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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-31 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 31, 1988 - 1:30 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Wisniewski, Hakkinen, Jackson, Selby, Sheldon, Sparks Absent: McComsey (excused) Also Present' Bailie, Dr. & Mrs. Hansen, Porter of Memorial. Park Committee and Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Rec Director McGillivray, and Secretary Loper 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved as submitted 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 10, 1988 Approved as submitted 5. OLD BUSINESS a. RePOrt from Memorial Park Committee Sally Bailie brought a sample of the program as it was to be printed and asked for final input prior to printing. Dr. Hansen reported that there will be more than Eagles Scouts, rather it should read to include Scouts - specific name of group to be submitted to Mrs. Bailie at a later date. Pat Porter suggested "City of Kenai" be added below the name of the park, the Committee agreed. Sally Bailie asked that the secretary check on the availability of the Air Force Band. Chairman Wisniewski asked that the secretary check on the plaque for the fountain as it was given to Carmen Gintoli who is leaving town this date. Pat Porter asked who was in charge of advertising, Committee Member Sparks answered that no one had been given that designation, Pat Porter volunteered. Dirctor McGillivray informed the Committee that the strips along the sidewalk - they will be planted after the ceremony as they will probably be trampled on if planted any earlier. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 31, 1988 - 1'30 P.M. Page 2 The Committee next discussed the east end of the park and asked if anything could be done as it is a very scruffy area, answer from Director McGillivray, they perhaps could do some clearing of brush. Dr. Hansen asked about the berms and if there were provisions in the contractors plans for planting, answer no. The Committee agreed that the berms should be removed if at all possible. Director McGillivray stated that perhaps he would be able to take soem of that dirt and transfer it over to the east end where it is very low. He will speak with the Public Works Director. Committee Member Sheldon asked if the July 4th parade were being rerouted again this year because of the park and possible parking problems. The Committee agreed that a letter should be written to the Chamber requesting the parade be rerouted back down the Spur Highway. The Committee worked on the final details of the dedication ceremony. b. . .Re~°rt .0n Banners The secretary reported that the purchase order had been prepared to hang the banners, however, there probably was not enough money in the budget to hang the banners all on one side. The Committee felt strongly about the visual effect of the banners all on one side and asked that Council be approached about additional money. MOTION: Committee Member Selby moved to ask Council for $1100 (estimate for hanging banners and moving brackets to one side) for banners to be hung on one side of the Spur Highway, seconded by Committee Member Sparks VOTE- Motion passed unanimously Director McGillivray returned with a copy of the budget and stated that there would be enough in the budget, the only difference being that any purchase order.ove'r $1,000 must go before Council. Secretary Loper was asked to speak to Air Tek regarding the estimate of $400 for the moving of the brackets, perhaps moving a smaller amount of brackets to remain within the $1,000 figure. The Committee further discussed plans to purchase additional brackets at a later date which could be used for additional banners at a time when the economy dictates. c. Discussion- Adopt-a-Park ..program Director McGillivray reported that Bill Musson (sic) of the Teen Center still serves on the Beautification Committee in Soldotna. Mr. Mussen attended the meeting held in Soldotna and was of the opinion that the idea would work well if there were a person who KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 31, 1988 - 1:30 P.M. Page 3 could be in charge of the volunteers. Thus far, there has not been much response to the idea, probably for this reason. Sally Bailie reported speaking with the lady in charge of the ANchorage program and learned that she would be willing to come down and train anyone who was interested in the program and willing to be a coordinator. This subject will be taken up at the next meeting in more detail. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review of "Welcome to Kenai" si~n Project~ Director McGillivray reviewed the letter he had written to the Rotary Club thanking them for the work completed. The Committee agreed that it was a job well done and thanks would be coming from them also. Director McGillivray reported that he had purchased some trees that were on public sale from the Borough, some are to be planted around the sign. Secretary Loper reported that it was the wish of the Mayor to move the current sign to the K-Beach side of the city limits and RFP's have gone out for a new sign for the present location, one which would lend itself well to the newly landscaped area. This sign would have space for the various service organizations within the City. The Committee discussed the proposal and issued the following motion- MOTION: Committee Member Sparks moved - "due to expenses and work involved with the present sign, the Committee requests that it be left as is", seconded by Committee Member Selby VOTE: Motion passed unanimously b. Airport Triangl.e Park- Pro~ect for 1991 To be discussed at the next meeting. 7. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Committee Member Hakkinen asked about the sand along the Spur Highway, if the City could possibly do something about it, knowing that it was a State responsibility. The Committee discussed past dealings with the State regarding the Spur Highway and it was the concensus of the Committee to approach the State directly or to request Administration (Director McGillivary) to contact the State regarding the pickup. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 P.M. The next meeting was set for June 7th. Janet Loper, Secretary to the Committee