose Facility PRIORITY NUMBER ti N LA W_ H cc CL CL cc cc cc Zti FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES /COMMENTS Most ail the existing playground equipment in the park system was installed between 1992 and 1998. Equipment standards have changed since this time and it is getting increasingly more difficult to find replacement parts. Bleachers are either in a deteriorated condition or do not meet any current standards for hand rails or fall prevention protection. Parks and Recreation Commission has discussed and believes it to be in best interest of City to have a tent /vehicle campground. Project fulfills an identified need particularly during the annual Personal Use Fishery. REQUIRED FUNDING 00'000'09 S 75,000.00 325,000.00 DESCRIPTION Project would replace aging equipment deemed most appropriate pending a park study. Project would replace aging bleachers Project would purchase property for purpose of constructing a tent /vehicle campground PROJECT TITLE Playground Replacement Kenai Softball Complex Bleacher Upgrade City of Kenai Tent /Vehicle Campground PRIORITY NUMBER N M in cc re a. cc ce a in La se ICIC e l NI U. FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES /COMMENTS Monies for trail planning /consulting currently in FY11 budget. One particular location discussed by the Parks Recreation Commission is the gully area within Municipal Park, possibly incorporating a pedestrian bridge. Most all the existing playground equipment in the park system was installed between 1992 and 1995. Equipment standards have changed since this time and it is getting increasingly more difficult to find replacement parts. ADNR is accomplishing there "Needs Assessment Study" scheduled for completion 2011. Administration believes any funding obtained would be appropriated to a State Agency that would be responsible for construction and operation of facility. This project has been identified in the past as a desire. REQUIRED FUNDING o o ci o o oo'000'SZ 5 c 0 o 0 ti DESCRIPTION Project would construct the beginnings of a trail system in a location identified as a need. Project would purchase replacement equipment for any remaining park areas deemed necessary as a result of the park study. Project would provide a lower river access point for pull- out of drift boats only. Project would provide water, sewer and power to Park Host area located within.. park. PROJECT TITLE Kenai Trail System Playground Replacement Drift Boat Pull Out Park Host Facility at Municipal Park PRIORITY NUMBER i N W H o. Z ct FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER PROJECTS WHICH WERE CONSIDERED KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES /COMMENTS Parks and Recreation Commission has discussed the development of ball fields in this area. Project could include 5 Little League fields and two Sr. League fields and associated infrastructure. Due to cost, this project should be phased with focus on fields identified as having the greatest need. This project is of interest to the Parks Recreation Commission but significant work needs to be accomplished to determine its feasibility. Project could be included into design function of Sect. 36 and phased into overall design. There has been some interest expressed by citizens and or groups for such a park. 'Project would provided upgrades to adult softball 'complex. Specific project would be determined by highest priority and could include new dug- outs or turf infield(s). REQUIRED FUNDING o o Ci o in umouNuf c 0 c c 7 DESCRIPTION Project would design and construct seven baseball fields at property identified as Sect. 36 This project would construct a 1005(200' indoor turf field possibly as an addition to the existing Kenai Multi Purpose Facility, The facility would be used by area school, pre schools and other organizations. Project provides construction for a fenced in area for citizens to exercise /train dogs. Project provides upgrades to the existing complex. PROJECT TITLE New Baseball Fields City of Kenai Indoor Turf Field Facility Dog Park Kenai Softball Fields PRIORITY NUMBER w fin W FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER PROJECTS WHICH WERE CONSIDERED KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES /COMMENTS Soccer fields are heavily used during summer season by many organizations and families and is a gathering location. Play equipment would provide play structure to children. 305' LF sidewalk installed in 2010. Availability of plaque space is expected to last 5 -8 years on the new addition. Space is available for future side- walk additions. Specific upgrades need to be determined based on use of this area. Upgrades could include small concrete picnic pads and tables. Specific upgrades need to be determined based on future usage needs and trends. REQUIRED FUNDING 20,000.00 a o 6 CD 0 0 n I Unknown umowiu0 DESCRIPTION Project would purchase small playground structure to be located at the soccer fields. Project would construct additional sidewalks. Project would provide upgrades to area. Project would address any specific upgrades to existing facility. 31111 133101i Sports Complex Playground Leif Hansen Sidewalk Addition Scenic Bluff Overlook Kenai Multi- Purpose Upgrades PRIORITY NUMBER v rc 2 cc 0 cc o_ 1— z 0 cc a_ 2 •tt ct. FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER PROJECTS WHICH WERE CONSIDERED KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 STATE OF ALASKA ss: Denise Reece being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and says: That I am and was at all times here in this affidavit mentions, Supervisor of Legais of the Peninsula Clarion, a news- paper of general circulation and published at Kenai, Alaska, that the Parks Rec PO 1193963 a printed copy of which is hereto annexed was published in said paper one each and every day for one successive and consecutive day._in the issues on the following dates: November 2, 2010 X SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to me before 10th a of November ou2_ cA 0 NOTARY PUBLIC in favor for the State of Alaska. My Commission expires 26- Aug -12 20 AGENDA PARKS AND REC T.ON COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2010 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM. http:l /www ci.kenai ak us ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS> 3-a Discussion /Recommendation Capital Improvement Project L st ITEM D: ADJOURNMENT. The public is invited to attend. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk D474/211