HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-02 Memorial Park Committee SummaryKENAI MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
September 2, 1986
Senior Citizen's Center
Tim Wisniewski, Chairman
NOTE: The Memorial Park and Beautification Committees met jointly
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Bailie, Hakkinen, Mrs. Hansen, Jackson, Selby, Sheldon,
Wisniewski
Absent: Hildebrandt, Nelson, O'Reilly
Also Present: McGillivray, Director, Parks Rec; Loper, Planning
Specialist
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No agenda used one item for discussion
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 26, 1986
Minutes were approved as submitted
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion: Recommendations for Memorial Park Projects
The Committee had requested the architect return to this meeting
with a revised design which would include those comments from the
last meeting. Mr. Gintoli presented that revised drawing and
further explained the revisions. The Committee had requested
concrete walkways and asked Mr. Gintoli to design as much walkway
as possible given the amount of money set aside for walkways. Mr.
Gintoli presented sketch #1 which depicted a much smaller area,
however, still kept the theme of a meandering path and would still
be in the same amount of money. In Sketch #1, the gazebo and
fountain are separated but connected by the walkway. The flagpole
is at the western end of the park. Sketch #2 placed the gazebo
closer to the Spur Hwy. The Committee eliminated Sketch #1.
The Committee asked about the design for the gazebo. While the
gazebo design was not completed, Mr. Gintoli was able to do a rough
sketch, the Committee approved of the sketch and asked Mr. Gintoli
to continue along those lines.
Mr. Gintoli informed the Committee that Dr. Mrs. Hansen had
picked a design for the fountain, it will be in the $3,000 range
and will have a plume which will reach approximately 18' high and
will include a wide spray as well. The $3,000 will cover the
mechanics of the fountain. Dr. Mrs. Hansen and Suzanne Little
are awaiting a letter from the manufacturer before proceeding.
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The Committee inquired about the planting plan, Mr. Gintoli assured
the Committee that the planting plan will be forthcoming after the
Council has approved the design sketch. The Council will be
meeting Wednesday evening, September 3rd. Mr. Gintoli will be at
that meeting to present the sketches and this Committee's
recomendations at that meeting.
Chairman Wisniewski asked if Mr. Gintoli if he would be designing
the sign also, answer yes. It will be similar to those already
used by the City, example: the Library sign.
The Committee next discussed the plaques, again suggesting that a
common, hopefully, non destructible material could be used. It was
further suggested that a cement type material be used and placed
according to the planting plan and at the time of donation, the
material can then be engraved or sandblasted. The Committee
unanimously agreed with this suggestion.
b. Airport Triangle Park Project
The Committee has been concerned in that no word has come from Mr.
Boysen concerning the ordering of the railroad ties or the project.
Mr. Boysen has been sent agendas and has had contact with Planning
Specialist Loper, however, has not responded by coming to the
meetings or by letter or phone to the Committee. Chairman
Wisniewski and Councilwoman Bailie as well as Planning Specialist
Loper will attempt to contact Mr. Boysen or Mr. Knight prior to the
next meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The
Committee will meet Next Tuesday, September 9th, noon, in the City Hall
Conference Room.
Janet A. Loper, Planning Specialist
Secretary to the Committee