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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APRIL 8~ 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- MARCH 11, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion-- Banners ITEM 6: a, NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Volunteer Planting Discussion -- Miscellaneous Bed Design ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks ga Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION ao Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of March 6 and March 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APRIL 8, :2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRPERSON MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairperson Dimmick called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Chair Dimmick did not request a roll call but acknowledged those in attendance: Members Present: Dimmick, Seymour, Nelson, Brown Members Absent: Rogers Others Present- Councilwoman Swarner, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper. Three students from the KCHS Government Class were also present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Chair Dimmick requested approval of the February 11, 2003 minutes added to Item 3. With no objections noted, the agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 11 and March 11, 2003 Chair Dimmick requested the word "hearty" on page two, third paragraph, second bullet of the February 11, 2003 minutes be changed to "hardy." The minutes of February 11, 2003 were approved as amended. Chair Dimmick reported there was no quorum for the March 11, 2003 meeting but notes from the work session were included in the packet. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion- Banners- The following action was taken' · The Committee reviewed the banner selections including a moose, bear, mountain with spruce tree, church, fireweed, lupine and iris. There will be three (3) each bear and lupine banners and five (5) each of the others. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 8, 2003 PAGE 2 · The Committee discussed the desired changes to design and color. · The Committee discussed locations for placing the banners. It was noted the banners would go no further than the Visitors Center. The old banners will be hung on ~Villow. MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to recommend the Parks & Recreation Director order the selected banners with the desired changes. Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Volunteer Planting The Committee discussed the planting schedule and it was decided May 31st would be the first day for planting. The Beautification Committee and volunteers will meet at the fire station at 10'00 a.m. Brown will begin planting earlier at the corner of Spur Highway and Bridge Access Road. It was suggested small children be kept away from the busy intersections to avoid heavy traffic. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding planting locations, prioritizing beds, planting instructions, and type of flowers to be used. The following assignments were made: Helen Brown will handle all circle planters and the busy intersection. · Lori Seymour will handle the fire station. · Lois Nelson will handle Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Marilyn Dimmick will handle the Chamber. Jean Rogers will handle the softball green strip. The students left at 8'00 p.m. It was decided the Committee would meet at the Recreation Center on Monday, April 14th at 1'00 p.m. to further discuss additional planting and flower selections. Dimmick shared some of the literature she had regarding types of flowers, recommended planting times, etc. She also shared copies of photographs. Discussion -- Miscellaneous Bed Design Frates stated this item would be discussed at the meeting on Monday, April 14th. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair- Dimmick reported she spoke with Karolee Hansen and although she is still working fulltime, she is interested in again becoming a member of the Beautification Committee. Dimmick requested names and phone numbers of other interested in the Committee or serving as a volunteer. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 8, 2003 PAGE 3 7-b. Parks & Recreation Director- Frates reported the following: · The Kenai Lions Club and Conoco/Phillips have joined together to handle the annual clean up which will be held on May 3rd. Frates explained the program and said a barbecue would be held at the softball greenstrip starting at 12:30. The Committee decided to clean the flowerbeds that day as well. Dimmick suggested a flyer requesting volunteers for planting be handed out during the clean up. · The greenhouse is going at this time. · An employee at Frontier Community Services contacted Parks regarding utilizing some of their clients for volunteer work. · Joe Harris and his retiree group adopted the Bernie Huss Trail for the summer. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner reported the following: · The first budget work session was held on April 7th. Other sessions are scheduled for April 14 and 15, 2003. · The Boys and Girls Club presented a proposal to City Council regarding their partnering with the City to assume the city's recreation program. Swarner stated there were more questions than answers as a result of the meeting. · Council will again vote to appoint a new member at its April 16th meeting. · A list of potential budget cuts was provided. April 25, 2003 is the volunteer reception from 6:00 to 8'00 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Center. ' · She will attend the AML conference in Juneau on April 22 and 23, 2003. Frates left at 8'45 p.m. ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-- None ITEM 9' INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of March 6 and March 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8'49 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: .~.- -~, ~. / Barbara Ropei,, C-o~ltract S~//'c'retary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 8, 2003 PAGE 4