1984-12-20 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough
Parks and Recreation Committee
Regular Meeting - December 20, 1984
Minutes
I CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was officially
called to order by Linda Freed, Borough staff, at 7:50 p.m. in the Kodiak
Island Borough School District conference room.
II ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present
Pat Szabo
Robin Parker
Dorothy Holm
Craig Johnson
Mike Anderson
Others Present
Linda Freed, Director
Community Development Department
Dave Crowe, Borough Engineer
Engineering Department
Debra McDonald, Engineer
Arctic Engineers
Dwayne Maney, Engineer
Arctic Engineers
Ms. Freed commented that Toni Munsey, Val Flinders' wife, said that Mr.
Flinders had resigned from the Committee several months earlier. Ms.
Freed asked that Ms. Munsey ask Mr. Flinders to put his resignation in
writing for the files. The Committee acknowledged Mr. Flinders'
resignation and expressed the desire to have someone from the Women's Bay
Community appointed to fill his position.
III OLD BUSINESS
A. Panamarof Creek Park: Ms. Freed reviewed the reconstruction of
Panamarof Creek Park and noted that the reconstruction was
approximately 95 percent complete. Tasks remaining to be completed
are: a sign at the new entrance, bike rack installation, reseeding
some areas, and possible fencing along the northerly boundary of the
park.
B. Pedestrian/Bike Trail (East Elementary to Fort Abercrombie): Dave
Crowe, Borough Engineer, gave a brief history of this project and
introduced Debra McDonald and Dwayne Maney, engineers with Arctic
Engineers. They explained the planning process for the trail, the
location of the trail, and the general construction specifications
of the trail. Committee members asked questions and received
answers on some of the construction details of the trail. The
Committee was generally pleased with the plan and is looking forward
to construction of the trail.
C. Monashka Bay Park - Review of Equipment Selection: Ms. Freed
reviewed the site work that has been conducted at Monashka Bay Park.
As a result of this work, one large piece of playground equipment
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(the modified standard fort) cannot be adequately located in the
park without the removal of additional trees and site work. Staff
has recommended that a large slide replace the modified standard
fort originally scheduled for installation in the park.
e eiven the discretion to substitute a
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reviewed for possible installation in a more appropriate location
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
Additional discussion focused on the status of additional
development in Monashka Bay Park. Ms. Parker requested that staff
look into methods for keeping three-wheelers and snow machines off
the pond, as they tear up the ice and make skating difficult.
D. Spruce Cape Park - Development Plans: Ms. Freed reviewed the
development plans for Spruce Cape Park. She noted that the Lion's
had a new person in charge of this project. She had talked with
this person, Mr. Jim Nagan, and he stated he was ready to work with
the Borough to get the park completed. Plans call for the
installation of the park this spring, whether or not help is
received from a local service organization.
The Parks and Recreation Committee agreed that it was important to
proceed with the development of the park. The Committee indicated
that they would like to see a parking area designed as part of the
park so that people have the opportunity to park their vehicles and
enjoy the scenery. In addition, it was agreed that this park was a
good location to install the modified standard fort, if there is an
appropriate site in the park.
E. Other: Ms. Freed provided an`update for the Committee on
information requested from the U.S.C.G. Ms. Freed had spoken with
Lt. Cmdr. Brandsma of the Support Center for the information.
a. Ball Fields: The Coast Guard is working with the City of
Kodiak on this project. The likely site for the ball fields
has changed from the property between Kodiak Transfer and
Nemetz Park to the existing landfill, once it is closed. The
U.S.C.G. feels three to four ball fields will fit on this site,
with minimal redevelopment.
b. Buskin River Greenbelt and Recreational Use of the Spruce Cape
Loran Station: The Coast Guard is continuing their master
planning process for all Coast Guard lands in the Borough.
They are currently behind in this process. They are consider-
ing all comments and requests as part of this planning process,
including the request for the Buskin River Greenbelt. If the
Committee would like to see the Spruce Cape Loran Station
available for recreation activities, Lt. Cmdr. Brandsma
suggested forwarding that request to the district planning
office in Juneau.
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Mr. Johnson moved to encourage the U.S. Coast Guard to make the
Snruce Cane Loran Station available for Dedestrian use along the
vote.
IV NEW BUSINESS
was
A. Election of Officers:
Mr. Jeff Hamer was elected as Chairman.
Mr. Craig Johnson was elected as Vice -Chairman.
Ms. Deborah Burgy was suggested as Secretary, but was not officially
elected since she was not present at the meeting.
B. Meeting Schedule:
The Committee agreed that meetings should be held as needed, at the
call of the chair, and that Monday or Thursday nights seemed best
for those in attendance. The Committee wanted consistency in the
day of the week and the time of the evening when the Committee was
scheduled to meet.
C. "Road's End Park" - Monashka:
The Committee would like to see a park at this location pursued. It
was generally felt that the park should be low-key, with minimal
development. Types of suggested facilities included: benches,
picnic tables, and stoves. Also, an improved trail and bridge from
the parking lot to the beach was suggested.
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The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
D. Other:
Ms. Freed informed the Committee that an amendment to the Borough's
out -of -court settlement for Shuyak State Park would be before the
Assembly at their January meeting on January 3, 1985.
V CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
Vice -Chairman Mr. Johnson had no comments.
VI COMMITTEE MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Ms. Parker commented on a proposal to reopen the old U.S. Coast Guard
site for downhill skiing. The Kodiak Area Chamber of Commerce is
supporting this idea through the U.S.C.G. and the master planning process
discussed earlier.
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Mr. Johnson moved that
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motion was seconded and
t the reestablishment of the
eational activities. The
s voice vote.
Ms. Holm suggested that the Committee request that other areas controlled
by the U.S.C.G. be opened for public recreation use.
Holm moved to encourage the U.S. Coast Guard to make
areas generally be left in their natural state. The motion was seconded
and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
The recreation use and availability of Pillar Mountain was generally
discussed by all the Committee members.
VII AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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