HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 8, 2018 -6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair L. Gabriel, T. Canady, K. Reed, T. Wilson
Vice Chair S. Peterson, B. Madrid, R. Sierer
Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Parks and
Recreation Operator R. Dodge, Council Member Boyle
Committee Member Canady MOVED to approve the agenda; and Committee Member Reed
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 10, 2018
MOTION:
Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the April 10, 2018 meeting summary and
Committee Member Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Volunteer Plant Day
General discussion took place regarding the Volunteer Plant Day. Specifics of the discussion
included: The event date scheduled for June 9 at 10 a.m.; beds prepped in advance; volunteers
to meet at the Kenai Fire Department; planting maps and diagrams would be available; and that
the Department would send out Public Service Announcements.
Committee members assigned themselves various plant beds to facilitate during the planting day.
b. Discussion -2018 Plants and Designs
Director Frates referred to the planting diagrams provided in the packet and credited Operator
Dodge for his good work. Dodge reviewed each bed design, and it was noted that the plant day
should be fun for volunteers.
c. Discussion/Recommendation -Winter Pole Displays
Committee Members reviewed several variations of street pole decorations . It was noted that the
per unit price range was typically $450 to $750 depending on size and style. Different styles were
discussed, such as garland wrapped versus silhouettes. Director Frates expressed his
recommendation of a winter theme silhouette, particularly if the desire was to have them remain
up for a month or longer. It was further noted that the decorations would be replacements for the
wreaths along Willow Street.
MOTION
Committee Member Reed MOVED to recommend that the Parks and Recreation Director
purchase pole mounted decorations keeping with a snowflake theme . Committee Member Wilson
SECONDED. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. REPORTS
a . Parks & Recreation Director -Frates reported the following:
• The Department was finalizing the recruitment of temporary hires;
• Jacob Hart accepted a position as Laborer and starts working on May 14;
• Administrative Assistant Melanie Beverly's la st day would be May 1 O;
• The Department was working with seve ral other organizations and
community volunteers on the Bike Safety event planned for Saturday, May
12 . He added that the event included a bike obstacle course , safety
information , bike safety checks , and ice cream; and
• Little League opening ceremonies were scheduled for May 19.
b. Committee Chair -Gabriel thanked the City of Kenai Parks and Recreation
Department efforts for putting together the Volunteer Plant Day.
c. City Counci l Liaison -Council Member Boyle noted that the ideas being considered
by the Airport Commission regarding a sign at the Wildflower Garden may be
something of interest to the Beautification Committee .
7. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -September 11 , 2018
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8 . COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Chair Gabriel expressed her interest in seeing the sign options . She further commented that the
Beautification Committee has been diligent in keeping the associated signs and fencing low-
profile .
It was noted that a garden tour was typically arranged for an August timeframe.
9. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
10 . INFORMATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee , the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p .m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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