HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-12 Beautification Commission SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Committee was held on September 12, 2023, in City Hall 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, Vice Chair
Lisa Gabriel Barbara Roland
Christina Warner
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Terri Wilson
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Heale MOVED to approve the agenda. Committee Member Warner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. April 11, 2023
MOTION:
Committee Member Warner MOVED to approve the April 11, 2023 Summary. Vice Chair Heale
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS' None.
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[Clerk's Note: At the request of the body, Director Best provided his Parks & Recreation Director's report.]
Director Best reported on the following:
• Midmonth reports for the summer provided in the packet.
• New Parks & Recreation Assistant Jenna Brown.
• Recapped summer events including personal use fishery, Return of the Reds, Kite Festival
and Industry Days.
• Discussed upcoming events including Kenai River Marathon and Pumpkin Festival.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion — City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Review
Director Best reported on the Council -approved plan to review the City of Kenai Commissions,
Committees and Council on Aging which will be implemented in the following months. Discussion
occurred regarding the Committee's status and future.
2. Discussion — Pumpkin Festival 2023
Discussed earlier in the meeting.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director — Provided earlier in the meeting.
2. Committee Chair— Chair Douthit reported that she had toured the gardens, and discussed making
a plan for the fountain.
3. City Council Liaison — No report.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 10, 2023.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Heale discussed the potential for a mural at the greenstrip with the Committee.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None.
There being no further business before the Beautification Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39
P.m.
I certify the ahovo represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Committee meeting of September
12, 2023.
is a le r, M C, City Clerk
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