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Home My WebLink About2001-11-13 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 13, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS "*AGENDA'" ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 9,2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Banners ITEM 6: , NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Spring Flower Bulb Order ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2001 City Council Action Agendas of October 3 and 17, 2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA'*' ITEM 1' ITEM 2' ITEM 3' ITEM 4' ITEM 5' ao ITEM 6' ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9' ITEM 10' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL , AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 11,2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Facility landscaping/Kenai Police Department Discussion-- Banners NEW BUSINESS REPORTS , , Committee Chair Parks/h Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison 0UESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6,2001 City Council Action Agendas of September 5 and 19,2001. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9,2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRPERSON MARiLYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTF~ ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chairman Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members Absent: Others Present: Dimmick, Nelson, Buffington, Rogers, Hett, Tunseth Brown Overturf Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ,, The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 11,2001 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD--None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Facility Landscaping/Kenai Police Department The Committee spoke briefly regarding the Kenai Police Department landscaping project. After a discussion concerning soil conditions and potentials of watering schedules and sunlight, the Committee agreed a hearty shrub-type plant would be best suited for the area in mind. The Committee unanimously agreed for Director Frates to make the final decision on the type of shrub to be planted, but a cotoneaster or similar shrub was encouraged. 5-b. Discussion- Banners Director Frates reported no new developments had been made regarding the banner project. The Committee spoke briefly of the high expense of new banners and considered the possibility of obtaining ~ousiness sponsors' for new banners. Member Tunseth stated she would bring this idea to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Members Nelson and Hett offered their help in researching new contractors to make banners. ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair-- Chairman Dimmick stated her concern regarding the new projects and additional responsibilities the Committee was acquiring. The Committee briefly discussed the added areas and the impact these additions will have on weeding and watering schedules. 7-b. Parks/h Recreation Director-- Frates reported on the following: · The policies and procedures manual for the Leif Hansen Memorial Park had recently been reviewed and suggested modifications made. Frates briefly reviewed the suggested changes and additions. Dimmick suggested adding wording to Procedure No. 7, "as was originally intended" to avoid the idea the policy is a new policy. · Eleven new Christmas (pole) decorations were ordered and fourteen old decorations are scheduled for refurbishing prior to use. Kenai City Council Liaison -- No report ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Committee requested the December Committee meeting to 'be canceled. stated she would contact Councilwoman Swamer to discuss the request. Dimmick ITEM 9. ,INFO~TION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2001 City Council Action Agendas of September 5 and 19, 2001. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7-40 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 9,2001 PAGE 2 KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGERDA ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM ITEM 7: , , ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 6,2001 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Debbie Sonberg-- 2002 Park Development Proposal Brett McDonald -- BMX Park OLD BUSINGS Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION (~UESTIONS & COMMRNT.~ PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHED~ED TO INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 2001. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 11,2001. ~JOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 4, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Hultberg Members Absent: Baxter, Castimore, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ,,, Frates requested the Cunningham Park Site Plan Concept be added under New Business, Item 6-a. The agenda was approved with the addition. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MH/UTES- September 6, 2001. The minutes were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Debbie Sonberg-- 2002 Park Development Proposal Ms.' Sonberg was not in attendance. 4.b Brett McDonald -- BMX Park McDonald presented a proposal for a BMX park and indicated the old fire training ground by the high school as his the proposed site. McDonald provided a schematic of a BMX park he downloaded from the Intemet and stated his proposed park would be the same size. In addition to the two sheets of signatures of users and parents who are in favor of a BMX Park (which he provided), McDonald stated there are several businesses in the community who have offered to help with building, sponsoring events, etc. Discussion took place on the proposed site and Frates reported it was currently a Conservation Zone and the issue would have to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission to determine whether or not it could be rezoned. It was noted the site was large enough to house a BMX park, a skate park and possibly a dirt jump area. It was also noted the site was large enough for a parking area. Discussion also took place on an alternative site and it was noted the proposed site was more favorable due to its close proximity to other recreational sites, restaurants, etc. McDonald stated he would like to see the area fenced to prohibit motorized vehicles from destroying the dirt jumP area. Discussion took place on a fence and Councilwoman Porter stated she felt a fence may take away from the area and suggested perhaps some landacaping inatead. It was noted the next step would be to take the issue to the Pla.nn~g and Zoning Commission and Councilwoman Porter stated that she would inform the Council of the request as well. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to approve the concept of the BMX Park and to pursue alternative locations if the fire training grounds are deemed unsuitable. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Saxter Absent Gifibrd Yes Sanda hl Yes Castimore Absent Steiner Absent Hultber§ Yes Wisniewski Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Left Hansen Memorial Park Frates referred to the draft Policy and Procedure for Left Hansen Park which was included in the packet. Hultberg stated he visited the Park and reported the Tumage rock looked very nice. Frates reported the Schreiner's would like to donate a bench to the Park. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to approve the revised Policies and Procedures for Left Hansen Memorial Park. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: IGi/ibrd IYes Isandah! Yes Casfimore I Absent Steiner Absent Hultber§ Yes ' Baxter Absent Wisniewski , Yes , PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEE-~ING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 2 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Hultberg stated the only eyesore in Leif Hansen Park was the water fountain and suggested something be done with it. ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Cunningham Park Site Plan Concept. (This item was added at the beginning of the meeting.) Frates provided the Commissioners with a draft site plan proposal prepared by the Department of Natural Resources for a boat ramp adjacent to Cunningham Park. After review and discussion, it was recommended a buoy(s) be introduced in the river in front of Cunningham Park to control traffic and protect the bank fishers. Councilwoman Porter stated the issue would be discussed at the next council meeting and she would bring up the issue of buoys at that time. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski explained Debbie Sonberg's proposed park (Item 4-a} location would be the vacant foreclosed lot off Kaknu Drive. Frates provided a map of the exact location and added he believed that Sonberg was more interested in a greenbelt type situation with perhaps a picnic table and some trees. After a brief discussion it was noted that Sonberg would have to provide a park plan to the Commission for review. 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · City Council approved $3,600 to Chumley's to clear the Bernie Huss Trail and Municipal Park. Sandahl stated the Bernie Huss Park looked great and the equipment moved to East End Trail was being used. · Red Ribbon Week is approaching and there will be a dance on Friday, October 19th. If anyone wants to volunteer to chaperone, contact Frates. · Men;s basketball will begin on November 12th. · The 2002 APRA will be held in Homer and Frates was asked to serve as a liaison between the APRA Board and the City of Homer. Frates thought this would be good experience for him in preparing for a convention in the event it would be held in Kenai again. The dip net fishery report will be available soon and the total revenues are available for review if desired. · The gym and racquetball floors were recently repainted and look very nice. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 3 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter reported she was pleased to have the brush clearing approved for both Bernie Huss Trail and Municipal Park. Commissioner Hultberg left at 7:55 p.m. ITEM 8: COMMISSION ~UESTIONS & COMMENT~ Commissioner Sandahl stated he would not be available for the November meeting. Chairman Wisniewski stated Castimore would probably miss the next few months as well. Commissioner Gifford asked about Skateboard Park certification being available only Monday through Friday. Frates stated he changed the schedule and certification was now available on Saturday as well. hour. Director Frates stated Council voted to keep the ice rink rate at $85.00 per ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SC _HEDGED TO _~ I-!g'._.a_~D - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 19, 2001. 10-1}. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 11,2001. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Gifford SF~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: B'arbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & REC~ATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2001 PAGE 4 · ,. .. E 0 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ht.tp' //ww .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. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2001-73 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY01 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisher/es Business Activity in Cook Inlet. Resolution No. 2001-74-- Transferring $3,600 From General Fund Contingency to the Parks Department for Brush Clearing. . Se Resolution No. 2001-75 -- Awarding the Bid to Pacific Detroit Diesel for a Public Safety Building Standby Generator - 2001 for the Total Amount of $20,460.00. Resolution No. 2001-76 -- Prioritizing Capital Projects in the Community for Submission to the State of Alaska for FY 2003 F~md~g Under the Capital Project Matching Grant Program (AS 37.06). Resolution No. 2001-77 -- Supporting Capital Improvement Projects in the Community for Submission to the State of Alaska for FY 04-06 Funding Under the State Transportation Improvement Program, STIP. -1- , ITEM D: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E: ITEM F: . ITEM G: ITEM H: . . . . . 0 Resolution No. 2001-78 -- Awarding the Bid to Steve Rutherford Floonng for Kens_/Senior Center Carpet Replacement - 2001 for the Total Amount of $20,247.00. 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 MINUT~ *Regular Meeting of September 19,2001. CORRESPO~ENCE OLD BUSINESS ,, ~ NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1936-2001-- Finding that Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Identified as Tract A, Baron Park Kenai Youth Facility Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kens. i, Is Not Required for a City Public Purpose But Is Needed for a Public Purpose for the State of Alaska. *Ordinance No. 1937-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund Land Department by $325,000 for Purchase of the Youth Detention Facility Property From the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. *Ordinance No. 1938-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table and Foomotes at KMC 14.22.010 to Provide Residential Uses in the Central Commercial Zones and to Allow Dormitories and Boarding Houses in Commercial Zones. Approval-- Lease Application/Julie Latta-- Lot 8, Block 2 Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. -2- 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- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2001 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httl~://www, ci.kenai.ak.us [couNciL STAFF MEETING: 6:00 P.M., Co~_nci! Ch~mbersl ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER le 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION OATHS OF OFFICE ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Agenda Approval 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: ~~.~~~ 1. SCHEDULED PUBLIC CO_. _MM~NTS (10 minutes) Mary Warrington/Brain Injury Support Group -- Skateboard P.ark Borough Assembly President Tim Navarre -- KPB Ordinance No. 2001- 29, Amending KPB 2.40 Regarding Planning Commission Membership and Apportionment. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS _ Ordinance No. 193_6-2001-- Finding that Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Identified as Tract A, Baron Park Kenai Youth Facility Addition, Located at the Marathon Road and HEA Access Road Intersection in Kenai, Is Not Required for a City Public Purpose But Is Needed for a Public Purpose for the State of Alaska. Ordinance No. 1937-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund Land Department by $325,000 for Purchase of the Youth Detention Facility Property From the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund. -1- o ITEM D: o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM E' _ . ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: . , , Ordinance No. 1938-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table and Footnotes at KMC 14.22.010 to Provide Residential Uses in the Central Commercial Zones and to Allow Dornutofies and Boarding Houses in Commercial Zones. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE KEPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Comrr~Jssion Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League 'Report ,MINUTE~ *Regular Meeting of October 3,2001. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1939-2001-- Finding Certain City-Owned Foreclosed Land, Identified as Lot 2, Block 1, Kalmu Komers, is Needed for a Public Purpose. *Ordinance No. 1940-2001-- Increasing Estimated Revenues & Appropriations by $45,500 in the General Fund for Ice Maintenance. *Ordinance No. 1941-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations by $12,000 'in the Water and Sewer Fund for a Water Rate Study. Discussion -- Assignments of Council Liaisons Discussion -- Personal Property Tax Exemption on Airplanes -2- ITEM I: .... ADMINISTRATION I~'-PORTS 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 F_XECU?IVE SF~SION-- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3-