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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-14 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APRIL 14, 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 - March 10, 1998 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Summer Garden Contest b. Flower Boxes C. Cemetery Clean-up d. Preliminary Flower Bed Designs ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Volunteer Orientation b. Erick Hansen Scout Park Landscaping Design ITEM ?: 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 - 3/5/98 b. City Council Action Agenda - 3 / 18/ 98 and 4/ 1 / 98 ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 14, 1998 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. 2. 3. C! 5. Voting Members Present: Voting Members Absent: Non -Voting Members Absent: Others Present: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Susan Hett, Karolee Hansen, Sylvia Johnson, Marilyn Dimmick, Helen Brown, Jean Rogers (arrived at 6:00) Barb Nord Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - March 10, 1998 Brown asked that "The Art Guild" in the first sentence of the second paragraph on page 2 be changed to "The Kenai Arts and Humanities Council". MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 1998 MEETING WERE APPROVED WITH THE NOTED CORRECTION. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: OLD BUSINESS a. Summer Garden Contest Frates reported that he will contact Laura Measles to discuss the plan with her. Hett reminded the Committee that the Chamber is enthusiastic about the contest and have funds available to help with the sign. Discussion took place on the judging and it was noted that individuals will be required to submit an application in order for their gardens to be considered, however, if a member sees a garden that should be highlighted, the owner could be contacted by the Parks and Rec Beautification Committee April 14, 1998 Page 1 Department to see if they would be interested in participating in the program. Frates stated he would like to have the Clarion accompany Parks and Rec to the gardens being highlighted in order to get pictures in the paper. Swarner will contact the Clarion regarding the program. It was noted the sign that will be placed on the weekly highlighted property will be in the shape of a log cabin and will have the Chamber of Commerce and Kenai Beautification Committee noted on it. Hansen suggested that flowers be placed around the sign. The cost of the sign was discussed and Frates indicated that it should not be more than $200.00. Frates suggested that the Committee consider a Garden Tour for residents. Swarner reminded the group that the Ladies Political Caucus already does a garden tour as a fund raiser for their group. It was suggested that perhaps the Beautification Committee could do one in conjunction with the Ladies Political Caucus. Frates will contact Peggy Mullen to see if the group is planning a tour this year. This item will be put on the agenda for the May meeting for further discussion. b. Flower Boxes Frates reported that the new flower boxes are complete and look very nice. Two will be placed at the new animal control shelter and two will be placed on the street. It is possible that more boxes will be built in July. C. Cemetery Clean Up The cemetery clean up is scheduled for May 13 and 14 at 5:15 p.m. Frates reported the new sign is complete and will be placed during the same time. d. Preliminary Flower Bed Designs Frates will provide members with a copy of the flower bed designs in order to have everyone doing the same thing. After a general discussion it was decided that a work session will be held at 4:00 p.m. on May 12, before the regular meeting to discuss the flower bed designs. Dimmick asked if she and Nord were going to be asked to plant the Visitor Center's flower beds again this year. Dimmick also asked if red or bright colored flowers would be available. Frates replied, he would like to have Nord and Dimmick plant the flowers and although the greenhouse has a limited supply of red flowers he will get some for this project. Rogers arrived at 6:00 p.m. Beautification Committee April 14, 1998 Page 2 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Volunteer Orientation Hett suggested that a work party at Leif Hansen Park be held rather than a reception type function for the volunteer orientation. This may bring out more volunteers. Discussion took place on contacting former and new volunteers. Dimmick suggested that a participant at the Home Show be contacted to see if some Beautification flyers asking for volunteers could be placed on their table. Frates will look into this. Hett noted that the nurseries will also have volunteer flyers to hand out. It was decided the work party will be held on May 2 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Frates may have the tent erected and food will be available. A banner will also be erected a week before the event. When asked what the theme for this summer was Frates stated it will be "Celebrate Summer - Plant a Rainbow of Color". The committee liked the theme. Frates handed out some draft brochures which had a different flower on each and a brief description of the flower. The brochures will identify the type of flowers planted at various locations. b. Erick Hansen Scout Park Landscaping Design The landscaping design for the Erick Hansen Scout park was discussed. Concern was expressed with the type of shrubbery proposed due to the moose problem. Frates pointed out the trees will be covered to hopefully discourage the moose from eating the plants. He also noted that the design allowed for very little maintenance. When asked about the water supply, Frates pointed out the line runs directly in front of the park and it can be tapped. 7. REPORTS a. Committee Chair Hett reported the Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be held on April 21, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at the Visitor's Center. Everyone was invited to attend. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported that a walk-thru of the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail is scheduled for April 21, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Discussion took place on the plans to clear the area to make it safer for those individuals that use it. Clearing will also make it more visible to police officers and should Beautification Committee April 14, 1998 Page 3 eliminate the loitering problems. Johnson reported that she hasn't walked in that area for a couple of years as the last time she went she was followed. Frates appreciated that information and indicated that it would be helpful to have when the walk-thru was being conducted. Frates encouraged members to attend and give some ideas for improvements. Frates reported that several areas were damaged during the KSRM egg hunt, the mulch in the tulip beds was disrupted; people were climbing on the jet at the airport, etc. It was suggested that KSRM be contacted next year and a list of off -limit areas be announced. C. Kenai City Council Liaison Swarner reported that Council has begun their budget work sessions. The meeting held last week had several groups from within the City attended to ask for money. The next budget work session is scheduled for April 22 and department budgets will be looked at. Council meets again on April 15 and the Chumley will be discussed. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Johnson asked where the park benches were as several people from the Senior Center like to get out to walk but need some place to sit in between destinations. Dimmick answered that five more benches are available and will be placed very soon. 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 3/5/98 b. City Council Action Agenda-3/18/98 and 4/1/98 10. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee April 14, 1998 Page 4