Parks & Recreation Commission

KENAI PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR T. GRANT WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on May 7, 2026, in the Kenai City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Fisher called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Chair Fisher led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Sharon Fisher, Vice Chair Autumn Carlson Michael Bernard Maeve Spiegler A quorum was present. Absent: Grant Wisniewski, Chair Marti Pepper Also in attendance were: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Sovala Kisena, City Council Liaison 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Spiegler SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the April 2, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Commissioner Spiegler SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendation - Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 May 7, 2026  MOTION: Commissioner Carlson MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Commissioner Spiegler SECONDED the motion. Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 2. Discussion/Recommendation - Removal of the August Parks and Recreation Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Spiegler MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Removal of the August Parks and Recreation Meeting. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion. Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. There was discussion about the possibility of also removing the in June meeting. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 3. Discussion - Suggestion of Tour Dates and Location Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. There was discussion in support of a tour in early June; locations recommended included the Rec Center, Disc Golf Course, and Soccer Field Pavilion. G. REPORTS 1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following: • Little League Fields are in use. • Interviews for Personal Use Fishery underway. • Plant Day will be scheduled after Labor Day. • Kite Festival scheduled for June 6th. • Trash pick up day was a success, the dumpster was filled, and there were 27 volunteers. 2. Commission Chair - No report. 3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Kisena reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - June 4, 2026 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Clarification was provided regarding the tour on June 6, 2026 at 5 p.m.. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None. There being no further business before the Parks and Recreation Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May 7, 2026. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 May 7, 2026 ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk **The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 May 7, 2026