HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-19 Beautification Summary - Special MeetingKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 19, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Douthit 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: S. Douthit, T. Wilson, B. Roland, J. Phillips,
Committee Members absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
L. Gabriel, C. Warner, E. Heale,
Parks and Recreation Director B. Walker, Administrative
Assistant T. Best, Council Liaison D. Sounart
Committee Member Phillips MOVED to approve the agenda and Vice Chair Wilson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — 2022 Flower Update & Volunteer Planting Day
Director Walker noted that the Parks & Recreation department got a new mower, and Assistant
Best discussed the available space in the Kenai Community Garden and asked the committee if
they or anyone they knew had interest in renting plots.
The committee discussed the upcoming Volunteer Plant Day, and Director Walker clarified that it
will take place on June 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM, and it will be followed by a barbecue
provided by the Kenai Fire Department. He noted that the annual Kite Festival will also take place
on the same day, and the Parks & Recreation Department will "divide and conquer" the events on
the dame day. Discussion included the public's involvement in Plant Day and outreach efforts.
b. Discussion — 2022 Goals & Objectives
Director Walked explained that their goals and objectives include updated park signs, new
landscaping, new mulch in beds, and installation of little free libraries. He noted that one of the
big goals will be to improve the wildflower hill by treating and tilling it for an entire summer to
refresh the soil and kill weeds. Additional goals would be for Kenai to become an Arbor City which
would include planting trees.
The committee discussed beetle kill trees, the Kenai Dog Park, the Doctor's Cabin at the Kenai
Visitor Center; Director Walker explained the City's current efforts to implement plans for these
issues.
c. Discussion — Setting a Date for the 2022 August Garden Tour
The committee scheduled a Garden Tour work session for August 9, 2022.
4. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Committee Member Phillips said to have a wonderful summer.
Vice Chair Wilson noted that she liked the plan for caring for the field of flowers.
Chair Douthit noted she hopes there is something that can be done with the 4"' Street Park; she
does not like the way it looks.
Council Member Sounart noted that she likes the wildflower plan.
5. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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