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Home My WebLink About2021-05-11 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 11 , 2021 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. April 13, 2021……………………………………………………………………....Pg. 2 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Presentation………..Pg. 6 b. Discussion – Kite Festival 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director b. Committee Chair c. City Council Liaison………………………………………………………………Pg. 51 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 7, 2021 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai Historic Cabin Sign Picture………………………………………………Pg. 55 b. Kenai Kite Festival Flyer………………………………………………………...Pg. 56 12. ADJOURNMENT Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335561101 Meeting ID: 893 3556 1101 Password: 372633 OR Call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 893 3556 1101 Password: 372633 1 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2021 – 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 6:09 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, S. Douthit, J. Phillips, B. Roland Committee Members absent: Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Liaison V. Askin A quorum was present. c. Election of Chair and Vice Chair MOTION: Committee Member Wilson MOVED to re-elect Chair Gabriel. There being no objections, SO ORDERED. MOTION: Committee Member Heale MOVED to elect Vice-Chair Wilson. There being no objections, SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the agenda and Vice Chair Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS a. June Harris – Historic Cabin Sign Flower Bed 2 __________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 2 of 4 April 13, 2021 June introduced herself to the committee and gave a brief overview of the cabins and operations for the upcoming summer. It is anticipated cabins will be open first part of June. She further noted that she is requesting that the committee considers putting in a flowerbed at the base of the cabins sign that was relocated. She explained that there are some flower boxes inside the park that can be removed and indicated they may need help this summer maintaining some of the grounds inside the park. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. October 13, 2020 MOTION: Vice Chair Wilson MOVED to approve the October 13, 2020 minutes and Committee Member Heale SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation – 2021 Flower List & Volunteer Plant Day A brief description of what has occurred in the past was explained for the benefit of the new members. Director Frates noted that last year’s Plant Day was handled differently due to COVID- 19. Frates stated that the participation was high last year and he attributed that to the flexibility people were given to selecting from several days. He noted that unless there is objection, his staff is prepared to do the same this year. There was no objection and a list of beds will be brought forward for the May meeting. It was suggested that Facebook, KSRM “What’s Happening” and Public Service announcements be used to promote the activity. b. Discussion/Recommendation – 2021-22 Goals & Objectives Frates reviewed the goals and objectives calling attention to an in-house evaluation tool that allows staff to objectively evaluate parks and open space locations based on standards and desired conditions. Also pertinent to Beautification is a) continuation of minimum of ten trees; b) replacing of wood benches as Leif Hansen Memorial Park; c) staining fence at 4th and Forest; d) new flowerbed at Historic Cabin Park sign; and e) beetle-kill trees at City Hall, Public Safety and Library. It was noted the staining of the fence will be added. c. Discussion – CIP & FY22 Budget Frates noted that the 2020-2025 CIP in the packet was discussed at a joint work session with Parks and Recreation and no new items were listed for the 2021-2026 list. Because of an issue with the Kenai Recreation Center roof leaking, the roof replacement project is projected to be scheduled for 2022. The remaining were briefly reviewed. d. Discussion/Recommendation – Garden Tour 3 __________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 3 of 4 April 13, 2021 The Garden Tour schedule was discussed and it was decided that August 10, 2021 at 5pm would work for committee members. It was noted that this is an opportunity to review areas and make suggestions for next season’s beds. e. Discussion – Bush Doctor’s Cabin (Flowers & Shrubs) Director Frates stated that there will be an opportunity for some landscaping at the cabin although he wasn’t sure exactly what the final flower and shrub beds will look like. Once the snow is cleared, staff will take a look at it and formulate a plan. It was noted that it would be a good idea to utilize some native plant material. 7. REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Director – Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates reported on the following: • The temporary summer maintenance positions are open and will close April 21, 2021; • Parks Operator Randy Dodge has been juggling between tending to the greenhouse and grooming trails; • Kite Festival is coming along nicely. Administrative Assistant Carol Bannock has been doing a great job planning for this. Date of event is May 29, 2021. b. Committee Chair - Chair Gabriel noted that she looks forward to summer planting season and welcomed new members. c. City Council Liaison – Council Member Askin reported on the actions of recent Council meetings, specifically calling attention to the purchase of Airport tractor, shop local and grocery programs, 4th Avenue Park quick deed, Animal Control fine schedule, emergency COVID-19 planning, proposed changes to the commercial drift fishing and Airport Manager Bondurant’s retirement. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 11, 2021 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Committee Member Heale commented she looks forward to the Kite Festival. Committee Member Douthit inquired about the Historic Cabin flowerbed, and Director Frates replied that he would include pictures in the next meeting packed of what was done in the past. Committee Member Roland stated she found the meeting informative. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION – None. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: 4 __________________________________________________________________________________ Beautification Committee Meeting Page 4 of 4 April 13, 2021 ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk 5 MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai Beautification Committee FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: May 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification Dept. Highlights Since we have so many new beautification members, I wanted to take this opportunity and provide you a brief overview of the department and highlight the many aspects that beautification plays a role in. Attached is a preview of the presentation. 6 Kenai Parks, Recreation. & Beautification. ------- 7 T~e Be9iV\.V\.iV\.9S of KeV\.ai BeautificatioVt CoW\W\ittee ... ,,. ,,. ,, . ,, ,, I I I I I I I I Origin.al Appointed MeW\bers ~ : ~\ TiW\ WisVl.iewski ( Cblair -8 yrs!) \ \\ Rose AV\.V\.a Sble{doV\. \ \,, \ ' Ricblard Hu{tbev-9 \ ',, MarioV\. Ne{soV\. AV\.V\.ette JacksoV\. CaV\.dy Nu9eV\.t Louisa Mi{{er 8 W"'at is our MISSION? To W\ake KeV\ai a W\ore attractive place to live aV\d pla!j aV\d provide exce((eV\ce iV\ eV\viroV\W\eV\taf stewards1'lip 9 DepartW\eVtt at a 9/aVtce Ewiployee s Full T iVV\e TeVV\poro.rH (SUVV\VV\er b\i res) L iso. l;o.brief ( Cb\o.ir) Ko.ye Reed (Vice -Cb\o.ir) EW\if y Heo.f e Bro.V\do. /v1o.drid Lydia Cro.ycroft Terri Wi/SOV\ EVV\tl!i JeV\SeV\ ateV\eSe PetteH ( COUV\Cil Lio.iSOV\) Parlcs Ir RecrutiOft TMM ~~~~~~~~~~~__J Robert Frates, Director Co.rot BO.V\V\ock.} AdVV\iV\. Assisto.V\t Ro.V\dy Dodge, Operator Ed Brusvo.V\.} Operator Cb\o.rlotte Tb\urVV\O.V\, Lo.borer Parks &r Recreation Commission .28 yrs .2 yrs ~yrs .2.5 yrs 1.~ VV\OS ---~-~-.....I Cb\o.rf,e Stepb\eV\S (cb\o.ir) l;ro.V\t WisV\iewski (Vice-Cb\o.ir) Teeo. WiV\9er JeV\V\ifer DeV\V\iS Sovo.lo. KfSeV\o. /v1 icb\o.ef BerV\o.rd J eV\V\if er J oo.V\iS River ToVV\rdf e (StudeV\t Rep) Bob /v1olf oy ( CouV\cif Lio.isoV\) 10 By the Nu.W\bers ..... RecreatioV\. CeV\.ter Visitors TeeV\. CeV\.ter Visitors Total Sltte/ter ReservatioV\.S Vo /u.V\.teer Hou.rs tee ReservatioV\. Hou.rs KeV\.ai River MaratlttoV\. 54~4~q 2~j.. 72 27 l.~2qs sq8.7S 270 JJltl 3£ou 9{,iowP T~e departMeV\t Mows 1.00 acres of tu.rf week(!:j! F•iliti.s "' 84"1MIVSofthall Fi.WS -~ 6 CieV\evaf Puvpose Fiefds :1.0 Covev-ed Pavif ioV\5 4 Ou.tdoov-Basketba(( Cvts q Ou.tdoov-Restv-ooMs :i. Ice RiV\k 3 .2 fvlifes Nov-die Tv-aifs 4 -Acv-e Wifdffowev- C{av-deV\ 'I-Adult Solthll "' Socur Fi.tds Fi.WS :i. Skate Pav-k 5 Pfa~HJV-OUV\ds 4 Cia:z.ebos :i. SaV\d Vo((eyba(( Couvt :i. Hov-ses1'loe Pit 2 Disc Cioff Couv-ses :1. Outdoov-SkatiV\9 :i. Recv-eatioV\ CeV\tev- PoV\d 2 CeW\etev-ies 6.3 fvlifes WafkiV\9 Tv-aifs :1. Biv-d ViewiV\9 Pf atfov-M 2 Boav-dwaf ks :1. Poetv-y Tv-aif 11 By t/tie NuW\bers CoVl't ...... De.diUttui. P•rlc Acre.age. MairitaiNd 1.1.2..54 Acres .__~~~~~~~-=~~--~~~~--------~~---~- 0 p e V\. Space/ Natural Areas fvtaiV\.taiV\.ed 1.-1.-~ Acres Facilit!:J Acrea9e fvtaiV\.taiV\.ed 1.-3.48 Acres Total 2.42. Acres Turf Acrea9e Mowed 1.-00 Acres JJltL Sf ou 9{,towP • T"'e departMeV\.t doV\.ated ~o lbs of Kafe to t"'e (ocal food baV\.k! • T"'e departMeV\.t pf aV\.tS approx. 4 )ooo pf aV\.tS aV\.V\.ua((!:J) iV\.cf udiV\.9 40 differeV\.t varieties! 12 City CouVtcil Strate9ic Qoals ..... Stro.te9ic aoal j.. -Quality of Life: ProVV\ote O.V\d eV\couro.9e quo.fit!:j of life e{eVV\eV\tS iV\ KeV\o.i aoal 2.. -Econ.owiic Developwien.t: Provide eCOV\OVV\iC devef opVV\eV\t e{eVV\eV\tS to support the fiscal health of the COVV\VV\UV\it!j. aoal 3 -Land Use: Use {aVl.d use stvate9ies to iVV\pf eVV\eV\t a forward -f ookiV\9 appvoach to COVV\VV\UV\it!:J growth aV\d devef opVV\eV\t. aoal 4 -Public lwiprovewien.ts and Services: Provide adequate public iVV\proveVV\eV\tS aV\d services iV\ KeV\ai aoal 5 -Transportation.: Provide traV\SportatiOV\ S!:jSteVV\S that ave efficieV\t aV\d adequate to serve the re9i0Vl.af V\eeds of the COVV\VV\UV\it!:J . aoal h -Parks & Recreation.: EV\Sure that KeV\ai has exce{{eV\t parks aV\d vecreatioV\a{ facilities aV\d opportuV\ities . aoal 7 -Natural Hazards and Disasters: Pvepare aV\d pvotect the citizeV\S of KeV\ai froVV\ V\aturaf hazards aV\d disasters. aoal 8 -En.viron.wien.tal Resources: Protect aV\d eV\haV\Ce the V\atura{ vesources aV\d eV\ViY"OV\VV\tV\t of the COVV\VV\UV\it!j . 13 Recent Accowiplishwients ... Kenai Historic Cabin Park Sign (2016) areenhelt between Old Town Park & Fine Arts Center (2.01.8) 14 15 Locally Designed & Manufactured Displays -20j;8 16 Locally Man,,.fact,,.red Bike Racks (20:!.q) -- 17 L-awtOt'\ pr. E)(tet'\SiOt'\ r<estoratior> work c:z.o:i..q) Little Free L .b (2.0:1-7 ' raries , 2.0:1.8 , 2.0::Z..q) 18 19 Urba~ Forestr9 Activities Annual Tree Plantings 20 CoMMLU'\ity En.9a9eMen.t 21 CoW\W\un.it~ Clean.-ups JJitl 3£ou 9{,towP · T/t\e departW\eVtt veW\oves appvoxiW\atef y 20 _,OOO+{bs tvas/t\ fvoW\ t/t\e pavk S!:JSteW\ aVtVtua{{y! 22 23 Kite Festival poetr~ -rrail Children's Easter Egg Hunt l<.enai River /v1 a rathon Fall Festival Skate with Santa & Holiday Night Lights 24 CoMMLtn.it~ ln.vasive Weed Pulls 25 Win.ter Decoration.s 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 -CIT 34 35 36 37 38 -. . -~~ ...... .1.. ·~·· 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4 April 21, 2021 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting April 21, 2021 ꟷ 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska **Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 4** 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. Dr. Keith Hamilton - Update on Alaska Christian College's Program, Goals, and Future Hopes 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. 3202-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Sections 1.15.120, Rules Of Order, and 1.90.050, Proceedings, to Adopt the Most Current Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised as the Adopted Rules of Parliamentary Procedure for the City Council and for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (City Clerk) 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3203-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Volunteer Fire Assistance 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) 3. ENACTED. Ordinance No. 3208-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska – Department of Health and Social Services – Division of Public Health – COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center, for Community Funding to Support Efforts to 51 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4 April 21, 2021 Increase Access to Testing and Vaccinations and Decrease Health Inequities for All Alaskans. (Administration) 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-24 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter an Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease with Hageland Aviation, D/B/A Rambler Air, LLC. (Administration) 5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-25 - Awarding a Contract for External Audit Services to BDO USA, LLP. (Administration) 6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-26 - Allocating Previously Appropriated Funds For The Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project. (Administration) 7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2021-27 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the General Fund, Fire Department. (Administration) E. MINUTES 1. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. *Regular Meeting of April 7, 2021. (City Clerk) F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of the Liquor License for Don Jose's. (City Clerk) 3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry for Aircraft Loading and Parking. (Administration) 4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Pacific Star Seafoods for Aircraft Loading and Off-Loading. (Administration) 5. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Everts Air Fuel for Aircraft Parking. (Administration) 6. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Act ion/Approval - Special Use Permit to United Parcel Service Company, Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking. (Administration) 7. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Empire Airlines, Inc. for Aircraft Parking. (Administration) 8. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval - First Amendment to Janitorial Agreement to Reborn Again Janitorial. (Administration) 52 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 April 21, 2021 9. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/5/2021. *Ordinance No. 3205-2021 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the General Fund, Fire and Non-Departmental Departments and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Public Safety Improvement Capital Project Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding to the Fire Station #2 Station Alerting Project and the Dispatch Base Station Radio Replacement Project. (Administration) 10. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/5/2021. *Ordinance No. 3206-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating Private Donations to the Kenai Animal Shelter for the Care of Animals. (Administration) 11. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/5/2021. *Ordinance No. 3207-2021 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund – Police Department and Accepting Funds from Both the Department of Justice and Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for the Purchase of Ballistic Vests. (Administration) 12. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/5/2021. *Ordinance No. 3209-2021 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from Derek Kaufman Fund through the Alaska Community Foundation for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration) 13. INTRODUCED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 5/5/2021. *Ordinance No. 3210-2021 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.55 - Pay Plan, Chapter 23.25.020-Pay Plan and Adoption, and 23.35.030 – Pay Plan Amendment to Amend the Salary Schedule, Provide for a Temporary Employee Salary Schedule, and Require that Changes to the Salary Schedule be Proposed by the City Manager and be Effective After Approval of the City Council. (Administration) 14. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Purchase Orders Over $15,000. (Administration) 15. Discussion - COVID-19 Response. (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 53 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4 April 21, 2021 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 M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT O. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000 2. Updated Kenai Municipal Airport Land Brochure 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. 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