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Home My WebLink About2002-07-09 Beautification Packetrt KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JULY 99 2002 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 -- June 11, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Weeding Schedule 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 June 6, 2002. b. Special Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2002. C. City Council Action Agendas of June 5 and 19, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 111, 2002 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 - - May 14, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- "United We Bloom" Volunteer Day Review b. Discussion -- Pending Planting Needs ITEM ?: 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 May 2, 2002 b. City Council Action Agendas of May 1 and 15, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 119 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MTWTTTTL7Q ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Members Present: Dimmick, Overturf, Rogers, Hett, Brown Members Absent: Seymour, Nelson Others Present: Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Chair Dimmick requested the following items be added to the agenda.- 5-a: Changing of meeting time to 5:30 p.m. 6-c: Plant Count The agenda was unanimously approved as amended. ITEM 3 : APPROVAL OF MINUTES - - May 14, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Change of meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Chair Dimmick requested a motion be made to change the meeting from 7 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. due to convenience during winter months. Councilwoman Swarner advised the Committee if the time would be changed, it would be a permanent change. No further action was taken. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- "United We Bloom" Volunteer Day Review The Commission discussed the Volunteer Day to determine needs for next year. The following items were discussed: • The Commission stated they were pleased with the overall turnout and thought all the volunteers did an excellent job. Letters of thanks will be sent this week. • Frates stated 60-80 letters to local businesses were sent requesting volunteers. Two businesses helped: REMAX and Tesoro. • Councilwoman Swarner requested, for the future, all letters requesting volunteers and other publicity (Anchorage Daily News, Peninsula Clarion reporters and editors, radio stations) be sent at least three weeks ahead of the event. Ideally, send letters to request volunteers for large companies at least six months in advance for proper planning. • The Commission requested fertilizing in advance of Planting Day. • Commissioner Overturf stated the need to harden off plants longer. She stated the plants used this year did not seem hardened off well enough. Additionally, Overturf suggested a special plant fabric be used in the hardening -off phase. Frates stated he has tried this method in the past, but will look into it again. • Frates stated the Care Center kids did an especially good job. 64. Discussion -- Pending Planting Needs The following items were discussed: • Scout Park has a low spot that tends to become flooded. Frates stated he would check on this. Additionally, the rose bushes in this area appear to be dead. • The Chamber of Commerce building was recently vandalized. The sprinkler was turned on in the front porch, which drenched the building, inside of the front door area of the building, and flooded the planters. The Commission discussed ways to prevent this happening in the future, including placing a lock on the sprinkler. • Commissioner Overturf requested the Parks Department focus on edging. • The Commission suggested sending letters to request local businesses care for the lawn areas in front of their businesses. • The growth of lawn sections on Willow Street is hindered by the amount of sand accumulation over the course of the winter. Frates suggested work on these areas could possibly be contracted out to remove excess sand. 6-c. Discussion -- Plant Count Councilwoman Swarner and Commissioner Overturf informed the Commission of their planting log which keeps track of how many and what types of flowers have been planted. ITEM ?: REPORTS ?-a. Committee Chair -- No report KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 111 2002 PAGE 2 7-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates reported the Kenai Chamber of Commerce "Hooked on Kenai" banners have been hung. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on City Council action items and informed the Commission of the upcoming elections on October 1, 2002. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION 9-a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2002 9-b. City Council Action Agendas of May 1 and 15, 2002. ITEM 10 : ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 11, 2002 PAGE 3 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 61 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 2, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- July Meeting ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Commission Chair b. Director C. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of May 1 and 15, 2002. b. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 14, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 69 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE -CHAIR JACK CASTIMORE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice -Chair Castimore called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Gifford, Baxter, Castimore, Hultberg, Sandahl Absent: Wisniewski, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris, and Matthew Peters ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was unanimously approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- May 2, 2002 The minutes were unanimously approved without objection. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- July Meeting The Commission discussed the upcoming July meeting and determined a lack of quorum would be probable. Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to request Council approve the cancellation of the July regular meeting and Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ---- - - ---- --- PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 61 2002 PAGE 2 7-a. Commission Chair -- No report 7-b. Director -- Parks and Recreation Director Frates reported on the following: g • Matthew Peters has been hired as the Beautification Supervisor. He will supervise the watering, planting, mowing, dandelion control etc. of city parks. • A request was made by Andrew Carmichael to present the Commission with information regarding the Arctic Winter Games. Carmichael is seeking a letter of support from the Commission. The presentation would be in July or August. • Beetle kill issues are being taken care of by the Fire Department and Division of Forestry. • The ice rink compressors have been running as if it is April at a 60-65% capacity. The temperature has been approximately 48 degrees inside the building. • The skateboard park has had several noise complaints from surrounding neighbors, though no serious problems have occurred. • Trash has become a problem at the skateboard park/multi-purpose center area. The Commission briefly discussed the trash issue and determined some accumulated over the course of the winter are likely culprits for adding to the trash in the area -- the trash is not entirely from the skateboarders. • To date, the soccer program has resulted in a low turnout due to the $120.00 per person fee. Next year the program will be eliminated and taken over by the Boys and Girls Club. • Ten `Get Hooked on Kenai' banners have been hung and the Commissioners all agreed they look great. • Softball season has started with four tournaments scheduled. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter provided the Commission with a recap of current council events. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS &COMMENTS The Commission expressed their appreciation of Frank and Greg Getty on their cleanup efforts of the Kenai Cemetery and stated their desire to provide a letter and/or plaque of appreciation at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon from the Commission and City of Kenai. Commissioner Hultberg informed Frates of a hole in the yellow children's slide in the Municipal Park. Frates stated he would look into fixing it. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of May 1 and 15, 2002. 10-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of May 14, 2002. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 61 2002 PAGE 3 ITEM 11: MOTION! ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gifford MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 61 2002 PAGE 4 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 259 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- PZ02-36/An application to amend Conditional Use Permit PZ99-01 to include outdoor recreational activities for the property known as 9775 Kenai Spur Highway (That portion of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 lying S of the Kenai Spur Road ROW excluding leased portion per agreement 559 @ 796), Kenai, Alaska. This is the site of the City of Kenai's Multipurpose Facility. Application submitted by the City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 25, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN TIM WISNIEWSK19 PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Wisniewski, Castimore, Gifford, Sandahl Absent: Hultberg, Baxter, Steiner Others Present: Councilwoman Porter, Parks & Recreation Director Frates Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: NEW BUSINESS 3-a. Discussion -- PZ02-36 /An application to amend Conditional Use Permit PZ99-01 to include outdoor recreational activities for the property known as 9775 Kenai Spur Highway (That portion of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 'A lying S of the Kenai Spur Road ROW excluding leased portion per agreement 559 @ 796), Kenai, Alaska. This is the site of the City of Kenai's Multipurpose Facility. Application submitted by the City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska. Commissioner Castimore provided the Commission with background information regarding the development of the multipurpose facility. He stated the intent of the area had always been for outdoor recreation and the entire length of Lawton Road is outdoor recreation (golf course, Oilers Park, Kenai High School tennis and football fields, Challenger Center, Multi -purpose Center, etc) . Frates addressed the noise complaint issue and informed the Commission prudent action had been taken, noting to date the skateboard ramps had been welded together to reduce noise. He added, if this is not enough, a urethane spray could be used at a cost of approximately $3,500. Frates also reported he visited the area with Herman Fandel and offered to try to further reduce noise by erecting a fence to act as a barrier and several skateboard ramp users informed Frates of their willingness to help with setting it up. Frates reported Fandel told him this was unacceptable. Each Commissioner reported on visiting the area at various times throughout the day and night and none reported witnessing any type of disturbance or bad behavior. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED to request Planning and Zoning approve the permit use for outdoor recreational activities and Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 259 2002 PAGE 2 ITEM A: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CEL4MBERS httD-://www.ci.kenai.ak.us 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) PUBLIC HANGS Ordinance No. 1956-2002 -- Amending Title 14 to Establish an Education Zone and Change Several Sections of the Kenai Municipal Code to Include the New Education Zone as Noted on Attachment A. Code Sections Affected are: 14.20.030(a); 14.20.075(b); 14.20.220(c); 14.22.010 (Land Use Table); 14.24.010; and 14.25.020. 2. Ordinance No. 1957-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.154(a)(2) to Eliminate the 150 Feet Buffer Between the Surface Extraction of Natural Resources and the Adjoining Property if the Adjoining Property is Also a Permitted Site for the Surface Extraction of Natural Resources. 3. Ordinance No. 1958-2002 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2002 and Ending June 30, 2003. 4. Resolution No. 2002-28 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year CommencingJul 2 y , 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. G(, 5. Resolution No. 2002-29 -- Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund Non -Departmental Department for Purchase of a Copier. lid�e. 6Resolution No. 2002-30 -- Transferring $32,000 in the Police ,�� . Department for the Purchase of a Patrol Vehicle. -1- 7. Resolution No. 2002-31 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled Pillars Local Improvement District and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. 8. Resolution No. 2002-32 -- awarding the Bid to Hanson's Roofing for Kenai Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Repairs -May 2002 for the Total Amount of $34,750. ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission S. 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 d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of May 15, 2002. ITEM F: CORRMPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1959-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $57,255.85 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project for the Balance Remaining on a State Grant. Y / i Approval -- Consent to Assignment for Security/John P. and Karin L. Gensel, d/b/a Creative Childcare LTD. Discussion -- Local Improvement District -- Basin View Subdivision (Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court and Cub Court)/Report to Council. REPORT OF THE MAYOR -2- i ITEM J: 1. 2. 3. ITEM K: 1. 2. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk DISCUSSION Citizens (five minutes) Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel issues. ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT -3- ITEM A: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING JUNE_19 7 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /%vww.ci.kenai.ak.us 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 1. Ordinance No. 1959-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropri,ations by $57,255.85 in the wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project for the Balance Remaining on a State Grant. 2. /t/. Resolution No. 2002-33 -- Awarding Janitorial Contracts for the City Administration Building and the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center to Integrity Janitorial for the Period July 1, 2002 Through June 30, 2003. 3. Resolution No. 2002-34 -- Approving the Sale of Lot Four (4), Block One • (1), Evergreen Subdivision, Kim Addition. 4. Resolution No. 2002-35 -- Transferring $7,600 in the Shop Department �• to Purchase Operating Supplies. P g PP 5. Resolution No. 2002-36 -- Transferring $6,200 from the Street Department to the Shop Department to Purchase Grader Tires. 6. Resolution No. 2002-37 -- Transferring $9,500 in the Airport Maintenance & Operations Department to Purchase Loader Tires. 7. Resolution No. 2002-38 -- Transferring $105,000 in the Street Improvement Capital Project Fund for Engineering and Administration. Resolution No. 2002-39 -- Awarding a Professional Services Contract for Engineering Design and Inspection on the Project Entitled Pillars LID -- Chinook Drive And Sockeye Circle to Wince-Corthell-Bryson for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $22,100. 11,111 IF 9. Resolution No. 2002-40 --Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of a Black Building and White Copier for the Citv Administration �►� p g and Entering Into a Contract for Maintenance and Supplies for Five Years to High Speed g p Gear for a Total of $22,881.00. 10. Resolution No. 2002-41 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the �� Proposed Basin View Subdivision Special Assessment District (Dolchok Lane, Kim-N-Ang Court, and Cub Court). 11. Resolution No. 2002-42 -- awarding the Bid to Kachemak Electric, Inc. ° for the Kenai Airport Fire Alarm S - rp System Upgrade May 2002 for the Total Amount of $20,894. 12. Resolution No. 2002-43 --Awarding a $31, 500 Contract for a Sport 4�0 Utility Vehicle for the Police Department. 1),�X) 13. Resolution No. 2002-44 -- Transferring $6,000 in the Airport Land ,6a �• Fund for Parking Lot Expansion at the Fire Training Center. 14. Resolution No. 2002-45 -- awarding. a Professional Services Contract for E • ngineering Design on the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Parking Area Modifications to Wince-Corthell-Bryson for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $21,100. 15. Resolution No. 2002-46 -- Transferring $7,397 in the General Fund for Purchase of a Cemetery Fence. 16. Resolution No. 2002-47 -- Awarding the Bid to Four Season's Fence Co. for Kenai Cemetery Fence - 2002 for the Basic Bid of $25,397. 17. *WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST FOR CONTINUED OPERATION -- Old Town Village Restaurant 18. *Liquor License Renewal -- Little Ski-Mo Drive In/ Restaurant/ Eating Place ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8. Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees ITEM E: 1. ITEM F: ITEM G• ITEM H• 2. 3. ITEM ITEM J: 1. 2. 3. ITEM K: 1. 2. a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce MINUTES *Regular Meeting of June 5, 2002. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval -- Assignment of Lease of Lot S, Block 5, General Aviation Apron No. One from Robert J. Johnson to Timothv J. Mitchell and Linda L. Mitchell. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney. City Clerk DISCUSSION Citizens (five minutes) Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT June 27, 2002 44582 Carver Dr. Kenai, AK 99611 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members, IRECEIV�� JUN 2 7; , KENAI C1TY ERK Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to bean official member of the Beautification Committee this year. Although I am not a city resident I feel a close association with Kenai and was glad that you changed the regulations to allow one nonresident to be on a board or committee. I must regretfully resign my position because we are moving to Maine in August. When we first moved to Kenai in 1992 I read a newspaper article calling for volunteers to help plant lilacs and roses in the parks. I signed up thinking that I would meet some great people with lots of gardening experience. I was right. I have met many wonderful people in the last 10 years. I am proud of how the city gardens look and proud of the people that have supported the parks and gardens in Kenai. Without the support of the city council, the parks department, and many many volunteers, we would not be able to accomplish as much as we have. Being a volunteer with the city of Kenai has been a rewarding experience. Please keep up the great support to keep Kenai blooming! Sincerely, 4tLinda Overturf