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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-14 Beautification Summary - Joint Work SessionKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE October 14, 1986 - 12:00 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Jim Thebaut, Representative - Kenai Area Veterans 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 30, 1986 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Off Road Vehicle Ordinance 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. PARKS & RECREATION REPORT The meeting will be this evening. 8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE October 14, 1986 - 12'00 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present- Wisniewski, Hakkinen, Dr. & Mrs. Hansen, Jackson, Nelson, Sheldon Absent: Porter, Selby, Excused Also Present- Councilwoman Bailie, Director McGillivray, Planning Specialist Loper, City Manager Brighton 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a: Jim Thebaut, Representative - Kenai Area Veterans Mr. Tebaut gave a brief history of the efforts of the Veterans to obtain a place to have a memorial, not just for Viet Nam veterans but for any veterans. Soldotna had offered a parCel of land for a park, however, the location was such that Soldotna had no plans to develop the area for several years. The group has been in the process of erecting a pyramid type memorial with a quiet park like setting to place it in, after hearing of the tragic accident to the Hansen family and the park the Committee has been planning, the veterans felt it would be ideally suited for their needs and the group is keenly interested in the opinion of the Committee. The veterans would build everything related to the memorial and surrounding area themselves, if a place could be found. In this way the memorial and park would be more meaningful. Chairman Wisniewski asked if there were any plans available for the Committee to review that would depict their ideas, answer from Mr. Tebaut, no. There are specific ideas such as a plaque made of a material that would be accessible but sturdy enough to withstand any vandalism and something small enough to be shippable. Chairman Wisniewski asked the height of the proposed structure, Mr. Tebaut answered that it would probably be no more than 4'. The Committee voiced the concern that perhaps it would be too large, Mr. Tebaut answered that, ideally, the group would like to see it surrounded by flowers. Director McGillivray agreed stating that by surrounding the structure with shrubs or small trees and flowers, BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE :October 14, .19~8611~i'~ Page ~'2' the structure would appear smaller and fit in with the surroundings better. Committee Member Jackson stated that if the area were large enough, the first step would be to have a plan or drawing with a clear idea of the intentions of the group. Committee Member Sheldon stated that the park is designed for planting, would that then create a situation where other groups would want to put in a memorial of their own. Mr. Tebaut answered that it was not the intention of the veterans group to create a hassle and if this proposal does, they would be happy to look at another area recommended by the Committee. The only criteria the group is looking for is that it be in Kenai and it be in an area that would be highly visible. Councilwoman Bailie agreed with the concept of the veterans memorial, however does object to the location and suggested the area adjacent to the Chamber cabin. Councilwoman Bailie elaborated, the City of Kenai has so many lands dedicated to parks and a small staff, that a survey and master parks plan is'called for and before setting aside any more land, would like input from the Parks Commission. Chairman Wisniewski stated that this would be an item that will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 30, 1986 The minutes were approved as submitted. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Off Road Vehicle Ordinance A copy of the City of Soldotna and City of Kenai ordinances was provided and reviewed by the Committee. Director McGillivray had a discussion with the police chiefs and a memo which stated that in order for the ordinance to be enforced in the parks, there would have to be signs posted. This would be much the same case with the other areas such as the right-of-ways. Councilwoman Bailie agreed, stating that the matter may be simplified by eliminating the section (13.40.020 (1)) "except the city streets' rights-of-way unless posted against the use of such vehicles." MOTION: Committee Member Nelson moved to recommend the above change to the Kenai City Council indicating that the intent is to ban off road vehicles in a manner similar to that of Soldotna, seconded by Committee Member Jackson. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. PARKS & RECREATION REPORT BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE ~Yctober .14, 1986'-i Page ~3' a. Director' s Report Director McGillivray reported on the softball complex under review by the Parks & Rec Commission. A drawing was passed around for the Committee. The intent in the design is to have a removable fence that would render the complex available to other recreational uses. The Commission is looking at the old dump site along the Spur Hwy in Section 36 and would encompass 26 acres when developed. The complex would be done on a pod system. The present location of the little league fields could be used as a camper park. Committee Member Sheldon suggested that the present location of the little league fields is more convenient to the youngsters who ride their bicycles. The location along the Spur Hwy would make it more difficult as there is no bike trail all the way to it. The youngsters would have to pass through the Larry's Club parking lot. Councilwoman Bailie stated that the Council is also looking at the area behind Craycroft Crysler for a camper park, a private individual has approached the city construct the park. Another location has been the old test site used by the Cooperative Extension Service. Committee Member Nelson asked if the fence at the old test site could be used for the new ball fields, Director McGillivray answered that if the parks crew were to move it, yes it could. If the city were to contract with a fencing firm to move it, it would be costly enough that it would be cheaper in the long run to leave it and purchase new fencing. 8. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Committee Member Nelson informed the Committee that the Carrs Mall had ordered the snowflake Christmas decoration which is the same as the decoration ordered by the Committee. The decorations at the mall will be in harmony with those along the Spur Hwy. Councilwoman Bailie asked if Mr. Kornelis had responded to the request concerning the money for the landscaping on the Airport Triangle project, answer no. Planning Specialist Loper instructed to request Mr. Kornelis respond at the next meeting. Dr. Hansen informed the Committee that on a recent trip, he had visited other memorial parks and it was suggested that this type of park be contoured or slightly elevated as opposed to flat such as the proposed memorial park. Director McGillivray mentioned that the public works director had indicated that due to the utility lines buried within the park site, placement of heavy fill would be prohibitive. Utility lines lie in several areas within the park site rather than one single placement. Dr. Hansen also informed the Committee that he had discussed the fountains and found that many communities in the north such as ours make use of some type of sculpture so that something would be visible during the winter. The Committee agreed that this would be a good idea. Planning Specialist Loper instructed to contact Carmen Gintoli and ask that be at the next meeting. ~0ctober.~14, ~ 1986 ~ Page 4 Planning Specialist Loper had been asked to report on the status of the utilities in the Airport Park project. It was ascertained from Mr. Kornelis that the underground lines are in and that the old equipment from the overhead lines need to be removed and this can be done by Mr. Boysen. The Committee had also requested information concerning the fill and if any more would be available. It was ascertained from Mr. Kornelis that the city projects ~were near or at completion and no more fill would be available. There may be other private projects the Mr. Boysen would be aware of where fill could be obtained. It is unlikely that very much can be done yet this fall. The Committee~had discussed the rights-of-way that had been torn up by HEA when laying new lines and had asked for a report on the progress of repairing the damage. Planning specialist Loper reported that Mr. Kornelis was in contact with HEA and that progress is being made on the repairs and more will be forthcoming in spring. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at l'42PM. The next meeting will be a worksession held on Tuesday, October 21st at 12-00 PM. ~he next regular meeting will be · uesda¥, October 28th at 12:00 PM. Both meetings will be held in the City Hall Conference Room. Janet A. Loper, Planning Specialist Secretary to the Committee