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Work Session
November 28, 1988
Capital Improvement Projects List
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NOTICE OF WORK SESSION
The Kenai City Council will be holding a work session in the
Council chambers on Monday, November 28, 1988 at 7:00 PM. r.
To be discussed:
Capital improvement Projects List
The public is invited to attend and participate.
,Janet Ruotsala, CMC
City Clerk
DATED: November 10, 1988
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION 1989
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 28 1988
T0; Kenai City Council
From; John J. Williams
Dear councils
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By this memo I hope to present my final arguments concerning the
paving of those roads in the City of Kenai that heretofore have been
the center of a great deal of controversy. As we have seen, this
controversy has led to a major split in council philosophy and has
resulted an a considerable amount of time and energy being expended
by both council and the administration. Time and energy that could
best be allocated to other city business and problems. 1 personally
have many times felt that my effectiveness, and indeed my
credibility as Mayor has being compromised because of the lingering
question still unanswered as to the appropriate method by which this
problem can best be solved. For many reasons I have taken a very
stand regarding my feelings in this matter. Let me say here
and now that the matter of cost to me personally is not of concern.
I have spent more money for paving here in the city of Kenai as well
as the cities of Soldotna and Seward than any member of this council
and indeed believe that paving of all city streets should be a
priority item. I, however, cannot be concerned with only my feelings
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on this matter. The people of the neighborhood have spoken out loud
and clear and have attended council meetings in great numbers. It is
interesting that during the last round of public hearings no other
area of the city was in the council chambers to voice opposition. No
major groups came forward to protest and indeed , even the media
remained neutral on the matter. That speaks in itself to the
concerns of the rest of the community.
The real question here is the question of equity for those citizens
that have chosen to live not in the downtown district but in the
rural neighborhood. A neighboorhood that prior to council
involvement was a quiet residential sector of the community with
little impact being felt from the rest of the city. A neighborhood
that in the last few years has seen a great deal of growth based
completely on the decisions of the City Council, the Planning
Commission, and the Borough Government. Decisions that the citizens
of the community had very little input into, and understanding of.
Before I continue with my discussion, let me brake here and re -cap
for your information the costs and funding for this paving program
that should be undertaken this comeing construction season. The
following figuers have been compiled by the administration for this
meeting. The estimated costs of paving include 101% contingency
funding and will in all probability be some 187.. to 257. high when
compaired to our most recent bids by local paving contractors. There
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Total funding available... ...... **1%755v486.00
PROJECT COSTS INCLUDING INSPECTION AND SURVEY;
VIP Subdivision,., .............. 837,1000900
East Aliak & Highbush ........ ..................... .$ 2509000.00
Linwood, Aliak, Candlelight, Kaknu.................$ 5949,000.00
Sub total for paving.
Contingency for three projects .....................# 1560000.00
Total cost of paving three pro.jects ................$1,837,000.00
Difference between funding and costs - 4.44% or....$ 81.514.00
Note that this past summer contractors costs have been running
betweenm 18% and 22Y. less than engineers projections so the 4.446A
difference should be well within projected available funding.
The question before the council is not weather we should pave the
streets but rather, How should the task be accomplished. With
assessment districts or without.
First of all, I must listen to those who have voiced their opinion
in mass and not the opinion of those who chose to remain silent.
Second, I must consider the question of equity for all at this
point. Third, and formost I must loop at past actions of councils
gone by and recognize the impact that has occured by their actions.
A .... Construction of the ball park
B....Construction of the Mountainview school
C.... Construction of the golf course
D.... Rezoneing of the general area after installation of water and
sewer.
The result being at least 12 multi -family apartments that help
to impact the traffic situation in the local area.
All of these changes while causing a major impact on the on the
lifestyle of the neighborhood, were never addressed by the council
or the planning commission at their conception. Now, after the fact,
all of the problems are before us. Traffic, dust, small children
playing in the utreets, wxpanded burn traffic, sightseers, and
additional residents. All problems that should have been recognized
at the outset of these changes.
It has been said that by adding a 25% assessment distri ct,_we will
be -able to pave more roads. The truth is that if we pave the roads
we will save more than 25% in city budget as a result of less
maintenance on the present gravel roads. Another truth is that the
money earned by the 25% assessment will take 10 years minimum to
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And finally, once again, the question of equity is before us. The
neighborhood questions wheather or not special interests have been
served in the past when paving was considered. The city has found
itself in some very compromising positions with it's spending
practices. We are now faced with years of repair work to the city
financial system because of bad projects. Inlet Woods Subdivision,
The Dairy Oueen, The golf course, Bad timeing on the FAA facility,
foreclosures an city land, assessments that cannot be collected and
other problems. The paving of these roads brings no problems but
rather brings lower costs in maintenance and more than that, it will
bring goodwill toward the city from those who feel that they have
been short changed in the process.
A 25% assessment on the paving portion of this project will gross to
the city less than $400vOOO.00 over the life of the assessment
district. May I remind you that our losses this year alone from bad
investments is well over this figuer.
Council, I ash: that we set this matter to rest once and for all.
Pave the roads, get on with the Job, lend ourselves to the task at
hand, that of aolvinq our other problems, and dispense with the
question of assessment districts for the good of all concerned.
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TO: Bill Brighton, City Manager
FROM: Keith Kornelis, P.W. Director
DATE: November 23, 1988
SUBJECT: Road Construction Projects
Below are the latest cost estimates for the four (4) protects that
we have engineered and ready for bidding.
VIP
Construction
Basic
Add Alt. A
Add Alt. B
Total Construction
Inspection/Survey
Contingency
$ 670,000 tr
70,000
35,000 >S►�a. sFatr .���
$ 775,000
62,000
78,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 915#000
EAST ALIAX & HIGHBUS
Construction $ 232,000
Inspection/Survey 18,000
Contingency- -23, ODD -
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 273,006
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Construction
Schedule A $ 18,000
Sechdule B 247,000
Total Construction $ 265,000
Inspection/Survey 21,000
Contingency 26.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 312,000
LACK PHASE II - PAVING
Construction Costs
Basic Bid $ 470,000
Add Alt. A 80,000
Total Construction $ 550,000
Inspection/Survey 44,000
Contingency 55.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 649,000
SUMMARY FOR ALL PROJECTS
VIP $ 915,000 gt--�a
East Aliak & Highbush 273,000
Trading Bay 312,000
LACK Phase II 649,000
TOTAL OF ALL PROJECTS $2,149,000
We are ready to go on all of these projects but we need Council
direction. VIP is going to take a lot of utility relocations and
the phone company needs three months just to get their material.
If the Council is sure they are going to do the VIP project I need
to let the utility companies know as soon as possible.
The sooner we bid these projects the better. The contractor(s) can
order materials and plan an early start next season if they bid
soon.
TRAAING SAY
Construction
Schedule A $ 18,000
Sechdule B 247,000
Total Construction $ 265,000
Inspection/Survey 21,000
Contingency 26.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 312,000
LACK PHASE II - PAVING
Construction Costs
Basic Bid $ 470,000
Add Alt. A 80,000
Total Construction $ 550,000
Inspection/Survey 44,000
Contingency 55.000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 649,000
SUMMARY FOR ALL PROJECTS
VIP $ 915,000 gt--�a
East Aliak & Highbush 273,000
Trading Bay 312,000
LACK Phase II 649,000
TOTAL OF ALL PROJECTS $2,149,000
We are ready to go on all of these projects but we need Council
direction. VIP is going to take a lot of utility relocations and
the phone company needs three months just to get their material.
If the Council is sure they are going to do the VIP project I need
to let the utility companies know as soon as possible.
The sooner we bid these projects the better. The contractor(s) can
order materials and plan an early start next season if they bid
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AVAILABLE CAPITAL FLIDS
10-31-88
ROADS:
1985 ROAD GRANT
11.382
1986 ROAD GRANT
807,721
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1987 ROAD GRANT
200.000
1988 ROAD GRANT 01
500,000 (1)
1986 ROAD GRANT 02
70,000 (2)
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16,383
UNUSED. 1988 DESIGN (ESTIM.)
150.000
TOTAL ROADS
1,755.486
WATER & SEWER:
1988 W&S GRANT
562,100 (2)
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UNUSED '74 BONDS, E. KENAI SEWER (ESTIM)
43,500
W&S (OPERATING) FUND BALANCE
1,000.000
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TOTAL WATER & SE
1.605,600
AIRPORT:
LAND SYSTEM FUND BALANCE
2,600,000
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AIRPORT TEEL41NAL CASH
400,000
TOTAL AIRPORT
3.000,000
GENERAL FUND:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE
1,658.705
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FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING:
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UNAPPROP. FUND BALANCE
82,116 (3)
GRAND TOTAL (MEMO ONLY)
R,101.907
(1).. LAPSES. 10-31-89
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CITY OF KENAI
REQUEST FOR STATE GRANTS
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Road Improvements $1,500,000
Water & Sewer to
.� Thompson Park 3,000,000
$4,500,000
TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bicentennial Project $2,000,000
HEALTH & SAFETY_
Street lights, handicap access
improvements & other city wide projects S 250,000
AREA WIDE SENIOR SOCIAL SERVICES
$6,500,000
500,000
$7,000,000
$13,750,000
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CITYOF KENAI 18 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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VIP Subdivision - VIP/Lora DriveMatergate/'
$1,000,000
Ketch St. - Loop (Strip Paving)
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Trading Bay ( Drainage - Curbs & Gutters)
250,000
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Swires - Spur to School (Strip Paving) and
330,000
School to Lawton (loop) (gravel)
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Old Town - Upland, Highland, and Cook
550,000
(Paving & includes some water and sewer)
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Linwood, Candlelight, Kaknu, Lawton,
850,000
Baker, Kiana (Paving)
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East Aliak and Highbush (Paving)
375,000
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Kiana, Colonial, Steelhead & Kulila
450,000
(Gravel & includes some water and sewer)
1 at, 2nd, and 3rd (East of Forest) (Gravel)
300,000
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N. Spruce, Second, and Third
900,000
(Paving and Includes some water and sewer)
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HEM - Haller, Evergreen, McKinley, N. Gill,
1,100,000
2nd, 3rd, and 4th (Paving)
Prior to Initiating paving projects In residential areas through the use of State funds the
j City shell hold public hearings towards the formation of special assessment districts to
partially fund projects listed under the Capital Improvements Project priority list-
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CITY
1. Street Lights $100,000
2. Fire Truck 240,000
STATE
1. Traffic Signal - Spur & Airport Way
2. Traffic Signal - Spur & Forest Dr.
3. Traffic Signal - Spur & Main St.
4. Wildwood ( Spur to State Prison) - Paving & Waterline
1. Data Bank, Economic Development Committee $ 50,000
2. City of Kenai Bicentennial Project 1791.1991 4,000,000
3. Recreation Facility Development 500,000
Little League $175,000
RN Park 200,000
Softball Fields (Parking, etc.) 125,000
4. Enlarge the Kenai Harbor Facility $1,250,000
This pamphlet was produced under the direction and approval of the Mayor and Council of the
City of Kenai. Public meetings were held on this 1988.89 Capital Improvement Projects
Priority Ust.
The Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative vote -for maintenance and
operational costa of the City projects listed. The Council of the City of Kenai adopted this 1988-89
Capital Improvements Project list by Resolution No. 87-84 on October 27, 1987 it Resolution
No. 87.73 on December 2,1987.
Council
Mayor John J. Williams
Tom Ackerly Raymond Measles City Manager: Wm. J. Bright(
Sally BallistMerl O'Reilly Chris Monfor Public Works: Keith Kornelis
Finance• Charles growl
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
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Michael Bundy, Kachemak City Jack Brown. North Peninsula
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Kris LOW, Sekfovia
NOTICE & TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 6.1968
4,00 PM
The Sea Wind Restaurant
Kenai River Lodge
44788 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, Alaska
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A Reaeption for Peninsula
Legislators, Assembly and School Board Members
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1. Call to Order 3 Roll Call
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2. Agenda Approval
3. Minutes from Previous Board Meeting: September 23 and October 1,1988
4. Unfinished Business: None
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S. Financial Report for the Period Ending November 23.1988
8. presentations: Scott Hawkins and Randy Kowalke, Anchorage Economic Development
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7. New Business:
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A. Resolution BiF19: Urging the State of Alaska to Grant -the -City of Kenai a $8:8 Million
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B. Resolution M20: Opposing Designation of the Kenai National Fjords as a 'Wlldemess
Area'. (HarryGleseler, Mayor ofSewa4
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C. Resolution W21: Urging the Continued Homeporting of the MN Tustumena In Seward.
(HarryGleselerMayarofSeward)
8. Resolutions for Consideration at the Next Board Meeting:
A. Resolution W22: Adopting Area Wlde Transportation Project Priorities (Betty Glick,
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly)
B. Resolution 88.23: Supporting or Opposing Opening of the Skyview School, South of
Sokiotna (Dolly Famsw ah, Mayoral SoMma)
9. Correspondence:
A. letters from Governor Cowper and University of Alaska President Donald O'Dowd regarding
Caucus Resolution 88.18 Supporting Creation of a Marine Sciences Center In the SeWovla area.
B. letter from the City of Seward designating the repair and upgrade of the Seward Hghway from
MP 50 to MP 85 as Seward'e number one area wide transportation project priorq.
9. Other Business:
10. Adjournment
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1988
The meeting was called to order at approximately 4:00 pm by President Betty Glick. Teleconference sties
included Soldotna, Seward, Homer and Seldovia.
Members Present:
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Betty Glick, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
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Richard Underkofter, Alternate Representative for City of Soldotna
Michael Bundy, Kachemak City Council
Harry Ouster, Seward City Council •
Jim Carter, Kenai Chamber of Commence •
Phil Tuddngton, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Andy Patapoff. Seward Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Wisecaroer, Funny River Chamber of Commerce
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Kris Lethin, Seldovla Chamber of Commerce
Tom Boedecker, Alternate Representative for Kenai Peninsula Borough ••
Members Absent:
Art McComsey, Kenai City Council
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Angle Newby, Homer Chamber of Commerce
Jack Brown, North Peninsula Chamber of Commence
Guests:
Pat Burdick, Staff, City of Soldotna
Agenda Approval: Resolution 68.18 was added to the agenda as #6A under Resolutions for
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Consideration at the Next Board Meeting. The agenda was unanimously approved as amended.
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Minutes from Previous Board Meeting: July 13, 1988: It was moved by Gloria Wisecarver,
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seconded by Phil Tuddngton to approve the minutes of July 13,1986 as distributed. The notion passed
by unanimous consent.
Unfinished Business:
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A. Draft 1989 Statement of Legislative Positions (Underkofier): The subcommittee
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consisting of Rich Underkofler. Andy Patapotf. Jack Brown and Jim Carter met and compiled their
Information with the resulting Statement. The bold and underlined material Is to be added and the
Italicized material would be deleted. The representatives are waiting for input from the respective
agarizations before recommending changes.
• Harry Cfleseler and Jim Carter arrived at this Ime.
B. Report on Plans for the Annual Meeting (Seward Representatives): Andy Patapoff
reported the annual meeting Is scheduled at Rays Waterfront in Seward next Saturday with a buffet style,
no host dinner of $10 being planned. 0 more than 30 are In attendance charge for the room will be $25;
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if fees it wilthe $75: Belly Glick reminded all to contact the various chambers and councils to encourage
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their attendance. If anyone is staying overnight, Seward City Hall should be informed to prepare
accommodations. Letters of Invitation have been sent to Kenai Borough legislators and various state
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"Tom 8oedeclker arrived at this time.
C. Report of the Nominating Committee (Carter): Announcements will be made at the
annual meeting. Betty Glick appointed Phil Turkington to the nominating committee.
New Business:
A. Resolution 08.17: A Resolution Regarding Applications for Waste Disposal
Sites (Brown): It was moved by Phil TurWrigion, seconded by Gloria Wlsecarver to Introduce Resolution
88-17 for discussion. Betty Glick explained a Borough task force was formed to look at whether we
should: 1) refund and reinstate the Borough Waste Disposal Commission; 2) allow or expand the powers
of the Borough Planning Commission: or 3) have a subcommittee to review these proposals. It was
moved by Jim Carter, seconded by Mike Bundy to table Resolution 88.17. The Caucus will be informed
when the Borough Assembly makes any progress on this Issue. The motion passed by unanimous
consent.
Resolutions for Consideration at the Next Board Meeting:
A. Resolution 08-18: A Resolution Supporting Creation of an Institute of Marine
Sciences In the Seldovls Area (Lethin): Kris Lethin read Resolution 88.18 for the benefit of those
not receiving copies. Andy Patapotl asked what the Impact would be on the IMS in Seward. The
University has already entered Into a contract with NOA to operate this facility starting October 1.
Essentially ira a research facility so the Impact would be minimal if at all.
It was noted the word "
Services" should be changed to •Sciences' in the third line of the 'NOW
THEREFORE" paragraph.
This resolution would simply be an added impetus to something already begun which would, hopefully,
provide some long-term employment benefits for Seldovia. Copies of Resoludon 88.18 will be tele-
faxed to Seward and Homer on Monday.
Correspondence: Letters were in the packets from Governor Cowper, Senator Frank Mudkawski, Phil
Shealy, and Judith Brady. It was suggested Mr. Noll give an update on the reduced coal royally at the
annual meeting.
Other Business: Mr. Lethin asked for comments and feelings on Resolution 68.18 be relayed to him
al the City Offices in Seldovia. He anticipates the City of Seldovia will approve becoming members of the
Kenai Caucus at their next meeting. Betty Glick wished him well as the new City Manager of Seidovia.
Rich Under kofter has received inquiries re: becoming associates members from the Kenai Peninsula
Flshe~s Association and Becky Gay, Resource Development Council in Anchorage. Copies of the by-
laws were mailed. The KPFA Supports the Caucus' position on fish traps for controlling salmon and mad -
culture.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
7-10ard Underikofle
Acting Secretary
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING OF OCTOBER i, 1008
The meeting was callod to order at approximately 10 AM by President Betty Glick at Rays Waterfront Restaurant,
Seward, Alaska.
Members Present:
Don Gilman, Mayor, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Betty Glide, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
John Williams, Mayor. City of Kenai. Altemde ReprM- niative for City of Kenai
Doily Farnsworth, Mayor, City of Soldoina
Marvin Bkulse. AMemats Representative for Ks chemak City
Harry Glessfer, Mayor. City of Seward
Valerie Edmundson, Akemate Representative for Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Andy Paaapoff, Seward Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Wlaecarwr, Funny River Chamber of Commerce
Kris Lethin. Saldovis Chamber of Commerce
Members Absent:
Jim Carts4 Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Angie Newby, Homer Chamber of Commerce
Jade Brown. North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Guests:
Tony Smith. Commissioner. Department of Commerce & Economic Development
Representative Jim Zawadd, House District 7
Representative Mice Navarre, House District S
Jonathan Sewall, President. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Beverly Dunham, Seward City Council
Leslie Simuft Seward City Council
Willard Dunicam. Aitemets Representative for Seward Chamber of Commerce
Ernest Piper, Governor Stew Cowpar's Office - Anchorage
Tom Wright. Assistant to Reprasentetive C. E. Swadkhankmer, House Distdot B
Janet George, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Bill Garry. Kenai Area Superintendent, Division of Packs and Outdoor Recreation. DNR
C. Alvin Lakey. Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council - AFL/CIO, IBEW Local 1647
Cheryl Sutton, Kenai Peninsula Flehennan's Association
Loren Flagg, Kenai Peninsula Fisherman's Association
Connie Zowadd. Spouse of Representative Jim Zawedd, House District 7
Mike King. Candidate for State Representative, House District 8
Richard Undsrkofler, Affemate RepresentatN for City of Soldotna. Volunteer Staff
Correspondence: Betty Glick road letters from Steve McAlpine, Lieutenant Governor: Don Collingsworth,
Commissioner of the Department of Fish & Gams; Senator Paul Fischer, and. Senate Candidate Mad O'Rielly
expressing regret that they would not be able to attend the Annual Meeting. She also said that Amy Kyle. Deputy
Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation had planned to attend, but called to say that planes
wary not fying out of Juneau due to weather.
Agenda Approval: It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Review and Revision of the Leglatative Policy Statement: The group reviewed each section of the draft
document. with a break for lunch at about 12,00 PM. Motions were made and approved to revise the draft statement
(dated September 13.1986) In the following manner:
Page 1: Revise the 4th Paragraph to make it consistent with the bylaws
Page 2: Delete Section A 4 opposing increases in oil industry taxation. Members believed this topic should be
reviewed later in the year when specific legislative proposals are made.
Change •Borough Economic Development Corporation, to read: Borough Economic Development
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it was suggested that the group should consider proposals to enable International Visitors to a have a
3 Day Visa to promote more tourism an the Kenai Peninsula at a War meating.
Pape 4: Revise Section E 4 to read; 'TM Caucus opposes use of fish traps as a device for resolving oordgcts
between Kenai oommercial and sport fishing Interests• to avoid any misunderstanding about native
subsistence use of fish traps.
Delete Section F 4 opposing increases In coal Industry taxation. Members believed this topic should
be reviewed later in the year when specific legislative proposals are made.
Page 7: Dave the sections related to the Borough budget unchanged from the language that was approved for
1988.
Charge the section relating to Correctional Facilities to read; *The Caucus encourages the State of
Alaska to build the second haft of the Seward Correctional Facilities as soon as possible.• Delete the
reference to the future Federal Correctional Facility.
Delete subparagraphs a) through d) related to funding for highway maintenance; bonding for road and
highway projects; and, specific improvement priorities. All of these topics were tabled without
discussion for possible consideration at a later meeting.
Page 8: Delete the section relating to Marine Transportation. This topic is scheduled for consideration at a
later meeting pending more definite information regarding project proposals from Seldavia and Seward
Delete the section relating to the Seward Elementary School. The funding proposition will have been
considered by the voters before the Caucus endorsement would do any good.
Page 9: Add Saldovia to the locations whore refuse compactors are needed.
Page 10: Change *Borough Economic Development Corporation' broad: Borough Economic Devoioprnom
District' at Part IX, Section 3.
A motion was passed and unanimously approved to adopt the 1989 Statement of Legislative Positions as revised
above. A copy of the Statement. as adopted, is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
IiNnadw by Tony Smith: Tony Smith, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce 8 Economic Development,
addressed the group after lunch. He said the Cowper Administration had Increased appropriations every year to the
Alaska Division of Tourism for tourism marketing programs. More emphasis is being placed upon the "Highway
Market' b an attempt to gat more money spent within the State as compared to the money spent for Cruise Ships and
Airlines.
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Smith encouraged local officials to think about ways to make man use of the Alaska Industrial Development
Authority (AIDA) and the Municipal Bond Bank Authority. As to the Bond Bank, he said the Administration was
looking for good revenue producing Infrastructure projects that will pay for themselves. He said AIDA is intended to
provide 'venture capitar for small business development. AIDA is willing to guarantee 70Na of small business bans
up to $1 million; if banks will assume the risk for 30%. to Soho of these guarantees, very few loan applications have
been received. The Administration Is also encouraging the State Retirement Systems to provide some "venture
capital' for developments in Alasks.
Smith encouraged local officials to apply for Regional Economic Development Assistance Graf" He said up to
$300,000 Is available this Ilscal year for matching grant* to regional economic development groups. He said
'Community Profiles• of Southeast Alaska communities are being prepared with these grants and they have proved
quite affactive for promoting economic development In that region.
Reportofthe Nominating Committee: The nominating Committee, consisting of Jim Carter. Michael Bundy
and Phil Turkingion, proposed the following slate of officers for the next yew.
For President - Betty Glick \
For Vice President - Andy Patapoff
For Secretary Treasurer . Gloria Wls*csrvar
The Committee recommended consolidating the responsibilities of the Secretary and Treasurer into War one position.
The Committee also suggested that the Board might consider an amendment to the Sylawe to place a limit on the
number of years a person can serve as an officer.
Election of ONloers: Betty Glick, Andy Patapoff and Gloria Wiseoarver were unanimously elected to the
Positions of President, Vice President and Sacretary/Tressurer for the next yew.
Resolution WIG to: Supporting Creation of an Institute of Marine Sciences In the Seldovls
Area. This Resolution was Introduced at the September meeting of the Board. The Resolution was approved with
an amendment to Section 1 to Indicate the Caucus supports this proposal provided it would not adversely affect
funding for the institute of Marine Sciences facilities in Seward.
Introduction of Resolutions: The Secretary was directed to give notice of the following Resolutions for
consideration at the next Board meeting:
Resolution 88-19 re: Urging the State of Alaska to Fund a $8.5 Million Senior Citizen Residential Development
Facility in the City of Kenai.
Resolution 08-20 re: Opposing Designation of the Kenai National Fiords as a "Wilderness Area•.
Wfltard Dunham suggested that another Resolution might be introduced at a future meeting relating to designation
of boundaries for mark:ultun permits.
The Secretary was directed to write a letter to Ray's Waterfront Restaurant, the City of Seward and the Seward
Chamber of Commerce expressing thanks for hosting the Annual Meeting.
Next Meeting: The date for the next meeting was left to the call of the Preaidennt.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately S PM.
Respectfully submitted,
-soda Wiseurver
Secretery/I'roasurer
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The nominating committee proposes for the next year the following
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For President - Betty Glick
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For Secretary/Treasurer - Gloria Wisecarver
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` the position of Secretary and Treasurer are consolidated.
The nominating committee felt our organization fell within the
catagory where the position of Secretary and Treasurer could
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, INS
The meeting was called to order at approximately 10 AM by President Setty Glick at Rays Waterfront Restaurant.
Seward, Alaska.
Members Present:
Don Gilman, Mayor, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Softy Glick, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
John Williams, Mayor, City of Kenai, Altemsts Representative for City of Kenai
Dolly Farnsworth, Mayor, City of Sokfohie
Marvin Butte. AMemate Representative for Kschemsk City
Harry Gissetar, Mayor. City of Seward
Valerie Edmundson. Alternate Representative for Soldotne Chamber of Commerce
Andy Patepolf, Seward Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Wlsaeanrer, Funny River Chamber of Commerce
Kris Lethln, Seldovia Chamber of Commerce
Members Absent:
Jim Carter, Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Anglo Newby. Homer Chamber of Commerce
Jack Brown, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Guests:
Tony Smith, Commissioner. Department of Commerce & El oo inmio Development
Representative Jim Zawadd, House District 7
Representative Mks Navarre. House District B
Jonathan Sewall, President. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Beverly Dunham, Seward City Council
Leslie Slmulls, Seward City Council
Willard Dunham, Altemsts Represadativs for Seward Chamber of Commerce
Ernest Piper, Governor Stew Cowper%OHice - Anchorage
Tom Wright, Assistant to Representative C. E. Swackhammer. House District 8
Janet George. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
•881 Garry, Kenai Area Superintendent. Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. DNR
C. Alvin Lakey, Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council - AFUCI0, ISEW Local 1547
Cheryl Suwon, Kenai Peninsula Fisherman's Association
Loren Flagg, Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association
Connie Zawadd, Spouse of Representative Jim Zawadd, House District 7
Mks King, Candidate for State Reprosentative, House District 8
Richard Undarkof er. Alternate Representative for City of Soldotna, Volunteer Staff
Correspondence: Setty Glick read letters, from Steve McAlpine, Lieutenant Governor, Don Collingsworth.
Commissioner of the Department of Fish & Game; Senator Paul Fischer. and, Senate Candidate Ma►) O'Risly
expressing regret that they would not be able to attend the Annual Meeting. She also said that Amy Kyle, Deputy
Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation had planned to attend, but called to say that planes
were not tying out d Juneau due to weather.
Agands Approval: it was moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed
_ unanimously.
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Review and Revision of the Legislative Polley Statement: The group reviewed each section of the draft
document, with a break for lunch at about 12:00 PM. Motions were made and approved to revise the draft statement
(dated September 13,1980) In the following manner:
Page 1: Revise the 4th Paragraph to make It consistent with the bylaws.
Page 2: Delete Section A 4 opposing Increases In all Industry taxation. Members believed this topic should be
reviewed later in the yew when specific legislative proposals are made.
Change •Borough Economic Development Corporation• to read: Borough Economic Development
District*.
It was suggested that the group should consider proposets to enable International Visitore to a have a
3 Day Visa to promote more tourism on the Kenai Peninsula at a later meeting.
Page 4: Revise Section E 4 to read; 'The Caucus opposes use of fish traps as a device for resolving conflicts
between Kenai commercial and @port fishing interegs• to avoid any misunderstanding about native
subsistence use of fish traps.
Delete Section F 4 apposing Increases In coal Industry axation. Members believed this topic should
be reviewed later In the year when specific legislative proposals are made.
Page 7: Leave the sections related to the Borough budget unchanged from the language that was approved for
198&
Change the section relating to Correctional Facilities to mad; •The Caucus encourages the State of
Alaska to build the second half of the Seward Corrections! Facilities as @eon as possible' Delete the
reference to the future Federal Correctional Facility.
Delete subparagraphs a) through d) related to funding for highway maintenance; bonding for road and
highway projects; and, specific Improvement pr1whiss. All of these topics ware tabled without
discussion for possible consideration al a later meeting.
Page 8: Delete the section relating to Marine Transportation. This topic Is scheduled for consideration at a
later meeting pending more definite information regarding project proposals from Seldovis and Seward.
Delete the section relating to the Seward Elementary School. The funding proposition will have been
considered by the voters before the Caucus endorsement would do any good.
Page 9: Add Seldovia to the locations where refuse compactors are needed.
Pape 10: Change •Borough Economic Development Corporation• to read: Borough Economic Development
District' at Part IX, Section 3.
A motion was passed and unanimously approved to adopt the 1989 Statement of Legislative Positions as revised
above. A copy of the Statement, as adopted, is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Rsmarke by Tony Smith: Tony Smith, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce a Economic Development,
addressed the group after lunch. He said the Cowper Administration had Increased appropriations every year to the
Alaska Division of Tourism for tourism marketing programs. More emphasis is being placed upon the 'Highway
Market' in an attempt to get more money spent within the State as compared to the money spent for Cruise Ships and
Airlines.
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Smith encouraged local oHklals to think about ways to make more use of the Alaska Industrial Development
Authority (AIDA) and the Municipal Bond Bank Authority, As to the Bond Bank, he said the Administration was
looking for good revenue producing infrastructure projects that will pay for themselves. He said AIDA Is intended to
provide'Vemuro caplW for small business development. AIDA is wilting to guarantee 70% of small business bans
up to $1 million; If banks will assume the risk for 30%. In spite of thee* guarantees, very few ban applications have
been received. The Administration is also encouraging the State Retirement Systems to provide some venture
oapitel' for developments in Alaska.
Smith encouraged local officials to apply for Regional Economic Development Assistance Grants. He said up to
$300,000 is available this fiscal year for matching grams to regional economic development groups. He said
'Community Profiler of Southeast Alaska communities are being prepared with these grams and they has proved
quits effective for promoting economic dwelopment In that region.
Report of the Nominating Committee: The nominating committee, consisting of Jim Carter. Michael Bundy
and Phil Turkington. proposed the following slate of officare for the neon year.
For President
For Via President - AndyPatapoff
For Secretary Treasurer . Gloria Wisecarver
The Committee recommended consolidating the nsporoib Iltiss of the Secretary and Treasurer into Just one position.
The Committee also suggested that the Board might consider an amendment to the Bylaws to plus a limit on the
number of years a person can serve as an officer.
Election of Officers: Betty Giick, Andy Patapolf and Gloria Whocarver were unanimously elected to the
positions of President, Vice President and Secretary/rressurer for the next year.
Resolution 11IA-1111 re: Supporting Creation of an Institute of Marine Sciences In the Saldovle
Ares. This Resolution was Introduced at the September meeting of the Board. The Resolution was approved with
an amendment to Section 1 to Indicate the Caucus supports this proposal provided 4 would not adversely affect
funding for the Institute of Marine Sciences facilities in Seward.
Introduction of Resolutions: The Secretary was directed to give notice of the following Resolutions for
consideration at the next Board meeting:
Resolution OW10 re: Urging the State of Alaska to Fund a $0.6 Million Senior Citizen Raskisntisl Development
Facility in the City of Kenai.
Resolution W20 re: Opposing Designation of the Kenai National Fjords as a'Wildemess Area'.
Willard Dunham suggested that another Resolution might be introduced at a future meeting relating to designation
of boundaries for markc llure permits.
The Secretary was directed to write a letter to Ray's Waterfront Restaurant, the City of Seward and the Seward
Chamber of Commerce expressing thanks for hosting the Annual Meeting.
Next Meeting: The date for the next meeting was left to the call of the President.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 6 PR
Respectfully submitted,
Odaisecanrer
- Secretary/Treasurer -
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
AN ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING:
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
177 North Birch Street, Soidotna, Alaska 99669
Phone: (907) 262 9107
Board of Directors
Municipal Governments
Chambers of Commerce
Don Gilman, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Jim Carter, Kenai
BellyGW Kenai Peninsula Borough
PhilTuridngion, Soldotna
AA McComsey, City of Kenai
Angie Newby, Homer
Dolly Farnsworth, City of Soldotna
Andy Patapoff, Seward
Michael Bundy, Kachemak City
Jack Brown, North Peninsula
Harry Glossier, City of Seward
Gbda 1Msecarver, Funny River
Kris Lethin, Seldovla
1989
STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS
The Kenai Peninsula Caucus is a nonprofit corporation organized under laws of the State of Alaska. The
Caucus was organized in 1987 for the general purpose of promoting the physical, social and economic
well being of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Its specific purposes may include, but shall not be limited to:
charitable; benevolent; educational; civic; patriotic; political; social; and cultural activities.
Voting members of the organization are representatives of Municipal Governments and Chambers of
Commerce of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
An objective of the Caucus is to secure legislation at the local, state and federal levels which will be
beneficial to inhabitants of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and to oppose legislation injurious thereto; but
to remain non -partisan in the conduct of its affairs. The Caucus does not endorse candidates for elected
or appointed positions at any level of government.
Two weeks written notice must be given to each voting member of the Caucus before it may consider a
legislative position or resolution. An act of the Board of Directors must be approved by at least 760/6 of the
Directors present at a meeting. The Intent of this bylaw requirement Is to assure that any action taken by
the Caucus will represent a substantial oonsensus of opinion within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
This brochure provides a synopsis of the legislative positions developed by the Caucus through Input
from municipal officials and directors of the local Chamber of Commerce organizations. Each position
represents legislative recommendations of the Caucus. These positions will be actively lobbied for by the
Board of Directors on behah of he membership to the Alaska Municipal League, the Alaska State Chamber
of Commerce, the Local, State and Federal govemments.
ADOPTED - -- - AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
October 11 1988
Ray's Waterfront Restaurant
Seward, Alaska
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Part 1
Resources
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Cil and Gas Development
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Tourism
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Energy
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Bradley take
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Rallbeft Interties
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Railbeft Energy Fund
Part III
Alaska Hire
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Legislative Remedies
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Interim Recommendations
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Part IV
Education
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Financing
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Reclassification Guidelines
Part V
Taxation and Finance
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State Budget
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Part VI
Transportation and Public Facilities
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Correctional Facilities
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Roads and Highways
Aviation
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Solid Waste Disposal
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Part VII
Tort Reform
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Part Vlll
Land Use
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Coastal Zone Boundaries
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Part IX
Intergovernmental Relations
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RESOURCES
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A. OIL AND OAS DEVELOPMENT
1. An tis Niganal W gaffs R =. The Congress 01 the United States should open the Coastal
Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to environmentalty responsible all and gas exploration.
development and production.
2. oa and '. The C$tWA strongly supports continuation of the U.S. Department of
Interiors Ave year lease schedule and encourages the State of Alaska to establish a Arrn oil and gas lease - • ..:...- schedule.
__ __ __ _ 3• E[o11 adon. The Caucus encourages the Sate of Alaska to promote oil and gas exploration
and development through:
a A stable taxation poky;
b. Change or df nallon of unreasonable or unnecessary regulations;
- c• Easing of permitting regulations to make possible the development of marginal
discoveries and sub4conomlo oil accumulations;
d. Re-negoliallon of exterftns to granted lease pedods; and.
r ' ' e. Positive encouragement from the State administration.
B. TOURISM
1 • Madcetipg Plans. The development of tourism marketing pans to make Alaska and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough a destination for all travelers is necessary.
r 2. State Fundiine, The legislature should a Division of budget for the continuation of He very success�sIa a -wide marketing programs. in addition, tthm a e
legislature should appropriate suoldent funds to the O AN= of Parks d Outdoor Recreation to develop
facilities within the Kenai Peninsula Borough which have a demonstrated visitor value.
# 3. Baraugh Fundina. The Borough Assembly should
• implementation of marketinglens to g y appropriate a sufficient budget for the
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C. MINING
1. iD thdrawalS. Closure of lands to mineral entry have serious negative economic consequences
and should only be done where documented and demonstrated Incompatible use Is proven.
2. MI ft Clajms. The valid and existing rights of mining operations and mining claimants
with Alaska's national pence and on public domain land should be protected by the State of Alaska and the
U.S. Department of the Interior.
3. Less Restrictive Regal ens. The State of Alaska and the U.S. Department of the Interior should
support development of less restrictive regulations necessary for the operation of viable mines. To
protect existing rights, regulations should be consistent and uniform among the several state and federal
management agencies.
(a) The Caucus urges the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to assume water
quality regulatory authority from EPA, but not to adopt standards which exceed EPA standards.
(b) The Caucus supports classification of receiving waters to take Into aocount downstream use, but
discharge standards should not exceed prevailing natural conditions as to suspended solids and
biological oxygen demand.
0. TIMBER
i. Land use Plans. A strong commitment must be made to timber management as a prime use in
state and national forests and on property owned by the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
2. amber Sales. Viable State and Borough timber sale programs should be developed with fine
five year sale schedules to encourage and facilitate commercial timber harvest.
3. Spn, a Bark eeene. The Spruce Bark Beetle -disease is threatening timber throughout the
Kenai Peninsula. Federal, State and Borough natural resource agencies are encouraged to schedule
Umber sale and management programs specifically designed to eradicate this disease from the State of
Alaska.
& FISM & DAME
1. Onshore Proc nsors. The State of Alaska is encouraged to develop tax structures and
regulations that would make onshore processors more profitable than those that operate at sea In order to
create and retain employment opportunities for resident Alaskans.
Z. Marketing A R� Support should be given to programs that emphasize fishery
marketing, education and research.
3. Marlculture, While the Caucus supports sea vegetable and shell fish madculture and
continued research Into mariculture programs, it opposes salmon mariculture at this time due to potential
threats to wild salmon stock.
4. Fish.Trars. The Caucus opposes use of fish traps as a device for resolving conflicts between
Kenai commercial and sport fishing interests.
& Game Transplants, The Caucus urges Federal and State game management agencies to
grant permits in a timely fashion to facilitate a proposal to transplant deer to the Southern Kenai Peninsula.
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F. COAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Federal RagUJ&V ns. The U.S. Congress must act to change provisions of the Federal
govemmenrs Surface Mining and Reclamation Act which do not take Into account the unique
geographical circumstances in Alaska and cost versus benefit of regulations.
2. Tay Inerarneffi Financing, The State Legislature should amend tax increment financing statutes
to enable Second Class Boroughs to sell revenue bonds for financing of public owned Infrastructure
necessary to coal development.
3. Marketing • The State should assist the coal Industry with endeavors to promote use of Alaska
coal in international markets and for Instate use.
G. NATURAL GAS PIPELINES
1. SuMn Pineine ventures. The Kenai Caucus supports any meaningful endeavors which may
remove roadblocks. aid in the search for U.S, and foreign markets, or develop practical. cost effective
stipulations for construction of natural gas pipeline projects,
2. Kenai Peninsula an it Pipeline Tormintin. While the Caucus supports Valdez as a terminus for a
pipeline from the North Slope, strong effort should be made to intertie the Kenai Peninsula, particularly
the Niklski area, with any natural gas pipeline which Is extended from the North Slope.
3. mpg. The Caucus opposes use of RallbeR Energy Funds for financing natural gas pipeline
projects.
PART II
ENERGY
A. BRADLEY LAKE
The Bradley take Hydroelecldo Project should be completed without further delay.
B. RAILBELT INTERTIES
The 010CMCW transmission ones from Lawing (MP 24) to Seward and from Homer to Anchorage should be
upgraded to improve system renablity and to mitigate future capital expenditures for additional power
generation facimlea. Financing should be provided from a portion of the Rallbelt Energy Fund.
C. RAILBELT ENERGY FUND
The Railbelt Energy Fund should be reserved for energy related capital projects within the Rallbelt of
Alaska from Homer to Fairbanks, consistent with the Intent of prior appropriations. The Caucus opposes
use of Rallbelt Energy Funds for government operating expenses.
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IAA ALASKA HIRE
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A. LEGISLATIVE REMEDIES
The Caucus supports the concept of "ALASKA HIRE' by private and government employers. Local
governments should encourage the State to take the lead at legislative remedies to determine whether a
'ALASKA HIRE' law will prove constitutional, father than adopting ordinances which would mandate
"LOCAL HIRE" in contrast to "ALASKA HIRE".
B. INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS
In the meantime, the State of Alaska and Its local governments should encourage Its employers to
voluntarily hire Alaska residents by assuring a positive business climate and stable taxes to attract more
private sector investment In plant and equlpment and resident workers.
1. State and local government contracts should include preference to Alaska bidders, Alaska hire
goals, and requirements for local advertising of employment opportunities.
2. Favorable pubNdty should be given to employers who succeed In meeting Alaska hire goals and
to those who make employment opportunities known to local residents. Negative publicity should be
given to those that fail.
PART IV
EDUCATION
A. FINANCING
1. QR2ratipg ses:
(a) The Alaska State Constitution mandates in Article VII, Section 1, Public Education, that the
State shall establish and maintain a system of pubic education, open to all the children. Therefore, the
Caucus supports the State assuming full financial responsibility for basic education.
(b) The Legislature should establish a definition of "basic education', and establish an
equitable funding formula that Insures this basic education is provided. Defining basic education is the
key to development of a fair formula for state funding of education. The development of this formula
should Involve the munidpalities or districts who must fund the local share of education.
(a) Full funding should not Inhibit the rights of local government to supplement state or
federal funding for education purposes beyond "basic needs" or to administer focal schools.
(d) The Caucus supports and encourages local tax effort for education financing.
(a) The Caucus supports the use of forward funding to provide for basic education.
M The Caucus supports legislation that would allow local school districts to have a reduction
In force of teachers when either student enrollment decreases or when funding Is reduced.
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S. BOROUGH BUDGET
Kenai Peninsula Caucus
1. Mufti-YearFlvandal Plans, The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, the School District and the
Borough Service Areas are encouraged to adopt mufti -year financial plans. These financial plans should
Identify service objectives and three (3) year projections of revenue and expenditures. The plans should
be updated each year at the conclusion of a public hearing.
2. Budget Pola statements. The Borough Assembly should assume a more aggressive role In in
guiding the annual budgetary process. Toward this objective, the Assembly should consider and adopt
annual budget policy statements In January of each year. The budget policy statements should reflect
principles and priorities to be used by the Mayor, the School Boar! and Service Area Boards in preparing
budget requests for the subsequent fiscal year.
3. Lec Tax Efrert. As a part of the Boroughs long tern financial plans and annual budget policy
statements, the Borough Assembly should consider and adopt guides concerning the level of Iml
taxation. Property tax rate limitations should be encouraged on spending for schools, service areas and
other general purposes.
PART VI
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
A. CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
The Caucus encourages the State of Alaska to build the second half of the Seward Cor sctional Facilities
as soon as possible.
B. ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
The Alaska Legislature and the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities should give priority to
highway improvements and maintenance on roads that connect population centers, serve as school bus
routes, provide access to seaports, visitor attractions and economically viable resource areas.
C. AVIATION
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities should update its Aviation System Plan to Improve
aviation safety at airports within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Priority should be given to the release of
Federal Aviation Trust Funds (Impounded by the Reagan Administration) for installation of Improved
weather reporting, navigation and airport approach systems.
D. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
1. Refuse Comnactots, The Caucus supports a legislative grant to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
for the acquisition of refuse compactors for the Kenai, Soldotna, Seward and Seldovia areas.
2. Wasle Qlap2sal AdvigajX Commission, The Caucus supports establishment of a
Borough Advisory Commission to develop long range plans for waste disposal and to administer
Borough codes and regulations pertaining to both domestic and hazardous waste disposal.
E. STATE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Caucus urges the Department of Transportation to relocate its Seward and Soldotna Highway
Maintenance Facilities out of their existing downtown locations.
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TORT REFORM
A. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
The Caucus urges voter approval of the Tort Reform Initiative which will appear on the November 1988
General Election Ballot so that persons will not be required to pay for damages caused by others under
the 00"i; Pocket' ethic of Joint and Several Uabilty.
B. ADDITIONAL TORT REFORMS
The Caucus supports legislation which would enact additional ton reforms, such as:
I. Uniting AaomeW Contingency Fees;
2. Changing the •Cotiateral Source Rule so that a plaintill could not recover twice for the same
damages; and,
3. Establishing a cap of $260,000 on non -economic awards, such as those for punitive damages
and *pain and suffering".
PART Vill
LAND USE
A. COASTAL ZONE BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of any Coastal Zone Management Plan within the Kenai Peninsula Borough should be
limited to lands where development would pose a direct and significant negative environmental Impact on
coastal resources.
1. Elevation Changes• The Caucus opposes proposals which would revise the current coastal
zone boundary throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough from the 400 toot elevation to the 1,000 foot
elevation to Include the upper Kenai River and Kenai Lake area, the Fox River and the Beluga area
watersheds.
2 udders Along Rivera and Tributaries. The Caucus opposes proposals which would revise the
coastal zone boundary to Include a 360 foot corridor along the Kenai Peninsula's rivers and their
tributaries, measured from the mean high water mark.
3•kantery and Mao Critical kjablat Arean The suggested justification for these coastal zone
boundary changes, 'to a establish a consistent Borough wide coastal Boundary- might make management
easier, but B is not worth the regulatory constralnts I will impose on development in these areas. Coastal
zone boundaries should not be changed until critical habitats have been inventoried and mapped.
B. AREAS MERITING SPECIAL ATTENTION
Any plan for an area designated for special attention in the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Coastal tone
Management Plan should clearly provide for resource extraction, commercial and Industrial tend uses. it is
acknowledged that these uses may destroy some habitat, but some development must be allowed in
these areas for the economic well being of the Boroughs inhabitants,
9 As Adopted October 1.1988
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PART IX
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
A. BOROUGH SPECIAL SERVICE AREAS
The Borough Assembly is encouraged to continue to provide the mechanism for areas of the Borough to
organize as Special Service Areas when residents desire increased public services, which are not desired
Borough wide. The Caucus supports local control by the Service Area Boards in the development,
management and Implementation of service area plans, services and projects. Service Area Boards are
encouraged to establish service area property tax rate limitations, not to be exceeded unless approved by
a majority of the service area's voters.
B. DESIGNATE ENTIRE BOROUGH AS A CUSTOMS PORT OF ENTRY
The Caucus urges designation of the entire Kenai Peninsula Borough as "Customs Port of En1W .
C. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
The Caucus urges the Borough Economic Development District to initiate such actions as may be
necessary to establish a Foreign Trade Zones within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
D. MILITARY FACILITIES
The Caucus urges consideration of the Pods at Seward, homer and NiNski as locations to home port naval
vessels in Alaska. The Caucus. likewise, urges the U.S. Defense Department to consider communities
and airports within the Kenai Peninsula Borough for future land based activities or defense installations.
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
REPORT
REVENUES
1987 FY 1988
FY 1989
FY 1989
Full Membership Dues:
Population
Actual
Budget
Actual
Municipalities ® $0.20 Per Capita
Kenai Peninsula Borough
26,211
4,576.20
5,242.20
Kenai
6,548
1.266.80
1,309.20
Soidotna
3,668
719.40
733.60
733.60
Homer
4,020
0.00
804.06
Seward
2,400
414.40
480.00
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Seldovia
442
0.00
88.40
41
Kachemak
325
65.00
66.00
43,612
7,061.80
8,722.40
733.60
Chambers of Commerce 9 ® $25 Each
Kenai
25.00
26.00
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Soldoina
26.00
25.00
25.00
Homer
25.00
26.00
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Seward
26.00
25.00
26.00
Funny River
25.00
25.00
Ninifchlk
0.00
0.00
North Peninsula
25.00
25.00
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Seldovia
26.00
26.00
Tustunema
0.00
0.00
175.00
175.00
50.00
Associate Membership Duos:
For Profit Corporations 10 0 $100 Each
0.00
11000.00
State Agencies 3 ® $100 Each
0.00
300.00
Associations, Soro Service Areas b Nonprofit Corporations a $25
0.00
200.00
Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships 8 Individuals 10 ® $10 each
0.00
100.00
10.00
0.00
1,600.00
10.00
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Donations
0.00
600.00
7,236.80
10,997.40
793.60
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
REPORT
EXPENDITURES
FY 1900
FY 1989
FY 1989
Actual
Budget
Actual
Supplies
Letterhead, Stationary & Envelopes
68.70
400.00
Other Micellaneous Office Supplies
12.04
200.00
14.98
00.74
600.00
14.98
Travel 3 Subsistence
Lobbying Trips to Juneau & Anchorage for Board Members
Juneau: 7 Trips 0 $650
1.181.41
4,650.00
Anchorage: 4 Trips ® $125
0.00
500.00
Speakers' Travel & Subsistence
0.00
11000.00
1,191.41
6,050.00
0.00
Services 6 Expenses
Bank Charges
10.41
60.00
Clerical Services
273.65
500.00
116.04
Postage
200.67
400.00
77.50
Xerox Copying Charges
79.35
300.00
Teleconference & Long Distance Phone Expenses:
8 ® $225 + $200
682.53
2.000.00
12.20
Annual Meeting
69.00
100.00
100.00
Legislative Receptions
183.75
400.00
Professional Lobbist Services Contract
0.00
0.00
1,499.36
3,750.00
305.74
Total Expenditures
2,761.51
10.400.00
320.72
Total Revenues
7,236.00
10,997.40
793.60
Excess of Revenues
Over Expenditures
4,475.29
597.40
472.88
0.00 4,475.29 4,475.29
4,475.29 5,072.69 4,948.17
11/23/88
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PROPOSED INCENTIVES 2999 Legislature
A. Property Tax Abatement Authority
Promotional Utility Rate Authority
C. O.J.T. Training Supplements
D. Infrastructure Fund for Localities
E. Low Interest Manufacturing Loans
P. Venture Capital Participation
G. Oilfield Incentives
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
RESOLUTION 08.19
(Intro wed By mayor John UlQlllam)
A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO GRANT THE CITY OF KENAI A
$6.0 MILLION GRANT FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN CONGREGATE HOUSING FACILITY IN
LIEU OF BUILDING A PIONEER HOME ON THE KENAI PENINSULA
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Caucus represents Kenai Peninsula municipal governments and
Chambers of Commerce and serves to promote the physical, social and economic well being of the Kenai
- - - - - — Peninsula Borough; and,
r WHEREAS, the State of Alaska provided a $161.500 grant to the City of Kenai for a feasibility study to
determine needs and estimates of cost for senior dozen housing on the Kenai Peninsula* and
WHEREAS, the feasibility study concluded that there was a serious need for senior citizen housing on
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the Kenai Peninsula and that a congregate housing facility would be much less expensive to operate and
maintain than conventional Pioneer Homers; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has pledged to provide all real estate and to underwrite all costs of road
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Improvements, water and sewer extensions which would be required Incidental to the project; and,
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WHEREAS, the proposed location would be adjacent to the Kenai Senior Citizens' Center where
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facilities are already available for preparing and serving meats and for elderly nodal and recreational
activities; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed location would also be within walking distance of restaurants, theaters,
grocery stores, the public library and medical facilities; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA
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Section 1. The Kenai Peninsula Caucus urges the State of Alaska to grant a $B.S million grant to the
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of Kenai for the design and construction of a Senior Citizen Congregate Housing Facility in Neu of
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building a Pioneer Home on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Section E. The Secretary Is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to: Oovemor Steve
Cowper, Senator Jalmar Keritula, Senator Mike Szymanski, Senator Paul Fischer, Representative
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Zowadd, Representative C. E. Swackhammer and Representative Mike Navarre.
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ADOPTED this day of 1988 at a meeting of the Board of Directors
held In Alaska.
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t3lorla tMsecarver, Seaelary/Treasurer
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CITY OF KENAI
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City of Soldotna
177 N. Birch
Soldotna, AK 99669
Attn: Rich Underkofler
City Manager
Dear Rich:
Thank you very much for taking the time to prepare the
resolution regarding the senior citizen congregate housing
facility for presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Caucus. I
have reviewed the resolution and the content appears to be
sufficient as presented.
Your efforts on behalf of the Caucus are appreciated.
Once again, thank you for your time and effort.
John J. 'Williams
Mayor
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KENAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
RESOLUTION 88.20
(10Vdtced By Mayor Harry Gleseler)
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING DESIGNATION OF THE KENAI NATIONAL FJORDS AS A
"WILDERNESS AREA"
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Caucus represents Kenai Peninsula municipal governments and
Chambers of Commerce and serves to promote the physical, octal and economic well being of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Fjords National Park is located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough and
represents one of the BomugMe most important natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, a draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the National Park Service has
proposed that portions of the Kenai Fjords National Park should be classified as'wildemesr; and,
WHEREAS, a 'wilderness" designation for property within the Kenai Fjords National Park would deny
access and prevent future development for visitor attractions within the Park; and,
WHEREAS, a *ildemesr designation would also prohibit the Park Service from managing the property
for multiple uses for the benefit of visitors and residents of the Kenai Peninsula Borough; now, therefore,
BE iT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA
CAUCUS:
Section 1. The Kenai Peninsula Caucus QpgM any further designation of 'wilderness lands" within
the Kenai Fjords National Park.
Section Z. The Secretary is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to: the Alaska Regional
Director of the National Park Service; Senator Ted Stevens; Senator Frank MurkowsW; Representative
Don Young; Governor Steve Cowper; Senator Jalmar Kerltula; Senator Mike Szymanski; Senator Paul
Fischer: Representative Betty Cato; Representative Jim Zawadd; Representative C. E. Swackhammer;
and, Representative Mike Navarre.
ADOPTED this day of , 1888 at a meeting of the Board of Directors
held In , Alaska.
ATTEST:
Gloria Wisecarver, Secretary/Treasurer
Betty J. C K President
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CITY OF SEWARD
SEWARD, ALAW4 99664
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• Main Office (907) 224-3331
• Police (907) 224.3338
• Harbor (907) 224.3138
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• Fire (907) 224.344S
• Telecopler (9071 224.3248
November 18, 1988 R E C E I VE O NOV 2 2 1988
RICHARD L. UNDERKOFLER, CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
177 North Birch
Soldotna, AK 99669
Dear Rick:
I have been promising a resolution adopted by the City Council
relative to the Kenai Fjords National Park wilderness proposal.
The Seward Advisory Trade and Commerce Board has recommended
comments be filed with the Park Service urging that no
wilderness designations be made in the park.
Accordingly Mayor Gieseler has sent the enclosed letter to the
Park Service. Perhaps this letter will assist in the
preparation of an appropriate resolution for consideration by
the Kenai Peninsula caucus.
Sincerely,
THE CITY OF SEWARD
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Deputy City Manager
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CITY OF SEWARD •Main Office (907) 224.3331
• Police 1907) 224.3336
SEWAAD. ALASKA 99664 • Harbor 1907) 224.3138
• Fire (907) 224.3443
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November 9, 1988
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
2525 Gambell Street, Room 107
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KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - WILDERNESS
The city of Seward has long prided itself in furthering the
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development of this community and its surroundings for people.
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Because of its multiple -use management philosophy, Seward
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supported the inclusion of Exit Glacier and the Harding
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Icefield in a national recreation area. However, when the
Kenai Fjords National Park was created, the city resolved to
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work toward making this park as accessible as possible to the
people of Alaska and its visitors. We have strived to provide
better harbor facilities to serve the charter and tour boats,
and we have made land available for a new Park Service
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headquarters/visitors center.
After reviewing the draft Environmental Impact Statement
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relating to wilderness, we feel that the preferred alternative
is unacceptable. You cannot make a park readily and
economically accessible to the public without facilities, and
you cannot have facilities without available land. Placing all
of the shoreline in wilderness precludes future development of
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support facilities for the park visitor. At this point the
plan leans toward the native selected lands as possible sites
for development. - However, --that land is only selected, not
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owned, by the natives. In fact, in the end, it may be traded
away -for other --selections -and would then become wilderness--
under your preferred alternative, thus leaving .no land
available for future visitor facilities.
Additionally, to place the majority of the park in wilderness
in essence removes the Park Service from having to make
management decisions because Congress will have made the
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decisions for you. Do not abrogate your management
responsibilities. You are capable of making the needed
decisions required to manage this park for the people.
Finally, as a community we are very concerned about the amount
of wilderness that will be surrounding us. The Forest Service
has the Nellie Juan area proposed as wilderness to the north
and east, while the Park Service's proposal is to the west, and
a portion of Caines Head State Recreation Area and the Alaska
Maritime National Refuge is along the outer coastline to the
south. These proposals may have the effect of forcing unduly
strict environmental restrictions upon the potential
development of Seward.
The city's preferred alternate is to take no action - leave
management of the park without wilderness. As a fallback
position, Alternative No. 2 with the proposed native selections
remaining as non -wilderness, should they not become private
land. This would provide suitable locations for support
facilities, should they be deemed necessary in the future.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this plan.
Sincerely,
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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President
Kenai Peninsula Caucus
117 North Birch Street
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
Dear Ms. GIickt
Thank you for your letter informing me of the adoption of
Resolution 88-18 by the Kenai Peninsula Caucus In support of the
development of further work in the marine sciences in the
Seldovia area,
i am forwarding copies of your letter to Chancellor
O'Rourke, of the University of Alaska Fairbanks which has
responsibility for fisheries and ocean sciences programs within
the University of Alaska. The program at Kasitsna Bay is
currently being operated through the School of Fisheries and
Ocean Sciences under the direction of Acting Dean Vera Alexander.
The University of Alaska has limited resources for further
development of its marine sciences activities as result of the
Very severe reductions in funding which have occurred during the
last three years. In order for us to expand programs in any area
we are very dependent on federal, foundation and municipal
revenues since the State's capacity to provide program support Is
stretched to the limit at the present time.
Thank you for your expression of interest in the University
and Its future program development. It is encouraging to know
that the people of your region are supportive of University
activities.
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Ann Parrish w/enc.
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Donald D. O'Dowd
President
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Ms. Betty J. Glick
President
Kenai Peninsula Caucus
177 North Birch Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Dear Ms. Glicks
Thanks for providing me with a copy of the Kenai
Peninsula Caucus' resolution supporting the
creation of a marine sciences center in the
Seldovia area. I appreciate your sharing your
comments with me and will take them into
consideration as we develop our budget.
I have taken the liberty of sharing your letter
with my Science Advisor, Dr. Henry Cole, and with
iowd, President of the University of
for taking the time to write.
Governor
3enry Cole
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October 25, 1988
REMAI PENINSULA CAUCUS
177 North Birch Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
SEWARD HIGHWAY UPGRADE
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At its regular meeting on October 24, 1988, the Seward City
Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 88-1150
urging the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities to designate the repair and upgrade of the Seward
Highway from Milepost 50-65 as its number one priority.
Enclosed is a copy for your information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
THE CITY OF SEWARD
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Patricia J. Jones
Administrative Secretary
Office of the City Clerk
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CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA
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RESOLUTION N0. 88-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, URGING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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AND PUBLIC FACILITIES TO DESIGNATE THE REPAIR AND
UPGRADE OF THE SEWARD HIGHWAY AS ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
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WHEREAS, several years ago, the State Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities initiated a to
plan
upgrade the Seward Highway; and
WHEREAS, there has been no progress on this project for
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past two construction seasons and
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WHEREAS, the next pphase of the project is the repair
and upgrade of Milepost 50-65; and
WHEREAS, this section of the Seward Highway, with its
steep grade, hairpin turns andwidth, presents
danger to motorists year-roundr
and becomes
a real
safety hazard in winter; and
WHEREAS, motorists from all areas of the Kenai Peninsu-
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must traverse this section of the Highway when travelling
to Anchorage, and Peninsula -bound motorists pass through
this section when travelling from Anchorage= and
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WHEREAS, straightening, widening and upgrading Milepost
50-65 should be the number one priority for the Department
of'Transportation and Public Facilitiesi
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
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Section 1. The State Department of Transportation and
Public Fac t es is hereby urged to make the
upgrade of
Seward Highway, Milepost 50-65, its Number One priority.
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Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be forward-
ed to rT a Tonorable Governor Steve Co caper, DOT/PF Commis-
sioner Mark Hickey, the Honorable Representative Cato, the
Honorable Senators Kerttula and Szymanski, all Mayors on the
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and the Kenai Peninsula Caucus. ,
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ately upon Lts adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-115
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this 24 day of October , 19 88
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES: GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DUNHAM & NOLL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
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Fred ry . son
City Attorney
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ER 28 1988
SE ION
1. C. Brown - Pres ent role for LACK, VIP,
Aliak, Highbusroject at 12%
2. C. Brown - Prelution for Dec. 21 meeting -
assessment forIP, Aliak, Highbush paving at 12%
3. B. Brighton - ter to VIP residents explaining
assessment forat 12% after Dec. 21 meeting
4. K. Kornelis - to cost of light on Welcome to
Kenai sign
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