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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-17 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet August 17, 1994 A. B. None. C. D. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 1994 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. SCHEDULED PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) PIIBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1602-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,636 in the General Fund for Additional State Revenue Sharing. 2. Resolution No. 94-53 - Transferring $6,465 in the General and Airport Funds for an Environmental Site Assessment of the City's Maintenance Shop Area. 3. Resolution No. 94-54 - Transferring $2,780 in the General Fund for a Cost Estimate for Paving Certain Roads in Basin View Subdivision. 4. *1994 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST Mr. D's - Beverage Dispensary/Hotel/Motel - One Year COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission -1- 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of August 3, 1994. 2. *Board of Adjustment Hearing of August 3, 1994. 3. *Video Production Committee Meeting of July 26, 1994. F. CORRESPONDENCE None. G. OLD BIISINESS None. H. NEW BIISINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance no. 1603-94 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by a Net Amount of $3,738 in Three Senior Citizen Funds. 4. Approval - Assignment of Lease/Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision #5 - From Michael & Joyce Treat to Jim Doyle. 5. Discussion - Call for Comments/Proposed Oil and gas Lease Sale 85A, Cook Inlet Exempt. 6. Discussion - Formation of an Alaska -Sakhalin Chamber of Commerce/Possible City of Kenai Participation. 7. Discussion - Leif Hansen Memorial Park Water Fountain. 8. Executive Session - Litigation. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager -2- 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 17, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA RENUMBER: H-81 Executive Session to H-9. ADD AS: H-8, Discussion - Contaminated Soil From Airport Generator and Public Safety Building Underground Fuel Tank Abandonment. a. Change Order No. 2/Contaminated Soils Alaska Courthouse Site - $1,001 b. Purchase Order to Glacier Environmental for Disposal of Airport Generator and Public Safety Building Contaminated Soil - $1,001. CHANGES TO THE CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT DISCUSSION D:\NP51\MINUTES\AGENDA\MAYOR.RPT CHANGE BY: RORNELIS ADDITION REQUESTED BY: D m � m D m m 14 o a o GO OD m O X pal X M D to m a H mm4 1 O m o H O m w m m X X M D LZ a' o m o m H O m 0 1 D m Lx 04 m 0 as w ° m w m GAD p°a X X M D m x4 m C-i Suggested by: City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1602-94 Finance AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $3,636 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL STATE REVENUE SHARING. WHEREAS, in the FY95 operating budget, the City estimated State Revenue Sharing at $190,000, approximately 25% less than the prior year; and WHEREAS, the expenditure estimates for pass -through State Revenue Sharing grants were correspondingly reduced; and WHEREAS, the City will receive $241,912 in FY95 State Revenue Sharing; and WHEREAS, the City must now transfer $54,136 to non-profit health facilities, but appropriated only $50,500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: State Revenue Sharing $3,636 Increase Appropriations: Non -Departmental - Grants to Agencies $3,636 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of August, 1994. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Sheryl Paulsen, Deputy Clerk Introduced: August 3, 1994 Adopted: August 17, 1994 Effective: August 17, 1994 Approved by Finance: (�f S'Q (7/28/94) kl N n EA I I s-i O V V3 w 0 it Q r"1 m O 00 00 O M cr? O x O 0 x w a� C]. 0 0 CV ki x I I O V R w 0 Lr ° Lr M O 00 O M M O x J 0 0 r-+ x :J CD i II II II II �" II ~ $4 Tyr 0 � ca w w w w w o 0 0 0 ° it 64 0 N Cf) Cf) CC*i CD CD CD O 00 O O Om Cf) Cf) M M M M M cm O O O O O x x x x x � Q O O O O O U_ U_ 1 N o 0 0 r; x X X x x ^s u LL r ca Qr Li Qi cu y sz, a o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o � i X X>( X X c4cn n v a a a.. co Q C:) C:) x Suggested by: Public Wvi,.- City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 94-53. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $6,465 IN THE GENERAL AND AIRPORT FUNDS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY'S MAINTENANCE SHOP AREA. WHEREAS, State of Alaska, ADEC, has requested that the City perform an environmental site assessment of the City's maintenance shop area; and WHEREAS, for many years, the Airport has been the lessor of these lands, and the General Fund has been the lessee of these lands; and WHEREAS, the City administration believes that it is appropriate to split these costs between the General and Airport funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Other - Contingency $3,232.50 To: Shop - Professional Services $3,232.50 Airport Land System From: Land - Contingency $3,232.50 To: Land - Professional Services $3,232.50 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of August, 1994. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: cga (8/8/94) kl MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai City Council THROUGH: Tom Manninen, City Manager THROUGH: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Di for 60 FROM: Jack La Shot, City Engineer DATE: July 28, 1994 SUBJECT: Maintenance Shop Site Assessment Attached is a proposal from Mike Tauriainen, P.E. to perform a site assessment of the maintenance shop area, as requested by ADEC. As you can see, the complete assessment may be in the neighborhood of $25,000 to $30,000, however, to get started I would recommend doing the Phase I identified in the proposal for $6465.00. This phase will be primarily research to gather information regarding the history of the site and activities that have taken place prior to the city facility being located there. We may learn enough through preliminary work that the entire site assessment may take a different direction. J Ukw MAINTENANCE SHOP SITE ASSESSMENT COST ESTIMATE CITY OF KENAI KENAI, ALASKA Prepared For: Jack LaShot, P.E. City of Kenai Engineer 210 Fidalgo Kenai Alaska 99611 Prepared by: Peter Campbell Mike Tauriainen P.E. Northern Test Lab 35186 Spur Highway Soldotna, Ak. 99669 July 1994 Project #94133 'A \$192021.pz�� ^y At a JUL U� N Rft°� d v , er' - of KeKew pw wbrb p/ 9I-95 July 19, 1994 Jack LaShot, P.E. City of Kenai Engineer 210 Fidalgo Kenai Alaska 99611 Subject: City Maintenance Shop Site Assessment Cost Estimate Mr. LaShot; i 94133 Northern Test Lab, in response to your request, is pleased to submit the attached fee estimate to perform the proposed site assessment of the City of Kenai Maintenance Shop. Northern Test Lab is committed to providing quality environmental services on the Kenai Peninsula. We enjoy performing the scope of work proposed and look forward to continuing work with you on this project. Please call if you have any questions. We are available to discuss our capabilities, approach and fees in greater detail. Sincerely, Mike Tauriainen Attachment K enaim ainshopl kmswp.004 35186 SPUR HWY SOLDOTNA, AK 99669 (9071 262-4624 FAX 262-5777 Analytical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing MAINTENANCE SHOP SITE ASSESSMENT FEE ESTIMATE As presented in our work plan, Northern Test Lab will perform this project in phases. Phase I of the site assessment involves gathering background information through the use of aerial photograph interpretation, mapping, interviews and site inspection. After careful evaluation of the information gathered in Phase I, decisions will be made regarding Phase IIA, which is the proposed preliminary field investigation utilizing soil gas surveying, test pits, and possibly geophysical surveys. Phase IIB work includes placing monitor wells and will complement the efforts and findings of Phases I and IIA. ADEC has identified the maintenance yard as a potential source of soil and groundwater contamination, but there is reason to suspect other sources. If during the Phase I investigation, off site sources of contamination are identified, the City may wish to direct the investigation off site, to more thoroughly identify the source (or sources). Previous military operations at or near the site may be a source of contamination. We have included optional costs for a geophysical survey of the site and surrounding area. The costs presented are preliminary, because we do not know how far the investigation will proceed. Pete Campbell, Environmental Scientist will be Project Manager. Kathy Skinner, Environmental Technician, will assist him and perform field sampling. Kim Murray and Arne Tikka will assist as necessary. Mike Tauriainen will assist, and review all project deliverables. The City staff have expressed interest in actively participating in the site investigation. Airphoto acquisition, mapping, records research, interviews, and backhoe operators will be utilized to the fullest extent possible. Costs are presented by phase. The investigation will proceed at the discretion of the City, until satisfactory answers are provided. Phase I Investigation Scientist II 60 hours @ $65/hr. Project Manager $3,900 Tech III 25 hours @ $40/hr. Research Associate 1,000 Draft II 25 hours @ $35/hr. Mapping 875 Principal Engineer 6 hours @ $95/hr. 570 Secretary II 4 hours @ $30/hr. 120 SUBTOTAL 56,465 Phase IIA Investigation Site Safety Plan $300 Scientist II 15 hours @ $65/hr. 975 Tech III 15 hours @ $40/hr. 600 OVM 2 days @ $100/day 200 Environmental Supplies 200 SUBTOTAL $2,275 Northern Test Lab City of Kenai Soldotna, Alaska Maintenance Shop Site Assessment July, 1994 Cost Estimate Phase IIB Investigation (4) 15' Monitor Wells $3,000 Scientist it 30 hours @ $65/hr. 1,950 Backhoe (provided by City) OVM 3 days @ $100/day 300 Environmental Supplies 200 SUBTOTAL $5,450 Laboratory Analysis (16) EPA 8010 (Chlorinated Solvents) @ $1 15 $1,840 (16) EPA 8015M&8020(Gasoline 2,112 (16) EPA 8100 (Diesel Range) @ $138 2,208 ( 5) EPA 601 /602 @ $ 248 1,240 ( 5) EPA 418.1 (TPH Water) @ $72 360 (10) TPH EPA 418.1 (TPH Soil) @ $85 850 ( 2) Shipping @ $40 80 SUBTOTAL $8,690 Evaluation and Report Scientist II 50 Hours @ $65/hr. $3,250 Principal Engineer 6 Hours @ $95/hr. 570 Draftsman II 4 Hours @ $35/hr. 140 Secretary II 2 Hours @ $30 60 Expenses 50 SUBTOTAL $4,070 TOTAL $26,950 Geophysical Investigation (Optional) Electromagnetic & Magnetic Surveys $1700-3500 Phase IIB costs depend on the findings from Phase I and Phase IIA investigations. A revised cost estimate will be submitted at that time. SITE RISKS & HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ADEC has determined that environmental contamination has occurred at this site. Therefore the following conditions should fairly be part of this proposal and any resultant agreement. The Client understands and agrees that NTL has no responsibility as a handler, generator, operator, treater, storer, transporter or disposer of hazardous or toxic substances found or identified at the project property. The Client will defend and hold NTL harmless from any claim or action resulting from any contamination except that which results from negligence by NTL. Northam Test Lab City o1 Kenai Soldotna. Alaska Maintenance Shop Site Assessment Juty, 1994 2Cost Estimate i PERSONNEL FEE SCHEDULE Professional Services Principal Engineer $951hr. Engineer I 80/hr. Engineer II 70/hr. Engineer III 601hr. Engineer IV 50/hr. Scientist I 75/hr. Scientist II 65/hr. Scientist III 55/hr. Scientist IV 45/hr. Technician I 55/hr. Technician II 47/hr. Technician III 40/hr. Technician IV 32/hr. Draftsman I 501hr. Draftsman II 35/hr. Secretary I 38/hr. Secretary II 30/hr. Computer 30/hr. Expenses Travel in company vehicles at $.40/mile Field vehicle daily rate $35/day plus $.25/mile Company Aircraft (Cessna 172) $50/hr. Job incurred expenses will be billed at 1.1 times the actual expenses and include but are not limited to: reproduction subsistence commercial transportation contracted services materials and supplies shipping Unless previous arrangements have been made, all statement amounts are due and payable within 30 days. Outstanding accounts after 30 days from the date of original billing will be charged interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month and will be retroactive to the date of the original billing. 35186 SPUR HWY SOLOOTNA, AK 99669 (9073 262-4624 FAX 262-5777 Analytical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing Suggested by: City Cour_ _ City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 94-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $2,780 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A COST ESTIMATE FOR PAVING CERTAIN ROADS IN BASIN VIEW SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to proceed with hiring an engineer to determine a cost estimate for paving Dolchok Lane, Cub Court, and Kim-N-Ang Court. WHEREAS, monies have not been budgeted for this expenditure, but are available in contingency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Other - Contingency $2,780 To: Public Works Administration - Professional Services $2,780 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of August, 1994. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: C4j (8/8/94) kl PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES BASIN VIEW SUBDIVISION PAVING IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Submitted By: Wm. J. Nelson & Associates 215 Fidalgo, Suite 204 Kenai, Alaska 99611 July 27, 1994 Wm- J.Nelson& Associates CONSULTING ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL / CIVIL / PLANNING 215 FIOALGO, SUITE 204 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 19071283-35B3 FAX [9071 263-4514 July 27, 1994 Keith Kornelis Director of Public Works City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Alaska 99611 Re: Basin View Subdivision Paving - RFP Dear Mr. Kornelis, My proposal for Basin View Paving Improvements is attached. I will personally provide the project management and project review of the project. Oran Woolley will be the project engineer and will perform the soils investigation and quantity estimates. Charles Bilderback will also assist in the preparation of test hole logs. A local soils lab will perform soils testing. I propose to use a backhoe to excavate 12 holes on Dolchok Lane, Kim & A Court and Cub Court. I expect that the road was built by stripping out the frost susceptible material and backfilling with gravel obtained from roadside borrow pits. The purpose of the soils investigation will be to determine the following: 1. Suitability of existing road materials for use a base under proposed paving. 2. Determine whether unsuitable soils or clearing debris were buried in the road prism. 3. Estimation of sizes of bury pits located in the road prism. Typical test holes will be six to twelve feet deep depending on the depth to suitable native NFS soils. The holes will be dug in the existing roadway to determine the nature of existing soils and their impact on the proposed construction of the paving and drainage improvements. We also propose to run a level loop through the project to determine overall drainage constraints. It appears that a low spot at the location of the drywell on Kim & Ang Court will have a significant influence on the design of drainage improvements for the project. All design work will be performed in my office, located at 215 Fidalgo, Kenai. We are currently working on a similar road design for the City of Soldotna. We have adequate staff to complete these projects and the Basin View project simultaneously. We will have no trouble with keeping the project on schedule. Due to our highly computerized design methods, we were able to prepare the plans for the Haller -Evergreen -McKinley paving project in three weeks, thereby getting the project out to bid two weeks earlier than scheduled and making it possible to pave the project prior to freeze-up this fall. We will begin surveying and soils investigation promptly upon receipt of Notice To Proceed. We currently carry $250,000 professional liability insurance and have maintained continuous coverage since the firm was founded in 1982. I propose to provide the cost estimate and report as described in the Request For Proposals for a fee not to exceed $2,780. An estimated design budget is attached for your review. Design surveying and preparation of bid ready documents usually ranges around 6% of the cost of construction. Construction inspection, construction surveying and quality control testing usually ranges around 10% of construction cost. Sincerely, m. J. Nelson, PE CONTENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Narrative SCOPE METHODOLOGY Research Soils Investigation Field Survey Cost Estimate QUALIFICATIONS Specialized Experience Relevant to This Project Resume - Wm. J. Nelson, P.E. Resume - Oran Woolley COST PROPOSAL Estimated Design Budget for Basin View Subdivision Cost Estimate/Report Fee Schedule for Additional Services PROJECT MANAGEMENT Wm. J. Nelson, P.E. will be the Project Manager for the Basin View Subdivision Paving Improvements. Mr. Nelson will be the contact for the City Mr. Nelson will also coordinate and supervise the work of others on the project and will be involved with review of the project cost estimate and report. Mr. Oran Woolley will be the project engineer. Mr. Woolley will log the test borings, prepare the construction cost estimate and will run the survey level loop. Mr. Buck Bilderback will assist in the survey and drafting test hole logs. Soils testing will be performed by a local soils lab. As principal of Wm. J. Nelson & Associates, I am personally involved at all phases of the project from pre -project planning through soils investigation, field surveying, preliminary design, final design, bidding, pre -construction, construction and post construction, the City is assured project continuity and minimizes the chances of "dropping the ball" with resulting costly change orders. We have successfully employed this concept on all of the numerous projects that Wm. J. Nelson & Associates has completed for the City and have proven it to be an effective and efficient management method. SCOPE We propose to strictly adhere to the Scope of Services defined in the R.F.P. and as restated in the Methodology of this proposal. The project Scope includes the provision of soils investigation and cost estimating services for Basin View Subdivision Paving Improvements, located in the City of Kenai. The project consists of Dolchok Lane (2700 ') Kim & Ang Court (800') and Cub Court ( 250'). We propose to accomplish the project by following the plan outlined in the Methodology section and utilizing the staff and organization described in the Management section. In the Methodology section we have broken down each phase into tasks and have listed the specific objectives of each task. This method of pre -project planning has enabled us to accomplish our design projects without costly change orders. We have completed several projects for the City of Kenai using this method including: Haller, Evergreen, McKinley Paving (1993), Setnet Drive and Setnet Court Street Reconstruction and Paving (1992), Cohoe and Coral Streets, Old Town Streets, Marathon Road, Float Plane Road, and Kenaitze Court. METHODOLOGY TASK 1: Research * Secure plats along all proposed improvements, check right of way. * Obtain copies of Topo Maps for Basin View Subdivision from City-wide mapping TASK 2: Soils Investigation * Verify location of utilities prior to digging. * Excavate 12 test holes to 6 to 12' deep to NFS soils * Log holes in field, visual classification. * Submit representative samples for lab testing/frost classification. * Make recommendation regarding usable/unusable insitu soils. TASK 3: Field Survey * Review plats. * Run level loop through project for drainage concerns. TASK 4: Cost Estimate/Report * Review City of Kenai topo maps and existing street asbuilts, analyze drainage. * Verify right of way and additional right of way easements. * Identify typical street crossection & approximate limits of excavation. * Identify utility conflicts per utility field locates/obtain relocate cost estimates * Identify drainage scheme. * Prepare spread sheet with bid items/estimated quantities and costs. * Prepare test hole logs and lab test results. * Prepare summary report & submit to City. o 00 N H w F col v� 0 0 M x v 00 v 69 � U"t N 00 N I I -i . -� -r . ti . "t N O 6i( v^ O 0 N CV d OBI C) z60, 3 z co o E- y A o `° =' ct �= ° h U d`"�Qa�Q CF) O x ,- � y ., Y to U) 0 <a v� O cz N N y_ o v E� :• w O O c'�i 0 p cC .O a U G � Ca � in O pG FEE SCHEDULE Basin View Subdivision Paving Improvements Engineering/Inspection Personnel Civil/Structural Engineer (Principal) Civil Engineer II AutoCad/Engr. Technician Clerical Direct Project Expenses Third Party Charges Equipment: Vehicle (First 40 miles included in daily charge) Regular Time Over Time 90.00 per hr. N/A 60.00 per hr 70.00 per hr 45.00 per hr 57.00 per hr 35.00 per hr 45.00 per hr Invoice Cost Plus 10% 20.00 / day plus .50 / mile CITY OF KENAI C - 4 rr d CapiW q,4Zaj*va 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 bylanri �wroar 1III�� 1"2 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: August 12, 1994 RE: 1994 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - PROTEST WITHDRAWAL Mr. D's - Beverage Dispensary/Hotel/Motel - One Year In May, 1994, the City Council directed me to send a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board protesting the liquor license renewal for Mr. D's (Kenai Kings Inn). The protest was due to sales and hotel/motel taxes owed. I have been notified by the Kenai Peninsula Borough that all personal and real property taxes for Kenai Kings Inn are paid in full and the sales tax account registered for the business is filed and paid through the month ending June 30, 1994. (The July return is not due until August 31, 1994.) I have also been notified by the Kenai Finance Department that all hotel/motel taxes and water and sewer amounts are current for this account. It appears Mr. D's (Kenai Kings Inn) has "satisfied all obligations to the City of Kenai (KMC 2.40.020)." clf KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907) 262-1892 August 9, 1994 City of Kenai Attn: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 RE: Tax Compliance for Kenai Kings Inn Dear Carol: :.g.. ;. DON GILMAN 41 t''`'MAYOR AUG '4 1Z) Please be advised that as of the above date all personal and real property taxes for the above business are paid in full for the year 1993. The first one-half 1994 real and personal property taxes are due postmarked no later than August 15, 1994. The sales tax account registered for the business is filed and paid through the month ending June 30, 1994. The July return is due postmarked no later than August 31, 1994. If you have any questions, please contact me at 262-7831 ext. 228. Sinberely,' Gina Derleth Delinquent Accounts CITY OF KENAI Od Cap" 11 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI4444,4a ,ALL ASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 bcaZA �r�..raan ,IIII� 1"2 MEMORANDUM TO: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai FROM: Sheryl A. Paulsen, Acting City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: August 2, 1994 RE: LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - MR. D'S Possible Change of Previous Protest Today I took a call from Linda Barclay at the Borough. She asked me why the City had not removed its protest against the King's Inn since they paid their January, February and March taxes in July. In looking at our file, I could find nothing notifying us of any payment since our protest on 5/4/94. Linda faxed me the attached page from the Borough computer indicating those payments and the balance due of $3,006.79 (including interest and penalties). She told me that the ABC Board was waiting to hear from us. I then called Beth Nelson at ABC who told me that Marilyn Talmadge (of King's Inn) is meeting today with the Director of ABC to complain about the non -renewal of their liquor license; our protest is the only reason for the denial. I told Beth (after talking with Cary) that we will notify Council at the 8/17/94 meeting that payment has been made and of the balance still owing. Cary also said it's probable Council will only change their protest to the new amount owing, not withdraw their protest completely. Let me know if you have any questions. /sp D:\HP51\F0RMS\A8C\MRD.MEM CITY OF KENAI Od Capital 441ca*lza 11 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 ~ TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 VVI&TI rw..00n I I it, 1992 May 5, 1994 Ms. Beth Nelson Alcoholic Beverage Control Board State of Alaska Department of Revenue 550 West Seventh Avenue Suite 350 Anchorage, AK 99501 Re: 1994 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - PROTEST Mr. D's - Beverage Dispensary/Hotel/Motel - One Year At their regular meeting of May 5, 1994, the Kenai City Council directed this office to protest the renewal of the Mr. D's 1994 liquor license. The Kenai City Council hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the 1994 liquor license renewal for Mr. D's. This protest is for the reason of the following tax liabilities arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed businesses: Mr. D's Hotel/Motel Tax - $2,837.89 (First Quarter, 1994) Sales Tax - Missing filings of January, February & March. $25.00 fees The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted obligations to the City of Kenai. Ms. Beth Nelson Alcoholic Beverage Control Board May 5, 1994 Page 2 Please note that remittance of past due taxes does not remove any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to tax delinquency. CITY OF KENAI C of L. Freas City Clerk clf cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai Mtn., Inc. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING July 25, 1994/LOAM AGENDA Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Old Business 1. New Board Appointments 2. by-laws 3. Funding Sources New Business 1. Management of Housing 2. Increase in Hours for Activity/Volunteer Coordinator 3. Budget 94/95 Moil ®`?ir� COUNCIL ON AGING August 4, 1994 ;"MEETING*** 10:00 a.m. Senior Center Joanna Hollier - Chairperson 1. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Joanna Hollier, Al Pease, Pauline Gross, Sam Huddleston, Gene Seay, Roger Meeks, Loretta Breeden, Lucille Billings Members absent: Georgetta Funk Also present: Councilperson Linda Swarner, Pat Porter, Loretta Harvey, Sylvia Johnson 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved as presented. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pat Porter read the minutes from the March 14th meeting. An error was noted in the second motion which should have read: Sam Huddleston moved that there not be a Senior of the Year Award. Minutes APPROVED as amended. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. New Board Appointments Pat Porter introduced and welcomed the new Board members who were: Lucille Billings, and Loretta Breeden. b. Bylaws Porter reported that besides the change from seven members to nine members on the Council there was one more change. It was decided that the Council did not need a Secretary or Treasurer, just a Chairperson and Vice -Chair. c. Funding Sources Pat Porter reported that annual budgets must be submitted to Council at the first of the year. Funding sources are not confirmed until June, so Porter must estimate the budget, and then submit a new budget when sources are confirmed. Income to date includes: Older Alaskan Commission(OAC matching funds) $124,322 Council on Aging August 4, 1994 Page 1 Kenai Peninsula Borough $ 50,253 United Way (grant award) $ 17,267 U.S.D.A. (reimbursement for meals served) $ 15,606 Program Income (meal donations, etc.) $ 48,750 Title V $ 18,444 City of Kenai (in -Kind, match for OAC funds) $ 13,948 (Non -Departmental, utilities, etc.) $ 21,720 Rentals (Center rental) $ 12,000 Unencumbered balance $ 3,655 Senior Connection $ 4,000 Gaming Revenue (raffles, etc.) 2,000 TOTAL $331, 965 Pat Porter noted the personnel funding and said she would like to increase the ActivityNolunteer Coordinator's hours to 20 per week. Currently it is difficult to keep people in this position because at 14 hours per week they receive no paid leave or benefits. At 20 hours per week they would receive paid leave and retirement benefits. There would be adequate money in the budget to fund the extra hours. MOTION AND VOTE: SAM HUDDLESTON MOVED TO EXTEND THE ACTIVITY/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR HOURS TO 20 PER WEEK. ROGER MEEKS SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. New Station Wagon Purchase Pat Porter explained that the center needed to purchase a new station wagon. Some people have trouble climbing into the vans, or transferring from wheelchairs into the vans. Funding for this vehicle could come from the Title V money which is basically the contingency fund. There is about $18,000 in the account at this point and the money is used if there is a budget shortfall. Since funds have been allocated for FY94195 Porter did not feel the entire $18,000 would be needed. Porter would like to request that the City match half of the cost of the vehicle, this would leave a reserve of about $5,000 in the contingency account. Al Pease agreed that a station wagon would serve the seniors well. It is difficult to climb up into the vans. It was estimated that a station wagon would probably cost between $17,000 and $24,000. Council on Aging August 4, 1994 Page 2 Linda Swarner cautioned that several vehicles were purchased at the previous City Council meeting. Some Councilpersons were concerned about taking money from the General Fund so early in the Fiscal year. MOTION: AL PEASE MOVED TO ASK COUNCIL TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STATION WAGON FOR THE SENIOR PROGRAM. SAM HUDDLESTON SECONDED. Loretta Breeden felt this was a small amount of money from the City's fund and agreed that at least $5,000 needs to remain in the Senior's contingency account. She wondered if the motion should include the working for a full size wagon. Porter said that the City shop had already prepared the specs for this vehicle and the specs were for the largest station wagon available. Roger Meeks expressed concern that the Council might want the Senior Program to expend more than one had of the price of the wagon. This may leave a low balance in the contingency account. He did not want to over tax council with requests from the Seniors. Pat Porter explained that the Senior Program does not ask for much. In fact, up to last year they were the only city department that paid their own utilities. She felt the program is fairly self supporting and does not abuse the City financially. Sam Huddleston called for the question. VOTE: BREEDEN-YES, BILLINGS -YES, HUDDLESTON-YES, HOLLIER-YES, GROSS -YES, SEAY-YES, PEASE -YES, MEEKS-NO MOTION PASSED BY MAJORITY VOTE. Roger Meeks said he voted no because he did not agree with the wording of the motion and was concerned that Council might make the Seniors use their entire contingency funds. Council on Aging August 4, 1994 Page 3 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Management of Housing Porter reported that Ed & Margaret Goggia were the low bidders to manage the Vintage Point Manor, and will be managing one more year. However, if there are tenant problems that need to be addressed the Council on Aging will handle them. b. Increase in Hours for Activity/Volunteer Coordinator Discussed under item 3, Old Business. c. Budget 94/95 Porter had gone through each item under 3, Old Business. d. Works Program Porter reported that in the past the Center has utilized community service workers, who have been sentenced by the court to perform volunteer service. It was determined by the Finance Department that these workers were not covered under Worker's Compensation. The Legislature was suppose to deal with this issue but failed to do so. At this point the City cannot utilize community service workers as it presents a liability. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Huddleston moved to adjourn, Pease seconded. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m. The Council decided to set future meeting dates for the 2nd Thursday of every other month. The next meeting will be October 13th, 10:00 a.m. Senior Center. Respec ully submitted, A Loretta 4-larvey, Administrative Assistant Council on Aging August 4, 1994 Page 4 BUDGET CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 == - (907) 283-4156 Older Alaskan Commission Kenai Peninsula Borough United Way U.S.D.A. Program Income Title V City of Kenai Rentals Unemcumbered Balance Senior Connection Gaming Revenue Total INCOME (In -Kind) (Non -Departmental) 124,322 50,253 17,267 15,606 48,750 18,444 13,948 21,720 12,000 3,655 4.000 2,000 $331,965 PERSONNEL POSITION HOURS SALARY TOTAL Director 40 55,591 71,030 Administrative Assistant 40 29,775 409539 Cook 35 18,346 289102 Kitchen Helper I 14 5,977 6,696 Kitchen Helper II 18 7,685 9,430 Driver 20 109483 12,740 Security Aide 2 878 992 Activity/ Volunteer Coordinator 20 12,230 Sub -Driver 2 weeks 504 Sub -Cook 2 weeks 791 Driver/Kitchen Helper V 14 4,920 Outreach Worker V 14 4,802 Janitor V 14 4,868 Program Aide V 14 4,719 Total $202,363 SUPPLIES Gasoline 3,000 Food * 65,076 Operating Supplies 59000 Office Supplies 600 Printing 600 Repair/Maintenance Supplies 400 Small Tools 500 Total $75,176 *Food Costs Cost per meal 2.64 Total Meals 24,650 Program Income 45,000 U.S.D.S. 15,606 O.A.C. 757 Borough 2,963 Non -Client 750 TRAVEL Travel for training and meetings 1,500 Total $1,500 FACILITY EXPENSE Rent (In -kind) 15,606 Communications 2,300 Postage 500 Phone 1,800 Utilities 219720 Janitorial 59500 Total 45,126 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Physicals for Title V enrollee's 400 Total $400 EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS Exercise Instruction 3,300 Building Security 300 Other 1,200 Total S4,860 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Repair of Equipment 2,000 Total S2.000 BUDGET SUMMARY Personnel 202,363 Travel 19500 Supplies 759176 Facility 459126 Equipment 0 Professional Services 400 Repair and Maintenance 29000 Miscellaneous 5,400 Total $331,965 BUDGET SUMMARY Personnel 2029363 Travel 19500 Supplies 759176 Facility 459126 Equipment 0 Professional Services 400 Repair and Maintenance 2,000 Miscellaneous 5,400 Total $331,965 Program Income Explanation Meals 45,000 Rides 3,000 Non -Client 750 Z)1/ COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING July 25, 1994/LOAM AGENDA Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Old Business 1. New Board Appointments 2. by-laws 3. Funding Sources New Business 1. Management of Housing 2. Increase in Hours for Activity/Volunteer Coordinator 3. Budget 94/95 MEMORANDUM ir!!rlrrri!!lrrrlfrrifrlfiflflf rrflrrrrflrirf i!•rf4rlflrrrtrlwrrrtrlrriir!!ii!! DATE: August 11. 1994 TO: City Council FROM: Loretta Barve SUBJECT: AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl/,r,►lrrlrrrrrrrrrrrl/rrrrrrrrrtrrrrrrrirrrrrr The Airport Commission meeting for August 11 was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. ,-ID- 3 AUGUST 8, 1994 THE CITY OF KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SCEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 1994, HAS BEEN RE -SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 1994, DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM. r�'enai (fommunity _fi&azy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1994 Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 1981 852 1440 Non -Fiction 1868 313 341 Periodicals 57 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes Videos Misc. 22 7 18 94 438 95 Total Printed Materials .. 6852 Total Circulation .. 7526 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts 26 43 - - 12 Purchases 131 6 3 3 Total Additions .. 224 Interlibrary Loans Ordered Received Returned Books 57 48 40 Interlibrary Loans by our Library .. Books 54 Volunteers Number .. 31 Income Total Hours .. 322 Fines and Sale Books 836.05 Lost or Damaged Books 152.50 Xerox 252.00 Donations 75.00 Total Income for July, 1994 ... $1,315.55 9(Enai. 1f0mmund y . drraty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 Library Cards Issued July 1994 Kenai Homer Kasilof Nikiski Ninilchik Soldotna Sterling Other 57 1 7 17 1 30 10 47 170 Library Patronage ... 7,382 Persons mgN HPIN111GONEW F m r +; I'laria.Qement Rencri 9REN--r�iE� w55� p m JUL P§ 2 JUL §§ m la of : @E @ lE 19i ;E # First Time Checkouts a< B Jtx mg m R Renewal ]e 11.2 LINICKOUIS rw�7 £9 SET 7 a &a # Dieckin3 22 @§ w a Ea J2t w9Clwla 1099 H2 y a eH Htt :BEEEE a2 ml ± a MS Hty Eob;bGa, 5 A 3 a 5 w E Holds wbe: H 2 S z 2 * 2 Patrons � atEd 1E 5§ <E n 2! C. ? ro Rd b BB A e 2I zg « < 12 Si Re Aa 6 S P,2! J I £ ± R GaR4! a: w Kt 414 <t Q a xx .: --�- ti _ Q] n:� W ,i! r: Lf" :S, l! ,y N ;f ..., L C.) N rU N nj -. rl .:, .-. 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It-1 „y "- E 07 C. (J] E 7 I T, W W `l iT, D S. , r- E - W N .- 0 a N J III 11 M C Z) Ill C III Cl r.] ,ii J r1 L 7 .ti I ti al S L I t, I I F + - O O = CL z_ r U w r t7J 7 O] w rd D ? r T, ra I O •--� ,T, p.l h-r J 3 ? W r x Z O W Z W H I- wHQF-:- J Htnraz_ W 7 J W ti it ;W I- ?s;i:�aalLz iL 5 -+ i--Z 0 'I1IlQJ i0CL W WI--O `�7 H Z O X Ir n J 1 A ru ra [U fl-I -Ij T. "Cl j, Od ul ii Cl I'Ll -T C r. T. w ai —1 W ul [It > fti ni > -11 T La f I ILI al o T r J—j T 1117 U LLJ L-:: i :--1 li. zz HI LL D UI 3 Lr ij I— In O .f MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Rec Commission FROM: Loretta Harvey DATE: August 4, 1994 RE: MEETING SCHEDULE Due to a lack of agenda items there will be no meeting on August 9th. The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 13th. An information packet will be mailed prior to that meeting. August 9, 1994 Mr. John J. Williams, Mayor City of Kenai P.O. Box 459 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mr. Mayor: V-6 It is with deep regret that I must resign my position of Planning and Zoning Commissioner effective August 11, 1994. 1 have greatly appreciated the experience and opportunity to be of service to the City of Kenai. Unfortunately, the responsibilities and schedule of a Commissioner currently conflict with my ability to complete my personal educational goals. Thank you. I appreciate your understanding. Sincerely, Charlie Pierce cc: Kevin Walker, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commissioners CITY OF KENAI G'df� 4 4Za�„ 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 CITY OF KENAI BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS NAME ,6jgRk3RRA C . CAS Resident of City of Kenai? e� How long? Mailing Address/ <</,%_� Tel.��-,3�(� Bus. Address �lr=ln.3 ,L,Lf1L1 a"�" i!Z' z1 Tel. Presently employed by Job Title Name of Spouse A7-'1va"c /-,— Current membership in organizations: - , . /I is Past organizational membership: Committees interested in: re. i nature r, CITY OF KENAI i� Od _ / 4&d= it 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 !� CITY OF KENAI � ` 4p`` BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: March 31, 1994: NAME: Jack Castimore Resident of the City of Kenai? Yes Hoa long? 16 years Residence Address 1533 Cohoe Circle, Kenai Mailing Address 1533 Cohoe Circle Telephone No. 283-4609 Business Address Pouch 10,000 Nikiski Telephone No. 776-3456 EMPLOYER: Kenai Peninsula B. School District, Nikiski Jr -Sr High Job Title Teacher / Computer coordinator NAME OF SPOUSE: Mary Troy Castimore Current membership in organisations: Kenai Peninsula Education Association, Kenai Elks, National Business Educ. Association, United Methodist Church - Kenai Past organizational memberships: Soldotna Lions, Chester Bay Lions, Western Business Educ. Association, Planning & Zoning for City of Kenai COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: Parks & Recreation; or Planning & Zoning WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? I would like to contribute to our community with either of these commissions as my civic duty as a responsible citizen of this outstanding small town that I have grown to love and eniov_i jNv 1 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 FAX 907.283-3014 CITY OF KENAI BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: 11 - — 3 NAME: (/�� `� �/ ZA / 1 Cs Resident of the City of Kenai? �� ,S How long? Mailing Address f0 y�� Telephone No. 4j1�&;2 Business Address / Telephone No. EMPLOYER: � c Job Title NAME OF SPOUSE:Ky Current membership in organizations: /ram n. Past organizational memberships: f-, :ES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: `2 c ignature OCT1t N CITY OF KENAI a) C(TY CIEP< uOd apt Kra 210„ � ALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 2�v TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 ��� "t�0�b FAX 907-283-3014 - - kvinvy - CITY OF KENAI IIIIII 1992 BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: NAME : - �, / / . .� �, /l) 7 d )0C,,,- Resident of the City of Kenai? tS How long? `7YS Mailing Address ;2o g- A]. �,'�� s �►- Telephone No.y2.9-3 6 /a Cf Business Address `f %D IU . et), %%avJ Telephone No. a'LF�3 3 73 9- EMPLOYER: /- e cJeYpo- L A)uI a Ti c,v /gyp! r.-r) �2 / sTi'n i j,,j Job Title /YA *1 oul S PL-c��-e, s 7- NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: A) 1' POYT C01 r rr! r3iu L 5 k '3 p o 03 Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? �19ST �uP�Yi�.c GUil�i.v� Noss -7a S�,yd `Ti. CITY OF KENAI it Od 0-,� 4 4&d4a 11 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 CITY OF KENAI BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DATE: J G2 - f % - f ,3 NAME: Lk No A S 0 W e. Resident of the City of Kenai? _ rpS How long? .2 yj C10 Marq"I kt17 O; Mailing Address Po. RC))c 1(0t9 Telephone No. 1`t) 2&3-y810.2, NKiSKI AK 99 b�S-76 /S Business Address Telephone No. EMPLOYER: (G1o"\v01A-C- - I&S. �vs, his Ais+ra�i�n Job Title O --� Ltr04. NAME OF SPOUSE: "e — �►1�� n��r' L4/ MaroA%nCQ 0 Current membership in organizations: Pe+r-o\P--k,,ly. Uk), s c 1 k4 L FT A- - Se aa-s rn o u,.�Aoa ,'-,� Vi w E 1 Past organizational memberships: AQ P, ! tOCta/ PT 4 - rn y yDKA SPcls COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? L)_4 City of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidalgo, Suite euu PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION "AGENDA" August 10, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 27 4. PLANNING 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 9. REPORTS.. ................. a. City Co Uncil b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Letter to Clint Hall Regarding H6.e Occuption Permit Denied 2. Report to Council Regarding Endr::bachment Permits 3. Memo from Kim Howard Regardin"'g Doyle Self -serve Car Wash 4. DEC Regarding VIP Park Estates Watergate Addition 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT City of Kenai, Alaska 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** August 10, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman Kevin Walker 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Phil Bryson, Carl Glick, Charlie Pierce, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Kevin Walker Members absent: Lori McComsey (excused) Staff present: Bob Springer, Building Official; Loretta Harvey, Administrative Assistant , 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION AND VOTE: CARL GLICK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. RON GOECKE SECONDED. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 27, 1994 MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CARL GLICK SECONDED. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PLANNING a. Resolution PZ 94-41: Home Occupation Sandy Apostolos - 706 Davidson Chairman Walker introduced the item and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to address the item. Seeing and hearing none he brought the item back to the Commission. Planning & Zoning Commission August 10, 1994 Page 1 MOTION AND VOTE: RON GOECKE MOVED APPROVAL OF PZ 94-41. CARL GLICK SECONDED. VOTE: Bryson Goecke Pierce Werner-Quade McComsey Glick Walker YES YES YES [YES ABSENT YES YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution PZ 94-35: Variance - Marion Nelson 116 Wooded Glen Court (postponed until 9/14/94) 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS 9. REPORTS a. City Council - Not Available b. Borough Planning Phil Bryson reported that the Commission had unanimously supported the purchase of Chester Cone's property under the Exxon Valdez Small Parcel Acquisition Program. c. Administration Loretta Harvey reported that the car crusher had arrived and the Clarion had carried an article that day regarding K&O Towing and the plans for the crusher. Planning & Zoning Commission August 10, 1994 Page 2 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Gus Rodes, 207 Birch, noted that he had been sited for a violation which did not fall under Title 14.20 Kenai Zoning Code. He maintained that he was never given a definition of junk vehicles and asked for the Planning and Zoning Commission to define these vehicles. The judge has not ruled on his case yet. Rodes said he was running for Council and asked the Commission to sign his petition. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Letter to Clint Hall Regarding Home Occupation Permit Denied 2. Report to Council Regarding Encroachment Permits 3. Memo from Kim Howard Regarding Doyle Self -sere Car Wash 4. DEC Regarding VIP Park Estates Watergate Addition 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Teresa Werner-Quade - None. Ron Goecke - None. Charlie Pierce - submitted a letter of resignation to Chairman Walker, stating that the responsibilities and schedule of a Commissioner conflict with his personal educational goals. He said he had enjoyed his time on the Commission. Walker - thanked Pierce for serving on the Commission. Carl Glick - None. Phil Bryson - None. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Loretta E. Harvey, Administrative Asst. Planning & Zoning Commission August 10, 1994 Page 3 KENA1 BEAUTIFICATION COM MTEE August 9, 1994 *** 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Jeauene Benedict ***AMENDED AGENDA*** w - ,Susan nett 5. N 1',R' BUSINESS «Amy+nded Idesirm a. Election of Offivers Is. Setting A1444ing Srl14y11114. 4•. Tour of Parks mud .Plantings d. I'olunt4wr I.uni•h 4-. .lnnual llemntifiration Awards f. Extra Plants 6. R E I0Il l l'1:S as. 11bairuuun Sparks 1�. 1'arkti �l liew i•. 1'oun�•il 7. 19I:IISII\S SI'HE311l'1.1:1/ TO HE IMIL1111 8. 'QUESTIONS ,%N11 1'11NINIENTS 9. A11.Illl'IINNIENT .................................... .. ......................... IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT LORETTA AT 283-7933 SO WE CAN ESTABLISH A QUORUM. VXAP Roym. KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE August 9, 1994 *** 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Jeanene Benedict ***MEETING*** 1. ROLL CALL Members present: Sylvia Johnson, Loretta Breeden, Nina Selby, Susan Hett, Jeanene Benedict Members absent: Kim Booth Also present: Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Bob Frates, Loretta Harvey, Elsie Seaman 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Loretta Breeden wished to add the following items to the agenda under new business: 1. Election of Officers 2. Setting Meeting Schedule 3. Tour of Parks & Plantings 4. Volunteer Lunch 5. Annual Beautification Awards (Chamber) Nina Selby requested an addition: 6. Extra Plants MOTION AND VOTE: LORETTA BREEDEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. NINA SELBY SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 19, 1994 Minutes approved as written. Kenai Beautification Committee August 9, 1994 Page 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Kenai Gardening Show - Susan Hett Susan Hett reported that she has been talking to local gardeners and plant businesses. Summer is the busiest season for greenhouses, etc., so they would prefer not to have a flower show in the summer. It has been suggested that the show be a houseplant show in the spring, so plants do not have to be transported in cold weather. Loretta Breeden felt it would be good to kick off the season with a show. Susan Hett said there are several sites where a show could be held, such as the Kenai Auditorium, KBVCC, etc. The Committee offered to help in any capacity. 5. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers Loretta Breeden wanted the Commission to start thinking about electing new officers. Linda Swarner said the Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) addresses that item under Boards and Commissions. Officers are elected the first meeting of the new year. Loretta Harvey pointed out that since Gerry Sparks had resigned, the Committee was without a Vice Chair, and wondered if one should be elected. Jeanene Benedict asked for nominations for Vice Chair. MOTION AND VOTE: LORETTA BREEDEN NOMINATED SUSAN HETT FOR VICE CHAIR. SYLVIA JOHNSON MOVED THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. SUSAN HETT WAS ELECTED THE NEW VICE CHAIR. 2. Setting Meeting Schedule The Committee agreed to meet through October and then break until the first of the year. Bob Frates said there were some items that needed to be ordered for to plant now for next spring. Kenai Beautification Committee August 9, 1994 Page 2 3. Tour of Parks and Plantings 4. Volunteer Appreciation Chairperson Benedict suggested that the Committee set up a tour and ask people to bring a sack lunch or perhaps they could just have dessert. Linda Swarner suggested that the tour be in the early evening since many of the volunteers work. They could meet at Leif Hansen Park and then tour the parks and plantings. She thought a dessert would be appropriate in the evening. The Committee set the date for August 18th, 6:00 p.m. at Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Benedict said she would bring dessert. Loretta Breeden suggested each committee member bring a six-pack of pop. Nina Selby said she would call the volunteer list and tell them about the tour. Linda Swarner said she would invite Council and asked Loretta Harvey to invite the Parks and Rec Commission. 5. Chamber Beautification Awards Sylvia Johnson reported that she had judged the Beautification awards and there had only been four entries. Loretta Breeden felt that if the Beautification Committee worked with the Chamber on these awards there might be more participation. Breeden suggested that a tree or shrub could be planted in honor of the award winners. The Clarion could do an article and take pictures when the tree is planted and dedicated. 6. Extra Plants Bob Frates had asked for a recommendation at the last Council meeting regarding the extra plants that were donated to the city. The Council had no recommendation. 6. REPORTS a. Chairman Benedict Reported she would like to see some spring bulbs planted in some of the perennial beds. A new bed had been recently developed in Leif Hansen Park near Dan's TV and would be a good spot for tulips. Kenai Beautification Committee August 9, 1994 Page 3 Loretta Breeden thought tulips would work well, since they would bloom early and then when the perennials started to bloom the tulips would be finished. Bob Frates said he would have to order the bulbs soon to be able to plant them for next spring. It was decided that he would need at least 100 bulbs. MOTION AND VOTE: Nina Selby MOVED that tulips be purchased for the new flower bed in front of Dan's TV, unless a new mound is needed. Loretta Breeden SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Benedict noted that the previous season the Committee had requested that something other than marigolds be planted in the City of Kenai sign. There were marigolds planted in the sign again this year. Bob Frates said they were chosen because they are bright color spots and make the letters stand out. Linda Swarner said some citizens were disappointed that the Welcome to Kenai sign was not planted earlier. Chairman Benedict said she had spoken to Sharon Williams about payments from the Donated Flower Fund. Gerry Sparks turned in receipts and received reimbursement for $230, and Merle Dean Feldman was paid $260, the account balance has been depleted. Feldman had received $150 from Parks and Rec but no money from the Donated Flower Fund. Sharon said she had given the check to John Williams and he was going to compose a letter of thanks to Merle Dean to send with the check. Benedict was concerned that Merle Dean had not been paid because she has done so much for the city. Linda Swarner suggested that the Committee could nominate Merle Dean for the Hero of the Day column in the Clarion. She suggested that Jeanene work on the wording for that award and she would try to find a picture for the column. Chairperson Benedict felt that the Goals & Objectives of 1994 should be reviewed to see how many had been accomplished. The Committee should also begin to think of new Goals & Objectives for next year. Benedict also mentioned the possibility of painting the cement circle planters. Perhaps local artists or schools could be contacted to paint the planters so they wouldn't look so drab when the flowers aren't blooming. It was decided that the planters not be painted as it might encourage graffiti and also compete with the flowers. Kenai Beautification Committee August 9, 1994 Page 4 b. Parks & Rec The Parks and Rec crew is winding down for the summer. The Bernie Huss Fitness Trail reconstruction is almost complete, however there is still a problem with vandalism. The Clarion will be doing an article about the trail, and hopefully this will raise the public's awareness about the problems there. The City may acquire the green building by the FAA tower. If so, they will probably tear it down. C. Council Linda Swarner said she had discussed Merle Dean Feldman's flower bill at the previous Council meeting. 7. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Merle Dean Feldman Merle Dean Feldman arrived and Loretta Breeden thanked her for all her hard work and said the beds looked beautiful. Feldman thanked her and said she had a great group 'of volunteers to work with. Feldman reported that next year the perennial beds will have multiplied and will need to have some plants transplanted to other beds. She discussed future plans regarding the beds and said she would not have to provide very many plants for the next season due to the perienniels multiplying. Chairperson Benedict also thanked Merle Dean for all her hard work. She had visitors this summer and they were very impressed with the City's beautification efforts. 8. OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Loretta Harvey Administrative Assistant Kenai Beautification Committee August 9, 1994 Page 5 -- --- ---� -- --- ���' now Long: -i � `; Residence Address �,� �, LJ�,�, Mailing Address 'S.-Yv, , Telephone No. Business Address Telephone No. EMPLOYER:r- Job Title NAME OF SPOUSE: 0 f. r -, J Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: rp CA COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: .1 . — r WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? 14 15 fir, �ri��r a n r� � ZiGt 44, it Y � Signature r'/ RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3r 1994 y 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - Appeal of Donald Aase 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) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1601-94 - Prohibiting the Parking or Operating of Motor Vehicles in any State or City Maintained Road Right -of -Way Which has been Landscaped, Seeded or Improved in a manner not Intended for Vehicular Traffic. 2. Resolution No. 94-46 - Awarding the Bid for One 4-Door Fire Department Sedan to Alaska Sales and Service for a Lump Sum Amount of $19,947.00. 3. Resolution No. 94-47 - Formally Accepting FY95 Municipal Matching Grant Number 95/587-4-001 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. 4. Resolution No. 94-49 - Transferring $2,401 in the Boating Facility Fund for Additional Money for a Pickup Truck. -1- 5. Resolution No. 94-50 - Supporting the Acquisition of 100 Acres of the Chester Cone Kenai River Property by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Under Their Small Parcel Acquisition Program. 6. Resolution No. 94-51 - Awarding bid for pick-up for Street Department to Peninsula Ford for $24,804.00. 7. Resolution No. 94-52 - Awarding bid for pick-up for boating facility to Craycroft Crysler for $19,401.00 D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of July 20, 1994. 2. *Board of Adjustment Hearing of July 20, 1994 - Marion Nelson. F. G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance No. 1602-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,636 in the General Fund for Additional State Revenue Sharing. 4. Discussion - Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 94-31: Authorizing a Revision of Grant and Reappropriation of Grant Funds for Central Peninsula Solid Waste Site Leachate/Wash Water Lagoon, the Northern Peninsula Solid Waste Transfer Facility and the Kenai Solid Waste Transfer Facility Projects. 5. Discussion - Basin View Subdivision Paving L.I.D. -2- 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 3, 1994, 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - APPEAL OF DONALD AASE ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:22 p. m. in the Council Chambers of Kenai City Hall. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bannock, Williams, Swarner, Monfor and Measles. Bookey arrived at approximately 7:40 p.m. Smalley was absent. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams made the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO INFORMATION ITEMS: 12. Alaska Journal of Commerce article, 8/l/94, Midrex Plans Fall Announcement. 13. 8/94 Library Calendar MOTION: Councilperson Measles MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. Councilperson Monfor SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 2 OF 18 A-4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: ADD TO CONSENT AGENDA: C-8. *1994 Games of Chance and Contests of Skill Permit Application - Alaska Special Olympics, Inc. (Annual Golf Tournament & Golf Ball Float 8/13/94). MOTION: Councilperson Monfor MOVED to approve the consent agenda and asked for unanimous consent. Councilperson Swarner SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT None. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1601-94 - Prohibiting the Parking or Operating of Motor Vehicles in any State or City Maintained Road Right -of -Way Which has been Landscaped, Seeded or Improved in a manner not Intended for Vehicular Traffic. MOTION: Councilperson Measles MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1601-94. Councilperson Monfor SECONDED the motion. Measles asked the City Attorney if there would be any problem with the City enforcing this ordinance on the state rights -of -way. Attorney Graves stated the only problem would be if someone received permission from the state to park in a right-of-way; he stated to his knowledge the state has not done that. Measles asked if the ordinance should be re -written to prohibit the state from giving that permission within the city. Graves answered it would be difficult to tell the State what they can and can't do with their rights -of -way. Swarner stated she would like to amend the ordinance by removing the last four words, "human or animal power. " She said she didn't want to see covered wagons on the rights -of -way either. Graves stated he had +gken the definition of "motor vehicle" from Title 28 of the Alaska State Code. Swarner said maybe the last .ree words should be deleted, "or animal power." KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 3 OF 18 Councilperson Measles stated he didn't think that was the place to make the amendment because it changes the definition of motor vehicle. Councilperson Monfor asked about enforcement of this amendment: Will it be enforced? How will it be enforced? What guidelines will the police department use to enforce it? Williams stated this code is written to exclude any conceivable type of motor -operated vehicle; it does not address anything else, such as covered wagons or carts. Measles stated the way it's written it does not prohibit a trailer or a boat from being parked in a right-of-way. Councilperson Swarner withdrew her motion; Councilperson Monfor agreed. Williams asked if Council would like to table this Ordinance until next meeting so some wording can be added. Graves suggested this item be tabled only until later in this meeting, maybe to Item D-8, and he would re -write the ordinance. MOTION: Councilperson Measles MOVED that the agenda be amended to move Item C-1 to D-8. Councilperson Swarner SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-2. Resolution 94-46 - Awarding the Bid for One 4-Door Fire Department Sedan to Alaska Sales and Service for a Lump Sum Amount of $19,947.00. MOTION: Councilperson Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution 94-46 and asked for unanimous consent. Councilperson Measles SECONDED the motion. No comments. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 9447 - Formally Accepting FY95 Municipal Matching Grant Number 95/587-4-001 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. MOTION: Councilperson Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution 94-47 and asked for unanimous consent. Councilperson Measles SECONDED the motion. No comments. No objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 4 OF 18 C-4. Resolution No. 94-49 - Transferring $2,401 in the Boating Facility Fund for Additional Money for a Pick-up Truck. MOTION: Councilperson Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution 94-49 and asked for unanimous consent. Councilperson Measles SECONDED the motion, but objected to unanimous consent. Councilperson Bannock stated he would like to abstain. Mayor Williams accepted the abstention. Councilperson Measles stated he hoped that when budget time comes around next time the department heads put a lot more thought into what is going into the budget. He said this item should not have come in $2,400 over budget. Monfor stated the City should have gotten a fleet rate for the vehicles it's buying this year. Williams asked Administration if any consideration was given to buying these trucks en masse. Measles stated that in the future we should look into bidding all of them as a package deal. Councilperson Measles withdrew his objection to unanimous consent. No further objections. No further comments. RESOLUTION PASSED. C-5. Resolution No. 94-50 - Supporting the Acquisition of 100 Acres of the Chester Cone Kenai River Property by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Under Their Small Parcel Acquisition Program. MOTION: Councilperson Bannock MOVED for approval of Resolution 94-50. Councilperson Bookey SECONDED the motion. Attorney Jim Butler asked to speak to the Council. He extended Mr. Cone's appreciation to the Council for their prompt attention to supporting his proposal. He stated Mr. Cone was out of town and unable to attend and thank the Council personally. Butler said Mr. Cone's proposal is before the Trustee Council at this time and in the process of being evaluated. He stated the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will be entertaining Mr. Cone's application on Monday night, and they have been looking toward the City of Kenai to see what it would be doing in this matter. Councilperson Measles stated he will support this resolution because of the circumstances surrounding this piece of property; however, he stated he objects to this type of use of the oil spill trust fund. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 5 OF 18 Councilperson Monfor stated she doesn't have a problem with this resolution; however, she stated she does have a problem with the State of Alaska telling a man what he can do with his property which he held before statehood, and he had to wait until he is 80 years old before he could see any benefit from his ownership of this land. Mayor Williams asked if there were any objections to unanimous consent. No objections. No further comments. SO ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 94-51 - Awarding bid for pick-up for Street Department to Peninsula Ford for $24, 804.00. MOTION: Councilperson Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution 94-51. Councilperson Swarner SECONDED the motion. Swarner stated she thought the discussion during budget time was about purchasing used trucks. Williams stated during budget discussions the Council had questioned the sanity of buying so many vehicles in one year. He stated Administration had said many of their vehicles were in such poor repair they were becoming dangerous to operate. Williams said as he recalls the Council decided to go ahead and replace them this year because there was plenty of revenue. Swarner stated she also objects to buying large items "piece meal." Williams asked Kornelis if this was the truck that had been budgeted at $25,000; Kornelis answered yes. He stated a plow and pick-up had been budgeted at $25,000, and they came in under budget at $24, 804. Kornelis said when they prepare the budget in December, they go to the car dealers and get estimates. Those figures are used for budgeting. Bannock stated Parks & Recreation Director Kayo McGillivray did buy two trucks with the money he budgeted. He stated this Public Works truck came in under budget; and the pick-up truck which was purchased at the last meeting also came in at the budgeted amount. In regard to the paragraph in Kornelis' memo about Peninsula Ford not having the KPB tax compliance form, Bannock said he knows some local governments are very strict about that form being filled out before the bid amount is valid. He stated if the City of Kenai is going to make that form a requirement it should not make an exception for it after the fact. He said he supports this resolution otherwise. Williams stated Peninsula Ford has recently changed hands and asked if this incident occurred under the new ownership. Kornelis stated it was the new Peninsula Ford. Bannock stated it had nothing to do with the ownership. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 6 OF 18 Measles asked what size trucks the City is buying and how many of them have plows. Kornelis answered the street pick-up is a one -ton with a V-plow on the front for use on the Spur Highway and at intersections for snow removal. The dock pick-up is 1/2 ton. There will be three plows, with the water/sewer one being used for the lift stations. Measles stated when you put a snow plow on a pick-up you take two to three years off the potential life of that vehicle. He asked if that was worth not having to send a front-end loader out to the lift stations. Kornelis said he feels it is worth it because it saves time and money (in labor). Manninen stated there may be times when the front-end loader may still be required, depending on weather conditions, but it will help to have the flexibility of two or three vehicles with plows to get the plowing done in a timely manner. He stated there are new streets to plow this year, too. Measles said he didn't disagree with any of that. He said he just wanted to remind Council you won't get seven or eight years out of a pick-up if you are moving snow with it all winter. Manninen said that's why the specs were for large vehicles. Kornelis said the truck that's being replaced is a 1978. It is rusted out and would not be useful for plowing. Williams asked if there was any objection to unanimous consent. No objection. No further comments. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 94-52 - Awarding bid for pick-up for boating facility to Craycroft Chrysler for $19,401.00. MOTION: Councilperson Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution 94-52. Councilperson Monfor SECONDED the motion. Bill Bedsworth from the audience spoke. He stated he had been hearing the various resolutions voted on and the comments about a fleet purchase. He suggested Council reject all of tonight's resolutions, gather them together and put them out for fleet bids. Williams thanked Mr. Bedsworth for his comments. He stated at this time the purchases were too far along to back out. Bannock stated the truck that was purchased at the last meeting and the two trucks being purchased tonight were all bid on one bid. The fire station car was not part of that bid. He also said, "... in today's automotive world fleet subsidies are a thing of the past." He said General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are all experiencing "record profits, record capacities and record sales. " He said they have no incentive to offer discounts. He said he could KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 9 OF 18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OR OPERATING OF WATERCRAFT OR MOTOR VEHICLES IN ANY STATE OR CITY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH HAS BEEN LANDSCAPED, SEEDED OR IMPROVED IN A MANNER NOT INTENDED FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. WHEREAS, the parking and operating of motor vehicles in improved rights -of -way creates a public safety hazard and is detrimental to the aesthetics of the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, a mechanism is needed to prohibit the operation and parking of vehicles in improved rights -of -way; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT THE CITY OF KENAI CODE OF ORDINANCES IS HEREBY AMENDED TO INCLUDE KMC 13.30.025 WHICH SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: 13.30.025 MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN IMPROVED RIGHTS -OF -WAY: a) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a watercraft or operate or park a motor vehicle in the City of Kenai on any city or state road right-of-way that has been landscaped, seeded, or otherwise improved in a manner not intended for vehicular traffic. (b) The term "vehicle" shall mean a machine propelled by power other than human power designed to travel along the ground by use of wheels, treads, runners, or slides, and transport persons or property or full machinery and shall include, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, tractors, buggies and wagons. (c) The term "watercraft" shall mean a boat, raft, barge, canoe or other vessel used, or capable of being used, for transportation on water. MOTION: Councilperson Swarner MOVED for adoption of that amendment. Councilperson Measles SECONDED the motion and asked for unanimous consent. No objections. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 8 OF 18 D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission No report. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission No report. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees Beautification Committee - Williams pointed out the application of Kim Booth in the packet for appointment to the committee. Seeing no objections to her appointment, SO ORDERED. Kenai Marketing Video Committee - Bookey reported the meeting was held with Hal Smalley, Bookey and Vantage Point. They talked about different aspects of the video. Amy Eriksson is taking all the movies she can in the good weather. She is taking some of them from airplanes. She wants to put different types of action in the video. The next meeting will be on August 16. He stated Eriksson is very enthusiastic; and he believes the City will end up with a very good product. Williams stated he attended a meeting in Anchorage last week. He viewed Anchorage's newest marketing video. He said it was very good, and he has asked the Clerk to write to Anchorage for a copy of the video for this committee to view and use for ideas. Williams also stated he asked EDD for 150 Kenai brochures to use in conjunction with the new video. The brochure is an excellent public relations item and saved the City the expense of printing something like it. D-8. (was C-1) Ordinance No.1601-94 - Prohibiting the Parking or Operating of Motor Vehicles in any State or City Maintained Road Right -of -Way Which has been Landscaped, Seeded or Improved in a manner not Intended for Vehicular Traffic. MOTION: Councilperson Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1601-94. Councilperson Measles SECONDED the motion. Graves suggested the amended ordinance could read as follows: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 11 OF 18 MOTION: Councilperson Measles MOVED to approve purchase orders over $1,000. Councilperson Bannock SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1602-94 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,636 in the General Fund for Additional State Revenue Sharing. Approved by consent agenda. H-4. Discussion - Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 94-31: Authorizing a Revision of Grant and Reappropriation of Grant Funds for Central Peninsula Solid Waste Site Leachate/Wash Water Lagoon, the Northern Peninsula Solid Waste Transfer Facility and the Kenai Solid Waste Transfer Facility Projects. Williams stated he put this item on the agenda for the Council's review. No comments. H-5. Discussion - Basin View Subdivision Paving L.I.D. Williams stated there was a difference of about $14,000 between the proposals of William J. Nelson and Wince, Corthell and Bryson. He wondered if Nelson fully understood what the City was requesting, or if some of the engineers expected to have to do more work --although they were all given the same information in the bid packet. Monfor stated she would not have a problem awarding the bid to Nelson for $2,700 because that's a reasonable amount, and the project will give the Council and the people in Basin View Subdivision a better picture of what to expect. Bookey stated he agreed, but he didn't understand the major discrepancy in the bids. Kornelis pointed out the Request for Proposal included in the packet that went to the engineers. He said that in it the City was not asking for a design project; it was asking for an accurate cost estimate for the improvements. Kornelis said two of the bidders included some field surveying and other things they thought were necessary. He said Bill Nelson was involved in the original construction of that road and may have knowledge that the others may not have had. Kornelis stated the rates in the bids were about the same, but the other bidders included more time and surveying than Nelson did. Bookey asked Kornelis if he is comfortable with Nelson's proposal. Kornelis said he is comfortable with all of them. Williams stated Nelson's proposal appears to include everything the City is requesting. Bookey stated maybe the other two bidders read something into the request for bids that wasn't there or maybe they misunderstood the request. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 10 OF 18 VOTE: Bannock Yes Smalley Absent Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Yes Monfor Yes Measles Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular meeting of July 20, 1994. Approved by consent agenda. E-2. Board of Adjustment Hearing of July 20, 1994 (appeal of Marion Nelson). 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: Councilperson Measles MOVED to pay the bills. Councilperson Bannock SECONDED the motion. No objections or comments. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 13 OF 18 4. Elmendorf Air Force Base Kenai Dining Hall: Williams informed Council he will be attending the ribbon -cutting ceremony on Monday. He said he is putting together some pictures and a plaque to present to the Air Force from the Kenai City Council. 5. Encroachment Permit Report: Williams thanked the Administration and Staff for this well-done report. He summarized it as a list of encroachment permits the City has authorized in the last five years. The list included 27 applications, 2 of which were denied. The average encroachment is 2.9 feet; the largest is a 12-foot front yard; the smallest is a .3-foot side yard. He asked that copies of the report be forwarded to the P&Z commissioners. 6. 1942 Kenai Fire Truck: Williams stated this truck was found in Cooper Landing. The fire department is requesting Council's permission to retrieve and restore it. Chief Burnett showed pictures of the truck. Mayor Williams said he supported the idea. Council agreed and told Burnett to go ahead. Bookey volunteered his trailer and time to go get the truck. Burnett stated he is working on a deal to trade the truck for some training time for the Cooper Landing Fire Department. 7. Sakhalin Island Meeting in Anchorage: Williams stated the Municipality of Anchorage is now looking at Sakhalin Island in the same light Kenai is. They are looking at enlarging their airport for the purpose of staging and shipping massive amounts of equipment by air freighter. Alaska Airlines is planning to expand into Sakhalin Island. Mayor Lancaster, Rich Underkofler and Ross Kinney will be making the trip to Sakhalin Island in September to continue training sessions with the city governments in Okha and Nogliki. Williams stated he has asked City Manager Manninen if he is interested in going to Russia; Manninen has said he is interested. Williams asked Council's permission and thoughts about Manninen going to Russia the first week September for approximately six days. Manninen stated he would be more comfortable if Williams went since he has already been there twice and knows what's going on. Williams stated he (Williams) applied for a visa in case it works out that he can go. He said he will pay for the trip himself if he goes again. Manninen will be attending the International City Managers' meeting in Chicago in September, as well; and that may be a conflict. Williams stated he thinks it would be a great experience for Manninen. Measles said he thinks it would be good for Manninen to get a new perspective on city management. He said Williams is the political side of city government, and Manninen's perspective is different. Williams said he has talked with Vice -Mayor Measles, as well, about going to Russia. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 12 OF 18 Williams asked who was in the audience representing the bidders. It was noted Oren Wooley was present, representing William J. Nelson & Associates. Williams asked Wooley, "Does William J. Nelson & Associates fully understand exactly what they are going to do here and propose to do the work that we expect?" Wooley answered, "Yes, we do." MOTION: Councilperson Monfor MOVED to accept the bid of William J. Nelson & Associates for $2,780. Mayor Williams directed Administration to move ahead with William J. Nelson & Associates. No further action taken. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor 1. Lake Clark National Park: A new parks chief is being named; a newspaper clipping is in the packet. Williams stated he has had several discussions with various people about the Lake Clark headquarters being located here. He said he has been discussing the matter with the Kenai Natives Association and EDD. City Manager Manninen has been present during discussions with Williams and Frank Fiala, the local Fish & Wildlife Officer. Williams said, "We are beginning to formulate a plan." Williams doesn't have all the information yet, but he is moving ahead in trying to get the headquarters in Kenai. 2. Fire Training Ground: Discussions are ongoing with the FAA and EDD about where to get the money and how to develop the training ground. He said they are now looking toward the U. S. Department of International Affairs for money. 3. Brick Pavers: Williams asked Council to consider ideas about a pioneer memorial wall, possibly at the treed end of Leif Hansen Memorial Park. He suggested that the city sell the paving bricks to citizens and put their names on the bricks. He asked Council if they think it's a good idea and whether he should continue to investigate the possibilities. Swarner stated she thinks it's a good idea but maybe not in that location and maybe not a wall. Monfor stated she really likes the idea but would suggest having it in the area of the Chamber building. Williams said he would talk to some local engineers about the cost of drawing sketches. Swarner suggested a statue. Council directed the Mayor to go ahead in gathering information about the project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 15 OF 18 legislators to do what they please. He said he feels we might as well keep what we have unless we get about a 90 % consensus. 2. Purchase of City Trucks and Plows: Manninen stated he stands behind the purchase of the new vehicles; he thinks Council made the right decision. I-3. City Attorney 1. Burnett v. City of Kenai (golf course case): Graves said he received a phone call today from Attorney Andrew Guidi saying CIGNA had settled this case. He said he doesn't have all the details yet but will notify Council when he does. CIGNA will pay all settlement costs; it won't cost the City anything. He stated he is sure the court will approve the dismissal without any problem. 2. Inlet Woods: Graves stated he hasn't heard anything back on Inlet Woods. He said John Parker's survey and report of the properties involved is complete and available in his office for review. I-4. City Clerk No report. I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director No report. Williams stated he had received a call from a citizen in Thompson Park about how the contractor is handling certain parts of the project. The citizens there are apparently concerned about the parking. They think the contractor is opening up too much at a time. Kornelis said he had received the same call and is working on it. I-7. Airport Manager 1. Airport Gift Shop and Airport Bar Leases: Ernst said the gift shop lease will expire on l l / 1 /94 and the bar lease on 12/ 1 /94. He said he is working with the attorney and Kim Howard to draft the appropriate bid documents. He will get the bid out in time to award the new bid on those dates. He said the restaurant lease expires on 2/28/97. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 14 OF 18 Williams stated he believes it would be a good idea for the whole Council to go there some time. Monfor disagreed. She stated she "has a hard time" with the money that's being spent that way, even in the school district. She said as long as she sits on the Council she will never vote to send any of the Council to Russia at public expense. Williams stated most of the expense is coming from the U. S. Information Agency with about $80 billion the federal government has appropriated for these programs. Manninen stated they have all had the same concerns Monfor expressed. He said, however, in the last month or so it appears some progress is being made, such as the oil and food contracts. He said in the next 10 or 20 years the Pacific rim countries are going to be developing rapidly. He said, "We can either watch it go or we can develop the capability of people here to benefit from it." He said Russia is going to be the next frontier for the twenty-first century. "We can either be a part of it or watch it happen. " Monfor said she doesn't disagree with that; the Kenai School District was the forerunner in developing relationships with Russia. She said what isn't being addressed are the problems in Russia such as their nuclear waste and their pollution into the oceans affecting our fish. Williams said he is very pleased to see grown children of our pioneers garnering a $9 million food contract. He named former Mayor Steinbeck's son and former Mayor Vince O'Reilly's son-in-law. Williams stated because of the interaction between Americans and Russians we know more about the problems there, too, so now we can do more about them (e.g., nuclear waste clean-up procedures). Monfor said her point is "... we need to look at the whole spectrum -- not just the good things than can happen." She said the average taxpayer would be very unhappy to think the City was spending any money to send somebody to Russia. Williams stated he wants the average taxpayer to know there is $80 billion in federal money set aside for this program. I-2. City Manager 1. Alaska Municipal League: Manninen stated the sub -committee meeting is next Monday via teleconference, which he will be handling for Williams. He asked the Council to review the AML information in the packet and give him some input about whether any changes should be made in the Municipal Assistance revenue sharing formula. Manninen stated the way it's set up in the proposal there are 67 "losers" and 87 "winners" so there will be no consensus on anything. He said the result is like giving a blank check to the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 17 OF 18 suggested the Administration call the State again and see if they will re -program it. Also, the phone company cut the pavement on Frontage Road last summer and has not yet fixed it (in front of Paradisos). There are others places, too. Williams stated one of them is in front of his office building. Swarner: Merle Feldman still has not been paid for the seeds and flowers used by Beautification. Williams said he will look into it tomorrow. There is about $200 in the volunteer account that is earmarked for her. Also, under purchase orders over $1,000, is listed the June sales tax in August. Robin stated that was paid the end of July so it is on this list. Swarner said she doesn't like "after the fact" purchase orders. Robin explained it is a bill that must be paid. Monfor: Is the dirt pile going down, or what? Kornelis answered it has gone down and will be gone in September. The right-of-way between the Dairy Queen and Cans that is used as a roadway - is that part of the highway widening project? It is a very dangerous situation. Swarner asked if the City paid for the fence between Dairy Queen and Cans? Cans paid for it. Bannock: He will not be at the next meeting. He noted in the minutes for the last Board of Adjustment hearing Art McComsey's name appears as an attendee, but he was not at the meeting. (The clerk will correct the minutes.) Williams: Included in the packet is a Borough ordinance amending the sale tax code. He suggested the Council review it, see if it affects them and/or their businesses, and keep up with this type of thing so we can answer questions from the public. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 16 OF 18 2. Kenai Marketing Video: Ernst stated he is working with Amy Eriksson of Vantage Point Productions in taking photos of the airport and aircraft landings, etc., for the video. 3. Joint Planning Meeting with FAA: Ernst said this was a monumental meeting because it was the first one ever held in the State of Alaska. It's purpose was to categorize CAIP funding and to identify priority safety projects that can compete in all of the United States for the discretionary funds. He stated Alaska has not been competitive in this process before, but now there is the addition to the north end of the taxi -way. Ernst said he hopes to get discretionary money for the majority of that project. He said usually when states get that money they tend to use it for their own airports and neglect the municipal airports, so he is pleased the meeting was held in Kenai. Ernst stated the FAA brought to the meeting the entire planning and programming branch from Anchorage; Kenai's Mayor and Vice -Mayor Measles were present. The FAA was looking for information from the users of the airport and from the City. Monfor stated she really likes the Airport Manager's report that appears in the packet. She asked Kornelis to do something similar for the revenues at the boat ramp at the end of the year. Ernst stated that, as a point of interest, the Kenai Airport is "over 4,000 enplanements higher than our highest year ever." Monfor said, "That's nice, but the $71,000 for parking is nicer." Williams stated in looking at the actions the Council has taken in the City, the Council has done a good job in most instances. He said recently the City of Seward instituted a $30 tax on businesses in Seward and hopes to make only $9,000. He stated he believes the Kenai City Council has made some good decisions. ITEM T: DISCUSSION Citizens None. J-2. Council Bookey: The red light at the corner of Forest and the Spur Highway is out again. He KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 18 OF 18 ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Sheryl A ulsen, Acting City Clerk C:\WP51\DOCS\CLERK\MINUTES\8394.MIN - as I see it, it's a transfer of income from myself and others in the area to Mr. Aase. I purchased my home there, as did others, in reliance on the legal protections of zoning and the covenants, and I think that 40,000 square feet provides a country atmosphere which separates homes with screens of vegetation and trees, and this is exactly why we purchased in the area. If one person is allowed to violate the zoning -- excuse me, if one person is given a variance which would change the zoning for that person, I think it will be impossible for the City Council or the Board of Adjustment to refuse to grant variances to others in the future on similar arguments. In that regard, I don't believe the constitution permits a state in which, of course, the City is part of, to discriminate between individuals. So once you grant a variance on this basis to Mr. Aase, you will be forced to avoid discrimination in future variance requests that are based upon similar issues. That's all I have to say. WILLIAMS: Thank you very much. Are there any questions from Council? Seeing none, thank you very much. Is there anyone else who wishes to testify in this matter? Please come forward, state your name for the record, be sworn in. BAUGHMAN: My name is Sandra Baughman. I live at 2920 Schooner Circle, which is the adjoining property to this property. CLERK: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give in the case now before this Board to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? BAUGHMAN: I do. Okay. As I said, I adjoin the property that's in question here. I feel that Don Aase should not be granted a variance on this property due to the rural residential zoning law requiring a 40,000 square foot minimum. He is asking for us to let him bend the law by 12,500 square feet (that's approximate); that is a big part of land. I figure that's over a quarter of an acre. I really don't see how a request should even be brought with such a big variance. If he wants two homes in VIP, I know that there's a lot of empty lots over there -- I figure about 20. I don't know if he owns some more of these, but my assumption is that he does. And I am afraid that if he gets a variance on these -- this particular lot -- he's gonna try to do it to the rest of his, re - subdivide the whole thing. With him only doing this as an investment - spec houses with no intention of occupying them - he is being greedy and is ruining what my family and neighbors all enjoy about VIP lots with the RR zoning restrictions on them. This is why we bought in VIP. We have met the zoning requirement and so he should and anyone else building should comply to this rural zoning law. My property value is threatened by this and I, along with a lot of others in my neighborhood that I got to speak with, feel that we might be forced into a sewer/water problem in the future like I have heard about a place called Thompson Pass, and we really don't want to have that expense at our costs; we don't want -2- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPEAL HEARING OF DONALD AASE APPEAL OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE AUGUST 3, 1994 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ROLL CALL & CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Adjustment was called to order by Mayor John J. Williams at approximately 7:05 p.m. Council members present were: Williams, Measles, Monfor, Swarner and Bannock. Absent were Smalley and Bookey. WILLIAMS: This evening of August 3, 1994, I hereby call to order the Board of Adjustment hearing in the appeal of Donald Aase. Council, you have before you the appeal. You also have before you several documents with regard to the appeal that include plats, letters, permits, and so forth. We also have here with us this evening members of the community and the maker of the appeal Mr. Donald Aase. Is there anything that the Council would like to discuss prior to beginning the hearing? All right. Seeing none then, I will ask whoever would like to testify in this matter of the appeal to come forward. Please state your name clearly for the record and be sworn in. Council should also recognize the fact that in the recently presented material is a letter from Mr. Aase to the City Council that should go along with this. All right. Yes, please come forward, state your name for the record and the clerk will swear you in. BEDSWORTH: My name is Bill Bedsworth, and I reside at 2560 Seine Court, Kenai. CLERK: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give in the case now before this Board to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? BEDSWORTH: I so swear. Shall I proceed? WILLIAMS: Yes, please do. BEDSWORTH: I'll be brief. I believe that the city government has created an implied contract between those people that live in the area. This contract is one that assures us that the legal infrastructure that we faced when we purchased homes there will continue through time and not be changed in such a way as to reduce home values. As I see this recommended -- excuse me, this appeal - -1- the large-scale development of water and sewer in Thompson Park is because of the size of their lots there many of which are substantially smaller than any of the lots in VIP. Those lots in _Y Thompson Park are so small that, in fact, some people have had to resort to buying additional lots in order to put septic tanks and cess pools in. We're talking lots that are 12-13,000 square feet - really small lots. It was done many, many years ago before there were any codes. So I don't want you to have the feeling that VIP subdivision is in anywhere near the same category with regard to water and sewer as Thompson Park is because those are extremely small lots there. Yes? CHIVERS: If we allow it this time, though, what's to say that next time and the next time after that it's not gonna get smaller and smaller? WILLIAMS: That point is well taken. All right. Were there any questions from Council? Is there anyone else that would like to testify before the Council this evening? Anyone else? Council have any comments to make? Ok. Seeing no comments from Council and having heard testimony from the general public, all of those wishing to be heard this evening, again the Board of Adjustment - Board of Appeals - will take all of these documents and this entire matter into consideration. We will work together again with our City Attorney to develop a report, and we will bring that report forward for the general public to review within 30 days of tonight's hearing. Is there anything further that Council would like to say - the Administration? - in regards to this matter? All right. Seeing nothing else come before this Board of Appeals - this Board of Adjustment - then, and with permission of Council, I will close the Board of Adjustment of August 3, 1994 regarding the appeal of Donald Aase. END OF HEARING. (approximately 7:21 p.m.) Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Sher A. Paulsen Actinq City Clerk D:\WP51\MINUTES\1994\839480A.MIN -4- E-3 CITY OF KENAI MINUTES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 26, 1994 KENAI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 p.m. Attendees: Councilman Jim Bookey, Councilman Hal Smalley, Amy Eriksson of Vantage Point Productions, and Sheryl Paulsen as recording secretary. Absent: Councilwoman Monfor. The purpose of the meeting was to decide locations which should be filmed for possible use in the final video, to discuss the committee's preference for treatment of the video and the script style, and to establish a production schedule. Some of the locations to be filmed are: 1. City Hall 2. Police Department 3. Fire Department 4. Airport (including aerial shots) 5. Float plane basin (including aerial shots) 6. Visitors Center (inside and out) 7. Municipal softball fields 8. Little League fields 9. Municipal parks (Leif Hansen Memorial Park and Forest Drive Park) 10. Municipal Golf Course 11. Vintage Pointe Manor and Senior Center 12. Housing a. Subdivisions: Inlet View (Rogers Road), Forest Drive, Woodland Park, Wooded Glen b. Habitat for Humanity homes: Wildwood Drive and one off Linwood Lane. 13. Kenai Central High School 14. Kenai Middle School 15. Sears Elementary 16. Mt. View Elementary 17. Alternative School and Boys & Girls Club 18. Retail services a. Carrs b. K-Mart C. Willow Street Mall d. The Depot e. Restaurants f. Automobile dealer 19. Municipal Boat Harbor 20. Port of Kenai/Dock Facility 21. Area cannery: Salamatof (inside and out) 22. Fort Kenay 23. Russian Orthodox Church, Chapel and Cemetery Kenai Video Production Sub -Committee Meeting July 26, 1994 — Page 2 24. FAA Flight Service Station (inside and out) 25. Fire Training Facility 26. Kenai Peninsula Community College 27. Central Peninsula General Hospital 28. Library 29. Post Office 30. Rec Center and fitness trail 31. "Welcome to Kenai" sign 32. Local recreation spots/activities a. Cunningham Park b. Beach C. Fishing, boating, biking 33. Scenic and wildlife shots 34. Local industry (Tesoro, Phillips, Unocal, etc.) 35. Child care centers 36. Chamber of Commerce w/bear 37. Courthouse 38. Wildwood Prison 39. Sewer treatment plant 40. Kenai River mouth with fleet going out or coming in 41. An oil platform 42. RV parks Regarding "treatment" or style of the video, the Committee directed Eriksson to make it fast -paced and upbeat. It should be oriented toward the marketing of Kenai to industry, not to tourists. It needs to show that Kenai is a full -service community with everything to offer business and employees' families. Eriksson suggested that the "copy" in the video be kept to a minimum, with much use of voice and upbeat music and fast moving scenes. She believes that scenes with movement and people in them are important. She will be filming ball games in progress, people going in and out of businesses, children getting off of school buses, etc. It was decided the video should be no more than 8 to 10 minutes long. The production schedule is: September 1, 1994 Draft completed for review by Council. October 1, 1994 Project completed. 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Z A: N :� �• cI9 W O S cL P+ w cm r a PG O N-� x p M M M M M Y M x x x x M x w 7 y a CA cn y m y 0 a m w O O O E E-., 9=4 y Z y G7 F x �] Vi O !n 1 1 x U« p O p M. AC O fs1 pp Papq �'" V. W x x x M M i M � w � M #� x V] C] PG Cal O E+ M U Ci O co 04 W C-P O * x •n Y cn � « w U o ? H. W E O J m v y W « m C-j � n T F v •. w rn �+ e� ia N O O C) w m CA V W 4 C a o v a C-J "' S x m n a U c> y - cti w aC x W aes V] u'f O c J CJ O a �. E" rn ,� rn W h+ Q p O �-• r n 2 m W O � O cn U O C3 y S y v Q F W w E C.. V Z F OCD E O p,,, F F O s W O h 7 V] S E... Z P. p+ f- Z S U W w m m 2 W Q U O W m m -C 6 CD x ;3 O G] O PO Z F a,a W cti Ca] U y O W Q CJ s o a = o p z ti `� W C] E E p m A E p PG G Ga Z O p 0 W M W 3 S �� C ,•� X a O C1 U [n �-g Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1603-94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA DECREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY A NET AMOUNT OF $3,738 IN THREE SENIOR CITIZEN FUNDS. WHEREAS, at the time the City budget was approved by Council, the grant awards for the Council on Aging Title III fund and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Senior Citizens fund had not been approved. The City budget reflects the amount that we requested in the grant proposals. Since that time, grant awards have been approved by the. State of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the United Way; and WHEREAS, the Council on Aging Title III revised budget is $4,636 less than the original budget, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Senior Citizens revised budget is $898 more than the original budget, and WHEREAS, the need for the interfund transfer between the two funds has been eliminated, and WHEREAS, this budget will provide for an increase in work hours and benefits for the Activity Coordinator, and WHEREAS, amendments to the Senior Employment fund provide for physicals for eligible employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following increases (decreases) be made in the following funds: Council on Aging - Title III Fund Estimated Revenues: State Grant $<1,213> USDA Cash <1,450> In -Kind Rent <134> Meal Donations 996 Transfers In - COA Borough <2.835> <4 636> Ordinance No. 1603-94 Page Two Appropriations: Access - Salaries $<2,621> Access - Leave <141> Access - Medicare <40> Access - PERS <125> Access - ESC <14> Access - Workers Comp <140> Access - Supplemental Retirement <105> Access - Rentals <67> <3,253> Congregate Meals - Operating Supplies <3,602> Congregate Meals - Rentals <67> <3,669> Home Meals - Operating Supplies <900> <900> Transportation - Salaries 2,621 Transportation - Leave 141 Transportation - Medicare 40 Transportation - PERS 125 Transportation - ESC 14 Transportation - Workers Comp 140 Transportation - Supplemental Retirement 105 3,186 Total <4 636> Kenai Peninsula Borough Senior Citizens Fund Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $<8,600> Kenai Peninsula Borough Grant 2,231 United Way Grant 5,267 Gaming Revenue 2,000 898 Appropriations: Salaries $ 3,145 Leave 806 Medicare 58 Social Security <455> PERS 500 Ordinance No. 1603-94 Page Three ESC $ 19 Workers Comp 18 Supplemental Retirement 419 Operating Supplies 3,172 Miscellaneous 60 Improvements Other Than Buildings <4,009> Transfers Out <2.835> Total 898 Senior Employment Fund Appropriations: Salaries $ <361> Medicare <4> Social Security <20> ESC <4> Workers Comp <11> Professional Services 400 Total L-s PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of September, 1994. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: August 17, 1994 Adopted: September 7, 1994 Effective: September 7, 1994 Approved by Finance: C -::PQ (8/9/94) kl CITY OF KENO 4,4&-- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 brOr"I IIIIII 1992 MEMORANDUM To: Kenai City Council From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant Date: August 11, 1994 For: August 17, 1994 City Council Meeting RE: Assignment of Lease Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision #5 Lessees Michael and Joyce Treat have requested the City's consent to the attached Assignment of Lease for the above referenced property to Jim Doyle. Mr. Doyle intends to use the property for storing trailer vans. In 1979 the City entered into a 55 year lease for this property although it was within the Runway Protection Zone. In 1989 the City received a letter from the FAA stating, Lot 4A lease may not be extended, modified, or changed in any way for the benefit of the lessee without including the 90-day cancellation clause and approved by the FAA. Mr. Doyle has no objection to the 90-day cancellation clause. A draft Amendment to Lease, incorporating the 90-day cancellation clause, has been prepared for Mr. Doyle's signature. The lessee is current in lease payments and taxes. Providing the FAA approves of the Assignment of Lease, does the City Council consent to the Assignment of Lease? Attachments /kh CITY OF KENAI CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT The Assignment of that certain lease recorded at Book 149, Page 925, Kenai Recording District, from MICHAEL AND JOYCE TREAT, 4135 169th Ct., N.E., Redmond, WA 98052, to JAMES DOYLE, P.O. Box 582, Kenai, Alaska 99611, covering the following - described property: Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision No. 5, according to Plat No. 87-15 Is hereby ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions as contained in the original lease above - described. This Consent is given by the City of Kenai without waiving any right or action, or releasing the Assignor from any liability or responsibility under the aforementioned Lease, and does not relieve the Assignee from the condition requiring the City's approval for any subsequent sublease or assignment. Thomas J. Manninen City Manager Dhk STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1994, THOMAS J. MANNINEN, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE This assignment, entered into between MICHAEL AND JOYCE TREAT, 41-35 169th Ct., N.E., Redmond, WA 98052, hereinafter referred to as the Assignor; and JAMES DOYLE, P.O. Box 582, Kenai, AK 99611, hereinafter referred to as the Assignee. Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of his interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Lease Agreement with the CITY OF KENAI as Lessor, recorded at Book 149 at Page 925, Kenai Recording District, and covering the following -described property: Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision No. 5, according to Plat No. 87-15 To have and to hold the same from the date hereof, for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Lease Agreement. Assignee agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignor has hereunto set his hand and seal this day of ASSIGNORS: By: By:� i ASSIGNEE: By: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - PAGE 1 OF TWO , 19 James H. Doyle STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1994, MICHAEL TREAT, being personally known to me o havi g produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the ►,►`fWm%oing instrument. a�•� jjA R. F40''i,J� O �:sSioN �A•�O '.,, XV '9 's Notary Public ^for Ale G�ii�EJ'G�i NOTARY �N My Commission Expires: y PUBLIC 2 A-9j� •: �reFa g:� ��'�e•' ,., F WASHINGTON ) •rrrsr►►►►►® ) s s THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this /-Z- day of , 1994, JOYCE TREAT, being personally known to me or wing produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the ►�►�► QXggoing instrument. R. F(O��=a.. ;v NOTARY N• M N� :.Z PUBLIC �q Z O , . A- O,F0" ALASKA ) ,�'sorrrrrer►►►►�° ) s s THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) Notary Public for My Commission Expires: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1994, JAMES H. DOYLE, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - PAGE 2 OF TWO August 11, 1994 CITY OF KENAI Od Capilai 4 *4&V= 11 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 - FAX 907-283-3014 bVI&S4 r�..bnn Confirmation Copy 1992 II92 Carla Follett, Planning & Programming Branch VIA FAX Airports Division, FAA 222 West 7th, Box 14 Anchorage, AK 99513 Re: Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision No. 5 Request for FAA Approval of Lease Assignment Dear Ms. Follett: In 1979 the City of Kenai entered into a 55 year lease for Lot 4A, Block 3, Gusty Subdivision No. 5. As you can see from the attached map, the property is within the Runway Protection Zone. In January of 1989 the building on the lot burned. Nothing has been rebuilt on the site. Recently we received a request from the lessees asking the City to consent to the assignment of the lease to Jim Doyle. Mr. Doyle proposes to use the property to store trailer vans. Mr. Doyle currently leases several other lots in this area for that purpose. In a letter from the FAA dated February 9, 1989 (copy attached), Mr. Oyster states, Lot 4A lease will not be extended, modified, or changed in any way for the benefit of the lessee without including the 90-day cancellation clause and approved by the FAA. Mr. Doyle has no objection to an amendment to the lease adding a 90-day cancellation clause. Does the FAA approve of the assignment of lease, providing the lease is amended to include the 90-day cancellation clause? Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, K")ward Administrative Assistant Attachments /kh WP51\LEASES\TENT.LTR IIS i I ? � 0 I U ¢ W 2 I ' al� � a � � I I � 1 / I 1S ONZ i I DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS WALTER J. HA /�— -5— P.O. BOX 107034 ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99510-7034 PHONE: (907)762-2553 July 7, 1994 File No. 85A-5f 11. Call for Comments Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 85A, Cook Inlet Exempt The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G , requesting socioeconomic and environmental information and comments from agencies, local governments, and the public on proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 85A, Cook Inlet Exempt, which is currently scheduled for April 1996. Any information or comments provided as a result of this request should be sent to the division by December 15, 1994. DO&G is specifically interested in information concerning: 1) fish and wildlife species and their habitats in the proposed sale area; 2) the current and projected uses in the area, including uses and value of fish and wildlife; 3) the reasonably foreseeable cumulative effects of oil and gas exploration, development, production and transportation on the sale area including the effects on subsistence uses; fish and wildlife habitat, populations, and their uses; and historic and cultural resources; 4) the reasonably foreseeable fiscal effects of the proposed lease sale and subsequent activity on the state and affected municipalities and communities, including the explicit and implicit subsidies associated with the proposed lease sale, if any; 5) the reasonably foreseeable effects of oil and gas exploration, development, production and transportation on municipalities and communities within or adjacent to the proposed lease sale area. DO&G would also like to know of any current or new programs and projects planned in the proposed sale area. Data regarding potential effects of the proposed sale on air and water quality; characteristics of local communities; and the location of archaeological and recreation sites within the proposed Sale 85A area are also requested. Recommendations regarding potential mitigation measures for protection of the environment and various values and resources are encouraged. State and federal agencies, local governments, industry, and the public are invited to comment on any aspect of the proposed sale. Information submitted concerning proposed Sale 85A will be used to prepare the preliminary finding which is scheduled to be available in August 1995. The preliminary finding will describe the proposed sale area and its resources, discuss the sale's potential effects, and propose mitigation measures. It will also contain the department's analysis of the sale's potential consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP), and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Mat -Su Borough and Municipality of Anchorage Coastal Management -1- Plans. Under AS 38.05.946, an affected municipality has three opportunities to hold public meetings, once after the department's notice of preliminary decision, again after notice of intent to issue a final decision, and then again after notice of the sale. After public and agency review, the preliminary finding will be followed by a final finding and decision of the director as required by AS 38.05.035(e) and (g) and a conclusive consistency determination as required by the ACMP. The final finding is scheduled to be issued on January 9, 1996. As outlined on the attached map, the proposed sale consists of approximately 750.000 acres of Cook Inlet area lands. Considerable information on fish and wildlife has been compiled as a result of previous lease sales in this area. The Cook Inlet region is used extensively for commercial, subsistence, and recreational fishing and hunting. Five species of North Pacific salmon are fished commercially throughout Cook Inlet. A sixth, steelhead salmon, is a popular sport fishing species. Numerous anadromous streams, several of which are major fish producers, are found within the proposed sale area. Herring spawning and fishing areas extend from Tuxedni Bay to Ursus Cove. King, Dungeness, and Tanner crab; and Razor clams are also present. The proposed sale area provides important habitat for moose, black and brown bear, caribou, and waterfowl. Several species of marine mammals are found near or within the area. Protected or endangered species known to occur include the American peregrine falcon, bald eagles, harbor seals and sea otters, and finback and gray whales. A number of state and federal wildlife refuges, game sanctuaries, and critical habitat areas exist within or near the proposed sale area. These areas encompass important fish and wildlife habitat, and have significant scenic and recreational value. State and federal agencies, local governments, industry, and the public are invited to comment and provide socioeconomic and environmental information. In commenting on the proposed sale, please be as specific as possible. In accordance with recently passed legislative amendments to AS 38.05.035, a person is eligible to file a request for reconsideration and subsequently an appeal to the superior court of a Best Interest Finding decision if they have meaningfully participated in the process by either submitting written comment during the period for public comment or presenting oral testimony at a public hearing. Comments and information should be received by December 15, 1994 at the following address: James Hansen, Chief Petroleum Geophysicist Division of Oil and Gas P. O. Box 107034 Anchorage, AK 99510-7034 Comments may also be submitted via courier, (Suite 1398, 3601 C Street, Anchorage) via SYSM (NORCDOG), or by telecopy (562-3852). Attachment 85A C3 -2- WALTER J. H/CKEL. GOVERNOR DEFT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO. Box 1mo34 ANCHORAGE. A:ASKA 9951G r'3= PHONE: (907}'76�-2553 DI VISION OF OIL AND GAS July 7, 1994 11 04 Jv4�9 Call for Comments - } Proposed State of Alaska Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing Progr���'' The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, is requesting comments on the following seven sales which are proposed for the state's Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 1995-1999. All but Sale 90, a new Cook Inlet sale proposed for 1999, are on the current leasing schedule. These sales have been included for additional public comment because the Division is proposing to delay each sale beyond the date it was originally scheduled and because the North Slope/Beaufort Sea sales are being reconfigured to include acreage from other sales. Sale Sale 85A, Cook Inlet Exempt Sale 86, Central Beaufort Sea Sale 87, North Slope Sale 85, Cook Inlet/Kamishak Bay Sale 83, Western Beaufort Sea Sale 89, Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Sale 90, Cook Inlet/Kamishak Bay Status Delayed Reconfigured and Delayed Reconfigured and Delayed Delayed Reconfigured and Delayed Reconfigured and Delayed New Sale Delay of these sales is necessitated by additional requirements imposed by recently passed legislative amendments to AS 38.05.035(e) for Best Interest Findings and for public notice and comments. Reconfiguration of the sale areas has been to ensure that all of the acreage in the six North Slope/Beaufort Sea acreage proposed in the 1993 Program remain on the schedule. As a result of delaying sales, proposed Sale 84, Copper River, has been deleted. However, this area will be available for exploration licensing once that program is initiated. The appearance of these proposed sales in the Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program does not mean that the sales will automatically be held. This Call for Comments is the first step in a lengthy planning and review process that may or may not result in conducting these proposed oil and gas lease sales. The preparation of the Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program, in which sale areas are identified before the proposed sale dates, allows local governments, state and federal agencies, the public, and the petroleum industry ample opportunity to study each proposed area and to plan for potential effects-ifthe sale would occur. The areas described and depicted here are very general. In all cases, the actual areas that finally may be offered for leasing will be smaller than what is shown. The proposed sale area's land status will be analyzed approximately twelve months prior to each lease sale, and only those lands in which the state owns all or part of the subsurface estate will be offered for lease. In those areas -1- involving coastal waters, state ownership extends seaward to the three-mile limit. There may be environmentally sensitive lands within these proposed sale areas. These lands will be identified later in the leasing process, and special protective measures may be required if oil and gas leasing takes place on these lands. Additional opportunities for comment will occur at several intervals during the leasing process. These opportunities include a second Call for Comments issued about three years prior to the sale and a third call about two years prior to the sale. In addition, approximately nine months before each sale, a request for comments on the director's preliminary finding is made. If the proposed sale is in the state's coastal zone, an analysis of the sale's consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program is included in the preliminary finding. In commenting on these proposed sales, please be as specific as possible. The Department of Natural Resources is interested in learning about areas of particular environmental and social concern within the proposed sale areas. In accordance with recently passed legislative amendments to AS 38.05.035, a person is eligible to file a request for reconsideration and subsequently an appeal to the superior court of a Best Interest Finding decision if they have meaningfully participated in the process by either submitting written comment during the period for public comment or presenting oral testimony at a public hearing. The Division is particularly interested in receiving comments on the revised timeline and on the extent of the acreage proposed for inclusion in each sale. Any parties that are interested in expanding proposed sale areas to include additional acreage or in altering the sequence of sales should include those suggestions in their comments. Comments must be received by September 7, 1994 and should be sent to: James J. Hansen Chief Petroleum Geophysicist Division of Oil and Gas P.O. Box 107034 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7034 Comments may also be submitted via courier, (Suite 1398, 3601 C Street, Anchorage) via SYSM (NORCDOG), or by telecopy (562-3852). The biennial Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing program will be available late January 1995. The document will include the new five-year schedule, descriptions of each sale area, a summary of sales held in 1993 and 1994, and other topics of interest to the public, state and federal agencies, and the petroleum industry. Description of Proposed Consolidated Oil and Gas Lease Sales Proposed Sale 86 consists of previously offered tide and submerged lands and may contain approximately 700,000 acres. This revised sale comprises acreage that was previously incorporated in portions of original Sales 81, 86 and 89. The new sale area is located in the Beaufort Sea and extends from the Colville to the Canning River. -2- Proposed Sale 87. North Slone. May 997 Proposed Sale 87 may contain as much as 2,000,000 acres. This revised sale comprises acreage that was previously incorporated in portions of original Sales 87 and 88. The new sale area is located on the North Slope between the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska and T., 15 E., Umiat Meridian in the east; and from the Beaufort Sea in the north to the Brooks Range in the south. Proposed Sale 83, Western Beaufort Sea Mav 1 Proposed Sale 83 consists of previously offered tide and submerged lands and may contain approximately 500,000 acres. This revised sale comprises acreage that was previously incorporated in portions of original Sales 81, 83, and 86. The new sale area is located in the Beaufort Sea and extends from near the mouth of the Colville River, west to Point Barrow. That portion of Sale 86 originally proposed in 1993 which was located west of Point Barrow has been eliminated from the proposed sale area. Proposed Sale 89 Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea May 1999 Proposed Sale 89 consists of previously offered tide and submerged lands and may contain approximately 600,000 acres. This revised sale comprises acreage that was previously incorporated in portions of original Sales 86 and 89. The new sale area is located in the Beaufort Sea and extends from the mouth of the Colville River, east to the Canadian Border. Description of Oil and Gas Lease Sale Proposed for Addition to the Leasing Program Proposed Sale 90 Cook Inlet/Kamishak Bav November 1999 Proposed Sale 90 currently includes uplands, tide and submerged lands within the Susima and Cook Inlet sedimentary basins. Total lands offered will not exceed approximately 1,000,000 acres. A reduction of the sale area will occur as areas of particular interest to potential lessees are identified. Other Proposed Sales Currently on the Five -Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program Sale 79, Cape Yakataga (Delayed from July 1994 to May 1995). The Division is not soliciting comments on this sale. Preliminary Best Interest Finding scheduled for release in August 1994. Sale 80, Shaviovik (Delayed from November 1994 to June 1995). The Division is not soliciting comments on this sale. Preliminary Best Interest Finding scheduled for release in September 1994. Sale 85A, Cook.Inlet Exempt -(Delayed. -from July 1995 to April 1996). Third Call for Comments being issued concurrently with this Call for Comments. Sale 85, Cook Inlet/Kamishak Bay (Delayed from July 1996 to November 1997). -3- 0-4 LL. Yf lei 2c 'O P � C 7 8m `0 96 w p�Uo W0.<z Wd Z <U LL. Yf lei 2c 'O P � C 7 8m `0 96 w p�Uo W0.<z Wd Z <U KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 3, 1994 PAGE 7 OF 18 speak for the local Dodge dealer in saying "the price that was quoted was the price," whether the quote was for one or for all. Bannock said this is called "piggybacking." This is where you get your fleet allowance and, if you can't get the entire list of automobiles, you are still able to qualify. He said that puts the City of Kenai in the fortunate position of being able to pick and choose. He said if the last three trucks had been bid as a fleet of "all or nothing," it's possible no one would have bid at all. Williams stated a relative of his recently made an offer on a car at a local dealership and was told that the price was firm --they don't dicker these days. Williams asked if there was any objection to unanimous consent. No objections. No further comments. SO ORDERED. Break 8:06 to 8:22 p.m. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMNHTTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Swarner stated the meeting is tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. The meeting is open to the public. Swarner mentioned letters were in the packet appointing Loretta Breeden and Lucille Billings to the Council on Aging. D-2. Airport Commission Measles stated there was no meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11. Williams stated there was a meeting last week with the FAA. He said Randy Ernst did a good job reviewing not only the past but some of the future plans of the City as well. D-3. Harbor Commission Bookey stated the next meeting is Monday. D-4. Library Commission Monfor stated the next meeting is in September. so ma"mr9l r ��CL�iCrii�%■ �ia/tii�lt��■ CITY OF KEN/W- � it cd CapiW 4 4&Vza.. 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 h!024 11FI.rloah I�III� 1992 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: August 12, 1994 RE: ALA.SKA/SAKHALIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The attached Sakhalin -Colloquium Overview was received on August 9, 1994. On the last page of the Overview, the writer, Steve Smirnoff, discusses the possible formation of an Alaska -Sakhalin Chamber of Commerce. I telephoned Mr. Smirnoff and asked if there would be any cost (dues, etc.) involved for members of the joint chamber. Mr. Smirnoff stated he did not believe there would be. Mr. Smirnoff added at this time, they would like letters from interested organizations stating their support of the principle and concept of the joint chamber of commerce. Mayor Williams requested the item be placed on the agenda for discussion. DOES COUNCIL WISH TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT OF THE PRINCIPLE AND CONCEPT OF AN ALASKA-SAKHALIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? clf Municipality Of Anchorage OFFICE OF TUE MAYOR P.O. Box 1966,30 .Anchorage. -llaska 99519-6650 I'dephonc: (907) 343-4431 Fax: (907) 313-'1991 Rick .Nystrom. Hayor SAKHALIN-COLLOQUIUM OVERVIEW A wide cross section of interests was represented at the July 29th colloquium on Sakhalin and its relationship to Alaska. The enclosed list of participants testifies to the level and diversity of interests in Sakhalin. The primary interest, it appears, is driven by the upcoming construction of petrochemical facilities on Sakhalin and the anticipated corresponding demand for products and services, hopefully to be provided by Alaskan - based companies. The consensus of opinions seems to be that the potential for utilizing Alaskan resources is there. However, putting together a deal is still very much a complex issue with no clearly defined procedures which need to be followed. There is no clearing house of information of what is needed, where it may be found, how to obtain the appropriate information and contacts, how to get the products and services to the attention of the appropriate parties and how to eventually get the business. In short, big players like Marathon Oil and Shell have virtually unlimited resources when it comes to working with their Russian counterparts in reaching agreements. The smaller companies, however, still find themselves in the dark when it comes to getting their products and services to the end user. It is suggested that what is needed is an inventory of services required by both the Russians as well as the MMMMS consortium. Equally important is for this side to produce an inventory of available products and services from Alaska which could be provided to the consortium and to the Russian entities to include local and regional governmental agencies. This inventory should be based on experiences gained from the construction and operation of the TAPS project. The similarities between the gas project on Sakhalin and the oil project in Alaska are obvious. While the end product is different, the logistics needed to make the project a viable enterprise are very much the same. It appears that, in general terms at least, the following support areas require the attention of Alaskan service and product providers: Transportation - multi modal Telecommunications - long distance and local Security Housing Transportation - to and from the project, and on -site Medical support - emergency, as well as on -site routine Provisions and feeding Recreation - both off and on -site Naturally, the highly technical field and operational support is the purview of the oil patch and we need not address these requirements here. It must be assumed that the industry is on top of the opportunities and is working with the consortium. However, assumptions are dangerous to make so perhaps the oil patch should be included into the mix. The keys to all of the support functions becoming viable enterprises are reliable transportation to and from Sakhalin and availability of reliable round-the-clock telecommunications. These two areas require very specific attention from Alaska. It is here that Anchorage's role can be instrumental. In terms of staging air transport and as a logistical supply base, our role could be a pivotal one. Telecommunications, especially satellite based, may be direct but still require technical support and switching capabilities. Alaska offers both through a number of international telecommunications companies based here. Although attention is being focused on Sakhalin, we must not ignore the on -going opportunities in other sectors of the Russian Far East and beyond. If carriers establish routes to transport passengers and goods to Sakhalin, it is only prudent to consider continuing on to Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Blagoveshchensk and even Harbin. The proximity of both Japan and Korea to Sakhalin Island suggest that there will be a certain amount of competition from these two geographic areas. Sapporo, especially, will play an increasingly important role as a supplier of goods and R&R site. With its well developed tourism infrastructure, the Island of Hokkaido presents ample opportunities for recreation. Because of its proximity to the project, Hokkaido's shipping companies can readily access Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with cargo and passenger vessels in a matter of hours. On the air transport front, it is clear that Anchorage International Airport could become a vital staging area for movement of goods to Sakhalin and beyond. The possibility of cargo coming to Anchorage in bond for trans -shipment via barges and regular vessels and then air lifted into the Russian Far East should be studied carefully. Because marine shippers can provide lower rates for cargo that is destined for foreign ports and is in bond, the rates will be very attractive and not raise the ire of Federal and State regulatory In closing it is important to note that a unified effort must be made by those Anchorage - based agencies, organizations, companies and individuals with vested interests in seeing Anchorage benefit from the Sakhalin project. The formation of an Alaska -Sakhalin Chamber of Commerce will be just such a step. Through membership in the organization members will have access to common areas of interest and concern and will have an opportunity of communicating with one another in an organized forum. It is suggested that one of the first steps would be to produce a data base reflecting the members' strengths, areas of expertise and generally providing basic information on all of the companies in the organization. An inventory of goods and services. Such a data base would go a long way in bringing buyer and seller together for the benefit of both. If you have an interest in becoming a founding member of the ASCOC it would be appreciated if you would respond in writing to this office so that initial steps toward achieving this goal could begin. In a conversation with Governor Krasnoyarov's office this week, I was given unequivocal assurance that such a proposal would be welcomed by local Sakhalin authorities as well as the island's private sector. I trust that we will receive the same level of commitment from the American side. Submitted August 5, 1994 by Steve R. Smirnoff, APR Special Assistant to the Mayor on International Affairs SAKHALIN CONFERENCE ATTENDEES Friday, July 29, 1994 NAME PHONE FAX Bonnie Golden 262-4441 262-8616 Office of the Mayor Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 North Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669 Jay Drewry 561-3280 563-8314 U.S.R. Express 552 W. 58th Avenue, Unit F Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Einar S. Pedersen 561-3280 561-6645 The Northern Forum 4101 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Rick Kenny 279-7594 276-6340 Cummins Northwest 2618 Commercial Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Bill Madigan 274-1577 274-7209 Foss Maritime Co. 201 Barrow #101 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Russ Howell 786-4338 786-4319 Amercian Russian Center 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 The Honorable John J. Williams 283-7539 283-3014 Mayor of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Bruce Bustamante 266-7600 266-7666 Alaska Airlines 4750 W. International Airport Road Anchorage, Alaska 99502 NAME/ADDRESS PHONE FAX Paul Landis 243-6633 243-6633 Era Aviation 6160 S. Airpark Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Rebecca Davidson 278-7174 Arctic Exploration Outfitters 320 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 R. D. Reeve 243-1112 249-2317 Reeve Aleutian Airways 4700 W. Northern Lights Anchorage, Alaska 99502-1091 Laurie Cunningham 561-5585 561-4577 Office of International Trade 3601 C Street #798 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Rick Nerland 274-9553 274-9990 The Nerland Agency 801 E Street. Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Andre V. Grannik 277-1434 272-0222 Velero Linguistics P.O. Box 143453 Anchorage, Alaska 99514 Cathi Lucero 277-1434 272-0222 Velero Linguistics P.O. Box 143453 Anchorage, Alaska 99514 Jack Phelps 338-3243 338-3263 Alaska Business Publishing 443 Falke Ct. Anchorage, Alaska 99504 Chuck Becker 271-6237 271-6242 U.S. & Foreign Customs Service 4201 Tudor Centre Drive, #319 Anchorage, Alaska 99508-5916 NAME/ADDRESS PHONE FAX Veronica Woodall 564-0244 564-0200 Key Bank International 101 W. Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99503 W. B. Suddock 265-4333 265-4133 Phoenix -Purcell 1001 E. Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4256 W. A. Bhagatram 258-1890 258-2599 Bhagatram & Associates P.O. Box 201368 Anchorage, Alaska 99520 James Kross 563-1912 562-1824 Environmental Services, Ltd. 4201 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Patricia Eckert 266-2545 Marketing Coordinator Anchorage International Airport P.O. Box 196960 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6960 Ronda Thompson 561-5585 561-4577 Office of International Trade 3601 C Street ##798 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Rory Courreges 561-1615 561-1541 Troika Alaska Commercial Center 4201 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Rich Monroe 263-3225 263-3272 Bank of America 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Fred Schikora 248-0043 248-6111 Fritz Companies, Inc. 2000 W. International Airport Road Suite B-4 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 NAME/ADDRESS PHONE FAX Donna Logan 561-5585 561-4577 Office of International Trade 3601 C Street #798 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Robin Zerbel 561-1615 561-1541 World Trade Center 4201 Tudor Centre Drive #320 Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Dave Morgan 563-4812 Pacific Rim, Inc. 4231 Laurel #120 Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Charlene Derry 271-5534 271-3261 F.A.A. 222 W. 7th Avenue, #14 Anchorage, Alaska 99513 Jerry Tokar 278-5783 276-8525 Soviet American Resource Consultants P.O. Box 190044 Anchorage, Alaska 99519 Bill McLaughlin 561-1225 561-1291 Trans -Trade Inc. P.O. Box 241745 Anchorage, Alaska 99524 Bob Gray 266-2694 243-0663 Anchorage International Airport P.O. Box 196960 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6960 Jerry V. Curlee 261-2520 261-2583 Axis Communications, Inc. 45011 Diplomacy Drive Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Edward Rackette 261-2507 261-2581 Axis Communications 4201 Tudor Centre Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 NAME/ADDRESS PHONE FAX Rick Pollock 243-6150 243-2143 Lynden Air Freight 4000 W. 50th #1 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Linda Close 243-6150 243-2143 Lynden Air Freight 4000 W. 50th #1 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Rusty Devereaux Alaska Cargo Transport (206) 243-1800 (206) 243-1801 18000 International Seattle, Washington 98188 M.R. (Mike) Langston 278-4400 278-3255 H.C. Price Co. 301 W. Northern Lights, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99516 CITY OF KENA �-- � „ Vu Capi .L 4,41aare-cs, 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 aAmrhaCft 1III1F MEMORANDUM 1992 TO: Kenai City Council j4r THROUGH: Tom Manninen, City Manager FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Directoref DATE: August 12, 1994 SUBJECT: Water Fountain - Lief Hansen Memorial Park FOR: Council discussion on 8/17/94 After Public Works had the water fountain in the Lief Hansen Memorial Park built, the water and sewer crew took over its maintenance. There has been constant maintenance problems with this fountain. One of the contributing factors is the large supply of heavy throwing rocks that surround the fountain. As you can see from the attached pictures, the fountain head is being hit and damaged with these rocks. With Councils permission, Public Works would like to concrete over these rocks with some type of solid apron around the fountain. If the rocks are desirable we could maybe imbed them in the concrete. We are definitely open for suggestions. I am sending a copy of this memo to Doctor Peter Hansen and requesting his input also. He provided the funds for this fountain. Does Council have any suggestions? Do they have a problem with us concreting over these rocks? KK/kw �6- 41 MEMORANDUM TO: Kenai City Council THROUGH: Tom Manninen, City Manager-' FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director DATE: August 16, 1994 SUBJECT: Contaminated Soil from Airport Generator and Public Safety Building Underground Fuel Tank Abandonment The contaminated soil found around the buried fuel tanks for the emergency generators at the Public Safety Building and Airport were properly stored at the City Shop. When Glacier Environmental started cleaning the contaminated soil at the Kenai Courthouse we asked them to give us a price to also clean this contaminated soil we have stored at the City Shop. Glacier has been reluctant to give us a proposal because they were concerned with getting the contaminated courthouse soil cleaned up properly and on time. We Oust received the attached proposal from Glacier to clean the subject soil We had anticipated a cost of $6,000 to $10,000. Instead they are proposing some trade-offs. Glacier will treat and dispose off -site the treated soils at no charge for the following: The City will haul the soil to the courthouse site by Monday August 22, 1994, and dispose of the liners. The City may need more time to get ADEC approvals. 2. The City will reimburse Glacier for their testing cost. It is estimated to cost around $1,001 for shipping and lab analysis. (Whoever cleans this soil will have to do this testing.) 3. The City will extend the completion date for the Courthouse Soils Cleaning Project from September 15, 1994 to September 30, 1994. 4. The City will allow Glacier to store their equipment at the courthouse site this winter at no charge (until May 1, 1995). Page 2 Soils Removal Shop Site 8/16/94 We have been frantically trying to work out some details with ADEC to allow this to happen. Unfortunately, we just got Glacier's proposal, which we asked for over two (2) months ago, and they need to know now if they are to clean this soil. ADEC will not allow Glacier to dispose of these soils at the disposal site they are presently using. We propose letting them dispose of it at the old city dump. There are a couple of choices: 1. Accept Glacier's proposal and Council approve Change Order No. 2 on the Courthouse Contaminated Soils Project and the P.O. to Glacier for the testing of the Airport and Public Safety soils. 2. Do not accept Glacier's proposal and find someone else to give us a price to treat and dispose of the contaminated soils. KK/kw C.O. sent to on C.O. approved by on Page / of CHANGE ORDER NO.: 2 Project: Contaminated Soils Alaska Courthouse Site Contractor: Glacier Environmental City of Kenai You are hereby requested to comply with the following changes from the contract plans and specifications: Item No. Description of changes - quantities, units, unit prices, change in completion schedule Increase or (Decrease) 1. Glacier will treat and dispose off -site the contaminated soils from around the emergency $ 0.00 generator fuel tanks that were abandoned at the Airport and Public Safety Building. 2. The contract completion date has been ex- tended to September 30, 1994. 3. The City will allow Glacier to store their equipment at the courthouse site this winter at no charge (until 5/1/95). Glacier assumes full responsibility for security of equipment. 4. The City will reimburse Glacier for their testing costs. Payment will NOT be from project funds. (It will be by purchase order from other City funds). 5. The City will haul the soils to the court- house site and dispose of the liners. Net change in contract price due to this C.O. 0.00 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME Original time 9/1/94 Previous C.O.'s 9/15/94 This C.O. 9/30/94 Revised Contract time9/30/94 CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT Original Contract Amount 425,015.00 Previous C.o.'s 0.00 This C.O. 0.00 Revised Contract Amount 425,015.00 (Attached) (Above) is the justification of each item on this C.O. This C.O. is not valid until signed by both the Owner and Engineer. Kenai City Council has to approve all C.D.s. Contractor's signature indicates his agreement herewith, including any adjustment in the Contract sum or Contract time. By Igy JBy Engineer Contractor Owner Date Date Date /s August 15, 1994 Ms. Rachel Clark City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 •�{J l:i �j 7y. pU6 1994 Received c9 City of Wall pawworks De9L �I �Zr 0-1 ` RE: Treatment and disposal of approximately 130 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soil at the City Shop located at the comer of Airport Way and Willow Street. Dear Ms. Clark, Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. (Glacier), offers this proposal to remediate and dispose of petroleum contaminated soil currently stock piled at the above referenced site. The soil will be treated by soil washing methods in our wash plant currently operating at the Courthouse site. Glacier will treat and dispose off -site of all treated materials at no charge to the City of Kenai for consideration of the following: • The City will be responsible for loading and transportation of the soil from it's present location to the Courthouse site. Liners at the Shop site as well as disposal of any liner material that may accompany soil to the Courthouse site will be disposed of by the City. This proposal must be approved and the soil delivered to the Courthouse site by Monday, August 22nd, 1994. The City will reimburse Glacier at our cost for sample shipping and confirmation analysis of treated soils. The number and frequency of compliance samples is described in the Alaska Courthouse Site, Workplan For Remediation of Diesel Contaminated Soils dated May 24, 1994. In addition to Diesel Range Organics (DRO), treated soils should also be tested for Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) and Benzene, Ethyl benzene, Toluene and Xylenes (BETX). Sampling and Regulatory Reporting will be conducted by Enviros at no charge to the City. A quote from Sound Analytical for this analysis is attached. Estimated sample shipping costs are $65.00. • The City will extend the current project completion date of September 15, 1994 to September 30, 1994 to allow adequate time to bioremediate wash water and fines generated by this work. • The City will allow Glacier to store components of our wash plant at the Courthouse site during the winter months at no charge. These components would include a 20 foot container, two sand screws, two conveyors, one vibratory screening plant and one attrition scrubber. All other equipment will leave the site. Glacier will assume full responsibility for security of our equipment. Glacier will remove all equipment from the site by May 1, 1995. Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. 12521 Evergreen Drive. Suite A Mukilteo. Washinatcn 98275 Fax 1206) 290-9186 Phone: (206) 35c-2826 Pouch 778 Unalaska, Alaska 99685 Fax: (907) 581-2845 Phone: (907) 581-3973 ads recycled paper August 15, 1994 Ms. Rachel Clark City of Kenai This proposal assumes that a simple one page letter/workplan will be approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to complete this work. This letter will reference previous work associated with the stock piled soil and the approved Glacier Workplan for the Courthouse site. Similarly, a short final report including analytical results and disposal location will be sufficient to meet DEC requirements. In our meeting this morning, we discussed the possibility of the City purchasing the fence surrounding the site. Glacier will sell this fence to the City at our cost of $7,150.00. We appreciate the City's consideration of this proposal and will look forward to your response. Please call me at 1-800-275-1701 if I can answer your questions. Sincerely, Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. Steve Miles President SM/sm 31s AUG-15-94 MON 12:28 SOUND ANAL`;'TICAL SVCS FAX NO, 206 922 5047 P,02 Sound Analytical QUOTATION Service, Inc. AN.A.-vT- A_ E1.1V R0I-1 ':CrITAL C'HE`t SAS Contact: Mr. Steve Miles Date: August 15, 1994 Company: GLACIER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Address: 12521 Evergreen Drive Suite A Mukilteo, WA 98275 Phone: (206) 355-2826 Fax: (206) 290-9185 Quoted by: Tracy Yerian quote # GLAC894a Project Name: Kenai City Shop Soils Analysis. QTTY PARAMETER MATRIX METHOD 5 day TAT 1-2 day 4 eTEX Soil EPA 8020 $312.00 $390.00 4 Gasoline range organics Soil EPA 6015 mod $288.00 $360.00 4 Diesel range organics Soil EPA 8100 mod $336.00 $420.00 Total �$93600$1,170.00 Special Instructions: 1) Prices quoted include precleaned sample containers and shipping coolers. 2) Report Deliverables: Tier II. -1//5- PURCHASE ORDER NHITE - VENDOR CITY OF KENA1 GOLDENROD -ACCOUNTING 210 FIDALGO STE. 200 PHONE 283-7538 :ANARY - ACCOUNTING KENAI, ALASKA 99611 SLUE - SHIPPING & RECEIVING 3REEN - APPROVED COPY TINK - REQUISITIONER VENDOR NO. 16510 F Glacier Environmental, Inc. TO 12521 Evergreen Dr., Suite A Mukilteo, WA L Ordered by: Kornelis SHIP VIA: BY r THIS PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL PACKAGES AND PAPERS RELATING TO THIS PUR• CHASE. No. Dote 8/16/94 DELIVERY DATE - PREPAY SHIPPING • CHARGE SEPARATE ON INVOICE E O'6 - I--v�Rc�wR _ PER OUOTA71pN PURCHASES AUTHORIZED ONLY WHEN SIGNED ABOVE BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENT ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OR ARTICLE O ANTIf UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Testing cleaned soil from around the emergency generator fuel tanks that were abandoned at the Airport and Public Safety Building. Reimburse Glacier at their cost for sample shipping and confirmation analaysis of tre ted soils. Diesel Range Organics (DRO), Gasol ne Range Organics (GRO) and Benzene, Ethyle benzene, Toluene and X Xylenes (BETX). Sampling and RegulatoryR Reporting will be conducted by Envirosak at no charge to the City. Quote from Sound Analytical for thi analysis is attached. If soils are not cl an enough for ADEC then Glacier will retreat ind without charge to the City. Shipping costs are $65.00 1001.00 TOTAL 1001.00 ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT DEPARTMENT Airport Land Fire Dept . 020.92.4531 500. 0 001.22.4531 501. 0 BY PART NT HEAD 5/5- INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting of August 17, 1994 1. 8/3/94 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 8/10/94 Diane and Keith Barnard letter objecting to the re - subdividing of Lot 1, Block 3 of VIP Park Estates Subdivision. 3. 8/4/94 S. Paulsen letter appointing Kimberly J. Booth to the Beautification Committee. 4. 8/2/94 K. Howard memorandum to R. Feltman requesting the return of the balance of a good -faith deposit from Pat Doyle. 5. 8/5/94 KK letter to A. Zurbinas regarding paving requirements. 6. 7/30/94 B. Barnea letter regarding Healthy Communities - Healthy People project. 7. 8/94 Alaska Municipal League, The Touchstone. 8. 8/4/94 KK letter to DOT regarding Council concerns of Spur Highway. 9. Pay Estimate No. 2 - Thompson Park Sewage Collection & Water Distribution Improvements Project/Foster Construction - $360,154.30. 10. Pay Estimate No. 5 - Alaska Courthouse Contaminated Soils/Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. - $83,750.25. 11. 7/29/94 DEC letter regarding possible State of Alaska funding assistance for water, sewer, solid waste or water quality enhancement projects. 12. 8/10/94 H. Knackstedt project status report on Thompson Park 1994 Improvements Project. 13. Revenue Report/City of Kenai Boating Facility. TO DO LIST August 3, 1994 CG: Write letter to Council regarding details of Burnett settlement. KK: Handle citizen complaint about the Thompson Park contractor. KK: Call the State about fixing the light at Forest Drive and Spur Highway. KK: Create a revenue report for the boat ramp. KK: Get PTI pavement cuts fixed. DB: Bring the old fire truck to Kenai from Cooper Landing. August 10, 1994 Keith and Diane Barnard Post Office Box 2709 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Sq-7 cl e ft, @ 1,3evL' City Of Kenai Zoning and Planning Kenai, Alaska 99611 To Whom It Concerns: We are writing this letter to voice our objection to the motion to re -subdivide Lot 1, Block 3 of VIP Park Estates Subdivision. We own Lot 7, Block 1 of VIP Park Estates Subdivision which is located directly across the street from the lot in question. It is our understanding that all lot re -subdivisions must be approved by Zoning and Planning. As a concerned property owner we request that the re -subdivision of Lot 1, Block 3 be denied. Please let us know if we need to take further actions with the City of Kenai to document our objections. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our neighborhood zoned and subdivided the way it was when we purchased our lot in this magnificent area of Kenai, Alaska. Sincerely, / 0 Keith E. Barnard Diane M. Barnard CITY OF KENO ►► Gd G'rpi14,41 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907.283-7535 FAX 907.283-3014 brAME11 r�..roon IIII'I 1"2 August 4, 1994 Kimberly J. Booth P. 0. Box 1176 Kenai, AK 99611 RE: APPOINTMENT - BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE City of Kenai At their regular meeting of August 3, 1994, the Kenai City Council confirmed your appointment to the City of Kenai Beautification Committee. The following information in regard to your appointment is enclosed: 1. KMC Chapter 1.90 entitled, "Standard Procedures for Commissions and Committees." 2. Policy regarding boards, commission and committees needing Council approval to request donations from the public and businesses. The Beautification Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. A meeting agenda and packet will be mailed to you prior to each meeting. (The current packet is enclosed with this letter.) If you have any questions, please contact this office. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Kenai. CITY OF KENAI Sheryl/A. Paulsen Acting City Clerk /sp Enclosure CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ,.ao -+ 210 Fldalgo Avenue, Suite 200 - Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Telephone (907) 283-7638 Fax (907) 283-3014 TO Robin Feltman - Finance Dept. P.1ESS.. DATE 8/2/94 Sub = Pat Doyle's Good Faith Deposit Pat Doyle has decided not to lease Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 1 for a self -serve car wash. Please return the balance of his good faith deposit to him ($2,000 less $950.00 appraisal cost = $1,050.00). Thank you. CITY OF KENAI,-,� „CIUeatUCaZgHl"__ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 lh� 1III�� 1992 August 5, 1994 Alex Zurbinas Telephone Utilities d/b/a PTI Communications 3940 Arctic Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Subject: Paving Over PTI Ditch Dear Mr. Zurbinas: The City of Kenai is requesting a schedule for repaving the various areas that you or your subcontractor have excavated. Two areas that immediately come to mind are: 1. Marine and Willow 2. Frontage Road - near Pizza Paradisos Jack La Shot, City Engineer, has contacted Newberry (your subcontractor) requesting these areas be repaved as soon as possible. It is now fall and these repairs should have been taken care of this spring. Please expedite this work. Jack gave you permits last fall with the understanding the areas would be repaired as soon as possible in the spring. Maybe you should not have done this trench work until you were prepared to repave the trench immediately. Please respond with an explanation and schedule that I can pass on to our City Council. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Tom Manninen, City Manager Kenai Mayor and City Council - Info. 8/17/94 "Healthy Communities - Healthy PE o - � AUG 1994 July 30, 1994 Mr. John Williams, Mayor CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Street Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you for taking the time to speak to me. The information you provided on the wonderful city of Kenai will be helpful in the Healty Communities - Healthy People project. It was a pleasure talking to you, and I look forward to meeting you again. Respectfully yours, Becky Barnea, M.D. MPH 110 S. Willow St., Suite 106, Kenai. Alaska 99611 Phone (907) 283-3335 • Fax ON) 283-3913 + � I VUR The Ti UChStOiLi1c;- I Volume 4, No. 2 A Newsletter of the Alaska Municipal League August 1994 I Juneau Anticipates Exciting 1994 Conference by Mayor Jamie Parsons Juneau, one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in Alaska, eagerly welcomes participants in the 1994 Local Government Conference of the Alaska Municipal League. As the state's capital attraction, Juneau combines small town charm, beautiful scenery, and friendliness with the excitement of state government activities and a major tourist attraction. These are all qualities that will combine to make your visit memorable. Juneau has a rich history. Founded by goldminers Richard Harris and Joe Juneau in 1880, the town quickly grew from a typical boomtown to a center for large-scale hard -rock mining. For 60 years mining continued to be the primary economic lifeblood of Juneau. By the time the mines closed in 1944 due to worker shortages brought on by World War II, Juneau had diversified. The government was trans- ferred from Sitka in 1906, establishing Juneau as Alaska's capital. Today govem- ment -- federal, state, and local — employs one out of every two Juneau workers. Tourism is the largest private employer and continues to grow. Juneau is an exciting year-round destination. During the winter months tourism thrives with outdoor activities. Eaglecrest, the municipality owned downhill ski area, offers challenging runs and spectacular scenery. Plus, there are numerous cross- country ski trails throughout the City and Borough. During spring and fall months arts abound. Several theater groups, a symphony orchestra, an opera company, and merous artists keep Juneauites and visitors entertained. Music lovers enjoy especial treats in spring with the annual Alaska Folk Festival and the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival. Summer months offer tours and activities highlighting the beautiful surroundings and abundant fish and wildlife. Over 360,000 visitors will experience Juneau during the summer of 1994. (continued on page 4) Municipal Aid Option Out for Comment Mayors of all AML member munici- palities were recently asked to respond to a draft proposal for a new program to share state revenues from commonly held resources with local governments. The proposal, considered a "work in progress" by members of the Municipal Aid Working Group, was mailed to each mayor in late July. Background The Municipal Aid Working Group (MAWG), appointed by AML President John Torgerson last winter in response to a request from the membership, was charged with considering whethera new program of municipal aid would be more easily defended against cuts and, thus, have more stable and predictable fund- ing than the current State Revwwe Sharing and Municipal Assistance pro- grams, which have been under attack for the last decade. The group was given the task of designing, evaluating, and recommending to the members a new, unified program of state assis- tance to municipalities. (continued on page 10) In This Issue Alaska Materials Exchange Page 3 Looking for used equipment or need to get rid of some. Find out how. GSTN Page 4 AML is now offering video training for i local government officials as a new i member service. AML Policy Development Page 6-8 Get involved in next year's legislative I program. Leadership Summit Page 12 Municipal leaders to gather in Homer in i September. i Officers John Torgerson, President AWmbly Member, Kenai Peninsula Borough Donald Long, First Vice President Mayor, City of Barrow Donna Fischer, Second Vice President Council Member. City of Valdez Directors Elmer Armstrong Assembly Member, Northwest Arctic Borough Mary Geist Assembly Member, Matanuska Susitne Borough John C. Gonzales Mayor, Dena# Borough Tom Green Council Member, City of Nondalton Robert Knight Mayor, City of Nenana Joe Murdy Assembly Member, MunicipaNy of Anchorage Randy Otos Council Member, City of Craig Jamie Parsons Mayor, City and Borough of Juneau John Williams Mayor, 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 LeJane Ferguson Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Ginny Tierney Alaska Municipal Management Association Gerald Lee Sharp Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association Staff Chrystal Stillings Smith Acting Executive Director Julie Krafft Staff Associate Jeanne McRoberts Administrative Assistant Healthier Communities Award The third annual Healthier Communi- tiesAward, sponsored by The Healthcare Forum's Healthier Communities Part- nership and Marion Merrell Dow, Inc., honors the bold efforts of communities worldwide to improve their health sta- tus. This award recognizes the unified efforts of leaders from all sectors of the community-- health, government, busi- ness, education, and others --who have joined togetherto redefine healthcare in a spirit of collaborative problem solving. Awards are based on vision, commu- nity -wide effort, commitment, and out- comes. Awards are presented in three community categories: small, rural, and regional communities; large, urban, and suburban communities; and international communities. Each winner receives a $10,000 award to a designated commu- nity project and recognition at the 1995 Healthier Communities Summit, April 22-25, 1995 in San Diego, California. All entries must be received by Octo- ber 30,1994. For more information, call 415-421-8810. Application forms are also available by calling the AML office at 907-586-1325. Calculating the Costs of Mandates The National League of Cities provided the Alaska Municipal Lea,.e with a workbook on calculating the costs of mandates. The workbook is available to all AML members. Defining what constitutes a mandate is almost as difficult as calculating the cost of the mandate. The broadest definition of a mandate is any action on the part of any unit of the state or federal govemments that inhibits the decision -making ability of any unit of local government. The diffrcultywith such a definition isthat it may be applied to almost any conceivable situation, which renders it not very useful. The workbook outlines how to identify and how to calculate the costs of unfunded mandates (with samples). It also offers ideas on how to let the tax- payers know why the burden is passed on to them and advises them to contact their state and federal legislators. If you would like a copy of the work- book, call AML at 907-586-1325. Candidate Survey Results In Eight candidates of the thirteen running for Governor in the August primary election returned AML's survey on municipal issues. Results of the survey are reproduced and included with this issue of The Touchstone and are interesting reading for municipal officials. If you did not receive the survey results, please ask your municipal clerk or other AML contact person for the candidate survey insert. 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. One copy of each of these publications is sent free to Member Municipalities, Associates, and Affiliates. Additional copies are available to members at a cost of $35 per subscription to the same address. Additional copies to other addresses are available to members at a cost of $50 per subscription. Non- members may subscribe to The Touchstone only for $20 per year. Advertising space is available at $4.50 per column inch, and discounts are availabl to members and for contracts of a year or longer. IListings of job opportunities in AML member municipalities are published free of I charge as a membership service. Page 2 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Alaska Materials Exchange Offers Help to Municipalities TheAlaska Materials Exchange (AME) is a new information clearinghouse aimed at matching excess or used ma- terials with businesses that have a use forthem. Exchanging materials allows them to be put to good use rather than thrown away. The first catalog, pub- lished in June, contains over 100 list- ings. The exchange lists materials, amount, location, and whether the ma- terials are available for free or for sale. The program started as a cooperative effort among the oil industry, federal qnd state government, and the Anchor- ,ge business communityto recycle used equipment and materials rather than dispose of them in landfills. Itwasfunded in part by oil companies, EPA, Alaska Department of Environmental Conser- vation, and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. AME is expanding to in- clude other businesses and communi- ties. Types of materials that are available are chemicals, wood and pallets, oils and greases, construction materials, plastic and rubber, paints and coatings, containers/packing materials, office supplies/electronic equipment, heavy equipment, equipment parts, camp equipment/supplies, and other miscel- laneous supplies. The catalog is avail- able for free and everyone is welcome to participate in the program. Commu- nities with material for disposal or who are in need of the type of materials listed, are urged to call the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce at 907-272- 2401 for more information and a copy of ie latest catalog. Note from the Director Chrystal Stif ings Smith, Acting Executive Director Alaska is a seasonal land, more so than most places I've ever been -- summers are lived to the fullest while the sun shines, and the long days are spent preparing for winter and winter's challenges. Many of AML's members are out fishing right now, whether to stock their freezers and smokehouses or to replenish their bank accounts. People all around the state are enjoying the season, but working hard at their summer activities. So, too, your AML staff. Far from being a slow time, summer at the League office is always very busy. Julie, Jeanne, and I have a wide variety of tasks to complete, and we are keeping the Board and other committees active as well. First, in addition to the search for a new Executive Director, we are wrapping up the initial phase of the Municipal Aid Working Group (MAWG) project (see story, page 1). The group members, representing a variety of communities throughout the state, have done an excellent job and they deserve ourthanks. Now it's your turn -- please help now, don't just criticize later. Conference planning is underway. Mark your calendars for November16-18 and join your colleagues in Juneau. This year's conference will focus on the new realities facing Alaska's municipalities and offersome newways of looking at old problems. Charles Royer, former mayor of Seattle and Director of the Institute of Politics at the JFK School of Government, will be a featured speaker, and the MAWG proposal will be discussed in detail. If you have other ideas about topics, call or write us at AML. I know it seems like the legislative session just ended, but here atAMLwe're getting ready for 1995. The Legislative Committee subcommittees are meet- ing and we're preparing forthe Leadership Summit in Homer (see article, page 12). Also, we've asked the candidates for Governor to comment on municipal issues; the results of that survey are included in this newsletter. I hope you're asking statewide candidates what they think about the state/local relationship. What else keeps us busy during the "off season"? We're publishing AML's Catalog of State Aid to Municipalities, the Municipal Salary Survey, and The Touchstone. We're also in the midst of planning for AML's next fiscal year (which begins October 1) -- developing a budget and work plan, thinking about how to attract new members, and continuing to provide you with the services you deserve from your league. We must be responsive to the barrage of information and requests for aid we receive from the National League of Cities and National Association of Counties, along with keeping up with daily activities and answering requests for information and for resource materials from the AML Library, there are surveys, phone calls, and much more. On a personal note, I want you to know why, in spite of great support from many AML members and friends, I have not applied for the Executive Director's position. I'm passing up one great opportunity, the chance to continue to serve AML and its members, for another, a chance to spend some time in Cambodia, along with my family, and to renew my knowledge of and familiarity with Southeast Asia. It's been over 25 years since my husband and I completed our Peace Corps service in Thailand and headed home (via Cambodia, actually) to pursue graduate work in Southeast Asian studies. Who would have ever thought we wouldn't get back therefor so long, or that when the opportunity arose it would require this type of choice? But, things don't always workout as you might have planned them, and I will be leaving the League in November (after conference) to join my husband and daughter in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where George will be a consultant to the National Library for eight months. We're really looking forward to the adventure, and the challenge of once again living in a new culture, learning a new language (or at least enough to survive), seeing new places, and meeting new people. And, when it's time to return to Alaska, probably next summer, we'll be looking forward to that too. AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Page 3 AML Offers Video Training Program On behalf of its members, the Alaska Municipal League is now subscribing to the Government Services Television Network (GSTN), which produces monthly train- ing videos for local government officials. GSTN is an innovative information and training resource for local governments in partnership with ICMA, National Associa- tioWof Counties, National League of Cities, and Public Technology, Inc. With the GSTN program, you choose when, who, and how many people you want to train. GSTN provides top trainers and national experts directly to your local government and furnishes a constant stream of new ideas and solutions to challenges facing large and small communities. Each video is accompanied by a viewer's guide of the month's program with a synopsis of each segment and suggestions for effective implementation. The video contains five segments: GSTN Journal - Late -breaking news and industry information from around the country in a news journal format. This segment contains important legislative updates, court rulings, conferences, and industry developments. Leadership Spotlight - Informative features on issues impacting top elected and appointed officials. Topics include community relations, crisis management, media relations, goal setting, strategic planning, and current leadership trends. Money Watch - What are other local governments doing to save money? Keep informed about the important financial trends, discover new revenue sources, and learn cost-cutting strategies with advice from fellow local government leaders. Human Factor - Professional guidance from the experts on dealing with personnel issues, for instance, sexual harassment, drugs in the workplace, Americans with Disabilities Act, and cultural awareness. Training Track - Step-by-step supervisory skills and management training. The videos may be checked out through the AML Library. Currently available are CSTN videos for April, May, June, and July. If you are interested in learning more about the GSTN program orwould like to checkout any of the tapes, please call Julie Krafft at 586-1325. Governor Hickel holds a copy of HB 319, which he signed on June 21, 1994. The legislation establishes the Alaska Police Standards Training Fund, to be funded by a surcharge on tickets for motor vehicle or traffic offenses. With the Governor are several supporters of the bill, including sponsor Representative Gail Phillips. Juneau (continued from page 1) The Juneau City and Borough's popu- lation of just under 30,000 makes it r-e of Alaska's largest municipalities. V� , the downtown area is nestled between mountains and the Gastineau Channel, large expanses of land on Douglas Is- land, in the Mendenhall Valley, and "out the road" are meeting the needs of a growing population. In 1994 the local real estate market experienced its big- gestgrowth since 1987. To helpaccom- modate this growth, a newmiddleschool is being constructed in the Lemon Creek area. The City and Borough has been spruc- ing up roadways, working on water and sewer projects, and remodeling the air- port. As you walk about town you'll no- tice that Calhoun Avenue has been re- built, affording better access and over- view of the new senior housing com- plex, which is under construction. "Our community takes great pride in hosting the Alaska Municipal League and in extending a warm and special welcome," said Mayor Jamie Parsons. "We are honored that you have sele Juneau as the site of your 44th Annual Local Government Conference." NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND CURRENT STATUS OF CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL BOND BANK AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given concerning the cur- rent status of proposed changes in the regu- lations of the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority of 15 AAC 144 dealing with author- ity loans to municipalities and purchases of municipal bonds. Notice of the proposed changes was first published in the Anchor- age Daily News on March 12, 1993. The proposed changes were adopted by the Au- thontyon July 12, 1993. The regulations are currently in the Department of Law for final review. Copies of the adopted regulations and information on the ongoing status of the final review process may be obtained by writing to: Norman J. Levesque Executive Director Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority 550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1325 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Page 4 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Alaska Municipal League Policy Development August 1994 Amendments to the AML Policy Statement and resolutions passed during the 44th Annual Local Government Conference (scheduled for November 1648,.. 1994, in Juneau) will shape the: legislative program of the Alaska Municipal , League during 1996. The following information on howto 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. POLICY STATEMENT AMENDMENTS 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 sections will be considered by the entire membership during the Annual 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, orfor 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. 2. 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. ... 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 1994 Page 5 5. Resolutions shall not compromise the budget -making, program -determining, or priority -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, but the 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 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. 5. 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 directlyto 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. Resolutions will be reviewed, debated, and acted upon by the appropriate policy section. Sponsors of properly submitted resolutions will be given an opportunity to discuss and support their resolutions at the 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 policy section Page 6 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 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. The Resolutions Committee shall debate and act upon each resolution for final recommendation to the membership. The Resolutions Committee shall approve, amend, and approve or reject each resolution passed by the policy section, r 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 Chairofthe 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 broughtto the floor of the business meeting at the appropriate time if it meetsthe 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 sponsor the 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. 1 ^ 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 comer 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 comer. 4. Each resolution submitted must indicate that it is an AML resolution and have a title that identifies the issue. That is, it mustsay "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 1994 Page 7 SAMPLE RESOLUTION -- SAMPLE RESOLUTION -- SAMPLE RESOLUTION Follow this format Introduced by: (name of member municiph. , or association) Date: (date of submission to AML) RESOLUTION OF THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RESOLUTION NO. 95-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 forthe costs of the transferred responsibility or regulations" (Alaska Municipal League Policy Statement 1994, Part I Taxation and Finance, F.2 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 municipali 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 _,1994 (name of municipality or association) (date) Page 8 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Training Opportunities ' am About the ADA and How to _imply with the Law - presented by the State ADA Coordinator's Office and the Productivity Improvement Center (PIC). Includessix informative sessions: -ADA Technical Implications -Reasonable Accommodation -Effective Communications -State ADA Compliance Program -Grant & Contract Compliance -Assistive Technology There will be two sessions - October 7 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Oc- tober 11 at Juneau's Centennial Hall. Registration required by September 12 - $30 for half day and $50 for full day. For more information, call PIC at 465- 3411. Beyond Boundaries; City Strengths, Community Vision - National League of Cities' 1994 Congress of Cities and Exposition, December 1-4, Minneapo- Minnesota. Come to the 1994 Con- gress of Cities and find out what hap- pens when local officials think, plan, and act beyond boundaries defined by place, impediments, or habit. What happens when local officials go beyond the boundaries: innovation, collabora- tion, and inclusion; rethinking, reallo- cating, and right sizing; building new partnerships and learning from what others are doing. Six tracks, each pre- senting four workshops, will be con- ducted to guide you beyond boundaries into the future. For more information, call NLC at 703-318-0700. Alaska Health Summit 1994 - A pro- motion of a common agenda for the improvement of the health of the people of Alaska, September 26-28 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Featuring presentations by Alaskan professionals on topics that include: health care re- form, prevention and wellness, immuni- zation, environmental health, and com- +nity health planning. For more infor- ,,,ation, call 907-346-2921. Position Vacancies City Manager - City of Emmonak. The City of Emmonak (population 724) is seeking a City Manager. Under the direction of the city council, the City Manager is responsible for the daily management of all city operations, including the preparation and imple- mentation of the general operating, utilities, and capital project budgets, grant writing and compliance experi- ence, personnel supervision, and plan- ning and coordination with federal, state, and local agencies. The posi- tion requires a "hands-on" type per- son, with a strong background in ad- ministrative finance, knowledge of accounting essentials, and grants and program development. Persons sub- mitting resumes should be experi- enced with conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication and have good writing and verbal commu- nication skills. Four years experience in public administration, including non- profit organizations, and a B.A. in pub- lic or business administration may be substituted for four years of work ex- perience. Salary: DOE, three -bed- room home provide by the City of Emmonak. Send resumes to City Clerk, City of Emmonak, P. O. Box 9, Emmonak, Alaska 99581. The City of Emmonak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Controller -City of Seward. The City of Seward, Alaska, (population 2,700) is seeking a qualified individual forthe position of Controller. This is a man- agement level position assisting the Finance Director in coordinating the accounting, fiscal, and administrative operations of the city. Underthe direc- tion of the Finance Director, the posi- tion will be involved in a wide range of financial and administrative areas in- cluding budgeting, audit and financial statement preparation, investments, risk management, and personnel ad- ministration and supervision. The City's total annual operating budget for FY 95 is $19.5 million including electric, water and sewer, port and harbor, and hospital enterprise funds. Desire de- gree in accounting, finance, or related field. Desire knowledge of, and expe- rience with, financial management principles and practices including gov- emment accounting, cash manage- ment and investments, budgeting, and financial analysis. Experience with utility accounting helpful. Municipal and funds accounting experience is preferred. Fouryears experience mini- mum with at least two years supervi- sory experience required. Finalistsare subject to a criminal background in- vestigation. Starting salary $45,011- $47,299 DOE. Interested persons should submit a resume or city appli- cation by August 31, 1994. Applica- tions should be submitted to: Rick Gifford, Director of Finance, City of Seward, P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 99664 (907) 224-3331. The City of Seward is an EEO employer. 11 Marine Parks Ideas Sought 11 Alaska State Parks is looking for ideas for the construction of recreational amenities, and the acquisition of sites and access rights, that will restore or enhance recreational services lost or diminished by the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Projects will be completed over a four-year period. In order to be considered, projects must be located on public land orwaterwithin the spill -affected area, provide an amenity for public outdoor recreation, be consistent with existing management plans for the area, and be endorsed by the landowner. Project sponsors must have a plan, supported by a public agency, for management and maintenance of the project. Applications must be received by October 31, 1994. For more information, and to receive an application form, contact Alaska State Parks, 907-762-2610. AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Page 9 Aid (continued from page 1) After extensive discussions and evalu- ation of dozens of computer runs, the group, chaired by Valdez City Manager Doug Griffin, presented a draft pro- posal, State Support for Basic Local Services (SSBLS), for comment by AML members. Each mayor was asked to respond by August 22. Draft Proposal As proposed by the Working Group, SSBLS would Emphasize the provision of basic governmental services Distribute funds based on local ex- penditures on basic governmental services, local fiscal capacity, and population Include a minimum entitlement of $35,000/municipality (with an adjust- ment for area cost of living differ- ences) Feedback Needed The Working Group is nowwaiting for comments on the proposal from mayors of AML member municipalities and for suggestions on how to improve it. No proposal for changing the way munici- pal aid is distributed can go far without widespread municipal support -- the survey gives each municipality an op- portunity to be heard early in the pro- cess. Effects on Municipalities Obviously, any change in the formu- las governing the distribution of state assistance to local governments will create some "winners" and some "los- ers" relative to the current formula. One goal of the Working Group was to both minimizethe numberof losers and mini- mize the extent of the wins and losses. Another was to design a program that reflected the group's interest in reward- ing local effort to provide basic services and tied shared revenues to the provi- sion of those services. The latter, it was felt, would be critical in helping legisla- tors and the public understand how vital it is for the state to share revenues with Alaska's municipalities. Municipal Calendar Aug.10-12 Second Ann ualAlaska Management Institue, University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau. Call 465-6357 for more information. Aug. 15-17 Annual Conference for Risk Retention Pools, "Building forQuality: Improving on Success," Dana Point, Califor- nia. Faculty includes Steve Wells, Alaska Municipal League/Joint Insurance Association, Inc. For more information, call Sandra Dick at 714-472-3824 orAMLat 586-1325/ Aug. 23 Primary Election Day Aug. 29-31 "Innovators at Work: Transforming the Public Sector," Hampton, Virginia. Call AML at 586-1325 for more information. Sept.7-10 AML/ACoMLeadership Summit (for Legislative Com- mittee, AML Board, and ACoM), Lands End, Homer. Call 586-1326 for more information. Sept. 21-24 "Connecting Through Partnerships," NLC 12th Annual Local Government Professionals Conference, St. Pe- tersburg, Florida. Call NLC Leadership Hotline at 202- 626-3170 for more information. Sept. 26-28 Alaska Health Summit 1994, Sheraton Anchorage Ho- tel. Call 907-346-2921 for more information. Sept. 28-30 "Watersheds'94 Expo" Bellevue, Washington. Exchange ideas on watershed protection. Call 586-1325 for more information. Sept. 27-Oct 1 12th National Trails Symposium, Anchorage Hilton Hotel. For more information, call ARPA at 248-5868. Oct. 11 Learn About the ADA and How to Comply with the Law, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Call 907-465-3411 for more information. Nov. 8 General Election Day Nov. 13-18 AML Local Government Conference Week, Juneau Call 586-1325 for more information. Dec. 1-4 National League of Cities Congress of Cities, Minneapo- lis, MN. Call NLC at 202-626-3000 for more information. Reminder... Resolutions for AML Annual Conference are due October 1. ' ' Don? wart until the last minute. See Policy ' Development insert in this newsletter. (continued on page 11) Page 10 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Aid (continued from page 10) To ease the burden a change to a new distribution formula would cause for -tnicipalities that would receive less _ .J under the new program, the Work- inlGroup is proposing that legislation establishing the SSBLS include a three- year phase -in to hold municipalities harmless for the first year and then gradually phase in to the new funding level. Stable and Predictable Funding Source Devising a new formula to distribute state -collected revenues will not, in it- self, solve the problem of achieving stable funding for municipal aid pro- grams. A new program may be simpler, more understandable, and more defen- sible if it is tied to expenditures on basic services, but it also needs stable fund- ing. Finding that funding source will be even more difficult than developing a new distribution formula, and convinc- ing the public about its importance will be a monumental task. The Working Group has looked at a number of alter- tive sources for funding and is also asking for suggestions from those who review the plan. What Next? First, responses to the survey are needed. Now is the time for each mu- nicipality to make a difference -- the Working Group is not tied to the pro- posal outlined, but wants an open dis- cussion of the issues involved. After comments have been received, the group will revise the proposal and present it at the Leadership Summit (see related article on page 12). After further revisions and refinements, the next opportunity for public discussion will be at the Local Government Confer- ence, November 16-18, in Juneau. A proposal adopted there will become part of AML's legislative priorities for the future. Everyone's input and comments will be needed as the development pro- cess continues. The Working Group needs your ilp now, at this point, not your ..riticism later. If you would like more details on the proposal, please call AML at 586-1325. Alaska Municipal League Associates & Affiliates ACCOUNTING/AUDITING Elgee, Rehfeld. & Funk, CPAs BankAmerica State Trust Company Mikunda, Cottrell & Company First National Bank KPMG Peat Marwick George K. Baum & Company J. C. Bradford and Company ATTORNEYS National Bank of Alaska Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot Public Financial Management, Inc. Bliss Riordan Lehman Brothers, Inc. Copeland, Landye, Bennett and wolf INSURANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT Davis Wright Tremaine Hicks, Boyd, Chandler & Falconer Brady & Company Hughes Thorsness Gantz Powell & Gallagher Heffernan Insurance Brokers Brundin Northern Adjusters, Inc. Perkins Coie Preston Thorgrimson Shidler Gates MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATIONS & Ellis Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, Alaska Association of Assessing Officers P.C. Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Wohlforth. 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Montgomery Watson TRANSPORTATION/ FINANCIAL SERVICES/ ACCOMMODATION BANKING Alaska Airlines, Inc. Westmark Hotels Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority Official Notice The annuai business meeting of the Alaska Municipal League will be held at Centennial Hall in Juneau, Alaska, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 1994, as part of the 44th Annual AML Local Govern- ment Conference. Major agenda items include adoption of the 1995 Policy Statement and resolutions and elections of AML officers and directors for the upcoming year. Only delegates from members municipalities in good standing (dues paid) are eligible to vote. AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 Page 11 Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Carol Frees City Clerk City of Kenai 01 210 FkWgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 PLEASE COPY AND DISTR /BUTS Homer to Host Municipal Leaders Alaskan mayors and AML's Board of Directors and Legislative Committee will be heading to Homer in September to debate policy issues, particularly the proposal of the Municipal Aid Working Group (see related story, p. 1), develop a draft Policy Statement for consideration at the Local Government Conference, and address other issues of concern to local leaders. The Leadership Summit is scheduled for September 7-10 at Land's End Resort, with different meeting schedules for each group. Scheduled events are as follows: Wednesday, September 7 - all day Thursday, September 8 a.m p.m Friday, September 9 a.m p.m. Saturday, September 10 a.m. p.m. Legislative Committee Legislative Committee Alaska Conference of Mayors JOINT MEETING of Legislative Com- mittee, AML Board of Directors, Alaska Conference of Mayors, and other in- terested local government officials. Topics of discussion: Report and rec- ommendations of the Municipal Aid Working Group and other legislative issues AML Board of Directors AML Board of Directors AMUJIA Board of Directors This is the first time all these groups of municipal leaders have scheduled their summer meetings at the same time. It will provide an excellent opportunity for an exchange of ideas and debate on critical policy issues. In addition to adopting a draft Policy Statement, the AML Board of Directors will be approving the budget and work plan for the League's new fiscal year, considering invitations for the 1995 Local Government Conference, making appointments to the AMUJIA and AML Investment Pool boards, and, if the search process goes as planned, hiring a new AML Executive Director. If you have other issues you would like the Board to discuss, please contact President John Torgerson at 262-6205 orActing Executive Director Chrystal Smith at 586- 1325. For more information on the Leadership Summit, call AML. 1994 AML. Local Government- Conference New realities challenge Alaska's cit- ies and boroughs -- new realities and old problems. State support for local gov- ernments is unpredictable, and shrink- ing. Federal and state governments continue to impose unfundedmandt Changes in state government are on we horizon. Increasingly, local governments are being called upon to provide ser- vices without adequate financial and human resources. New realities call for new ways of looking at things, new approaches and new visions. The 1994 Local Govern- ment Conference, AML's 44th annual get-together, will offer new visions and look at the new realities. Join your col- leagues from all over Alaska to share, learn, and take a new look. Alaska's new governor will be invited to share his vision with you. Charles Royer, Director of the Institute of Poli- tics at the JFK School of Government and former mayor of Seattle, will offer new perspectives on challenges facing local govemments across the country. Sessions are planned on local gov- ernment innovation and other topics of current interest, and the °AML Policy Statement and legislative program for 1995 will be developed. Plan now to attend the 44th Ani. ..I AML Local Government Conference in Juneau, November 1648. Page 12 AML Touchstone ■ August 1994 ALASKA IAIVI`LEAGUE L i ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 1994 CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR SURVEY ON MUNICIPAL ISSUES Candidates Who Responded Candidates Who Did Not Reammd James Campbell - Republican Jack Coghill - AK Ind. Party Jim Sylm. Green Party Robert Idahosa - AK Ind. Party Tom Fink - Repubicen Al Rows - AK Ind. Party Sam Cotten - Democrat Larry Selp - AK Ind. Party Tony Knowlea - Democrat Sybil Skaiton-Monroe - Republican Juft Hensler - Republicsn Stephan McAlpine - Democrat Jim Dore - Republican 9 The nature,of, the SM96 6ftl9ova►t- nwnt r+atidonshlp Nr /ilaska te an 1mP tantkey to thestste 4'Wtrrn. Whatis your understanding of thls'reladmal :at Me presentlimo? Should this W dumWW? if so,:how? Campbell: Local governments are instru- mentalities of the state, and they should be treated as full partners in the performance of public services —NOT stepchildren. Sykes: The Alaska constitution calls for "maximum of local self-government with a minimum of local units" and allows home rule cities and boroughs to "exercise all legislative powers not prohibited by law or charter." This is as it should be. The major change I propose is a process that activates citizens to participate in their local govem- ments as much as possible. Three major aspects are envisioned: 1) De- velop community visions or plans based on past history, present input and strategies for the long-term future, giving clear direction to the borough and state governments, 2) Set up a process where government and indus- try projects come to communities first for approval before going through a bureau- cratic process. 3) Create effective citizen oversight, so there is participation and infor- mation ongoing as issues go through ad- ministrative processes. Fink: Perhaps more than any other candi- date in this year's race, I understand this problem and how if affects local govem- ment. State government has been playing PacMan with local government for the past eight years. The state budget has been eating up more and more funds that are needed at the local level to meet existing and new state and federal mandates. This is uncalled for. My administration is commit- ted to make state government live within its means and will carry the same expectations into its relationship with local government. The unfunded mandates will end because they are really tax increases that the state gets local government to collect. Cotten: The state constitution description of the role ofthe cities and boroughs is clear. Municipalities arethe primary and legitimate provider of basic services throughout the state. The state of Alaska has an obligation to provide assistance to local government, particularly in the area of education funding and capital funding in the areas of economic development and basic infrastructure needs such as water and sewer. Knowles: I want to address both the direct and indirect relationships that local govem- ments have with the state government. As governor I will actively encourage and support local efforts to form boroughs, and I will make sure that the support and coop- eration continues once those governments are in place. The same goes for existing local governments, of course. In part, this means continuing revenue shar- ing and municipal assistance. I think it is right that the state share resource revenues with local governments, not just because of the role communities play in the overall health and welfare of the state, but also because local governments often provide the best, the most flexible, and the most appropriate levels and forms of service. Local services can eliminate the need for some state services or can augment them. The levels of state assistance will probably not increase, however, I think it is important to build some stability into the funding. This "pass -through" has become an easy target for budget cuts, and I don't think that is the right approach. I also believe that the state agencies should reach out to local governments at all levels. All state agencies should do a better job of communicating with local government, shar- ing information, and finding ways to make regulations and changes in law work better for communities. In addition, I recognize the indirect relation- ship that exists between the state and local governments, especially in regards to eco- nomic development. The states marketing efforts and development efforts should have a significant local component. Forexample, if the state is proposing to open access to state land for tourism or some other devel- opment, the access plan should be framed around significant local concerns and long- term plans of the community members. Henzler: Almost all the communities extant in Alaska existed before operation of the Trans -Alaska Pipeline. To whatever degree each of these communities had commercial resources or the infusion of government funds for military purposes or regional gov- ernance (native hospitals at Bethel, Kotze- bue) that community fared — Petersburg, nicefor instance, Bethel, notes nice. With oil wealth, all communities improved. With the decline in oil wealth many communities will rusticate. McAlpine: As most of you are aware, I was a locally elected official having served on the Valdez City Council and as Mayor of Valdez. Under the Hickel administration,the rela- tionship between the state and local govem- ments has not been as close or as produc- tive as it could or should be. I will work to have closer relations with local governments and will have an open doorfor locally elected officials. AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Page 2 Ar: What wiff the r&%dbnsJ* between Moltate and aes! povernmwets-ba deal ingyoaradrnNNsbuffen9 iVi►hatwNyvredo to sn we - healthy 'yovrrrrut tai .�tEtreo+ tugs at the ibcal hovel? ' .. .. . Campbell: My roots are in local govem- ment; I spent 10 years on theAnchomge City Council and Borough Assembly. My goal is to make certain that local government enti- ties are treated fairly and equitably by the state, and I will take people to Juneau who come from a local government background to make it happen. I will make certain that local governments are brought to the table as the state makes decisions on economic development, budget matters, regulatory reform, education, crime prevention, and other issues that are priorities with Alas- kans. Sykes: The management style of govern- ment needs to be citizen -based, not bureau- crat -based. The past two legislatures have taken away rights reserved to citizens and communities and given them to commis- sioners and bureaucrats. This must be re- versed. (See above answer) As an example the Departmentof Natural Resources wasted about $1-4 million on a non-existent world class ski area that was proposed by an Austrian "developer' who hasn't been heard from since his proposal. Local wisdom and knowledge must be used at the first steps of a project rather than simply receiving com- ment at a "public hearing" where the hearing officer often takes the attitude of'Thank you for your advice, now we'll do what we want anyhow." Citizen oversight should be devel- oped as it is in several other states. Fink: The relationship between my adminis- tration and local governments will be excel- lent, as long as all parties understand that each is responsible for its own fiscal deci- sions and that local initiative should be paid for by local taxes. Cotten: The relationship between the state and local governments under a Cotten ad- ministration would be strengthened by clar- ity and predictability in the amount of state assistance local governments can expect from the state over the next 5-10 years. This will greatly aid municipalities in their efforts to conduct long term planning and develop- ment A Cotten administration commitment would reflect my consistent support of full funding of education over the last 20 years. Henzler: During my administration the rela- tionship between the state and local govern- ments will be whatever 32 legislators (11 senators and 21 representatives) and I make it. As many local governments basically have no means of support outside of state funds, I lean toward support of local govem- ments, but 1 don't want to be a damned fool about it. I do not have the power to ensure anything. The governments and govemors that ensured things all went out of business about four years ago when the Berlin Wall came down. McAlpine: As I stated above, I will workwith local govemments to ensure that everything is done within state government to meet the needs of people on the local level. We need to work in partnership with local govern- ments to provide training and expertise that will assist residents of cities, towns and villages to maintain their own governmental structures rather than trying to dictate to them how to run their affairs. 2.:. ~ F, F 11c - wtNyverpuraere, as Gov6 error, to thm sate governmant op. wvft s,aarvkas,andWvprw=toserve AA*A* n inathneofdeaMrUngrsysrwes !'Horn a0 analbwmea ft costa oflamvidlrq Paw sarvk"? Campbell: I think of government finance as a three-legged stool: First, we must reduce the cost of govern- ment Like a freight train, we must begin to apply the brakes now, knowing where we want to end up, as oil revenues decline. We must also answer two fundamental ques- tions for every state program: Is it neces- sary? And is it the responsibility of the state? Second, on the other side of the ledger, we must work aggressively to expand the tax base —both forthe state and for local govern- ments—becausethere aresimply no oil pros- pects that can be expected to replace in this decade the generous revenues we have enjoyed from the North Slope. Alaska's best hope for a safe landing is a sound economic development program that will expand the tax base by welcoming newtax payingcom- panies that will create meaningful long-term jobs. Without new jobs and industry, Alas- kanswill be forced to dig deeper and deeper into their pockets to pay for even the most basic services. We must move forward with responsible development of our lands and resources as our constitution envisioned. Local governments have a strong role to play as partners and beneficiaries in this effort; throughout the state, municipal lands can be a valuable asset in jobs creation. The Red Dog project is a good example of state and local partnering, as is the Midrex pelleti- zation project under review by AIDEA Third is revenue generation, generally con- sidered to be taxes and fees. I am calling for NO new taxes and fees until we first make meaningful reductions in government spf ing. Instead, I will stabilize our tax strut►, and create a level playing field for business and industry. Companies will not do busi- ness here if Alaska continues to change the groundrules; we will have tax reform. Sykes: I was the only candidate in 1990 who urged oil development of Ugnu Kuparuk and West Sak—America's 2nd largest oilfield. We should offer incentives to engineering students, private companies or the current operating companies to devise a more eco- nomic retrieval of West Sak oil. We could possibly return to "separate accounting" for oil firms bringing $400 million additional annually. Budget cutting should precede raising taxes. If needed,1) Income tax, 2) Sin taxes on tobacco and alcohol, 3) Summer sales tax. The Permanent fund dividend should not be capped. Fink: Reduce statespendinguntil itmatches state income or until the public says enough is enough. Long term ,economic stability requires an economy based on something other than oil and seasonal employment I will encourage added value resource deval- opment. Cotten: History has shown that the state legislaturewill only reduce expenditureswhen it has less money. I think the first duty of a new administration is demonstrate to the public that we can cut the size of state government and the, and only then, ask the public to pay more for government. I think the fairest way to raise funds is an income tax Henzler: I hope that by the time I am done campaigning everyone in the state will un- derstand that FY82 was our best fiscal year ever (4.693 Billion) but that FY91 (4.324 Billion) was our second best and FY93 (4.315 Billion) was our third best fiscal year —you can look it up State of Alaska Comprehen- sive Annual Financial Report, and then, just to check that you may call Mr. Chuck Logsdon at the state of Alaska Dept of Revenue Division of Oil and Gas Audit divi- sion in Anchorage. At the same time I want everyone to learn that oil production is de- clining atthe rate of 3.1 % annually. Once we have these facts learned we can pursue policy. AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Page 3 McAlpine: We must review all of the pro- grams that the state is involved in and determine which we will have to eliminate in der to balance future budgets. g• Whit wNl you do to enam iang-term eeanomk stsbAlly ftr the state and lta gownntentel units? Sykes: As Governor, I will set a goal for Alaska to be as self-sufficient as possible, We must stop exporting our raw resources at low prices while Outsiders control oil, fish, timber and tourism. Alaskans should de- velop niche markets, process our own fish, sell fish waste products, finish lumber and other wood products, and create a product development corporation providing groom and loans to small manufacturing and cot- tage industries that are likely to succeed. Our marketing efforts in fish, timber and tourism need to be more locally based and training people to do their own marketing is a priority. It's time for action, not lip service. Providing a sustainable local economic base is the most important priority, We can get nowhere continuing to ad like a colony exporting our raw resources at the lowest possible prices. We must produce all our materials to their highest possible values— 'ncluding waste. Government units will continue to share in revenue gained from state resources. Cotten: Local governments need a better sense ofwhat itwill receivefrom the state not only each year but over a longer period of time. This could be accomplished by con- solidating the current revenue sharing and municipal assistance programs. A new pro- gram needs to be established through a joint local and state government commission that better reflects the needs of local govem- ments and gives them a better sense of what to expect from the state. Knowles: Over the next 10-15 years, we will fund state government from a variety of sources that include resource development rents, royalties and taxes, investment earn- ings, and business and personal taxes. Dif- ferent sources will make varying levels of contributions at different times. However, I can say that the state will, under a Knowles Administration, have a road map that sug- gests what sources will serve what purpose — and at roughly what levels — at different ooints in the future. Breaking open the piggy anks in an emergency is just as improper as levying an income tax for the same reasons. I am assuming your question about stability refers directly to stability in government funding or finance, not private sector eco- nomic stability. However, these two are inextricably linked. Job creation, growth, and stability must be led by the private sector, and state policies must support and encourage that private sector growth. The economic stability of political subdivisions (with the exception of public school districts) must not be directly tied primarily or com- pletely to state funding. Henzler. I will not ensure anything. If you hear a candidate ensure you of some thing, and you believe him, you should vote for him, but 1 "ensure" youthat if you do, you are setting yourself upto bedisappointed (again). After 40 years in Alaska, much of it eco- nomic development work, 1 am convinced that no one knows how to ensure economic stability, but, surely, it is not accomplished with subsidies —not subsidized agriculture, fisheries, logging, or anything else. McAlpine: I have been called a "pro -devel- opment" candidate, and that is what I will continue to be. We have to diversify our economy, but we will still be dependent on the oil industry for the foreseeable future. There are no other resource development potentials or any other industry that can replace the oil industry and the revenues it provides for our state and local economies. We have to work together with industry to provide an economic climate in which they want to work and expand. ThiirldlforW�palternati�ris fiawbw►snq- geated by others:- Please -be apeaft In yowtWponse-to-quesdons on-theas op- db i N- Do-y+oa smart mWtlnp-cite state op• eratift brtrd" from tb FY95 /eve/? ffso, PNateidenEpywhideprvprarns, poftwom, end Yat' you favor 96ninating or redrua Ing to do am Campbell: Absolutely. We cannot continue to raid one-time pools of cash (oil tax settle- ments, budget reserves, loan program earn- ings, for example) to cover our habits of overspending. I will direct my commission- ers and department heads to identify and phaseout duplication, waste, programs that aren't working, and services that can be provided elsewhere. Wewill reorganize state government to do fewer things, to do them better, and do them at less cost. I have appointed a working group of volun- teer professionals to assist me during the campaign in identifying specific programs and activities for possible consolidation, elimi- nation, or restructuring. I want to hit the ground running in Juneau, with a specific plan to bring the budget in line with recurring revenues. Sykes: The spending level is about right. The capital and operating budgets should be recombined. Unneeded capital items ap- proved in 1993 in the $600+ million capital items should have been cut ordelayed. Now, we need to look at the Dept. of Transporta- tion. While we get 90-95% of new road money from the Federal Government, they don't fork out much for maintenance. We have an ever declining ability to maintain any roads we have now or will be likely to build. My priority is maintaining the roads we've got. We need a consistent but rela- tively small capital budget Many outside firms benefitted from the 1993 pork, be- cause their simply weren't enough Alaskans to accomplish all the pork projects. Fink: Yes, to the point where it meets my goal of balancing with state income over a four-year period. It is not possible to identify programs and positions without consulta- tion with the Legislature. On the other hand. I would not start with local government rev- enue sharing and I would not support reduc- tions in this area as an underhanded way to balance the books. Cotten: I support the reduction of the cost of the legislative and governor's office bud- get and an overall reduction of travel ex- pense through state government I would resist pressure to unnecessarily increase pay and compensation for state employees. Knowles: I respond to fluctuating cash flow every year in my restaurant business. How- ever, I do not respond to lower cash flow by cutting out breakfast or closing on Wednes- days. The fact is, the state's operating agencies will probably not see sweeping programmatic cuts, nor will I impose across- the-board cuts. Personnel costs, operations costs, delivery of services and a whole vari- ety of"interior' functionswill be addressed in a cooperative and creativewaywith employ- ees, service providers, and service recipi- ents. When I was Mayor of Anchorage my administration was able to lower municipal costs 11 percent in two years without mak- ing more layoffs, declaring war on public employees, or starving the public. Henzier: If the trend line of oil production is downward, and the trend line of state rev- enue is downward, then YES, I support cutting the FY 95 level, and to exactly the pointwhere the two trend lines coincide. And AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Page 4 I will use my line item veto authority to maintain that budget. If cuts are necessary, I could first cutthe Governor's expenditures- -particularly such items as pursuit of the northern sea route and the northern forum, etc. Then I will come after your budget. You kno ro that to the greatest extent your legisla- tor is thekey. McAlpine: I don't necessarily agree that there is all that much "fat" in the state operating budget. The FY 95 budget has more money appropriated for formula pro- grams, such as education, permanent fund dividends, aid to families with dependent children and medicaid, than it has for the operating portion of state government. Our first priority should be to be sure that we are getting the most bang for our buck. Are we operating state government in the most effi- cient manner? In the past, good managers have been penalized by budget reductions for saving money. We have to work with the peoplewho actually run state government to be sure it is operating efficiently. We will haveto take a close look at all programs and decide what are traditional government func- tions and what Alaska is doing that other states are not doing. We will have to elimi- nate programs rather than trying to adjust the total budget down but keeping the same services. ..... ............ . s � Do you sup port do use -of the earrr- kV* -raserve: of..dw,Aiteska:.PlaOMMMat fsafd to"ANid •state �t °oPW*- Nona or odrsr--priograms,•41111eh as:aid: to municlpalitles; :: support of ' education, school consbucdon, sanitation prcowts. orodws? 1fso, what Us" cftherwervw fuhdswillyousupport=Gavwm& How wilt you 'seN' these uses to the pubNc and legislature?.. Campbell: No, I do not favor using the earnings reserves at this time. In fact, I fear thatthere won't BE an earnings reserve after the next legislative session unless a strong Governor is in Juneau to reign in the budget. Rather than continuing to use these one- shot pockets of money as piecemeal "solu- tions" to supplement the budget, I will de- velop a long-range, multi -year budgeting plan that will bring stability to the budgeting process. It will be based on a realistic price of oil and prudent government spending. Local governments and school districts alike have consistently called for forward - funding programs such as municipal assis- tance, revenue sharing, and funding. I would suggest that if Gov. Hickel and the legisla- ture hadn't illegally spent the BP settlement, we might have been able to resolve this problem at last Sykes: The only reserve funds I intend to spend will be to forward fund the budget. Only funds from the previous yea's income could be spent. The legislatures of the past four years have spent about $2.3 billion from reserve funds —enough to have fully forward funded an entire year's budget. This would give municipalities, cities and school dis- tricts a year's warning of what to expect. These reserves will build again in future years and forward funding should be insti- tuted. Afterthe permanent fund reaches $20 billion, we could withdraw a percentage of the interest to fund the majority of state government and still have permanent fund checks and continue the fund's growth — following a vote of the people. Community Block grants could be made to cities and boroughs. Fink: The reserve funds are the only uncom- mitted part of our oil largesse that we have not spent. These reserves should be dedi- cated to building our economic base, not bailing out failed projects or ill-conceived social programs. Cotten: I do not support the use of the earnings reserve of the Permanent Fund. Knowles: I do not support tapping Perma- nent Fund earnings to fund the state budget at this time. Henzier. To me (and to the Alaska courts ) that is not sacrosanct money - not even as sacrosanct as the Constitutional Budget Reserve. As governor I am going to have to have the courage to deal in facts— particu- larly funding facts. Many may not liketo face those fads. Those Alaska voters who do not want to face facts, and, instead, choose to vote for someone who does not face fads, will still have to face the fads eventually, because here is a truth you can count on — fads are stubborn things. Ultimately you cannot wish them away, nor vote them away. McAlpine: I want it to be clear that 1 do not under any circumstances support spending from the corpus of the Permanent Fund. If we have dire revenue shortages, I would consider utilizing the unappropriated earn- ings from the fund. I do not think that it is legal or appropriate to designate what the specific uses would be from the fund; it will have to be placed into the general fund if it is going to be used. The only way to "sell" any sort of spending plan is to tell people about it. You haveto let them knowwhat you intend to do, why it is necessary, what the alternatives are, why you have chosen the particular plan, etc. Campbell: As I've traveled the state, Alas- kans have said loud and clear that they will support NO new taxes until we address the cost of government. 1 agree with them. If we have done all that we can to reduce costs and expand the tax base, and stilt face a budget deficit, I will have the courage to propose an income tax. An income taxis the most equitable taxing tool available to gov emment, and it also captures non-resident income. 1 can support a reservation of a portion of such a tax to local governments. Sykes: Before an Income tax should be re- instituted the following process should take place: Examine previous budget history, input from citizens and governmentworkers to point to possible efficiencies. A manage- ment and budget audit should follow to see WHO gets paid to do WHAT, andthatshould point the way to long term stable govem- ment strategies. Then: Have another loot separate accounting for oil companies, o� well as incentives to develop West Sak. Income tax is probably the fairest. Summer sales tax probably would raise as much during three months as the non -summer nine months. Sin taxes on alcohol and to- bacco would help fund health care for all Alaskans. State government, aid to municipalities and support for education all come out of the general fund. Our constitution prohibits dedi- cated funds, and 1 support that. In earlier years, dedicated funds kept the state from having enough general government funds. In order to be most responsible to our citi- zens, each funding request, including edu- cation, should be examined annually. Since I am proposing a system that invites more citizen activism, I would expect that local government and community needs will be high budget priorities. Fink: Not at this time. The state does not have a revenue problem, it really has a spending problem in that too much money is being spent in ways that have no d; relationship to the services that are d%. . - ered to individual citizens. My first priority will be to have the state live within its means. AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Pape IS Cotten: 1 support the institution of an in- come tax after we have made adequate cuts in the budget. 1 think the public will support ich a tax afterwe have shown a willingness reduce the size of government and to live within the means of our revenues. I would eSsider reserving a portion of the state income tax for redistribution to local govem- ment. The question, in my mind, however, is not where the funds come from for local government, but that they have adequate funding. Knowles: When state government has madethe hard choices and gonethrough the necessary changes to provide public ser- vices as state resource revenues decline, and when a sic- to eight -year fiscal plan is in place, only then would I propose adding a personal income tax to the state's revenue mbc Of all the taxes, the personal income tax is the fairest statewide method of taxa- tion. However, neither the time nor the circumstances are right for a tax proposal. I do not support dedicated revenues from an income tax to any particular program. Henzler: If the time comes I would support a state income tax, because the Permanent Fund Dividend is a substantial part of the income of many poorer families in Alaska. I ould rather tax than cap or limit the divi- dend. See your legislator and 31 like her. McAlpine: I believe that we should adopt an income tax with a system of credits forthings such as home mortgage payments, rent, utility costs, etc. , so that, if you earn your money here and spend your money here, you pay little in tax However, if you earn money in Alaska and take it elsewhere, you will make a significant contribution to the coffers of the state. I would be reluctant to tie any source of revenue to one particular program. I support funding for such things as education, municipal assistance and rev- enue sharing. Funding forthese programs should come out of the general fund and should not be dependent on uncertain funds such as an income tax If you set a certain portion of the income tax as being the fund- ing source for redistribution to local govem- ment and thetax does not realize as much as was anticipated, would this mandate a re- duction in funding for local government? There are some problems and concerns over dedicated revenues. �oyousapporfpssaaq�ofiYgllatkm ess,b,1Mnawstate taxeass a »raNO & .acres ng stab government revenues? Why/Whynot? Nso, whattypeoftex, and on what would yarn support? Sykes: After all possible budget cuts and consideration of separate accounting for oil company taxation, I would consider Income tax, summer sales tax, and sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco. I was the only candi- date in 1990 pushing for universal single payer health care and it is still a priority. Single payer health-care will actually cost less that what is now spent. Since alcohol and tobacco are the greatest major causes of health problems sin taxes become sort of a user fee to the general fund that will support health care. Fink No. Until such time as state expendi- tures are reduced and government revenues meat cost concessions. One big area of cost containment would be to obtain parity be- tween public and private sector pay. Cotten: As mentioned previously, I support at the proper time, the reinstitution of the income tax I would consider other taxes if they are progressive and equitable. Knowles: I do not support new state taxes at this time. In the oil, commercial fishing, and tourism businesses, times are chang- ing, and our tax structure and application should maximize the opportunities for new, small businesses to grow. I do not support a statewide sales tax. Henzler. Not yet. McAlpine: I am not in favor of increased taxes to increasethe size and cost of govem- ment. As I stated earlier, we have to decide what we need and what we can afford. Any new taxes will have to be formulated similar to my proposal for a state income tax We should try to increase revenue without hav- ing a significant negative impact on people who live in Alaska. Y Do You support reducing or eliminst ingstatapass-thriough orandVwmwtpr+o- gam? ;afso, whk.h ouros`snd'Why? Sykes: I don't support eliminating entitle- ment programs. The legislature will be mak- ing a list of "needs" and "wants" as the budgets get increasingly sparse. Such pro- grams as longevity bonus, exemptions from property tax by seniors and veterans and othersuch optional programs are most likely to bedecreased. I believethat all ofthese are tremendous economic benefits to the state, but they are also optional programs. I sup- port local development of health care facili- ties, child care, adult day care and other comprehensive benefits available through a statewide single -payer health care system. I support block grants directed by communi- ties for good public purposes. Fink: No. Cotten: All pass -through or entitlement pro- grams need to be reviewed and meet a means test of faimess and need. All pro- grams need to be reviewed in the context of available funds and the willingness of the public to support other revenue enhance- ment efforts as well. Knowles: Pass-throughs and entitlements (not counting specific, federally funded or federally- mandated programs) will be con- sidered equals among all state expendi- tures, and none will bear the brunt of budget reductions. The single, state -funded pass - through I will not cut is the foundation for- mula for funding education. That is my single, most important budget priority. Henzler. I want to review all of them with your local legislators. McAlpine: Reducing or eliminating pass - through or entitlement programs is not an easy task Many of the programs in this category are mandated by the federal gov- ernment and cannot be eliminated by state action, even ifwewantedtoeliminatethem. I think a more important question is are we doing the best job possible in running these programs. I think that the answer to this question is that we are not doing an ad- equate job of funding these programs. If you ask the people in the trenches who are working with these programs, you will hear all kinds of stories about the problems that exist. The answer is better management of these programs. 3. Uunkipal leaders ara concerned that as -ell revenuescontinua to daaBnr ore casts ofprovldngsarvlcas to d* Alaska's cidzrna will 'Reed the stateitresources and; as a result, that the 89004W shift moraresponalb1 Wes; /iabNdes end costs of provkUng esae► dal: sarvicee to local gowrrrments w/thout'prdvldlnp"iwndlrp or allowing clt/3ans to choose whkdt ser- vicesor#asponslbllides went topro- vide, ;l:'o,,: that. the stsh will lrnpose unfunded mandates on Wdes and bor. you support state mandates on local�overrunerit? WhoshoullalfundOmwe mandates? Campbell: The issue of unfunded federal mandates on state and local government is a ooncemthroughoutthe nation. I am strongly AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Pape 6 on record in opposition to unfunded man- dates —including state mandates on local government. The State of Alaska has bal- anced its budget on the backs of our cities and local governments. In a Jim Campbell administration, if the state mandates a pro- gram, the state will pay for it. Sykes: I am against unfunded mandates. The government that makes the mandates should fund them. I cant think of any excep- tions atthe moment, butthere maybe some. Fink: Mandates should be funded by man- dators. Local governments should not be forced to ad as tax collectors for state government. I have been a strong sponsor of an unfunded mandate constitutional amendment. Cotten: The state needs to be more sensi- tiveto the ability of local government to most financial obligations for state mandates. I think, however, that local governments will be required to pay some portion of state required mandates. Education, of course, is the best example of such a state mandate that requires local participation. Knowles: There should be statewide stan- dards when it comes to education, public safety, environmental protection, environ- mental and occupational health and other areas where the statewide interest is con- cerned. These costs are a partnership re- sponsibility among all the governments in- volved. Henzler: This is a hypothetical question, and I will give you an equivocal answer. Sometimes I will, and sometimes I wont; sometimes the state should and sometimes you should. McAlpine: As I said about pass -through and entitlement programs, some state man- dates on local governments are impossible to avoid. If the state is going to place mandates on local governments, the state should pay for them. There has to be cooperation between state and local govem- ment to determine what is necessary and what the people want. In light of the current revenue picture, if a program is required at the local level, the local level should do what it can to provide the program. Mandating programs on local governments is a political shell game that will require an increase of taxes on the local taxpayer. :.;Do yowsupport local determination of what services should be provkW lo. coky ;and at what hve!?? Campbell: Absolutely. I am a strong be- liever that government services are best provided closest tothosewho usethem. The state must clearly define the level of state revenue support it is willing to provide for these services. Sykes: My background is empowering citi- zens to control their governments as much as possible. I support maximum local direc- tion of services. The state should provide block grants so that communities can decide priorities themselves as much as possible. Fink: Yes. - Cotten: State law requires boroughs and first class and home rule cities outside of an organized borough to assume education, taxation and planning powers. I support local governments choosing what services it desires beyond those basic powers and services. However, local governments need to recognize thatthere is no guarantee some services such as public safety, particularly in urban ares, will be provided free of charge in the future. I would expect when the state level of service declines or is eliminated, that communities, such as Wasilla has recently accomplished, will meet the challenge and pay for the service themselves. Knowles: Communities should have some flexibility in dealing with mandates. State government does not necessarily have the right plan for every city and village. Henzler. It all depends. I am for the best of everything for everybody, but it will take billions. We simply may not have the money to afford it. McAlpine: Yes, I do support as much local determination as possible. My experience in local government taught me to believe that the local governments can do many things much better than state government and will provide the local citizens with better and more meaningful programs than if they are mandated by the state. since 19d6:> Tor''FY 96 alri'`Irytt/inrn appropriated about a percent of the cost of'the program to muMdpabWer whkh Willi -Nonce local taxpaywo: to pay more than t15 moan In adatlBorriel taxes..: AV?; Do you supporf -napeaNit - the atate- mandatedaxwnptlon ftntpropertyaxes for -senior- cWkwu and -dhmWM d vetar6 ans? 0 not; how would you propose to chan"Umprograrn torel% m OnU dw it places on an ktcal tow"Ws below the ape of 66? Campbell: This is a prime example of the state continuing to change the groundrules. The program should be funded. At the very least, it should be a local -option program, whether or not the state decides to partici- pate in funding a portion of this subsidy. Sykes: We should change the law to allow municipalities to opt out of the mandatory exemption. They would have to pass a reso- lution or ordinance to opt out, which would necessitate plenty of local discussion. The tax relief line could be lowered to exempting the first $100,000 in property as well. Fink No. This program should be funded by the Legislature or a local option. Cotten: I view the current state poh towards this issue as imperfect However, feel that we, as a state and a community, have an obligation to seniors and disabled veterans. It is a valid state policy to insure that all seniors and disabled veterans are afforded such assistance by the state and local governments. Knowles: I understand the reasons behind the exemption and I support the concept However, if the state isn't going to fund it the Legislature shouldn't pass the buck to local governments. Henzler. Yes. Or at the very least, let it be a local option, but 32 legislators may not agree. McAlpine: I do not support the repeal of these exemptions at this time. We have to do a complete review of all of these pro- grams to determine what the impact of repeal will be and how it can be mitigated. .:Do you support coavwting the pro- grnntoakmalopdon, thus s/lowfngdbes andbbrougha to ostabiffth.0114rown cd rfi : for s tax exarnption? i' A. * <Govsr world you Introduce and/or erWarse log. biedw to make the pragnm a kxmi op - UM? AML 1994 Govemor Candidate Survey Pape 7 Fink: No. This program should be funded by the Legislature or a local option. "often: I would encourage the state to fund .is program at a more realistic level. Kfibwles: Yes, I would support making the program a local option as long as the legis- lation was fairtothose who had been receive ingthebenefii People have made long-term plans based on those programs and I think it Is unfair to just drop them. Henzler. Not right away. (Try in your mind to meld this answerwith the one just above.) McAlpine: This could be a possible solution that should be reviewed, but I am not willing to make this specific commitment at this time. ...... . ................... . 5. - The Munkfpal Assistance -and State Revenue Sharing programs serer -as a mechanism - for - the - Stste : of Alaska -to sham revenues from commonly h&W re- sources with - local govwnments.: Local gvvemments,-in turn, -use th selands to provide bask services to -their c/tswuL Funding for the Munkipal Assistance and StateRevaweStie tgprogramshasbasn under attack in the last decade; funding *roprfated for FY 95 is W pwc*nt lass than for FY71 & m.* What is your view of the Munkipal Assistance end State Rewrnue Sharing programs, and- the purpose trey serve? Do -you support the concept that state- colioctod resouneas should be shared with local governments? WhyJWhy not? Campbell: Tony Knowles turned his back on his local government roots in 1990, when he said cutting municipal revenue -sharing would be a top priority in cutting the state budget if he were elected governor. I do support the concept of sharing the resource revenue that belongs to all Alaskans collec- tively, to enable the municipalities, cities, and other incorporated local governments to perform basic services in partnership with the state, such as education, road mainte- nance, public health, and public safety. I will not support any further cuts in these pro- grams. Until we provide other revenue -rais- ing options to local governments —such as a share in an income tax as you suggest we must continue to rely on local delivery of .races, with the state paying its fair share. Sykes: I support the concept of municipal assistance. It should be obvious that some communities have the good fortune to be near rich economic actM ies that are Profit- able —others are not so lucky. It's a good way to provide a more equal footing for munici- palities. The fact that contributions have declined is a reflection of economics and politics. ManyAlaskans are angered to see a munici- pality like Anchorage, with the largest tax base, have low property taxes and no sales tax Yet the lion's share of the state budget benefits Anchorage more than many other communities. It would be easier to argue raising funding levels for existing aid to municipalities if the states largest city did more to help itself. I support the current scheme at levels that are sustainable. Fink: Yes. The State came into great wealth in the early seventies. It began to spread the wealth to local governments. Now it is reducing its budget primarily by reducing revenue sharing. Local governments should share in the reduction but not bathe first one cuL Cotten: The state has a responsibility to assist local governments with basic ser- vices. The state has a greater capacity to raise funds than local governments. Local governments provide the majority of basic services. Knowles: Again, I support sharing state revenues with local governments for rea- sons I mentioned in answering question number one. I support existing methods of distributing state revenues to local govem- ments. Henzler. As I indicated before, I am well aware that state funds are almost the only funds that many communities have, so I strongly support the concept that state funds should be shared. However, the reality is that my support will be tempered by 32 legislators. (Of course, you may find a can- didate who can "blast money of the Legisla- ture." By golly, that would be the guy to vote for, in fact) McAlpine: I support Municipal Assistance and Revenue Sharing and the purpose they serve. Reducing these programs is merely a political shell game, which will have the effect of driving up local taxes. I do not support reductions in funding to our cities, towns and villages. AF ` Do you stwport ma►rttsining or kh- crsashtg the funding hhv" for tts. exist ing programs of state aid to -monk"& tas? WhyAft-not? Fink Maintain existing levels until state substantially reduces its costs. Caftan: I will support a realistic budget for existing programs of state aid to municipali- ties. However, the state and local govern- ments need to adjust to less revenues. This means there will be fewer funds for many programs, including revenue sharing and municipal assistance. To suggest otherwise is simply being dishonest. Knowles: I do not anticipate increases in state aid to municipalities unless overall state revenue goes up. Henzler In my first year, I wouldn't try to changes hair. I wantto asks lotof questions and listen to a lot of answers before 1 attempt change. McAipine: I support maintaining the fund- ing level forthe existing programs. It may be that we can look at increased funding, but, until the price of oil is known, we will take a cautious approach. R ... ' Wouid you support another type of program to share a par ft. of state-col- lectedresources with khchi/ 11b 0o en ta'suppori' basic services? ffow shoal such a program ibo structp . Fink: If our state were not so wealthy it need not pay for local government service as it would then just be taxing local people and giving one-half of it back I do not believe that state government has a duty to tax to sup- port local government. However, the state passed lawswhich require local government to effectuate the laws. This is wrong and is called unfunded mandates. Cotten: Yes, I support another type of program. Such a program needs to reflect local needs, capacity, current taxes and level of services. A new program should be established by a joint effort of local and state officials. Henzler. Nothing comes to mind, but I am open to suggestions from the public, com- munities, and legislators. McAlpine: I do not support new programs for sharing state -collected resources. AML 1994 Governor Candidate Survey Pape 8 � ;Would you aa<pport, a'cot►sihertionsl smsndmonttodWksfs a parflonofstafo• cailactsdrownws, fromaurittsoueces ore now tea;.tok eolgovet7unents?.WW Why not? Sykes: I would oppose a constitutional amendment to dedicate any state -collected revenues. The reason dedicated funds are not constitutional is because dedicated funds early in the state's history left no money for general government services. If local gov- ernments take on more services currently delivered by the state, then they would be entitled additional funding. Fink: No. Cotten: No, I would not support such an amendment. Knowles: Generally. I don't favor dedicated funds, but there has been some discussion over the years about using some fuel taxes as dedicated funds for road maintenance, and I haven't ruled that out. Henzler. If such a proposal made it to a form in which it reached the status of an amend- ment to the constitution, it would have been exposed to a series of hearings. At that point I would know whether I supported it or not McAlpine: I am not in favor of dedicated revenues. The budgeting process should be handled by the governor proposing a budget and then working to get it through the legis- lature. If the governor feels that funding municipal assistance and revenue sharing are a priority, he should say so and then push to get adequate funding through the legislature. Dedicated funds or budgeting by the constitution are dangerous in that a large degree of flexibility is lost Remember that it can be a double edged sword and could be interpreted to limit the amount of funding that can go to local governments. a what ls'the,proper role of the state gom"mant n1irndi'ntitheoperadii1ycoats of school dis&kts? What wu/ yarr do as GovernortiosupportAlaskat educational system? Campbell: The Alaska Constitution clearly states that public education is the prime responsibility ofthestate. Thestate's educa- tional funding is another example of a per- sistent pattern of changing the groundrules for local school districts, setting foundation formulas and then underfunding them. Edu- cation is a priority with Alaskans, and it is a priority with me. I will enure that our public schools receive the necessary funding to provide a good, basic education for our children. We must also recognize that 65% of our high school students do not continue on to college. We will improve vocational education and technical preparation pro- grams to enable our youth to compete in the high-tech environment of the future. Sykes: The state has a constitutional obli- gation to provide education for the citizens of Alaska. Last yearthe education budget was funded as a legislative priority, by accident, but nevertheless funded. Forward funding of the entire budget should be done. If we can do it in pieces, we could startwith education. We have one of the strongest community education laws in the U.S. and each commu- nity should actively assess their own educa- tional needs so that graduates can live and work in their own communities as well as go outside to get a job if they so choose. i have participated in such processes and they work Fink: The states, role should be supportive of the Foundation Program. On the other hand, local school boards have been re- moved from accountability to the local tax- payers and I think those who spend public dollars would be directly accountable to those whom they collect them from, even if it is a secondhand distribution of resource wealth. State government should not 100 percent fund local schools. Cotten: I have a record, not just promises, on education. I was the prime sponsor of the pilot program for a smaller number of stu- dent -to -teacher ratio. I have been a consis- tent supporter of early and full funding of education. I will not dodge the tough chal- lenge of adequately funding our educational needs. Knowles: I support full funding of public education. It evens out resources for com- munities with and without tax bases. It is a constitutional mandate and the Governor should be the chief proponent of public education during the funding debates in the Capitol. Henzler. Forthe first year of my term I would stay with the formula as it now stands. After being buffeted for a year in office by all the parties to education in this state, I will be better able to answer this question. McAlpine: I support full funding of educa- tion in Alaska. Education should be the top priority of state government 7. What type of prog!rare<Wlll W sup. port to simro that Ahisksis school d/s- &kts have adequate phyakol faculties? How sharkl sehood cons&ucftn costa �• funded? Campbell: A high priority must be placed on the maintenance of those facilities we al- ready have. It is appropriate for both the state and local school district to share in the cost of capital construction through state reimbursement of a portion of construction costs. We must also prioritizethese projects, with the state maintaining oversight on capi- tal construction. I will develop a stable state capital construc- tion program, to level off the year-to-year, roder-coesterspending we have experienced in the past As part of this process, I intend to reorganize the Department of Transporta- tion & Public Facilities to create a commis- sion structure that will appoint the commis- sioner and set the policies of the depart- ment Such a structure will transcend gover- nors (and politics); bring long-term memory and continuity to the process; provide long- term planning; and open our capital project spending to public input. Sykes: We can propose statewide educa- tion bonds for capital projects. All projr should be the result of capital improvem_... plans or needed in cases of safety or health emergencies. Basic needs include provi- sions for all employees, instruction for stu- dents with special needs, support services, capital and design costs forschool construc- tion. Fink: What is in place seems to be working. I favor substantial state investment in local school infrastructure but only with a sub- stantial local match. Cotten: The state government needs to continue to fund a sizable portion of the school construction needs. Knowles: Over the last several years the Legislature, the Department of Education and manylocal governments worked to craft a school construction prioritization program. It dealt with setting priorities and most of the basic fairness issues, but what we lack is a realistic funding plan. I will lead on this issue to set up a long4erm funding strategy to ensure this program works. Henzler. There you go again. Ensure.A- -it the only thing I can assure you of is . ., whether I am elected governor or whether you elect someone else, whoever is gover- AML 1994 Govemor Candidate Survey Page 9 nor will, for the first year of his tern will use the budget proposed by his predecessor. There simply has never been time between 9lection day in early November and swear- ig in day in early December to prepare and do otherwise. Is that true? McAlpine: We can not fund every project for every school district. We have to set up a system that prioritizes construction of new facilities and just as importantlyfunds needed repairs to existing facilities. We've ignored some of our facilities to the point that they area dangerto both the students and teach- ers. Input has to come from the local communities. 8. Conveyance of and enddententrto Aaskans mankoaUtas has.;bawr: vwy stow. Whet wX your do as Governor to make lands nrors-avalabra to-Amal ggow ernmants? Campbell: I will direct the Department of Natural Resources to place a high priority on the conveyance of these lands. They are important for local economic development and infrastructure. The Municipal Lands Act was passed in the 1970's. I will not drag my feet in holding up the state's part of the Municipal Lands Act bargain as the previous administrations of Sheffield, Cowper and Hickel have done. There is no reason for local governments to wait until the 21 st Century to receive their entitlement. Sykes: Conveyance has been slow, but so have selections. All unconveyed selections should receive expedited review through a process of priorities developed by city and municipal governments for their requests. No one can promise faster conveyances without more employees in the Division of Land Management. Fink: I believe that the land entitlement program has been a mixed blessing. My experience in Anchorage has been that all public lands wind up being treated as parks and are placed off limits to broad based, legitimate public use or economic develop- ment. I intend to speed up land transfers but I will place a much higher priority on making land available for economic development as opposed to just making more parks out of it Our communities need private land to pros- per, not more parks. Cotten: I supporta morestreamline process ,)f conveyance of land to municipalities. -and in local government hands generally means a better chance for locally supported and directed economic development. I also strongly support the efforts of AML and others to transfer tideland title to municipali- ties. This would be a high priority of my administration. Knowles: The Department of Natural Re- sources needs the people and the expertise to make sure boroughs and municipalities reoeivewhat communities are owed, In terns of land selection and conveyance. I will make sure the department has the resources to do the job. Hensler: If the cause of the speed of the conveyance is the state, then 1 will do all in my power to expedite that exchange and make it generous; after all, it Ise conveyance to ourselves. If it involves conveyances from Native corporations, all I can say is that they waited over 200 years. McAlpine: The identification process of state selected lands from the federal government is now essentially complete, but the process of getting it surveyed, assessed, etc. has yet to be completed. Funding for both the Federal Agencies and the State Division of Lands has been reduced, which has slowed the process down. I'll take a look at this problem and will be seeking assistance from the AML to set priorities for land transfers. Unfortunately, there is not enough money available to fund all of the priorities of all the groups who have problems and concerns. 9.: Other comments? Campbell: Alaska will need strong leader- ship in the next four years as it faces the many challenges that confront it I have the proven leadership ability to attract, moti- vate, inspire, and work with good people. I look forward to working together with Ted Stevens, Frank Murkowski, and Don Young in Congress on the issues that are important to our state and our local governments. Alaska also needs a Governor who will bring our industries, our people, and our local governments together —to build bridges, not wails. My opponent in the primary election, Tom Fink, has built his reputation on con- frontation and divisiveness, my approach is just the opposite. I ask for your support in August and November. Sykes: We cannot solve our major prob- lems as a state until we change the consti- tution to recognize rural subsistence priority, recognize tribal governments on a govern- ment -to -government basis, encourage de- velopment of a tribal justice system, and work out management of fish and game. I worked for the Alaska Native Review Com- mission in 1984 and 85 and have worked to preserve customary and traditional subsis- tence rights for my own roadless area north- east of Taikeetne. I believe my past record and involvement gives me the best chance of any of the candidates that I can focus the public and legislature to solve these prob- lems. I was the only candidate in 19W pushing for health care for all Alaskans, the only one advocating recognition oftribal governments and the only one actively working for citizen rights towards maximum community self- determination. I am committed to people being ableto control theirfutures as much as they are able. I helped form a community council and chaired a regional citizen plan for four of five years. People who weren't speaking to each other 10 years ago came to work through their concerns. When com- munities go through this process with active citizen participation, direction is given to borough, state and federal governments. Fink: No. McAlpine: Having served as a City Coun- cilman and Mayor, I am sensitive to the issues that AML has been working on for years. I will not need to go through a looming experience before I begin the task of govern- ing. I will be a friend of local government if I am elected governor. AML 1994 Governor Candidate Surrey Page 10 The following letter was recieved in response to the AML Governor Candidate Survey. Jim Don Republican Candidate for Governor I am a Republican candidate for Governor and define myself as an unabashed conservative with a visceral distaste for big government 1 have lived in Alaska 21 years and worked in pipeline construction, as a ski -plane and floatplane pilot, and am currently employed as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. These are the three issues I'm running on: first; slashing government spending. I will -balance the budget on spending cuts, not on new taxes, sales taxes, or any other of Involuntary oontribution; second, I will aggressively pursue responsible resource development on state land resulting in private sector jobs for Alaskans: third, I am an unswerving supporter of the right to bear arms. ANY gun control measure reaching my desk will receive my fully automatic veto. Additionally, I'm an unequivocally pro=Nfe, in favor of term limits, and favor revising education funding to allow tax credits or other financial Incentives that will allow all parents the freedom to send their kits to the school of their choosing. Finally, I will not accept any campaign donations. 1 cannot, in good conscience, accept an elected position with a political payback hanging over Mo. if a"major' candidate is defined as theowwho reisesthe most money, then It's thedemocraticprocess that suffers. I consider myself a blue-collar common sense type of guy who will bring no-nonsense government to Juneau. I will answer your governor's survey with the above position paper. My administration will balance the budget on spending cuts in all areas of government. I don't sea state government as a revenue -seeking machine. My goal is to keep government off our backs, out of our wallets, and out of our lows. Government closest to the people works best. REMINDER: The primary election is on August 23. The Alaska Municipal League encourages everyone to get involved in selecting new leadership for the state. Ask the candidates for governor and the legislature these and other questions on municipal issues. DON'T FORGET TO VOTEI For more information about AML: Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska NMI 58d-1325 CITY OF KENO g It c9d eapit4al 4 4Za 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 byl" �►w.Noan 1992 August 4, 1994 George Church DOT/P F 44149 Sterling Highway, Suite D Soldotna, AK 99669 Subject: Spur Highway in Kenai Dear Mr. Church: At last nights' Kenai City Council meeting, I was asked to contact you about two things: 1. The signal at Forest drive and the Spur continues to malfunction. A council -person pointed out that the red signal was stuck in position so long that motorists were going through the intersection on the red stop signal. 2. People are continuing to travel in the R.O.W. parallel to the Spur Highway between Dairy Queen and the Carrs store entrance. I realize this is a State R.O.W. but our Council is worried about possible acccidents occuring here. Would you please see what can be done concerning these problems that have been pointed out? Thank you. Sincerely, Keith Komelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Tom Manninen, City Manager Kenai Mayor and City Council - Info. 8/17/94 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI „ad (?apd d 4 4Za� „ 210 FIDALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 283 - 7535 FAX 907.283.3014 February 19, 1993 George Church DOT/PF 44109 Sterling Highway, Suite D Soldotna, AK 99669 Subject: Signal at Forest Drive and Spur Highway Dear Mr. Church: FUR �'� ��:: ;. EE 7•OF 3�3/93 l� ,I-iLV 9r. Attorrey Pub ;: res City Clerk —s 1 Fi,iaa.e —17 Oriclinat To ;_omitted ByJoa'V cuncil OK i Ye5 ck- The Council of the City of Kenai requested that I contact you concerning the problems that are constantly occurring to the signal at the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and Forest Drive. The problem is that quite often the signal stops it's normal operation and starts blinking. Originally I thought that the problem only occurred whenever there was a power interruption or the power blinked. I have been told that it can happen at any time, even without any power fluctuation. The City requests that one of your signal experts either repair the malfunctioning signal or make improvements to prevent future problems. Thank you. Sincerely, ' V o cfc� 40 � E ! IV S PO A-1 S t° To Keith Kornelis ewAlr4. cT Public Works Director Qo T w!� .eEP�.tc6 7"!'�'E' KK/kv /1?0 • �'oR v N -rf%iI T Gov .L EcT XENAI All -America City i t c APPLICATION FOR CONTRACT PAYMENT NO. 2 `/ Pa PROJECT: Thompson Park ewage Collection & Water Distribution Improv TO (OWNER): FROM (CONTRACTOR) ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Alaska 99611 Foster Construction Box 303 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Mike Taudainen, P.E., Consulting Engineers, Inc. 35186 Kenai Spur Highway Soldotna, Alaska 99669 6 /.T; so, rO 9 �_ r ,r+�s.• APPROVED BY COUNCIL / ✓ Date PERIOD FROM June 25, 1994✓TO July 25, 1994 City Clerk AD STED"CONTRACT AMOUNT TO DATE; PAY REQUEST FOR CITY USE 1. Original Contract Amount $1,553,777.00 ✓ 2. Net Change by Change Orders 24,485.38 3. New Contract Amount to Date $1,578,262.38 WORK COMPLETED 4. Total Completed and Stored r r 5. Less Retainage of 10 Percent 6. Total Earned Less Retainage 7 0 -)I, 9 7. Less Amounts of Previous Payments 346,839.66 ,/ 8. Balance Due This Payment 3 6 p o DISTRIBUTION OF EXECUTED PAY ESTIMATE WNER ENGINEER CONTRACTOR AUG-08-1994 16:50 GLACIER / 206 290 91 r APPLICATIOY ✓ Page _ • CONTRACT PAMIT No 5 PROJECT: ALARICA COORTHOQBB COx4'A VAT soILB TO ( OWNER) : CITY OF KENAI — -- 210 FIDLAGO� KENAI, AK 99611 - FROM (CONTRACTOR): GLACIER ENVIRONMENTAL, SERVICES, INC.. 12521 EVERGREEN DRIVE, SUITE A V-i MUKILTEO, WA 98275 ,,....x.r.-: .�i is � Gahi i ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: CITY OF KENAI APPROVED BY COUNCIL DATE CITY CLERK PERIOD FROM 7/26/94 `/ TO 8/8/94 ADJUSTED CONTRACT AMOUNT TO DATE PAY RRQUZST POR CITY USE 1 Original contract amount _ 425.015.00 2 Net change by change orders 0 3 New Contract amount to date 425,015.00 WORK COMPLETED 4 Total completed and stored 1U2,750.25 So . 5 Less retainage of percent 6 Total earned less retainage 1G2.7�p; 25 7 So , f 7 Less amount of previous payments 39,000.00 ✓ 3 9 0 o o . o o 8 Balance due this payment 83, 750_L5 7 } p ok DISTRIBUTION OF EXECUTED PAY ESTIMATE C1 OWNER ARCHITECT/ENGINEER 7._...__I CONTRACTOR 0 'N r'��� 1, T DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION 410 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE, #105 JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801 WALTER elephons c� (907) 465-5180 i - Faic �9occ �t1avZ (907) 465-5177 //!.� r�N• ��� �Qtr/ESTfoNN,¢i July 29, 1994 J ;1 Dear Municipality: .', Received Cary a Kc�o�. Enclosed is a Questionnaire for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conseriration's*i Ma Grants m for the next fiscal year SFY96 . Please Pry ye ( ) corr>Qieie and return a for'rr�#or each ware solid waste or water quality enhancement project you wish considered for State fuix�rig Y need to be received by us no later than Seamber 15. 1994 to be considered for funding in next year's legislative process. There are two significant changes to this grant pr+agam from last year. Federal funds can now be used to match State funds on a one -for -one basis. Arai, 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 comvnunities 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 knit: is 50 percent Along with the Questionrm* we: have sent you a copy of the! Criteria we use to evaluate projects. Every year we review this crttei and modify therrr to aceonnmodaie the ever changing needs in Alaskan communities, as well as charging legal requirement . 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 sonyewhmt in the category at operation, maintenance and management capabilities to reflect additional management responsibilities necessary for a successful utility system. Please note that projects am scared on the basis of the infammtion provided in this Questionnaire. The number of points assigned to an area is shown irr parenthesis next to that question If two projects tie in scortM the project Questionnaire with the earliest date: received by ADEC will be given priority. If you need techr*al assistance in c=pletirg this Questionnaire, please contact either Dan Gamer in Juneau at 465-5144 or Beth Vernelli in Anchorage at 273-4223. We look forward in assisting you to obtain funding for your projectL Please contact me I you have any questions. Sincerely MR& Burs; Chief Municipal Grants and Loans ^_a Pr in on recycieo Daoer o y : �. ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FY 96 CAPITAL BUDGET QUESTIONNAIRE MUNICIPAL MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM 1. Date: 2. Your Name: 3. Phone Number 4. Community Contact/Title: 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 or pollution hazard exists which the project will correct.paoo points Public Hearn or zoo points Environmental Pollution) i •31=14* " -Avi 4 K61;i M ► - 13. Please describe the planning which has taken place to date for this project by checking one of the following statements: Comments: A. Engineering plans and specifications have been prepared. (100 points) B. A feasibility study which addresses the need for this project has been prepared. (so posts) C. A comprehensive study which addresses the need for this project has been prepared. (2s ports) D. None of the above have been prepared. 2 OPERATION. MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES 14. How many State certified water and wastewater operators do you have in your community? What are their levels and categories of certification? (too points) 15. 16. 17. Are monthly water sample results submitted to the State? vs points) Yes No Are either federal (NPDES) or State wastewater permit requirements being met? (75 points) Yes No 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, adequately cover the costs of owning and operating the water, wastewater or solid waste systems. Provide documentation. (5o points) Yes No 19. Have you adopted a local user fee ordinance?(50 points)Yes No Date ordinance adopted 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. Explain the relationship of this phase to the whole project. (,00 Ponta) B. Explain if this project needs to be built in conjunction with another project to reduce cost to the State. Aso pone 21. Total project costs are estimated as follows: Administration $ Engineering and Inspection $ Construction $ Equipment $ Other $ Total H 22. Please list the sources and amounts of funding you expect to use on this project. Source Amount Year Source Amount Year Source Amount Year Source Amount Year 23. Will the Alaska Clean Water Fund (ACWF) be used as a source of matching funds? Yes No 24. Do you..have an executed loan agreement or an Alaskan Clean Water Fund (ACWF) approved facility plan? Yes No 25. Will this project capture or use federal funds? (7s Points) Yes No } 26. What priority does this project have in the Municipality's capital budget request to the State for FY 96? 27. Is there a Council or Assembly resolution attached identifying this project as your number one local state funding priority? (50 Ponta) Yes No 28. Considering other available funds, how much will your grant request to ADEC be for this project? $ Cost estimated by: Name: Title or position: Phone: Please estimate how many people will benefit from this project? Would you be interested in obtaining a low interest loan for this project? Loan Amount: $ Yes No 5 AsiORMOVIi 110191 Vi 4• l 29. Describe if this project will promote economic development and/or local job opportunities. (,00 points) W. ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION DIVISION SFY 96 CAPITAL PROJECTS SCORING CRITERIA 1152 n--'7=H XP 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 300 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 disease 200 event 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 100 occur. However, this project will prevent or minimize potential public health problems. B. Environmental (One of the following) 1. A documented pollution event has occurred, documented 200 by a recognized public health organization or reviewed by ADEC. Construction of this project will correct the existing problem. -. :;wrrent conditions are severe anough that a pollution 100 event can occur, but it has not happened or has not been reported yet. 3. Conditions are not probable that a pollution event will 50 occur. However, this project will prevent or minimize potential future pollution events. IV. A. Engineering plans and specifications have been prepared and 100 have been provided to an office of ADEC. B. A feasibility study or facility plan has been prepared and has 50 been provided to an office of ADEC. C. A comprehensive study has been prepared which compares 25 the need for the project with other community needs and has been provided to an office of ADEC. Operation Maintenance and Management Capabilities A. Water and wastewater facilities are operated by the correct 100 level of State certified operators required by State law or Water and wastewater facilities are being operated by certified operators where certified operators are not required by State law. B. Drinking Water System complies with State Drinking Water 75 Program testing and sample submittal requirements. C. Wastewater treatment facilities comply with ADEC wastewater 75 permit requirements. D. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs have been estimated 50 for this project and are adequately budgeted. E. The community has conducted a rate analysis within the last 50 five years, copy attached. 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. RelatIonshIR to other Project Phases Phased projects are projects previously identified as phased for purposes of funding. A. This project will make the initial project phase functional. 100 B. This project needs to be constructed in conjunction with 50 another project to reduce overall costs to the state. Project and schedule must be identified. � • • - • 11 1 11 " 1 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 funding is available for use on the project. 75 C. The local governing body has submitted a resolution or priority 50 list identifying this project as the top priority in the community's overall list of capital projects. • 1 • l � - - • • 11 - A. This project is needed to promote economic development or 100 local hiring opportunities. Specific economic development potential must be identified. Mike August 10, 1994 Kieth Komelis Public Works Director City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Alaska 99611 CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. f�U6 1994 _ , Received - City of Kenai Public Works Dept. Subject: Thompson Park 1994 Improvements End of Pay Period Two Project Status Report Keith: AV '-%,�O'W oso 'C/ ST�'�US , OWDV 4.6 The project is progressing on time and appears to be very close to budget. The Contractor anticipates being substantially completed around the middle of September, two weeks ahead of schedule. As of the 25th of July, approximately half of the water and sewer piping was installed. Since most of the deep trench excavations have been completed, the Contractor is beyond half way as far as effort. As of the 25th of July, the Contractor has installed both water and sewer mains in Togiak Road, Iowa Street, Eisenhower Street, Wildrose Avenue, Nevada Street from Wildrose to Primrose Road, Fireweed Lane from Togiak to Dogwood, Primrose Road from Iowa to Nevada, and water only in Primrose between Nevada and Fern Street. As of the date of this report, water and sewer mains have been completed in Nevada Primrose Road and Fern Street. The Contractor has reconstructed the following roads nearly back to original grade: Togiak, Iowa, Eisenhower, Wildrose, and the south half of Nevada. Finish grading and pulling of ditches are still required. We do not anticipate significant changes in the excavation and backfill quantities based on the survey data we have to date. This is almost always an unknown until project completion. Items that will increase in quantities will be 50.04 (2), 50.11, 50.12, 50.14(1), 60.03(3), 60.06, 70.23. The known increases in quantities are about $15,000. All of these increases are an added value to the project, or in the case of the sewer cleanouts, the quantity on the bid form is fewer than designed. A guess at this time is a $20,000 - $25,000 increase in pay items by the end of the project. However, there will be a reduction for items 20.07(3), 20.11, 50.02(4), 60.02(1). The expected decreases will be a total of at least $32,000. The decreases includes mostly a lesser quantity of 8" water main and associated ditching than indicated on the bid form. In our opinion based on the level of completion, the increases should approximately balance out the decreases. We will not know for sure until the final pay estimate is complete. 35186 SPUR HWY SOLOOTNA, AK 99669 [907] 262-4624 FAX 262-5777 -01 Thompson Park 1994 2 Improvements Status Report August 10, 1994 An issue that has been a concern to the Contractor is the existing steel gas main that they have worked around and sometimes removed. At the end of the project the Contractor will likely request a negotiated price for additional work or file a claim. Before Foster Construction began encountering the gas main, they requested precompensation for approximately $20,000. According to our inspector, down time has been considerably less than apparently they had anticipated, and if a claim is filed, it should be for significantly less than the $20,000. If you have any questions regarding the status of the project, please give me a call. Attachment: Foster's Construction Schedule F N c a� E a� O L. CL E L Q. too 0. E O s F- 1111111111na e� ae� au�i 61111Y�11� 9111p11�� e�nene�� ounoesu�i a aun CITY OF KENAI BOATING FACILITY ACTUAL EXPENSES JULY 19 1993 TO JUNE 309,1994 Personnel Operating Supplies R&M Supplies Insurance Utilities Repair and Maintenance Depreciation Other Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES Other Expenses $2.948 Depreciation $22.028 Repair and Main $8.247 Person" m's" Insurance $18,000 R&M 8uppiies $13.982 $609940 55,820 13,692 18,000 5,145 8,257 22,028 2,948 $186,830 Operating Supplies $55.820 CITY OF KENAI BOATING FACILITY ACTUAL REVENUES JULY 19 1993 TO JUNE 309 1994 Dock and Crane Rentals Wharfage Petroleum Sales Boat Ramps Misc Revenue TOTAL REVENUE Petroleum Sales $70,525 $279395 15,547 70,525 13,804 3,290 $1309561 Boat Ramp $13,804 Misc. Revenue e2 03nQ Dock and Crane Rentals $27,395 wnarfage $15,541