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Home My WebLink About2002-03-12 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MARCH 12, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: a. ITEM 5: a. ITEM 6: a. b. ITEM 7: a. b. C. ITEM 8: ITEM 9: AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - - February 12, 2002 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Audrey Walaszek, Kenai Chamber . of Commerce -- Beautification Awards. OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Banners NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Planting Date & Organization Discussion -- Watering REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS INFORMATION a. Parks &. Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2002 b. City Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2002. C. 3 / 1 / 02 Resignation of Dorothy Tunseth. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: a. ITEM 6: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 12, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - - January 8, 2002 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Banners NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Summer Watering ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair b. Parks &. Recreation Director C. Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation' Commission Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2002 b. City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 12, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Members Present: Dimmick, Tunseth, Brown, Rogers, Hett Members Absent: Nelson Non -Voting Members Absent: Overturf Others Present: Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Dimmick requested the addition of cement circle planting designs to be added to Item 6. The agenda was approved with the addition. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 8, 2002 A correction to Items land 2 (Hansen to be changed to Rogers) was requested. The minutes were approved with the suggested corrections. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Banners The Committee spoke at length regarding banner themes, designs and types of craftsmanship. The Committee agreed on the following themes and designs: --10 Moose (a), 2 Moose (b) --10 Iris --10 Fine Arts eagle print --10 Beluga Whale --10 Salmon --2 Russian Orthodox Church --2 Raven (or other culturally relevant design) --2 Fireweed --2 Caribou MOTION: Member Rogers MOVED to approve the designs as discussed and Member Hett SECONDED the motion. There were no obi ections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Member Hett MOVED to approve the sewn applique method of craftsmanship. Member Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Summer Watering The Committee chose to abstain from discussion of this topic. 6-b. Cement Planters -- The Committee discussed the upcoming planting schedule and desired contents of the cement planters. Dimmick provided the Committee with blank forms representing the cement planters and requested each member to provide a draft of what they would like. Councilwoman Swarner provided last year's flower list as a guide. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair -- No report 7-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- No report 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner informed the Committee of a suggested ordinance that would allow up to two members on city commissions and committees (excluding Planning and Zoning) to be nonresidents of the City of Kenai. Swarner also noted that Committee Member Buffington had resigned. With the change in the membership requirements, Overturf s name could be forwarded for consideration and appointment as a voting member to the Committee. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Committee members Hett and Rogers stated they would not be attending the March meeting. ITEM 9: 9 -a. 9-b. INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2002 City Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 12, 2002 PAGE 2 ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE . FEBRUARY 12, 2002 PAGE 3 :gApn e4g, i KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ?:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3 : APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 3, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE H ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Recreation Center Facility b. Discussion -- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball BMX skateboard, soccer) ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM ?: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director C. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEAR D ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. b. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 8, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Steiner, Hultberg, Sandahl (7:04), Gifford (7:05) Members Absent: Castimore Others Present: ITEM 2: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper AGENDA APPROVAL Director Frates requested to add "pole decorations" as a discussion item as Item 6-a and Commissioner Sandahl requested "a new bridge at the end of East End Trail" be added as Item 6-b. With those additions the agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 3, 2002 Commissioner Sandahl requested a correction to Item 2 of the January 3, 2002 minutes, second paragraph, noting, the Vice Chair is Jack Castimore. With no further corrections the minutes of January 3, 2002 were approved. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Recreation Center Facility Chairman Wisniewski noted, although this is a long-range item, it should remain on the agenda so that discussion would continue. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the current facility and the desire to expand the gym facilities. It was noted the Boys and Girls Club facility lease was up in 2006 and they are currently looking for a new location. Councilwoman Porter noted the Boys and Girls Club would have access to many grants for the purpose of purchasing a new facility and discussion had taken place with them purchasing the City's recreation center. It was noted that if it is the desire of the Boys and Girls Club to make the purchase, they would need to approach the City with their idea. Discussion took place on the Boys and Girls Club and the City Parks Department sharing programs. It was agreed a needs assessment was required and Frates would begin that process b � P Y providing user data to the Commission at the next meeting. This data will include a breakdown by user groups, ages, and seasonal activities. 54. Discussion -- Section 36 Development (baseball, softball, BMX skateboard, soccer) Frates provided an aerial view of Section 36, supplied by architect Peter Klauder. Frates also provided overlay pieces that were placed on the map that depicts locations s for the BMX bike area, soccer fields, skateboard park, baseball and softball fields. This gave the Commission an idea of what the proposed sports complex area would look like. After discussion, it was decided Frates would take the ideas back to Klauder who will prepare a few options to consider. Frates stated Klauder was volunteeringhis s services and that he had included money in the 2003 budget for the Jro' ect. p ITEM 6: NBUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Pole Decorations Commissioner Gifford stated she found some Christmas pole decorations on the internet and will have that information available at the next meeting. She also reported she met with Director Frates, Marilyn D' 0ck and Councilwoman Swar ner to discuss replacing the current banners. The Beautification Committee will choo se seven or eight designs at their Tuesday meeting. Once the designs are chosen Frates will solicit some quotes to have them professionally p y made. It was noted the cost of the new banners would range between $140 to $160 each. Frates stated I ,if the numb er of designs were limited, the cost would be reduced. Commissioners were enc ouraged to attend the Beautification meeting on February 12th. 6-b. Discussion -- Bridge at the end of East End Trail Sandahl reported two members of the community, Larry Porter and Jim Magee, g h volunteered to build a had bridge across the gully at the end of East End Trail if the materials are provided and City shop space is available for use. Frates reported p many students use that area to access the golf course in the winter and the have y r eported how treacherous the crossing is. Frates stated the area would be reviewed in the spring and a cost estimate prepared for the materials. ITEM ?: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- Wisniewski asked if the brush hogwork was completed and Frates replied it was and noted the cost was minimal. ?-b. Director -- Frates reported the following: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 2 • Ice rink usage hours are increasing from 53 hours in December, 123 in January and it is already over 120 hours for February. • The department was very busy during the Peninsula Winter Games with basketball and hockey tournaments. • The company contracted to maintain the ice is doing a good job and there has been a lot of positive feedback. • The third annual broomball tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 16th. There are currently three teams signed up and the final number of teams should be six. • Debbie Sonberg will be at the next meeting to present her park development proposal. • A dance was held on February 1 and it was very successful with approximately 100 kids participating. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Porter reported the budget was in the review process at this time and if there are any additions, the Commission is encouraged to let Frates know. ITEM 8: COMMISSION 0 IONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl asked about the status of Cunningham Park and Frates provided a current report from State Parks. Frates noted several Beaver Loop residents are adamantly opposed to any further development in that area. Commissioner Gifford requested the Christmas pole decorations be removed by January 15thof each year and Frates stated he would put it on the schedule. Commissioner Hultberg stated he met with Kelly Wolf regarding Ryan's Creek. Hultberg reported Wolf has a restoration crew who would come in and clean up the creek and remove all debris. After the clean-up, the City could look at placing park benches, etc., in the area. Hultberg indicated Wolf would be contacting Frates. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 16, 2002. 10-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 8, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 3 The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2002 PAGE 4 , � fi4, w, f, 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2002 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 *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 ch 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) 1. Ed Flanagan, Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development -- Present the SHARP Award/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel. I 2. David Burnett, AAI/Engineering Support, Inc. -- Pacific Rim Institute of Safety and Management/ 2001 in Review. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 40&we, Resolution No. 2002-08 -- Awarding the Bid to Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus for Firefighting for the Total Amount of $70,299.04. 2. Resolution No. 2002-09 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Travel Agency Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. 3. *2002 Liquor License Renewals -- George's Casino Bar -- Beverage Dispensary Upper Deck -- Beverage Dispensary Mr. D's -- Beverage Dispensary Alaskalanes -- Recreational Site ITEM D: COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission -1- 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: 1. 2. 3. ITEM F: ITEM G: ITEM H: A& K4*, rA a 1. ) yo-fa 2. MINUTES *Regular Meeting of January 16, 2002. *Work Session Notes of January 4, 2002. *Work Session Notes of January 16, 2002. CORIZESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1947-2002 -- Amending KM C 2 3.5 5.0 50 to Make Part - Time Employees Eligible for Salary Step Increases Based on Longevity and Satisfactory Performance and Amending the Salary Structure Table to Delete a Separate Part -Time Hourly Schedule and Incorporate It Into the Regular Salary Structure Table. 4. *Ordinance No. 1948-2002 -- Amending KMC 1.90.030, Changing the Qualifications for the Beautification Committee, Harbor, Parks and Recreation, and Library Commissions to Allow Up to Two Members Each to be Non -Residents of the City of Kenai. 5. *Ordinance No. 1949-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,500 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for the Purchase of a Range for the Airport Terminal Restaurant. 6. *Ordinance No. 1950-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,290 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. *OavLew 7. Approval -- Change Order No. 3/Kenai Airport ARFF/SRE Facility -- Lighting Changes for the Amount of $5,05 1.00. 8. Approval -- Termination of Leases/James H. Doyle/Gusty #4, Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 3 and Gusty #5, Lot 4A, Block 3. -2- I 41� Discussion -- Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Compliance Yearly Report Requirements. 3 3 10. Discussion -- Indus try/City Businesses Breakfast 4ill 4wwmwl ona1. Discussion -- SB 231 /Authorization to Lease Correctional Facility Space i��. Gt� h�with Municipalities. ITEM L• REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM K: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL. CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kena.i.ak.us 76:00 P.M. WORK SESSION: PROPOSED LIBRARY EXPANSION 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 b one motion. There ' Y ere 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 HANGS �� 1. Ordinance No. 1947-2002 -- Amending KMC 23.55.050 to Make Part - Time Employees Eligible for Salary Step Increases Based on Longevity and Satisfactory Performance and Amending the Salary Structure Table to Delete a Separate Part -Time Hourly Schedule and Incorporate It Into the Regular Salary Structure Table. /,JAM/, 2. Ordinance No. 1948-2002 -- AmendingKMC 190 ..030, Changing the Qualifications for the Beautification Committee, Harbor, Parks and Recreation, and Library Commissions to Allow Up to Two Members Each to be Non -Residents of the City of Kenai. 3. Ordinance No. 1949-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,500 in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund for the e Purchase of a Range for the Airport Terminal Restaurant. 4. Ordinance No. 1950-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,290 in the General Fund Library Department for State Grant. p a A . 5. Resolution No. 2002-10 -- Supporting the Creation of the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska Foundation. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks &Recreation Commission 6. Planning &Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention &Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E• MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeg of February 6, 2002. U ITEM F: ITEM H• 1. 2. 3. 4. ITEM I: ITEM J: 1. 2. 3. ITEM K: CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval -- Termination of Special Use Permit/ Portion of Tract A, General Aviation Apron #2 -- Kenai Air Alaska. Approval -- Assignment of Real Estate Lease and Agreement/Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. to U.S. Small Business Administration. Discussion -- New Well House No. 4/Site Location REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council �CUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT 9 March 1, 2002 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Ste. #200 Kenai, AK 99611 Re: Resignation of Commission Dear Mayor Williams, I regretfully have to resign my commission of the Beautification Committee. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve on it. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Dorothy' �T seth 1 f 60