HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-12 Beautification SummaryITEM 1:
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 12~ 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
***AGENDA***
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 8,2001
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Summer Weeding Schedule
Discussion -- Visitors Center/State of Alaska Plant List and Plan
ITEM 7: REPORTS
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Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 3,2001.
City Council Action Agendas of May 2, 16 and 30, 2001.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JUNE 12~ 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The quorum was lost at 7:45
p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Non-Voting Members Absent:
Others Present'
Brown (left at 8:05 p.m.), Dimmick, Hett (left at 7:45
p.m.), Nelson
Buffington, Rogers
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Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Councilwoman
Swarner, Contract Secretary Shalev
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Dimmick requested the addition of the Garden of Week to be added as Item 5-a.
amended agenda was approved as presented.
The
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 8, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Garden of the Week
The Committee discussed the general criteria and requirements for awarding homes or
businesses with Garden of the Week. It was decided the Salamantof Building would be
the first to be awarded this summer. Dimmick suggested each of the members keep
one or two other possibilities in mind for future awards.
ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Weeding Schedule
· The weeding schedule for this week' Tuesday at 1 p.m. and
Thursday at 6 p.m.
· The Rotary bed is in need of weeding and cleaning. Dimmick
stated she would tend to this bed with the'help of student
volunteers.
Dan's TV is still not done; this area will need attention soon.
Regarding the Paradisos area, Dimmick stated, with the help Of
student volunteers, she should be able to finish this by Friday.
Discussion -- Visitors Center/State of Alaska Plant List and Plan
Dimmick distributed a plant list and plan for the Visitors Center. The Committee
discussed the plan and other generalities regarding this area and its potential for plant
growth. The Committee made several comments and small changes to the overall plan,
including:
· Avoid bare topsoil in areas as this promotes the growth of
chickweed.
· If Parks and Recreation can manage sod cutting, the Committee
can ensure it is done properly and in areas needed. Additionally, if
the sod is cut by P&R, money will be saved on the contractor's fee.
· The Visitors Center flowerbeds will be perennial beds. The
Committee spoke briefly regarding various native flowers to be
used in the beds including: dwarf dogwood, starflowers, and irises
Weed cloth should be used in the new beds. Brown and Dimmick
both offered to donate weed cloth from their personal supplies.
· Dimmick will approach the contractor about getting a bench.
· Director Frates stated his crew would dig out the existing gravel
from the side of the building. Upon replacing the gravel with
topsoil, rose bushes could be planted in this area. Frates drew a
rudimentary drawing on the chalkboard to help illustrate the area
in which he could envision new rose bushes. The Committee was
in agreement with the idea and possible placement of new bushes.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair-- None
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following:
Parks/i~ Recreation Director-- Director Frates reported on the
Steve Booth began herbicide spraying along the Spur Highway to
Willow Street. This spray is a low residual spray and should be
completed by Friday.
The new sidewalk for plaques at the Leif Hansen Park had been
completed.
Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on the
following:
· Requested the Committee to consider the idea of having a 'mass
planting day' around Memorial Day weekend. Swarner stated a
designated planting day could be similar to the idea of the citywide
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trash cleanup day. 'The Committee spoke briefly about this idea
and, alternatively, the idea of an annual fall cleanup day to get
beds ready for winter.
ITEM 8:
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
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Parks ga Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 3,2001.
City Council Action Agendas of May 2, 16 and 30,2001.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary
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JUNE 12, 2001
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