1982-12-06 Regular MeetingParks and Recreation Committee - Minutes - December 6,-1982
The Parks and Recreation Committee met in their organizational meeting at 7:00 p.m.
on December 6, 1982 in the Borough conference room. The following persons were in
attendance: Ian Fulp, Dorothy Holm, Pat Szabo, Barbara Popken, Ed Apperson, Craig
Johnson, Dave Herrnsteen, Phil Shealy and Stephanie Dochtermann. Jim Peotter and
John Sevier were out of town and had requested to be excused and Phil Shealy noted
that Bruce Maass announced iris resignation due to being transferred from the area.
In the first matter of business Mayor Herrnsteen outlined his concerns regarding
park and recreation needs including the need for neighborhood parks, bike trails,
preservation of "unofficial" walking trails, ball diamonds, park dedication and the
trade of land where desirable to promote these recreation opportunities. Other
discussion centered around the ski area on Anton Larsen Road, the need for Borough
and municipal support, the need for maintenance, a combination of resources and
mutual aid.
The committee reviewed Ord. #82-36-0 which amended the Borough Code and provided
for the creation of the Parks and Recreation Committee. The committee then reviewed
the proposed bylaws and upon a motion by Pat Szabo seconded by Dorothy Holm agreed
unanimously to recommend the adoption of the bylaws and present them to the Assembly
for their approval. Officers were then chosen with Craig Johnson being selected
as chairman; Barbara Popken as vice chairman and Pat Szabo as secretary.
Discussion then followed including suggestions by the members consisting of: 1) a
map of potential areas where parks could be located including dimensions; 2) the
need for a temporary tent city during the summer for cannery works; 3) need for a
mini -park in densely populated areas such as Spruce Cape as well as a bike trail
from East Elementary to Abercrombie as the first likely priority of the committee;
4) a meeting with the State Park Director especially as it pertains to mini -parks
and bike trails; scheduled in Kodiak on December 15th with Craig Johnson designated
to attend; 5). committee meetings to start at 6:30 p.m. and try to be over by 9:00
p.m.; 6) check with the Jaycees on the progress of their park development across
from the sewer treatment plant; 7) request a presentation by Planning & Zoning as
to why the park dedication ordinance was never passed by the Borough; 8) provide
information on the proposed East Elementary to Abercrombie bike trail; 9) review
and comment on the proposed 1983-88 Capital Improvement Program, particularly as it
pertains to parks; 10) recommendation that a member be at the meeting for the pre-
sentation of the schematics of the Junior High renovation to be held on December 3th;
and 11) a map showing the beach access on Three Sisters Drive.
The committee agreed that their next meeting would be scheduled on Tuesday, December
21, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
By
Craig Johnson, Chairman
Parks and Recreation Committee
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