Session 07-02 a Regular Meeting
of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at
PRESENT: COMMISSIONER BREMICKER, HOWARD, MCGREENERY, STEWART
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER TOLVA, POORE (Both excused)
STAFF: PLANNING TECHNICIAN ENGEBRETSEN
DEPUTY
DEPUTY
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as
presented by consensus of the Commission.
Chair Stewart advised the Commission that Student Representative Baechler had to leave early and has some comments.
Ms. Baechler explained that she w
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
A.
Chair Stewart noted a typographical error.
The minutes were approved as amended by consensus of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA
There were no public comments.
STAFF REPORT
A. Memorandum from Planning Technician Engebretsen Re: March Staff Report
There was discussion regarding
the Poopdeck Trail signs. There has been
discussion of moving them to the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust property; however
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Mrs. Engebretsen commented that
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VISITORS
There
were no visitors.
PENDING BUSINESS
There were no pending business items.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Memorandum from Planning Technician Engebretsen Re: Park Day
HOWARD/MCGREENERY
MOVED TO DISCUSS PARK
There was no discussion.
VOTE: NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Student Representative Baechler suggested that there be more advertising at the high school for the event. She thinks Park Day is a cool idea and more kids would get involved if they knew about it. She suggested a mini concert or a community softball game to help draw people in. Ms. Baechler said it is a little late now, but in the future the National Honor Society is always looking for a spring project and this is something they could participate in.
Some suggestions for Park Day events included:
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Taking care of the planters at the viewing area
on Baycrest H
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Events at
Chair Stewart gave an overview of events of previous Park Days and the Commission briefly discussed potential time frames.
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The Commissioner’s discussed conflicts that they have with meeting before April 19th. Commissioner Howard expressed her dissatisfaction, stating that she went to Council with her hand out asking for $1000 for Park Day and she does not want to have to return to Council and give the money back. After further discussion Mrs. Howard withdrew her motion.
Planning Technician Engebretsen
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B. Memorandum from Planning Technician
Engebretsen Re:
BREMICKER/MCGREENERY SO MOVED TO DISCUSS ITEM B.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the
Planning Technician Engebretsen advised the Commission that there could be a proposal coming forward soon regarding the new City Hall and it could be one of the first developments in the Town Center. She explained that when the library was being developed they had a site selection committee and that is something that could be considered as a way for the Commission to get involved with the development process in the area. Mrs. Engebretsen said she would keep them advised so the Commission would be proactive as activity starts to occur.
HOWARD/MCGREENERY MOVED TO HAVE
STAFF PREPARE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO
There was brief discussion in support of the motion.
VOTE: YES: STEWART, BREMICKER, MCGREENERY, HOWARD
Motion carried.
C. HART Policy Manual
Student Representative Baechler was excused at
MCGREENERY/BREMICKER MOVED TO OPEN DISCUSSION.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
It was noted the Commission had
discussed having an inventory of maps that include trails inside City limits
during their worksession. Planning
Technician Engebretsen commented that Lindsay Winkler, with Seabright Surveys,
had given a greenways map to the City Manager earlier today. Ms. Winkler commented that the map she
provided to the City Manager includes proposed dedicated trails as well as
existing trails from Baycrest to
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D. Beach Committee Report
The Committee did not meet on the 14th. They scheduled their next meeting for April 18th.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS
A. Ordinance 07-01(A) Amending Parks and Recreation Commission Duties
B. Resolution
07-03 Regarding
C. Resolution 07-04(A) Recognizing the
EDC’s Recommendations for the Highest and Best Use of Mariner Park
D. Resolution 07-22(A) Regarding Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
Lindsay Winkler commented to the
Commission regarding Bike to Work Week and said she is involved with the
committee that is putting the event together.
She gave a brief overview noting that last year there was a Bike to Work
Day but this year they are making it a week long event to get more people
involved. She requested that the
Commission consider discussing a proclamation or resolution on their next
agenda in support of the event. She commented that the committee w
Ms. Winkler commented
regarding the 10 acres adjacent to
Lastly, Ms. Winkler
commented regarding Park Day. She
encouraged the Commission to stay positive regarding the event and suggested
they set up something easy that they can build on each year. She also suggested that they don’t limit
planning the event to the Commission as there are probably other people who
would be w
COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION
Commissioners McGreenery and Howard had no comment.
Commissioner Bremicker thanked Commissioner Howard for her help in bringing things together during the meeting.
Chair Stewart agreed with Mr. Bremicker and thanked everyone for being there.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
MELISSA JACOBSEN, DEPUTY
Approved: