HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 8~ 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY --
a,
December 14, 2004
November 9, 2004
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
a,
ITEM 7:
Discussion -- Flower Bed Planning (Chamber, Rotary Bed)
NEW BUSINESS
a,
Discussion-- Summer Planting Theme
ITEM 8:
REPORTS
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Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 9.
0UESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 10:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11.
INFORMATION
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of January 6, 2005.
City Council Action Agenda of January 5 and 19, 2005.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 8~ 2005
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK~ PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, L. Nelson, and H. Brown
J. Rogers, S. Hatch, and M. LeFebvre
Council Member Swarner and Parks & Recreation Director Frates
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Director Frates requested "Program" be added to the title of Item 7-a. There were no
other changes to the agenda and it was approved.
ITEM 3:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Member Brown MOVED the present positions remain the same with Marilyn Dimmick
as Chair and Helen Brown as Vice Chair. Member Seymour SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY --
December 14, 2004
November 9, 2004
There were no changes to the meeting summaries and they were approved as
presented.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Flower Bed Planning (Chamber, Rotary Bed)
Member Brown reported the Chamber forwarded a suggested design for around the
building and the Rotary was interested in assisting with the bed, including the
purchase of a bench. The plans were distributed and discussion followed. Director
Frates indicated the Chamber walkway and south side of the building were renovated
last season and planting would be easily accomplished. However, the east and north
sides would require a lot of work. He suggested these beds may need to be planted
later in the summer. Brown suggested the planting priorities should be the barrels,
window boxes, walkway, and south side of the building.
The members recommended the flower plans be adopted as presented.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- Summer Planting Theme Program
Frates suggested a theme tied to a beautification enhancement project for local
businesses be introduced. He explained, the businesses could be requested to
purchase small planter barrels from local nurseries to be placed in front of their
businesses. He suggested the theme for the summer be "Barrels of Blooms." A general
discussion followed during which, the membership stated their support of the program.
It was suggested Frates contact local gardening businesses (Fireweed Herb Garden,
Home Depot and Connie's Flowers) to suggest their participation in the program.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Committee Chair -- Dimmick suggested an associate at Home Depot for
Frates to contact.
8-b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates thanked Brown for her work with
the Chamber and Rotary Club; updated the Committee with respect to the town clock
and Parks & Recreation's position on the concept; and reported he is investigating the
purchase of banners for the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Frates also reported an offer
has been made by James Elson to donate property to the city for a rest stop along the
bike path near The Pillars.
8-¢. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner reported the
Master Gardener Conference would be held locally and requested Kenai beautification
information be provided for handouts. She also reported the Mature Alaskans Seeking
Skills Training {MASST) Program will be considered by council at its February 16
meeting.
ITEM 9:
OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 10:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 11'
INFORMATION
11-a.
11-b.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Summary of January 6, 2005.
City Council Action Agenda of January 5 and 19, 2005.
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ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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