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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-13 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 13, 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 7:38 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Chair L. Gabriel, T. Canady, S. Peterson, R. Sierer Members absent: C. Jung, A. Zulkanycz, B. Madrid Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Parks and Recreation Operator R. Dodge A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Committee Member Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of a discussion item regarding the Beaver Loop water tank and Member Sierer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. May 10, 2016 MOTION: Committee Member Peterson MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 10, 2016, and Committee Member Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Pumpkin Patch Activity There was discussion regarding time, location and activities for a Pumpkin Patch activity. It was decided that the activity would be held mid - October at wildflower field from 1 -3 pm. Some activities discussed were a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, cookie decorating and hot drinks. Director Frates reported that a KCHS student would assist with the activity by painting a backdrop for taking photos during the event. It was recommended that the wildflowers be mowed prior to the event. b. 2016 Flowerbed Review There was discussion regarding the various beds throughout town, including ideas for next year. Priorities the committee would like to focus on in 2017 are as follows: • Re -think the Dahlia flowerbed, • Complete the Old Town Historic sign bed, • Divide some plants at the Leif Hansen Park; create landscaped brick areas, • Look into adding Yarrow and Phlox, • Re -think the Poppies at Leif Hansen Park near the veteran's memorial, • Utilize Begonias, • Add some formality and uniform structure to the landscaped brick beds at Leif Hansen Park, • Look at adding Maltese Cross, • Select three to four different designs for circle planters to create a variety. Director Frates noted the department aimed to recreate the rose bed near the fountain in Leif Hansen Park. Overall, the committee was satisfied with the flowerbeds this year, particularly some of the petunias and cardoon such as in the Leif Hansen Park sign bed. c. Water Tank Beautification on Beaver Loop Road Staff reported the item was added to the agenda pursuant to a request from Council. It was noted that the water tank was visited during the tour prior to the meeting and it was mentioned that at some point in the future, the tank could be made to be more attractive. Director Frates indicated that painting over the existing paint would prove difficult and expensive. It was further discussed that a metal or wood cutout could be attached to the exterior and that additional trees could be added outside the fence area for sight obscuring purposes. It was noted that no further action or discussion was needed at this time. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation — Director B. Frates reported on the following: • Thanked the committee members for attending the tour, • Noted he presented to the Kenai Rotary Club, • Noted 905 sixty gallon trash bags were hauled from Kenai's park system from May to August, • A total of 431 hours of cleaning restrooms and trash hauling was performed from May to August, • The Parks & Recreation department planted over 4,000 flowers • The Parks & Recreation department added fall decorations to City Hall, Library, Airport and Animal Control. b. Committee Chair — Chair Gabriel noted she was excited that planning was moving forward for the Pumpkin Patch activity; thanked the Parks & Recreation department for the fall decorations and asked that winter decorations be added to the next meeting agenda. C. City Council Liaison — No report Beautification Committee Meeting September 13, 2016 Page 2 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 11, 2016 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None. 11. INFORMATION — None. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm. Meeting summarylprepared and submitted by J�rr�ie Heinz, CIVIC, Deputk¢ity Clerk ..:t A♦a `' t :i, ;sue Beautification Committee Meeting September 13, 2016 Page 3