03/29/2005 End of the Road Meeting
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ~lE ~ lE ~ ~ lE ~
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTE U
END-OF- THE-ROAD MEETING -MARCH 29, 20 r MAY - 4 2005 Jl
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BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting ofthe Parks & Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:00p.m.
by CHAIR FOREMAN on March 29, 2005 in the Borough Conference Room.
II. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present
Pam Foreman
Kevin Foster
Jeff Huntley
Patrick Saltonstall
Hans Tschersich
Heather Turner
A quorum was established.
Committee Members not
present
Murphy Forner
Mike Sirofchuck
Robert Greene
Wayne Biessel
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
None
Others Present
Sheila Smith
Community Development Dept.
Linda Freed
City of Kodiak
Donn Tracy
ADF&G
IV. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
There were no minutes.
v. AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
Linda Freed stated the City's main concern is protecting Kodiak's watershed areas. The
Natives of Kodiak came to the City requesting annexation of their land because they want
water in the area. It is essential that the City has jurisdiction over the watershed areas so
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that our water can be protected. Since 9/11 the EP A and ADEC have been taking new
security measures. They could make Kodiak build a second filtration plant. Annexation
only changes the boundaries of the city, it does not mean the city would own the property.
If the park is annexed and the land deeded to the City then it would be a city park, which
would make it the city's responsibility for all maintenance and security measures. If the
park is annexed, but not deeded, the City would not be responsible for the maintenance or
security. But, if the End-of-the-Road Park is not annexed, the city will narrow the
boundaries of the watershed area.
Donn Tracy spoke regarding the King fisheries at Monashka Bay. This year will be the
third year since the release of smolt, which means this year should have a promising
return with an increase every year. He also stated there has not been increased
enforcement in the area.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
If there are King fisheries and sport fishing at the park there should be an increase in
enforcement. It would be a good idea for the Borough to have state contracts for
maintenance, and maybe a park host who can keep an eye on things. The committees
main concem is what is in the best interest of the citizens and what is in the best interest
of the Borough. Most feel it is time for the Borough to step up to the plate and start taking
care of the park. In place of some meetings in April and May the committee would like to
take some field trips to some of the parks as a group and individually. If the committee
decides to keep White Sands in the Borough, we should work up some resolutions.
COMMITTEE MEMBER Jeff Huntley MOTIONED TO MOVE the Borough not
include the annexation of White Sands/End-of-the-Road Park to the City. COMMITTEE
MEMBER Kevin Foster SECONDED the motion. Roll call vote indicated two yeas and
four nays. The four nays were Pam Foreman, Patrick Salstonstall, Hans Tschersich, and
Heather Turner.
COMMITTEE MEMBER Jeff Huntley again MOTIONED TO MOVE the Borough not
include White Sands/End-of-the-Road Park in the mmexation to the City. COMMITTEE
MEMBER Kevin Foster SECONDED the motion. Roll call vote indicated four yeas and
two nays. The two nays were Hans Tschersich and Heather Tumer. MOTION PASSED.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A) Letter dated March 16, 2005 from Mark Kozak, Public Works Director. It
includes a summary of the EP A and ADEC requirements for controlling access in
the watersheds and Chapter 18.32 Park and Watershed Regulations.
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There were no further communications.
X. REPORTS
STAFF reported the following meeting schedule:
. = Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
There were no further reports.
XI. MEETING SCHEDULE
XII. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
XII. COMMITTEE MEMBER'S COMMENTS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR FOREMAN requested adjournment.
The meeting adjoumed at 9:10 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
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Foeman, Chair
ATTEST
By:
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Sheila Smith, Secretary
Community Development Department
DATE APPROVED: 0 phlO 12 ,2005.
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