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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 1, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR PRO TEM CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Pro Tern Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Chair Pro Tern C. Stephens, J. Beeson, J. Jackman, R. Tunseth Commissioners absent: E. Castillo, A. Hull, N. Widmayer Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates, City Manager Koch, Councilmember Bookey A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY —April 3, 2014 MOTION: Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to amend the minutes noting Jackman was absent from the April 3 meeting and approving the amended minutes. Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 5. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED — None. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Municipal Park Playground City Manager Koch reviewed the playground project selection process, including timelines and various actions taken to date. He reported that, depending on the recommended outcome, another procurement process would most likely be undertaken. He added that this may delay the arrival of equipment and extend the installation date. Commissioner Tunseth stated that he preferred "Option A" that he and Chairman Hull presented to the Council on April 16. It was a consensus of the Commissioners present that, given the expected 20 -year lifespan of the project, "Option A" was the appropriate approach even if that meant installation was delayed until next spring or early summer. Commission Recommendation — Pursue "Option A" (Enchanted Forest) proposal and consider finding a salmon rocker toy to be included. Commissioner Tunseth MOVED to recommend that the Council proceed with the Commission's recommended "Option A" for the municipal park playground. Commissioner Beeson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. NEW BUSINESS a. Community Tree Inventory Frates suggested utilizing various community members, including the Boys and Girls Club, to assist in the community tree inventory project. He asked that Commissioners forward any ideas or thoughts that would improve or enhance the inventory data sheet included in the packet. b. Trail Construction Frates provided an update regarding trail construction and noted the following priorities for this season: 1. Completing a rail system 2. Completing Daubenspeck Park 3. Completing Ryan's Creek Trail North Frates also recommended that the next trail system be a linkage from Fourth Avenue to the Kenai Spur Highway. Commissioner Beeson recommended tying residential areas together as much as possible. He also noted the popularity of the East End Trails and suggested that the City provide Disc Golf score cards at trailheads. 8. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates reviewed current department activities and upcoming projects. She noted that most of the summer temporary employees this season would be new to the program. b. Commission Chair — Chair Pro Tern Stephens toed Mr. Beeson's years of service to both the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the community. C. City Council Liaison — Councilmember Bookey noted that the Council was currently in budget mode and would be addressing the playground for the municipal park. 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 1, 2014 Page 2 The Commission requested that the next meeting be scheduled for June 12. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD —None. 12. INFORMATION a. Kenai Summer City Fail, May 30 — June 1, 2014 b. Correspondence from Alaska Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Regarding Health and Safety Visit on February 25, 2014 C. Summer Project List 13. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Beeson MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Tunseth SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 P. M. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Sandroodigh, City Clerk Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 1, 2014 Page 3