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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-11 Beautification PacketKEN~ BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JULY 11, 2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS *~AGENDA*~ ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: . , , CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MiNUTF~ -- June 13, 2000 ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEAR~ OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Garden-of-the-Week Discussion-- Dandelion Control NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Chamber of Commerce Judging REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUF~TIONS ,AND CO,MM~NTS INACTION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting. Minutes of June 1, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2000. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUN~ 13, 2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ITEM 1' ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 9, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: ITEM 7' ITEM 8: ITEM 9: a, ITEM 10: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Planting Update Discussion-- Dandelion Control Discussion -- Policies and Procedures/Leif Hansen Memorial Park REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of May 3 and 17, 2000. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 13, 2000 5:30 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 5'30 p.m. The roll was taken as follows' Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Brown, Rogers, Jung, Hansen, Hett, Dimmick Buffington None Benedict, Overturf Others Present' Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The members approved the agenda as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 9, 2000 The members approved the minutes of the May 9, 2000 meeting as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS Discussion - Planting Update Chair Dimmick and Director Frates reported on areas in the city that have been planted. There was discussion on the watering schedule, what flowers to plant in certain areas, and calling volunteers to help finish planting. 6-bo Discussion- Dandelion Control Members discussed the problem with dandelions this year and gave suggestions of how to get rid of them. Director Frates gave information on a two-year spraying program to get the dandelions under control. Discussion - Policies and Procedures/Leif Hansen Memorial Park Director Frates reported on the Statement of Policy and Procedures for Leif Hansen Memorial Park included in the packet. Discussion followed regarding revisions of the statement concerning temporary structures which have been and continue to be placed at some of the sidewalk plantings and possibly having a dedication plaque placed at a focal point in the park which would give a brief history of the park. MOTION: Member Rogers MOVED to amend (2). under Planting/Plaque Placement Policies to read "Any requests for deviation from the plan or planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement" and Member Hett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair - Chair Dimmick gave an update on the Yard-of-the- Week sign she is working on. There was discussion on the process for choosing the yard of the week. 7-b. Parks and Recreation Director -- · Director Frates reported on his crew and what they were working on. · Frates reported that at the next Parks and Recreation meeting there will be discussion to build a skateboard park in KenaJ. · Frates reported there had been a rise in vandalism around the city recently and it was being investigated. Frates reported the banners were up and seemed to be strategically placed around town. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner reported the budget was passed at the last council meeting. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There was discussion to possibly plant herbs, vines, and larger plants which would require little maintenance in the future. Also discussed were the planters proposed to be built with the road project. ITEM 9: INFORMATION-- None ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JUNE 13, 2000 PAGE 2 KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 4, 2000 Meetin§ ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Sunny Ogal - Skateboard Park ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: 0UESTIONS/k COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION Council Action Agenda - May 3, 2000 Meeting Council Action Agenda - May 17, 2000 Meeting Beautification Committee Minutes of May 9, 2000 Meeting ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 1, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING Minutes ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Mike Baxter, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultber§ Members Absent: Tim Wisniewski, Dale Sandahl ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Hultberg requested that Ryan Creek and Little League be added to the agenda. Baxter requested that Mare Street be added to the agenda. The three items were added under New Business and the agenda was approved. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 4, 2000 Meeting No corrections and/or additions were noted. The minutes of May 4, 2000 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Sunny Ogal- Skateboard Park- Sunny Ogal could not be present at the meeting. Frates announced there were a couple groups interested in putting in a skateboard park in Kenai. 4-b. Special Presentation: Frates presented Henry Ayagalria with a Certificate of Appreciation and a fanny pack for the excellent job he did during the clean up of the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Frates announced he had received several comments on Ayagalria's wonderful personality and work ethics. It was noted that Ayagalria worked nearly ten hours non-stop. Ayagalria's parents were in the audience. Other members of the work crew who will receive certificates and fanny packs are Scott Feik, J.R. Moonin and Chelsie Sylvester. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS- None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Ryan Creek- Hultberg asked if Frates could explore the possibility of clearing the seaweed from the creek. Frates indicated this would be a wetlands issue and various permits would be required. Castimore reported he put his canoe in the creek and did some major clean up. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding methods of cleaning up the creek. Frates will investigate the issue and report back to the Commission. Little League - Hultberg asked if the money the Little League received could be used to enhance the Parks and Recreation budget. Frates replied, a portion would probably go back into the field but discussion was also taking place on providing scholarships with the funds. Discussion took place on expanding the Little League field and it was noted the League was not growing as many of the players were now playing soccer or golf. Main Street- Baxter pointed out the large build up of sand and gravel in the area in front of the Chamber log cabin and bear and was probably due to winter road maintenance. Baxter asked if that could be flattened down to enhance the area. Frates stated he would ask the State to do it when they do the DOT road project. Frates noted the State would be providing nine additional circle planters during this road project. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair- No report. 7-b. Director- Frates reported the following: · The Bernie Huss Fimess Trail clean up was very well attended and a lot of work got accomplished. The Parks crew would begin hanging the banners on June 2, 2000. · The Lions Club donated a certified ADA port-a-potty that will be placed in the back end of Municipal Park and will be installed in June. · The' softball fields will be sifted at the request of the leagues. It was noted the process is expensive however the leagues will pay for it. Frates reported team numbers are down. · The State Forestry is located at the airport and its staff is doing volunteer work in the community. The group just completed cleaning the East End Trail. · June first would begin the summer hire program and noted all the new hires. · Frates discussed community clean up with Amy Favretto at the Chamber and learned work zones would set up on a daily basis. It was suggested that zones be set up for different areas but one day should be set aside for a City clean up. The Rotary Club will be approached to help out. Frates asked for volunteers to head up the project. It was noted there are several locations within the City that are in poor condition and needed to be cleaned. · Frates indicated there were a couple groups interested in a skateboard PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 2 park in the area. These groups may be present at the next Commission meeting. Discussion ensued and Frates was asked to provide Hultberg with a contact name and phone number of the person responsible for the skateboard park in Wasilla. 7-c. City Council Liaison- Frazer reported the following: · There was some interest in moving the dirt bike racing from Soldotna to Kenai but he didn't know what would be available. Various locations were discussed. · Announced the Vintage World War II Aircraft would be coming to Kenai in late June and will be here for three days. Frates also noted: · Water levels within the City were low and watering had been temporarily shut down. · There had been a lot of positive comments received on the new cemetery sign and that approximately 48 people attended the annual cemetery clean-up day. · The Erik Hansen Park statute presentation went very well and the signage will be completed this year. The artist is doing a lot of research at the present time. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS Commissioner Gifford reported the water truck had been painted. The primer was donated. Commissioner Castimore Asked if there was an update on the unity bike trail. Frates reported the bids went out on May 31at and the project should be completed this summer. Asked about the DOT project and when it would be started. Frates answered, the work will begin in August and it was noted there will be wider walkways, etc., but that no money was received for brickwork (similar to what Soldotna). · Asked if there was a special paint remover that could be used on the signs throughout the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail. Various types of paint remover were discussed and Frates stated he thought local stores would have what was needed. · Reported a very large number of people used the Municipal Park over Memorial Day and indicated that parking was limited. Frates suggested the parking lot should be expanded in the future. · Stated the sidewalks and lawns looked great but there are areas that need cleaning. Park. Student Representative Peters asked about the pile of gravel in front of Scout Frates stated it would be moved soon. ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION 11-a. Council Action Agenda: May 5, 2000 Meeting 11-b. Council Action Agenda: May 17, 2000 Meeting 11-c. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 9, 2000 Meeting ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Barbara A. Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 1, 2000 PAGE 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COU'NC~- REGI. TI,A~ MEETING JUNE 7, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //ww~.ci.kenm.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 mouon. 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: SCt!~DULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: o , . o , PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1863-2000 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2000 and Ending June 30,2001. Resolution No. 2000-24-- Fimng the Rate of Levy. of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2000 and Ending June 30, 2001. Resolution No. 2000-25 -- Transfemng $5,181.80 in the Street Lighting Department for Purchase of Light Poles and Fixtures. Resolution No. 2000-26 -- Transfemng $5,000 from Construction to Engineering in the '98 Water System Improvements Capital Project Fund. Resolution No. 2000-27-- Transfemng $14,167 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Purchase of Warning Lights. ITEM D: , 2. 3. 4. 5. CO_ _MM_ ISSION/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: o MINUTES *Regular Meeting of May 17, 2000. ITEM F: CORRF~PO~ENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: o e , e , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1864-2000 -- Prohibiting the Keeping of Livestock on Certain Lots w/thin the City of Kenai. *Ordinance No. 1865-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,790 for a Library. 'Grant. *Ordinance No. 1866-2000 -- Creating the Kenai Historic Commission. *Ordinance No. 1867-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.150 to Eliminate the Townsite Historic District Board {TSH) and Transfer Some of Its Duties to the Planning & Zoning Commission. *Ordinance No. 1868-2000 -- Closing the Crow Court Capital Project Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Street Improvement Capital Project Fund by $21,092.35. *Ordinance No. 1869-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,000 in the Council on Aging - Title III Fund. Approval -- Changing Airpor~ Landing Fees. Approval -- COLA for City Attorney and City Clerk. Discussion -- Construction of Nightingale Avenue. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mavor 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 KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2000 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //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 aster/sk {*} 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 Ordinance No. 1862-2000 -- Amending Various Sections of Title 4 and Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code to Clarify. and Correct Inconsistencies. Ordinance No. 1864-2000 -- Prohibiting the Keeping of Livestock on Certain Lots Within the City of Kenai. Ordinance No. 1865-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,790 for a Library Grant. Ordinance No. 1866-2000 -- Creating the Kenai Historic Commission. Ordinance No. 1867-2000 -- Amending KMC 14.20.105 to Eliminate the Townsite Historic District Board (TSH) and Transfer Some of Its Duties to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Ordinance No. 1868-2000 -- Closing the Crow Court Capital Project Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Street Improvement Capital Project Fund by $21,092.35. -1- , . . 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ITEM D: · 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ordinance No. 1869-2000 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,000 in the Council on A~ing Title III Fund. Resolution No. 2000-28 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional Services for the Congregate Housing Facility. Resolution No. 2000-29 -- Authorizing Budget Transfers in the General Fund and Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. Resolution No. 2000-30 -- Approving the Sale of the Property Consisting of 420 Square Feet Situated Within and Along the Northeast Boundary of Existing Lot 6, Block 5, Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One, at Appraised Value, to the Owner of the Adjacent Land. Resolution No. 2000-31 -- Transfemng $6,019.71 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Office Furniture. Resolution No. 2000-32 -- Authorizing Use of the Equipmen~ Replacement Fund to Rebuild a Caterpillar 966 Loader. Resolution No. 2000-33 -- Transfemng $14,000 in the General Fund Streets Department for Concrete Repairs and Small Tools. Resolution No. 2000-34-- Awarding the Bid to TH-City's Construction, Inc. for Concrete Repairs-2000 for the Total Amount of $40,894. Resolution No. 2000-35 -- Transfemng $12,000 in the '99 Street Improvement Capital Project Fund for Street ImprOvement En~.neerin§. Resolution No. 2000-36 -- Transfemng $9,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund for Engineering Design of Mission Street Bluff Sewer Line Relocation. 2000 Liquor License Renewal-- WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Recreational Site *2000 Liquor License Renewal-- One Stop Liquors/Package Store 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 -2- b~ Historic District Board Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES o *Regular Meeting of June 7, 2000. ITEM F: ITEM G: CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BIISlI~IF~S ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1870-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 23 (Personnel) of the Kenai Municipal Code. 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 -3-