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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-27 Beautification SummaryBEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 27, 1987 - 1:30 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman AGENDA There was not a quorum at the last meeting, therefore the elections appear on the agenda again. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Welcome to any new members 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 13, 1987 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Nursery Project - Trinity Nursery 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget 7. PARKS & RECREATION REPORT No meetings this~ month 8. COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT DON'T FORGET - MEETING TIME CHANGED THIS YEAR TO 1:30 PM. INSTEAD OF NOON. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MinuteS, Regular Meeting Held, Kenai City Hall, Conference Room Tuesday, January 27, 1987, 1:30 p.m., AST Presiding: Present Tim Wisniewski, Chairman Tim Wisniewski Lil Hakkinen Glen Jackson Roseanna Shelden In Attendance: Absent ,, Harry Lewis Marian Nelson Nina Selby ) 1_. ROLL City Council Representative, Sally Bailie Kayo McGillivray, Director, Parks and Recreation Janet Loper, Planning Specialist Ron Sexton and Dan Sexton, Trinity Greenhouse There were four (4) present and three (3) absent. 2. AGENDA Banners were added to the agenda. The agenda approved with the addition. 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Ron Sexton and Dan Sexton, Trinity Greenhouse. 4. APPROVAL ,OF ,MINUTES - Ja.nuary 13, 1987 was Minutes approved as presented. 5. OLD BUSINESS Dan Sexton spoke on the concern of the committee with reference to circle planters. With the information he had, he determined that the soil may have too much sand and nutrients that it contained, may be flowing through. He suggested bringing in a sample of the soil from the planters to the greenhouse and he could better determine the problem. The problem would be in the soil~, not the planter itself. It was also suggested that the soil may be in need of Vita-Grow that is designed for containers. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 27, 1987 Page -2- Director McGillivray asked about the price of Vita- Grow. Mr. Sexton indicated approximately $9.00 per cubic foot, which is at cost. It was determined that approximately fourteen bags would be needed. Probably about $126.00 per circle planter. Also suggested, was to insert cedar, boards or something of that nature, to create a bottom to planters and add peat to existing soil. That is if soil is determined to have proper growing ingredients. Another area discussed was the Airport Triangle and Welcome to Kenai sign. Mr. Ron Sexton suggested some type of floral display. Councilwoman Bailie stated that the sign location would need something that requires the barest amount of maintenance. Mr. Sexton suggested some type of evergreen with perhaps some lava rock as ground cover and for larger areas Livingstone daisies, which requires low maintenance. Ground cloth cover was brought into the discussion for Airport Triangle, which lasts for up to five years and doesn't allow weeds to grow through. A plant list was handed out to each committee member, and discussed further. Questions and answers followed regarding the various plants. Chairman Wisniewski asked if money had been allocated for the Triangle or is it within the budget. Director McGillivray indicated there was money that would be available out of the project fund for Airport Way. Approximately six to eight thousand dollars, however, this was for trees, shrubs, grass and soil. Limited on flowers. Councilwoman Bail ie suggested that contact be made with Suzanne Little to coordinate project, which is needed. Ms. Little indicated earlier that she was willing to donate her time and expertise to the project and she is well qualified. Chairman Wisniewski indicated that at this time, the BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 27, 1987 Page -3- colors need to be decided. He asked each committee members to get their ideas together for next meeting so a decision could be made and an order placed. The order needs to be made by March 1st. Planning Specialist suggested that since the boxes and circles have pretty .well been discussed, the committee may want to experiment with the Kale since the Triangle strip would not be on line until late in the year and work some flowers in at different points. Memorial Park was brought into discussion. Mr. Sexton passed out a brochure of a type of plaque that may be useful for the Memorial Park. This will be addressed at the next meeting. Mr. Sexton wanted the committee to know that a lady tourist had come into his business and commented to him that Kenai was the prettiest city, by far, in the State of Alaska. Chairman Wisniewski stated the budget would be discussed at next meeting. He indicated that approximately $700.00 would be needed for soil. Director McGillivray indicated he would meet with Dan and Ron Sexton again to further discuss the areas. Director McGillivray time. He is working submitted by 2/14/87. had nothing to report at this on the budget which has to be Specialist Loper had nothing to report on She said that Suzanne Little had been ill. the banner. Councilwoman Bailie appropriated for the Shar ing. Special ist Brown. was concerned about the money banner through Federal Revenue Loper would check with Charlie Councilwoman Bailie reported to the committee that Mayor Williams was concerned with the Off Road Vehicle Ordinance. He thought it may be too restrictive. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 27, 1987 Page -4- Councilwoman Bailie also indicated that there would be only seven committee members appointed for Beautification. If there are members who wished to be replaced, then new people would be appointed. There would not be a high school student appointed as requested due to the time of day. It was decided Carmen Gintoli next meeting. that Memorial Park, Suzanne Little should meet with Beautification at The Hanson's should also be notified. and the Chairman Wisniewski brought up the subject of the quality of water in the City of Kenai. This was discussed further and comparisons made with other areas. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Niva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai