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Meeting Packet
October 4, 1995
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 1995
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered
to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Sarah Hemphill and Andrea Stoltzfus - KCHS Jr.
Achievement Corporation/Kenaiopoly.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1666-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $60,000 in the General Fund for
Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special
Assessments.
2. Resolution No. 95-58 - Requesting a Grant from the
State of Alaska Under the FY97 Capital Matching Grant
Program.
3. Resolution No. 95-59 - Transferring $3,000 in the
General Fund for a New Computer System to be Used
Primarily for Planning and Zoning.
4. Resolution No. 95-60 - Concurring with the State of
Alaska's and the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Declaration
of a Local Disaster Emergency Due to the Recent Storm
and Flood Emergency Events in the Kenai River
Watershed.
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5. Resolution No. 95-61 - Awarding the Bid for a "Rotary
Snow Remover" to Pacific North Equipment Co., for a
Total Amount of $84,447.17.
6. Resolution No. 95-62 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies,
and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 20, 1995.
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G. OLD BIISINESS
H. NEW BIISINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Discussion - Capital Improvement Project List
4. Discussion - Setting Date for Student Government Day
EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
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Finance Director
Public Works Director
Airport Manager
1. citizens (five minutes)
2. council
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MAYOR'S REPORT
OCTOBER 49 1995 COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY:
ADD TO: I-1, Mayor's Report - Kenai Peninsula Tourism
Marketing Council, Inc. 10/2/95 request for
monetary sponsorship/Community Forum. WILLIAMS
I-1, Mayor's Report - 10/3/95 Kenai Senior Services
invitation to attend Alaska Commission on Aging
meeting on October 18, 1995. WILLIAMS
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
1. City Information Manual
2. Ball Park Restroom
3. Halfway House - Telephone conversation report.
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City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1666-95
Administration
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $60,000
IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR LEGAL EXPENSES RELATED TO INLET
WOODS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
WHEREAS, the bankruptcy filings of the owners of Inlet Woods
have increased legal costs to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration estimates that an
additional $60,000 will be needed for FY96.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be
increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance $60,000
Increase Appropriations:
Legal - Professional Services $60,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th
day of October, 1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: September 20,
Adopted: October 4,
Effective: October 4,
Approved by Finance:
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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 95-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA REQUESTING
A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA UNDER THE FY97 CAPITAL MATCHING
GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to submit a prioritized list of capital
projects if funding is requested by the municipality under the Municipal Capital Project
Matching Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to provide a local matching share
for capital projects funded through the Municipal Capital Project Matching Grant Program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, by this
resolution, hereby endorses and requests grant funding under AS 37.06 for the following
capital project in the amount requested on the attached Forms "A" and "B"; and agrees
to provide the local share for the project as required under AS 37.06.
Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program $211,665
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of October,
1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Cl
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Written by Public Works:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Williams and City Council
THROUGH: Dan Morris, Acting City Manager
FROM: Keith Komelis, Public Works Director � le. ,-
DATE: September 20, 1995
SUBJECT: Capital Project Matching Grant Program FY97
I just received the attached state application for next year's capital Project Matching Grant
Program FY97. Unfortunately, I received it too late to include the required resolution for
the grant in the council packet for the 9/20/95 meeting. Since the state is giving us until
November 20, for revisions, I will include the resolution for council approval at the meeting
of 10/4/9 5.
The city is still short $960,000 to complete our Water Quality and Quantity/Development
Program. (Notice I added "and Quantity" to this year's project name.) I assumed this
project is still the city's top priority and filled out the grant application as such. I will not
mail the application until next Monday (9/25/95) so if council wants to change something
they can do so at this meeting or at a work session. I will revise our application by
sending in an executed copy of the resolution after the council passes it on October 4,
1995.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. PROJECT NAME:
Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Kenai is requesting state assistance in the form of a $211,665 grant for
Water System Improvements.
The problems with our present water system that this grant will help in solving:
1. Color. Our present water has a brown color caused by organic coloring, or
tannins.
2. Turbidity. Our present water has a high turbidity.
3. US EPA Regulations. Surface Water Treatment Rule for groundwater under
the direct influence of surface water may require a change in our present
system.
4. Water Supply. We have a water supply problem during years of low rainfall.
The recent addition of the Thompson Park Subdivision (162 lots) requires an
additional water well.
5. Fire Safety and Water Pressure. The city water system study by Nelson &
Associates revealed four water line loops that are needed to alleviate dead
ends and provide better circulation, fire safety, and water pressure.
The funds would be used to:
a. Desian and construct a new well house. We have drilled many exploratory
wells and have found a location between our existing well houses, to have
excellent water quality and quantity. We are presently drilling the production
well.
b. Desian and construct a new SCADA for all three wells, underground pump
house, with it's 3 million gallon tank, and possibly other data gathering points.
This new computer operated system will allow the city to have much better
control of the system. Our present system is over 20 years old and still relies
on pressure/flow mechanical switches. The new system will allow us to control
the water from each point as a system instead of individually.
C. Design and construct water line loops. This will help solve the problems listed
in #5 above.
The combined funds of (1) this years Capital Project Matching Grant Program; (2)
previous years Capital Project Matching Grants; (3) past and future legislative grants;
(4) past and future ADEC grants, should be enough to complete this project.
The project is scheduled for completion by December, 1996.
3. LOCAL SHARE:
The funds for the local share for this project will come from fund balances in the form
of cash from the City of Kenai.
State of Alaska
Tony Knowles, Governor
September 13, 1995
Dear Mayor:
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Office of Management and Budget
PO Box 110020
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0020
(907) 465-4660, fax 465-3008
This letter is to ask for your community's list of projects for the state's FY97 Capital Project
'.Matching Grant Program. We are streamlining the grants process this year so you only have to
deal with one state agency rather than two. From now on, the Department of Administration will
be handling both your application and the processing of your grants. Your new contact person's
name, phone and mailing address are in the enclosed packet.
The statute requires that communities submit the project lists by October 1. Since we are late in
getting this application packet to you, and since many communities have difficulty getting final
resolutions approved until later in the fall, the Department of Administration will accept revisions
to project lists until November 20. Changes after November 20 cannot be included in the capital
budget submitted by the Governor in December but can be made through your legislators.
Funding levels for the Capital Project Matching Chant Program have not yet been determined for
next year's budget. However, you should assume that it will be no more than this year's amount.
The FY97 amount may be less than the FY96 level since there is increasing pressure on the
budget for basic capital needs around the state. For your planning guideline, please use the FY96
funding level. The final decision will be made in December.
If you have questions or need assistance in preparing your proposals, please contact the
department staff identified in the application packet. We wish you well in planning your projects.
Since
Annalee McConnell
Director
APPLICATION PACKET
FOR MUNICIPALITIES
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AS 37.06
September 1995
State of Alaska
Office of Management and Budget
Office of the Governor
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED PROJECTS
1. Assume that the amount available for your community for next
fiscal year will be no more than it is for this year. This amount,
plus any account balances that your community may have from
prior years is the total estimated amount available for the
capital projects that your community proposes for FY97.
2. Select the projects that you wish to propose for funding, and
rank them in order of their importance to your community - - #1
being the most important, etc. Decide how your community will
provide the required local matching share for each project. It can
be cash, or in -kind contributions of labor, land, equipment, or
materials.
REMEMBER: The total cost of Each proposed capital project must
be more than $10,000. (appropriation request plus
local share).
3. Complete "Form "A" - List Of Proposed Projects (included in this
packet) .
4. Adopt a local resolution that endorses the projects, the request
amounts, and the local share amounts that are listed on your
community's completed "Form A".
5. For each capital project listed on "Form A", fill out a project
description form (Form B). Supporting documents are helpful but
not required.
6. Send Form A, your adopted local resolution, all Form B's, and any
supporting information to:
Ms. Lena Simmons
Division of Administrative Services
Department of Administration
P.O. Box 110208
Juneau, AK 99811-0208
(If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Simmons at 465-
5647, or by fax at 465-2135.)
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LOCAL RESOLUTION
Your community must adopt a local resolution endorsing the projects
you want to have in the capital budget.
The resolution must at a minimum:
• say that the projects are proposed for funding under the
Capital Project Matching Grant Program established under AS
37.06;
• list all proposed projects and grant amounts in order of their
priority for your community (#1 being the most important)
using the same project names as on Form A.
• state that the community or grantee agrees to provide the
local share for the projects, as required under AS 37.06.
(A sample local resolution is enclosed.)
MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
AS 37.06
FY 1997 NOTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
The municipalities listed on the attached table have been determined by the Department
of Administration to be eligible to receive grants and allocations for grants in fiscal year
1997, in accordance with AS 37.06, 2 AAC 47.030 and 2 AAC 47.040.
Signed: malt�4fA�7r/
Mark Boyer, Commiss ner
Department of Administration
Date:
FY 1997 Eligible Municipalities Municipal Capital Matching Grant Program
Municipalities determined to be eligible for Grants and Allocations for
Grants under AS 37.06 during FY 97
Kwethluk
Sand Point
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Savoonga
Larsen Bay
Saxman
Lower Kalskag
Scammon Bay
Manokotak
Selawik
Marshall
Seldovia
Mat -Su Borough
Seward
McGrath
Shageluk
Mekoryuk
Skaktoolik
Mountain Village
Sheldon Point
Napakiak
Shishmaref
Napaskiak
Shungnak
Nenana
Sitka
New Stuyahok
Skagway
Newhalen
Soldotna
Newtok
Stebbins
Nightmute
St. George
Nikolai
St. Mary's
Nome
St. Michael
Nondalton
St. Paul
Noorvik
Tanana
North Pole
Teller
North Slope Borough
Tenakee Springs
Nuiqsut
Thorne Bay
Nulato
Togiak
Nunapitchuk
Toksook Bay
Northwest Arctic Borough
Tuluksak
Old Harbor
Tununak
Ouzinkie
Unalakleet
Palmer
Unalaska
Pelican
Upper Kalskag
Petersburg
Valdez
Pilot Point
Wainwright
Pilot Station
Wales
Platinum
Wasilla
Point Hope
White Mountain
Port Alexander
Whitter
Port Heiden
Wrangell
Port Lions
Yakutat
Quinhagak
Ruby
Russian Mission
FY 1997 Eligible Municipalities Municipal Capital Matching Grant Program
Suggested by: Public Works
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 95-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $3,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A NEW COMPUTER
SYSTEM TO BE USED PRIMARILY FOR PLANNING AND ZONING.
WHEREAS, the existing computer system used for Planning and
Zoning is nearing obsolescence and is unreliable; and
WHEREAS, a replacement system costs about $3,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
General Fund
From: Other - Contingency $3,000
To: Planning & Zoning -
Machinery & Equipment $3,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th
day of October, 1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: CQ4
(9/27/95)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 18, 1995 J
From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant [yl
To: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director
Subject: COMPUTER UPGRADE
The computer currently being used by me is a 286 which had been upgraded to a
386. The upgrade is not sufficient to operate programs in a Windows environment. In
addition, there is evidently a problem with the microprocessor or some other
component of the computer which causes several problems that have resulted in a
loss of data. Some of the difficulties encountered include the following:
The computer locks up (i.e. will not respond by keyboard or mouse) and
has to be shut off and restarted.
2. The computer, when inputting information, will slow down, the screen will
start flashing separating into several sections, and eventually will lock up.
3. When using the mouse, there is a delay when selecting a menu item.
During this delay, you can hear the hard drive reacting to the request.
This delay is also experienced when using the function keys.
4. The computer functions such that when printing only two pages are
printed at a time. Thus, when printing a document of several pages, the
printer will print two pages, hesitate and then print an additional two
pages until the document is complete. During the print cycle, the
computer reaction time is slowed even more than the normal reaction
time increasing the delay in response to requested commands.
To replace the existing computer would cost approximately $3000.00. This price
would include shipping. The package would include the following: Gateway computer
in a tower package with a 17" color monitor, keyboard, and mouse; 16MB RAM; CD-
ROM with sound card and speakers; Fax/modem; internal tape backup; and, MS
Windows 95/MS Office 95 Professional Software package.
This computer is used to prepare agendas and transcribe minutes for several
commissions including Planning and Zoning, Beautification, Airport, Council on Aging,
and the Townsite Historic Board. In addition, all required paperwork for Planning and
Zoning permit applications are prepared using this equipment. The tape backup would
be an additional safety feature for retention of records. I request a transfer of funds
from the General Fund Contingency Account to Planning and Zoning Machinery and
Equipment Account to cover the cost of this purchase.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 4, 1995
From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant
To: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director
Subject: COMPUTER UPGRADE
The following information is offered to clarify the computer package that was chosen
as an upgrade option for my current computer:
Computer options and prices were researched, including government discounts. This
package with upgrade options, I feel, offers the city the most up-to-date options at the
most reasonable prices. Noted, some of the options may not be absolutely necessary;
however, in a fast -paced market, these options purchased now will save money in the
future and alleviate the need to upgrade in the near future.
16 MB RAM --Manufacturers are recommending a minimum of 8 MB RAM to
operate in Windows 95. It is possible to operate with the lower amount of
RAM; however, software requirements and multi -tasking operations may be
slowed down with this amount of RAM. In addition, obtaining the RAM during
the original purchase is less expensive than upgrading later which would add
costs for the additional RAM and installation fees. (The RAM upgrade with the
package price is $360.)
An alternative would be to purchase a system without Windows 95; however,
current literature is recommending Windows 95 for PC users. Windows 95
offers a better interface, better performance, better multi -tasking, strong
backward capability, and the ability to run a large number of new applications.
("PC Magazine" September 26, 1995)
17" Monitor --A large monitor offers better screen images and more comfortable
ergonomics which is important in positions such as mine wherein a large part of
the day is spent working at the PC. In addition, large monitors allow the user to
have more windows open and visible. When working on spreadsheets, desktop
publishing, and any word processing document, the user can view more of the
document without scrolling. Tables and Spreadsheets are used extensively in
this position for maintaining accounting of building permits, resolutions,
ordinances, etc. Future plans would include installing CAD and large screens
are desirable when working on maps, etc. Convenience and comfort are an
added bonus. (Upgrading from a 15" screen to a 17" screen at time of
purchase will cost $265.)
Memo To:
Keith Kornelius
October 4, 1995
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CD ROM with Sound --Several software packages now require CD ROM with
sound. This option is included in the original package at no added costs.
The following is a breakdown of the package and added modifications:
P575 PC**
$1899
8 MB RAM
$ 360
17" Monitor
$ 265
Tape Backup Unit
$ 199
Tower Package
$ 50
MC Access Handling Charge
10
SUBTOTAL
$2783
Shipping
125
TOTAL
$2898
*"Package Includes: Intel 75 Pentium microprocessor, 8 MB RAM, 850 MB hard drive
(standard size), 15" Monitor, CD ROM with sound system, fax modem, keyboard, and
mouse.
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17-Inch Monitors
that whenever possible, you closely exam-
ine any monitor you plan to buy.
A QUICK REFRESHER
All the monitors in this story have nonin-
terlaced (or progressive scan) displays. In
these displays, each image is scanned onto
the front of the monitor's cathode ray tube
(CRT) in a single pass by three electron
guns that sweep across the screen line by
line in horizontal strokes. In standard tele-
vision sets or interlaced monitors, a com-
plete image requires two scans. This is ac-
ceptable when you're sitting several feet
from the screen and looking primarily at
large moving images. But we sit much
closer to computer monitors than we do to
televisions. and most of what we look at
are detailed, static images like word pro-
cessing text and spreadsheets. For this rea-
son, most computer users should not con-
sider anything but a noninterlaced display.
The image characteristics of what you
see on a monitor partly depend on what
kind of cathode ray tube (CRT) the mon-
itor uses. The most common type is the
flat square tube (FST), which has a slight -
ales of 17-inch monitors continue to
grow. Despite a rebound in prices
due to componentshortages and
other factors,l7--inch units could account
for25 percent of the monitors shipped
next year (versus 15 percent last year).
THE ADVANTAGES of a 17-inch
display become clear once you've
experienced the bigger picture. The
extra display size lets you have more
application windows open and visi-
ble
_r so you can quickly toggle from
app to app. You can -also see -more of
a large spreadsheet, desktop publish-
ing page, or graphic image with less
scrolling. And when work is done,
Descent is much more fun big in your
face.
A THREE -TIERED MARKET is
emerging, and monitor makers have
been releasing products targeted
toward each segment. At the low end
are the cost-conscious buyers looking to
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ly curved facade that dips backward in all
four corners as if it were the sliced -off sec-
tion of a basketball. FSTs minimize cur-
vature. but the curvature is still visible.
The other popular tube type is the ver-
tically flat CRT. The screens of these mod-
els curve backward on}v at the sides. like a
sliced -off section of a paper towel roll. For
many years. Sony's Trinitron tube was the
only vertically flat CRT, but now Mit-
subishi sells its own DiamondTron tubes
based on similar technology. Of the 43
monitors we tested. 5 use Trinitron tubes
and 2 use DiamondTrons. The rest use
flat square tubes.
Many buyers prefer the look of verti-
cally flat screens, which tend to have
bright, saturated colors and outstanding
image uniformity. But at higher resolu-
tions they do have one drawback: two
horizontal hairlines that cut across the
screen and divide the image into thirds.
The two lines are caused by thin damp-
ening wires strung across the back of the
screen. Standard FSTs have a metal plate
with tiny round holes punched in it called
a shadow mask. In each hole are colored
17-Inch Monitors
upgrade to a larger display, often for
home use. Monitors in this tier typically
sell for less than $750 but exact some
penalties in features and image quality.
The middle market ($750 to $900) is
primarily business buyers. Since the
monitors will be used many hours each
day, better screen images and more
comfortable ergonomics are as impor-
tant as price. Graphics professionals
and CAD/CAM users require near -
flawless display quality, as well as the
ability to control almost every attribute
of the image. Prices here reach $1,000
or more.
STARING AT A MONITOR at
close range for 8 or more hours a day
makes comfort a concern. Check the
vertical scanning refresh rate in the
resolution you plan to use. A rate of
at least 72 Hz is comfortable; a rate of
60 Hz means noticeable flicker that
can cause eyestrain. All of the moni-
tors in this review meet the MPR II
phosphors that the electron beams light up
to create the on -screen image. Trinitron
and DiamondTron tubes use an aperture
grille, which is composed of thin vertical
strips with rectangular rather than round ;
holes. This construction makes vertically '
flat CRTs more susceptible to shock and
the heat created by the electron guns. The
dampening wires are used to prevent the
aperture grille from getting bent out of
shape as it gets hotter. If you think you
might be distracted by these hairlines in
AutoCAD files or other similarly detailed
images, make sure you see the monitor
with your own eyes before you buy.
And if you think the "17-inch" label is
misleading (since you typically get an
image of less than 16 inches diagonally),
you're not alone. Several state attorneys
are considering forcing monitor vendors
to put a measurement of the actual view-
able area on packaging and literature
along with the "17-inch" designation.
DIFFERENT PRICES FOR DIFFERENT USERS
The 17-inch monitors in this roundup fall
into three general categories: those with
standards for ELF and VLF emis-
sions, and some meet the stricter
TCO standard.
MORE AND MORE MONITORS
are offering extra conveniences. So-
called multimedia monitors offer built-
in speakers and audio connectors. Plug
and Play capabilities are also becom-
ing prevalent, which should make
syncing up your monitor and graphics
adapter under Windows 95 easier.
MONITOR TESTING is part sci-
ence, part art. The equipment used can
often detect flaws that are not notice-
able to the human eye. So in addition
to our labs -based tests, we had our
reviewers go through a checklist of
subjective evaluations of the screen
image to determine if any measured
flaws were noticeable. Pav as much
attention to these descriptions of dis-
play quality as you do to the objective
test results.
Suggested by: City Manager
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 95-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
CONCURRING WITH THE STATE OF ALASKA'S AND THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH'S DECLARATION OF A LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY DUE TO THE
RECENT STORM AND FLOOD EMERGENCY EVENTS IN THE KENAI RIVER
WATERSHED.
WHEREAS, on the 21st day of September, 1995, under the authority
granted by Alaska Statutes, Section 26.23.020, Governor Tony
Knowles declared a condition of disaster existing in the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, and that this condition is of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant a disaster declaration in order
to provide assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed emergency
Ordinance 95-35 on September 25, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Borough Assembly found that an emergency
exists due to current flood conditions, damage from flooding in
the prior seven days, and the continued threat to persons and
property from these conditions;
WHEREAS, in a Multi -Agency Coordinating Committee (MAC) meeting
on September 26, 1995, the Kenai Mayor and City Manager were
advised that the City of Kenai should pass a resolution at the
October 4, 1995 City Council meeting joining with the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in declaring a storm/flood emergency; and
WHEREAS, after several meetings and on -site visits to storm -
damaged areas within Kenai, the City of Kenai concurs, confirms
and joins with the Kenai Peninsula Borough in declaration of such
an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Mayor, John Williams, pursuant to powers
granted by AS 29.20.220(a), declared that a disaster emergency
has existed in the City of Kenai's corporate limits on September
22, 1995; and
WHEREAS, respectfully request the City Council's concurrence with
this disaster declaration of the City of Kenai as provided for in
AS 26.23.020; and
WHEREAS, after being advised of the emergency declaration, the
City Council concurs with this emergency declaration and desires
to have public and private property damage by this emergency
storm/flooding event within Kenai's corporate limits eligible for
reimbursement from the Alaska Department of Emergency Services,
ADES and/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA; and
other appropriate support agencies; and
WHEREAS, ADES/FEMA reimbursement may be contingent upon the City
Council's joining with the KPB in an emergency declaration; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Kenai has experienced serious
storm/flood related private and public property damages and these
damages have yet to be fully identified because of the high water
in the Kenai River; and
WHEREAS, the City is experiencing extensive damage in targeted
areas along Beaver Loop, Angler Drive and seriously accelerated
bluff erosion by the storm -related and flood events, including
the wash -out of a storm water culvert outlet for Kenai "Old Town"
at the corner of Mission/Cook Streets on September 10, 1995
necessitating an emergency response declaration; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, concurs with the
State of Alaska's and the Kenai Peninsula Borough's declaration
of a local disaster emergency due to the recent storm and flood
emergency events in the Kenai river watershed, as provided for in
AS 26.23.020 and requests appropriate support from state and
federal agencies, including ADES and FEMA.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day
of October, 1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
9/27/95
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CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
KENAI EMERGENCY STORM/FLOOD EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 1995
BY THOMAS J. MANNINEN, CITY MANAGER
1. While at the ICMA conference in Denver on Friday, September
22, I received a message that Tom Boedeker had called my home and
I should return the call. I returned the call to the Borough,
262-4910, talked with Tom Boedeker and he said Ross Kinney, as
the KPB administrative officer had declared a flood/storm
emergency the previous day, on September 21 and he was advising
me. I said that Dan Morris was the Acting City Manager while I
was away and that he should be advised too. He said he will
advise Dan Morris. He also said that the Borough's emergency
management program had been activated. Nancy Blaedorn, the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Emergency Services Director, is in charge of
the Kenai Peninsula Borough area -wide emergency. I said I would
be returning to Kenai, about midnight Saturday, September 23,
1995.
2. After returning to Kenai, about midnight, September 23, I
talked with Dan Morris, Police Chief about 8:30 Sunday morning,
September 24, 1995. He advised me that there was an emergency
briefing at the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding the emergency
declaration and the status of the flood/storm event at 9:00
Sunday morning.
3. I attended the briefing, Sunday, September 24, met and
discussed the City's situation with Police Chief Dan Morris and
Fire Chief David Burnett. There was a second meeting at the
Borough that I attended that day. Later that evening I went to
Kenai's Angler Drive area (Rainey and Riddle's Kenai property
that was most highly -impacted and damaged by the raging Kenai
flood waters and storm event). I personally talked with some of
the people with Angler Drive damaged property -owners, Ron Rainey,
and observed the Riddle property flood/bank erosion problem at
the same time. This was about 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24,
1995. Mr. Rainey indicated that he was assured and happy with
the response of the City's Police and Fire personnel in checking
on the status of the flood damage and the status of the erosion
at the Kenai banks. Also, on September 25, I relayed these
positive -response messages to the Police and Fire Chiefs. I told
them to keep up the good work, keep monitoring the situation, and
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to assist if needed in evacuation of people from their homes if
the storm emergency situation worsened to a critical life -safety
point.
4. On September 26, 1995, I attended another briefing for
Alaska State Lt. Governor, Fran Ulmer, at the Kenai Peninsula
Borough Assembly Room. Also, Kenai Mayor John Williams and Kenai
Fire Chief David Burnett were present at this briefing. The
briefing started late and ended after noon. Mayor Williams and I
then attended a MAC meeting that consisted of the Borough Mayor's
representatives, city managers, agency administrators and others
as part of the Kenai Peninsula area command team, under area
commander Nancy Blaedorn.
5. At this September 26 MAC meeting, the CITY'S EXPECTATIONS
AND INTENTIONS AND OBJECTIVES were discussed. The Mayor and I
expressed Kenai's concerns that the Kenai citizens/property would
be "made whole" after the Kenai flood/storm event was over.
Secondly, that the Kenai flood/storm event should NOT be defined
only as merely a "flood" event, but also as a storm event that
would take into account the Kenai Peninsula area's continuous
rains during the whole 1995 summer season and prior to the actual
September 21 declaration of an emergency situation by the Kenai
Peninsula Borough. Jointly, Mayor Williams and I expressed our
concerns about eventual water testing for those people, not on
the City water supply, located along the Kenai River. Our
concern is that the DEC or the KPB would make water facility test
kits available on the same basis as they would for other areas
outside of the incorporated limits within the Kenai Peninsula
Borough that are effected by the flood waters -- that is, FREE!
Thirdly, we were concerned about the storm/sanitary water events
and subsequent cleanup help needed/required when the water
recedes.
Fourthly, we expressed the City of Kenai's concern about the
"junk" clean-up in the Kenai harbor/dock area caused by the storm
event. We advised the MAC group that the Kenai Fire Department
personnel had been retrieving personal property from the Kenai
City dock and has been storing it at the dock site. This
includes various items, including gas containers/tanks, picnic
table, deck, and other miscellaneous items. The City requests
the Kenai Peninsula Borough to have their subcontractor,
Peninsula Sanitation, remove this future potentially -hazardous
material from the City dock so that the City is not obligated for
any haz-mat cleanup of the substances that City Fire Department
personnel are retrieving from the Kenai River as a holding action
to abate the nuisance and potential harm to boats, people,
animals, fish and foul.
6. Mayor Williams and I expressed some concern about the
availability of flood insurance for the damaged properties.
There was concern expressed as to whether the federal flood
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insurance would be available to any of the properties within the
City of Kenai since the City of Kenai has not adopted the federal
flood plain ordinance that is a requirement of eligibility for
federal flood insurance. Also, other Kenai Peninsula communities
have not adopted the flood plain zone plan and also may not be
eligible for this federal flood insurance. This was discussed at
this MAC meeting; future requirements for flood insurance
eligibility will be requested from the ADES and FEMA
representatives.
7. Another issue that was discussed was the one -stop
shopping/permit requirements to facilitate rebuilding for any
property owners. The one -stop shopping permit office will be in
the Soldotna City Hall basement, basically because most of the
flood/storm damage is in Soldotna. To date, there has been only
limited private property damage so far to Kenai River areas
around the Angler Drive area located in the Kenai City limits.
Two or three homes in that area have severe erosion/flooding
damage and continued accelerated bank erosion is occurring.
8. DREDGING - FROM MOUTH OF KENAI RIDER TO WARREN AMES BRIDGE.
In summary, the City of Kenai is concerned over the bank erosion
and future mitigation costs by the storm/flood events of
September, 1995 and would like to have part of the mitigation in
the future to stabilize these banks through FEMA, Corps of
Engineers, and other federal or state funding sources. We
realize this may be anywhere from a 25 to 50 million dollar
project, but to prevent this from occurring at a rapidly
accelerating rate in the future, it is the only solution.
However, to qualify, the storm event has to be established prior
to the actual September 21 declaration of emergency by the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in order for the City to be eligible for any
storm related or storm drain repair reimbursements.
Finally, in a meeting, September 26 1995 with Police Chief
Morris, Fire Chief Burnett, and City Engineer La Shot, I have
requested them to put together a written list of what the City
wants "other agencies" and departments to do for them as a result
of this storm/flood event, what they would request reimbursement
for, and what the City is prepared to do for itself. This would
include the others as the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Department of Emergency Services (ADES), and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). FINALLY, AS A RESULT OF THIS "WANTS"
LISTING, AND THIS KPB-MAC MEETING WITH MAYOR WILLIAMS AND MYSELF,
I WILL BE ALSO REQUESTING THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE THAT
AN EMERGENCY STORM/FLOOD EVENT HAS BEEN IN EFFECT IN THE CITY OF
KENAI AND THAT THE CITY OF KENAI CONCURS WITH THE SEPTEMBER 21,
1995 DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION BY THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH AND BY THE CITY OF KENAI'S CONCURRING WITH THE KENAI
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PENINSULA BOROUGH'S EMERGENCY DECLARATION, THE CITY OF KENAI WILL
QUALIFY FOR ADES/FEMA REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING UNDER THE KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH'S UMBRELLA.
Attachments - Resolution
- Department Heads list of events that have
occurred requiring other's participation and what
the City's expectations are, intentions and
objectives for the MAC meeting, Thursday,
September 28, 1995, 9:00 a.m. at the Kenai
Peninsula Borough.
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KENAI POLICE DEPT.
107 SOUTH WILLOW ST., KENAI, ALASKA 99611
TELEPHONE: (907) 283-7879 •SAX (907) 283-2267
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TO: Thomas J. Manninen
City Manager
FROM: Daniel Daniel L. Morris
Chief of Police
DATE: September 28, 1995
SUBJECT: Actions during flooding
In response to information from the Borough Office of Emergency
Management, Kenai Police personnel began checking the water level
and bank erosion along the Kenai River and Angler Drive residences
on September 22, 1995. Officers checked the area every-4 hours
during the hours of darkness and periodically during the day. Bank
erosion was most notable from Beaver Creek downstream along Angler
Drive. Frequent checks were made through Sunday, September 24,
1995.
Although the riverbank erosion took decks and stairways, it has not
reached houses along Angler Drive.
Periodic checks were also made along_ the Kenai Dock area for
hazardous debris.
Unless the Kenai River rises drastically; and requires area evacua-
tion. I don't expect any impact on police services.
DLM/ lrr
KENAI PUBLIC WORKS
STORM RELATED WORK
Date
Hrs
Time
Employee
Description
Worked
9/23/95
2
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Keith Kornelis
Meeting, dock
inspection, boat
ready
2
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Swede Freden
Dock inspection,
lighting, fueling boat
9/24/95
2
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Keith Komelis
Dock, S. Spruce flood
inspection, bluff erosion
9/25/95
2 ea. =
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mark Langfitt
Help haul stuff out
6 total
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Dale Baktuit
of river & to staging
Jay Davis
area
2
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Swede Freden
Dock, unloading debris
2
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Keith Holland
Set up a landing zone
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Airport)
at dock for helicopter
staging area
1
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Keith Komelis
Flew over river to
take photos
9/26/95
1
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Swede Freden
Crane, unload debris
1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lonnie Stanford
Debris off trestle to
staging area
1
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mark Langfitt
Pick up stuff w/crane
Swede Freden
and pick up stuff off
trestle
9/27/95
2
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Swede Freden
Repair boat
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 27, 1995
To: Thomas J. Manninen, City Manager
From: "bavid C. Burnett. Fire Chief
Subject: Requested overview as of September 26, 1995
CITY OF KENAI - KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Kenai River Flood/Storm of 1995
OverviewBorough Request
On September 23, 1995, the City of Kenai was notified by the Kenai Peninsula Borough,
Office of Emergency Management that they had in fact activated Emergency Operations,
due to the flooding of the Kenai River. The affected areas consisted of the Kenai Lake to
the mouth of the Kenai River. The Kenai Fire Department was asked to activate the Kenai
Emergency Operation Command Post and start damage assessment of the City of Kenai
and the Kenai River area from the pillars to Oberts Landing (City Limits), to the mouth of
the river. After the initial assessment was completed, it was relayed to the Borough
Incident Command Post. The Kenai Fire Department Personnel were directed to patrol
the Kenai River from Beaver Creek to the mouth of the Kenai River, to secure any
materials that had washed down from the upper river, anything that may cause hazards to
navigation, cause pollution or items of personal property.
This has been an on going operation. It is being run from daylight to dark, for the last five
(5) days. Any materials or objects that were secured from the River have been brought to
the Kenai City Dock, stowed and inventoried. The boat being used for this operation
belongs to the Kenai City Dock.
At the conclusion of this operation (if not sooner), the Kenai Peninsula Borough should
make plans to move all collected material, to a location that the objects of recovery can be
disposed of, or returned to the appropriate owners. Hazardous materials identified and
disposed of.
All time dedicated to this operation, including wages, equipment and materials should be
reimbursed to the City of Kenai. This has been documented on a day by day basis. (see
attached)
�r
David C. Burnett, Fire Chief
EQUIPMENT USED
September 23, 1995
City Boat
Support Vehicle (U-9)
September 24, 1995
City Boat
Support Vehicle (U-9)
September 25, 1995
City Boat
Support Vehicle (U-9)
SeWcmber 26, 1995
City Boat
Support Vehicle (U-9)
September 27, 1995
City Boat
Support Vehicle (U-9)
EQUIPMENT USED as of
September 27, 1995
ACTIVE HOURS TOTAL COST
1930 2130 2 Hours 2 Hours $50.00
1930 2130 2 Hours 2 Hours $20.00
0800 2130 13.5 Hours 13.5 Hours $150.00
0800 1630 8.5 Hours 8.5 Hours $40.00
0800
1200
4 Hours
1315
2030
7.25 Hours
0800
1200
4 Hours
1315
2030
7.25 Hours
0800
1300
5 Hours
1330
2030
7 Hours
0800
1300
5 Hours
1330
2030
7 Hours
11.25 Hours $100.00
11.25 Hours $40.00
12 Hours $100.00
12 Hours $40.00
0830
1200
3.5 Hours G Hours
1800
2030
2.5 Hours
0830
1200
3.5 Hours G Hours
1800
2030
2.5 Hours
$50.00
$20.00
SUB TOTAL S610.00
NOTE: Dailv Rates are paid in G hour increments or portions thereof. (G hours = 25% of daily rate)
i.e.. Daily Rate for boat (unmanned) is $200.00: 3 hours of activity is equal to G hours of the
Daily Rate. or $50.00. Dailv Rate for Unit 9 is $80.00. 3 hours of activity = G hours of Daily
Rate. or $20.00.
Manpower is not part of the Daily Rate for these vehicles. Manpower is charged at actual cost
per hours active in Flood related activities (separate from vehicles).
EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
AGREEMENT
1. ORDERING OFFICE (Name and eddressl
THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL
_ PAPERS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT _
Z. AGREEMENT NUMBER
a. EFFECTUVE OATES
7, POINT OF HIRE City of Kenai
b. ENDING
a. BEGINNING 9/Z-� I
5. CONTRACTOR (Nome and address �6.
City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Street, #200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
PREPARED BY
a. THE WORK RATE IS BASED ON ALL
OPERATING SUPPLIES BEING FURNISHED BY:
CONTRA R DEPARTMENT
Fuel I I I
Lubricants I✓I I I
Servicing Ivl� I i
7. CONTRACTOR'S TELEPHONE NUMBER
e. DAY
b. NIGHT
(907) 283-7530
(907) 283-3782
a. SSNIFEDERAL TAX 1.0. NO,
92-6001599
9. TYPE OF NTRACTOH I X" appropnale box)
I DEPARTMENT I I SMALL I I LABOR SURPLUS I I MINORITY I )WOMAN OWNED
EMPLOYEE BUSINESS AREA BUSINESS BUSINESS
10. OPE R FURNISHED BY:
I CONTRACTOR I I DEPARTMENT
11. ITEM DESCRIPTION
linclude make, modal. year, aerial number end accessories)
12. NUMBER
OF
OPERATORS
Q. WORK OR DAILY 114,
I
SPECIAL 15.
MINIMUM
DAILY
GUARANTEE
a. RATE
b. UNIT
i
a. RATE
b. UNIT
a VIN: C5589518CKWB
18' Cooper Skiff, 40 Horse Johnso
N/A
$200.00
per day
b. Lic.: XXM808 - VIN:10EK18H6FF13
1985 Chevrolet Blazer I
169
N/A
$ 80.00
per day
d.
e.
I
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h.
1
1.
I
16. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
I certify that I have read the "Rental of Equipment Conditions" contained on Form 10-2197a Revised APR791.
17. CONTRACTOR'S/AUTHORIZED AGENT'S SIGNATURE
16. DATE:
19. DEPARTMENT OFFICER'S SIGNATURE
�213. DATE:
21 AP TITLE
_-.omas J. Maninnen, City Manager
22. NAME AND TITLE
FORM 10-2190 Revised APR191 ORIGINAL— STATE FORESTRY
YELLOW — AREA - ORDERING OFFICE
PINK — CONTRACTOR
Jtaie Ul iiia�t.a
Department of Natural Resot es NATUKAL
Rental of Equipment Conditions RESOURC
slate of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry will be referred to as "depanment" in this 60CunrrenL
lssljanee of Own - Upon acceptance of an order for service, a binding contract between the Contractor and the de paruTr-tit is cr
incorporating the terms of the Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement(Form 10-2193) and these Rental of EquipmcntConditioW
of the rental period will be agreed upon at the time of the offer for service. Each service call will be documented on Emergency L. r
Use invoice, OF-286. The Contractor agrees t.ttatsuch orders may be signed by his operatar as his duly authorized representative for the pu
of certit-icatien as to the number of hours or other units of pay earned The Contractor or his operators) must sign the Emergency EquiF
Use invoice document at the time of release from work
2. Reigning for Service - The Contractor is responsible for delivering equipment to the department in good and safe operating condido
will be subject to pre -use inspection. )f equipment is not ready for operation when it arrives for work, the department may refuse to
it. if equipment is rejected, the department will not pay trsr>sportation costs. The Contractor warrants that all equipment meets state and fi
safety regulations and standards.
The operators), if furnished by the Contractor, shall report to a department official at the incident base camp or other designated rep
station at outset of the rental period so equipment can be logged in, inspected and time reccrds started. The cperator(s) shall keep a u
the Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement with the equipment
3. Tmnsr oration of Ecluinm nt - Equipment will be transported at department expertise from point of hire to the site of wodc and, at the
of the Contractor, returned to the location from which it was picked up or a nearer destination, except as otherwise provided in condi
above. If the department uses Contractor's hauling equipment to transpon equipment to the work site and such hauling equipment is naa
covered by an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (Form 10-2193), it is agreed that the haul rates shall not exceed applicable tariff
if any.
4. Oxmdnz Sup:)hes • Operating supplies include fuel, oil, filters, and lubeloil changes. Unless otherwise specified in the Emergency Equi
Rental Ap=ment, the department will furnish all fuel and the Contractor will furnish lubricants and all other operating supplies no+
needed to operate equipment.
5. Time K ,inz' - Time will be recorded by a department agent responsible for ordering and/or directing use of each pier of egtiipm
Emergency Equipment Use Invoice, Optional Form 2845. Time will be recorded as follows:
a. Hourly rate - nearest quarter hour.,,
b. Daily rate • by calendar day except for first and last day, this will be tecarded to nearest quarter hour.
c. Mileage rate - nearest mile.
6. Payments
a. Rates of payments - Rates of equipment hired with operators) include all operators) expcn= except as noted in condition 14. n
for equipment and operators) will be at rates specified by the Emergency Equipment Rrxttal Agreerneru, Form 10-2193 (Revised /
(1) Work Rates: Column 13 shall apply when equipment is in actual operation as ocde:r d by the dcpartrncut, incltxting relocad
equipment tinder its own power.
(2)" Daily Rate:.Colwun 13, payment will be made on basis of calendar days. For factional days at begiuuing and ending of tim,
hire, payment will be based on 25 percctzt of the daily rate for each six hotaa or ftactim dxnof that equ4=iau is hired
(3) Special Rates: Column 14 shall apply when two different payment structures are used for the same piece of equipment, i.e..
rate and mileage rates.
b. Minimum Daily Guarantee - The minimum daily payment shall apply as follows:
(1) On a given day for both the equipment and operator(s), the departrrtezu will pay either the amamtoiue as a r= tof wodc, daily of
rates or the applicable rninirnum daily guarantee, whichevais Ucater.In no case will payment beallowed for boat woik, daily all
rates and minimum daily guarantee in a single day.
(2) Tmnsport equiptant shall not be eligible for the minimum daily guarantee, on a day-by-day bmis, unless the departmart regt;
of such equipment during the calendar day. If the depann=t requirm such daily use, the Ramsl of Equipmwt CCnodidons, in
the minimum daily guarantee, will apply only for the days during which it is used.
(3) Applying the Minimum Daily Guarantee: '
(a) The mirtimurn daily guarantee is not applicable to equipment hired under the daily rate,
(b) On all days, except as provided in 3(c) and 3(d) below, the departrnertt gumuataes Contra= the frill minimum daily g1
for the equipment and operator(s).
(c) On the first and last days, the full minimum daily guarantee will apply if travel to the work site begins before noon on the 1
or travel from the work site terminates after noon on the last day. 0thawi.4e, only oue.-half the miuimtmt daily gtma-anto
allbwed. ' -
(d) If either the equipment or operator is inoperable or unavailable the following guarantee prvviziaus apply: zero to two hot,
time, full minimttrn daily guarantee appiies: two to six hours down time, 50 patent of the minim= daily gumanwr
sit hours down time, no muwnurrm daily guarantee applies.
(4) The minimum daily guarantee applies as specified above for equiprnuu, except in those cases wtrso the equ#nertt is down
cf the department's fault or negligence, in which case that will be no reduction in the minimum daily guntan=
Form 10-2197a (Revised MeyM) All previous editions should be destroyed
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7 &= - Repairs to equipment shall be Ae and paid for by the Contractor. The deparn :may, at its oJpULJr, elect to unmake strcin rep
when rmessarY to keep the equipment operating. The cost of such repairs will be deducted from payment to the Contractor.
g irrnaQe ix 1_�estn�ction. The Department wonly reimburse the Contractor for the costs of loss, physical damage or destruction aril
ill
directly from the negligence of the Department's employees It is the Contractor's resgomsibi.ity to maintain physical damage, inciud
theft. insurance for losses other than loss due to the Department's negligence. The Department's Liability is limited to the lessor Of
.tual re pair costs or prevailing market value. The Department is not responsible for inda'ect damages such as lass of use or lost pros
9. pgM11� - the Contra= is responsible for obtaining at his own expose, carrying a copy of, and showing proof at the.time of hire; all betas
licenses and permits required by state and federal law and regulations.
10. a cresstnies Required [a Off -Road Vehicles - One five -lb., functional ABC -type fire extinguisher, one tool box with suitable tools
equipment repairs, overhead cab (ROPS), chokes chain or winch with cable, other accessories required for safe operation
11. g=srn-ies for Iizhwav Vehicles - Legal Highway vehicles must have the following: Seat belts for all occupants: five -lb. fire extinguas
matching span tiro mounted securely, three emergency reflectors, jack that can lift the vehicle's legal load. and placard signs on all four s:
of vehicles where require&
12. Termination for Convenience - Department Officer, by written notice, may terminate this contract in part or in whole, when.it is in the
interest of the department. if this contract is so terminated, the department shall be liable only for payments in accordance with pays
provisions of this contract for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination.
13. 0L► tndy Lf Contractor provides operator(s), equipment remains in the operator custody during the ender period of use. If equipmei
furnished without an operator, when accepted by the department, it comes into and remains in custody of the department until it is reran
to the Contractor. During such time the department, as bailee, will exercise ordinary prudence and diligence in the use and cart of the equipm
Additional Conditions for Rentals with Operator
14. Megis and B eddin¢ -If a department subsisted incident camp is established, meals and bedding for Contractor's opaaua(s) may be fumL%
without additional charge.
15. performance and Direction of Work - The operator. if provided by Contractor, has stars of an employee of the Contractor and is respow
at all tunes for the care and safe, efficient operation of equipment and may refuse to wort in a sintation exceeding operators ability or th
the equipment. The operator must possess all necessary, valid driver's licenses. The operate receives work assi pmen►t from, and perfc
work under, general direction of department personnel. The department may request removal and mplacemeut of ray operxat s) who, it
department's judgment, is incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.
' �y,inmcnt Servicin_¢ -The tern servicing shall include servicing the equipmem with fuel, lubricants and other operating supplies. It is
sponsbility of the operator to determine that the fuel used is the proper fuel for the went being serviced. If dx Contractor prov
an operator, the operator is responsible for all equipment servicing, lubricants. fA=, and parts to maintain the equipment in service
condition.
17. Tools, S hares and Accessories - The operamr(s), if furnished by the Cont actor, is responsible at all times for tools, spares, and accessc
belonging to hirrself or the Contractor, and shall sectre them in the equipment, if posssble. Items which cannot be so secured may be pl
in a deparmtent-designated storage area In such cases the deparment, as bailee, will be responsible for excrcise of ordinary arre and diligt
and will be responsible for any loss or damage to such items resulting from the department's fault or negligence.
18. Hold Harmless and Insurance - The Contractor shall inckarinify, save harmless and defend the suite, its affx=3, agents and employees I
all liability, including costs and expenses, for all actions or cl aims resulting from injuries ordamages sustained by any pasonarproperty an
directly or indirectly as a resultof any error, omission or negligentact of the contractor, subcontmetar tic anyone dhmctiy or induecdy empl(
by them in the performance of this contract.
All actions or claims including costs and expenses resulting from injuries or damages sumic d by any pagan or property arising direct
indirectly from the Contractor's performance of this ccnuact which are caused by the joint negligtace of the S tare and the Contactor w'
apportioned on a comparative fault basis. Any such joint negligence on the part of the Star must be a direct result of active involverna
the S eau.
The Contractor must carry statutory worker's compensation coverage as requmtd by the Alaaica Staumes and adequm liability irsuran
protect himself and the Deparunent from loss arising from the performance for an order for service.
I certify that I have read and agree to the 'Rental Equipment Conditions" contained on this form. This farm m4xrmdes the form with
revision date of "APR/91" referenced in Block 16 of Form 1a-2193 Ehxxgency Egtupt eat Rental Agrocment revised APR/91.
lontractor's/A horized Agent's Signature D*te
Thomas J. Manninen, City Manager
Printed name and title
��1.2.')7a f,�9V!'''..a�+ �f^'/In^� •' ! n^nlvvr:" .,inn. rI►n owe
PERSONNEL
ASSESSMENT HOURS - September
27, 1995
ON DUTY
FROM
TO
TOTAL
COST
Chief Burnett
1700
1800
LO Overtime
$50.19
Assistant Chief Morgan
1300
1400
1.0 Regular
$29.38
Admin. Asst. Binkley
0830
0930
1.0 Regular
$14.67
1030
1130
1.0 Regular
$14.67
1530
1630
1.0 Regular
$14.67
(A -Shift On Duty)
Engineer Lovett
0830
1200
3.5
Regular
$63.46
1300
1400
1.0
Regular
$18.13
Firefighter Wichman
0830
1200
3.5
Regular
$50.33
1300
1400
1.0
Regular
$14.38
(B-Shift On Duty 1800)
Engineer Tilly
1800
2030
2.5
Regular
$39.65
Firefighter Dye
1800
2030
2.5
Regular
$34.25
Engineer Williamson
1906
2106
2.0
Overtime
$53.26
Firefighter Browning
1906
2106
2.0
Overtime
$44.16
Firefighter LaNwer
1906
2106
2.0
Overtime
$41.10
Total
$482.30
CALLED BACK:
Other City Employees:
Swede Freden (Dock)
1230
1430
2.0 Hours
?
PERSONNEL
ASSESSMENT HOURS - September
26, 1995
ON DUTY
FROM
TO
TOTAL
COST
Chief Burnett
1000
1230
2.5
Regular
$83.65
1700
1800
1.0
Overtime
$50.19
Assistant Chief Morgan
1700
2030
3.5
Regular
$102.83
Admin. Asst. Binklev_
0800
0930
1.5
Regular
$22.01
1300
1400
1.0
Regular
$14.67
Bat. Chief Jason Elson
0800
1300
5.0
Regular
$134.05
Fire Marshal Walden
0800
0930
1.5
Regular
$36.72
(B-Shift On Duty)
Engineer Tilly
0800
1300
5.0
Regular
$79.30
1330
1830
5.0
Regular
$87.23
Firefighter Wilcox
1330
1830
5.0
Regular
$84.76
Engineer Lovett
1830
2030
2.0
Regular
$36.26
Firefighter Laird
1830
2030
2.0
Regular
$27.40
Total
$759.07
CALLED BACK:
Other City Employees:
Swede Freden (Dock)
1015
1115
1.0
?
Mark Langfitt
1200
1300
1.0
'?
ON DUTY
Chief Burnett
Admin. Asst. Binkley
Bat. Chief Jason Elson
Fire Marshal Walden
(A -Shift On Duty)
Eng. Lovett
F/F Wichman
PERSONNEL
ASSESSMENT HOURS - September
25, 1995
FROM
TO
TOTAL
COST
0900
1030
1.5
Regular
$50.19
1315
1415
1.0
Regular
$33.46
1800
1930
1.5
Overtime
$75.29
0900
1200
3.0
Regular
$44.01
1300
1700
4.0
Regular
$58.68
1730
1930
2.0
Overtime
$44.01
0800
1200
4.0
Regular
$107.24
0800
1200
4.0
Regular
$97.92
1300
1700
4.0
Regular
$97.92
1800
1930
1.5
Overtime
$55.08
F/F Laird
B-Shift On 18041:
Engineer Tilly
Firefighter Dye
CALLED BACK:
Other City Employees:
Keith Kornelius
Swede Freden (Dock)
Mark Langfitt (Debris Recovery)
Dale Baktuit (Debris Recovery)
Jay Davis (Debris Recovery)
Keith Holland (Landing Zones)
1000
1200
2.0
Regular
$36.26
1300
1600
3.0
Regular
$54.39
1600
1800
2.0
Regular
$36.26
1800
1930
1.5
Ovenime
$40.80
0800
1200
4.0
Regular
$57.52
1300
1600
3.0
Regular
$43.14
1000
1200
2.0
Regular
$27.40
1600
1800
2.0
Regular
$27.40
1800
2030
2.5
Regular
$39.65
1800
2030
2.5
Regular
$34.25
Total
S1,060.87
I Hour (1315 to 1415) Helicopter Ride
2 Hours (1000 to 1200)
2.5 Hours (0930 to 1030 / 1100 to 1200)
2.5 Hours (0930 to 1030 / 1100 to 1200)
2.5 Hours (0930 to 1030 / 1100 to 1200)
2 Hours (1130 to 1230 / 1430 to 1530)
PERSONNEL
ASSESSMENT HOURS - September 24, 1995
ON DUTY
FROM
TO
TOTAL COST
Bat. Chief Jason Elson
0700
0800
1800
2130
4.5 Regular $120.65
Eng. Walt Williamson
0800
1230
1300
1600
7.5 Regular $133.12
F/F Roy Browning
0800
1230
1300
1630
8 Regular $117.76
F/F Dale Lawver
0800
1230
1300
1400
5.5 Regular $75.35
F/F John Wickman
1800
2130
3.5 Regular $50.33
CALLED BACK
Chief David Burnett
0800
1200
4.0 Double Time $267.68
1630
2000
3.5 Double Time $234.22
Fire Marshal Scott Walden
0700
1830
11.5 Double Time$563.04
Bat. Chief Jason Elson
0800
1800
10 Double Time$536.20
Total 52,098.35
Other City Employees:
Keith Kornelis(PW Dept. Head)
1100
1300
2 Hours
PERSONNEL
ASSESSMENT HOURS - September
23, 1995
ON DUTY
FROM
TO
TOTAL
COST
Bat. Chief Jason Elson
1830
2200
3.5 Overtinic
$140.77
Eng. Walt Williamson
1830
2200
3.5 Regular
$61.50
FIF Rov Browning
1830
2200
3.5 Regular
$51.52
F/F Dale Lmwcr
1830
2200
3.5 Regular
$47.95
CALLED BACK
Chief David Burnett
1830
2230
4 Overtime
$200.76
Fire Marshal Scott Walden
1915
2200
2.75 Overtime
$100.98
Eng. Dennis Lovett
1930
2145
2.25 Overtime
$61.18
Total
$664.66
Other City Entities:
Keith Kornelis (PW Dept. Head)
1815
2015
2 Hours
Swede Frcdcn (Dock)
1830
2030
2 Hours
Kim Howard
1830
1930
1 Hour
CITY OF KENAI
DAMAGES ASSESSED
September 23, 1995 as of 2100 hours:
At about 1830 hours on September 23, 1995, Kenai Fire Department personell were asked to
conduct a storm/flood damage assessment for the areas listed here. This information is being
submitted at the request of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management.
The Department is continuing to monitor these areas and will continue to patrol the River
periodically within the City limits to remove or secure materials which may be pollutants or hazards
(propane tanks. gas cans, other large debris, etc.). These efforts will be conducted in cooperation
with the Borough emergency management process.
BEAVER LOOP AREA
Cunningham Park
Approximately 60 ft. diameter accelerated erosion at mouth of small creek 30 vards
upriver from Park.
Angler Drive
Area between mouth of Beaver Creek and one lialf mile down river shows approximately
20 ft. by half mile of accelerated erosion of vegetated land. Personell estimate an
additional 20 ft. loss by morning.
(1) Private residence has lost a deck (est. 30 ft. by 30 ft.)
(1) Private residence has lost approximately 10 ft. of a deck with the remaining deck
submerged and collapsed.
BLUFF/BEACH AREA
Old Town at Mission Street (Beluga Viewing Area)
Ongoing accelerated erosion and loss of vegetation has worsened original erosion problem.
URS Club at Willow Street & Peninsula Avenue
Ongoing accelerated erosion of bluff and spillway.
CITY OF KENAI
DAMAGES ASSESSED
September 24, 1995 as of 1100 hours:
BEAVER LOOP AREA & KENAI RIVER
Cunningham Park to Bridge
Confirmed ongoing accelerated erosion and heavy debris including decks and gas cans.
Angler Drive
Confirmed accelerated ongoing erosion as reported last night.
(1) Confirmed private residence has lost a deck (est. 30 ft. by 30 ft.)
(1) Confirmed private residence has lost approximately 10 ft. of a deck. with the remaining deck
submerged and collapsed.
Beaver Creek properties
From river up Beaver Creek one half mile shows heavy debris and private drives within 2 - 3 ft.
of flooding. Erosion noted as ongoing to creek banks.
Eagle Rock
Confirmed lot underwater with ongoing erosion noted.
Honeymoon Cove
Confirmed flooded with ongoing erosion noted.
The Pillars
Camping area underwater with rest rooms within one foot of flooding. Bank erosion noted.
Debris including 50 gallon drum (appears empty) and deck parts ashore on nearby island.
From Sonar counter down river past The Meadows
Confirmed ongoing accelerated erosion and heavy debris including gas cans and deck parts.
Wards Cove upriver dock
Heavy debris accumulated under dock including a gazebo and large deck and dock parts.
BLUFF/BEACH AREA
Old Town at Mission Street (Beluga Viewing Area)
Confirmed ongoing accelerated erosion and loss of vegetation has worsened original erosion
problem. Noted additional loss of approximately 5 feet of bluff over past 12 hours. affecting
Mission Street (bluff gone beyond barriers).
URS Club at Willow Street & Peninsula Avenue
Confirmed ongoing accelerated erosion of bluff and spillway. Bluff severely undercut at
spillway. URS Club building and Miller Apt. building has bluff eroded nearly to buildings.
Bluff near Riverview Drive
Confirmed large sections of bluff eroded and fallen away.
Toyon Villa Apartments/Beluga R. V. Park at Mission Street
Confirmed large washout at base of bluff below these structures.
CITY OF KENAI
DAMAGES ASSESSED
September 24, 1995 as of 1100 hours (continued)
Harborview lot at Broad Street and Peninsula Ave
Confirmed accelerated ongoing erosion. Estimated 20 ft. of bluff eroded over past 48 hours.
End of Cook Inlet View Drive
Confirmed ongoing erosion at spillway is undercutting bluff.
Toyon Way (Redoubt Subdivision)
Confirmed accelerated ongoing erosion and sections of bluff falling away.
river ... the
repare to he
iy homeowner
n. Jud.. Salo joined
ride and came down
-erspective of the cen-
a. She said she was sur-
:1ow many houses have
°ar the river in the last
-) idea there were so
is in the area. The
)ve area is much more
in I thought," she said.
-ner was upbeat about
ry of getting aid from
i government, she
:e bad news from the
money, the Alaska
didn't put funds into
,f last year. Ulmer said
enough money in the
for damage caused by
tloodin2 on the Kenai
other areas around
)ffer help
na or at its Sterling
n. You must provide
(ter. Safe water test-
ae Borough Building
a Sterling. Sandbags
3uilding and also at
ote
om page 1
nds of the Library has
,:amoaiening, trying to
cort for the library
ev are uuick :o
e tnat :Ile croiect proo-
-
Southcentral Alaska.
Ulmer said aocroera:ins ::core
•Penlrsula Claricn. September 27,1995 5
� h7th
't!7 a�
aley
ID T. I p
money forre'.iei should e a :cp pri I
! .� ~ .� ,
onty of the Le_isiar_-e wren it
meets again in Januar:.
Kenai River reaches record levels in the Keys
Ross Kinney, actin_ -favor of
the borough. _.__.
_a -id_
be fast once the r • —^ s..-� .
i :is week's i oodinQ may s--em unprecedented. out a quick look
worried that winter wii i set is soon.
at Hood levels from the east _50 vea rs shows that in some areas things
freezing ground and making recon-
could have been worse. in 1969. for example. levels reached 22.62
strucuon efforts impossiole.
feet at the bridge' in Soldotna. In �s week's flooding, Soldotnalev-
"We're due any day' fa- a freeze,
eis reached only 14.5 feet.
he said. "'We're not 2oin2 to have
But in the Kenai Keys. which bore the brunt of river's wrath,
time to screw around."
water levels reached a possible record Tuesday — flood levels
The river isn't ce r?- t:^J :• "
topped i5 feet in the area. The Keys had a similar experience in
the tight schedule. ��: a"- :_ . e'
1 Q 7, when water reached almost 15 feet.
Tuesdav actuaily rose
Soldotna, to =. feet above :.pod
Cooper Landing, since 1947
level. In the Kenai Keys and Cooper
tilonitored at the Sterling Highway Bridge, at the end of Kenai Lake
Landing, water levels dropped
Flood stale is 14 feet
slightly, but were still ell above
Oct. 8, 1961...................................................14.1 fear
Seot 24.10-64................................................. 14.1fear
flood levels.
Seot. 1, 1967 .................................................16.6 feet*
Cooper Landing is expected to
Sent 21.1974 ..... .................................... :reeora) 17.18 teen
Aua.12.1977 .............................14.37feet
get relief by Friday, when the Kenai
Seot. 6. 1977..................................................14.60 feet
should recede below its normal
seot29.1982.................... ............................. 14.58feet
banks. Residents in Sterling and
?,ug.28, 1989...................................................14.4feet
Sept. ..................................................15.5feet
Soldotna aren't expected to see the
river drop below flood level unui
Kenai Kevs, incomplete records from 1979-1995
Tuesday or Wednesday of next
Flood stage is 12 feet
week.
Sept 1977................................................... 14.91feet*
The river continues to be closed
Auo. 17. 1979................... .............................. 12-94feet
to boat traffic, and likely will be so
Aug• 12. 1981.................. ................................. 12.1 test
Seat. 3,1S89.......................... ........................ 13.65feet
through the weekend.
Sept. 2s. 1995 .............. ....................................15.s feet
Residents in flooded areas are
being warned to boil :-ei- water
Soldotna, since 1965
before drinking.
Monitored at the Sterling Hi,-h%av Bridge
The Red Cross has set uo a shel-
i Flood stage is 12 feet
ter at the Central Peninsuia Sports
an. 18. 1969 ............. . ........ . ............ (record) 22.62feet'
05
Center. Red Coss workers %viil be
eDt.............. ....................13.feet
Seot.9, :9T: ......................... ...13.46 feat
traveiine to impacted areas to serve
?,ug. 18, 1979.................................................12110 feet
meals. V
Jan. 4,1980.............. ..................................... 14.90feet
Dec. 14,198o .. ...........................................14.62feet
Emergencv officials will have a
Dec. 31. 1981................................................. 13.82feet
meeting with residents of the
Jan.7, 1983..................................... .............. 12.75feet
sent 198sfeet
Poacher's Cove area today at p.m.
..................................................1224
Jan.4t990..................................................1275feet
, .
in Poacher's Cove to mik about any
Dec. 15, 1990.................................................14.48 feet
concerns or needs.
Sept 26. 1995 ........... .......................................14.5 feet
A few members of Sea. Ted
Information oromeo tvtre National Weather Service
Stevens' Washington. D.C.. staff
*Caused by the release of a glacier dammed lakes.
will be in the area today to inspect
the flood damage.
Candidates weigh in their votes
It is not up to the Kenai City' Council to ao_ prove or vote down the
two bond propositions. But the candidates still have personai feei-
ings about the proiec:s. Here are :heir opinions:
Should the civ, fund an ice rink.'
I
oe �Icn
nut-
. '. •"� ' _
�au to Ltora. _ and I ltiathr � >,
'.ibran- addition.'
final design will not be approved -
The general construction of the rink
would include a three -sided, roofed
structure with some refrigeration to
keep ice frozen on warmerdays. Tile
rink also would have a smalljoF
track around it- and bleachers _
would seat up to 600 people. Four
heated :�cker rooms also would be
added. T17,- ice would include a re_-
uiation-sized rink. with removable
-" as %. e:! as a 7-mocni
mac:.ine 10 maintain the ice.
Fc-'�,w,
/�-A/ ems' �Q -/i-1 w !(V'("A . n dt
TABLE 1
Effects of Non -participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program
Fe:erai flood insurance wrii -o ,onger Le avariaole. No resident of the community
v: n oe able to purchase a feeerai floca insurance policy. Impact exampiesi An
c:;^er trying to sell an uninsured resseence not oe aole to eo so if the buyer
reeas to obtain a mortgage or loan from a federally-insurea or regulatea lending
ms;rtution.
Nc federal grants or loans for pwding may be made in identified flood hazara areas.
Inc,udes all federal agencies such as HUD, EDA, Small Business Administration,
H� V, etc. This includes recair or imorovement loans.
No federal disaster assistance may be provided in identified flood hazara areas.
s includes homes finance-- ov FHA VA. Farmer s Home, etc.
conventional loans, le:^:cers.
must notify buyer or lessee that property is in flood hazard area. and
must notify buyer or lessee that property in fl000 hazard area is not eligible
for federal disaster re let in a aeclarea disaster.
%o Federal National Mortgage Association and Government Nationai Mortgage
Association purchase of mortgage rn the secondary market may be made if the
properties that are the subject of these mortgages are located in special flood
-,azard areas of non-particicaung communities.
o Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) loans for new construction or
-.ortgage purchases may ce made if properties are located in special flood
-azard areas in non-partic.cating communities.
Actuarial rates go into effect for first -layer coverage of all construction occurring
after the effective date of ine Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), regardless of
:nether or not the community particieates in the program at that time. Construc-
*ion which is allowed in flood -Drone areas because of the lack of an effective or-
cmance, will be subject to oronibitiveiv expensive flood insurance rates when the
community does enter the program. Also, the risk of flood damages and expen-
sive flood insurance premiums will adversely affect the future market values of
structures.
Construction which occurs vvithin identified floodways, without regard to the fact
--at such construction does increase flood water aeoths and velocities, increase
zi
,00d 5aamages to adjacent oroperties in the event of major flooding.
if flooding occurs, it is possible that the local governments could be hela liable by
,esidents and/or businesses who could not get flood insurance because of the
cecision not to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Indirect funding to local governments such as revenue sharing. highway con-
struction and airport construction is NOT affected, provided no structure involved
s located in a designatea flood hazard area.
37
Suggested by: Admir..___ _
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 95-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING
THE BID FOR A "ROTARY SNOW REMOVER" TO PACIFIC NORTH EQUIPMENT CO.,
FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $84,447.17.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received the following bid for the above mentioned Rotary
Snow Remover on September 28, 1995:
BIDDER MODEL TOTAL
Pacific North Equip. Co. Klauer Snowgo MP3D $84,447.17
WHEREAS, Pacific North Equipment Company's bid substantially meets the bidding
specifications, and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available, and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recommends awarding the bid to Pacific North
Equipment Co., and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that awarding this contract
to Pacific North Equipment Co. for the total amount of $84,447.17 is in the best interest
of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the bid for the Rotary Snow Remover be awarded to Pacific North
Equipment Co. for the total amount of $84,447.17.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of October,
1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Cler
Approved by Finance:
Written by Public Works:
9/95/kw
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 95-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DECLARING
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS SURPLUS OR
OBSOLETE.
WHEREAS, the pieces of equipment, supplies, and materials listed on Attachment A are
no longer needed by the City of Kenai, and
WHEREAS, a public outcry auction is a reasonable and acceptable means of disposal,
and
WHEREAS, Blakeley's Auction Company has been designated to handle the outcry
auction under the terms negotiated by the Administration, and
WHEREAS, the terms of the purchase through this auction are:
1. Bidder must pay 100% immediately for anything under $100.
2. A minimum of 10% deposit must be paid immediately on items over $100.
3. Before Title transfer or removal, the item must be 100% paid for.
4. Items must be removed, at purchaser's expense, from the City yard by 4:30
p.m. on the Friday following the auction. The deposit will be forfeited and
the item's ownership will remain with the City if it is not removed by this
time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the items listed on Attachment A be declared surplus or obsolete and
available to sell at an outcry public auction.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 20TH day of
Septem ber, 1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: _
Written by Public Works:
/kw
9/29/95
Attachment A
Resolution No. 95-62
1985 Ford 4 door sedan
1978 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 (ST-1)
1967 American LaFrance fire truck (Historic?) Awl .
1981 Ford 1/2 ton 2x4 pick-up
110V - 24V battery charger
Miscellaneous air barrel pumps
Roll -up shop door and hardware
Miscellaneous fuel tanks
Miscellaneous cyclone fence gate sections
Miscellaneous obsolete truck and grader parts
Miscellaneous old play ground equipment
2 1/2" - 350 GPM water pump
2 - frame mounted aluminum storage boxes
1 set of aluminum fenders for tandem drive truck
Miscellaneous old take off tires, loader, grader, truck, etc.
NYE tool manual pipe threader w/dies
Jenny PW3 pressure washer
125B Michigan hyd. control valve
120G used hyd. pump for parts
1 roll of elevator chain and miscellaneous roller chain
12G hyd. pump and miscellaneous parts
1/2 ton electric hoist
Miscellaneous old hyd. pumps, valves and hoses
Miscellaneous office supplies
Asphalt laydown machine
Miscellaneous jacks and parts
Tommy Lift
2 Selectric typewriters
Printer cover
Video camera (broken)
Miscellaneous garden items
2 coin operated video games
D- /
COUNCIL ON AGING
September 19, 1995
10AINI
Agenda Approval
Minutes from Prior Meeting
Old Business
New Business
1. 25th Anniversary Celebration
2. United Way Volunteer/Campaign
3. Reno Workshop Report
4. Attendance Review
5. Volunteer of the .Month
6. Commission to Visit in October
7. Dinner in Sterling/September 23rd
S.
Person Wanting to be Heard
Members Present
Members Absent:
Also Present:
AGENDA APPROVAL:
CITY OF KENAI UNAPPROVED
COUNCIL ON AGING
***MINUTES"**
September 19, 1995 - 10 a.m.
Al Pease, Sam Huddleston, Joanna Hollier, Roger Meeks,
Lucille Billings
Georgetta Funk, Elmer (Gene) Seay, Betty Warren, Loretta
Breeden
Pat Porter, Sylvia Johnson, Linda Swarner, Marilyn
Kebschull
Sam Huddleston asked for any discussion on the agenda. None noted, he
asked for unanimous approval.
MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING:
Sam Huddleston asked for approval of minutes by unanimous consent.
Minutes approved by unanimous consent.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business. Pat Porter commented that she had handed out a copy of the
budget and asked if any members had questions about it that they feel free to
ask.
Al Pease asked how much money the budget was short. Pat Porter stated that
they are short by what United Way didn't fund this year, a little over $5,000.
Porter will ask that that money be appropriated out of the unencumbered fund
balance. Continued stating the request has not been made and that it may be
best to wait about six months and see if donations offset the amount. Stated
there is an unencumbered fund balance and that is where the $12,000 came
from to help buy the station wagon.
Pat Porter drew attention to the fact that the center deals with a lot of grants
and that each grant has it's own budget making it difficult to understand how
they all work together. Thus, Ms. Porter stated she attempted to show it as one
packet. The biggest expense is for employee expenses.
NEW BUSINESS:
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25th Anniversary Celebration --Pat Porter shared that when she attended
the conference in Reno she noticed that Buffalo, New York is celebrating
their silver anniversary and they had posters that they had done for their
celebration. Ms. Porter brought a copy and shared it with the board as
an idea. 1996 will be the Kenai Center's 25th Anniversary and Porter
feels it may be advantageous to start thinking about planning for the
event. Pat Porter asked if anyone would like to work on a committee to
plan for the 25th Anniversary celebration. Pat stated possibility of doing
a poster, planning for a week or a day of celebration. The actual date is
in November but it might be better to do it when the weather is better. AI
Pease agreed it would be better to do it when the weather is good. Pat
Porter stated the board needs to take action to appoint a committee
noting that the first two directors of the center are still in the area. Sylvia
Johnson being one and Betty Warren the very first director. Pat Porter
stated she had asked Betty if she would be willing to work on a
committee and she stated she would. Sam Huddleston stated he felt the
previous two directors should head the committee. Porter stated that
was fine with her; however, there is a new activity person whom they
should pair up with. Mr. Huddleston agreed and asked Sylvia Johnson if
she agreed. Ms. Johnson agreed stating that she felt the celebration
should begin in May and continue through as May is senior citizens'
month. Not just having one or two days but spread it over several
months having something special each month to honor seniors that have
been involved. Al Pease commented that advertisement should start in
May stating it is the 25th year. Roger Meeks added to conclude with a
big celebration. Pat Porter asked if the board was going to appoint the
two ladies to head the committee. Sam Huddleston stated yes. Porter
added that the new activity person is Virginia Callahan noting that she is
a graphics artist. Porter noted that Colleen had turned in her resignation
and that her last day is the 20th.
2. United Way Volunteer/Campaign--Pat Porter stated she wanted to know
if anyone on the board would like to represent the Center as a contact
person with United Way. The campaign starts in middle of October
continuing through November. Discussion by members as to who would
be available. Sam Huddleston, Joanna Hollier, Roger Meeks will be
gone. Lucille Billings, Al Pease, Gene Seay, and Loretta Breeden will be
in town. Al Pease asked if any board member replacements coming up
and Pat Porter stated that she was unaware of any. Sam Huddleston
clarified if the board had decided on anyone. Pat Porter stated that there
should be five members available who could rotate.
3. Reno Workshop Report --Report given by Pat Porter regarding her
attendance at the three day workshop. Felt it was the best she had
ever attended and was geared toward congregant and home -delivery
meals programs only. Insight into what the trend is, money that can be
expected which should be bad as federal government is cutting back 5
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percent this year. Unknown how the states will handle that cut and will
probably know more after October. Porter stated centers will need to
become more aggressive at fund raising if you plan to offer the same
programs that are offered today. In comparison with south 48, Alaska is
very lucky. Unheard of to have projects to provide services to as small
as populations as are done in Alaska. In comparison, all their rural
populations come together and have one program wherein food is
trucked out to save money on kitchen staff, administrative overhead, etc.
In Buffalo, New York they are serving 1400 meals a day. They don't pay
drivers, totally delivered by volunteers. Porter stated that most of those
programs are operated by volunteers. Porter shared examples of
advertising information used by different programs. Roger Meeks stated
that in California where he is from with a population of 50,000 they only
have one vehicle. Porter stated it really varies with demographics.
Porter stated all kinds of gimmicks used to try to get volunteers (shared
examples). Very visual advertisement of programs. Porter stated that
she feels there will be a need to become more aggressive in the local
program. Not only staff but board members will need to be responsible
for carrying the good P.R. everywhere.
4. Attendance Review --Porter stated that a noted decrease in number of
people being served. Not a huge decrease but it adds up over a month's
period of time. Need to look at the reasons for this decrease. Porter
stated that she feels that board members need to be concerned about
attendance and need to try to help get the numbers back up. Perhaps
by talking to people they could find out why there are not as many
people coming. Porter noted that she feels, and the topic was also
dicussed at the workshop, that seniors are regaging in place. In
comparison to when the center was first started, there was no one in a
wheel chair. Now, as many as five people on a daily basis come to the
center in wheel chairs. Porter stated that she feels that normal, healthy
seniors feel somewhat uncomfortable in a place with a lot of people in
wheel chairs or with others with disabilities. This makes them feel more
vulnerable. Roger Meeks stated that psychologically it would make
people feel that way. Meeks continued that he felt the organ music
played at the center may have an adverse effect on moods and that if it
were peppier it might help. Porter agreed that is a good point noting that
the organ player was at the meeting and that she did have peppier music
she could play. Lucille Billings commented that she knew someone who
used to attend but when she got there everyone's conversations revolved
around their aches and pains and she expected more than everyone just
sitting around complaining. Porter stated she felt that was part of it and
that the board needed to find out what else could be provided. Joanna
Hollier stated she felt it starts at the front desk and gave an example of
how she deals with people when she is on the front desk. If people
come in in a bad mood, she tells them to smile. Roger Meeks shared
his wife's attitude and that being that nobody wants to hear about your
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aches and pains because everybody has them. Pat Porter continued
that there is a need to try and attract some of the seniors who feel
somewhat uncomfortable at the center. The center doesn't need to be
geared just around the noon meal. The board needs to decide what the
center should offer. The center could offer breakfast or an evening meal
a couple times a week. Some people are too busy to come during the
day time. The center is not locked in to a noon meal. Weather and
darkness may make the dinner meal not an option. Porter stated that
maybe the evening meal could be offered once a week or once a month.
The board should think about this. Activities could be changed. Porter
shared that she went to a class on activities. Most centers don't limit
their activities only to seniors. Porter gave an example that if you had
bridge scheduled and had an opening for two people those openings
could be open to anyone. Of course, giving senior citizens priority.
Encouraging younger people to come to the building is very healthy for
the program. By opening the center, this sends out the message to
community that this is a fun place. Linda Swarner asked if Ms. Porter
had combined attendance with the Reno report? Ms. Swarner asked
how the Nikiski Center had affected the Kenai center. Porter stated it
had definitely hurt the Kenai center. That is competition. Porter asked
the group what they considered themselves to be. Al Pease stated he
was a customer. Porter stated exactly. The center is a business. Need
to start looking at it as if it were a business. Roger Meeks stated he
didn't consider himself a customer because he doesn't eat at the center.
Porter stated many people from the congregant housing don't eat at the
center. Porter continued that Roger is a customer even if he doesn't eat
at the center explaining that he had used the services at times. In a
sense that makes him a customer. Meeks stated he had used help a lot
of times on the Medicare forms, etc. stating that Pat has the answers to
a lot of questions since she deals with the process all the time. Porter
continued need to change the way the board thinks of the center. Porter
asked if the board knew what TLC meant. Sam Huddleston stated,
"Tender loving care." Porter stated it means, "Think like a customer."
Continuing that the board and staff need to be doing that. Roger Meeks
noted that Linda Swarner being on the council needed to think like the
general public. Porter stated that she felt the center in general had
satisfied customers and that the center needs to strive to be like a
Nordstrom department store. Porter asked the board members to go out
and talk to the customers and find out what they think or would like to
see at the center. Roger Meeks stated that when people ask him
questions, he directs them to the center. Porter asked how many of the
board had friends who are seniors who don't attend functions at the
center and that they should ask them why. Ask them what the center
could offer that would cause them to come to the center. Discussion by
members as to why people had told them they didn't come to the center.
Porter reiterated that members need to ask others what the center could
offer them. The center is flexible. Porter stated that the staff is great but
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she had to remember that the customer comes first and if there is a
need to change staff hours, that could be done. Joanna Hollier
commented that the feels Pat is doing a great job but there are some
people who are just not ready to attend the center because of the stigma
around the center. Porter stated those people need to realize that the
center is a source for information and that probably needs to be
advertised more. A possible suggestion might be to make a flyer and to
advertise services, or dropping brochures or news letters off around
town. Porter stated that she will be working on making the center more
visible but she needs the board to talk to their peer group to see what
the center could offer to get them to come to the center.
Pat Porter drew attention to a sheet noting board responsibilities. She
noted that she wants the board to become better informed so that they
can help when they need help. Noted that when she was at a United
Way meeting last week she was asked who did the presentation she had
noted she did. She was told that it actually should be done by a board
member and that she had not considered that or even taking a board
member to the presentation. Porter listed Board Responsibilities: 1.
Planning. 2. Fund Raising. 3. Fiscal Accountability. 4. Public
Relations. Roger Meeks shared a situation that he had encountered
dealing with someone from Nikiski who felt that Kenai got everything.
Meeks told them several reasons why that may be including that Nikiski
is not incorporated, the age of the Kenai center, the city is behind the
center, and that the center was built during the oil boom. Porter stated
that was a good way to handle the situation. Continuing with Board
responsibility Porter stated, 5. Make Policy. An example being the
smoking policy. Linda Swarner asked if the policy may be a reason for
loss of attendance. Roger Meeks stated he personally knows 6 people.
Swarner noted that could be 25-30 visits in a month. Porter noted that
could be turned around and look at how many people who can come
because it is a smoke free center. Discussion by board about the
smoking issue and the resulting policy and it's relation to attendance.
Porter asked for any additions by the board to what they saw as their
responsibility. Al Pease noted that he felt the board has the
responsibility to set examples. Porter summed up that the board has
responsibilities in addition to attending meetings to be the center's
advocate. Finally, noted that she will attempt to keep the board better
informed.
5. Volunteer of the Month --Sam Huddleston noted that he thought this was
dealt with in the past. Porter noted yes but offered a suggestion that it
may be handled different. In Homer, they put everyone who has
volunteered during the month names in a hat and the name is drawn for
the volunteer of the month. The volunteer is given special parking.
Porter noted that she wanted to bring it up and that the board may want
to think about it and reconsider the way they select the volunteer of the
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month. Roger Meeks noted that both he and Al had agreed last time
that someone who wasn't very popular may not get recognition. But this
new method would be fair. Porter noted that the board should think
about it for possible future action.
6. Commission to Visit in October --Pat Porter stated they will be visiting the
center on October 18 which is Alaska Day and a normal staff holiday;
however, the staff will not be taking the holiday. Plan is for meeting in
morning and afternoon and will need to accommodate a room. Will
include all commissioners from the state. Porter stated she would
encourage all board members to attend. Porter stated she didn't know
the exact times yet. Joanna Hollier asked to clarify who was coming.
Porter stated, the commissioners for the Division of Aging. Porter noted
it important that board attend because the center will be writing a grant
this year and that Sterling wants to come on line and will be writing a
grant. The funding is such that current projects will have to give up
funds to fund any new projects.
7. Dinner in Sterling/September 23--Porter asked who would be attending.
Sam Huddleston noted that it was at 2:30 p.m. and it would be a get
acquainted session before the dinner. Roger Meeks, Loretta Breeden,
Sam Huddleston, Lucille Billings will be going. Gene Seay, Al Pease,
and Joanna Hollier will not be attending. Pat Porter suggested that Sam
Huddleston offer to use the Kenai Center next year. Porter asked if
anyone needed assistance with transportation. None noted.
PERSON WANTING TO BE HEARD:
ADJOURNMENT:
AL PEASE MOVED FOR ADJOURNMENT AND ROGER MEEKS SECONDED
THE MOTION. UNANIMOUS.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:57 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Marilyn' Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo
September 27, 1995, 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Kevin Walker
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 13, 1995
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Carl Cook, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
b. Chris Miller, Department of Commerce & Regional Affairs
5. PLANNING
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Variance, Resolution PZ95-47, Batir Creative, Inc.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS
10. REPORTS
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Lynn Robbins, Robbins Retirement Communities
b. November 21, 1995 Meeting Schedule Council Approval
C. City of Kenai Attendance Policy for Commissions and Boards
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION UNAPPROVED
Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo
September 27, 1995, 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Kevin Walker
1. ROLL CALL
Members present: Glick, Werner-Quade, Goecke, Bryson, Mahurin
Members absent: Walker, Toppa
Also present: Councilman Bannock, Mayor Williams, Councilpersons Bookey,
Measles, Swarner, City Manager Tom Manninen, City Engineer
Jack La Shot, Marilyn Kebschull (Administrative Assistant), and
Tony Doyle
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice -chair Glick asked for approval of agenda noting a new agenda was supplied.
RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTED IN LIEU
OF AGENDA THAT WAS MAILED WITH PACKET AND ASK FOR UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY PHIL BRYSON. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 13, 1995
RON GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER
13, 1995 MEETING AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION
SECONDED BY TERESA WERNER-QUADE. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Carl Cook, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
b. Chris Miller, Department of Commerce & Regional Affairs
Mayor Williams introduced Carl Cook, Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and Chris Miller, Department of Commerce & Community and Regional
Affairs.
Mayor Williams briefed the group on events leading to the flood: Massive flooding of
the Kenai River inundating Big Eddy, Kenai Keys, River Bend, and Poachers Cove
and all the low lying areas of the river that are susceptible to flooding. Flooding result
of typhoon from South Pacific. Since Friday, Mayor stated he has been involved with
the process of reviewing flood activities, working with the borough management team
and emergency management teams, meeting with the river board group, met with
Senator Steven's staff this morning. Advised the Governor has declared a disaster
emergency for this area and this has been sent to the federal level and Senator
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Stevens is asking for funding to be appropriated. Mayor noted that there doesn't
seem to be much damage to Kenai. However, the city has suffered a tremendous
amount of accelerated erosion along the bluffs, the river, and Cunningham Park. The
largest amount of damage has occurred in the Angler Drive area. the Rainey and
Riddles residences. The Mayor noted that the city is attributing some storm drainage
damage to the event leading up to the flood. Mayor stated that he had discussed with
the FEMA agency the need to review the flood in it's entirety and not just the flooding
itself. The city has had to replace some bluff drainage. In the city's effort to help with
the overall recovery program, city personnel were placed on emergency notice on
Saturday night. A staff meeting was held Saturday night. Decision to begin
observation and emergency watch of the river primarily to gather debris floating down
the river. Mr. Williams stated he had invited Mr. Cook to address the group.
Carl Cook thanked Mayor Williams and stated he is with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency out of Seattle office. Stated his agency managed FEMA
programs in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska including civil defense,
earthquakes, hazardous materials programs, and the National Flood Insurance
Program. Cook stated he wanted to make contact with the city because as they work
disasters if communities are in the National Flood Insurance Program everything
seems to move along smoothly. Some people still may not be covered by flood
insurance but everyone can obtain it. If a community is not participating, not the
norm, there can be some problems. The National Flood Insurance Program is a
program that is managed by the federal government that makes flood insurance
available to anyone who lives in a participating community. The federal government
got involved in this program because before they did insurance wasn't available as a
part of home owner policies. The program was generated to: 1. Provide means of
protection for people who lived in flood hazard areas; 2. Required people to take on
some of burden for decision to live in a flood plain by paying an annual premium; and,
3. Required that communities who wanted to make this available to citizens would
regulate new development. Standards are fairly straight forward. The program
usually starts when FEMA produces a map of the community. Cook directed group to
the flood prone map for the City of Kenai. Stated they map the area of the 100 year
flood plain, or more accurately the 1 percent flood plain. Every year a 1 percent
chance that a flood would occur. Maps were completed in early 80's for borough and
borough cities. There was not a lot of interest at that time. The borough stayed out of
the program until the 86 flood disaster. They then realized that the requirement for
obtaining some of the disaster assistance. Cook stated that anyone who wanted a
small business administration loan or some of the smaller grants to work on house
would have to buy flood insurance to obtain those monies. The law reads that if
someone wants to use federally funded money to build or reconstruct a structure in a
designated flood plain, they must buy flood insurance to cover it. That is how this
program works like an insurance company. This program is not tax subsidized. Cook
related in Kenai they mapped the area, came up to set up disaster office to respond to
the 86 flood and because they weren't participating had to sit there because most of
the forms of disaster assistance for structural use were not available to the people
unless they could buy the flood insurance. After this, the borough did implement
measures and passed needed standards and have been in the program since. Three
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of cities (Homer, Soldotna, Kenai) have not opted to be in the program; Seward is in
the program.
Cook stated he came tonight to try to avoid this same scenario as happened in 86.
Cook stated when he came he didn't know what kind of damages the city had
sustained. Agreeing with the Mayor, there are not hundreds of flood prone buildings
in Kenai. Most of it is in the borough. Cook stated he would still like to present an
argument for participating in the program. Cook noted that Christy Miller has a
number of sheets which were provided to the group listing the effects of not
participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. This list notes standard effects.
No secret that this is an attempt to influence local governments to adopt standards.
Noting, 1. Makes new construction relatively safe from flood damage; 2. Protects
flood insurance fund because people are relatively safe; and, 3. Saves tax dollars.
Cook gave examples of recent Alaskan disasters and their costs in the millions of
dollars which comes from every tax payer. The most obvious effect of non -
participation is that individuals cannot buy flood insurance, the other effects follow
from there. These effects probably have not made a significant impact in Kenai.
Cook stated he wanted to make some points not mentioned on the handout. Flood
insurance is different than disaster assistance. As the Mayor said, the governor is
ready to request federal disaster declaration and that means that the governor goes to
the president stating an amount of damages and requests assistance. Some help will
be available through Small Business Administration loans, etc. Flood insurance
covers flood damage whether a disaster is declared or not and most of the time
flooding isn't declared. When a disaster isn't declared, the victims don't have SBA
loans available. Flood insurance covers not only damage from floods but flood
insurance erosion damage and this may have a greater impact to Kenai than the flood
coverage. It will cover structures is damaged by flood -related erosion. The program
provides insurance that is pretty much unaffordable otherwise. For example, Lloyds of
London may provide insurance costing thousands of dollars in comparison to several
hundred dollars if purchased in this country. The program provides a benefit that only
the city can provide. There is no way an individual on their own can obtain insurance
other than going through Lloyds of London because insurance is not available unless
the city participates in the program. The program is set up in this country wherein the
community needs to take action to regulate new development, it doesn't affect existing
development. It requires new development to be high enough and safe enough so it
doesn't increase the flood damage potential in that community. After that, individuals
can buy insurance.
The program provides a benefit that in other areas may not be as noticeable. That is,
that secondary residences are not looked at in the same way as primary residences in
a disaster as far as obtaining loans for rebuilding. The Individual or Family Grant
Program that might provide $10,000 to $13,000 to fix a home so that a family can
move back in immediately won't be available if it is a secondary home. The
assumption is that they already have a home. The disaster program is for unfortunate
people not for those who have more than one home to live in. The insurance program
allows you to insure as many homes as you would like. One exception is that your
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primary residence if insured up to 80 percent of value is covered for replacement cost
coverage as opposed to adjusted costs. That will prove to be a big advantage of
insurance over disaster assistance. Cook stated he felt that a lot of the people who
have been damaged in the borough are probably under the assumption that it doesn't
make any difference whether it is a primary or secondary home.
Lastly, flood plain management is important. Managing a flood plain area generally
supports other objectives. Generally will not be a lot of heavy development in the
flood plain. Some of standards state you must leave part of the river open. By doing
that, you are creating a corridor for recreation, enhancing fish habitat, supporting other
uses in the river. Cook stated he knew there had been a lot of effort put into
managing the Kenai River. Cook asked that the city consider these things when
considering if the city wanted to participate in the flood insurance program.
Cook stated that to participate there are three basic requirements. One is an
application form, a one page fill in the blank, containing city address, etc. Two, a
resolution of intent which is simply a statement saying the city wants to get into the
flood insurance program, we are a responsible party, etc. Three, probably the most
important, the city must adopt standards that will regulate new development in the
flood hazard area. Cook stated that since the city doesn't have a lot of low lying area
that is planned for development, he is unsure of the impact of this requirement. Cook
stated he felt the city had a lot to gain and not sure how much it will cost the city.
Cook stated the city could speak to the borough to hear what it was like to administer
these standards.
Christy Miller stated she would welcome any questions or concerns. Miller stated that
after a disaster another year SBA loans were actually used to relocate erosion
threatened structures. That was along the Matanuska River. They were not affected
by the flood but one property owner used part of the funds to relocate back from the
river. Questions on the building codes themselves; the initial thought is that
regulations that are necessary could be incorporated into the city's existing building
codes.
Karen Mahurin asked that unlike other insurance that is paid for that this is just a
commitment from the City of Kenai to approve zoning and building controls. Cook
stated that would be the city's part of the program. Mahurin clarified that there is not
a dollar figure involved just a commitment from the city to carry through with the
requirements. Cook stated correct and that the individual buys the insurance from
whomever they purchase their homeowner's policy such as Allstate, State Farm, etc.
Ron Goecke asked Cook if he saw in his tours the last few days if he had seen any
structural damage to any resident of the City of Kenai. Cook stated he had not toured
Kenai but had been to Seward. Seward had damage to three or four residences,
mostly public assistance such as culverts, bridges, etc. Cook stated he had been
trying to get that information but that from what he could ascertain there are few if any
flooded structures in the cities. Cook stated teams are sent out to do preliminary
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damage estimates and they have done that in Seward but it hasn't been done in the
Kenai area because it is taking so long for the water to recede.
City Manager Tom Manninen stated that since Saturday there have been at least two
structures at Angler Drive, Raineys and Riddles, that have had structural damage to at
least the steps, porches, decks, and erosion of the yards. Continuing, he stated he
had not been there since Sunday night so cannot say how much more damage has
occurred. The residences were not flooded but the erosion of the bank tore away the
stairs and the deck and whatever was in front of the house. They residents were
trying to shore it up as of last night and Manninen stated he is not sure how
successful they were. Royce Roberts had done some sheet piling a year ago and
there were pictures taken a day ago showing the river is to the sheet piling which had
been put in eight to ten feet from the bank. Basically, if it weren't for the piling, there
would had been some serious damage. This is an example of the accelerated erosion
that has occurred along the bluff. Pictures were taken and given to the incident
command team this morning. Mayor Williams was with Senator Stevens' staff this
morning.
Karen Mahurin asked if there was flooding over the septic systems on Angler Drive
which could be a serious problem with runoff into the river. Manninen responded even
if there weren't whatever happened upstream is coming down and it has flooded
several of the places upstream and that is all coming down. Manninen stated he is
concerned and that is part of the city's concerns that were placed on lists. Part of the
list is what does the city want someone else to do for us, and what can we do for
ourselves. One of things we want someone else to do is provide testing kits for
residents to test their water wells when the water recedes. Some things we can do for
ourselves and others we cannot and testing water is one of those things. Continuing,
stated he was not aware of any flooding of septic tanks in that area but don't want to
minimize the impact of waters coming downstream into the water systems all along
the bank.
Ron Goecke added that he was at Angler Drive last night and water was no where
near to the top of the bank to flood up in the septic tanks.
Manninen stated that the irony in that area was that the residences that are affected is
that they are higher than the other areas and if the sheet piling were not there they
probably would have been islands by now and some other residences would have had
damage. The sheet pilings changed the course of events.
Cook stated he would end by stating that Christy Miller is available to help if the city
decides to move ahead and what proposed standards would work. They have model
ordinances, model provisions. Cook stated he is available and would leave business
cards with contact information.
Goecke stated he had a question for either the Mayor or City Manager and questioned
if this flood different than the drawings for the 100 year flood plan. Mayor stated he
would like a few minutes to address that and why he feels it might be beneficial for the
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city to approach the flood plain insurance again. First, with regard to Mr. Goecke's
question, that is correct. During a meeting of the Kenai River District Overlay
Committee, chaired by Sharon Moock, the Mayor stated he brought to their attention
that there are different types of flood events that occur on the Kenai River. Spring
flood by ice jams, fall floods by rains. One of the things that committee is having
trouble identifying is what is a flood plain. What is a 100 year flood plain? This flood
has occurred more or less in the Big Eddy area and River Bend area at least three
times in the last 25 years. The Mayor asked, if this means we are yet to see the 100
year flood plain areas. These have been different types of floods though, ice jams,
glacier pot hole dumping. It is interesting to note that this committee of 14 are further
apart from identifying what can be considered the Overlay District than the 9 member
borough assembly was. The Mayor stated he didn't see any consensus coming out of
the committee at this point. They still aren't sure if they should incorporate their
findings and advice into the existing borough flood plain ordinance or if there should
be a separate Kenai River Overlay District. The Mayor stated this brought him to
whether or not the city should involve themselves in participation in the program.
Mayor Williams stated that the city has stood on the principle that the City of Kenai
has long been able to take care of it's own program within the city through planning
and zoning, through ordinances, through the ability to control the elements of a good
ordinance because we have the power to do so. The Mayor commented that the
borough has no authority to administer control through citation or citing the regulations
if they are actually broken. The last thing the borough wants to do is control the
regulations by virtually the only method available to them and that is the civil courts.
This was brought to the committee's attention. For example, if you have 500 homes in
the Kenai Keys and 500 homes are in violation of the building ordinance as
established by the flood plain zone, there are 500 separate civil cases that must be
brought to the courts. The result may be $300 fine and some jail fine. There is a
massive problem. The city has been saying to the Overlay District that the city will
take care of their own. They have been asking what the city will do to take care of the
Overlay District. The city has the Planning and Zoning Commission, a building code
that they do not have and cannot subscribe to because of no enforcement. Perhaps,
we could also say we subscribe to FEMA's Federal Insurance Program. Another step
towards showing that the City of Kenai has the best of all possibilities of controlling
ourself within our own city limits. The Mayor stated he felt the city should review the
insurance program, review the model regulations that they have established and set
up, review the numbers of properties affected, and review our position with regard to
the Overlay District and come up with an answer to be passed on to the council with
your recommendation with regard to flood plain insurance. Mayor commented that as
Ms. Miller noted it is possible that local governments could be held liable by residents
and/or businesses who could not get flood insurance if the city chose not to
participate. The Mayor stated that scared him somewhat. In addition, assistance
may not be provided in the identified flood plain areas and this includes financing by
federal programs, if the city does not participate in the program. The Mayor stated he
felt what the council would like to see is the Planning and Zoning Commission's review
of the program to make a recommendation as to whether or not the city should
participate in the program.
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Phil Bryson requested a five minute break. Break.
5. PLANNING
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Variance, Resolution PZ95-47, Batir Creative, Inc.
Vice -chair Glick asked if anyone in the public wished to speak to PZ95-47.
Hearing none, asked if any commissioners had comments or staff comments.
Jack La Shot noted that the Variance Application was signed by the builder and
would like to ask that anything that is passed be contingent upon the owner
signing the application. La Shot noted the builder was in attendance if there were
any questions for him.
RON GOECKE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PZ95-47 BATIR
CREATIVE INCORPORATED. MOTION SECONDED BY PHIL BRYSON.
Glick asked for comments or questions of the builder. Councilman Bannock
asked where this building was taking place on the Spur Highway. Doyle
responded approximately one-fourth mile from Swires Road, left side of the
highway. The owner is Bill Haywood. He has a red -colored building there with a
hoop with firewood inside. Clarification from Bannock on which side of Swires
Road and Doyle responded the Kenai side. Glick asked if the maker of the
motion would like to add the staff comment to the motion.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ95-47 WITH THE OWNER'S SIGNATURE ON
THE APPLICATION. MOTION SECONDED BY PHIL BRYSON.
Mahurin commented that she is very concerned about variances being an after -
the -fact thing and would like to go on record with that concem. In addition,
Mahurin is concerned about the commission approving something without the
owner's signature. Mahurin stated she would vote tonight but felt that there may
be a time to say no without the correct procedure being followed. Glick stated he
agreed but felt the commission was covered since they had stipulated that in the
motion.
VOTE:
BRYSON
YES
MAHURIN
YES
GLICK
YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUS.
7. NEW BUSINESS
WERNER-QUADE YES
GOECKE YES
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a. Tract C, Daubenspeck Property Subdivision
Staff comments --La Shot noted that Kim Howard had forwarded a memorandum
to the commission, Item 7a. A developer has expressed an interest in part of the
Daubenspeck Property, bordered on the east side by bridge access and on the
northwest by Frontage Road, close to the old FAA, Senior Center, city Quonset
huts, etc. Recommending that a new property line be configured similar to the
sketch in the packet to take the Quonset huts and parking area out of the area
they are interested in. In addition, the tank will have to be dealt with and a site
assessment completed. The interested parties are the same that will be
developing the new assisted living complex near the Senior Center. They want to
use the property for condominiums, unassisted living on a rental basis and they
would like to have the convenience of downtown and the Senior Center and their
other facilities. They have been doing some extensive marketing research in the
area and feel there is a need for this sort of thing. Glick asked how many acres
were involved in the new configured layout. La Shot responded the original
property was around 15 and this would make it to 10 or 12.
Bryson asked if this would be open to public comment. Glick stated this is not a
public hearing. Bryson stated he had a few comments. This property scales a
little over a 1000 lineal feet of highway frontage and feels residential use a poor
use of highway frontage as far as development concerned. In addition, this refers
to a portion of Tract C. Does that mean this is not the entirety of Tract C. La
Shot responded that the area of the old Quonset huts and the parking area are
also in Tract C. Mahurin asked if this was the parking area they city just installed
that will be next to the interpretive area. La Shot confirmed this. Mahurin noted
we would have a quiet, private place abutted to a high use residential area.
Mahurin stated she had a problem with this particularly under what she thought
the designation of that property was. Mahurin stated she did not feel the property
was to be used for commercial development. Councilman Bannock stated that
Lynn Robbins and Leo Grasso had both been to the council in regards to this.
Bannock stated he shared some of those concerns he asked that the commission
not confuse the potential use of the site with anything like a condominium
complex such as in Anchorage with kids, and dogs, and cats, etc. It is their
intention to tie it to their assisted housing project which visually is very common to
the congregate housing and Senior Center that the city has now. The idea was
not necessarily a commercial center but to tie this into a senior development
center. This would place the senior industry in that part of town. Bannock stated
he noted that Robbins planned to speak to the Planning and Zoning Commission
and he assumed this is what she would want to relay to the Commission.
Mahurin stated there were legal questions that had come to mind. If this was
donated property for a specific use, then the city sells it to a profit -making
organization, by law can you designate that it is only for senior citizens or is that
a violation of discriminatory laws as to who has access to those condominiums.
Bannock stated he could only speak to the memo which stated the Daubenspecks
had no objection to a complex of this nature being built on the site. Bannock
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continued that it is a fact that the Supreme Court had held in other cases that you
can be age discriminatory in complexes of that nature.
Goecke stated he had the same problem that Mr. Bryson brought up. That being,
why would the city want to lease some prime commercial property along Bridge
Access and would think that there would be better usage for that highway
frontage. Goecke stated he felt that the city retaining the property for commercial
usage would be better usage.
Wemer-Quade stated she had a comment regarding paragraph three and the
underground storage tank that was found. She wondered about leasing the
property in light of the problems the city had with the contaminated soils at the
courthouse. Werner-Quade asked if the city was planning on testing the soils and
the container being moved; La Shot stated the tank has been pumped and
believes it is the intention to have site assessment completed. La Shot stated he
didn't feel anyone would go too far with a lease or sale without resolving the
issues of contamination. Bannock stated he would speak for the council.
Regardless if the property was leased, sold, or stays exactly the same, there is a
problem that has to be dealt with.
Mahurin asked if this was an information item for the commission and it is actually
the city council that will have a public hearing and determine or where does the
commission fit into this process. Glick stated he felt the commission was asked
to either recommend that the city pursue with the project or that they don't pursue
it. Bryson stated that typically sub -groups of the city are requested to determine if
they feel the city has a need or use for the property and that the commission
happens to be one of those groups. Bryson questioned if Ms. Robbins' proposed
visit on November 21 st was in regard to this specific project. Glick stated the
commission had been notified that she would not be coming then. Glick stated
he assumed that the city would not move forward until she comes up and talks to
the commission and the council. Bannock stated that they mentioned this while
proposing their other plan which is under development. The Continuum Corp. is
the developer and had identified this piece of ground. The city had stated the
ground off limits but they could contact Daubenspecks and get their authorization
the city would look at the project. Bannock stated the memorandum implied that
the Continuum Corp. has reached the Daubenspecks. Glick stated his personal
opinion that the commission is getting ahead of itself and until hearing from Ms.
Robbins he didn't feel comfortable. Bannock stated he didn't think the
commission was being asked tonight to make a recommendation towards the
condominium. Stated he thought the question tonight was if the commission felt
the land needed to be locked up for city use only. Should it be made available
for sale or lease. Or, should it be hung onto for a potential city use. La Shot
stated another consideration was that the Daubenspecks were not specific on
how the land was to be used but the proceeds from that land was to go to the
Parks and Recreation Department in the city. Glick stated then if it were sold or
leased those funds would go to the P&R Department. Bryson stated that is the
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present interpretation; however, he didn't feel it was that specific. Bannock stated
he felt it was more like recreational -type activities.
Mahurin stated there were several pieces of information she would like to have.
Such as something that clearly designates what the Daubenspecks intent was
when they gave the property to the city. Secondly, Mahurin would like to hear
from Lynn Robbins what their intent is and have an opportunity to ask questions
before we do anything. Not ready to proceed; do not feel like the commission
has enough information to make any kind of a decision tonight.
Bryson stated he generally felt that the Planning Commission has more
responsibility in this than the other committees and commission that might take
action on it. In that regard, Bryson stated he feels the commission should have
their comments whether it is recreation or the fire department, or other city groups
that potentially could have a use the land in their long use plans. Glick asked if
Bryson was requesting that staff get the information and bring it to the
commission for later consideration. Bryson stated he thought that would be
appropriate. Concurrence by all commissioners.
BRYSON MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE
COMMISSION RECEIVES COMMENT FROM OTHER CITY GROUPS. GOECKE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE:
WERNER-QUADE YES MAHURIN YES
GOECKE YES BRYSON YES
GLICK YES
Mahurin asked to be dismissed now that action items have been passed. Excused.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS
10. REPORTS
a. City Council
Councilman Bannock directed the Commission to the council's agenda from last
week. The first ordinance which was tabled was actually tabled to October 18
instead of October 4. This has to do with environmental assessments and before
continuing the council wants to see if this is a suggested action by the DEC or an
order before spending the money. Mr. Goecke's comments were noted in the
record under Item 6, Resolution 95-57 declaring the following equipment,
supplies, and materials surplus or obsolete. The amended portion of it was that
we were to take a particular tank truck and turn it into a truck and a tank. Old
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Business, Item G, regarding Midnight Sun Reservation Central passed with very
little comment. One thing that was changed in the request was that originally Ms.
Kangas had asked for a three month rent in the airport to cater to business
people. Council was not comfortable with a three month rental. Approved CUP
and one year lease stating that not only would she act as an incoming
reservations agent but also acting as an outgoing agent. Similar to a travel
agent. New Business, Item 4, the video will be played by the Salmon Producers
Alliance.
b. Borough Planning
Phil Bryson reported beginning with the September 11th meeting. Lengthy
meeting under coastal management programs. ARCO proposed seismic testing
in the Clam Gulch area. Marathon Oil proposing exploratory well. There was a
considerable amount of public comment concerning activity from several years
ago in which there was a proposed gas well to be dug in a subdivision.
Apparently there has been some activity in that area and has made the residents
of the area nervous. The last meeting, the owner of that equipment indicated
they are not proposing any work in that area so that may alleviate some
concerns. Presentation by Jim Hanson, State of Alaska Division of Oil and Gas.
He went over the general approach to evaluating property, advertising, and study
that takes place in setting it up for a lease program. An easement on St. Elias
Avenue in the Kasilof area. Had come before as a vacation previously and
denied. People petitioning a reconsideration under the scenario that a new
situation occurred. Concurred with by commission and will be back as new
petition. No plats from the City of Kenai.
Meeting this past Monday held in Homer. Primarily held there because a request
to reclassify some borough property on the bench area above the city. A
developer has proposed to purchase 80 acres in that area. Over 30 people
testified. The meeting ran late. Action was postponed. Choices are classification
for residential purposes or for preservation. Thirty-five people requested either no
change or preservation status. Vacations not requiring a public hearing, Doyle
Estate Tract A, B, and C Petition to Vacate a 20 Foot Utility Easement. That had
come before this commission and that was approved at the borough level.
Thompson Park, same that had come before this commission, was approved. All
other plats and vacations approved. No other items.
c. Administration
Jack La Shot noted on the Spur Highway doing a $30,000 change order to
change the radius of the curb on the right hand curb going east on the Bridge
Access so that the bigger trucks can make the comer. Making grade to put down
more base course asphalt on segment C so that the business area should be
opened up soon. Still saying that segment B, in front of the schools, will be done
next year because PTI still has problems with relocating some equipment.
Goecke asked how many change orders have already been done since had to
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start on section 3 before section 1. La Shot stated he didn't have access to that
information but understood quite a few overruns. Bryson asked if the state
approved the surface asphalt and La Shot responded approved this morning.
Goecke asked if the driveway off the Bridge Access to the bowling alley was
permanent. La Shot stated temporary. Continued that the city will get a few
things out of the project. They may cap the dust bowl parking lot with material off
the project, the storage area will be seeded. Half of city work done.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Lynn Robbins, Robbins Retirement Communities
b. November 21, 1995 Meeting Schedule Council Approval
C. City of Kenai Attendance Policy for Commissions and Boards
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Vice -chair Glick asked if the Commission was going to make a recommendation
regarding the flood insurance as result of the presentation. Bryson stated he felt
public comment should be heard as it may affect some parties adversely.
Goecke added that it does not cost the city anything except an implementation of
the criteria. Continuing, if the erosion is covered, there may be individuals in
town who would be interested in the program, but this needs to be clarified. Glick
stated he was asking the group is they wanted staff to obtain information for the
commission as to what modifications would be necessary to the building code and
any other regulations that would be necessary so that a recommendation could
be made. Bryson stated there are subdivided lots in this area that are legal lots
and by incorporating a building permit process that precludes construction in
those areas to a degree you are taking property. Goecke indicated that if we had
something on record for that area, this gives the city a stronger stance to say the
city does not want to be a part of the Overlay District. Werner-Quade stated the
commission should review the program so the liability factor could be shifted.
She stated that this program provides a means for individuals to obtain aide in a
disaster and the commission should at least review the regulations. Glick asked
that this be placed on the agenda for the next meeting and for information to be
obtained for the commission to consider. Bryson noted that there are areas in the
city that have been close to a damage situation that are not close to the river.
Discussion about the various areas in the city that have been affected the past
and the causes of the flooding.
Wemer-Quade stated she had a concern regarding Item 12c in regard to
members missing several meetings and felt the next step should be to follow
through and see how many meetings the member had missed. Goecke
responded that he did not feel the commission were in a position to request a
replacement; instead it should be council's decision. Werner-Quade noted she
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had just noticed it and would like to see follow through but would not make a
recommendation. She reiterated that this was not a personal concern but a
concern for the commission as it is lacking a member and a voice from the
community.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
AGENDA
August 22, 1995 @ 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 25, 1995
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Sylvia Elliott and Donna Lane - Pre -Survey Discussion
i. Letter to Residents
ii. Preservation North Field Survey Form
5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Meeting Time
b. Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources - 5010 Historic Preservation Fund
Grants -in -Aid Program
C. Vozar Letter dated 7/19/95
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. PEP Grant
8. INFORMATION
a. Membership Letters
9. BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
MINUTES
August 22, 1995 @ 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Members Present: Roger Meeks, Dorothy Gray, Michael Huhndorf, Ethel Clausen
Members Absent: Kim Booth, Alan Boraas, Wanda Carlson
Also Present: Jack La Shot, City Engineer and
Kathy Woodford, Public Works Admin. Assistant
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dorothy Gray said there will be an annual meeting of Museums Alaska and Alaska
Historic Society in Juneau. She asked that it be put on the Agenda as New Business.
Gray also requested the sign for the Shkituk' village under New Business.
Handed out at the meeting to be added to the Agenda as 5a was an Application for
Review of Development Townsite Historic Zoning District.
There was no motion made for approval of the Agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no changes to the July 25 minutes. Dorothy Gray asked they be approved
by Unanimous Consent.
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Sylvia Elliott and Donna Lane - Pre -Survey Discussion
Sylvia Elliot said Claire Swan took them on the Kenaitze Tour of the Townsite Historic
zone. Elliott said the tour was very informative and Swan told her she would mention
their being in the area doing the survey at the next Elders Meeting. She added that Alan
Boraas is putting together a packet of information for them.
Donna Lane asked if any of the Board members had any comments regarding the
Preservation North Field Survey Form. There were no changes requested by any Board
Member.
Lane asked if a letter had been sent out to residents in Old Town. Kathy Woodford said
the letter had not been sent to anyone yet because it had not been approved by the
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5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW
a. Application for Review of Development Townsite Historic
Zoning District - Vozar
Gray read the Staff Report into the record. She asked why a building permit is required
to finish the inside of the building. La Shot stated it is a code requirement. He said there
will be no outside appearance changes. The upper level being finished will be for a
single family unit with four rooms to rent out. He added the use fits in with the existing
RN Park.
Meeks asked if the Planning & Zoning Commission had reviewed the Application. La
Shot stated it goes to the HDB first then P&Z. Meeks said he wants to be sure the
building meets the zoning code.
Gray asked La Shot if they were asked to do any landscaping. La Shot stated
landscaping is not required. Gray said since there is no alteration to the exterior it seems
to fit the criteria.
MOTION
Roger Meeks Moved for approval of the Application for Review of Development Townsite
Historic Zoning District contingent upon meeting the Planning & Zoning's requirements,
and asked for Unanimous Consent. Mike Huhndorf Seconded. PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Meeting Time
Gray noted Bookey's memo requesting the HDB meet at 7:00 rather than 6:00 p.m.
Meeks stated the Board started meeting at an earlier time to work better with Board
members' schedules.
Gray suggested tabling the item until the next meeting. It was unanimously agreed upon
to table the meeting time discussion to the next meeting.
b. Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources - 5010 Historic Preservation Fund
Grants -in -Aid Program
La Shot said this is the same grant the city received last year for the historic survey.
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what could be said on them.
C. Vozar Letter dated 7/19/95
The letter was reviewed; there were no comments.
d. Annual Meeting - Museums Alaska and Alaska Historic Society in Juneau.
Gray stated the meeting is in Juneau on October 4 - 8, 1995. Huhndorf and Clausen are
scheduled to attend.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. PEP Grant
Gray stated the City Council turned down applying for the PEP Grant.
8. INFORMATION
a. Membership Letters
9. BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Gray passed around a picture of the proposed sign Bunny Swan did for the village of
Shkituk'. Huhndorf read the literature on the sign. Gray said Swan is going to remove
the hoods from the people in the first panel to make them look less Eskimo like. Gray
suggested changing the middle panel to say "relocate to the present site of Old Town,"
for clarification.
Gray said she would like to make a date for a work session, after Christmas, with K.I.T.,
P & Z and the Parks Department to discuss where to go from here since the Board has
accomplished all of their goals. It was agreed upon to discuss a date at a later meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting date was set for September 26, 1995.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Kathy Woodford, Public Works Admin. Assistant
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***AGENDA***
Kenai Council Chambers
Chair Dorothy Gray
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 22, 1995
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review of Sign Code
7. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Historic Preservation Grant
b. Historic Survey
c. Bunny Swan Sign
d. Preservation Plan
e. Meeting Time
8. REPORTS:
9. INFORMATION:
a. Malanaphy Resignation
b. National Trust for Historic Preservation
c. National Register Bulletin
10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:
11. ADJOURNMENT:
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September 26, 1995 - 6:00 p.m.
***MINUTES***
Kenai Council Chambers
Chair Dorothy Gray
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Members Present: Dorothy Gray, Alan Boraas, Ethel Clausen, Kim Booth,
Michael Huhndorf
Members Absent: Roger Meeks, Wanda Carlson
Also Present: Sylvia Elliot, Preservation North; George Ford & Charlie
Pierce of the Rotary Club; Jack La Shot, City Engineer;
Marilyn Kebschull Planning & Zoning Administrative
Assistant; and Councilman Duane Bannock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Chairman Gray noted additional information for Old Business, Item 7a, City
Council's response to the memo dated September 17. In addition, due to other
commitments by the Rotary Club Members, moved discussion on Historic
Preservation Grant and signs, 7a, to New Business.
Noting no other changes, agenda approved by unanimous consent.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 22, 1995
Chairman Gray asked for changes or modifications to minutes. Mike Huhndorf
noted that he had made corrective comments to the letter that was to be sent to
the various households regarding the Historic District Survey. Noted that
questioned he had raised was that Shkituk' was the oldest settlement and that
there were never really Russian settlers, they were only approximately 13
Russians here at one time. Instead of Natives it should state Denaina.
Huhndorf stated that he believed that it was decided that the other letter would
be sent but wanted to note that particular element of input was missing from the
minutes.
Chairman Gray asked for any other changes or additions to the minutes. Gray
noted that Huhndorf's comments were good because it is important to be
historically accurate. Hearing no other changes, Gray asked for a motion to
approve the minutes.
KIM BOOTH MOVED THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED WITH MIKE
HUHNDORF'S CHANGES. ETHEL CLAUSEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
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5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Historic Preservation Grant --Sign Project --Chairman Gray invited George
Ford and Charlie Pierce to join the committee. Gray updated the group relating
that at the last meeting the group had approached City Council in attempt to get
a matching funds grant from the Historic Board and state funding to put signage
in Old Town as a follow up to the survey that Preservation North is doing to let
people visibly see what these buildings and sites represent. Gray noted that
she had seen Mayor Williams on Sunday and he advised that the reason that
they hadn't approved the grant or the preliminaries for the grant is that the
Rotary had already come up with the idea a few years back and suggested that
it be a joint effort. Gray noted that Ford and Pierce were at the meeting to
share what the Rotary's plan was.
Charlie Pierce noted that George Ford is past president of the Kenai Rotary
Club and Pierce is the current president. Pierce noted that the group should
not expect this signage project to happen quickly as the Rotary Club has been
working on the project for 4.5 to 5 years. It was started prior to the
Bicentennial. The Rotary Club had a list of sites identified and initiative was
taken on the club's part to create signs. A committee was formed, the chair
bought some cedar, and engraved them with a router. What fell through or
what was lacking was the historical data, placing that information on plagues,
and installing them. Permission was granted at the locations where signs were
to be placed. Since that time, some of those buildings have changed
ownership so permission would need to be granted again. Pierce noted that he
and Ford had driven the area together a week ago last Monday and looked at a
number of sites and noted that on the Arness House a professional sign has
been placed. Ford noted that it was a memorial. Gray advised that Roger
Meeks and the Historical Society placed that sign. Pierce stated that sign was
more professional than the signs the Rotary Club had put together. Pierce
shared the sign they had brought and noted that the Rotary Club was interested
in participating with labor and helping secure the materials. He noted that
whatever invitation or request the Historic District Board gave to himself and
Ford would be taken back to the Rotary to request the club's approval. Pierce
noted he would like to see follow up and closure on this project during his term
as president of Rotary.
Ford noted that the original intention was to do signage for 12 houses but now
are concentrating on 5. Pierce noted that five signs have been constructed.
He noted that the Rotary has the medallions that go in the various corners of
the sign and that a plague would be placed on the sign with the historical data
engraved on it. Pierce stated that the Rotary would not be offended if the
group elected not to use the signs; however, effort, labor, and time have been
put into the signs.
Huhndorf stated that these signs were a beginning and the fact that it would be
a starting point for the project. Booth asked who would perform the engraving.
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Pierce stated that it would be hired out and could possibly be done by
Malstons. Noted that there were Rotary and Bicentennial Medallions for the
signs. Pierce noted that the signs were five years old and had been moved
through five Rotary president's garages.
Ford stated that his wife, Mary, helped with the Rotary Bulletin and that they
had put together two bulletins, one the Moose Meat John Cabin and the other
for the Miller House. (Bulletins shared.) Ford stated that he felt that from the
bulletins they may be able to get enough information for the plagues for those
properties. Sylvia Elliott asked if the signs were to be put on the buildings.
Ford responded they could be either placed on the buildings or on posts.
Pierce noted that posts could be either cedar or metal and that he had offered
in the past to secure some metal posts for the signs. He noted that he felt two
cedar four by four posts would look nicely if a decision was made not to put
them on the house. Gray noted that the treated wood posts were suggested by
Mr. Sherman of Sherman Signs for a sign she had just purchased.
Huhndorf asked what was intended to be placed in the center carved area of
the sign. Pierce noted that was left for the plague to place the historical data.
He noted that George and Mary Ford had been collecting that data and
reporting it to the Rotary Club in the bulletin and that information would be
compiled in a concise version and then engraved on a plague. Huhndorf asked
if the date would be on the information on the sign. Pierce and Ford responded
yes.
Alan Boraas noted that people don't read a lot and suggested that the signs
could be completed along with brochures such as various walking tours have
done. He felt that would be very nice and by doing that the people could use
the brochures and the signs could be identifying markers for various locations
on the tour. Also noted that he felt posts would be better and could alleviate
access problems to the houses. Pierce noted that he felt it would be up to the
individual who is responsible for the residence. Boraas asked if the Rotary had
the wood for the rest of the signs. Pierce noted that there were five signs
made and that was the extent of the project. Pierce stated that Ford had noted
there were 12 locations identified and 5 signs actually built. Ford noted the five
being Helen Jones' House, Moose Meat Johns' House, the Louisa Miller House,
and Alan Peterson House. (Only four listed.)
Dorothy Gray noted that she felt the sign fit the rustic character of the
neighborhood. Booth agreed. Gray noted her only recommendation would be
not to use plastic plagues instead something that would look more historic.
Pierce stated he didn't see the cost as significant; however, Ford noted it is
costly to cast the plagues. Gray noted Malstons charged per letter. Booth
asked if plan was for engraving or brass castings. Consensus was for
engraving. Pierce noted the area on the signs for the plague is 4.5" X 10"
area. Discussion as to whether engraving would be readable and a group
decision to obtain samples. Ford asked if anyone had seen engraving that had
been outside and weathered. No one had and Gray suggested that it may be
possible to seal the plagues to protect them from the weather. Boraas asked if
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there was an estimate of the costs per sign. Ford noted that most of the
materials were donated. He continued that the lumber was purchased by a
member, and another had done the routing. Out of pocket costs were minimal.
Boraas asked what it would take to get the signs completed before Pierce's
tenure was up. Money -wise? Pierce stated he felt it would take a commitment
from a few individuals to work on the project and follow through. Commitment
from both parties, the Historic District Board and the Rotary Club. Pierce stated
he felt he could get the Rotary board to follow through with this project and
agree to more signs and asked what the Historic Board was thinking as far as
number of signs. Gray noted that at the last meeting 30 signs were mentioned.
She continued that Sylvia Elliott and Donna Lane are working on 50 sites.
Elliott noted that some of those were modem construction so they wouldn't
apply.
Pierce asked if the board would still be seeking funding to complete the project.
Gray noted that the deadline for that grant had passed. However, she felt the
city may be in favor of sharing the cost with the Rotary and that could be asked
of council. Pierce asked if the board would be interested in getting back to the
Rotary with whatever commitment the city will make and that he could take the
information to his board and see what commitment the Rotary Club would be
willing to make. Gray stated if engraving costs for a rough estimate of what
would be placed on the signs, the cost per sign could be estimated. Pierce
stated he would follow up on the costs of engraving and he would get back to
the Historic District Board. Gray stated this would be a great project to work on
over the winter and have the signs ready to place in the spring.
Jack La Shot asked if Gray had stated the deadline had passed on the grant
and that he had sent in the letter of intent before the deadline. The actual grant
deadline is December 15th. Gray stated she thought the Mayor had said the
grant had not been approved. La Shot stated it was approved under the
condition that the board work with the Rotary and the Visitor's Center. La Shot
noted it was on the bottom of the handout wherein the City Clerk had noted the
council's direction. Pierce reiterated that he would research the cost and report
back to the group. La Shot noted that he had used numbers that had been
discussed before and had stated it would all be contracted out; however, that
can be corrected on the grant application. Gray stated that each post would
cost approximately $20.00. La Shot stated that volunteer labor may be used to
make up the city's share of the grant. Pierce stated he sees the Rotary Club
participating in that capacity. Gray stated the Rotary Club would be scheduled
for the next meeting which is in a month.
Gray asked if a motion was necessary and La Shot stated a motion for City
Council would be helpful. La Shot continued stating he wasn't saying that
council would pass the ordinance to appropriate the other funds but felt they
may if the Board had did as they asked. Gray asked the deadline for the grant.
La Shot stated December 15. Gray confirmed that the preliminary letter had
been submitted. Gray stated to put the Rotary Signs and the Grant on the next
meeting agenda.
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Chairperson Gray asked if someone would like to make a motion to state the
board's intent regarding the historical signs and to pursue the grant. Huhndorf
voiced concerns regarding the choice of houses. Boraas asked if he was
referring to a specific house. Huhndorf stated the five that were identified and
not knowing the specific background on those house, and looking at Clare's
pictures, he isn't sure. Gray stated those would just be the beginning of the
project. Huhndorf clarified that this was a beginning but the need to clarify the
original occupant. Gray stated she didn't feel they knew all the history and that
information will be supplied from the survey. Huhndorf stated he was reticent to
make a motion in consideration of that. Gray stated there needed to be a
motion to discuss it. Huhndorf stated the need to verify the houses' history
before the signs are placed. Discussion by group that that is the information
being obtained by Sylvia Elliott and Preservation North. Huhndorf stated he is
not against them going up; just against what information may be placed on the
signs. Gray stated she felt that is what they want from the Historical Board.
Boraas stated it was his understanding that they would provide the sign and
that the Board would provide some of the data from the survey. Gray
concurred. Huhndorf stated that as long as the origin of the historical
information is sound that would be okay. Referring to the Miller House, that
may have been the Miller House in 1960; however, was it always the Miller
House. Huhndorf referred to editorial in the paper regarding the concept of Old
Town and the connection of the Kenaitze Tribe.
Gray asked the Board if they wanted to pursue the grant and work with Rotary.
Huhndorf asked if that meant that information that they bring in will be placed
on the sign or if the information placed will be verified. Gray stated the Board
will authenticate the information. Huhndorf stated he is for the project but that
the information that is placed on the signs needs to be authenticated. Gray
stated that was what she felt Rotary was asking the group. Sylvia Elliott stated
she had spoken with the Edelman's granddaughter who were in the Peterson
House originally and one thing that they would like to see is their grandparents
mentioned because the house is known as the Peterson House. Gray stated
the original builders should be known. Huhndorf stated there will not be a lot of
space for information. Boraas stated that is where a brochure would be nice.
Discussion by group regarding walking tours and the benefits of the signs and
brochures.
HUHNDORF MOVED GIVEN HISTORICAL ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
PLACED ON THE SIGNS TO PURSUE THE GRANT APPLICATION IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROTARY CLUB. MOTION SECONDED BY KIM
BOOTH. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
b. Review of Sign Code --Gray stated that the Board had asked to review the
sign code. Gray asked La Shot what the code was for Old Town. He
responded commercial and industrial zones, Section E, Page 14-44 of the sign
code. La Shot stated that the permitted signs would have the same
requirements as any commercial or industrial zone in the city and that the
Board may want to suggest a section of sign code for Old Town. Gray stated
currently any sign can be put up that is commercial or industrial and the Board
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recognized that in other historic districts that there are separate sign codes
specific to the historic district. Gray stated her recommendation is that the
Board take the code home, review it, and that it be discussed at the next
meeting and perhaps propose a specific sign code for Old Town. Gray stated
she felt there are things that she felt should not be permitted, neon signs,
things that do not fit a historical character. Boraas asked if Gary Kings was in
that area. Gray stated the cut off was right behind their building. La Shot
noted that neon signs are prohibited anywhere in the city and drew the Board's
attention to the prohibited sign section. Huhndorf asked if the sign at the
church was in that district. Gray stated that section is not in the zone. La Shot
suggested obtaining copies of other sign codes from other historic districts may
be helpful. Elliott stated she believed there is a National Register of Historic
Signage; however, not sure if it covers new signage. Elliott offered to check
into that. Gray shared a sign code from Nantucket Island. Boraas stated he
felt Juneau Would have a code. Gray stated Nantucket Island prohibited any
free standing signs. La Shot noted in the current code, free standing signs are
limited in size; signs mounted on walls are not regulated. Gray asked the
group if they concurred with her recommendation to discuss it at the next
meeting. Boraas asked if copies of Juneau and possibly Fairbanks codes could
be obtained. Kim Booth asked if there was a specific historic district in
Fairbanks stating that she would be in Fairbanks next week and could attempt
to get information. Huhndorf suggested Skagway may have a code. Gray
stated the board will continue to review the sign code at the next meeting.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Historic Preservation Grant --Discussed under new business.
b. Historic Survey --Sylvia Elliott supplied a update report of the survey and
gave an oral presentation. Two trips to Kenai, August and September.
Interviewed property owners by phone and in person, looked at historic
photographs, measured each property, and obtained some building information.
Two people refused to let them measure their buildings. Elliott stated she had
located several sources for historic photographs (Anchorage Daily News,
Anchorage Library). She stated she has been working on the narrative for the
historic context. Consulted with the CLG coordinator at SHPO and the
archeologist. Donna Lane is constructing a site map, showing each of the
buildings and their locations. The map that they had was out of date as a lot of
the buildings are no longer there. Lane is making a chart showing owner
name, year of construction, and type of property (commercial, residential,
multiple occupancy, etc.). Elliott stated there are a few gaps that she would like
the city to help fill in. Lacking construction dates on most of the modem
buildings and the list is noted on the update report. Most people have been
helpful, shared photographs, etc. Elliott noted that they have encountered a fair
number of people that were suspicious, wanting to know what they were doing
and how the information was going to be used. Elliott's recommendation is to
get a newspaper article printed which may help inform these people. She
noted things are progressing on schedule. The HRS cards should be turned
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into the city on October 24th. Have photographs and now just need to select
those that will reproduce well. Lane working mainly on architectural
descriptions and Elliott is concentrating on the narrative.
Boraas asked how the photographs were being obtained. Elliott stated that
people have loaned them, color laser copying works well. The photos at the
museum will need to be reprinted. Elliott stated they are trying to obtain photos
that show the different periods, first construction up to current time. Huhndorf
asked what the oldest photo is that they have obtained. Elliott responded 1916.
Discussion on the age of the photo in the Visitor's Center. Boraas stated that
was a National Archives photo dating from late 1800's.
Gray asked if there was anything the Board could help with the survey. Elliott
stated that obtaining the construction dates for those buildings. In adition, there
may be further gaps in information in the future and stated they would like to be
able to call for assistance. Boraas asked how many buildings were involved.
Elliott stated the buildings have been separated in the district from some buffer
properties. She stated that it would probably be a good idea to identify some of
the historic buildings such as Kenai Joe's even though it is not in the district it is
recognizable and written about very much. Buildings on the buffer zone will be
discussed. Elliott stated there were approximately 45 to 50 buildings involved
and of that number approximately one-third are non -historic. A lot of the
historic buildings have been altered so much that they are not really
recognizable as a historic structures. Boraas asked what recent meant. Elliott
stated the 50 year old National Register criteria. Any structures that are found
exceptional or significant and don't fit the 50 year criteria could be considered
historic. As yet, none have been found. Huhndorf stated historic would be pre-
1945, pre World War ll. Elliott responded that WW II structures are just now
being researched because of the 50 year cut off date. Boraas asked if that was
the national standard or just for Alaska. Elliott responded nationally.
Discussion about the 50 year time line. Boraas asked if the people who would
not let them measure gave any reasons. Elliott stated one didn't like the city in
general and the other did not give a reason.
Chairperson Gray identified Councilman Duane Bannock who had just joined
the meeting and informed Bannock of the prior discussion and decision to work
with Rotary. Discussion with Bannock regarding costs of signs, grant
application, etc.
c. Bunny Swan Sign --Chairperson Gray brought Board's attention to the memo
from P&Z regarding hoods and the moose in the first panel. Huhndorf asked if
that would be communicated via letter or memo. Huhndorf stated that Clare
stated it would be okay to change to the present village of Kenai. Gray asked
Councilman Bannock how the Board should proceed with the sign and how to
approach City Council. Bannock clarified the sign and asked how the sign was
to be paid for. Gray stated she thought that Bunny was going to design the
sign but the printing may have to be done. Huhndorf stated he understood that
the sign would be supplied and he wasn't sure who would do the printing. Gray
asked if KIT would be willing to split the cost with the city. Huhndorf stated he
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didn't feel they would. Gray stated the Board could ask if they would be willing.
Huhndorf stated he believed they had talked about an approximate figure of
$2000. Bannock stated that he and Councilman Smalley were mistaken that
the grant was for this sign and that is when the confusion regarding the signs
occurred. Bannock recommended that the Board supply the council with
specific information regarding the sign such as where the sign would be placed,
the cost, etc. and then the council will act on it. Bannock stated the council
would want to know if there were any other sources of revenue for the sign.
Gray stated this sign could be included in the Historic Preservation Grant and
get matching funds for the cost of this sign. Gray asked if Bannock felt the
council would like that idea and Bannock responded he felt that would be better
accepted than asking the council to fund the entire sign. Jack La Shot stated
he had estimated figures and used contractual services when he had completed
the letter of intent; however, with the Rotary donating materials and time the
city may be able to use that as part of the city's share of the grant. Bannock
stated that would be a selling point to the council. Bannock stated that there
was question about the grant being a reimbursable grant and that the city may
be able to be reimbursed. Bannock stated the letter implied the city may or
may not be reimbursed. La Shot stated that he understood that the application
needed to be submitted, grant approved, work completed, and then the city
would be reimbursed. Bannock stated that Mr. Brown, Finance Director, had
stated that was common for grants and that the letter was poorly worded.
Discussion about grant being a reimbursable program. Gray read information
from grant cover letter stating members may be reimbursed for cash
expenditures thus city couldn't use in kind services as part of contribution. Gray
stated the grant guidelines should be clarified. Gray asked Bannock if the
Board should notify the city council that the intent is to include the Swan sign in
the Historic Preservation Grant. Bannock stated that would be an excellent
idea and that he felt several council members were behind the project. Gray
asked if she should send a memo and Bannock stated to send a memo to
council being as specific as possible. Include the following: 2 projects, brief
outline regarding projects, cost of projects, and potential grant amount. Gray
stated specific information may not be available until next month when the
Rotary reports to the Board. Bannock clarified what information should be
included in memo.
Chairperson Gray stated she would type memo and fax it over for inclusion in
packet. Gray asked Huhndorf to clarify price of board for the Swan sign. He
responded he had heard $2000 and Gray stated that price would be used in the
memo.
Gray asked the Board where they felt the sign would be most effectively placed.
Discussion by group regarding sign placement. Gray stated the Board will be
meeting with other city groups this winter to map out a plan for the area.
Consensus that it may be best if visible from parking and a short walk to the
sign. Gray questioned how many signs the Board was planning to do with the
Rotary. Elliott stated there would be approximately 20 to 24 needed.
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d. Preservation Plan --Chairperson Gray stated that the Preservation Plan is
consistently on the agenda. Her suggestion is that at each meeting one item of
the twelve be considered and about five have already been completed.
Discussion by group. Decision to review Item 1, Goals and Objectives, Mission
Statement at the next meeting.
e. Meeting Time --Chairperson Gray stated the group had planned to discuss
whether the group would continue to meet at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Boraas stated 7
p.m. would be best for him. No preference by Clausen. Booth and Huhndorf
prefer 6 p.m. but agreed the move to 7 p.m. would not be a problem. Gray
asked Bannock if a council member would be assigned to the Board. Bannock
responded there is a council member assigned; however, the 6 p.m. meeting
time is inconvenient. Bannock stated 6 p.m. is difficult for members. Gray
asked if Bannock would come if the meeting changed to 7 p.m. and he
responded he would do his best to see someone attended the meetings.
MIKE HUHNDORF MOVED THE HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD MEET AT 7
P.M. MOTION SECONDED BY KIM BOOTH. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
8. REPORTS:
Chairperson Gray reported that Clausen and Huhndorf were going to Juneau
using their own funds. Huhndorf will be going as KIT representative and
Clausen belongs to the state Historical Society. Next meeting will hope for a
report.
9. INFORMATION:
a. Malanaphy Resignation --Chairperson Gray reported the Board had had the
official resignation of Mr. Malanaphy. Gray stated she had been in contact with
Malanaphy who stated he comes to Alaska once a month and he would be
happy to assist the Board if the Board so desired. Gray stated the Board is
short a member. Bannock stated the Historic District Board was different from
other boards because members do not all have to be residents of the City of
Kenai but the board has seats such as lawyer, archeologist, etc. Still must
have four or five city residents. Bannock stated there are applications on file
but they have not fit the need. Huhndorf stated Ron Jones had submitted an
application. Requested that Kebschull check on Ron Jones application.
b. National Trust for Historic Preservation
c. National Register Bulletin
Gray stated the above items in packet and the Board had looked into these
grants in the past and that they are very specific. This grant is due February
1st. Gray stated a lot of the funding is for consultants, materials, printing,
education. Very specific guidelines. Booth stated this may be an option for the
preservation plan if there was a need to get something printed. Gray stated
this may be a funding source for a walking tour pamphlet and asked Booth how
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many could be used in a summer. Booth reported on the Visitor's Center
visitations. The center is up over last year by 11,000 and the bulk of visitation
occurs between May and September and a total easily at 50,000. Booth stated
68,000 visitations at the end of August. Booth stated that the center has sent
letters to local schools advising the center's services. Discussion on how the
count is taken. Huhndorf asked approximately how much money is donated
each month. Booth explained that initially the center had placed a sign stating
$1 donation were appreciated. Great response to this. Then, Booth stated
they felt that if they didn't specify the dollar amount they may get more;
however, donations dropped off. Booth stated the building cannot be funded by
donations.
10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:
Booth asked that her packet be sent to her office at P.O. Box 1991, Kenai.
Gray reviewed for next meeting which will be October 24th at 7 p.m. the Board
will review the Rotary signs and the Shkituk' Village sign costs and the grant,
review sign codes, and review Item 1 of the Preservation Plan. Gray asked if
anything else should be included for the next meeting. Booth advised she will
be out of town for the next meeting. Gray added that under Old Business that
the Shkituk Village should be discussed and the Board should set a time for a
planning session to meet with Planning & Zoning, Parks & Rec, and KIT to see
how to deal with phase two. Elliott stated that she didn't know if she would
make the next meeting but the HRS (Heritage Resource Sites) cards would be
available. Huhndorf asked what the cards were and Elliott advised these were
uniform cards that contained basic geographic information.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Re ectftally submitted:
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SEP 28 195 11:36AM SOLDOTNA JR. HIGH 907 262 7036
TO: Kenai City Council
FROM: Townsite Historic Committee
DATE: September 27, 1995
SUBJECT: Historic Signs
At our September meeting we met with representatives of the Rotary
Club and reviewed their plans for signs to be erected on historic properties.
George Ford and Charlie Pierce assured us that their group is willing to
volunteer the time and labor to make 25 signs. These signs are 4' wooden
planks, approximately six inches wide, with the name routed into the wood.
There is an indented space measuring 4" x 8" where a metal plaque can be
inserted with detailed information engraved upon it. The Rotary members
will attend the October meeting with exact costs of the wood, mounting
posts, and engraving estimates. Consequently, the cost per sign will be for
materials only since they are supplying the labor.
These signs will be erected on 25 properties (with owners' permission)
designated from information received from the Townsite Historic Survey
currently in progress.
The Townsite Historic Committee also discussed the sign designed by
Bunny Swan to be erected on the Ski'tuk Village site. This 8' x 12' sign will
cost approximately $2000 to complete. Commission members agreed that
the sign should be placed approximately half way from the parking area to
the bluff, so that visitors will walk through the site.
As soon as the detailed costs become available from the Rotary Club
at our next meeting, we will inform the Council as to the exact amount we
would like to submit for the CLG Historic Preservation Grant for these two
projects.
It was further suggested that the newly procured data from the
Townsite Historic Survey complement the signage program in a brochure for
a walking tour throughout the area. The Commission would welcome your
comments on this idea.
T ,y
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
THROUGH: Thomas Manninen, City Manager
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THROUGH: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Direc e
FROM: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant Planning
DATE: September 29, 1995
SUBJECT: HISTORIC BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING TIME
FOR: City Council Meeting of October 4, 1995
At the Historic District Board's meeting September 26, 1995 the members voted to
change their meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Historic District Board
seeks your approval for this schedule change.
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AGENDA
RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
7:00 P.M.
RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered
to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Bob Brock, OSDI, Minerals Management Service - Outer
Continental Shelf Lease Sale 149 (Cook Inlet).
C. PIIBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1662-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $50,000 in a New Capital Project
Fund for Phase I and II Environmental Assessments of
the Airport Jet Fuel Facility.
2. Ordinance No. 1663-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $13,890 in the General Fund as a
Result of Receiving Two Library Grants.
3. Ordinance No. 1664-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $3,990 in the General Fund for An
Instructor -Trainer to Provide Exercise Classes at the
Recreation Center.
4. Resolution No. 95-55 - Certifying that the Municipality
Did Suffer Significant Effects During the Program Base
Year From Fisheries Business Activities That Occurred
Within the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area.
5. Resolution No. 95-56 - Requesting Municipal Assistance
Funding From the State of Alaska.
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6. Resolution No. 95-57 - Declaring the Following
Equipment, Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 6, 1995.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
1. *9/14/95 Ron Rainey, President, Kenai Visitors and
Convention Bureau memorandum regarding Kenai Visitor &
Convention bureau Memberships.
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration: Alaska's Fun in the Midnight Sun
Reservation Central - Special Use Permit/Airport
Terminal Counterspace Rental.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1666-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $60,000 in the General Fund for
Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special
Assessments.
4. Approval - Special Use Permit and Video/Salmon
Producers Alliance.
5. Approval - Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease/Tract 7,
Shore Fishery Plat #71.
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6. Approval/Ratification - Goals & Objectives/Amended at
9/6/95 Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
J. DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K. ADJOURNMENT
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RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
7:00 P.M.
RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bannock,
Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Monfor and Measles.
A-5.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS: H-7, Discussion - Capital Project
Matching Grant Program FY97.
ADD TO: I-1, Mayor's Report
1. Off -Road Vehicles and ATV's
2. City Curfew
3. Leif Hansen Memorial Park
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
A-6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams reported he had no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as
presented. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
B-1. Bob Brock, USDI, Minerals Management Service - Outer
Continental Shelf Lease Sale 149 (Cook Inlet).
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Brock defined the Minerals Management Service as the agency which
administers the offshore mineral management program. Brock
reported the public hearings had been held in regard to proposed
outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale 149 (Cook Inlet). A draft
environmental impact statement was published. A final impact
statement will be issued if it is decided to proceed with the
sale.
Brock reported the major concerns found as a result of the
hearings were in regard to the commercial fishing conflict, fear
of oil spills and whether or not there was adequate information
to proceed with the sale. From those comments, the final impact
statement was changed to require the oil companies to work with
the fishing industry; to establish maximum density of oil rigs;
no service entry (requiring angle drilling); and seasonal oil
drilling restrictions (no drilling between June 15 and August
15).
There were also deferral possibilities suggested which would
delete all the blocks north of Anchor Point due to the major
conflict with the drift fishing fleet. The LIS will be out in
January, 1996. Before then, they will be meeting with the drift
fishermen to hear concerns of theirs and others.
Brock also explained his department does not work hand -in -hand
with the state, but do keep in contact with and work with them so
there are no conflicts between the two entities. Brock
encouraged persons to contact him if they have questions or
concerns.
Williams stated the city has been working with the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Mayor and Kodiak Mayor as to who will speak to
proposed sales in the Shelikof Straits and the Cook Inlet.
Williams asked how it was decided the federal government would
control some of the sales within the inland waters normally
controlled by the state.
Brock explained the Submerged Lands Act makes that determination
and briefly discussed how the lines are measured. Brock also
distributed maps showing the northern deferrals and Kennedy
Entrance deferral.
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ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1662-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $50,000 in a New Capital Project
Fund for Phase I and II Environmental Assessments of
the Airport Jet Fuel Facility.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1662-95
and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams asked Public Works
Director Kornelis when it was determined the city needed to
proceed with an environmental assessment of the jet fuel
facility. Kornelis answered, a letter was received from DEC
indicating perceived problems in regard to the removal of the
tank approximately two years ago. Acting Airport Manager Holland
added, at that time there was some oil sheen on the water of the
two monitoring wells.
Bookey asked if the city has done other remedial work on the site
and Kornelis answered, other than removing the tank, no. Bookey
also asked if the site assessment was done by an engineer.
Kornelis answered, it was done by Northern Test Labs. Holland
added, from their tests, they found there was contamination
upstream from the monitoring wells.
Bookey noted that if the contamination came from upstream of the
city's tank, it wouldn't be the city's problem. Kornelis
explained, it was leased property which has been leased to
various entities throughout the years.
Williams asked if DEC directed the city to begin the assessment.
Kornelis stated he did not remember and Attorney Graves stated he
did not know. Williams stated he was hesitant to start the
assessment without a formal directive from DEC.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilman Measles MOVED to table action on the ordinance until
the second meeting of October. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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C-2. Ordinance No. 1663-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $13,890 in the General Fund as a
Result of Receiving Two Library Grants.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1663-95
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were public or council comments.
VOTE:
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes
Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3. Ordinance No. 1664-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $3,990 in the General Fund for An
Instructor -Trainer to Provide Exercise Classes at the
Recreation Center.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1664-95
and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilwoman Monfor requested
that if the ordinance passed, the Parks & Recreation Department
advertise the winter hours and what programs are being offered at
the Rec Center in the Peninsula Clarion and The Dispatch.
VOTE:
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes
Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-4. Resolution No. 95-55 - Certifying that the Municipality
Did Suffer Significant Effects During the Program Base
Year From Fisheries Business Activities That Occurred
Within the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-55
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-5. Resolution No. 95-56 - Requesting Municipal Assistance
Funding From the State of Alaska.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-56 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Smalley requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6. Resolution No. 95-57 - Declaring the Following
Equipment, Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-57
and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Public Testimony:
Gus Rodes - 207 Birch Street, Kenai. Rodes referred to council's
past discussions in regard to the safety of the old Fire
Department tanker truck. Rodes asked what the liability would to
the city if the truck is not safe and not made safe before
selling it.
Kornelis explained the truck listed as a 1968 Kenworth tanker on
the auction list was not the old Fire Department tanker. It is
the tanker which had been used by the Sewer Treatment Plant for
carrying sludge.
Kornelis requested to add to the auction list the following
items:
Senior Center - 1984 four -door Escort station wagon
1981 3/4 ton van
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Parks & Recreation - Satoh Tractor
1981 Ford station wagon
Williams referred to Information Item No. 6 which was background
information in regard to the old Fire Department tanker truck.
The information included past council meeting minutes wherein the
use of the truck was discussed, as well as materials compiled by
the Fire Department for budget discussions when they requested
funding to replace the truck.
Williams suggested council determine whether to keep the truck
and allow it to be used by the city or put it up for auction.
The truck had been used when the city purchased it and the city
has used it for approximately 15 years.
Smalley stated he liked Option A, suggested by Kornelis in his
9/7/95 memorandum (included with Information Item No. 6). Option
A included removing the tank from the truck and placing an oil
distributor system on the truck. The truck and oil distributor
system could be used for dust control work. Smalley added,
conversion of the truck may be something the city would want to
try before selling the truck. That is, if the employees feel
comfortable driving the truck with the type of transmission in
the truck. Other than the placement of the tank, the truck seems
to be in good shape. Smalley explained his remarks during the
last meeting were made because it had been represented to council
that the truck was unsafe but had been used in the same manner as
it had been by the Fire Department when they had said the truck
was unsafe.
Bookey asked how much it would cost to convert the truck for dust
control use. Kornelis estimated $40,000-50,000 to purchase the
oil distribution system. Kornelis added, it costs the city
approximately $25,000 a year to contract out the oiling.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to put the truck on the auction block
and sell it. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
Bannock stated he would prefer the truck be sold as it would not
be cost efficient to convert the truck for dust control use.
Bannock added, he would like to have the tank removed from the
truck prior to sale to ensure the city could not be held liable
for any problems if the truck were used as a tanker.
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Williams asked Bookey how much he would estimate it would cost to
replace the transmission on the truck. Bookey suggested $20,000.
Bookey added, he thought the sale of the truck could bring
$10,000. Williams stated he did not think it would be necessary
to remove the tank from the truck. Attorney Graves explained, if
the truck were marked "as is" with no warranties, there should
not be a lot of liability to the city. However, if there was an
accident, the city could still be sued. Even then, if the city
would win, it could still cost the city a lot of money. Graves
agreed with Bannock that if the tank were removed, the city would
avoid the cost of defense. Kornelis suggested it would take
approximately one day to remove the tank from the truck.
Councilwoman Monfor stated she wanted to amend her motion to have
the tank removed from the truck and both be sold separately.
VOTE ON THE AMENDED MOTION:
Mayor Williams asked if there were any objections to the motion
to sell the truck and tank separately (Monfor's request
included).
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Kornelis explained no date had been set for the auction. The
auctioneer is trying to coordinate the city's auction with HEA.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging
Councilwoman Swarner reported the Council on Aging met on
September 19. The Senior Center will be hosting a group of
seniors from the Older Alaskans Commission on October 18. Also
the Center is preparing for its 25th anniversary. Swarner added,
a new volunteer coordinator had been hired.
D-2. Airport Commission
Councilman Measles reported the Commission met on September 14.
At that meeting they discussed a lease rate for the Fun in the
Midnight Sun reservation business and viewed a video which had
been proposed to be placed in the airport by the Salmon Producers
Alliance. The minutes of the Commission's last meeting were
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included in the packet. Both the Fun in the Midnight Sun and
Salmon Alliance matters would be discussed by council later in
this meeting.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Councilman Bookey reported the Harbor Commission met on September
11. At that meeting they mainly discussed the possible
contracting for an engineering study and request for proposals in
regard to bluff erosion and sand dune stabilization. It was
reported to them that Bill Nelson had some ideas he would like to
discuss with the Commission in regard to bluff erosion and sand
dune stabilization. The Commission would like to agree on a
general idea with Nelson and bring that information forward to
council for their consideration.
Bookey added, the Commission also discussed the information
disseminated by Alaska Fish & Game in regard to the water life
found in the first four feet of the Kenai River.
D-4. Library Commission
Councilwoman Monfor reported the minutes of the Commission's last
meeting were included in the packet. Monfor referred to the
application of Kevin Benson to be appointed as the Commission's
student representative. The Commission recommended approval of
this appointment. Williams noted there were no objections from
the councilmembers and Benson was appointed.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the Commission's last
meeting were included in the packet. The Commission discussed
the beach restrooms and their concern that they may be vandalized
over the winter. Bannock reported it was the Commission's
strongest recommendation that steps be taken to protect them
during the winter (boarding them up, etc.).
Bannock also reported Joe Donahue talked with the Commission in
regard to the Lions Club's desire to build a trail and picnic
area behind the Oilers Park.
Williams reported Bill Kluge, representing the Rotary Club will
be talking with the Commission in regard to their desire to
upgrade the children's park in Old Town.
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In response to the concerns about the beach restrooms, Kornelis
stated he understood from the discussion at the last council
meeting, that because people walk the beach in the winter,
council decided the restrooms should be kept open. Williams
added, the restrooms were built with public funds.
Monfor stated she believed council was acting reactively instead
of in a proactive manner. The restrooms were built because there
was a need. Public funding was used. There would have to be
some faith that the facilities won't be destroyed. If they are,
council shouldn't replace them. Monfor recommended the
facilities be left open for use during the winter. Measles
stated he agreed.
Direction to administration was to leave the restrooms open and
available for use during the winter. Williams suggested the
public be made aware of the council's decision.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the last Commission
meeting were included in the packet. The resubdivision of Tract
A in the Inlet View Subdivision was approved, as well as a
conditional use permit for a day care center. The Commission
also discussed the rescheduling of their November 22 meeting to
November 21. The request was made due to council's rescheduling
their November 15 meeting to November 22. There were no
objections from council.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Beautification - Swarner reported the Committee met on
September 12 and the minutes of that meeting were included in the
packet. The Committee will be planting flower bulbs in the
flower beds this fall if the weather allows. Also, Swarner
reported approximately 228 volunteer hours were logged in regard
to weeding, planting, etc. in the various flower beds throughout
the city.
Swarner referred to the information included in the packet
wherein it stated the Committee requested the cancellation of
their November and December meetings. Council had no objections.
Historic District Board - Williams referred to the
memorandum included in the packet which outlined more
specifically the intentions of the Board in regard to signage
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throughout the city. (The information was requested by council
at their last council meeting as they felt they did not have the
necessary information to determine whether the Board should apply
for a CLG grant or not.) Councilman Bannock noted that the
Rotary Club has a similar ongoing project and there was some
concern that both groups may be doing the same thing.
Bannock was requested to discuss the Rotary project with the
Historic District Board and determine whether they could work in
conjunction with each other.
Smalley asked if council needed to give direction to allow the
Board to apply for the grant. Kornelis and Clerk Freas stated a
letter of intent had been sent prior to this council meeting as
the deadline was prior to the meeting. Council concurred that
the grant should be applied for and that the Board and the Rotary
Club work together on the project.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:02 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:20 P.M.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Regular Meeting of September 6, 1995.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
F-1. 9/14195 Ron Rainey, President, Kenai Visitors and
Convention Bureau memorandum regarding Kenai Visitor &
Convention bureau Memberships.
No discussion. Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
G-1. Reconsideration: Alaska's Fun in the Midnight Sun
Reservation Central - Special Use Permit/Airport
Terminal Counterspace Rental.
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MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve the special use permit for
the Fun in the Midnight Sun Reservation Central to Barbara
Kangas. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
Swarner asked why the lease began in January instead of
September. Acting Airport Manager Holland replied that was the
information he had from Airport Manager Ernst. Smalley added,
because council requested she lease the space for a one-year
period.
Barbara Kangas - P.O. Box 7645, Nikiski. Kangas explained she
originally had requested to rent the space for a three-month
period, next June, July and August. Because of council's request
that the space be rented for a year and in order for her to have
the business organized, she requested the lease run from January
to December. Kangas added, since she would be renting the space
for a longer period of time, she would be working with Hawaiian
tours to bring visitors from there to Alaska. She will be
distributing brochures to her different contacts in October.
Bookey asked if the special use permit would give Kangas an
exclusive right for this type of business. Answer was no.
Bookey asked if the lease rate would be $50.00 a month or
$1.65/sf. Smalley answered it would be $1.65/sf plus a
percentage, like the car rental agencies.
Bookey stated he would still vote no on the matter. Williams
stated he also was still against the concept and, he added, after
he spoke with constituents, he felt stronger than he had at the
last meeting. Williams suggested council delay their decision on
the matter and hold a work session first and discuss this as well
as the bed tax issue.
Councilman Measles stated he wouldn't be in favor of delaying
action on the matter. Measles added, Kangas would need time to
get her business in order and on line by January. Her
application was legitimate and he saw no reason to not allow the
rental of the space. Measles also stated, Kangas had
advertisement time constraints as well.
Holland added, the car rental leases offer the basic right to do
the same thing as Kangas is asking to do.
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Kangas requested the "purpose" of the lease be amended since she
would be making arrangements for travellers from Hawaii to Kenai
and Kenai to other areas. Kangas added, she would not be
arranging flight reservations or auto rentals. She has discussed
making reservation arrangements with Hawaiian Vacations in regard
to visitors to the Kenai Peninsula and visa versa.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to amend the special use permit at Item
1, Purpose to place a period after accommodations and delete "on
the Kenai Peninsula, i.e. local fishing, air, hunting and tour
guides, B&B's, hotels, motor home rentals, RV parks, etc."
A short discussion followed in regard to the definition of
"accommodations." Councilman Measles suggested to amend the
"Purpose" as follows:
1. Purpose: The purpose for which the Permit is
issued is for making reservations for tourist
accommodations [ON THE KENAI PENINSULA], i.e. local
fishing, air, hunting and tour guides, B&B's, hotels,
motor home rentals, RV parks, etc."
Councilman Smalley agreed and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the
motion.
Clerk Freas read back Measles' suggested amendment of the
"purpose." There were no changes.
Holland referred to Kangas' statement that she would not be
making arrangements for car rentals. Holland asked if council
wanted that specification in the permit. Williams answered no.
Williams stated he believed there were several issues in the
matter and would vote against the issue. Williams added, he
would like to hold a work session later in the year to discuss
bed tax and the influence it has on the local hotels in the city.
Williams added, the hotel owners feel they are being mistreated
because they are the only industry in the tourism industry which
pay a special tax to support the Visitors Center. Williams
added, there are also bed and breakfasts in the area who are not
paying their share (businesses of which the city has been
unaware).
Swarner stated her concern that the EDD may not be doing their
share in promoting tourism on the Peninsula. Williams explained
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EDD no longer is involved in the promotion of tourism as that was
turned over to the Tourism Marketing Council.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
Councilwoman Monfor called for the question. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON THE AMENDED MOTION:
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: No
Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED.
Monfor stated her concern that a local hotel owner intended to
place an advertisement in the paper repeating what a disgruntled
traveler called the area ("a small jerk water town"). Monfor
asked what that would say about the hotel owner. Monfor added,
if the hotel owners continually complain about bed tax but don't
come before council to discuss it, she had no sympathy for them.
Monfor noted bed tax, throughout the country, could be 5, 17 or
24%. In response to comments made by Williams earlier in the
discussion about the low amount of hotel rentals this tourism
season, Monfor stated it was not the council's fault the
reservations were not there. She added, she could not believe
that 97% of the people staying in the city did not want to pay
bed tax.
Monfor added, the hotel/motel and B&B owners were given 18 months
to come to council with another plan before the tax took effect.
She believes the Visitors Center and tourism industry should be
supported without the people living in the city having to pay for
it. She added, she was very offended by the remarks made by the
hotel owner and would be more offended if the newspaper printed
the ad.
Councilman Smalley stated he agreed with Monfor. This was an
obligation the council took when it discussed the bed tax issue.
At that time, council stated they would be investigating other
areas of the tourism industry, other than just the hotels, etc.
that could taxed to support the Center. Smalley added, he feels
this should still be done and should be discussed during the
planned work session.
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Williams noted the Peninsula Coalition discussed tourism and bed
tax at their last meeting. They are also discussing amending the
sales tax ordinances. Williams added, he is concerned there are
businesses in the city who are not paying the tax, thereby
cheating the city, borough and citizens of the city. Williams
requested the Finance Department, at the time of the work
session, to find other ways to collect sales tax, perhaps 1/2%
for the second and third quarters of the year, to better spread
the tourism idea across the counter.
Monfor stated she was proud of the council stepping up and
initiating a bed tax. The Borough Assembly couldn't do it. The
city is leading by example. The bed tax does not hurt the local
people.
Bannock stated from the complaints and comments he has heard, the
complaints are because there is such a small group being taxed.
Bannock suggested there may be some way to include other
businesses who profit from the tourists, i.e. grocery stores, car
repairs, gas stations, etc. Monfor agreed. Bannock added, he
would like more discussion, more equity and perhaps the name of
the tax could be changed.
Williams stated he believed the handling of the tourism industry
in the city should be reviewed in general. Also reviewed should
be whether the city expects more from the Visitors Center or that
they be totally city supported.
Measles stated the issue about the Visitors center was settled
when the building was built. They can do more than what the city
can because of their being a non-profit organization. Measles
added, he wouldn't have a problem in discussing how to get
revenue from other sources. He does have a problem in bringing
back and only discussing the bed tax. No one complains about
paying a bed tax anywhere else. Measles added, it is not the
hotel owners who pay the bed tax, it is the people renting the
hotel rooms.
Monfor reported she would be giving a report of the Visitors
Center activities during the next council meeting. Monfor added,
the Center is no longer a building waiting for people to come to
it. The Center's board and employees are actively seeking
conventions, meetings, etc. to use the building.
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ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills. Councilwoman Monfor
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to pay the purchase orders exceeding
$2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
Bannock asked why the cost of the Old Town storm drain was so
much more. Kornelis explained the pipe was ordered before the
large amount of bluff sloughed off this spring. They had to
order more pipe.
H-3. Ordinance No. 1666-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $60,000 in the General Fund for
Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special
Assessments.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Approval - Special
Producers Alliance.
MOTION:
Use Permit and Video/Salmon
Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the special use permit
and video to the Alaska Salmon Producers Alliance, adding he was
referring to the draft permit included in the packet.
Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
H-5. Approval - Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease/Tract 7,
Shore Fishery Plat #71.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of the assignment of shore
fishery lease, Tract 7, Shore Fishery Plat #71. Councilman
Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Williams asked if administration had any objections to the lease.
Graves stated no. There was no further discussion.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the motion of approval. SO ORDERED.
H-6. Approval/Ratification - Goals & Objectives/Amended at
9/6/95 Council Meeting.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the goals and
objectives update and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
Swarner reported that during a walk on the beach she noticed the
bluff erosion problem along Section 36 and Toyon Way. She
requested a short-term goal be added to have steps built on the
end of Forest Drive to the beach. This may help slow the erosion
problem. Williams noted the Governor has asked for funding to be
used as grants for trails, etc.
Swarner stated she had no problem with applying for grants to do
the work, but felt it important that steps be placed. Smalley
suggested the motion be amended to have steps built, but state no
location. Swarner agreed. Williams suggested the amendment
include building steps and improving the trail system.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to amend the list of goals and
objections by adding as a short-term goal, recreational access
trails and improvements. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to amend the list of goals and
objectives to add as an on -going goal, monitoring of spruce
beetle killed trees. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to amend the list of goals and
objectives to add as a 1995 project, review of the tourism
industry. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-7. Discussion - Capital Project Matching Grant Program
FY97.
Council reviewed the information added to the agenda by Public
Works Director Kornelis. Kornelis explained a resolution is
needed to include with the application. However, he telephoned
the State OMB office and informed them that due to their short
amount of time from distributing the application packet and the
due date for it and because the packet was received after the
agenda was set, a city resolution would not be included with the
application, but would be included with a revised application
after the October 4, 1995 council meeting. Kornelis added, the
revised application is not due until November 2.
The application requests $211,665 for the city's water quality
and quantity/development program. There were no objections from
council.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
PAGE 18
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor
a. Off -Road Vehicles - Williams reported he discussed the
use of off -road vehicles with some Kenai young people. He told
them of council's concerns of the damage to the rights -of -way
along the highway and city streets. When asked how they thought
the situation could be handled, the young people suggested a
citation should be given and the vehicle taken away for six
months the first time an off -road vehicle user is stopped for use
of the vehicle in an unauthorized area. The second time, impound
the vehicle permanently.
A short discussion followed in regard to problems that occur with
impounding property. Attorney Graves stated problems arise with
seizing property from a driver who may not be the owner of the
property, i.e. the person could be borrowing the property, etc.
Smalley suggested Williams encourage those young people to come
before council and discuss the matter as it could have a very
positive affect on the matter.
b. Curfew - Williams referred to the ordinance in regard
to curfews. Williams added, he also discussed the city's curfew
with the young people and gave them copies of the ordinance.
Williams stated his concern that there seems to be more and more
young people getting in trouble in the late hours of the night
and early morning hours. Smalley added, the Kenai and
neighboring communities are changing. The areas are beginning to
inherit problems from larger areas such as gangs. The curfew may
be one resolution to the problem.
Chief of Police Morris stated the ordinance speaks to a curfew
for children of ages 16 and under. Those getting in trouble are
more in the age of 16-19 for which the curfew does not apply.
C. Leif Hansen Memorial Park - Williams referred to a
letter (added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting) from
Dennis and Susan Townsend. The Townsends wrote and stated their
concern that the Park was being used inappropriately. Williams
KENAI CITY
SEPTEMBER
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
20, 1995
suggested that the gatherings, such as the Kenai River Festival
and the Industry Celebration be held in the picnic area by the
ball fields instead. Williams suggested council review the
policies and procedures and make some amendments as to the proper
use of the park, etc.
Monfor stated she had received a copy of the policies and
procedures for the park from the Clerk because of some concerns
of hers in regard to the dead trees and sidewalks, etc. Monfor
suggested the Beautification Committee should have a chance to
review the policies and procedures. They should then send their
recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Commission and then on
to the council for review. Monfor added, the Park is a place to
go and reflect. However, a proper use probably includes using
the gazebo for weddings. Discussion should also include what the
city's responsibility is in caring for the plantings, i.e.
wrapping for the winter, staking, etc.
Council agreed the policies and procedures of the Park should
first be referred to the Beautification Committee. The Committee
should make recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Commission
and they then should make recommendations to council.
Councilwoman Monfor requested a letter be sent to the Townsends
in regard to their discussions.
I-2 .
No report.
I-3.
city Manager
Attorney
Attorney Graves reported the River Board would meet on Tuesday,
September 26. It could be the last meeting as they may reach
consensus on a draft ordinance to be presented to the Assembly
for consideration.
Williams asked if Graves had any recommendations to council in
regard to the ordinance. Graves stated it would be a policy
decision of the council to decide on the ordinance. Graves added
he would wait until the final draft of the ordinance is completed
as there have been some suggestions by other members to add into
the ordinance which and others do not find acceptable.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
PAGE 20
I-4. City Clerk
Clerk Freas reported absentee balloting was available at city
hall and the borough. Freas also requested council to forward
their travel plans to her in regard to attending the AML
Conference.
I-5. Finance Director
Acting Finance Director Feltman reported Finance Director Brown
was on vacation and would return Monday. Brown's last day is
Wednesday, September 27. Applications are being collected at Job
Service.
I-6. Public Works Director
No report.
1-7. Airport Manager
Acting Airport Manager Holland reported the arrival gate would be
carpeted like the departure gate. The job should be complete in
a few days.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. citizens
None.
J-2. Council
Bookey - Requested the state be contacted in regard to the
patch in the black top in Leif Hansen Memorial Park (by Dan's
TV). It was sidewalk prior to the roadwork and should be kept as
concrete.
Swarner - In regard to her comments made earlier about the
erosion along the Section 36 bluff, she did not intend that it
was the city's responsibility to try to correct the problem.
Monfor - Requested council give Finance Director Brown a
token of remembrance of his years with the city. Monfor
suggested a gold pan.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
PAGE 21
Measles - No report.
Bannock - No report.
Smalley - Agreed with Monfor's request and added he
appreciated Brown's hard work and efforts during his years of
employment with the city.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM 1 I I
TO: Councilmembers
FROM: John J. Williams, Mayor ,;00
City of Kenai
DATE: September 25, 1995
RE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS LIST
I recently had a discussion with Annalee McConnell from Governor Knowles' office.
She informed me the Governor plans to compile a six -year long-range plan for capital
improvements. The amount he plans to include in the budget for capital improvements
is $125 million to $150 million a year.
The Governor wants to initiate the plan in December. It is important Council compile
its 1995-1996 capital improvement list, with background information defining the need
and scope of the project as soon as possible.
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ASH LEY REED ASSOCIATES
GOVERMIENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS
To: Mayor and City Council
City of Kenai , 4
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From: Ashley Reed -
Re: Update and Preparation for 1996 Legislative Session.
1. FY97 Capital Budget - OMB Director Annalee McConnell has
proposed a schedule for finalizing the administration's FY97 capital
budget by December. In a memorandum to cabinet members
outlining directions for agency submissions, she unofficially
estimated that the administration's general fund capital budget
offered would be in the $150 million range. The rest of the timetable
is: September - agencies are to develop a general outline of their six -
year capital needs; October - agencies will be provided rough
allocations for education, health and safety, development, and similar
broad categories, and start putting together detailed back-up;
November - Governor will review proposals and make final decisions;
December - final details of the capital budget and six -year plan will
be developed.
McConnell's memorandum also asked the agencies to consider
the following questions:
* Should the state use financing methods other than direct
appropriation? What are the benefits and drawbacks?
* How should local community needs not on an agency priority list
be incorporated into the budget, for this cycle and for the long term?
* What criteria should be considered for ranking projects across
agency lines? She suggested four (4) possible criteria: urgency,
leveraging of the other funds, economic impact, and future cost
avoidance and efficiencies.
It should be noted that if the December deadline is achieved, it
will be the earliest a capital budget has been submitted in at least
four years.
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007) 562-2560 - FAX (90-1) 36_-25�0
Following the rule, "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" leads me to
encourage you to call on the Governor, his cabinet and staff to
advocate on behalf of Kenai's needs. I will be happy to make the
necessary appointments. We could probably arrange for most of the
meetings to be in Anchorage should you wish.
2. Governor's 1996 Legislative Package-- Likewise, the Governor's
legislative liaison, Pat Pourchot, has communicated with cabinet
members outlining procedures and a schedule for considering new
legislation for their 1996 legislative package. Pourchot advised
commissioners that the following will be considered in the evaluation
of potential legislation: 1) Does it promote "The Governor's
Message"? Pourchot listed "jobs, families, healthy and safe
communities, budget discipline, better government, children and
education, and resource -development protection" the key elements
of the "message"; 2) Costs - legislation that would save
administrative costs will be given particular consideration; 3)
Volume - the administration is going to try to minimize the total
number of bills the administration will introduce; 4) Unfinished
business - bills and topics left over from last session.
3. Long -Range Financial Planning Commission - This commission is
rapidly finishing up their work. A final report will be prepared and
released prior to the legislative session. At its August 25-26
meeting, a majority of the commission's members indicated that they
supported hefty increases in the state's taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and
fish. At the commission's request, Legislative Lawyers are drafting
bills to implement the following proposals:
* Raw fish taxes would be doubled under a proposal advanced by
commission member Rep. Mike Navarre. All the additional revenue
would go to the state instead of being split with local governments,
as is the case under the existing tax. The change is expected to raise
about $33 million.
* The cigarette tax would be boosted from $.29 per pack to $1.29 per
pack, and similarly stiff increases would be added to taxes on other
tobacco products. The proposal was approved in the straw poll
without any overt opposition. A former state senator, Arliss
Sturgulewski, has proposed the increases to the commission on
behalf of he Alaska Lung Association. The commission approved it
soon after for inclusion in the commission's preliminary report, but
reversed itself after members decided, for strategic reasons, to avoid
any direct recommendations on taxes at this time. The proposed
increases would raise from $30 million to $60 million each year,
depending on how much of the tax is passed to consumers in higher
prices, and how severely the higher prices affect consumption.
* Alcohol taxes would be increased: the tax on beer would go from
$.35 to $1.05 per gallon, on wine from $.85 to $2.15, and on hard
liquor from $5.60 to $12.75. Additional revenue will range from $15
million to $20 million, depending on the taxes' effects on
consumption.
*.Motor fuel taxes would increase from $.08 to $.22 per gallon, a level
close to the national average. The tax could bring in about $40
million in additional revenue. The commission had not addressed the
exemption for fuel used "off -highway." A commission member said
an increase is also being considered for the marine fuel tax, but not
for the tax on aviation fuel
* Motor vehicle fees would be generally doubled, and fee
exemptions for non-profit organizations would be eliminated.
Assuming that further tax increases are required, the commission
members seem to be evenly split between the imposition of a
personal income tax and a statewide sales tax. Discussions of the
group also indicates that a majority of the members are opposed to
looking to the oil industry for any additional taxes.
4. State Revenue. Alaska oil prices and production are tracking very
closely to the assumptions outlined in the state's official forecast
issued in March, and oil prices for the remainder of FY96 implied by
forward prices in the oil futures market are also close to the levels
predicted.
MARCH OFFICIAL FORECAST COMPARED WITH
AUGUST MARKET FORECAST
unrestricted general fund revenue (millions)
FY96 FY97
MARCH 95 Official Forecast $1,775 $1,828
AUGUS 95 Market Forecast $1,762 $1,754
5. Bonding. The state's debt is ridiculously low. Some officials are
looking towards bonding to fund some necessary capital projects. If
this were to happen, look for a Christmas tree mentality to set in.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
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DATE: September 27, 1095
RE: SETTING DATE FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY
In August I wrote to Ms. Leann Bingham at Kenai Central High School to start planning
1995's Student Government Day. Last week I had a conversation with Ms. Bingham and
she requested December 6, 1995 be set for the occasion. (Remember, Government is
taught during the fall semester which ends approximately the second week of the new
year.)
DOES COUNCIL HAVE ANY OBJECTION TO SETTING STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY
FOR DECEMBER 6, 1995?
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Kenai Golf Course P.O. Box 289 .Kenai, Alaska 99611
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ALASKA
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October 3, 1995
TOM MANNINEN, City Manager
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Tom:
It has become necessary for us to request a rate increase for play at the KENAI GOLF COURSE
Our primary purpose in leasing and constructing the golf course was to provide facilities for recreational enjoyment
of people of all ages in the City of Kenai. We believe the City should be proud of our facility as it is recognized as
one of the finest in the State of Alaska.
Second, we have hoped to regain our investment and if possible generate an eight percent profit on our venture.
After ten years of operation profit remains very elusive. The green fees for 1995 in our State compared as follows:
• Eighteen Hole Golf Courses:
Anchorage Eagle Glen
(Elmendorf)
Weekdays 24.50 28.00
Weekends 24.50 28.00
Nine Hole Golf Courses:
Russian Jack
Settlers Bay
(Anchorage)
(Wasilla)
Weekdays 11.00
11.00
Weekends 13.00
21.00
Moose Run
Palmer
Kenai
(Ft. Rich)
24.00
20.00
14.00
24.00
23.00
18.00
Chena Bend
Birch Ridge
Kenai
(Wainwright)
(Soldotna)
unknown
10.50
7.00
23.00
10.50
9.00
There are other Nine Hole Courses in the State. but they are comparable to the above.
It is obvious that we are underpriced, but this is intentional. We do not want to reduce the play because of the cost.
We are serious in trying to provide "Good Golf at Reasonable Prices".
We request approval to raise our prices for an Eighteen Hole Round to $17.00 on weekdays and $19.00 on
weekends and for a Nine Hole Round to $8.00 weekdays and $10.00 on weekends.
Enclosed are copies of Golf Course pricing as published in the 'Alaska Business MonthIV in June of this year and
our proposed 1996 Rate Cards.
Very truly yours,
Richard 1. Morgan, General Partner
MORGAN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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ALASKA LIFE
Anchorage
Anchorage Golf Course
3651 O'Malley Road
(907) 522-3363
Rich Sayers, Head Golf Professional
18 holes
Green fees: $24.50=residents,
$37=non-residents (1) (2)
Power carts: $21
Pull carts: $4
Club rentals: $14
Driving range, putting green,
practice chipping green
Credit cards: Visa, MC, Discover
Eagleglen Golf Course
Elmendorf Air Force Base
(907) 552-3821
Golf Course Manager: TBA
18 holes
Green fees: $28 (3)
Power carts: $14
Pull carts: $2.50
Club rentals: $10
Driving range, putting green
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Moose Run Golf Course
27000 Arctic Valley Road
(907) 426-0056
Gary Samford, General Manager
18 holes
Green fees: $24 (2) (3)
Power carts: $14
Pull carts: $2
Club rentals: $10
Driving range, putting green, chipping
green, two pitching areas
Credit cards: American Express, Visa,
MC
Russian Jack Springs
5200 DeBarr Road
(907) 333-8338
9 holes
Green fees: $13=residents (1) (4)
Power carts: $14
Pull carts: $2
Club rentals: $5
Tanglewood
11701 Brayton Drive
(907) 345-4600
9 holes
Green fees: $13.50
Power carts: For handicapped only
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Matanuska Valley
Palmer Golf Course
Springer Loop Road
(907) 745-4653
Steve Vaughn, Director of Golf
18 holes
Green fees: $23 (1) (2) (4)
Power carts: $18
Pull carts: $4
Driving range, putting green
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Settler's Bay Resort
Mile 8 Knik Road
(907) 376-5466
44 Alaska Business Monthly June 1995
Ernie Hamby, Director of Golf
9 holes
Green fees: $21 (1) (2) (4)
Power carts: $19
Pull carts: $4
Club rentals: $6/9, $10/18
Driving range, putting green,
chipping green
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
Wasilla
(907) 376-5948
Dave Carney, Owner
9 holes
Green fees: $8/9, $14/18
Pull carts: $2
Driving range, putting green
Fairbanks
Chena Bend Golf Course
Fort Wainwright
(907) 353-6223
Randy Blanchard, Course Manager
9 holes (18 at end of 1995)
Green fees: $23 (3)
Power carts: $20 (3)
Pull carts: $2
Club rentals: $5
Driving range, putting green,
chipping green
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Fairbanks Golf and
Country Club
Farmers Loop Road
(907) 479-6555
Randy Scharfenberg, Course Man-
ager
9 holes
Green fees: $18/3, $23/18 (4)
Pull carts: $2
Club rental: $20
Credit cards: Visa, MC
North Star Golf Course
330 Golf Club Drive
(4.5 miles off Old Steese)
(907) 457-4653
Jack Stallings, Owner
9 holes
Green fees: $22
Power carts: $12/18
Pull carts: $5
Club rentals: $7.50
Credit cards:
Kenai Peninsula
Birch Ridge Golf Course
Sterling Highway
Soldotna
(907) 262-5279
Patrick Cowan, Owner
Mike Rose, Club Pro
9 holes
Green fees: $10.50/9, $20/18 (1) (2)
Power carts: $10/9
Pull carts: $1/9
Club rentals: $5/9
Driving range, putting green,
chipping green
Cottages available
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Kenai Golf Course
1420 Lawton Drive
Kenai
(907) 283-7500
Richard Morgan, Owner
Jim Kimball, Teaching Pro
18 holes
Green fees: $18 (1) (2) (4)
Power carts: $15
Pull carts: $1
Club rentals: $5 (beginner),
$7.50 (full set)
Driving range, putting green,
chipping green
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Kodiak
Kodiak Coast Guard Station
(907) 486-7561
Art Bors, Course Manager
9 holes
Green fees: $12/9, $18/18 (1) (3)
Power carts: walking only
Pull carts: $2.50
Club rentals: $5
Credit cards: Visa, MC
Juneau
Mendenhall Golf Course
2101 Industrial Blvd.
(907) 789-1221
Tom File, Owner
9 holes
Green fees: $7/9; $14/18
Power carts: walking only
Pull carts: $3
Club rentals: $6
KEY:
(1) Junior rates available
(2) Senior rates available
(3) Military rates available
(4) Weekend rate
KENAI GOLF COURSE
RENTAL AND SERVICES
GOLF CLUBS
1 & 3 Wood, 3-5-7-9-W Irons,
Putter & Bag ................................. $5.00 Day
Used by Junior ................................................... $2.00 Day
1,35, Woods, 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-W Irons,
Putter & Bag ................................. $7.50 Day
3 Woods, 5-7-9-Irons,
Putter & Bag (Junior Size) ............ $1.00 Day
Single Club (For use on practice range) ............. $1.00 Day
HAND PULL CARTS ......................................... $1.00 Day
MOTORIZED RIDING CARTS ........................... (9) $10.00
(18) $15.00
Course use fee charged to private motorized carts
$5.001Day, $75.00/Month or $200.00/Sesson
CLUB STORAGE
$1.00/Day, $5.00/Week, $10.00/Month or $30.00ISeason
MOTORIZED CARTS
Sensible driving mandatory. State Driver's License manda-
tory. Abuse of driving practices will result in loss of driving
privileges. Cart usage will be restricted by ground conditions.
We assume NO responsibility for any privately owned carts
or personal equipment left on our grounds.
PRACTICE RANGE & GREEN
BUCKET OF BALLS ..................................... $1.50lroken
RESERVATIONS
Please call ahead (283-75W) to reserve tee times. If reser-
vations have not been made, you are certainly welcome, but
may be delayed. Reservations during tournament play are
very important to avoid inconvenience to golfers. Repeated
no-shows will result in individual loss of reservation privi-
leges.
LESSONS
Our club Pro will be giving instructions on either an individual
or group basis. Please contact him directly for prices.
5% sales tax is Included in all above prices.
5% sales tax will be added to all prices of pro shop and cal uhn.
KENAI GOLF COURSE
1420 Lawton Drive - Kenai, Alaska
283-7500
Dedicated to providing quality golf
at reasonable prices.
KENAI GOLF COURSE
RENTAL AND SERVICES
GOLF CLUBS
1 & 3 Wood, 3-5-7-9-W Irons,
Putter & Bag ................................. $5.00 Day
Used by Junior...................................................$2.00 Day
1,35, Woods, 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-W Irons,
Putter & Bag ................................. $7.50 Day
3 Woods, 5-7-9-Irons,
Putter & Bag (Junior Size) ............ $1.00 Day
Single Club (For use on practice range) ............. $1.00 Day
HAND PULL CARTS.........................................$1.00 Day
MOTORIZED RIDING CARTS ........................... (9) $10.00
(18) $15.00
Counts use fee charged to private motorized carts
$5.00/Day, $75.00/Month or $200.001Season
CLUB STORAGE
$1.00/Day, $5.00/Week, $10.00/Month or $30.00/Sesson
MOTORIZED CARTS
Sensible driving mandatory. State Drivel's License manda-
tory. Abuse of driving practices will result in loss of driving
privileges. Cartusage will be restricted by ground conditions.
We assume NO responsibility for any privately owned carts
or personal equipment left on our grounds.
PRACTICE RANGE & GREEN
BUCKET OF BALLS ..................................... $1.50/Token
RESERVATIONS
Please call ahead (283-7500) to reserve tee times. If reser-
vations have not been made, you are certainly welcome, but
may be delayed. Reservations during tournament play are
very important to avoid inconvenience to golfers. Repeated
no-shows will result in individual loss of reservation privi-
leges.
LESSONS
Our club Pro will be giving instructions on either an individual
or group basis. Please contact him directly for prices.
5% sales fax Is Included In all above prices.
5% sales tax will be added to all prises of pro shop and cafe sales.
KENAI GOLF COURSE
1420 Lawton Drive - Kenai, Alaska
283-7500
Dedicated to providing quality golf
at reasonable prices.
10-02-1995 11:27RM FROM EDD/KPTMC KENAI
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October 2, 1995
Alaska's
KENAI E INSULA
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Ste. 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Mayor Williams:
As you are aware, right around the corner is the KPTMC Membership Meeting which
allows an opportunity for members to network and discuss issues pertinent to the
Kenai Peninsula and Alaska. One element which is critical to the success of our
Annual Meeting is the ability to offset costs incurred with staging the event.
Lam'• � ! 9'9G�
I was hoping that the City of K ai could assist in sponsoring the Community Forum
which takes place on Saturda afternoon. Cost for this sponsorship is $1000, however,
this may be jointly sponsored by other communities. This forum will be attended by
members, supporters and community leaders and will focus on infrastructure. Our
goal is to open communication between public/private partnerships and discuss how
our unified council can grow stronger.
Please consider assisting the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council efforts to
open communication at our Annual Meeting by sponsoring a portion of the Community
Forum.
Sincerely,
Stefanie order
Executive Director,
KPTMC
Phone (907) 283-3850
Fax (907) 283-2838
11127 Frontagc Road, Suite 20I
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7753
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CITY OF KENAI
KENAI SENIOR SERVICES
361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 2834156
Oct. 3, 1995
The Honorable John Williams
210 Fidalgo, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams,
This Alaska Day (October 18th), the Kenai Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a
public meeting for the Alaska Commission on Aging. Please accept this invitation for
you and a/or a staff member to attend.
The Commission's schedule will be as follows:
9am-11:30
Public meeting to discuss issues of concern to peninsula seniors
11:30-Noon
Break
Noon-lpm
Lunch at Senior Center
1pm-1:30pm
Break
1:30pm-3:30pm Public meeting resumes
We are expecting all the members of the Commission to be in attendance, and are
inviting other officials from around the central peninsula as well. The noon luncheon
will be the highlight of the day's activities, and we would certainly be happy to see you
there even if your schedule precludes you from attending the rest of the meeting.
We expect to have a good turnout, and are looking forward to seeing you there. Please
R.S.V.P. at your convenience.
Since ely,
Vir i ' S. Callahan
Activities Coordinator
(907)283-4156
INFORMATION LIST
Kenai City Council Meeting
of
October 4, 1995
1. 9/20/95 Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. Goals & Objectives Update - as amended and approved at
9/20/95 council meeting.
3. 9/25/95 KK letter and application for Capital Project
Matching Grant Program funding.
4. 9/21/95 H. Knackstedt, Mike Tauriainen, Inc. letter: Final
Status Report/Thompson Park 1994 Improvements.
5. 9/18/95 G. Wright/F. Miller, Multiple Charities Association
Co -Op letter regarding proposed "Gentleman"s Agreement" on
the function of bingo in the community.
6. 9/28/95 Wm.J. Nelson letter regarding drilling of Kenai
Production Well #3.
7. 9/29/95 KK letter to DOT regarding intersection signals.
8. 9/28/95 schematic cost estimate of proposed Kenai Community
Library Addition.
9. 10/95 Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Chatter.
10. 9/95 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
"TO DO" LIST
Advertise Recreation Center programs and hours of operation in the
Peninsula Clarion and The Dispatch.
Remove tank from old KFD tanker truck. Sell both, separately at city
auction.
Check Leif Hansen Memorial Park sidewalk repair (by Dan's TV) -- make
sure, if it isn't replaced with concrete it will be like the rest of the Park
sidewalks.
Speak with Historic District Board and Rotary Club/coordinate efforts
regarding signage projects.
JL - HDB/Go ahead with CLG grant application for signage project -- work in
conjunction with Rotary Club and their similar project.
JW/CLF - Gold pan for CAB.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING / �u
SEPTEMBER 20. 1995
GOALS & OBJECTIVES UPDATE
SHORT-TERM GOALS
PRIORITY PROJECT
1. After new well testing okayed, develop cost estimate for a wellhouse facility
and pipeline/hook-up construction to get water from the well to the existing
system and control system.
2. Development of a complete inventory of water and sewer systems to be
built -- center core, inner core and outer core of city. Prepare cost
estimate for work needed in present dollar value.
3. Purchase new car radios (Police Department).
4. Assist appropriate agencies in relocation of Public Health Clinic.
5. Save Mission Avenue.
6. Recreational access, trails and improvements.
Page 1 of 3
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6= 1995
GOALS & OBJECTIVES UPDATE
LONG-TERM GOALS
1995 PROJECT
Library Commission to continue working on floor plan and schematic for
library addition.
Record retention computer/Clerk's Department.
Develop a two-way system (with Fire Training School) for use of two fire
trucks.
Review tourism industry.
1996 PROJECT
Budget Discussion: Personnel Director/Assistant City Manager.
Feasibility/cost analysis to design a new clarifier system.
REVIEW: An analysis of the city's street light program.
REVIEW: Addition to congregate housing.
Budget Discussion: Satellite fire station.
Additional boat ramp facilities - Design.
Full Budget Discussion: Animal Shelter
Budget Discussion: Purchase of Old Towne properties.
Budget Discussion: Second picnic pavilion by new restrooms at ballfields.
Page 2 of 3
1997 PROJECT
ON -GOING
Library computer.
New shop equipment repair building - Design.
Expand utilization of city hall.
Erosion problem.
Monitoring of spruce beetle killed trees.
Goals & objectives amended and ratified
by council at their September 20, 1995
council meeting.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Page 3 of 3
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
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FAX 907-283-3014
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September 25, 1995
Ms. Lena Simmons
Division of Administrative Services
Department of Administration
PO Box 110208
Juneau, AK 99811-0208
Dear Ms. Simmons:
Enclosed is Form A Application for the States Capital Proiect Matching Grant Program
for the City of Kenai's project "Water Quality & Quantity/Development Program." Also
enclosed is Form B, Proiect Description.
The attached Resolution No. 95-58 is to be approved at our next City Council meeting
on October 4, 1995. This is the first meeting that the resolution can be approved after
we received the application. I will mail you the executed resolution after it is approved
by our council.
Sincerely,
Keith Kornelis
Public Works Director
KK\kw
cc: Tom Manninen, City Manager
,.Mayor Williams and City Council
Senator Judy Salo
Representative Mike Navarre
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FORM B
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. PROJECT NAME:
Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Kenai is requesting state assistance in the form of a $211,665 grant for
Water System Improvements.
The problems with our present water system that this grant will help in solving:
Color. Our present water has a brown color caused by organic coloring, or
tann ins.
2. Turbidity. Our present water has a high turbidity.
3. US EPA Regulations. Surface Water Treatment Rule for groundwater under
the direct influence of surface water may require a change in our present
system.
4. Water Suoply. We have a water supply problem during years of low rainfall.
The recent addition of the Thompson Park Subdivision (162 lots) requires an
additional water well.
5. Fire Safety and Water Pressure. The city water system study by Nelson &
Associates revealed four water line loops that are needed to alleviate dead
ends and provide better circulation, fire safety, and water pressure.
The funds would be used to:
a. Design and construct a new well house. We have drilled many exploratory
wells and have found a location between our existing well houses, to have
excellent water quality and quantity. We are presently drilling the production
well.
b. Design and construct a new SCADA for all three wells, underground pump
house, with it's 3 million gallon tank, and possibly other data gathering points.
This new computer operated system will allow the city to have much better
control of the system. Our present system is over 20 years old and still relies
on pressure/flow mechanical switches. The new system will allow us to control
the water from each point as a system instead of individually.
C. Design and construct water line loops. This will help solve the problems listed
in #5 above.
The combined funds of (1) this years Capital Project Matching Grant Program; (2)
previous years Capital Project Matching Grants; (3) past and future legislative grants;
(4) past and future ADEC grants. should be enough to complete this project.
The project is scheduled for completion by December, 1996.
3. LOCAL SHARE:
The funds for the local share for this project will come from fund balances in the form
of cash from the City of Kenai.
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 95-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA REQUESTING
A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA UNDER THE FY97 CAPITAL MATCHING
GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to submit a prioritized list of capital
projects if funding is requested by the municipality under the Municipal Capital Project
Matching Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to provide a local matching share
for capital projects funded through the Municipal Capital Project Matching Grant Program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, by this
resolution, hereby endorses and requests grant funding under AS 37.06 for the following
capital project in the amount requested on the attached Forms "A" and "B"; and agrees
to provide the local share for the project as required under AS 37.06.
Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program $211,665
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of October,
1995.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Cle
Approved by Finance:
Written by Public Works:
9/20/95/kw
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
Mike
P.E.
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September 21, 1995
Keith Kornelis
tUR tUUNLtL MEETING OF
Public Works Director
; c;: r Nlur. —7 Attorney -ReceivedCity
'`4 Clerk
of Kenai
XPua,:c *arks —;J City
A Dept
210 Fidalgo
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original T Submitted By—•—
Kenai, Alaska 99611
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Subject: Thompson Park 1994 Improvements P/W Dtr. —_C] Anil. C
Final Status Report City Engr. -_0 Wtr & a,,r.
'(7 P/W sec. --___0 Streets
Keith:
Sidg, insp.-_0 Shop
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The project was substantially completed on October 4, 1994 with final Type I import and
compaction on October 7, 1994. See the December 5, 1994 project status report. Final
seeding of the project was completed on May 30, 1995, and miscellaneous punch list items
were completed in middle July 1995. The final inspection with the City, Engineer, and
Contractor was on July 19, 1995.
The primary concern during the final inspection was the seeding that was performed late in
1994. This year's seeding was dark green and lush while much of last year's growth was off -
green and thin. There were a few barren areas around fire hydrants as well. The seeding
from the previous year was of lower quality, however, it was adequate enough to comply with
the contract. Foster reportedly reseeded some of the areas that were of the poorest quality.
The final Pay Estimate was prepared on July 26, 1995 with final Council approval on August
2, 1995. The total work completed was $1,547,536.83 which was below the adjusted
contract amount of 1,583,417.38. The project was completed 2.3% below the contract
amount. Our final billing is attached. Our total fee came to $125,335.87 which is well below
the estimated fee of $176,680.
On September 18, 1995 we submitted to ADEC the as -built drawings and requested final
approval to operate which we expect within the next six weeks.
We look forward to working with you on future projects and we are available to assist you on
this project if Foster Construction chooses to pursue the gas main issue.
Sincer
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P ject ngi r
Attachm nt- Final Billing
35186 SPUR HWY SOLDOTNA, AK 99669 (9071 262-4624 FAX 262-5777
Multiple Charities Association Co-op
3000 Vintage BlvJ., ,`Ste 1150, Juneau, AX 998011
10039 Kenai Spur Hwy, Ste B, Kenai, AK 996111
September 18, 1995
Peggy Baxter
Member In Charge/Manager
Oilers Bingo
Dear Peggy,
h
Per our conversation of September 18, we discussed the possibility of coming to a "Gentleman's Agreement" on the
function of bingo. In the past, in Juneau, we learned that in order to meet our charities needs we had to break the
calender week down to individual bingo days for each bingo hall instead of head to head competition.
The purpose of this letter is to request that we (MCA, The Oilers & The Legion) sit down and discuss the possibility
of dividing the week between our bingo halls. Keeping in mind that this suggestion is only a starting point, we can
divide the week as follows:
1st Proposal
2nd Proposal
3rd Proposal
Sunday
MCA
MCA
MCA
Monday
Oilers
Legion
Oilers
Tuesday
MCA
Oilers
Legion
Wednesday
Legion
Legion
Oilers
Thursday
MCA
MCA
MCA
Friday
Oilers
Legion
Oilers
Saturday
Legion
Oilers
Legion
These proposals would maximize all charities profits without the continued head to head competition we are all
currently engaged in. We believe an agreement can be reached that will satisfy all of us. Our goals are the same for
our charities -- by uniting we can all profit, divided we compete for the same $1.00. Thank you for your attention
and consideration of our proposal.
Sincerely,
George Wright, Primary In C ge
Frank Miller, Alternate In Charge
Multiple Charities Association Co-op
CC: Dennis Pochard,Director, Charitable Gaming
Jeff Prather, Chief Auditor, Charitable Gaming
Mayor Williams, City of Kenai
American Legion, Kenai
Peninsula Oilers MBP
KPFA, Kenai Elks, KNA Tanaina Corp.
ANB Camp 2, Moose Lodge 700
Wm. J. Nelson& Associa
215 FIOALGO, SUITE 204
September 28, 1995
Jack LaShot, PE
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
KENAI. ALASKA 99611
SCP IM a
Received
City of Kend
Public Wins Dept �cr
CONS,
STRUCTURAL:
(9071283-3583
FAX (507) 263-4514
FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF
RE: Kenai Production Well #3 � City Mgr. —J Attorney
Public Works — J City Clerk
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Dear Jack, Oriqinal To IFy� Submitted By -
Council OK ❑No []Yes Ck—
Kraxberger Drilling has advanced the well to 425' . Based on the well log for the test well,
the we expected the water bearing formation to be between 350' and 410' . Various water
bearing formations were encountered at shallower depths both in the test well and in the
production well. The shallower water bearing formations, above 350', were eliminated from
consideration due to poor water quality.
The well log from the production well indicates a continuous water bearing formation from
352' to 42 1', for a total of 69' . Grain size gradation (sieve) tests were run for fourteen
samples collected at 5' intervals from 350' to 415' . The results of the tests were sent to
Wheelabrator Engineered Systems Inc./Johnson Screens for analysis to determine
recommended screen size. Wheelabrator has recommended a .010 slot, high flow screen.
They recommend a well production rate of 16.43 gpm per foot of screen. For a 69' screened
formation, the well would produce 1134 gpm.
Prior to beginning the project, a target production rate of 800 to 1500 gpm was established.
The proposed rate of 1134 gpm is within the range that we expected to be able to produce from
the well. Therefore, I recommend that we direct Kraxberger to go ahead and install 70' of
0.010 slot high flow screen and develop and test pump the well in accordance with the project
specifications.
Copies of the well drillers field logs, sieve tests, and recommendations from Wheelabrator are
attached. This information was also sent to Geoff Coble, our Geophysical consultant for his
review and comment. His comments are also attached.
Sincerely,
Wm. J. Kelson, PE
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GEOPHYSICAL
SERVICES
GEOPHYSICAL COI ISULTING
P.O. Box 1637
Homer, Alaska 99603-1637
(907) 235-1066
Groundwater/Surface Watei
Geophysics _
Bill Nelson
William Nelson & Associates
215 Fidaigo, Suite 204
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Bill,
9/27./95
I have reviewed the information you faxed me, which consisted of the production well log (2 pages), sieve
analyses (3 pages), Johnson Well Screen recommendations (2 pages) and contractor guidelines for test -pumping
and well development (2 pages). I have the following comments as per your request.
The well production rate of Q=1100 gpm seems to he based on 0.7*1643gpui .from Wheelbrator, correct? Well
as you probably realized I would have a comment about tliis, since it really isn't a linear relation. But there is n(
need to go into the nitly gritty on tliis point, since you should get Q or better using Ilia above method for a fiully
screened aquifer (--this case) assuming homogeneity.
No-,v, I compared the well log with our test well log, in(] Ihey are quite similar as you mentioned. This is
certainly good news, 10 have lateral continuity (homogeneity) in ilia aquifer layers. It was too bad there is a cla,
laver discovered at 421' of unknown thickness. This new fact shows how (lie aquifer is limited at these deptlis
by clay layers, but this is not surprising.
Fully screening this section of Ilse aquifer is smart, and I would also seriously consider screening a sand zo
hvo above this if the water quality is not a problem. This water would possibly be more locally recharged aim
lielp prevent drawdown in the well to enter the screened area.
This brings roe to my final point for this overview. In Article 23.9 of ilia contractor guidelines there is a
comment that ilia water in the well should not be drawn down below Ilia top of the well screen. 11iis actually
seems to have happened at Production Well 02 during our test, as the 9041 or so private A ell across ilia higliwa�
was drained out and )-et #2 is screened in this zone. So it is important to n atch this. because otherwise air can
enter into the confined aquifer and cause some damage to the aquifer particularly around the well screen where
you care most. I hope these continents helped, and I'm sorry I couldn't devote more time to this.
Sincerely,
COBLE GEOPLiYSICAL, SERVICES
Geoff Coble M.S., P.G.
Hydrologist and itlanager
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September 29, 1995
George Church
DOT/P F
44149 Sterling Highway, Suite D
Soldotna, AK 99669
Subject: Intersection Signals
Dear Mr. Church:
I received some junk mail that you might be interested in from Intersection Development
Corporation.
Our signals in Kenai do not seem to work right. The Spur and Forest signal has a
protected left that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
The Spur and Main St. Loop signal will turn all red at times when there is no traffic on
Main Street. It will stop all traffic for a long time and go through a complete routine when
the only traffic is on the Spur, stopped and waiting.
The signals through Kenai are not sequenced. You can be stopped at each one. I don't
think they are related and operate completely independent.
Maybe with the new signal going in at Airport Way, someone in DOT/PF can design and
construct an improvement to all of our signals in Kenai.
Another thing to consider is the pavement problems on the Spur Highway at the
intersections. Cutting the asphalt to place the signal loops has caused pavement
problems. There are a number of potholes that need repaired. Spur and Willow also has
a high manhole cover that will give your snow removal equipment some problems.
DOT/PF needs to put a good asphalt overlay on the Spur Highway intersections in Kenai
Page 2
George Church
9/29/95
The guardrails on the Spur between Main Street and Forest Drive need to be moved
behind the sidewalk so pedestrians can walk on the sidewalks in the winter. Or, the state
should remove the snow on the sidewalks behind the guardrail. In the past pedestrians
have had to walk in the highway driving lane. I also understand the guardrails are illegal
and should be upgraded.
I know that you don't have a lot of money in your budget for these types of things.
Maybe you can somehow tap some of the new construction money. Perhaps you can
take advantage of lower contractor prices since the contractor is presently working in this
area and may have low unit prices.
If there is anything the city can do to help your operation please don't hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
J
Keith Komelis
Public Works Director
KK/kw
cc: John Sorenson, DOT/PF Spur Construction
Mayor Williams and City Council
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utilize nearby resources to
benefit local economies.
RDC supports
measures to
ensure strong
fisheries
Ina letter to Senator Ted
Stevens, RDC stated its
strong support for a pro -
Alaska position for the
development of North Pacific
fisheries resources.
RDC specifically en-
dorsed several measures
proposed by the North Pacific
Fishery Management Coun-
cil (NPFMC) to ensure
strong Alaska fisheries.
Among the measures
supported includes exten-
sion of the inshore -offshore
pollock allocation. RDC said
an extension is essential for
economic stability of
('Continued to page 3)
9:i4 ' the initial reaction
to a controversial bill that
would sustain timber indus-
try jobs in the Tongass Na-
tional Forest, Senator Frank
Murkowski says he will
change the legislation to
address valid concerns ex-
pressed by Alaskans.
Earlier this summer,
Murkowski introduced the
Southeast Alaska Jobs and
Communities Protection Act
in an effort to restore timber
jobs in the nation's largest
national forest. The bill met
strong resistance from envi-
ronmentalists, fishermen
and others who fear it will
result in increased logging
and remove protection for
fish and wildlife habitat and
wilderness.
Although the bill will be
changed, its goal of guaran-
teeing a land base so that
enough timber is available
to provide year-round jobs.
will remain the same, ac-
cording to Murkowski.
If timber harvesting is truly incompatible with other uses in the
Tongass, then why does tourism continue to grow and whyare fish
and wildlife populations so healthy? Logging has been occurring in
the Tongass forover40 years and atmuch higherlevels than today.
"When we passed the
Tongass Timber Reform Act,
Congress agreed that. as
long as the demand for tim-
ber existed, the industry
should be provided sufficient
volume from the timber base
proposed for fogging to main-
tain the amount of direct tim-
ber employment that .vas
underway in 1990."
Murkowski said.
"I believe that all parties
involved in the 1990 reforms,
which placed an additional
1.1 million acres off limits to
logging and set up buffer
strips along streams to pro-
tect fisheries, among other
changes, agreed that a key
part of the compromise was
maintaining the then -exist -
(Continued to page 4)
Water quality standards: A good faith effort
After six years trying to complete a
so-called triennial review for Alaska's
water quality regulations, Governor
Knowles and Commissioner Gene Bur-
den tried something a little different last
month. After an exhaustive administra-
tive review of the regulations and in
order to move away from the rhetoric of
opposition. a threatened lawsuit. and
other obstacles to resolution. a friendly
"hostage -taking" took place at the
Governor's office in Juneau.
Taking two representatives of each
"side," specifically RDC and the Alaska
Oil and Gas Association along with
Clean Water Alliance and Sierra Club
Legal Defense Fund, and a full comple-
ment of DEC staff, Governor Knowles
stuck us in his conference room for six
hours to get beyond the impasse which
has been frustrating all sides. The
Commissioner briefed us on what the
Knowles administration actions would
be, the reasons for those actions and
asked for honest debate and hopefully,
agreement on moving forward.
None of us were totally pleased,
but I believe all were pretty surprised
that the Governor could get us moving
in the same direction. It was a good
faith effort and with a little persever-
ance. the water quality standards will
work. They need to give certainty to the
regulated community, be technologi-
cally achievable and economically fea-
sible and not be challenged in court.
The adoption draft for revisions to
the water quality standards for anti -
degradation, treatment works and pe-
Resource Review is the official monthly publication of
the Resource Development Council. RDC is located at
121 W. Fireweed. Suite 250. Anchorage, AK 99503.
(907) 276-0700. Fax: 276-3887 Material in the puolica-
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propriate credit is given.
Writer & Editor
Carl Portman
troleum hydrocarbons was recently
signed by Commissioner Burden and is
now at the Department of Law for re-
view. The actions taken are:
Anti -degradation: The administra-
tion determined the absence of such a
regulation was a deficiency. as the origi-
nal standards did not include this aspect.
Since it was added in final administrative
review. this regulation was not subject to
the same extensive public scrutiny, but is
identical to federal law. Action: State
adopted additional anti -degradation pro-
visions which specifically protect "out-
standing national resource waters."
Treatment works: Under review.
DEC determined that treatment works
in natural waterbodies (sewage lagoons.
tailings impoundments, etc.) are per-
mitted under solid waste and domestic
water programs and were therefore re-
dundant if included in the water quality
regulations. Action: Repealed.
Petroleum hydrocarbons: Much
of the debate surrounding oil or diesel
limits in wastewater discharges is fo-
cused on measurement methodology
and analysis found in "Note 8" of the
current regulation. DEC is amending
the regulation to clarify required mea-
surements. Action: DEC repealed the
current Note 8. instead adopting Au-
gust 1993 version of Note 8. DEC will
further research need for a numerical
particulate standard by July 1996.
Human health risk: The array of
variables used to determine a risk level
were debated. reflecting concerns about
the importance of "Alaskanizing" spe-
cific values. The present Alaska stan-
dard of 10-5 was retained using federal
values, in direct response to federal
law. Action: DEC retained current level
and will initiate rulemaking to determine
Alaska -specific values.
Sediment: Most of the discussion
on sediment was whether settleable
solids or total suspended solids (TSS)
should be the standard. Since there is
no criteria for TSS in EPA, a significant
factor supporting DEC's regulation is
that testing for settleable solids uses
simple field equipment and procedures.
Action: DEC retained the existing regu-
Iation. clarifying settleable solids as the
regulated parameter, agreeing to study
and report on the need for a TSS
standard by July 1996.
Mixing zones: Mixing zones are
designated areas of a waterbody in
which wastewater enters and mixes with
a receiving water, diluting the discharpe.
within the zone, but meeting watergt.
ity standards at and beyond the zot,.,
boundaries. DEC noted the current
regulations provide better controls by
setting stricter standards and address-
ing fresh water rivers and streams. Ac-
tion: DEC will prepare interim guidance
and initiate rule -making and complete
guidance by April. DEC retained au-
thority to grant or deny mixing zones
based on factual data presented.
Of all the issues debated, mixing
zones were held out for the most addi-
tional scrutiny. It is RDC's understanding
that the next round of discussions will
include all users of mixing zones and be
open to the most technical data possible.
Additional aspects under consideration
are size limits, toxics and lethality. Ma-
rine mixing zones will also be included in
the discussion, although the regulations
under review dealt with fresh water. Ex-
isting mixing zones will remain, and all
efforts will be made to ensure no unin-
tended side -effects occur.
A summary of the actions tal,
are available at RDC and DEC. Plea,
call me directly and I will make sure your
concerns are advance to the appropri-
ate level.
Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / September 1995
With Congress back in session. the
seventh inning stretch has brought the
battle for a responsible pro -develop-
ment victory back into full swing. The
score is close. but within two short
innings, and a keen defense strategy,
victory can be ours. Alaskans have a
special interest in the promised spec-
tacle about to take place on the field --
a provision being crafted in the federal
budget that will open the 1002 Area" of
ANWR to oil development.
As the opposition mounts its effort
to defeat exploration in the Arctic Oil
Reserve (AOR), unsavory political tac-
tics rise from the bench and, one by
one, approach the plate. In earlier in-
nings, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
delivered a "bunt" to the public to revise
--iownward the federal estimates with
;gard to oil reserves beneath the
Coastal Plain/AOR. For those in the
know, the squeeze play was viewed as
a shameless, last minute ploy to drive
home a run just prior to the start of
Congressional hearings on ANWR.
USGS was escorted from the field and
sent to the showers.
Also earlier in the game, the U.S.
Department of the Interior hit a un-
substantiated grounderthat skewed far
to the left and smacked of political op -
Get off the bench and get in the game
portunism. Fortunately, Arctic Power
scooped it up and dismissed the play at
first, sending the player to the dugout to
search for back up data and a more
"scientific" bat.
In the final innings of play, the envi-
ronmental movement has resorted
(again) to countless campaign tactics
that do little to save the environment,
but much to line their own pockets. The
bases are loaded with lead-off hitters
from the Sierra Club, the Wilderness
Society and the National Audubon So-
ciety who subscribe only to "sand lot"
rules in what has now become a Na-
tional League playoff.
Facts, however, speak clearly and
the pro -development fans in the bleach-
ers aren't fooled. We recognize this all -
too -common tactic as nothing more than
a well orchestrated, last ditch play at
home. You've seen this pitch before
and know the play by heart ... use hype
and hysteria and pack it with emotion-
ally charged, outlandish statements.
Beat the drum, send your money, save
the planet -- provide the cash cow that
pays a good salary.
If that isn't enough, out of the dug-
RDC supports fisheries measures ...
(Continued from page 1)
Alaska's shore -based seafood process-
ing industry and coastal communities in
which they operate. Failure to re -autho-
rize this inshore allocation would dis-
rupt the fishery and local people who
depend on the fishery.
RDC also supported a license limi-
tation program instead of Individual
Transferable Quotas (ITQs) for crab
and groundfish. Such a measure is
considered an interim step while the
NPFMC works on a Comprehensive
Rationalization Plan for these fisheries.
The measure will help prevent over-
capitalization and allow Alaskans to
build up a history of participation in these
fisheries.
RDC also supported extension and
expansion of the Community Develop-
ment Quota (CDQ) program. The CDQ
program allows the communities of
,Nestern Alaska to participate in adja-
cent fisheries, derive economic benefit
from the resource and to build a private
economy where now none exists.
"RDC strongly believes Alaska's home
Beet and shore -based industry must have
meaningful opportunities to utilize nearby
resources to benefit local economies and
out, but not new to this game comes a
resurgence of political posturing (aimed
at gathering future votes). Boys and
girls, do we have a ball game!
Members of RDC, the final inning is
yet to be played. The score is tied and
it's the bottom of the ninth. Askyourself,
"What will be our power play to load the
bases and bring home the winning run?"
Recognizing thatthe opposition's strat-
egy is to pitch as much adverse public
opinion about drilling to the public in as short
atime as possible cleartydefines ourcounter
assault. I say, "beat'em at their own game."
Stand up and fight.
This is a call to action for Alaskans
in support of this most critical legisla-
tion. Get off the bench, get in the game
and act now! Remember, a walk is as
good as a run and we need every chance
possible to score in this final inning.
Write at least one (handwritten) letter to
key senators who will tip the scale in
Congress.
If you've ever wondered if your
sacrifice fly ball would decide the game,
now is the time to swing away. With
your help, the White House will be forced
to look at the facts, add up the score
and make the call in favor of respon-
sible development, jobs and a stable
domestic oil industry.
families," said Becky Gay, in correspon-
dence to Stevens. "It is good for the nation
to encourage Alaska to share its wealth
while allowing residents to build an economy
which can feed its people in more ways
than one."
In light of the re -authorization of the
Magnuson Act, RDC encouraged Stevens
to make sure commercial fisheries re-
sources are utilized to benefit Alaskans, as
well as otherAmericans. In particular, West-
em Alaska communities should have ac-
cess to participate in the Bering Sea fisher-
ies before a permanent allocation system is
implemented.
September 1995 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3
Timber bill's goal is jobs and balance
(Continued from page 1)
ing level of employment."
However, since TTRA
passed in 1990, direct em-
ployment on the Tongass
has fallen by more than 42
percent and the Forest Ser-
vice has consistently failed
to release enough timber to
supply local mills and meet
market demand. With the
exception of Juneau, the
region's overall employment
has declined and real pay-
roll is down $40 million.
Moreover, despite the
balance set by Congress
through TTRA — which left
approximately two-thirds of
the commercial forested
lands in the Tongass re-
served for uses other than
logging — new land with-
drawals have reduced the
timber base even further. In
addition, timber sales sched-
uled on the land base desig-
nated for harvest have been
routinely administratively ap-
pealed or litigated by envi-
ronmentalists.
"What is happening in
Southeast Alaska is not
unique," Murkowski said.
"Through a combination of
Clinton administration initia-
tives and environmental
group litigation, we are see-
ing all forms of economic ac-
tivity driven off public lands."
While opponents are
quick to point out to the press
that Murkowski's bill would
open more of the Tongass to
logging, they ignore the fact
that no other lands in the
Tongass have been opened
to logging to offset new land
withdrawals and preserve
the balance set by Congress
through TTRA.
In a letter to Governor
Knowles earlier this month,
RDC pointed out that it may
Pictured above is Ketchikan's small boat harbor. Southeast Alaska
depends hea vily on timber, fishing and tourism for economic stabil-
ity. Mining is making a comeback. but overall the region's payroll has
fallen S40 million.
be appropriate to consider a
"no net loss" mechanism to
retain what is left of the small
land base dedicated for tim-
ber harvesting.
Since the passage of
TTRA five years ago, an
additional 1.6 million acres
have been withdrawn to
accommondate other objec-
tives, leaving a dedicated
timber base of 1.7 million
acres for timber harvesting
on a 100-year rotation cycle.
This represents less than 10
percent of the Tongass or
one-third of the commercial
forested lands.
Moreover, recent ac-
tions by the Forest Service
to establish 650,000 acres
of new habitat conservation
areas in the forest have re-
sulted in further reductions
to the timber base.
In an effort to restore
timber jobs, Murkowski de-
signed the new Tongass leg-
islation to give the Forest
Service the tools it says it
needs to maintain employ-
ment. The bill encourages
value-added" timber manu-
facturing to get more jobs
from less wood logged. It
also requires the Forest Ser-
vice to plan sales on a three-
year advance supply cycle
to prevent an occurrence of
current timber shortages that
are plaguing the industry.
Meanwhile. Alaska Sen-
ate President Drue Pearce
and House Speaker Gail
Phillips have announced
their support for the
Murkowski bill.
Pearce and Phillips said
the bill would "force the For-
est Service and others to
adhere to the promises and
compromises of TTRA."
"Our message to the
working men and women in
our Southeastern timber
communities is that we are
ready, willing and able to
help," said Pearce.
"Most of the economic
hardship can be directly at-
tributed to disruptions in the
available timber supply
which these communities
depend upon," Phillips added.
Pearce and Phillips
noted that TTRA was a re-
sult of compromises and
good faith bargaining by all
interested groups and that
actions by the Forest Ser-
vice restricting the amount
of available timber represent
a serious breach of that
agreement.
Environmentalists, he
ever, argue that the new bill
will harm fish, tourism and
wildlife. RDC disagrees,
pointing out thatthe bill does
not remove stream buffers
or extensive forest practices
regulations on the small por-
tion of the forest reserved for
harvesting. Healthy wildlife
populations, record fishing
harvests and steadily in-
creasing visitorcounts seem
to rebut claims that the
region's forest products in-
dustry is not compatible with
other values.
Despite nearly 100 years
of logging in Southeast,
fewer than 450,000 acres of
trees have been cut since
the Tongass was created in
1908. That is less than five
percent of the 10 million
acres of trees in the forest -
In a meeting with R
officials last month, Fores,
Service Chief Jack Ward
Thomas said the Forest Ser-
vice would meet its long-term
contractual obligations to
Ketchikan Pulp Company,
but he made no commitment
to supply enough timber to
re -charge mills that have
closed due to a lack of tim-
ber supply. Currently, the
Forest Service has sched-
uled only enough timber to
keep existing timber pro-
cessing plants open at about
50 percent capacity, leaving
no hope for the pulp mill in
Sitka and the closed saw-
mills in Wrangell, Saxman
and Ketchikan.
RDC has pledged to
work with the Knowles ad-
ministration, the legislature,
the congressional delega-
tion, local communities
the Forest Service to b-
ance multiple uses in the
Tongass National Forest of
Southeast Alaska.
Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / September 1995
LNFORMATI�N SRIEF
• Prudhoe Bay /
Kuparuk Fields • •
Mackenzie Delta
- Discoveries
Y Beaufort Sea
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Source: ,.asu Departmen! of Natural Resources
News Bulletin.
A major new oil discovery in the Arctic Oil Reserve would
create the most jobs in these states: -
• California
• Pennsylvania
• Florida
• Michigan
• Georgia
• Texas
• Illinois
• New Jersey
• Massachusetts
• Indiana
• New York
• Ohio
• North Carolina
• Virginia
• Missouri
eologists agree that the Arctic Oil Reserve, a 1.5 million
acre enclave on the coastal plain of the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in far northern Alaska, has the
nation's best geologic prospects for major new onshore oil
discoveries, possibly including a super -giant like the Prudhoe Bay
field 65 miles to the west. If a field like Prudhoe were discovered,
the WEFA Group has estimated development would have the net
effect of creating 736,000 U.S. jobs. A more conservative
assessment, by DRI/McGraw Hill, would see some 222,000 new
domestic jobs created by ANWR development.
Continued on next page
<NFORMATiON BRIEF
Continued from previous oaae
ANWR will create thousands of jobs...
The employment effect is created not only by direct new
investment in oil and gas drilling but also the widespread
economic stimulus created by a larger domestic U.S. oil supply
and fewer barrels of imported oil. The WEFA estimate assumes
discovery of a Prudhoe Bay -type field with 9.25 billion barrels of
reserves, resulting in new production peaking at about 1.9
million barrels daily. The national macroeconomic effect is from
the direct and indirect effects of expanding productive capacity
by tapping undeveloped resources, and the stimulus which new
investment in ANWR provides to domestic output, employment,
and income. If a Prudhoe Bay -type field were discovered in
ANWR, the effect would be to increase the nation's Gross
National Product by $50.4 billion.
$325 billion national economic benefit
The reduction in oil imports would have a significant
impact on the U.S. trade balance. A Prudhoe Bay -type discovery
in ANWR would reduce the trade imbalance, and could provide
$325 billion in net national economic benefits.
More conservative view: 222,000 jobs
The WEFA estimate is admittedly optimistic, based as it is
on an assumption that ANWR would contain a Prudhoe Bay -type
field (the U.S. Geological Survey's "high case."). In a more
modest assessment, assuming smaller oil discoveries and lower
oil prices, DRI/McGraw Hill in January, 1992 estimated ANWR
Where the jobs are:
WEF4 calculates tie breakdown of rlpes ofemployment
Category
jobs
Manufacturina
128,000
Mining (incl. oil)
84,000
Trade
225,000
Services
145,000
Construction
135,000
FIRE*
19,000
Total
736,000
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
development would create 222,000 new jobs by 2005.
The DRI/McGraw Hill work, done for the U.S. Department
of Energy, predicted most of the employment increase would
come in the Pacific Northwest (44,000 jobs), followed by the
Pacific Southwest part of the nation (38,000 jobs); the East
North Central (36,000 jobs); Middle Atlantic (28,000 jobs); West -
North Central (17,000 jobs); New England (10,000 jobs); anc
the West South Central (6,000).
DRI/McGraw Hill projects a net improvement of U.S. Gross
National Product in 2005 of $18.6 billion, with a cumulative
addition of $149 billion to U.S. GNP for the ten-year period of
2000-2010.*
C3E'QUiOr'L �cC
Aurora
Camaen Jago River #1 (KIC)
4
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Seismically Mapped Prospects
KIC Lands
Source: Alaska Department of Natural Resources
*Sources:
• The Economic Impact of ANWR development
Prepared by The WEFA Group, Bala Cvnwyd, Pa., in May. 1990 for the American Petroleum Institute;
wationoi and Reoicnai rmolicotions of S. 1220 (The Narionoi 5ecurry Act of 7 991) without the ANWR title.
?repareo by DRI/McGraw Hill, Lexington, Mass.. jn January 1992, for the U.S. Department of Eneray.
* 1975 Serving Alaska for 20 years 1995
Resource Development Council
1!. for Alcskc, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250. Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
Phone 9071276-0700 Fax 276-3887
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
3eCKv Say
995-96 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
iizaoetn Renscn. President
_cC — Thorson. a.'hce Presiaent
.,onn Sturgeon. Vice P•esiaent
3eraia G. Scoth. Secretary
.;den Binanam. _reasurer
Jacco Adams
yntnia Bailey
Charlie Boddv
Dennis W Egan
Roy S. E Nan
Mano Frey
Paul S. Giavmovicn
'Jwe L. Gross
Robert W. Loescher
Jonn K-'iorman
David J. Pansh
:erome M. Selby
R.B. Stiles
Michaei E. Stone
Cliff R. Taro
tames O.'NeekS
DIRECTORS
Ndl Abbott
rene A Anaerson
�rnesia Bailard
'icnard F Barnes
R.G. -Cicx" Birxinshaw
Rex I. B,sh000
Kelly M. Campbell
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
Edward E. Crane
Manlyn Crockett
Larry Daniels
Cliff Davis
James V. Drew
Paula P Easley
Bill Elander
Donald S. Follows
Lennie Gorsuch
Arvid Hall
John L_ Harris
Robert S. Hatfield. Jr.
Joseon R. Henn
Roger C. Herrera
Karen J. Hofstad
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
Dan H. KecK
John T. Kelsey
-ohn A. 'anarum
Pete Leathard
Wayne Lewis
Dale R. Lindsey
Frank E. McOueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky' Miller
Wesley P Nason
Wilbur O'Brien
Kenneth E. Peavvnouse
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
John A.L Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
Dan Rowiey
Walt Scnlotteidt
George R. Schmidt
Thyes J. Shaub
Robert Stanton, Jr.
William A. Th dmas, Jr.
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D. Thomson
Lyle Von Bargen
Leo A. Walsh
Douglas M. Webb
J.C. Wingfield
George P. 'Wuerch
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Hoiaswonh
William R. W000
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Tea Stevens
Senator Frank MurxOWSKI
Conaressman CCc,n young
G T K I
Alaska Needs Your Help Now!
It is very important that personal letters be sent to
congressmen and senators showing support for oil
and gas development in the Arctic Oil Reserve
(AOR) . The list below contains senators whose
support will be extremely important in the fight to
open AOR for development. WRITE NOW!
Common Address for all U.S. Senators:
Example: Honorable Daniel Akaka
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-2203
SENATOR PHONE
Senator Daniel Akaka
D-HI
(202) 24-6361
Senator Richard Bryan
D-NV
(202) 224-6244
Senator William Cohen
R-ME
(202) 224-2523
Senator Wendell Ford
D-KY
(202) 224-4343
Senator Mario Hatfield
R-OR
(202) 224-3753
Senator Ernest Hollings
D-SC
(202) 224-6121
Senator Sam Nunn
D-GA
(202) 224-3521
Senator Harry Reid
D-N V
(202) 224-3542
Senator Robert Smith
R-NH
(202) 224-2941
Senator Olympia Snowe
R-ME
(202) 224-53"
Senator Arlen Specter
R-PA
(202) 224-4254
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell
R-CO
(202) 224-5852
FAX
(202) 24-2126
(202) 224-1867
(202) 224-2693
(202) 224-4212
(202) 224-0276
(202)224-4293
(202) 224-0072
(202) 224-7327
(202) 224-1353
(202) 224-1946
(202) 224-8165
(202) 224-1933
Upon request RDC will provide an information
packet with AOR facts, updates and sample letters to
forward to outside relatives, friends and business
cvernor onv nowes associates to
send to their Senators.
Arctic Oil Reserve (AOR)
of ANWR
Facts -at -a -Glance
• ANWR = Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a 19 million acre area designated by
Congress in the Alaska National Interest Conservation Act (ANILCA 1980.) ANWR, roughly
the size of South Carolina, spans northeast and parts of interior Alaska and consists of the
following:
1. ANWR Wilderness = 8 million acres of federally -designated Wilderness not
under consideration for any development. This one wilderness area, larger than
the combined size of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Delaware, covers 40% of
ANWR.
2. Arctic Oil Reserve (AOR) = the 1002 study area, 1.5 million acres
reserved to be studied for its wildlife values and oil and gas potential, is 8% of ANWR.
3. The rest is general refuge lands not considered fcr oil development.
• Caribou across the arctic are vast in numbers. In 1995, the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game estimates the Western Arctic herd at 450,000 animals. + ne Central Arctic herd
has grown from 3,000 to 23,400 during the last 20 years of industrial activity at Prudhoe. The
Porcupine herd numbers 152,000 animals which migrate between Alaska and Canada and
are hunted by native people of both countries.
• The inupiat Eskimos live and hunt north of the Brooks Range, as they have for many
generations, in what is now known as ANWR. The Eskimos continue to support onshore
oil development on their own adjacent lands and in the AOR.
• The Gwich'in Indians traditionally live in Canada and Interior Alaska, south of the Brooks
Range, with millions of Wilderness acres between them and the AOR.
- More than 70% of all Alaskans favor exploration and prcduc;ion on AOR.
• Advancing technology has made the 'footprint" of arctic oil much smaller in the last two
decades. Future AOR development is estimated to encompass between 2,000 and 10,000
acres under full development.
• AOR is America's best bet for an on -shore discovery of a giant "Prudhoe Bay -sized" oil
and gas field in North America. AOR is 65 miles east of Pump Station One where the trans -
Alaska pipeline begins.
- At least 250,000 jobs could be created through AOR development, according to the U.S.
Department of Energy. Private forecasters estimate up to 735,060 jobs could be gained by
Americans from full development of a giant field. Net national economic benefits from AOR
development could reach $325 billion, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Basic facts compiled and distributed for public use
by ROC for Alaska, Inc., 907-276-0700.
INFORMATION SRIEF
As technology improves, industry "footprint" shrinks
The evolution of a drillsite: 1970 to present
1st Generation 2nd Generation 3rd Generation 4th Generation
(1970) (1980) (1985) (1995)
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ew oil development technology, developed over 30 years
on Alaska's North Slope, will allow companies to tap
underground producing reservoirs with a much smaller
"footprint" on the surface.
When Prudhoe Bay was developed in the 1970s, about 2
percent of the surface area over the field, or 5,000 acres, was
covered by gravel for roads and drilling and production facility
sites. If Prudhoe Bay were developed today, using lessons learned
since the 1960s, gravel would cover less than 2,000 acres, a 60
percent reduction.
Specific developments:
Extended -reach drilling
Advances in directional, or extended -reach, drilling now
allow producing companies to reach a reservoir three miles from
the surface location. Soon "extended reach" wells out to four
miles will be possible on the North Slope. When Prudhoe Bay was
first developed, wells could reach out only one and a half miles.
Well -spacing
In the 1970s, production wells on drill pads in Prudhoe Bay
were spaced 100 feet or more apart. New directional drilling
techniques and drill equipment allow wells to be spaced 25 to
15 feet apart, and in some cases 10 feet. A drill pad that would
have been 65 acres in 1977 can be less than nine acres today.
The same number of wells that required a 65-acre pad in the
1970s can be drilled on less than a nine -acre pad today.
Drilling mud disposal
New technology allows producing companies to do away
with reserve pits for drilling fluid ("mud") and cuttings. Mud and
cuttings are now injected below -ground through disposal wells.
Ice roads and drilling pads
Instead of building a gravel pad for exploration drilling,
companies are now building temporary pads of ice, which
disappear after the exploration well has been drilled. Temporary
ice roads have long been used to support winter exploration
drilling on the North Slope.
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Caribou from the Central Arctic Herd frequent the Prudhoe Bay oil field area. The Central Arctic Herd has tripied in size since the early
1970s, the some period in which major oti field facilities were built on the North Slope.
Oil production in ANWR's coastal plain could mean billions
in new state and federal revenues
f a commercial oil discovery were made in the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge, revenues to state, federal and the local
government would be significant, according to a recent
analysis by Alaska's Department of Revenue.
In the heated rhetoric between industry and environmen-
talists over the possible opening of the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge (ANWR) to petroleum exploration and development, one
point has often been lost: failure to develop that resource in a
timely manner carries an opportunity cost to both the state and
federal government, as well as to a few Alaska Native landhold-
ers in the area.
A quick review of recent estimates suggests that such
foregone revenues amount to between $1 billion and $3 billion
in the near term, and by tens or even hundreds of billions of
dollars in the longer term.
Public revenues generated by an oil discovery could range
from $3.1 billion if a field with 500 million barrels of reserves
were discovered, to $21.8 billion if a 3.5 billion barrel discovery
were made, to $56.2 billion if a Prudhoe Bay -type "supergiant"
were discovered, with 9 billion barrels recoverable.
According to Bureau of Land Management resource
evaluations of ANWR's coastal plain, there is a 95 percent chance
that a field with 500 million barrels would be discovered. BLM
estimates a mean of 3.5 billion barrels, and a 5 percent chance
that a large Prudhoe Bay -type discovery would be made.
With the minimum -size 500 million barrel discovery,
depending on the state's royalty share (90 percent or 50
percent, which Congress will decide in legislation opening the
coastal plain) state revenues begin accruing at $105 million
under the current 90-10 split or $88 million if Congress reduces
the state share to 50 percent.
State revenues peak at $146 million in 2025, at the 90
percent share, or $112 million under the 50 percent scenario.
Total royalties would be $1.8 billion through 2037.
Assumptions used by the department include lands in the
coastal plain leased in 2000, with production from any discovery
commencing 15 years later at one -eighth royalty. The assump-
tion also includes 5 percent of the reserves being located on
private lands near the coastal plain (lands owned by Kaktovik
Inupiat Corporation and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). The
state would receive severance taxes and property taxes from oil
development on private lands, as well as greater corporate
income tax income; the federal government would receive
additional income tax revenue.
Preparea ov the Alaska Oil & Gas Association (AOGA) 121 west Fireweed Lane, Suite 207 • Ancnorace, Alaska 99503 • (907) 272-1491
Tongass National Forest i
Perception versus Reality
The Shrinking Timber Base
• Tongass National Forest:17 million acres, America's largest.
• Forested lands in Tongass:10 million acres. 5.7 million acres
considered productive. commercial timberland.
• Through the passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands
Conservation Act (ANILCA) in 1980. all but 4.1 million acres of
the Tongass was closed to logging.
• Tongass Timber Reform Act (TTRA) in 1990 closed an
additional 689.000 acres of the commercial forested lands in
the Tongass to harvesting, leaving a timber supply reserve of
3.4 million acres.
• Since 1990.1.67 million acres have been withdrawn from the
timber base for other multiple use objectives and a variety of
other reasons. leaving a dedicated timber base of 1.7 million
acres for timber harvesting on a 100-year rotation cycle. This
represents less than 10 percent of the Tongass or one-third of
the commercial forested lands.
• In 1995, the U.S. Forest Service withdrew an additional
650,000 acres for new Habitat Conservation Areas, further
reducing the timber base. No other lands in the Tongass have
been opened to logging to offset new land withdrawals and
preserve the balance set by Congress through TTRA.
Changes under TTRA
• In addition to reducing the timber reserve for industry, TTRA
revised formulas for how timber was to be paid and set a new
allowable mix of higher and lower -value logs. The end result
of the reform package was a smaller timber base for loggers
and rising costs to cut lower -quality trees in more remote
areas.
• In the five years since TTRA was enacted, the federal
government has failed to fulfill the intent of the law to release
enough timber to sustain employment and meet market de-
mand. Since 1990, the volume of timber harvested in the
Tongass has declined by over 40 percent. from 470 million
board feet to 275.8 million board feet in 1994.
Southeast Alaska Employment
• Since 1990, direct timber employment has fallen by 40
percent or 1.700 jobs, according to the July 1995 study of the
McDowell Group, "The Timber Industry's Role in the Economy
of Rural Southeast Alaska."
• The current log shortage in the Tongass continues to cause
job reductions and now threatens new job cuts. A variety of
environmental groups have administratively appealed or liti-
gated most proposed timber sales. Today 13 of 23 proposed
sales are held up because of legal action.
• Some observers suggest that the region is weathering the
dramatic decline in the forest products industry. A closer look
reveals that rural Southeast is shouldering most of the economic
shock associated with declines in the timber industry.
• While Juneau employment levels have increased by 7%, rural
Southeast employment has decreased by 4.5% and other urban
areas in the region have fallen by 4.1 %. While employment in the
region as a whole has remained nearly steady, total payroll for the
region has fallen by 3.8% or $40 million.
Tongass Land Management Plan (TLMP)
• The TLMP process is designed solely to modify the 1991 draft
plan alternatives. The 1991 alternatives were the first revisions
designed to implement the 1990 TTRA. The Forest Service is now
modifying this draft to consider such matters as population viabil-
ity, cave issues and eco-system management. These priorities will
likely reduce timber volumes even more.
• The Tongass Land Management Plan revision process will not
and cannot resolve the timber supply crisis in the Tongass since
it contains no statutory tools to consider the needs of people or
timber -dependent communities. Its emphasis are on the needs of
fish and wildlife.
Historic level of logging, fish and wildlife
• Since the birth of the modern forest industry in Southeast Alaska
in the 1950s. less than 17% of the one-third of the commercial
forested lands in the Tongass reserved for logging has been
harvested.
• A growing tourism industry and thriving fish and wildlife popula-
tions are testimony to the fact that timber harvesting is compatible
with multiple use objectives of the forest. Logging on the small
portion of the forest reserved for harvesting poses no serious
threat to wildlife, fishing or tourism, especially given the extensive
forest practices regulations now in place.
• Despite claims to the contrary, facts show logging is occurring at
levels well below what the forest can sustain. Logging could be
increased substantially and still remain under sustained yields
necessary to maintain the forest's health.
Average Annual Harvest (1987-93): 402 mbf
Scheduled for Harvest (1995): 320 mbf'
- Capacity Major Timber Plants/Small Users: 470 mbf
Sustainable Yield (outside areas closed to logging): 874 mbf"
'Of the 320 mbf of timber scheduled for harvesting in 1995, 129 mbf is tied
up in legal action. "Represents biological sustainable level, but the Forest
Service notes that some of this volume is not practical to log due to
geographical constraints and perceived conflicts with other uses.
September 1995 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5
RDC
Board
visits
Usibelli
Coal
Mine,
tours
HCCP
Usibeiii Coal Mine. founded In 1943 by Emil
Usibelli. has a work force of 120 employees
and ooerates vear-round. Over the years.
mine production has grown to about 1.5
million tons of coal per year.
RDC board members gather in a 33-cubic
yard bucket of the Ace -in -the -Hole Dragline a t
the Usibelli Coal Mine near Healy.
UCM began its reclamation program in 1971. six years before
federal law required coal mines to institute reclamation programs.
Reclamation involves re -contouring and re -vegetating land afteran
area has been mined. Since 1971, the mine has reclaimed over
4,000 acres. The ultimate goal is to reestablish a natural landscape
anda natural succession of vegetative cover. (Photo byC.Portman)
(Photo by Carl Portman)
Rep. Jeanette James of North Pole, Rep. Tom Brice of Fairbanks
and Senator Mike Miller corned the RDC tour. UCM supplies six
interior Alaska power piants with about 775.000 tons of coal while
an additional 716.000 tons were shipped through the Port of
Seward to the Republic of Korea. (Photo by Wes Nason)
Work is underway on the 50 mega -watt Healy Clean Coal Project powerplant. which will use an innovative
design integrating advanced coal combustion. heat recovery and emission control technologies. The
combination of new technology and ultra -low sulfur UCM coal may result in emission levels of sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxides thatare lower than any othercoal-based powerplant in the world. H. C. Price
is the general contractor. The plant will be ownea by A1DEA ano operated by GVEA.
(Photos by Carl Porman)
Page 6 RESOURCE REVIEW / September 1995
Mitch Usibelli describes the
mining process in the UCM pit.
(Photo by Wes Nason)
Alaska Wetlands Coalition
Congressional Staff Tour of Alaska
In August. the Alaska Wetlands Coalition, spearheaded by RDC. shuttled eight kev congressional staff members across Alaska
to visit local communities affected by federal wetlands regulations. The group met with representatives from village and regional Native
corporations, urban and rural municipalities. industry, as well as the Governor and members of his staff. The congressional staff visited
Juneau. Anchorage, Nome. Barrow and Prudhoe Bay to see firsthand how Alaskans utilize wetlands fora wide range of basic services. The
tour was also beneficial in showing the federal officials the stark differences between rural Alaska and rural Kansas, the problems Alaskans
face in permitting development on wetlands and the abundance of wetlands preserved.
Congressional staff look over a gravel pad built on North Slope
vetlands and now being utilized for revegetation experiments. Dr.
Jay McKendnck of the University of Alaska Fairbanks describes
rehabilitation efforts.
Vera Williams of the North Slope Borough Planning Department in
Barrow points out that local communities have no other choice but
to develop on wetlands.
(Photos by Carl Portman)
The Alaska Wetlands Coalition
delegation meets with Governor
Knowles in Juneau.
(Photo by Ken Freeman)
After meeting with local
residents and community
officials in Nome, congressional
staff look over the seawall
protecting the Bering Sea
community.
The tour included a visit to the
Barrow utilidor, which provides
water, sewerand other utility ser-
vices to Americas northern most
community. The multi -million dol-
lar, state-of-the-art utilidor is the
only one of its kind in the Arctic,
lying about ten feet underground.
Leading the tour is Joe Nicely of
the Barrow Utilities Electric
Cooperative. Inc.
September 1995 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7
We grew up
with Alaska.
-
More than fifty years ago, Emil Usibelli began
It's why Joe decided to purchase a 2,000 ton
_3
mining coal in Healy, Alaska Aittr a small
dragline in 1977 to increase production, even
bulldozer and one truck.
though a proposed hydroelectric project
;y
and the new oil were
pipeline
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Over the last three generations.
supposed to make coal obsolete.
C.
Wiz.
a lot has changed — both in Alaska(U; WJ L UN
m
and at Usibelli Coal Mine. But And in 1989, it was what motivated
one thing hasn't changed— Emil's grandson, Joe Usibelli Jr.,
our commitment to innovation. to initiate the partnership for
USIBEW COAL MINE, INC. the Healy Clean Coal Project,
That's what made Emil Usibelli which recently began building what
believe he could mine coal from the surface, may well be the cleanest coal -burning electrical
rather than from underground. like everyone plant in the world -
else did in those days. I _ _
It's what inspired Emil's son Joe to start a land
reclamation program in 1971. years before the
government required it.
Resource Development Council
121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99503
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
Innovation has always been a part of how w
things at Usibelli Coal Mine. We
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Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Bulk Rate
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RDC's 16th ANNUAL CONFERENCE - HOTEL CAPTAIN COG, - NOVEMBER 16 & 17,1995
Thursday- November 16.1995
7:00 a.m. Registration/check-in
7 :00 - 8:00 Eye -Opener Reception in the exhibit room SPONSORED BY: Municipality of Anchorage
Workshop i
8.00 - 9:15 "The Political Arena: Effective Strategies for Winning in Juneau and Washington"
Rep. Mark Hanley, Chair, Finance Committee, Alaska House
Kent Dawson, President, Dawson Company, Juneau
Wendv Redman, Vice President, University Relations, University of Alaska
Bill VanNess/Richard Agnew, VanNess Feldman & Curtis, Washington, D.C.
9:15 BREAK
Workshop 11
9:45 -11:00 'The Media Challenge: Effective Strategies for Influencing Public Opinion"
Ted Ferrioli, Executive Director, Malheur Timber Operators, John Day, OR
Mike Carey, Editorial Page Editor, Anchorage Daily News
Dean Fosdick, Bureau Chief, Associated Press
Dick Lobdell, Producer & Host, Morning Magazine, KENI Talk Radio
11:30 Doors open for luncheon
Noon -130 p.m. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: Governor Tony Knowles
130 "CALL YOUR OFFICE BREAK"
2:00 "Alaska's Global Position: Tourism, Fishing and Mining"
James Santini, Washington Representative, National Tourism Association
Roger Kuffman, President, AMAX Gold, Englewood, CO
Vincent A. Curry, President, Pacific Seafood Processors Association
330 GOURMET BREAK SPONSORED BY: AT&T ALASCOM
4.00 "Alaska's Global Position: Oil and Timber"
Jim Branch, Alaska Production Manager, EXXON
Timber specialist (TBA)
FridU. November 17,1995
730 - 830 a.m. Eye -Opener Reception in the exhibit room SPONSORED BY: Municipality of Anchorage
830 "Alaska's Global Position: Telecommunications, Transportation & Technology"
Robert Hatfield, President & CEO, Alaska Railroad Corporation
Dennis Bird, Managing Director, Alaska Operations, Federal Express
Bob McGee, President & CEO, Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Frank J. Dillon, Executive Director, Alaska Trucking Association
9:45 BREAK
10:00 "Alaska's Global Position: Telecommunications, Transportation & Technology"
Gerald M. DeFrancisco, President, AT&T Alascom
Ron Duncan, President, GCI Communication Corporation
Carl Reed, General Manager, Cellular One
1130 Doors open for luncheon
Noon -130 p.m. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON:
"Resource Issues of the 1996 Alaska Legislature"
Senate President Drue Pearce (R) Anchorage
House Speaker Gail Phillips (R) Homer
Senate Minority Leader Jim Duncan (D) Juneau
House Minority Leader Jerry Mackie (D) Craig
130 "CALL YOUR OFFICE BREAK!"
2.00 "Perception, Risks and Probabilities"
Commissioner Gene Burden, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Rick Della, Senior Program Manager, ENSR Consulting Engineers
3:00 GOURMET BREAK
3:30 "Removing Incentives for Conflict"
Dr. R. Wane Schneiter, Virginia Military institute, Lexington, VA
Commissioner John Shively, Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Commissioner Wil Condon, Alaska Department of Revenue
4:45 Champagne and Sparkling Cider Toast and Grand Raffle Drawing
Resource Development Council
Petroleum Club of Anchorage
4101 Credit Union Drive (South side of Sea Galley Restaurant)
October 1995
Reservations are required for each meeting. Please call 276-0700 by noon Wednesday.
Doors open at 7 am., presentations begin at 7:30 a.m.
.................................
Members: Breakfast: $10.50, Coffee & Pastry: $5.50
Non -Members: Breakfast: $12-00, Coffee & Pastry: $6.00
Sept. 28: Update on Alaska Wetlands Regulatory Issues
and Proposed Federal Legislation
Col. Peter Topp, District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Oct. 5: Reauthorization of the Magnuson Act
Henry Mitchell, Executive Director, Bering Sea Fishermen's Assoc.
Oct. 1 2: Lease Sale 149 & 5-Year OCS Program Update
Judy Gottlieb, Alaska Director, U.S. Minerals Management Service
oct. 1 9: New Investments in Alaska's Growing Tourism
Industry
Tom Dow, Vice President, Hotel Division, Princess Tours, Seattle
Oct. 26: Achieving Environmental Quality With
Economic Benefits Through Government and
Business Partnerships
David Wigglesworth, Chief, Pollution Prevention Program, Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 1995
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Sarah Hemphill and Andrea Stoltzfus - KCHS Jr.
Achievement Corporation/Kenaiopoly.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1666-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $60,000 in the General Fund for
Legal Expenses Related to Inlet Woods Special
Assessments.
2. Resolution No. 95-58 - Requesting a Grant from the
State of Alaska Under the FY97 Capital Matching Grant
Program.
3. Resolution No. 95-59 - Transferring $3,000 in the
General Fund for a New Computer System to be Used
Primarily for Planning and Zoning.
4. Resolution No. 95-60 - Concurring with the State of
Alaska's and the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Declaration
of a Local Disaster Emergency Due to the Recent Storm
and Flood Emergency Events in the Kenai River
Watershed.
5. Resolution No. 95-61 - Awarding the Bid for a "Rotary
Snow Remover" to Pacific North Equipment Co., for a
Total Amount of $84,447.17.
6. Resolution No. 95-62 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies,
and Materials Surplus or Obsolete.
The public is invited to attend and participate.
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk
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