HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-07 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 7, 2011
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was confirmed
as follows:
Commissioners present: A. Hull, C. Stephens, J. Beeson, G. Oliver, B. Gilman
Commissioners absent: K. McDonald, R. Lambourn
Staff /Liaison present: B. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
MOTION:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Oliver MOVED to approve the agenda, including moving Item 6a to be
heard at the beginning of the meeting. Commission Beeson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
3 -a. February 7, 2011
3 -b. February 28, 2011 Special Meeting
MOTION:
Commissioner Beeson MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of February 7 and
February 28, 2011 and Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion -- Dip Net Report
Director Frates reviewed the portion of the 2010 Dip Net Report (included in the
packet) related to the Parks & Recreation Department and noted proposed changes for
the upcoming season.
Gus Sandahl, Police Chief -- Reviewed improvements affecting his Department,
including vehicular and shared use of another Ranger, as well as other significant
matters related to the Report.
Commissioner comments included:
• Appreciation of the report and efforts made by the City crews and staff.
Suggestion other school groups and non - profits could become involved
with the fishery as potential fundraisers to support other school - related groups.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5 -a. Discussion -- Municipal Park Design Alternatives
Frates provided a brief introduction of the project.
Nancy Casey, Casey Planning and Design -- Casey reviewed Alternative No. 7 (a
design based on public comments and Commission feedback provided at the February
28, 2011 Commission meeting) in detail and provided justification for each change.
Commission comments included:
• Design No. 7 would solve the safety issues and concerns expressed from
various Commission members and public.
MOTION:
Commissioner Beeson MOVED to present Alternative No. 7 to the City Council as a
plan for the Municipal Park Playground Expansion Project. Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion -- Dip Net Report
Heard prior to Item 5 -a.
6 -b. Discussion -- Draft Park Study
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Director Frates presented and reviewed a draft park and open space study prepared by
the Parks & Recreation Department staff and included park and open space acreage,
associated amenities and park areas, maps, and history of the City's parks.
Commissioner comments included:
• Add a fourth column to highlight undevelopable acreage to the table on
Page 9 of the study.
• Appreciation for the work and effort involved in preparation of the study.
• Request the study, with changes discussed, be returned for further
review of the Commission at its August meeting.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 -a. Commission Chair -- No report.
7 -b. Director -- Frates reviewed the commission /committee information
included in packet and reminded the membership of the April 21, 2011 joint work
session and April 23, 2011 collaborative planning session, both related to the update
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
7 -c. City Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
8 -a. August 4, 2011 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.)
No members stated they would be absent from the August 4, 2011 meeting.
ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Beeson -- Suggested portable indoor turf be considered for use at the Multipurpose
Facility.
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
11 -a.
11 -b.
11 -c.
ITEM 12:
MOTION:
City Council Action Agenda Items from March 2 and 16, 2011.
3/10/2011 Memoranda /Amendment to City Code Regarding Boards,
Committees and Commissions
Comprehensive Plan Update Flyer
ADJOURNMENT
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Commissioner Beeson MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Stephens
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 9:28 p.m.
Summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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