HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-11 Beautification SummaryITEM 1:
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER es ROLL CALL
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:
A quorum was 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
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:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 8, 2012
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.
No members
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10:
ITEM 11:
October 9, 2012
requested an excused absence for the October 9 meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- None.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
INFORMATION
Landscape Site Plan -- Impound /Storage Yard
Landscape Site Plan -- Automotive Shop
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11 -c.
ITEM 12:
MOTION:
Landscape Site Plan -- Dena'ina Health and Wellness Clinic
ADJOURNMENT
Member Lovett MOVED to adjourn and Member Baxter
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Committee,
approximately 8:20 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
SECONDED the motion. There
the meeting was adjourned at
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