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Home My WebLink About2004-05-11 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 11, 2004~ 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS .: AGENDA .. ,) ITEM 1' ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ao ITEM 6: ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM 9- ITEM 10: ITEM 11' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 13, 2004 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Summer Planting'Planning NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Volunteer Plant Day/May 29, 2004 REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison (~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION City Council Action Agenda of April 7 and 21, 2004. 2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up Day Schedule informational flyer. ADJOURNMENT KENAI 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 Discussion -- Summer Planting Planning ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Community Gardens Discussion-- Fire Department Island Discussion -- Summer Theme ITEM 7. REPORTS Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION 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 Ktpp -- Landscaped Area Near Kenai Electric Mr. Kipp discussed landscaping work he did at the comer 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 "Come Grow With Us" received consensus of the Committee. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7TM. 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/i~ Recreation Director -- Frates noted interviews for summer maintenance positions was initiated and some bulbs have been planted at the city greenhouse. 7-c. 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 make a 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. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 13, 2004 PAGE 2 ITEM PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. 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 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 13, 2004 PAGE 3 Kenai eautification .. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: · ... ....... .......... IO.OOAM ....... M~tatthe. KenaiFire ................... ;ii~orite[~ls!iand~ ~?"- ":'~ ~i... ~mem~,i. iChildren. !inke ,..L.~.'... i! Kenai Parks & Recreation Dept. 410 North Willow Street Phone 283-3692 ' i~lease R.S.V.P. before May t 5th AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REG~ MEETING APRIL 7, 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~ http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us Council/HarbOrcouncil ChambersC°mmissi°n Work Session/5:30 p.m., I ITEM A~ CALL TO ORDEI~. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Ail 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: SCI~EDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) le CouncU Member Bookey! 2004 Arctic Winter Games Presentation ITEM C; I~PORTS OF I~P~ ASS;MBLY, L;GISL&TORS AND COUNCII~_ ~ ITEM D: PUBLIC HEAm GS ITEM E: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS lo 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Beautification Committee Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report Kenai Chamber of Commerce Arctic Winter Games ITEM F: MINUT~ le *Regular Meeting of March 17, 2004. ITEM G: C,ORRF~PONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 o *Ordinance No. 2037-11004 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 to Provide for a Five Year Maximum Period of Reemployment for Those Persons Participating in the PERS Opt-Out and Reemployment Provisions of AS 39.35.150(b). o ITEM J: Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association Donation/Midget U- 16 Team Discussion -- Budget Work Session Date Possible Reschedulin§ RI/PORT 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 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21. 2004 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBE~ 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) ITEM C: I~PORTS OF ~ ASSr_WrYLY, _LEGISIATO~ AND COUNCIL~., ,! ITEM D~: PUBLIC ItEARINGS . Ordinance No. 2037-2004 -- Amending KMC 23.40.080 to Provide for a Five Year Maximum Period of Reemployment for Those Persons Participating in the PERS Opt-Out and Reemployment Provisions of AS S~.SS. lS0(b). e Substitute Ordinance No. 2037-2004-- Amending KMC 23.40.080 to Provide for a Five Year Maximum Period of Reemployment for Those Persons Parficipatin~ in the PEPS Opt- Out and Reemployment Provisions of AS 39.35.150(b). R~solution No, 2004-15 -- Awarding a $19,800 Contract for Professional Services at Vintage Pointe Manor. e 0 Resolution No. 2004-16 -- Transferring $15,000 in the General Fund From Non-Departmental Contingency for Purchase of a Telephone System in the Public Safety Building. R~solution No. 2004-17-- Approving a Contract to Procomm Alaska for Vehicle Repeater System Not to Exceed $50,000. ITEM E_: COMMISSION/COMI~TTEE REPORTS . Council on Aging . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ITEM F: . ITEM G: ITEM H: ITEM I: .. e . Se ITEM J: Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Co~mission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Beautification Committee Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Alaska Municipal League Report Kenai Chamber of Commerce Arctic Winter Games *Regular Meeting of March 17, 2004. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NE~ BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 2038-2004 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Described as Tract A, Baron Park No. 12 (Preliminary Plat), Consisting of Approximately 16 Acres Adjacent to Marathon Road, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold, Providing a Deed of Release is Obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration. *Ordinance No. 2039-2004-- Finding That Certain City-Owned Airport Land, Described as Baron Park No. 6, Consisting of Approximately 15 Acres Adjacent to Marathon Road, is Not Required for a Public Purpose and Can Be Sold. 'Ordinance No. 2040-2004-- Amending KMC 7.05.010 to Provide for a Flat Tax on Aircraft. Discussion -- Request to Purchase Tract A-5 Dena'ina Point Estates. Discussion -- Set Schedule for City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk Annual Evaluations. Discussion -- Possible Amendment and the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning and Re-Platting Several Lots in the Lawton Acres Subdivision from Conservation (C). 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 2004 Kenai Peninsula Clean-Up Come CLEAN- UP your community MAY 15th Sponsored by Kenai Peninsula Lion's Clubs & Conoco/Phillips Saturday May 15th 9:00am till 2:00pm Kenai: Softball Green strip on Main Street Loop Soldotna: Soldotna Creek Park Nikiski: on the 8th May at Hockey Rink/Pool The Kenai Community Clean-up is a volunteer community clean-up organized and Coordinated through the Local Lion's Clubs and Conoco/Phillips. Participants will be asked to collect their bags and return them to the drop off station in their local area drop off containers. THEN come and join others for a free Bar-B-Que and refreshments at the Kenai park strip on Main Street Loop. Cash Prizes for the most litter bags collected in each community: Adult/Organizations' Youth Groups' 1st Place - $ 300.00 2~d Place - $ 200.00 3rd Place- $100.00 1 st Place- $ 300.00 2nd Place - $ 200.00 3rd Place- $100.00 Prize money based on amount of bags collected and returned to collection trailers. Bags will be counted by Lions Club members to determine 1st, 2ha, & 3fa places. A boys & girls bicycle certificate will be drawn for children under 10 yrs old that Collect and turn in bags to receive a ticket. Conoc hillips