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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-10 Beautification SummaryBEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Memorial Park Committee February 10, 1987 - 1-30 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 1987 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Order Materials for Triangle Park 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget 7. PARKS & RECREATION REPORT a. Minutes of January 13th 8. COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE Minutes, Regular Meeting Held, Kenai City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, February 10, 1987, 1:30 p.m,, AST Presiding: Tim Wisniewski, Chairman Present Absent Tim Wisniewski Lil Hakkinen Glen Jackson Nina Selby Roseanna Shelden Sally Bailie Marion Nelson Harry Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Hansen Chris Monfor Pat Porter In Attendance: Also present: City Council Representative, Sally Bailie Kayo McGillivray, Director, Parks & Recreation Janet Loper, Planning Specialist Jim Thebaut, Chairman Memorial Committee Mark Wynston Sandra Hawk ins of Community Veterans' ,. 1. ROLL Six (6) present and five (5) absent. 2__. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ,, , Mr. Thebaut will take the place of Bob Present Scheduled to be Heard. Summers under Persons Chairman Wisniewski introduced that the Memorial Park was put Mr. Thebaut and advised him on hold. Councilwoman Bailie addressed the Memorial Park issue at this time. Councilwoman Bailie stated that just the financing at this particular time, that the money has been appropriated for this project out of Federal Revenue Sharing. Several projects on hold at this time. City Manager will be bringing an update at the first meeting in March of the financial situation. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE February 10, 1987 page -2- Mr. Thebaut gave his presentation of the formation of the Veterans' Memorial. The idea of these veterans and non- veteran was to put a Veterans' Memorial in the Kenai Memorial park. He presented their working design to the committee and stated their desire to work with the committee closely on this project. This is not just for the deceased veterans, but for all veterans, for everyone who has ever put on a uniform in defense of this Country. Ail locations have been debated and felt .that the Memorial Park location would be an ideal location, in town, where people can see, and the tourists will be able to see it. Mr. Thebaut explained the design and indicated that the flags behind it will represent all the armed forces and the times they will be flown. Support has been from various Veterans groups, as well as non-veteran service organizations. There is one Veteran's Memorial built on the Parks Highway, there is no other Veteran Memorial in the State. This Memorial will not cost the City of Kenai anything. They will donate labor, get the material and will raise any money that is necessary. All they need is the "spot of land to put it on." The piece chosen and liked was the small corner across from Dan's T.V., probably at the end of Park Avenue. The Memorial is 16' long and 8' high. This can be cut down in size. Mr. Thebaut further stated that they have qualified people to work on this and are ready to go on this at anytime. They are looking for suggestions and are open to modifications. They are looking to raise approximately $25,000. There was general discussion on this project regarding utilities and underground work, quality_ control, size and placement of the flags with lighting and type of poles. Kenai was chosen because Kenai has done so much for the Veterans and they wanted to give something back to the Peninsula and the City of Kenai. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE February 10, 1987 page -3- It was stated that their date for completion and dedication would be for July 4th or Veterans Day; as it would be a full Military Dedication and procedures need to be set as soon as they have permission to start. The Beautification/Memorial Committee would discuss further and decide something at their next meeting. 4. A. PPROVAL OF MINUTES - J. anuary 27, 1987 Minutes approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS ,, a. Flowers and colors. Chairman Wisniewski asked the committee to decide colors for circles. There was general discussion on types of flowers and colors. The consensus of the committee was for three colors; red, blue and pink with a white border. Petunias for the flower and Dusty Miller for the border was discussed. Two circles would contain the same color in different shades. Director McGillivray will meet with Dan of Trinity Greenhouse to order. The boxes would contain mixed flowers. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Budget. Director McGillivray reported and broke down the figures on the budget for the committee with a hand-out to each member for discussion. 7. PARKS & RECREATION REPORT a. Report. Director McGillivray will meet with Parks and Recreation Committee tonight and the budget will be covered at this time. Director McGillivray will report on this at the next meeting, and give each committee member a copy. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION/MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE February 10, 1987 page -4- b. Banner. Specialist Loper stated there was money available for the banners, approximately $6,000 and Suzanne Little will be at the next meeting to discuss this project with the committee. 8_. .,C, OMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS ,, Christmas decorations were brought into discussion and whether to replace all light bulbs on the decorations before being hung on poles each year. Chairman Wisniewski asked that the priorities be set for the Memorial Park at next meeting. Also, the Veterans Memorial so that a recommendation can be made to City Council. ADJOURNMENT , , Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Niva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai