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Home My WebLink About2020-05-12 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 12 , 2020 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information Below* 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. January 11, 2020 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – Volunteer Plant Day b. Discussion – Beautification Brochure 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 8, 2020 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84299709834 Meeting ID: 842 9970 9834 Password: 381783 OR Dial in by your Location: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 842 9970 9834 Password: 381783 (This page was intentionally left blank) KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 2020 – 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: Chair L. Gabriel, T. Wilson, M. Rhyner, K. Reed, E. Jensen, L. Craycraft, E. Heale Committee Members absent: B. Madrid Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates A quorum was present. c. Elections of the Chair and Vice-Chair MOTION: Committee Member Jensen MOVED to re-appoint Committee Member Gabriel as Chair; Committee Member Reed SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Committee Member Jensen MOVED to re-appoint Committee Member Reed as Vice-Chair; Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the agenda and Committee Member Jensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. Page 3 of 16 __________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 2 of 3 January 11, 2020 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. September 10, 2019 MOTION: Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the September 10 meeting summary and Committee Member Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. October 8, 2019 MOTION: Committee Member Reed MOVED to approve the October 8 meeting summary; and Committee Member Jensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – Memorial Day Red Poppies The Parks and Recreation Director reported that one of the local nurseries would be growing fifty of the red poppies that would be used for Memorial Day Services. He added that the department would also grow poppies from seed that could be used for additional plantings in planters. It was further noted that the planters could be utilized for each ceremony since they were at different locations. 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director – B. Frates reported that a Parks and Recreation monthly report was included in the packet, adding that all but two of the bike racks were installed this fall, and two benches were installed at the Blue Star Memorial. b. Committee Chair – L. Gabriel recognized the three new committee members, Emily Jensen, Emily Heale, and Lydia Craycraft, and she thanked them for their interest. c. City Council Liaison – None. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 14, 2020 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Director Frates reviewed the park locations on the big screen map for the new members. Committee Member Reed commented about Dr. Hansen’s cabin at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, noting she would like to see herbal plants and natural remedies planted. Chair Gabriel recommended Dr. Hansen be invited to speak about what he is looking for. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None. Page 4 of 16 __________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 3 of 3 January 11, 2020 11. INFORMATION – None. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: ___________________________________ Jacquelyn LaPlante Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 16 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 6 of 16 MEMORANDUM TO: Beautification Committee FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: May 5, 2020 SUBJECT: Volunteer Plant Day Purpose of this correspondence is to encourage a discussion on how we may safely host our annual volunteer planting. Below are some modifications that I believe will allow individuals to safely participate in getting our flower beds planted: 1) Offer a four-day window individuals can select to plant an area, i.e., May 28, 29, 30 and 31. 2) Parks & Recreation staff will oversee planting. 3) Individuals will sign up in advance indicating specific time and location. All plant material will be provided on site. 4) Encourage families and individuals (no large groups). 5) Adhere to current Covid-19 guidelines with respect to physical distancing, PPE, etc. 6) Award participants with certificates of appreciation. Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions. Page 7 of 16 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 8 of 16 Name Address City Zip Contact Phone Please check the program(s) you are interest- ed in volunteering for: [ ] Adopt-a-Park [ ] Adopt-a-Garden [ ] Adopt-a-Trail [ ] Adopt-a-Bench [ ] Tree & Shrub Maintenance [ ] Assist with Planting & Flowerbed Maintenance [ ] Other Please detach and mail or fax to: City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Department 210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611 Fax: (907) 283-3693 For more information about how you can get involved go to www.kenai.city/bc-beautification-committee or email: bfrates@kenai.city Yes, I’m interested Please contact me Parks, Recreation & Beautification 2020 Flower Guide Kenai Park, Recreation & Beautification Beautification Committee: Brenda Madrid Lisa Gabriel Emily Heale Kaye Reed Lydia Craycraft Terri Wilson Emily Jensen Glenese Petty, Council Liaison Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Department Mailing Address: 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, Alaska 99611 Phone: 907 -283 -8261 Fax: 907 -283 -3014 Email: bfrates@kenai.city Page 9 of 16 The Kenai Parks & Recreation’s Beautification Committee and staff carefully select the flowers, shrubs, and trees that are planted throughout Kenai. The City’s greenhouse provides many of the flowers utilized in city landscapes and allows staff to choose from a wide variety based on color, height and texture. In addition, community volunteers assist with selection, design and maintenance of various flowerbeds. The City of Kenai’s Beautification Committee members, volunteers and staff continue to be instrumental to the success of our program. The Beautification Committee also assists in community programming for local youth including the Annual Pumpkin Festival that began in 2016. Local youth are given opportunities to hunt for pumpkins in the Hay Maze, get their faces and pumpkins painted, play games and more. Adults enjoy sampling local food truck fare, listening to music, and so much more. The City of Kenai is excited to work with POP (Promote our Pollinators) this year. POP is a Caring for the Kenai project by student Anna DeVolld. Anna is working hard to educate our community about the importance of pollinators and why their numbers are declining, while providing ways to promote their population growth. Look for her brightly colored signs around Kenai. For additional information on how you can help promote pollinators in our area go to the POP website (pollinators.devolld.net/) or find POP on Facebook (ww.facebook.com/POPKenai/). TIPS TO GARDENERS: When planning your flower garden there are design principles that are important to consider: • Proportion/Scale-size relationship of plants • Unity - Oneness with the group, site, and surroundings • Balance - Symmetrical, Asymmetrical • Rhythm - Movement (visual in our case)  Repetition (static)  Rhythm (motion)  Sequence (dynamic motion)  Emphasis—Focalization (focal point) Only one bloom species should be dominant and all others should be subordinate. 2020 City Flowers How many flowers can you identify? The following is a list of flowers you will find throughout gardens in and around Kenai. Beautifying our surroundings, creating visually pleasing landscapes and promoting the quality of life are major attributes of the beautification program. ARGYANTHEMUM - Golden Butterfly, 18-36”, a yellow daisy that requires low maintenance and blooms all season. BEGONIA - Non-Stop Mix, 8-12”, large full, non-stop blooms. CALIBRACHOA - Sweet Peach, up to 13”, delicate peachy bloom is a very good bloomer providing a uniform habitat. COSMOS - Summer Dreams, up to 30”, delicate papery bloom brushed with pink surrounding, yellow center. GERANIUM - Maverick Red, 14”, full and rounded 4” blooms held just above foliage. IPOMOEA - Marguerite, 6-12”, lime green sweet potato vine that lights up in the sunlight and looks paler in part shade. It grows over the edge of a wall or creeping along the fringes of a border. KALE - Redbor, 18-24”, cold heardy edible plant is both beautiful and tasty. Mild and crisp tasting with curled leaves, adds color to salads. KALE - Winterbor, 2-3’, ruffled blue-green leaves have an attractive curl and will continue growing as the leaves are harvested. KALE - Nero Di Toscana, 24”, very dark green leaves are especially sweet after a freeze. This is a cross between cabbage and kale. KALE - Porto Spineless Cardoon, 3-4’, produces sharply lobed and serrated silver-green leaves and large purple, thistle-like flowers. Leaf stalks and midrib of cardoon have a flavor similar to artichoke when boiled. LAMIUM - Beacon Silver, 6-8”, a tough yet showy perennial groundcover. Cluster of bright-pink flowers appear in spring. LOBELIA** – Snow Princess (Sweet Alyssum), 6-8” profusion of delightfully scented white blooms, covers beds and borders. LUPINES—Hybrida - Russell Mix, 20”, abundance of bi-colored flower spikes. MARIGOLD - Inca II, 12-14”, yellow flower with strong stems that support fully double blooms. NASTURTIUM** - Alaska Mix, 12”, marbled leaves striped with cream against bright color range of flowers. NASTURTIUM** - Express of India, 2’, cascading clumps of single, dark scarlet flowers. NASTURTIUM** - Jewel Mixed, 10-15”, yellow, orange and scarlet with a sprinkling of mahogany, slightly ruffled blossoms held just above foliage. PETUNIA - Picasso in Purple, 6-12”, extra-large purple bloom with green edges. Creates a stunning hanging basket. PETUNIA - Vista Bubblegum, 4.25”, large grandiflora-type pink blooms will great for fillers and spillers. PETUNIA - Night Sky, 10-13”, starry white-on-purple pattern sparkles like the night sky. PETUNIA - Trailing Strawberry, 7-8”, produces a mounded, spreading bright pink plant that is easy to manage. PETUNIA - Vista Fuchsia, 12-24”, popular low-growing, widely spreading abundant flowering, easy care and versatility. PETUNIA - Really Red Trig, 6-10”, bright red flower with a cascading habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, landscaping , window boxes & pots. PETUNIA - Vista Snowdrift, 12-24”, medium white blooms with green veins will grow up to 4’ long by the end of the season. RUDBECKIA* - Indian Summer, 3’, Sturdy, wind-tolerant plant producing 6-9” single and semi-double yellow blooms. SNAPDRAGON - Sonnet Mix, 18-24”, Edible flower that stands at the top of a straight stalk with very little foliage. The flower bunches come to a point. (When blooms are squeezed the SNAP.) SUNFLOWER - Jua Maya Hybrid, 36-60”, pollenless, fast-growing flowers, complemented by smaller, deep green top leaves. VERBENA - Lanai Red, 8-12”, the plant has dark Superbena Scarlet Star - foliage showcased with clusters of large, bright red florets. *denotes a current or previous - us All-American Selection winner ** denotes a Promote Our Pollinators recommended bloom Thank you to Anna DeVolld and her Caring for the Kenai project, P.O.P. for donating several Pollinator Packs to the City to be planted in the Butterfly Garden at the Kenai Community Gardens. P.O.P. Pollinator Packs include the following Alaska hardy plants: Calendula, Aster, Bachelor’s Buttons, Zinnia, Nasturtium and Alyssum. Page 10 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3 April 01, 2020 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting April 01, 2020 – 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska *Telephonic/Virtual Information Below* www.kenai.city ACTION AGENDA 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. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3113-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Terminal Improvements Capital Fund, and Authorizing an Increase to the Design Agreement with Wince Corthell Bryson. (Administration) 2. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-17 - Authorizing the Use of Funds Remaining After Completion of the Kenai Senior Center Solarium, Roof Repair, Dining Room and Administrative Office Carpet Replacement Projects for a New Project to Create an Alternate Entrance into the Center's Computer Lab. (Administration) E. MINUTES – None. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 11 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3 April 01, 2020 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. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of the Liquor Licenses for George's Nightclub, Uptown Motel/Back Door Lounge, Uptown Motel/Louie's, and Kenai Elks Lodge #2425. (City Clerk) 4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET 04/15/2020. *Ordinance No. 3116-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the Design of the Airport Operations Sand Storage Facility Project. (Administration) 5. Discussion - City Response to COVID-19. (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 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 Page 12 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3 April 01, 2020 L. EXECUTIVE SESSION M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT O. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000. 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. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/537517209 Meeting ID: 537 517 209 Dial by your location: (253) 215-8782 (Or, find your local number at https://zoom.us/u/aYoaJf1wu) Meeting ID: 537 517 209 Page 13 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3 April 15, 2020 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting April 15, 2020 ꟷ 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city ACTION AGENDA 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. Tim Dillon, Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District - COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey. 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. 3116-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the Design of the Airport Operations Sand Storage Facility Project. (Administration) • Substitute Ordinance No. 3116-2020 2. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-18 - Awarding a Contract to Provide a Cybersecurity Audit. (Administration) 3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2020-19 - Recognizing the Successful Efforts of the State Leadership and Alaskan Residents to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 and Encouraging T=the Governor to Rescind or Modify COVID-19 Health Mandates 003: State Wide Closure Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment, 009: Personal Care Services and Gatherings, and 012: Intrastate Travel, as Soon as Reasonably Practical to Allow Alaskan Businesses to Resume Operations, Employees to Return to Work and Page 14 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3 April 15, 2020 Residents to Receive Services in a Safe Manner Observing Social Distancing Requirements. (Council Member Peterkin) 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2020-20 - Supporting H.R. 6467-Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Providing Enhanced Coronavirus Relief Funds to Units of Local Governments with a Population of 500,000 or Less. (Mayor Gabriel) E. MINUTES 1. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of March 18, 2020. (City Clerk) 2. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting of March 24, 2020. (City Clerk) 3. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of April 1, 2020. (City Clerk) F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders Over $15,000. (Administration) 3. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05-06-2020. *Ordinance No. 3117-2020 - Appropriating Funds in the Airport Fund, Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and Appropriating Funds in the Airport Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) – Loader With Attachments. (Administration) 4. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05-06-2020. *Ordinance No. 3118-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations By $1,287.44 in the General Fund – Police Department for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures. (Administration) 5. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 05-06-2020. *Ordinance No. 3119-2020 - Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $26,542 in the General Fund Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department for an Increase 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 from March 1, 2020 Through June 30, 2020. (Administration) 6. Discussion – Schedule a Work Session to Review and Discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 City of Kenai Budget. (Mayor Gabriel) 7. Discussion - City Response to COVID-19. (Administration) Page 15 of 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3 April 15, 2020 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 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 1. Review and Discussion of the City Manager’s Evaluation which may be a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Manager [AS 44.62.310(C)(2)]. M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT O. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000. 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 16 of 16