2015-05-26 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTE
MINUTES
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BOROUGH CLERWS OF
KODIAK, ALASKA
May 26, 2015 Regular Meeting 7 p.m.-K!B School District Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR SALTONSTALL called to order the May 26, 2015 Parks and Recreation regular
meeting at
ROLL CALL
Committee members present were Patrick Saltonstall, Heim Johnson, Sharon Wolkoff,
Marnie Leist, and Dale Stratton. Ex-officio member present was Alan Schmitt. Absent
ex-officio members were Aaron Griffin, Ron Bryant, and Corey Gronn.
A quorum was established.
Community Development Department staff present was Neil Horn and Sheila Smith.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED to suspend the rules to move
Communications Item A up before Old Business and to approve the agenda as
amended.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED to approve the April 28, 2015 regular
meeting minutes.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
A) June 17, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
Neil Horn gave an update on the upcoming subdivision case stating there is no
recreational opportunities on this property.
Brief discussion
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED to accept communications.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
A) Killarney Hills, Tract R-2
Alan Schmitt gave an update of P&Z's discussions. He encouraged the committee to
stay aware and come to the P&Z meetings to tell the commission that you continue to
support turning it into a park. Schmitt stated that if the commission supports the idea of
making it a park then it would require a rezone to Public Use Lands. For a rezone we
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have to have a public hearing on that and if we approve it then it goes to the assembly
where they will hold a public hearing.
Brief discussion
B) Saltery Cove & Portage Bay Trail Improvements
Neil Horn stated we have a contract in place. We have the grant from the State for
$200,000 for Saltery Cove and Portage Bay trail improvements. We contracted with
Island Trails Network. They have done their initial stock take of the trails and are getting
an idea of the work that needs to be done. We are looking to get the most bang for our
buck.
Brief discussion regarding trail conditions, vehicle access, and habitat
C) Island Lake Trail Improvements
Neil Horn stated the contract placement goes to the assembly on June 4t" and if
approved we'll be on contract to start doing the work.
D) Monashka Bandit Shooting Range
Neil Horn stated it's a thorn in our sides. A while back Bob Scholze recommended to
turn it into a park, clear it, make it pretty with trees, and put in some benches to make it
like a vista. It got a bit of steam but went nowhere. There are a number of issues out
there. The Troopers do their best to kick people out of there but it's borough land and
borough ordinance. The place is a mess, trees have been destroyed, and boats have
had bullets flying around them.
Brief discussion of it being an ongoing problem. A couple of members will make a site
visit to see what could be done.
E) Pillar Mountain to Womens Bay TMO's Development
The committee finished reviewing the TMO's and relayed any changes to Paul Van
Dyke. An updated copy of the TMO's will come back to the committee for review again
in the near future.
NEW BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
Meeting Schedule:
• June 23, 2015 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting-7 p.m.-KIB School District
Conference Room
• July 28, 2015 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting-7:00 p.m.-KIB School
District Conference Room
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED to accept communications.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
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COMMITTEE MEMBER'S COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED to adjourn.
CHAIR SALTONSTALL adjourned the meeting a 8:30 p.m.
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APPROVED: June 23, 2015
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