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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE April 8, 1 997' * * 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA***' 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 11, 1997 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Merle Dean Feldman 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Volunteer Program b. Volunteer Orientation c. Litter Bag Program 6. NEW BUSINESS J REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. 'Committee Roster b. Parks & Rec. Commission Minutes of March 6, 1997 c. City Council Agendas (3/5/97) 10. ADJOURNMENT * * * NOTE MEETING TIME* * * Beautification Committee ***Minutes*** April 8, 1997- 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Susan Hett 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Susan Hett, Marilyn Dimmick, Karolee Hansen, Jean Rogers, Barb Nord, Nina Selby, Sylvia Johnson, Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Members Absem: None Also Present: Linda Swarner, Merle Dean Feldman, Bob Frates, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Hett asked for corrections to the minutes. Nina Selby noted corrections on the following pages' Page 5 the to "they"in paragraph D fourth line from the bottom; Page 6 family's to "families" second paragraph, second to the last line. The minutes were approved with changes by unanimous consent. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Susan Hett stated that a meeting for volunteer orientation was scheduled on May 13th at 6'30 pm after the Beautification meeting. Merle Dean Feldman stated that they had plamed 6,000 seeds last Sunday at the City greenhouse. Bob Frates stated that they have a total of about 13,000-14,000 plants so far. Susan Hett stated there will be slides and finger foods at the orientation and that Merle Dean Beautification Committee April 8, 1997 Page 1 will give a presentation and slide show on annuals. 5. OLD BUSINESS Volumeer Program/Orientation - Susan Hett suggested that the amount of time expected to plato each bed should be listed for the volunteers information. Nina Selby offered to help fill in as needed due to health reasons. Marilyn Dimmick offered to do the Visitors Center bed and the Bicentennial bed with Barb Nord. Jean Rogers stated she would do the Warren Larson and Extension plots. Linda Overturf and Councilwoman Swarner will do the Leif Hansen beds and the mounds. Susan Hett will do the fire station and circle plamers and in front of Dan's TV. Jeneane Benedict will do the Paradisos bed. Merle Dean Feldman asked anyone to call if there were problems noted in any of the beds so that they can be taken care of right away. Councilwoman Swarner stated that they will be composting in the experimental plot this summer. Susan Hett asked if everyone was willing to plant three days a week initially. Merle Dean Feldman suggested planting weather permitting. Susan Hett suggested from 3'00-7'00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday from Noon to 5'00. Nina Selby offered to help with calling the volunteers. Merle Dean Feldman offered to bring some perennial plants for all the volunteers who participate. She offered to give five perennials to each person that brings a volunteer along. Susan Hett stated she would get announcements out to the radio and newspaper for volunteers. Councilwoman Swarner had to leave early so gave her Council report. She reported that the budget sessions with Council will begin on Thursday. She stated that the City Manager search has been postponed until the fall, with Rick Ross filling in until the City Manager position is filled. Nina Selby asked if someone needs to attend the Council session for the banner selection committee. Councilwoman Swarner stated someone should attend. Bob Frates stated that there is money in the budget for banners next year, but was doubtful if there would be enough Beautification Committee April 8, 1997 Page 2 for 30 banners. Councilwoman Swarner stated that funding from the state has been cut to the city and some projects will be cut. She wasn't sure when beautification was scheduled on the agenda. Bob Frates stated that there will be a new bed put in by the Armory and another in Leif Hansen by Dan's TV. He stated the cemetery will also need attention. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the Welcome to Kenai sign could be painted. Bob Frates responded that it would be done. Susan Hett stated another $100 has been donated for a memorial planting for Loretta Breedon. Litter Bag Program - Susan Hett stated the bags will be distributed to volunteers at the orientation and that trash pickup day is May 18th. 6. NEW BUSINESS Banners - Nina Selby stated that she had a list of volunteers who worked on the banners. Susan Hett stated that it is too late to get in the publication. She reported that the banners are done and ready to be hung. Nina Selby asked what to do with the list. Marilyn Dimmick suggested an Applause letter to the newspaper thanking all the volunteers. Nina Selby will get the list to Marilyn Dimmick, who will draft up the letter. 7. REPORTS Chairperson - Susan Hett stated that Volunteer Appreciation Day is April 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Visitors Center. Parks & Rec - Bob Frates stated that discussion had been held over improvements to the beds and suggested a bed be made in from of the Veterans Memorial. He suggested possibly tulips. Marilyn Dimmick suggested grape hyacinth and white crocus along with the tulips. Merle Dean Feldman stated that there will be Asiatic lilies in Bob's bed. She suggested snapdragons to create drifts. She suggested anemones on the mound. She stated they didn't plant a lot of pansies this year and suggested digging up volunteers and repotting them. Bob Frates stated he was excited about the Rutibechia this year. He stated there are 20-30 dahlias also. He also suggested something along the sidewalk by the Chamber. He stated he will have a handout at the next meeting listing all the plants they used last year. Susan Hett suggested using canary bird vine in the fire pit. Merle Dean Feldman suggested someone record what is planted for brochures. Linda Overturf suggested putting a waterproof box at the gazebo to the put the brochures in. Beautification Committee April 8, 1997 Page 3 Sylvia Johnson stated she met with Pastor Deardorf and his group meets every month. She stated they are willing to assist with the cemetery. Bob Frates stated they need to draft a letter to go out to local businesses thanking them for their cleanup efforts last year and encouraging other businesses to participate. Merle Dean Feldman suggested offering suggestions to businesses on what types of plains work well. Bob Frates stated that there will be a Community Survey going out soon directed at parks, recreation and beautification issues. He stated he is taking suggestions for the survey. ® COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None. 10. ADJOURNME~ The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consem at 6' 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Fahnholz Beautification Committee April 8, 1997 Page 4