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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-03 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAIIT IF I CATION COMMITTEE April 3, 1990 Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Gerry Sparks 1. ROLL CALL · · · Present- Sparks, Hakkinen, Selby, Sheldon, Wisniewski Absent- Jackson, McComsey (excused) PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES March 6, 1990 Minutes approved as submitted 5. OLD BUSINESS a· Fred Braun, KBV&CB- Welcome to Kenai Sign 1. Mr. Kodez (not in attendance) 2. Location Mr. Braun reported that he had met with Mr. Butler who offered a desirable parcel of his land at no charge for the Kenai sign. It will be the corner close to the highway at the Soldotna end and will be back far enough not to interfere with the road construction· Mr. Braun had approached Mr. Butler as a representative of the KBV&CB and indicated that the sign would be paid for by the City and it appeared to be agreeable. The Committee agreed that the location and arrangement appeared to be ideal· Mr. Braun will make arrangements for the land through the form of a letter from the KBV&CB. The letter will set out the length of .timeand exact location and confirming that there is no charge. Mr. Braun stated that Mr. Butler felt that he is still very much a part of the community and supports the KBV&CB. Mr. Braun and the Committee discussed the design of the sign. The Committee agreed that they would like to put out an informal RFP for designs to the three local merchants and .select a design from the three. Mr. Braun reported that he had spoken with Mr. Kodez who was working on a design within the $3,000 limit. Mr. Braun also indicated that there was an ad on the radio for another sign company, however, could not remember the name. He will be contacting the owner and invite him to a meeting of the Committee. The Committee also asked that Mr. Stephan be contacted to see if he would be interested in submitting a design. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 3, 1990 Page 2 The Committee discussed the price further and since no location has yet been found on Kalifonsky Beach or Kasilof, the price might be a little higher. It may be next year before property is located in that area. MOTION: Committee Member Wisniewski moved that an informal RFP be sent out to local sign companies for the location at Big John's with a not-to-exceed figure of $4,000, including installation, seconded by Committee Member Selby VOTE: Motion passed unanimously b. Flag Pole Prices Chairman Sparks had received a brochure from Parks & Recreation Director McGillivray. The brochure is from an Anchorage company with prices that are comparable to those offered outside Alaska. MOTION: Committee Member Wisniewski moved to request Director McGillivray contact the company and check on the sizes, types, and costs and determine the appropriate poles, then prepare a memo to be ready when the new budget becomes effective, seconded by Committee Member Sheldon VOTE: Motion passed unanimously The Committee discussed designs for the flags and agreed that since the City was "footing the bill", the design would be up to the Committee and Council. Chairman Sparks suggested four flags to go in four locations, City Hall, Chamber of Commerce Building, Memorial Park, and Airport Triangle Park. The Triangle Park will have three poles of varying sizes with three different flags. C. Cleaning of Old Towne At the last meeting, the Committee had decided to request from Council, permission to write letters to property owners suggesting clean up of their property, and to draft enabling legislation which would impose a fine, or in some way put teeth into the clean up effort, however, more direction was needed. The Committee is speaking to such things as junk cars and abandoned buildings as well as weeds. Director McGillivray told of one effort to cut the tall grass on empty property and finding junk nearly buried in the surface which damages equipment and is dangerous to personnel. The Committee recognized that Old Towne has come a long way in recent years in cleaning up. Mr. Braun reported on a discussion with Mr. Andy Anderson and asked how he would feel about the City cleaning up his property for a nominal fee and Mr. Anderson was very agreeable. Mr. Braun noted the now vacant area near the Rig Bar and Restaurant, stating that there are several junked cars moved onto the property and is a prime example of a KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 3, 1990 Page 3 place to start in the clean up effort. The same approach could be used in this case. The Committee discussed efforts in other communities, that several will offer to come in and clean up property for a nominal fee, and in some cases the imposition of a fine. After much discussion, the Committee decided to go ahead with writing the letters first, including the offer to do the cleaning for a small fee, perhaps $10 and if there is little or no response, pursue the legislation, perhaps with a fine included. Mr. Braun suggested that the KBV&CB could send the first letter suggesting the effort for the Bicentennial and the visitors that will be coming through. The KBV&CB had already gone through an owner search and identified much of the land in that area, also that many of the land owners are not even residing in the state and may appreciate the clean up for the $10 fee. MOTION- Committee Member Wisniewski moved to request the KBV&CB send the letters requesting individual spruce up efforts for the Bicentennial, indicating that if the owner is unable to comply, it could be done for a nominal fee, seconded by Committee Member Selby. VOTE· Motion passed unanimously 6. NEW BUSINESS None · COMMITTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Director McGillivray reported on the progress of the budget process and that the sidewalks for the Memorial Park had been cut from the budget as well as additional hours and a worker which had been requested by Council. The poles, banners, and flags had been left in. Committee Member Sheldon asked if the vans had been located for storage, Director McGillivray answered that he had learned that all the vans have been bought up by Exxon. The Committee asked that they be notified when the hearings would be held concerning the Parks & Rec and Beautification budgets so that they may attend and support the budget. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 3' 14 P.M. The next meeting will be May 8, 1990 at 1'30 P.M. Janet A. Sumey Transcribing Secretary