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Home My WebLink About2018-10-09 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 http://www.kenai.city 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Agenda Approval 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. September 11, 2018 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Rock Garden b. Discussion – Beautification Tour Follow-Up 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion - Pumpkin Fall Festival 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 8, 2019 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, BOB -- 283-8261 (This page was intentionally left blank) KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 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 6:05 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: Chair L. Gabriel, Vice Chair S. Peterson, K. Reed, B. Madrid, T. Wilson Committee Members absent: R. Sierer, T. Canady Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member B. Molloy A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: Committee Member Wilson 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. May 8, 2018 MOTION: Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the May 8, 2018 meeting summary and Committee Member Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS Page 3 of 69 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 2 of 4 September 11, 2018 a. Parliamentary Procedures and Open Meetings Act Training The City Clerk provided a presentation covering Parliamentary Procedures and the Open Meetings Act. Following the presentation there was an opportunity for the Committee members to ask questions and gain further understanding and clarification. b. Action/Approval – Field of Flowers Signage The Parks and Recreation Director referred to the memorandum in the packet, noting the City Council request for the Beautification Committee to weigh in on the proposed sign for the Field of Flowers. It was noted the Airport Commission had been working on this project for about a year and that the Commission Chair was in the audience to answer any questions. Discussion points centered on type, size, and overall design with concerns that the sign not detract from the overall “organic” experience of the Wildflower Gardens, and that the sign was readable from a distance. It was also expressed that the sign should be similar to other wooden (cedar) signs throughout the city with raised lettering. Examples of similar signs for uniformity were noted, including Airport Triangle, Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park, and Old Town Cabins. It was clarified that some of these types of signs were designated park properties while the Field of Flowers was Airport Lands and not a park. It was explained that City Council had similar discussions regarding the design of the sign and was seeking input by the Beautification Committee for recommendations, including accepting the current design, no action recommended or suggesting specific changes. MOTION: Commissioner Reed MOVED to recommend the sign as presented and have the “Field of Flowers” lettering raised; Commissioner Madrid SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND : Commissioner Madrid MOVED to amend by recommending lightening the background and have the raised lettering in white; Commissioner Wilson SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: Yea: Reed, Wilson, Madrid, Gabriel, Peterson Nay: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. c. Discussion – Rock Garden The Parks and Recreation Director explained how the idea of a Rock Garden was brought forward and reported that several locations were evaluated, including the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. It Page 4 of 69 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 3 of 4 September 11, 2018 was noted that the shrub area near the Fountain was renovated this summer and could possibly be a designated rock garden. Committee Members expressed support of the idea and it was suggested possibly incorporating stepping-stones. It was recommended to first consult the Wisniewski and Hansen families. MOTION: Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the rock garden, pending approval and support from the Hansen and Wisniewski families; Committee Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Discussion – Beautification Tour Follow-Up The Parks and Recreation Director thanked Committee members that went on the tour and presented a virtual tour of the flowerbeds for those that were not on the tour. Various beds were reviewed with general questions and answers throughout. It was recommended to include this item on the next meeting agenda for continued discussion. There were no objections. 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director – B. Frates reported the following projects completed: • The seeding project at Daubenspeck Park near the shelters; • Seeding and tree planting at the Kenai Fine Arts Guild; and • Re-capping of trails at the Field of Flowers. Director Frates further reported that attendance at the weed-pull activity at the Municipal Park on September 8 was not heavily attended but some work was accomplished. It was noted a representative from the Kenai Watershed Forum assisted with handouts and answering questions regarding invasive weeds. Director Frates indicated the need for re-strategizing to get more interest next year. b. Committee Chair – L. Gabriel thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for offering the tour of the flowerbeds in Kenai. c. City Council Liaison – B. Molloy reviewed the action agenda of the September 5 Council Meeting, including an update on the potential for a dog park in Kenai. Council Member Molloy thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for putting together the various slides and printouts of the City’s flowerbeds. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 9, 2018 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Parks and Recreation Director provided a list of activities planned, so far for this year’s Pumpkin Festival, including some food truck vendors. Commissioners expressed interest and support in the upcoming Pumpkin Festival. It was noted that displays of decorated turkeys or something similar would be a fun addition this year. It was additionally noted that last year, Page 5 of 69 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 4 of 4 September 11, 2018 Committee members assisted with putting together a giveaway basket of goodies and it was something to consider for this year’s event. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 11. INFORMATION 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: ___________________________________ Jacquelyn Kennedy Deputy City Clerk Page 6 of 69 "Vt1/llje with a Past City with a Future" MEMO: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone : 907-283-7535 I FAX: 907-283-3014 TO: Beautification Committee Members FROM:@ Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: September 4, 2018 RE: Rock Garden -Discussion Purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that consideration was given to starting a rock garden. The Scenic Bluff Overlook area, Visitors & Cultural Center and Eric Hansen Scout Park were discussed as possible locations. Since that time, staff renovated the shrub bed near the fountain at LH Memorial Park . During the renovation process, our gardener, Ashlynn Eagle, suggested this become a place for individuals to place their decorative rocks. Does the Committee agree that this is a suitable and appropriate location for a new rock garden? Attachment ~ mr 1992 Page 7 of 69 Page 8 of 69 "Vt1/~e with a Past, City with a Future" MEMO: 210 Fida Igo Avenue, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 I FAX: 907-283-3014 TO: Beautification Committee Members FROM:~ Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Di rector DATE: September 4, 2018 RE: Beautification Tour ~ mr 1992 Purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview of the beautification tour conducted on August 29, 2018. Attached are pictures of various facilities and flowerbeds that were visited throughout the tour. Please review the pictures and provide any comments and feedback that will be helpful for planning next year's beds . 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A GIANT THANK YOU! to the companies, groups and organizations who helped make this event possible! KIDS!-Grab a ticket at our information booth to participate in the free Pumpkin Rush game. Supplies are limited, ages 3 -12. Kenai Rocks Facebook Page #kenairocks More information on Facebook or call 283-8262 Kenai Racing Lions Page 65 of 69 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 66 of 69 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 19, 2018 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 http://www.kenai.city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) 1. Dave Mitchell, Conservation Director, Great Land Trust – Overview of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and their Projects on the Kenai River. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3039-2018 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Sections 14.20.151-Application for Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources, and 14.20.154-Issuance of Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources, to Prohibit Surface Extraction of Natural Resources within the 100 Year and 500 Year Floodplains and Require Appropriate Professional Assistance with Site Plan Submittals. (Administration) 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3040-2018 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 3.10.060 - Cruelty to Animals, to Require Owners Provide Adequate Care to Their Pets and Provide Clear Exceptions for Government Agencies and Others to Euthanize Animals and Remove Problem Animals When Necessary to Preserve Public Health Safety and Infrastructure. (Mayor Gabriel) 3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-50 – Declaring a Five-Foot Section Within Tract F, Leo T. Oberts Subdivision, a Replat of Oberts Tract A and Tract 1 of Highlands Subdivision Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Conveying a Right-of-Way Easement of the Same Description to the State of Alaska. (Administration) Page 67 of 69 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 19, 2018 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2018-51 – Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund to Purchase Replacement Equipment for the City’s Data Center and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Network Servers to the Lowest Responsive Bidder. (Administration) 5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2018-52 – Supporting and Authorizing the Use of a Portion of Daubenspeck Family Park for the Construction and Presence of a Kenai Dog Park. (Administration) E. MINUTES 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of September 5, 2018 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. 2. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Over $15,000 3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Appointing Precinct Election Boards for the October 2, 2018 Election. (City Clerk) 4. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval – Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Support for the Great Land Trust to Purchase two Properties from Private Landowners on the Kenai River as an Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Habitat Fund Project. (Administration) H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission • Sub-Committee Update 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Committee 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT Page 68 of 69 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 19, 2018 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None. M. PENDING ITEMS 1. Action/Approval – Field of Flowers Signage (Council Member Knackstedt) [Clerk’s Note: This item was referred to the Beautification Committee and then the Airport Commission.] N. ADJOURNMENT **************************************************************************************************** INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review 2. Cook Inlet Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council Report 3. Coordinated Entry System Invitation The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231. Page 69 of 69