HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
June 12, 1990
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Gerry Sparks
1. ROLL CALL
Present' Wisniewski, Hakkinen, Selby, Sheldon, Sparks, McComse¥
Absent: Jackson (excused)
2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Pat Porter spoke before the Committee in regard to the Leif Hansen
Memorial Park. Chairman Sparks asked her how many spaces were left in
the park, what kinds of trees can be planted and if the original
layout designed by the landscaping firm can be changed to accommodate
other trees and shrubs. Ms. Porter stated that the layout has never
been adhered to exactly and there are a variety of trees and shrubs
planted in the park thus far. Spaces for shrubs seem to be the main
problem. At the beginning of the year, there were twenty-one spaces
available and now there are sixteen left. She informed the Committee
that the City is making no money from the sale of spaces and plaques,
but they are breaking even. Booth Landscaping has been used for most
of the work as he buys the biggest trees that he can for the money
that he has to work with.
It is felt that there needs to be more choices of trees and
spaces for people to choose from and that by the beginning of next
year, there will not be that many available.
It was the feeling of the Committee that this matter should go
before the Council at the next meeting. Pat Porter will get the
backup material together for the meeting on July llth.
Ms. Porter also remarked that the trees in the park are not
getting the water needed in order to survive as the rainfall this year
has been slight. She also stated that patches of grass are dying for
the same reason. She indicated that she felt the trees would die if
they were not soaked. Council Member Swarner indicated that she would
talk to Parks and Recreation Director McGillivray about the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda approved as submitted
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
May 22, 1990
Minutes approved as submitted
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Cleaninq up Old Towne
This subject was not able to be discussed as Fred Braun was
unable to attend the meeting. He will be informed of the next meeting
and it is hoped that he will be able to give a progress report at that
time.
b Welcome to Kenai Si n
There was a brief discussion on the Welcome to Kenai sign.
Chairman Sparks brought before the Committee an article regarding
illegal billboard signs. It was decided that the recording secretary
ask Public Works Director Kornelis to write a letter to the Department
of TranSportation to ensure that there will be no problem in erecting
the sign. It is hoped to have an answer back before the next meeting
so a sign design can be chosen.
c. City Of' Kenai Flag
The Committee received a progress report from Chairman Sparks on
the City of Kenai Flag design. She took the design to the Council
meeting for approval and the Council members suggested that the
bicentennial dates be added to the flag. Chairman Sparks incorporated
the dates in her design and it was sent out to bid in California by
the flag maker. It is hoped to have the designs back with a week so
that the final flag can be chosen and the 3' x 5' flags ordered.
d. Clearinq of Roqers Road Area
Committee Member wisniewski mentioned that he would like to see
the area adjoining Rogers Road cleaned up like the Lawton strip. That
parcel of land is owned by the State of Alaska and it was decided that
the recording secretary would talk to Parks~and Recreation Director
McGillivray and then write a letter to the State asking permission to
clean that area. The Committee would like to clear the undergrowth,
remove the dead trees, and thin them out approximately 20' to 30' from
the bike path. It was hoped that, if permission was given by the
State, some of the prisoners from Wildwood could do the work.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Committee
Member McComsey and seconded by Committee Member Hakkinen to adjourn.
The next meeting will be July 10, 1990 at 1-30 p.m.
Kathy Lawyer %/
Recording Secretary