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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 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 6:08 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. Chair L. Gabriel, Vice Chair S. Peterson, K. Reed, B. Madrid , T. Wilson, M. Rhyner T. Canady Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member J. Glendening c. Elections of Chair and Vice Chair MOTION: Committee Member Peterson MOVED to re-appoint Committee Member Gabriel as Chair; Committee Member Reed SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Committee Member Madrid MOVED to appoint Committee Member Reed as Vice-Chair; Committee Member Wilson SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Committee Member Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; and Committee Member Madrid 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. October 9, 2018 MOTION: Committee Member Peterson MOVED to approve the October 9, 2018 meeting summary and Committee Member Rhyner SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. 6 . NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -2019-2020 Goals and Objectives The Parks and Recreation Director introduced the draft goals and objectives, and reviewed some additional changes . Ideas or recommendations were requested to be brought forward for discussion . It was noted that the event park design drawings were brought forward since it was important to the Parks and Recreation Commission . The Director called attention to the need to continue building the urban forestry and that the Spruce Bark Beetle infestation was making a comeback, including on the golf course . A Committee Member inquired about the trees at the Kenai Golf Course and noted the importance considering many golf courses were open without much tree coverage . It was suggested that the blue tarp at the Multi-Use Facility be replaced and a better alternative was inquired about. The Parks and Recreation Director noted that this fall there was a shrink- wrap business that was interested in volunteering their service. The potential future landscaping needs at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center was briefly discussed for inclusion in the goal and objectives. b . Discussion -Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) The Parks and Recreation Director stated that the Commission reviewed and modified the CIP list at a previous meeting and noted that any new ideas should be discussed for consideration to be included. A Committee Member noted that the benches for the Blue Star Memorial were not in place from a few years ago, suggesting it be made a priority. It was noted that a hydro-seeder and electrical upgrades at Leif Hansen Park were previously identified as potential projects . The timeframe for establishing a projects list was questioned and it was suggested that items be emailed to the Director if it was not too late. 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director-B. Frates reported the following: • There were two successful activities over the Holiday Season , Skate with Santa and Holiday Lights ; and • The Department was working on a yearly wall calendar that highlighted department projects, achievements, community events, etc. Beautification Committee Meeting January 8 , 2019 Page 2 of 3 b. Committee Chair -L. Gabriel noted the decorations through the town were great and thanked the Department for contributions this winter and over the holidays. c. City Council Liaison -J. Glendening reviewed the action agenda of the December 19 Council Meeting and provided a brief update on the sign status for the Wildflower Garden , specifically noting it would be further considered during budget time. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -April 9, 2019 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Committee Member Wilson inquired about the no trespassing signs mounted to the fence at the Sports Complex. Director Frates thought the signs had been relocated off the fence and he would inquire further. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None. 11. INFORMATION-None . 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: ~~tQ~~fil~, T cq lyn LaJante epu y City Clerk Beautification Committee Meeting January 8 , 2019 Page 3 of 3