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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14 Beautification PacketITEM 1: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MARCH 14, 2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCrL CHAMBER~ ***AGENDA*** CALl, TO ORDER th RO_IJ._ CALL_ ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MII~TF_~ -- February 8, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO I~E IFEA~n Library Director Ewa Jankowska -- Library Flowers ITEM 5: OLD BUSINE~ Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program Discussion -- Year 2000 Beautification Theme ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ,, Discussion -- Volunteer T-Shirts ITEM 7: !~EPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation D/rector Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: ouzsrxo s, co ?s ITEM 9: INFORMATION b,, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 3 and March 2, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of February 23 and March 1, 2000. Committee Members Hett and BuWmgton appoin~tment letters. Updated Beautification Committee Membership List ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BFAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 8, 2000 ***. 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers ITEM 4: ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 11, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: a~ ITEM 6' a, ITEM 7: a, ITEM 8: ITEM a. ITEM 10: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Goals & Objectives Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Pro~ram Discussion -- Cemetery Rose Garden NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Banners REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUF~TIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000. Recommended amendments cemetery code and regulations. Council policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and boards. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BF~UTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 8, 2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARIL~ DIMMICK, PRESSING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at approximately 5'35 p.m. The roll was called as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Rogers, Dimmick, Hett, Jung, Hansen (arriving at 5:38 p.m.) Brown Overturf Benedict Others Present: City Clerk Freas, Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 11, 2000 There were no changes to the minutes and they were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Goals & Objectives Dimmick stated the only discussion in regard to goals and objectives was a theme for the summer. A brief discussion followed where one suggestion was "Kenai Blooms Patriotic" and colors be red, white and blue to compliment the theme. Dimmick suggested they choose the theme and then colors. It was decided to discuss the matter further later in the meeting. 5-b. Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program Swarner reported she met with Stan Pitlo and Lori Evans of the Peninsula Clarion and discussed the possibility of their supporting the yard-of-the-week program through coverage in the newspaper (picture with caption below, etc.). She was told it would be difficult for the newspaper to do that because they did not have a gardening reporter but offered to make space in the paper if a member of city staff or the Committee write the information to be included in the caption with the picture (cut-line). Swamer added, she understood the Clar/ort would make available a photographer if needed. During discussion it was suggested the Cooperative Extension may have an intem who could take the pictures and write the articles, or members of the Committee could take tums. Dimmick reported she contacted Kathy Tarr at the Kenai Visitors Center and she had no objections to having application forms available at the Center for nominating a yard for the program. Dimmick added, she also spoke with Joan Hansen who agreed to include information of the program in her weekly newspaper column. She added, she also faxed an application for possible appointment to the Committee to Hansen who stated she was interested in applying. Swamer noted another appointment would probably be made at the February 16 council meeting. Dimmick passed around a draft design for the sign to be placed in the yard chosen for the week's honor. She explained, her husband had the appropriate tools and would make the sign. She added, the sign would be oval and approximately 28-30 inches with flowers (roses, daises and forget-me-nots) bordering the wording. She added, she thought the wording should include "Yard-of-the-Week," Beautification Committee, City of Kenai, and the Parks & Recreation office number for those wanting more information. Dimmick reported she would bring a computer enhanced drawing to the next meeting if the Committee had no objections to the design she submitted. Dimmick also reported she had an appointment to speak to the Chamber of Commerce Director to discuss the possibility of getting area businesses involved in the program. MOTION: Member Hansen MOVED to accept the design presented by Member Dimmick and to allow Dimmick's husband make the sign. Member Rogers SECONDED the motion. Frates asked if Mr. Dimmick would be able to do the lettering and painting of the sign and suggested if he needed help, a senior at the high school may be interested in volunteering. The Committee agreed it would be good to include a high school student in the process. Discussion -- Cemetery Rose Garden Because of previously stated concerns that snow removal efforts might damage the plants, etc., Frates reported he looked over the area in front of the cemetery where the proposed rose garden would be placed. He added, he believed placing railroad ties around the bed and staking the comers in the fall would aid in keeping equipment away from the bed. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2000 PAGE 2 Frates stated he liked the concept of placing roses in front of the cemetery, but wanted to purchase the rose bushes from the current budget instead of malting it a donation or Memorial Park-type program as previously suggested. He suggested placing rugosa or Wasagaming roses in the bed, or a mixture of both. Frates noted it had been suggested before to include irises in the bed and added, that could still be done. MOTION: Member Rogers MOVED to go ahead with the rose garden at the cemetery and Member Hett 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ~O ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Banners Frates reported Committee Members Brown, Hett and Rogers, along with Councilwoman Swamer attended the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting and presented the banner designs to the Commission for their review. He added, how the Commission selected the ten banner designs was an interesting process. He explained, the Commission felt the more simple designs were better and the selection went very well. Dimmick asked when the Christmas fights would be taken down and Frates explained the crews had been very busy with snow removal responsibilities. The work order had been placed and the lights would be taken down when schedules allowed. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Dimmick reported she made an appointment with the Kenai Chamber director to discuss the involvement of city businesses in the adopt-a-garden program. She asked the members if they felt the gardens cared for needed to be close to a sponsoring business. The members stated no, any garden would be acceptable. Dimmick requested she be furnished with a list of the beds to be involved in the program. It was noted, more than one business could take care of a bed. After a brief discussion, the Committee decided watering and fertilizing would be done by the city to insure it would be done. Only weeding would be the responsibility of the sponsoring business. Dimmick also reported the program information would be included in the Visitors Center newsletter and discussed at their board meeting. Dimmick also reported she discussed the garden show suggestion which would be held at the multi-purpose facility with Tarr and Tarr offered her help in organizing an event there next year. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2000 PAGE 3 Dimmick added, they also discussed a co-sponsored Master Gardeners class at the Visitors Center during March or April, including a round-table discussion. Overturf suggested slides of gardens, recognizing the types of flowers, etc. could be shown during the discussion. Especially if this would be yearly event. It was also suggested photography students from KCHS could take the pictures as part of their community service hour requirements. Parks/k Recreation Director Frates reported the following items: · The Christmas decorations would be taken down as time allowed. · The multi-purpose facility dedication went well and had a good turnout. He also noted the figure skating program was very nice and the broomball contest between the Lions and Rotary Clubs was great fun. · Seed orders were being developed and Frates requested the members to contact him if they had any suggestions. · The greenhouse was ready for starting the planting. He noted the heater had been replaced and water was available. · The basketball toumament scheduled as part of the Peninsula Winter Games had been cancelled due to bad road conditions, etc. The tournament was rescheduled for February 19 and 20. Kenai City Council Liaison Swamer noted the action agendas of the last two council meetings were included in the Committee's packet, along with minutes of the January Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. She also reported Joan Hett had been appointed to the Committee at the February 2 council meeting and another person would probably be appointed at the February 16 meeting. Swamer reported several seed companies had their complete catalogs on their company's website. She noted the wave petunias could be found at wave-rave.com. ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS AND COMMENTS Dlmmick-- Reported she drafted an nomination application for the Yard-of-the- Week program and would bring it to the March meeting to be discussed further. Rogers -- Requested the possibility of buying t-shirts for those working in the gardens during the summer be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. She referred to an article in a magazine where the gardening volunteers, while working in the gardens, wore t-shirts with their theme on the back and "Weed Warriors" on the front. ITEM 9: INFO~TION BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2000 PAGE 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000. Recommended amendments cemetery code and regulations. Council policy regarding work sessions for com~ssions, committees and boards. ITEM 10: ADJOUR~MEI~T The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:28 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: C~rol £. - ~ ' Freas, Czty Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. FEBRUARY 8, 2000 PAGE 5 WANT TO KEEP x,(~ur blt~ss()~'~in-'~ l-terc's a ,~reat way .iLls[ lhat. and it ct~es directly our hon~ctown~Grccnctale. It has worked s~ well here lhal tl~ou,,l~t it was wc~rth sharing will~ all ()ur subscribers. You sec, a renewed sense ~t' civic pride is i~ full l~lo~n i~ (irccnctalc. wl~ich t'or years I~as been known as '"l-l~c (;arden Co~nunilv". I1' you're t~c at our ~cxv cc)~npany Visitor ('c~tcr i~o the growling scas{~ x,c)u've xcc~ it Thousands {)1' Flowers ii~c ti~e centlv renovated business dislrict wt~crc our Visitor Center a~d a nu~nbcr of new shops are located. These flower are packecl with c~lort'ul annuals and perennials Ihat~ oo by na~ncs as daz- zlin~ as their bl~)oms~Sizzlcr Red salvia, rcd-s~ripcd~oazania, Flashing_. Light dianthus and Starlisht Blue browailia..just to name a t~w. Most visitors thi~k a large crew ot' workers keeps ti~esc flower beds ~or~eous. Actually, a bri~acle of ~reen- thumbed xvarriors~'~Weed-()ut War- riots", that is~are fully responsible. A Noble Battle Just what are these ~¢warriors" in a cluie~ village setting? Well, ~l~c res- ident v(~lunteers battle weeds and ~nctic- "WEED-OUT WARRIORS" Bernie and Ted Knier are just two of the many volunteer green thumbs who help keep the flowers in downtown Greendale looking gorgeous. ulously ~naintain individual gar- "This plot is bei~'~,,= cared for by..." dc~ pl(~ts t(~ keep the downtown area I'~cauti ful. "There's a lot c~f pride in (;rochdale," says Bernie K~ier as sl~e and her husband. Ted (above left), busily clcadl~cad thc brigl~t red salvias tidal ~l{>n~inato tlaeir "That little sign ~eans a I{~t" Bernie sltys. "It's just c~ough t{~ lot everyone wl~o passes ti~ese t](~wer beds kn(~w h~w ~uch Circcndalc residents care their While II~os, ~1~ it For Ihcir t>w~t salts- l(~ne rccta~,,ular Flower bed along ccivcttnationalrccc~unilio~l'c~rlheircf- 13r~md Street. "We've lived i~ Greendale f()rts. TI~e A~nerica~ Society of l..a~cl- t'(~r 35 years a~d i~avc raised our four scape Arcl~itccts named Grcendale cl~ildre~ I~ere. Now we want to give ~l' 36{) c{~nunities where the land- s~ncthing back t{~ this community." scaping i~npr{~vcs tl~c quality of life. 'l'l~e Kniers are.just two of about 7() "When s(~ncthing i{~(~ks l,eautift~l. wai'ri{~rs that rcgt~larly spend sc~me of poe)pie treat thc cnlirc area xvitl~ re- llleir free time keeping ti~e flower heels spcct." says A~l~c Marie l>clk(~l~r, man- l~oautil'tsl, ager (~f the Greenclale Village (Tenler. Rcsiclcnl Iris N(~walc notes the n~ain "Y~u can walk i~a downtown Orcenctalc slrcci busi~lcss <listrict is "candy for tl~e ~cl n(~t sec a speck (,f lrasi~. People eyes". ;~nd saVs being a Wccd-()ul War- ri(~r is,,{~tl tl~erapy "Whe~ I see ~ · weed. I pull il c~t~l--lhat's all there is I.o it"sl~csavs "Ii ~nakes me feel k~xvin,, I've clt~c so~netl~ing to help" ~ · ally ~.!~ care ab~u! this c{~n~'nu~ity." Talk Up Your Town. I1' y{~ur city. tow~ or villa? has an interesting c{~n- munity gardening progra~ll in place, or t~as earned recoonitic, n t'(~r its lovely 'l'l~c l.~I'(~gra~n has even brought t'am- landscapes thanks to the work ol'a group iliesl(~,,ctl~cr. Meredith Mangan 16 oril~dividuals wc'dliketr>hearaboutil. gladly l~clps with the weeding chores .lust se~d us a short note explaini~g i~ her I'a~ily's si,octal garden plot. your co~nmunity's beautilqcation eflkwts "~Ve co,ne l~erc I(~ weed every couple and a few sharp photographs. Remem- weeks." sl~e says. "It's not l~ard." bet to i~clude a contact na~ne and a day- For their el'l'(~rts, each Weed-Out tithe telephone number s{, we can gath- Warri{~r receives a free T-sl~irt to wear er more infi~rmation if necessary. Send while riley tepid their plot. and they're lrcatcd l{~ an e~d-ol'-tl'~e-growing-season pizza party al c~e of the village rcstau- ra~ts. P, ttt tl~c ~ost satisfying reward scc~ns {~ l~c tl~c spe- cial signs that ~nark each personal I'l~wcr bcd (al right). It says. rlil)~ I~F~,xlt! t your stories to "Civic Pride", Birds & Bloo,~s, 5925 Ct>unity Lane, Greendale WI 53 129 (include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you'd like your phc~tos returned). We'll share as many of tl~esc stories and ideas as we can in upcon~ng issues. 2 BIDDS & BLOOMS KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 6, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Don Wright -- Batting Cages ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Proposed Cemetery Code Revisions ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Street Banner Selection ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT a, Multi-purpose Facility Peninsula Winter Games Basketball Toumament ITEM 8: OUESTIONS 8s COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 11, 2000. Council Policy Regarding Work Sessions for Commissions, Committees and Boards. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 0-000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 6, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE ItEARD Don Wright-- Batting Cages ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Proposed Cemetery Code Revisions ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Street Banner Selection ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Multi-purpose Facility Peninsula Winter Games Basketball Tournament ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS/is COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRESPO~ENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO _~'. ITEM 11: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 11, 2000. Council Policy Regarding Work Sessions for Commissions, Committees and Boards. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 2000 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAHLMAN RICHARD HI~TBERG, PRESIDING MI~T~ ITEM 1' CALL TO oRDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. follows: The roll was called as Members Present: Ronald Yamamoto, Dale Sandahl, Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultberg, Tim Wisniewski (arrived at 7'04 p.m.), Kelly Gifford (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) Others Present: Councilman Bill Frazer, Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Park & Recreation Director Bob Frates, City Clerk Carol Freas, Contract Secretary Barb Roper ITEM 2: ,,, AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 6, 2000 With no corrections and/or additions noted, the minutes of January 6, 2000 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Don Wright -- Batting Cages- Not present Wisniewski arrived at 7:04 p.m. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion-- Proposed Cemetery Code Revisions Frates reported the City Manager requested departments review the current code for possible changes that should be implemented. Frates and City Clerk Freas reviewed the cemetery code and regulations and recommended the changes listed in the memo included in the meeting packet. Frates highlighted some of the items addressed. Freas gave some clarification on the recommended changes to the opening and closing charges, noting they were only for the City of Kenai and would now reflect the costs charged by the Peninsula Memorial Chapel. Discussion took place on maintenance of the cemetery and the permitting of articles left on graves (toys, flowers, fences, etc.) on an annual basis. Frates stated this change was recommended as there was a spring cleanup each year and any articles that were not maintained would be removed at that time. Frates indicated Freas receives questions periodically regarding the number of burials in a plot, how many cremams, etc. As a result, the issue was now addressed under Section 2-F and reflected the standard throughout the State. Gilford arrived at 7'05 p.m. Freas stated she had preliminarily discussed the how-many-caskets-or-cremains issue with the City Manager and City Attorney and there had been some concerns that the city could not regulate the number of ashes a person who purchased a plot could sprinkle on a gravesite. She added, she hoped using the word "buffed" would better define the restrictions of how plots could be used and would help in mak/ng the regulations workable. Discussion took place on the various plot sizes and spaces remaining available. Freas explained, there were three different sized plots; a standard adult plot, infant plot and cremain plot. Sandahl asked how many vacant plots were available in the cemetery. Freas provided a blueprint of the cemetery and discussion took place on those available and where the cemetery may be expanded in the future if necessary. Freas stated people were encouraged to use the new section and not the pioneer section as it was unclear where some burial sites were situated because of a lack of records. Discussion took place on the types of headstones allowed at the cemetery. It was noted the requirement to limit headstones to ground-level stones only would be removed. It was also noted, some of the headstones were damaged and sinking. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend approval of the suggested Cemetery Code changes. The motion was 8F~OIIDED by Commissioner Castimore. Yamamoto Sandahl Hultberg Yes Yes Yes Wisniewski Yes Castimore Gilford Yes Yes Peters Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 2 Hultberg thanked Clerk Freas and Frates for the excellent job in revising the cemetery code. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Street Banner Selection Guests from the Beautification Committee were present to discuss the street banners. Committee members present included Councilwoman Swarner, Helen Brown, Jean Rogers, and Joan Hett. Freas announced that Hett had just been appointed to the Beautification Committee on February 2, 2000. Brown displayed 14 sample banners and asked the Commission to eliminate four. Brown reported that Dave Schilling donated shop space for banner work and the shop would be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brown asked for volunteers to help sew, etc. Brown reported the new banners held up very well last year. Hultberg suggested a story about the development of the banners be made available to visitors at the Visitors Center. Frates reported the banners were also displayed at the AML Conference. ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7-a. Multi-purpose Facility Frates reported the warmer weather resulted in some practices being cancelled. Those who scheduled ice time were very understanding and had no problem in cance~g. Frates noted the dedication of the facility was scheduled for Saturday, February 5 and the Mayor would be available to thank the many individuals who made the multi- purpose facility a reality. Frates continued, several events were planned from the AmVets Color Parade, hockey games, Denali Ice Exhibition, music, and a broom ball challenge between the Rotary and Lions Clubs. Frates also reported a timer would be installed to control the lighting at the facility for those using the facility during free ice time. Frates also reported the LLC group had secured some business sponsors who would purchase blocks of ice for youth "shinny" hockey. Caatimore explained shinny hockey to be hockey uain§ sticks, helmets, shin guards and no checking. He added, the game allowed an excellent opportunity to learn to play hockey with experienced players. PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 3 7-b. Peninsula Winter Games Basketball Tournament Frates reported the basketball tournament had been cancelled due to the road conditions and weather. It was rescheduled for February 19 and 20. Frates indicated an additional four teams expressed interest in playing which could bring the tournament total to 12 teams. ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS/k COMMENTS Commissioner Gifford suggested the street Christmas silhouette lights be theme colored, i.e, trees green, etc. Gffford added, a citizen made the suggestion for multi- colored lights but she thought one color would be more aesthetically pleasing. Commissioner Wisniewski asked about the condition of the sM trails. Frates reported there had been some maintenance problems with the grooming equipment and the wind filled the trails with branches, etc. However, volunteers were helping to keep the trails clear and usable. Discussion took place on the beetle kill tree removal and it was noted those areas cleared look very nice. Discussion also took .place on the Bernie Huss Trail and Frates reported that by the time Dittman got his project approved with the Boy Scouts, there was too much snow. Dittman assured Frates the work would begin in early spring. Councilman Frazer reported the City Council approved the request from Parks to retain a number of lots in the Inlet Woods Subdivision. Swarner reported the lots would need to be appraised prior to putting them out for bid. Frazer reported Robert Newbry resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Don Gough was appointed to replace Newbry. He also noted, the budget was due February 12, 2000. ITEM 9: CORRF~PO~ENCE- None ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 11: ~ORMATION 11-a. ll-b. 11-c. Council Action Agendas of January 5 and 19, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 11, 2000. Council Policy Regarding Work Sessions for Commissions, Committees and Boards. PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 4 ITEM 12: ADJOURKMENT , MOTION: Castimore MOVED to adjourn the meeting. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7'50 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEE-~ING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 5 ITEM 1. ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: a. ITEM 6. ITEM 7: C, ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: a, ITEM 11' KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 2, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG AGENDA CALL TO ORDER t~ ROLL ,CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 3, 2000 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Banner Selection NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Commission Chair Director 1. Multi-Purpose Facility 2. Peninsula Winter Games Basketball Tournament 3. Teen Center Dances 4. Budget Update City Council Liaison COMMISSION ~.UF~TIONS &_ COMMRNT.~ PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHRDULlgD TO _~'. H~._~r) INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 8, 2000. Alaska Department of Natural Resources/2001 Recreational Trails Program Grants brochure. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS b, RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 2, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Vice-Chairman Sandahl called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. follows: Roll was taken as Members Present: Tim Wisniewski, Kelly Gifford, Dale Sandahl, Matthew Peters Members Absent: Ronald Yamamoto, Jack Castimore, Richard Hultberg Others Present: Councilman Bill Frazer, Park & Recreation Director Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Barb Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Frates added Ryan Green to Item 4, a., Persons Scheduled To Be Heard. Tim Wisniewski requested that Plants be added as Item 6.a, under New Business. The agenda was approved with the additions. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 3, 2000 With no corrections and/or additions noted, the minutes of the February 3, 2000 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCttEDULED TO BE HEARD Ryan Green -- It was explained Green is the grandson of Bemie Huss and attended the meeting to present a proposal for improving the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Green had a map of the area and newspaper articles of past clean-up and improvement efforts. Green's project would be a part of the "Caring for the Kens. i" program and he would get school credit for his efforts. Green reported that a lot of trash accumulates on the trail and he, in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club and Young Marines, would volunteer to clean up the area every other day during the summer. Green also reported he requested Alan Norville to consider erecting a fence to separate his strip mall and the trail. Green stated he thought the vandalism would be minimized if the fitness equipment was removed and perhaps some benches and picnic tables could be placed throughout the trail and some big toys could be placed in the center for younger children. Discussion took place on the removal of fitness equipment and Frates thought it would be beneficial if it was moved. Frates continued, adding tables and benches would change the original intent but since the fitness equipment only got minimal use the change could be good for the trail. Green discussed the possibility of having the tables and benches made out of the beetle kill trees with the framework being donated by businesses in the area. Green pointed out that replacement or repair of such equipment would be minimal and the beetle kill trees would be utilized. Green indicated his proposal needed to be submitted by March 17 and final selection would be made on March 25. Green requested input from the Parks Commission and noted Suzanne Little offered to do a site overview free of charge. The Commission thanked Green for his presentation and wished him luck on the project and agreed the proposal would benefit the trail. ITEM 5: OLD BUSII~~S 5-a. Discussion- Banner Selection Frates reported the space originally donated to Helen Brown for work on the banners was no longer available and that she was checking with the high school and EDD for space. If she is unable to find other space, she would begin the work in her basement. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion- Plants Wisniewski noted the planter boxes were not as healthy last year as in prior years and asked what options were available to improve them. Frates stated, many factors affected the boxes, including weather, the short season and maintenance. Discussion took place on the greenhouse and it was pointed out the intent of the greenhouse was a place to keep the plants that were purchased from Trinity until they could be placed in planters. Frates noted the planter boxes were old and in poor condition, however, new ones were being built to replace the older ones. Frates stated the City would contact various businesses to see if they would be interested in adopting a planter box and they would be responsible for the upkeep during the summer. ITEM 7: D~ORS REPORT 7-a. Commission Chair-- No report. 7-b. Director PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 2, 2000 PAGE 2 Director Frates reported the following: Multi-purpose Facility -- The ice was holding up pretty well in spite of the warmer temperatures but the ice is being used quite frequently. A sample of the vinyl curtain which would be hung to keep the wind and/or sun out and keep the ice temperature cooler was provided. The Commission would be discussing summer rates for the facility at their next meeting. Peninsula Winter Games Basketball Tournament -- the basketball tournament was cancelled. Teen Center Dances- a dance was scheduled for Friday, March 10 and volunteer chaperones were needed. Approximately 120- 130 kids attend the dances. Budget Update -- a brief recap of the budget items was presented. It was notedthe cemetery fence would be put on hold for the time being as a lawn mower for the Department is a priority. Cemetery Sign -- the new sign would be installed with the assistance of the street department and may be done in conjunction with the annual cemetery clean-up usually held in mid-May. 7-b. City Council Liaison Councilman Frazer reported the following: · At the last City Council meeting it was recommended the commission and committee meeting ~inutes be simplified. These will only contain motions made with no summary of discussions held. This directive should be signed by the Mayor at the next Council meeting and will go into effect shortly thereafter. · The recommended changes to the cemetery code were approved by Council. It was noted that Clerk Freas did an excellent job in identifying the areas that needed changing. · The golf course fees were increased. · A work session will be held with the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the next council meeting to discuss the livestock ordinance. · He will be gone at the next meeting and Councilwoman Porter will attend. ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl reported he would not be at the next meeting ITEM 9: CORRESPO~ENCE- None PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 2, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 10: PERSONS PRF.~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE _HEARD - None ITEM 11: IITFO~TION 11-a. Council Action Agendas of February 2 and 16, 2000. 11-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 8, 2000. 11-c. Alaska Department of Natural Resources / 2001 Recreational Trails Program Grants brochure. ITEM 12: ADJOUR//MENT MOTION: Wisniewski MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 2, 2000 PAGE 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge .of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: ITEM C: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2000-5 -- Encouraging the Alaska Legislature to SuppOrt Funding for the Magazine, Newspapers and More: Full Text Articles for Alaskans Online Resource Included in the State of Alaska FY 2001 Capital Budget. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS le 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES . *Regular Meeting of February 2, 2000. ITEM F: ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS -1- ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1850-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $164,065.52 in the General Fund to Pay Outstanding Taxes and Costs Due on Inlet Woods Subdivision. o *Ordinance No. 1851-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the General Fund for the Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Maintenance Contract. . *Ordinance No. 1852-2000 -- Amending KMC 24.15.010, Entitled "Regulations" and the Cemetery Regulations. o *Ordinance No. 1853-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $44,934 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and the Airport Fire Station Capital Project Fund for Engineering. Approval-- Kenai Golf Course/Requested Rate Increase. Approval -- Special Use Permit/Bill Joyce, Arctech Services, Inc. -- Harvesting Spruce Beetle Killed/Infested Trees. ~7 ~. _-~ 9 Discussion -- Historic District Board Discussion -- Potential Parmering with Boys & Girls Club/Development of New Facility. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KEN~ CITY COUNC]~- REGULAR HEETING MARCH 1, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNC~ CHAMBERS btm://www.ci.kcnai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS {10 minutes) ITEM C: . ., e . . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1850-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $164,065.52 in the General Fund to Pay Outstanding Taxes and Costs Due on Inlet Woods Subdivision. Ordinance No. 1851-2000-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $30,000 in the General Fund for the Multi-Purpose Facility Ice Maintenance Contract. Ordinance No. 1852-2000 -- Amending KMC 24.15.010, Entitled "Regulations" and the Cemetery Regulations. Ordinance No. 1853-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 11144,934 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and the Airport Fire Station Capital Project Fund for Engineering. Resolution No. 2000-6 -- Requesting FY 01 Safe communities Funding From the Department of Community and Economic Development. Resolution No. 2000-7 -- Amending Cash Barrier Architects' Design Architectural & Engineering Services Contract for the Airport Fire Station and Warm Storage Facility. -1- ITEM D: o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: . ITEM F: MINUTES *Regular Meeting of February 16, 2000. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: . , o ITEM I: o NEW BUSINg~S Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval -- Assignment of Leases and Assignment of Leases for Security Purposes/Lot lA, Block 2, General Aviation Apron and Lot 3, Block 1, General Aviation Apron -- Lofstedts to SOAR International Ministries, Inc. Approval -- Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Bar Lease Agreement -- Jody Donaghe, Corey, Inc. d/b/a Upper Deck. Discussion -- Setting of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of Encroac~ent Permit PZ00- 02 for 1110 Channel Way (Lot 5, Block 15, Inlet Woods Subdivisiont, Kenai, Alaska-- Appeal Filed by City of Kenai Through City Manager Richard A. Ross, Appealing the Side Lot Encroachment Only. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor City Manager -2- 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Managers 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- February 18, 2000 - CITY OF KENA ,c 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ I~J~Z Judy Bu~ugton 106 South Gill Street Kenai, AK 99611 APPOINT~NT - ~ UTIFIC~ TION COMMITTEE City oj' Kenai At their regular meeting of February 18, 2000, the Kenai City Council co~fi_rmed your appointment to the City of Kenai Beautification Committee. The following information in regard to-your appointment is enclosed: . KMC Chapter 1.90 entitled, "Standard Procedures for Commissions and Committees." Policy regarding boards, commission and committees needing Council approval to request donations from the public and businesses. e Policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and boards. Beautification Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2000. Your meeting agenda and packet is included with this letter. Subsequent packets will be forwarded to you prior to each meeting. If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-8231. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Kenai. CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk clf cc: Beautification Committee February 3, 2000 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ joan Hett 1507 Barabara Drive Kenai, AK 99611 RE* APPOINTMENT - BF~ UT/F/C~TION COMMrTTEE City of Kenai At their regular meeting of February 2, 2000, the Kenai City Council confirmed your appointment to the City of Kenai Beautification Committee. The following information in regard to your appointment is enclosed: , KMC Chapter 1.90 entitled, "Standard Procedures for Commissions and Co_re_mit-tees." e Policy regarding boards, commission and committees needing Council approval to request donations from the public and businesses. . Policy regarding work sessions for commissions, committees and boards. Beautification Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5'30 p.m. at City Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2000. Your meeting agenda and packet is included with this letter. Subsequent packets will be forwarded to you prior to each meeting. If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-8231. Thank you for'your interest in serving the City of Kenai. CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk clf cc: Beautification Committee BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Meets Second Tuesday of the Month - 5'30 p.m. City Hall committee Member Name Home Business Email Address Term and Address Phone Phone Ends *Marilyn Dimmick 283-3910 {p) 2001 1113 Walnut Avenue 283-3973 {f) Kenai, AK 99611 Karolee T. Hansen 283-4615 283-4611 2002 P.O. Box 1390 Kenai, AK 99611 Jean Rogers 283-0816 2002 1117 Larch Street Kenai, AK 99611 Judy Buffington 283-7664 jamb(~ptialaska.net 2001 106 South Gill Street Kenai, AK 99611 **DorothY Jung 283-3073 283-7581 (p) 2003 1517 Wedgewood Drive 283-4082 (f) Kenai, AK 99611 Helen Brown 283-4413 2003 P.O. Box 3203 . Kenai, AK 99611 Joan Hett 283-7331 hett~_~alaska.net 2003 1507 Barabara Drive Kenai, AK 99611 Councilwoman Linda Swarner 283-4366 283-9479 lswarner(~_~hotmail.com 298 Rogers Road Kenai, AK 99611 City Clerk Carol Freas 283-4936 283-8231 cfreas(~_~ci.kenai.ak.us Recording Secretary ++Linda S. Overturf 283-6138 44582 Carver Drive Kenai, AK 99611 ++Jeneane L. Benedict 283-5025 P.O. Box 3216 Kenai, AK 99611 *Chair **Vice-Chair ++Non-Voting Members (2 / 18 / 2000)