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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-10 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2017, 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES a. October 11, 2016 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – 2017 Flowers 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 11, 2017 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION a. Monthly Report – December 12. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JAMIE – 283-8231 OR, BOB – 283-8261 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 11, 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 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Chair L. Gabriel, B. Madrid, S. Peterson, R. Sierer Members absent: C. Jung, A. Zulkanycz, T. Canady Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates. A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Committee Member Madrid MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. September 13, 2016 MOTION: Committee Member Sierer MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 13, 2016, and Committee Member Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Pumpkin Patch Activity An overview of the different activities was provided noting that all activity stations had facilitators and advertising had been accomplished. It was noted that another pumpkin patch activity was scheduled for a later date near Sterling, but it was unclear who the sponsor was. a. Winter Decorations It was noted that there was interest in new power pole decorations for Airport Way and also a Santa and sleigh with reindeer decoration to be mounted on the side of the Visitor Center. Costs and timelines were discussed as well as size of decorations. Beautification Committee Meeting October 11, 2016 Page 2 The Committee recommended the purchase of a Santa and sleigh with reindeer and the falling stars pole display. 6. NEW BUSINESS – None. 7. REPORTS a. Parks and Recreation – Director B. Frates reported on the following: • Noted the progress made regarding stolen trees. • Reported a full time administrative assistant had been hired. • Noted the monthly report in the packet. b. Committee Chair – Chair Gabriel noted she was pleased to see the columbarium constructed at the cemetery. c. City Council Liaison – No report 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 10, 2017 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Committee Member Sierer suggested “thank you” letters be sent to contributors of the Wildflower Garden; interested in discussing the dahlia bed at the airport triangle at the January meeting; noted other perennial flowers could be considered for the Wildflower Garden in addition to what had already been planted. 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 7:53 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Kenai Parks & Recreation Monthly Report December 2016 Wreaths Across America The American Legion and the VFW have been working on a joint program to place a wreath at the grave site of every veteran at the Kenai Cemetery called Wreaths Across America. Kenai Parks and Recreation have collaborated in their efforts by assisting with obtaining wire hooks to hold the wreaths. Holiday Decorations The Parks & Recreation staff have installed holiday displays on light poles throughout town. While preparing for the installation the staff troubleshot all of the displays that included the use of new LED bulbs. These bulbs are more energy efficient, give off a better glow and have a longer lifespan. This year we purchased new Falling Star pole displays for Airport Way. Also Parks & Recreation purchased a new display for the side of the Visitor’s Center of a Santa in his sleigh with three reindeer. The new holiday decorations are a great addition to what was already displayed throughout town. Nordic Ski Trails Thanks to staff for grooming the East End Trail and for assisting with getting practice track for the Kenai Central High School ski team. Staff will also be preparing a practice track at the Kenai Middle School for the students’ use. Daubenspeck Pond Clearing of the snow from the pond has begun to allow for public skating and hockey. The staff measure the ice conditions on a regular basis and signs are posted at the pond to indicate the ice thickness and safety. Staff continue clearing more pond surface for public use. Collaboration with KCHS Parks & Recreation are collaborating with Barry Hartman at Kenai Central High School for his students to create metal cutouts of salmon to be displayed on the block wall at the top of the stairs on South Forrest Drive. Fitness Equipment Over the last month we have replaced the decks and made further repairs to two treadmills at the Kenai Recreation Center. New mirrors were hung on the weight room walls and additional fitness accessories were purchased and provided for the public use in the cardio and weight rooms to enhance workouts.