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PARKS, ART, RECREATION & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2018 491 E. PIONEER AVENUE THURSDAY, 5:30 PM HOMER, ALASKA CITY HALL COWLES COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOTICE OF MEETING WORKSESSION AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER, 5:30 P.M. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. HERC PROPOSAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4. COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE 5. ADJOURNMENT NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. Next Regular Meeting is Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. All meetings scheduled to be held in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska. City of Homer, Alaska 1 2 PARKS, ART, RECREATION & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2018 491 E. PIONEER AVENUE THURSDAY,6:00 PM HOMER, ALASKA CITY HALL COWLES COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOTICE OF MEETING SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA 4. VISITORS A. Kenton Bloom, Woodard Creek Park 5. RECONSIDERATION 6. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and non- controversial by the Parks Art Recreation & Culture Advisory Commission and and are approved in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Commissioner or someone from the public, in which case the item will be moved to the regular agenda and considered in normal sequence. A. Minutes for the Special Meeting on January 18, 2018 p.5 7. STAFF & COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORT A. Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner p.13 8. PUBLIC HEARING 9. PENDING BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Woodard Creek Park p.17 B. HERC Proposal p.19 C. Land Allocation Plan 2018 p.33 D. Funding Request for Increased Spit Trail Maintenance p.151 E. Safety Signage for the Waters of Kachemak Bay p.153 F. Library Art Loan Application- Stella’s Starlight Cover Art p.155 9. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. Commission Annual Calendar 2018 p.165 B. Commissioner Attendance at City Council Meetings 2018 p.166 C. Protective Factors for Youth Substance Abuse and Delinquency: the Role of Afterschool Programs D. Public Comment Received on Increased Camping Fees 10. COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE 11. COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER (If one has been assigned) 12. COMMENTS OF STAFF MEMBERS 13. COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION 14. COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR 15. ADJOURNMENT the next regular meeting will be on THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 at 5:30pm in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska 3 4 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 Session 18-01 A Special Meeting of the Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission was called to order on January 18, 2018 at 5:32 pm by Chair Matt Steffy at the Cowles Council Chambers City Hall located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS FAIR, LOWNEY, SHARP, ASHMUN, HARRALD, WALLS, ROEDL, STEFFY AND SALZMANN ABSENT: COMMISSIONER ARCHIBALD (EXCUSED) STAFF: DEPUTY CITY PLANNER ENGEBRETSEN DEPUTY CITY CLERK KRAUSE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chair Steffy called for a motion to approve the agenda. LOWNEY/ASHMUN – MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. There was a no discussion. VOTE. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA Asia Freeman, Artistic Director, Bunnell Art Gallery elaborated on the donation application advocating for the commission to approve the donation and forwarding a positive recommendation to City Council. She reviewed the artist and noted her involvement in the community and prior public works of art. VISITORS RECONSIDERATION ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the Parks Art Recreation & Culture Advisory Commission and are approved in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Commissioner or someone from the public, in which case the item will be moved to the regular agenda and considered in normal sequence. A. Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 16, 2017 Chair Steffy requested a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. LOWNEY/HARRALD – SO MOVED. There was no discussion. 1 012918 5 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 VOTE. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Motion carried. STAFF & COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORTS A. Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner Deputy City Planner Engebretsen reported on the number of Police calls or visits to the park over the last three years. She reported the following: 2015 – 128 – Most related to crime or trespass 2016 – 191 – most related to crime or trespass 2017 – 131 – Most were listed as security checks Deputy City Planner Engebretsen reported that Angie Otteson, Parks Maintenance Coordinator will be leaving the city’s employ on Friday, January 19, 2018. The city will be hiring a new coordinator who will have as part of their duties to provide a quarterly report to the commission. PUBLIC HEARING PENDING BUSINESS A. Karen Hornaday Park Master Plan Review Deputy City Planner Engebretsen noted that there has been a lot accomplished in the plan, the park is included in the city wide ADA issues so the commission should not focus their efforts on the aspects of ADA as there is a committee established to take care of that issue. Deputy City Planner Engebretsen stated she will review what has been completed as follows: Campground What has been worked on? Newer outhouses Road and road drainage Campsite Improvements Some brushing of campsites Created a camp host program Next Steps? Matt and Deb walk through a few sites to discuss what more brushing looks like How can we make host program more successful? Revenues are up does this justify a camp host? Deputy City Planner Engebretsen fielded questions from the commissioners on the following: - what projects or tasks have been completed compared to commission request - if there was a need for a camp host 24/7 - Amount of money expended to date on listed tasks/projects over the past 10 years expended $750,000 Ms. Engebretsen added that there are a few additional things that a camp host would have to do and depending on what the tasks were they would need to be paid a stipend and requested a 2 012918 6 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 commissioner volunteer to research what camp host are typically paid per month and what their responsibilities are for that stipend. - Create a standard for campgrounds • Size appropriate for RV and/or tent • Camping Pad for Tents • Level Table - Directional Signage - Camp Host Site Amenities • Water & Sewer o Provide for whole campground - Illegal Camp Sites on East Side – Park Management issue - Repairs needed for campground restrooms – doors off and frozen open Parking Roads & Trails What has been worked on? Woodard Creek Trail Fairview Trail Speed Limit lowered on park road West Parking lot improved significantly East Parking lot improved some Next Steps? Woodard Creek Trail – There is interest to extend this trail and possible funding to complete the trail further into the canyon. It was believed that this item should be postponed until a later date so that the interested group can provide input on the direction of the trail. - Master Plan item is partially complete. - Further development of the trail to include direction and completion Parking, Road - Define parking and specifically where it is allowed - Designate trails and pedestrian crossings - Realignment of road if water and sewer put in even for cam host location - Safety issues in crossing the park entrance road on the new Karen Hornaday/Woodard Creek Trail - Addressing the fill in the Eastern parking area that impacts the drainage of the Woodard Creek and creating a better parking area for high use areas • Determent to relocating the road • Redefine west parking areas • Use determents such as logs or boulders to narrow the road • Use of speed humps to deter speeders o gravel speed tables o concrete sono tubes allowing seasonal attachment of speed bump 3 012918 7 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2018 Ball Fields, Little League Stuff Ball Fields New fencing, fixed up dugouts, upgraded outfields Emergency access improved Concession Stand Has been painted Unresolved drainage issues, but better than it was Batting Cage Unresolved Issue Safety Hazard Is PARCAC interested in the city replacing this? Is it still needed? Little League Storage Painted but unresolved issue Next Steps? Ballfields - Old fencing has been removed. • Fencing in outfield needs attention • Re-stretching & attachment • Replace some sections • Dugouts need refinishing • Scorer booths need replaced Concession Stand - Remove and Replace Concession stand - Repurpose to Storage for Equipment • Mold & Mildew concerns Batting Cage/Bleachers/Dugouts/Scorers Booth - Remove and discard – not used, safety hazard - Dugouts need some maintenance - Scorers Booth needs repairs Additional items of note were bleachers were in disrepair with missing seats and drainage was needed. Deputy City Planner Engebretsen noted that a better partnership could be formed on the maintenance and care of the park. This is something that can be addressed. Safety issues should be a priority. Invite the Little League to speak to the Commission at a future meeting. Cost estimate to upgrade the concession stand into a storage facility since the Little League does not use it any longer and contracts that service out. Emergency Vehicle Road - Dealing with restricted access

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