HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-09 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2019 -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:
Committee Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c . Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair L. Gabriel, K. Reed, T. Wilson, M. Rhyner
T . Canady, B. Madrid
Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member
T . Navarre
Committee Member Rhyner MOVED to approve the agenda as presented; and Committee
Member Wilson 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 . January 8, 2019
MOTION :
Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the January 8, 2019 meeting summary and
Committee Member Rhyner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFIN ISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -2019 Plant List
The Parks and Recreation Director discussed the partial plant list as provided in the packet.
Included were all of the flower plugs purchased, and it was noted that flowers purchased locally
would be added as they were purchased. It was clarified that the cascading red petunias were
new this season and the Department would be using the dinosaur kale again this year, while the
red poppies were not purchased yet but the Department would start looking for a source.
b. Discussion -Wildflower Garden Design Ideas
The Parks and Recreation Director noted the significant weed problem continuing to overtake the
wildflowers in some locations. Next to treating with herbicides, the Director mentioned planting in
smaller, manageable areas might help with the weed problem .
Committee members discussed ideas to mitigate the weed problem. The consensus of the
Committee was that the beauty and attractiveness of the wildflower garden was the large area.
The Director stated he would continue seeking suggestions from one of the local landscapers.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director -B. Frates reported the following :
• The City of Kenai 's Parks, and Beautification webpages were coming along
nicely and the Administrative Assistant had put a lot of time and effort into
revamping them;
• He assigned a staff person to inspect specific parks and public space areas for
syringe needles a couple t imes per week; and
• Staff was busy removing beetle kill trees in several areas throughout town,
including the Municipal Park and Elson Park.
b. Committee Chair -No report.
c. City Council Liaison -T. Navarre noted he was available for any questions the
Committee members might have.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -May 14, 2019
Committee Member Rhyner noted she would not be attending the next meeting.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Committee Member Wilson inquired about the dog park. The Parks and Recreation Director
provided an update .
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
11. INFORMATION -None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and subm itted by:
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