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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE October 8, 1 996' * * 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners 1 NEW BUSINESS a. Winter Meetings b. Loretta Breeden Memorial 1 REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION a. Beautification Committee Roster b. Appointment Letter--Karolee Hansen c. Winter Meetings Memo and Response 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE October 8, 1 996' * * 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***MINUTES*** 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Sylvia Johnson, Susan Hett, Barb Nord, Marilynn Dimmick Members Absent: Nina Selby, Karolee Hansen Non-Voting Members Present: Jeneane Benedict, Linda Overturf Also Present' Linda Swarner, Bob Frates, Kathy Woodford 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There being no additions or deletions to the Agenda, it was approved by Unanimous Consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. September 10, 1996 Barb Nord referred to Page 3, the last paragraph and corrected her statement to read- ...has gas (not electric) and it runs approximately $78 per month for her house and greenhouse. There being no further changes the September 10, 1996 Minutes were approved by Unanimous Consent 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners Hett reported that the Parks and Rec. Commission unanimously approved the request be made to Council for thirty (30) banners. Helen Brown said she may not have thirty different designs, some may be repeated. She added that she is trying to get more designs together. Frates asked Swarner what the council's reaction was concerning the banners at the last budget session' i.e., did they want to put the whole Page 2 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 thing off until the next budget or try to put something together between that budget session and the next. Swarner said probably the next budget, but added it would be a good idea to request it now (in this budget) because the project could be worked on during the winter to be ready for this spring. Hett noted the proposal Brown gave to Bob Frates. Frates said he will have the City Attorney look at the proposal. Brown showed the sample banner she had out in the last major wind storm. The wind vents were perfectly intact. She said she has another sample under ultra violet lights to see what happens to the colors, the manufacturer warranties the colors for five years, or more. Brown stated that they have plenty of dye for the banners, they have to order the fabric, then they'll be ready. She felt that if they start work in January, they could have 30 banners finished by May l't. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Winter Meetings Hett reported that historically the Beautification Committee has not met from October through December. She stated this will be the last meeting until January, 1997, it has already been approved by the City Council. Frates asked Committee members to come up with a list of goals and ideas for the January meeting. He said he will photo some places now, that could be potential flower beds for next year. Frates also suggested' coming up with ideas for a theme for 1997. b. Loretta Breeden Memorial Hett stated that Breeden's memorial service was held a couple of weeks ago. She said she has collected $280 in donations. Originally the donations had been collected for a plaque and a tree but also a flower bed or a bench could be used. Hett added that the Mayor suggested a drinking fountain. Frates said the Council asked what the price of a drinking fountain is. He said he pulled the price for the wrong type of fountain. He said the two Page 3 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 tiered type, like the one at the soft ball green strip is $1600. Frates said there is a different type for $250. Swarner added the fountain would not be paid for out of donations, rather the Council will pay for it. Dimmick described how the benches were designed. Frates commented that the benches were done very well. Benedict asked if she can still donate for the memorial. Hett said she will still accept donations. MOTION Marilynn Dimmick Moved to pursue the design of a memorial for Loretta Breeden that includes at least one rose bush, a tree and a plaque. Barb Nord Seconded. There being no objections, the Motion Passed Unanimously. MOTION Marilynn Dimmick Moved to request that Council budget for a fountain memorial for Loretta Breeden. Barb Nord Seconded. There being no objections, the Motion Passed Unanimously. Hett suggested leaving the location of the fountain up to Frates so that he can locate it close to a water line. Hett asked what she should do with the money. Swarner said that Carol Freas gets the money for the plaque. She suggested obtaining a rose bush from the Extension Service plot. Frates said they probably have a few larger type shrubs. Johnson stated possibly the family would donate one of Loretta's rose bushes. Dimmick concurred stating one of her Russian Roses would be a nice touch. She added that Henry Knackstedt (Loretta's son) would be the one to ask. Dimmick alsO suggested asking Knackstedt to help with the design of the memorial. Swarner asked if the City had any little metal identification signs for plants. Frates said he will look into it. Frates said he will get in touch with Knackstedt concerning the Russian Rose. Page 4 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson Hett did not have anything to report. b. Parks & Rec Frates reported that he and Scott (the Teen Supervisor) attended the Alaska Recreation and Park Association Conference in Fairbanks. He said they did not sit through any classes pertaining to beautification but they did attend some other good classes. He said the Parks & Rec. Department is looking at creating a women's basketball league. If anyone is interested contact him at the rec. center. There are already three or four teams. Frates said the men's league will begin in mid-November. He stated they are looking at putting together a wally ball league. Frates reported that concerning the green-ways along the Spur Hwy., they will try to maintain the green-ways to the middle school. It was suggested to him that maybe property owners along the Spur would be willing to help out (churches and residents). Swarner said she asked about having the state maintain the bike paths. Kathy Woodford reported that Kornelis spoke with George Church (DOT) and he stated that the state will not plow the bike paths, but if we want to maintain them, he will have his plows make sure they do not push snow onto the bike paths. Frates said he has every intention of grooming the bike paths for winter trail use. He added that the golf course trails will be groomed also. Frates said the Parks & Rec. Commission discussed going to Council and request looking at the access road through the swamp to the Beaver Creek Well House (from Swires) and provide an 8' concrete path. He added nothing has been decided yet. Frates announced a new grounds keeper has been hired - Terry Bookey. Page 5 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 c. Council Swarner encouraged the Committee members to attend the 10/16/96 Council meeting to support the purchase of the 30 banners. She reported that Council will be holding a meeting concerning the City Manager's position announcement. They will be looking for goals and ideas in recruitment of the new City Manager. The deadline for applications is December 15. She added that Rick Ross is a very active City Manager and is doing a wonderful job. Swarner said at the next Council meeting there may be a change in Ad Hoc members. Hett said she received a $300 donation from Dr. Hansen for next year's gardens. Swarner stated that she has leaves if anyone needs some for rotatilling. Frates said the bulbs will be in soon. There was further discussion concerning bulbs and how deep to plant, etc. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9, INFORMATION j. Beautification Committee Roster k. Appointment Letter--Karolee Hansen I. Winter Meetings Memo and Response 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6'15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy ~odford ~ Public Works Admin. Assistant