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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-08 Beautification SummaryIT. EM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 8, 1999 *** 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Chairperson Marilyn Dimmick ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MIRUT~ -- MAY 11, 1999 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Plantin§ Update Discussion -- Airport Triangle Greenstrip ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: O~IONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 6, 1999 City Council Action Agenda - May 5 and 19, 1999 ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 8, 1999 - 5:30 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING ® CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chairman Dimmick called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. Members present: Dimmick, Rogers, Brown, Jung Members absent: Hansen, Nord, Johnson Non-voting members present: Overturf Non-voting members absent: Benedict Also present: Bob Frates, Parks and Recreation Director, . Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Vicki Fruichantie 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Rogers MOVED for approval of the Agenda as written. Brown SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Dimmick MOVED to correct Item #5. OLD BUSINESS. She stated she did arrive at that time, but did not take the chair as indicated. Jung SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None. 5. OLD BUSINESS- None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion- Planting Update KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 1999 PAGE I Dimmick stated the bean bed still needed to be planted and she' had helpers coming from the Juvenile Care Center for that project. She had spoken with Frates about them helping with cleaning the Bernie Huss Trail as well. Frates asked when the bean bed could be finished. It was decided the bean bed and the small bed next to Dan's TV could be completed on Thursday at 4 p.m. Some discussion followed about which types of flowers and plants to use. Swarner mentioned officials from the Permanent Fund Division would be arriving next week and the planters should be full of flowers. Dimmick reported she would have kids to help with the Kenai Visitor Center Thursday to clean out and fill in the beds with forget-me-nots and calendulas. She noted, she planned to move the iris. Frates reported he had spoken with KVCC Director Kathy Tarr about the native bed, and it was decided the bed would be planted in July. He stated he would visit the Kenaitze Nursery to see what types of native plants were available. He suggested painting the plant names on the rocks in the bed rather than using stakes. Brown suggested using permanent marker rather than paint, as paint would peel off. Discussion followed about the dimensions of the beds at KVCC, labeling plants, which types of plants to put in, and the possibility of putting stepping stones in the beds. Frates mentioned the window planter at the Chamber should be done this week. He stated the circle planters near Paradisos really took a beating from the wind and would need replanted. Swarner suggested nasturtiums be used as they seem to be hardy. Dimmick asked about the status of the Fire Station. Frates reported crews were working on it and making good progress. be Discussion - Airport Triangle Greenstrip Frates introduced Acting Airport Manager Holland, who had just arrived. Dimmick thanked him for contributing hanging baskets. Frates passed around a photo of the airport greenstrip and explained the scene in the photo of the spruce trees planted there. He asked the members for input on pulling the trees out, as they would continue growing tall enough to block the view of the plane and flagpoles. Low-growing evergreens, and lilacs were suggested. Frates stated lilacs could be pruned so they would not get too tall. Brown suggested preparing the trees, but not moving them until next year. Dimmick reported the soaker hoses were missing from the Visitors Center and asked if any members knew where they were. Brown suggested with staff changes and the remodeling there, the hoses could be stored somewhere new. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 1999 PAGE 2 ® REPORTS a. Committee Chair Dimmick reported when she and Swarner were interviewed on the radio at Kenai Chrysler Center, she mentioned the need for volunteers. She also stated someone mentioned to her a type of planting fabric to hold in the heat, and suggested the members think about using it for future plantings. Overturf noted that fabric would not shield the flowers from the wind. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates passed around a photo of the flower baskets to be put in Old Town and reported the flower boxes were almost done and were being kept outside to harden off the plants. He suggested constructing a wind block for planting boxes with visqueen for next year's plants. It was also suggested PVC pipe be used for framing and hoops with both ends able to be covered if needed. Frates reported the banners were in place. He stated mowing crews had been out, the grass had been fertilized and they were preparing to lime. Frates stated the Parks & 'Recreation Commission had been discussing the Cemetery. He reported the burial site fee had remained at $200 for a very long time. He also mentioned the section in the City Code regarding trinkets, personal articles and fences had not been enforced and explained the problems encountered with sites which are not being maintained. Frates explained there was also an issue with the Cemetery gate hours, and noted there would probably be revisions in the City Code due to these situations. He also mentioned the road in the cemetery was too narrow and the commissioners were discussing making changes to improve it. ® c. Kenai City Council Liaison Swarner reported she had been interviewed on KSRM by Merrill Sikorski, She talked about planting and asked for volunteers and grass clippings. (~UF~TIONS AND COMMENTS Frates asked the Committee about plans for the 4th of July parade. He stated last year they had discussed borrowing a flatbed truck from Feldman's. Frates informed the members of the theme: Kenai - Dandelion Capital of Alaska. 'He suggested some of the kids from the Summer Recreation Program might like to be included. Dimmick stated she would make some calls to get others involved as well. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8~ 1999 PAGE 3 Brown asked Frates about banner placement and reported the Peninsula Oilers had donated the pipe for the poles. Swarner asked members what they suggested for a weeding schedule. Dimmick suggested they continue with Tuesdays and Thursdays and it was decided they would work at Leif Hansen Park June 17th at 6 p.m. and work Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Dimmick stated the next meeting of the Commission would be July 13th. 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes- May 6, 1999 City Council Action Agenda- May 5 and 19, 1999 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Dimmick MOVED for adjournment and Swarner SECONDED. were no objections. SO ORDERED. There The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Vicki Fruichantie, Contract Secretary KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8~ 1999 PAGE 4