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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-14 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 14, 1993 *** 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairwoman Loretta Breeden 1. ROLL CALl,, Members present: Also preset: ***MINUTES*** Nina Selby, Loretta Breeden, Glen Jackson, Gerry Sparks, Delilah Langenhuizen, Jeanene Benedict Bob Frates, Councilwoman Swarner, Loretta Harvey, Sylvia Johnson 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Loretta Harvey asked that a discussion about cleaning up Louisa Rodes property in Oldtown be added. Agenda was approved as amended. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 13, 1993 Loretta Breeden reported that the AugUst meeting was a tour of the planting sites. Sparks had brought some pictures of the gardens to show the Committee. Sparks moved for approval of minutes as presented. Selby seconded. Passed unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Dog Problem in Leif Hansen Park Sylvia Johnson reported that people have been using the park to walk their dogs. Them is a lot of dog waste in the park and she would like to see signs put up that say "No Dogs Allowed". She said the park was so beautiful this year but you can hardly walk there because there is so much dog waste. Bob Frates thought it would be a good idea to put up signs. Breeden asked that Frates look into signs in all city parks. Also perhaps Council couJd pass an ordinance that people must clean-up after their dogs. Nfnutes- September 14, lgg3 Page 1 b. Parks and Rec Comments on Beautification Project Bob Frates reported that it was a very successful season. The Parks and Recreation · Committee is looking at a lot of new ideas for the future and the Beautification Committee should work closely with them. More volunteers will be needed if more beds are planted. Also the watering efforts should be coordinated between volunteers and Parks and Rec crews. Frates requested that any job requests for the summer crew be channeled through the Parks and Rec office. It was confusing when volunteers made requests and Frates was not aware of them. There will be continued work and upgrading on all city parks and the City is looking at developing a park in Oldtown. The Mayor has suggested that a mural be painted on the green utility building in Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Frates said he had heard many positive comments about the beautification effort. Ce Discussion of January Meeting Breeden requested that the committee plan the agenda for the first meeting in 1994. She reminded members that there would be an election of officers and she did not wish to serve as Chairman. She felt if everyone took a turn it would bring new ideas to the Committee. The agenda was set as follows- Election of Officers; Discussion of Written Lists; Projects for Budget Purposes; and Meeting Dates and Times. de Louisa Redes - Request for Clean-up of property in Oldtown Loretta Harvey said that Ms. Redes had called the city asking for help in cleaning up a property she owned in Oldtown. Since the committee had previously discussed needing to clean up Oldtown she thought some of the members might like to volunteer to help. Frates said he would check out the situation and see if he could get some volunteers to help clean up the property. 5. OLD BUSINESS ae Written Lists for 1994 Breeden explained that she had requested these lists because the committee will not be meeting until January. She felt it would be good to list ideas while the season is still fresh in everyone's minds. This will give the committee something to work from next year. Beautification Committee Ninutes - September' 1/.,, 1(2<23; Page ~. Benedict said she would like to see more flowers in the park on Forest Drive. Also she felt the beds at the Airport Triangle could be improved. Nina Selby said she would like to expand the effort to new areas and encourage more businesses to become involved. She would like to see more lilacs and roses around the city, and plantings in Oldtown. She also hoped the committee could have Merle Dean Feidman help again. And she would like to see another appreciation luncheon. Linda Swarner had spoken with Merle Dean and they had discussed a circle or sphere planting near Dan's TV and Appliance. This would be planted with spring bulbs, with rose bushes or peonies in the in the center with annuals and periannuals around the edges There should be an emphasize on plantings on Municipal and Redoubt Park. Aiso, it would nice to develop a Municipal lean-to type greenhouse which could be built with minimal expense. Tom Wagner had requested that a couple of flower boxes be moved closer to his business. He would maintain them if they were. Gerry Sparks (list attached) Expressed concern that the cemetary entrance and gates needed to be improved.. She would like to see some plantings in front of the fence and the gate replaced or put on rollers so it doesn't sag in the middle. She too would to see a greenhouse and would like the city to develop more community garden spots. All the present spots were filled this summer. Delilah Langenhuizen Said she would like to see all signs that identify areas of the city have flowers around them. She would also like to see restrooms in all city parks and one near the test plot. Glen Jackson agreed with all the suggestions. He hoped that restrooms would be nice, with flush toilets and running water. They could be locked during the winter months to prevent vandalism. Loretta Breeden (list attached) Would like to get more people involved in the effort of maintaining beds in front of their own businesses, c~t bu~ a committee to contac, ~..-.-- ....... 'Y 'ldings, chamber, etc. Form · o~,v,uu groups tor help and donations or shrubs, roses and lilacs. Set particular days for volunteer efforts. Work with Library Commission to improve Library grounds. Get purchase orders in, in a timely fashion for supplies. Order shrubs, lilacs, roses in February. Get a community task force and various committees working together early next year Re uest tha and Rec board act as a ' ' ' _'.. q.. _ tamemberoftheParks .... I~a~son w~th the Beaut~hcat~on committee. She said the ~omm~tee was on a roll and asked them to start thinking about a theme or gimmick to get the process going again in 1994. Beaut i f i cat i on Commi ttee Ninutes- September. 14, 1(2g3 Page 6. REPORTS 7. , PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Sparks said she had read the Year of Beautification Goals and Objectives the Committee had drafted last spring and was glad to report that they had met and exceeded all goals they had set. Lots of people had thanked the committee for the proiect and how it added to the city of Kenai. Langenhuizen said she enjoyed the committee and working on the project. Selby said all the comments she heard about the gardens were wonderful and she hopod the committee would keep up the good work. Frates congratulated the committee on a fantastic job. Lots of tourists had commented it was the prettiest city in Alaska and that they would be back. Swarner said she enjoyed working in the flowers. She thought the volunteer appreciation lunch was nice, but thought next time it should be potluck to save the city some money. Breeden Thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication. working with everyone and they had made her look good. She had enjoyed 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:20 p.m. The next meeting was set for January 11, 1994. Respe~fully submitted, Administrative Assistant Beautification Co.~.ittee Hinutes- September' 14, Page BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 1994 GOALS & OBJECTIVES City Cemetarv: Floral plantings along fence facing Fourth Street. railroad ties. City Greenhouse~- Border of landscaping logs or City Greenhouse to plant seedlings and store bulbs and various other plant "starts". A commitment to a greenhouse will secure the beautification of Kenai for the future. Investigate the possibility of working with the Council on Aging in developing a greenhouse addition to the Congregate Housing Facility. Communi Garden Plots: The City should investigate the possibility of setting aside more land for community garden plots. This land could also provide space for the city's extra bushes, trees, roses, lilacs and perennials. Organize Chamber, Bicentennial, and other organization members, to help with planting weeding of their respective flowers plots. Also, consider asking Fire/Police DelSartment and City Hall employees and their f "' ' in the planting and weed~n of am~l~es to jo~n · ' g their flower plots. Schedule Maintenance Da s: Establish set days (convenient to most volunteers) for gardening chores. Beautification Goals & Objectives Page 2 PR/Contact Committee: Form a committee to personally contact Elks, Eagles, Rotary, Boys & Girls Club, Kenaitze IRA, Moose, JV's, Churches and other service organizations to singly or cooperatively join together in flower plot areas or in the planting of shrubs, roses and lilacs. Library: Work with Library Commission members to improve Library grounds. Use of 1993 Donated Funds: Discuss how to use donated money for purchase of roses and lilacs, and monies for flowers. Purchase Orders: ,,, ~)-Get purchase order request to Kayo and Bob, on time and prior to purchase needed supplies, ie., dirt fertilizer, seeds, etc. Ordering Plants:  Order and plan for shrubs, lilacs, and rose purchases in February. Task Force Volunteers: Involve Task Force Volunteers in January or early February to help Committee with Beautification plans. Establishing Committees: Have new Chairman establish Committees and Head of Committee be responsible for its work. Committees should report to Chair regarding progress of committee. Communication with General Public: All communication from or with general public should be immediately forwarded to Chair or Vice Chair. Beautification Goals & Objectives Page 3 Chamber of Commerce: Contact Chamber to see if 2 or 3 Beautification Committee Members can judge their entries for August Awards. C~ooperative Extension: Work with Cooperative Extension considerably to utilize their expertise in plants, etc. Dan Lucass, Idaho, new Extension Agent as of October 25th. Parks and Recreation- Work closely with Parks and Recreation to coordinate and facilitate common goals and objectives. Also, request a member of Parks and Rec Commission act as a liaison to the Beautification Committee in addition to, or in lieu of Council Member. 1994 Theme- Establish theme or gimmick for 1994 Beautification Project. Beautification Goals & Objectives Page 4