HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-08 Beautification SummaryKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 8, 2013
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Vice Chair L. Gabriel, T. Canady, C. Jung, V. Pierce, P. Baxter,
S. Lovett, H. Tuttle
Staff /Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director R. Frates
A quorum was present.
2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Tuttle MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Member Lovett MOVED to nominate Connie Jung as Chair and Member Gabriel SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Member Baxter MOVED to nominate Vonnie Pierce as Vice Chair and Member Jung
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — October 9, 2012
MOTION:
Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 9, 2012 and Member
Lovett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6: UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
7: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion — Review of Structure, Duties, Procedures, and Responsibilities
City Manager Koch reviewed policy procedures and responsibilities and discussed changes that
were needed or desired.
b. Discussion /Recommendation — FY14, 15, 16 Capital Improvement Projects
Frates reviewed the CIP list and general discussion occurred.
The list for FY 2014 included:
Benches /trash receptacles
Winter decorations
Scenic overlook upgrade
Leif Hansen Park fountain upgrade
Community Garden upgrade
The list for FY2015 included:
1. Static light displays
2. Tree maintenance software
3. Challenger Learning Center sidewalk /landscaping
The list for FY2016 included:
1. City Sign update— Bridge Access and Spur Highway
2. Static light displays
MOTION:
Member Lovett MOVED to approve the recommended CIP list for FY14 — 16 and Member
Pierce SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
8: REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director — Frates noted Russian Christmas was January 7
and pole decorations were typically removed at that time, relocation of director's
office, hired third full time staffer, update on flower order.
b. Committee Chair — No report.
C. City Council Liaison — No report.
9: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 9, 2013
No members requested an excused absence for the April 9 meeting.
10: COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Baxter noted a loose banner at the Visitors Center.
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Pierce expressed interest in large holiday cards that could be sponsored by local businesses
and placed throughout town.
11: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
12: INFORMATION
13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Lovett MOVED to adjourn and Member Pierce SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:08 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Lorene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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