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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 12, 1988 - 1'30 PM Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present- Wisniewski, Jackson, McComsey, Selby, Sheldon Absent- Hakkinen, Sparks (excused) Also Present- Councilwoman Swarner 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved as submitted 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of July 5, 1988 Councilwoman Swarner asked that present Council.~persons .... be noted. 5. OLD BUSINESS a.. Review Proposal for Welcome to Kena.i Si~n Councilwoman Swarner informed the Committee that the issue of location was to be returned to the Committee from the Council. The Council had discussed the location as being on Bridge Access Rd. and asked for suggestions and recommendations from the Committee. The Committee discussed locations and referenced the discussion at the last meeting and agreed that the location should catch the visitor before the decision is made to turn off K-Beach Rd. The location should be highly visible from all directions possible and should be in at least one color. Examples were given of color effectiveness by using the Bernie Huss, Library, and Memorial Park signs. MOTION- Committee Member Jackson moved to recommend the sign be placed on the hill on the northwest side of K-Beach Rd. (map attached), seconded by Committee Member Selby VOTE- Motion passed unanimously KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 12, 1988 Page 2 Also discussed was the artist renderings. Ms. Odd approached the City with the idea of some remuneration for other designs as she is a commercial artist. The Committee agreed that if more than one design were used, perhaps the City could offer a fee. The Bicentennial Commission had suggested using one logo for a theme throughout that would be recognizable. In view of this idea, and the fact that so many design had been considered, the Committee agreed to stay with one design for the Bicentennial and one design for the sign. MOTION: Committee Member Sheldon moved to recommend to the City Council that the City purchase a second design (#6) which was selected for the "Welcome to Kenai" sign at a price recommended by the Council, seconded by Committee Member Jackson VOTE: Motion passed unanimously b. Review of Council Discussion on Banners and Brackets Councilwoman Swarner informed the Committee of the Council discussion regarding the banners and asked for a report. Secretary Loper reported that Air Tek and the City were working on putting some white caps on the ends of the poles which should take care of the problem. Those banners that were damaged will be returned to Highflying as the banners are guaranteed. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Beautification Contest Chairman Wisneiwski informed the Committee that Sue Carter of the · Chamber of Commerce had asked for assistance in judging the annual Beautification Contest. This year there were over 30 entries. Some of the members of the Committee will contact Sue to offer assistance. b. Purchase of Black Cherr~ Trees City Manager Brighton had forwarded information on to the Committee regarding the availability of twelve black cherry trees from Don Lashley. The trees were priced at $37.00 each but he will sell all at $17.00 each. The Committee discussed locations needing any type of planting and concluded that there were no areas that would need tree type planting this year. The Committee asked to pass along thanks to Mr. Brighton for the information and the interest. 7. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS The Committee discussed the overall beauty of the City and the comments from the average visitor to the community and ways to attract the visitor. Committee Member Sheldon remarked that the KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 12, 1988 Page 3 Visitor Center/Chamber building is at the far end of town rather than at the beginning where the tourist first enters the City. The Committee discussed areas near the Pizza Hut which is the entrance to the downtown area and what lands may be available to build or move a building which would house both functions. It was suggested that the Dairy Queen building could be used, however there has been interest expressed in leasing the business/building. The Committee next discussed the dust bowl ball field, however, Committee Member McComsey stated that a reduction in the number of ball fields would not be a good idea at this point. The Committee discussed the "Lawton Strip", or the area that was at one time considered by the Pizza Hut. The area appears to be ideal in that it is city lands, is situated at the beginning of downtown, and the traffic would be low impact on the neighborhood, being in heavy use only three months out of the year. MOTION: Committee Member Selby moved to recommend to the Bicentennial Commission, consideration of the Lawton Strip for use for a Visitor Center/Chamber building, similar to the facility in Soldotna, seconded by Committee Member Sheldon. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously The Committee further discussed the Soldotna Chamber and the grant made available to it and asked Secretary Loper to check on it. The grant for the building was to encompass both Kenai and Soldotna. Perhaps since the building does not house Kenai information, the City of Kenai could obtain a similar grant. The Committee discussed ways to show appreciation for the work the crews have done to make Kenai so pretty. MOTION: Committee Member Jackson moved to request administration prepare a suitable award for the beautification and parks crews for a job very well done, seconded by Committee Member McComsey VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 8. ADJOURNMENT For the next meeting, the Committee requests- 1) Report on banners 2) Report on 1791-1991 sign at Airport Triangle Park 3) Report on recommendation from Bicentennial Commission on Lawton Strip KENAI BEAUTIFICATION .COMMITTEE July 12, 1988 Page 4 Excused for the next meeting are Councilwoman Swarner and Committee Member Sheldon. Secretary Loper instructed to include Committee information to Councilwoman Bailie. ~anet Loper, Planning Specialist Secretary to the Committee