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Home My WebLink About2003-03-11 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MARCH 11, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY CLERK'S CONFERENCE AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- February 11, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Flower Box Designs Discussion-- Adopt-a-Bench Proffram ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of February 5 and 19, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 11, 200~ 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ,,, ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 14, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS ,, a. Discussion-- Banners ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kens/City Council Liaison ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of January 2 and 15, 2003. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT .. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 11, 200~ 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:19 p.m. follows- Roll was confirmed as Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Nelson, Brown, Seymour, Dimmick (arrived at 7' 15 p.m.) Rogers Councilwoman Swarner, Parks and Recreation Director Frates, Department Assistant Harris ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Dimmick requested Spring Planting be added as Item 5-b. MOTION: Member Nelson MOVED to approve the modified agenda and Member Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 14, 2003 Councilwoman Swarner requested Item 8-b to state only The new Airport Triangle Park plans have not been reviewed by Parks and Recreation.' The Committee unanimously approved the minutes as corrected. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Dimmick recognized and welcomed the three Kenai Central High School seniors who were observing the meeting as part of their Government class. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion- Banners The Committee discussed the fiscal situation regarding the purchasing of banners. was decided Frates should request the appropriation of funds for the purchase of summer banners at the upcoming council meeting. Frates stated the number of banners would be decided upon the amount of money appropriated, but he would request the full reimbursement of funds spent in December for holiday decorations; approximately $6,000. Swarner suggested members of the Committee attend the March 19, 2003 council meeting when the requested appropriation would be discussed. It MOTION: Member Brown MOVED to request the appropriation of funds to be used toward summer banners. Member Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 5-b. Discussion -- Spring Planting The Committee reviewed past planting options and discussed ideas for the upcoming spring planting season. Swarner provided the Committee with the 2001-planting plan for use as a guide. The Committee stated planting designs would be further reviewed at the March meeting along with planter box sketches. Ideas from the student observers included: Consider planting vegetables (such as potatoes, carrots, kale, parsley, etc) in some of the city flowerbeds. Upon harvesting time, either sell the vegetables at the farmer's market or donate to the Food Bank. · Plant Columbine in the centers of the circle planters as it is hearty and beautiful. · Outline the airport marigold 'Kenai' sign with colorful and hearty flowers for a brighter display. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS-- None ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks/h Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None ITEM 9: INFORMATXON Parks/~ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of January 2 and 15, 2003. ITEM 10: AD.. JOU~ENT The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m. due to loss of the quorum. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Sharon Harris, Department Assistant BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2003 PAGE 2 CITY OF KENAI KENAI PARKS & RECREATION 227 CAVIAR ST. KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-3855 1 907-283-7925 FAX 907-283-4675 KENAI MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Beautification Committee Robert J. Fratcs, Parks & Recreation Director~~/ DATE: March 4, 2003 ,,,,RE,! , Adopt-a-Bench,program Please review the attached information regarding memorial benches and a draft version of the LeifHanson Memorial Park Site Plan. I would like to discuss the idea of implementing an Adopt-a-Bench Program at our next regularly scheduled meeting. This program could be easily incorporated into our Adopt-a-Park and Beautification Program. I am anticipating that the cost to the Parks Department would be very minimal and would involve only labor for assembling and placing the bench. I have identified ten (1 O) locations within Memorial Park that would be suitable for bench placemem, as indicated on the site plan. Please be thinking of other key locations throughout town that would also be appropriate for placing benches (bike path, greenstrips, parks, etc.). o KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Veon Klech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Airport Triangle Landscape Plan Discussion -- Skateboard Park Update ITEM 6: ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/k COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS ~k RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TIM WISNIEWSKI, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Baxter, Wisniewski, Gifford, Sandahl, Castimore, Steiner Hultberg Councilwoman Porter, Director Frates, Airport Manager Cronkhite, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Wisniewski requested Item 5-a the following changes: Item 5-a. become 4-a.; Item 4-a. become 4-b., and Item 5-b. become 5-a. With no objections, the agenda was approved as changed. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 2, 2003 The minutes of January 2, 2003 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Discussion- Airport Triangle Landscape Plan Rebecca Cronkhite, the Airport Manager, presented photographs of the proposed airport triangle landscaping plan and explained the purpose of the new plan was because the trees obscured the flagpoles/flags. Cronkhite stated the Airport would assume the cost of the new plan. Discussion took place on maintenance and it was noted the new plan would require less maintenance than what is currently in place. Cronkhite added, the airport transfers money into the Parks budget to cover maintenance costs. Cronkhite also reported the aircraft currently displayed in the area would remain as it was a donation from the Air Force and the City is required to provide proof annually that the display continues. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to accept the proposed landscape plan noting the airport would assume the cost and money would be transferred to the Parks budget to cover maintenance. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Baxter No Sandahl Yes Wisniewski Yes Hultber§ Castimore Absent Yes Gffford Steiner Yes Yes MOTION -PASSED. Veon Kiech -- Use of Old FAA Fields for Soccer Veon Kiech introduced Tom Bennett from the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club. Bennett explained the Club previously used the school district field for their soccer games but this year will be prohibited due to the grass deterioration before the school year begins. Bennett requested permission to utilize the FAA fields for their lead games only, adding, the Boys & Girls Club will also share in the usage. Commissioner Sandahl stated he hoped this requirement would point out the need for the proposed sports complex. Sandahl expressed concern with the condition of the FAA field and the potential safety hazards. Bennett explained the FAA fields are in no worse shape than other fields on which the Club has played. Bennett con .tinued, the Boys & Girls Club indicated they could possibly get some dirt donated and with volunteers, the field could be made more suitable. Discussion took place on required maintenance and Frates reported Parks wouldn't have to do anymore than they already do, which includes occasional mowing and watering. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to allow the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club and Boys & Gifts Club the temporary use of the FAA fields for soccer, noting the City's maintenance would not go beyond what is already being done. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion-- Skateboard Park Update Frates reported two quotes for the skateboard park addition were obtained. The first PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 2 bid would utilize concrete and it was for $145,300. The second quote would utilize asphalt and it was for $111,300. Frates added, the park in Soldotna uses asphalt. Discussion took place on the Daubenspeck funds and Frates stated there was currently $109,000 available. Frates provided the history of the fund noting it is replenished monthly and is set aside for recreational purposes. Sandahl expressed concern with utilizing all of the funds for the skateboard park addition and thought it could be used for the sports complex property. After a lengthy discussion the Commission concurred, depleting the fund was not a good idea. Wisniewski stated efforts need to be made to keep the skateboard park at one location. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve an asphalt pad and fencing plan for the park for the purpose of obtaining fn-m bids. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. Baxter asked if the fence was necessary and Frates replied, a fence will establish the perimeters and is also a necessary safety feature. VOTE: Hultberg Absent Castimore Yes Wisniewski Yes Gifford Steiner Yes Yes Sandahl Baxter lYes No MOTION PASSED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair- Wisniewski asked if Parks would continue with the greenhouse and Frates confn'med they would, however it was his intent to purchase more plants this year. Wisniewski asked if the ice rink was staying busy and Frates reported it was very busy and revenues were up. 7-b. Director- Frates congratulated Wisniewski on his Chamber award and reported the following items: · The City Attorney did attend the conference regarding Section 36 and will provide a detailed report at the next meeting. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 3 · Explained the Parks budget increases and decreases and noted the K- Mart closure has a huge affect on the City. · Frank Getty informed him a port-a-potty would be donated for use at the cemetery. Frates added, it will be placed behind the brick wall and attached to the fence. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Porter noted the following: · Expressed concern with the Chamber's decision to not continue the 4~ of July parade. Several other options were suggested and discussed. Porter encouraged Commission members to attend the Chamber's Board meeting scheduled for February 7~ to express any concerns they may have. · The loss of K-Mart has a significant effect on the City's sales tax revenue and noted, several options were being considered with regard to budget cuts. Porter also noted, other entities were looking at the building, including Home Depot, Fred Meyer, and Wal-Mart. ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commission Castimore noted the following: · Explained how the demographics were looked at when other businesses considered opening a store at a specific location, adding it was difficult in an area with a small population. · The Lions Club is holding a meeting on February 13th to discuss other prOjects within the City they may consider funding. Castimore stated he would mention the skateboard park issue and requested the skateboard park be added to the next meeting agenda. ITEM 9: ,, PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Council Action Agendas of January 2 and 15, 2003. Beautification Committee Minutes of January 14, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2003 PAGE 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGIKAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2003 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 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) lo Betsy Arbelovsky-- Community Care Foundation ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS ~~/~4~t' 1. Public Hearing -- Regulating Smoking in Eating Establishments 2. Ordinance No. 1987-2003 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 to Change the Range of f~. the Police Trainee While Attending the Public Safety Academy at Sitka to a Range 2. Ordinance No. 1988-2003 -- Amending KMC 7.15.050 to Increase the Purchasing Limit Without Competitive Bidding for Construction or Maintenance Projects to $20,000. Ordinance No. 1989-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,900,000 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund and $950,000 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund. o Ordinance No. 1990-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KlVlC 14.22.010 to Change Day Care Centers From "C" (Conditional Use) to "P" (Principal Permitted Use) in the CG (General Commercial), CC (Central Commercial) and IL (Light Industrial) Zones. Resolution No. 2003-06 -- Supporting the Approval of the Tri-Borough Position Paper for Federal Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, 2002- 2007. -1- . ITEM E: . 2. 3. 4. ~.' 5. 7. ITEM F: o ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: . o ITEM J: ITEM K: *Liquor License Renewals Pizza Paradisos-- Beverage Dispensary Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary BPO Elks Lodge #2425 -- Club Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club The Rainbow Bar-- Beverage Dispensary COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce MINUTES *Regular Meeting of January 15, 2003. *December 12, 2002 Work Session Notes CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset Forfeitures. *Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras. Approval -- Vacation of the Westerly Three-Foot Portion of the 33-Foot Access Easement to Accommodate the Existing Building, All Within Section 34, T6N, R11W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the city Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough-- David Yra§ui, Petitioner REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager -2- 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT , -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2003 7:00 P.M. KF..NAI CITY COUNCIL ClL,~MBF, RS 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 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) PROCLAMATION: KCHS HOCKEY TEAM.-- KI/4A NORTH STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS . Presentation by Skyview High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl Team -- Stevie Kay-Phyfer, Jaime Miller, Rachael Beatty, Allison Simpson and Matt Smith. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNC]I~,. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset Forfeitures. Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras. Resolution No. 2003-07-- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA Volunteer to Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan. Resolution No. 2003-08 -- Supporting HB57, "An Act Amending the Manner of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas Production As It Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added Products." . ITEM E: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: , ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: , o Resolution No. 2003-09 -- Requesting FY 04 Safe Commumties Fundin§ From the Department of Co~_rn__unity and Econom/c Development. Resolution No. 2003-10 -- Amending the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003- 2004 Capital Improvement Project {CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. *Liquor License Renewals -- Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club Oaken Keg # 1808 -- Package Store COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce MINUTES *Regular Meeting of February 5, 2003. CORRF~PONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Rat/fled Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. *Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION, 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM M: , ,,