HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-13 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 13~ 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 10, 2004, March 9, 2004
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Community Gardens
Discussion-- Fire Department Island
Discussion -- Summer Theme
REPORTS
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Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of March 4, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of March 3 and 17, 2004.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 13, 2004
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. and the roll was
confirmed as:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, K. Moore, L. Nelson and H. Brown
C. Canady, J. Rogers
Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member Porter
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Director Frates requested Jeff Kipp be added to the agenda at Item 4, Persons
Scheduled to be Heard. There were no other changes and no objections to the
amended agenda.
ITEM 3:
March 9, 2004
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 10, 2004 and
There were no amendments to the meeting summaries of February 10 or March 9 and
they were approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Jeff Kipp -- Landscaped Area Near Kenai Electric
Mr. Kipp discussed landscaping work he did at the corner of Spur Highway and South
Spruce Street. Kipp reported he would someday like to see it turned into a park in
honor of his father Glenn who owned Kenai Electric. Kipp explained the interior
portion of the property (approximately 6,000 sq. ft.) is owned by the State,and he would
like to acquire it. Council Member Porter suggested he contact Senator Wagoner in
order to explore those avenues and Kipp inquired about the city maintaining the area.
Director Frates stated the city would not maintain the property while it is in private
ownership.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning
Dimmick requested several committee members meet at the Teen Center on Friday,
April 16 at 10:30 a.m. to noon and Frates stated he would check on availability. It was
also noted clean up was scheduled one week prior to the May 29th volunteer planting
day. Dimmick suggested no food service be initiated before one o'clock. The
Committee consensus was to not serve food before 1'00 p.m.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Community Gardens
Frates updated the Committee on the Community Gardens and noted eight gardeners
had signed up for use of plots to date. Porter requested public service announcements
be sent to radio stations and the Clarion. There were no objections to the suggestion.
Discussion-- Fire Department Island
Member Seymour suggested the island be cemented or graveled over and flower boxes
placed instead of plantings. A brief discussion took place related to this idea's
advantages and disadvantages. Porter suggested it be cemented over and a price be
obtained for budgeting purposes.
Consensus of the Committee was cement offered a better long-term solution and costs
should be obtained for future reference.
Discussion -- Summer Theme
Several ideas were discussed and the theme
of the Committee.
"Come Grow With Us" received consensus
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Committee Chair-- Dimmick suggested a volunteer campaign and
consensus a Chamber of Commerce presentation would be a good way to reach
volunteers and share information about the beautification program. Member Moore
will check availability of Chamber dates.
7-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates noted interviews for summer
maintenance positions was initiated and some bulbs have been planted at the city
greenhouse.
7-¢. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Porter reported the budget hearing
process had begun.
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Kathy Moore mentioned the Ameri-Corp group would be visiting the Kenai area again
during the summer and will be looking for volunteer projects for their involvement.
She suggested the back side of Inlet Woods and the "Parson's Pit" which would makea
great park some day.
It was also noted May 15 is Community Clean-Up Day and is being sponsored by
Conoco-Phillips and the Lions Club.
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ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
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10-b.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of March 4, 2004.
City Council Action Agenda of March 3 and 17, 2004.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Brown MOVED for adjournment and Member Nelson SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'15 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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