HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-24 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
October 24, 1989 - 1:30 P.M.
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Tim Wisniewski
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF September 12, 1989
No quorum
5. OLD BUSINESS
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Lawton Strip Project
Municipal Park
Identifying Vegetation
Welcome to Kenai Sign on Sterling Highway
(Request of Mayor Williams)
NEW BUSINESS
COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
October 24, 1989 - 1:30 P.M.
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Tim Wisniewski
1. ROLL CALL
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Present: Wisnewski, Hakkinen, Jackson, Selby, Sheldon, Sparks, McComsey
(All Commissioners present)
Also Present- Councilwoman Swarner, Sally Bailie, Pat Porter, Bill Mussen,
Secretary Loper
PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a.
Sally Bailie, Representative of Kenai Bicentennial Visitors &
COnvention Bureau
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Mrs. Bailie gave an overview of some of the responsibilities and projects
that are being done by the KBV&CB which included a new folder which is
going to be given out to the various groups that are going to be visiting
Kenai for conferences or conventions. Mrs. Baili~'~gave~the numbe.rs~ groups
and dates when they will be attending.
Mrs. Bailie and the Committee discussed banners and budgeting for banners.
There had been a misunderstanding regarding the banners since the visit
on August 29th.
Chairman Wisniewski formed a Banner Con~ittee consisting of Nina Selby,
Jerry Sparks, and Pat McComsey. These three people will be meeting
November 1st with Mrs. Bailie to consider designs, numbers, and monetary
considerations.
Mrs. Bailie discussed the beautification of Old Towne. Some members of
the Committee felt that Old Towne was not in the purview of the Committee,
however, such things as sending letters to property owners who have a
considerable amount of stored junk could be taken on by the group. This
will be discussed more later.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF September 12, 1989
No quorum
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5. OLD BUSINESS
a.
Lawton Strip Project
Chairman Wisniewski asked the Committee for opinions on Lawton Strip. Ail
agreed that the cleanup efforts of the Wildwood personnel were very
pleasing and the Committee agreed that they would like to widen the area
for cleanup in the spring. Chairman Wisniewski further indicated his
desire to implement some type of plan for development of the strip and
Municipal Park. The Committee asked Councilwoman Swarner for an update
on the status of the land trade with the State. Councilwoman Swarner
indicated that nothing would be happening in the near future.
MOTION:
Committee Member Jackson moved to recommend administration contact Mr.
Kluge to design a plan for both Lawton Strip and Municipal Park, seconded
by Committee Member Sparks
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously
Secretary Loper asked about funding for designs, the Committee indicated
the desire for the secretary to obtain a cost estimate from Mr. Kluge and
return the results to the next meeting.
b. Municipal Park
The Committee discussed this item at several different meetings with no
decision being reached. It was pointed out that there are now three new
private RV parks in the Kenai area and this park had not been originally
intended for overnight/long term camping.
MOTION:
Committee Member Selby moved to recommend closure the Municipal Park to
overnight camping in the future, seconded by Committee Member Jackson
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously
c. Identifying Vegetation
This project had been introduced by Councilwoman Swarner and was further
discussed. Senior Director Pat Porter will look into tags as she is in
charge of the plantings done in the Memorial Park.
d.
Welcome to Kenai Sign on Sterling Highway
(Request of Mayor Williams)
Postponed until Mayor Williams can be present.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
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7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next
scheduled meeting of the Committee is ~uesda¥, November 14, 1989.
Janet A. Loper
Secretary to the Committee