HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-05 Parks & Recreation Summary - Joint Special Meeting with Beautification Committee, Winter DecorKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 — 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: T. Wisniewski, C. Stephens, J. Dennis, J. Joanis, S. Kisena,
M. Bernard, L. Gabriel
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
E. Heale, L. Craycraft, B. Madrid, R. Tomrdle, T. Wilson
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Deputy City Clerk M.
Thibodeau, Council Liason T. Winger
Director Frates noted the following revisions to the agenda and packet:
Add to item 3.a. Leif Hansen Park Fountain —Winter Decor
Photos
MOTION:
Commissioner Kisena MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested additions and Vice
Chair Wisnewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Leif Hansen Park Foundation —Winter Decor
Director Frates recapped the Beautification Committee's discussion last month regarding the Leif
Hansen Park Fountain, specifically winter decoration and the request for a joint meeting. Several
options for the fountain were presented for review, ranging from LED lighted trees to other winter
displays such as animated fountains.
Comments mostly favored a design representing a fountain with LED colored lights (animated)
depicting cascading water, which can be used during non -holiday shoulder season. Regardless
the final design, part of the discussion involved the possibility of finding a local welder/fabricator
that would be interested in fabrication, possibly at a reduced cost.
It was noted that some of the winter decorations depicted in the packed range in cost from $6,000
to $18,000
4. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
5. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
6. INFORMATION
a. Oct. Ice Schedule
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau _ '
Deputy City Clerk
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