08/11/2009 Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTfEE
AUGUST 11, 2009 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
SEP 1 7 2009
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK called to order the August 11, 2009 Parks & Recreation meeting at 7:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Committee members present were COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mike Sirofchuck, Pam Foreman,
Hans Tschersich, Jeff Huntley, Patrick Saltonstall, Andy Schroeder, and Casey Janz. Excused
members were Rick Lindholm and Sandra West. Absent members were Kevin Foster, Kevin
Murphy, Ian Fulp, and Dave Kaplan.
A quorum was established.
VICE CHAIR FOREMAN MOVED to excuse COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOSTER and WEST.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHROEDER MOVED to approve the August 11, 2009 Parks &
Recreation Committee agenda as presented.
Voice vote CARRIED unanimously.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to approve the July 14, 2009 Parks &
Recreation Minutes.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
Douglas Long expressed interest in trying to get some bicycle parking in different areas around
town to encourage people to ride their bikes. Long stated there is a need for the bike racks so
people can lock up their bikes, and he thanked the borough for what bike parking is already
established.
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK stated we are very supportive of that kind of thing.
OLD BUSINESS
A) Trails Plan Update
Cassidy reported the Assembly has approved the contract with Alta. Cassidy is working with
MIS to put all the trails data on a CD or DVD to send to Alta so they will have information
before their first meeting. We need to set a date for them to come to Kodiak once the contract is
signed.
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B) Natural Use Zone Used By ATV's
Cassidy reported ATV's have been restricted through a zoning category, and the things that
existed prior to that zoning are grandfathered. The Assembly created a Natural Use District and
through zoning was managing the use of 4 wheelers but what existed prior to the zoning
district is a grandfathered use. The Assembly can say no more 4 wheelers similar to what they
did on Island Lake with the jet skis restricting them to certain days of the week.
During discussion in response to COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHROEDER'S inquiry, Cassidy
stated 17b easements are Federal so he would think with an RS2477 the Assembly cannot
supersede. Cassidy also said with grandfather rights that activity is allowed until the use seizes
to exist for 1 year; the structure burns down to 50% of its value, and there are certain things that
can extinguish the grandfather rights. The Assembly has the authority to take that extra step;
zoning may not be the way you want to regulate those kinds of grandfathered uses. The zoning
already says what is prohibited but the uses are grandfathered if they existed prior to the zoning
so the Assembly takes it a step further to prohibit uses. It was the consensus to keep this agenda
item on the agenda until there is more information on the White Sands area.
NEW BUSINESS
A) Park Rules
Cassidy stated we provided you with other rules from the State of Alaska and the City of
Kodiak.
During discussion it was the consensus to not be too restrictive and if need be revisit the rules
next year to add more. During brainstorming the rules agreed on so far are:
• Exercise Safe, Courteous Behavior
• Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. — 6:00 a.m.
• Dispose of Trash Properly
B) Discussion Regarding Possibly Moving the September 8 Meeting To September 15
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK stated he will be on Shuyak Island and returnin* around September 13
and requested the September 8th meeting be rescheduled to September 15` .
Committee discussion.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED to move the meeting from September 8th to
September 15, 2009.
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALTONSTALL MOVED TO AMEND the motion to add that we
stick with the original September 8th meeting if Alta can't make it to the September 15` meeting.
Voice vote CARRIED unanimously.
C) Recreational Use of Flight - Zone
Cassidy stated this is a request from Ian Fulp who desires to find field space because the current
football field/soccer field is overused and he's looking for an alternate field. He is taking it to the
City Council and City Parks & Rec to see if there are any issues and support for another field in
this area.
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Committee discussion. The committee is in consensus that the football /soccer field is overused
and would like to see alternatives explored.
D) A Review and Recommendation of the 2010 — 2014 Capital Improvement Projects
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK stated the committee is certainly in support of putting bike racks and
parking around town and will look into how we might be able to put that into the Capital
Improvement Projects.
During discussion it was the consensus to address the CIP list at the September meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Review Notice from the State of Alaska dated July 28, 2009
B) Letter regarding Perenosa Drive Right -of -Way dated August 6, 2009
C) August 19, 2009 P&Z Agenda
Cassidy stated he put these in to show them the kinds of things we get.
During discussion the committee expressed concern regarding item A that there is an ATV trail
located in Pasagshak in this area of Burton's camp, and it's on our trail map. This trail has had a
lot of work done on it. Cassidy will talk to the State and put the burden on Burton to identify
the trail in relation to his camp on the pictorial. Cassidy updated the committee on the other
communication items. VICE CHAIR FOREMAN expressed concern that they aren't going to
have time to meet and give a CIP list to P&Z for approval in order to get it to the Assembly by
October 1s Cassidy stated we will do PSA's, display ads, and it will be on the website for the
CIP list.
REPORTS
Meeting schedule
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK reminded the committee that their next meetings are September 15
and September 22n
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Hans Tschersich stated he will be gone for the month of September.
Andy Schroeder stated he and 16 kayakers were leaving the Ram site 2 weeks ago and heard
shooting coming from the head of the bay about V mile past the nose of the North Sister -the
turnaround. They shoot from an elevation at the water. The Troopers wouldn't even go check it
out. There is also a new trail that goes from the back of the college to Woody Way and is right
along the main corridor of this bike path that we've been dreaming of and Schroeder feels that
we should consider opening up a main thoroughfare from East Elementary to KANA ball field.
Jeff Huntley stated we should be looking a little closer to the Burton letter because he sees a lot
that has been left out.
Casey Janz stated she will be gone all of September also.
Pam Foreman asked when do we want to invite KISA, the Coast Guard, Cy's, Mack's, and Wal-
Mart and we still don't have the State regulations on shooting. Foreman said we need to sit
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down with the people that have the power to make some decisions and some of the community
and figure out a solution.
Mike Sirofchuck suggested putting it on the October 13 agenda. He also said it would be great
if we can pursue grant money to continue that corridor for the college trail.
ADJOURNMENT
VICE CHAIR FOREMAN MOVED to adjourn.
Voice vote on motion CARRIED unanimously
CHAIR SIROFCHUCK adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
ATTEST
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Sheila Smith, Secretary
Community Development Dept.
DATE APPROVED: September 15, 2009
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