HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-19 Beautification Commission SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION-REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 -6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Commission was held on November 18, 2024, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Douthit led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sarah Douthit, Chair
Brittney Hoffert
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Terri Wilson
Sonja Earsley
Also in attendance were:
Emily Heale
Samantha Springer
Christina Warner, Vice Chair
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 14, 2024
MOTION:
Commissioner Heale MOVED to approve the May 14, 2024 Beautification Commission minutes.
Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion -Review and work plan goals and prepare a report for the council.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet; clarification was provided on
the current status of projects; Plant Day was suggested as a future goal of the Commission.
Chair Douthit volunteered to write the report for Council.
2. Discussion-Review Flower order for FY25
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet; discussion followed and the
Commission provided suggestions for colors and patterns for planting.
3. Discussion -Winter tour date
Director Best reported on the winter decor the Parks & Recreation Department have installed; the
Commission scheduled the Winter Tour for December 3, 2024.
4. Discussion/Recommendation -Capital Improvement Plan Priority list
MOTION:
Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Capital Improvement Plan
Priority list. Commissioner Springer SECONDED the motion.
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet; Commission discussion
followed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director -Director Best reviewed the Midmonth Reports as provided in the
packet.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Douthit discussed the little free library on Forest Drive; expressed
appreciation for City decor.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Askin reported on the recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-January 14, 2025
Commissioner Heale noted that she may be absent or attending remotely .
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Hoffert discussed commissioner term reappointments.
Commissioner Heale noted she hoped to attend the Winter Tour.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. September Mid-month report
2. October Mid-Month Report
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There being no further business before the Beautification Commission , the meeting was adjourned at
7:08 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Commission meeting of November
19, 2024.
M~
Deputy City Clerk
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