HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-14 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Commission was held on March 14, 2026, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at approximately 6:03 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 Autumn Carlson (remote participation)
Sonja Earsley, Vice Chair Brittney Hoffert (remote participation)
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Jenna Brown, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Glenese Pettey, City Council Liaison
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Bridget Grieme, City Council Member
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hoffert MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Earsley 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 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Earsley MOVED to approve the May 13, 2025 Beautification Commission minutes.
Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Earsley MOVED to approve the December 9, 2025 Beautification Commission minutes.
Commissioner Carlson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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3. January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Earsley MOVED to approve the January 13, 2026 Beautification Commission minutes.
Commissioner Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 2025 Workplan Review - Discussion
A summary overview of the 2025 Annual Work Plan objectives and completion status was reported; and
clarification was provided that a member of the Commission completed the report, which would be
submitted to Council.
There was discussion regarding the City-wide mural initiative; static display objectives; themed park
designs; and seasonal lighting.
[Clerk's Note: City Attorney Scott Bloom arrived at 6:11 p.m.)
2. 2026 Workplan - Discussion
A summary overview of the Work Plan process was provided, there was discussion regarding carrying
forward 2025 objectives that were not completed; themed park lighting and design concepts; seasonal
design considerations; and summer planting variations.
3. Commission Status
A summary overview of the memorandum regarding the possibility of merging the Beautification
Commission with the Parks and Recreation Commission was provided.
There was discussion regarding the impacts on members, timelines and operational structure; historical
meeting data was reviewed, noting the number of work sessions verses meetings; and concerns
regarding potential member displacement were noted.
[Clerk's Note: City Council Member Grieme arrived at 6:33 p.m.)
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS
1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• Seasonal flowers have arrived and greenhouse operations are stable despite cold weather
conditions.
• Kenai Community Cleanup Day is scheduled for April 25, 2026.
• Currently recruiting for Personal Use Fishery positions and Recreation Center attendants.
• Planting Day scheduled for the May 30, 2026.
• Kite Festival scheduled for June 6, 2026.
• A future greenhouse tour would provide an opportunity for the Commission better understand
planting operations.
2. Commission Chair
Chair Douthit noted a desire to better understand the Commission's role and process, especially
amid discussions of a potential merger, and to ensure the Commission remained an effective
asset to the City.
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3. City Council Liaison
Council Member Pettey reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - May 12, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Clarification was provided regarding the mural placement Work Plan objective.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Beautification Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
6:50 p.m.
certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Commission meeting of March 14,
2026_
I
, Deputy City Clerk
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