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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-03 Parks & Recreation PacketKENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 3, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 6, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 6' Discussion -- East End Trail Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS ao bo Commission Chair 1. Beaver Creek Park Entrance/Exit 2. Kid's Carnival 3. Scout Park Interpretive Sign 4. Summer Recreation Program Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION QUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 9' PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of July 5 and 19, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of July 11, 2000. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JULY 6, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/is ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 1, 2000 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Sunny Oilal -- Skateboard Park ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS a, ITEM 6' Discussion -- Berne Huss/Ryan's Creek Discussion-- Little League Fields NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- East End Trail/Playground Equipment Discussion -- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Procedures ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSION QUESTIONS/is COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 13, 2000. Kenai Recreation Center 20th Anniversary Open House Invitation. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION JUlY 6, 2000 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL Chaiman Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. called as follows: Roll was Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent' Others Present' Hultberg, Sandahl, Gilford, Castimore, and Wisniewski Baxter and Peters Councilman Frazer, City Clerk Freas ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL Parks & Recreation Director Frates distributed a copy of a letter from Teresa Wemer- Quade who expressed interest in the city upgrading a park adjacent to the Oilers' Baseball Park. · There were no changes to the agenda and it ~vas approved as presented. ITEM 3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 1, 2000 There were no changes to the minutes of June 1, 2000 and they were approved as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Sunny Ogal-- Skateboard Park Gus Ogal, Hugh Winston, Justin Lee spoke to the Commission, expressing their desire for the development of a skateboard park in the City. They noted the following: · A designated area for skateboard enthusiasts to use would be a good diversion from them using parking lots, etc. where they are not necessarily welcome; · The old high school hockey rink would be an acceptable size area, would be close by, and allow an area to move ramps into different configurations (Frates noted there had been discussions with KCHS regarding the possible relocation of the hockey rink to the multi-purpose facility area); · There are approximately 150 skateboarders in the Soldotna/Kenai/ Nikiski area who would be potential users of such a facility. A long discussion followed where the Commission pointed out development of a park would be costly and the group should consider organizing their desires; formulating a presentation to make to council; taking into consideration whether a fee should be collected; how to raise funding; that the rink could be used by roller blade and bikers 'too; that policies would be placed on the use of city proper~ (wearing helmets, shared- use etiquette, etc.); moveable ramps would have to be rearranged by city personnel only, etc. It was also suggested the group circUlate a survey and gather signatures of prospective users to better indicate community interest. It was also noted fiberglass and wooden modules could be purchased; that there are people in the community who may be interested in sponsoring the purchase of a ramp; that the user group needs to get parental involvement; and that it would be a summer- use only facility due to the old hockey rink need to be used as a back-up rink for hockey. Frates offered the use of the Teen Center for a meeting place of the user group, if needed. It was also suggested the group talk with the Police Department to get advice of an area in the city where they could skateboard. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Bernie Huss/Ryan's Creek Frates reported the exercise equipment had been moved from the park and was now situated at the Oiler's Park. It was reported the company cutting the grass at the Trading Bay Professional Building was dumping the clippings on the trail at the park and Frates stated he would contact the company about' it. Frates also noted cleaning Ryan's Creek was a major project, but that it looked much better. Frates reported he spoke with Ryan Green who was still pursuing the placement of playground equipment toward the middle of the park. The Commission agreed, due to past problems of vandalism, etc., it would be better not to put playground equipment in the park or to start by placing a picnic table or some benches to test whether they would be safe. a-b. Discussion-- Little League Fields Frates reported the Kenai Little League would be hosting its first Little League Tournament since the 1980's. ITEM NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- East End Trail/Playground Equipment Frates reported the equipment had been relocated and the group from Phillips did a fabulous job in putting in a trailhead and small parking area. Eight pieces of equipment from the Huss trail would be placed there. Some equipment will be placed at the other end of the trail next year and mile markers will be placed to indicate the areas of the trail which are handicap-accessible. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JULY 6, 2000 PAGE 2 Discussion followed regarding people attending the Oiler's games and parking.m the trail parking area instead of the Oiler parking lot. It was suggested a sign stating "East End Trail Parking Only" should be placed at the trailhead, although it was noted it would be hard to police. The Commission reviewed the Teresa Wemer-Quade letter distributed at the beginning of the meeting. It was noted the playground equipment had been placed in the late 1970's, however there was no history of why it was placed there, etc. and the area was not an official city park. It was also noted it was not a safe area for a playground due to the proximity of the golf course. Frates reported he wanted to remove the playground equipment due to safety concerns. It was suggested the Oiler's include funds in their budget to place playground equipment in their parking lot and, because it is difficult to maintain the current parks, it was not a good idea to take on more responsibility. It was also noted that if there is community interest in having a playground developed in that area, the users should address their desires to the council and that the school grounds are nearby and available for use. MOTION: Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to remove the playground equipment from the area discussed due to safety reasons. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion-- Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy/Procedures Frates explained the problems arising more frequently from family and friends leaving other plant material, trinkets, pinwheels, windsocks, etc. by memorials at the Park and that he would like to have a policy that would justify his removing the items if the issue arose. Discussion followed whether the purchasers of the memories should be notified of the change in the policy. Clerk Freas explained it would be difficult to contact all the purchasers as some had moved from the area and it was not always known who the relatives are who could be notified. She also noted, when someone purchases a memorial space and planting, a copy of the policies and procedures are given to the buyer. MOTION: Commissioner Castimore MOVED to adopt the recommended amendment in the policy and Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. It was noted the Beautification Committee also suggested placement of a bronze sign noting the background of the Park and placed in the rose garden area. The Commission suggested a simple sign be placed at the entry of the Park on Frontage Road to note the policy and who to contact if there are questions. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JULY 6, 2000 PAGE 3 ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair -- Noted more cleaning in Municipal Park was needed as he noticed trees needin§ to be removed around the playground area. · · city. 7-b. Director-- Frates noted the following items: · In the near future, more parking area would be needed at Municipal Park due to the heavy use of the area. · The bid specifications were out for the new mower. · The Beautification Committee's "Garden-of-the-Week" program was in progress and the Peninsula Clarion agreed to publish pictures he takes of the chosen gardens. The tent campground was not receiving much business. Fertilizer had been put down on city-maintained grass throughout the · An open house would be held on July 8 at the Recreation Center to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Frazer reviewed the agendas from the June council meetings, noting portions of the zoning code were amended by council to shorten the time allowed to conform w/th non-conforming uses of parking areas from two years to one and the livestock ordinance developed by the Planning & Zoning Commission had come forward to council for public hearing on June 21. He reviewed the amendments made to the ordinance by council and the Commission and reported it would be back before council at their July 19 meeting. Frazer also reported Council Member Chris Monfor spoke to council at their July 5 meeting about her impressions of the city and areas she felt needed some attention. ITEM 8: COMMISSION OUESTIONS/l~ COMMENTS Sandahl-- Received comments that no official thank-you was forwarded to those who designed and built the new cemetery sign and requested Frates to send a letter. Castimore -- No comments. Wisniewski -- · Asked whether the Sibert marker had been replaced and Frates reported he was awaiting the construction company to do their work. · Stated concerns that the flowers were not as healthy and profuse as in the past and asked if the flowers were being planted too late, etc. Frates reported similar comments were made at the council meeting by Mrs. Monfor who suggested either enlarging the greenhouse and hiring a horticulturist or use the greenhouse to hold plants and purchase the plants from local nurseries. Frates stated he would be PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JULY 6, 2000 PAGE 4 investigating the difference in costs between purchasing flowers or growing them (including costs for heat, growing supplies, etc.). Chairman Hultberg left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Gilford -- Asked if there was a possibility of adding another piece of playground equipment at Municipal Park. Frates stated a small piece of equipment would be removed from the Little League fields and placed in the Municipal Park. Frates was asked if the Lions Club's donated ADA approved outhouse had been received and he explained it had not. Frates noted, the score clock (donated by Mactel) for the multi-purpose facility was expected to arrive in the next few days. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFO~TION 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2000. Beautification Committee Minutes of June 13, 2000. Kenai Recreation Center 20th Anniversary Open House Invitation. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JULY 6, 2000 PAGE 5 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 992 MEMORANDUM TO' FROM' DATE' RE' Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Carol L. Freas, .City Clerk City of Kenai f~ // July 26, 2000f STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES/LEIF HANSEN' MEMO~ PARK Attached is the updated Statement of Policy and Procedures for the Leif Hansen Memorial Park. The changes made were included in Planting/Plaque Placement Policies as follows: Item 2' Amending the sentence to read "Any requests for deviation from the plan or planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement." Item 6' Adding the paragraph, "No miscellaneous items, i.e. trinkets, windsocks, mementos, additional planting material, etc., shall be installed within Leif Hansen Memorial Park. All such items left are subject to removal by Parks personnel." Additionally, please be aware there is only one sidewalk space at the Park available for sale. All others have been sold. There are some of the spaces in the sidewalk that may remain blank for some time, however, these spaces have been purchased and reserved. As I mentioned to you several weeks ago, I will be keeping a list of those persons making inquiries about the Park for reference information at budget time. Clf Cc' Beautification Committee Parks & Recreation Commission STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK The City of Kenai, acting upon the wishes of the public, established a park whereby the community is able to have planted a tree, shrub, or flowers in memory of a loved one, either living or passed. The park was named for a young man who contributed much to the community, however, the park is open for anyone desiring to commemorate their own loved one. The City Council hereby establishes Policies and Procedures for the implementation of the planting of the park to ensure the longest life of the planting and the uniform distribution which will enhance the individual material planted and the park as a whole. o . o , o o PLANTING/PLAQUE PLACEMENT POLICIES The Kenai City Council has approved a design for the Memorial Park and all planting will be done in accordance with the plan and the suggested list of planting materials. Any requests for deviation from the plan or planting materials shall be reviewed by Council prior to placement. Plaques must be uniform due to the dimensions of the spaces in the sidewalk and of the same materials (black granite), however, the wording and logos are up to the individual. Any inappropriately worded plaques of an objectionable nature will be removed. All materials which are planted in the Park are to be done by a licensed landscaper. The City will maintain the materials after the material is planted by the landscaper. The landscaper has agreed to guarantee the material for one year. The City will not guarantee any planting done by individuals nor beyond the one year guarantee. Should any one purchase exceed $6,500, the purchase must go to competitive bid. No miscellaneous items, i.e. trinkets, windsocks, mementos, additional planting material, etc., shall be installed within Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Ail such items left are subject to removal by Parks personnel. PLANTING/PLAQUE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES o Any person desiring to plant a memorial planting material, please contact the City Clerk. The City Clerk will assist with the selection of location and material to be planted. -1- . o A design is available for selection for placement and a suggested list of materials is also available from the City Clerk. The City Clerk will assist in the selection of the wording for the plaque. The plaque will be placed by the Parks & Recreation crew at the desired location. Upon receipt of the cost of the plaque and planting material, the City Clerk will place the order at the appropriate time. (If the order is received during the planting season, the order will be done upon receipt. If the order is received during the months when planting is inappropriate, the order will be assembled and held until Spring.) The landscaper and the Parks crew will handle all required work done in the park. The landscaper guarantees the planting for one year. The Parks crew will maintain the planting thereafter. LEIF HANSEN MEMORIAL PARK RESERVATION INFORMATION GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT Leif Hansen Memorial Park, while not in use for Park Department-sponsored or co- sponsored activities, will be made available for a deposit to groups for weddings and memorial services. Groups must be non-profit/non-commercial and operate within park rules and regulations. Park reservations are on a first-pa/d, first-served basis. GUIDELINES o Reservations for park use for the upcoming summer can be made at the Kenai Recreation Center beginning March 1. Ail reservations must be made in person. A refundable deposit of $200 must be made to secure reservation. If damages exceed amount of deposit, group or individual sponsoring event agrees to fully reimburse the City of Kenai for costs of repair. The date is reServed when payment is received and reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance. . The reservation area consists of all physical characteristics of the park (frontage park sign, gazebo, water fountain, veteran's memorial, lawn, sidewalks/memorial plaques, trees/shrubs and flower plantings}. o ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are PROHIBITED. -2- , Copy of reservation must be in applicant's possession when using facility. , Cancellations must be made at least twenty-£our(24) hours in advance of the reservation date. Allow at least three (3) weeks for return of deposit. o User w-ill leave facility in the same condition as when they arrived. Ail cleaning must be accomplished immediately following the event. An adult must be present at all times. 10. A dog brought into the park must be on a leash. Any person with a dog will be responsible for both the conduct of the animal and for removal from the park of feces deposited by such animal. 12. Riding, parking, or driving (except city maintenance vehicles) any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, skateboard, or rollerblades through the park is prohibited. 13. Arranging temporary structures of any kind (tent, shelter, bulletin boards, posts, poles or signs for advertisement} are prohibited unless written authorization from the Parks & Recreation Director is obtained. -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 2000 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 ~,~1 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 ~he 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: o SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS(10 minutes) Christine Monfor- Miscellaneous Observations ITEM C' PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1870-2000 -- Amending Various Parts of Title 23 (Personnel) of the Kenai Municipal Code. . Resolution No. 2000-30 -- Approving the Sale of the Property Consisting of 420 Square Feet Situated Within and Along the Northeast Boundary of Existing Lot 6, Block 5, Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One, at Appraised Value, to the Owner of the Adjacent Land. C, Remove from table. Motion to Substitute with -- Substitute Resolution No. 2000-30 -- Approving the Sale of the Property Consisting of 300 Square Feet Situated Within and Along the Northeast Boundary of Existing Lot 6, Block 5, Inlet Woods Subdivision, Part One, at Appraised Value, to the Owner of the Adjacent Land. Consideration of Substitute. Resolution No. 2000-37-- Transfemng $3,300 in the Congregate Housing EnterpriSe Fund for Building Caretaker Services. Resolution No. 2000-38 -- Transferring $6,444 in the Wellhouse No. 4 Capital Project Fund for Engineering Design Services. -1- . Resolution No. 2000-39 -- Awarding a Contract to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates for Professional Engineering Design Services on the Project Entitled Wellhouse No. 4 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $96,444.00. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMI~EE REPORTS . 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 a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES . *Regular Meeting of June 21, 2000. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD .BUSINESS ~'//~/,z~'~~. 1. Discussion -- Amended Livestock Ordinance / DRAFT ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS . . Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval-- Assignment of Lease -- Louis B. and Theresa C. Schilling to Claire T., David L. and Michael Schilling/Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Approval-- Assignment of Lease -- Calvin R. and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales to Dan Roberts/Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4. Approval -- Waiver of Building Permit and Inspection Fees/Health Center. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS o Mayor City Manager Attorney Ci~ Clerk -2- . Finance Director Public Works Managers Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 2000 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 *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 ~vill 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: PUBLIC HEARINGS o Ordinance No. 1864-2000 -- Prohibiting the Keeping of Livestock on Certain Lots Within the City of Kenai. C. Remove from table. Substitute Ordinance No. 1864-2000 (Amendments included: acreage changed from 1 ¥~ to 1 V4 acres, adding rabbits to livestock definition, and provisions for acquisition of a Conditional Use Permit.) Consideration of ordinance. , Resolution No. 2000-40 -- Thanking the Donald Mellish Family for Gifts Donated to the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Resolution No. 2000-41 -- Declaring Equipment, Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. Resolution No. 2000-42 -- Awarding the Bid to NC Machinery Co. for a Cat 966C Loader Rebuild-2000 for the Total Amount of $127,500. Resolution No. 2000-43 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai Municipal Airport to Peninsula Janitorial for the Period August 1, 2000 Through June 30, 2001 for the Amount of $38,500. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 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 a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES o *Regular Meeting of July 5, 2000. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS · Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval-- Statement of Policy and Procedures/Leif Hansen Memorial Park-- Amendment Approval -- Special Use Permit/Bill Joyce, Arctech Services, Inc. for the Purpose of Harvesting Spruce Beetle Killed/Infested Spruce Trees. Discussion -- Senior Center Carport Roof Modifications ADMINISTRATION REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mayor City Manager Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Managers Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOUR.NMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JUNE 11, 2000 5:30 P.M. KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 13, 2000 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6- ao NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Garden-of-the-Week Discussion-- Dandelion Control ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a~ Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2000. City Council Action Agendas of June 7 and 21, 2000. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT , , KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 13, 2000 5:30 P.M. CHAIR MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Chair Dimrmck called the meeting to order at 5'45 p.m. The roll was taken as follows: Members Present: Members Absent: Non-Voting Members' Present: Non-Voting Members Absent: Others Present: Brown, Rogers, Jung, Dimmick Buffington, Hansen, Hett Overturf Benedict Councilwoman Swarner, Parks & Recreation Director Representative Slavik, Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL The members approved the agenda as presented. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 13, 2000 The members approved the minutes of the June 13, 2000 meeting as presented. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS -- None Discussion B Garden-of-the-Week Members discussed nominations for Garden-of-the-Week. Slavik reported on information from Director Frates that nominations must be submitted to the Clarion by Thursday at 5'00. Members discussed the photos in the Clarion and what they would like to see in the future. A plan for nominations submitted weekly and for judging was discussed. Slavik reported on the entry form and the members approved it with a spelling change. Discussion B Dandelion Control Slavik reported on areas of the City that had been sprayed to control the dandelions and were noticeably improved. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 1 Discussion -- Chamber of Commerce Judging Members discussed prizes and criteria for Chamber of Commerce judging. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Committee Chair- Chair Dimrmck reported on some problems she had seen with lilacs. She also asked about some areas that they might use weed fabric to control the weeds. Discussion on where to put lilies next year was discussed. 7-b. Parks and Recreation Director-- Scott Slavik gave the Director=s report since Director Frates was unable to attend. He noted: the Parks and Recreation watering efforts · they are maintaining the Prism Center, the Challenger Learning Center, and the new Multi-purpose Center-the ice rink the Beautification Committee had completed planting The Committee discussed .the status of the Library garden. 7-c. City Council Liaison - Councilwoman Swarner reported on a presentation given at the last Council meeting concerning beautification of the City. ITEM 8: OUF~TIONS AND COMMENTS There was discussion to send thank you notes to folks who helped with planting. Chair Dimmick asked that members estimate how much time they have spent planting this year and bring the information to the next meeting. The Committee discussed the possibility of youth from the Care Center to help with weeding. ITEM 9: INFORMATION-- None ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ,JULY 11, 2000 PAGE 2