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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-08 Beautification Summary KENAI BEAUTIFICATION CO~IT~EE May 8, 1990 Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Gerry SParks 1. ROLL CALL Present: Sparks, Hakkinen, Selby, Sheldon, Jackson Absent- McComsey, Wisniewski (excused) 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Scott Kodysz - Designs: Welcome to Kenai Si~n Scott Kodysz of Designs made a presentation to the Committee of two design ideas for the "Welcome to Kenai" sign. Both designs would be approximately 6' to 7 1/2' tall and 10' to 11' wide and would be constructed of metal framework, such as drilling pipe with a steel or aluminum sign face that could be painted white and any wording used on it could be removed and the sign be redone for future use. The sign face would be trimmed in a hardwood such as birch. Both designs could be constructed and installed within the $4,000 budget range. It was noted by the Committee that neither sign design stressed that it was the City of Kenai's Bicentennial instead of the Kenai Peninsula. It was felt that tourists might be confused on that point and also neither sign gave directions to Kenai. Mr. Kodysz agreed to redo the designs and make the suggested changes and present them again at the next meeting. He will also report on Tourist Oriented Directional Signs which could be used at several places giving directions to Kenai. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES April 3, 1990 Minutes approved as submitted except for one change suggested by Director McGillivra¥ that it be noted that the Parks and Recreation Department, not the Council, had requested the sidewalks to be put in the budget. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Fla~ Pole Prices Director McGillivra¥ reported that he had been in contact with KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 8, 1990 Page Two an Anchorage firm regarding the flag poles. He would like to go with two 28' poles and one 33' pole for the center. They would be set in concrete with approximately 3' buried in the ground. Director McGillivra¥ stated that he preferred the clear anodized poles rather than the satin finish. The price for the three poles delivered to Kenai would be approximately $2,916 and within the budget. b. Storage Building Director McGillivra¥ has been in contact with two steel building companies regarding a building for storage to use in place of the vans. The companies are Parker Building of Soldotna and Town and Country Steel Buildings. A simple 24' x 36' pole building with one 8' x 8' door and one 3' x 6' was priced. Both have a metal sloping roof with a forty pound snow load. The price for the Parker building was $6,540 and the Town and Country Building $5,100. Director McGillivra¥ stated that he had spoken to the prison officials and an exchange could probably be made for prisoners to erect the building in exchange for basketball team fees at the rec center or something similar. He stated that the Street Department would do the basic ground work necessary. It was decided that Director McGillivra¥,would go ahead and order the building. MOTION: Committee Member Jackson moved to inform the Council that the Beautification Committee recommends approval of the request to purchase the storage building chosen by Director McGillivra¥, seconded by Committee Member Selby. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously c. Cleaning up Old Towne The question of the cleanup of Old Towne is tabled until the next meeting as it is hoped Fred Braun will be able to attend. d. Lawton Strip Clearing Council Member Swarner stated that she had received complaints about the brush left near the bike path on the Lawton strip cleanup project. Director McGillivra¥ stated that the reason the brush had not been removed yet is that the ground is still too wet. He will talk to the Public Works Director to determine the status of the situation. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE May 8, 1990 Page Three e,,~, Letter to Big John's Chairman Sparks stated that she liked the letter written to Big John's bY Robert Williams, President of the Board of the KBV&CB. f. Letter from Chief of Resource Management Concerning the letter the Mayor received from the Chief of Resource Management regarding the America The Beautiful Program, it was suggested that Council Member Swarner ask the Mayor if he has responded to that letter. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Cit[ of Kenai Flag Chairman Sparks brought up the subject of a flag for the City of Kenai that could be flown at the Chamber Office, City Hall, Airport, etc. It was discussed that maybe a dozen could be ordered as it is going to cost quite a bit just to order one flag. Chairman Sparks will call or write the flag company, sending them a copy of our City logo and obtain prices and other information ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Committee Member Jackson and seconded by Committee Member Hakkinen to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2'30. The next meeting will be May 15, 1990 at 1'30 p.m.