HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-13 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:11 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, L. Craycraft, E. Heale, T. Wilson
Committee Members absent: B. Madrid
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Liaison G.
Pettey
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the agenda 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. May 12, 2020
Committee Member Heale noted she was present at the meeting, though she had arrived late.
It was asked if the minutes could be amended to reflect that she was present.
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the May 12, 2020 minutes with the requested
amendment and Committee Member Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
b. September 8, 2020
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the September 8, 2020 minutes and Committee
Member Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Leif Hansen Memorial Park Water Fountain
Doctor Peter Hanson discussed the addition of a holiday tree display to the Leif Hansen Memorial
Park Water Fountain, noting that many flight paths go directly over the park and could see the
star at the top. Suggested display would consist of a wire frame with garland and LED lights.
Parks and Recreation Director suggested that staining the concrete at the base would also
improve the appearance of the fountain. Doctor Hanson noted that Kenai Community Foundation
has funds to apply toward the purchase of the tree. Some funds could be available in the next
month, with additional funding available at a later date. These issues will be discussed in a joint
meeting with the Parks and Recreation department on November 5, 2020, prior to which quotes
and timeframes for delivery will be obtained.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director — Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates reported on
the following:
• Collected and disposed of 23 tons illegal camp debris in collaboration with
Wildwood Correctional Facility, Alaska Waste, and Holy Assumption
Church;
• Delivered 116 pounds of kale to the food bank;
• Purchased 5 — 20x40 tents for local schools and worked with Wildwood to
construct tables for under the tents using CARES Act funds;
• Looking at designing new banners for light poles;
• Installed some directional signs into Old Town;
• Received Tarbox Bird Viewing Platform signs; will be hanging on Bridge
Access;
• Fall Festival was scaled back due to the Public Health Emergency but was
a success; and
• Kenai River Marathon in September was a good event — Emily Heale
participated; participants appreciated an in-person event as opposed to
virtual.
b. Committee Chair - Chair Gabriel noted she attended the Fall Festival; took
grandchildren and had a great time; static displays were great.
c. City Council Liaison — Reported there was a new; COVID numbers are increasing
but still messaging mitigation; moving forward on bluff erosion — working towards
engineering design plan; appreciate committee's service to city and appreciated the
flowers in the City this year.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — January 12, 2021
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9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commission Member Heale expressed excited about the possibility of a tree in Leif Hansen.
Commission Member Wilson echoed excited about the tree.
Commission Member Craycraft also excited about the tree.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Doctor Hansen noted staining the concrete would be a nice touch around the fountain.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by-....
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