09-10-97,. .
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
Meeting of September 10, 1997
The regular meeting of the Committee was held on Wednesday,
September 10, in the City Hall Conference Room. Present were:
Chairperson 3une Morris, Chuck Pendleton, Barbara Hopson,
Gloria Vaughn, Jane Vincent, Mimi Ames, and Ron Schiebler,
City Gardener.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. In the absence
of Carl Walker, Coordinator, minutes were taken by Barbara
Hopson. In reviewing the minutes of the last meeting, it
was noted that a change should be made in paragraph 6, page
one, to show ...."plans for 13th Street", not "...11th St."
Jane Vincent then moved to approve the minutes, as amended.
Gloria Vaughn seconded and the motion passed.
On the subject of beach access/street end improvements, 3une
reported that 3rd Street had recently turned in billing for
~'~' some replanting/refurbishing done at that location; also
work at 8th Street will begin shortly after October 1 when
the new fiscal budget is in place.
A report was made on the plans for 11th Street. A plan was
shown and passed around. Some minor changes have been made
to the plans, basically to change the locations of the bike
racks and benches. The asphalt area will remain but will be
resurfaced or sealed. Ron estimated that cost at $75-$100.
After discussion, Chuck moved to approve the plans for the
11th Street access, with the changes noted. Mimi seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
The forthcoming "Fall Bright Spots Tour" was discussed. Bar-
bara Hopson will chair and June, Gloria, Mimi, and Ron will
assist. A meeting will be set of this sub-committee for or-
ganizational and planning purposes..
June led the discussion of the luminaria event & sales. It
was decided, after discussion, to order 400 more kits. This,
along with the 350 on hand, will total 750 for selling pur-
poses. It was agreed to sell them at the City Tree Lighting
on December 5, and again on December 6 in Russell Park. The
date of Sunday, December 21, was chosen as the date for the
community lighting of the luminaria.
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MTG. MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
Ron reported on current landscaging projects, advising that
all areas were in order pending planting of fall/winter
annuals in the next couple of months. There have been some
problems with the "mailbox" area at the 5 way intersection.
It was suggested that the agricultural extension service be
contacted to see if they can offer any solutions. Pansies
will be planting at most of the city beds at the appropriate
time; Carl will issue the purchase order requisition. Ron
advised that the utility shed was completed and was being
utilized. June remarked that the Aquatic Garden entrance
area that Ron has worked on looks greatly improved.
Barbara H. brought up the subject of the proposed tree re-
moval in Howell Park in connection with the core city drain-
age improvement plan, recommending other solutions should
be explored. She stated that this was not intended to be an
action item by the committee but she felt that individual
members might have an interest.
There was no further business and June adjourned the meeting
at 8:30 PM.
Carl Walker
Beautification Coordinator
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