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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-06 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 6, 1990 Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Gerry Sparks, Chair 1. ROLL CALL Present: McComsey, Selby, Sheldon, Sparks Absent: Hakkinen, Jackson, Wisniewski (excused) 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Fred Braun - Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau The Committee and Mr. Braun discussed locations for proposed signs- Chumley, Cook, Schirmers, Lancaster, Fay, and Big John's. Chumley's property was unquestionably too far; Cooks is at mile 76, however is cluttered; Schirmers turned out to be unavailable; Lancaster suggested the Davis or Fay property at mile 89, both are heavily tree covered. The Committee and Mr. Braun felt that the best location would be the lot for Big John's. It is open, flat, along a fairly quite stretch and vehicles coming in to use the facility would have the sign' f~}r' a suggestion. There was still no specific location for the Kasilof sign as terrain plays a large part. Ideally, a portion of the Right-of-way on the west side of the road is the best position, however, there may be problems with DOT. The Mayor had suggested $3,000 per sign and the Committee and Mr. Braun discussed some ideas. For the price, a painted sign would offer more information. It was agreed that the two persons in the area would be contacted to give estimates on signs, Scott Kodez and Guf Sherman. MOTION: Committee Member McComsey moved to request Mr. Braun pursue the acquisition of a portion of the Big John's property and to contact Mr. Sherman and Mr. Kodez regarding attending the next meeting, April 3, 1990, seconded by Committee Member Sheldon VOTE: Motion passed unanimously It was agreed that the Beautification Conanittee and the Bicentennial group through Mr. Braun would work closely together in producing the signs at the locations best suited to the City of Kenai. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was approved as submitted KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 6, 1990 Page 2 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF February 13, 1990 MOTION- Committee Member McComsey moved approval of the minutes as corrected, seconded by Committee Member Selby VOTE- Motion passed unanimously 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Fla9 Pole Prices Chairwoman Sparks presented her research on prices for the flag poles. There appeared to be a couple businesses locally who would make flag poles, but required blueprints. Committee Member McComsey produced an estimate from Lukes Welding which would place the price from roughly $800 up to $1,000 for 30' poles. Chairwoman Sparks stated that in talks with the Public Works Director he had indicated that the flags and poles would need to be lighted. Director McGillivray stated that there is power in the Triangle Park currently and shouldn't be a problem, however, an estimate of cost should be added to the budget. It should also be noted that several of the flag poles around Kenai are actually old light poles. The Co~ittee agreed to further research the matter and return for discussion at the next meeting. b. WelCome to Kenai Sign (Oil Capital of Alaska) This is the old sign that had the area services organizations on it. The idea was to use one of the old signs to place on the Sterling Highway and save some money. However, research has disclosed that the sign did not belong to the City and there is no information available as to where the sign was taken when it was removed. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Thank You Letter to Wildwood This was done some time ago. No further discussion necessary. b. Clearinq of Lawton Strip from Roqers Rd. to Hiqh School This strip is state owned land and it had been decided some time ago, not to approach the state on clearing of their property. No further discussion. c. Cleaning Up Old Towne This has been an on-going discussion item for several years. Without property ordinances in place, the Committee and, indeed the City is KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 6, 1990 Page 3 powerless to enforce any kind of cleanup on anything not city owned. The subject was brought up again by a member of the Bicentennial group. There are several properties that are in critical need of attention. Director McGillivray explained that several of those properties are owned by out of town persons and are hard to contact. Secretary Sumey explained that there are ordinances on the books which deal with specifics such as garbage and abandoned vehicles but not other items. The Co~ittee agreed that since this is an on-going problem that is not going to get better or go away soon, and with the Bicentennial celebration advancing quickly, that the Committee and the Parks & Recreation Co~ission combine to request Council consider the problem and suggest enabling legislation which would find a means to have either an individual property owner clean up and keep property in good order or a means for the City to do so and perhaps offer a charge or service. MOTION: Committee Member McComsey moved to bring the proposal before the Parks & Recreation Commission and any suggestions be offered to the Council, seconded by Committee Member Selby VOTE: Motion passed unanimously The Committee further discussed other means of addressing the problem. Director McGillivray suggested requesting permission from Council to correspond with individual property owners requesting voluntary clean up of their property. Committee Member Sheldon agreed, stating that a similar program was done during the beginning years of the Committee with local businesses with no negative results. The letter was not negative in nature and seemed to bring good responses. MOTION: Co~ittee Member McComsey moved to request permission from Council to correspond with individual property owners in Old Towne requesting voluntary clean up of their property, seconded by Committee Member Sheldon VOTE: Motion passed unanimously d. City Logo Chairwoman Sparks had been approached about the new Welcome to Kenai sign and why it did not resemble the Bicentennial logo. Secretary Sumey answered that Guf Sherman had switched the emblem and wording around in order to produce a better sign and still retain the basic logo and the same shape. Both the Committee and Council had agreed on the design. · COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. Annette Saling had asked if more playground equipment could be placed at the park near the airport and ball fields plus a bathroom. The Soldotna park had about as much use and quite a bit more equipment. Director KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 6, 1990 Page 4 McGillivray answered that there had not been any new equipment added to parks as there were so many little parks around Kenai. Merry-go-rounds are a bad liability problem, however, the other equipment could be considered. During the summer months, as high as 50 children use the sight on a regular basis. It is proving to be one of the most popular locations. Director McGillivray stated that discussions have been going on regarding a possible picnic shelter and other amenities at the location. This will again be discussed at the next meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Janet A. Sumey Recording Secretary