HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-27 Beautification Packet - Special MeetingKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2015
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Wildflower Meadow
4. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
5. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING:
SANDRA – 283-8231 OR, BOB – 283-8261
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MEMO:
TO: Beautification Committee Members
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: January 20, 2015
SUBJECT: Wildflower Meadow - Discussion
Purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that I have made some revisions to the
wildflower meadow concept plan. We can discuss this in more detail the night of our Special
Meeting.
The biggest change is the re-location of the gazebo-like structure so a more desirable back-drop
(natural forest) is taken advantage of. Also, the new location won’t be impacted as much by
other use.
Also included in this packet is a draft sign for your review. Since this is Airport property, I
included a logo advertising the Kenai Municipal Airport. As such, this property does come with
restrictions and there are limitations on how it can be improved.
Please feel free to contact me at 283-8261 should you have any questions.
Attachments
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-8261 / FAX: 907-283-3693
Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Fence Post & Chain
Wood Chipped Trail
Gazebo-type
Structure
Tree
Maintenance Access
Area
Turf Area
Estimated Costs
3/8” Chain: $4,500
6x6x8 Posts: $1,300
Benches: $1,200
Trees: $3,000
Grass Seed: $300
Signs: $500
Gazebo-type Structure: $15,000
Re-seeding: $6,310
Total: $32,110 (excluding labor)
Bench
City of Kenai
Wildflower Meadow
A variety of wildflowers have been planted in this field. The blooms are not only visually appealing,
but also provide nectar sources for butterflies and other insects throughout the season. Seeds from
these flowers also provide a food source to resident birds and small mammals throughout the winter.
The seeds from the flowers you see blooming will also create a self-sustaining meadow for years to
come.
This is an environmentally sensitive area, please adhere
to the following:
• DO NOT PICK FLOWERS - leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy!
• STAY ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS – foot traffic damages the understory vegetation!
• NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OR BIKES
Thank you.
Kenai Parks, Recreation & Beautification