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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MAY 12, 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 - APRIL 14, 1998 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Volunteer Orientation b. Erik Hansen Scout Park Landscape Design ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Next Volunteer Work Party b. Vacant Lot Behind Salamatof Building C. Roses/ Lilacs for 1998 d. Old Town Flowers (Walking Tour Signs) 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 - 4/2/98 b. City Council Action Agenda - 4/ 15 / 98 C. Preliminary Beautification Brochure ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 12, 1998 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett *** Minutes *** 1. ROLL CALL Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Voting Members Present: Marilyn Dimmick, Jean Rogers, Susan Hett, Helen Brown, Barb Nord (arrived at 5:35), Sylvia Johnson (arrived at 5:35, left at 5:40), Karolee Hansen (arrived at 5:45). Non -Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Others Present: Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Barb Roper, Councilwoman Linda Swarner (arrived at 5:40) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Frates provided a flyer regarding the cemetery clean-up and asked that it be included as Item 5(c). Agenda was approved with the addition. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - April 14, 1998 Minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: - None 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Volunteer Orientation Hett reported that eight people showed up for the volunteer orientation at Leif Hansen Park on May 2, 1998. In spite of the rain and wind all of the flower beds were cleaned and are ready for planting. Beautification Committee May 12, 1998 Page 1 b. Erik Hansen Scout Park Landscape Design Frates stated that the landscape design presented at the last meeting will be the one used unless anyone had any objections. No objections were noted. C. Frates reported that he originally thought it would take two days to clean the cemetery but after a recent visit he thought the work could be accomplished in one day. The clean-up is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Lions Club will donate hot dogs. Frates stated the new cemetery sign will be put up and flowers could be planted at the same time. Swarner asked who will water the flowers. Frates replied, Parks and Rec would until the water tank is installed at the end of the month. The planting crew will consist of Dimmick, Benedict, Hett and Brown. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Next Volunteer Work Party Discussion took place on the next volunteer work party and it was decided it will be held on Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The group will meet at the Chamber and Hett will notify the volunteers, the Rotary Club and the Chamber. Frates suggested that a public service announcement be made as well. Overturf asked if the stepping stones could be put in place during this time. Frates will assure they are available. Frates also asked that the trash bags be stacked by the circle planters for pick up. Discussion took place on the planting schedule. It was decided that planting will take place after the clean-up. Frates suggested that planting be done in the areas that have access to water until June 1. The following planting schedule was set: Tuesday, May 26 (3-7 p.m.) Fire Station Thursday, May 28 (3-7 p.m.) Mounds at Leif Hansen Park Saturday, May 30 (1-5 p.m.) Mounds at Leif Hansen Park Tuesday, June 2 (3-7 p.m.) Circle Planters / Paradisos Triangle Thursday, June 4 (3-7 p.m) Circle Planters / Paradisos Triangle Saturday, June 6 (1-5 p.m.) Chamber and Visitors Center The green strip planting will be scheduled after June 6. Hett provided sign-up sheets for flower bed maintenance and asked for volunteers. Beautification Committee May 12, 1998 Page 2 d. Vacant Lot Behind Salamatof Building Hett reported that businesses offered to purchase trees for the lot behind the Salamatof Building if grass was planted there. Hett asked who owned the land and if it was for sale. Swarner answered, the City owned it and all City land is for sale. Swarner continued, this would be a budgetary item and the budget is complete for this year so nothing could be done until next year. Swarner suggested that the Committee consider not planting in the area. Hett indicated that she wanted to go on record stating there were businesses interested in beautifying the area. A brief discussion took place on the exact location and it was confirmed the lot is not the same lot proposed for the Salamatof Headstart Program. e. Roses/Lilacs for 1998 Frates reported that Mayor Williams would like to see more roses and lilacs planted throughout the City. A general discussion took place on various areas that would be appropriate for the plants. Frates will do some research to find more roses and lilacs. Overturf suggested that some existing rose bushes be moved. It was also noted that the 4-H Club and the Global Research Group will have their annual tree sale soon. It was also suggested that Bobbie Jackson be contacted in regards to roses. f. Old Town Flowers (Walking Tour Signs) Frates stated that cedar signs were put up in various locations in Old Town and it was suggested that flowers be planted around them. Frates thought hanging baskets would be more appropriate. Discussion took place on the type of planting to be done around the signs and suggestions included flower boxes, hanging baskets, half baskets, wire baskets, flower boxes around the sign posts, etc. Frates will investigate the issue further and will include it on the agenda for the next meeting. Nord left at 6:10 p.m. 6. REPORTS a. Committee Chair Hett reported that Sylvia Johnson was very anxious to have the benches installed at various locations. Johnson also wanted the Committee to know that the parcel of land next to the Senior Center is available as the Beautification Committee May 12, 1998 Page 3 existing tenants are not going to renew their lease. Johnson would like to see this parcel become an extension of Leif Hansen Park to assure it remains in its natural state. Hett asked that members provide her with names of new volunteers. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the greenhouse flowers are doing very well. It was asked if the heat was going to be turned off in order to harden the plants. Frates confirmed the heat would be turned off. Little League started on May 11, softball will start on May 25. Pop Warner Football will be played on the FAA fields this year so Parks and Rec will be doing some restoration work in that area. Overturf asked if Parks and Rec would be able to water the flowerbeds at the Middle School. She indicated that various programs did the planting and watering at the beginning of the year last year but by the end of the season it wasn't being done. Frates reported the Borough is going to have a summer maintenance program and they may be able to provide the service. C. Kenai City Council Liaison Swarner reported the budget work sessions are finished and the budget included money for the Erik Hansen Scout Park. The City Manager is considering hydro -seeding the lawn so it would take off quickly. Swarner confirmed the proper spelling of Erik Hansen and pointed out it was misspelled on the agenda. Swarner noted the following corrections to the minutes of April 14, 1998: Page 2, paragraph 3, second sentence should read "Swarner reminded the group that the Women's Political Caucus..." Page 4, paragraph 3, last sentence should read, "Council meets again on April 15 and the Chumley property will be discussed." Swarner asked if KSRM was notified about the problems during the egg hunt. Frates replied, he did not notify them. Hett thought City Council was going to do the notification. After a brief discussion it was determined that the City Attorney should be the one to contact KSRM. Swarner encouraged members to attend the budget meetings. The budget would be introduced at the May 20 meeting and voted on June 3. Beautification Committee May 12, 1998 Page 4 Swarner indicated that Frates was not present when the Beautification budget was discussed as he was attending a previously approved meeting. Swarner asked for more money for flowers and was told to go ahead and spend the money from last year. This was when Mayor Williams requested more roses and lilacs. 7. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Hett reported that Frates gave a presentation at the Rotary Club which included a brief history of the Beautification Committee. The presentation was wonderful and a lot of compliments were received. Swarner indicated that it was also mentioned at the Council budget session. Frates stated the end result of that presentation was a contact from John Steinbeck who heard about the volunteer work party and the presentation at the Rotary. Steinbeck wants to do something at his storefront this summer. Swarner recommended that when Frates is contacted by businesses that it be suggested they donate pop or coffee for people that are working in the area. Hett stated that a representative from the Chamber will be at the June 9 meeting to discuss the garden selection program. Swarner will contact the Clarion with regard to their involvement with the program. Benedict asked when the Erik Hansen Scout Park would be ready for planting. It was noted that flowers probably would not be planted this year. 8. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 4/2/98 b. City Council Action Agenda -4/ 15/98 C. Preliminary Beautification Brochure 9. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee May 12, 1998 Page 5