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Home My WebLink About2005-06-14 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 14, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 10, 2005 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. ITEM Discussion -- Volunteer Plantin§ Day NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Perennial Bed Discussion--July Beautification Committee Meeting REPORTS a, Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUF~TION8 AND COMMENTS' ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION City Council Action Agenda of May 18 and June 1, 2005. Parks & Recreation COmmission Meeting Summary of June 2,. 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTENb THE MEETIN6: CAROL-- 283-8231 BOB-- 283-3692 OR, KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 10, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: ITEM- 5: ITEM ITEM 7: ITEM 8: ITEM~ 9: ITEM 10: ITEM 11: CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAl, OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 12, 2005 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- 2005 Beddin§ Plant Plans Discussion -- Volunteer Plantin§ Day (May 28, 2005) NEW BUSINESS 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 6 and 20, 2005. Barrels of Blooms Informational Flyer and Participation Form. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 10, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chair Dimmick called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. confirmed as: Roll was Members present: Members absent' Others present: ITEM 2' M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, S. Hatch, L. Nelson, H. Brown and M. LeFebvre J. Rogers Council Member Cliff Massie and Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes or additions to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 12, 2005 A typographical error was noted in the last paragraph of page 1' "sail" should be "soft" The meeting summary of April 12, 2005 was approved with the correction noted. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants Chumley distributed education material pertaining to invasive plants of Alaska. She noted, she was involved in a project to map invasive plants throughout the Central Peninsula. Chumley cautioned, gardeners like to try new plants and as a result, invasive plants can be easily introduced. She added, since Alaska does not have state enforcement, gardeners must accept some level of responsibility. Chumley reviewed some of the more common invasive plants and thanked the Committee for their cooperation in removing tansy from city beds. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a-a, Discussion -- 2005 Bedding Plant Plans Director Frates indicated the most current plant plan was included in the packet. He noted, the last pending project is finalizing the bean bed and Chair Dimmick reviewed the proposed diagram and made some revisions. Member Brown distributed copies of the circle planter plant designs for the volunteer planting day. The Committee reviewed the plan nd Frates suggested a new numbering system be established for the circle planters. a-bo Discussion -- Volunteer Planting Day (May 28, 2005) Dimmick reminded everyone of the May 28, 2005 plant day and requested members to assign themselves to various areas. Members shared their areas of interest and chose where they would be stationed during the planting day. Frates reported hamburgers and hot dogs would be provided and requested members to bring side dishes. Miscellaneous organization details pertaining to the event were discussed. Members suggested the plant diagrams be posted at each circle planter in advance for the use of those working at the area. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None. ITEM 7: REPORTS Committee Chair-- No report. 7-b~ Parks ~ Recreation Director -- Frates reviewed current maintenance activities and upcoming events, i.e. cemetery dean-up, disc golf grand opening, etc. 7-¢. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Massie reported on the council's review of the draft 2005-2006 budget and noted a public hearing is planned by the Planning & Zoning Commission related to the rezoning of property known as Lawton Acres. ITEM 8: (~UESTIONS AND COMMENTS Member Hatch reported she would be absent from the next two meetings. Members Seymour and LeFebvre stated they may be absent from the next meeting as well. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10=a. 10-b. City Council Action Agenda of April 6 and 20, 2005. Barrels of Bloorns Informational Flyer and Participation Form. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 2 ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:26 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 10, 2005 PAGE 3 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kenai.ak, us i BUDGET WORK SESSION -- 5:00 P.M. ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pled§e of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *AIl items listed w/th an aster/sk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and w/Il be approved by one motion. There w/Il 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 CO~ (10 minutes) . Proclamation -- Motorcycle Awareness Month , Proclamation -- V.F.W. Buddy Poppy Week , Lazry L. Lewis, Wildlife Techn/__e~__,_ 111, Alaska Department of ~:, ~ Game -- Long-Term Wildlife Mitigation~Efforts-ox~ the.-Kenm-Penmmlla. ITEM C: ITEM D: UNSCHEDULED I~IBLIC CO~ (3 minutes) REPORTS OF KPB ASS__EMR__LY, L~_-ISL&TO_R~ AN~_ COUNCW-_~ ! ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION &-V!S~P-~_ _nUR~AU BOARD ~ _~~A! C_WAMR~_ OF CO~¢~ ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARING~ . Ordlmance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,740,085 in the Airport Land System Spec/al Revenue Fund and the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund. (Postponed from May 4, 2005 council meeting.) Substitute Ordinance No. 2096-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $55,112/n the Airport Land o o , , ITEM G: , ITEM H~.- ITEM h System Special Revenue Fund and $2,204,456 in the Parallel Taxiway Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $200,000 in t. he General Fund and the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund.for Improvements Requested by r_he Arctic Winter Games Host Society. Substitute Ordinance No. 2097-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $200,000 in the Arctic Winter Games Improvements Capital Project Fund for Improvements Requested by the Arctic Winter Games Host Society. Ordinance No. 2098-2005 -= Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $794 for Library Grants. Ordinance No. 2099-2005 -- Amending the Definition of "Parking Space, Private" in K1VIC 14.20.320(b) to Exclude Garages and to Require Such. Parking Spaces to be at Least Nine (9} Feet Wide. Ordinance No. 2100-2005 -- Amending KlVlC 14.20.320(b) to Add a Definition for "Lot Coverage." Ordinance No. 2101-2005 -= Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,500 in the Street Improvement Capital Project Fund for a Grant From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for CuR'e~ Replacement on Boat Launch Road. Resolution No. 2005-16 -- Expressm§ Support for KPB Ordinance 2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006, Adoptm~ the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan. (Postponed from May 4, 2005 meeling.) Resolution:. No... 200~~--Approvini~.a Contra~;~to. Alaska Roadbuflders, Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Mumcipal Airport Taxiway Extension - 2005 for the Total Amount of $1,857,976.00. Liquor License Renewal-- PROTEST Roy Dale Howard, d/b/a Kenai Joe's -- Beverage Dispensary *Regular Meeting of May 4, 2005. *May 4, 2005 Budget Work Session Notes OLD BUSINESS ~ BUSi~.,SS Bills to be Ratified Approve of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Ordinance No. 2102-2005 -- Adopting r_he Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2005 and Ending June 30, 2006. o . *Ordinance No. 2103-2005 -- Amending the Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 by Adding Negligent Driving, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle and Violations of Airport Parking Regulations to the List of Minor Offenses on the Fine Schedule that Can be Disposed of Without a COurt Appearance. Approval-- Cost of Living Salary Increase/City Clerk and City Attorney Approval -- Arctic winter Games Agreement/Reimbursement of Costs Related to Multipurpose Facility Upgrades. Approval-- Lot 1, Block 5; Lot 2, Block 2; and, Lot 2, Block 4, General Aviation Aoron. a, Cor{sents to Assi~r!_m__ents-- Robert Bielefeld to Kenai Aviation Leasing Company, LLC b. Consents to Subleases -- Kenai Aviation Leasing Company LLC to Kenai Aviation, Inc. . Approval-- Special Use Permit/Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- East 24,500± S.F. Portion Between the East Curbline and East Property Line of Lot 1, Gusty Subdivision, Addition No. 8. . Approval-- Amendments to Airport Regulations -- Chapter 6.05, Short- Term and Lim/ted Long-Term Parking. ~///~ f". 10. ~n -- Proposed City of Kenai Mini-Grant '~~'~~ J.'. COMMI,.~ION/CO~g RRPORT~ , ~-~~, Council on Aging 21 Airport Commission Harbor Commission /~4~' Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Mumcipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five mmutesl 2. Council F_,XECUTIVR S~ON - None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- RF~ULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCrL 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 mot/on. There will be no separate disc~saion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which, case the item wiU 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) 1. Aurora Borealis Students -- International Robotics Competition . - ~.~'~;~2. Frontier Community Services -- James Duff ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMIIY, HTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB AS,~~LY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCII~. ITEM E: REPOR'r8 OF ~ CO/~-v~.~iON ~ VISITO~ BURF, A~k. BOARD ANI~~t ~w~,~m~_-'OF C~~~=~:. ITEM F: ~mended Ordinance No. 2102-2005 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2005 and Ending June 30, 2006. Ordinance No. 2103-2005-- Amending the Fine schedule in KMC 13.10.015 by Adding Ne~i~ent Driving, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, and Violations of Airport-Parking Regulations to the List of Minor Offenses on the Fine Schedule that Can be Disposed of Without a Court Appearance. Resolu~n No. 2005-16 -- Expressing Support for KPB Ordinance 2005-19; Repealing KPB 2.56.005 and Enacting KPB 2.56.006, Adopting the 2005 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan. (Postponed from May 18, 2005 meeting.) Resolution No. 2005-24 -- Fimng the Rare of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2005 and Ending June 30, 2006. Resolution No. 2005-25 -- Transferring $7,500 In the General Fund for Repair of the Fine Arts Building. Resolution No. 2005-26 -- Awarding the Bid to Denny's Construction, Inc. for Concrete Repairs - 2005 for the Total Amount of $22,520. ITEM G: MINUTF~. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ~;~,a~~- ~ ~~ Discu~ion/Appro~ -- Display of Boat K-6 at Kenm L~~g. ~~ITEM I: ~W BUS~S /~x~/~ 1. Bills to be Ratified /~/~-//~~ 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 _-.3-,~ Discussion -- Proposed City of Kenai Mini-Grant (postponed from May /~.~./~ff. ~~~~/ ~18, 2005 meeting). ~'~°~ '~ '~~"~~'~~~' Discussion/Approval -- SOAR International Ministries, Inc.--. Lot 3, ^pron: to Ch n ns .9~,' _~~ ~,~Use; and 2) Re~luest to Sublease to Air Supply Alaska, Inc. /__~~ ~-,~- ,...,. .... 5. _ Dllscus~ion -- Conoco/Pluillips' Multi-Purpose Facility Naming Proposal. I?l!IM J: COMMISSION[ COMMITTI~I!I RR!~R'I'S . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Co_remissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITI!IM K: RRPORT OF Trail MAYOR ITEM L: Ar)~STRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R,~I~,CUTIVE 8~ON- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOUR.NMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 2, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER~ 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY... a, March 3, 2005 April 21, 2005 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 6: Discussion -- Section 36/Soccer Field Desi/~n and Proposed Use Discussion -- Cemetery Gazebo NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a, Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~UESTION~' ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agendas of May 4 and 18, 2005. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 10, 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/is RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 2, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR MIKE BAXTER, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chair Baxter called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll was '~ - Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Others present: D. Sandahl, M. Baxter, T. Wortham, T. Wemer and R. Molloy M. Brown, J. Carroll Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates and Council Member J. Moore ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY 3-a. March 3, 2005 3-b. April 21, 2005 Both meeting summaries were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS,~SC~D~~i TOBR~ HEARD~: .... .~ .~:~i(?,~. :i -~' Janice Chumley-- Invasive Plants Chumley was not present. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. Discussion -- Section 36/Soccer Field Design and Proposed Use · · . Director Frates updated the members on the Kenai Soccer Park and reported the grant was submitted for review. He indicated the area where the park is proposed to be situated would include 25 acres instead of the fa'st suggested 53.8 acres. Commissioner Sandahl provided a historical perspective of the need for fields and the granting agency for the new members. Frates reported the fact that no additional information was requested from the State Liaison Office could be a good sign. 5 -b. Discussion -- Cemetery Gazebo Frates presented a brief update with respect to a gazebo for the Kenai Cemetery. He explained Tim Wisniewski located a gazebo locally priced closely to the $2,900 in the Cemetery Reserve Account received from donations for the project. Ryan Mtlls, Kenai Lions Club -- Mills reported the Kenai Lions Club support the placement of a gazebo at the cemetery and realize the shortfall to cover the cost of the purchase. To this regard, the Lions Club donated an additional $1,600 toward the project. Mills explained the amount would cover the balance of the cost and requested a plaque be installed noting all those who donated to the project. The members expressed their appreciation for the generous donation from the Lions Club. MOTION: Commissioner Sandahl MOVED, based upon receiving $1,600 from the Kenai Lions, Club and the remaining balance in the Cemetery Fund, the Commission recommend- the purchase of the gazebo. Commissioner Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report. 7-b, · · · beach area. Director -- FrateS reported on the following: Grand opening of Disc Golf was scheduled for June 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Dip net season plans for 2005. Summer personnel hiring. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Moore reported the following:'., Money was budgeted for a permanent restroom to be placed on the north · Recent state funding for Kenai and an appropriation by Council would be used for the multipurpose facility upgrades. The Arctic Winter Games Host Society will be reimbursing the city for the funds appropriated. ITEM 8: ITEM 9: COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS · PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 2, 2005 PAGE 2 Peter Micciche, ConocoPhilltps -- Mr. Micciche reviewed a proposal for naming the multipurpose facility. He outlined his company's desire to partner with the city in naming the facility as provided in the proposal. Micciche stated he realized the issue would be included on the COmmission's July meeting agenda for further discussion. Kristin~ Schmidt-- Schmidt distributed information pertaining to corporate sponsorship policies from Seattle Park & Recreation and a "Naming for Dollars" article. She requested the Commission consider adopting a naming policy before proceeding too far. Discussion followed in which comments included: · Molloy stated other cities have policies governing naming of public facilities and thought it was an interesting idea. He asked if ConocoPhillipa ".:('~:uld be interested if other businesses were able to bid. · ~andahl commented he felt the proposal was a good idea but thought the signage/ice logos and naming rights were two separate issues and should be treated as such. He added, he liked the idea of including the issue on the July agenda for further discussion and inquired if a city ordinance wa~ in effect to govern naming of ~:~'~ ~'~lities. Baxter and Commissioner Wemer stated they felt the. proposal ~md merit and thanked Micciche for bringing the proposal forward. ITEM 10: INFORMATION lO=a. lO-b. Council Action Agendas of May 4 and 18, 2005. Beautification Committee Meeting Summary of May 10, 2005. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8'26 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 2, 2005 PAGE 3 5/22/2005 TO' PAT PORTER, MAYOR ii R E~Vc~ ~ MAY 2 1 2~05 '~ · .... FROM: JEAN ROGERS SUBJECT: RESIGNATION Due to personal masons, I am resigning my seat on the beautification committee, effusive immediatdy. Jean Rogers 1117' Larch Ave. Kenai, Alaska 99611-7523