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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-13 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 13, 1998 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 14, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair b. Seed Selection ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair b. Parks & Recreation Director C. Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 10 / 2 / 97, 11/6/97, and 12/4/97. b. City Council Action Agenda - 12 / 3 / 97, 12 / 17 / 97 ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 13, 1998 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett *** Minutes *** Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present: Susan Hett, Marilyn Dimmick, Karolee Hansen, Jean Rogers, Barb Nord, Sylvia Johnson Non -Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Others Present: Bob Frates, Councilperson Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Dimmick requested stepping stones be added to the agenda. The item was added under Old Business, Item a. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ONE ADDITION. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -October 14, 1997 MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: - None S. OLD BUSINESS a. Stepping Stones Dimmick asked if stepping stones could be added around some flower beds, specifically the Rotary garden, as it becomes increasingly difficult to reach the center of the flower beds when weeding. She indicated that stones approximately 10 x 12 would be sufficient, just enough to allow her to get closer to the center. At this time she is only able to reach the edges when weeding. After a general discussion Frates indicated that he would look into adding stepping stones in those areas that are difficult to reach. It was determined that there should be several sources for Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 1 stepping stones. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair DIMMICK MOVED TO NOMINATE SUSAN HETT FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY NORD. Hett agreed to serve as Chair for more year. DIMMICK MOVED TO NOMINATE KAROLEE HANSEN FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY NORD. Hansen agreed to serve as Vice Chair. VOICE VOTE TAKEN, MOTIONS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. HETT WAS RE-ELECTED AS CHAIR AND HANSEN ELECTED AS VICE CHAIR. b. Seed Selection Hett requested the seed selection be handled in a work session after the meeting. There was no objection from committee members. 7. REPORTS a. Committee Chair Hett reported that the Town and Gown Ball (the Chamber awards banquet) is scheduled for January 24, 1998 and will be held at the Diamond Rose. Hett encouraged all committee members to attend. Tickets are available for $25.00 each. The dress is either formal or western wear. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates welcomed the committee back and informed them that Dr. and Mrs. Hansen gave a nice presentation to Council regarding a park proposal in Old Town. The park will be named in memory of the Hansen's son Erick. Frates reported that the Parks Commission is actively working on the design and cost estimates. Frates briefly explained the design plans and indicated that it may be an opportunity for the Beautification Committee to do some landscaping in the park. The Hansen's will place a statue of a boy scout in there and discussion is Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 2 taking place on possibly including a chronological time line of Kenai's history as well. When asked if there would be running water in the park Frates reported that the Hansen's are hoping that an automatic sprinkler system could be installed. This would be a first for the Parks Department and if it works and is cost effective then perhaps such a system could be utilized in other areas, such as Leif Hansen Park. Hansen explained the installation process on their property. She indicated that it was very time consuming but it works very well. Frates reported the lines would be blown out in the fall to avoid any freeze up or damage during the winter. Frates stated he would keep the committee informed of their involvement with the project. Bernie Huss Trail: Frates discussed the Bernie Huss Trail and the problems with vandalism this past summer. Discussion has taken place on clearing the blind areas to make them more visible. The girl scout groups are looking for projects and this may be one they can do. Banners: Frates reminded the Committee that the Art Guild is replacing the damaged banners from last summer. The new banners will be placed in areas that are less susceptible to high winds, Le, Airport Way and Willow. It is planned that the heavy duty banners will be placed on the highway. Discussion took place on the two new heavy duty banners that the Art Guild is being paid to do. Frates will contact the Art Guild to find out what the status is on all the banners. Frates stated, for the record, that he did not want to put the Parks Department in the position of chasing banners like they did last summer, it's not good P.R., it's not good the Art Guild, it's not good for the Department, etc., so he will proceed with caution. Benedict stated that sometimes the less expensive things will become the most expensive. Benedict also stated that the heavier material will be more expensive. It was noted that a $500 limit was placed on the new banners. Frates stated that he would like to see a traveling sign that this committee overtakes in judging various landscapes in residential and business locations. The sign would move to different locations every two or three weeks. The Clarion would be involved in order to highlight the new locations. Swarner stated that the Chamber and the Clarion might be working on such a project. Hett stated she spoke to the Clarion and they were in favor of it. Swarner will check on this and let Frates know what the status is. Hett said the committee should judge those areas they are most familiar Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 3 with. Dimmick suggested that various categories be judged such as those gardens that are predominantly green, those with hanging baskets, and flower gardens. Frates thought a mutual share project between this committee and the Chamber may be good for both groups. Hett stated this item would be put on the agenda for the next meeting. C. Kenai City Council Liaison Swarner reported that things are quiet at City Hall- A permanent City Manager has been hired. Recruitment efforts continue for a new Airport Manager and Fire Chief. The departments are working on their budgets. Frates reported there seems to be more continuity and City employees are working very well together. Swarner commented that the Christmas decorations looked nice but some are not working. Frates pointed out that the decorations were painted this year and some of those placed don't have outlets to plug into. Swarner reported that the Animal Control Shelter is supposed to be completed in February. Landscaping of the property was discussed. Nord stated that it was strongly suggested that the Parks Department make a recommendation and implement a plan for planting. After a group discussion Swarner reported that the contractor is responsible for planting the grass seed and the City is responsible for the maintenance. Hett asked about the snow cover being removed from the flower beds at the Fire Station. Frates reported that the removal was not all the way down to ground level, the top had to be removed because it was a traffic hazard. Discussion took place on flower boxes and whether or not the Care Center can build more. Dimmick stated that if they were going to do any she would need to know as soon as possible in order to get the project started. Frates reported that the prison doesn't do these projects anymore. Swarner asked Frates to find out the price of lumber, etc. This item will be discussed at the next meeting. S. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Nord stated the City looked beautiful this Christmas with the white lights, etc. Frates reported that the Parks Department will begin taking the decorations down this week. Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 4 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Committee Meetings Minutes -October 2, 1997, 11/6/97, and 12/4/97. b. City Council Action Agenda - 12 / 3 / 97, 12 / 17 / 97 10. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:15 p.m. The seed selection work session begin immediately following the regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 5