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Home My WebLink About2025-10-14 Beautification Commission Packet/ Kenai Beautification Commission Regular Meeting October 14, 2025 - 6:00 PM E N A I Kenai City Hall -Council Chambers K210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2* Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendation - Recommending Parks and Recreation Projects for the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan as shown in the CIP Plan Memo . ....................... 6 2. Discussion - 2026 Spring Flower Order.................................................................................. 7 3. Discussion - Mural Location and Themes.................................................................................. 8 4. Discussion - Winter Tour Date............................................................................................... 9 5. Discussion - 2024 Winter Tour Recap..................................................................................... 10 G. REPORTS 1. Parks & Recreation Director 2. Commission Chair City Council Liaison H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - January 13, 2026 J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS K. ADJOURNMENT Beautification Commission Page 1 of 2 October 14, 2025 1 L. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Mid -Month Report July 2. Mid -Month Report August Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mXotPIGORvgHN8p7FyloSQ The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city. Copies of the agenda items are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside of Council Chambers prior to the meeting. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Director at 907-283-8262 for additional details. **COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING" Beautification Commission Page 2 of 2 October 14, 2025 F 2 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2025 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING MIAl11TGC A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Commission was held on May 13, 2025, 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 Emily Heale Sonja Earsley Samantha Springer (electronic participation) Brittney Hoffert A quorum was present. Absent: Christina Warner, Vice Chair Terri Wilson Also in attendance were: Jenna Brown, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Phil Daniel, City Council Member 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair MOTION: Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to re -appoint Sarah Douthit as Chair. Commissioner Heale SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to appoint Sonja Earsley as Vice Chair. Commissioner Heale SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 4. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Heale MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. Beautification Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 May 13, 2025 3 B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. April 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Vice Chair Earsley MOVED to approve the November 19, 2025, February 11, 2025, and April 8, 2025 Beautification Commission minutes. Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - Annual report of 2024 work plan goals MOTION: Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to recommend approval of the Beautification Commission Annual report of 2024 work plan goals. Vice Chair Earsley SECONDED the motion. The report of information provided in the packet was reviewed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 2. Discussion/Recommendation - Workplan Goals for 2025 MOTION: Vice Chair Earsley MOVED to recommend approval of the Beautification Commission Workplan Goals for 2025. Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. G. REPORTS 1. Parks & Recreation Director — Assistant Director Brown reported on the following: • Temporary summer staff positions have mostly been filled. • Parks staff summer maintenance including playground inspections, preparing fields. • Annual Easter Egg hunt in April; over 300 participants. • Parks Master Plan introduction input meeting on March 29; online survey for additional input. • Kite Festival and Planting Day events on May 31. • Pickup day on May 3; 27 participants. (Clerk's Note: this report was provided earlier in the meeting under item F.1.1 2. Commission Chair — No report. Beautification Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 ❑ May 13, 2025 4 3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Daniel reported on the recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 9, 2025 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Chair Douthit noted that the August Tour needs to be scheduled; there was consensus that August 5, 2025 would work for the Commissioners. Vice Chair Earsley expressed excitement for spring and the fishing season. Commissioner Heale thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for their great work hosting the Easter Egg Hunt event; looking forward to the Kite Festival. Commissioner Hoffert asked about Planting Day event; clarification was provided that it would be held on May 31 but Parks staff would be available starting May 27 to meet with volunteers at their chosen flower beds and plant with them. Chair Douthit provided additional details about the Planting Day Event; expressed excitement for spring; toured the Parks & Recreation greenhouse; thanked Parks staff. Commissioner Springer expressed excitement for summer. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Park inventory There being no further business before the Beautification Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Commission meeting of May 13, 2025. Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk Beautification Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 May 13, 2025 L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 9/30/25 SUBJECT: Capital Project Review Capital Projects usually exceed $35,000. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an example of a capital project the Administration is working on. The current proposed priority list is attached for the Commission to review. Project name FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 Drop Curtain for Kenai Rec Center 40,000 Old Town Playground Replacement 130,000 Design Old Town Playground Replacement 524,000 661,000 320,000 phase 1-3 Multipurpose Facility Roof Design $75,000 Multipurpose Facility Roof 850,000 Replacement Relocation of Parks and Rec to 150,000 Daubenspeck Design Relocation of Parks and Rec to $3,000,000 Daubenspeck Multipurpose Facility Refrigeration 130,000 System Replacement Design Street light display replacement 50,0000 L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 10/7/2025 SUBJECT: 2026 Flower Order As planning begins for the 2026 flower order, the focus this year will not be on changing the types or varieties of flowers currently used, but on improving how they are color -matched and coordinated throughout park spaces. The goal is to create a more cohesive and visually balanced appearance across all planting locations. By maintaining existing flower selections, Parks and Recreation can continue using plants that are proven to perform well in the local climate and soil conditions. The emphasis will be on refining combinations and ensuring that colors complement one another and enhance the overall presentation in each area. This approach will create a consistent look citywide while keeping costs predictable and using the established planting plan as a foundation. Going into next year, the Commission is asked to focus on ideas for areas such as the Fire Department, City Hall, and other key spots around town. Any thoughts or suggestions on how to tie these areas together through coordinated colors or design elements would be appreciated. Please let Parks and Recreation know if there are any notes or suggestions from the recent tour. Orders can still be adjusted and tweaked as needed before they are finalized. L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 10/7/2025 SUBJECT: Mural Location and Themes As part of this year's special projects, Parks and Recreation is exploring opportunities to add murals in select park locations. The goal of this project is to introduce creative, community -oriented artwork that enhances the visual appeal of our public spaces and helps promote local identity. Two potential locations that stand out for mural installations are the bathrooms at the Green Strip, the Green Strip shelter, and the softball field bathrooms. These areas receive high foot traffic and would greatly benefit from added visual interest. Murals in these locations could reflect themes tied to nature, recreation, or Kenai's community character. Feedback on mural themes, styles, or additional possible locations would be appreciated as planning for this special project continues. F L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 10/7/2025 SUBJECT: Winter Tour Date Planning is underway for the Beautification winter tour. This year's tour will be conducted in a slightly different format due to vehicle availability. A shared van will not be available, so participants will need to drive their own vehicles to each location. While this change adjusts how the group travels together, the tour will still include visits to key park sites and facilities to review winter operations, maintenance needs, and project updates. The format may also allow for more flexibility in scheduling and time spent at each location. The hope is to pick a date here; typically, the first week in December is selected. F-91 L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: 10/7/2025 SUBJECT: Winter Tour Recap Planning is underway for the Beautification winter tour. Before finalizing details for this year's schedule, Parks and Recreation would like to reflect on the 2024 tour held last year. At this time, any notes or feedback from last year's tour would be appreciated as planning continues for the upcoming one. This input will help guide which locations to revisit and what areas may need additional attention. C1_1 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting September 17, 2025 — 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers Kr � � I 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska LC www.kenai.city "Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2** Action Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All 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 the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker; twenty (20) minutes aggregated) 1. Kenai Silver Salmon Derby Grand Prize Awards, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Samantha Springer. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, thirty (30) minutes aggregated) E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3485-2025 -Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration) 2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3486-2025 -Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Received from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project. (Administration) [KMC 1.15.070(d)] 1. Motion for Introduction 2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) 3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 3, 2025. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 September 17, 2025 m H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration) 3. *Action/Approval -Confirming the Appointment of the Election Precinct Boards for the October 7, 2025 Regular City Election. (City Clerk) I. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Commission J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. PENDING ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATION ITEMS The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.citV. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 907-283-8231. Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3QJIMxdhRzSWg6iIwDzdGg Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 September 17, 2025 12 J Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting October 01, 2025 — 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers Kr � � I 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska LC www.kenai.city "Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2** Action Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All 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 the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. 2025 Audit Plan, Michelle Kiese, CPA, BDO USA, LLP. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker, twenty (20) minutes aggregated) D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 17, 2025. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Action/Approval - Non -Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of a Beverage Dispensary Liquor License to KJB Investments, LLC DBA Skeets Dive Bar- License No. 1312. (City Clerk) 3. *Ordinance No. 3487-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Alaska to Assist with the Annual Area -Wide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration) 4. *Ordinance No. 3488-2025 - Accepting the Donation of a Pavilion from the Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club. (Administration) Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 October 01, 2025 13 5. *Ordinance No. 3489-2025 - Repealing Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.100 Purchase and Sales - Certain City Officers, to Prohibit Purchases and Sales Transactions of Personal Property to City Officials and Employees. (Legal) 6. APPROVED, WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration) 7. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of the Mayoral Nomination of Student Representative to City Council, and Parks & Recreation Commission. (Gabriel) 8. ENACTED AS AMENDED, WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Directing the Planning & Zoning Commission to Explore the Issue of Tent Camping within the City. (Administration) I. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Commission J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR 1. Mayoral Proclamation - Declaring October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk • Liquor License Annual Report • Personnel Arbitration Board Nominations L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. PENDING ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATION ITEMS The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 907-283-8231. Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7lRaTbk4Qt-kxnq EMOo9q Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 October 01, 2025 F14] L I000, City of Kenai K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director DATE: August 13, 2025 SUBJECT: Mid -Month Report - July The month of July began with Parks and Recreation staff supporting the Kenai Chamber of Commerce 4th of July parade and festivities. Crews prepared green spaces, set up event tents and fencing for the beer garden, placed additional amenities such as trash receptacles and picnic tables, and handled post -event cleanup. Parks staff supported several field reservations, including the Kenai Softball Association's Annual Firecracker Tournament at the Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Fields and the Kenai River Wolfpack Rugby Club's Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Fields, providing event preparations, support throughout, and cleanup for both multi -day events that welcomed teams from across Alaska. Staff also supported the Little League All -Star Tournament through the second week of July, ensuring fields were prepared and maintained for visiting teams. Amidst these tournaments, crews worked on staging for the Personal Use Fishery, including installation of signage, fencing, and other logistical support measures in and around the dipnet fee areas. Parks facilitated seven shelter reservations in July, down from ten during the same month last year. At the Kenai Recreation Center, drop -in shower use increases significantly during the summer months. Last month recorded more than double the usage of any other month in the past year. Additionally, overall facility sign -ins rose by more than 11 % compared to July of last year. Kenai Recreation Center Visits — Month of July Weight Room/Cardio Room 1029 Racquetball /Wall ball Court 120 Shower/Sauna 555 Gymnasium & Other not including rentalparties) 1264 Total Number of Visits 3010 Total Gym Rental Half & Full Court Hours 14 City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.6nai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: September 10th, 2025 SUBJECT: Mid -Month Report - August The start of August begins with the wrapping up of the Personal Use Fishery. The fishery ended on July 31 st, and for the first two days of August, the Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works teams get together to clean up and pick up all the fishery infrastructure. This includes tasks like raking the beach and picking up the dipnet shacks. During mid -August, the Annual Industry Event took place on the Greenstrip. This is a great local Kenai event that Parks and Recreation helps set up and break down. It's a wonderful celebration of industry in the community, and a great benefit is that everything at the event is free! August means the Kenai Field of Flowers is blooming and looks amazing. On the few non -rainy days there are in August, there are families and friends taking pictures in the field. See some photos attached. The Kenai Recreation Center started to see an influx of after -school traffic at the end of the month as school started up. It is a popular place to shoot hoops and work out after school. Kenai Recreation Center Visits — Month of Auqust Weight Room/Cardio Room 844 Racquetball /Wallyball Court 126 Shower/Sauna 243 Gymnasium & Other (not including rental parties) 1291 Total Number of Visits 2,504 16 11