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KENAI, ALASKA
Suggested by: Parks Recreation Commission
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -52
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, NAMING A
PORTION OF LOT A, 1 -A BARRON PARK SUBDIVISION FIRE ADDITION,
"DAUBENSPECK FAMILY PARK."
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai accepted a donation of lands and oil and gas rights in
adjacent lands from Harold A. Daubenspeck and Rita Daubenspeck through
Resolution No. 80 -178; and,
WHEREAS, the City further resolved to honor the request of Mr. and Mrs.
Daubenspeck that the oil, gas, and mineral rights, including sales proceeds, royalties,
revenue, or rental income from Tracts C, D, and E of the Daubenspeck Property be
dedicated to athletic programs sponsored by the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, property encompassing a small lake (material source) along Marathon
Road was recently returned to the City's care and custody; and,
WHEREAS, many residents of the City of Kenai use the lake and surrounding area for
recreational purposes, such as swimming, kayak training and retrieval training for
dogs; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2508 -2010 increased estimated revenues and
appropriations by $150,000.00 in the Municipal Park Improvements Capital Project
Fund for development of a park on a portion of Lot A, 1 -A Barron Park Subdivision
Fire Addition; and,
WHEREAS, the Landscape Architect for the State of Alaska, Division of Parks and
Recreation, has generated a conceptual park design which will accommodate both
summer and winter recreational use; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission at its meeting of August 5, 2010,
recommended the Kenai City Council name the referenced park property
"Daubenspeck Family Park" in honor of the Daubenspeck family who, through their
donation of the Daubenspeck property, has contributed in excess of two million dollars
to the City to support athletic programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the above referenced property shall be named "Daubenspeck Family Park."
Resolution No. 2010 -52
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this first day of
September, 2010.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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.
5 -a. Discu
D r ION;
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
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.
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
e no objections. SO ORDERED..
NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion Dip Net Fishery 2010
Sandahl 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 -h. 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
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