Session 06-06, a Regular Meeting of the Homer Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission was called to order on
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS GANN,
HAMIK, POORE, STEWART, TOLVA
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: BAECHLER
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
MCCALLUM, POORE (both excused)
STAFF: PLANNING
TECHNICIAN ENGEBRETSEN
DEPUTY CITY
CLERK JOHNSON
AGENDA
APPROVAL
The agenda was approved by consensus of the Commission.
Commissioners Tolva and Hamik asked to add pedestrian access on the newly
paved roads. Deputy City Clerk Johnson
stated the matter would need to be properly advertised.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
A.
Unapproved minutes of March 16, April 20, and
The meeting minutes of March 16, April 20 and
PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON
THE AGENDA
Lindsay Winkler, city resident, presented the Commission
with literature outlining events of the Homer Trails Weekend to be held on June
3rd and 4th. There
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STAFF REPORT
A.
April Staff Report – Planning Technician Engebretsen
Planning Technician Engebretsen reported the Town Center Development Task
Force is being formed and Debbie Poore w
Commissioner Hamik questioned if there has been any input from Parks
Maintenance Coordinator Tammy Hagerty regarding the trail from Poopdeck to
Commissioner Howard asked about the special meeting and laydown
VISITORS
PENDING
BUSINESS
A. Policy for Naming Parks & Recreation Spaces
Maintained
by the City
GANN/STEWART – MOVED TO
DISCUSS ITEM A UNDER PENDING BUSINESS.
There was no
discussion.
VOTE: YES.
NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
The Commission noted
their approval of the policy for naming municipal facilities.
STEWART/GANN - MOVED
TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE CITY OF
VOTE: YES.
STEWART, GANN, HAMIK, TOLVA, HOWARD
Motion carried.
B. Bylaw Amendment
GANN/HOWARD – MOVED TO DISCUSS ITEM B UNDER PENDING BUSINESS – BYLAW
AMENDMENT.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Gann said moving the agenda deadline to the third Thursday
at
GANN/HOWARD – MOVED TO AMEND THE BYLAWS UNDER ITEM C #2 TO CHANGE THE
DEADLINE TO THE WEDNESDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING THE MEETING DATE AT
VOTE: YES. HAMIK, GANN, HOWARD, TOLVA, STEWART
Motion carried.
C.
1.
Resolution 06-39
HAMIK/STEWART – MOVED TO
DISCUSS COMMUNITY PARK DAY.
VOTE: YES.
NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
The Commission discussed Community Park Day and the severe time crunch
for putting anything together this year.
Commissioner Gann said it may be wise to forego the planning of events
and look at an ad in the newspaper recognizing city trails and city parks. The ad could suggest that people go out and
enjoy them and participate in the weekend events.
Other suggestions were furnishing trash bags for park cleanup, a
community garage sale and a bonfire at Bishop’s Beach. After much discussion it was decided the ad
would be the best means for Community Park Day due to the time
constraints. Student Representative
Baechler said she has been working on the high school paper and the activities
could be put in that paper too. She said
the Commission offered good ideas and a bonfire on the beach would draw a lot
of high school kids.
The Commission also decided flyers outlining the city trails and parks
could be pinned up around town.
Commissioner Stewart is to ask Safeway if they would include flyers at
the check out counter. Planning
Technician Engebretsen is to work on the advertisement. The Commission w
HOWARD/GANN – MOVED TO DEVELOP A DISPLAY AD AND A HANDOUT BROCHURE FOR
PARKS DAY AND AUTHORIZE THE EXPENSE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE $300 FUND
BALANCE ALLOTED.
There was no additional discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
D. Trails Committee Report
HAMIK/STEWART – MOVED TO DISCUSS.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Hamik provided the Commission with a letter the Trails
Committee wrote to City
Resolution 06-60, to approve the road repaving projects is to be heard at
the May 22nd City
Vice Chair Tolva called for a recess at
The Commission discussed the need for sidewalks along the roads. Commissioner Stewart said although a widened
road bed along the side of the road is not the first choice (due to lack of
money) it is better than nothing. If
possible Mr. Stewart would like to see a rider on the resolution stating the
widened road bed is only a temporary solution, as the Commission totally
supports sidewalks. Vice Chair Tolva
said in the HNMTTP Policy 5 identified four streets as near-time sidewalk
additions. Those were
Commissioner Stewart said having a narrow driving lane w
When asked if HARP funds could be used and how the sidewalks could be
provided, Planning Technician Engebretsen said a funding mechanism needs to be
created. HARP money only deals with
roads that were platted in 1986 or before with constraints on using the
funds. The HARP program expires
Deputy City Clerk Johnson reminded the Commission they were off track
from the Trails Committee Report.
E.
Work List
GANN/STEWART – MOVED TO
DISCUSS.
VOTE: YES.
NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Stewart said the
HAMIK/STEWART - MOVED TO ADD
BICYCLE RACKS TO THE 2007 WISH LIST.
Commissioner Gann said it is important to define the places that need a
bike rack. The various areas could be
looked at on commissioner’s own time or at the park walk through.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
The Commission agreed by consensus to add Bike Racks as regular business
to the June agenda and Memorial Naming of Baseball Field at Karen Hornaday Park – Sherry Hagen to the July
agenda.
When asked about the park policy for
Updates on the Poopdeck to
COMMISSION
BUSINESS
A.
GANN/HAMIK – MOVED TO DISCUSS.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Stewart reported there is a clear view of the playground
from all the fields after the drainage work was completed. Currently there is a big mud wallow, but just
because of the time of year the work was done.
All areas around the ball parks and where public traffic is have been
completed. Planning Technician
Engebretsen stated the Karen Hornaday Park Plan was on tonight’s agenda to add
the t-ball field to the park’s master plan.
HAMIK/GANN - MOVED TO ADD THE T-BALL FIELD TO THE KAREN HORNADAY PARK
MASTER PLAN.
Planning Technician Engebretsen confirmed the approval of the motion can
now make the T-ball field a reality and there may be some funding to start the
work this year.
VOTE: YES. TOLVA, HAMIK, GANN, HOWARD, STEWART
Motion carried.
B.
HAMIK/STEWART – MOVED TO DISCUSS.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Gann suggested the park walkthrough be scheduled for June 10th
and the beach walkthrough be scheduled at the June 15th regular
meeting. The Commission decided to visit
the following parks: Bayview, Jeffrey, Karen Hornaday and WKFL.
GANN/STEWART – MOVED TO SCHEUDLE THE PARK WALKTHROUGH CONSISTING OF BAYVIEW,
JEFFREY, KAREN HORNADAY AND
Commissioner Hamik said more people will attend if it is at
STEWART/GANN – MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO
The Commission agreed
VOTE: YES. STEWART, HAMIK, TOLVA, GANN, HOWARD
Motion carried.
VOTE: (main motion as amended)
YES. GANN, HOWARD, STEWART
VOTE: (main motion as
amended) NO. TOLVA, HAMIK
Motion failed.
STEWART/GANN – MOVED TO SCHEDULE THE PARK WALKTHROUGH CONSISTING OF
BAYVIEW, JEFFREY, KAREN HORNADAY,
VOTE: YES. STEWART, GANN, HAMIK, TOLVA, HOWARD
Motion carried.
Commissioner Hamik was excused at
The Commission w
C.
STEWART/GANN – MOVED TO DISCUSS.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Gann said Chair Debbie Poore has been selected as the Parks
and Recreation Commission’s representative for the Town Center Development Task
Force.
Commissioner Stewart asked if
INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS
A. City
and 24, 2006 (approved)
and
B. City
C.
1. Snydervile Basin Special Recreation
District Parks, Trails
and
Recreation Capital Facilities Plan
2.
3.
4. Recreation and Trails Master Plan &
Capital Facilities Plan
5. Map of Snyderv
D. Letter from CoHOSTs to Mayor Hornaday
re: Troy Duffin’s Visit
E. Appointment of
Commission
F. Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk, Re:
Meeting Notice
Requirements and Quorums
COMMENTS OF
AUDIENCE
There was no audience.
COMMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Tolva apologized
for the length of the meeting.
Commissioner Stewart welcomed Commissioner Howard and said he has hopes for
a fruitful summer.
Commissioner Gann welcomed Commissioner Howard, stating she was a great
addition and they were lucky to have her.
He said the Commission is now facing another vacancy and urged everyone
to get the word out.
Vice Chair Tolva said she was happy to have Commissioner Howard aboard. There is now ice racing in Homer due to the
dedication of Mike Daily. He works
tirelessly and has devoted hours of time showing kids how to build an ice
racer. Additionally, he makes trophies. Vice Chair Tolva thanked Deputy City Clerk
Johnson and Planning Technician Engebretsen.
Commissioner Howard said she was honored to be here, looks forward to
working with the Commission and w
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the
meeting adjourned at
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JO JOHNSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Approved:
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