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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 10, 1998 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett *** Minutes *** Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. 1. 2. 3. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present: Voting Members Absent: Susan Hett, Karolee Hansen, Barb Nord, Sylvia Johnson Marilyn Dimmick, Jean Rogers Non -Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf Non -Voting Members Absent: Jeneane Benedict Others Present: Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Barb Roper APPROVAL OF AGENDA: NETT ADDED HELEN BROWN FROM THE ARTS GUILD TO ITEM 4 OF THE AGENDA. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITION. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - January 13, 1998 NORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 1998. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY HANSEN. MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 13, 1998 MEETING WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. Overturf noted that she was not present at the February 10, 1998 meeting and requested that be changed. It was noted that Jeneane Benedict was absent as well. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10, 1998 MEETING WERE APPROVED WITH THE NOTED CORRECTIONS. Beautification Committee March 10, 1998 Page 1 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: a. Helen Brown, Art Guild Brown attended the meeting to give the Committee an update on the banners. Brown reported that she was having a difficult time in getting assistance and support for the sample banners with the mesh type fabric. As a result she will be unable to provide those and suggested they be ordered directly from the suppliers. Brown did provide three new designs for the new banners as well as copies of the old banner designs. These were given to Frates. The 15 banners the Art Guild promised are currently being worked on with the heavier fabric. Brown provided a sample of the fabric and the various colors being used. The new fabric is 400 Denier Nylon. The colors were more intense. Brown noted that J&H Sewing offered the use of their industrial sewing machine and the replacement banners should be ready on or before May 1, 1998. Brown is interested in serving on the Beautification Committee and provided Hett with her application. Frates will forward it to the City Clerk. Brown indicated that the Kenai Arts and Humanities Council has three vacancies and requested that Beautification members pass the information along to friends. The are looking for individuals that have a good business background. Brown reported an art group from California will be visiting Homer in July and they are interested in having a parade in Kenai. Frates requested information which Brown will provide. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Seed Selection Hett reported that a work session was held prior to the regular meeting and the final decisions on seeds were made. The type of seeds ordered was discussed. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Summer Garden Contest Hett reported that the Chamber agreed to participate in the garden contest and a home could be selected weekly or bi-weekly. The Clarion Beautification Committee March 10, 1998 Page 2 has agreed to run an article and show a photo of the property each week. The Chamber has $150.00 in the budget for a sign and perhaps the City could come up with matching funds. The type of sign was discussed but no final decision was made. Hett recommended that a committee chairperson be appointed. This person will be the main contact for nominations and will be responsible for notifying the Clarion of the selected property on a weekly basis. Nord volunteered to look at the nominated properties as required. A chairperson will be discussed in more detail and chosen at the next meeting. Hett reported the Clarion is going to do a Spring Section and will highlight the garden contest in it. b. Flower Boxes Frates reported that Councilperson Swarner requested more flower boxes and the decision was made to have the work done in-house. The cost is approximately $40.00 per box and Frates anticipates about six or ten being made. It was also noted the work will be performed by volunteers. HANSEN MOVED TO HAVE THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUILD SIX TO TEN WOODEN PLANTER BOXES. NORD SECONDED. Voice Vote: All in favor, motion passed unanimously. Frates thought that someone had asked to place flower boxes under the signs in Old Town that are highlighted on their walking tour. The Historic District Board will be notified for confirmation. C. Cemetery Clean Up Frates scheduled the cemetery cleanup for May 13 and 14 at 5:15 p.m. The cleanup last year went very well and Frates Rill again contact the Lions Club for assistance. d. Preliminary Flower Bed Designs Frates handed out his preliminary flower bed designs and the Committee thought they were satisfactory. Beautification Committee March 10, 1998 Page 3 7. REPORTS a. Committee Chair Hett reported that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has their Garden Party scheduled for March 21, 1998 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person and includes lunch. The flyer was given to Frates. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported that the Erik Hansen Scout Park design work continues and he should have a draft landscape plan available for the Committee by the next meeting. It is anticipated that very little landscaping will be required as they are looking at a very low maintenance project. It is possible there will be a small flower bed near the statue. It was noted the sprinkler system is still being considered. C. Kenai City Council Liaison - No report 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Chairperson Hett stated there were no current plans for a volunteer orientation and asked for suggestions from members. Overturf suggested that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe be contacted to see if it is possible to have a booth or some brochures at their Garden Party. Hansen suggested small invitations be available to hand out to people. Frates will design a flyer. Hett reported the Clarion will have an article in their Spring Section on volunteers as well. 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 1/2/98 b. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 2/5/98 C. City Council Action Agenda - 1/7/98, 1/21/98 and 2/28/98 10. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee March 10, 1998 Page 4