HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTYFICATION COMMITTEE
JULY 10, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
%TEM 2:
ITEM a:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
a.
ITEM 6:
a.
b.
ITEM 7:
a.
b.
c.
ITEM S:
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEET%NG SUMMARY-- May 8, 2007
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Volunteer Plant Date
NEW BUSYNESS
Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery
Discussion -- North Forest Drive Beautification
REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks 8s Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
a. City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2006.
b. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2007.
c. Kenai Aspen Hotel Site Plan
d. Kenai Peninsula Community Care Site Plan
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTYFICATION COMMITTEE
3ULY 10, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAYR PRO TEMPORE MARILYN D%MMICK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8c ROLL CALL
Due to the absence of the chair and vice chair, committee member Dimmick called the
meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
MOTION:
Commissioner LeFebvre MOVED Dimmick serve as chair pro tempore. Commissioner
Seymour SECONDED. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: M. Dimmick, L. Seymour, P. Baxter, M. LeFebvre
Commissioners absent: K. Shearer, S. Hatch, H. Brown
Others present: Council Member L. Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director B.
Frates
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner LeFebvre MOVED to add Chamber Lawn as Item 6-c. Commissioner
Seymour SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There were no other changes to the agenda and it was approved as amended.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- May 8, 2007
The meeting summary of May 8, 2007 was approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
Item 5-a
Frates nc
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
OLD BUSINESS
Diseussson -- Volunteer Plant Date
ted the following comments:
Asked for a review with pros and cons of the event
Comments have been positive
• Cold weather is slowing plant growth
• Closer review of plant variety, design, etc will be reviewed at the
September meeting
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Kenai Cemetery
Frates noted the following:
• Location of proposed cemetery expansion
• Work is needed in planning, policy, and design
• Parks & Recreation Commissioner Sandahl will work with administration
• Anyone from this committee interested in helping should contact Frates.
The Commission would like an occasional report on the progress.
6-b. Discussion -- North Forest Drive Beautification
Discussion followed by the following comments:
• Concrete circle planters were not necessary.
• A plan could be developed for volunteers to plant corners
• Volunteers could pay for and plant flowers, then request reimbursement
• Volunteers could maintain the beds through the summer
LeFebvre supported the idea and volunteered to plant and maintain one corner.
The committee requested a detailed plan for the summer be prepared for review and
discussion.
fi-c. Discussion -- Chamber Lawn
It was reported a rose bush had been removed from near the Chamber cabin and it
was suggested the concrete bench be moved near the clock in Memorial Park.
MOTION:
Commissioner LeFebvre MOVED the concrete bench previously discussed be placed
near the clock in Memorial Park. Commissioner Seymour SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Committee Chair -- None
7-b. Parks i~ Recreation Director -- Noted the following:
• The Home Depot Sub-Committee would need to report on their suggested
meeting dates.
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Praised the summer crew's efforts to make the City look nice.
7-c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Council Member Swarner inquired about
relocating the All-America City sign.
ITEM 8: QI7ESTI®N$ AND COMMENTS --
Dimmick questioned the inclusion of Item 10-c in the packet. Frates reported the
material was informational only and required no formal review or action.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2006.
10-b. Parks Ss Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2007.
10-c. Kenai Aspen Hotel Site Plan
10-d. Kenai Peninsula Community Care Site Plan
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:05 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Cler
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 10, 2007
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