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Home My WebLink About2002-08-13 Beautification Packetv KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AUGUST 139 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 a. Discussion -- Main Street and spur Highway Concrete Ring ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 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 August 1, 2002. b. City Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE i 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: TIONS 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 :�60 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JULY 99 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Dimmick, Seymour, Nelson, Brown, Hett, Rogers Others Present: Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Dimmick requested the addition of 5-a: Garden of the Week. Frates requested the addition of 6-a: Re-locating/Purchasing cement planters. The agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 11, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE H -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a Discussion -- Garden of the Week Dimmick requested the Committee propose possible Garden of the Week winners and to start compiling a list of future candidates. After a brief discussion the Committee unanimously chose Dick McCartan's garden as Garden of the Week. Frates stated he would arrange for a photograph and would have it published by Friday. As the Clarion is now featuring Garden of the Week homes in Soldotna, the Committee suggested requesting alternate days or additional, space for Kenai Garden of the Week winners. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Weeding Schedule r y, Aa%. The Committee discussed the summer weeding schedule and decided to send public service announcements through the Peninsula Clarion, local radio stations, and word- of-mouth to generate volunteers to help weed. Councilwoman Swarner stated she would begin weeding at the Leif Hansen Memorial Park on Sunday (July 14) at 1:30 p.m. and Harris stated she would request volunteers from the City of Kenai. ITEM ?: REPORTS ?-a. Committee Chair -- Chair Dimmick suggested Committee members ' ' member to replace Linda Overturf, who has recently moved. recruit for p s been advertised and Councilwoman Swarner informed the Committee the opening has appilc ations are available at the City Clerk's office, or on the website. ?-b. parks & Recreati on Director -- Frates informed the Committee of a Kenai Fire Department to abstain from using grass clippings in request made by the p these s under the department windows. Frates stated he was told the flowerbed p clippings in s cause a great deal of allergy problems with Fire Department personnel. ?_c, Kenai City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner provided a brief recap of City Council action items. ITEM 8: IONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes o 9-a. Parks & R f June 6, 20020 Special 9b. Pal Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2002. City Council Action Agendas of June 5 and 19, 2002. 9c. y ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 92 2002 PAGE 2 ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: a. b. a. ITEM 5: a. ITEM 6: a. ITEM 9: ITEM 10: a. b. C. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes -- Regular Meeting of June 6, 2002 Minutes -- Special Meeting of June 25, 2002 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Andrew Carmichael -- Arctic Winter Games OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Skateboard Park NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Parks & Recreation Fee Review REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 11, 2002. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 9, 2002. ADJOURNMENT 44-* KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIRMAN JACK CASTIMORE, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Castimore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Baxter, Castimore, Hultberg, Gifford, Steiner, Sandahl (in at 7:08 P.M.) Absent: Wisniewski Others Present: Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris and Andrew Carmichael (Soldotna Parks and Recreation Department) ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Castimore requested adding Cemetery Improvements as Item 6-a and changing Parks and Recreation Fee Review as Item 6-b. The agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-a. Minutes -- Regular Meeting of June 6, 2002 3-b. Minutes -- Special Meeting of June 25, 2002 MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to approve the minutes of June 6 & 25, 2002 as presented and Commissioner Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HE�iRD 4-a. Andrew Carmichael -- Arctic Winter Games Carmichael provided the Commission with a review of the past Arctic Winter Games which he attended. Carmichael stated the Kenai Peninsula Borough intends to submit a proposal to host the 2006 Arctic Winter Games in the South Central areas (Kenai, Soldotna, Homer) . Carmichael provided the following information: The deadline for the draft proposal is August 15, 2002. Carmichael and Frates are working on the facilities portion of the proposal. • The games are for athletes from all countries above the 60thparallel. • The Games consist of a wide variety of bush -type sports and traditional wintertime sports. • The Games average approximately 10-12 paid positions prior to the games and requires approximately 3,000 volunteers. • All Peninsula area schools would be considered for housing athletes. • In January or March the Arctic Winter Games International Committee will make site visits to potential areas. During this visit, the Committee would be touring the area for eight to nine hours. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Skateboard Park Frates presented the Commission with three alternatives to moving the skateboard park: • The old cabinet shop by the it fields: Frates reported this area has p a concrete slab already in place, though t is one-half the size of what is needed. • The Softball Green strip: The Commissioners agreed this area is centrally located and convenient, but would need a concrete slab which would cost approximately $20,000. • The Recreation Center: The Commissioners briefly discussed the area in which the skateboard park is currently located and suggested looking into expanding the area around the Recreation Center to better accommodate needs. The Commission concluded the skateboard park should remain at the Recreation Center. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion — Cemetery Improvements The Commission discussed recent improvements to the cemetery. All agreed the improvements are remarkable. Frates stated Frank Getty requested permission to build a gazebo at the far end of the cemetery for winter funerals and reflection. Frates also thanked Airport Management for airport donating money to help with the improvements. Frates stated he would be looking into the gazebo issue and will inform the Commission of actions taken. 8:15 P.M.: BREAK TAKEN 8:25 P.M.: BACK TO ORDER 6-b. Discussion -- Parks & Recreation Fee Review The Commission reviewed the proposed fee structure and fee comparisons to other businesses and municipalities. The last change made to the fee structure was in 1993 or 1994. The following suggestions were made: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 PAGE 2 • Raise the walleyball rate to $1.00 per person. • Raise the basketball court fee by $1.00 per person. • Begin charging the suggested rates for shelter reservations. • Begin charging for use of the softball fields for adult play and Little League. Additionally, the Commission suggested turning over field maintenance and operations to the Little League. • Begin charging for Multi -Purpose Center use (a suggested $1.00 ice skating fee and no fee on Sunday). ITEM ?: REPORTS ?-a. Commission Chair -- No report 7-b. Director -- Director Frates reported on the Summer Recreation Program had 18 kids and hopefully the Boys and Girls Club of Alaska will officially take over the program for next year. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- No report ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS • Frates stated a landscape architect has a preliminary design for the cemetery and the Municipal Park. He will provide a visual display at the next meeting. • Sam Steiner informed the Commission of his intention to leave for the University of Las Vegas. This would be his last meeting. The Commissioner thanked him and wished him well. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of July 3 and 17, 2002. 10-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 11, 2002. 10-c. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 9, 2002, ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 PAGE 3 >"' q4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR. MEETING JULY 39 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://,vvw -C1.ken al. 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• 1. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1960-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,691 in the General Fund for Purchase of a Copier. --- a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote C. Motion for Adoption i°sa�eLG/ - Ordinance No. 1961-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for Increased Insurance Costs. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) C. Motion for Adoption 3. Resolution No. 2002-48 -- Reaffirming its Support of the State of Alaska DOT/ PF in its Effort to Properly Construct a Safe, Separated Pedestrian . and Bike Path Along the Bridge Access Road. 4. Resolution _ -_ • o No. 2002 49 Assessing Costs of Abatement at 1218 Lilac, Kenai, Alaska in the Amount of $5,200 as a Lien on the Property. P rtY• 5. Resolution No. 2002-50 -- Adopting a Name for the Right -Of -Way g y Located North of Willow Street to the Airport Proper to be Named Gee Bee Avenue. -1- 6. Resolution No. 2002-51-- Transferring $4,000 in the General Fund for the Fire Department Portion of the Public Safety Radio Maintenance Contract. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8. Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention 8- Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: 1. ITEM F: ITEM G: MINUTES *Regular Meeting of June 19, 2002. COWRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS �,O � 1. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 2002-40 -- Awarding the Bid for the Purchase of a Black and White Copier for the City Administration Building and Entering Into a Contract for Maintenance and Supplies for Five Years to High Speed Gear for a Total of $22,88 1.00. ITEM H: V� -a.2. i 3. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval -- Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes/ Lot 5, Block 5, General. Aviation Apron No. 1 /From Timothy J. Mitchell and Linda J. Mitchell to Robert J. Johnson. 4. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/ Bill B. and Hannele K. Zubeck appeal of Planning &Zoning Commission approval of PZ02-34—An application for a variance permit for a variance from the Development Requirements Table (Minimum Lot Size) for the property described as Government Lot 178 (1515 Lawton Drive), Kenai, Alaska, submitted by Steven A. Richard, P.O. Box 188, Kenai, Alaska. -2- ITEM I: 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 -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z /www.ci.kenai.ak.us BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HYING -- 7:00 P.M. (Appeal filed by Ralph Van Dusseldorp of the Planning & Zoning Commission's approval of PZ02-29, An Application for a Conditional Use Permit to Amend Conditional Use Permit PZ88-27 to Include Cabin .Rentals for the Property Known as Lot 1, Angler Acres Subdivision Part 4 (1005 Angler Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Gary Foster d/b/a Foster Landing, P.O. Box 2505, Kenai, Ala�ira � 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. ITE B: - SCHEDULED PU13LIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) T. ! ice► w�'�r� �'pcc� ,t%% - .s G �� IT C: PUBLIC GS 4d 1. Resolution No. 2002-52 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled Basin View Subdivision Special Assessment District (Dolchok bane, Kim-N-Ang Court, And Cub Court)" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. 2. Resolution No. 2002-53 - Transferring $15,200 From the Water and Sewer Fund STP Contingency Account to Repair and Maintenance for Purchase of an Aeration Blower for the Basins. ITEM D: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8r. 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 July 3, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE 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. 1962-2002 -- Changing the Recreation Amending -- � g n Zone by g KMC 14.20.145 (Recreation Zone), 14.24.010 (Development Requirements Table) and 14.22.010 (Land Use Table): 1 to Allow Lodges B � ) g and Bunkhouses, as Principal Permitted Uses; 2 to Not Allow•Four or ' . 1 More Famil` Dwellings as Either Principal Permitted or Conditional Use; 3 Q A11owuZ� Retail Businesses as a Secondary Use in Certain Cases; and 4 C ' Changing Minimum Lot Requirements. 4. Discussion -- Concept for Addition to Multipurpose Facility Winter Ganges. p rpose Fac�ty and Arctic �L S. Discussion -- Changes to U.S. Bureau of Land Management Restrictions/City Boat Landing Facility. Discussion -- Local Improvement District -Schooner Circle/Report to � Council. ITEM I: 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