HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-11 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATYON COMMITTEE
JANUARY 11, 2000
*** 5:30 p.m.
Kenai Council Chambers
***AGENDA***
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MENUTES -- November 9, 1999
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Adopt-An-Area Program
b. Discussion -- Yard-of-the-Week Program
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Goals 8v Objectives/2000
ITEM 8: REPORTS
a. Committee Chair
b. Parks & Recreation Director
c. Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 9: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 10:
a. Parks 8v Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 3.
b. Parks 8v Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2, 1999.
c. City Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999.
d. 12/ 16/99 letter to Sylvia M. Johnson noting the City Council regretfully
accepted her resignation from the Beautification Committee.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMYTTEE
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KENAI COUNCIL CHAn
CHAIR MARILYN D%MMICK,
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 5:39 p.rn. Roll was called
as follows:
Voting Members Present: Brown, Rogers, Jung, Dimmick and Hansen (arrived
at 5:45 p.m.)
Non-voting Members Absent: Benedict and Overturf
Others present: City Clerk Freas, Parks & Recreation Director Frates,
Councilwoman Swarner
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Dimmick noted the Committee was less two members due to the resignation of Sylvia
Johnson and Barbara Nord (copy of Nord's 1/ 11/2000 letter of resignation distributed).
MOTION:
Commissioner Rogers MOVED to nominate Marilyn Dimmick as Chair and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no other nominations and
the floor was closed. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED to nominate Karolee Hansen for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion.
MOTION:
Commissioner Rogers MOVED to nominate Dorothy Jung for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion.
There were no other nominations.
VOTE ON JUNG:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON HANSEN:
MOTION FAILED.
Marilyn Dimmick was elected as chair and Dorothy Jung was elected vice chair.
YTEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Brown requested review of banner designs be added to the agenda
under New Business. There were no objections. The amended agenda was approved.
ITEM rF: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 9, 1999
Comments were made concerning the decision of the Parks & Recreation Commission
not to consider requesting funding to construct new public restrooms at Memorial
Park. Hansen stated the intention was not to place a restroom at the Park, but that
additional restrooms should be considered. It was noted the Commission received a
copy of the Committee's minutes. Brown reported she received a call from
Commissioner Sandahl who explained the Commission discussed the concern at length
before coming to their conclusion.
There were no changes to the minutes and were approved as presented
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
%TEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Adopt-An-Area Program
Frates explained, the Committee had discussed this issue previously and wanted to
put out some Public Service Announcements to encourage businesses or organizations
to choose a bed to maintain. The Committee would then maintain those not adopted.
Frates added, the Committee had also discussed having signs prepared to post at the
beds being maintained by businesses, etc. to recognize their efforts. He noted, he
believed the corrugated plastic signs would work well and suggested the members
examine the sign at the multi-purpose facility which he had made. Frates stated he
would investigate sizes, costs, colors, verbiage, etc. and bring that information back to
the Committee for their next meeting. Hansen suggested businesses may want to
donate the cost of the signs. Dimrnick suggested that also be investigated and reported
at the next meeting.
6-b. Discussion -- Yard-of--the-Week Program
The Committee reviewed the information included in the packet which was provided by
Councilwoman Swarner. Swarner explained, people call the newspaper office to
submit a yard for a prize.
Frates noted the Anchorage Daily News had a similar program in past years where an
application is printed in the paper, people fill it out and submit it to the paper. A
description of the bed, address, etc. is included on the application. Swarner stated she
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spoke with representatives at the Peninsula Clarion and found they were not too
interested. It was suggested the concept be discussed with the editor to see if the
reaction would be more favorable.
Frates suggested the city could do it by having application forms available at the
Recreation Center for completion by those interested in participating. He added, after
the program catches on, the paper may be more interested in participating. It was
suggested information could be forwarded to Joan Hansen to place in her column as
well as applications given to businesses in town, the Visitors Center, Chamber, etc. to
have available for people to complete and submit to the Recreation Center.
Discussion followed about what type of sign should be designed for placement in yards.
A moose and wooden flower (tulip or daisy) shape were suggested, but it should be nice
but not too expensive in the event it would be stolen.
The Committee was asked to bring back several ideas of wording for a sign and shape
for the next meeting. Suggested information for the application included: name,
address, phone number, location of yard, brief description and photo if available; note
the yard must be within the city limits; submit the application to the Recreation Center
at their address or call 283-3855. The members were encouraged to bring their
samples to their next meeting.
ITEM ?: NEW BUSINESS
7-a. Discussion -- Goals & Objectives/2000
Discussion followed on what the Committee wanted to include as goals and objectives
for the coming season. Those decided upon were:
• Weeding volunteers
• Placing rQcec aTtd lriseS along the f cnt of the iefiic iciy
• Adopt-an-Area Program
• Yard-of-the-Week Program
• Updating the flower brochure
Comments during the discussion were to place rugosa roses and irises along the front
of the cemetery because they would be low maintenance, needing a minimal amount of
water, etc. and wouldn't be as susceptible to moose as other plants might be. Concern
was mentioned about how the snow was removed in that area and planting the bushes
in a way they will be protected from snow removal procedures. It was suggested a
person could donate a rose bush or purchase one and a plaque could be placed for who
made the donation or in who's name it was donated. Swarner stated she would make
some contacts in this regard. Brown, Hansen and Dimmick all stated they had irises
they would donate for planting at the cemetery.
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It was suggested a theme be given to this year's efforts. This will be discussed more
thoroughly at the next committee meeting.
7-a. Discussion -- Banner Selection
Brown reported she had 14 designs from which to choose ten. Four of the designs
were new, the others were some she had on file. The Committee felt the Parks 8c
Recreation Commission should be included in choosing the banners and requested the
item be included on the Parks & Recreation Commission's next meeting agenda.
Brown stated she would attend the Commission meeting to present the banners. (The
banners were reviewed by the Committee after the meeting adjourned.)
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Committee Chair -- Dimmick reported Nina Selby and Helen Fischer
passed away recently. She also noted Barb Nord and Sylvia Johnson would be missed
from their participation on the Committee. Committee members were encouraged to
seek people in the community who may be interested in applying for appointment to
the Committee.
8-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates reported the following:
• He had been unable to contact Leah Spaulding but will try again prior to
the next meeting.
• A small community group has stated an interest in developing a Nordic
Ski Club and would be holding their initial meeting at the Teen Center on January 18
at 6:30 p.m. He noted, the ski club was open to any age.
• The dedication for the multi-purpose facility was scheduled for February
5 at 11:00 a.m. He noted, the time and date were chosen to coincide with the
beginning of the Peninsula Winter Games who would be holding a hockey game at the
rink begin...^.g at No.,... Frates added, the Rotaiy and Lions Club 'a '- ted to
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the opening as they both donated the warm-up shacks at the rink, plus other members
of the community and the public in general.
Frates reported a broom ball competition would be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
between the Rotary and Lions Clubs. Also, the Denali Ice Club will be presenting a
exhibition. Frates invited the Committee members to attend the festivities.
8-e. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Swarner reported she had been
reassigned as the council liaison to the Committee. She also noted she had voiced her
concern that snow removal efforts were removing snow along the greenstrip down to
the grass.
ITEM 9: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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Dimmick -- Suggested colors should be chosen to use on the Adopt-an-Area
and Yard-of-the-Week signs to identify the Committee. She asked the issue be
discussed further at the next meeting.
Frates -- Reported he spoke with Dan Sexton regarding the acquisition of some
Wasagaming antique roses (from Manitoba, Canada). He was told the cost would be
$25 for aone-gallon pot plus a ten percent fee. Frates explained, the roses grew to
about six feet tall, have beautiful drooping pink flowers, and are very thorny. He
suggested they should be considered to purchase for placement in the city. It was
suggested the Lions Club be contacted to see if they would be interested in purchasing
some roses to be placed at the cemetery since they have been active over the years in
the annual cemetery clean-up efforts.
ITEM 10: YNFORMATION
a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 3.
b. Parks 8v Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 2, 1999.
c. City Council Action Agendas of December 1 and 15, 1999.
d. 12/ 16/99 letter to Sylvia M. Johnson noting the City Council regretfully
accepted her resignation from the Beautification Committee.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:26 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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