05/26/2009 Regular MeetingPARKS ~ RECREATION COMMITTEE ~ ,~ _.
MAY 26, 2009 REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK called to order the May 26, 2009 Parks &z Recreation meeting at 7:00
p.m.
Members Present Absent Excused Others Present
Mike Sirofchuck X Bud Cassidy
Pam Foreman X Community Development Dept
Hans Tschersich X Sheila Smith
Kevin Foster X Community Development Dept
Jeff Huntley X
Patrick Saltonstall X
Andy Schroeder X
Rick Lindholm X
Sandra West X
Kevin Murphy X
Ian Fulp X
Dave Kaplan X
Peggy Rauwolf X
Casey Janz ar
Brent Watkins X
X
A quorum was established.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to excuse COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FOSTER, HUNTLEY, and VICE CHAIR FOREMAN.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE MEMBER TSCHERSICH stated he'd like to add as Old Business B-Perenosa
Right-of-Way, S09-010.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to approve the amended agenda.
Voice vote CARRIED unanimously.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to approve the April 14, 2009, April 28,
2009, and May 12, 2009 Parks &t Recreation Minutes.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
There were no audience comments and appearance requests.
OLD BUSINESS
A) Scope of work -Kodiak Trails Master Plan
Cassidy gave an update on the next step -the negotiations process and recommended everyone
read Alta's proposal material provided to ensure everyone is comfortable with their scope of
work and if anything was missed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHROEDER MOVED that in case the contractual agreement is not
able to be met by Alta that we select LDN as the alternate to complete the Trails Plan.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
During discussion it was the consensus that if the GPS's and digital cameras are going to be
provided by the borough we could use some of that money for equipment and supplies before
July ls`
Sirofchuck reiterated that the committee should take the proposal material home to read and if
we see any omissions to let Cassidy know.
B) Perenosa Right-of-Way Vacation, Kodiak Christian Church
Hans stated he was approached by a homeowner next to this playground and he said he and
some other neighbors would be interested if the playground could be doubled in size instead of
giving it to the Christian School, getting the one side of the right-of-way to enlarge the
playground.
During discussion Cassidy stated the Assembly remanded it back to the commission, and the
homeowner's and Christian School try to work this out.
NEW BUSINESS
A) Parks &t Recreation Committee Summer Schedule
During discussion it was the consensus of the committee to cut back on meetings during the
summer due to having a difficult time getting a quorum in the summer.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to cut back to one meeting a month on the
second Tuesday of June, July, and August.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
Sandra West stated she will be out of town in August.
B) Mill Bay Beach/Park
Committee discussion regarding their concerns with the noise, garbage, fireworks, and partying
at Mill Bay Beach and it seems the Troopers can't do anything about it. It was suggested that the
Troopers could get ID's and if there is litter, just book them for littering or create a noise
ordinance or curfew.
Erica Thompson, community member, came to express her concerns with the garbage, noise,
and partying at Mill Bay Beach. She feels that an excessive noise curfew is needed, then if the
Troopers issue MIP's those persons should be required to do their community service at that
park picking up trash, dividing it up for recycling, and taking care of the garbage properly. There
needs to be supervision for community service.
Cassidy stated he will contact the borough attorney, courthouse, and Troopers and maybe they
can come to a meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to ask staff and the Assembly to pursue a
solution to the Mill Bay Beach &z Mission Beach problem which is litter, noise, drinking, and
vandalism.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Planning &t Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
Committee discussion of public hearing items on the P&rZ agenda.
REPORTS
Meeting schedule
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK reminded the committee that their next meeting is June 9`h and then
July 14`h per our earlier discussion. He also stated he will be unable to attend due to a prior
commitment with Katmai National Park.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS' COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHROEDER said he is glad to see $1.3 million coming to the
borough under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program and some is earmarked for trails.
COMMITTEE MEMBER LINDHOLM said he was disappointed to miss the last 2 meetings due
to being out of town.
COMMITTEE MEMBER WEST wanted to know what a CUP is.
Cassidy explained it is a Conditional Use Permit and what it means.
CMDK welcomed Sandra West to the committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHROEDER said legislature approved $700,000 for improvements
from Pier 2 to the downtown area for pedestrian improvement, and Housebill 25, the 1997
session and that bill has been passed that allows for improved protections for private
landowners who allow a trail easement on their private lands. It takes their indemnification
from in cases of negligence to gross negligence and it also requires reassessment the value in
light of the freedoms that were voluntarily gave up so there can be a financial incentive. This is
something we can offer to private land owners as we work towards connecting our trails to one
another.
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK thanked Sandra West.
COMMITTEE MEMBER WEST said she didn't even know the Parks ~St Rec Committee even
existed until a friend told her.
Cassidy said he will send West the RFP so she can get familiar with it.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER JANZ stated Allen Jones sent the email to all school district
employees talking about developing a cross country ski trail map, and she informed him that
there is a Trails Plan being developed and suggested he watch the borough website as it begins.
Cassidy reminded the committee to email him or call him individually with any comments on
the scope of work for the Trails Plan.
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK asked if the committee could give input on a bike trail or path for the
Pier 1 project.
ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PARKS &r RECREATION COMMITTEE
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ATTEST
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Sheila Smith, Secretary
Community Development Dept.
DATE APPROVED: July 14, 2009
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