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Home My WebLink About2001-10-09 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9 ~ 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 -- September 11,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a, Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department Discussion-- Banners ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a, Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: (~UF~TIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION ao Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6,2001. City Council Action. Agendas of September 5 and 19,2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA'" ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5- ITEM 5' ITEM 7: a, ITEM 8: ITEM 9: a. ITEM 10: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 14, 2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Beautification Tour Discussion-- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Banners REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2001. City Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 11,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS VICE-CHAIR HELEN BROWN~ PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL , Vice-Chair Brown 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, Rogers, Hett, Tunseth Dimmick, Nelson, Buffington Overturf Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 14, 2001 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- -None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Beautification Tour The Committee spoke briefly regarding the Soldotna beautification tour. Several co_m__mittee members attended the scheduled tour and all stated it was interesting and beneficial. 5-b. Discussion-- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department The Committee spoke briefly regarding the feasibility of landscaping at the Kenai Police Department. Non-Vo,ting Member Overturf suggested placing a concrete circular planter in the area. The Committee decided to postpone any decisions until members are able to view the area firsthand. Parks & Recreation Director Frates suggested the viewing be done prior to the next meeting. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 11,2001 PAGE 2 ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS Discussion- Banners The Committee spoke briefly regarding the banner situation. Frates stated it was not certain whether the newly ordered banners would be done in a timely manner. Additionally, he stated it might be in the Committee's best interest to locate a new company to manufacture future banners. Brown stated she would look into the issue and would have information by the upcoming October meeting. ITEM 7: REPORTS ,, , 7-a. Committee Chair-- No report. 7-b. Parks/is Recreation Director-- Director Frates reported Memorial Park rock dedications would only allow tribute rocks for large groups as opposed to individuals. Frates explained additional policies, procedures, and new stipulations would be investigated in the near future. Kenai City Council Liaison -- No report. ITEM 8' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Overturf inquired if a concrete circular planter could be placed near Dan's TV as it would be easier to maintain than the existing flowerbed. Frates stated he would look into the matter. ITEM 9' IRFO~TION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2001. City Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 11,2001 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6,2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3. ITEM 4: , APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 2,2001 · PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Placement of Memorial Rocks ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee/Kenai Multipurpose Facility. ITEM 7: REPORTS ae Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMENT~ ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 14, 2001. ITEM 11: ..ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k REC~ATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6, ~.001 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. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Hultberg Members Absent: Castimore, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper, Nate Kiel ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Sandahl requested Dr. Pete Hansen be placed on the Agenda under Item 5, a., Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Frates requested a correction to the year noted in Item 6, a., it should read 2001-02 Ice Rental Fee. The agenda was approved with the addition and correction. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 2,2001 The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park/Placement of Memorial Rocks Frates reported the Tumage and Spracher memorial rocks for Leif Hansen Memorial Park were approved by Council. Frates added, any future requests would be presented to Administration who in turn will present them to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Discussion took place on the rock placement proposal included in the meeting packet to include the policies and procedures. Commissioner Sandahl introduced Dr. Hansen and explained he was invited so he could tell the Commission what the original intent of the Leif Hansen Memorial Park was. Dr. Hansen advised the original intent was for the Park to be a living memorial park where live trees and/or shrubs would be planted and would serve as a living memorial to those who passed on. Dr. Hansen added, the cemetery is the place for stones, markers, etc. Discussion took place on memorials for large groups such as the Homesteaders, Veterans and Mariners. It was noted the Leif Hansen Memorial Park would be an appropriate place for large group memories. Extensive discussion followed, including the memorial wall concept introduced by Mayor Williams, the water fountain plaques and stepping stones. Hansen suggested colored or red bricks be used around the water fountain in an effort to bring more focus to it. Concern was also expressed by Hansen that the rocks in Memorial Park could provide a hiding place for vandals. Wisniewski stated the Commission and the City should be flattered at how well the Park had been received and as a result the Commission should listen to the needs of the public. Wisniewski added, so far the memorials placed in the Park had been done in good taste but he also agreed there was a need to limit the number. Frates pointed out that consideration needed to be given to future expansion as it wouldn't be long before the current space would be completely utilized. Commissioner Sandahl referred to the Park policies and procedures included in the meeting packet and made the following motion. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED that the following items be added to the policies and procedures for the Park: 6. Fountain development; 7. Plants as living memorials; 8. Identify areas on the. plot plan for large group memorials nothing these would also require approval from City Council; 9. Memorial wall project, it's location and the size of Plaques it would hold. Would be the current Item 6 which states, No miscellaneous items, i.e., trinkets... Commissioner Sandahl added to the motion that Director Frates would include these in the policies and procedures and will present it at the next meeting. CommissiOner Gifford ~ECONDED the motion. During discussion of the motion Commissioner Sandahl stated the City should go back to the original intent of the Park and if the cemetery is too full then a new area needed to be sought. Commissioner Hultberg thought benches and more trees should be added to the Park and didn't think rocks equated to a cemetery. Hultberg added he has no problem with the Park with the rocks and additional items. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 2 -~_ VOTE: Baxter Yes Gifford Yes Castimore Absent Steiner Absent Wisniewski Yes Sandahl t Yes Hultberg No MOTION PASSED. Frates suggested the commissioners walk through the Park before the next meeting. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- 2001-02 Ice Rental~Fee/Kenai Multipurpose Facility. Frates reported there was a proposal to increase the ice rental fee $85.00 per hour to $95.00 per hour included in the packet. Nate Kiel was present to encourage the Commission to endorse the increase due to the improvements made and the guarantees for constant ice. Kiel added, the rate was still lower than other facilities on the Peninsula. Discussion followed and Commissioner Baxter stated he didn't think the rate increase was justified just because of the improvements, especially since this was the second increase in two years. A review of the bookings for the year was made and what the estimated cost was for keeping the refrigeration system going. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to increase the ice rental fee to $95.00 and Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion- VOTE: Gifford Sterner Wisniewski Yes Absent Yes Sandahl Hultber§ Yes Castimore · Yes Baxter Absent No MOTION PASSED. Commissioner Gifford asked about the status of a sign for the ice fink. Frates replied the best that could be done in the near future was a blue Department of Transportation directional sign. Discussion took place on various options for signs. Commissioner Gifford asked if there would be a grand opening party for the improved ice rink. Frates answered that an event was not planned. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 3 ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski asked about the status of the skate park. Frates announced that it was 90% complete. Wisniewski asked about additional maintenance that would be required in the parks. Frates stated work would continue through October. Wisniewski asked for a tour of the parks within the next couple of months. 7-b. Director- Frates reported the following items' · Chumley's would be providing a quote for clearing the Bernie Huss trail. The remaining work would require their hydro-axe. Frates added there was no money remaining in the Parks .budget for the work so he would request funding from Council..~ Councilwoman Porter asked that consideration be given to getting a quote for Municipal Park as well. · He would be attending a facilities workshop in Soldoma on Saturday, September 8th. · He was approached by a group of individuals interested in a BMX park. This group may be at the next Parks meeting to present their proposal. The skate park in Kenai was 90% complete and a grand opening was scheduled for Saturday, September 15. Frates requested the Commissioners attend. Frates reported the teamwork on the park was incredible and the kids were very excited about its opening. Discussion took place on how to thank the many individuals involved in the construction of the park and suggestions ranged from a thank-you during the grand opening, an article in the newspaper, and letters. 7-c. City Council Liaison- Councilwoman Porter reported the following items- · Council did not approve the retention of the Welch mortuary lot for expansion of the nearby park, however they indicated they could get rid of the easement and give that to the park. · Pet parks were appearing more and more throughout the country and thought it would only be a matter of time before someone asks for one in Kenai. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENT~ Commissioner Sandahl asked if there was any official word on the new boat landing. Porter reported the issue was tabled and Administration and the State would be looking at property further down fiver. Commissioner Hultberg commented on the following: Reiterated the need to properly thank the individuals involved in the skate park. Discussion took place on the various methods of tha.n~g them as well as funding for taking out a full or half page ad. Councilwoman Porter suggested the Clarion be asked to visit the Park now during construction. PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 4 · Asked if Frates would get a quote for clearing with the hydro-axe in Municipal Park. · Reported a panel was removed from a piece of playground equipment in Municipal Park and it was noted it took some effort to remove the panel. Commissioner Gifford requested a party be scheduled for the grand opening of the multipurpose facility.. Trail. Chairman Wisniewski asked if there was any new information on the Unity Hultberg suggested contacting Will Jahrig for information. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ,, ITEM 10: II~IFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of August 1 and 15, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 14,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 6,2001 PAGE 5 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httlo://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) Don Gilman, Concerned Citizens for Responsible Economic Development -- Economic Feasibility of Proposed Prison Project. Ordinance No. 1926-2001 --Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Ordinance No. 1927-o.001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,400 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. Ordinance No. 1928-2001 -- Finding That Certain Foreclosed Properties Are Not Needed for Public Purpose and May be Sold. Ordinance No. 1929-2001 -- Amending the Requirements in KMC 9.10 Regarding Collection and Disposal of Garbage/Refuse in the City of Kenai. · Ordinance No. 1930-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $183,000 in the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main Capital Project Fund. Resolution No. 2001-62 -- Supporting the State Department of Natural Resources Purchase of Property Identified aa Tract 1, Horseshoe End at River Bend Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska For Development of a Boat Launch Access Facility for the Lower Kenai River. . e 10. ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: Resolution No. 2001-53 -- Supporting Conveyance of a Conservation Easement on the Kenai River Flats to the State of Alaska for Management by thc Alaska Department of Fish and Game; Construction of a Boardwalk and Wildlife Viewing Platform Adjacent to Boat Launch Road; and Construction of a New Access Road to the City of Kenai Boating Facility. Resolution No. 2001-64-- Awarding the Bid to Best Transit Mix for 8,000 Cubic Yards of Street Maintenance Sand for the Total Amount of $51,920. Resolution No. 2001-65 -- Awarding the Bid to Bob's Service, Inc. for a Street Department Stainless Steel Sander-2001 for the Total Amount of $21,164. Resolution No. 2001-66 -- Approving a Contract to Zubeck, Inc. for the Project Entitled Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main-2001 for the Total Amount of $137,845.80. Resolution No. 2001-67-- Designating the Kenai Water Quality & Quantity Development Pro,ram Well House No. 4 With Main Line Tie-Ins Phase III Project as the City of Kenai's No. 1 Overall Capital Improvement Project. 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. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of August 15,2001. CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified o o , , ITEM I: Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1931-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $18,760 in the Council on Aging Title III Fund. *Ordinance No. 1932-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $204,828 in the 2002 Street Improvement Capital Project Fund. *Ordinance No. 1933-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.230 (Home Occupations) to Allow Home Occupations in Residences in Commercial Zones. *Ordinance No. 1934-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund and Library Improvements Capital Project Fund for Schematic Drawings and Plans. *Ordinance No. 1935-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $43,727 in the Senior Citizens Borough Grant Fund. Approval -- Lease Application/Lot 4, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park & Adjacent Right-of-Way/James 13. Olson, d/b/a Jim's Towing and Autobody. Approval -- Consent to Assi~tment for Security/Blue Mountain Ventures, Inc. to First National Bank of Anchorage/Lots 7 & 8, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. Discussion--Travel Agency Concession/Request for Five-Year Exclusive Lease. 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 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 *Ail 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) Borough Assembly President Tim Navarre -- KPB Ordinance No. 2001- 29, Amending KPB 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. e Bill Coghill, Mikunda Cottrell/h Co. -- Audit Presentation Val Ischi and Lisa Gabriel, Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association -- Proposed Concession Stand/Multipurpose Facility. ITEM C: e , PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1931-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $18,760 in the Council on Aging Tire III Fund. Ordinance No. 1932-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $204,828 in the 2002 Street Improvement Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 1933-2001 -- Amending KMC 14.20.230 (Home Occupations) to Allow Home Occupations in Residences in Commercial Zones. . Ordinance No. 1934-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Fund and Library Improvements Capital Project Fund for Schematic Drawings and Plans. . , ITEM D. . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: . , e Ordinance No. 1935-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $43,727 in the Senior Citizens Borough Grant Fund. Resolution No. 2001-68 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional Design Services to Kluge & Associates for the Project Entitled Kenai Library Improvements for the Total Amount of $18,612. Resolution No. 2001-69 -- Awarding the Bid to Kenai Chrysler Center for a Kenai Senior Center All-Wheel-Drive Mini Van for the Total Amount of $26,357. Resolution No. 2001-70 -- Support the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Park Trail Development and Site Improvements. Resolution No. 2001-71 -- Supporting the Concept of Buildin§ a Private Medium Security Prison of Up to 1,000 Beds Near Kcna/on Land Owned by the Kenai Natives Association, Inc. (KNA), Subject to Certain Conditions Mifi§atin§ Potential Impacts to the City of Kenai. Resolution No. 2001-72 -- Supporting the United States of America. 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. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES *Regular Meeting of September 5,2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Space Request/Hertz Rent a Car. 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