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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-10 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 10, 1 996' * * 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 13, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Baskets b. Winter Meetings 1 REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Minutes (August 1, 1996) 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 10, 1 996' * * 5'30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***MINUTES*** 1. ROLL CALL Regular Members Present: Ad Hoc Members Present: Also Present: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Susan Hett, Nina Selby, Sylvia Johnson, Marilynn Dimmick, Barb Nord Jeneane Benedict, Linda Overturf Linda Swarner, Kathy Woodford There being no additions or deletions to the Agenda, Chairperson Susan Hett asked for Unanimous Consent of the Agenda. Passed by Unanimous Consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES' August 13, 1996 Nina Selby mentioned two typographical errors' (1) Page 4, 3~ Paragraph from bottom., last sentence "died" should be "dyed." (2) Page 11, last Paragraph, last sentence- "basis" should be "bases." There being no further changes to the August 13, 1996 Minutes, Chairperson Susan Hett asked for Unanimous Consent. Passed by Unanimous Consent. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners Helen Brown and Claire Dinah were in attendance to speak to the Committee regarding the banners. Claire Dinah asked to see the designs the Committee already had. Hett stated that Linda Swarner took the designs to High Flying Banners in Seattle for a price quote which was faxed to city hall and handed out at this time. Page 2 Beautification Minutes September 10, 1 996 Helen Brown showed the miniature banners she did using the dye discussed at the last meeting. She stated one of the banners was washed 20 times to see if the dye is colorfast. Showing the banner, it appears the color is virtually the same as the one that had not been washed. Ms. Brown explained to the Committee how the dye works with the fabric. Ms. Brown explained that a steamer is used to set the dye into the fabric. She said that it can be done wit a regular stove top steamer, except because of the size of the banners the City is looking at, a much larger steamer would be needed. Brown said she priced them from $300 and up. Her husband put together some plans to build a large steamer for a minimal price. Brown went on to state the fabric was quoted at $3.95/hd., plus shipping from L.A., and is sold in 100 yd. bolts. She roughly quoted one bolt to cost $460.00. The fabric is 60" wide so the banners would be 30" x 8'. Brown said the dye is fairly inexpensive, roughly $65.00 for all 24 colors, and eventually she would like to be reimbursed for it. Brown stated that 66 banners could be made out of a 100 yd. bolt of fabric if they are 28" wide rather than 30" wide. (Making the banners 2-1/2' x 8'.) The Committee asked Brown for a rough estimate for 66 banners. Brown stated she would guess a rough total of $800 to $850 which includes volunteer labor. She said the estimate does not include $25.00 per design to be paid to the artist for their design. Brown gave Hett copies of Copyright information for the artists. She said the artist would basically be giving the City of Kenai the right to use his/her design. There was some discussion among the Committee regarding making smaller banners for sale in gift shops. Brown said the cost would 'be approximately $100.00. Hett asked for a time frame for production of the banners. Brown asked how many the City is looking at and Nord estimated 70 or 80. Brown said she could probably have at least half by May 1, or Labor Day. She added that she would have to be reimbursed by the City in a timely manner (within 30 days) for the purchase of the bolt of fabric. Brown said that Bunny Swan offered to do some Dena'ina art work for the banners, all the Committee has to do is call her. There was further discussion concerning different native cultures art from around the state. Page 3 Beautification Minutes September 10, 1 996 MOTION Barb Nord Moved to have the Beautification Committee ask the Parks and Rec. Committee for money to purchase these banners. Marilynn Dimmick Seconded. The Motion passed by Unanimous Consent. Linda Swarner asked Ms. Brown if she will warranty her work. Brown stated she can warranty it for repairs for up to three years if the banners are not up through the winter months. She added that she intends to hang a sample banner in extreme light, i.e. fluorescent grow lights, for the winter to test the dye's colorfast ability. Hett stated the Committee's greatest concern is probably the wind causing tears. Brown stated that reinforcement can be added to the wind slits. She went on to explain the heated exacto knife she found to use for the wind slits. The Committee asked about the steamer and who's property it becomes once built. Brown asked that the City pay for the material for the steamer and they will donate the labor, but the steamer will become the property of the Art Guild. She added the cost will be minimal, her husband even found a free gas burner to use for it. There was some discussion among the Committee concerning different designs and Claire Dinah passed around some pictures of her work. Hett was asked to request some flower and Dena'ina designs from Bunny Swan. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Baskets Hett reported that Bob Frates was going to discuss this item with the Committee. She stated she believes he is asking for support to have the greenhouse heated during the winter to see what can be grown. Pat Porter offered to donate some plants from the Senior Center for the project if approved. Nord stated that she can attest to the Iow cost of running a greenhouse through out the winter. She said her gas bill runs approximately $78 per month for both her house and greenhouse. MOTION Page 4 Beautification Minutes September 10, 1 996 Barb Nord Moved for the Committee's Unanimous Consent to support having the greenhouse heated all year. Marilynn Dimmick Seconded. Motion passed by Unanimous Consent. b. Winter Meetings Hett stated that the Committee did not meet from October through December in past years. She suggested they do meet in October to discuss the banners some more. The Committee unanimously agreed to meet October 8, 1996 and suspend meetings until January, 1997. 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson Hett reported that the trip to Anchorage was fun and very informational. Overturf asked if there area any new ideas to give Parks & Rec. for next year. Hett passed around some pictures taken. There was further discussion among the Committee concerning names of plants in the pictures. Hett reported the Parks & Rec. bought some plants from Kenai River Nursery's sale with funds left over from the Rotary donation. b. Parks & Rec c. Council Swarner commented on the donation requested by Brown to the Art Guild. She said she didn't understand what Brown was asking for. The Committee agreed with Swarner. Swarner said she will contact Brown to try and clarify the donation request. There was discussion among the Committee concerning the cost difference between High Flying Banners cost and having local people do the work with volunteers. Page 5 Beautification Minutes September 10, 1 996 Dimmick suggested having volunteers make some designs form flower beds the Parks & Rec. crews could work with next year. She said she would volunteer to do a couple, that it is just a thought and asked the Committee for their thoughts. The Committee unanimously agreed to bring some designs to the next meting and asked to have the item put on the Agenda. Nord suggested to design the beds so that late bloomers come up over early bloomers that die off sooner. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6'25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kath'~ VV~oc~for~- ~ Public Works Admin. Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITYEE Meets Second Tuesday of the Month - 5'30 p.m. City Hall Marilyn Dimmick 1113 Walnut Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 283-3910 (home) 1998 Karolee T. Hansen P.O. Box 1390 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4615 (home) 283-4611 (work) 1999 Kenai, AK 99611 1999 Barb Nord 690 Sycamore Circle Kenai, AK 99611 283-9678 (home) 262-3958 (work) 1998 Susan Hett P.O. Box 3139 Kenai, AK 99611 283-5084 (home) 283-1991 (work) 1997 Nina Selby P.O. Box 1252 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4531 (home) 283-4408 (work) 1997 Sylvia M. Johnson P.O. Box 152 Kenai, AK 99611 283-4751 (home) Ad Hoc: Councilwoman Linda Swamer 298 Rogers Road Kenai, AK 99611 Telephone: Non-Voting Members Linda S. Overturf 44954 Carver Drive Kenai, AK 99611 283-6138 (home) Jeneane L. Benedict P.O. Box 3216 Kenai, AK 99611 283-5232 (home) 283-4366 1997 (9/19/96 moran /um Date: To: Through: Through: From: RE: 09/11/96 Mayor Williams & Council Members Rick Ross, Acting City Manager ~ Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director~/ Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEES WINTER MEETINGS At their meeting on September 10, 1 996, the Beautification Committee voted to suspend meeting in November and December and to resume meeting in January 1997. DOES COUNCIL APPROVE OF THIS CHANGE IN MEETING DATES? ~OVED BY COUhiC~ DATE ..... ~ '