HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-12 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 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 May 12, 2026, 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 Sonja Earsley, Vice Chair (remote participation)
Autumn Carlson Brittney Hoffert (remote participation)
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Glenese Pettey, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson 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. April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the April 14, 2026 Beautification Commission minutes.
Commissioner Earsley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Garden Tour in August
A Work Session tour was scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Leif Hansen Memorial Park and
the Kenai Visitor Center.
G. REPORTS
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1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• Upcoming events.
• Master Plan Work Session.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Douthit reported on advertising vacant Commissioner seats on social
media.
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 - September 8, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS - None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Kenai Planting Days
There being no further business before the Beautification Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
6:20 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Commission meeting of May 12,
2026.
LZdan Parkst Deputy City Clerk
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