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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-09 Beautification SummaryITEM 1' KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 *** 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett '"AGENDA"' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES- AuEust 12, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM ao NEW BUSINESS Banners, 1998 Moose Protection/Lief Hansen Park Cemetery Sign Winter Meeting Schedule ITEM 7: REPORTS ITEM 8' OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION ao b, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 7, 1997 City Council Action Agenda - 8/20/97, 9 / 3 / 97 ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 9, 1997 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett Minutes Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5'35 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present: Susan Hett, Karolee Hansen, Jean Rogers, Barb Nord, Sylvia Johnson (arrived at 5:40 p.m.) Non-Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf Voting Members Absent: Marilyn Dimmick Non-Voting Members Absent: Jeneane Benedict ® Others Present: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Bob Frates, Councilperson Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None 5. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 1 6. N~W a. Banners: Hett reminded the committee that there is money in the budget for additional banners. Helen Brown from the Art Guild attended the meeting to discuss the problems with the existing banners. Brown reported they assessed the state of the banners throughout the summer and agreed that problems do exist. She indicated that certain colors would not be used again. A lengthy discussion took place on the condition of the existing banners, rods, and brackets; repair of the existing banners; and design, colors, etc., for new banners. Brown reported the colors could be intensified, steaming time will be extended, additional grommets will be added, and Pellon would be installed in the bottom of the rod pockets to stiffen them up. Brown pointed out that heavier fabric is not possible as it has to be ordered in very large quantities. It was decided that Brown will work on additional designs and will present them to the Beautification Committee at the January 13, 1998 meeting. It was also decided the Parks and Recreation will determine what banners need repair and will deliver them to the Art Guild. Brown indicated there may be a slight increase in the cost due to the additional materials required. The price would be approximately $130.00 each. Brown reported that a fund raiser will be held for the Art Guild on October 25, 1997 and the theme is Jail House Rock. She asked the group if they would be interested in either buying or selling raffle tickets. The event will be held at the Eagles Club. There will be art to auction, prizes drawings, music, and food. be Moose Protection/Leif Hansen Park Discussion took place on covering the trees in Leif Hansen Park. Frates reported that he is still discussing the type of tree cover material with Booth's Landscaping so the cost is unknown at this time but it should not be a great expense. The trees will be covered at the end of September or early October and volunteers will be needed. It was decided that the owners would be contacted to help. Discussion took place on developing a tree covering policy as after a certain amount of time the City should no longer be responsible. Frates will develop a policy and will present it to the Committee for approval. ROGERS MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE TREE COVERING. SECONDED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. NORD Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 2 ® Cemetery Sign: Frates presented the group with various designs for the new cemetery sign. Frates pointed out that the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the designs and recommended more serene colors be used. The artist provided a new design with the lettering outlined in black. After review the group agreed that the original design with the blue border should be used. It was decided that Frates will make the final decision on the design. Discussion took place on the actual name of the cemetery and Frates will verify that it is indeed the "Kenai City Cemetery". Frates reported that money is budgeted for the new sign. de Winter Meeting Schedule Hett reminded the committee the last meeting before winter recess will be in October. Discussion took place on when the meetings will resume and the group agreed to start again on January 13, 1998. NORD MOVED THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT MEET IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER AND MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY. ROGERS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Hett reported that elections will take place at the January meeting and a new Chairperson will be needed. REPORTS Hett reported that Nina Selby resigned and asked members to recommend a replacement for her. The committee discussed possible replacements. Hett asked that recommendations be provided to her or City Clerk Freas. Hett reported that several flower beds need to be weeded. It was decided that a weeding party will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Frates reported that he talked to the fire station about weeding their flower beds. He suggested a ground cloth be installed next year as this work is very time consuming. Frates stated the summer workers will go through the end of September as there is still a lot of work required. Frates invited the committee members to the Lions Club handicap accessible trail grand opening scheduled for September 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. This is a dedication of phase I of the project. Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 3 ® Frates reported that the slide presentation will be put back on the agenda for the next meeting. Hett stated this will be the only item on the agenda. Frates requested that Andy McCubbins be added to the agenda as he needs to complete a Eagle Scout project. McCubbins wants to do some landscaping on the lot by Arby's. His plan will be presented to the committee. Discussion took place on bulbs and lilies. ordered and will be planted this fall. Frates indicated that 180 bulbs were Swarner reported that a goals and objective meeting will be held on September 10. Capital expenditures will also be discussed. OUF.~TIONS AND COMMENTS None 9. INFORMATION 10. Parks & Recreation Committee Meetings Minutes - August 7, 1997 City Council Action Agenda - 8/20/97, 9/3/97 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Con'trait Secretary Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 4