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Home My WebLink About2002-10-08 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 8, 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 -- September 10, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Review of Summer Flowerbeds 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 September 4 and 18, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 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 - - August 13, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Planters ITEM 5: ITEM 6: Ricky Gease, Kenai Visitors 8a Convention Bureau -- Concrete OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Banners ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair b . Parks 8. 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 August 7 and 21, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARELYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was taken and confirmed as follows: Present: Seymour, Nelson, Brown, Dirnmick Absent: Rogers, Hett Others Present: Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris, Carol Bannock (Kenai Chamber of Commerce) , Ricky Gease (Visitor and Cultural Center) ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The following items were added to the agenda: • 4-b: Carol Bannock -Kenai Chamber of Commerce. • 6-b: Cemetery gazebo. • 6-c: Final Cleanup. • 6-d: Kenai Chamber of Commerce request. There were no objections to the additions and the agenda was approved unanimously. Y ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- August 13, 2002 MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4-a. Ricky Gease, Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau -- Concrete Planters Gease informed the Committee the trees planted in the concrete planters in front of the Center are not thriving and would benefit from relocating. Upon relocation, Gease informed the Committee of his desire for hearty shrubs and other lower growing plants to take their place. In the long term, perhaps interpretive panels or sculpture work could be placed throughout the area. Frates stated the trees and shrubs could be dug up and relocated on the next rainy day (a day when Parks &Recreation does not mow). Gease also informed the Committee of his desire to refurbish the old wooden boats near the Visitors Center. Carol Bannock stated the Kenai Football team is re -painting the Chamber of Commerce cabin and could possibly be assigned to help. MOTION: Member Seymour MOVED to recommend removing the trees and shrubs from the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center to a more favorable location. Member Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 4-b. Carol Bannock -- Chamber of Commerce Bannock presented the Committee with a request to add 16 54" king salmon replicas to the concrete planters. Bannock stated the planters placed at intersections would be ideal due to the high level of visibility. The fish are part of the Chamber of Commerce "Hooked on Kenai" campaign and will be purchased by a company or individual. A local taxidermist will construct the salmon from Styrofoam molds which will then be painted to life -like similarity. Bannock stated the estimated cost of sponsoring a fish would be $450 and requested the actual installation and maintenance of the fish and beds in which they are placed be performed by the City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Department and the Beautification Committee. Bannock also stated the fish will be complete with weather resistant paint, a two-inch pipe support with a flat plate at the bottom, and a metal plate for the sponsor's name which will be mounted on the salmon. The following questions were asked and/or discussed: • Theft issues • Could the sponsoring businesses simply have the fish placed in front of their business instead of in a planter? • Could the fish be arranged into a "stream" formation along the Chamber cabin? • What are the exact dimensions of the business signs/plaques which advertise who sponsored the fish? • Would the sponsoring businesses be responsible for any maintenance on the planters or the fish? • What specific planters would the Chamber be requesting first? • Would this be an on -going program? The Committee discussed how aspects of advertising could affect the virtue of the natural state of the planters. Additional time was spent on discussing whether or not the sponsoring business should be responsible for the overall maintenance and care of KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 2 the planters, and if so, would the City of Kenai provide plant material or require planting guidelines. ITEM 5: ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Banners Frates informed the Committee of a request from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce for additional banners stating "Kenai Wild" as part of an advertising scheme to promote Cook Inlet salmon. As the Chamber budget will not support the purchase of these banners, the City of Kenai would be requested to purchase and maintain the banners. 6-b. Discussion -- Cemetery Gazebo Frates presented the Committee with a picture of the gazebo Frank Getty has requested permission to install at the Kenai Cemetery. The 12 foot gazebo will cost approximately $7,200.00 and will be paid for through donations. Frates stated the probable location of the gazebo would be in the area across from the water tank. The surrounding area will be improved to create footpaths linking to the gazebo. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to recommend approval of the placement of a 12-foot gazebo at the area designated by the Parks and Recreation department. Member Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6-c. Discussion -- Final Cleanup Committee members agreed to meet Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Kenai Fire Department to perform a final cleanup of flowerbeds. 6-d. Discussion -- Fish in Flowers The Committee further discussed the request from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce to place salmon in the concrete planters and concluded more information is needed before any decision could be made. This item was requested to be added to the October 8, 2002 agenda. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair - No report KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 3 7-b. Parks & Recreation Director - Frates stated he is not opposed to the Chambe r er of Commerce request and will look further into the idea to help gain more informatio n on on the design. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner provided a recap of Council action items. ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATION 9-a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 1 2002, 9-b. City Council Action Agendas of August 7 and 21, 2002. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Minutes prepared and transcribed by: Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 4 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes -- Regular Meeting of June 6, 2002 b. Minutes -- Special Meeting of June 25, 2002 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Andrew Carmichael -- Arctic Winter Games ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Skateboard Park ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Parks & Recreation Fee Review 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 July 3 and 17, 2002. b. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 11, 2002. C. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 9, 2002. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT 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 8s 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 8. 25, 2002 as presented and Commissioner Steiner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 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 softball fields: Frates reported this area has a concrete slab already in place, though it 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 8. 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 7: REPORTS 7-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 ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None 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 vL� AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CE[AMBERS http: Z /www.cl.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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C• PUBLIC f[EARINGS /A" al� 1. Ordinance No. 1965-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Mind for Airport Advertising. 2. Ordinance No. 1966-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,250 in the General Fund for a Library Grant From the State of Alaska. 3. Ordinance No. 1967-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,370 in the General Fiend for Purchase of a Microfilm Reader/Printer for the Kenai Community Library. 4. Ordinance No. 1968-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.245 to Provide for ted Use of Recreational Vehicles in the Recreation Zone. �� Ordiaaace No. 1969-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by by $20,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Fund for an Air Travel Marketing Study. 6. Ordiaaace No. 1970-2002 -- Amenduig KMC 7.10.050, Which Incorporated by Reference the Borough Sales Tax Code, by Adding a Section Providing That There Shall be No Exemption From City Sales Tax for Non -Prepared Food. 7. Ordinance No. 1971-2002 -- Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for that Certain Land Described as a Portion of Lot 1, Yragui Subdivision (Formerly a Portion of Government Lot 6 1), City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Resolution No. 2002-59 -- Awarding the Bid to Hutchings Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. for an Airport Dump Truck - 2002 for the Total Amount of $79,788.90. 9. Resolution No. 2002-60 -- Awarding the Bid to North Star Paving & Construction, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Paving - 2002 for the Total Amount of $19,759.20. 10. Resolution No. 2002-61 -- Supporting an Amendment to KPB 2.60 Clarifying Emergency Communications Authority and Revising Membership on the E-911 Board. 11. Resolution No. 2002-62 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai Municipal Airport to Marcie's Janitorial for the Period September f, 2002 Through June 30, 2003. 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 d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: NEINTES 1. *Regular Meeting of August 21, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Suggested Slash Removal Ordinance Discussion -- City Logo Update ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS A&r11 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1972-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,159.95 in the General Fund for New Desk Tops at Office Report Writing Stations. 6 Discussion -- -- Local Improvement District -- Toyon Way/ Report to Council. Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing/ Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of PZ02-43 -- An Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Retail Business to Operate a Pet Grooming Business on the Property Known as 1802 Fourth Avenue (Lot 6, Block 2, Spruce Grove Subdivision) , Kenai, Alaska. Nancy Henricksen, Applicant and Appellant. Discussion -- Livestock Ordinance Review. Discussion -- Policy Discussions Scheduling /04 ' /o�a2/, / /�'ie I I 4�.!)4` /�/� I ' I ?ir"�i, -, I 1 ^Jj�iric . 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 EXECU SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: J Z vwwv.ci.kenai.ak.us BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING: Appeal of Planning 8o Zoning Commission Denial of application for a Conditional Use Permit for a retail business to operate a pet grooming business on the property known as 1802 Fourth Avenue (Lot 6, Block 2, Spruce Grove Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Appeal submitted by Nancy Henrickson. 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: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Byron K. Huffman, FAA Alaskan Region Airports Division Manager -- Presentation of Grant Offers for 2003. 2. Bill Coghill, Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. -- Presentation of Single Audit Report and City of Kenai Financial Statement. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordiaaace No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than Sixty (60) Days on Property Within the City of Kenai. a. Substitute No. 1963-2002 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 to Prohibit the Storage of Slash for More Than 120 Days on Property Within Certain Areas of the City of Kenai. ��d � 2. Ordinaace No. 1972-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,159.95 in the General Fund for New Desk Tops at � Officer Report Writing Stations. 3. Ordinance No. 1973-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the General Find, Water and Sewer Fund, and ARFF/SRE Capital Project mind for Communications Equipment. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) Motion for Adoption Resolution No. 2002-63 -- Approving a Contract to Motorola for the ARFF/SRE Communications Upgrade for the Total Amount of $264,769. 5• Resolution No. 2002-64 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY03 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. 7. Resolution No. 2002-65 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "Schooner Circle Paving District" and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this Project. Resolution No. 2002-66 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the Proposed Toyon Way Paving District. 8. Resolution No. 2002-67 -- Awarding a Five -Year Contract for the Kenai Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession to Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. 9. Resolution No. 2002-68 -- Prioritizing Capital Projects in the Community for Submission to the State of Alaska for FY 2004 Funding Under the Capital Project Matching Grant Program (AS 37.06). 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 d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 4, 2002. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE 1. *9/ 13/02 David C. Wartinbee letter regarding personal tax on airplanes. ITEM G: ITEM H: 2. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1974-2002 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) to Clarify Which Accessory Structures May Be Built Within the Setback and How Close Such Structures May Be Built to Lot Lines. 4. *Ordinance No. 1975-2002 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $955,000 for Airport Grants. /Zo5. Discussion -- Vacation of the Westerly Three -Foot Portion of the 33-Foot Access Easement Along the East Boundary of Government Lots 51 and 61, Adjacent to the 30-Foot Portion to be Dedicated as Candlelight Drive, All Within Section 34, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; KPB File No. 2002-166. 6. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session with Airport Commission, ERA Aviation and Council to Discuss Airport Marketing. 7. Discussion -- Proposed Ordinance Amending KMC 7.10.050, Which Incorporates by Reference the Borough Sales Tax Code by Adding a Pg�. ection Excluding KPB 5.18.200(a)(16), Which Provides a Sales Tax �Ola/D z Exemption for Senior, Disabled Veteran, and Disabled Resident Rental Housing, From the City Sales Tax Code. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM J: ADMIMSTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM X: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM L: ADJOURNMENT