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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-11 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE June 11, 1996'** 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners b. Gardening Brochure c. Green Star "Adopt A Neighborhood" Program d. Dedication to Kayo McGillivray 6. NEW BUSINESS .. REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Minutes (May 2, 1996) b. Challenger Learning Center 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE June 11, 1996'** 5'30 p.m. ***MINUTES*** 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Others Present: Susan Hett, Nina Selby, Barb Nord Marilyn Dimmick, Sylvia Johnson Linda Overturf Jeneane Benedict Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Parks & Rec Director Bob Frates, Parks & Rec Representative Richard Hultberg, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull Quorum not established. Decision to hold a work session. Banners--Selby stated she would like to discuss the banners adding they had requested information from companies but to date had only received one response. The received a quote for 7 designs with ten banners produced of each design. Selby stated that would give the city 70 banners which she felt could cover the Spur Highway, Airport Way and Willow. Banners would be 60" by 30". Prices were quoted for two color designs. Selby noted that after that the price went up considerably. For example, three colors were $1 62 as compared to $1 21 for two colors. Group discussion about what the designs should be. Suggestions included fireweed, iris, fishing boat, the Russian Church, etc. Selby stated after the last meeting, she was not comfortable with a contest to design the banners. Selby noted there could be problems with overseeing the contest, choosing designs, providing prizes, etc. Frates stated he agreed. Decision to contact the Art Gallery and see if they would be willing to help design the banners. Selby asked about the brackets. Frates stated he needed to check on the brackets. Selby noted that if they need a quote for brackets, she will need that information. Selby asked if there was any other information she needed to obtain. It was suggested that they ask the company for references from other cities they had worked for. Gardening Brochure--Hett updated the group as to the progress on the brochure Beautification Committee Work Session Page 1 June 11, 1996 stating that lists are being made of the flowers in the beds. Hett added that the Chamber will be planted this Friday and anyone wanting to participate should be there at 5 p.m. Hett stated they should have all the information they need for the brochures within a couple weeks. Hett shared a brochure that Anchorage had put out dealing with the blue and gold theme. Hett noted the brochure is printed in black on gold paper adding that perhaps they could contact Anchorage and see if they could borrow their graphics. Hultberg commented that Jack Castimore from the Parks and Rec Commission had volunteered to help produce a brochure. He stated that Castimore is a local computer expert and has a lot of computer equipment. Frates stated that they could get the lists together by July 1 5t~ and get the lists to Castimore. Hett commented that Merle Dean Feldman has a plan to have people meet Friday afternoon and plant the Chamber beds as well as the area at the Fire Department. Hett stated Feldman felt they could have all the beds planted this weekend. Green Star "Adopt A Neighborhood" Program--Hett stated she and Frates had discussed the program further. Hett noted that they were supposed to have attempted to get sponsors to purchase the fanny packs. After further discussion, they had decided that they should be better prepared before approaching sponsors. Frates added that he felt they needed to plan ahead and perhaps tie the program in with the park bucks as they had previously discussed. In addition, they felt that perhaps the program should be started next year and tied in with the city clean up day or other program. Group discussion and agreement on these ideas. Dedication to Kayo McGillivray--Hett advised that Sylvia Johnson was in Minnesota so couldn't report on whether or not she would be able to obtain the rock. Frates commented that the park has not been officially named and perhaps it could be named McGillivray Park. Hett asked if there was any money in the budget for a sign. Hultberg stated it could be taken out of an account with residuals at the end of the year. Discussion on cost for a sign and it was decided that a sign could be purchased for approximately $250. It was suggested that a quote be obtained from Sherman Signs. Swarner advised she will bring it up to council. REPORTS' Chairperson' Hett advised that Bob Frates was the new Parks and Rec Director. Hett shared a clipping from the Anchorage paper of the "Flower Display of the Week." Hett commented that they had talked about doing something similar with a moving sign and perhaps they need to think more about it. Hultberg asked if it Beautification Committee Work Session Page 2 June 11, 1996 would be just for flowers or lawns commenting on Gravely's lawn on Redoubt. Hett stated it could be for either. Hett commented on the festival at Leif Hansen Park over the weekend. Discussion on why the group felt the need to use that facility instead of the Park Strip which has the restroom facilities. Hett advised that the owner of Swan River Dahlias is staying in Kenai and if anyone is interested she will invite him to the next meeting. Parks & Flec--Frates advised the group they should swing by and view the "Welcome to Kenai" sign as it is almost planted commented they had filled in the open areas with sod. Frates asked for input on the sod. Frates advised there would be a Midnight Sun Run on the 21 st from 10 p.m. to midnight in conjunction with the physicians convention and Dr. Hansen. CounciI--Swarner advised she had been approached by Tom Janz about the possibility of the Beautification Committee collecting user fees for the Warren Larsen gardens at the park strip. This money would be used for fertilizer and lime. Swarner explained that funding had been cut back from the University and at this time users pay no fees. Group discussion about plots available, etc. Group consensus that they felt users wouldn't mind paying $10 a year as the plots are tilled, etc. In addition, there was discussion that a small fee may be an incentive for people to obtain plots who will maintain them. Hett asked Swarner if she had found out about the benches. Swarner advised her neighbor was supposed to check into it and he was now on vacation. ADJOURNMENT: Session adjourned at approximately 6' 1 5 p.m. ted' M!aril~n Kebschull Administrative Assistant Beautification Committee Work Session Page 3 June 11, 1996