HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 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 6:00 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, E. Heale, B. Roland, J. Phillips
Committee Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
S. Douthit, L. Craycraft,
Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Parks & Recreation
Administrative Assistant T. Best, Council Liaison V. Askin
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 — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 14, 2021
MOTION:
Committee Member Heale MOVED to approve the September 14, 2021 minutes. Vice Chair
Wilson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Fall Pumpkin Festival
Director Frates introduced Tyler Best, the Parks & Recreation Department's new Administrative
Assistant. Best discussed the upcoming Fall Pumpkin Festival, noting activities, business
sponsorships, and food vendors. Clarification was provided about the marketing plan of the event,
and Best noted that social media and flyers had been used to promote the event. The
recommendation was made to contact the local radio station as well.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — 2021 Summer Beautification
Director Frates discussed issued he had noted during the Beautification Committee Garden Tour
work session, including Old Town bed around the sign and the Doctor's Cabin. The Committee
also discussed the trail and entrance to the Doctor's Cabin, Old Town statue, additional plaques
and fountain and the Leif Hansen Memorial Park, edging work done at parks, and no camping
signs.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director— Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates reported that
he will be retiring at the end of the month.
b. Committee Chair - Chair Gabriel thanked Director Frates, and asked for the
Committee to be included in the Land Management Plan discussion.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Askin reported on the actions of the
September 15th and October 611 Council meetings, and discussed the Land
Management Plan work session on October 1111 and the Story Walk grant.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 12, 2021
Committee Member Heale noted she may be absent.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — None.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Schwartz discussed how happy she is about the Pumpkin Festival and that she is going to
volunteer. She gave kudos to the City on the marketing of the event.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
LZ
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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