HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-14 Beautification Summary - Special MeetingKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 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, J. Phillips, S. Douthit
Committee Members absent: B. Roland
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant T. Best,
Council Liaison Sounart
A quorum was present.
c. 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. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Pumpkin Festival
Assistant Best reviewed the 2021 Pumpkin Festival, noting the high attendance. Suggestions
for future festivals included more pumpkins in the pumpkin drop, more food trucks and live
music. It was noted that the petting zoo was missed in 2021.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — 2022 Summer Beautification
Assistant Best reviewed the proposed flower order included in the packet. The committee
discussed preferred colors and varieties, and how flower selection could be improved by adding
more vibrant colors and varying heights. Suggestions included ordering flowers for the Erik
Hansen Scout Park and Historic Cabin sign, wildflowers for Doctor's cabin, and a greenhouse
tour for committee members prior to planting of flowers. The committee commented on how they
enjoyed the plant day vs. plant week in the past; a hybrid of this may be planned for 2022. Plans
for wildflower management were clarified.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Committee Member Phillips wished everyone a Merry Christmas, happy New Year and have a
great season
Committee Member Douthit noted the upcoming joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation
Commission. Noted that she enjoys the group and is excited for summer, wished everyone a
Merry Christmas.
Committee Member Heale inquired about snow clearing from City sidewalks, and noted she would
like to see it improved.
Vice Chair Wilson noted that she likes the idea of the greenhouse tour, and looks forward to
summer.
Council Liaison Sounart suggested an annual rotational flower display, and discussed ideas for
contrasting flower colors.
Chair Gabriel thanked Administrative Assistant Best for his work on the Fall Festival, noted she
would like to see the committee more involved in the winter static displays as they have been in
the past, and requested a discussion of the Leif Hansen park fountain be on their next meeting
agenda.
6. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS—None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodl6au
Deputy City Clerk
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