HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-09 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 9, 2018-7:00 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 p .m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
Boyle
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair L. Gabriel, B . Madrid, S. Peterson, T. Canady, R.
Sierer, K. Reed, T . Wilson
None.
Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates , Council Liaison M .
It was noted that the Beautification Committee did not have a regular meeting in July.
Committee Member Peterson MOVED to remove Item 3.b July 11, 2017 meeting summary from
the agenda; and Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion . There were no objections;
SO ORDERED .
MOTION:
Committee Member Madrid MOVED to approve the agenda and Committee Member Sierer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTIONS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Committee Member Sierer nominated to re-appoint Committee Member Gabriel as Chair and
Committee Member Peterson as Vice-Chair. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARIES
a. May 9 , 2017
MOTION:
Committee Member Canady MOVED to approve the May 9, 2017 meeting summary and
Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
b. July 11, 2017
[Clerk 's Note: This item was removed from the agenda.]
c . August 8, 2017
MOTION:
Committee Member Sierer MOVED to approve the August 8, 2017 meeting summary and
Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. September 12, 2017
MOTION:
Committee Member Sierer MOVED to approve the September 12, 2017 meeting summary and
Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. October 10, 2017
MOTION:
Committee Member Sierer MOVED to approve the October 10, 2017 meeting summary and
Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -None.
6 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Fall Pumpkin Festival
Director Frates provided a report that included various feedback from those that assisted with the
activity. Some of the suggestions discussed included adding food vendors; more tent space and
separation between activities; louder music; better crowd control ; and different ideas for
distributing pumpkins.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -Change Meeting Time
Director Frates noted that the idea of changing the meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. was brought
forward at a previous meeting with a request for further discussion .
MOTION:
Committee Member Sierer MOVED to change the Commission meeting time to 6 p.m. and
Committee Member Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
b. Discussion/Recommendation -Revision to Agenda Order
Director Frates referred to the City Clerk 's memorandum that outlined the proposed revisions to
the agenda order. It was further noted that this was an effort to streamline the format for all
committees and commissions .
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MOTION:
Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the proposed agenda rev1s1ons; Committee
Member Madrid SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
c . Discussion -2018 Volunteer Plant Day
Director Frates noted two possible dates for consideration: Saturday, June 2 and Saturday,
June 9. The Commission discussed the dates proposed.
MOTION:
Committee Member Sierer MOVED to hold the Volunteer Plant Day on June 9, 2018; Committee
Member Canady SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d . Discussion -2018 Flower Order
Director Frates reported that the flower order had been placed. He explained that the department
was able to set up an account with a broker and now had access to a wider variety of plant material
and often superior plants, compared to some varieties. Frates further noted that the department
worked with the Soldotna Parks and Recreation on a shared order; providing cost savings on
freight.
8. REPORTS
a . Parks & Recreation Director -Frates called attention to the department's activity report
provided in the packet and noted the success of the Skate with Santa Activity.
b. Committee Chair -Gabriel welcomed the new committee members, T . Wilson and K.
Reed.
c. City Council Liaison -Boyle reported on the recent actions taken by City Council ; next
meeting is January 17.
9 . NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-April 10, 2018
10. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
It was noted that the Peninsula Garden Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday but it created a conflict
for some.
Committee Member Reed noted her experience with assembling use of vo lunteers and offered
assistance.
Information was provided by Commission members t o update the membership contact list.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -None.
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12. INFORMATION
a. December Monthly Report
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Meeting summary repared and submitted by:
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