HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 September 8, 2026, in the Kenai City
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at approximately 6:01 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
Autumn Carlson Brittney Hoffert (remote participation)
Missy Wallace Sherry Powell
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance was:
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Earsley MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Carlson SECONDED
the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on 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 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Carlson MOVED to approve the May 12, 2026 Beautification Commission minutes. Vice
Chair Earsley SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2032 Capital Project Review
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
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There was discussion regarding prior beautification projects, including banner replacement.
Clarification was provided that the banner replacement had been proposed as a special project but was
not approved and would be submitted again for future consideration.
2. Discussion - Beautification Tour Recap
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion regarding Commissioners' interest in reviewing the upcoming flower order and
observing the performance of the current flower varieties.
3. Discussion - Capital Project Replacing Street Lights for Winter Decor
Director Best gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion on scheduling a work session following the next regular meeting to further consider
streetlight replacement, murals, and banner replacement.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks and Recreation Director - Director Best reported on the following:
• The midmonth reports.
• Recapped summer activities.
• Discussed preparations for the Pumpkin Festival.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Douthit reported on:
• The success of Planting Day and the opportunity it provided for first-time volunteers to
participate.
• Spoke in favor of a work session following the next Commission meeting.
3. City Council Liaison - None.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - October 13, 2026
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners introduced themselves to one another.
Vice Chair Earsley requested that murals be included as a topic for discussion at the next work session.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Pumpkin Festival Flyer
2. June and July Midmonth Reports
There being no further business before the Beautification Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
6:48 p.m.
I certif the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Commission meeting of September
9, 20
Lo rks, eputy ity Clerk
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