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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 12, 1997 *** 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett "'AGENDA'" ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- July 8, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a, Banners Local Garden Tour Goals and Objectives - 1998 ITEM 7: REPORTS ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 3, 1997 City Council Action Agenda - 7/2 / 97 and 7 / 16 / 97 8/4/97 JJW and 7/23 / 97 RF thank-you letters to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE August 12, 1997- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett Minutes Frates introduced Michelle Carver who, along with her team, won first place in the flower garden contest. Carver supervised the summer recreation program and the 5 to 9 year olds planted a flower garden at the teen center. The children were involved in planting, weeding, and watering. The group was awarded a certificate for first place and this will be framed and displayed at the teen center. Each contestant will also receive a European birch tree and one will be planted at the teen center. Photographs of this garden were shown. Another category in this contest was a vegetable garden for 9 to 12 year olds. Christopher Walker, who could not be present at the meeting, won first place. also receive a certificate and a tree. Walkers vegetable garden is located at the extension plot and photographs were also provided. He will Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5'38 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present: Susan Hett, Sylvia Johnson, Jean Rogers, Karolee Hansen (arrived at 5:42 p.m.) Non-Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Voting Members Absent: Nina Selby, Barb Nord, Marilyn Dimmick Others Present: Carol Freas, Michelle Carver, Parks & Rec Director Bob Frates, Councilperson Linda Swarner 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Frates requested an addition under new business, item a., Beautification Presentation. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ONE ADDITION. Beautification Committee August 12, 1997 Page 1 ® ® ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Benedict requested that item 7 on page 2 be changed. Change the last name from Overturf to Benedict and change the phone number 283-5025 to 262- 5025. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED. It was also noted that page 4 of the minutes duplicated page 3. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- NONE OLD BUSINESS NO OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS a. Beautification Presentation- Frates recommended that various businesses continue to be recognized for their efforts in landscaping. He suggested a traveling sign that could be moved from location to location. Other suggestions included different awards, pictures in the paper, or a log cabin plaque with a flower box on the front. Judging can be done by the Beautification Committee or summer staff. a. Banners Hett reported that funds were available for additional banners and asked the Committee if the purchase should be postponed for another year. Discussion was held on the condition of the existing banners and concern was expressed over the fading and the light-weight fabric. It was recommended the existing banners be returned for possible repair and additional banners be ordered with design modifications. The modifications should include more vibrant colors, heavier fabric, and additional rivets so the banners could be tied down to prevent bunching up against the rods when windy. HANSEN MOVED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL BANNERS FROM THE ART GUILD CONTINGENT UPON THEM INCORPORATING THE DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL GROMMETS, DIFFERENT PAINTS, AND HEAVIER FABRIC. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY ROGERS. MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Frates stated the banners would be taken down the end of September Beautification Committee August 12, 1997 Page 2 be and certainly before the first snowfall. Winter Recess: Hett reported the Beautification Committee will break for winter recess soon and the last meeting will be in October. Council will be notified in a timely manner. A VOICE VOTE WAS TAKEN FOR THE LAST MEETING IN OCTOBER. ALL MEMBERS WERE IN FAVOR. Volunteer Program: Discussion was held on the program and the tremendous effort put forth by the volunteers. Freas suggested the 4-H Club, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts be contacted to participate in the volunteer program as they have projects they need to complete in order to get their badges. It was noted there were very few new volunteers this year. Frates suggested developing workshops to enhance the volunteer program. Discussion was held on the types of workshops that could be offered and when they should be held. It was recommended the workshops continue year around. Local Garden Tour Hett asked the Committee how they felt about doing a local tour this year to rather than traveling to Anchorage or Homer. The group discussed various locations and decided a local tour would be best. ROGERS MOVED TO HAVE A LOCAL GARDEN TOUR. HANSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED WITH NO OBJECTION. The garden tour is scheduled for August 19, 1997 and will start at noon at the city shop. The group decided to limit the time at each location and will take a cell phone to call ahead with arrival times. A schedule will be developed. It was recommended that the volunteers be invited. Goals and Objectives - 1998 The Committee discussed goals and objectives (copy included with these minutes). The following changes and/or deletions were made: Item 1 will be changed to "increase volunteers". Item 2 - remains the same Item 3 and 4 were combined and will include composting. Items 5-8 - remains the same Item 9 - removed Item 10 - remains the same (was not done this year) Items 11 & 12 - removed (projects handled my owners) Items 13 - Beautification to work with Historic Board Beautification Committee August 12, 1997 Page 3 ® ® Items 14 & 15 - remains the same Item 16 - removed (work completed) Item 17 - remains the same with additions (see discussion) ADDED ITEM: Tree Covering It was recommended that the goals and objectives for the Beautification Committee be finalized and forwarded to the City Manager as soon as possible. It was reported that City Council has a goals and objectives meeting scheduled for September 10 and these items should be included in their packets. Discussion was held on the City of Lights and tree covering. Frates reported the gazebo and water fountain at Lief Hansen would again be decorated but he would also like to decorate some of the trees in the area as well. Several trees in various location will be covered this winter, those that are not covered could have lights. Frates reported that Booth's Landscaping was looking for new material to cover the trees as the old material did not hold up well. Frates recommended there be a bit of snow on the ground before covering or lighting as vandalism could be a problem. It was also recommended that tree owners be contacted to see if they would be interested in covering or lighting their own trees. It was asked if the high school shop classes could be asked to build flower boxes. It was noted the students have certain requirements of things that need to be completed and it was unclear whether or not flower boxes could be included. Frates indicated there may be a small fee attached to that work as there seems to be less money available. The group agreed that materials would be paid for. REPORTS NONE OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS A weeding party is scheduled for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. Frates stated he will take slides of various flower beds so they can be critiqued at the next meeting. This will be included on the agenda for the September meeting. Frates reported he will be attending the annual Alaska Recreational Parks Conference from September 10 through September 13. The Conference will be held in Juneau. Frates reported the season is coming to a close and the summer staff will be Beautification Committee August 12, 1997 Page 4 working until the end of September. Frates stated he is considering hiring a summer staff person early next year to help with the prep work, perhaps as early as February. Frates invited the Committee to participate in the parks tour scheduled for the end of the month. The Parks and Recreation Commission will participate and are asked to provide suggestions for future improvements. Hett asked if the greenhouse had actually saved money. Frates answered that the hours are logged but the totals have not been completed. Discussion was held on the cost of various plants and flowers. Councilp~rson Swarner asked Freas about the petitions that were taken out. Freas explained that 3 petitions were taken out and the one that was returned was found sufficient. Swarner reported the Alaska Municipal League will be in town on August 27. Swarner also reported that the Industrial Picnic is scheduled for August 23. Governor Knowles and Senator Murkowski will be in attendance. The Parks Department will have a booth at the picnic and volunteers are needed to work at the tent. Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Freas City Clerk (prepared by Barb Roper, Contract Secretary) Beautification Committee August 12, 1997 Page 5