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Home My WebLink About2019-05-14 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 14 , 2019 – 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. April 9, 2019 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Wildflower Garden Design Ideas 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Action/Approval – Volunteer Plant Day b. Discussion – Flowerbed Designs 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 10, 2019 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. April/May Monthly Report 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 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: Chair L. Gabriel, K. Reed, T. Wilson, M. Rhyner Committee Members absent: T. Canady, B. Madrid Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member T. Navarre A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. Page 3 of 21 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 2 of 3 April 9, 2019 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 times 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. Page 4 of 21 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 3 of 3 April 9, 2019 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: ___________________________________ Jacquelyn LaPlante Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 21 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 6 of 21 MEMO: TO: Beautification Committee Members FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: April 2, 2019 RE: Wildflower Garden Purpose of this memorandum is to discuss some alternative design ideas for the wildflower garden off Lawton Dr. As you know, the weeds are becoming more prolific with each passing summer making it difficult for the flowers to flourish. One idea is to create “islands” or pockets of wildflowers throughout the garden area. These smaller spaces would be easier to maintain and could to some degree be weeded, if needed. The remaining areas could become turf and placed on a regular mow schedule. Attached is an aerial view of the wildflower garden area. Please sketch in some design ideas that you may have for pockets of wildflowers. Please let me know should you have any questions. Attachments: Wildflower Garden Aerial 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 Page 7 of 21 Page 8 of 21 MEMO: TO: Beautification Committee FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: May 1, 2019 RE: Volunteer Plant Day Purpose of this correspondence is to encourage approval of hosting our annual volunteer plant day on June 1, 2019. The recommended time for this event is 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the BBQ starting at 12:30 p.m. Generally, volunteers are needed to plant the Visitors & Cultural Center, Blue Star Memorial, Leif Hansen Memorial Park, old Re-Max bed and four small concrete planters along the Kenai Spur Hwy. Thank you for your attention to this matter and please call me should you have any questions. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014 Page 9 of 21 Page 10 of 21 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL Sign Ageratum Page 11 of 21 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION Fire Dept. Bed Red Verbena Yellow Begonias Geraniums cosmos Supertunia Really Red Brick Work Page 12 of 21 LEIF HANSEN PARK SIGN BED SIDEWALK Marigold Chrysanthemum Supertunia Fuchsia Cardoon Salvia Marble Arch Page 13 of 21 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION Municipal Park Sign Bed PARK SIGN Stone Bricks Ageratum Superbena Scarlet Star Forest Drive Begonias Yellow Coreopsis Page 14 of 21 OLD REMAX BED Supertunia Bubble Gum/Really Red Existing Shrubs Rudbeckia – Indian Summer (mass planting) Livingston Daisy Snow Princess Coreopsis Page 15 of 21 TOWN TREE Tree & Shrubs Daddy Petunia Page 16 of 21 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3 May 1, 2019 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 2019 – 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) C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. FAILED AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3061-2019 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.320 - Definitions, 14.20.330 - Standard for Commercial Marijuana Establishments and 14.22.010 - Land Use Table, to Incorporate Onsite Consumption of Marijuana at Retail Marijuana Establishments into the City Of Kenai’s Code of Ordinances. (Legal) 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3062-2019 – Increasing FY2019 General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,859 And FY2020 General Fund Estimated Revenues And Appropriations by $35,418 in the General Fund Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Department for the Receipt of a Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Passed Through the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for Bacteria Level Monitoring on the City’s Beaches during the 2019-2020 Personal Use Fishery. (Administration) 3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2019-27 – Pertaining to the Authorized Investments of, the Investment Allocations of, and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks to Measure Performance of the City’s Permanent Funds for Calendar Year 2019. (Administration) Page 17 of 21 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 May 1, 2019 E. MINUTES 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of April 17, 2019 2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Work Session of April 18, 2019 3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting of April 23, 2019 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Over $15,000. (Administration) 3. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05/15/19. *Ordinance No. 3063-2019 – Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2019 and Ending June 30, 2020 and Committing $500,000 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Capital Improvements, Amending the Salary Schedule in Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.55- Pay Plan, Amending Employee Classifications in Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.50, and Amending Communication Department Uniform Allowance in Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.55. (Administration) 4. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05/15/19. *Ordinance No. 3064-2019 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $339.90 in the General Fund – Police Department for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures. (Administration) 5. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05/15/19. *Ordinance No. 3065-2019 – Accepting and Appropriating a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant From the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Passed Through the State of Alaska Division of Forestry for the Purchase of Forestry Firefighting Equipment. (Administration) H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 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 Page 18 of 21 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 May 1, 2019 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None. M. PENDING ITEMS – None. N. ADJOURNMENT **************************************************************************************************** INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review 2. Cook Inlet Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council Annual Meeting Update 3. Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company, LLC Kenai LNG Cool Down Project 4. Boys & Girls Club Annual Golf Classic 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 19 of 21 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 20 of 21 Kenai Parks & Recreation Monthly Report April/May 2019 Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Administrative • Attended meetings as required, including Dept. Head, Kite Festival, budget • Produced April/May addition of Kenai Breeze • Worked w/ HR on opening of temp. positions and conducted interviews. • Scouted various City properties for illegal camps and debris • Office coordinated w/ KCHS AD for baseball & Softball games • Initiated agreement w/ church to assist with removal of down spruce beetle trees. • Website development • Ordered/rec’d human hamster balls • Organized 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt Capital Projects • New Cemetery Expansion – ongoing • Rec. Center bathroom tile work – ongoing • Rec. Center exterior painting - ongoing Maintenance • Daily meetings w/ staff • Wkly trash & restroom cleaning/Friday recycling • Monthly/Weekly/Daily inspections • Daubenspeck Pond skating & Kenai Nordic Trails closed in March • Removed 20 beetle kill trees from Municipal Park and 10 from Elson Rest Stop • Field maintenance - first softball game of season was held April 11th; first baseball game was April 17th • Cemetery gate opened April 7th • Burned slash at City yard 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 19, 2019 Page 21 of 21