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Home My WebLink About2004-02-10 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF OFFICERS ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 9, 2003 ITEM 5' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning ITEM 8: REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 9' OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11' INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2004. City Council Action Agenda of January 7 and 21, 2004. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT SUPPLEMENTARY KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: , ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ITEM 10: a. b. ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June ! 0, 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Cary R' Graves, City Attorney-- Commission and Committee Powers OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Cemetery Code/Regulation Amendments NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Softball Greenstrip Landscaping Discussion -- Summer Flower Bed Review REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HR_ARt) INFORMATION Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10 and July 3, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of August 6 and 20, 2003. ADJOURNMENT SUPPLEMENTARY KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. confirmed as follows' Roll was Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Dimmick, Seymour, Rogers, Moore, Nelson and Canady Brown Parks & Recreation Director Frates, City Attorney Graves and Council Member Swarner ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 10, 2003 The Committee requested the following corrections to the minutes' · Add Canady to those members absent. · Add "s" to Roger at Item 5. · Item 6-b, ...cemetery clean-up day..."should be scheduled" to ensure... · Item 6-c, ..."commission" should be "committee." · Item 7 motion, change "to council..." to "the council..." There were no objections and the minutes were approved as amended. ITEM 4: P..ERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE Cary R. Graves, City Attorney-- Commission and Committee Powers Graves reviewed the memorandum included in the packet relating to the role of the Beautification Committee, reminding the members they are advisory to the council. He added, the council appreciates their efforts and input. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS -ae Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Cemetery Code/Regulation Amendments Frates reviewed the information and suggested amendments to the Cemetery Regulations which were included in the packet. He noted also suggestions he received from the Parks & Recreation Commission who met earlier in the month, i.e. management of plastic flowers, etc. MOTION: Member Seymour MOVED to recommend the Committee support the Parks & Recreation Commission's suggested amendment for managing plastic flowers in the cemetery. Member Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Softball Greenstrip Landscaping Frates presented a possible upgrade to the softball green strip flowerbed. He noted the landscape upgrade could include enlarging the bed, adding perennial shrubs, and five large trees. The idea is meant to increase the esthetics of the green strip. Frates also suggested a sign could some day be considered to better identify the park for out of town visitors needing to f'md it. It was suggested the park be given an official name. The Committee supported the conceptual idea of the landscape upgrade at the green strip park. 6-b. Discussion -- Summer Flower Bed Review The Committee reviewed pictures of various flower beds and suggestions for improving areas were made, including: · Consider the budget situation and use fewer expensive plant materials. · Chamber whiskey barrels be examined for drainage. · Add veronica at the Scout Park. · The fire station island be upgraded and grass clippings be added as well as additional attention to the station. · Lilies be divided at the Memorial Park sign and potato cages be used as needed. · The large bushes be removed at the Warren Larsen bed as well as thinning the bed. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- No report. 7-b. Parks/~ Recreation Director -- Frates reported on ongoing fall maintenance, i.e. mowing, replacing pole decoration bulbs, removing flowers from various planters, etc. 7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Swarner noted the smoking ordinance would go into effect October 1. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 2 ITEM 8: (~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS The Committee discussed the sign at the green strip park further. MOTION: Member Seymour MOVED to the green strip park be given an official name when the sign is addressed. Member Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. - ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 10-b. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10 and July 3, 2003. City Council Action Agenda of August 6 and 20, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 PAGE 3 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http'//www.ci.kenai.ak.us 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL/STAFF MEETING 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: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D' PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 2004-01 -- Supporting the Inclusion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the Regional Transportation Planning Organization for the Purpose of Creating an Alternative Transportation System to Serve the Cook Inlet Through the Development of a Dual-Use Vessel. Resolution No. 2004-02 -- Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2004- 2005 Capital Improvement Project (CIP} Priority List for Request of State Grants. . *Liquor License Renewal-- Kenai Golf Course Cafi #3146 -- Restaurant/Eating Place Seasonal ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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 e. Arctic Winter Games ITEM F: MINUTES o ITEM G: *Regular Meeting of December 17, 2003. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM h NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2032-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juvenile Justice Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys and . Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula. ~/~.2,~,)z- ~,~~ ~,~lscus~~s n Kenai Peninsula Borough Proposed Aircraft Flat Tax ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOI~ 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: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEET~G JANUARY 21, 2004 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 ca~se 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: ITEM D: . . , . , . SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM~'-NTS (10 minutes) Cliff Hustead, Assistant Chief, Consultation and Training, Alaska OSHA -- Presentation of SHARP Award. , ..REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY~ L~-~IS_I. ATORS AND COUNCFr.S PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2032-2004-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $51,491 in the General Fund for a Juvenile Justice Grant From the State of Alaska to be Passed Through to the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula. Resolution No. 2004-03 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Pillars Improvement Special Assessment District. Resolution No. 2004-04-- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Toyon Way Improvement Special Assessment District. Resolution No. 2004-05 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Schooner Circle Improvement Special Assessment District. Resolution No. 2004-06 -- Confrmmg the Assessment Roll on the Basra View Improvement Special Assessment District. Resolution No. 2004-07 -- Transferring $5,400 From the General Fund Contingency Account to the Street Lighting Repair and Maintenance Account. , Continuance of Liquor License -- PROTEST-- Kenai Joe's Bar/Beverage Dispensary. o *Liquor License/New Permit -- Kenai Landing/Beverage Dispensary Tourism ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTR~. I~.PORT~ lo 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zomng Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board c. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce e. Arctic Winter Games I.TEM F: MINUTES , ITEM G: , , *Regular Meeting of January 7, 2004. CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: ,,, NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 2033-2004 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 11145,000 and Ma.ldng a Transfer of $5,000 in the General Fund for A FEMA Fire Act Grant From the U.S. Fire ~0/ ~^dmmistration (USF^) for Mobile Repeaters for City Emergency Vehicles. 4. &ppro~l-- Commission/Committee Reappomtments Discussion -- Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule ~ 7, Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy 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: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMM~_RY-- November 6, 2003 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Foreclosed Properties ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Upgrades Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy REPORTS a, Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Vice Chair Sandahl called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. confirmed as follows' Roll was Commissioners present: Commissioners absent' Others present' R. Hultberg, D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, J. Castimore, T. Wemer-Quade K. Gifford and K. Steiner Parks & Recreation Director Frates and Council Member Rick Ross ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL Director Frates requested Election of Officers be added as Item 6-c. There were no additional changes to the agenda. The agenda was approved as amended. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 6, 2003 Commissioner Hultberg referred to Page 2 of the summary in which his resignation was requested from Mayor Williams. Hultberg asked Council Member Ross if he was still a member of the commission. Ross stated, since he had been a member of Council, there was never a discussion relating to his membership as a commissioner. In meetings he attended since August, he did not hear a discussion regarding his membership. MOTION: Commissioner Baxter MOVED to add "t" to "though" and switch the words "individuals" and "other" at Item 4-a. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Foreclosed Properties The Commission reviewed the Frates memorandum included in the packet indicating properties he recommended be retained, i.e. beach, Ahlstrom Subdivision, Basin View, and Deepwood Park properties. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED to accept the recommended list of properties for retention and Commissioner Werner-Quade SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6. NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Multipurpose Facility Upgrades Frates introduced Andrew Carmichael, Soldotna Parks & Recreation Director and Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Board Member. Frates commented he just attended an AWG meeting and advised them the Commission would begin discussing possible future upgrades to the multipurpose facility. The AWG indicated the would very much like the city to present what it sees as priorities at a future meeting. Sandahl commented the AWG will very shortly be pursuing federal funding and monies could be three months away. Some funding could be available for upgrades, but the dollar amount is unknown. Rick Baldwin -- Suggested the Commission prioritize a list of upgrades and added, he believed a second Zamboni, radiant heat in the player seating areas, mechanical ventilation to overcome excessive humidity, and on-premises security camera and taping systems as priorities. Frates was requested to work with Public Works to cost out various upgrade scenarios and prioritize a list of needs. The Commission also requested a special meeting be set for February to further review the information and make a recommendation for council's consideration relating to the upgrade issues. Discussion -- Park-Naming Policy The Commission reviewed the proposed policy and it was suggested the second paragraph under Item 1 be removed entirely as it was felt it was not needed. MOTION: Commissioner Wemer-Quade MOVED to recommend the draft park-naming policy with the removal of the second paragraph under Item 1 and adding a period after "located." Commissioner Hultberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Election of Officers PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 2 MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to nominate Commissioner Hultberg as Chair and Commissioner Baxter as Vice Chair. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. 7-b. Director -- Director Frates reported the following: · An update on multipurpose facility ice sales, storage room lease and dasher board sales. A Steve Shearer memorial sign was approved by council at the December · 17 meeting. 26. He expressed interest in attending a Foraker Grant Workshop on January Recreation Center operations are going smoothly with patron numbers increasing and no significant problems reported. · He has been assisting with plans for a cross-country and ski-jor race for the Peninsula Winter Games. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Ross noted the following: · The Commission addressed council's request to discuss the multipurpose facility upgrades and park naming. · The Capital Improvement List was approved by council at their January 7 meeting. · Police Chief Kopp is working with Officer Watson's widow on a potential memorial for Officer Watson. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl requested the summer utilization of the multipurpose facility be placed on the next agenda. He suggested the possibility of holding flea markets and farmers' markets at the facility. Commissioner Baxter asked if members of the Commission could meet as a subcommittee. Ross indicated information gathering is okay, but problems would arise if the number of those meeting would amount to a quorum and the meeting was not advertised. Commissioner Hultberg noted funds had been placed into fight-of-way improvements at Spruce and Spur Highway and inquired about a liaison for the Recreation Center. Commissioner Wemer-Quade noted her participation in the Peninsula Winter Games. PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 3 ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHRDULRD TO BR H~Alar~ Kristine Schmidt reported there is an active walking group meeting at the Kenai Christian Church and a men's city basketball league is taking place through the high school. ITEM 10- INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'45 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2004 PAGE 4 Committee Member Name and Address *Marilyn Dimmick Beautification Committee 11 13 Walnut Avenue ~nai, AK 99611 Lori Seymour Beautification Committee 607 Laurel Drive Kenai, AK 99611 Jean Rogers Beautification Committee 1117 Larch Street Kenai, AK 99611 Kathy Moore Beautification Committee 1006 Inlet Woods Drive AK 99611 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITT_EE Meets Second Tuesday February, March, April, May and June 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Home Phone 283-3910 (p) 283-3973 (f) Business Phone Email Address 283-3315 seymo'u r5(~;gci, ne_t 283-0816 283-4610 283-2600 .iomoore~i::ptialaska. net Lois Nelson Beautification Committee 209 Susieanna Circle AK 99611 283-5194 wrn e 1 so n.,~?.gci, n e t **Helen Brown Beautification Committee P.O. Box 3203 Kenai, AK 99611 Colleen Canady Beautification Committee P.O. Box 1641 Kenai, AK 99611 Councilwoman Linda Swarner 298 Rogers Road AK 99611 Council Member Pat Porter 116 Deepwood Court , AK 99611 *Chair **Vice-Chair 283-4413 283-5810 283-4366 283-4348 283-7989 (p) 283-7183 (f) 283-9479 lswarner~jacsalaska, com justvat4~hotmail.com (2/3/2004)