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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-28 Beautification Summary - Joint Work SessionBEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE October 28, 1986 Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Hakkinen, Jackson, Nelson, Selby, Wisniewski Also Present: Councilwoman Bailie, Director McGillivray, Director Kornelis, Specialist Loper, Architect Gintoli 2. Revision of Memorial Park Design At the last meeting of the Committee, it had been suggested that perhaps berming or contouring would desirable in the park. Mr. Gintoli was asked to attend and add comments and change the design if need be. Mr. Gintoli described the design, and Mr. Kornelis pointed out the location of the utilities. Both gentlemen felt that, because of the location of the utilities in some areas, berming or contouring would be undesirable except in the area near the Frontage Road or facing the Senior Center. Mr. Kornelis explained~.that there could be problems with the sidewalks also, because some years ago, the triangle was a gully. During construction of adjoining roads, silt, sand, and low grade gravel was dumped in this location, the intent being that the triangle would never be used for anything. As a result of the dumping, the utilities that were in existence at the time are buried very deep and one passes through the center. Berming is heavy and would cause problems with weight as well as digging should the necessity arise. Also a result of the dumping, is very low grade soils which will probably necessitate a wire grid being laid prior to cement being poured for the walkways. The unstable ground would cause a large amount of heaving in the winter. Mr. Gintoli suggested perhaps the Committee will need to consider returning to the D-1 gravel. Mr. Kornelis felt that with proper engineering for the sidewalks, the concrete still could be used, the Committee will know for sure when the engineering portion moves further ahead. Mr. Kornelis reported that he met with utility representatives last week and ascertained that it would be very expensive to move the utilities from or within the triangle and further that a state storm drain runs through the park at some point. This storm drain is a major drain for the entire area. BEAUTIFICATION C~ !ITTEE MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE October 28, 1986 Page 2 Mr. Gintoli felt that the most desirable point to place any berming would be along the Spur Hwy as it would act as a visual and sound screening from the highway, however, because of the location of the utilities, again the only remaining place would be parallel to the Frontage Road. Committee Member Sheldon asked for an estimate of cost for berming, Mr. Gintoli referred to his original submittal and calculated that the cost of one berm adjacent to the Frontage Road would cost $1,000. This would be a berm of 7' - 8' and be about 5' in height. Committee Member Sheldon asked if provision had been made for berming under the gazebo, answer yes. MOTION: Committee Member Sheldon moved to amend the plan to include the berming adjacent to the Frontage Road per Mr. Gintoli's suggestion, seconded by Committee Member Nelson VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Gintoli stated that the best way to approach this with the least cost is to do it as an added alternate 1 in the bid specs. If it proves too expensive, it can be deleted. 2. Sign for Park The committee next discussed the sign. Mr. Kornelis reminded the Committee that a portion of the park is in the state ROW and to place a sign within that ROW, a permit is necessary. The steps would be, 1) submit a design of the sign, i.e. dimensions, materials, height, etc. 2) submit the design plus an application for the permit to place the sign in the ROW. 3) present a plan of the park along with the sign to show placement within the ROW. MOTION: Committee Member Jackson moved to approve the preliminary design sketched by Mr Gintoli, the sign will be of redwood, sandblasted with the name "Leif Hansen Memorial Park" showing, seconded by Committee Member Nelson VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 3. Lighting for the Park Committee Member C. Hansen asked for proposals for lights in the park. Mr. Gintoli explained that electricity will be brought to the gazebo with one light at this location, a light at the fountain, and one at the flagpole. It is desirable to have sidewalk lighting, however, Mr. Gintoli stated that the cost would be about $500 each. Since Alaska has so much light during the BEAUTIFICATION CO. ~TTEE MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE October 28, 1986 Page 3 summer, and the park would probably have little use during the cold winter months, more lighting would be unnecessary. 4. Plans for Plaques Committee Member Sheldon asked for specific plans for plaques. Chairman Wisniewski had brought a book, however, pointed out that the book was outdated, but would give an idea of price. It was explained to the Committee that the individuals would have to purchase the plaques themselves as the City would not be able to have a budget that would allow for flow-through money for an individual to purchase plaques or vegetation. The Committee could meet with nurseries and local merchants who would be willing to sell plaques to ensure that the plantings and plaques would be uniform throughout. Most nurseries are familiar with what will grow and look good, therefore part of the planting problem could be worked out with the nurseries. Mr. Gintoli stated that his master planting plan, when completed, will wOrk much like the cemetery plan and should please the Committee. Committee Member Sheldon suggested the amount donated could take care of survival of the planting. It was explained that the City would have a contract with the individual which would hold the City harmless in the event of damage. Nearly every nursery in the area has a guarantee of at least one year. 5. Flowers for Spring The Committee directed Planning Specialist Loper to obtain the amount available for flowers for spring and to contact Mr. Bob Gunther of Spur Rd. Nursery and ascertain a price for two planting rings. Councilwoman Bailie asked for a report from Mr. Kornelis regarding the money available for planting the Airport Triangle Park. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ~he next meeting of the Con~uittee will be November 18, 1986 at 12-00 PM in the Conference Room. Janet A. Loper, Planning Specialist Secretary to the Committee