HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-06 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 2011
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR AL HULL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed
as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Chair A. Hull, C. Stephens, J. Beeson, R. Lambourn,
J. Wilson
K. McDonald, G. Oliver
Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- August 4, 2011
The Commission did not approve the August 4, 2011 meeting summary.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6:
6 -a.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
OLD BUSINESS -- None.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Capital Improvement Projects
Frates reviewed the Capital Improvement Project list for FY 13 - FY 15.
Commission recommended prioritizing FY13 as follows:
1. Bleachers for Kenai Little League complex
2. Veteran Wall makeover
3. Soccer Field Irrigation
4. Signage for existing trails
5. Trails
6. Wood Chipper
7. Skate Park equipment
Frates noted items one and six under FY14 were re- prioritized and items stayed the
same for FY 15.
MOTION:
Commissioner Lambourn MOVED to approve the CIP list with signage for existing
trails being kept separate from trails for FY13 and Commissioner Wilson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
6 -b. Discussion -- Goals & Objectives
Frates reviewed the goals and objectives included in the packet and general discussion
occurred.
MOTION:
Commissioner Lambourn MOVED to review the Goals and Objectives at the next
meeting (December 1, 2011) and Commissioner Wilson SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
6 -c. Discussion -- Trail Signage Discussion
Commissioner Lambourn reported she had been working on possible signage for
existing trails, including Meeks Trail, Municipal Park and Scout Park, noting cost was
approximately $10,000 and the purpose of the signs would be for cultural education,
particularly for school aged children and tourists.
Frates thanked Lambourn for her hard work and suggested representatives from
various tribes be invited to the December meeting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Commission Chair -- No report.
7 -b. Director -- Frates reported on several updates and projects including the
Conoco Phillips Multipurpose Facility, Boys and Girls Club grant award, position
openings, and Bernie Huss Trail Disc Golf Baskets.
7 -c. City Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. December 1, 2011
No Commissioners requested excused absences for the December 1, 2011 meeting.
ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS -- None.
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ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
11 -a. Beautification Committee Goals & Objectives /2011 -2012
11 -b. Beautification Committee CIP Priorities FY 2013 -2015
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Wilson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:35 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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