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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-16 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet August 16, 1995 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 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. Jerie Best - Use of New Senior Center Van 2. Kayo McGillivray - National Recreation & Park Association - Proclamation Reading/Signing and Video Presentation. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 95-46 - Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Kenai at the General Election to be Held in the City of Kenai on October 3, 1995, the Question of Issuing General Obligation Bonds or Otherwise Incurring Debt in an Amount Not to Exceed $ to Provide a Portion of the Funds Necessary to Construct an Ice Hockey/Skating Rink Facility. 2. Resolution No. 95-47 - Providing for Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Kenai at the General Election to be Held in the City of Kenai on October 3, 1995, the Question of Issuing General Obligation Bonds or Otherwise Incurring Debt in an Amount Not to Exceed $ to Provide a Portion of the Funds Necessary to Construct an Addition to the City of Kenai Municipal Library. -1- D. 3. Resolution No. 95-48 - Supporting the Re -Establishment of a School Tax. 4. Resolution No. 95-49 - Supporting an Amendment to the State Constitution to Allow Establishment of a Dedicated Fuel Tax to Support the State's Transportation Systems. 5. Resolution No. 95-50 - Supporting Local Control Over Gaming/Gambling in the City Limits of the City of Kenai. 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 August 2, 1995. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BIISINESS H. NEW BIISINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1659-95 - Creating KMC 7.15.110 to Provide That the City May Offset Amounts Owed to Contractors by the City Against Amounts Owed by the Contractors for Delinquent City Taxes. 4. *Ordinance No. 1660-95 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Shaginoff Subdivision and Within the City of Kenai. -2- 5. *Ordinance No. 1661-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $36,800 in the S.T.P. - Disinfection/Safety Program Capital Project Fund. 6. Discussion - Airport Commission Recommendations a. Salmon Producers Alliance b. Fun in the Midnight Sun Reservation Central C. Airport Regulation Amendment 7. Discussion - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's Municipal Matching Grants. 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 R. ADJOURNMENT -3- MAYOR'S REPORT AUGUST 16, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD TO: B-1, Jerie Best - Senior Van Use CLERK ADD AS: B-3, Sandra Vozar - Land Trade Proposal between Swarner/O'Connell, Hakkinen and Vozar (see Info 3) WILLIAMS ADD TO: H-2, Purchase Order to Davis Block & Concrete - $3,225.70 KORNELIS ADD TO: I-2, City Manager Report - Haller Water/Sewer Bill - Background Info MANNINEN ADD TO: I-4, Kenai Peninsula Municipal Coalition Meeting Notice CLERK CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT �6 fy t M s v SWARNER Dc� MONFOR MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY .1 _//" _ i i M s v SWARNER MONFOR MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY 4, Ati % S v SWARNER MONFOR MEASLES BANNOCK 4— SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY 4�r �/'7 M S v SWARNER MONFOR MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY OEM v 1 S v SWARNER MONFOR MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY FROM: @EST S&J`GOLF SHOP 9072625572 1995 08-11(FRI) 0 PO Box 426 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 PH: (967) 262-7492 FAX: (907) 262-5572 8111 /95 To: Kenai City Council From: Jerie J. Best Re: August 16, 1995 Council Meeting Persons Scheduled to be Heard 64 The following is basic information concerning age discrimination and the vehicle use for the new Senior Center Van. Please remember that we are asking to purchase rides for wheelchair bound non -seniors only. The rides would be for medical and shopping services only.' Our estimates are that there are approximately 50 individuals that fit into the disabled that need rides. That means 8-1 0 rides (one-way) per week. Age Discrimination and Vehicle Use 1. The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended prohibits the discrimination due to age under Title VII 42 U.S. Code, Section 2000 (a). ' If arrangements on a space available basis could be made for additional activities, we would be appreciate the opportunity to purchase this time. For example, if a scheduled Christmas Shopping trip has been scheduled and there is space, perhaps a wheelchair bound non -senior coulld be included in the list. Or if there is space when going swimming, a non -senior could be included. Page 1 of 2 Pages FROM: @EST S&J`GOLF SHOP 9072625572 1995 08-11(FRI) 07:19 PRGE:01 Age Discrimination and Vehicle Use, continued. 2. Alaska Statutes Title 18 Health and Safety, October 1994 page 395: Sec. 18.80.200 Purpose. (a) It is determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding that discrimination against an inhabitant of the state because of race, religion. color, nation origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood is a matter of public concern and that this discrimination not only threatens the rights and privileges of the inhabitants of the states but also monnaos the inatitutiono of the state and threatens peace, order, health, safety, and the general welfare of the state and its inhabitants. (b) Therefore, it is the policy of the state and the purpose of this chapter to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment, in credit and financing practices, in places of public accommodation, in the sale, lease, or rental of real property because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy or parenthood. It is also the policy of this state to encourage and enable physically and mentally disabled persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state and engage in remunerative employment. It is not the purposes of this chapter to supersede laws pertaining to child labor, the age of majority, or other age restrictions or requirements.2 {§ 6 ch 117 SLA 1965; am § 7 ch 69 SLA 19871 NOTES TO DECISIONS Objective of this chapter is the elimination and prevention of discrimination in many facets of our society, where such discrimination is based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood. 'This last sentence pertains to underage workers not to qualifications for senior citizens in a discriminatory practice. Page 2 of 2 Pages CITY OF KENAI „ Gd 4 4&&4.a 11 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 as I�IIII August 8, 1995 Jerie Best P.O. Box 426 Soldotna, AK 99669 RE: AUGUST 16, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING Persons Scheduled to be Heard I am in receipt of your August 3, 1995 request to be placed on the August 16, 1995 Kenai City Council Meeting agenda. The topic for your appearance is the use of the new Senior Center van. If you have any back-up information which you wish Council to review prior to the meeting, please forward it to me by NOON, August 11, 1995 in order for me to include it in the council's packet. The council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. You will be placed at Persons Scheduled to be Heard on the agenda (which is shortly after the beginning of the meeting). There is a ten minute time limit for your presentation. If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-7539. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI Car I Freas City Clerk clf cc: Pat Porter FROM: @EST S&J`GOLF SHOP 9072625572 1995 08-03(THU) 12:30 PRGE:01 Pa Box 426 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 PH: (907) 262-7492 FAX: (907) 262-5572 Thursday, August 3, 1995 1:31 PM TO: Mayor John Williams Kenai City Council City Clerk City Attorney FROM: Jerie Best Per our telephone discussion on Wednesday, August 2, 1995, I hereby formally request a public hearing on the use of the new senior center van at the next Kenai City Council meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 1995. Please reply via fax confirmation of this hearing. Page 1 of 1 Page AUG-03-95 THU 10:25 AM P.02 aka" %pW TkP"g 262S Kant Spa Nam. Sehishm AK 99669 Vkm (901) 260-2679 FAX: (907) 260-2676 DUE TO THE SHORT NOTICE, I was unable to attend tonight, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY CONCERNS REGARDING THE VAN PURCHASE. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE VAN NEEDS TO BE EQUIPPED TO"'ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIRS USED BY CITIZENS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THERE MAY NOT BE AS MANY PEOPLE WHO NEED THOSE TRANSPORTATION AIDES, BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN WE DON'T HAVE TO MAKE ACCESS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE. Physically disabled people have money and use local businesses also. THE COMMUNITY SHOULD REFLECT THE NEEDS OF ALL KENAI PENINSULA RESIDENTS. SINCERELY, 11 Skidmore -Erickson AUG 03 '95 03:26 PM 7693P254642 +907 262 0832 Page 1 TIMOTHY B. PowERsy M.D. Is TO 7 35251 K,'nai Sim S S oldotivi, Alaska (907) 262-64i4 Fax; (907) 262-0812 FROM INDEPENDENT LIVING SOLDOTNA/KE PHONE NO. 9072626333 Aug. 02 1995 02:44PM P2 s I KENAI PENINSULA 94DEPEME NT L.MINO CF.M[ERS P.O. Box 1907, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Kenai City Council, and Mayor Williams, I would like to express The Independent Living Center's support for the Kenai Sezrior Center to purchase a wheelchair equipped van. I regret that I am unable to attend your meeting this evening. Del. Lopez Operations Manager ru+n orrice HOMER W/M (907123r6236 & SSZ;WWARD (907)262.6333 N/7T/FA?U ueoorr 0o 79U TOIL FREE AUG-02-95 WED 14:10 DIV VOC REHAB KENAI FAX NO. 907 283 3814 [nl j ! 7 TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNO o KENAI BRANCH OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION : 113SS SPUR HIGHWAY 8ENCO BUILDING, NO. 208 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PHONE: (907) 283.3133 August 2, 1995 Dear Kenai City Council: Please regard this as being in suppo_t of the use of public funds to purchase suitab=y equipped vans for community residents who use wheelchairs. The Kenai Office of the State of AK, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is aware of an increasing number of individuals in the cormnun ty who happen not to be seniors, and who use wheelchairs, who 'have no means of public or private transportation to accommodate their special neees_ It would please us if you would approach the purchase of a van for the Kenai Senior Center as an opportunity to use public funds to hAnefi.- not only community seniors, but also others who wound profit =rom this purchase. State of AK Division of vocationa= RehLabil.4.4Zation Kenai* Office FROM : INDEPENDENT LIUING SOLDOTNA/KE PHONE NO. : 9072626333 Aug. 02 1995 02:06PM P1 GEAiASKA "Giving disabiliz,v a possibility through recTeation" P.O. BOX SOLWI'NA, ALASHA 99669 (907) 260-3804 August 2, 1995 Kenai City Council, I believe that another wheelchair accessible van is needed in the community. I will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because of a prior engagement; however, I will be at the testimony on August 15, 1995. Leslie Roberts ,Activity Co-ordinator Kenai Peninsula Challenge Alaska Post -it` Fax Note 7671 ° _ 95 pegs.► To From CoJOepL Ee- Phone n Phone 0 j2-(00—gygm Fax it Z, O. FU x ty CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 2834156 5r'78 %ram AUGUST 8, 1995 }' AUG Kenai City Council Members�� 210 Fidalgo�'' Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear City Council Members, This letter is to thank you for the support and funding for senior services you have continued to provide to us! The most recent generous commitment by the City Council to purchase a van for the Senior Center is simply overwhelming! Transportation is a vital part of our services that we provide to the elderly in our community. This service enables seniors to continue independent activities and links them to other services essential for maintaining quality of life. Thank you again for the commitment and dedication you have exhibited in the continued support of these fundamental programs! Very truly yours, S-ar iiddleston ` President, Mayor's Council on Aging GRACE MERKES PO BOX 8 STERLING, AK 99672 August 11, 1995 Carol Freas, City Clerk Kenai City Hall 210 Fidalgo St. Kenai, AK 99611 Dear City Council Members, I have read the information in the Peninsula Clarion regarding the use of the Kenai Senior Citizen vans. Having these vans available to the senior citizens is a very worthwhile service. However, it is equally important to have this service available to the non - senior handicapped citizens, and the disabled vets, even if they don't live in the Kenai area. As a member of the Sterling community, I am aware of a number of senior citizens, that can't drive, who are in need of transportation for either medical or social purposes, ie. doctor appointments, Forget -Me -Not, meals, etc. It would be a great service to these citizens if we, as a total community, could work out some kind of arrangement to transport these people to their much needed destinations. If the vans were available, maybe people from the community could volunteer to drive them, or maybe some kind of arrangement could be worked out with Medicare or Medicaid to pay for this service. Thank you for considering this matter at your council meeting. If you have any questions please call me at 262-9811. Sincerely, Grace Merkes rezing the cogni k 100"2 F k 1 •. � f. l y , Berrefrts ofr Y , •t . �t�ir�i; E:y i , PARKS .., r : f WHEREAS Parks and Recreation activities enhance tide hZ$1 health apd mental weLL-Mi golf' Wh i uals, work roes and communi es Participation in recreation programs builds self esteem parks and Recreation opportunities and provides positfvtatuL enhance the desirabitit of constructive alternatives pommunive5 as locations for business. to anti -social, behavior industry AnaSresiderrWL housing parks and Recreation stimulates tourism revenues Arid the economic development of communities Parks and open space re vitaL to the appearance and It is the right of eve one re¢a rdless Livability of communities ofa race -, ,color, re Qn, �eniier, nato'aL.ori n orabi to artici at i grks a d recreation prusrarr�s anc�avrtaes NpW,thertJfom, be itresotved,that alLcitizens of this communi join with ciGzens of other commun hies throughout this, ¢mat Land in recognizin that parks a"a r eation servicas are essent rto thequauty of OF NATIONAL RECKFATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION P&dit No "wMt R"wML C"1dL pEQ/(RL Physical recreation and fitness contributes to a FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIFE. gEj{/%js Regular physical activity is one of the very best methods of HEALTH INSURANCE for individuals. Relaxation, rest and revitalization through the opportunity of leisure is ESSENTIAL TO STRESS MANAGE..MENT in today's busy and demanding world. Meaningful leisure activity is an essential SOURCE OF SELF-ESTEEM AND POSITIVE SELF- IMAGE. Leisure provides the opportunity to lead BALANCED LIVES, ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL and GAIN LIFE SATISFACTION. CHILDRLWS PLAY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. Leisure opportunities for youth provide POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND ALTERNATIVES to self-destructive behavior. Parks and open spaces bring beauty to an area while GIVING PEOPLE SATISFACTION AND IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. �tl Leisure provides leadership opportunities that BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES. BENEf�%S Community recreation reduces ALIENATION, LONELINESS, AND ANTI -SOCIAL BEHAVIORS. Community recreation PROMOTES ETHNIC AND CULTURAL HARMONY. � Recreating together BUILDS STRONG FAMILIES, the foundation of a stronger society. Leisure provides opportunities for COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND SHARED .MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP OF RESOURCES. INTEGRATED AND ACCESSIBLE LEISURE SERVICES are critical to the quality of life of people with a disability and disadvantaged individuals. Leisure opportunities, facilities and the quality of the local environment are the FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY PRIDE. Leisure services enrich and complement protective services for LATCHKEY CHILDREN through after -school and other recreational services. 449NORIC Pay now or pay more later! Investment in recreation as a PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICE JOV69TS makes sense. A fit work force is A PRODUCTIVE WORK FORCE. Small investments in recreation yield BIG ECONOMIC RETURNS. Parks and recreation services motivate BUSINESS RELOCATION AND F_XFAZNSION in your community. Meaningful leisure services REDUCE THE HIGH COST OF VANDALISPA AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Recreation and -park services are often the CATALYST FOR TOURISM, a growing sector of our economy. INVESTMENYTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION through the provision of parks and open spaces PAY FOR THEMSELVES. ErW1e0NA16W1 Through the provision of parks, open spaces and protected natural environments, recreation g�s can contribute to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH of our communities. This is an essential life - sustaining role. The public is often prepared to pay for ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION in their communities, and to support parks and recreation organizations that play a lead role in that protection. INVESTING IN THE ENVIRONMENT through parks and the provision of open space in residential areas, leads to an increase in neighborhood property values through accessibility to cnvironmcritalli friendly green spaces and associated recreation opportunities. The trend toward natural environment base leisure activities is INSURANCE FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE. PERSONAL BENEFITS IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ♦ In 1991, 75% of the children enrolled in the Fort Meyers, Floria, STARS Program were making less than a C average in school. Now 80% of the 1,500 children enrolled have brought their grades up to a C average or better. (8eatta;Amerfc als Cities JW4) INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY ♦ Union Pacific Railroad found that 80% of its employees believed that their exercise programs were helping them be more productive at work 75% thought that regular exercise was helping them achieve higher levels of relaxation and concentration at work. McEroaoaurBeae600fRepaarF-rercre im) HEALTH BENEFITS IN LATER YEARS ♦ Women can attain higher bone density through childhood participation in organized sports and fitness programs, thereby establishing a strong health base to combat osteoporosis in later years. rneBeaefrtsofPxtrandReaudoo-A Cautoaue iM,, IMPROVED HEALTH BENEFITS IMMEDIATELY • A water aerobia program two times a week for 16 weeks significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure, body fat, and bod weight in elderly community residents. Inc Bevc6tr ofPadcr and A==ztroa - A Catatogue t99Z) POSITIVE CHANGES IN SELF CONCEPT • Significant and marked positive changes in self-concept were shown by sixth graders participating in 5-day school campin programs. School camping can have a marked positive impact on children's self concept. (Tire BenefrtsafPaftsad AC0= on -A CautoSUe 1992) SOCIAL BEt1TE=S REDUCED INCARCERATION RATES ♦ The U.S. incarceration rate average is 426 prisoners per 100,000 population., the highest of any country in the world. Britain's ram is 97 per 100,000. Minnesota started alternative recreation programs in 1973 and now has an incarceration rate of 73 per 100,000. The average Minnesota tax -payer pays only S21.00 per year for prisons with the Minnesota crime rate ranking 37th in the nation. (Ameda's Cities 1994) REDUCED JUVENILE CR vffi • In Fort Meyers, Florida, juvenile arrests have dropped 28% since 1990, when the city began its STARS program (Success Through Academics and Recreational Support) for adolescents. Cost per person - S 158 (Beyord Fun and Games J04) ♦ In Phoenix during 1993-94, approximately 5,200 youth were detained for curfew violations. The City Streets Project since 1993 is a curfew program to reduce juvenile crime and violence. Police report that the curfew program has reduced juvenile night-time criminal activity and violence with a 10.4% reduction in juvenile arrests during the first 11 months of the program. Cost per person - $105. 74. (Berond Fan and Games im) ♦ Cincinnatti, Ohio, initiated the Lace -Evening Recreation Programs in 1993. During the initial 13-week period, the number of juvenile criminal incidents dropped 24 %, from 645 to 491. Cost per person - S.56 (Be7vadFrrn andGames.1m) INCREASED COMMUNITY PRIDE ♦ In Philadelphia, after police helped neighborhood volunteers clean up vacant lots and plant gardens, burglaries and thefts in the precinct dropped 90% - from about 40 crimes each month before the cleanup to an average of only four per month. (Heaha;Amenex's Odes IM) BC0N0A1ffCBBNEF1rs PROPERTY VALUES INCREASED ♦ In Salem, Oregon, urban land next to a greenbeit was worth S1,200 more per acre than urban land 1,000 feet away. (Hea/aa;America's Canes 19m4) REDUCED HEALTH CARE COSTS + Steelcase Corporation showed that medical costs were 55% lower for fitness program participants than non -participants over a six -year period -an average of S418.61 for participants vs. $869.98 for non -participants. MtEc=awcBeaefi&of ltcaal"Erenise INZ) REDUCED ABSENTEEISM • General Electric found that employees who exercised were absent from work 45% fewer days than employees who didn't. (T�re F.coaaalicBeae�m ofBesdarEzerase 199Z) STIMULUS FOR TOURISM ♦ Parks stimulate tourism activity. -Two-thirds of all visitors to Oregon stopped at a state park in 1993, generating an annual economic impact to the state estimated at S500 million. Oregon ranks 31st nationally in amount of state -pant land and comes in fourth nationally in park usage. (orzaaa StmeFarjw 1M) ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ♦ New York City plans to spend S250 million on watershed protection for its drinking water supplies, avoiding the need to spend S5 billion on a federally mandated water filtration system. (HeaaiurAmerrca's Canes I MW) INCREASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ♦ In Baltimore, San Francisco, San Antonio, Seattle, New Orleans, and elsewhere, investments in wateaont and other open space development have succeeded in attracting new businesses and boosting tourism, with subsequent increases in tax revenues. (Hcalaa;AaraiceS Canes 1994) EAW.RONMBNT.AL BEAE=S POLLUTION CONTROLS ♦ Greeaways which help conserve plants and totes provide a valuable contribution toward pollution control because they mitigate water, air and noise pollution. avadoaal PM* s=W=1950) PRESERVATION OF NATURAL- HABITAT • Without increased amounts of natural habitat, forest lands, wetlands, cultural sites and recreation Lands, the Continued degradation of habitat will continue which will undoubtedly lead to additional Endangered Species Act listings, complete with the attendant public contention and economic disruption. (Cmadnga Coasernnoa and XeemnonLePL71"W) AIR, WATER & SOIL QUALITY • According to a study conducted at University of Calcutta, India, one tree 's contribution over 50 years in controlling air pollution, soil erosion, soil fertility, recycling water and humidity is worth a total of S196,250. (OrwxrDePmw=rofFozesM IN4) COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE ♦ In 1992, 64% of Los Angeles County voters approved Proposition A, the Safe Neighborhood Parks Act - a special prop tax surcharge that provides $540 million to redesign old parks, to buy new land, and to build recreation &cilities. Dur' the previous 14 years, California's cities and counties had cut spending on parks dramatically in response to the tax rer of the late 70's. (Healaa;Ameacz's Canes 19m) ICE PAUL IN1. chit SANDRA J. VOZAR 9'911IISSION ANT. KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-5999 July 19, 1995 1Ir. Dennis A. Swarner Mr. Robert D. O'Connell 110 S. Willow, #108 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mr. Swarner and Mr. O'Connell. 2 G' We are in receipt of your letter, about being good neighbors and your wanting us to regrade the ditch to its original condition and remove our pipe, we have another option. We consider ourselves good neighbors and good citizens of the City of Kenai, We have been in business in Kenai since 1974 and have invested greatly in the area since. We are still of the opinion that the Lot you purchased from the City of Kenai, known as the Municipal Reserve should remain in the name of the City of Kenai, for the use of the Public. That property has always been used by the Citizens of Kenai for •viewing', and is important for drainage of all the streets in Old Town. The Fall Tide washed out 'Mission Avenue which closed the `Beluga Lookout'. Your property is the only viewing area left in the City. It is necessary for the Tourist and the Citizens of Kenai. We would like to return' this property back to the People of Kenai and propose t:l acquire it and the lot next to it. that you own. upon acquiring these parcels we would donate `Deed' them directly to the City for a permanent `Beluga Lookout Park'. Please advise what your price is and if you would be interested in trading these lots for other property. We have several parcels of Land, and if we don't have what you would like we could arrange a three way trade, to meet your needs. I have contacted your neighbor, Dan H: tkkinen and made the same offer on his parcel, so that the City could have all three parcels as a donation from us to the Community. I have advised the Kenai Visitors Center, two members of the Townsite Historicai Committee and the Citv of Kenai of our intentions concerning this property and hope that we can come to some agreement to benefit all of Kenai. We await your reply. erety, Pat ar andra J ' zar- ct : iienui %'isitors Center City of Kenai Townsite Historical Committee i rti .10 O 'S..i J9?5J 30-1 -/55/1 FT !. 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QV EJO 7669 P eCo SJ )T JO I JO� .'�i4 ��� 'O 31 I JO _ r �o _ _ ^ e—J`T>J>-ir_ /9J 09 • o�p �N ♦ b�In �I ti� F JU JJ ~ 5_JJ•iJF 13 n ti q,♦ I 1 I 'O r - 30 T �t b,-♦� vi �l rO~ Y.•I -f$♦ II ,1 r� ° �ql O� i 7e019. --_�~ ____._ _Oq'.fl. To North Kenai and Captain Cook State Recreation Area t m N Airport W E S Kenai Barnacle I Visitor Information Center© Fort Kenay Ave. �a \ussianChapel ■ 1 Library s Post Office To Soldotna I "rP\1,110'. To Kalifornsky Beach Road Russian Orthodox Church>rJo� Cpf. 84 Alaska Way Bluffs y Riverview 01 Ide Towne Gallery View Kenai River --____ _ • Beluga Wh le Lookout A�lRske re, lfP+ s+ 6-1 MEMORANDUM TO: Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: August 10, 1995 RE: RESOLUTION NO. 95-46 BOND ISSUEUCE RINK FACILITY MAYOR WILLIAMS REQUESTS THAT YOU BRING INFORMATION FROM PAST PACKETS IN REGARD TO THE ICE RINK FACILITY FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 95- 46. Suggested by: City Council CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 95-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF KENAI AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF KENAI ON OCTOBER 3, 1995, THE QUESTION OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHERWISE INCURRING DEBT IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $ TO PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AN ICE HOCKEY/SKATING RINK FACILITY. WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City of Kenai, Alaska (the "City") to construct an Ice Hockey/Skating Facility with the City; and, WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Alaska and the Charter of the City provide that the question of whether or not such debt may be incurred for such a purpose must be submitted to the qualified voters of the City for their ratification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1: It is hereby determined to be for a public purpose and in the public interest of the City to incur indebtedness of the City in an amount not to exceed $ for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of planning, designing, equipping, acquiring and constructing an Ice Hockey/Skating Rink Facility capital improvement within the City. Section 2: A sum not exceeding $ shall be borrowed by, for, and on behalf of the City for the aforesaid capital improvement and shall be evidenced by the issuance of general obligation bonds or other evidence of debt of the City. The amounts so borrowed shall be used for capital improvements only. The bonds shall be paid from general and ad valorem taxes levied in the City. The full -faith and credit of the City is pledged for the payment of the principal and interests on the bonds or other debt instrument and ad valorem taxes upon all taxable property in the City shall be levied without limitation as to rate or amount in amounts sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds or other debt instrument due. The bonds or other debt instrument shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law, and shall mature at such time or times within 30 years from the date of issue as the City Council may hereafter determine. The exact date, form, terms, maturities, and covenants of said bonds or other debt instrument shall be hereafter fixed by ordinance of the City. Resolution No. 95-46 Page 2 of 3 Section 3: An election is to be held on October 3, 1995 in and for the City, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City for approval or rejection a proposition authorizing the borrowing of money and issuing of general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness. A majority of the qualified voters who vote on the proposition is required for approval. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION A Municipal Ice Hockey/Skating Rink Facility Pursuant to Resolution No. 95-46, shall the City of Kenai, Alaska, be authorized to incur indebtedness and to issue its general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness in an amount or amounts as needed, and not to exceed in the aggregate MILLION DOLLARS ($ ), for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds for planning, designing, acquiring and constructing, a Municipal Ice Hockey/Skating Rink Facility, and to pledge the full faith and credit of the City for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness? Said general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness are to mature within 30 years from the date of issue and are to bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. Section 4: The foregoing proposition shall be printed in full on the ballot, and the following words shall be added below or next to the proposition as appropriate and next to a square provided for marking the ballot or voting machine: FOR THE PROPOSITION YES [ NO [ Resolution No. 95-46 Page 3 of 3 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of August, 1995. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: CITY OF KENAI &I Cam 4 4&V„ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 krf*vd ��.wnan MEMORANDUM I (III I TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk DATE: July 14, 1995 'RE: ADVISORY PETITIONS/RECREATIONAL ICE RINK Attached are the advisory petitions received in regard to the building of a reacreational community skating rink in the City of Kenai through passage of a bond issue. 'OF THE 100 SIGNATURES RECEIVED, 69 ARE PERSONS LISTED AS REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE CITY OF KENAI, 31 ARE NOT LISTED AS REGISTERED VOTERS. CLF --ZIy is 1- ADVISORY PETITION t b 4 The following residents of the City of Kenai strongly support the building of a recreational community skating rink in the City of Kenai. Financing of the skating rink to be by a bond issue. We understand that this is an advisorypetition only. 'PRINTED NAME g^►lef Wo'c s Yes --Yes - /V n PHYSICAL KENAI SIGNATURE ADDRESS RESIDENT? oU ti� ��ti (G�II�-�%���2f �(�'UUC�S�►�Yes No No No L7 It // / > YesNo C��t f ��'�' -CYes --- No r _Yes ---No Yes No )161N S/I Yes No DATE *-7-il9 Fn�if ��yo� �� VYes---No _�— =% �LI _ Yes o-------- JUL 1995 i'Y' CLEF cc� F KFNA' 4) rZ� Suggested by: City Council CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 95-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF KENAI AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF KENAI ON OCTOBER 3, 1995, THE QUESTION OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHERWISE INCURRING DEBT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ TO PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF KENAI MUNICIPAL LIBRARY. WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai, Alaska (the "City") to construct an addition to the Kenai Municipal Library; and, WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Alaska and the Charter of the City of Kenai provide that the question of whether or not such debt may be incurred for such a purpose must be submitted to the qualified voters of the City for their ratification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1: It is hereby determined to be for a public purpose and in the public interest of the City to incur indebtedness of the City in an amount not to exceed $ for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of planning, designing, equipping, acquiring, and constructing a capital improvement addition to the Kenai Municipal Library. Section 2: A sum not exceeding $ shall be borrowed by, for, and on behalf of the City for the aforesaid capital improvement and shall be evidenced by the issuance of general obligation bonds or other evidence of debt of the City. The amounts so borrowed shall be used for capital improvements only. The bonds shall be paid from general and ad valorem taxes levied in the City. The full faith and credit of the City is pledged for the payment of the principal and interests on the bonds or other debt instrument and ad valorem taxes upon all taxable property in the City shall be levied without limitation as to rate or amount in amounts sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds or the debt instrument due. The bonds or other debt instrument shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law, and shall mature at such time or times within 30 years from the date of issue as the City Council may hereafter determine. The exact date, form, terms, maturities, and covenants of said bonds or other debt instrument shall be hereafter fixed by ordinance of the City. Resolution No. 95-47 Page 2 of 3 Section 3: An election is to be held on October 3, 1995 in and for the City, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City for approval or rejection a proposition authorizing the borrowing of money and issuing of general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness. A majority of the qualified voters who vote on the proposition are required for approval. The proposition shall be in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION An addition to the Kenai Municipal Library Pursuant to Resolution No. 95-47, shall the City of Kenai, Alaska, be authorized to incur indebtedness and to issue its general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness in an amount or amounts as needed, and not to exceed in the aggregate MILLION DOLLARS ($ ), for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds for planning, designing, acquiring and constructing improvements to the Kenai Municipal Library, and to pledge the full faith and credit of the City for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness? Said general obligation bonds or other such evidence of indebtedness are to mature within 30 years from the date of issue and are to bear interest at a rate not -to - exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. Section 4: The foregoing proposition shall be printed in full on the ballot, and the following words shall be added below or next to the proposition as appropriate and next to a square provided for marking the ballot or voting machine: FOR THE PROPOSITION YES [ NO Resolution No. 95-47 Page 3 of 3 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of August, 1995. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: C-� Suggested by: City Councii CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 95-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL TAX. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, under the former AS 43.45.010, established a school tax that was $10.00 a year upon each person 19 years of age or older gainfully employed in the State of Alaska or on the waters of the State with exceptions; and WHEREAS, with subsequent oil wealth, the State of Alaska repealed the $10.00 school tax in 1980 by ch 64 SLA; and WHEREAS, State of Alaska is experiencing a down -turn in oil revenues that support approximately 80% of the State's budget; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska and its school districts are in need of consistent funding to maintain quality education within their school systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, that the City Council by this resolution urges the Alaska State Legislature to reintroduce and impose a new school tax, adjusted for inflation, similar to the school tax imposed under the former AS 43.45.010. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of August, 1995. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk August 11, 1995 (sp) Suggested by: City Councii CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 95-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEDICATED FUEL TAX TO SUPPORT THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. WHEREAS, the current revenue cut -backs from the federal government and State of Alaska need to be mitigated with alternate revenue sources such as dedicated fuel tax increases; and WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibits dedication of state revenues; and WHEREAS, dedicating fuel tax revenues to maintain and support transportation would provide for a self-sustaining state transportation system; and WHEREAS, establishing a dedicated fuel tax system in the state will require an amendment of the state constitution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, that the City Council supports amendment of the state constitution to allow for the establishment of a dedicated fuel tax to provide for a self-supporting transportation system within the State of Alaska. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of August, 1995. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk August 11, 1995 (sp) Suggested by: City Councii CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 95-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING LOCAL CONTROL OVER GAMING/GAMBLING IN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KENAI. WHEREAS, according to AS 05.15.124, local government is preempted from controlling gambling or gaming activities except for operators and vendors; and WHEREAS, without such legislation the City of Kenai has no authority in the issuance of multiple beneficiary permits; and WHEREAS, under current regulations the gaming applicant is required to show the application to the local government for approval but the regulations do not require the state to reject applications objected to by the local government; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kenai is concerned over the proliferation of games of chance and contests of skill multi - beneficiary permits; and WHEREAS, Kenai Representative Mike Navarre has introduced HB 271 to give the municipalities an opportunity to have an ordinance passed to disallow gaming in their community being conducted by an operator, vendor, or multiple beneficiary permit; and WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council is interested in controlling such activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, that the City Council, by this resolution, supports the enactment of a state law allowing greater municipal control over gaming activities, including multiple -beneficiary permits, and requiring the State to adhere to local concerns and objections prior to issuing gaming permits. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of August, 1995. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk August 11, 1995 (sp) Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** August 7, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Will Jahrig 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Will Jahrig, Jeannie Munn, Mike McCune, Ray McCubbins, George Spracher, Tom Thompson Members Absent: Barry Eldridge Also Present: Jim Bookey, Keith Kornelis, Wayne (Swede) Freeden, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jeannie Mumm MOVED to approve the agenda. George Spracher SECONDED. The agenda was approved as written. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES George Spracher MOVED that the minutes be approved. Jeannie Munn SECONDED. The minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Float Access Ramp - Keith Kornelis stated that there was a bid that came in at $74,000. There had only been $60,000 in the budget. Council approved additional funds. The ramp will be designed to be fixed to the dock during the winter months. The floats will also have to be widened. 6. NEW BUSINESS Harbor Commission August 7, 1995 Page 1 Will Jahrig stated he has been unable to discuss with the City Manager about the bluff erosion issue. Keith stated that the Corps of Engineers was not enthusiastic about the tire suggestion that had been made. Keith stated that he still felt that using the pilings was the best suggestion so far. Will Jahrig stated he was concerned that the dip net fishing parking was still affecting the erosion process. Jim Bookey stated that Council considers the bluff erosion and the dunes as two separate issues. Will stated that if there is another big storm like we had last year, almost anything we put in will be ineffective. Tom Thompson stated that a barge would cost about $200-$500 a day to place the rip rap. A crane would probably run from $500-$1,000 an hour. Jim Bookey stated he could approach Council, but felt it was unlikely to be funded. He suggested talking to some of the other Council members first. He stated that with the state allowing the dip net fishery in there, why not let the vehicles go down the beach and do their fishing and then come back up when they are done. It would probably keep them off the dunes. He felt that the state needs to work with the City of Kenai on this problem. Keith stated he would like to see some way of charging for parking, maybe something like $5 a day would help to bring in revenue to assist in funding anyway. 7. INFORMATION a. Erosion Pamphlet - Was passed around and discussed during New Business. Mike McCune asked how the Robinson's venture is going so far. Swede stated that he has taken out three tours so far as he knows of. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS a. City Council Agenda - Jim Bookey stated that the Borough gave EDD $80,000. The majority of the Council wanted to give $100,000, but decided to give $40,000 instead. They will use it to purchase the Arco property. EDD's intent is to run an industrial training program. Keith stated that he placed ads in the Clarion to promote lease space at the city docks. There was only one response which was from someone in Fairbanks wanting information only. He didn't think it was promising. Harbor Commission August 7, 1995 Page 2 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for September 11, 1995. Ray McCubbins MOVED to adjourn. Tom Thompson SECONDED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Fa'hnholz Harbor Commission August 7, 1995 Page 3 Xenai IfommuniE y _24fnazy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1995 Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 2332 750 1558 Non -Fiction 1961 369 410 Periodicals 117 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes Videos Misc. 19 8 4 145 588 123 Total Printed Materials .. 7497 Total Circulation .. 8384 Additions Docs Adult Gifts 17 55 Purchases 66 Total Additions .. 213 Interlibrary Loans Ordered Books 35 Juvenile Easy Books AV 3 21 -- 23 27 1 Received Returned 24 13 Interlibrary Loans by our Library .. Books 32 Volunteers Number .. 22 Total Hours .. 221 Income Fines and Sale Books 1,071.45 Lost or Damaged Books 81.10 Xerox 362.50 Donations 55.00 Total Income for July, 1995 .... $1,570.05 P'� -Wenai Community -fd,%azy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1919 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 Library Cards Issued July, 1995 Kenai Clam Gulch Homer Kasilof Nikiski Seward Soldotna Sterling Other Library Patronage ... 7,986 Persons 69 3 2- 5 16 1 28 3 62 189 ITime Checkout ts JnUTS r Chec L ins heckins �INS Not icm 40 t ices i Registered s Deleted Added Added h d E. "ji 11 tll-- . I lt'j 1,1_L-I ICI 11 ! - 1- 1 1-11 • - Mont h I �- Man-aaement Re- --t BRANCH - - t'enai Cammu! Libi--?r-,. - 01 JUL 1995 -Overview- 01 JUL 1995 01 JUN ISMS 4 Chanae 01 JUL 1??4 X Chanae F'"D Last FYTD Chanae to 31 JUL to 21 JUL 731 8096 6642 1 0 . 1 % 731E 6642 3'y7 355 11.8% 355 11 .8% 355 11.3% 7713 S451 -8.7% 6997 10.2% 7713 10.2% 631741? 1.0% 5722 11.0% 6399 5722 11 Q., 1219 1223 -0.3% 1099 10.9% 12 V? 10149 10.9% 76 131 751-.17 1.5% 62-21 11.7% 7E, 1 IQ E-821 11.7% 70 68 2 56 25 nt,Y 71?1 56 2 5 . WX 12 L2 0.0% 14 -14.3% 12 14 -14.3% 218 306 -28.8% 109 15.3% 212 189 15.3% -8 -17 -52.9% -9 -11.1% -8 -9 -11.1% 229 2?9 -21.0% 234 -19.4% 229 2a4 -119.4% 638 766 -16.7% 658 -3.0% 627-30 658 -3.0% 255 306 -16.7% 312 -18.3% 255 312 -18.39, ANF NON-FICTION (ADI_ILT) B B I OGRAF•H'v C AUDIO CASSETTES CA11 CAMERAS r_P PERIODICALS ROCS DOCUMENTS EF EASY FICTION ENF EASY NON-FICTION E@ EQUIPMENT F FICTION (ADULT) FLM FILMS/FILMSTRIP'S (ADULT I LL_ INTERLIBRARY LOAM JC JU'.,. AUDIOCASSETTES JF JUV. FICTION JFLM JLIV. FILMS/FILI'ISTRIPS JNF JUV. NON-FICTION JP JUV. PHONODISCS JFOK JUVENILE PAPERBACK KIT K:IT MAP MAPS MF MICROFILM/FICHE I1I ;L' F'U�-LES/GAMES MRDF MACHINE READABLE DATA F IJFPPK NON-FICTION PAPERBACK P PHONOD I Sr_:S FAIT PAMPHLE TS F'Bk: PAPERBAC:F`:S VC VIDEO CASSETTES VF VERTICAL FILE X.xX DATA LOAD PROBLEMS It 104 23 2 2S 14 2 Month Lv tianaaement hewort BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - o f JUL_ 1995 ++Item Statistical Classes**New Adds 01. 11)N % Change el JUL % Change FYTD Last FYI"U % Change 1.�q5 1 +4 - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL 55 218.2'� S 7^u.► % 175 98 7u.bii - - 2 -50.0% 1 2 -50.0 5 -80.0% 1 5 -80.0% 11 -72.7'% j -66.7% 3 '4 -66.7% 19 57.'�'/, 40 -25.0Y. 3o 40 -25.0% 35 -77.t--,% 1 1200.0'% 19 1 18@0.0% 53 - 98 . 1'/. 1 •alit 15.6% 91 14.3'% 104 91 14.3% 27 -14.8'< 47 -51.1% 23 47 -51 .1%. 2 7 223.6% 35 -34.3/.- 23 35 -34.3% ci 1•% 1 1o4Jul,yy. 14 1 13010.0.1% 2 0.0% 2 2 0.0% 7 -iQlo.oy, 7 -1r_11.1,0% 2 =50.0% 1 2 -50.0'/. r , 265 -25.7% 203 -3.0% 197 203 -3.0'% 1 -100.0% 93 -102r.13% 93 -100.0% I I LJ I 1 1 ! .- , 1 1. 1 � . . l_ i , _, i . .. Mon!.h1v Mananement Renart BRANCH - - Kf Community Library - 01 JUL 1995 **It.em Statistical Classes+ Use Counts 01 JUL U11 ]UN Y. Change 01 JUL % Chance 1995 1'? 15 1994 ANF NON --FICTION (ADULT) 1907 1'?10 -0.2% 1734 �•.9'1 B BIOGRAPHY 16 31 -48.4'% 30 -46.7% C AUDIO CASSETTES 11 37 33.3% 79 46.8% CAM CAMERAE CP PEP;IODICALS 117 1A3 13.6% 57 105.3% DOGS DOCUMENTS 9 E. 5A,0% 3 200.0% EF EASY FICTION 15518 1^oc6 -17.4% 1440 8.2% ENF EASY NON-FICTION 410 533 -23.1% 341 20.2% EQ EQU I PMENT 123 156 -21 .2% S5 29 .5 F FICTION (ADULT) 2032 1916 6.4% 1744 16.9Y. FLM FILMS/FTLMSTRIPS (ADULT I l_ L INTERLIBRARY I._OAh•I • �� �_ :� 1 -6.5% 50 -42.0% JC JUV. AUDIOCASSETTES 2? 23 26.1% 15 93.3% JF JUV. FICTION 608 809 -24.88% 729 -16.6% JFLM JUV. FILMS/FILMSTRIP'S JNF JUV. NON-FICTION 36'Z+ 3E;2 -3.4% 313 17.9% JP JUV. PHONODISCS 8 -100.0% JPBk; JUVENILE PAPERBA0::: 142 131 -21.5'% 123 15.4% FLIT F-'..IT 19 7 171.4% 22 -13.6% MAP MAPS MF MICROFILM/FICHE MISC PU LES%GAMES 8 t2 -S3.3% 7 14.3'% MRDF MACHINE READABLE DATA F 4 -100.9Y 1 -100.0% NFPEK: NON-FICTION PAPERBAUC. P PHONOD I SCS 4 12 -66.7'/. 10 -60 .0'/. PAM PAMPHLETS PBK PAPERBACKS 294 352 -16.5% 287 2.4% VC VIDEO CASSETTES 1583 646 -9.0Y 438 34.2% VF VERTICAL FILE 1 -100.0Y. xxx DATA LOAD PROBLEMS FYTD Last FYTD Y. Change - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL 1907 1784 �• . 1�• 116 79 46.3% 117 57 105.3% 9 3 200.0% 1558 1440 8.2.Y.. 410 341 20.2% 123 95 29.5% 2038 1744 16 .'?% 29 50 -42.0% 29 15 93.3% 608 729 -16.6% 3613 313 17.9% 8 -100.0% 142 1?3 15.4%. 19 22 -13 .6'/. ^0 7 14 .:3 4 10 -60.0% 294 287 2.4% Oig8 438 334.2Y, (;)1 JUL 8 BOOK 105 C AUDIO CASSETTE 149 CAM CAMERA CP CURFkENT PERIODICAL 1 1 •i ROCS ALASKA DOCUMENTS 3 EO EQUIPMENT 19 FS FIL11 STRIPS GAM GAMES GEN GENEALOGY 241 JKIT JUVENILE I::IT 9 JP JIGSAW PU=LES S h:: I T K: I T 8 MAP MAP 1 MF MICROFILM!FICHE MP FILMS MRDF MACHIIJE READABLE DATA FI P PHONODISC 4 PAM PAMPHLET PE. PAPERBACK 516 PL. PLAYERS REF REFERENCE �• RTL RENTAL BOOk:S E 3c^ VC VIDEO CASSETTES 588 VF VERTICAL. FILE Totals 8278 It Manthiv !•lanaaement Renort ORANC'H - - Kenai COmml_Ini tv Library - 1.)I JUL 19•:45 **Item Tvoes**Use Counts 1%11 3UN % Chana_e 01 JUL % Chanq_e FYTL Last FY1"D % Chanae to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL. E-727 -6 . 1'% 5712 8 .3% 6185 5712 112 33.IA% 97 53.6% 149 .�7 _3.t.'6 160:4 14.4% 519 101.7% 111; 5-_, 100 .7X. 6 33.3% 3 166 .7% 8 3 1 E.E. .7X 17 11.3% 3N -36.7% 19 30.) -36.7`/. 13 53.8% 141 100.0% 211 2 3 50.0% 13 -30.8% 9 13 -313.3•/ 12 -33.3% 5 691.0% 3 5 60.0 3 iE•6.7% 6 33.3% 8 r_ 33.3 1 01 .0% 1 2 -100,0% 1 -1�39.13•/ 1 -11?+�.1 12 -66.7% 19 -78.9% 4 19 -78.9% -100.0% 5,746 -13.4'% 49E, 4 .0% 516 41+6 4 .1aY. 5 21^.@1% it -45.5% E• 11 -45.5!1 1=02 -6.5% E-06 5.3% 638 E-06 5. 3% ? 3 3 . Q n 439 3 ca v -7.`O9: 75o,? _ 11. -2 8278 10.2% 7509 0•145 B BOOk. C AUDIO CASSETTE CAM CAMERA CP CURRENT PERIODICAL OOCS ALASKA DOCUMENTS EO EQUIPMENT FS FILM STRIPS i GAM GAMES GEN GENEALOGY JK.IT JUVENILE k'.IT JP JIGSAIJ PUZZLES KIT KIT MAP MAP MF MICROFILM/FICHE MP FILMS MRDF MACHINE READABLE DATA FI P PHONODISC PAM PAMPHLET PBK PAPERBACK. PL PLAYERS REF REFERENCE. RTL RENTAL BOOF:S VC VIDEO CASSETTES OF UCRTTrAI FTI E 01 JUL 1M�5 1 -%0 3 3 27 3 47 53 Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - KE Community Library - 01 JUL 1995 **Item Types**New Adds 01 JUN '/. Change al JUL % Change FYTD Last FYTD % Chance 1'zra5 191:44 - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL - -1 t..3% 33 513 .2% 170 8S 4 -25.0% 3 4 -25.0% 4 -25 . V1% 5 -40.0'% 3 5 -40.0% 16 58.8% 35 -22.9% 27 35 -22.9% Totals 311 331 2 50.0%. 1456.7% 32 46 .9% -25 .6% 41 41 .5'% -100.0% 88 -100.0% 295 5.4% 3 2 50.01% 47 32 4,.-?% 58 41 41.5% 88 -100.41% 311 295 5.4% Monthlv Manaaement Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 01 JUL 1995 **Patron Statistical Classes**New Adds 01 .JUL 001 JUN '/. Change 01 JUL % Change 1 +95 1 I S94 NI: NINILCHII: 1 -100.0'% A ADUL'r (19-r.4) 159 197 -11s+.3% 131 21.4% AP ANCHOR POINT RESIDENT 1 H BUSINESS C CLAM GULCH RESIDENT 2 1 100.0% 1 1100.0% E CHILL. (--TO 8) 16 a6 -55.6% 14 14.3% H HOMER RESIDENT 2 1 100.0% ILL INTER -LIBRARY LOAN 3 -100.0Y. J JUVENILE (8-13) 23 3E• -36.1% 15 53.3% K KENAI CITY RESIDENT 59 68 -13.2% 55 7.3% KA k:ASILOF RESIDENT 3 14 -78.6% 6 -54).0% N N I k:: I SY:I RESIDENT is 21? -37.9% 26 -30.8% NR TEMPORARY OR NON-RESIDENT 56 83 -32.5% 44 27.3% 0 OFF THE PENINSULA RESIDEN 4 fJ -33.3% 1 300.0% ORG ORGAI••I I7AT I ON 1 -100.0% 1 -100.0% S SOLDOTNA RESIDENT 1E 32 -50.0'1% 35 -5,4.3% SR SENIOR CITI=EN (E-5 AND OV 2 1 1000•01% ST STERLING 2 -75.0% 7 -71.4% U k::ENAI COLLEGE STUDENT W WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL CEN YA YOUNG ADULT (14-18) 4 5 -20.0% 13 -69.2% f FYTD Last FYTD Y. Chanae - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL 1 -100.0Y. 159 131 21 .4'% 1 2 1 100.0 16 14 14.2% 2 1 100.0% 3 -100.0% 23 15 53.3% 59 55 7.3% 3 6 -50.0% 18 26 -30.3'/ 56 44 27.3% 4 1 300 .0'% 1 -100.0% 16 35 -54.3% 2 2 7 -71.4% 4 13 -69.2.1. Monthly Management Reoort BRANCH - - KLe i Community Library - 01 J__ 1995 **Patron Statistical Classes**Use Counts 01 JUL Ot JUI'•I % Change 01 JUL % Change 1994 Nf` NINILCHIK 2E 17 52.9 25 4.0% A ADULT (1+-64) 5973 E•234 -4.2% 5384 10.9% AP ANCHOR POINT RESIDENT 3 8 -62.5% B BUSINESS C CLAM GULCH RESIDENT 22- lb 43.8% 10 130.0% E CHILD (--TO 8) 1110 1366 -18.7% 850 30.6% H HOMER RESIDENT 6 2 200.0% ILL INTER -LIBRARY LOAN 28 40 -30.0% 39 -28.2% J JUVENILE (8-13) 718 G59 -16.4% 848 -15.3% K. K.ENAI CITY RESIDENT 396@ 4621 -14.3% 3682 7.6% KA k.ASIL.OF RESIDENT 165 273 -32.2% 371 -50.1% N NIKISKI RESIDENT 1739 1f;'^4 -3.6% 1679 3.6% NR TEMPORARY OR NON-RESIDENT 220 187 17.6% 182 20.9% 0 OFF THE PENINSULA RESIDEN 167 79 111.4% 113 47.8% ORG ORGANIZATION 28 28 0.0% 6 366.7% S SOLDOTNA RESIDENT 1401 1344 4.2% yt0 45.9% SR SENIOR CITIZEN (65 AND OV 195. 207 -13.0% 128 52.3% ST STERLI146 173 252 -31.3% 83 108.4% U KENAI COLLEGE STUDENT 6 -100.0% W WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL CEN 12 2 500.0% 2F� -53.8% YA YOUNG ADULT (14-18) 259 278 -6.8Y. 204 27.0% FYTD Last FYTD % Chana_e - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL 26 25 4 .0% 5973 5384 10.9% 3 8 -62.5% 23 10 130.0% 1110 850 30.6% 6 2 21110.0% 28 39 -28.2% 718 848 -15.3% 3960 3682 7.6% 185 371 -50.1% 1739 1679 3.6% 220 182 20.9'% 167 113 47.8'% 28 6 366.7% 1401 9E•0 45.9% 195 128 52.3% 173 83 108.4'% 12 2E, -53.8% 259 204 27.0% ILL INTERLIBRARY LOAN NR NON-RESIDENT ORG ORGANT7ATION R RESIDENT RR RESIDENT RCNEWAL S STAFF v VOLUNTEER Total Monthly Management ReDort Kenai Communitv Library - 101 JUL 1995 **Patron Types**Use Counts ,;)I JUL Ol JUN % Chanae 01 JUL % Chanae 1995 1 9C:45 1' D94 39 42 -7.1% 254 189 34.4% 193 31.6% at 34 -8 . 0111% 11 181 .8% 1300 1221 6.5% 926 40.4% 6597 7523 -12.3% 6309 4.6% 103 M., 419 110.2% 61 42 45.2% 24 154.2% o3S5 -7.7% 757E. 10.7% FYTD Last FYTD % Chanoe - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUL 39 64 -39. 1 254 193 31.6% at 11 lel.3y. 1300 926 40.4% 6597 6309 4.6% 103 413 110.2% 61 24 154.2% E3385 7576. 1. 71/, Manthiv Planaoement Report BRANCH •- - K i Community Library - 01 l uL_ 1995 **Patron Tvpes**New Add- 01 JUL 01 JUN % Chanae Ol JUL '% Change FYTD Last FYTD % Chanoe 1 �5 1995 19'?4 - to 31 JUL - to 31 JUI._ ILL INTF_fRL.IEFAF'Y LOAN 2 -1r:un,0% 2 NR' NON-RESIDENT 79 107 -26.2% 53 49.1% 7.3 53 -l(.uh 4; ORG ORGAN IZATTON 1 -100.0% 1 -100.0%, i 49.1 R RESIDENT 1 i32 1'?2 -31.3% 11E. 13.8% 132 11E. -10rd.Gi% RR RESIDENT RENEWAL 7 16.7% 17 -58.8% 7 17 S STAFF -58.e41, V VOLUNTEER Totals 218 -28.8/ 18'3 15.3% 218 n KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIOI , ***Minutes*** August 10, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Richard Hultberg 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jack Castimore, Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl Members Absent: Steve Latz, Amanda Baldwin, Kelly Gifford, Roger Seibert Also Present: Kayo McGillivray, Duane Bannock, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Quorum was not met so meeting was cancelled at 7:15 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. INFORMATION Parks & Rec Commission July 6, 1995 Page 1 10. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted by: Debby J. FaRnholz Parks & Rec Commission July 6, 1995 Page 2 KENAI BEATIFICATION COMMITTEE July , 1995, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL Regular Members Present: Ad Hoc Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Susan Hett, Nina Selby, Sylvia Johnson Linda Overturf, Jeanene Benedict Marilynn Dimmick, Barb Nord Linda Swamer, Kayo McGillivray, Kathy Woodford Linda Swamer determined there is not a quorum of those with voting powers. It was decided to have a short work session. 2. ADJOURNMENT The next scheduled meeting was set for September 12, 1995 at 5:30. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:35 p.m. WORK SESSION Susan Hett gave Kathy Woodford a list of Beautification Award recipients for the next Beautification Committee packet. Hett said she sent thank you letters to all of the businesses and citizens that participated this year. Jeanene Benedict asked McGillivray what his thoughts were about the lilacs and roses that were planted this year. He said there was more maintenance required on them, but they turned out nice. McGillivray said he is going to try to get a new pickup/trailer for next year and also put in for extra summer hire. He said the ball fields have already held 7 or 8 tournaments with another scheduled for the coming weekend. There was some discussion about the green house, contracting the construction out and obtaining grow lights from the Police Department. There was also discussion about bulbs for next year. Kathy Woodford said she would look through Loretta Harvey's files to see if she had kept any catalogs. Susan Hett suggested adjourning the work session to attend the volunteer appreciation reception at Leif Hansen Park. Work session adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m. Submitted by: Kathy Woo6ford Public Works Admin. Assistant CITY OF KENO D- 7 r► / . / 4 4"c4.6' 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 bOInmr4l W&WAMC I CITY OF KENAI t I I f '' 1992 BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: %S — / — L�KXA Resident of the City of Kenai? How long? Residence Address 1ac3 C eel, ► �%� Mailing Address Telephone No. Business Address 1 {j --m l�� ��� aUl Ej Telephone No. r EMPLOYER: 1 7 Z A / o,-? 6 / 4 eJ / iel 9 Z l &6 - - Job Title ;7 r' _+-Ln / ►� f'�, I L-T— A-',--), i t) crA-i NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: I/ F LIJ OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: i k / i 1. _, f% /7 WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? CITY OF KENAI BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES F TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: NAME: Resident of the City of Kenai? Residence Address Mailing Address - J Business Address EMPLOYER: Job Title NAME OF SP Current membership in organizations: CITY OF KENAI /1 � • / _ / /1 �L�4lu/r 11 210 FiDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 K LASKA 99611-Mv. TELEPHONE FAX 9 f 3-3014,A �� bwwbwd 4 UG�1995 1"2 i Telephone No. xdk Telephone No. 211 " V3Z-� Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? AAL E- AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1995 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 p.m. -- FIELD TRIP TO SPRUCE STREET BELCH [Reqular Council Xseting will continue upon return to City Hall (approximately 7:45 p.m.)] 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. John D. Bierdeman - Far North Firewood & Timber - Proposal for Removal of Beetle -Kill Spruce Trees. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1656-95 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $40,000 in the General Fund for Contribution to the Economic Development District, Inc. (EDD) for the Acquisition of the ARCO Warehouse and Office Complex in Kenai. 2. Ordinance No. 1657-95 - Amending KMC 14.20.220(c)(2) to Require that Candidates, Individuals, or Organizations Responsible for the Placing of Political Campaign Signs to be Responsible for Their Removal Within Two Weeks of the Date of the Relevant Election. 3. Ordinance No. 1638-95 - Authorizing the Appropriation of $4,334 in the Congregate Housing Facility Enterprise Fund for a Solarium and Storage Shed. -1- D. 4. Resolution No. 95-42 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the Congregate Housing Greenhouse and Storage Shed to Blazy Construction for the Total Construction Amount of $118,400.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid Only. 5. Resolution No. 95-43 - Formally Accepting FY96 Municipal Matching Grant Number 96/587-4-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $211,665.00 for a Water Quality/Development Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. 6. Resolution No. 95-44 - Transferring $3,479 in the Water and Sewer Fund for Additional Money for a 3/4 Ton Truck. 7. Resolution No. 95-45 - Awarding the Bid for Various Vehicles to Hutchings Chevrolet, Seekins Ford, and Craycroft Chrysler. 8. *1995/96 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST - Kenai Joe's - Beverage Dispensary. 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 July 19, 1995. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified -2- 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. Discussion - AML Preliminary Position Statement in Support of the Alaska Long Range Financial Plan. 4. Discussion - Daubenspeck Property/Directive to Correspond on Behalf of The Continuum Corporation. 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 R. ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1995 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7: 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: Bookey, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Bannock, Smalley and Williams. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the regular agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the regular agenda as submitted and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: ADD TO: E-10 Correction to 7/19/95 minutes. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as amended with the addition to E-1, Minutes. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. John D. Bierdeman - Far North Firewood & Timber - Proposal for Removal of Beetle -Kill Spruce Trees. Mr. Bierdeman explained he owns a small business in the Kenai/Nikiski area and uses beetle kill wood to sell as firewood. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 2 He noticed that 50% or more of the spruce trees on the city property depicted on the map (included with his letter proposal in the packet) has been killed by the Spruce Bark Beetle. Bierdeman stated he would like to clear the beetle kill trees out of that area. Bierdeman added, he wanted to know what stipulations the City would have in clearing the trees and whether he would be allowed to do the cutting. Councilman Bookey asked if Bierdeman would have employees doing the work. Bierdeman answered probably not to start with. Bookey asked if he carries liability insurance. Bierdeman answered he would on himself and carries Workers' Compensation if he has employees. Councilwoman Swarner stated she supports the removal of the beetle killed trees and thought the proposal was a good idea. Councilman Smalley stated he supported the proposal and agreed with Swarner, adding there is a potential fire hazard, etc. Smalley also stated he would want Bierdeman to carry the proper insurance coverages, etc. Mayor Williams suggested Council ask Administration to arrange the necessary plan, including requirements for insurance. City Manager Manninen stated, some concerns that staff might have and that council may want to consider before awarding based on first -come -first -serve is whether there is any consideration to someone else, putting out an RFP and having someone else have the same opportunity because the city may be in for some criticism if that is not done. That is a concern, it's a policy issue for the council to be concerned with and he spoke with the City Attorney about it also and that two other things should be done whether the property was acquired through a tax fault within the past ten years. If that is the case, the city will have to declare the property for public purpose by ordinance before doing something with it and if it is past ten years, which has not yet been researched, council could take action without declaring the property for public purpose. The property has to be one or the other, if it's not yet ten years, the council will have to take action to declare it as public use property. If it is past ten years, there wouldn't be a problem because there would be no right for the previous owner to purchase the property back where if it was not yet ten years, the previous owner may say they want to buy it back for back taxes and if the city has removed trees, the previous owner may want to be reimbursed for them. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 3 Williams informed Manninen of the history -of Section 36 properties within the State of Alaska (given to the University as Mental Health Lands and then to cities for public disposal). Williams suggested that council sometime review the whole Section 36 process to see who owns what properties, city or private, etc. Bookey asked if anyone else had come to Administration who is interested in cutting the trees. Bookey added he remembered someone coming and asking approximately one year ago and he did not think the city allowed that person to take trees on the right-of-way. Manninen answered he remembered at least one call from another individual who was concerned about beetle kill on city property and what was to be done about it. He did not know if the proposal before them was due to a concern of Bierdeman or someone else. Manninen added, if the city owns it or not, or if something needs to be done, if council wants to clean it up, then they need to determine whether a RFP should be put out or just award the project. These were concerns staff came up with and the others that council mentioned, i.e. Workers' Compensation, liability insurance, etc. Williams suggested giving Administration a directive to allow Bierdeman to do the work, with a plan worked out with Administration or put out a RFP to the public to see if there would be some responder that may have a different plan. Manninen stated that based on the fact that this has been happening over a period of time, and because nothing would be done for a few months, council may want to consider a RFP to see if there is other interest. This would lessen the criticism that the city and council would take in the future if someone else would come to the city and ask why did you do it; like we put out an RFP; nobody else responded; these individuals were there; they came up with the insurance; it was something that had to be done. It would be a totally different thing if it were an urgent matter, but he did not think that it was. It is a council decision. Councilman Bannock stated he thought it was a good idea and the city should go ahead with Bierdeman doing the work. If there are complaints, there will be other wood to cut. Monfor agreed with Bannock. Monfor added, she did not think it should be such a hardship to have Bierdeman come in and work out details with Administration. There were no other calls. If there is a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 4 problem, council can deal with it then. The city is full of beetle kill trees. Councilman Measles agreed and added if there is a problem, they will deal with it at that time. Williams stated Bierdeman should work out the details with Administration in regard to insurance requirements, etc. but the cutting should only be done within that part of Section 36. RECESS TAKEN: 7:17 P.M. FIELD TRIP TO SPRUCE STREET BEACS Council traveled to the beach and bluff areas to see what effect the dipnetters have had on the beach and dunes, as well as an overview of the properties and what may be able to be done to better accommodate the dipnetters and protect the beach, etc. Also, council traveled to Mission Street and discussed the bluff erosion and possibilities for dealing with the erosion. BACK TO ORDER: 8:26 P.M. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1656-93 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $40,000 in the General Fund for Contribution to the Economic Development District, Inc. (EDD) for the Acquisition of the ARCO Warehouse and Office Complex in Kenai. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1656-95 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilwoman Monfor noted in the Planning & Zoning Commission minutes it was stated one of the commissioners was upset with the donation as he felt it was a conflict for small businesses in the community. Monfor pointed out there were no unfavorable comments made at the council meeting. If people have objections, they need to voice them. It does no good to state objections after the meeting. Councilman Smalley stated those points were noted to the commissioner. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 5 Manninen reported Kachemak City has requested EDD representatives to make a presentation to their council. Kachemak City is considering a $10,000 donation to EDD. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Measles: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED. Swarner: Yes Bannock: No Monf or : Yes Smalley: Yes C-2. Ordinance No. 1657-95 - Amending KMC 14.20.220(c)(2) to Require that Candidates, Individuals, or Organizations Responsible for the Placing of Political Campaign Signs to be Responsible for Their Removal Within Two Weeks of the Date of the Relevant Election. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1657-95 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Bannock stated he wholeheartedly supported the ordinance. Bannock added, any law is as good as its enforcement. Williams asked if the code contains what the fine would be. Attorney Graves answered that the City would seek costs for removal of the signs. The person who places the sign would have to reimburse the city for that cost. There is no punitive fine. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfort Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 165E-95 - Authorizing the Appropriation of $4,334 in the Congregate Housing Facility Enterprise Fund for a Solarium and Storage Shed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 6 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1658-95 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Public Works Director Kornelis reported the resolution awarding construction did not include Additive Alternate No. 1. Kornelis added, there were not enough funds to include the extension of the garden room out an additional four feet. He discussed the matter with Senior Center Director Porter and they decided the extension of the garden room could be omitted. The basic bid price is a good price. Williams noted that if council wanted to include the Additive Alternate No. 1, an amendment would be needed adding $4,480 to the appropriation. Williams asked Finance Director Brown if all the funds were available in the construction fund. Brown answered no, that was the purpose of the ordinance. Williams stated all the other funds would be taken from the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund. Councilwoman Swarner asked how much money was left in the Congregate Housing Fund. Brown answered the Congregate Housing Fund has no retained earnings. It does have money set aside in a reserve account for repair and replacements. Anything spent would be added as an asset. The addition would be treated as an asset, placed in an asset account, and depreciated. It will reduce the cash balance. Williams stated he understood that when council created the cash balance fund that it would not be touched until there was $.5 million in the fund. Smalley stated he did not think that was acted upon by council. Swarner asked if the $116,066 was money left in the construction grant fund. Brown answered yes. Swarner asked if the $4,480 would come from the General Fund. Brown answered no and explained the way it would work. Brown continued, in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund (operating fund), the excess money will be spent out of that fund, cash would be used, and would be charged to an asset account in the Congregate Housing Fund. None of those monies have to do with the General Fund. Brown stated there was sufficient cash in the operating fund to cover the cost. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 7 MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 1658-95 to change the amount of the appropriation to $8,814. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Smalley asked if an explanation would be needed to include Alternate No. 1. Williams answered that would come with Resolution No. 95-42. VOTE: There were no objections to the amendment. VOTE ON AMENDED ORDINANCE: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-4. Resolution No. 95-42 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the Congregate Housing Greenhouse and Storage Shed to Blazy Construction for the Total Construction Amount of $118,400.00 Which Includes the Basic Bid Only. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 95-42 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Resolution No. 95-42, changing the amount in all places where the $118,400 appears to $122,880 and at the end of the sentence in the heading stating "which includes the basic bid only" change it to "which includes the basic bid and Additive Alternate No. 1; and the same addition to the last sentence in the "Now, Therefore" paragraph; in the fourth "Whereas," the last sentence "basic bid..." add to read "basic bid and Additive Alternate No. 111; and the fifth "Whereas," change "for the basic bid is the lowest..." change to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 8 read, "for the basic bid and Additive Alternate No. 1 is the lowest..." Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections to the amendment. There were no comments from the public on the resolution as amended. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-5. Resolution No. 95-43 - Formally Accepting FY96 Municipal Matching Grant Number 96/587-4-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $211,665.00 for a Water Quality/Development Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-43 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion and request for unanimous consent. SO ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 95-44 - Transferring $3,479 in the Water and Sewer Fund for Additional Money for a 3/4 Ton Truck. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-44 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 9 There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Councilwoman Monfor requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 95-45 - Awarding the Bid for Various Vehicles to Hutchings Chevrolet, Seekins Ford, and Craycroft Chrysler. Councilman Bannock requested to abstain from discussion and voting on Resolution No. 95-45. Williams asked him if he would receive some financial gain from the action on the resolution. Bannock stated his employer would and therefore, he would. Williams asked Attorney Graves if Bannock should abstain. Graves stated he should abstain. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 95-45 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Measles noted $22,500 was budgeted for the 3/4 ton truck, however the cost is $25,979. Measles also noted the one ton pickup was cheaper than the 3/4 ton. Public Works Director Kornelis explained there were extra costs for the 3/4 ton, i.e. utility box, etc. There was a miscommunication between the shop foreman of what he wanted and what was budgeted. Kornelis added, the 3/4 ton has a service body. Vehicle No. 3 is a regular pickup. Councilwoman Monfor noted that some of the vehicles are 1995 models and others are 1996. Kornelis explained the specifications allowed the bidder to bid one 1995 model, but additional bids from that dealer needed to be 1996 models or current production. The bid specifications were reviewed by the dealers at a pre -bid conference. Williams asked who would be using the four -door Cherokee. Kornelis answered, the City Engineer. The Cherokee will replace his truck. Williams asked for public comment. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 10 Jerie Beat - P.O. Box 426, Soldotna, AK. Best stated she had a problem with the purchase of the Senior Center van and not making it (wheelchair) accessible. Best added, she realized the City has one van that is accessible. She did research into the matter with some attorneys. If the current wheelchair accessible van goes down, the Center will not be in compliance with ADA requirements. The van would not have to have a lift, but could have a ramp or portable ramp. Best passed out some information to council regarding lift/ramp availability and publicly funded transportation. Best continued, there are two programs, by Ford and GMC, which offer a rebate for making a van accessible. Best stated she planned on coming back to council at a later date at public comment to discuss the availability and usage of the van. That is a separate issue. Best added, she felt it important that council realize that if the current van is not in service, the city would be liable for non-compliance of the ADA. Her research was done with the Disability Law Center and the Human Rights Commission. There were no council questions of Ms. Best. Pat Porter - Senior Center Director/City of Kenai. Porter stated that as far as being in non-compliance with ADA due to the van not being in use, they have not had a problem with the van being down before because the city's maintenance department is very good at keeping the vehicles up and in good shape. The van has regular maintenance, etc. If the van was down, an arrangement could be made with the Soldotna Senior Center who also transports the type of individuals the Senior Center does. On an emergency basis, they could go and take care of the needs to transport an elderly person in the wheelchair lift. Porter added, an arrangement could be worked with Soldotna also that if their wheelchair van went down, Kenai could assist them. They have not shared transportation before, but she did not think that would be a problem if the van was broken. There were no other comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 11 VOTE: Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Abstain Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes C-8. 1995/96 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST - Kenai Joe's - Beverage Dispensary. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported the Senior Center newsletter was before council for their review. The Center is to host a group of seniors from Wasilla on August 10. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported there was no meeting since the last council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next scheduled meeting would be on August 7. D-4. Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor reported the Commission will meet on August 15. The Library calendar was before council for their review. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported there was no meeting since the last council meeting. The next meeting date was changed, with council approval, and set for August 10. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 12 D-6. Planning & Zoning commission Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. Smalley reviewed actions taken during the meeting. In reference to PZ Resolution No. 95-39, the Vozar plan for 15 log buildings for renting to small businesses was first reviewed by the Historic District Board. Water will be available. One of the buildings will be a restroom facility. The idea is to bring business to Old Town. A proposal was presented of what the cabins could look like. The parking on the plat was not in scale and additional parking will be needed. A plan will need to be presented in scale with the criteria. Since it is a project in Old Town, close attention will be paid to what is going on and the development is accurate. Councilman Bookey stated he was concerned that the activity was happening without the permit. Smalley answered the permit was not to be issued until the plan was accurate. If this does not happen, the project should be stopped. Councilman Smalley also reported PZ Resolution 95-37, a conditional use permit for Beavercreek Lodge, failed. The building is a triplex which is being rented. It appeared there was a guiding business being run from there as well. No guide boats had been approved by the Commission. The city was requested to review the businesses operating in Anglers Acres as there is concern there are a number of guiding boats operating without permits. There were a number of public comments made. The neighboring public did not want the business there. The Commission discussed rezoning the area to a Recreational Zone. Smalley also reported one of the commissioners stated concern about the donating of $40,000 to the EDD, i.e. taxpayers' money used for competition to his business. Smalley stated he reminded the Commission that a public hearing was held and asked the commissioner whether he telephoned any of the Councilmembers, etc. Smalley stated he told the commissioner the donation was an investment for the city. Councilwoman Monfor referred to the Historic District Board minutes in which they discussed the size of the lot. Monfor stated she was concerned that there would be one large lot instead of small ones. Smalley stated the Commission felt comfortable with the large lot. All the buildings are to be placed in a manner that they will coincide with the Code in regard to property lines. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 13 Monfor also stated she was concerned that -the names of the cabins were to be after local pioneers instead of Kenaitze families. Monfor added, care needed to be taken that no one is offended. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Monfor suggested the city supply beverages for the Committee's reception at the Leif Hansen Park. Monfor reminded council that there are 40+ volunteers who have worked to beautify the city. The least they could do is supply the beverages. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for the city to supply beverages for the Beautification Committee's volunteer reception. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Councilwoman Swarner invited council to attend the reception at 6:00 p.m. at Leif Hansen Memorial Park on August 8. Councilwoman Swarner also reported the minutes of the last Committee meeting were included in the packet. Beautification awards will be given out at the August 9 Chamber luncheon. Historic District Board - Williams referred to the memorandum included in the packet asking council if they would authorize the Historic District Board to pursue a PEP Grant to develop the original village of Shki'tuk. Williams asked Manninen to brief council. Manninen stated it looked like it was a grant for up to $5,000. Williams noted it was a matching grant. Williams added, the question was whether council wanted to match up to $5,000 for the grant. Manninen stated, with the original grant the city is going through, it would cost about $12,000 and there was the issue of $2,000-3,000 for insurance. When they researched it, they found that Homer did theirs for almost volunteer situation for only a few thousand dollars. It looks as though Kenai is looking at maybe $15,000 for its. $12,000 for sure. Sometimes you wonder if going for the grants is worth it, especially when the amounts are $5,000 and you have to match $5,000 and then you don't know what you're committing to get the $5,000 and then have the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 14 contractor come back and say it's going to cost $3,000 and they need more money so you end up putting $8,000 for $5,000 and on and on you go. Williams stated there is a lot of good criteria involved with this grant, i.e. public land, private lands designated for public use, etc. Smalley suggested the Board pursue it and then consider whether the city wants to match it. Bannock stated, to apply for it implies that you are willing to match the amount. Consensus of council was not to pursue the grant. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of July 19, 1995. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS None. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 15 MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 9:15 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9:26 P.M. H-3. Discussion - AML Preliminary Position Statement in Support of the Alaska Long Range Financial Plan. Manninen reported the AML is pursuing items that are not very popular, including sales tax, use of Permanent Fund earnings for municipal support; personal income tax. Manninen read from the information included in the packet in regard to sales tax and property tax. Manninen added, former Governor Hammond suggested, in a newspaper article, that he was in support of re -instituting the state income tax which he had removed when he was governor. There would be a condition that the Permanent Fund checks would be increased, sales tax would be added and credit would be given to people for sales tax and property tax. Basically, most of it would be coming out of non-resident employees working in Alaska. Manninen also reported the fuel tax proposal would be to support municipal and state transportation systems. Alaska's tax is lower than that in other states. Manninen read from the AML Policy Statement, page 44, which discussed the proposal to dedicate a fuel tax to support state and municipal transportation systems. Another point stated was that sales and property taxes are the primary sources of revenue and AML does not support the enactment of state sales tax or property taxes in organized municipalities that depend on sales or property taxes. AML does not want the state tapping into those sources of funds to municipalities. Williams noted that there had been some support for a dedicated fuel tax fund. Williams asked if AML was including a constitutional amendment in their discussions of fuel taxes. Manninen stated they were not saying dedicated funds as much saying, if you want us to take over services such as docks, harbors, etc., provide an increase in the tax rate and give the cities and have the cities take over the docks, harbors, as it to etc. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 16 Williams stated he did not think that would work. A dedicated fund would make sure the funds would go to maintaining, etc. the highways. Councilwoman Swarner stated the dedicated fund proposal was taken out because unless the AML Legislative Committee was willing to go around with petitions, it wasn't relevant. Williams stated he thought that if AML got others to lobby the legislature for the ballot measure, it would be feasible. Williams added, he believed a dedicated fund would work to garner additional funds and set up a self-supporting system. Discussion followed. Councilwoman Swarner suggested council send a resolution to AML supporting a dedicated fuel tax fund. Swarner explained, AML requested the AML Legislative Committees (at their meeting) to focus on matters that were attainable. Williams asked council if they wanted to consider a resolution supporting a dedicated fuel tax. Bannock and Smalley stated they supported such a resolution. Williams stated he would like to take a resolution to AML in support of a dedicated fuel tax. Councilwoman Swarner stated she also would like a resolution being brought forward in regard to the gaming permitting problem as well. Swarner suggested these resolutions be brought forward for the next council meeting in order that Williams and Bookey could take them to the AML Board meeting in Barrow. Williams, speaking to Manninen, requested Administration to bring a resolution forward at the next council meeting in support of a dedicated fuel tax fund. Williams added, if Manninen had any questions, he could call the Legislative Affairs Office, who has a lot of information on the subject. Williams added, speaking to Manninen, the other resolution to be brought forward is one on the gaming permitting. Measles and Swarner explained, the city's actions make no difference in the decision of the state to approve or disapprove a gaming permit. Monfor asked if there had been any discussion about the old school tax being revamped and revised for every person who works in Alaska, no matter what type of job, to pay, out of the first paycheck a set amount of money. The amount used to be $10. Swarner answered, it was not discussed by her committee this year, but in other years it had been. Monfor added, there has to be a better way to tax those persons coming into the state to work and then leave. Monfor stated she felt it is a penalty to the people who live in Alaska. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 17 Swarner suggested another resolution be prepared in regard to a school tax also. Swarner asked Manninen if his committee discussed a school tax. Manninen answered, no. Williams suggested a tax of $50. Swarner suggested $100. Smalley suggested taxing the fishing industry because they pay very little in taxes. Council directed Manninen to bring forward a school tax resolution, gaming permitting resolution, and dedicated fuel tax resolutions for the August 16 council meeting. These resolutions would then be taken to AML for review and consideration to pursue with the legislature. H-4. Discussion - Daubenspeck Property/Directive to Correspond on Behalf of The Continuum Corporation. Williams reported he reviewed the Daubenspeck file in order to get a clear understanding of the transfer of Daubenspeck property to the city. Williams added, Attorney Graves suggested it would probably be proper to write to Mr. and Mrs. Daubenspeck and request them to clarify the meaning and the intent of the sale and use of the funds. Graves stated, it appeared the Daubenspecks meant, when they granted the city the oil and gas rights, the city could sell them, lease them, etc., but the money must go to recreation. With the land, they said it must be held for public purpose. There were two different grants. Graves added, if the city at some point wants to sell or lease the property, or do something other than public purpose, then the appropriate thing would be to write the Daubenspecks and ask them if it is all right. Graves stated he was not suggesting the city do something different with the property, that is a council decision. Williams reported that the reason the matter was being discussed was that the Continuum Corporation would like to build senior condominiums and they felt that area may be a good place on which to place the condominiums. The property is large enough to place condominiums and a convention center both. However, it is not known for sure what can be done with the property. In writing Daubenspecks, this could be clarified. Bookey stated he thought the Daubenspecks wanted the land held in trust by the city. Williams stated it was not clear. The trust was put together as a tax purpose deal. Bookey stated he had done some work for the Daubenspecks at the time the grant took KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 18 place and the way it was described to him, he thought that was Daubenspecks' intent. Williams stated it was not clear in the document. Williams added, he spoke with their attorney in Seattle. Williams thought that while the Daubenspecks were still alive, it would be a good time to have them clarify their intent. Smalley stated he did not think it would hurt to write to the Daubenspecks. Graves stated, if it was the Daubenspecks' intent, they can say this is what they meant and the city can do that. Councilwoman Monfor requested that while investigating the transfer of land from the Daubenspecks, could Administration find out who owns the different lots across Ryan Creek and if it would suitable to place the condominiums there. Monfor added, there is a portion of those properties that are the city's that may be able to be used. Williams asked if Monfor wanted a clear delineation of the ownership of property on the north side of Ryan Creek. Monfor stated yes. Williams asked council if they had any objections to have Attorney Graves contact Daubenspecks. Council had no objections. Bookey suggested that when a clarification is made, it be made formally in order that there will be no questions in the future. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ITEM I2 ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor a. Alaska/Sakhalin Working Group - Williams reported he attended a meeting in Anchorage in regard to the Working Group. There was a report on the relief flight, taking medical supplies, etc. to Sakhalin after the earthquake. He and Mayor Lancaster are planning to send a hockey team to Russian in the winter. b. Joy Bryant-Dolsby - Williams reported he met with Ms. Bryant-Dolsby in regard to the BOR land transfer to the city. He requested the State Parks Department review the transfer and KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 19 perhaps renegotiate lands transferred to the city. Williams added, they will meet in a few weeks after a federal audit is completed in regard to BOR lands. Williams plans on taking staff members with him for the meeting. His intent is to regain the right to transfer ownership of the lots along the golf course. C. Russian Visitors - Williams reported he will be touring a group of Russian visitors through some of the city departments on Thursday afternoon. d. CAP Taxiway Ribbon -Cutting Ceremony - Williams invited council to attend a ribbon -cutting ceremony at the newly paved CAP taxiway on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. 1-2. City Manager a. Haller Concern - Manninen referred to the discussion held at the last council meeting in regard to Carl Haller's sewer and water bill. Manninen reported, the staff reviewed the matter and determined the property was razed by the, city fire department on June 22, 1988 and if the city council decided that it would be proper to pay water and sewer bills back to the date the city fire department destroyed the house, it would be the equivalent of $1,347 that he could credit toward the special assessments. Manninen added he had a stack of information if council wanted to get into more detail. However, this was the bottom line of what happened and how much money it would cost if council would want to give any benefit of the doubt that he paid his assessments, even though he paid for property (not hooked up). Manninen added it was pretty tough to follow his argument. But if council followed it and agreed with his argument and wanted to do anything, that would be the only logical thing they could think council could do other than just keep the payment the way it is. There would be some rationale to crediting something after the house was destroyed on 6/22/88 and crediting $1,347. Other than that, water and sewer bills were paid for the house. The ordinance was repealed in October, 1986. Haller contends he did not know the property he was paying for was a warehouse or wasn't a warehouse until about a year ago. Manninen stated it is confusing, but if there is any logic to be followed to credit anything, that would be the only reason to credit it. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 20 Councilman Bannock asked what the $1,347 represented. Manninen answered it represented water and sewer bills paid between the time the house was razed and February, 1992 (when the bills stopped). Bannock asked, Haller didn't know he was paying a water and sewer bill from June 1988 to February 1992 and then realized he was paying a water and sewer bill for something that didn't exist. Attorney Graves answered, he thought he was paying it for the warehouse, but in reality he was paying for a house that didn't exist. Bookey asked if he had access to water and sewer at the warehouse. Kornelis answered that the warehouse was far enough back that it didn't need or have any facilities for water and sewer. There was water and sewer stubouts to the house, even though they weren't used. The warehouse sits back far enough it didn't need water and sewer. Or Bannock stated he didn't want to debate the 1,347, but whatever the outcome of that was, he would recommend tieing it in with another assessment that Haller has. Bannock added, his position is that Haller owes the assessment on the paving. If the city owes him a credit or has overcharged him, then that should be a separate transaction. He did not want to confuse the two transactions because there is no question that he owes for the assessment on the paving. Manninen stated he thought the question would be, if council wants to credit anything on the overpayment on the water and sewer, would it be issued as a credit against the special assessment. Manninen suggested that Bannock was saying no. Manninen added, if that was the feeling of the council, then it could be done either way. Councilwoman Swarner stated the only other instance she could think of was the Roy & Peg's Laundry matter. Swarner asked if the city refunded their money when they weren't hooked up. Finance Director Brown answered he did not think so. Brown stated that was a different situation. Attorney Graves stated the city did not refund their money. The essential difference between the Laundry and Haller was that Haller paid for a house that didn't exist. The house was physically gone. This is a different situation that was never dealt with before. Before it was a house that wasn't connected that should have been connected. The ordinance stated a building must be hooked up if it is within 200 feet. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 21 Measles asked if he continued to pay electric and gas to the house that didn't exist. Measles added, how could a house not be there and someone keep paying bills on it. Monfor asked why the bill continued to be sent. Graves answered, because Haller thought he was paying for the warehouse which had no hook-up. Graves added, it is a confusing story and to the extent they understand Haller's story, it's that he thought he was paying for the warehouse that wasn't hooked up, but he thought he was paying anyway and in actuality, the bill he was paying was for the house that was destroyed. Smalley added that he probably thought he had to pay it because of the fact that when you first came in, you paid whether you hooked up or not. He knew he wasn't hooked up. Finance Director Brown stated they couldn't figure out why, if Haller believed he was paying for the warehouse, why he ever would have paid his bill because the warehouse had no plumbing. It (the warehouse) was never considered for a billing. He was not required to hook the warehouse up. only dwellings that are susceptible to using water and sewer have to hook up. Warehouses without plumbing, no matter how close they are to the water/sewer lines, do not have to hook up. Brown added, it is hard to understand why he thought he was being billed for the warehouse, but it's the only explanation they could think of that would explain why he didn't stop paying when the house was burned down. Brown added, it all kind of made sense, but really never seems to gel. Councilwoman Monfor asked why did the city continue to bill Haller. Brown answered, because they didn't know the house was burned down. Monfor stated "we" burned it down. Brown answered, no "well didn't, the fire department did. Monfor stated they are part of the city and whoever works for what department, it is the city and is one entity. Monfor added, she felt there is a problem when the city is billing a house that the city has burned down. Monfor stated, no one can pass the buck. There is a problem. It would be different if it was the first time something like this happened, but it wasn't. Councilman Smalley stated he agreed with Councilman Bannock in that he didn't think both matters should be tied together. If the council is wanting to do something, they should be treated separately. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 22 MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to reimburse Mr. Haller the amount of money equalling to $1,347 for water and sewer assessments for a building that did not exist. Councilman Measles stated that technically, the city cannot discontinue the utility service to a customer unless the customer asks that it be discontinued or he refuses to pay his bill. Kornelis added, it should be remembered that there were no utilities hooked to that building. There was no water and sewer to the house either. Measles agreed and added, Haller was paying it because the ordinance said that he had to pay it because the house was situated within a certain distance from the lines. He had to pay it whether he used it or not. Monfor stated her point was that the City of Kenai burned it down. It was in the paper. Perhaps a letter should have been written to Haller and ask him whether he wanted the service continued. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. Bannock asked what ordinance was repealed in 1986? Kornelis answered, it started with DEC when they said that the city would not receive any funds for water and sewer unless there was an ordinance that said that people would have to pay for it. The city did the ordinance which said, even though the building is not hooked up, the owner would have to pay a water and sewer bill. It was then found that they do have to physically hook up to the lines. Haller really did owe the money because he should have hooked up. Bannock stated that Haller got away with only paying the penalty and not having to pay to be hooked up because he should have hooked up. Kornelis stated he paid his monthly bills until the building was burned down. Bannock corrected him saying he paid the bill for four years after the building was burned down. Williams stated the motion was to reimburse Haller for the amount paid from the time the building was burned until 1992. Measles asked if, by reimbursing Haller, would council be starting something. Graves answered, he thought there would be a lot more claims like this one. Graves added, the city's position has always been that it is the ratepayers, responsibility to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 23 notify the city when they move or when a building has been destroyed. In this instance, the mitigating circumstance is that the city burned the building, but there are a lot of times when a building or trailer has been removed. If a trailer has been hooked to water and sewer and the trailer is moved, the city is not always informed. When they come in and say that the trailer has been moved some time before, the city's response has been why did they not inform the city. Bannock added, in this matter, there is nothing to say that the day after June 22, Haller could have started building a replacement. Williams stated that was beside the point. Bannock answered, he knew that, but just because the city knows the house is no longer there, the Public Works Department should not be shutting off the utilities. The other utilities will not shut off, i.e. HEA, Prime Cable, Enstar, telephone company, unless they are requested by the owner to shut them off. Otherwise, a bill will be sent. Williams referred to the circumstance that Haller thought he was paying for water and sewer on the warehouse. Bannock asked if anyone at the city of Kenai lead him to believe that was what he was doing. Williams noted problems he has had with water and sewer billings over the years. Bannock stated that if they are paid attention to as they come up, there is a difference between dealing with it and writing a check. Williams stated he thought Haller should be reimbursed since the city took his money for four years after the city burned down the house. Bannock asked if the house was burned down because of a mistake? Williams stated no. Bannock stated it should not be said that the city owes him something because the city burned his house down because it had nothing to do with him allegedly being overcharged. Bookey called for the question. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Measles: No Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED. Swarner: Yes Bannock: No Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 24 Monfor stated she did not disagree with Councilman Measles in that they would be setting a precedent, but this is really a unique situation. I-3. Attorney No report. 1-4. City Clerk Freas requested council choose a date on which to hold the Christmas party. A number of dates in December and January were presented on which the Senior Center was still available. Council chose Friday, January 12, 1996 as the party date. Freas also reminded council and members of the audience that the nomination petitions for mayor and council positions were available in her office from August 1-15. I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director No report. I-7. Airport Manager No report. ITEM Js DI9CU99TON J-1. Citizens Clarence Ladd - Mr. Ladd stated he attended both the Historic District Board and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings at which the Vozar plan for placing log buildings for small businesses was discussed. Ladd added he heard Vozars had purchased a lot of land on Mission Street. He owns a part of a lot on Mission Street. They said everybody has had a chance to buy the other lot. Nobody has, because he was trying to purchase it. Ladd stated he wanted to go on record saying that he owns a lot right beside Fort Kenay. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 25 Ladd also thanked council for looking at the bluff problems and stated he hoped, in the near future, the city will outsmart Mother Nature and do something on Mission Street and put bridges down below to go across. Ladd stated he believed something could be done to outsmart Mother Nature on Mission Street and Ryan Creek. Williams reported Kornelis received some information from the Corps of Engineers with different ideas of what could be done. The city is definitely looking into the situation. J-2. Council Bookey - No report. Swarner - a. Cooperative Extension Open House - Swarner reported an open house would be held at the Warren Larson Experimental Plant Site area on Thursday, from 3-8 p.m. b. Employee Resignations - Swarner requested council be made aware when employees resign from their jobs (retirement, change of jobs, moving from the area, etc.) Swarner noted that Loretta Harvey moved away and Ray Rogers retired and council was not notified. There was nothing in the packet about it. Clerk Freas was requested to write letters to Harvey and Rogers for council. Williams suggested a standard be set to have letters sent. Monfor - a. Float Plane Basin/Fuel System - Monfor asked Airport Manager Ernst asked for an update in regard to gasoline service to the float planes. Ernst reported he had talked with US Bank in Dallas. The last time was two days ago. The bank said they were waiting for some paperwork to be processed, i.e. site assessment and pictures. They did not ask him to do the assessment or take the pictures or he would have had it done. They told him they would do it on their own. Ernst added, he asked the bank representative when they thought they would have the paperwork completed and the account set up. He was told by the end of the year. Ernst stated he told them the season for use of the basin ends when the water freezes. Ernst reported he then spoke with Dale Johnson, a representative of Petrovend. He told Johnson what the bank told him. Johnson said he would check into the problem. Petrovend chose US Bank to handle their accounts. Monfor asked why they did not use a local KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 26 bank. Ernst answered, because the account needs to be with -the bank with whom Petrovend has their accounts. Ernst added, he believed the Tesoro station at Airport Way and Willow has their account with Harris bank, which could have been changed to US Bank. It's the same system. Ernst apologized for the matter to take so long to get worked out and added, he was as frustrated by the problems as council. Ernst added, he has 1,000 gallons of gasoline in the tank. Ernst asked if council thought it would be a good advertising gimmick to give the gasoline away, as first -come -first -served until it's gone and then start over next year. Monfor answered she believed something had to be done. It's been two summers there has not be fuel available for patrons. Ernst stated it would be like an advertising gimmick. The city would get rid of the 1,000 gallons of gasoline. Smalley stated Ernst, as the Airport Manager, could make that decision. Smalley added, he thought the giving away of the fuel sounded fine. Ernst stated he would want council's concurrence before giving away 1,000 gallons of gas. Williams suggested council could direct the Airport Manager to make a decision regarding the fuel and the whole matter. Ernst stated he made a decision to have an automated fuel system at the basin and to give the gas away, starting tomorrow. Council made no objections. b. Airport carpeting - Monfor asked Ernst about the spots on the new carpeting at the terminal. Ernst stated the janitorial service clean and maintain the carpeting. They do clean the spots. The spots change from hour to hour. However, it was not in their contract to keep up the new color of carpet, Monfor asked about cleaning the cigarette butts from the parking area. Ernst stated the janitorial service cleans those up as well. However, the butts reappear in different areas when people drop them. Ernst added, the service really does try to keep up with the problems. They sweep in the morning and at night. Ernst added he would ask them to sweep more. C. Field Trip - Monfor stated she enjoyed the field trip and thought council should try to take field trips on a quarterly basis. Monfor suggested council recommend that department heads review the areas and discuss problems as well. Measles - No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 27 Bannock - Bannock reported he received a complaint from a gentleman who uses the city dock. He was concerned about the amount of silt that builds up. Bannock asked if there was a schedule for cleaning silt from the ramp area, etc. at high and low tides. Kornelis stated there was no real solution other than by dredging. Bannock stated the man thought the silt could be taken out monthly. Kornelis stated they take out silt two to three times a year. Smalley - No report. Swarner - Asked to have the sand and weeds removed from the street in front of Paradisos and other streets and sidewalks. Kornelis stated they did sweep in that area. Williams - a. Privatization of Government - Reported he attended a meeting about privatization of government. There were many interesting discussions. Williams suggested the city consider privatizing the street sweeping. b. Transportation Grant Programs - Williams referred to Information Item No. 6 regarding funding available for transportation upgrades, etc. Some funding maybe could be used for a beach project, making it accessible, etc. C. Information Item No. 7 - Williams referred to the letter from DOT and requested the city not let the chances for funding slip by. d. Bank of America - Williams reported he has heard the Bank of America will be placing a branch office at the new mall. e. Conversation with Tom Kizzia - Williams reported he received a telephone call from reporter Tom Kizzia. Kizzia reported to him there was smelt in the river at the city dock and asked for Williams' comments. Williams stated he referred to the projects and steps the city has taken to insure that the river survives. f. Street Light Request - Williams referred to Information Item No. 10, requesting street lights on Haida Street. Williams asked why street lights weren't a requirement for development of the subdivision. Kornelis stated it was not a requirement. Smalley suggested the request be added to the list formulated at KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 1995 PAGE 28 budget time. Measles clarified, the request should be placed at the bottom of the list and work its way up as other requests have. Williams stated the city should consider subdividing requirements include installation of street lights, curbs and paving. g. Ice Rink Information - Williams requested council review the ice rink information which was included in the packet. The resolution for placing the matter on the ballot as a proposition will be before council at their August 16 meeting. ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:37 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PAYMENTS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: AUGUST 16, 1995 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT FOR RATIFICATION: NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA T NOTES, 8-31-96 CENTRAL TREASURY CENTRAL TREASURY 3,014,631.25 5.84% A.M.L. INVESTMENT POOL INVESTMENT POOL CENTRAL TREASURY CENTRAL TREASURY 1,725,000.00 5,83% A.M.L. INVESTMENT POOL INVESTMENT POOL CENTRAL TREASURY CENTRAL TREASURY 231,046.98 5.83% DOYLES FUEL SERVICE FUEL SHOPIDOCKIW&S OPERATING SUPPL. 21,488.38 HOMER ELECTRIC ASSOC. ELECTRICITY VARIOUS UTILITIES 41,266.65 NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA PAYROLL WITHHOLDINGS VARIOUS LIABILITIES 61.579.00 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIR. SYS. PERS VARIOUS LIABILITIES 29,119.73 P.T.I. TELEPHONE VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS 2,581.71 FOR APPROVAL: CENTL PEN. COUNSEL. SERV. STATE REVENUE SHARING NON. DEPT. GRANTS 10,704.13 COOK INLET COUNCIL STATE REVENUE SHARING NON. DEPT. GRANTS 2,676.00 ON ALCOHOUDRUG KENAI PEN COMMUNITY STATE REVENUE SHARING NON. DEPT. GRANTS 7,359.17 CARE CENTER STATE REVENUE SHARING NON. DEPT. GRANTS 29,436.00 I WRCC PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: AUGUST 16,1995 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT MISC. STERCHI CONSTRUCTION MAIN STREET PARK RESTROOM RESTROOMS CAP. PROD. CONSTRUCTION 8,675.00 REFURBISH THIEL MASONRY MAIN STREET PARK RESTROOM RESTROOMS CAP. PROJ. CONSTRUCTION 3,300.00 MASONRY WORK DOORS & WINDOWS UNLIMITED MAIN STREET PARK RESTROOM RESTROOMS CAP. PROJ. CONSTRUCTION 6,401.05 PARTITIONS, DOORS, ACCESSORIES WADE'S PLUMBING MAIN STREET PARK RESTROOM RESTROOMS CAP. PROD. CONSTRUCTION 5,400.00 PLUMBING CONTROL CONTRACTORS REPLACE CONTROL PANEL FOR BUILDINGS REPAIR & MAINT. 6,490,00 HEATING AT PUB. SAFETY BLDG. CRAIG TAYLOR EQUIP. AMOCO-PROPEX CLOTH FOR AIR. TERMINAL REPAIR & MAINT. SUPPL. 3,150.00 OVERFLOW PARKING LOT LAFFERTY ELECTRIC AIRPORT LIGHTING SUPPLIES AIR. M&O REPAIR & MAINT. SUPPL. 4,948.73 PURCHASE ORM CITY OF KENAI 'HITE - VENDOR 210 FIDALGO M. 2W PHONE 283-75M DLDENROD - ACCOUNTING 4NARY - ACCOUNTING KENAI, ALASKA W611 .UE - SHIPPING & RECEIVING REEN - APPROVED COPY NK - REQUISITIONER VENDOR NO. 15586 F Davis Block & Concrete TO Box 126 Soldotna, AK Ordered by: Jack/Kayo SHIP VIA: BY ALL rm-FA Utb ANU PAPLRS RELATING TO THIS PUR- CHASE_ No. Dore Au a. 15. 95 DELIVERY DATE PREPAY SHIPPING - CHARGE FA.s. PERCR DTATION PURCHASES AUTHORIZED ONLY WHEN SIGNED ABOVE BY SEPARATE ON INVOKE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENT ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ORARTIQE ORIDERMCRANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Block for restroom facilities projects estimate 3225.70 TOTAL ACCOUNT ER 121.50.8098 3225. 0 DEPARTMENT Restroom Facility BY DEPAUADU MAD Suggested by: uouncii CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1659-95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, CREATING KMC 7.15.110 TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY MAY OFFSET AMOUNTS OWED TO CONTRACTORS BY THE CITY AGAINST AMOUNTS OWED BY THE CONTRACTORS FOR DELINQUENT CITY TAXES. WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Code does not currently allow for the City to withhold money owed to contractors who are delinquent in city taxes; and WHEREAS, an ordinance allowing an offset of money owed by the City to contractors against delinquent city taxes would increase collection of such overdue taxes and lessen the administrative burden and costs of such collection; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to have an ordinance authorizing such an offset procedure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that KMC 7.15.110 is enacted as follows: KMC 7.15.110 Offset against delinquent taxes: The City may offset amounts owed by its contractor(s) for delinquent city taxes against any amount owing to the contractor(s) under a contract between the City and the contractor(s). PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this day of , 1995. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: August 3, 1995 August 16, 1995 September 6, 1995 October 6, 1995 Suggested by: Board of Adjustment CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1660-95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL CITY OF KENAI ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN LANDS DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 8, SHAGINOFF SUBDIVISION AND WITHIN THE CITY OF KENAI. WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.270 establishes a procedure to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map depicts these lands as Rural Residential (RR); and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning designation is General Commercial (CG); and WHEREAS, the Kenai Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on July 5, 1995 and as a result of that public hearing issued a decision on August 4, 1995 recommending approval of the proposed amendment to the General Commercial (CG) zoning designation as indicated on the attached map. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map be amended as follows: Section 1. Subject properties consisting of those lands depicted in Exhibit A described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Shaginoff Subdivision and within the City of Kenai currently zoned as Residential (RR) are hereby amended to General Commercial (CG). PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of September, 1995. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: August 10, 1995 (sp) August 16, 1995 September 6, 1995 October 6, 1995 o + n 1` J a n 1 c u '? I Ei of 'r U o01 H _.00, a 11 PHILLIP x h — da Sd1l71Hd w loo' roo, dD ry 28.2sy.� y —... •oe ,00l •• � .. � h — U� \ in © a su o V ;D �n�e 9 Q. � J V CO I V L -001 •� y,. ,for LN ^®100 ,.yY,or VW F9VJN0M- ..i re ovi .otr ef..NA / SPUR NWY- - i- - -- -- - --- - -- ' o - r� n � z/I J ?7 sl 7l Iol Q/ 81 LI 91 SI 01 I(1 it rY Suggested by: Public nvi,so City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1661-95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $36,800 IN THE S.T.P. - DISINFECTION/SAFETY PROGRAM CAPITAL PROJECT FUND. WHEREAS, the Public Works Department desires to change the present chlorine gas and sulfur dioxide gas disinfection method at the Sewer Treatment Plant to a liquid disinfection method; and WHEREAS, this change will cost approximately $36,800. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Water and Sewer Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $36,800 Increase Appropriations: S.T.P. - Transfers $36,800 S.T.P. - Disinfection/Safety Program Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from Water and Sewer $36,800 Increase Appropriations: Construction $36,800 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of September, 1995. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: August 16, 1996 Adopted: September 6, 1995 Effective: September 6, 1995 Approved by Finance: mot' (8/11/95) kl MEMORANDUM TO: Charles A. Brown, City Finance Director FROM: Keith Komelis, Public Works DirectorCe;o. DATE: August 10, 1995 SUBJECT: STP - Disinfection FOR: City Council 8/16/95 and 9/6/95 Would you please prepare an ordinance that would appropriate $36,800 from the Water and Sewer Fund balance to the capital project called "S.T.P. Disinfection 95." These funds can be placed in a construction account. Vasey Engineering has given the city the attached cost evaluation summary with different alternatives. As one can see, our present method of disinfection using chlorine gas and sulfur dioxide gas is by far the cheapest. That is why we used this method originally. If we were to stay with our present method it would cost us $50,000 to have a Process Safety Management Plan (PSM) developed for our S.T.P. ' We would also have annual costs and labor in maintaining this plan and its requirements. (Something not shown in this summary.) The annual O & M cost for using hypoch lor i nation and bisulfite is much higher than what we are presently doing (using 1 ton gas cylinders). That is why the total present worth is so much higher. Using hypochlorination and bisulfite (liquid disinfection method) is much safer than our present gas method. The city would not have to have a PSM plan. Therefore, if we go to the liquid method it will cost us $36,800 in capital costs, but we will not have to spend the $50,000 for the PSM. Please prepare an ordinance appropriating $36,800 to construction in the STP Disinfection 95 project. If it is introduced on 8/16/95 then I will submit all of the backup information for the 9/6/95 meeting. Table 4-7 Cost Evaluation Summary Alternative (1) Total Capital Cost (2) Annual O & M Cost Total Present Worth (3) Equivalent Annual Cost (3) I. Existing Chlorine Gas / Dechlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide $50,009 $41,600 $356,200 $48,4 2. Future Chlorine Gas / Dcchlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide t50,000 $47,500 $399,600 $54,306 3. Existing I lypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ BiRdfitc $36,800 $83,300 $649,900 $88,300 4. Future Hypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ Bisulfite $36,800 $104,8 $808,100 $109,8 5. Existing Iypochlorination / Dcchlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide $26,400 $68,800 $532,800 $72,400 6. Future Hypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide $26,400 $85,300 $654,200 $88,900 7. Existing On -Site Hypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ Bisulfite $236,400 $58,400 $666,200 $90,500 8. Future On -Site Hypochlorination / Dcchlorination w/ Bisulfite $236,400 $71,700 $764,100 $103,8 9. Existing On -Site Hypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide $227,000 S43,90C $550,100 $74,70 10. Future On -Site Hypochlorination / Dechlorination w/ Sulfur Dioxide $227,000 S52,20C $611,200 $83,000 11. Existing UV Disinfection $343,300 $26,500 $538,300 $73,100 12. Future UV Disinfection $436,500 $35,200 $695,600 $94,500 (1) Existing: Average Annual Flow = 0.9 MGD Peak flour Flow = 3.1 MGD Future: Average Annual Flow = 1.2 MGD Peak Hour Flow = 4.1 MGD (2) Equipment quotes from manufacturers were marked up by 50 % to cover contractor overhead and profit. (3) Total Present Worth and Equivalent Annual Cost calculated at an interest rate of 6 % over 10 years. /�- 6'�t- MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager City of Kenai DATE: August 11, 1995 RE: SALMON PRODUCERS ALLIANCE Airport Terminal Proposal At their regular meeting of August 10, 1995, the Kenai Airport Commission reviewed the attached proposal from Salmon Producers Alliance. Their proposal includes leasing space at the Kenai Airport for a monitor and VCR unit, contained in an eye -level case which will meet the motif standards of the airport. The VCR would play a continuous feed tape portraying the seafood industry in Cook Inlet. The Commission would preview the video prior to placement. The Project Manager, Cheryl Sutton, has already been told the cabinet would have to meet Airport specifications and the volume would have to be at an acceptable range. It has been suggested that a push-button mechanism be included so that patrons can control when they want to watch the video. The video/cabinet could be placed by the baggage claim area. When a detailed plan has been determined by the Salmon Producers Alliance and myself, it will be returned to the Commission for their review and recommendation to Council. DOES COUNCIL HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO GOING FORWARD IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE SALMON PRODUCERS ALLIANCE IN REGARD TO PLACING A VIDEO CABINET, ETC. IN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL? clf Luc Logo r. Ue SALMON PRODUCERS ALLIANCE P.O. Box 385 Kenai, Alaska 99611 907.262-1903 July 12, 1995 Randy Ernst Airport Manager Kenai Airport 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 210 Kenai, AK 99611 BY FAX TRANSMITTAL Dear Mr. Ernst: I appreciate the information you provided on the telephone relative to leasing advertising space at the Kenai Airport. This letter is per your request for presentation to and consideration by the Airport Commission at their meeting on Thursday, July 13. The Salmon Producers Alliance is interested in 1ea.sing space at the Kenai Airport for a monitor and VCR unit contained in an eye -level case (meeting the motif standards we discussed). The VCR would play a continuous feed tape portraying the seafood industry in Cook Inlet. It is in documentary/educational!infotmational form. We would be interested in pursuing year-round space in a well- trafficed area. The Alliance believes our video is consistent with sound informational advertising for the Kenai Peninsula and hopes the commission will approve our request. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cheryl Sutton, Project Manager Salmon Producers Alliance MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager City of Kenai DATE: August 11, 1995 RE: FUN IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN RESERVATION CENTRAL Airport Terminal Proposal At their regular meeting of August 10, 1995, the Kenai Airport Commission reviewed the attached proposal from Barbara A. Kangas, d/b/a Kangas & Company. Fun in the Midnight Sun Reservation Central is a booking agency which can make many types of reservations for accommodations on the Kenai Peninsula, i.e. local fishing, air, hunting and tour guides, B&B's, hotels, motorhome rentals, RV parks, etc. Kangas would like to lease (on a trial basis) the space formerly used by Raven Transit for the months of June, July and August of 1996. Brochures would be available for different types of businesses. The booth would be attended and open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kangas has stated she would insure that brochures, which may be carried off and later left on chairs, etc., would be cleaned up. Details involved with rental of and delivery of motorhomes would be worked out. Kangas would like a decision in regard to leasing of the space as soon as possible in order that she may include the information in the Milepost and Alaska Magazine. Advertisements for those magazines must be arranged by September 1. The Airport Commission recommended the space be leased for the three-month period for the reservation service at a flat rate to be determined by the City Council. DOES COUNCIL HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE LEASING OF THIS SPACE, AT A FLAT RATE, TO KANGAS & COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING A RESERVATION SERVICE? IF NOT, AT WHAT RATE? FUN IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN Ae"ma,&w aril INTRO: It is my contention to rent space in the Kenai City Airport for the sole purpose of offering my customers the best possible exposure in a high traffic location to assist them in successfully reserving all available space they have remaining open in the upcoming 1996 tourist season in the months of June, July and August. I further contend the service I have to offer will also assist visitors in expediting their travel plans here on the Kenai Peninsula. TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service reservation booth catering to activities and accommodations on the Kenai Peninsula. This booth would be an extension of services I am already offering to local fishing , air , hunting and tour guides , B & B's , hotels , motorhome rental companies and RV parks. TIME FRAME: I am looking to rent space for the months of June, July and August of 1996. It would be a manned station from the hours of 8:OOAM - 8:OOPM. I am aware the Airport lends the space requested to visiting organizations and am hoping my request will not infringe on this service. On the other hand if the committee feels it would prefer the space be rented year round I am currently researching possibilities in reference to a reservation center for Alaskans traveling outside assisting them in their plans. Neither service to include airline reservations. LOCATION: The space on the end next to National Car Rental. I do not feel much space will be needed as long as there is electric and telephone accessibility. FUN IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN ✓[ewrrv,&w anhvl is a booking agency which will be on line in September. I am offering through my agency, to my customers , exposure throughout the world. I will be advertising on the Internet in the Alaska Travel Section, in Alaska Magazine and in the Milepost ( I would like to include my physical location for June/July & August). I offer my customers the luxury of call forwarding all there calls to my lines, private mail boxes. a mailing service and brochure distribution. The Kenai City Airport is my first and foremost choice for an ON - SITE reservation booth and I hope that the committee can see the need as well. IN CLOSING: FUN IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN RESERVA77ON CEA7RAL WILL ONLY ENHANCE THE SERVICES ALREADY OFFERED TO THE FISITORS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA. SINCERELY. „Uar1wra -7 Jung,, MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager City of Kenai zh�- DATE: August 11, 1995 RE: AIRPORT REGULATIONAMENDMENT Section 6.05.010(c) At their regular meeting of August 10, 1995, the Kenai Airport Commission approved the following change to Section 6.05.010(c) of the Airport Regulations: 6.05.010(c) No person shall park a vehicle on Airport Drive, Terminal Loop. The only exception to this is in the areas marked for "Loading Only" and the spaces marked for "Handicapped." The loading only area on the terminal side of the loop is restricted to vehicle parking for periods of time as designated by the Airport Manager. The loading only area on the parking lot side of the loop is restricted to public transportation and commercial vehicles. Parking for loading only for both private and public transportation vehicles and parking for the handicapped shall be permitted between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. [PARKING FOR LOADING ONLY IS DEFINED AS AN ATTENDED OR OCCUPIED MOTOR VEHICLE.] Parking for loading only is defined as the use of a motor vehicle to transport airline passengers and their luggage to and from the airport terminal. Vehicles in violation of this section shall be subject to impound. DOES COUNCIL HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE ABOVE CHANGE TO THE AIRPORT REGULATIONS? cif TONY KNOV / c od.v l DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Telephone: FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION (907) 465-5180 410 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE, JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801 Fax: (907) 465-5177 A July 27,1995 �r81� Dear Municipality: vJ i Enclosed is a Questionnaire for the Alaska 'Department of Environmental Conservation's (ADEC) Municipal Matching Grants program for the -nett -fiscal year (SFY 97). Please complete and return a form for each water, sewer, solid waste or water quality enhancement project you wish considered for State funding assistance. They need to be received by us no later than September 15, 1995 to be considered for funding in next year's legislative process. In recent years, two significant changes to this grant program have occurred. Federal funds can now be used to match State funds on a one -for -one basis. And, this program can now fund up to 85 percent of a project, depending upon population. For communities with less than 1,000 people, 85 percent is the funding limit. For communities with a population between 1,001 and 5,000 people, the funding limit is 70 percent. For communities with more than 5,000 people, the limit is 50 percent. Along with the Questionnaire, we have sent you a copy of the Criteria we use to evaluate projects. Every year we review this criteria and modify them to accommodate the ever changing needs in Alaskan communities, as well as changing legal requirements. We believe this criteria system balances the many different kinds of needs that have historically been present as well as anticipating future requirements. The criteria system has changed somewhat in the category of operation, maintenance and management capabilities to reflect additional management responsibilities necessary for operating a successful utility system. Please note that projects are scored on the basis of the information provided in this Questionnaire. The number of points assigned to an area is shown in parenthesis next to that question. If two projects tie in scoring, the project Questionnaire with the earliest date received by ADEC will be given priority. If you need technical assistance in completing this Questionnaire, please contact either Dan Gamer in Juneau at 465-5144 or Mike Lewis in Anchorage at 269-7616. We look forward in assisting you to obtain funding for your projects. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincere , 2 Mike Burns, Chief Municipal Grants and Loans iEn partment °fALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONnrd warmeorvervauon SFY 97 CAPITAL BUDGET QUESTIONNAIRE 10, MUNICIPAL MATCHING GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Date: 2. Your Name: 3. Phone Number: 4. Community ContactTitle: 5. Municipality Represented: 6. Address: 7. City: 8. Zip: 9. Project Title: 10. Project Type: (Please check the correct category(s)) Water Sewer Solid Waste Water Quality Enhancement 11. Please describe exactly what this project will accomplish. -1- 12. Please describe why the project is needed or what the consequences would be of not doing this project. Explain how the project will benefit the public and what needs will be addressed. Include documentation from a health authority if a health hazard is present or from a regulatory authority if a pollution hazard exists which the project will correct. (300 points Public Health or 200 points Environmental Pollution) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STATUS 13. Please describe the planning which has taken place to date for this project by checking one of the following statements 14. A. Engineering plans and specifications have been prepared and have been approved by ADEC or the appropriate regulatory authority. (125 points) B. Plans and specifications have been prepared and provided to ADEC. (100 points) C. A facility plan or a feasibility study which addresses the need for this specific project has been prepared and provided to ADEC. (5o points) D. A comprehensive study or master plan which addresses the need for this project has been prepared and provided to ADEC. (25 points) E. None of the above have been prepared. COMMENTS Are your different water and wastewater system types (water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection) operated by the correct level of certified operators? (100 points) Provide the names of your supervising operators for each different system type. -2- For solid waste projects, have your solid waste operators received training in solid waste facility operation? Yes No Please describe: 15. Are monthly water samples submitted to the State? (75 points) Yes No 16. Are either federal, State wastewater, or solid waste permit requirements being met? (75 points) Yes No 17. Please check the item that best describes the effect this project will have on annual operation and maintenance costs. (50 points) 1. The project will not have an effect on operational or maintenance costs. 2. The annual operation and maintenance costs have not been estimated. 3. The annual costs have been estimated as $ and the source of funding will be: a. User Fees - amount b. City Revenues - amount c. Sales Taxes - amount d. Other - amount 18. A rate analysis has been conducted within the past five years to ensure fees collected will adequately cover the costs of owning and operating the water, wastewater or solid waste systems. Provide documentation. (50 points) Yes No On file from previous year ADEC questionnaire 19. Have you adopted a local user fee ordinance? (50 points) Date Ordinance adopted Yes No Copy attached Yes No On file from previous year ADEC questionnaire -3- RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECT PHASES 20. Your project may be composed of more than one segment or phase. If so, please check one of the following statements and explain. A. At least one phase of the project has already been started and this phase is needed to make the project functional or complete construction. Explain the relationship of this phase to the whole project. (too points) B. Explain if this project needs to be built in conjunction with another project to reduce costs to the State. (50 points) • -• • , L_► 21. Total project costs are estimated as follows: Administration Engineering and Inspection Construction Equipment Other Total 22. Please list the sources and amounts of funding you expect to use on this project. Source Source Source Source Amount Year Amount Year Amount Year Amount Year 23. Will the Alaska Clean Water Fund (ACWF) be used as a source of matching funds? Yes No -4- 24. Do you have an executed loan agreement or an Alaska Clean Water Fund (ACWF) approved facility plan? Yes No 25. Will this project capture or use federal funds? (75 points) Yes No 26. What priority does this project have in your Municipality's capital budget request to the State for FY 97? 27. Is there a Council resolution attached identifying this project as your number one local state funding priority for this fiscal year? (50 points) Yes No 28. Considering other available funds, how much will your grant request to ADEC be for this project? $ Cost Estimate By: Name: Title or Position: Phone: Please estimate the population which will benefit from this project. Would you be interested in obtaining a low interest loan for this project? Yes No Loan Amount: $ ROICUO91 All 4•- 29. Describe if this project will promote economic development and/or local job opportunities. (100 points) -5- ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION SFY 97 CAPITAL PROJECTS SCORING CRITERIA MUNICIPAL MATCHING GRANTS I. Problem Addressed Projects score the highest from either Public Health or Environmental criteria. A. Public Health (One of the following) 1. A human disease event exists, documented by a recognized 300 public health organization or reviewed by ADEC. Construction of this project will correct the existing problem. 2. Current conditions are severe enough that a disease event 200 can occur, or a drinking water standard could be exceeded, but neither has happened or been reported yet. 3. Conditions are not probable that a disease event will occur. 100 However, this project will prevent or minimize potential public health problems. Environmental (One of the following) 1. A documented pollution event has occurred, documented by a recognized public health organization or reviewed by ADEC. Construction of this project will correct the existing problem. 2. Current conditions are severe enough that a pollution event can occur, but it has not happened or has not been reported yet. 3. Conditions are not probable that a pollution event will occur. However, this project will prevent or minimize potential future pollution events. 200 100 50 Project Development Status (One of the following) 1. Engineering plans and specifications have been approved 125 by ADEC or the appropriate regulatory authority. 2. Engineering plans and specifications have been prepared 100 and provided to ADEC. 3. A feasibility study or facility plan has been prepared and has 50 been provided to ADEC. 4. A comprehensive study or master plan has been prepared 25 which compares the need for the project with other community needs and has been provided to ADEC. Operation. Maintenance and Management Capabilities (Any or all of the following) A. Facilities are operated by the correct level of State certified 100 operators required by State law or, where facilities are not required to be operated by certified operators, the operators are qualified and trained. B. Drinking Water System complies with the testing and sample 75 submittal requirements. C. Treatment facilities comply with permit requirements. 75 D. Operation and Maintenance costs have been estimated 50 for this project. E. The community has conducted a rate analysis within the last 50 five years, copy attached or on file with ADEC. F. A user fee ordinance is adopted. The most recent version of 50 the ordinance is on file with ADEC or a copy is attached. IV. Relationship to other Project Phases (Any or all of the following) Phased projects are projects identified as phased for purposes of funding. A. This project will make the initial project phase functional 100 or complete construction. B. This project needs to be constructed in conjunction with 50 another project to reduce overall costs to the State. Schedule must be identified. V. Local Project Commitment (Any or all of the following) A. The source, amount and year of matching funds have been 100 identified. (Does not include any anticipated funds such as future year State, legislative, or federal funds or appropriations). B. This project will capture federal funds. Federal funds are available for use on the project. C. The local governing body has submitted a resolution or priority list identifying this project as the top priority in the community's overall list of capital projects for this fiscal year. VI. Economic Development 1. This project is needed to promote economic development or local hiring opportunities. Specific economic development potential must be identified. 75 50 100 1 CITY 01 ap c9d eapi& :r (71M 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 7794 C TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 -I 9s� 2E: C.t� ll VEV l� - •k 6 7 lr -rltE c1zLi Q�4ti S 6. -1 MEMORANDUM-6 -�, a -i�c��� TO: Thomas J. Manninen, City Manager KOO-) ► "p, FROM: Charles A. Brown, Finance Director DATE: July 21, 1995 13¢7 K� IL� SUBJECT: Carl Haller, Water & Sewer Bill i h. o a TrRco�►t Mr. Haller appeared at the July 19, 1995 Council meeting to D"n +1u-4' discuss past water and sewer bills. Attached are several e. Ax aw documents from our files regarding those bills; 1) My letter to Mr. Haller dated June 10, 1992. 2) City Attorney memo dated June 8, 1992. 3 ) Kathy Lawyer' s May 28, 1992 memo. Z f �i5� �►-*� 7t11 4) Mr. Haller's calculations. 5) Authorization to destroy house on Lot 1. -� - After reading this material, you should have a fairly good understanding of the problem. You can then report back to . Council, as requested. Keith may also have information. Let me summarize: a) The water and sewer bills were for the house, which j apparently was destroyed in late October or early I realize that Mr. Haller believes j he was billed for the warehouse. That is t no logical. The rate was a residential rate. Also, the billings started in 1983; this date coincides with the old mandatory billing ordinance effective date. Apparently, the house was billed under the mandatory billing ordinance. The warehouse had no plumbing. C� S b) The mandatory billing ordinance was repealed in fir October, 1986. - 3 3, 6 ? = . r-b �,- t �Z T.Jb 5 r Tc x - i or W OH Memorandum Thomas J. Manninen July 21, 1995 x(� Page Two c) The City stopped billing in February, 1992. Conclusions: It is very difficult to argue that Mr. Haller is entitled a refund. Through October, 1986, the house was being properly bille under the mandatory billing ordinance. During all of this time, up until the house was destroyed, the house should have been hooked up to water and sewer. Had the law been followed, the house would have been hooked up, and thus billed. Is a property owner entitled to a refund because he/she failed to follow the law? rr - to, d Then, there is the time period after the house was destroyed (say, November 1987), up until February, 1992 when the bills stopped. This time period, some 52 months, is most troublesome. Presumably, had Mr. Haller known that he was paying the water and sewer bills for his former wife's house (and not for the warehouse), he would have notified the City /! that the house was destroyed. But, as the City Attorney points out, the City was not notified. So, I ask these I— questions. Is the City responsible because a person does not understand for which property he is paying a bill? After all, it is not unusual for one person to pay another ' person's bill. Is the City responsible for knowing when a--"' G� , person destroys a house and should be taken off the billing �' ►5 system?,�,,�i' Also, remember that the assessment bill that Mr. Haller I .� discussed at the Council meeting is for paving. It has V ' absolutely nothing to do with the water and sewer billing dispute. d cc: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director Cary Graves, City Attorney 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI "Old Oap4�al 4 4iad� 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 FAX 907-283-3014 June 10, 1992 Carl Haller P.O. Box 367 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Re: Water and Sewer Services, #HALL096701 Corner of Haller and Spur Highway Dear Mr. Haller: Upon researching our files, I discovered that you were never billed for the warehouse located on Second Avenue. You were, however, billed for the old dance studio and home located on the corner of the Spur Highway and Haller Street. I have enclosed a copy of Kenai Municipal Code 17.20.011 which was in effect from 1983 until it was repealed in October of 1986. That section states that each lot which abuts a street containing a public water system shall be charged for public water services, whether or not the parcel actually connects to the system. Also enclosed is a copy of the City of Kenai Public Utility Regulations and Rates, page one. See paragraph A.1., which places responsibility on the customer to notify the City to discontinue service (billing). The City believes you were billed for the house; you have said you believed you were billed for the warehouse. In either case, it was your responsibility to inform the City that you were not connected to the utility system. The City has ceased billing you, but will not refund any past payments. Sincerely, Charles A. Brown Finance Director CAB/kl encl C 17.20.010-17.20.030 17.20.020 Connection payment. 17.20.030 Private self-contained water systems. 17.20.040 Persons authorized to accomplish connections. 17.20.050 Penalty. 17.20.060 Charges in lieu of assessments. 17.20.070 Connection charges to sewage collection system. 17.20.010 Mandatory Connection: It shall be mandatory for the owner, operator, or users of a private well supplying water to a building serving the public in any manner to arrange any pay for connection of said structure of facility to the available municipal water system. Connections to the City water distrib- ution system shall be as specified by ordinances and regulations of the City of Kenai, and applicable law and regulation of the State of Alaska relating to use of and connection to public water systems. (KC 17-68) 17.20.011 Mandatory Charqes: Each lot or parcel of land which abuts upon a street or other public way containing a public Water main or a public water system, which lot or parcel of land contains any structure susceptible of using or currently using any water system and which is or is to be within 200 feet of an existing public water main or public water system, shall be charged the prevailing monthly amount for public water services, whether or not said lot or parcel actually connects to the public water main or public.water system. (Ord 816) 17.20.020 Connection Payment: Mandatory connections of private water systems to the City water system shall be paid for by the owner, operator, or user. In the•event it is necessary in the interest of public health and welfare to connect a private water line before finding and notifying the owner, then the City may do so and may charge the cost of such connection to the owner, operator, or user of the said private water supply system. (KC 17-69) 17.20.030 Private Self -Contained 1•later Svstems: Any private water system which is self-contained on the premises of any one owner which supplies a facility serving the public in any manner shall he replaced by a connection to the municipal water system not later than September 1, 1966. (KC 17-70) (City of r'enai Supp. #23 - 7/2-0/83) Public Utilities CITY OF KENAI PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATIONS AND RATES A. Regulations The following regulations of the City of Kenai, pertaining to the water and sewer system, have been issued under the authority of Title 17 of the Kenai City Code of Ordinances. Regulations issued prior to this date are superseded by the regulations that follow: 1. Application for Service: It shall be the responsibility of the customer to apply for utility service or discontinuance of service by signing a service order at the City Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska. 2. Water and Sewer Connections and Extensions: a. The property owner or his contractor may apply for a water and sewer permit for a connection and/or extension of service lines. The entire cost of water or sewer service connection and extension will be borne by the property owner. b. At the time the new service is provided, all connections to existing private systems, wells, septic tanks, cesspools, etc., shall be physically disconnected from the City system and their use discontinued. C. All water turn-ons and turn-offs and the operations of the key box at the property line shall be made by City personnel only. A•fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be levied on requests for turn -on and turn-off (after initial turn -on) during normal duty hours. A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be levied on requests for turn -on during periods other than normal duty hours, and whenever such action is required due to delinquent account. d. All customers shall be required to provide a separate stop and wa.ste valve, if it does not exist, inside a building being served. The valve shall be located on the service entering the buildinq ahead of any branch lines where it is readily accessible in event of emergency. PU-1 (City of Kenai Supp. #53 - 2/7/90) 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI „ad Capdai 4 4ia� _ 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORAM UM TO: Kathy Lawyer, Accounting Technician Finance Dept. FROM: �� Cary R. Graves, City Attorney Legal Dept. DATE: June 8, 1992 RE: Water & Sewer Service - Account #HALL 096701 I have reviewed your memorandum of May 28, 1992. You were right, it was quite a confusing situation. My comments follow. Under Water and Sewer Regulation A.1., the customer has the obligation to inform the City of the need to discontinue billing. Mr. Haller indicated to Howard Hackney that he felt he should not be billed for water and sewer, but did not want to come and "argue" about it. It was Mr. Haller's responsibility to notify the city to discontinue billing. Had he come in years ago when he knew about the problem, it could have been resolved then. It also appears that the billing was for Ms. McMasters' house rather than the warehouse. From your memorandum, it also appears that the billing for that house was appropriate up until October 1987. After the house was burned, under the Water and Sewer Regulations, it was the customer's obligation to notify the city to discontinue service. For the above reasons, it is my recommendation that Mr. Haller not be given a refund. CRG:dc MEMORANDUM TO: Cary Graves, City Attorney ,�}O FROM: Kathy Lawyer, Accounting Tech "`� DATE: May 28, 1992 SUBJECT: Water and Sewer Service, Carl Haller Portion Lot 140, Section 31 Account #HALL096701 We have a very confusing situation on our hands, so please bear with me while I try to explain the situation. Please review the attached map and note the three buildings and the property owners. Carl Haller was formerly married to Jean McMasters and these three lots used to be one until the divorce in 1982, at which time it was subdivided into the three parcels shown on the map. In February, Mr. Haller contacted Howard and stated that he had been paying water and sewer bills since 1983 on his warehouse when his building had no water or sewer. He stated to Howard that he never called the City and told them to stop billing as he didn't want to come over and argue. Howard went to the warehouse and there is no plumbing in the place, just a small office and a large storage area. At that time, I disconnected Mr. Haller from the system and he received no more water and sewer bills after February, 1992. At that time, he never asked for a refund and he made no more contact with City Hall. Yesterday, May 27, Mr. Haller came in accompanied by Terry Stocker and presented a bill for reimbursement of water and sewer payments from November, 1983 until February, 1992 plus 5% interest (a copy of which is attached). I told him that I needed to discuss the matter with my superiors and that he would be contacted at a later date. I have no way to prove that he has been paying bills since November, 1983 as we went on the new computer system January, 1988 and I have no records before that date. He has paid the bill each month from January, 1988 until February, 1992. Today, when I began my research, I discovered that the service location on his account was NHN Haller Street, not the location of his warehouse on Second Avenue. Even though the property is owned by Jean McMaster, I believe that he has been paying the water and sewer bill for the house and old dance studio that was located on the corner of Haller Street and the Spur Highway. He thinks that he has been paying the bill on the warehouse. The amount of the monthly billing supports my belief that he was being billed for a residence. I contacted Jean McMaster and she stated that the house was not ever on City water and sewer, but had a well and septic. The house was released to the Fire Department for burning on October 28, 1987 and was burned shortly thereafter (copy of letter attached). Memorandum Cary Graves May 28, 1992 Page Two I can only assume that he was made to pay for water and sewer services in accordance with KMC 17.20.011 which went into effect in 1983 (copy attached). He may not have known that that section was repealed in October of 1986. The question is: Is he entitled to a refund and if so, from what date? 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Freas, ity Clerk City of Kenai DATE: August 10, 1995 RE: BALLOT PLACEMENT AS 15.15.030(6), which defines procedures determining the order of candidate names on ballots, was amended during the 1994/95 Legislature. Prior to its amendment, AS 15.15.030(6) instructed names to be rotated on ballots. After amendment, AS 15.15.030(6) instructs, (6) The general election ballot shall be designed with the position of names of the candidates set out in the same order in each section on each ballot used in an election district. However, the order of placement of the names of the candidates for each office shall be randomly determined by the director for ballots printed for use in each election district. Kenai Municipal Code, Section 6.05.080(a) states, (a) The City Clerk shall prepare and furnish all official ballots in City elections. The provisions of State law relating to the preparation and ,furnishing of ballots in State elections shall govern the preparation and furnishing of ballots in City elections insofar as they are applicable and are not in conflict with the City Charter or ordinance; and the City Clerk shall perform the functions in regard thereto prescribed by law for the Director of Elections in regard thereto in State elections insofar as it is appropriate. (Emphasis added) Page 1 of 2 BALLOT NAME PLACEMENT This office will determine placement of candidate names on the ballots for the City election to be held on October 3, 1995 as follows: Candidate names will be separately typed on uniform pieces of paper. Those pieces of paper will be folded in a manner in which they cannot be read until they are unfolded. The folded pieces of paper will be placed in a clear container from which they will be pulled one at a time and announced out loud. 2. Those uniform pieces of paper with mayoral candidate names typed on them will be placed in a clear container. A member of City Hall staff will pull names from the clear container. The first name pulled from the clear container will be placed in the first position on the ballot. The second name pulled will be placed second, etc. Each time a name is pulled, the name will be clearly announced, out loud, to those observers present. 3. Those uniform pieces of paper with councilmember candidate names typed on them will be placed in a clear container. A member of City Hall staff will pull names from the clear container. The first name pulled from the clear container will be placed in the first position on the ballot. The second name pulled will be placed second, etc. Each time a name is pulled, the name will be clearly announced, out loud, to those observers present. 4. The names and positions will be requisitioned and printed on the official ballot in the order selected in the above -described manner. CANDIDATE INVITATION The Ballot Name Placement procedure is scheduled for 2:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1995 IN THE CITY OF KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Those candidates and members of the public wishing to attend and observe the ballot name placement procedure are welcome. Page 2 of 2 P�1G-10-95 THU 09:40 KENAI LIO FAX NO. 2833075 P.05/12 1 Sec. 15.10.107. STAFF TRAINING. The director shalt, before each primary 2 election in even -numbered years, provide for a comprehensive training program for 3 election officials, both the full-time members of the staff of the division of elections 4 and those who are appointed as election board judges, clerks, and counters under 5 AS 15.10.120 - 15.10.150 and other temporary election employees. The director shall 6 annually prepare and. not 1ater than January 10, file with the lieutenant governor 7 a plan that describes the comprehensive inine program for election officials -to 8. be provided to those officials during that calendar Meat. 9 * Sec. 5. AS 15.15.030(6) is amended to read: 10 ii (6) The general election ballot shall be designed with the position of 11 I names of the candidates get out in t e same order [CHANGEDJ in each section on 12. each ballot usgd in an election district However. the order of placement of the 13 I names of the candidates for each office shall be randomly determined by the 14 I I director for ballots arinted for use in each election district [AS MANY TIMES 15 I` AS THERE ARE CANDIDATES IN THE SECTION IN WHICH THERE ARE THE 16 MOST NAMES. AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, AN EQUAL NUMBER OF 17 '' BALLOTS SHALL RE PRINTED AFTER EACH CIIANGE_ IN MAKING THE 18 CHANGES OF POSITION, TIIE- NAME OF THE CANDIDATE AT THE HEAD OF 19 EACII SECTION SHALL BE TAKEN AND PLACED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 20 l SECTION AND THE COLUMN MOVED UP SO THAT THE NAME THAT 21 I BEFORE WAS SECOND IS FIRST AFTER TILE CHANGE. AFTER THE BALLOTS 22 ARE PRINTED, THEY SHALL BE PLACED IN SEPARATE STACKS, ONE 23 STACK FOR EACH CHANGE OF POSITION_ T14E BALLOTS SHALL THEN BE 24 GATHERED BY TAKING ONE FROM EACH STACK, TIIE INTENTION BEING 25 THAT EVERY OTHER BALLOT IN THE ACCUMULATED STACK OF BALLOTS 26 SHALL HAVE THE NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES IN A DIFFERENT 27POSTTION1. 28 Sec. 6. AS 15.15.060(a) is amended to read. 29 (a) Immediately following the appointment of the election board, the election 30 supervisor in conjunction with the election board chair [CHAIRMAN] shall secure 31 polling places for holding the election, suitable ballot boxes that [WHICH] will assure S50005d 3- HCs CSSB 5(FIM ,ys.y Text Underl'U (DELETED TEXT BRACKETED) BALLOT NAME PLACEMENT SELECTION OCTOBER 3, 1995 KENAI MUNICIPAL ELECTION MAYORAL CANDIDATES ----------------- COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER CANDIDATES COMMENTS L m Carol L. Freas, City Clerk c & OVay � City Sta ember f,&�gt-'r August 16, O AUG-15-95 TUE 8:22 W., CITY OF SEWARD FAX NO. 9072243248 FAX TRANSMISSION DATE: August 14, 1995 TO: Gaye V aughan (907-262-8615) Carol Freas (907-283-3014) Mary Calhoun (907-235-3140) Pat Burdick (907-262-1245) Fran Eckoldt (907-234-7430) Helyn Schoepke (907-235-8854) FROM: Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE''� Phone 907-224-4045 / Fax 90 - 24-4038 SUBJ: Upcoming Kenai Peninsula Municipal Coalition Meeting Following is a notice to Coalition members about the upcoming meeting in Seward on 09/07/95. As you can see from the notice, I must have a head count by Friday. August 25th, so that we can arrange for a charter boat for the Resurrection Bay tour. Please copy and distribute this notice to your mayors, council or assembly members, and city manager ASAP and poll them prior to the 25th. Either Patsy or I will call you on that day to get the number of attendees from your area. In addition, note that each participating community is expected to provide topics of your latest community profile and animal report for distribution at the meeting. Also, each community is supposed to make a presentation outlining what your community offers the Peninsula's visitors. Please remind participants of their obligations with respect to this request. Don't fiorget that as an appointed official, you are invited to attend this meeting. Hope to see you then. Total number of pages including this cover sheet - 2 AUG-15-95 TUE 8:23 WF CITY OF SEWARD FAX NO. 9072243248 P.02 Memorandum Date: August 14, 1995 To: Kenai Peninsula Municipal Coalition Members From: Seward City Clerk Linda Murphy. C:MC/AAF.D�j�,�A- Subj: September 7, 1995 Coalition Meeting - Seward This is just a reminder that the next meeting of the KPMC will be held in Seward on Thursday, September 7th. The City of Seward is planuting it) hest a short tour of Resurrection Bay prior to the actual meeting, and we need to know how many participants we can expect since the number will determine which vessel we charter. Therefore, please let me know (through your municipal clerk) how many elected -and annointed neonle we can expect from your community, I need this information no later than Friday, August 25th. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at City HaIl (corner of Filth and Adams Streets). Following the tour of Resurrection Bay, we will have a working lunch at a local restaurant. Presentations at the meeting will be made by Stephanie (;order (Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council) and Stan Steadman (KPBIFDD). Also present will be representatives of the DOT/PF Planning Department and the Alaska Railroad. At our last meeting, each community was asked to provide enough copies of its community profile and annual report to distribute to members present at the 09/07 meeting. In addition, you should be prepared to present a report outlining what your community can offer to the Peninsula's visitors. Our main focus in September will be to "Package the Peninsula" in an effort to encourage Anchorage -based tourists to head south and sec what we have to offer and to entice more cruise passengers docking in Seward to visit the rest of the Peninsula. I will be calling the municipal clerk in your area on the 25th to get a head count of those attending this meeting. Please have your answer to her by then. INFORMATION LIST Kenai city council Meeting of August 16, 1995 1. 8/2/95 Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 8/11/95 KK memorandum regarding our STIP nominated projects. 3. 7/19/95 Paul and Sandra Vozar letter regarding Old Town property owned by Drs. Swarner and O'Connell. 4. 8/95 Alaska Municipal League, The Touchstone. 5. 8/95 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce newsletter, Your Chamber Today. 6. 1995 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Application of Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA. 7. 8/95 AML memorandum regarding 1995 Municipal Awards Program. 8. 8/9/95 J. Mohorcich, KPB Land Management Agent letter regarding Forest Management Sale Report/Timber Harvest. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 1995 "TO DO" LIST ADNHN - Work out insurance, worker's compensation, etc. requirement details with Biederman (beetle -kill logging, Section 36 land). TM - Prepare resolutions for 8/16/95 council meeting: 1. Dedicated fuel tax 2. School tax 3. Gaming permitting procedures TM - Define what properties are city -owned on the north side of Ryan's Creek. CRG - Contact Daubenspecks to clarify transfer of property. CAB - Reimburse Carl Haller $1,347. CLF - Write letters to L. Harvey and Ramon Rogers regarding employment with the City. KK - Have weeds and sand removed from street in front of Paradisos. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and City Council /41 THROUGH: Tom Manninen, City Manager N FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director OL�' DATE: August 10, 1995 SUBJECT: 96/98 STIP REF: Info. #6 - Council meeting of 8/2/95 FOR: Council Info 8/16/95 I have nominated the following projects for the statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP): 1. Kenai - Fort Kenay: Mission Street Improve access to the Russian Orthodox Church which is on the National Historical register. Includes excavation, backfill, curb & gutter, drainage, paving, sidewalks, lighting, and parking. Approximately 800 linear feet of improvements. 2. Kenai - Forest Drive & Redoubt - Urban Construction Rebuild the loop off Spur (once known as Homesite Loop) N. Forest Drive and Redoubt. Includes excavation, backfill, storm drainage, curb & gutter, pavement, lighting, bike and pedestrian paths, and R.O.W. landscaping. 3. S. Spruce Beach Park and Kenai Beach Road. The project will start at the bottom of the hill on S. Spruce Road and continue along the Kenai Beach. It will include excavation, filter fabric, backfill, landscaping, parking, signage, and boardwalks. 4. Wildwood Drive Improvements The road starts at the Kenai Spur and goes to the Wildwood state prison which is located outside the city limits. Improvements include excavation, backfill, paving, curb & gutter, sidewalk, drainage and lighting. 5. Kenai Spur - Unity Trail PedestrianjBike Path Complete the pedestrian/bike paths along the Kenai Spur Highway from Kenai (Swires Road) to Soldotna. Page 2 STI P 8/10/95 6. Kenai River Flats Interpretive Site Improve and expand the existing highway rest stop near Warren Ames Memorial Bridge, including viewing platforms, viewing scopes, walkways, paving and landscaping. 7. Kenai Abandoned Vehicle Program Remove unsightly vehicles from the road system. The vehicles are a safety problem and can present a hazard to the traveling public. 8. Kenai Spur 10.7 to 15.0 This project would continue the existing Kenai Spur project from 10.7 further north to 15.0 9. Bridge Access Road - From Spur to K. Beach This would be an upgrade project with some areas pavement overlay and some excavation, backfill and repaving. The project would start at the Spur and end at K. Beach. The K. Beach Bridge Access Road intersection would be re-evaluated. If there are any other projects that Council may want to nominate I can try to add them. KK/kw jkjVjjM'UN1C1 ASKA �,PAL / LEAGUEI; 11 Volume 5, No. 2 A Newsletter of the Alaska Municipal League August 1995 11 Governor Vetos AML Priority Governor Knowles vetoed HB 122, regarding Marine Fuel Taxes. The leg- islation, as passed by the House and Senate, would have raised the marine fuel tax by $.03 to be refunded to munici- palities for port and harbor maintenance. In his veto letter, the Governor said, "I promised in my State of the Budget address that I would impose no new taxes until we have our house in order. While there needs to be a long term solution for harbor upkeep and mainte- nance, it is premature to propose new taxes until the Long -Range Financial Planning Commission has completed vork on reviewing the state's finan- . Ai alternatives." (continued on page 11) 1 In This Issue I 1 Wanted: Municipal 1 Resolutions Page 2 1 Now is the time to think about 1 resolutions for the AML. Local 1 Government Conference. 1 I 1 Note from the 1 Executive Director Page 3 1 1 Time to get involved in the long- 1 1 range planning forcities and schools. 1 Nominations for Municipal 1 1 Officials Awards Page 4 1 Recognition due for extraordinary 1 1 people. i Should Municipal Assistance 1 1 and Revenue Sharing be 1 1 Eliminated? Page 5 1 Discover the myths vs. facts about 1 ese critical programs. 1 1 Governor Knowles 1 1 Announces New 1 1 Transportation Plan Page 9 1 1 Applications sent to municipalities 1 1 for transporations projects. 1 L------------J Joined by former AML President Willie Goodwin (far right), the AML Legislative Committee gathers in Kotzebue at Sheri and Bob Gerard's house for a f salmon dinner sponsored by the Citv of Kotzebue. 4-56 7 AML Legislative Committee Meets in Kotzebue to Revise AML Policy Statement I AVG 1995 G n' CLERK C,ry pF KF►, At the direction of Chairman Tom Boedeker, the AML Legislative Committ&Emei" in Kotzebue to start at ground zero in rewriting the AML Policy Statement. Their charge was to review the existing language and remove items that were no longer relevant and consolidate language where possible. The goal was to make it shorter, more concise, and easier to read. Sixteen members of the Committee arrived in Kotzebue and began this difficult task on Monday, July 17 and worked through Tuesday, July 18. The members also had an opportunity to learn more about the region during a community tour, a visit to the NANA Museum (sponsored by the Northwest Arctic Borough) and community dinner at the home of Sheri and Bob Gerhard (sponsored by the City of Kotzebue). Substantial changes were made in the Taxation and Finance section, including changing the name to Revenue and Finance. A section was added supporting the long-range financial planning process and the orderly transferring of appropriate state responsibilities to municipalities, including maintenance of roads and harbors. New language was also inserted regarding the combining of Municipal Assistance and State Revenue Sharing into one program called Alaska Municipal Basic Services program. The proposed draft of the new AML Policy Statement will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at their summer meeting scheduled for August 25 and 26 in Barrow. The Board may offer changes to the draft and recommend platform items for the next legislative session. The proposed document will then be forwarded to the members for their review in preparation for adoption at the 1995 AML Local Government Conference in Valdez. (continued on page 7) Officers Donald Long, President Mayor, City of Barrow Joe Murdy, 1st Vice President Assembly Member, Municipality of Anchorage Helen Wade, 2nd Vice President Council Member. City of Valdez Directors Elmer Armstrong Assembly Member. Northwest Arctic Borough John C. Gonzales Mayor, Denali Borough Tom Greene Council Member. City of Nondalion Henry Guinotte Council Member. City of Palmer Robert Knight '4ayor, City ofNenana Buford McComas Council Member. City of Bethel Pat Abney Assembly Member, Municipality of Anchorage Dave Carlson Council Member. City of Petersburg Rosemary Hagevig Assembly Member, City and Borough of Juneau James Bookey III Council Member. City of Kenai George Carte', Past President Mayor, City of Palmer Leo Rasmussen, Past President Council Member. City of Nome Betty Glick, Past President Assembly Member. Kenai Peninsula Borough Jerome M. Selby, Past President Mayor, Kodiak island Borough Gaye Vaughan Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Paul Day Alaska Municipal Management Association Gerald Lee Sharp Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association Joel Wilkins Alaska Municipal Finance Officers' Association staff Kevin C.Ritchie Executive Director Julie Krafft Director of Member Services Jeanne McRoberts Business Manager Susan Behbahani Secretary Wanted: Resolutions from Your Municipality Do you want AML to take a position on an important issue to your municipality? By submitting a resolution from your municipality, you can make your voice heard Members who want to propose resolutions to be discussed and adopted at the Conference in Valdez this November should follow the guidelines outlined in the formal resolutions procedure included in this issue of The Touchstone. Only Municipal Members, Affiliates, the AML Legislative Committee, and the AML Board of Directors may submit resolutions to the membership. Please note that resolutions must be submitted to the AML office by October 1, 1994, in order to be included in the conference packet. A resolution that is in the proper format but not submitted prior to October 1, may be introduced at the policy section if the sponsor has 50 copies available for participants and the support of delegates from five member municipalities attending the policy section. Resolutions approved by the policy sections will then be reviewed by the Resolution Committee for recommendation to the membership meeting on Friday, November 17. Members who are interested in other policy issues not addressed by resolutions should consider proposing amendments to the AML Policy Statement. Suggested amendments can be sent to Board members or proposed during the annual conference. You can make a difference by taking the time to be involved. If you have any questions on the AML legislative program or policy development process, please call Julie Krafft at 907-586-1325. People on the Move Since the AML Municipal Officials Directory was published in January, there have been several changes in municipal personnel. Listed below are the changes we have received since the last newsletter. Please call AML at 586-1325 and let us know whenever there is a change in your municipality. Munici aP lity FAW Nag City & Borough of Juneau Mayor Dennis Egan City & Borough of Juneau Manager Dave Palmer City & Borough of Juneau Assembly Cathy Munoz City of Teller Clerk Alice Pushnik City of Valdez Acting Manager Dave Dengel City of Yakutat Manager Tom Armour The Touchstone The Touchstone is published monthly from July through December by the Alaska Municipal League, 217 Second Street, Suite 200. Juneau, Alaska 99801, 907-586- 1325. When the Alaska State Legislature is in session, The Touchstone is replaced by the AML Legislative Bulletin. These publications are sent free to Member Municipalities, Associates, and Affiliates. Advertising space is available at $4.50 per column inch and discounts are available to members and for contracts of a year or longer. Listings of job opportunities and surplus municipal equipment in AML member municipalities are published free of charge as a membership service. Page 2 AML Touchstone a August 1995 Certified Public Manager Program Keeping up with quickly changing management practices can be difficult forthose who actually manage on a daily basis. The Certified Public Manager (CPM) program offered by the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Alaska Southeast is designed to meet the needs of the busy manager for management skills and tech- niques. Participants in the CPM typically hold a management or management staff position in or with a public agency or nonprofit organization. Are you giving direction and supervising employees, or serving management by providing high- I­c�I technical or professional advice? short courses offered are designed to include general administration and organization techniques, technical and quantitative skill enhancement and rein- force human relations skills. The CPM program offers three levels of training, entry level through senior executive. The ultimate aim of the CPM program is to standardize and profes- sionalize the art of public management in much the same way that Certified Public Accountant (APA) training and examinations have standardized that profession. The Alaska Municipal League is a co- sponsor of the CPM with the University of Alaska Southeast. Members of the League are invited to attend any of the classes being offered. A list of offerings for the fall details the various times and dates. Staff will assist attendants in finding housing in Juneau. As the pro- gram grows, it is hoped that the courses will be offered in outlying communities; however, at the current time, the CPM ses are taught only in Juneau. you would like to attend any class (enrollment in the program is not neces- sary to attend), please contact Laraine L. Derr at UAS. 465-6353. Note from the Executive Director Kevin C. Ritchie Where were you when the state adopted its Long -Range Financial Plan? One third or more of all municipal services are funded by the state. So when the state adopts a long-range financial plan, every municipal elected official must participate. If they do not weigh in on how the state deals with a half billion dollar budget deficit, expect a large part of the state's budget problem to be passed on to local governments over the next several years. Your alternatives will be big increases in local taxes and fees or big cuts in local services. The Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Governor appointed the members of the Long -Range Financial Planning Commission. The Commission has been meeting for the past several months and is drafting a report on options to fill the fiscal "gap." One of the options under consideration is complete elimination of Municipal Assistance, State Revenue Sharing, Capital Matching Grants, and all other municipal grants and programs. The Commission is simply trying hard to do its job, but they need to know from you about the importance of state grants and programs to your communities. On the positive side, the Commission, legislative leadership, and the adminis- tration are very receptive to the involvement of municipal leaders in the develop- ment of the long-range financial plan. Your AML staff was successful in including municipal issues in the charge of the Commission. I have been attending all the meetings and providing useful information to them. The Commission created a Local Government Subcommittee chaired by Bob Loescher, who is a former local elected official. The Commission has scheduled regional teleconferences for the week of September 11. It is critical that the Commission receive testimony from municipal officials and citizens familiar with local government issues. For more information on the teleconference, call me or Julie at 586-1325. The League has also scheduled a teleconference between the Commission and the AML Board of Directors and Alaska Conference of Mayors on August 26. Task Force is Working on School Foundation Funding Program The State Board of Education has appointed a task force to revise the way schools are funded by the state. Local contributions to schools is a major part of many municipal budgets. Among the options under discussion are increasing the mandatory local contribution from 4 mils of property tax to 6 and 10 mils. Fortunately, the task force has members with a good background in municipal budgeting issues, but they need participation of local leaders. The next meeting of the task force is on August 21-23, 1995, at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. They will take public comments on August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you would like to sign up to testify, please call Harry Gamble, DOE, at 465-2851. This is another issue that the Alaska Municipal League will monitor closely. Task Force on School Funding Members State Board of Education Members: Rep. Irene Nicholia Stowell Johnstone, Chair Robert Gottstein Public Members: Tim Altman Legislative Members: Nancy Cannington Senator Steve Frank Laraine Derr Senator Lyda Green Mary Ann Eininger Senator Judy Salo Jack Krienheder Rep. Kim Elton Dave Marquez Rep. Richard Foster Laresa Moses AML Touchstone a August 1995 Page 3 AML Offers Awards for Municipal Leaders Now is the time to start thinking about that person who deserves to be recog- nized for doing more than is expected. Nominations are being sought for the Alaska Municipal Official ofthe Year and Municipal Employee of the Year. In addition, municipalities may nominate candidates forAML's Outstanding Con- tribution Award. A program flyer and application form will be arriving at your city clerk's desk soon. Recognition for hard-working indi- viduals in your community by their peers is important. Having a winner from your municipality is also good public rela- tions. Please take a moment to evaluate your elected officials and municipal em- ployees and nominate the finest for one of these awards. Winners will receive an individual plaque to be awarded at the 1995 AML Local Government Conference in No- vember. The names of the winners will also be added to the permanent plaque in the AML office and they will receive a write-up in the AML Touchstone. Last year, Kenai Borough Mayor Don Gilman was recognized as the Elected Official of the Year. The Municipal Em- ployee of the Year was Ron Otte from the City of Palmer and Kodiak Island Borough Mayor Jerome Selby received an Outstanding Contribution Award for his long-lasting contribution to munici- pal government and the Alaska Munick pal League. Alaska Municipal League Associates & Affiliates ACCOUNTINGIAUDITING Elgee, Rehfeld, & Funk, CPAs Mikunda. Cottrell & Company KPMG Peat Marwick ATTORNEYS Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot Ronald L. Baird Copeland. Landye, Bennett and Wolf Davis Wright Tremaine Hicks, Boyd, Chandler & Falconer Hughes Thorsness Gantz Powell & Brundin Perkins Coie Preston Gates & Ellis Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, P.C. Simpson, Tillinghast, Sorensen and Lorensen,P.C. Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht COMMUNICATION Alascom, Inc. CONSULTING/PLANNING Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs Alaska Division of Governmental Coordination Alaska State Library, Archives and Museums Ginny Chitwood and Company James A. VanAltvorst & Associates EDUCATION/TRAINING1 INFORMATION Bering Strait School District Rasmuson Library/Periodicals ENGINEERING CH2M Hill, Inc. HDR Engineering, Inc. Montgomery Watson FINANCIAL SERVIC ESIBAN KING Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority BankAmerica State Trust Company Official Notice Coastal Securities LTD First National Bank George K. Baum & Company National Bank of Alaska Prudential Securities, Inc. Public Financial Management, Inc. Lehman Brothers, Inc. INSURANCEIRISK MANAGEMENT Benefits Communication Corporation Brady & Company CIGNA Gallagher Heffernan Insurance Brokers Northern Adjusters, Inc. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATIONS Alaska Association of Assessing Officers Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Alaska Association of Chiefs of Police Alaska Chapter/American Planning Association Alaska Conference of Mayors Alaska Fire Chiefs Association Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association Alaska Municipal Finance Officers Association Alaska Municipal Management Association Alaska Recreation and Park Association Kenai Peninsula Caucus North/Northwest Mayors Conference Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference NATIVE ASSOCIATIONS Central Council Tlingit & Haida IndianTribes of Alaska OIL & GAS EXPLORATION ARCO Alaska, Inc. Chevron USA Alyeska Pipeline Company RETIREMENT/BENEFITS Phil A. Younker & Associates, Ltd. TRANSPORTATION/ ACCOMMODATION Alaska Airlines, Inc. Westmark Hotels The annual business meeting of the Alaska Municipal League will be held at the Valdez Civic Center in Valdez, Alaska, at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 1995, as part of the 45th Annual AML Local Government Conference. Major agenda items include adoption of the 1996 AML Policy Statement and resolutions and elections of AML officers and directors for the upcoming year. Only delegates from member municipalities in good standing (dues paid) are eligible to vote. Page 4 AML Touchstone • August 1995 Should Municipal Assistance and State Revenue Share Programs be Eliminated? it is easy for some municipal officials to be gloomy about the future of state support of local government. Cuts to Municipal Assistance and State Revenue Sharing (MA/SRS) have become an annual event over the past ten years. Some municipalities simply budget for a 5 to 10 percent cut in the programs each year. Unfortunately, when the press reports on municipal reactions to the state budget process, it appears that municipalities condone and expect the annual cut in MA/ SRS funding. MA/SRS can and must be saved. The Alaska Municipal League and the Alaska Conference of Mayors have proposed the Alaska Municipal Basic Services Program (AMBS). This program is designed to be a long-term method of sharing state revenues with municipalities to ensure that basic services are provided to all Alaskans. We must educate the legislature and the public about the importance of state shared revenues. The following are common myths about state revenue sharing and the facts: Governor Signs Bill Amending Alcoholic Beverages (Reprinted from the DCRA Southcentral Reporter) In this year's legislative session, a bill was passed to simplify and clarify Title 4 - Alcoholic Beverages. AI- -'augh a lot of the changes were basi- ily housekeeping, some of them were changes that we all have been wanting for several years. In a very condensed version, here's what you can expect. - There is no more "community" li- quor license. A city can now get a license for a bar, package store, or eating place serving alcohol in the same way an individual can. • If a community has voted to prohibit the sale of alcohol, a liquor store out- side that community is restricted as to the amount of alcoholic beverages that can be shipped to a purchaser in that community in a month. • All options are consolidated in one section. This section also clearly spells out the process for adopting an option, both for a city and an established village, and gives a list of those op- tions. The language that goes on the bal- lot is no longer required to be exactly as it is in the statute, but must be "substantially similar" to that given in that section. - The ballot question must now be explained. Not the results of a "yes" or "no" vote, but what the question itself means. For example, if the question is whether to adopt an option to allow a "beverage dispensary license," the ballot mustcontain an explanation that this is commonly known as a'bar." - If a city dissolves, any local option in effect at the time of dissolution will continue in effect as the local option for an established village. If the li- cense was held by the city, itwill expire when the city dissolves. - A community can establish a central pickup point if sale is controlled, but importation allowed. • A local option can be changed sim- ply putting on the ballota question that asks if the present option shall be changed to a new option. - Only one question can be voted on in one election. If a petition is received and certified as sufficient, another petition cannot be received until after the first one has been voted on. MYTHS vs. FACTS MYTH: Revenue Sharing is a unique Alaskan Program. FACT: Federal statistics show that the average for all 50 states for state shared revenue with municipalities is 34.5 per- cent of all municipal revenues. In Alaska, state revenue sharing is about 36.3 per- cent of all municipal revenue. MYTH: Revenue Sharing is a recent "oil boom" program and should be elimi- nated as oil revenues decline. FACT. • The Municipal Assistance pro- gram was adopted during the oil boom years, but State Revenue Sharing has been around since the early 1970's. As a percentage of the total state operating budget, Municipal Assistance and Rev- enue Sharing together are funded at about the same level as Revenue Shar- ing alone in 1972! MYTH: Municipalities don't need state support. FACT: Many smaller cities and portions of boroughs are considering dissolving because of financial inability to serve their citizens. The reason that every state has some form of revenue sharing is because it is the only way to equitably distribute the financial resources owned by all of the citizens of the state. Large communities also deserve a fair share of the state's resources. MYTH: The state's budget problems are so large that no one knows what to do. FACT: Municipalities have already had to solve the problems of budget cutting. The total of all the budgets of Alaska's municipalities is about the same as the state operating budget. Municipal gov- ernment is financed one third by local taxes, one third by local fees, rates, and charges, and one third by the state's oil wealth. MYTH: The state supports the forma- tion of new cities and boroughs. FACT: A recent Local Boundary Com- mission report says that cuts in MAISRS have "penalized" communities that have chosen to incorporate because the state pays for services in unincorporated ar- eas. When incorporated communities chose to dissolve, the cost to the state for providing services are much higher that what the state provides to support incorporated communities. AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 5 City Officials Fear Additional Burdens from Welfare Reform Legislation Four out of five city leaders (80 percent) fear that federal efforts to redesign welfare programs are likely to shift more of the welfare burden onto local communities. They also are skeptical that many of the heralded outcomes of welfare reform will occur. A survey conducted by the National League of Cities (NLC) found that while 20 percentofthecities said they thought current welfare reform proposalswould achieve lasting improvements, 50 percent doubted that would happen. Nearly 26 percent felt the proposed changes would encourage and enable individuals and families to better cope for themselves; 38 percent did not think that would occur. Only 14 percent thought the proposed welfare reforms would reduce the number of people in poverty, while 62 percent felt that would not happen. The NLC survey included 105 cities, 48 with populations above 100,000. The survey was conducted just after the House of Representatives completed action on welfare reform legislation (H.R. 4) and as the U.S. Senate was beginning to draft a welfare reform bill. More than half of the cities said there would be unfavorable impacts resulting from nine changes that are the major issues being considered under current welfare reform proposals: • eliminating guarantees of breakfast and lunches for needy children • eliminating foster care entitlements for children • reducing Food Stamp benefits • not requiring states to provide education or training to those on welfare • eliminating entitlements to AFDC • not guarenteeing child care for parents required to work • prohibiting single mothers under age 18 from receiving cash benefits • eliminating or reducing Supplemental Security Income benefits • curtailing benefits to newborns if mothers already receive child benefits When cities were asked to select three issues of most concern to them if they could advise Congress on welfare reform, the top issues selected from a list of major changes were: • eliminating entitlements to AFDC • not requiring states to provide education or training to those on welfare • not guaranteeing child care for parents required to work City leaders broadly supported three goals of proposed welfare reforms, even though many expressed doubts the objectives of work requirements would be realized. They anticipated favorable impacts as an intended outcome of: • improving child support enforcement • requiring 50 percent of single parents on welfare to obtain jobs by 2003 • requiring unmarried teenage parent to live at home until age 18 City officials were more skeptical than optimistic in their expectations for several aspects of state administered welfare programs. Twenty-six percent felt their state would do a good job of designing welfare programs, 35 percent disagreed, and 36 percent weren't sure. Twenty-two percent felt their state would do a good job of allocating welfare funding equitably, 38 percent disagreed, and 37 percent weren't sure. Seventeen percent felt their state would do a good job of working with the city in designing programs and allocating funds, 43 percent disagreed, and 37 percent weren't sure. For more infcrmation on the NLC welfare reform survey, contact Randy Arndt at 202-626-3158. 1995 National League of Cities Leadership Summit The third annual Leadership Summit "Beyond Polarization: Leadership and Governance for a New Era of Politics" will be held in the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, August 30-September 1 st. Authors, expertprac- titioners and experienced elected offi- cials from across the country will help participants discover new possibilities for leadership, action and personal ful- fillment. The 1995 Leadership Summit will expand and stimulate the thinking of local leaders who want to reassess how they grapple with issues, make deci- sions, connect with others and build opportunities for excellence within their cities and within themselves. Topics to be addressed include: cur- rent challenges of local leadership; gov- ernance and the role of elected leaders; media, message and democracy; from city streets to the global economy; and transformational leadership. Space for the Leadership Summit is limited to the first 125 people who reg- ister. A block of rooms has been re- served at the Grove Park Inn. Hotel reservations should be made by July 20th to ensure room availability. For additional information about the 1995 Leadership Summit call the Lead- ership Training Hotline at (202)626- 3170. Alaska to Receive Recognition Alaska will receive national recogni- tion in the state league awards program at a special event planned at the Con- gress of Cities in Phoneix, Arizona. The National LeagueofCitieswill give recog- nition to cities and towns that have won state league awards. Ten other state leagues have expressed an interest in having their award winning cities partici pate: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Ken- tucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Virginia and Washington. Page 6 AML Touchstone s August 1995 SAMPLE RESOLUTION -- SAMPLE RESOLUTION Follow this format: Introduced by: (name of member municipality or association) Date: (date of submission to AML) RESOLUTION OF THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RESOLUTION NO. 96-xx A RESOLUTION URGING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE STATE TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE COST OF ANY NEW STATE -MANDATED PROGRAMS WHEREAS, "the League urges passage of legislation that would require a government agency unilaterally transferring responsibility for a program to a municipality or imposing regulations on a municipality to reimburse the municipality for the costs of the transferred responsibility or regulations" (Alaska Municipal League Policy Statement 1995, Part I Taxation and Finance, Reimbursement for Responsibilities Transferred from State); and WHEREAS, state aid to municipalities in the form of Municipal Assistance and Revenue Sharing has been reduced by over 45 percent since FY 86, while during the same period the overall state general fund budget has been reduced by only 10 percent; and WHEREAS, along with the reduction in state financial assistance there have been increases in state -mandated programs that take the form of increased costs, new programs, and funding shortfalls for existing programs that are costly for municipalities to administer and implement; and WHEREAS, legislation affecting municipalities is considered and passed by the Alaska State Legislature without the benefit of knowing its fiscal impact on local governments; and WHEREAS, these mandated programs, funding shortfalls, and shifts in responsibilities have required municipalities to increase local taxes and reduce services in order to balance their budgets and at the same time, the Legislature has ignored deficit spending while boasting that the state has no income or sales taxes and that operating budgets have been reduced; and WHEREAS, costly state -mandated programs provide a significant additional disincentive for communities to incorporate; and WHEREAS, the National Conference of State Legislatures in 1987 recommended that state legislatures consider relaxing or eliminating costly requirements on local governments or assuming the cost of complying with the requirements: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska Municipal League urges the Alaska Legislature and the Governor to pass legislation requiring the State to reimburse municipalities for the costs of any new state -mandated programs or regulations that increase the costs of local government operations. This resolution was approved for submission to the Alaska Municipal League membership by the governing body of on 11995 (name of municipality or association) (date) Page 10 AML Touchstone ■ August 1995 policy section meetings. The Resolutions Committee shall consider only resolutions recommended by the policy sections, by the AML Board of Directors, or by the AML Legislative Steering Committee. 8. The Resolutions Committee shall debate and act upon each resolution for final recommendation to tht- membership. The Resolutions Committee shall approve, amend, and approve or reject each resolution passed by the policy section, note its action, and, if the resolution is approved, send it to the business meeting for consideration. If a resolution is rejected, the committee shall prepare a brief written justification of its action and forward that information to the business meeting. 9. The First Vice President (incoming President) shall appoint a Resolutions Committee because he/she will have to work with the individuals and resolutions during the next year. This also will give the person experience in making committee appointments. It is important that the members of the Resolutions Committee, as the "next - to -last tribunal," be individuals active in, and knowledgeable of, the AML. 10. The First Vice President shall serve as Chair of the Resolutions Committee and shall appoint eight (8) additional elected and appointed municipal officials from the Board and Legislative Committee. 11. Only resolutions approved by a policy section and by the Resolutions Committee will be made available by staff at the business meeting. A resolution that was passed by a policy section but rejected by the Resolutions Committee may be brought to the floor of the business meeting at the appropriate time if it meets the following conditions: 1) it has been signed by representatives from twenty (20) member municipalities; 2) an AML staff member has reviewed the signatures and approved the resolution for reintroduction; 3) 100 copies of the resolution (with the 20 signatures and AML staff approval) are available for distribution to the delegates; and 4) delegates from twenty (20) voting municipalities sponsorthe resolution for consideration at the business meeting. No new resolutions (i.e., resolutions that have not been considered and passed by a policy section and reviewed by the Resolutions Committee) will be allowed at the business meeting unless they are resolutions from the Board or Legislative Committee. 12. All resolutions adopted by the membership shall conform to the AML resolution policy guidelines. FORMAT GUIDELINES (see sample attached) Resolutions must be postmarked by October 1 to be reviewed, accepted. and included in the delegate packets for consideration at the annual conference. 2. The resolution shall be typed in the proper format (see sample) on 8Y2" x 11" paper. 3. The name of the sponsoring member municipality or association and the date of submission must be indicated in the upper right-hand corner of the resolution. Each resolution must include the statement "This resolution was approved for submission to the Alaska Municipal League membership by the governing body of [name of municipality or association] on [date]" in the lower left-hand corner. 4. Each resolution submitted must indicate that it is an AML resolution and have a title that identifies the issue. That is, it must say "Resolution of the Alaska Municipal League, Resolution No. xx-xx" and have a title, beginning "A Resolution ..." that describes the issue and intent of the resolution. Throughout the text, the resolution should indicate that the League is taking the position advocated, not a given municipality or organization. 5. At least one 'Whereas" clause should identify the policies in the AML Policy Statement that the resolution addresses (i.e., expands or supplements), if applicable. AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 9 Resolutions shall not compromise the budget -making, program -determining, orpriority-setting role of the AML Board. 6. Resolutions shall be restricted to action -specific issues and issues of some immediacy and shall be addressed to the Governor, Legislature, President, and/or the Congress or to the AML Board of Directors. 7. Adopted resolutions shall become AML policy and shall have general AML support, butthe sponsor and other interested individuals are encouraged to follow up on the resolution individually, especially if the issue is not an AML priority. Resolutions differ from the policies in the AML Policy Statement in that: a. Resolutions shall address specific issues rather than general policy. However, a resolution should not be so specific as to address specific legislation by bill number. b. Resolutions may address regional issues, or issues affecting individual municipalities, as well as statewide concerns. C. Resolutions shall be in effect for only one year. They are intended to address timely issues such as current legislative proposals. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES 1. Only councils and assemblies of member municipalities, affiliated municipal associations, affiliated regional municipal organizations (comprised of municipal officials), the AML Board, and the AML Legislative Steering Committee are eligible to submit resolutions for consideration. Each resolution submitted must have been approved by a formal action of the sponsoring body. 2. Because it is desirable to have the resolutions undergo the same scrutiny as the AML Policy Statement and so that members will have an opportunity to consider the resolutions carefully, all resolutions should be submitted prior to the conference. All resolutions properly submitted by AML members must be presented to a policy section for review and approval during the annual conference. This review is important to ensure a sound and representative policy and to avoid duplication and conflict within the policies of the AML. Resolutions submitted by the AML Board and the AML Legislative Committee may be reviewed by a policy section if the resolutions deal with policy issues. 3. Resolutions must be postmarked by October 1 prior to the conference to be included in the delegate packets for consideration during the conference. Resolutions must follow format guidelines (see below), be typed, and include the name of the sponsoring entity. 4. Staff will review resolutions submitted by October 1 for form and return incorrectly submitted resolutions to the sponsor for corrections. All properly submitted resolutions will be assigned by staff to the appropriate policy section for consideration during the conference. Copies of the resolutions properly submitted will be made available to the delegates in their registration packets. Resolutions not submitted by October 1 may be offered in the appropriate policy section for the members' consideration. However, the sponsor of any resolution presented directly to the policy section must provide 50 copies of the resolution and it must be in the proper format. In addition, to introduce a resolution in a policy section the sponsor must have the support of representatives of five (5) member municipalities in attendance at the policy section. 6. Resolutionswill be reviewed, debated, and acted upon by the appropriate policy section. Sponsors of properly submitted resolutionswill be given an opportunity to discuss and support their resolutions atthe policy section. 7. If approved by the policy section, the resolution will be submitted to the Resolutions Committee for final approval as to format, duplication, and policy consistency. The Resolutions Committee will meet following the Page 8 AML Touchstone • August 11 Alaska Municipal League Policy Development August 1995 Amendments to the AML Policy Statement and resolutions passed during the 45th Annual Local Government Conference (scheduled for November 15-17 1996, in Valdez) will shape the legislative program of the Alaska Municipal League during 1996. The following information on how to make amendments and introduce resolutions will help members prepare to take an active role in the policy development process. Please retain this insert for reference and follow its guidelines. Amendments to the Alaska Municipal League Policy Statement may be made during the policy sections at the Annual Conference. Municipal officials should review the existing Policy Statement and amendments proposed by the Legislative Committee and Board, which will be available in late September, and review them with their fellow officials prior to developing amendment language. Proposed amendments, with backup discussion, should be presented, in writing, during the appropriate policy section, and adequate copies should be available for distribution. Only representatives of AML member municipalities or associations can propose Policy Statement amendments. Policy Statement amendments approved during policy sectionswill be considered by the entire membership during theAnnual Meeting. Policy statements differ from resolutions in that they express long-term or continuing statements of principles important to local control and local government authority and efficient and effective operation. RESOLUTIONS PROCEDURES A resolution is a statement of Alaska Municipal League intent to support a specific action on a significant issue affecting municipalities. Resolutions are intended to address specific and timely issues on the federal, state, or regional level, or for Board action, that are of significance to municipalities. Resolutions are introduced, debated, and adopted by the AML members each year at the Annual AML Local Government Conference and are published with the AML Policy Statement. To be considered during the conference, resolutions must conform to the following policy, procedural, and format guidelines, which were adopted by the AML Board of Directors in August 1987. Resolutions must be postmarked no later than October 1 to be reviewed, accepted, and included in the delegate packets for consideration at the annual conference. POLICY GUIDELINES Resolutions shall, in their subject matter, concern shared policy and program needs, issues, or problems of Alaskan municipalities and shall state the problem and relief sought. Resolutions shall be concerned with state and federal government or AML policy and should, therefore, address state and federal or AML policy issues. Resolutions shall either expand on or supplement existing AML Policy Statement language. Resolutions shall neither contradict nor conflict with the Policy Statement. 4. Resolutions shall not compromise the independence or integrity of individual member cities or their ability to pursue any course of action adopted by appropriate municipal policy -making bodies. AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 7 Airfare Discounts to Governmental Entities - Save $$ for Your Community On May 10,1995, the United States District Courtforthe District of Columbia granted final approval to the settlement of an antitrust class action lawsuit filed by the State Attorneys General. Under the terms of the settlement approved by the Court, the airlines listed below will make available a ten percent (10%) discount off the purchase of any published fare, or (non-federal) government contract fare in excess of $50.00 for official government travel. Eligible for the discounts are employees, agents or invitees of each of the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and each of their political subdivisions, such as (but not limited to) state colleges and universi- ties, counties; cities, villages, municipalities, school districts, and special districts. The ten percent discount will be available for your use until February 9, 1997, or until total discounts to eligible governmental entities of $40 million has been reached, whichever occurs first. Discount fare tickets for domestic air passenger transportation will be issued upon presentation of appropriate evidence of eligibility. Any of the following will constitute appropriate verification that travel is being conducted forthe purposeof official business on behalf ofan eligible govern mental entity: 1. Purchase of adiscountfareticketwithanAuthorized Eligible Governmen- tal charge card; 2. Authorizing letter, on Eligible Governmental Entity letterhead, stating that the traveler is conducting official governmental business. The letter must include the traveler's name, dates of travel, and basic itinerary together with an authorizing signature; 3. Executed Eligible Governmental Entity travel request form (including the District of Columbia's use of United States Government Travel Request Forms) and payment or executed travel authorization form with official Eligible Government Entity warrant or approvals; or 4. Eligible Governmental Entity purchases order for domestic air passenger transportation services. At the time you purchase your ticket, please tell the travel agent that your purchase is part of the program code "multistate" and that the "CRS Code" is MS10. You may use this discount on purchase of a ticket for domestic travel with any of the following participating airlines: Alaska Airlines, Inc. American Airlines, Inc. Continental Airlines, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Trans World Airlines, Inc. United Airlines, Inc. USAir, Inc. You may also be able to use this discount for domestic travel on some connecting air carriers. Please be advised that use of this discount for travel other than for official government business may constitute fraud and will be pros- ecuted to the extent allowed by law. Note of Thanks The Alaska Municipal League wouk like to say thank you to Annalei McConnell, Director of the Office c Management and Budget, fortaking tim4 to address the Legislative Committei during the summer meeting in Kotzebu4 on July 18. Ms. McConnell spent over an hour b,. phone discussing Governor Knowles positions on issues that affect munici palities. In her honest and straightfor ward manner she explained the positioi of the administration and their resolve t+ cut government spending before insti tuting new taxes but she also under stood the difficulties faced by municipali ties and pledged to continue workin, with us. The AML Board, Legislative Commil tee and members are committed to con tinuing to work with the administration i improving the state/municipal partnei ship. Legislative Committee (continued from page 1) We would like to express our appre ciation to the City of Kotzebue and North west Arctic Borough for their warm wel come and the following people for a jol well done: Tom Boedeker, Kenai Peninsula Borough Gary Hennigh, City of King Cove Mark Earnest, City of Unalaska Tom Manninen, City of Kenai Anne Poss, City of Whittier Linda Swarner, City of Kenai Dennis Egan, City & Borough of Juneau Eileen Bechtol, City of Homei David Crowe, City of Kodiak Tim Navarre, Kenai Peninsula Bor- ough Patty Ann Polley, City & Bor- ough of Juneau Ron Drathman, Kenai Peninsula Borough Reginald Cleveland, Northwest Arctic Borough (Shungnak) Willie Thomas, Northwest Arctic Borough (Buckland) Hiram Walker, Northwest Arctic Borough (Noorvik) Bert Grist, Northwest Arctic Borough (Selawik) AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 1 Position Vacancies City Manager - City of Soldotna. (Pop. 3.809) $5.5 million operating budget, including police, publicworks. code enforcement. cultural & recre- ational services, water, sewer, air- port, and ice arena; 44 full-time em- ployees, many services are provided by contract operations. Located 150 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula. Soldotna is at the center of Alaska's fourth largest re- gional market area. Requires a bachelor's degree in a field related to public administration with at least 10 years progressive municipal managerial experience. Send a resume, cover letter, salary history, and at least five employment references to City Clerk, 177 N. Birch, Soldotna, AK 99669 by August 15, 1995. Applications received will be subject to public disclosure. City Engineer - City of Wrangell. (Pop. 2,659) State of Alaska City Engineer to oversee and administer design preparation and inspection of city projects, assist Public Works Su- perintendent; interpret, administer, and enforce zoning ordinances; as- sist in annual budget; contract ad- ministration of capital improvements: construction inspection of projects. Salary $43,851 - $55,213 DOE. PERS. Health/Life Benefits. Resume must be submitted to David L. Soulak. City Manager. City of Wrangell, P. O. Box 531, Wrangell, AK 99929, post- marked no later than June 30, 1995. No phone calls please. Education Subcommittee members Tim Navarre, Patty Ann Polley, and Reggie Cleveland listen to advice offered by Legislative Committee Chairman Tom Boedeker during the meeting in Kotzebue. City Administrator -Wenatchee, Washington. (Pop. 24,180) Salary: mid $70s DOQ/E + benefits. Incor- porated in 1892, Wenatchee is gov- erned by a three -person commis- sion. The new City Administrator would facilitate the Commission's ad- ministrative responsibilities and lead a staff of 199. With a total 1995 budget of $24 million, Wenatchee offers a full range of services, includ- ing: police; fire; planning and devel- opment; administration; a museum; and public works services encom- passing local and regional water, sewer, streets, storm drainage, cem- etery, and parks and recreation. A Bachelor Degree is required, and MPA, MBA, or similar degree is pre- ferred. At least 5 years' experience as a City Administrator, County Ad- ministrator, or City Manager is re- quired. The successful candidate will be skilled in organizational devel- opment and analysis, personnel is- sues, fiscal management and capital planning, economic development. and long-range goal setting and implementation, among other skills. A hard-working, forward -thinking, en- ergetic leader and effective commu- nicator is sought for this rural com- munity with abundant attractions. Additional information by mail from the following address. Send resume by August 25, 1995 to : Phillip K. Kushlan and Associates, Post Office Box 40324. Bellevue, WA 98105- 0324. Wenatchee is an Equal Op- portunity Employer. Alaska Conference of Mayors and AML Board of Directors to Meet in Barrow The Alaska Municipal League Board of Directors summer meeting will be held in Barrow, Alaska, on August 25 and 26. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting. Governor Knowles has been invited to attend and address the local government leaders on the new state -municipal partnership. Several important issues will be dis- cussed in joint sessions, including the Alaska Municipal Basic Services pro- gram, an unfunded mandates statute for Alaska, the statewide long-range fiscal plan, and proposed changes to the retirement system. The Board will review the 1996 bud- get and adopt the proposed draft of the 1996 AML Policy Statement as pre- sented by the Legislative Committee. Rooms have been blocked at the Top of the World Hotel in Barrow. Ifyou have other issues you would like the Board to discuss or for more information, please call Kevin Ritchie or Julie Krafft at 586- 1325. Local Boundary Commission Notice of Public Hearing Petition for Dissolution of The City of Akiak The Alaska Local Boundary Commis- sion (LBC) will conduct a public hearing regarding the petition for the dissolution of the City of Akiak at the time and location listed below: Akiak Native Community Hall 1:00 P.M. August 11,1995 For additional information, contact: Local Boundary Commission Staff Dept. Community & Regional Affairs 333 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 220 Anchorage, AK 99501-2341 Telephone: 907-269-45000 Page 12 AML Touchstone a August 1995 Governor Knowles Announces New Transportation Plan Governor Knowles and the Depart- ment of Transportation are seeking nomi- nations for transportation projects in or- der to develop a new $2 billion ten-year transportation initiative for Alaska. The initiative is based on four major themes: • Alaska's National Highway System • Community Transportation Program • Transportation for Economic Devel- opment • TRAAK - Trails and Recreational Access for Alaska The development of the Community Transportation and TRAAK Programs require close cooperation with commu- nity groups and local governments. Each local government in the state is being asked to make nominations for these two programs. A new project list will be compiled and will shape the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The projects will be reviewed and scored based on the following criteria: • Contributing economic benefits to the State, a community, ortranspor- tation consumers; • Alleviating health or safety problems; • Improving regional intermodal con- nections or reducing modal redun- dancy; • Community contribution to project costs; • Community commitment to mainte- nance of project; • Public support for project; • Environmental impact of project; and • Increased mobility for the transpor- tation disadvantaged. All communities have been sent a detailed nominations package and they are urged to complete the project lists and return them to the Department of Transportation by August 14, 1995. If you have not received a packet or need more information, please call Mike McKinnon, Regional Planning Chief at 465-1774. A copy of the packet can also be obtained from the AML office at 586- 1325. Municipal Calendar August 14-16 "Challenges by Choice. Excellence by Design," ARM Tech's 9th annual Conference for Risk Retention Pools, Vail, Colorado. Call Sandra at 714-472-8324 for more informa- tion. August 25-26 Alaska Conference of Mayors and AML Board Meeting, Barrow. Call 586-1325 for more information. Sept. 14-17 National League of Cities' second national " Your City's Families Conference," Atlanta, Georgia. For registration information, call NLC at 202- 626-3000. Sept. 17- 20 ICMA's 81st Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado. Call 202-289-ICMA for more information. Nov. 13-17 Alaska Municipal League 1995 Annual Local Govern- ment Conference week, Valdez. For more information, call 586-1325. Nov. 27- Dec.1 AMLIJIA Law Enforcement Liability Pool Institute, An- chorage. Management issues including employment and liability issues, presented by Dave Wareing, Chief of Operations, Whatcom County Sheriffs Department. For more information, call Kevin Smith at 907-586- 3222. Nov 29 - Dec. 3 NLC Congress of Cities, Phoenix, Arizona. Call 202-626- 3000 for more information. AUTO -BOOT IMMOBILIZER PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND ANTI -THEFT DEVICE FOR: ■ AUTOMOBILES ■ CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ■ TRUCKS ■ VANS • TRAILERS USED NATIONWIDE BY UNIVERSTIES. APARTMENT COMPLEXES. SHOPPING CENTERS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 1 AMUNACol Deferred Compensation Program Continues to Grow The AMUNACo Deferred Compensation Plan continues to spread across the state, serving more municipal employees with the #1 deferred compensation plan available today. The Mat -Su and Kenai Peninsula Boroughs both joined this summer, making the plan available to all their employees. Phil A Younker & Assoc., Ltd., continues to offer free retirement seminars to all interested entities. These seminars cover the Alaska State PERS plan. Social Security, plus your own savings plans, such as IRAs and deferred compensation plans. Deferred compensation continues to be an excellent way for municipal employees to save for their retirement. The following article was written by Grigsby Brandford Capital Partners, a registered investment advisor for PEBSCO, your plan administrator. Deferred Compensation News An Internal Revenue Code Section 457 deferred com- pensation plan is one of several retirement income sources available to you as a public employee. Other retirement income sources might include Social Security. a "tradi- tional' defined benefit pension plan, or an individual plan such as an IRA. Deferred compensation may represent one of the most import pieces of your overall savings puzzle. Government and corporate employers are shifting more of the retirement income burden to employees. Your de- ferred compensation plan is a perfect example of the trend. By participating in this plan you have a self -management responsibility. In other words, the amount of money avail- ableat retirement depends on yourinvestment and deferral choices. Social Security benefits are available to all workers who pay into the system. However, because Social Security is a "pay as you go" system, your future benefits are to be paid by future generations of workers. As the "baby boomers" approach retirement age, younger workers will support benefit payments to this large group. Thus, it is wise to consider other retirement income sources to supplement your expected Social Security benefits. Defined benefit pension plans provide a set level of income at retirement and are paid for by employers. These plans, however, are declining due to legislation impacting employers. Individual investments such as IRAs should also be considered. After considering all of your retirement income sources, your presentsavings level may not meetyourfuture needs. Indeed, your deferred compensation program, Social Se- curity and your individual investments, require careful attention. Because the responsibility for your financial security rests with you, you can benefit yourself by becoming more informed about savings opportunities available to you. To become more informed about these opportunities, consult your PEBSCO representative and take advantage of other sources such as public libraries, newspapers, and maga- zine. If your community has not joined the AMUNACo Deferred Compensation plan. give Phil Younker a call at 1-800-478- 6393 and learn how you and your fellow employees can join with no cost to you or your employer. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 72ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES & EXPOSITION NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2, 1995 PHOENIX, ARIZONA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O YES, Please send the information on the 1995 Congress of Cities Send this coupon to: National League of Cities Name office of Conterence Planning - and Management Title 1301 Pennsvlvanta Avenue, N.W. _ _. - _. _ Washington. DC _0004 Address— --- -- -- _-- _ — - _ City -- — hate Telephone _ - _ Fax Or fax to 1202626.3043 - -"— Attn: Conference Piammng _ Zip — National Leaeue et Cities Page 14 AML Touchstone • August 1995 Veto (continued from page 1) "Additionally, since all Alaskans ben- efit from our harbors, I am hesitant to place the burden of upkeep solely on individuals who use motor fuel. I am willing to work to establish a compre- hensive plan that addresses the need for long term harbor maintenance. Working together, we can ensure safe harbors in Alaska for years to come." At the AML Legislative Committee meeting (see related story), the Taxa- tion and Finance Subcommittee set out some new proposals for working with the administration on the maintenance of ports and harbors. This issue will be discussed in depth by the members at the AML Local Government Conference in Valdez on November 15-17. Ten Commandments for Council Members (from DCRA Northem Regional Office News) 1. Be consistent in all your dealings. 2. Be faithful in attendance at council meetings. 3. Allow the manager (or mayor) to manage. 4. Insist that the management be re- sponsible to the council. 5. Keep a watchful eye on the financial reports. 6. Communicate with fellow council members and the public. 7. Deal honestly with all those with whom you come in contact. 8. Do not use your position for personal gain. 9. Always remember you are a council member, representing those who elected you. 10. Encourage the public to take an ac- tive interest in community affairs. Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool (AMLIP) Report June1995 Portfolio Matters: Once again. the portfolio had excellent asset growth. On June 30, total Aassets in the poo 1 stood at $44.160.459.86. At month end the portfolio had an average maturity of 34.41 days. The seven day effective yield was 6.0% at month end. The portfolio allocation to overnight investments remained at about 31 % of the portfolio. The inverted yield curve for one year and shorter investments continued this month. The market is clearly anticipating a cut in the federal fund rate. Comparison Shop: The AML Investment Pool has a competitive rate of return. The pool has consistently had a higher rate of return than the Donoghue index of money market mutual funds. The pool compares very favorably versus bank money market accounts as well. New Member: The Fairbanks Municipal Utilities System (FMUS) has joined the AML Investment Pool. We are pleased to welcome FMUS as our newest member. If you know of other municipal entities that could benefit by joining the Pool, please let us know and we will be happy to provide them with information about the Pool. Membership Information: There is no Pool membership fee. Membership is available to municipalities and school districts. If your city, borough, or school district has not signed up, you are welcome to join at any time. Contact Petter Jahnsen or Dave Rose at 272-7575 for information. Professional Services RARCHITECTS ENGNMERS SURVEYORS PROJECT MANAGERS jQ�M:l 139 East 51st Avsnua Phone: (90n 662-1630 Anchors", Alasks 99503 Far. (9071 562-=31 AML Touchstone • August 1995 Page 1 Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Don't Forget Send in your application for the Alaska Awards of Excellence - Nominate your community today! Carol Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 9961 17794 • Valdez Convention and Civic Center "All Roads Lead to Valdez" 1995 AML Local Government Conference An invitation from Mayor John Harris and Valdez City Council Members In the spring and summer of 1898, more than 4,000 eager prospectors scaled the Valdez Glacier searching for a brighter future; many of these returned in the fall to discover a bounty that exists here yet today. So. too, will it be in November when we, the community of Valdez, welcome participants in the 1995 AML Local Government Conference. A home for Alaska Natives, the surrounding land and water regions throughout time, Port Valdez was named by Spaniard Salvador Fidalgo in 1790. This port became inhabited when its ice -free waters and adjacent coastal mountains pass provided an "All -American Route" to the Interior's riches. Valdez's historical transportation role continues today as a principal access point for good. materials, products and people through Prince William Sound and the Copper River region to Fairbanks. Eagle and Alaska s North Slope. Valdez is a remarkable little city. Its natural setting is spec- tacular —a microcosm of all Alaska's beauty... the townsite's layout and appearance are surprisingly new —a reflection of a 1970's creation following the original townsite's condemnation after the 1964 earthquake. Valdez's cultural and educational resources reflect a strong commitment to quality of life issues in the community. Tourism is also significant to Valdez's economic future, both summer and winter. The community's abundant snowfall pro- vides incomparable roadside beauty, extremely exciting ice climbing, skiing and snow -machining, and building materials for the world's largest snowmen. The 1995 AML Conference will be centered in one of Alaska's finest convention facilities; other activities will take place through- out the small community where everything is within walking distance including Alaska's only remaining community college, a highly -computer literate library, and Alaska's best small museum! We are very proud of our community and its long-standing role in Alaska's development... and, we are proud also that you have chosen our community for your 1995 Local Government Conference Page 16 AML Touchstone ■ August 1995 We keep you informed Business News Political Events Community Issues A mon rr�AIM j1p �;� E Greater Jo1QUluu Mrk rj N Chamber of Commerce Volume 8............ Issue 8 August, 1995 �4 �-�v � 0 rl.v IF J1 vT7v �v JL LCa LL lC� The Dispatch News displays a "trophy" King Salmon during the Progrerss Days parade David & Wes entertain on the grandstand. The 1995 Soldotna Progress Days Celebration was a weekend full of activities with something for everyone and fun for all. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to those involved in helping out behind the scenes and with the coordination of the events. It takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and work on the part of numerous individuals to bring this celebration to fruition, and each one deserves a standing ovation. The list of helpers is long and distinguished; so, as not to leave anyone out, if you assisted in any way with this year's event - Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The softball game was great fun - and yes, it did stop raining for the game. The final results were Kenai - 10 and Soldotna - 15. Kenai was declared the winner (since they had the lowest score) and will retain the perpetual trophy for the third year in a row. Special thanks to the Kenai Chamber softball team members - you really made us work for our "loss." Over 120 entries made their way down the Spur Highway for the annual parade. Sunshine, warm winds and smiling faces greeted the participants as they passed by the crowd. We do need to acknowledge the VFW Club for constructing the grand stand, Jim Steffy for installing the sound system, Cellular One for the use of cellular phones and ElectroTek/Radio Shack for the use of walkie- talkies. The spectators were entertained prior to the start of the parade by Wes Roberts and David Boyle (vocals and guitars) and kept apprised of all the activity by emcee Bill Popp. Continued on page 2 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT- : -THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 11 Across the River RV Park ALASCOM, INC. Alaska River Guides Alaska Troutfitters Alaska Wildland Adventures Bed & Breakfast Cottages Beluga Lookout RV Park Bo's Fishing Guide Service Cal Worthington Quality Cars & Trucks Carrs Quality Centers Cellular One Central Peninsula General Hospital Ethos Beefsteak & Seafood ENSTAR Natural Gas First National Bank of Anchorage Continued from page 1 Our annual Progress Days Bingo was also well attended. A bia thank you to Ship to Shore Tours for the donation of two boarding passes which were used as Door Prizes. Again, our sincerest thanks to everyone involved in the 35th Annual Soldotna Progress Days! Soldotna Softball Team Mavis-Blazy Lancaster Cathy Clark Dennis Clark Richard Dover Frank Fiala Susan Hensler -Watson Clyde Johnson Ken Lancaster f_. 1 Nick Nelson Lisa Parker A Wes Roberts �. Robert Sun ": ` Laurie. NA alker Coach - Pat Foster Umpire - Norrn Blakelev Scorekeeper - Brandy Clark Frontier Alaska Credit Union Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Halibut King Charters Homer Electric Association Jewell, Barbara Johnson Brothers Guides & Outfitters Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk's Office Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Assoc. Kenai Princess Lodge & R.V. Park Kenai River Guides Associaton Kinney, Ross A. McLane & Associates Northcountry Fair Oil Exchange Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Eye/Cataract Clinic Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 Peninsula Promenaders Peninsula Sanitation Pepsi Cola Corp. Red Line Sports Safeway Stores Seek -ins Ford -Peninsula South Central Air Inc. Stan Stephens Cruises Superstructures, Inc. Sweeney's Clothing Swiftwater Bed & Breakfast Tides Inn Totem Ocean Trailer Express Travel Connection Walters & Assoc. Insurance Woods Hole Bed & Breakfast Soldotna player, Dennis Clark makes a great connection! Kenai retains the winners-iosers' Iropny for the thira year in a row.' ANNUAL SUMMER BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold their annual beautification judging beginning on Julv 31st and continuing through August 4th. A change is taking place this year as all residents and businesses within city limits will be judged. Black Forest Inn It & B Erwin or Lucia Application forms are not necessary. Baumbartner In our community' the Ist Place winners will receive a gift 262-1319 certificate for a live tree, courtesy of the City of Soldotna. 2nd Place City Express and Honorable Mention winners will receive gift certificates for use i)ale I Ivol;land at Sterling Greenhouse, courtesy of the Soldotna Chamber 1-800-478-5605 Beautification Committee. Copyworks The 1995 contest chair is Sammie Cole, and she and her committee Mike 'tilishou members will be out and about the first week of August to look over 283-6 U3 all the landscaping and beautification efforts put in place by residents and business owners in Soldotna. JCLily It&13 Joyce 13ocksnick 2G2- 99G Jackal Ent. I)BA Cast Away Riverside Its' Park Lavon I.ockner 2621-721l 9 ;northern Forage & Supple Alex Dime 260-3777 The Document i Solutions Co. Su7j IIclin 2GU-32UU The .Nature Conservancy Michelle Brown 262- 6377 *WW* SOLDOTNA SILVER SALMON DERBY One of the best fishing events on the Peninsula will take place August 19 through 27, offering anglers a chance to win money and merchandise while fishing for those feistv silver salmon available in the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. The official weigh-in station will be located at the Visitor Center here in Soldotna, and will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. daily during the event. Tickets cost just S 15.00 for entire 10-day Derby or S 10.00 for a 3-day ticket. New for 1995, an additional $1.00 off the proceeds of each ticket sold will directly benefit Kenai River habitat and education issues. For more information, please contact Kent Hueser at 262-5561. MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS NOMINATIONS The Anchorage District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting nominations for the District Minority Small Business Person of the Year Award. The nominations represent an opportunity to honor outstanding small disadvantaged business owners, and the award will be presented during Minority Enterprise Development Week - September 24 though -17. 1995. Application forms are available at the Soldotna Chamber office. AUGUST CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR TUESDAY @NOON, TIDES INN August 1 Kim Booth, Executive Director, Kenai Visitors and Convention Bureau August 8 Linda Zaugg, Director of Community Corrections, Alaska Department of Corrections August 15 Paul Ruesch, Area Management Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish & Game August 22 Duane French, Director, Alaska Department of Vocational Rehabilitation August 29 Tentative: Borough Assembly Candidates GreaterSofdotna Chamber of Commerce BULK RATE TO Box236 U.S. Postage Sofdotna, AK 99669 PAID Permit No 5 Soldotna, AK 99669 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai AK 99611 Your Chamber Today is printed on recycled paper. II 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS II President Ken Lancaster Jr ................... Vice President Nick Nelson .......................... Sec./Tres. Bob Sizemore ....................... Norman Blakeley.................. Richard Brown ...................... Roger Byerly......................... Sammie Cole ........................ Kurt Eriksson........................ Pat Foster .............................. Clyde Johnson ...................... Linda Kuiper......................... Wes Roberts .......................... Lancaster Enterprises ................... 262-4591 Nelson Enterprises ....................... 262-2798 City Mortgage Corporation......... 262-8762 Alaska Trading Company ............. 262-6100 Soldotna Historical Society.......... 262-9322 Angler's Lodge & Fish Camp...... 262-1747 Southcentral Title ......................... 262-4494 National Bank of Alaska .............. 262-4435 Peninsula Home Health Care....... 262-4750 lst National Bank of Anchorage.. 262-9070 TransAlaska Title ......................... 262-5708 Edward D. Jones & Co ................ 262-6336 Executive Director Cathy M. Clark ..................... Soldotna Chamber........................ 262-9814 Office Assistant Susan Hensler -Watson Fax..... 262-3566 Bookkeeper Loretta M. Lunn nguf 1995 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Th u rstf ay Friday Saturday CIIAM13ER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7:00 PM Peninsula Promenaders KIM BOOTH C & C CENTER Fridays 7:30 pin to 10:00 pm KENAI VISITORS & (at the "Y") Soldotna High School CONVENTION BUREAU Info. 262-5911 *** KPB Assembly Meeting 2 BINGO 2:00 PM School Board Meeting CHAMBER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7:00 PM CHAMBER AFTER HOURS CHAMBER BOARD 8th Annual C & C CENTER LINDA ZAUGG C & C CENTER 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM MEETING 10-K Run for Women (at the "Y") ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF (at the "Y") SPONSORED BY 7:15 AM Sponsored by WRCC *** CORRECTIONS **' MAIL BOXES E'rC. 1-1? CROISSANT SHOP Starts at Hiroshima Day Soldouia City Council Meeting 35555 SPUR IIWY. Main Street 1.�wp in Kenai 7:30 I'M Info: 283 -9g79 BINGO2:00 PM EMPLOYEE OF IIIE CHAMBER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7:00 I'M Open (louse Soldouta Silver Salmon Derby Kenai Peninsula State Fair C & C CENTER MONTH FORMS DUE INTO PAUL RUESCI I C & C CENTER Alaskan Physical Therapy Sponsored by Kenai River Ninilchik Fair Grounds (at the "Y") THE' OFFICE BY TODAY ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF (at the "Y") Guides Association August 19-21 *►* FISH & GAME August 18-27 Info: 567-3670 Family Day '«* Info: 262-5561 KPB Assembly Meeting 9 3 14 9 717 98 BINGO 2:00 PM School Board Meeting CIIAM13ER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7:00 PM CIIAM13ER BOARD C & C CIiNTER DUANE FRI'sNCll C & C CENTER MEETING (at the "Y") ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF (at the "Y") 7:15 AM VOCATIONAL FIRST DAY OI; SCIKX)l. LE CROISSANT SHOP RIi11ABILTTATION «*« Soldotna City Council Meeting 7:30 I'M 20 21 dd 23 24 26 d16 BINGO2:00 PM INSERTS FOR IIIE CHAMBER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7:00 PM COMING IN SEPTEMBER... C & C CENTER SEPTEMBER NEWSLEI-I'ER BOROUGH ASSEMBLY C & C CENTER Cold Weather Golf Classic (at the "Y") DUE INTO TILE OFFICE CANDIDATES (at the "Y") Birch Ridge Golf Course TODAY (TENTATIVE) 9lAsl-P Permit Alaska Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Division P.U. Box 110440 Juneau, AK 99811-0440 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill PERMIT APPLICATION AS . 0 Please read the instructions before cowleting Aii wliiatfiw- n FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Permit Number Cate of Issue 217 Second Street, Suite 200 • Juneau, Alaska 99801 • Tel (907)58E August 19956�6t AEG 1995 �- TO: AML Members "r� X J 4_ .f OF FROM: Julie Kra �sa to-2 £` Director of m ers Services RE: 1995 Municipal Awards Program Enclosed please find nomination forms for the 1995 Excellence in Local Government Program. We are seeking nominations for the Elected Municipal Official of the Year, Municipal Employee of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution Award. Please distribute copies to any interested parties who might want to nominate someone for these awards. The awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, November 17, at the 1995 Local Government Conference in Valdez. Nominations must be returned to The Alaska Municipal League by September 30, 1995. Faxed copies are acceptable. Thank you for your help. c:'y k\conf.95\awards.ltr Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties Alaska Municipal Leajue 1995 EXCellejlCe in LoCal Government Awards Program - Elected Municipal official of the Year - Municipal Employee of the Year - outstandinj Contribution Award The Alaska Municipal League EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Elected Municipal Official of the Year Municipal Employee of the Year Purpose and Criteria: The purpose of the Alaska Municipal League Municipal Official of the Year Awards is to recognize local government officials who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in local government both within their own communities and on a statewide level. The criteria for judging are: 1. Individuals must come from a member municipality. 2. Individuals will be judged on their contributions to local government statewide and, if their contribution is an innovative program, by the adaptability of the program to other municipalities. 3. Individuals will be judged on their contributions to the betterment of local government within their municipalities. 4. Individuals will be judged on their contributions to the AML and how their efforts have assisted municipalities in the state in pursuing the recognized goals of municipalities. Eligibility: Any elected official or municipal employee of an AML member municipality is eligible. Planning commissioners are considered elected officials for the purpose of judging. City managers are considered employees. Current members of the AML Board of Directors are the judges and are ineligible to receive the award. Officials and employees of a school district are ineligible unless they are also elected municipal officials. Nomination: The official nomination form or a copy must be accompanied by a letter of nomination and must be completed and signed by two elected officials of the sponsoring municipality. A black and white photo of each nominee will be required no later than October 15, 1995. There is no limit to the number of candidates for each award that may be submitted by any single municipality. However, municipalities are encouraged to submit a single nomination for each award to strengthen the nomination and demonstrate total community support. Nominations must be received at AML by September 30, 1995. Judging: The judges are the AML Board of Directors. The Award: Each winner will receive a personal plaque and have his or her name listed on a permanent plaque in the lobby of the AML office. The winners will also be featured in an article in the AML Touchstone. The award will be announced and presented at the Annual Awards Banquet at the Local Government Conference in November. The Alaska Municipal League EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Outstanding Contribution Award Purpose & Criteria: The purpose of the Outstanding Contribution Award is to recognize individuals who have made a truly outstanding, long-lasting contribution to municipal governments statewide through their contributions to the League. The criteria for the award are: 1. Contribution to the Alaska Municipal League 2. Promotion of League ideals, philosophy, and goals 3. Contribution to local government at a statewide level 4. Involvement with municipal concerns and issues 5. Statewide leadership Eligibility: Employees and elected officials of Municipal Members and Associates of the Alaska Municipal League are eligible to receive the award. Nomination: Nominations for the Outstanding Contribution Award can be accepted from the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, or any AML Municipal Member or Associate. The nomination does not require the signature of elected officials of a sponsoring municipality. There is no restriction on the number of candidates or winners of the award. Nominations may be accepted after the deadline with approval of the Board of Directors. Judging: The judges are the AML Board of Directors. The Award: Each winner will receive a plaque. The award will be announced and presented at the Annual Awards Banquet at the Local Government Conference. Certificate of Appreciation The Certificate of Appreciation can be bestowed at any time at the discretion of the Executive Director or the Board of Directors. Its primary purpose is to recognize individuals, regardless of membership status, who have made a worthy contribution to the Alaska Municipal League or local government. The Alaska Municipal League EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM 1995 Nominee's Name: Title: Municipality: Phone: Nominator: This person is nominated for: Title: Elected Municipal Official of the Year ❑ Municipal Employee of the Year ❑ Outstanding Contribution Award ❑ Each nomination for the ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR and MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR must be signed by two elected officials of the municipality making the nomination. Signature: Title: Signature: Title: ........................ PLEASE ATTACH: ■ A one -page letter of nomination explaining why the nominee named above deserves to be recognized as the Elected Municipal Official of the Year or the Municipal Employee of the Year. Qualifications should include the nominee's contribution to your community, to local government at the statewide level, and to the Alaska Municipal League; or, ■ A one -page letter of nomination for the Outstanding Contribution Award explaining the nominee's contribution to the Alaska Municipal League and his or her part in the promotion of League ideals, philosophy, and goals. Signatures of municipal officials are not required for the Outstanding Contribution Award. ■ A black and white photo of each nominee must accompany the nomination or be submitted to AML no later than October 14. 1995. Complete and send this form and your letter of nomination to: Alaska Municipal League Excellence in Local Government Program 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska 99801 FAX: (907) 463-5480 Nomination materials must arrive at the AML office by September 30, 1995. (Faxed copies of this form and letter of nomination are acceptable.) KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGI 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 DON GILMAI MAYOR August 9, 1995 ' pU6 '1995 sa City of Kenai V-0- PUbt� 210 Fidalgo Ave, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 ATTN: John Williams, Mayor RE: Forest Management Sale Report / Timber Harvest Dear Mayor Williams: The Kenai Peninsula Borough contracted with Taiga Resource Consultants to complete a Forest Management Sale Report, (FMSR) for three tracts of Borough owned lands. These tracts are located in North Kenai, Kenai and Kasilof, totaling approximately 578 acres. Pursuant to KPB 17.10 and 17.50 borough lands must be classified and an FMSR must be approved by assembly resolution prior to the timber harvest. KPB Resolution 94-082 reclassified these lands as Resource Management on December 13, 1994. This notice along with a copy of the Wildwood FMSR is being sent to you since this tract lies within the city limits. You are invited to submit any comments to our office or attend the public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting on August 14, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Borough Building, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669. We have tentatively scheduled this item for the Borough Assembly meeting on September 5, 1995 but won't have confirmation of this date till after the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 1995. If you have any questions or would like to comment please feel free to contact myself at 907-262-4441 extension 267. Sincerely, hn J. M or h Land Management Agent TAIGA RESOURCE CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 750 • Girdwood, Alaska • 99587 Phone (907) 783-2416 July 24, 1995 Lisa Parker Planning Director Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Dear Ms. Parker ., You have contracted with us to produce Forest Management Sale reports and Appraisals for three tracts on the Kenai Peninsula. The following is our professional opinion of the fair market value of the merchantable timber owned by the Kenai Peninsula Borough on FMSR's: Salmo Lake #1, Wildwood #2 and Cohoe Tower #3 as of July 1995. The fair market value is described as the price that would be paid for the subject timber that has been exposed to the market for a reasonable length of time, and that price which would be agreed upon by a seller and buyer, both of whom are equally well informed and have a reasonable knowledge of the facts concerning the subject timber and both of whom are willing, but under no compulsion to buy or sell. You have furnished us certain records and maps concerning this timber as to its location, quantity, quality and condition. We have viewed the timber on site, and have knowledge of the timber, logging and road building conditions as well as the markets in the area. Our general knowledge and my specific knowledge of the forest products industry in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska, as well as the Pacific Northwest, was also critical in reaching our opinion of value for this timber. Consulting Foresters • Natural Resource Consultants Remote Sensing • Photogrammetry • Environmental Studies i Timber Appraisal • Land Classification and Use Page 1 TAIGA RESOURCE CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 750 • Girdwood, Alaska • 99587 Phone (907) 783-2416 After taking into account all the timber valuation factors herein mentioned, as well as other factors not specifically mentioned, it is my opinion that this is fair market value of the spruce and birch timber contained on these three tracts. And, based on the best available information, the following are estimates of the timber volumes, estimated stumpages and recommended minimum acceptable bids, on the three tracts, for both birch and spruce, in thousand board feet, Scribner scale, of merchantable timber available for sale as of July 1995. FMSR Thousand Board Feet Stumpage $/mbf Total Value Min Bid Salmo Lake FMSR #1 Spruce 217 mbf $18.63 $4,043.00 $2,000.00 Birch 82 mbf $5.00 $405.001 $200.00 Total 4,448.00 2,200.00 FMSR Thousand Board Feet Stumpage $/mbf Total Value Min Bid Wildwood FMSR #2 Spruce 113 mbf $39.06 $4,414.00 $2,200.00 Birch None $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total 4,414.00 2,200.00 FMSR Thousand Board Feet Stumpage $/ mbf Total Value Min Bid Cohoe Tower FMSR #3 Spruce 292 mbf $34.27 $10,008.00 $5,000.00 Birch 88 mbf $5.00 $440.00 $220.00 Total 1 10,448.001 5,220.00 These sales were appraised as lump sum sales, and sale by area, with the area designated by the timber harvest units (THU's). Consulting Foresters • Natural Resource Consultants Remote Sensing • Photogrammetry • Environmental Studies Timber Appraisal • Land Classification and Use Page 2 TAIGA RESOURCE CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 750 • Girdwood, Alaska • 99587 Phone (907) 783-2416 The selling value for the white spruce was determined by using the best available market information. This was the price per ton that log buyers were,. willing to pay for delivery to Homer during the middle part of 1995. The selling value for the paper birch was determined by using the best available market information. Based on the present questionable market for birch for firewood and pulp logs on the Kenai peninsula, we estimate that the that birch has a value of $3.00 to $5.00 per thousand board feet. The attached report, and accompanying maps, are a part of this appraisal. Sincerely, r John L. Hall President Taiga Resource Consultants -1 Consulting Foresters * Natural Resource Consultants Remote Sensing • Photogrammetry - Environmental Studies Timber Appraisal * Land Classification and Use Page 3 TAIGA RESOURCE CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 750 • Girdwood, Alaska • 99587 -Wildwood FMSR Executive Summary - This 30 acre tract is:located along Borgen Avenue, one mule east of Kenai Spur highway, 4 miles from the center of the City of Kenai. It is on the northern boundary of the City of Kenai. The spruce trees on this tract have and will continue to be impacted by the spruce beetle. The land use and forest prescription is to harvest all spruce with a diameter measuring over six (6") inches. All of the spruce trees under five (5" ) inches and under will be protected. These are the advanced reproduction of saplings and seedlings. Twenty five percent of the harvested area will be disturbed or scarified by the harvest to provide a seed bed for the spruce and birch. This silvicultural prescription will provide for a desirable forest setting for future rural residential lots. Permanent roads will be used for access and the harvest of timber. On the 30 acre Wildwood tract the salvage timber harvest will occur in a single unit which totals 23 acres of the spruce type. The estimated net volume to be removed totals 33,000 cubic feet of white spruce. The conversion from cubic foot volume to board foot volume equals approximately 113,000 bf of white spruce. Wildwood will have a 66 foot No -Cut Zone along the exterior boundaries in the Timber Harvest Units (THU). Two acres of the thirty acre tract is in the powerline right-of-way, and contains small spruce trees and shrubs. Out of the 28 acres of the spruce forest impacted by the spruce bark beetle, 5 acres will be in`a reserve status in the following categories: Exterior Boundaries 5 acres Total Reserve 5 acres The Wildwood FMSR #2, tract, contains 113 thousand board feet of white spruce on 23 acres, which is appraised at a value of $39.06 per mbf or $4,414.00 dollars. The minimum total bid for spruce which the Kenai Peninsula Borough should accept is $2,200.00 dollars. The timber on this 23 acres should be sold as a lump sum sale, by area, for all the spruce, as designated for harvest. Consulting Foresters • Natural Resource Consultants Page 1 Area of Forest Vegetation & Landcover Types in Acres Spruce Forest Black Spruce Muskeg I Shrub I Grasse 1 1 Urban/ ROW I Water Total 28 01 01 01 01 21 1 30 White Spruce -Hardwood Forest Types in Acres (i.nw Vnl__1.3 mhf/ae_ Med VoLs3-5 mhf/ac. Hi Vol.=5-9 mhf/ac) Spruce -Hardwood Forest Type Code S-B Acres Spruce -Low Volume S 31 0 Spruce-Med Volume S 32 28 Spruce Hi Volume S 33 0 Spruce/Birch Low Volume SB 31 0 Spruce/Birch Med Volume SB 32 0 Spruce/Birch-Hi Volume SB 33 0 Birch/Spruce-Low Volume BS 31 0 Birch/Spruce-Med Volume BS 32 0 Birch/Spruce-Hi Volume BS 33 0 Birch -Low Volume B 31 0 Birch-Med Volume B 32 0 Birch -Hi Volume B 33 0 TOTAL 28 Wetlands Symbol Acres Muskegs M 0 Black Spruce M## 0 TOTAL 1 0 Lake & Wetlands Reserve Area Acres Lake Buffer (300') 0 Exterior Boundaries Buffer (66') 5 WetlandsBuffer (66') 0 TOTAU7 5 Commercial Forest Land Spruce-Med Volume TOTAL 23 7/29/95 2:03 PM Page-2- Taiga Resource Consultants-1994 Local Knowledee: KPB Personnel Rural residential with potential. Recommend retention. Not to be placed in land bank at this time. Timber harvest is number one use. Future subdivision with increased demand property in this area. Agency/Other AF&G Steve Albert: Protect lake and wetlands. Cut birch, but leave 2 seed trees per acre. Scarify 25% of area for seedlings. Activities/MGMT A 66' buffer is designated between tract and the roads Adjacent Owners surrounding this tract. Y 7/29/95 2:03 PM Page-4- Taiga Resource Consultants-1994 FMSR #2 Wildwood 1. Location: Description of each tract, including a map at a scale of I "=1320' from KPB 1 "=1320' aerial photos, photo stand analysis from aerial photos at 1 "=1320'. Size of tracts outlined. The Wildwood tract is located 1 mule east of the Kenai Spur hwy, and just to the west of the Wildwood Correctional Facility. It is also on the northern boundary of the City of Kenai. It is further described as: Parcel #27 Wildwood #1. Patent #6210. Legal: WI/2NE1/4NW1/4, W1/2E1/2NE1/4NW1/4 Section 25, T6N R12W, SM. This 30.00 acre rectangular shaped parcel, is all closed spruce. Predominantly flat topography, with an average elevation 100 feet. Included are maps which show the location, surrounding landowners and land uses. The site maps show the legal location, boundaries, easements, forest and land cover types, access routes, Timber Harvest Units (THU's) and reserved and no -cut zones. 2. Timber Management Aspects: Predominant vegetation age and health of stand. Species present and anticipated mix of domestic and export grades. Recommendation: Immediate salvage of beetle killed spruce and threatened spruce. Ensure regeneration of white spruce through scarification and leave all spruce under 6" DBH which could allow up to 50 trees per acre to remain. Require tree length logging with delimbing and slash disposal on the landings. Dispose of slash by burning at the landings during times of low fire danger. Mix is anticipated to be primarily domestic or pulp 80% with 20% export. Leave the few existing birch. Scarification and natural wind distribution from the remaining birch should accelerate the natural reforestation and increase the browse in the near term. A stand analysis reveals predominantly white spruce. as a primary component. The spruce is be 200 to 225 years old. Stands within one mile are in serious decline with numerous, recent attacks by the spruce bark beetle. Beetle infestations have already begun within _ this tract and will likely continue. There is a healthy understory of 7/28/95 Page-l-Wildwood 6:44 PM 4. Other Land and Resource Management Aspects: Current and anticipated future uses of KPB land and surrounding land owners concerns and plans. This area has excellent potential for future residential. This area can also be considered for future expansion of the Wildwood Correctional Facility. Parcel is within the City of Kenai limits. Parcel is zoned for residential. With anticipated increasing demand for home sites this parcel will become very marketable. The economy in the area continues to grow and expand. Len Mar Subdivision is to the west. All lines and exterior boundaries should be surveyed and well flagged prior to timber harvest. Surrounding land and subdivisions are presently vacant, except for Wildwood Correctional Facility. 5. Visual Impacts: Assess visual impact of resource management and extraction. Conduct a viewscape analysis using aerial reconnaissance, aerial photos and site visits. Some impact when viewed from the air. Entire parcel is presently well buffered from land based views and other owners. A 66 foot buffer will be left along Borgen Avenue and the private land to the west and south. 6. Air Quality: An analysis will be made of the potential impact to air quality. from the harvest of timber and increased temporary industrial activity. The prevailing wind directions from NOAA will be consulted. It is anticipated that there will be a negligible effect on air quality due to the protected inland location of this parcel during normal timber harvest activities. Parcel is fairly isolated from significant human activity. Wind patterns in this area are consistently from the northeast in the winter, from the north in the spring and fall and from the southwest in the summer. Average velocity is seven knots with highest velocities in the forty knot range. However, since the burning of slash piles will be a requirement of the timber sale, there will be potentially a major impact, albeit temporary impact on air quality from the smoke generated. This can be minimized by burning on days when the wind is light to medium (10 to 20 knots) with winds from the northeast, which will tend to push the smoke out over Cook Inlet, where it will have the least impact. Other factors will need to be taken into account when slash burning occurs, 7/28/95 Page-3-Wildwood 6:44 PM Some migratory bird species that frequent early successional, shrubby habitats, such as some of the sparrows and warblers, will benefit from the expansion of open and shrubby areas. Waterfowl populations should remain relatively unaffected. This parcel contains some anticipated winter moose habitat due to the closed nature of the present stand and the ADF&G Moose Habitat maps for this portion of the Kenai Peninsula. This winter habitat will be replaced by more browse for spring, summer and fall moose habitat. This could encourage moose population growth in this area if the effect is taken into consideration of the harvests of other, nearby land owners. Dr. William Collins of ADF &G Game has studied the various harvest methods in the boreal forest on the Matanuska Moose Range. His reports and studies on the Biological Basis for Clearcutting in the Boreal Forest emphasize that the positive effects on wildlife populations and enhancement of wildlife habitat far outweigh the negative impacts of timber harvest. The major wildlife species Collins analyzed are: Lynx, hares, wolves & coyotes, moose, paserine songbirds and raptors. 8. Impacts on Water Quality: Project potential impacts of resource management on water quality in lakes and streams. Estimate FPA mandated stream buffers and preservation of important riparian zones. Consult ADF & G personnel catalog of anadromous streams. Some very localized, negligible impact on water quality anticipated due to the flat topography of the parcel. Site has excellent drainage characteristics. Permanent roads constructed should have adequate ditches and culverts for abnormal flow during spring runoff or heavy fall rains. Fisheries are not likely to be impacted, distance to the nearest fisheries is Cook Inlet. No anadromous streams would be impacted by this action. Potentially impacted watersheds are well buffered by sufficient distance. Harvest and road building should be timed to avoid periods with high runoff (late spring or fall before freeze-up) to minimize even negligible impacts. 7/28/95 Page-5-Wildwood 6:44 PM 11. Silvicultural Prescription: Based upon the stand age and condition, and with the concerns of competition of calamagrostis, an appropriate silvicultural prescription will be devised with the goal of r maximum regeneration with minimum impact to viewscapes, water quality and disturbance to remaining vegetation. Reforestation measures will be proposed and discussed. Out of the 28 acres of potential commercial land in the predominantly birch -spruce stands, 23 acres is proposed for harvest in one cutting unit (THUs). This unit is classed as a medium volume spruce type. The majority of the white spruce has, or will be hit, by the spruce beetle. Based upon the stand age and condition, and with the concerns of competition of calamagrostis, an appropriate silvicultural prescription has been devised with the goal of regeneration.for moose browse, future rural residential, and timber values.while in' compliance with the Forest Practices Act, and with minimum impact to viewscapes, water quality and disturbance to remaining vegetation. The silvicultural prescription for the spruce stands in THU's #1 by species is: Spruce: Harvest all dead and dying spruce 6" DBH & larger to a 4" top, tree length. (Based upon market conditions, tree length could be expanded to include a 3" top). All spruce less than 6" and all seedlings will be left and protected. Advanced reproduction and designated leave trees could exceed 25 to 50+ trees per acre. Require tree length logging with delimbing and slash disposal on the landings. Dispose of slash by burning at the landings during times of low fire danger. Hardwoods present will be retained as leave trees for subsequent development as a subdivision. Harvest units and roads will be designed with a future subdivision as the anticipated highest and best use. Roads will bisect the parcel in the center to provide security for the logger and to maximize the distance from the neighboring landowners for noise and fumes from harvest activities. Views for most potential subdivision lots will be enhanced if possible. Due to the anticipated conversion of the parcel to residential (which would require platting of a subdivision), no manual reforestation should be necessary under the forest Practices Act requirements. However, with this proposed silvicultural prescription, all necessary reforestation will occur naturally from the leave trees and blown in seed source on this parcel and provide 7/28/95 Page-7-Wildwood 6:44 PM L 1 I i NENL9r No. 7 `S- EY I' �-OmESTEa0 z �ENLEY. SA I RADAR SUED.:I�r i W REPEAT NO. ;r A S U Bt�1 rnr r i - ■eaee-� ■use . ■ Mom• KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH Plannina Department ■�w GIS Division ■e■eoo�ac■�e■eee F M 5 2- Z wwrwww WILD Woo D NORTH ire...". :o. .Arm to : J H SCALE: I": L4 I DATE: �- SUBJEC T PARCEL I COARECTIOls sues. JETT� UNCTION —SDBDIV SION \ YSBALLFIELI-0 - _ T XEw VICINITY MAP REDOUBT SUBOI 'WOr W74 fh .]rz I 46d KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 2, 1995 "TO DO" LIST ADMIN - Work out insurance, worker's compensation, etc. requirement details with Biederman (beetle -kill logging, Section 36 land). TM - Prepare resolutions for 8/16/95 council meeting: 1. Dedicated fuel tax 2. School tax 3. Gaming permitting procedures TM - Define what properties are city -owned on the north side of Ryan's Creek. CRG - Contact Daubenspecks to clarify transfer of property. CAB - Reimburse Carl Haller $1,347. CLF - Write letters to L. Harvey and Ramon Rogers regarding employment with the City. KK - Have weeds and sand removed from street in front of Paradisos. INFORMATION LIST Kenai City Council Meeting of August 16, 1995 1. 8/2/95 Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 8/11/95 KK memorandum regarding our STIP nominated projects. 3. 7/19/95 Paul and Sandra Vozar letter regarding Old Town property owned by Drs. Swarner and O'Connell. 4. 8/95 Alaska Municipal League, The Touchstone. 5. 8/95 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce newsletter, Your Chamber Today. 6. 1995 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Application of Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA. 7. 8/95 AML memorandum regarding 1995 Municipal Awards Program. 8. 8/9/95 J. Mohorcich, KPB Land Management Agent letter regarding Forest Management Sale Report/Timber Harvest. MAYOR'S REPORT AUGUST 16, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD TO: B-1, Jerie Best - Senior Van Use CLERK ADD AS: B-3, Sandra Vozar - Land Trade Proposal between Swarner/O'Connell, Hakkinen and Vozar (see Info 3) WILLIAMS ADD TO: H-2, Purchase Order to Davis Block & Concrete - $3,225.70 KORNELIS ADD TO: I-21 City Manager Report - Haller Water/Sewer Bill - Background Info MANNINEN ADD TO: I-4, Kenai Peninsula Municipal Coalition Meeting Notice CLERK CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council v Attorney ✓ Clerk Fire Department City Manager / K. Woodford J. La Shot B. Springer / Police Department Finance ' Senior Center ✓ Public Works Library / Airport Parks & Rec. / AGENDA DISTRIBUTION Borough Clerk Chamber Assembly (3) HEA Public Wks. Sec. Animal Control Public Wks. Shop Dock (Season) Bldg. Maintenance STP Bldg. Official Legal Sec. Streets HEA Anchorage News KSRM Dan Conetta, KPB Cen.Labor Planning Dept. 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