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Home My WebLink About2001-09-11 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS '*'AGENDA'*' ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 14, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Beautification Tour Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Banners ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 7,2001. City Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15,2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 14, 2001 7:00 P.M. KEN,II COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGERDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUT ,.F~... -- July 10, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINF~S Discussion-- Beautification Tour Discussion -- Facility Landscapin§/Kenai Police Depar~men~ ITEM 7' REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION ao Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 2,2001. City Council Action Agendas of July 18 and August I, ~001. Appointment letter to Dorothy Tunseth. Revised membership list. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 14, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTF~ ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Dimrmck called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. confirmed as follows: The roll was taken and Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Present: Others Present' Brown, Dimmick, Rogers, Tunseth Nelson, Hett, Buffington Overturf Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Councilwoman Swarner, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUT~ --July 10, 2001 Dimmick requested clarification of Item 4-b (...g-uaranteed to-125F). 'minutes were approved as presented. Other~t4.se, the ITEM 4- PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None ITEM 5' NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion-- Beautification Tour Director Frates presented the Committee with the following options for the Beautification Tour: · Travel to Seward to view the boardwalk and other landscaped areas. · Check with the Soldoma Chamber of Commerce to view various areas in Soldotna. Due to time and schedule conflicts, the Committee agreed on touting areas in Soldotna. Committee members who would like transportation were told to meet at the Kenai Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 23. Otherwise, members were requested to meet at the Soldotna Department of Transportation yard at 4:00 p.m. Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department The Committee reviewed options for landscaping improvements at the Kenai Police Department. The following options were considered: · For bed maintenance, volunteers or community service workers would be needed for weeding and watering. · Due to soil condition, poor lighting, and the probability of a meager watering schedule, hearty flowers and shrubs would need to be planted. · The Committee agreed on a circular bed to be rendered directly off the comer of the Police building. Frates stated his crew would do as much work as possible on preparing this bed before winter (sod cutting, preparing bed for flowers and installation of edging). ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair-- Chair Dimm/ck reported on the following: · Stated she received many compliments on how beautiful Kenai looks. · Brought up an issue regarding the Leif Hansen Memorial sign. The Committee spoke briefly regarding the height of the sign. Dimmick stated summer- time flowers block the view of the sign while snow banks hinder the view in the winter. Dimmick stated she thought the sign should be raised to avoid viewing problems. Councilwoman Swarner stated the Committee should keep a close eye in the visibility of the sign in the upcoming months to determine future action. 7-b. Parks/~ Recreation Director-- Director Frates repOrted on the following' · The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Tumage Site B memorial rock request. Council will now consider it. Frates briefly discussed policy concerns brought up at the last meeting. The EDD informed Frates of a new program that requests donation of federal tax refunds to go toward the purchase of benches along the bike path. The benches are approximately $100.00 each. · Parks and Recreation currently has approximately 18 submitted normnat/ons for Garden of the Week. This program will continue until the first or second week in September. · The banner program will be added to the agenda next month for review. To date, some problems with production have occurred with the current banner producer that Frates hoped would be resolved soon. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner provided the Committee w/th a recap of Council items. ITEM 8: (~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Committee spoke briefly regarding a plan to solicit for volunteers at the upcoming ~ndustry Appreciation Day on August 25. Dimmick. Brown, Frates. and $~varner all stated they would be available to attend and help. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 14. 2001 PAGE 2 ITEM 9: INFORMATION,, Parks & Recreation Conumssion Meeting Minutes of August 2., 2001. City Council Action Agendas of July 18 and August i, 2001. Appointment letter to Dorothy Tunseth. Revised membership list. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8' 15 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by' Sharon Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 14, 2001 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS/is RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 2, ~001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 7, 2001 and July 5,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Angela Schreiner -- Memorial Park/Memorial Rock Request b. Chris Degernes -- Department of Natural Resources Boat Launch Near Cunnin§ham Park. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Municipal Park Discussion -- Skateboard Park ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Proposed 2001 Foreclosure Sale ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 18,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 10, 2001. ITEM 11- ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. follows: Roll was called as Present: Absent: Others Present: Roper Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Steiner, Hultberg Castimore Councilwoman Porter, City Manager Snow, Contract Secretary Chairman Wisniewski welcomed City Manager Snow and Councilwoman Pat Porter to the Parks Meeting. It was noted that Councilwoman Porter was the new council representative to the Parks & Recreation Commission. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 7, 2001 and July 5,2001 The minutes for June 7 and July 5,2001 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Angela Schreiner- Memorial Park/Memorial Rock Request Don Schremer presented a verbal proposal to the Commission regarding the placement of a memorial rock for his late mother-m-law, Helen Tumage, in Leif Hansen Memorial Park. The memorial rock would be similar to the rock the Thomson family placed in the park nme years ago. Schreiner and Director Frates pointed out two potential locations for the rock. · Discussion followed and concern was expressed the memorial rocks were being proposed without an ordinance in place or any designated areas for such memorials selected. Commissioner Sandahl stated he was uncomfortable in making a decision on the memorial rock without any type of plan in place for Leif Hansen Memorial Park and suggested the issue be postponed until the council had the opportunity to approve an ordinance. After additional discussion, Schreiner stated there were two issues which could be handled separately and requested the Commission consider his proposal without delay. Commissioner Baxter agreed the proposal should be voted upon but consideration for an ordinance was necessary. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED to recommend the applicant be allowed to place the memorial rock in proposed site "B' of Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter Yes Gilford Absent Steiner Castimore Wisniewski Yes No Yes Sandahl Hultberg No Yes MOTION PASSED. q-bo Chris Degernes -- Department of Natural Resources Boat Launch Near Cunningham Park Chris Degemes announced the State of Alaska budgeted $350,000 for a boat launch in the lower Kenai River. Two potential sites are being considered' A ten-acre parcel above and a five-acre parcel below Cunningham Park. Degernes reported Representative Eldon Mulder was supporting the project and had originally focused on the property above Cunningham Park. The smaller parcel of land is being considered because wetlands and other challenges involve the larger parcel above Cunningham Park. Degemes stated her reason for bringing the issue to the City of Kenai is that the State would like to combine the boat launch effort with Cunnmgham Park and ask the City of Kenai to maintain it. Discussion followed and the first question asked was whether or not another boat launch was needed on the Kenai River. Degemes listed some impacts another boat launch would bring, including more congestion and traffic on the fiver. Commissioner Sandahl stated his opposition to any type of boat launch near or tied into Cunnmgham Park as the original intent of the Park was for children and bank fishers. Sandahl expressed concern for the safety of both user groups. City Manager Snow reported Mrs. Cunningham placed a stipulation on the deed when the land was provided for the park that there be no boat launches. Discussion took place on making the new boat launch a drift boat only launch. Degemes stated Mulder was adamant the boat launch be for powerboats. If limited to drift boats, the funding source could be removed. Degemes also noted the urgency to know the City's position due to the active land purchase efforts. The purchase could take up to six months and once the land is purchased, a design would be developed, permits obtained, and construction could begin in early 2003. Other locations were discussed such as the cow pastures and Degemes indicated there were many expensive issues for that location. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 2 The general consensus was that the park be left a park and not a boat launch. If a site had to be selected, the upper parcel would be more palatable to the Parks Commission. It was noted it was possible the necessary permits could not be obtained for that parcel. Degemes asked if the Parks Commission was giving her a red, yellow or green light-on the project. It was noted they were giving a cautious yellow. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINGS Discussion -- Municipal Park Frates reported a brush hog was used in Municipal Park for more clearing and the end result provided much more visibility. Plans for future clearing in the Park was discussed as well as the cost involved. It was noted the equipment may be purchased and an experienced operator contracted to operate it. Frates reported he had completed a grant application for which the funding would be used for expansion of the existing parking lots; add an additional parking lot near the rest. rooms; perhaps hiring of a landscape architect to review possible future expansion of the park; and perhaps widening of the trails to support water truck activity. Frates requested ideas for expanding the park or other improvements be forwarded to him. It was suggested the Commission visit the Park during the next meeting so all could see the improvements. a-bo Discussion -- Skateboard Park Frates reported the skateboard equipment was ordered and it was scheduled to arrive on August 27th. Work would begin immediately upon arrival and it was anticipated four days would be needed to complete the construction. Frates also reported the kids were very excited and fencing for placement around the Park had been approved and would be erected before the skateboard equipment is placed. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Proposed 2001 Foreclosure Sale Frates referred to the meeting packet and noted it included a list of 14 foreclosed properties the Parks Commission was being asked to review and determine if any should be retained for public purpose. After a brief discussion it was decided one parcel should be retained as it neighbored an existing park. MOTION: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 3 , Commissioner Gilford MOVED that Parcel # 4710104, 807 Peninsula Avenue be retained for public purpose. The motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Hultberg. VOTE: Gifford Steiner Wisniewski Yes Sandahl Yes Hultber§ Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Yes Yes Castimore Baxter Absent Yes ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- Wisniewski commented on the following: * Stated Municipal Park and Triangle Park looked very nice. It was noted there were many volunteers who had done a frae job. . Asked about the dip net season and Frates reported it went very well with the City revenues being approximately $29,000. Frates also noted the fishery improves every year and Snow stated the Parks Department had been commended for the fine job during dip net season. . Asked about the tree clearing at the cemetery and Frates stated the work would be done this fall. 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · The summer recreation program was coming to a close and a slumber party was scheduled for Friday, August 3 for which 53 children had signed up to participate. · He received a call from EDD, who is working with the Chambers of Commerce, to encourage residents on the Peninsula to donate their income tax refunds for community beautification, including trees and benches. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter suggested flags be placed in the fire pit in the downtown area to give the area more height. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/k COMMENT.~ Commissioner Baxter stated the curbs and comers looked nice and announced an extensive renovation was taking place at Offers Field. Commissioner Hultberg stated the City looked good and he was looking forward to the State finishing their work. Commissioner Sandahl stated he never again wanted to be placed in the same position the Commission had been during the meeting in regard to the request for a memorial rock in Left Hansen Park. Sandahl added, he felt the action the Commission PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 4 took was a drastic deviation from the intent of the Park which was not to be a cemetery. Sandahl requested Frates develop a plan or proposed ordinance to present at the next meeting in order to avoid future problems. Commissioner Gifford noted the following: She agreed with Comm/ssioner Sandahl and added such apPlications or requests should not be scheduled until it is first discussed with the Commission whether that notification be via special meeting or other means. Gilford added, she felt like the bad guy by voting against the proposal. · Asked about the flowers that were planted along the sidewalks in Lei/ Hansen Park and Frates reported they had been removed. · A section of grass along Walker and Rogers was not mowed and Frates stated he would investigate the matter. · Provided Frates with a pamphlet from Nickelodeon entitled "The Big Help" and explained the material offered methods of getting kids active in volunteering for community projects. It was agreed the material could be utilized during next year's summer recreation program. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 18,2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 10,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Sterner MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. SO ORDERED. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2,2001 PAGE 5 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ 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 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 w/11 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) Chris DeEernes, Parks/h Outdoor Recreation-- Boat Launch Ramp FUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1922-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund Fire Department for a Donation From Unocal Oil & Gas and the Kenai Fire Fighters Association to Purchase Equipment. Resolution No. 2001-59 -- Declaring Equipment, Supplies and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. Resolution No. 2001-60 -- Awarding the Bid to Seekins Ford for an Airport 3/4-Ton 4x4 Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck for the Total Amount of $24,701 and to Kenai Chrysler Center for a Bufldin§ Department Utility Vehicle for the Total Amount of $22,048. Resolution No. 2001-61 -- Establishing the Authorized Signatures for Withdrawal From Depositories of Mumcipal Funds. ITEM D: ,, COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission , Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Mumcipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES *Regular Meeting of July 18,2001. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. , *Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Project Fund for an EDA Grant. , *Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kena/Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, Prohibiting the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. 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 KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNC1% 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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1923-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,562.50 in the General Fund for Police Department Tools. Ordinance No. 1924-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Comprehensive Plan Capital Project Fund for an EDA Grant. Ordinance No. 1925-2001 -- Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.20, l:h'ohi-bi~g the Use and Sale of Fireworks Within the City, Except for Authorized Fireworks Displays. ITEM D' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS , 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee -1- bo Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board ,Maska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES , *Regular Meeting of August 1,2001. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ,, Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 o *Ordinance No. 1926-01 -- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. o *Ordinance No. 1927-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations By $6,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. , . *Ordinance No. 1928-01 -- Finding that Certain Foreclosed Properties Are Not Needed for a Public Purpose and May be Sold. , *Ordinance No. 1929-01 -- Amending the Requirements in KMC 9.10 Regarding Collection and Disposal of Garbage/Refuse in the City of Kenai. o *Ordinance No. 1930-01 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $183,000 in the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Project Fund. Approval-- Special Use Permit/R~ Seafoods-- A Portion of the Southeast Section of the Boating Facility Parking Lot. Discussion-- Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 2001-29 -- Amending KPB Chapter 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. Discussion -- Lower Kenai River Boat Launch Draft Resolution of Support Discussion -- Left Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Placement of Memorial Rock ITEM I' ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Ma~vor 2. CiW 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-