City of Valdez
Meeting Minutes - Draft Parks and Recreation Commission
212 Chenega Ave.
Valdez, AK 99686
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
REGULAR AGENDA - 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Valdez Parks & Recreation Regular Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm, at the Valdez City Council Chambers by Commissioner Amy Goold.
II. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Commissioner Amy Goold
Commissioner Michael Britt
Commissioner Sarah Jorgensen-Owen
Commissioner Ben Rush
Commissioner Brain Teale
Also Present 2- Park Maintenance Supervisor Marcie Robertson
PRCS Office Manager Anne (Nikki) Duhamel
III. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
There was no public business from the floor.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Commissioner Sarah Jorgensen-Owen moved to change number three Replacement Community Ice Rink recommendations to number one on the New Business list, and place Re-naming Gold Fields Softball Complex Re-naming to number three spot in New Business. Seconded by Commissioner Michael Britt.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Replacement Community Ice Rink recommendation
Motion: Commissioner Sarah Jorgensen-Owen moved to discuss putting the temporary ice rink at Kelsey Dock. Seconded by Commissioner Brian Teale.
Marcie Robertson gave some insight as to what Director Farline and she had discussed. Mrs. Robertson also gave some personal observations/experiences she has encountered over the many years she spent on the water front. Marcie Robertson also has some concerns about off street parking. Mrs. Robertson is not sure if the fire hydrant that is at that location is 'frost free'. Fire Fighter Matt Scmelcer that is also at the meeting as a privet citizen did say there is a 'frost free' hydrant at the Kelsey Dock that would be usable. Marcie Robertson mentioned that when the Plaza was built Maintenance wasn't allowed/still isn't allowed to drive on it to plow/clear the snow. Commission...
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