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Home My WebLink About2012-10-09 Beautification PacketKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 1 -a. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Officer Tuttle ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 11, 2012 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4 -a. Stephanie Queen -- Soldotna Beautification ROW Grant Program ITEM 5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion -- 2013 Planning -- Flower Beds 6 -b. Discussion -- Metal Fish ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Committee Chair 7 -b. Parks & Recreation Director 7 -c. Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. January 8, 2013 ITEM 9: COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: COREY -- 283-8250 OR, BOB -- 283-3692 ITEM 1: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 'Item 3. Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Members present: Members absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: Chair L. Gabriel, P. Baxter, T. Canady, S. Lovett, V. Pierce C. Jung Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates, Parks and Recreation Operator C. Pearson, Mayor P. Porter A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Member Lovett MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 8, 2012 MOTION: Member Lovett MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 8, 2012 and Member Canady SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: ITEM 5: 5 -a. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion /Recommendation -- Comprehensive Plan Frates reported the Committee reviewed the plan and general discussion occurred. Suggestions included: • Move "Lighting and Sidewalks for Pedestrian Safety" higher than "Bear Safe Community." • Add a City sponsored grant program for residents. • Invite Stephanie Queen from City of Soldotna to discuss their program. Frates noted he would forward suggestions to the Planning department. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion -- 2012 Flower Bed Review Director Frates and Operator Pearson reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the summer flower beds and general discussion occurred. Suggestions included: • Many positive comments from the general public. • Bacapa in hanging baskets cannot withstand any drought. • The island fronting the Library should receive sprucing up. • A thank you card should be sent to the Summer Volunteer worker. • Planter boxes could be considered for mounting behind the Steve Schearer Memorial sign. • Vines could be planted beneath the airplane in the Airport Triangle. • Schedule a tour of beds for August. • Continue concrete pads for benches and add top of Meeks Trail to the list. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Committee Chair -- None. 7 -b. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates noted a letter to the editor in the Peninsula Clarion thanking the City for grounds keeping at the cemetery; Layne Griffith was the employee. 7 -c. Kenai City Council Liaison -- Mayor Porter noted she had received an application for a new member, the red truck with tree from Kenai Landing will be relocated to the historic cabin site in Old Town; and, she asked about the bird viewing sign for the harbor. ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. October 9, 2012 No members requested an excused absence for the October 9 meeting. ITEM 9: COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION 11 -a. Landscape Site Plan -- Impound /Storage Yard 11 -b. Landscape Site Plan -- Automotive Shop BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 2 11 -c. ITEM 12: MOTION: Landscape Site Plan -- Dena'ina Health and Wellness Clinic ADJOURNMENT Member Lovett MOVED to adjourn and Member Baxter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 3 Ntheciyof KENAI, ALASKA „!/cYlaye with a Pas. Drry 6a. MEMO: 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 TO: FROM: DATE: Beautification Committee Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director October 2, 2012 SUBJECT: 2013 Flower Bed Planning Attached are pictures of various flowerbeds from this past summer along with some planning forms. I'd like to begin planning for our beds now so that I may secure at least some of the needed material early. Again, thank you for your valuable time and input. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Police Dept. Bed Location: Front Entrance Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Fire Dept. Bed Bed Location: Corner Main St. Loop & Willow St. Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Geranium Moulin Rouge or similar Red 4" 10 Marigold Galore Yellow 4" 15 Alyssum Carpet of Snow White 6 pk 30 Salvia Red Arrows Red 4" 10 Cineraria (Dusty Miller) Silver Dust Silvery white 4" 10 Petunia Shockwave Hot Pink 4" 8 Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site City Hall Bed Location: Fidalgo Ave Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty I Same barrels as '12 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: • TUES THRU SAT 9TO 5 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Animal Control Bed Location: Front of Building Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Daisy Argyranthemum Yellow Yellow 1 gal 2 Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Pink 1 gal 2 Supertunia vista Fushia Purple 1 gal 2 Above list makes up one (1) barrel (4 total) Staff Recommendations: 1. Keep the 4 whiskey barrels along front edge of bed planted with annuals similar to City Hall Barrels Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Library Bed Location: Front Entrance Species Variety Color Pot Size Staff Recommendations: 1. Replace annual flowers as needed Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Re -Max Bed Bed Location: Main Street Loop Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Daisy Livingston Mix 6 pk 48 Alyssum Carpet of Snow White 6 pk 96 Petunia Dreams Midnight Drk Purple 4 pk 72 Petunia Blue Daddy Lt Purple 4 pk 72 Cosmos Sensation Mix 4" 30 Snapdragons Braun - Blanquetii (24 ") Yellow 4" 32 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Airport Triangle Bed Location: Willow St. & Airport Way Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Rudbeckia Black -Eyed Susan Yellow 4pk Staff Recommendations: 1. Plant entire bed with Rudbeckia, Blk -Eyed Susan and miscellaneous flowers for fillers Committee Recommendations: VILLAGE WITH A PAST • C■TY Wiry A FUTURE KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: All-America City Sign Bed Location: Spur Hwy Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: 1. Evaluate for adding limited flowers 2013 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site Leif Hansen Memorial Park Bed Location: Bean Bed Species Variety Color ] Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendations: 1. Parks staff plant Committee Recommendations: Site Leif Hansen Memorial Park Bed Location: Gazebo Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Geranium Baskets Ivy Mix 12" 7 Supertunia Vista Fushia Vista Fushia Purple 4" 9 Chrysanthemum Padulosum White /Yellow Cntr 4 pk 12 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: Site: Leif Hansen Memorial Park Bed Location: Bed Near Gazebo Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendation: 1. Contract out landscaping (per current contractor plans) Committee Recommendations: Site: Leif Hansen Memorial Park Bed Location: Sign Bed (near Spur Hwy) Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Recommendation: Committee Recommendation: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park Sign Bed Location: Parkstrip ISpecies Variety Color Pot Size I Qty Staff Recommendation: Committee Recommendation: KENAI VISITORS & C iL T1 -J12AL CENIF KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Visitors & Cultural Center Bed Location: North Side Building 1 Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Chrysanthemum Padulosum White /Yellow Cntr 4" 3 Petunia Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Pink 4" 3 Cynoglossum Chinese Forget -Me -Not Blue 4" 1 Bidens Peters Gold Carpet Pink 4" 3 Ornamental Grass 4" 3 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: Bed Location: Cement Planters (along sidewalkl Species 1 Variety Color Pot Size Qty Baskets purchased through Fireweed *Placed into cement planters g Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: Bed Location: Hanging Basket at Front Entrance Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Geranium Ivy Red, Pink 12" 2 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: Bed Location: Cement Planters (near Spur Hwy) Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Baskets purchased through Fireweed *Placed into cement planters 4 Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2012 Site: Municipal Park Bed Location: Main Entrance of South Forest Dr. Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendation: Committee Recommendation: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site Blue Star Memorial Bed Location: Along Spur Hwy Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Spina Goldflame Pink flowers 1 gal 20 Staff Recommendations: 1. Install Goldfame Spirias between landscape bricks and sidewalk Committee Recommendations: I - "PJ %4.0 Tit , KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Home Depot Bed Bed Location: Spur Highway Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Staff Recommendations: Committee Recommendations: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFICATION DIVISION BEDDING PLANT PLAN - 2013 Site: Eric Hansen Scout Park Bed Location: Old Town Kenai Species Variety Color Pot Size Qty Cynoglossum Chinese Forget -Me -Not Blue 4" 4 Chrysanthemum Padulosum White /Yellow Cntr 4" 5 Petunia Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Pink 4" 10 Bidens Peters Gold Carpet Yellow 4" 10 Staff Recommendations: 1. Add Spirea (Goldflame) bushes along backside of planter to accompany existing. 2. Add Supertunia Vistas (Bubblegum) along frontside and sides of planter to create a solid border. Committee Recommendations: