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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-29 Council Packet - Work Session, Bed TaxKenai City Council Work Session May 29, 1991 Hotel/Motel Room Tax C 9,7 Suggested by: City Counci CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE 1435-91 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR A HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM TAX. WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council has appropriated substantial sums of money to promote economic development and tourism within the City, and WHEREAS, the beneficiaries of the development and tourism include the hotel/motel industry; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy a tax on hotel/motel room rentals, and may at its discretion appropriate revenues from the tax for further economic development, tourism promotion, or other functions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding a new chapter to be numbered 7.12 which shall read as follows: 1► Chapter 7.12 HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM TAX Sections• 7.12.010. Definitions. 7.12.020 Applicability of tax. 7.12.030 Responsibility for payment --Collection. 7.12.040 Rental tax records and receipts. 7.12.050 Confidentiality of returns. 7.12.060 Certificate of Registration. r 7.12.070 Collections --Prohibited acts. 7:12.080 Rulings and Regulations. 7.12.090 Violation --Penalty. 7.12.010 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following words are defined as set forth below: (a) "City" means the City of Kenai. (b) "Guest" means an individual, corporation, partnership,', or association paying or agreeing to pay monetary consideration for the use of a room or rooms in a hotel/motel or other commercial sleeping accommodations. (c) "Hotel/Motel" means a structure or portion of a structure which is occupied or intended and designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes and includes hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, inn or 1 bearing the same registration number but showing the new location or address. 7.12.070 Collections --Prohibited acts. (a) Taxes due but not paid or taxes collected but not transmitted, may be recovered in an action at law against the operator. Tax returns, under this ordinance, shall be prima facie proof of taxes collected but not transmitted. Notwithstanding the civil penalty limitation contained in KMC 13.05.010(b), an operator who rents accommodations within the City and thereafter fails to file a return, or who rents accommodations upon which a tax is levied under the provisions of this chapter and fails to collect such tax, shall incur a penalty of double the tax liability. (b) No person may fail or refuse to pay this tax when it is due and payable to an operator authorized to collect the tax. (c) An operator may not advertise or state to the public that the tax or any part of it will be assumed or absorbed by the operator, or will not be added to the rental, or that it will be refunded. 7.12.080 Ruling and Regulations. (a) The Finance Director of the City may take any action necessary or -appropriate to the implementation of this chapter by promulgating regulations which may include the adoption of forms. Such regulations or any procedures adopted by the Finance Director are effective at the time indicated by him, but are subject to revision or repeal by the City Council. (b) Should a taxpayer under this Code or an operator obliged to collect the tax, be in doubt as to the applications of the provisions to an actual situation facing the taxpayer, or about to face the taxpayer, the taxpayer may apply for an informal ruling on the issue. Rulings having a general application may, at.the discretion of the Finance Director, be promulgated as regulations. 7.12.090 Violation --Penalty. The violation of any provision contained in this chapter shall be punished under the general penalty provision, Section 13.05.010, of.the City Code. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 15th day of May, 1991. ATTEST: CAROL L. FREAS, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY FINANCE: (4/24/91) JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Introduced: May 1, 1991 Second Reading: May 15, 1991 Effective Date: January 1, 1992 �t C, (b) The operator shall sign the return and transmit it together with applicable taxes on or before the due date. If taxes have not been received by the City by the due date of the return, the operator shall incur a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the tax liability. In addition to the aforesaid penalty, interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per year, computed monthly, on the delinquent tax from the date of delinquency until paid shall accrue and be collected in the same manner the delinquent tax is collected. (c) Every operator engaged in business within the City shall keep and preserve suitable records of all rentals made by him and such other books or accounts to determine the amount of tax he is required to collect. All books and records shall be maintained.for a period of three (3) years after any reporting period, and shall be available for examination at reasonable times by the City Finance Director.to ascertain the correctness of a return or to determine the amount of tax collected or levied. 7.12.050 Confidentiality of returns. (a). All returns filed with the City pursuant to this ordinance and all data obtained from such returns are confidential, -and may not be released for public inspection except to those agencies specifically charged with review and/or audit responsibility by law and/or appropriate court order. (b) The preceding subsection does not prohibit the City Cy from collecting and publishing statistical data, provided it is cumulative and so long as no identification of particular returns or reports is made. 4 7.12.060 Certificate of registration. (a) Operators shall apply to the Finance Department for a certificate of registration on a form prescribed by the City not later than ten (10) days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the date of commencement of business or the opening of additional places of business. Upon receipt of a properly executed application, the City's Finance Director will issue without charge a certificate of registration to the operator authorizing the operator to collect the tax at the business address stated on the certificate. (b) The certificate must be displayed prominently at the registered place of business. (c) The certificate of registration is nonassignable and nontransferable and must be surrendered to the Finance Department by the operator to whom it was issued upon the operator's cessation of business at the location stated in the certificate. If the business is continued at the same location but the form of business organization is changed, the operator shall surrender his old certificate to the Finance Department for cancellation. The new operator shall file a new application for the certificate of registration, and upon receipt of a properly executed application, a new certificate bearing a new number will be issued. If there is a change of address for the operator's place of business, a new certificate of registration is required CITY OF KENAI 5-29-91 ESTIM. HOTEL/MOTEL/B&B 9k ROOMS MERIT INN 60 UPTOWN MOTEL 53 KENAI KINGS INN (KING OSCAR) 51 KATMAI 30 SPUR MOTEL 14 EADIE'S FRONTIER CLUB 8 IRENE'S LODGE 5 KEN & ELIZABETH SMITH 3 BEAVER CREEK LODGE 3 CHRIS & DEBORA GARCIA 3 BRYAN LOWE 2 BEAVER CREEK CABIN RENTALS 2 JOANNA HOLLIER 2 BARRY & MARTA ELDRIDGE 2 V. LAMAR & SUZANNE HELM 3 J. B. JOHNSON 2 JIM TRUDEAU 1 SUM 244 _Wenai BLzntet2n!a[ (%i.sitots, and' Convention 13utzau BICENTENNIAL l ye &NtA a Y,W, - Ottoe, wM4 a 5&&vee/ Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau REPORT TO KENAI CITY COUNCIL May 29, 1991 I Finance/Proposed Budget for Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center and Tourism Industry II Advertising/Results of Promotion Campaign III Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center Current and Long-range Plan IV Calendar of Main Events for 1991 P. O. Box 1991. Kenai. Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 X-enai Sicente-nniaf (Visitoti and Convention Bazeaa BICENTENNIAL VAZ�re cuitlL a, Faso - �c wil% a, ,�utru�e,! May 29,1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: PROPOSED/ANTICIPATED BUDGET FOR VISITOR INDUSTRY You will find attached a proposed budget for the Visitors & Cultural Center as well as for the advertising and promotion required to build a strong tourism/visitor industry. Many of the anticipated costs are based upon actual expenditures annually incurred by the Bicentennial organization in our advertising/promotion and mailing campaigns. At this time, we are unable to budget for actual revenues, however, the figures quoted are low and we can expect revenues to increase once our tourism/visitor industry grows. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center/Tourism Industry PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET SALARIES: Executive Director 2 Part-time Assistants 2 Summer Part-time Assistants PAYROLL TAXES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (Accounting, et al) OFFICE/GENERAL SUPPLIES TELEPHONE POSTAGE MEMBERSHIP FEES/PERMITS EQUIPMENT/MAINTENENCE CONTRACTS PRINTING PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING TRAVEL BUILDING O & M (Janitorial, Utilities, Insurance et al -- Similar to Library O & M Budget) MISCELLANEOUS CITY OF KENAI - Promotion of TourismNisitor Industry FUND RAISING EFFORTS MEMBERSHIP/PATRON FEES EXHIBIT ENTRANCE FEES ($2/ea.) TOTALPROPOSED VISITOR INDUSTRY/TOURISM BUDGET $4,000.00 $60,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $7, 524.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $1 ,500.00 $8,000.00 $12,000.00 $50,000.00* $1,500.00 $50,000.00 $476.00 $150,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00 $10, 000.00 ------------------------------------ $200,000.00 $200,000.00 * Same as 1991 Bicentennial Advertising/Promotional Budget --minimal advertising recommended -- $15,000. A BICENTENNIAL Pz4yr, uht% rL Ymb - 666y� wetA rL '' uw&w,I May 29, 1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: ADVERTISING AND RESULTANT STATISTICS You will find attached in this section a list of all "print" and "radio" media that was purchased for the promotion of Kenai and the Bicentennial celebration. As you will note from the inquiries and distribution of brochures, portfolios, and other pertinent information on the area, our advertising campaign was a great success! We are also attaching a copy of the ad that ran in those publications listed. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 • (907) 283-1991 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Mail Inquiry Statistical Information The following was mailed as a result of 1989-1990 advertising and subsequent inquiries: BROCHURES: 34,270 MAIL INQUIRIES: 947 PORTFOLIOS: 3,333 MEETING/CONVENTION RESPONSES: 330 TOTAL PIECES DISTRIBUTED/MAILED 38AW *Revised May 24,1991 (PLEASE SEE DETAILED LIST OF RADIO AND PRINT MEDIA PLACED AS OF MAY 24, 1991). Kenai Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center TOURISM STATISTICAL INFORMATION FY 1990-1991 VISITOR MAIL STATISTICS: JULY 1990-DECEMBER 1990 173 JANUARY 1991-MAY 1991 560 TOTAL MAIL FROM 7/90-5/91 733 RELOCATION MAIL: 7/90-5/91 289 BUSINESS INFO. MAIL: 7/90-5/91 30 MISC. INFO. MAIL: 7/90-5/91 57 VISITOR COUNT FROM CHAMBER CABIN: 6,996 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau Radio Media Placement FY 1990-1991 1 KASH 71 Spots KENI 41 Spots KBFX 41 Spots Peninsula - (June through August) KSRM 87+ Spots KPEN 97 Spots KZXX 146 Spots KSLD 185 Spots Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau Print Media Advertising FY 1990-1991 (1). 1991 Alaska State Division of Tourism Vacation Planner (2). 1991 Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide (3). Alaska Magazine - December and February issues (4). Alaska Airlines Magazine - January and March issues (5). 1991 MILEPOST (2/3 page color ad) (6). Fairbanks Daily News Visitors Guide (7). Juneau Empire Visitors Guide (8). Anchorage Times Visitors Guide (9). Anchorage Daily News Visitors Guide (10). Peninsula Clarion Visitors Guide (11). Alaska Travel Guide (12). Marine Highway Guide (serving Alaska Railroad & Alaska Ferry System) (13). Alaska Outdoor Magazine - June issue B1�e11 1791,1991 -H ISTORY �• •' • . • • . . Two centuries op Siberian fur traders nettled near a Dena'iaa lndiaa village at what is now modern Kenai. The 3-domed Orthodoz church built nearly 10o years ago still stands as a reminder of the Russian preseam RECREATION The Kenai River boasts the world -record Ming salmon — 97-1/4lbs.1 Cast your line into these fabled waters, join a halibut charter or play golf at Kenes new 18 hole course. LDLIFE/SCENERY Kenai sits on abluff when the Kenai River meets Cook Inlet, and visitors can enjoy fiery sunsets and the test view of ALska's highly active volcano — Mt. Redoubt. Beluga whales, moose, caribou, eagles, trumpeter swans and many birds are to be seen in the area. FACILITIES Kenai is a modern city with hotels, motels, RV parks, restaurants, churches, shopping malls, movie theaters and a munici- pal airport with a large new float -plane basin. KKBNAI'S BICENTENNIAL ettai's bicentennial celebrations begin in April with a Masquerade Ball and conclude in December with the grand finale — the dedication of the new Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center. Other bicentennial high- �uw ea sr�n Mwc lights include the Tesoro Alaska and Kenai Per- formers "Ballad of Kenai" in June and July; the Oil Industry Celebration each weel end in June; the Commercial Fisheries Celebratim in August; and the Founding Days Celebration in Septem- ber, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Cook ' Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) Friendship Potlatch in October. Stop by the Kenai Visitors Center Cabin located at 402 Overland in Kenai. For more information and a full schedwile of events write the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Con- vention Bureau. 41ei. BICENTENNIAL. Vtll W with a Post — City with o Future! Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau RQ Box 1991 Kenai, Alaska 99611(907) 283-1991 Kenai Visitors Center Cabin 402 Overland, Kenai, AK 9%11 (907) 283.7989 if `, 1 ILI, BICENTENNIAL .wEnai SIcentEnnial (Yi.s.itou anal Conventlon J9atzaa May 29,1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: VISITORS & CULTURAL CENTER The Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau aggressively sought financial assistance from the private sector to assist in the purchase of equipment and displays and exhibits for the new Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center. Over fifty-five portfolios were prepared and mailed out with the following results to date: CHEVRON USA $15,000 ARCO ALASKA 15,000 COOK INLET PIPELINE CO. 10,000 T. U. OF THE NORTHLAND 950 PHILLIPS PETROLEUM 1,500 We are still receiving interest and inquiries and anticipate additional donations that will be dedicated to the new building. We expect that over $50,000 will be raised by the Bicentennial organization for the new facility. In addition, we have formed a sub -committee (Exhibit/Display Advisory Committee) that is presently working on preparations for the new facility so that upon opening of the Visitors & Cultural Center, many exhibits and displays will be in place. A complete inventory of the present museum has also been completed by this committee. For your information, attached is a long-range proposal for the Cultural Center that will provide a basis by which future acquisition of displays and exhibits may be planned and considered for appropriate grant and funding assistance. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 To: Members of the Exhibit Design Sub -Committee Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center Advisory Comm. From: Brad Ambarian Date: April 30, 1991 Re: OUTLINE OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS Following is an outline of the exhibits which might be made a part of the museum. This is an overall guideline as to what I think the museum should optimally contain. This is a "best case" scenario --I doubt that, at present, the museum would have the space, money, time or objects to do all of these exhibits as fully as set out here. Throughout the following, I have tried to concentrate on what the museum should do to tell the "Story of Kenai." This is just a preliminary outline. It should be the beginning of a discussion of what the museum should (or should not) contain, and how to present what it does contain. Area I: Natural History 1. Exhibit on the geologic formation of the peninsula. This could be done as a series of maps and diagrams showing the geologic processes forming the Cook Inlet basin and peninsula, and the mountains, e.g., movement of tectonic plates, etc. Text on the maps would give the necessary information. Could also include photos of visible geological strata above the ground. Artifacts needed: Objects not essential, but could include a display of rocks and minerals commonly found on the peninsula. 2. Exhibit on glaciers and the stages of glaciation in the area. This could be done as a series of maps and diagrams showing the various stages and extent of glaciation in the Cook Inlet area. Would also show how the inlet was formed (if indeed it was formed by glaciation) and how glaciers sculpt valleys, etc. Text on the maps would give the necessary information. Could also include a photo of a glacier with text explaining the various parts and attributes of a glacier. In addition, I think one informative display would be to have a diagram or a model showing the museum and then Museum Outline Page 1 superimposing over that an image of a glacier showing how thick the ice was at the spot where the museum was during a period of glaciation. Comparing the thickness of the ice with the size of the museum would let people relate to how thick the ice actually was. Artifacts needed: Probably none. 3. Exhibit on the local volcanoes. This could be done with a diagram of a cross-section.of the earth explaining the formation of magma deep underground. Then there could be a long mural showing the mountain range across the inlet, from Mt. Augustine to Mt. Spurr. The top half of the mural would depict the mountains as they look aboveground (could be a painting or a collage of photos), and the bottom half would depict the strata under the mountains, showing the magma channels leading up to the volcanoes. Each volcano would be identified, and stating its height and dates of historic eruptions. As this would be a long mural, it could run on top of, or just under, the shelf that runs along the museum walls. There would also be photos of various eruptions. A large photo of an eruption would be a very dramatic centerpiece to this area of the museum. Also interesting would be photos of the eruptions' effects on people, e.g., people wearing masks, digging out of the ash, etc. Artifacts needed: Could have displays of volcanic rock, vials of ash, etc. 4. Exhibit on the local animals and birds. This would be made up of the stuffed animals, birds and skulls at the present museum, but labeled much better to provide information on the particular animal's habitat, range, other biological data. In addition, should also contain a stuffed moose, brown and black bear, and a beluga whale skeleton if possible. As some of the animals can be pretty large, probably would not have the space in the museum to present all of these in one group. The entire animal exhibit might be better presented in the central exhibit space Area II: Natives 1. Exhibit on native migration into the area. This would be done as a series.of panels with maps; the maps would show each wave of native migration into the area, the areas where they settled, what native groups were involved, etc. Text will explain the cultural attributes of the natives in each migration period, and give dates and other information. Museum Outline Page 2 Artifacts needed: Should have objects (spear points, cookware, etc.) representing every native group involved in the migration periods, to illustrate something of their culture and art. The objects would be displayed in a case immediately below their respective migration map. Each migration map could be affixed to the top of the display case with that migration's objects, so that the whole migration period could be a movable unit of map, text and objects. 2. Cross-section model of native barabara. Hopefully, this will be life-sized. This will be the centerpiece of the native exhibit. Diagrams and text will explain how the barabara was built and what they were used for, and what native groups used them. The idea is to create a scene showing the daily life of the Kenai area natives just prior to the first arrival of the Europeans. Artifacts needed: This should include anything that illustrates the daily life of the natives --cookware, clothing, tools, examples of typical foods, etc. The artifacts would be placed in the barabara as if it were still inhabited. For example, cookware could be placed by a simulated fire, and a stone tool could be surrounded by stone chips as if it were still in the process of being fashioned. Each type of artifact in the barabara would be keyed to a large panel describing the artifact and expanding that into a discussion of the activity the artifact is supposed to represent. For instance: (a) Native food. This would be illustrated by the cookware and examples of typical food in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would then explain native food gathering, preparation and storage techniques, along with what types of plants and animals the natives ate. (b) Tools. Illustrated by examples of stone and wood tools in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would explain how tools were made and what they were used for. (c) Clothing. Possibly illustrated by mannequins around the barabara display wearing examples of typical clothing. Examples of both summer and winter clothing should be given. A panel with drawings and text would discuss how clothing was made, different types of clothing, ceremonial dress, etc. Museum Outline Page 3 (d) Hunting. Illustrated by arrows, spears, etc., in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would explain native hunting techniques and what animals and birds were hunted at each time of the year. (e) Recreation. Could be illustrated by gaming pieces, etc. A panel with drawings and text would explain native recreation and games. (f) Possibly could have a panel discussing native religious and philosophical beliefs. Artifacts could include stone idols, votive figures (whatever is appropriate). 3. Exhibit on native fishing. The centerpiece of this would be a bidarka made with authentic materials and techniques. The bidarka would be hung from the ceiling. Underneath would be panels explaining how the bidarka was made, how it was used, etc. Cases would have other fishing artifacts, such as fish hooks, floats, nets, spears, etc., with panels explaining their use. I would also like a panel describing the use of the toggle -spear for fishing and hunting sea mammals (if indeed the Kenai area natives used them). 4. Scattered throughout the native exhibit area would be historical photographs and drawings of local natives and native village life. Area III: Fishing Industry 1. Video to be provided by one of the fish processors should be sufficient to demonstrate commercial fishing techniques and the fish processing industry in this area. There will need to be a panel setting out the history of commercial fishing in the area. 2. Have historical photos of early fishing boats and canneries. 3. Have display (with stuffed fish) demonstrating commercially valuable fish. Text with each fish will describe its economic importance, give info as to times of runs, other biological data. 4. Model of fish trap. Text will explain how it was used, when it was used, etc. 5. A large map would locate every fish cannery/processor, both past and present, that has been in the Cook Inlet area, giving the name of the cannery, the owner, the dates it operated, type of fish processed, etc. Museum Outline Page 4 6. Should also have a panel (and a model if possible) describing beach setnetting. Area IV:. Oil Industry 1. Exhibit being prepared by ARCO. 2. Exhibit on history of oil exploration in the area. Would include historical photographs of oil exploration and text giving the history of oil exploration in the Kenai area. Would also include a map of the Cook Inlet area locating the area where oil and gas are found (although this could be made a part of the ARCO exhibit). 3. Exhibit on formation of oil and gas. This could be a panel with diagrams of cross -sections of the earth explaining the various geological formations where oil and gas are found, and how oil and gas gets trapped. 4. Exhibit on exploration methods. Describe ways oil and gas are found, e.g., taking sonar soundings, aerial surveys, test drilling, etc. Artifacts needed: Could include actual examples of test results, such as tracings used to record sonar findings. In addition, to illustrate the test drilling, it would be nice to have a section of a core sample (the longer the better) showing layers of oil-bearing rock. This could be displayed in a plastic tube with the various types of strata labeled. 5. Panels with diagrams, text, and photos explaining step-by-step how'to drill for oil and gas, e.g., setting up the drill rig, how the pipe is put into the hole, how its lubricated, how the drill bit works, how the well is capped, how the oil is pumped out of the ground, etc. Artifacts needed: As a focal point of this area, it would be good to have one or two sections of actual drilling pipe with a drill bit hooked up at one end. The pipe and bit would be suspended vertically from the ceiling and hang down to the floor. Depending on space, other display items could include wellheads, pumps, valves, etc. To be extra fancy, to illustrate the oil drilling process this exhibit could be designed to look as much as possible like an actual drilling rig. For instance, have the pipe and drill bit and the other machinery set up as it would be on an actual drill rig, and have actual sections of a control panel, etc. Museum Outline Page 5 In addition, the entire oil industry area could be given an overall "industrial" look, with handrails made of pipe, flooring made of steel grating, and miscellaneous use of pipes, valves, gauges, etc. Area V: Area history since the coming of the Europeans To begin with, this can start with a panel of text and pictures describing the earliest European explorations in the area (Captain Cook, etc.) Then this area will be divided into two sub -areas dealing with the Russian and the American presence. A. Russian Presence Russian influence in the Kenai area can be illustrated by the following: 1. Panel giving a chronological history of the Russian presence in the area. Would include a map of the peninsula showing the locations and dates of Russian settlements. 2. Drawings or paintings of the Russian settlement in the Kenai area. Also, drawings or paintings made by the Russians of the peninsula area. 3. Explanation of Russian economic activity in the area. (If trading otter pelts was one of the Russian activities in the area, can use the otter pelt now at the present museum). 4. As artifacts, can include personal items and other objects brought by the Russians. 5. Could have a panel describing the relationship between the Russians and the natives. B. American Presence This will be a history of the Kenai area since the U.S. purchase of Alaska. This will be illustrated mainly by historical photos (with accompanying text) of, e.g., the early homesteaders, life on the peninsula, views of Kenai showing how it has looked over the years, etc. If there are enough photos, this can be a continuously changing exhibit, changing the photos every couple of months to depict a certain aspect of life on the peninsula. Also included can be the following: 1. Drawings and historical documents regarding Ft. Kenay. Museum Outline Page 6 2. Personal items of the early settlers and homesteaders, such as are at the present museum. Museum Outline Page 7 si i r nal 0!czntF_nn1a[ 'Viiitou and ConuF_ntlon Batzaa XQ,1- Ipt I I "le - May 29,1991 BICENTENNIAL 1tr ,yam a, Asa - 6'zt�k a,tt.AL a, . utu , MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: CALENDAR OF MAIN EVENTS The Bicentennial organization has been busily assisting in the coordination and development of many events and special celebrations in honor of our 200th anniversary. You will find attached a "CALENDAR OF MAIN EVENTS" that have or will take place during this year. The Bicentennial organization has solicited funding assistance from the private sector to aid in the success of these events. Through this special fund raising process, we are happy to report that over $25,000 has been raised to -date. These funds are being utilized to assist in the additional advertising required, promotion and other costs related to each specific event. The Bicentennial organization also have provided 5,000 calendars depicting many historical items of interest for our area, the history of Kenai and the listing of the com- munity events that will take place during 1991! We also completed the printing and production of a commemorative poster for the Bicentennial (1,000) and the design and production of 50,000 brochures specifically for the Bicentennial. A production of 5,000 portfolios has also been accomplished for use as a convention/meeting packet, press packet, travel/tour agent packets and many other uses. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 • (907) 283-1991 KENAI BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION "1991 CALENDAR OF MAIN EVENTS" April 5-27: 2 th Annual Kenai Juried Art Show Sponsored by: Kenai Art Guild Contact: 262-5470 Location: Kenai Fine Arts Center April 13: "Grand Masquerade Ball" Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 or 283-1991 Location: Kenai Armory ® 8:00 P.M. May & "Dave Brubeck" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: SOHI Auditorium® 8:00 P.M. May 4: "Community Talent Show" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: KCHS Auditorium 0 8:00 P.M. May 8-10: "History of Kenai Area" Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula College Contact: 283-9698 Location: Kenai Central High School Little Theatre May 11: "Bicentennial Fashion Show" Sponsored by: Kenai Senior Citizens Center Contact: 283-4156 Location: Kenai Senior Citizens Center May 16-18: "Dance Brazil" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: KCHS Auditorium June 1: "Bicentennial Triathlon" starting at 9:00 a.m. Location: Kenai Central High School Contact: 262-3200 (Bob Rubadeau) June 1: API/Peninsula Petroleum Wives Club "Oil IndustaBarbeque" 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Alaska Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute Contact: 283-1991 Location: Frontage Road - Front of Boys & Girls Club building June 8: "Oil Field Truck Demonstration" 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact: 283-1991 or 283-3192 Location: Frontage Road - Front of Boys & Girls Club building June 8: "Meet Miss America Reception" at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Miss Alaska Scholarship Program Tickets: $15 per person Contact: 262-5527 or 262-1001 Location: Central Peninsula Sports Center 1991 EVENTS - PAGE 2 June 14 &15: Miss Alaska Finals - "We the People" Sponsored by: Miss Alaska Scholarship Program Tickets: Alaska Travel Cache/Book Cache ( Kenai & Soldotna locations) Contact: 283-9698 for Reserved Seating Location: KCHS Auditorium June 15: "A Concert In the Park" - U.S. Air Force Band from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Park - Downtown Kenai June 15: "Oil Industry Tours/Exhibits' Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact: 283-1991 Location: Nikiski Industrial Area & Rig Tender's Dock Bus Pick up: 10:00 a.m. on Frontage Road -Front of Boys & Girls Club (150 Person Limitation) June 21 & 22: "The Ballad of Kenai' Featuring: Kenai Performers, Kenai Peninsula Dancers, and Pier One Theatre Sponsored by: Tesoro Alaska Contact: 283-7423 or 235-7333 or 283-1991 Location: Kenai Kings Inn (Formerly King Oscar's) June 22: Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club/Oil Industry "Salmon Bake and Square Dance" starting at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Contact: 283-2682 Location: Frontage Road -Front of Boys & Girls Club June 23: "Blessing of the Fleet" at 2:00 p.m. Location: Kenai City Dock facility June 28 & 29: "Ballad of Kenai" June 29: "Oil Olympics" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact: 283-1991 Location: Trading Bay Street, Kenai (next to Teamster's Hall) July 4: Independence Day Celebrations: Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 - Russian Dancers - Rotary Club Breakfast - 4th of July Parade - Food booths, games, family fun - Stock Car Races - American Legion Post No. 20 "Open House" July 5 & 6: "Ballad of Kenai" July 12 & 13: "Ballad of Kenai" July 19 & 20: "Ballad of Kenai" July 26-28: "Soldotna Progress Days" Sponsored by: Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Contact: 262-9814 Location: City of Soldotna 1991 EVENTS - PAGE 3 July 26 & 27: "Ballad of Kenai" July 27 & 28: "Nikishka Days" Sponsored by: North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Contact: 776-8879 or 776-8825 Location: Nikishka Mall August 2-4: "Alaska Fest '91" Music Festival Sponsored by: Alaska Celebrates Contact: 262-4554 Location: Kenai Central High School Auditorium August 3 & 4: "Kenai Open" Golf Tournament Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 Location: Kenai Golf Course August 18-24: "Commercial Fisheries Week" August 18: "Fisheries Festival" - Exhibits/Tours/Ent rtainment/Barb gue Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Fisheries Association Contact: 262-2492 Location: Willow Street Mall Parking Lot Aug. 30-Sept. 2 : "Salute to Labor" Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council Contact: 776-5212 Includes: -Rally -Exhibits -Picnic/softball games -Grand Ball -Dances -Music September 14: "Founding Days Celebration" Celebrating Kenai's 200th nnivPrsary Sponsored by: Kenai Rotary Club Contact: 283-5640 Location: Kenai Mall October 1-5: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Sponsored by: Kenai/Soldotna Chambers of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 or 262-9814 Location: Kenai/Soldotna October 12: "Friendship Potlatch" (Bicentennial Celebrations Grand Finale) Sponsored by: Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Contact: 283-5223 Location: Kenai Central High School Gymnasium December : Dedication of Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center *For information on all Bicentennial events and celebrations, please contact: Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Post Office Box 1991 Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-1991 Revised 5/21/91 CITY OF KENAI 5-29-91 ESTIM. HOTEL/MOTEL/B&B 0 ROOMS MERIT INN 60 UPTOWN MOTEL 53 KENAI KINGS INN (KING OSCAR) 51 KATMAI 30 SPUR MOTEL 14 EADIE'S FRONTIER CLUB 8 IRENE'S LODGE 5 KEN & ELIZABETH SMITH 3 BEAVER CREEK LODGE 3 CHRIS & DEBORA GARCIA 3 BRYAN LOWE 2 BEAVER CREEK CABIN RENTALS 2 JOANNA HOLLIER 2 BARRY & MARTA ELDRIDGE 2 V. LAMAR & SUZANNE HELM 3 J. B. JOHNSON 2 JIM TRUDEAU 1 SUM 244 IS TOURISM A PRIORITY ? DISBAND NO YES KENAI BICENTENNIAL WILLING TO VCB SPEND $$ ? OCT. 1, 1991 NO YES WHO SHOULD DO IT CITY OF KENAI KENAI BICENTENNIAL VCB HOW TO FUND IT ? CITY BUDGET VISITOR FUNDING (EXISITING) $25,000 + CITY MUSEUM FUNDING (EXISTING ESTM) $109000 VISITOR TAXES (NEW) $100,000 MEMBERSHIPS/PATRONS $5,000 STATE & OTHER GRANTS $109000 + FUNDRAISING PROJECTS $20,000 EXHIBIT ENTRANCE FEES $10,000 Xenai .S!czntenniJ (VWtou and Convention Butzau BICENTENNIAL Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau REPORT TO KENAI CITY COUNCIL May 29, 1991 I Finance/Proposed Budget for Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center and Tourism Industry II Advertising/Results of Promotion Campaign III Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center Current and Long-range Plan IV Calendar of Main Events for 1991 P. O. Box 1991. Kenai. Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 BICENTENNIAL 1tAy.e, wezA a, .mac - Gt�y, waA May 29,1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: PROPOSED/ANTICIPATED BUDGET FOR VISITOR INDUSTRY You will find attached a proposed budget for the Visitors & Cultural Center as well as for the advertising and promotion required to build a strong tourism/visitor industry. Many of the anticipated costs are based upon actual expenditures annually incurred by the Bicentennial organization in our advertising/promotion and mailing campaigns. At this time, we are unable to budget for actual revenues, however, the figures quoted are low and we can expect revenues to increase once our tourism/visitor industry grows. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center/Tourism Industry PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET SALARIES: Executive Director 2 Part-time Assistants 2 Summer Part-time Assistants PAYROLL TAXES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (Accounting, et al) OFFICE/GENERAL SUPPLIES TELEPHONE POSTAGE MEMBERSHIP FEES/PERMITS EQUIPMENT/MAINTENENCE CONTRACTS PRINTING PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING TRAVEL BUILDING O & M (Janitorial, Utilities, Insurance et al -- Similar to Library O & M Budget) MISCELLANEOUS CITY OF KENAI - Promotion of TourismNisitor Industry FUND RAISING EFFORTS MEMBERSHIP/PATRON FEES EXHIBIT ENTRANCE FEES ($2/ea.) TOTALPROPOSED VISITOR INDUSTRY/TOURISM BUDGET $4,000.00 $60,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $7,524.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $1,500.00 $8,000.00 $12,000.00 $50,000.00* $1 ,500.00 $50, 000.00 $476.00 $150,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 ------------------------------------ $200,000.00 $200,000.00 * Same as 1991 Bicentennial Advertising/Promotional Budget --minimal advertising recommended -- $15,000. X£nai. 171C£nE£nnia Wlsltozs and Conv£nti.on Baz£aa BICENTENNIAL Rkyr, wi,AL a, Y�" - 6'� uttA m ✓�utur�.i May 29, 1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: ADVERTISING AND RESULTANT STATISTICS You will find attached in this section a list of all "print" and "radio" media that was purchased for the promotion of Kenai and the Bicentennial celebration. As you will note from the inquiries and distribution of brochures, portfolios, and other pertinent information on the area, our advertising campaign was a great success! We are also attaching a copy of the ad that ran in those publications listed. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Mail Inquiry Statistical Information The following was mailed as a result of 1989-1990 advertising and subsequent inquiries: BROCHURES: 34,270 MAIL INQUIRIES: 947 PORTFOLIOS: 3,333 MEETING/CONVENTION RESPONSES: 330 ----------------- TOTAL PIECES DISTRIBUTED/MAILED 38, M *Revised May 24,1991 (PLEASE SEE DETAILED LIST OF RADIO AND PRINT MEDIA PLACED AS OF MAY 24, 1991). Kenai Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center TOURISM STATISTICAL INFORMATION FY 1990-1991 VISITOR MAIL STATISTICS: JULY 1990-DECEMBER 1990 173 JANUARY 1991-MAY 1991 560 TOTAL MAIL FROM 7/90-5/91 733 RELOCATION MAIL: 7/90-5/91 289 BUSINESS INFO. MAIL: 7/90-5/91 30 MISC. INFO. MAIL: 7/90-5/91 57 • A _ • '•' • • VISITOR COUNT FROM CHAMBER CABIN: 6,996 Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau Radio Media Placement FY 1990-1991 Anchorage - (May through July) KASH 71 Spots KENI 41 Spots KBFX 41 Spots Peninsula - (June through August) KSRM 87+ Spots KPEN 97 Spots KZXX 146 Spots KSLD 185 Spots Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau Print Media Advertising FY 1990-1991 (1). 1991 Alaska State Division of Tourism Vacation Planner (2). 1991 Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide (3). Alaska Magazine - December and February issues (4). Alaska Airlines Magazine - January and March issues (5). 1991 MILEPOST (2/3 page color ad) (6). Fairbanks Daily News Visitors Guide (7). Juneau Empire Visitors Guide (8). Anchorage Times Visitors Guide (9). Anchorage Daily News Visitors Guide (10). Peninsula Clarion Visitors Guide (11). Alaska Travel Guide (12). Marine Highway Guide (serving Alaska Railroad & Alaska Ferry System) (13). Alaska Outdoor Magazine - June issue Q' 1 v1gC lggl 1 1 ISTORY • Tbw centuries agog Siberian fur traders settled near a Deoa'ina Indian village at what is now modem Kenai. The 3-domed Orthodox church built nearly 100 years ago still stands as a reminder of the Russian presence. RECREATION The Kenai River boasts the world -record King salmon — 97-1/41bs.1 Cast your line into these fabled waters, Join a halibut charter or play golf at Kenai's new 18-hole course. LDLIFBSCENBRY Reaai sits on abluff where the Kenai River mats Cook Inlet, and visitors can enjoy fiery sunsets and the best view of Alaslta's highly A S K ,q active volcano — Mt. Redoubt. Beluga whales, moose, caribou, eagles, trumpeter swans and many birds are to be seen in the area. F ACILMES Kenai is a modem city with hotels, motels, RV parks, restaurants, churches shopping malls, movie theaters and a munici- pal airport with a large new float -plane basin. KKBNAI'S BICENTENNIAL enai's bicentennial celebrations begin in Aprilwith a Masquerade Ball and conclude in December with the grand Finale — the dedication of the new Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center. Other bicentennial high- lights include the Tesoro Alaska and Kenai Per- formers "Ballad of Kenai" in June and July; the Oil Industry Celebration each weekend in June; the Commercial Fisheries Celebration in August; and the Founding Days Celebration in Septem- ber, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. )CIRI) Friendship Potlatch in October. Stop by the Kenai Visitors Center Cabin located at 402 Overland in Kenai. For more information and a full schedule of events write the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Con- vention Bureau. ,�• ` t '�, BICENTENNIAL. Village with a Past — City with a Figure! Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau Ra Boa 1991 Kenn;, Alaska 9%1119071283-1991 Kenai Visitors Center Cab's 402 Overland. Kenal, AK 9%11 19071283.7989 :'A S (� n/iiitou / • Ir May 29,1991 BICENTENNIAL MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: VISITORS & CULTURAL CENTER The Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau aggressively sought financial assistance from the private sector to assist in the purchase of equipment and displays and exhibits for the new Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center. Over fifty-five portfolios were prepared and mailed out with the following results to date: CHEVRON USA $15,000 ARCO ALASKA 15,000 COOK INLET PIPELINE CO. 10,000 T. U. OF THE NORTHLAND 950 PHILLIPS PETROLEUM 1,500 We are still receiving interest and inquiries and anticipate additional donations that will be dedicated to the new building. We expect that over $50,000 will be raised by the Bicentennial organization for the new facility. In addition, we have formed a sub -committee (Exhibit/Display Advisory Committee) that is presently working on preparations for the new facility so that upon opening of the Visitors & Cultural Center, many exhibits and displays will be in place. A complete inventory of the present museum has also been completed by this committee. For your information, attached is a long-range proposal for the Cultural Center that will provide a basis by which future acquisition of displays and exhibits may be planned and considered for appropriate grant and funding assistance. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 MEMORANDUM To: Members of the Exhibit Design Sub -Committee Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center Advisory Comm. From: Brad Ambarian Date: April 30, 1991 Re: OUTLINE OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS Following is an outline of the exhibits which might be made a part of the museum. This is an overall guideline as to what I think the museum should optimally contain. This is a "best case" scenario --I doubt that, at present, the museum would have the space, money, time or objects to do all of these exhibits as fully as set out here. Throughout the following, I have tried to concentrate on what the museum should do to tell the "Story of Kenai." This is just a preliminary outline. It should be the beginning of a discussion of what the museum should (or should not) contain, and how to present what it does contain. Area I: Natural History 1. Exhibit on the geologic formation of the peninsula. This could be done as a series of maps and diagrams showing the geologic processes forming the Cook Inlet basin and peninsula, and the mountains, e.g., movement of tectonic plates, etc. Text on the maps would give the necessary information. Could also include photos of visible geological strata above the ground. Artifacts needed: Objects not essential, but could include a display of rocks and minerals commonly found on the peninsula. 2. Exhibit on glaciers and the stages of glaciation in the area. This could be done as a series of maps and diagrams showing the various stages and extent of glaciation in the Cook Inlet area. Would also show how the inlet was formed (if indeed it was formed by glaciation) and how glaciers sculpt valleys, etc. Text on the maps would give the necessary information. Could also include a photo of a glacier with text explaining the various parts and attributes of a glacier. In addition, I think one informative display would be to have a diagram or a model showing the museum and then Museum Outline Page 1 superimposing over that an image of a glacier showing how thick the ice was at the spot where the museum was during a period of glaciation. Comparing the thickness of the ice with the size of the museum would let people relate to how thick the ice actually was. Artifacts needed: Probably none. 3. Exhibit on the local volcanoes. This could be done with a diagram of a cross-section.of the earth explaining the formation of magma deep underground. Then there could be a long mural showing the mountain range across the inlet, from Mt. Augustine to Mt. Spurr. The top half of the mural would depict the mountains as they look aboveground (could be a painting or a collage of photos), and the bottom half would depict the strata under the mountains, showing the magma channels leading up to the volcanoes. Each volcano would be identified, and stating its height and dates of historic eruptions. As this would be a long mural, it could run on top of, or just under, the shelf that runs along the museum walls. There would also be photos of various eruptions. A large photo of an eruption would be a very dramatic centerpiece to this area of the museum. Also interesting would be photos of the eruptions' effects on people, e.g., people wearing masks, digging out of the ash, etc. Artifacts needed: Could have displays of volcanic rock, vials of ash, etc. 4. Exhibit on the local animals and birds. This would be made up of the stuffed animals, birds and skulls at the present museum, but labeled much better to provide information on the particular animal's habitat, range, other biological data. In addition, should also contain a stuffed moose, brown and black bear, and a beluga whale skeleton if possible. As some of the animals can be pretty large, probably would not have the space in the museum to present all of these in one group. The entire animal exhibit might be better presented in the central exhibit space Area II: Natives 1. Exhibit on native migration into the area. This would be done as a series.of panels with maps; the maps would show each wave of native migration into the area, the areas where they settled, what native groups were involved, etc. Text will explain the cultural attributes of the natives in each migration period, and give dates and other information. Museum Outline Page 2 Artifacts needed: Should have objects (spear points, cookware, etc.) representing every native group involved in the migration periods, to illustrate something of their culture and art. The objects would be displayed in a case immediately below their respective migration map. Each migration map could be affixed to the top of the display case with that migration's objects, so that the whole migration period could be a movable unit of map, text and objects. 2. Cross-section model of native barabara. Hopefully, this will be life-sized. This will be the centerpiece of the native exhibit. Diagrams and text will explain how the barabara was built and what they were used for, and what native groups used them. The idea is to create a scene showing the daily life of the Kenai area natives just prior to the first arrival of the Europeans. Artifacts needed: This should include anything that illustrates the daily life of the natives --cookware, clothing, tools, examples of typical foods, etc. The artifacts would be placed in the barabara as if it were still inhabited. For example, cookware could be placed by a simulated fire, and a stone tool could be surrounded by stone chips as if it were still in the process of being fashioned. Each type of artifact in the barabara would be keyed to a large panel describing the artifact and expanding that into a discussion of the activity the artifact is supposed to represent. For instance: (a) Native food. This would be illustrated by the cookware and examples of typical food in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would then explain native food gathering, preparation and storage techniques, along with what types of plants and animals the natives ate. (b) Tools. Illustrated by examples of stone and wood tools in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would explain how tools were made and what they were used for. (c) Clothing. Possibly illustrated by mannequins around the barabara display wearing examples of typical clothing. Examples of both summer and winter clothing should be given. A panel with drawings and text would discuss how clothing was made, different types of clothing, ceremonial dress, etc. Museum Outline Page 3 (d) Hunting. Illustrated by arrows, spears, etc., in the barabara. A panel with drawings and text would explain native hunting techniques and what animals and birds were hunted at each time of the year. (e) Recreation. Could be illustrated by gaming pieces, etc. A panel with drawings and text would explain native recreation and games. (f) Possibly could have a panel discussing native religious and philosophical beliefs. Artifacts could include stone idols, votive figures (whatever is appropriate) . 3. Exhibit on native fishing. The centerpiece of this would be a bidarka made with authentic materials and techniques. The bidarka would be hung from the ceiling. Underneath would be panels explaining how the bidarka was made, how it was used, etc. Cases would have other fishing artifacts, such as fish hooks, floats, nets, spears, etc., with panels explaining their use. I would also like a panel describing the use of the toggle -spear for fishing and hunting sea mammals (if indeed the Kenai area natives used them). 4. Scattered throughout the native exhibit area would be historical photographs and drawings of local natives and native village life. Area III: Fishing Industry 1. Video to be provided by one of the fish processors should be sufficient to demonstrate commercial fishing techniques and the fish processing industry in this area. There will need to be a panel setting out the history of commercial fishing in the area. 2. Have historical photos of early fishing boats and canneries. 3. Have display (with stuffed fish) demonstrating commercially valuable fish. Text with each fish will describe its economic importance, give info as to times of runs, other biological data. 4. Model of fish trap. Text will explain how it was used, when it was used, etc. 5. A large map would locate every fish cannery/processor, both past and present, that has been in the Cook Inlet area, giving the name of the cannery, the owner, the dates it operated, type of fish processed, etc. Museum Outline Page 4 6. Should also have a panel (and a model if possible) describing beach setnetting. Area IV:. Oil Industry 1. Exhibit being prepared by ARCO. 2. Exhibit on history of oil exploration in the area. Would include historical photographs of oil exploration and text giving the history of oil exploration in the Kenai area. Would also include a map of the Cook Inlet area locating the area where oil and gas are found (although this could be made a part of the ARCO exhibit). 3. Exhibit on formation of oil and gas. This could be a panel with diagrams of cross -sections of the earth explaining the various geological formations where oil and gas are found, and how oil and gas gets trapped. 4. Exhibit on exploration methods. Describe ways oil and gas are found, e.g., taking sonar soundings, aerial surveys, test drilling, etc. Artifacts needed: Could include actual examples of test results, such as tracings used to record sonar findings. In addition, to illustrate the test drilling, it would be nice to have a section of a core sample (the longer the better) showing layers of oil-bearing rock. This could be displayed in a plastic tube with the various types of strata labeled. 5. Panels with diagrams, text, and photos explaining step-by-step how'to drill for oil and gas, e.g., setting up the drill rig, how the pipe is put into the hole, how its lubricated, how the drill bit works, how the well is capped, how the oil is pumped out of the ground, etc. Artifacts needed: As a focal point of this area, it would be good to have one or two sections of actual drilling pipe with a drill bit hooked up at one end. The pipe and bit would be suspended vertically from the ceiling and hang down to the floor. Depending on space, other display items could include wellheads, pumps, valves, etc. To be extra fancy, to illustrate the oil drilling process this exhibit could be designed to look as much as possible like an actual drilling rig. For instance, have the pipe and drill bit and the other machinery set up as it would be on an actual drill rig, and have actual sections of a control panel, etc. Museum Outline Page 5 In addition, the entire oil industry area could be given an overall "industrial" look, with handrails made of pipe, flooring made of steel grating, and miscellaneous use of pipes, valves, gauges, etc. Area V: Area history since the coming of the Europeans To begin with, this can start with a panel of text and pictures describing the earliest European explorations in the area (Captain Cook, etc.) Then this area will be divided into two sub -areas dealing with the Russian and the American presence. A. Russian Presence Russian influence in the Kenai area can be illustrated by the following: 1. Panel giving a chronological history of the Russian presence in the area. Would include a map of the peninsula showing the locations and dates of Russian settlements. 2. Drawings or paintings of the Russian settlement in the Kenai area. Also, drawings or paintings made by the Russians of the peninsula area. 3. Explanation of Russian economic activity in the area. (If trading otter pelts was one of the Russian activities in the area, can use the otter pelt now at the present museum). 4. As artifacts, can include personal items and other objects brought by the Russians. 5. Could have a panel describing the relationship between the Russians and the natives. B. American Presence This will be a history of the Kenai area since the U.S. purchase of Alaska. This will be illustrated mainly by historical photos (with accompanying text) of, e.g., the early homesteaders, life on the peninsula, views of Kenai showing how it has looked over the years, etc. If there are enough photos, this can be a continuously changing exhibit, changing the photos every couple of months to depict a certain aspect of life on the peninsula. Also included can be the following: 1. Drawings and historical documents regarding Ft. Kenay. Museum Outline Page 6 2. Personal items of the early settlers and homesteaders, such as are at the present museum. Museum Outline Page 7 1 E N a ir -1 nai BiczntEnnlaf (Viiitots anal ConvF_ntion Bazzaa x Q i R May 29,1991 BICENTENNIAL U� uiitA a iase� - 6� uiit/v a, �uwzw.l MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Kenai City Council FROM: Bicentennial Board of Directors RE: CALENDAR OF MAIN EVENTS The Bicentennial organization has been busily assisting in the coordination and development of many events and special celebrations in honor of our 200th anniversary. You will find attached a "CALENDAR OF MAIM EVENTS" that have or will take place during this year. The Bicentennial organization has solicited funding assistance from the private sector to aid in the success of these events. Through this special fund raising process, we are happy to report that over $25,000 has been raised to -date. These funds are being utilized to assist in the additional advertising required, promotion and other costs related to each specific event. The Bicentennial organization also have provided 5,000 calendars depicting many historical items of interest for our area, the history of Kenai and the listing of the com- munity events that will take place during 1991! We also completed the printing and production of a commemorative poster for the Bicentennial (1,000) and the design and production of 50,000 brochures specifically for the Bicentennial. A production of 5,000 portfolios has also been accomplished for use as a convention/meeting packet, press packet, travel/tour agent packets and many other uses. P. O. Box 1991, Kenai, Alaska 99611 0 (907) 283-1991 KENAI BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION "1991 CALENDAR OF MAIN EVENTS" April 5-27: Sponsored by: Kenai Art Guild Contact: 262-5470 Location: Kenai Fine Arts Center April 13: "Grand Masquerade Ball" Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 or 283-1991 Location: Kenai Armory ® 8:00 P.M. May 3: "Dave Brubeck" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: SOHI Auditorium® 8:00 P.M. May 4: "Community Talent Show" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: KCHS Auditorium d 8:00 P.M. May 8-10: "History of Kenai Area" Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula College Contact: 283-9698 Location: Kenai Central High School Little Theatre May 11: "Bicentennial Fashion Show" Sponsored by: Kenai Senior Citizens Center Contact: 283-4156 Location: Kenai Senior Citizens Center May 16-18: "Dance Brazil" Sponsored by: Kenai Bicentennial Concert Series Contact: 283-9698 Location: KCHS Auditorium June 1: "Bicentennial Triathlon" starting at 9:00 a.m. Location: Kenai Central High School Contact: 262-3200 (Bob Rubadeau) June 1: API/Peninsula Petroleum Wives Club "Oil Industry Barbegue" 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Alaska Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute Contact: 283-1991 Location: Frontage Road - Front of Boys & Girls Club building June 8: "Oil Field Truck Demonstration" 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact: 283-1991 or 283-3192 Location: Frontage Road - Front of Boys & Girls Club building June 8: "Meet Miss America Reception" at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Miss Alaska Scholarship Program Tickets: $15 per person Contact: 262-5527 or 262-1001 Location: Central Peninsula Sports Center 1991 EVENTS - PAGE 2 June 14 &15: Miss Alaska Finals - "We the People" Sponsored by: Miss Alaska Scholarship Program Tickets: Alaska Travel Cache/Book Cache ( Kenai & Soldotna locations) Contact: 283-9698 for Reserved Seating Location: KCHS Auditorium June 15: "A Concert In the Park" - U.S. Air Force Band from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Park - Downtown Kenai June 15: " Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact. 283-1991 Location: Nikiski Industrial Area & Rig Tender's Dock Bus Pick up: 10:00 a.m. on Frontage Road -Front of Boys & Girls Club (150 Person Limitation) June 21 & 22: "The Ballad of Kenai' Featuring: Kenai Performers, Kenai Peninsula Dancers, and Pier One Theatre Sponsored by: Tesoro Alaska Contact: 283-7423 or 235-7333 or 283-1991 Location: Kenai Kings Inn (Formerly King Oscar's) June 22: Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club/Oil Industry "Salmon Bake and Square Dance" starting at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Contact: 283-2682 Location: Frontage Road -Front of Boys & Girls Club June 23: "Blessing of the Fleet" at 2:00 p.m. Location: Kenai City Dock facility June 28 & 29: "Ballad of Kenai" June 29: "Oil Olympics" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Oil Industry Contact: 283-1991 Location: Trading Bay Street, Kenai (next to Teamster's Hall) July 4: Independence Day Celebrations: Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 - Russian Dancers - Rotary Club Breakfast - 4th of July Parade - Food booths, games, family fun - Stock Car Races - American Legion Post No. 20 "Open House" July 5 & 6: "Ballad of Kenai" July 12 & 13: "Ballad of Kenai" July 19 & 20: "Ballad of Kenai" July 26-28: "Soldotna Progress Days" Sponsored by: Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Contact: 262-9814 Location: City of Soldotna 1991 EVENTS - PAGE 3 July 26 & 27: "Ballad of Kenai" July 27 & 28: "Nikishka Days" Sponsored by: North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Contact: 776-8879 or 776-8825 Location: Nikishka Mall August 2-4: "Alaska Fest '91" Music Festival Sponsored by: Alaska Celebrates Contact: 262-4554 Location: Kenai Central High School Auditorium August 3 & 4: "Kenai Open" Golf Tournament Sponsored by: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 Location: Kenai Golf Course August 18-24: "Commercial Fisheries Week" August 18: "Fisheries Festival" - Exhibits/Tours/Ent rtainm nt/Barbegue Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Fisheries Association Contact: 262-2492 Location: Willow Street Mall Parking Lot Aug. 30-Sept. 2 : "Salute to Labor" Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council Contact: 776-5212 Includes: -Rally -Exhibits -Picnic/softball games -Grand Ball -Dances -Music September 14: "Founding Days Celebration" Celebrating Kenai's 200th Anniv rya,-v Sponsored by: Kenai Rotary Club Contact: 283-5640 Location: Kenai Mall October 1-5: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Sponsored by: Kenai/Soldotna Chambers of Commerce Contact: 283-7989 or 262-9814 Location: Kenai/Soldotna October 12: "Friendship Potlatch" (Bicentennial Celebrations Grand Finale) Sponsored by: Kenaitze Indian Tribe and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Contact: 283-5223 Location: Kenai Central High School Gymnasium December : Dedication of Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center *For information on all Bicentennial events and celebrations, please contact: Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Post Office Box 1991 Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-1991 Revised 5/21/91 PURCHASE ORDER 'HITE - VENDOR DLDENROD - ACCOUNTING 4NARY - ACCOUNTING .UE - SHIPPING & RECEIVINC REEN - APPROVED COPY NK - REQUISITIONER TO F LN CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO ST. PHONE 283.7538 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 C VENDOR NO. Peninsula Clarion SHIP VIA: 0 THIS PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL PACKAGES AND PAPERS RELATING TO THIS PUR- CHASE. No. 331j% Dare 5/16/91 BY. �� IPFrTnP DELIVERY DATE PREPAY SHIPPING - CHARGE SEPARATE ON INVOICE FA.B. PER QUOTATION PURCHASES AUTHORIZED ONLY WHEN SIGNED ABOVE BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENT ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OR ARTICLE QUANTITY ORDERED UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Display advertisement regarding Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Hotel/Motel Room Tax (proposed Ordinance No. 1435-91). $22.20— TOTAL $22.20 DEPARTMENT Clerk ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT 001.01.4534 (^ BY DEPARTMENT HEAD PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Kenai City Council will be having a Work Session on Wednesday, May 29, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The following item will be discussed at that time: Hotel/Motel Room Tax Proposed Ordinance No. 1435-91 The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. Freas City Clerk DATED: May 16, 1991