HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 12, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Chair L. Gabriel, B. Madrid, A. Zulkanycz, S. Peterson, T. Canady,
C. Jung, R. Sierer
Members absent: None.
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Operator R. Dodge, Council Liaison M.
Boyle
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Committee Member Jung MOVED to approve the agenda and Member madrid SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 20, 2015
MOTION:
Committee Member Jung MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 20, 2015 and
Member Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Winter Static Displays
It was noted that the Committee would like to see options at their April meeting.
b. Cornerstone Rock at Library — Future Landscaping
It was recommended that low maintenance shrubs be utilized; the iris cleared out and more
color added.
c. Historic Cabin Sign
It was suggested that the entrance be moved so it could be located more easily and that the
Historical Society logo be added to the sign.
d. N. Forest Dr. & 4th Ave. Green Strip — Future Landscaping
It was noted that the school could do a mural on the fence; recommended that the area be low
maintenance.
e. Beautification Brochure
It was recommended that a map of the gardens, a trail map, and information regarding the
adopt -a- garden program be included in the brochure and that the information was also posted
on the website. It was also recommended that there be an article in the paper regarding the
adopt -a- garden program.
f. Wildflower Garden - Gazebo
It was recommended that the landscaping be kept similar, gravel and ferns be placed around
the gazebo, hanging baskets be placed in the gazebo, and the wood be stained a natural color.
It was noted that hanging baskets were hard to water. It was requested this topic be on the
agenda for the next meeting.
g. Flowers for Circle Planters & Boxes
There was no discussion.
h. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Commissioner Jung MOVED to nominate Gabriel as Chair; Commissioner Peterson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Jung MOVED to nominate Madrid as Chair; Commissioner Gabriel SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation — R. Dodge reported on the following:
• The rope at Wildflower Garden is complete.
• Dodge looking into becoming a master gardener.
• Budget items would be reviewed at the next meeting.
b. Committee Chair — None.
C. City Council Liaison — M. Boyle noted that he was the new liaison and could be
contacted with any issues.
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8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 12, 2016
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — None.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Meeting summary pred and submitted by:
4J mie Heinz, CIVIC, Deputy ty Clerk
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January 12, 2016
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