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Home My WebLink About2026-10-13 Beautification - Work SessionKenai Beautification Commission Work Session October 13, 2026 - 6:30 PM or Immediately Following Regularly Scheduled Meeting Kenai City Hall - Council Chambers KENAI210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information Below* Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER B. INTRODUCTION - Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director C. Commission Discussion - Beautification Projects in Development 1. Discussion - Light Decor Decoration 2. Discussion - 2027 Flower Order 3. Discussion - Park Mural D. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) E. ADJOURNMENT Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VppvvvvdSvaSNi42tEieEQ SyaSN i42tEie EQ 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 - Work Session Page 1 of 1 October 13, 2026 Fil L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Chair Douthit & Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: September 24, 2026 SUBJECT: Light Pole Winter Decor Discussion For FY2026, $50,000 is available for a capital project to begin replacing the street light pole decorations along the Kenai Spur Highway. The City's current decorations have been in use for many years and are beginning to show their age. Parks and Recreation has continued to paint, repair, and maintain the decorations to extend their useful life. While some may still be suitable for use along City streets and rights -of -way, it is time to begin replacing the primary decorations displayed along the highway. Currently, the City has approximately 25 poinsettia decorations, including both single and double poinsettias, displayed along the Kenai Spur Highway along with a variety of winter banners. The City also displays an additional 20 snowflake and shooting -star decorations along City rights -of -way. This project prioritizes replacing the 25 lighted decorations along the Kenai Spur Highway and approximately 25 winter banners. If funding allows, we may also consider additional decorations for City rights -of -way. Existing decorations that remain in usable condition may be relocated to other City streets or locations. Attached are preliminary pricing estimates for several decoration options. These prices are provided for planning and discussion purposes only and do not include guaranteed pricing or shipping costs: • 7%' Double Poinsettia with Garland — C7 LED lamps: $1,695 each 4%' Single Poinsettia with Garland — C7 LED lamps: $915 each 7' French Horn with Holly and Garland — C9 LED lamps: $1,255 each • 8' Phoenix Red Glitter Mesh — Pure White LED Low Voltage Rope Light: $1,620 each • 8' Orion Red & Gold Glitter Mesh — Pure White LED Low Voltage Rope Light: $1,995 each • 8' Polaris Red & Gold Glitter Mesh — Pure White LED Low Voltage Rope Light: $2,150 each F 2 During the meeting, the Commission will review the available options and provide feedback on preferred styles and designs. The goal is to use this input to help develop the final order while remaining within the available $50,000 project budget. The Department anticipates placing the order within the next several months, with the new decorations planned for installation during the 2027-2028 winter season. Page 2 of 2 (Cj- The City of Kenai I www.kenai.city F-3] 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: 10/1 /2026 SUBJECT: 2027 Flower Order As we begin planning for the 2027 flower order, this year's discussion will focus on what the Beautification Commission would like to see in the City's flower beds. Parks and Recreation would like to gather the Commission's input first and then use that direction to select flowers and arrangements that best meet the City's needs. The Department's overall goal is to select flowers that are attractive, low -maintenance, and able to perform well in Kenai's climate. The Department welcomes ideas for new flower varieties, different arrangements, and opportunities to reduce maintenance while continuing to provide attractive flower displays throughout the City. Attached are the list of flowers ordered last year and the current flower bed arrangement maps. Commissioners are encouraged to bring ideas and suggestions to the work session. These suggestions can then be added to a list for further research and consideration as the 2027 flower order is developed. 0 102 ARGYRA GOLDEN BUTTERFLY 102 LOBULA SNOW PRINCESS 102 PETUNI SUPERT PICASSO IN PURP t 102 M 104/102 PETUNI SUPERT VISTA BUBBLE Gum arrC!'�Fr At,d. 1 204 PETUNI SU PERT VISTA FUCHSIA 104/102 Tray 102 PETUNI Supertunia Really Red 102 VERBEN SUPERBENA WHITEOUT 104/1 02 Tray 0 102 104/102 IPOMOE MARGARITA 36 GERANIUM MOJO DARK RED 36 LAMIUM GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 160 MARIGOLD INCA II YELLOW 285 PETUNIA DADDY MIX In- 51 PETUNIA AMORE QUEEN OF HEARTS 36 RUDBECKIA SUNSPOT GOLD 285 PANSY DELTA PRO ALL COLORS MIX J Fe- Night Sky 306 Petunia Vista Snowdrift Supertunia Hoopla Vivid Orchid-204 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION Municipal Park Sign Bed PARK SIGN Stone Bricks Forest Drive Night Sky Petunia Marigolds QGeraniums Rudbeckia m OLD REMAX BED 0 0 K 0000 00 oo In oo° 00 °o 1 ° � n -, 0 o 0 C oo ° o 0 00 0o 00 00 0 � o ° g�0 0 000 0 0 00 0 ED 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 ED 0 Petunia Daddy Mix Existing Shrubs O Livingston Daisy OSnow Princess O 0 O 0 000 n O O O ED O O O OO 12 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL m ❑ Sign Night Sky Blue salvia m KENAI PARKS & RECREATION Fire Dept. Bed Brick Work ❑ Superbena Whiteout ❑ Inca Marigold E Geranium ❑ Queen of hearts Petunia ■ LEIF HANSEN PARK SIGN BED SIDEWALK � x x X x x x �• X xX XXX�� F X x x � � • _ r �3 Salvia Marble Arch OMarigold/ Pansy alternating Petunia Cardoon F15 L I000, City of Kenai MEMORANDUM K E N 4 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city TO: Chair Douthit & Beautification Commission FROM: Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: October 6th, 2026 SUBJECT: Park Mural Over the past several years, the Beautification Commission has expressed interest in adding a mural to one or more City parks. Parks and Recreation is currently working with a local artist to better understand the cost and scope of adding a mural to an existing structure at the Greenstrip, either the shelter or restroom building. The artist will help determine whether to paint the mural directly on the brick or create it on a sealed panel that can be mounted to the structure. This process will also help determine how the artwork is selected and whether the City provides a concept or the artist presents design options. Once the scope and approach are better defined, the project will proceed through the appropriate City purchasing and financial processes. Other locations have been discussed, including near the entrance to town and the ice rink. The Greenstrip is being considered first because of its visibility and existing structures. Since this is a new process for the City, starting with one location will provide valuable experience to help guide future mural and public art projects. 16