HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
AUGUST 8, 2017 — 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Chair L. Gabriel, T. Canady, R. Sierer, B. Madrid, S. Peterson,
Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Operator R. Dodge, Parks and Recreation
Director B. Frates, Council Liaisons J. Glendening & B. Molloy.
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Committee Member Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Sierer SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Summer Flowerbeds
Committee members reviewed the City's flower beds and discussed what worked well visually
and made suggestions for next year. It was noted that the flowerbeds looked and performed
better overall this year, possibly influenced by plant selection, watering and effort to weed and
deadhead more frequently. Grass clippings added to beds helped with weed suppression, water
retention, and soil temperature.
The Committee recommended the following:
• Chamber Fire Pit — add trailing nasturtiums, possibly add Mr. Stacky to center of bowl.
• Fire Department Bed — less kale, rearrange to prevent blocking out other flowers.
• Library — add more blue salvia, create a wave effect, eliminate some of the iris
• Lief Hanson Memorial Park — replace mini bells in gazebo baskets, chrysanthemums
overpowered begonias, add another type of flower to "town tree" that can be planted
between perimeter flowers and the ninebark (chrysanthemums and night sky petunias).
• Circle Planters — consider planting intersection planters using same plant and design
theme and alternating along Spur Highway.
4. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 12, 2017
5. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6. INFORMATION — None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Beautification Committee Meeting
August 8, 2017
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