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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-11 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 11, 1989 - 1'30 P.M. Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Guf Sherman - Sherman Signs for the Back Side of "Welcome to Kenai" Sign 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 21, 1989 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 11, 1989 - 1'30 P.M. Kenai City Hall Tim Wisniewski, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present- Wisniewski, Hakkinen, Jackson, McComsey, Sheldon Absent: Selby, Sparks - Excused 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Guf Sherman - Sherman Signs for the Back Side of "Welcome to Kenai" si~n ............. Mr. Sherman was the original artist for the sign and was asked to make suggestions or comments for the rear side of the sign. Suggestion #1' Place letters on a white background against the existing grey. 3' x 8' = $240 3' x 12' = $360 Estimated Suggestion #2' Less expensive would be for purchased letters set on the grey. ~ Suggestion #3: Chairman Wisniewski asked the Committee if trees or any other type of decorations are ruled out by the Committee. The Committee agreed that this was not an option at this time. Suggestion #4' Painted letters in white on the blue band. These would be a bit small, but very striking. Cost: $160 Suggestion #5' White plexiglas letters on the grey background. The very large sized (8") shiny letters would make the biggest impact with the least cost of all the suggestions, however, the cost of the letters is unknown. Mr. Sherman will contact the City with the cost of the letters. This item will return for consideration at the next meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Wisniewski asked to add two items to the agenda- 5-a, Sidewalks for the Memorial Park and 6-a, Lawton Strip Project. The agenda was approved with the two additions. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 21, 1989 Minutes were approved as submitted KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 11, 1989 Page 2 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Additional Sidewalks for Memorial Park , , Chairman Wisniewski reported that he had been in conversation with the Senior Center Director Pat Porter and had agreed that some sort of long term arrangements for expanding and developing other areas should be considered. People have been expressing a desire for more selection. Chairman Wisniewski presented the drawing of the planting and sidewalk design for discussion. It was agreed a development plan would be desirable. According to the Director there are 16 to 18 spaces now spoken for and only 9 show on the design. The Co~mnittee agreed that a price per foot should be obtained, the location of the majority of plantings, and then target that area for additional sidewalks. ~he Con~nittee will review the information at the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. . Lawto.n Strip Pro~ect Chairman Wisniewski asked if Council had approved the project, Councilwoman Swarner answered it had been approved unanimously. Chairman Wisniewski voiced concern over the project, stating he would hate for that spot to be cleared too much. A fair example of thinning would be in front of the junior high. Since it is such a big area it probably should be done in phases. The Committee agreed that the first phase should begin on the Walker Lane side. Chairman Wisniewski asked the Committee for discussion concerning paths or trails or perhaps something similar to the ski trails in the vicinity of Oilers Park. The Committee agreed that since this is a big project perhaps it would be best to begin small and consider the paths when the area is further along. Councilwoman Swarner stated that it would be a good idea if a design could be drawn of the area so that paths could be indicated and cleared while the crews are there. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the Boy Scouts were available, answer no inquiries have come into the Rec Center. The Boy Scouts had done ski trails near the Oilers Park in the past. Committee Member Sheldon stated that she still felt this was be an ideal place for the Chamber of Commerce as it is the very first thing a visitor sees upon coming into Kenai. The Committee agreed, there would be many problems. Councilwoman Swarner stated that the biggest hurdle would be that it is FAA lands. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 11, 1989 Page 3 The Committee discussed putting in some small playground equipment. Anchorage has parks along busy roadways and felt that this could be done in this area and would provide much needed play areas for two very large subdivisions. As money is not available, the Committee will continue discussion. 7. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS The Committee directed the secretar~ to check with Public Works on when the Christmas tree will be taken down (Memorial Park). The secretar~ was directed to pass along information regarding fertilizer for the trees in the Memorial Park from Director Porter. Chairman Wisniewski informed the Committee that the streets along the Spur Highway had been swept in Soldotna last weekend. Councilwoman Swarner suggested that letters and phone calls directly to the person in charge of the highway be made. The Committee directed the secretary to draft a letter to DOT to be signed by the Chairman requesting that both sidewalks and streets be done as soon as possible, indicate that Soldotna has already been done, and that a copy of the letter to be sent to our legislators. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting of the Committee is Tuesday, April 25, 1989 at 1'30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Janet A. Loper Planning Specialist Secretary to the Committee