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Kenai City Council Meeting July 17 Packet 1996 A. B. C. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1996 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 PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Kelly Wolf - Kenai Peninsula River System Bank Restoration Program (Educational Work Program for Local Youths) . 2. Joe Lee - James Street Project Development. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1705-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,987 in the General Fund as a Result of the Rural Community Fire Department Grant Awarded to the Kenai Fire Department. 2. Ordinance No. 1706-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in a New Capital Project Fund for a Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Airport Jet Fuel Facility. 3. Ordinance No. 1707-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in an Existing Capital Project Fund for Additional Drilling and Environmental Testing at the City Maintenance Shop. -1- 4. Resolution No. 96-56 - Formally Accepting FY97 Municipal Matching Grant Number 97/587-4-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $149,947.00 for a Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. 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 a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Steering Committee d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of July 3, 1996. F. G. OLD BIISINESS 1. Discussion - Hakkinen Bluff Property/Proposed Purchase/Trade. 2. Discussion - Kenai River Access/Dipnet Fishery. H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance no. 1708-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $200 in the General Fund for Plantings, Shrubbery, and Flowers. 4. Approval - Change Order No. 13/Kenai Spur Highway Project/$3,420.92. -2- 5. Discussion - Placement of Safety Fencing on Mission Avenue to Protect the Bluff. 6. Discussion - Chamber of Commerce Resolution No. 96-07 Regarding Kenai City Manager. 7. Discussion - Allocation of City of Kenai Assets for Deposit to Various Banking Institutions. EXECUTIVE SESSION I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R. ADJOURNMENT -3- MAYOR'S REPORT JULY 179 1996 COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ADD TO: B-2, Persons Scheduled - Additional information regarding placement of cabins at James Street. ADD TO: G-1 and G-2, Joanne Jenckes letter regarding requested Purchase of Hakkinen bluff property and access/parking concerns during dipnet season. ADD TO: H-6, Discussion - Kenai Chamber Resolution No. 96-07 - 7/12/96 L. Measles letter with signed resolution. CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT 1. FAA Antenna Farm 2. Proposed Alaska Rescue Fire Fighting Training Facility. REQUESTED BY: CLERK CLERK MAYOR t- D m � m a 0 m � a o a m a . D m m a D m pq mmo m D m m a 0 a o a pq M m D m J \ m 8-I 7 1196 KEILY YN CALF PA_► BOX'416 kENITAI.ak; 99611 TEL(907) 62-10 3? FAX (907)283-8499 KE.NW PE?NTLN- StI P NER SYSTEM B:-\NK P ESr }P--V I()�T PR,)(GIA-kA. I (An MEonA work pro gram Ior local youths to restore an protect river banks) Kenai ,Ift Council Thant: you for We iain making this Presentation to you in hopes that you will consider the possibility o tizirs Y.R.0 Youth Restoration Corp on the Kenai Beach Project. This idea is not n�%v but it is educational low cost and feat for the habitat a,nd the youths. Please consider it the possibility. Than: you Kelly Volf KE? AI PEIN TSLZZ LIR'ER `r 'STL Ni BA'�] ; F.ES?'UFu NJ Y OtTH REST= )PUTION CORP (YRC' YRC would work on aril lete selected restoration projects on the Kenai rig: er and in Years to come. Restoration projects would encompass spruce reefs along damaged banks with light with spruce reef desi`p under them to protect and repair damaged banks. The reef design Eras proven in the i930s alone flood damaged rivers where the T .S Corp of engineers applied limbs.trees and hay along the river banks to rep air damaged farm lands. The walki ay reefdesign proved itself on the Kenai river during the September flood of 1995. The water r:� e past the 1�)�) year plus flood plain at the Soldotna bridge but my walkway design protected the banks from erosion. The walk -,;gays I installed utilizing this desi.held while under 41 inches of water. After the river receded. the protected banks had collected an additional 4 to 5 inches of sand and silt. While other projects have been done on the Kenai river, this project design proved the most cost effective. Unlike the Soldotna creek project which cost S 1,200.00 per linear foot. projects under the YRC program could be done for S_00.00 per linear foot. This It'11i� ti y Ives a o program ��-Quid also �mp��=. � : z°�.uth,, cUmpletes restoration and �i:-� the youths a s„nce of prides for a good dav'C .:nrf� This i4 a common sence approach to , vvo problems L [ C 1. 11 • lull 1 ll �- approach 1 111, we face today. The cost for 1996 complete 1.410 linear feet of bank restoration an a_ lk -av on the Kenai river would be � �00,(ilit).iA All permits necessary to complete the ;pork on the Kenai river and or other streams would be obtained. YRC could work on both cite° and borough properties as well. it is my intent to encolura^e private tandiil> along .E'ith ^o -el ll ent t'[inding for this progCal'n. Its good for the P,ATR,Y GUTH WHO' N=,) S)U'IINIEF.IJOBS AND THE COMMUNT- I'Y AT LARGE. This program. would would involve ': ?Alaskan youths ran -gin in a es from 16 to 19 4'L?ra of a4e and ti o—uld encompass restoration projects on the Kenai nenlnsuia. rly?r systems. ter ork would start the last week of -May and continue for for ten weeks at no more than 4�:) hours per Vveek. I'ay would be S' T per hour and would require only the ability to lift 7� nounds and the desire to work outdoors. I and two other adults would organise and supervise work wit: this program to assure the protection and safer of the youths, All persons would be coverd by workers compensation and S1M liability insurance and product liability insurance policv persons hired would work for a 10 to 12 week period. all materials and work would be installed and accomplished in a safe manner to protect the public and river banks. The operational plan is pimple 1. Select location for restoration walkway. project ?. obtain required permits; 3 Stake all pipe pilings (accomplished at or above ordinary high water) 4. Drive 2 111" galvanized pipe pilings with post hole driver; Drill and bolt wood frame to pipes: 6. Build removable stairs to allow access into the water; 7. Haul brush (splice) and hay to project site; 8. Install brush(spruce) and hay under walkwav,tying it with 1 ,18" galvanized cable securing it to pipes an frame work, �t t n t 9. Haul ins s611f8n galvanized grating (j1 bus per piece') to be inset into fume Worr; 1(1. :plant native grasses and willow to develop aroot base to protect the e`:lsting soil. Upon completion. the State.Borough or :City would have a 6' wide walk-w-ay along the river with stairs x access in to the river which would prevent. further *--rampling of the bank. the plantings and spruce reef under the walkway will prevent further erosion from wave action. The public would have a project that was completed in less than ten «?eks at a cost far less than anv other goverment w.-alkway project put on the Kenai river to date. The youths involved would have the opportunity to learn work skills, gain a sense of self respect for jol well done and in addition, learn about the ne d for habitat protection along Alaskan river systems especially the criticl spawninc, areas of the Kenai river s stem. US Fish and Wildlife has operated this type of youth work program for camp ground maintenence for many years MC j on the moose rcxi2e. i worked for Yt' ' in 1970' and was asked to come back as a youth group leader the following year. IT,C' progrim can work as well on the Kenai peninsula and the benefit from r..—,v leadership arsii experience doing successful basil: restoration projects this program will succeed. d d� What is needed e is fiindin?. As a parent and an Alaskan resiClen� I see the problems our j niiths face Vv ith nothing to do in the summer. T hey' lack th' oppor-tiTiit,J to learn v or k- skills J"unless you consider fllppin? buri;ers a skill). The Maze of Alaska's studvine the youth problem now and is looking for ways to protect and repair dammed banks ofthese river systems. This program does both on a smal scale to start. What I ask of you is your suppo and financing. for questions please contact me. I look forward to hearing from voi_i Sincerely =Y J. WOLF M MARK O. HATFIELD, OREGON, CHAIRMAN TED STEVENS. ALASKA ROBERT C. BYRD. WEST VIRGINIA THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII ARLEN SPECTER, PENNSYLVANIA ERNEST F. HOLLINGS. SOUTH CAROLINA PETE V. DOMENICI, NEW MEXICO J. BENNETT JOHNSTON. LOUISIANA PHIL GRAMM, TEXAS PATRICK J. LEAHY, VERMONT CHRISTOPHER S. BOND, MISSOURI DALE BUMPERS, ARKANSAS SLADE GORTON. WASHINGTON FRANK R. LAUTENBERG, NEW JERSEY 'ETCH MCCONNELL KENTUCKY TOM HARKIN, IOWA VNIE MACK, FLORIDA BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, MARYLAND JRAD BURNS. MONTANA HARRY REID, NEVADA ..CHARD C. SHELBY. ALABAMA J. R013ERT KERREY. NEBRASKA JAMES M. JEFFORDS, VERMONT HERB KOHL, WISCONSIN JUDD GREGG. NEW HAMPSHIRE PATTY MURRAY, WASHINGTON ROBERT F. BENNETT, UTAH J. KEITH KENNEDY, STAFF DIRECTOR JAMES H. ENGLISH, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR Kelly J. Wolf P.O. Box 2416 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Kelly: 'United oStates senate COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025 March 1, 1996 Thank you for contacting my office regarding your interest in starting a Youth Restoration Corps to help restore the Kenai Peninsula River Bank. This idea sounds very interesting, and I am pleased to see that you are trying to find a way to keep the youth involved in their community. I have forwarded your letter to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, as well as the Corps of Engineers and asked that they provide you with any information or assistance that may be available within their agencies. Thanks again for bringing this project to my attention. It is pleasing to see people trying to better their communities. With best wishes, dially, TED STEVENS March 1996 M_-_:, Drawing # 2 March 1996 6' 0" between W's Ithree equal spacings I Tubing to be driven into the ground to the point of refusal or a minimum of 10'. Cut the tube at an elevation that is approximately 4" above the existing ground. Drawing # 3 r Atr y d a 1; T / 4t Fr � 1 _ � ,' tt•�vY , if dft� il ,* `• r li •'r �� :'}•- � I .rat 41 �•►. • •�. - fit• S�' 1, '• i r ti � :-tea'~ • \ • - •• _.�.-�' _/.•-mow• 'Y".- •wti� wti.y �w� ww_ rw I� � _ = • '. ..• - �.. •. a.M � Jy .Mid► w.. _... -� � `w w..�`•�' ^mow � -tea" ' � .• w��w �� as aw wwaw ... •. •• __ . ... ..w.w.w•,a• awwww `w�� �•w �•►..a.w waaa•... � ..ti . • ti ..ww ..a..wa a.•. • ! - - „ -'• ..ww.. •.- tiff. ••a •.• •...' • .a•.•.••ww �.�a.a,w •a\\\w-. � � w _ • titi ww'•_ CITY OF KEN o-,,2 „ Od eat" aj 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 Mad n, 11111< i"2 July 11, 1996 Bill Richmond PO Box 3152 Kenai, AK 99611 Subject: 309 James St., Lot 3, Block 1, Ryan Subdivision Permit No. B-3312 Dear Mr. Richmond: Building permit No. B-3312 was issued for the construction of a four-plex, which is allowable in RS zones. At this time, it appears you are not going to complete construction of a four-plex, but will have four individual cabins. This is in violation of Section 14.20.190 of the Kenai Municipal Code. This section does not allow more than one principal structure per 7200 sq. ft. of property in an IRS zone. See enclosed copy of Section and Land Use Table. Upon final inspection, only one principal structure may be located on your property. A four-plex, or one cabin would meet this requirement. I cannot issue a certificate of occupancy if more than one principal structure is located here. You indicated to me during a phone conversation that you would eliminate the property line between Lot 3 and Lot 2, Block 1, Ryan S/D, and then remove one cabin. If this is your intention you would then be in compliance with KMC Title 14 requirements. Prior to a final inspection, an application to replat the above mentioned properties must be filed with the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission. After the final inspection a temporary certificate of occupancy can be issued for 90 days. At the end of 90 days, if one cabin is removed, a permanent certificate of occupancy can be issued. Page 2 Richmond 7/11 /96 If you have any questions call me at 283-7537. c Robert C. Springer City of Kenai, Building Official RS/kw cc: Keith Komelis, Public Works Director Jack La Shot, City Engineer (f) Unauthorized Encroachments. Unauthorized encroachments shall be immediately removed by the owner upon being given notice by the City. Notice shall consist of a written le*' sent by certified mail return receipt requested. or by personal service, explaining the v .ion and allowing twenty days to remove the encroachment. (g) Expiration of Permit. Permits shall expire automatically upon termination or interruption of the use: damage to the building, structure, or object which makes it uneconomic to repair the building, structure. or object; or, the expiration of the useful life of the building, structure, or object, 'Whichever comes first. (h) Right to Appeal. Any revocation, suspensionor denial of an encroachment permit by the Planning Commission may be appeased to the City Council by filing a written shall be of appeal with the clerk and stating the grounds for such appeal. The aPP� filed within thirty days after the effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial of the request for the encroachment permit. All notices of appeal must comply with Section 14.20.290. (Ord. 1188) 14.20.190 Prinaoal Structures: (a) Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on a Lot: In any zone more than one principal structure housing a permitted use may be erected on a single lot, provided that area width and otherall development swe nts of the zone shall be met for each principal structu � though eachtructureere on an individual lot. (b) Distance Between Buildings on a Lot: No detached dwelling or other main building shall be less than six (6) feet from any other detached dwelling or main building on the same building site. (Ord. 925) 14.20.200 Aceessory Structum (a) Yard Requirements for Accessory Structures: Where yards are required, accessory structures shall be subject to the same requirements as principal structures except as follows: (1) In an RR and RS zone, the minimum front yard setback for an unoccupied attach or d�$�e or carport shall be ten (10) feet; (2) Covered but unenciosed passenger landings or carport not more than one story in height may extend into either side yard, but such structure shall not be closer than three (3) feet to an adjoining lot: (3) Unencsosed outside stairways, fire escapes, porches, or landing places as well as cornices, canopies, eaves, and other similar architectural features not providing additional floor space may extend into a required yard except within three (3) feet of any lot line; a rear yard, (4) A detached accessory building may be permitted to occupy provided that not more than 113 of the total area of such rear yard shall be so occupied. (Ord.925) 14.20.210 Sioht Obstruction on Corner Lots: On a corner lot in any residential district. nothing shall be erected. placed. planted, or allowed to grow in a manner which obstructs vision higher than three (3) feet above the curb level at the street intersection, J-11113187 14-40 CITY OF KIENAI N O —1, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 June 26, 1996 b. PZ96-45—Conditional Use Permit (Nightly Rental of 4-plex)—Lot 3, Ryan Subdivision, 309 James Street GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-45, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. MOTION SECONDED BY BOOTH. Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot stated that he would request the Commission consider his recommendation that the dwelling be completed to meet the definition of a multi -family dwelling. La Shot stated that right now it is actually four separate dwellings. La Shot stated he believed the intent was to tie it together into one structure. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. JOE LEE, 1109 KAKNU WAY, KENAI—Mr. Lee handed out copies of a petition with an attached sheet containing photographs to the Commission members. Lee advised he had provided a petition that had been circulated in regards to the development in question. Lee advised there had been no coercion when obtaining the signatures adding that a lot of people didn't even know where James Street was. Lee stated that James Street is a dead end street off Kaknu and it is not maintained. Lee added the city does not plow it or do anything to the street. Lee stated it is his feeling that this will bring a lot of heavy traffic. Lee stated it was his understanding that he originally planned to build these cabins and then move them to another location. Then, he decided to locate them there. Then, he decided to make them a four plex. Lee stated it is his understanding that he wants to make it a four plex by a breeze way. Lee stated he was wondering what the Commission or the Planning Department would require for minimum standards. Lee stated if you look at the pictures he provided it is difficult to tie the four cabins together with a breeze way. Instead, you will have a covered walkway and in no way does that make a four plex, Lee noted that was his opinion. Lee stated they don't have police patrolling the street. Lee advised he owns three houses on James, one of which is on Kaknu and James. Lee stated that was his residence. The other two are in the state of remodeling. Lee stated that when he first bought and moved these houses there, Lee stated he was told he could put two houses on one lot. Lee said he didn't even consider that because he was planning to live in the neighborhood. Lee commented that he thought if you were going to live in the neighborhood you need to be compassionate of what the neighborhood will be. Lee stated he knew they were by no means a Woodland, Redoubt, or Inlet Subdivision adding that they might be across the tracks from there. Nevertheless, Lee stated that everybody he knows is proud of their property. Lee stated he doesn't see how this could be conducive to a good family neighborhood at all. Lee commented that the applicant stated he would run a tight ship adding that he felt it would be difficult to run a tight ship when he lives across town. Lee stated he will probably think of a lot of reasons when he gets home as objections to this. Lee added that the petition points out some of these. Lee stated he believed that in the code he read that development like this cannot be adversarial to the neighborhood. Lee stated he would hope that Mr. Richmond Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Minutes June 26, 1996 would go back to his original plan and move those cabins to a different type of place that would be better suited adding that he felt it would be advantageous for him too because he will not get the traffic that he needs to rent these out as an overnight type of location. Lee stated it would even be hard to direct people who were looking for the place by signs to get to the location. Lee stated he wished the Commission would look at the location. Lee stated he respectfully requested that he go to Plan A and that is to move them to another location. IVA LEE WALL, 305 LINWOOD LANE, KENAI—Wall stated she objects to the equivalent of a motor court in the midst of a residential community. Wall stated the occupants would naturally be transients renting by the night with no resident manager to monitor and maintain some sort of order. Wall noted that there are no police driving by on a regular basis adding that it seems to her it would pose a problem in the neighborhood. Wall stated that since it is on the equivalent of a one -lane driveway, dead end street, what signs will be necessary to be posted up all over on the Spur Road, Tinker, Linwood, Kaknu, wherever to direct people? Wall stated she couldn't think that would enhance the neighborhood that much by having numerous street signs. Wall stated she understood that he owns the lot next to this lot. Wall asked that if this permit is granted next year will you have four more cabins on the next lot or across the street or whatever commenting it would be quite a motor court in there. Wall stated as she understands it these buildings do not qualify as a four plex nor as a bed and breakfast. Lee stated she wonders what else is not quite up to snuff. Wall stated the submittal of plans do not contain dimensions so how are you supposed to know the cabins are 14 by 16 which is a little more than half of her one car garage. Wall asked what kind of people will rent that small a place even during the winter much less during the transient summer. Wall noted she has three vacant lots across from her on Linwood Lane. Wall commented that if this permit is granted, what is to prevent someone from buying those three lots across the street and putting four cabins on each one and having another motor court across the street. Wall stated it seems to her that by granting this permit, you are letting the camels head in and you don't know what will follow once the precedence is set. Wall stated that took care of what she had to say. RICHARD REDFORD, 1113 KAKNU WAY, KENAI—Redford stated they live on the corner of Kaknu and Linwood. Redford stated he wanted to say that he agrees completely that to him these cabins do not closely qualify, adding he does not know the legal definition, but to him they do not come close to being a four plex. Redford noted they are totally separate units. Redford stated it would bother him if this was approved now as there is the lots that are across from Joe Lee's place which is right next to the lot which is trying to get approved right now. Redford stated if this is approved, then maybe next year that will be approved. Also, across from Linwood there are three lots across from them on Linwood. If this is approved this year, maybe next year those three lots will be facing the same thing. Redford stated there are four plexes in their neighborhood but they are totally different from what is trying to be put through here. Redford stated he wanted to give further strength noting he disagrees with the request and that he hopes this is not approved. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 Minutes June 26, 1996 ADAM SIMONS, HC01 BOX 3925A, KENAI—Simons noted he was partners with Bill Richmond. Simons stated he moved to the area about ten years ago in 1985 noting he was 20 years old at the time. Simons stated he was a drywaller and sheetrocker and had made it through the lean times. Simons stated that six years ago he had started his own business and has learned a lot adding that he is not making a whole lot of money. Simons stated he has a pretty good reputation in the area and has done hundreds of homes and has worked hard to maintain quality. Simons commented that these cabins are really sharp looking. Simons noted he calls them cabins but they will be joined together and technically will be a four plex. Simons stated that a couple people mentioned that it will be no where near what a four plex would be adding that it will not take much more to meet the definition of a four plex. Simons stated that as far as transient motorcades, Simons commented that is quite a doomsday scenario. Simons stated they haven't planned on renting them by the day and having a full booking or anything like that. Simons stated there wouldn't be any more traffic. Simons stated they are close to having a four plex adding they are economically committed right now. Simons noted they are going to have to get them done and rent them out by the month for sure. Simons commented that if everybody got together and had a disagreement they might be able to get it not to happen. Simons stated that as it is they have to rent them as far as they are concerned. Simons stated it might be a little early to try to get the Conditional Use Permit as there hasn't been a lot of construction in that are for quite some time. Simon noted that everybody is used to no construction going on adding that the town is growing and sooner or later those lots will be filled in. Simons noted that the street is zoned to go all the way through and eventually it will not be a dead end. Simons commented that as far as transients and low standard of people being around there, with the computer you can communicate with people all over the country and all over the world. Simons stated that the people who will be renting by the night fly up from who knows where, they rent a car, they get guide services, pay with credit cards. Simons stated as far as he knows right now that in July and the end of August more people would come up and spend their money and enjoy the recreational aspects the peninsula provides. Simons stated these people are actually high quality people and people like that respect residential roads. Simons stated it was his experience that they were good people who manage to have their lives together enough to come up and enjoy. Simons stated as far as the size of the units and the way they are set up, it is a lot more appealing than just a block building and a regular four plex. Simons stated they have beautiful siding, they are in the process of getting the landscaping done. Simons noted they are under construction and it is kind of a mess adding it is noisy and may have built up some animosity for now with the neighbors. Simons added that he didn't see where anybody would save any grief by having the daily rentals in the summer. In contrary, if we were able to make the money in the summer, they wouldn't be pressed to rent the places in the winter at all. Simons stated there are more expenses in the winter for heating costs. Simons commented it is a hassle to rent to people on a monthly basis adding that it won't be high rent as they are small places. Simons commented that the insides will be excellent looking not like a railroad car. Simons stated if they do rent them out by the day, there will be a care taker showing up at least once a day. Simons stated that quite the contrary to high quality renters that if they got good money in the summer, they wouldn't be so pressed Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 Minutes June 26, 1996 to find renters in the winter. Simons stated this is a fantastic amount of money for the high quality of materials that is going into the place and they don't want anybody in there that will be drinking beer or up late at night or breaking the doors off the hinges or anything like that. Simons stated they want to be able to afford to be picky about who if anybody lives there in the winter. Simons stated that as far as the motorcade, if they did rent them out in the summer, chances are they will not be fully booked. Simons stated there will be actually less traffic then if people live there who have to leave there anyway. Simons stated that as far as the signs on the street, if they were able to put signs on the street it has to be ascetically correct and a highway department made sign. Simons noted similar to some of the others in the area. Werner-Quade stated that on the plans submittal she didn't see the plans for sewer. Simons stated it is hooked up to city sewer. Werner-Quade asked if each unit would have it's own bathroom. Simons stated that each unit has it's own bathroom and is hooked to city sewer and water. Simons noted that originally they had planned to do their own sewer and water but it was economically easier to hook up to city sewer and water noting his partner has equipment. Werner-Quade asked if they have one city sewer and water bill at $41 or do you have four. Simons stated they haven't received any bills from the city yet. La Shot stated it will be based on a four plex and he is not sure what the rate is. Werner-Quade questioned if it was a four plex then? La Shot stated it will not receive a certificate of occupancy until it meets that definition. Werner-Quade asked if they would then have one city sewer and water bill at $41. La Shot stated he thought the four plex bill was higher than noting it was a flat rate but unsure of the rate. Glick asked what kind of foundations were under the units questioning if they were permanent type. Glick also asked if the walkways would have permanent foundations. Simons stated they are still under construction adding there are several ways they can go to comply with the definition of a four plex. Simons commented that they want to do whatever looks best and still makes them comply. Mr. Richmond began answering from the floor and was asked by Chairman Walker to approach the podium so he could be heard. BILL RICHMOND, P.O. BOX 3152, KENAI—Richmond stated he was the actual owner. Richmond stated he had started this project last winter adding that he works construction and there was nothing else to do in the middle of the winter. Richmond noted that as time went on they decided it was financially too much of a burden to do anything but what they could do on that lot this year. Richmond stated that as far as expanding to the next lot over, he has residential plans for the next lot for a spec house. Richmond stated that James Street, as was mentioned, is very poorly maintained. It is not maintained by the city. Richmond stated he has a backhoe and he back blades it every once in a while so they can drive up and down it. Richmond stated that when he first bought the lot, there was barely room enough to turn around in front of the last house on the street. Richmond stated that one of the first he did was to put a storage shed there to store some things and that was the first obstacle he came against. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 Minutes June 26, 1996 Richmond stated he almost instantly had one of his very fine neighbors seeing if the building needed a building permit. Richmond stated it has kind of been a battle like that ever since. Richmond stated he tries the best he can to make a nice product. Richmond stated the thing that has him scared is the guy who wants to rent in the winter time, he is the guy you have to watch out for. Richmond stated he is the guy who lives around here, knows he lives around, thinks it is his neighborhood, and he is going to do what he wants. Richmond stated he thinks the person you will have the least amount of trouble with will be the person who is on vacation in the summertime. Those people are on vacation and rent everything with credit cards so they are very careful with their rental cars and the places they stay. Richmond stated he could see there will be some more traffic other than norm on the road noting there will be a maid service as well as he will be checking on it daily. Richmond stated he has a tremendous amount of money invested in this project. Richmond stated his intention was to have it end up like this. Richmond stated he had every intention to move them somewhere else but one financial turn took another and he injured his back and $13,000 later here we are. Richmond stated he will do his best to maintain these and his best to keep quality people in them. Richmond stated the breezeway will be a permanent installation built to withstand wind, and loads adding he has every intention of putting it in on a concrete foundation or blocks. Richmond added that it is still being designed but will be built to a high quality standard noting he has so much money invested. Walker, from looking at the photograph, asked if this was a photograph of the four structures. Walker stated his question was how would Richmond go about connecting the four and making them into a four plex. Richmond stated that three of the four sit in a perfect line. The breezeway will carry down across the front, there will be a shed hooked to each door, and a covered breezeway all the way across. Richmond stated that where the dump truck is parked, noting it looked like a recent picture, will be the parking. Richmond stated he hasn't decided yet if he can put a covered parking in there noting that is up in the air at this point. Richmond stated you will pull up and there will be two sidewalks, either gravel or concrete, one on either side going to the breezeway. Richmond stated there will be one way into the buildings and no more than two ways out of the breezeway. They were built like this so people will have a sense of privacy. Richmond commented that he didn't know if they had every lived in a duplex but some of them you can hear your next door neighbor going to the bathroom. Richmond commented that is not what he considers comfortable standards. Richmond stated he sees a lot of names on the petition and asked the audience if everyone had signed it? Walker asked Richmond the lot size. Richmond stated the lot sizes are 98 by 133. Walker clarified that he has four cabins on a lot 98 by 133. Richmond stated the building are 10 feet 3/ inch apart adding they are well inside the property lines all the way around. Walker asked the building size and Richmond stated they are 14 by 16 feet. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8 Minutes June 26, 1996 Goecke commented that the Commission approved a similar conditional use on Riverside last year noting that he doesn't see a problem with this one. Goecke asked wondered why the city has a street that is not maintained? La Shot advised it is an older subdivision that has a dedicated right of way for years and it has never been brought up to the standards. Goecke stated then that theoretically it is not even a street. La Shot confirmed that it is a dedicated right of way but not a street. Glick asked La Shot is sewer and water runs down James Street. La Shot stated the owner acquired easements from a neighbor to run it across one lot adding that the city normally allows that sort of thing. La Shot noted there is one other option. La Shot stated the owner has stated he wants to make the four buildings into one to call it a four plex and then have the option of renting by the night during the summer. La Shot stated he could have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to have the cabins. At this point, the code doesn't allow having more than one principle structure on the lot unless you have the same size requirements as if there were four lots, one for each structure. La Shot stated that the permit that was issued last year for the cabins on Riverview initially asked for the cabin rentals. La Shot stated the same situation could happen here. That would require Mr. Richmond to modify his request and do it again in order to allow the public a chance for input. Walker stated he had one question on Mr. La Shot's comments- Walker stated as he understands it that in the RS zone that is not listed as a use conditional or otherwise for cabin rentals. La Shot stated that could be true but the city has many times issued or heard applications for conditional uses where they were not listed in the table. Smalley stated he had a comment on the Conditional Use Permit application in the packet signed by the application. On the first item he wrote it is required for the proposed development as described Bed and Breakfast. Smalley noted it does not qualify for a bed and breakfast as that is in a residential dwelling of no more than 30 percent may be used for the bed and breakfast where the resident has to live on site. Smalley stated the application will most likely need to be modified to delete that because it doesn't qualify. Werner-Quade stated that somehow this reminded her of the Vozar property where something got put ahead of something else so that things are not in order. Werner- Quade added her mind is not functioning in a logical order. In other words, how did these four units meet approval to go on this small lot. Werner-Quade asked if they had said they were going to be four separate units or that they were going to be one unit. La Shot stated he thought the owner could best answer this adding that he thought originally he planned to build the cabins there and then move them. Then, his plans changed. La Shot asked Richmond to correct him if he was wrong. Richmond, speaking from the audience and unclear, stated he started out and then the financial crunches came. Inaudible. Richmond stated he had filled out his form using Planning & Zoning Commission Page 9 Minutes June 26, 1996 Diane's as an example adding that he put down bed and breakfast because that is what she had put down. Goecke asked if anyone remember what her conditional use was for? La Shot stated he believed it was for cabin rentals clarifying that Goecke was asking about the Riverview permit. La Shot noted that she has another structure attached to that development stating he wasn't sure but that she could be serving meals in that structure, the Old Miller House. La Shot stated these cabins don't have another structure adding that he doesn't think Richmond intends to serve breakfasts in any of the units. Goecke stated he understood that adding that he wished he would have dug up the minutes from that meeting. Goecke stated he was thinking that the Commission did something at that meeting to change the permit. La Shot stated he couldn't clarify that without doing research. Werner-Quade commented she felt they would be unable to vote on this until taking the advice of Mr. Smalley and somehow amended the bed and breakfast clause. La Shot stated he didn't think the wording bed and breakfast can stay on there adding he doesn't think the building would meet that requirement. La Shot stated he thought the owner's intention at this point is to rent a four plex by the night during the summer months adding that is probably the application before the Commission. La Shot stated he threw in the question of cabins in case he did want to consider applying for a different permit to have cabin rentals. Walker noted that the actual Conditional Use Permit that he is looking at in the packet that the Commission is considering lists the use as nightly rental of a four plex units from June 1 to September 1 of each year. Walker added that it doesn't mention anything about a bed and breakfast. Werner-Quade stated she would like to add to that noting she sees three different names for this adding that she is trying not to be offensive noting her feelings for the applicant. Werner-Quade stated she wanted to grant his need. Werner-Quade stated that on the first page of 6b it says Conditional Use Permit for nightly rental of a four plex unit. The next page states applicant wishes to rent his multi -family unit. The next page says nightly rental of four plex unit. Richmond asked what he had did from the audience and Werner-Quade advised she didn't feel he had done any of these. Werner-Quade stated this leaves her wondering and maybe that is why she is confused. Walker stated that perhaps action on this should be postponed until some of these items could be decided or until there is enough information available on the design of what this would look like as a four plex. Werner-Quade stated correct and they need the bed and breakfast thing out of there and need to know how it will be developed, perhaps a site plan review. Werner-Quade stated at this point she feels like abstaining adding she doesn't feel she is tracking here. Werner-Quade added she hates to deny the man which is what is going to happen if they go through with the vote. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 10 Minutes June 26, 1996 Mr. Lee asked if he could speak to the Commission and Mr. Walker allowed it. Lee stated he is not a mean old fellow adding he is very compassionate about Bill's dilemma. Lee stated he is an old man and has been down that road two or three times and has been bankrupt but just never filed the papers taking years to pay stuff off. Lee noted that Richmond's dilemma is kind of his dilemma noting the two houses that he has across the street that he is remodeling. Lee stated he is going to sell these houses and it is his feeling that Richmond's situation will reduce the value. Lee stated nobody wants to live across the street from this type of nightly rental thing. Lee stated it is not personalities here whatsoever instead that he doesn't want his values to go down adding that he has a great deal of money invested there also. Lee commented that it looked like it was a mess; that it got start off one way and got switched another way and another way. Lee stated that is his concern is if the property values fall because of the orthodox situation there Lee stated he felt like they would be paying a penalty and didn't think they should be. Lee reiterated he is sorry he is in a bind. GLICK MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS UNTIL THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP AND A DESIGN IS BROUGHT FORWARD SHOWING WHAT THE CABINS WILL LOOK LIRE WHEN THE CABINS ARE JOINED TOGETHER. Walker asked Glick if he wished to put a date on the motion or just leave it open until such time as the items are received. GLICK STATED BY THE NEXT MEETING noting that would give the owners time to come up with the design and La Shot to get the items that were discussed cleaned up. Walker advised Glick that postponing the item to the next meeting would not give enough time to publicize this as a public hearing and asked if they could change it to the second meeting in July. GLICK AGREED. Walker asked if the second concurred noting this is a public hearing and it must be publicized. Goecke asked what this would do to the applicant if he was wanting to do anything this summer and this would move it to the 24th of July before he could do anything. Walker asked Goecke if he was the second on the first motion adding that it wasn't a debatable motion. GOECKE STATED HE CONCURRED. Richmond asked if he could ask the matter be dropped, withdraw the request. Richmond stated that the second week in July is too late to consider it adding that he would withdraw his request and do it again next year. Richmond stated he will go through with the monthly rentals getting the necessary permit from La Shot's office. Walker advised Richmond he could withdraw the application. Richmond asked the Commission to consider it withdrawn. Smalley asked Richmond if he was requesting that everything be stopped now. Smalley stated he understood Richmond to say he was going to rent them monthly now. Richmond stated he would rent them monthly adding he is legal now once he finishes the vestibule and gets the final inspection from the city. Smalley- asked if that was Planning & Zoning Commission Page 12 Minutes June 26, 1996 sign. Vogel noted this was a sign he had had in a prior business adding that he has been at this location since 1986. Vogel advised the Commission that he has to comply with state and federal laws adding that he didn't know about this requirement. Vogel added he had to have a written letter from the Chief of Police. Goecke asked Walker if it would be possible to delay action on this to see what he can do about the sign. Goecke continued saying if he can get down to the size constraint they could deal with it then. Walker stated they could vote on this contingent upon him bringing his signage into compliance by whatever means he deems necessary which leaves him multiple choices. GLICK MODIFIED THE MOTION APPROVE THE PERMIT ON THE CONDITION THAT THE SIGN CODE IS MET. BOOTH CONCURRED. VOTE: GOECKE YES GLICK YES WALKER YES MOTION PASSED. BOOTH YES WERNER-QUADE YES b. PZ96-47—Home Occupation Permit, Roofing Business —Lot 3, Knudson Subdivision, 309 Birch Street GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-47 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT. MOTION SECONDED BY WERNER-QUADE. Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot stated this is similar to the last adding he has had no negative complaints about the operation of the business but mostly about storage materials and equipment outside. La Shot added that one of the conditions for a home occupation permit is that those items should be enclosed. Walker asked if anyone in the public wished to speak to this item. Mrs. Hansen identified herself noting she was here as her husband is out of town. Glick asked if it is possible for the applicant to comply with the storing of materials in a structure. Mrs. Hansen advised that the little bit of materials on the property is in an enclosed structure and as of today the fence is complete. Hansen stated their entire property is enclosed by a fence. Hansen added she is not sure what the person was referring to as materials noting they don't store materials but have ladders on site. La Shot stated that smells from the roofing like tars and hot pot type materials were identified. Hansen stated they do a minimum of hot tar work noting that if the kettle is pulled onto the property it is hot and will take a while to cool down. Walker asked if they store the equipment that would heat the hot tar on the premises. Hansen stated yes Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 12 June 26, 1996 sign. Vogel noted this was a sign he had had in a prior business adding that he has been at this location since 1986. Vogel advised the Commission that he has to comply with state and federal laws adding that he didn't know about this requirement. Vogel added he had to have a written letter from the Chief of Police. Goecke asked Walker if it would be possible to delay action on this to see what he can do about the sign. Goecke continued saying if he can get down to the size constraint they could deal with it then. Walker stated they could vote on this contingent upon him bringing his signage into compliance by whatever means he deems necessary which leaves him multiple choices. GLICK MODIFIED THE MOTION APPROVE THE PERMIT ON THE CONDITION THAT THE SIGN CODE IS MET. BOOTH CONCURRED. VOTE: GOECKE YES BOOTH YES GLICK YES WERNER-QUADE YES WALKER YES MOTION PASSED. b. PZ96-47—Home Occupation Permit, Roofing Business —Lot 3, Knudson Subdivision, 309 Birch Street GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-47 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT. MOTION SECONDED BY WERNER-QUADE. Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot stated this is similar to the last adding he has had no negative complaints about the operation of the business but mostly about storage materials and equipment outside. La Shot added that one of the conditions for a home occupation permit is that those items should be enclosed. Walker asked if anyone in the public wished to speak to this item. Mrs. Hansen identified herself noting she was here as her husband is out of town. Glick asked if it is possible for the applicant to comply with the storing of materials in a structure. Mrs. Hansen advised that the little bit of materials on the property is in an enclosed structure and as of today the fence is complete. Hansen stated their entire property is enclosed by a fence. Hansen added she is not sure what the person was referring to as materials noting they don't store materials but have ladders on site. La Shot stated that smells from the roofing like tars and hot pot type materials were identified. Hansen stated they do a minimum of hot tar work noting that if the kettle is pulled onto the property it is hot and will take a while to cool down. Walker asked if they store the equipment that would heat the hot tar on the premises. Hansen stated yes We, the undersigned residents and/or property owners do hereby express our opposition to a conditional use permit being granted to RTTT RT('H`�l1NTI which would allow him to rent out the four one -room structures on James Street on a daily basis during any part of the year. These units would not appear to qualify as a bed and breakfast as those are usually a part of your home and therefore someone would be present to oversee the home when guests were there. It would be worse than a motel or tourist court since those would have on -site management personnel on the property at all times to be aware of any problems that might develop with a guest or tenant. Such a business would also bring transients into our area who have no real interest in the neighborhood and could create crime problems. We further request that Mr. Richmond not be allowed to circumvent the law by tying these detached structures together by some sort of "breeze way" and calling it a four-plex. We request that the Planning and Zoning commission deny these requests since it will lower our property values and will be detrimental to our neighborhood. NAME ADDRESS � � eoll, a 3 }.-`-J: Lam' :.} €3 �i - __ S «_ Y •. STAFF REPORT To: Planning & Zoning Commission Date: June 12, 1996 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Bill Richmond P.O. Box 3152 697 Poplar Kenai, AK 99611 Requested Action: Conditional Use Permit Legal Description: Lot 3, Ryan Subdivision Existing Zoning: RS—Suburban Residential Current Land Use: Medium Density Residential ANALYSIS Prepared By: JL/mk Res: PZ 96-45 City Engineer: The applicant wishes to rent his multi -family units, now under construction, by the night during the period of June 1 through September 1, of each year. Building Official: Not available to comment. RECOMMENDATIONS Consider public input. Grant approval contingent upon the completion of the building to meet the definition of "Multi -family Dwelling." ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. PZ96-45 2. Application 3. Drawings CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ 96-45 CONDITIONAL USE PERNIIT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: TO: BILL RICHMOND USE: Nightly rental of 4-plex units from June 1 to September 1 of each year LOCATED: Lot 3, Ryan Subdivision (309 James Street) WHEREAS, the Commission finds: 1) That an application meeting the requirements of Section 14.20.150 has been submitted and received on: June 12, 1996 2) This request is on land zoned RS—Suburban Residential 3) That the applicant has demonstrated with plans and other documents that they can and will meet the following specific requirements and conditions in addition to existing requirements: a. ;I 4) That a duly advertised public hearing as required by KMC 14.20.280 was conducted by the Commission on: June 26, 1996 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI THAT THE APPLICANT HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MEETS THE CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR SAID OPERATION AND THEREFORE THE COMMISSION DOES AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PERMIT. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, JUNE 26 , 1996. CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: Planning Secretary lu �� 131q tr_ CITY OF KENAI CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NAME PHONE MAILING ADDRESS ADDRESS /' p LEGAL �J � � � DESCRIPTION ZONING C RR RR-1 RS RS-1 RS-2 CC CG IL IH RJRU1 DISTRICT Section 14.20.150 of the Kenai Municipal Code outlines regulations which allow Conditional Use Permits for certain developments. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING, COMPLETE THE BLANKS AND INITIAL THE SPACE BEFORE THE ITEM TO INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE CONDITIONS. A Conditional Use Permit issued by the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission is required for some uses which may be compatible with principal uses in some zones if certain conditions are met. I understand a OL conditional use permit is r ired fothe proposed ' bed: de lop ent as es Jv h� 1 Please submit site Plan, Map (if available) and Traffic Flow & Parking Please submit plans showing the location of all existing and proposed buildings or alterations, elevations of such buildings or alterations, and data as may be required. A Public Notification and Hearing is required before the issuance of this permit. A $105.00 non-refundable deposit/advertising fee is required to cover these notification costs. (Please see attached sheet). ,7 An approved conditional use permit shall lapse twelve months from the date of approval if the nonconforming use for which the conditional use permit was approved has not been implemented. The Commission may grant a time extension not to exceed six months upon a finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. A request for extension must be submitted prior to expiration of permit. A public hearing shall not be required as a condition to granting the extension. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Q,-A r) P Date: Applicant Signature: v Approved at p&Z Meeting: Approved: Chairperson Attest: ct �c �� L-�, 1ti/ 1 � � �l• N :N 7 N k > Q l ; No:e: i Ns cramrig s an arasac _ OHM ;tip nc, in:erareaaon o' �c e Yenarat as earance of tne -aw olan, tt is n_t -leant :c ^✓_ an ea ! renCrpn, MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: July 17, 1996 RE: DAMES STREET CABINS (7/17196 Agenda Item B-2) Yesterday, I received three comments in regard to cabins under construction on James Street (Item B-2 on this agenda). The persons requested their comments be included in the record. Iva Lee Wall, 305 Linwood Lane (came to City Hall) - Ms. Wall stated to me she thought the construction of the cabins had too many ramifications. They don't fit in the neighborhood where there is a one-way, unmaintained street. Cabins are illegal in RS zoning. The permit allows a fourplex to be built and the owner is building four cabins. If cabins are not legal, they're not legal! Sylvia Vinson (telephone call) - Ms. Vinson's phone message was: Don't want them to be allowed to have cabins -- will affect neighborhood. Wants information on record. Roy Wright (telephone call) - Mr. Wright stated he was opposed to having the cabins in the area. He thinks they should have to be removed. Move them to the river and charge twice as much. Today, I took the following comments: Connie Wilson, 210 Linwood Lane (telephone call) - The cabins are against the city RS zone. It is a residential area and the cabins would be used for commercial use. Not right or appropriate. Doesn't want their property values brought down either. There are a couple of issues she does not like about the placement of the cabins. She and her husband had checked into building a similar -sized cabin on their property to be used as a -1- residence (needing a crawl space among other requirements), and were told no. These cabins have nothing. It appears the cabins are being built to sell (moving them off the property). Jennifer McAtee, 1106 Kiana Lane (telephone call) - These buildings are being constructed in a residential area where they are not allowed. Her home is really close to the cabins (probably closer than anyone else). She is concerned about the traffic and noise that will be caused by the use of the cabins. Also concerned that crime will go up as the cabins will be rented out monthly and the owner has stated he will not be an on - site resident, but would do drive -by checks. As a real estate agent, she was concerned the cabins will bring property values way down. elf -2- Suggested by: Fire City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1705-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $5,987 IN THE GENERAL FUND AS A RESULT OF THE RURAL COMMUNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT AWARDED TO THE KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has been awarded a Rural Community Fire Department grant from the State of Alaska in the amount of $3,987 for portable radios; and WHEREAS, this is a matching grant requiring an equal amount of money be matched by the City; and WHEREAS, money was budgeted, but $2,000 additional is needed toward the matching funds. 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 Grants, General $3,987 Appropriation of Fund Balance 2,000 $5,987 Increase Appropriations: Fire - Small Tools $5,987 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of July, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: Approved by Finance:`. (6/26/96) kl July 3, 1996 July 17, 1996 July 17, 1996 - - ! TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR Kenai -Kodiak Area Office Mile 92.5 Sterling Highway HC 1 Box 107 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Soldotna, AK 99669 Phone: (907) 262-4124 DIVISION OF FORESTRY FAX: (907) 262.6390 June 6, 1996 Kenai Volunteer Fire Department 105 S Willow St Kenai AK 99611 Dear Kenai Fire Chief: Congratulations, your department has been awarded a Rural Community Fire Department (RCFP) grant under Public Law 95-313, in the amount of $3,987. In order to receive the grant, you or the official responsible for these matters, must sign the enclosed 1996 RCFP Funds Condition Statement Acknowledgement and return it to this office by June 30, 1996. If we have not received the signed statement by this date, we will award the grant to another applicant. The 1996 RCFP Funds Condition Statement Acknowledgement has the detailed requirements for matching and documenting the expenditure of this grant money. Please call, or write me, if you have any questions about the program, the requirements for matching funds, or anything else. My phone number is 262-4124, and my mailing address is HC 1 Box 107, Soldotna AK 99669. Again, congratulations, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, L lcl�_ 61-- (_ John LeClair Fire Management Officer JL:bp C:IWPWIN601FILES\FIREVOHNIRCFPCON. 0,2 Suggested by: Public Works Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1706-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $10,000 IN A NEW CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR A PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE AIRPORT JET FUEL FACILITY. WHEREAS, the City needs to conduct a site assessment of the Airport Jet Fuel Facility to determine if environmental contamination is present; and WHEREAS, the Jet Fuel Facility is an unleased Airport land, and the cost of the assessment should initially be paid by the Airport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Airport Land System Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $10,000 Increase Appropriations: Airport Land - Transfers $10,000 Soils Airport Jet Fuel Facility Capital Proiect Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from Airport Land System $10,000 Increase Appropriations: Administration Professional Services $ 500 9,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of July, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: July 3, 1996 Adopted: July 17, 1996 Effective: July 17, 1996 Approved by Finance: (6/27/96) kl �'3 Suggested by: Public Works Administratiun City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1707-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $10,000 IN AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL DRILLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AT THE CITY MAINTENANCE SHOP. WHEREAS, the City conducted drilling and testing of the groundwater at the City Maintenance Shop to determine the extent of environmental contamination; and WHEREAS, additional drilling and environmental testing is warranted; and WHEREAS, 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 ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Airport Land Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $5,000 Increase Appropriations: Airport Land - Transfers $5,000 General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $5,000 Increase Appropriations: Non -Departmental Transfers $5,000 Shop Yard Cleanup Capital Pro-iect Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from Airport Land $5,000 Transfer from General Fund 5,000 Increase Appropriations: Administration $ 500 Professional Services 9,500 Ordinance No. 1707-96 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of July, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: July 3, 1996 Adopted: July 17, 1996 Effective: July 17, 1996 Approved by Finance: VC (6/27/96) kl Suggested by: Administrati City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 96-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA FORMALLY ACCEPTING FY97 MUNICIPAL MATCHING GRANT NUMBER 97/587-4-001 FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,947.00 FOR A WATER QUALITY AND OQUANTITY/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTPROGRAM, AND ACCEPTING THE CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has offered the City of Kenai a grant in the amount of $149,947.00 to assist in our water quality and quantity/development program; and WHEREAS, the State requires that the Kenai City Council formally accept the grant and the conditions of the grant by ordinance or resolution; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to contribute $64,263 as its share of this project; this share will be in the form of cash. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City formally accepts FY97 Municipal Matching Grant Number 97/587-4-001 from the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the amount of $149,947.00 for a water quality and quantity/development program, and accepts the conditions of the grant agreement. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of July, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (7/11/96) kl STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT This agreement is executed between the State of Alaska, Department of Administration, (hereinafter called the "State") and the City of Kenai, (hereinafter called the "Grantee"). WITNESSETH that: Whereas, the Grantee is willing to undertake the performance of this grant under the terms of this agreement; and Whereas, the Grantee has the authority under state law or local charter to provide the services for which funds were appropriated; and Whereas, the State has the authority to enter into this agreement under AS 37.06.010; and Whereas, this agreement contains a grant allocation statement (Exhibit 1), submitted by the Municipality, stating the purpose of the grant as well as the budget proposals. This grant allocation statement is the project application submitted by the Municipality to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (Forms A and B). Once this agreement is signed by both the Grantee and the State, Exhibit 1 becomes a binding part of this agreement; and Wh ereas, number is 97/587-4-001 share is $149,947.00 rthegran't share is $64,263.00 t purpose is water quality and quantity/development program Therefore, the parties to this agreement agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 GRANT CONDITIONS The Grantee will: (1) spend the grant only for the purposes specified above; (2) contribute the local share, as set out above, to the cost of this project and identify the amount and the source of the local share. Local share sources may include: a. federal, municipal or local money; b. labor, land, materials and equipment used directly in the con truction of the project. The grantee acknowledges that approval of the project grant is contingent upon provision of the local share as required by AS 37.06.030; (3) comply with State and federal guidelines to determine the value of land, labor, materials and equipment used to satisfy the local share requirements and submit appropriate documentation to verify the information as follows: a. the value of labor contributed as local share will be determined by the prevailing wage standards established by the Department of Labor; b. the value of materials contributed will be based on: (1) prevailing market costs of new or used materials, (2) the municipality's internal rates for the purchase of similar materials based on the municipality's contracts, leases, and invoices during the preceding two fiscal years, or (3) a negotiated agreement between the department and the municipality; C. the value and rental rates of equipment will be based on: (1) the prevailing values and rental rates for equipment contained in the current editions of industry standard manuals, (2) the municipality's internal rates for the purchase, lease, or rental of similar equipment based on the municipality's contracts, leases, and invoices during the preceding two fiscal years, or (3) a negotiated agreement between the department and the municipality; and d. the value of land will be based on the following: (1) land contributed as local share will be determined as equivalent to the total local share required for the project if the municipality's required local share percentage for the capital project is less than or equal to ten percent, or (2) as the value established through an independent appraisal (appraisal to be paid by the municipality), if the municipality's required local share percentage for the capital project is greater than ten percent; (4) not charge more than ten percent of the grant for administrative expenses for grants pertaining to land acquisition, or pertaining to the planning, design, construction or repair of a building. For grants relating to the purchase of equipment or equipment repairs, the grantee may not charge more than five percent of the grant for administrative expenses. If the grantee provides grant money to another recipient, the grantee will not retain any of the grant money for administrative expenses; (5) comply with the Department of Labor hiring preference requirements for capital construction projects under 36.10.150 - 36.10.175 including the municipality's agents, contractors, and subcontractors; (6) attach to the grant agreement a copy of the local resolution approving the capital project and accepting the grant agreement provisions; (7) for all grants for construction of a public facility, operate and maintain the facility for its practical life; (8) allow, on request, an audit by the State of the uses made of the grant and recognize that 2 AAC 45.010 establishes specific audit requirements; (9) assure that, to the extent consistent with the purpose of the appropriation, the facilities and services provided with the grant will be available for use of the general public; (10) repay to the State money drawn from its individual grant account if substantial, ongoing work on the capital project has not begun within five years of the effective date of the funding appropriation; (11) submit monthly, until the project is completed, a municipal matching grant financial report on forms provided by the State, regardless of whether or not expenditures have been made. A final report is due within 90 days of project completion; (12) retain for a period of three years after project completion all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, personnel records, conditions of employment, and other data relating to matters covered by the grant; (13) return all unexpended grant monies to the State within 90 days of completion of the 2 rev. 06/13/94 project; (14) not expend any of the grant monies or earnings from the grant for the purpose of lobbying activities before the Alaska State Legislature; (15) comply with the minimum wage and employment provisions of Alaska's public construction contract law as set out in AS 36.05.010 (copies of which are available through the Department of Labor); and (16) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101) and ensure that the grantee's sub -grantees or contractors also comply with the ADA provisions. ARTICLE II CERTIFICATION (a) by signing this agreement, the grantee certifies that it will not look to the State to operate or maintain the facility or pay for its operation and maintenance; and (b) this Article does not apply to a grant for money for repair or improvement of an existing facility operated or maintained by the State at the time the grant is accepted if the repair or improvement for which the grant is made will not, in the opinion of the State, substantially increase the operation or maintenance costs to the State. ARTICLE III TERMS OF PAYMENT Twenty percent of the grant will be paid to the grantee as an advance within 10 days of the effective date of this agreement. After the entire advance is expended, further periodic payments will be made upon proof by the grantee that it has incurred expenses reimbursable under this agreement. The State will make periodic payments under this Article based on financial reports signed by the Mayor or persons designated in writing by the Mayor as authorized to sign. If a municipality is under a Manager form of government, the State will reimburse from financial reports signed by the Mayor or Manager or persons designated in writing by the Mayor or Manager as authorized to sign. If the local share is to be met with cash, expenditures shall be prorated between the State and local share based on the grantee's local share percentage. If the local share is to be met by means other than cash, the State shall withhold the final 20 percent (20%) of the grant amount until the local share is met. ARTICLE IV TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The State, by written notice, may terminate this agreement, in whole or in part, for substantial breach of the grant agreement. On termination, the State may seek to recover all monies previously paid to the grantee under this agreement. ARTICLE V ADHERENCE TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS Signing of this agreement does not, in any manner, excuse the grantee of this grant from any other law, Alaska state statute or municipal code ordinance or regulation. The grantee must in all cases adhere to all local, State or federal laws that pertain to public funds. 3 rev. 06/13/94 ARTICLE VI. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this grant is the date this agreement is signed by the State. The effective date of the funding appropriation is July 1, 1996. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Grant Agreement. Approved by Ordinance/Resolution # dated Grantee Signature Printed Name Official Title Date FOR THE STATE: Signature Official Title Commissioner of Administration Date FOR STATE USE ONLY 3udgeted funds are available for the Signature Official Title Certify Date ana Officer Distribution: © State or finis expenanure. © Grantee G! rev. 06/13/94 D- 9 KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AGENDA July 11, 1996 at 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes May 9, 1996 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard a. Kristine Schmidt 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Airport Manager's Report 8. Commission Comments and Questions 9. Information Items a. City Council Agenda (6/19/96 and 713/96) b. Memo dated 7/1 /96 10. Adiournment Agenda July 11.doc 1. Roll Call: Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: 2. Approval of Agenda: MOTION KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES July 11, 1996 Chairman Tom Thibodeau Bonnie Koerber, Henry Knackstedt, Barbara Edwards, James Bielefeld Tom Thibodeau, Ron Holloway Randy Ernst - Airport Manager, Councilman Ray Measles, Kathy Woodford - Administrative Assistant Commissioner Barbara Edwards Moved for approval of the Agenda. Commissioner James Bielefeld Seconded. There being no objections the Motion Passed Unanimously. 3. Aggroval of Minutes: May 9, 1996 MOTION Commissioner James Bielefeld Moved for approval of the Minutes of May 9, 1996. Commissioner Bonnie Koerber Seconded. There being no objections the Motion Passed Unanimously. 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard: a. Kristine Schmidt Ms. Schmidt was not present to speak. Acting Chairman Knackstedt asked if there was anyone in the audience to represent Ms. Schmidt. Michael Christensen came in a few minutes later and spoke for Ms. Schmidt. Mr. Christensen stated that he, and others, have all spoken to the Commission before and just wanted to reiterate their concerns. He said that with increased use of the airport the noise also increases. Christensen said he and others in Woodland S/D would like to see the buffer that is in place now, stay there, adding that the developer that wants to build in the Richka area is known for cutting down trees. Commissioner Bielefeld asked Christensen if there is any noise in particular that is bad. Christensen said the planes from the float plane basin have a very high pitched sound. He also commented that he heard the float plane basin is planned to be extended. Randy Ernst reported the extension would be 500' to the North. Christensen stated the Page 2 Airport Commission Minutes July 11, 1996 float planes still do not follow the air traffic pattern and cut across Woodland. _ 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: None 7. Airport Manager's Report: Randy Ernst reported that the long term parking revenues were up $5,593.00 from the projected revenues. He referred to his Manager's Report noting the monthly enplanements. Ernst said the automated fuel service is on-line and working well. He stated the system accepts American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners, and Carte Blanche. At this time the service limits each fueling to $50.00, which will be changed by the bank to $150.00 per fueling. Ernst said the picnic tables will be in place at the float plane basin very soon. He stated the fire pits are an item that should be put on a future agenda. There are some concerns about the safety of having fire pits. There was some discussion among the Commissioners debating whether or not the fire pits were needed. Ernst said he will get some information together on fire pits and include it in a future packet. Ernst said he has a copy of the Business Plan for the Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center, which has been presented to the DOT, FAA and Governor. This project has been put in for construction in 1997 at an estimated $8.3 million. The DOT will be sending a statement of support for the facility, with some reservation to Anchorage and Fairbanks, which we're hoping to minimize. Ernst reported a new janitorial service has been hired at the airport and they are working on the carpet. He added the advertisement people are gone but will return in August. Bonnie Koerber asked Ernst if he has received any comments concerning the automated fuel service. Ernst said so far he has received all good comments. 8. Commission Comments and Questions: Knackstedt commented that he has seen float planes leave the basin and turn before the beach. Ernst said that is a matter of education, the tower does advise them not to do this. Page 3 Airport Commission Minutes July 11, 1996 Bielefeld asked if the grass strip is open to touch & goes. Ernst said no, they don't want them, they do allow them to land there. At this point Mr. Christensen asked if the people in the audience would be allowed to speak to the buffer zone issue. Kathy Woodford informed Mr. Christensen that the item was not on the agenda, or added to the agenda. It would be up to the Commission whether or not to hear any testimony. There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding this subject. Randy Ernst stated that he would like to see Aries' report before any decision is made. He added that Aries Consultants will be at the August 8th Airport Commission Meeting to make a report and the public is welcome to attend. It was unanimously decided to wait until Aries report is issued before making any decision concerning support of the buffer zone between Woodland S/D and the airport. 9. Information Items: a. City Council Agenda (6/19/96 and 7/3/96) b. Memo dated 7/1/96 10. Adjournment: MOTION Commissioner Barbara Edwards Moved for adjournment at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Bonnie Koerber Seconded. There being no objection the Motion Passed Unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, mac! Kathy w6odford Public Works Admin. Assistant CITY OF KENO W eapiW 4 YQ O 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: y 1 y Z CC R NAME : D ge {- `r I-e < 1 o Resident of the City of Kenai? y 5-s How long? rJ-�-H Residence Address 1 g'3) atit LO*, V'ENO " Mailing Address 5 ey-n ';F Telephone No. 2 $ 3 - S c? 75 Business Address l O Z$$ j�%�� 5e YC- Telephone No. - 39 EMPLOYER: til ps C V4 �-f �> L-4; L�ti j Job Title 6 --��1c�` NAME OF SPOUSE: �-Aye-A Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIIONS'IN WHICH YOU ARE NTER STE . Q 6 -� co, wi s -&-k b rJ WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? "? - 2_ CITY OF KENAI d - 0j a It AVE., SUITE 200 KENAIIL ,YALAAS�K,/AZ99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-263-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 bwo%pwd MRMCW o�/ //e-'- /' �7, 11111, BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL DATA - CANDIDATES � ,"2 ,/,TO/,COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIO] DATE: � ; `( �f' NAME: 4q 0AIA Resident of the City of Kenai? How long? Residence Address 611 q� lT AZ6?//1% PR Mailing Address P o• d' / J/J Telephone No. Business Address 305 4r Mlaoul 6YEJ50 Telephone No. EMPLOYER: 6/2A 4 ✓l A/D4 Job Title NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: 1(111 9 'amop I&MV6e Past organizational memberships: AIPAIC: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: /A6o,PT 1e?MYnJ46101- WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? D-5 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA JULY 8, 1996 Kenai City Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrig 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 10, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Dunes/Beach Access 6. NEW BUSINESS None 7. INFORMATION None 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas 9. ADJOURNMENT Set date for next meeting. Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** July 8, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Jeannie Munn 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Jeannie Munn, George Spracher, Ray McCubbins, Tom Thompson Members Absent: Mike McCune, Will Jahrig, Barry Eldridge, Jim Bookey Also Present: Keith Kornelis, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda. Commissioner McCubbins SECONDED and the agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Thompson MOVED to approve the minutes. Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion and the minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. OLD BUSINESS Dunes/Beach Access - Kornelis stated that at the last Council meeting the south side access was discussed. He reported that signage was placed to keep vehicular traffic below the mean high water mark. There was a little discussion at the Council meeting on the north side Harbor Commission July 8, 1996 Page 1 access. He stated the gates are closed and locked until further notification from Council. There are now two porta potties and parking is limited to one side only on Spruce Street. Commissioner McCubbins asked if it would be feasible to allow parking at the ball park and run a shuttle to get people to the beach. Kornelis stated that it had not been discussed with Council. Commissioner McCubbins stated that it could be run by the City or by private individuals. Kornelis stated that no one has come forth with the idea so far. Kornelis stated it would be something that would have to go before Council. Their next meeting is scheduled for July 17. Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to make a recommendation to Council suggesting a shuttle be considered. Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion. A vote was unanimous in favor of the recommendation. Commissioner Thompson felt that there will be an inconvenience to a lot of people by closing the road, but felt a shuttle might alleviate some of that inconvenience. Kornelis stated that the letter from Fish and Game would be included in the packet to Council's next meeting. Commissioner Thompson did not feel that there should be any change of recommendation to Council in response to the Fish and Game letter. Commissioner McCubbins agreed. Commissioner Thompson felt it should be reconsidered next year after the dunes project has been completed. Kornelis stated that Nelson is working on plans for the dunes project and the parking area is still in the plans to be enlarged. He felt this should alleviate many of the existing problems. Commissioner Thompson felt it is still necessary to keep the 4-wheelers off the dunes. 6. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Thompson asked if anything was new at the dock. Kornelis stated that they are beginning to get fish in and that they lowered the fuel price about 6 cents a gallon. 7. INFORMATION None. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Thompson asked if the city dock was prepared for the influx of dipnetters. Kornelis stated that they purchased a small booth to have people pay before entering and will Harbor Commission July 8, 1996 Page 2 hand out a paper with instructions on where to park. Signage will give instructions to pay at the dock during off hours. The signage has been put up warning or dangerous wake at the mouth of the river. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for August 12, 1996 Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. rRespectfully submitted, Debby J. FAnholz Harbor Commission July 8, 1996 Page 3 D'� KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM July 2, 1996 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 4, 1996 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT 8. OLD BUSINESS A. LIBRARY ADDITION COMMITTEE 9. NEW BUSINESS A. 4T" OF JULY ACTIVITIES B. "SPECIAL SESSION" KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION 10. COMMISSONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS 11. INFORMATION A. SURVEY RESULTS B. COUNCIL AGENDA—JUNE 19, 1996 12. ADJOURNMENT Library Commission ***Minutes*** July 3, 1996 - 7:30 p.m. Kenai Library Activity Room Chairman Bob Peters 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Bob Peters, Janet Brown, Lorrene Forbes, Janice Rodes, Kathy Heus, Vince O'Reilly Members Absent: Carol Brenckle Also Present: Joe Moore, Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Heus MOVED to accept the agenda as written. Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion and the agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Brown MOVED to accept the minutes as written. Commissioner Forbes SECONDED the motion and the minutes were approved. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Library Director DeForest stated that June was a very busy month. There were 115 people who attended the reading program. The ADA catalog has arrived. The budget is now in force. There were a couple of things lacking in the budget, but she has requested that if the Library Commission July 3, 1996 Page 1 budget is updated that these items be reconsidered. There were left off due to a clerical error and were not deletions from the budget. The two new persons are now on staff and are on their six-month probation status. The library will not be represented in the July 4th parade. Commissioner O'Reilly asked what the summer traffic was like. DeForest responded that it has been good. Commissioner Brown asked about the new receipt program. DeForest stated that most people are in favor of it. At this point the receipts are not printing automatically, but it is probably just a matter of changing the printer program. Commissioner Peters asked if there are many tourists who come in to check out the library. DeForest responded that there are still a few that come in to read the papers and such. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Library Addition Committee Report - Commissioner O'Reilly stated the committee is beginning to get into total focus and are about to bring their report before the Council. They have reviewed their findings of all the surveys and reports to be certain all outlooks were taken in to account. They feel the library is a very viable asset to the City. They plan to present their information at the Council's first August meeting. Commissioner O'Reilly invited all Commissioners to his house the next day at noon to discuss the report. He also suggested meeting with the Friends on July 15th at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Forbes asked if there would be enough time for the Commission to meet and prepare their report before the Council meeting. Commissioner Peters suggested requesting that the Commission ask for a special meeting to be held on July 30th instead of their regular August meeting. This would allow enough time to get the report together and to Council. O'Reilly MOVED to respond to the Friends request to meet on July 15th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the findings. Commissioner Rodes SECONDED the motion. A vote was unanimous. Commissioner Forbes MOVED to meet on July 30th and that the meeting would be in place of the regular August meeting. Commissioner Rodes SECONDED the motion. A vote was unanimous. 7. NEW BUSINESS Library Commission July 3, 1996 Page 2 A. Friends of the Library Report - Commissioner Heus reported that the Friends met yesterday. They didn't have the final results of the book sale, but it was about $200 over last year. They had a booth in the Kenai River Festival. The Friends bought a TV/VCR unit and ran their video. They briefly discussed if the Council chose to put the library addition up for a bond issue. Several Friends will be working to promote support for the issue. Commissioner Forbes asked if she was a Commissioner and a Friends member, would she be able to promote the bond issue or would that be considered a conflict of interest. Commissioner Forbes responded that the can certainly support it as an individual, but that they should not serve in a prominent position in campaigning for support. B. July 4th Activities - Commissioner Peters stated that there was not enough interest in having participation in the parade to make a go of it. C. Special Session - This was covered under Old Business and was not discussed further. D. Other - Commissioner Peters stated that he hoped everyone looked at the survey comments and results that were included in the packet. Commissioner Heus stated that one of the comments was in favor of a conference room for small groups to meet, that this could be in addition to the conference room. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Heus stated that she could not overstate her appreciation on the hours of work put in by the Library Addition Committee. Commissioner O'Reilly stated that to get the public seeing this as an integral part of the city would be his goal. Library Director DeForest stated that she would be unable to meet with the Commissioners tomorrow due to prior commitments. Commissioner Rodes apologized for not being in attendance of the last meeting due to a death in the family. Commissioner Brown also thanked Commissioner Forbes for all her time and efforts in the Library Addition Committee. Library Commission July 3, 1996 Page 3 9. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Forbes SECONDED the motion and the meeting was adjoumed at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Fahnholz Library Commission July 3, 1996 Page 4 Xzna.i Commu),2dy Lifta¢y A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor John J. Williams and Kenai City Council FROM: Emily DeForest, Library Director DATE: July 11, 1996 RE: Library Advisory Commission Meeting According to approval given by Council on July 3, 1996, the August Library Advisory Commission Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm in the Kenai Community Library on July 30, 1996. Subject of the meeting will be finalization of the space planning proposal for an addition to the Library. ti:.OSi 1 DAILY MANASEt'1ENT REt'ORr O'JERVIEW BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 09 JUL 1996 —Overview— First Time Check. Phone Renewals Self Renewals Renewals Regular Checkins Late Checkins Fees Collected Fees Waived Holds Placed Billing Notices Reminder Notices Patrons Register Titles Added Items Added D-4 too 05 JUL 08 JUL Sa Change 09 JUNI Change. ?996 1396 199E 378 488 -22.5% 0 100.0% 32 53 -39.6% 0 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 12 31 -61.3% 0 100.0% 236 477 -50.5% 0 100.0% 101 86 17.411 0 100.0:0 $25.10 $66.55 -62.3% $0.00 100.0% $7.00 $0.00 100.0% $0.00 100.0% 5 3 66.7% 0 100.0% 6 3 100.01.1 0 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 14 10 40.0% 0 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0.011, 0 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9(enai (fommuni.Ey . ZInaz y A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1996 Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 2061 870 1843 Non -Fiction 1803 300 504 Periodicals 118 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes Videos 9 3 1 123 505 Total Printed Materials .. 7499 Total Circulation .. 8211 Additions Docs Adult Gifts 12 2 Purchases 72 Total Additions .. 100 Interlibrary Loans Ordered Books 36 Juvenile Easy Books -- 7 1 6 Misc. 71 AV Received Returned 17 30 Interlibrary Loans by our Library .. 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City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes of June 20, 1996 b. Letter dated June 27, 1996 from Frederick & Sue Duthweiler c. Kenai Peninsula Borough Memo - Subdivision Plan Reviews 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 10, 1996 ***Minutes*** 1. ROLL CALL: UNAPPROVED Members present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, T resa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Karen Mahurin, Kevin Walker - Others present: Councilman Duane Bannock, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Walker noted no additions to the agenda before the Commission and asked for approval of the agenda. GLICK MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION. Walker asked if anyone opposed unanimous consent. No opposition noted. AGENDA APPROVED. Chairman Walker noted that Commissioner Bryson and Councilman Bannock had arrived. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 26, 1996 GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26TH MEETING AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY GLICM Walker asked if anyone opposed unanimous consent. No opposition noted. MINUTES APPROVED. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. Cerepa S/D No. 2 - Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Cerepa S/D MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF PZ96-49, CEREPA SUBDIVISION NO. 2. MOTION SECONDED BY BOOTH. Walker asked for additional staff comments. La Shot stated nothing additional. Item brought back to the Commission for comment. No comments. VOTE: GLICK YES BRYSON YES WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES BOOTH YES MAHURIN YES WALKER YES UNANIMOUS. b. Misty Haven Subdivision - Replat Tract A GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ96-50, MISTY HAVEN SUBDIVISION. MOTION SECONDED BY MAHURIN. Walker asked for additional staff comment. La Shot noted nothing additional. Item brought back to the Commission for discussion. Bryson noted he would be abstaining from this item as he will be working on the subdivision for the owner. VOTE: BRYSON ABSTAIN GOECKE YES MAHURIN YES WALKER YES MOTION PASSED. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council WERNER-QUADE YES BOOTH YES GLICK YES Councilman Bannock stated drew attention to item 12b in the packet which was a letter from the Duthweilers. Bannock stated that the Duthweilers were at the council meeting noting their unhappiness to the action the city had taken at the section line off of Cannery Road directly between the Borough property and the City of Kenai property. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Minutes June 26, 1996 The city placed signs on their side towards the water on the beach telling people not to drive on the soft part of the beach. The Duthweilers felt that this was not legal and not the right thing to do. Bannock drew attention to Item 4 of their letter stating their objection to the suggestion that people be encouraged to use the Cetacea Way entrance to the beach. Bannock noted the Duthweilers own the property from the Cetacea Way entrance all the way to the section line. Bannock drew attention to the map on the wall and explained where the Duthweiler's property was located. Bannock stated they felt they were the only people in the U.S. wherein the front and back of their property had beach front access making them unique property owners. Bannock stated council did not take back anything they had done in previous meetings; however, directed administration to contact the person who lives on the Kenai side of that section line (Parazoo). Bannock commented that perhaps the city placed the signs in the wrong spot. Bannock stated that in regards to Mr. Manninen and Item G2, Manninen was given a written notice of the reasons the council has proposed his termination. Bannock stated that the particular items of the letter are subject to a public hearing on August 7th at which time council will be in a position to terminate his vote to terminate his employment with the City of Kenai. Bannock stated there is interesting math on the table with Item G1 regarding water and sewer mains for Habitat for Humanities. Habitat asked the council at budget time for a grant of $30,000 to install water and sewers to their properties. Bannock stated he supported that grant for the simple reason that mathematics of it make sense. Bannock stated that if the Habitat people decided they were going to bring in water and sewer and use the city to do it and form their on local improvement district, since they own 100 percent of the property they could get 100 percent of the people to do it. The city's contribution to that LID would be in excess of $52,000 using the city's math. Bannock noted it made sense to him to give them the $30,000 to have them take care of it. Bannock stated the $30,000 was withdrawn from the budget; however, it is becoming clear that that may be a more financially reasonable way to go. Walker commented that it appeared there is a policy decision that has not been published previously. That being, the city is helping them build houses now. Walker asked if the city is now involved directly with Habitat. Bannock stated no and asked that the group keep in mind that there are a lot of people in Kenai that have water and sewer put in absolutely free. There are other places that pay 100 percent, other places pay a particular percentage. Bannock noted that if anything the city has been consistently inconsistent with the present rules. If an LID is formed, 25 percent is to be born by the property owners and in that scenario that is where the city would be paying more than the $30,000. Bannock noted the City of Kenai is not involved with Habitat for Humanity and commented that he felt this is a good program regardless if it is Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Minutes June 26, 1996 Habitat for Humanity or "John Q. Builder" off the street. Bannock stated that if they are able to get the same net effects with less cash, he will always support that. Mahurin commented that the $30,000 is the same amount that the Art Guild asked for the roof of a city owned building and that was denied. Bannock stated he thought that was the correct amount. Mahurin stated she could also say there are some residents in the City of Kenai who are not on city water who have had substantial problems and the city refuses to come in and do an assessment district. Bannock commented that regarding the Vozar Trade/Purchase of property on the agenda, there is a piece of property owned by Daniel Hakkinen on the mouth of the Kenai River. Bannock stated the Vozar and Hakkinen have put together a proposal which would split the cost of Hakkinen's price in half. Vozar would be responsible for coming up with half of the cost and the city would be responsible for the other half at which time that property would be deeded over to the city. The cost discussed is $80,000 of which the city would be responsible for $40,000. Council has taken a look at that situation but there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Goecke asked what happens to the piece of property between Vozars and Hakkinen? Bannock stated it is not on the table and believed it is already in private hands. Bannock rephrased stating the property is in private hands. Walker asked why the city would want to participate in the purchase of this property. Bannock stated he didn't want to. Walker asked why it is under consideration. Bannock stated it was an agenda item because it was asked of the city. The city has taken no action. Mahurin stated she is aware from group discussions after the rezoning of Old Town and after the bluff caved in that there seem to be a lot of residents who would like a piece of property that can be used for viewing, resting, meditation. Mahurin stated so there is a large constituency who would like to see the city purchase that property so there is one piece of view open to the public property close to the river. b. Borough Planning Bryson stated he would start by reporting on the June 24th meeting noting the agenda had been in the packet a few weeks ago. There were several items of general interest. One was Ordinance 96-24 which adopted regulations for parking size, weight restrictions, and construction within borough rights of way. Bryson noted this would also govern activities along the easement, if the property next to the Duthweilers is a right of way, this would affect activities there. Bryson noted that isn't what initiated this; instead it was activities along the Kenai River. Bryson stated this went to public hearing and it was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Bryson stated the other item that was acted on concerned renaming a street as result of the 9-1-1 activities in the borough in Ridgeway. Administration proposed naming the Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Minutes June 26, 1996 entire right of way River Avenue and a number of businesses protested. They had been advertising that their businesses are on Spruce Street. The Borough Planning Commission went out for readvertising proposing to rename the right of way Spruce and that was approved. Bryson commented he had proposed to combine the two names and call it Spruce River Avenue. A plat was pulled from the agenda, Strawberry Fields Forever Subdivision. Bryson stated they also had a meeting on July 8th. A number of persons testified including Linda Zaugg who is Director of the Division of Community Corrections who gave a presentation on halfway houses. Bill Weimer of Allvest also presented information on the same item. Bryson stated he presumes they are providing early input on a public hearing that is coming up at the borough level for a proposed facility in Nikiski. Bryson stated Ordinance 96-22 was held for public hearing which would amend the borough chapter concerning advisory planning commissions. No action was taken. In the Cooper Landing and Kasilof area there were two reclassifications which were approved for borough property. The land use plan update was approved for the Cooper Landing area. An ordinance authorizing a lease for the City of Kenai for the well and other activities was approved. Strawberry Fields Subdivision was approved. c. Administration La Shot asked the Commission to look at Item 12c in information. La Shot stated this has to do with the possibility that DEC will no longer review subdivisions for onsite water and sewer provisions. La Shot stated that at this time this is not final and there is a chance that this could be reversed and there could be funding available. La Shot stated it looks like the burden will be passed onto the borough since they have platting authority. The borough is not sure what will be done but they are planning to probably implement an ordinance that will require an engineer's stamp on a plat. La Shot stated at this time DEC does subdivision reviews but they also require in most cases where onsite water and sewer is proposed that an engineer prepare a report certifying that soils and other conditions are adequate to support that. La Shot stated that in most cases there probably will not be an additional burden to the subdivider but there could be instances where there will be if plenty of time is not taken to review this make sure that it is instituted properly at the borough level. La Shot stated he had an opportunity to speak with Governor Knowles about this on Friday and he is promising to do what he can to make sure that DEC maintains the review. La Shot stated that statewide the reduction in the budget was $185,000 for this. Knowles is also looking at the borough possibly collecting a fee and passing it on to DEC for review. La Shot stated that right now they do that for free. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 Minutes June 26, 1996 Bryson stated he should have reported on this item. Bryson stated there was a proposed resolution up for action at the planning commission level and the staff withdrew the proposed draft and they requested in the interim Resolution 88-02 be maintained on the books, which was never withdrew when DEC began reviewing plats again. This resolution is presently in effect and the recommendation was that they leave it in effect until they get through this period. Bryson stated that essentially a plat note had to be put on the plat stating the plat may or may not be adequate for water and sewer. Bryson stated that as he understands it the wishes of the administration right now are to attempt to get DEC to leave the regulations in effect and that would at least provide the authorization to delegate that authority to other agencies. Bryson stated they will be talking to local engineers and surveyors to get input from them. Bryson noted it will not be taken care of in the short term. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes of June 20, 1996 b. Letter dated June 27, 1996 from Frederick & Sue Duthweiler c. Kenai Peninsula Borough Memo - Subdivision Plan Reviews 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Mahurin commented that they have lived close to Hansens for close to 19 years and reading the last meeting's agenda found it interesting that someone finally complained with so many other things going on in that area. Mahurin commented that she had driven through Old Town and noted how nice the area is near the Loftstedt cabins and recommended that anyone who hasn't seen it should go by. Mahurin asked if the new Gary King sign meets the sign code. No further comment from Commissioners. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Meet' Zadij:u:rned at approximately 7:30 p.m. M rilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 Minutes June 26, 1996 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 9, 1996*** 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners b. Gardening Brochure c. Dedication to Kayo McGillivray d. Benches e. Cooperative Extension Garden Plot Fees 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Beautification Awards with Chamber of Commerce b. Rotary Donation c. Volunteer Appreciation 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Minutes (June 6, 1996) 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 ***MINUTES*** 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Non -Voting Members Present: Non -Voting Members Absent: Others Present: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA UNAPPROVED Sylvia Johnson, Susan Hett, Nina Selby, Barb Nord, Marilyn Dimmick None Jeneane Benedict Linda Overturf Parks & Rec. Representative Bob Frates, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull Chairperson Hett advised there was one addition to the agenda, item 6c, Volunteer Appreciation. No other changes or additions; agenda approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 1996 Hett asked for changes or additions to the May minutes; none noted. Minutes approved. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners Selby reported that she and Nord had just finished meeting with Helen Brown of the Art Guild. Brown suggested that local talent create and make the banners. Selby commented she felt it would be wonderful if they could use local people to make the banners. Nord stated Brown's idea is to use a heavy duty nylon material that can be purchased from California. Selby stated they had made the large fish that had been the parade out of that material. Nord stated Brown had told them about some paint that is resistant to the weather and bonds with material. The paint is long-lasting and the color stays. Nord added that Brown will be doing a lot of leg work for them. Selby noted that Brown had given them a couple of people to contact for the designs. Nord stated Brown will be putting a notice up at the guild. Nord added that they had advised that the city would like to have the designs copyrighted and noted that Brown had stated they would like to have the artist's name on the banner. Selby noted it would be up to Parks and Rec. and the Council if they wanted to pursue this idea. Selby noted that the city would pay so much for the banners and the money would go to the Arts and Humanities Council. Nord stated that Brown had thought that actual material costs would be about $35; Selby added it would be under $50 for material per banner. Nord added that they would want some sort of appreciation payment for their efforts. Selby stated the city would buy the banners for so much per banner above the actual cost. Nord added that Brown had asked them to remind the Council that they have a 20 year lease on their building and they are doing all the maintenance. Hett clarified that Brown would be continuing to look into this. Selby stated Brown had provided them with the name of a lady to call who would be a good organizer to get the project together. Frates stated he would be interested in knowing if this person has done this before and what kind of results they got and the life of the material. Selby stated there is one lady that belongs to the Guild who is from Canada and she was very much involved in banners there. Nord stated that one of the criteria's they talked about was a five year life for the materials and the paint and that Brown would be checking on this. Nord added that would be the minimum requirement. Hett asked what the life is for commercial banners and Selby and Nord stated three to four years. Hett asked if they could be made to fit on the frames. Nord stated they would have to see the frames the city has. Selby noted Brown needs the size and Frates stated they are 6 footers. Selby shared some of the sample materials that were received from Display USA. Swarner commented that there were more banners in Anchorage. Frates commented he had seen them when he was in Anchorage adding he didn't know where they got them but would call and ask about them. Selby reported that they had received prices for commercial banners. For two colors the price would be $121 each plus $35 for each different design. Three colors were $160 per banner. Frates commented he would like to see a sample of some of the banners these people have made. Selby noted they have written for samples. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 2 Minutes July 9, 1996 Hett asked if they would vote on the Guild making the banners or should they wait until next meeting. Frates stated he felt they should pursue it and then compare options. Selby reiterated she felt it would be great to have them made locally. b. Gardening Brochure Hett reported they have a list of flowers adding she has it on a data base. Hett showed an example of how the brochure could be made with the lists of flowers on the inside and on the back a list of volunteers, Parks and Rec. staff, etc. Hett stated that Jack Castimore will take the project over from here. Hett added that she will meet with Merle Dean on Thursday to go over the names of the flowers. Hett stated that they are hoping the brochures will be complete by July. c. Dedication to Kayo McGillivray Frates stated that Johnson had obtained access to a rock if they decided to go that route for the dedication and thanked Johnson for her work. Frates added they had also considered a sign adding that he would prefer a sign. Hett asked if he had gotten a price on a sign. Frates stated no but that in his experience it would be expensive and estimated $800 or more. Hett asked if Parks and Rec. had discussed the dedication. Frates stated he didn't think so. Hett asked if it would be a large, free standing sign. Frates stated it would probably be three feet above ground. Selby asked where it would be located. Frates stated it would be near the softball fields adding that this is all preliminary. Frates stated he felt they needed to approach council regarding this idea. Frates added there is a member of the community who had this idea about dedicating this park to another individual. Frates stated he had told this person that a dedication was in the works right now. Frates commented that it is common practice in other parts of the U.S. to dedicate parks to individuals adding he felt this was appropriate. Hett commented that they need to find out if they can dedicate the park to Kayo. Selby asked how many years he was in Kenai and Frates advised 17. Selby commented he ought to have something. Swarner asked when the next Parks and Rec. meeting would be and Frates advised Thursday night. Swarner commented it should then be brought to council. Hett asked if someone wanted to make a motion for Parks and Rec. to make a motion to council to dedicate a rock or sign to Kayo. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 3 Minutes July 9, 1996 DIMMICK MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT PARKS AND REC ASK COUNCIL TO DEDICATE THE FLOWER BED NEAR THE SOFTBALL STRIP TO KAYO AND TO PLACE A ROCK OR SIGN AT THE LOCATION. MOTION SECONDED BY SELBY. UNANIMOUS. d. Benches Swarner noted she had mentioned this to her neighbor who is a boy scout leader and he said there is one young person who still needed an Eagle Scout project; however, he has not been approached. Dimmick reported she had met with Frates and people at the Care Center regarding this project. Dimmick stated that when Johnson had mentioned this she had thought if the kids at the Care Center could do a project and donate benches to the city, it would be ideal. Dimmick stated they always try to make sure all of the kids have jobs at the center and that every year it gets harder. This year they applied for a one time grant adding that the Center purchased a small business but they needed money for equipment. Dimmick stated they have a bird house business with a volunteer teacher from the borough and received permission from the schools to use space at one of the schools. Dimmick added they received the grant and they got the money to purchase wood and materials. Dimmick stated she had spoken to the teacher noting if they had enough time she would like the kids to make and donate a couple benches. Dimmick stated they are up to ten benches. Dimmick explained that the Care Center program is based on the family teaching model and an important component is social skills and community awareness and those kinds of things that a lot of the kids don't have when they come into the program. Dimmick added that they also need to learn and that is why they had purchased the business in the first place. Dimmick stated that in talking with Frates, he had advised there was a little bit of money in the budget. Dimmick stated they have not talked about amounts yet. They have looked at prototypes and designs and the next step will be for the kids to go to the library, research designs, and develop a design. Dimmick noted they only have another month to do this adding that is enough time. Dimmick stated the other aspect will be deciding where they go adding that Frates stated they have room for at least that many. Dimmick noted the original focus was Leif Hansen and the area behind the Senior Center. Right now they are looking at two different designs one of which will take a little more lumber and be a little more fancier. Dimmick stated this will allow the kids more of a learning project if they are able to help donate their labor to help install them and complete the project. This would give them a lot of community pride and could be a deterrent to vandalism. Dimmick added that she knows that the benches will have to be locked down. Swarner commented this sounded great. Dimmick explained the reason for the ten benches is that as a learning experience it is easier to teach them in an assembly line type operation wherein they learn to do something more efficiently. Hett asked Dimmick to keep the group posted on the project. Frates commented that he felt that any time they solicit people in the community to do these kinds of things, it speaks for itself. Frates added that to tie it together and for the kids to have part in the installing the benches is important. Frates added he doesn't feel the concept is complete for them until they install the benches. e. Cooperative Extension Garden Plot Fees Swarner reported that City Council did not want anything to do with this project. Swarner reported she had called Tom Janz and it is in his ballpark again adding she suggested that he contact the 4H Council. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Beautification Awards with Chamber of Commerce Hett advised that the Chamber wants to present the awards a month earlier this year. Hett added that she had told Laura Measles that she didn't know if it would be possible but the Committee would see what could be done. Measles is proposing the 22Id through the 26' of July. Nord advised that it was in the paper today. Hett commented that the way they had done it last year worked out well. Hett noted that Nord had copied maps for the group. Hett stated she felt it would be easiest if everyone took the same sections as last year unless they want to change sections. Hett asked for input from the group. Selby asked if they would be taking pictures like last year. Hett stated she didn't know that the picture were valuable noting it depended on the weather, the camera, the photographer. Johnson stated she felt that the pictures had value adding she believed it gave them something to base their judgment on. Benedict stated that it seemed that last year that even if there were pictures taken she didn't feel that the pictures were used in the final decision adding that each group or person stated what they thought were the top gardens in their area. Then, the group looked at those and then came up with a group consensus. Johnson stated each person or group had an opportunity with the pictures to show everyone what they had chosen. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 5 Minutes July 9, 1996 Hett noted that Overturf was absent and she was not sure which area she had. Nord stated she was sure she had done Woodland. Swarner asked if they needed to look at the houses the week of the 22"d to the 26" and they will announce it on the 31 ". Hett confirmed this and added she hasn't talked to Pat Porter about using a van from the Senior Center. Nord stated that will not work for her as she will be out of town. Hett asked which area she did. Nord stated she had done Momsen Subdivision, the Lilac area, and Inlet Woods. Hett asked if it would be too much for Nord if she judged the week before and Nord agreed to do that. Nord stated she would drop the information off to Hett. Nord asked if they would have the judging forms adding she didn't think too much of them. Dimmick asked if they remembered that last year they had discussed there were things they would like to have included like lawns and shrubbery and total appearance. Dimmick stated there is nothing in Measles letter about criteria. Hett stated she had talked to Measles about this and the letter is the only information she received. Selby stated they didn't know what to be looking at. Hett stated they are looking for flowers. Swarner commented that it had been Will Jahrig's yard because of the shrubs and grass. Hett stated they don't have prizes for lawns. Dimmick commented they had fudged a little by having people mentioned in the paper who had done well but they hadn't given awards to. Dimmick stated that then in another year or two they could actually have their own criteria. Hett commented she felt people were pleased that they were mentioned. Discussion regarding which areas each member judged. Nord passed out maps of the areas. Swarner suggested the group meet on the 29' as a group to review the judging. Hett asked if someone could drive the van and Frates agreed to drive on the 29" Group agreed to meet on the 29' at 6 p.m. at the gazebo at Leif Hansen Park for final judging. b. Rotary Donation Hett reported that the Rotary Club had donated $200 to the Beautification Committee which can be used for anything they want. Hett asked for suggestions. Frates stated that one of the ideas discussed was to use the money towards the brochures if they wanted to get something a little nicer with some color. Frates added that $200 might cover 500 brochures. Swarner asked about black edging. Frates stated he has 500 feet coming on Thursday. Hett asked if everyone would like to think about it. Dimmick suggested Kenai Beautification Committee Page 6 Minutes July 9, 1996 shrubs. Nord stated she wanted weed block. Swarner stated she had been in Fairbanks and her sister had just finished the master gardener class and she had a plastic, IFQ or something. Swarner asked if anyone was using any of it. Swarner added it is black plastic with holes in it, it is solid, and not the weed landscape fabric. Swarner commented she thought Nord was right and they need to experiment with weed stuff. Hett, noting this was off the subject, stated they would be digging up the old planter by the stop sign. Hett stated that next time they dig up a bed perhaps they could look into trying something or even in the circle planters. Swarner commented she felt that would be an excellent place to use it. Nord stated it could be taken off every year and clean it up and reuse it. Dimmick stated that maybe they could put a large shrub in the center of each circle planter so that people with short arms and bad hips could still weed. Swarner stated that was a good idea. Dimmick commented that Merle Dean is always talking about architectural structure and then they wouldn't have to worry about putting flowers in the center. Nord stated they may have a problem thought in those beds because they are raised and they may freeze. Dimmick commented that she had plants that she didn't get into the ground last fall that wintered better than the stuff in the ground. Swarner commented if she could vote, she would vote for weed control. Frates stated it was his opinion that his department and account should be responsible for something like weed control adding that the $200 from the Rotary should be put toward something more tangible, something you can see, touch, etc. Frates stated he was thinking in terms that a member could drive through town and say our committee put money toward this plant, flower, etc. Dimmick asked if there was a spot in town crying out for special landscaping that the money could be used on. Frates noted that the Rotary Club is undertaking a project in Old Town Park. Frates stated he felt that was one area needing landscaping, perhaps by the Art Guild. Dimmick stated she liked the idea of the tangible adding that even though brochures would be tangible she didn't feel the Rotary was thinking about brochures when they donated the money. Selby stated she felt plants, shrubs, or something someplace would be more appropriate. Swarner asked about roses or something in front of Paradisos adding that people have noticed the roses at Leif Hansen and in front of the city offices. Swarner commented that that strip is lacking. Frates stated he thought there should be a motion to spend the money on plant material and designate a site. Dimmick asked if Frates was suggesting they make a motion for a designated site or if someone should designate the site. Frates stated he felt that could be open for discussion. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 7 Minutes July 9, 1996 DIMMICK MOVED TO SPEND THE DONATION ON PLANT MATERIALS AT A SITE TO BE DETERMINED. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. UNANIMOUS. Hett asked the group to be thinking of areas they felt needed improvement noting this item would be on the agenda for the next meeting. Hett stated she would send a thank you letter to Rotary. Selby asked if they should have something saying donated by Rotary Club. Swarner commented she didn't know if they should get into that kind of stuff. Dimmick commented that they would then be spending the money on the plaque adding that perhaps the Rotary would donate one of their seals. Swarner noted that they have their sign by the flower bed adding that she felt this may be in exchange for their sign by the flower bed by the Chamber. c. Volunteer Appreciation Frates presented certificates of appreciation to the Board members. Frates read, "Certificate of Appreciation. May it be known that this certificate is presented to "name" for dedication and commitment as a City of Kenai Beautification Committee member." Frates noted the certificates were signed by Mayor Williams and himself. Frates stated he would like to present these certificates to each of them and commend each of them for all that they have done. Frates added that the Parks and Recreation Commission wanted the group to know that their work has not gone unnoticed and appreciate all the work and planning they have done. 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson Hett stated that in some of the beds the chickweed is growing adding that if anyone has time to weed it would be appreciated. Hett stated the sign at Leif Hansen needed to be weeded and the bean bed. Swarner commented she had done that bed last night and put grass around it adding it took four bags of grass. Nord asked where else was bad. Hett stated the Visitor's Center in front. Dimmick stated she had done some of the Visitor's Center last week, the part going towards the boat. Swarner commented that she had noticed chickweed in the grass next to the bean bed and wondered why it is there. Dimmick stated it may be the result of weeding and throwing some of the weeds into the grass. b. Parks & Rec. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 8 Minutes July 9, 1996 Frates commented it has been a really odd season as far as the flowers are concerned. Frates added he doesn't think it is anything that is just happening to the city. Frates stated people have come to him telling him about planting in late May and plants that are no larger than when they were planted and then all of a sudden they are big. Group discussion about this growth spurt. Frates stated he was getting to the Kenai Airport sign and asked the group to have faith and is hoping the flowers will soon be in full bloom. Frates noted that they had participated as an agency in the 41h of July parade and won all around grand prize. Frates the summer rec. kids participated by decorating and riding their bikes, they had a flat bed pickup with staff members, and lawn mowers. Frates stated the Industrial Appreciation Day is coming up on August 241h and that they will be participating as an agency. Frates stated they will set up a tent adding that it would be nice if a couple Beautification members could help out. Frates stated they could provide information for those visiting the city. Frates reported it will be at the softball green strip and the tent should be up by 9 or 10 a.m. The event will start at 12 noon and end at 3 p.m. Frates stated there will be 24 teams participating in the softball tournament that weekend which should amount to 500 to 1000 people. In addition, they are anticipating 2500 to 4000 people from the community. There will be politicians in attendance, free food, a variety of public services providing information, and activities for the kids. Frates reiterated that if anyone would like to help to let him know. Dimmick asked what they needed in the way of help and Frates stated staffing tables and answering questions. Frates added he was hoping to have the brochures done by then. Frates commented he felt this was another prime example of the group being able to get out in the community. c. Council Swarner reported that Bunny Swan had spoken to the council at the last meeting. Swarner stated that Swan and her brother will be trying to organize a music festival in August next year at the softball field and she wanted to let the council know what they were attempting to do. Swarner added that she is also involved in the Kenai River Festival. Swarner stated there were people who were organizers for the festival at the meeting and they are going to see how the Industry Appreciation activities go with two activities taking place at the same time. Frates commented that the policies and procedures for Leif Hansen Park is being sent back to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Kenai Beautification Committee Page 9 Minutes July 9, 1996 Benedict asked if there had been feedback resulting from the festival at Leif Hansen. Frates stated the feedback he had received is that they did an exceptional job cleaning up and an exceptional job of following the basic rules. However, the appropriateness of the event is still a concern. Swarner stated that one of the concerns that she heard is automobiles on the lawn whether transporting things back and forth or not. Swarner stated that other people have said that they enjoy having it there. Benedict commented she doesn't see any purpose in having vehicles on the lawn; they should park and walk. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Johnson asked the status of the fanny packs and Hett advised the decision had been made to get more organized and be ready for clean up day next year. 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Minutes (June 6, 1996) 10. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted: 4�2, , -1,—u Marilyn' Kebschull Administrative Assistant Kenai Beautification Committee Page 10 Minutes July 9, 1996 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 3, 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Bunny Swan - Fair for Youth. 2. Sue and Frederick Duthweiler - Access to Mouth of Kenai River/South Side. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS None scheduled. 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 a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Steering Committee d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board E. MINUTES F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Extension of Water/Sewer Mains - Habitat for Humanities/Habitat Acres. 2. Discussion/Approval - Letter Giving Written Notice and Reasons for Proposed Removal of City Manager. H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1705-96 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,987 in the General Fund as a Result of the Rural Community Fire Department Grant Awarded to the Kenai Fire Department. 4. *Ordinance No. 1706-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the New Capital Project Fund for a Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Airport Jet Fuel Facility. 5. *Ordinance No. 1707-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in an Existing Capital Project Fund or Additional Drilling and Environmental Testing at the City Maintenance Shop. 6. Approval - Assignment of lease/Lot 9, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park from Harry O. Johnson, III and Diane H. Johnson to Harry O. Johnson, III, Diane H. Johnson, Ronald G. Bridge and Marilyn J. Bridge. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager -2- J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R. ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 31 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2 . ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Moore, Measles, Bannock, Williams, Bookey, and Swarner. Absent was Smalley. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: B-2, Persons Scheduled - Duthweiler presentation - Maps of area -- property lines, ownership, etc. ADD TO: H-2, Purchase Orders Over $2,500 - Purchase Order to Pacific Telecom, Inc. for Wellhouse #3 Project/ $5,556.00. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended. There were no objections. Williams noted the agenda, with the changes would stand as read. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Bunny Swan - Fair for Youth. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 2 Bunny and Rusty Swan reported efforts were being made to hold a Music and Food Fair at the ballfield park the second week of August, 1997. They discussed their idea with Bob Frates already. Ms. Swan added, she had been involved with the Kenai River Festival and will continue that activity. However, she and other music groups, etc. of the area would like to do this type of fair for the community. Sponsors for the event, at this time, are Artworks Alaska and Swan's Nest Restaurant. They are still in the working stages and hope for the city's support. They will continue working with the city on coordination of the use of the area, etc. Mayor Williams reported the Industrial Appreciation Picnic would probably be held in August again next year. He urged Swan to coordinate with Frates so there won't be a conflict. B-2. Sue and Frederick Duthweiler - Access to Mouth of Kenai River/South Side. Mr. Duthweiler thanked the City Clerk for the cooperation in researching minutes, etc. for them, as well as the council for their efforts to do something about the destruction to the beach. Their main reason for speaking to council was because their property had been affected through the city's actions. A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Duthweiler was included in the packet to which Mr. Duthweiler referred. One of their objections was that they were not notified of the city's considerations prior to their actions. Through the city's actions, the problem has switched from the city beach to the beach in front of their property. They personally had been working over the years with the city, borough and state in regard to bluff erosion. They were probably the only property owners with beach access on both sides of their property. There was a lot of traffic on both sides of the river with the majority of the traffic going to the mouth of the river. Duthweiler also stated the noise of the vehicles, often without mufflers is a serious problem, along with the oil dripped from vehicles onto the beach. More and more people walk on the beach. In the future, the local governments would have to deal with those problems as well. Duthweiler continued, closing the north side of the river would put more pressure on the south side. The Borough had been working on the river (river protection ordinance) to keep it as a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 3 natural resource. Council should have looked at the overall problem instead of closing access to the road. He suggested the opening of the one -lane road to the cannery to a two-lane road (it is a 66' wide easement). That area could be used for parking and let people walk to the river. Duthweiler stated he had been associated with the area since 1968. The Columbia Ward Cannery trucks have traveled the beach for many years. He suggested the beach probably falls into the public access since it has been used for so many years. Because of the history of use, he was not sure it was legal for the city to close access to the river. Also, if it was the back lands the city was protecting, he believed the signs should have been placed ten to fifteen feet out from the vegetation and parallel to the beach instead of sticking out. Mr. Duthweiler added, he believed a better answer would be to place a road would be pushed through (on city property) on the inside of the dunes and a parking area developed, and in the future, boardwalks and viewing areas. It would be a wonderful attraction for tourists, especially in the light of the borough, city and state, all saying that tourism was the future and economic base for growth. This area could be a positive tourist attraction. He also thought there would be enough interest that the Audubon Society and others would contribute to getting that done if the city would not be able to do such a project. If the pressure could be taken off the rest of the beach and parking made available in the back lands; keep oil off the beaches; in time produce overnight camping there; it would be better for that area. Councilman Moore referred to Duthweiler's letter in which they stated the signs were placed far more seaward than where they should have been to protect the grassy dunes. Moore stated it was council's intent to place the signs at mean high tide line, putting them from a 15 ft. to 17 ft. tide. Moore asked if the signs were below that. Mrs. Duthweiler answered they were not. Mrs. Duthweiler stated there was a problem in the way the beach was described. The council minutes describe the beach as steep, however it is a gentle -sloping beach. Moore asked if the signs were below or above what she would say was the mean high tide line. Duthweiler answered no, but they were within the grandfathered area of traffic along the beach. She added, traditionally there had been high-water traffic along the beach. Mr. Duthweiler stated there were three signs placed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 4 One was located about 12 ft. from the grass area, one about 50 ft. from the grass area, and the third probably between 90 and 100 ft. from the grassy area. Moore noted at this time there were extremely high tides which would put the signs or anything else under water that was on the beach. Mr. Duthweiler stated a vehicle could have traveled between the second and third sign to get to the beach, however then it would be in violation of the signs. Moore referred to the statement included in the letter, that the city had failed to provide adequate public notice. Moore stated, the discussion had been on the council agenda for a month and one-half and discussed at length by council. Mr. Duthweiler answered, they live in the borough and were affected by the actions but not informed by council that this would be on the agenda. It was something that would affect them, but it occurred without them knowing it. Mrs. Duthweiler stated that she understood the minutes to mean council wanted to protect the grassy uplands. However, to do that, it would not be necessary to go all the way up to the mean high tide line. Also, public access had been closed down. Moore added, at high tides. Mrs. Duthweiler stated, it is a traditional use public access. It's grandfathered. Moore asked if the property owners own to the mean high tide lines. Mrs. Duthweiler answered, they do, but cannot stop traffic through there. Mr. Duthweiler added, they had already checked that out extensively through the State. They told them the area had been used historically for public traffic and that if it had been used for seven years, it falls into the public domain. This area has been used since the turn of the century. Mrs. Duthweiler added, if they took similar action in front of their home, where they would love to do it, it would close access to the mouth of the river at high tide. Moore asked if vehicles could drive into their yard. Mrs. Duthweiler answered, they have a steep bluff. They own up to 200 ft. of beach. Moore asked how far above the mean high tide line could vehicles travel. Mr. Duthweiler answered they could go to the area where they had driven for the past seven years. Any place where people have driven for a seven-year period becomes public access, whether they own it or not. They cannot restrict it as it is a transportation corridor. Councilman Bannock referred to Item No. 4 of their letter ("Not in their back yard.") in regard to Cetacea Way. He stated he had KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 5 received several phone calls during the week about the subject. Bannock referred to the maps distributed at the beginning of the meeting and stated, the ground he was referring to did not include the subdivision portion of Cetacea Way (Unnamed Road on the map). Mrs. Duthweiler stated she believed the property south of their property had been purchased by the Kenaitze Tribal Council. They have established their educational fishery by that beach entrance. By directing further traffic to that area, a lot of children would be at risk when they are fishing. The beach fishermen, wanting to travel to the mouth to dipnet, would be there at the same time as the Tribe members as they both would be using incoming tides. Bannock stated his reason that he maintains use of "Unnamed Road" as an acceptable alternative and better alternative, was that the whole conversation came to council over one thing to protect -- the dunes. At the Cetacea Way entrance to the beach, there were no dunes. The driveway goes directly to the beach. The spot up the beach, a vehicle has to carve through the dunes for the beach access. However, he added, Duthweiler's were absolutely correct in regard to the high tide discussion. Mrs. Duthweiler stated a dune was being cut through on the edge of their property because people go down the road and turn before getting on the beach. They have done it on both sides of the entrance. Mr. Duthweiler added, that dune had been cut and used for many years -- since 1968. Mrs. Duthweiler continued, the dune on the north end of their property, was primarily on their side of the entrance. The city had no right to cut traffic through there as it was a section line easement which had been established over time. The Department of Transportation would not allow that easement to be closed. It's there. Bannock stated that any attempt to steer traffic one way or the other would raise chaos from either the north or south. Simple facts of the matter were that there was a driveway that went further toward the water at the Cetacea Way entrance than at the other. Referring to the noise problems and pollution, he asked Mr. Duthweiler how those problems would go away for anyone else if Item No. 4 was a bad idea. Mr. Duthweiler answered, his last suggestion of placing a paid parking lot (in the future) would keep the vehicles off the beach. Bannock stated that was not a practical reality at this time, however a great idea. Bannock restated, the council's concern was to protect the dunes. If they wanted to protect the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 6 beach, they would have to eliminate all traffic from the beach, but that won't happen. The simplest way to access the river, with what is there, was at Cetacea Way. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the where the porta-potties were situated, was that the Kenaitze fishing area. Mr. Duthweiler answered yes. Swarner added, she was sorry they were not notified by certified mail about council's discussions, but the information was in the paper. It was one of the things they assume people read in the Clarion. Mr. Duthweiler answered they do not. Councilwoman Swarner added, she believed the mouth of the Kenai River was an example of another item directed to the administration to do some research and give council recommendations, but were let down. Mrs. Duthweiler stated they have had a section line that was encroached upon and narrowed there. There's a fence that had been placed too far that allows more and more traffic along their property which she felt was an abominable situation. This, in addition to that was very offensive to them. She believed that someone needed to look very closely at finding a solution. At this point, providing an access to the mouth of the river, would be the only solution. For the years that she had been hearing about the situation, both the borough and city have said it was a wetland. Permits could be obtained to build in wetlands. She added, she had done that type of work in the past and volunteered to help the city because she wanted to see something productive done. She added, this would not go away at this meeting and they would be back. Councilman Bookey asked Attorney Graves if the city would be bound to grandfathering of the easement. Graves answered, ordinarily the seven-year rule would apply to private property created easement. However, there are severe limitations on how public property could be taken by adverse possession. The ordinary rule was you could not adversely possess public property. He would want to double check if that rule applied to easements across public property for seven years to make sure it was not an exception to the ordinary rule. Mrs. Duthweiler added, if that was the case, the signs needed to be up to somewhere where city land starts instead of on the city boundary. Williams asked Kornelis what the disposition of the signs was and how they were located and how they came to be involved in placing them. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 7 Kornelis passed out the "To Do" list from the May 1, 1996 council meeting. Williams read from the list that Kornelis was to place four or five signs along the mean high tide line stating, "no vehicular traffic above mean high tide water mark." Mr. Perrizo was to mark where the signs should be placed. Also, place a "no turnaround" sign on the Perrizo property. Mrs. Duthweiler stated that was not a dead end. Mr. Duthweiler stated that was a transportation easement. Williams stated the particular easement was a section line right-of-way protected under federal law with a 66 ft. easement. The problem compounding this was that the city boundary split the 66 ft. easement -- half in the city and half in the borough. Perrizo was in the city. Council was trying to accommodate Mr. Perrizo, protect the dunes, etc. all at the same time. Kornelis stated he understood the signs were to be placed parallel to the dunes and a distance back. Council directed him to have Mr. Perrizo mark where the signs were to be placed and he instructed his crews to do that. Kornelis added, the signs could be moved easily. The photographs (passed out) showing the sign placements, were not quite what he had in mind. The signs were placed perpendicular to the water. Kornelis added, the other sign (no turnaround) was placed because motor homes were going down in that area and getting stuck and couldn't turn around. Perrizo's request for the dead end sign for no turnaround was to keep vehicles out that could not go on the beach. Kornelis added, the city made the sign, but Perrizo, he believed, placed the sign himself. Williams noted there had been a lot of discussion through the borough and city over the years about how to access the beach. Mr. Perrizo came before council trying to get protection for his property. Williams noted there were Fish & Game representatives in the audience that were concerned about council actions taken on the north side of the river. Williams added, concerns about the mouth of the river, i.e. people, access, dipnet fishing and tourism, was something that was compounded every year at this time. He added, he didn't know what the answer was as it gets worse every year. Williams suggested administration take it back for reconsideration or the item be turned over to the Harbor Commission to review again. Williams asked council for their advice. Moore stated he wanted Kornelis to make sure what the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 8 mean high tide line was and make sure no signs are placed below mean high tide line. Mrs. Duthweiler stated that wouldn't help. Williams stated there would have to be a point where they would agree on something. Mrs. Duthweiler stated she would be willing to accept moving of the signs to be parallel to the beach at a point ten feet from the vegetated area of the dunes, which was sufficient to protect them. Williams stated he would be hesitant to make that decision at this time without Mr. Perrizo being present for his input because it was his property they were dealing with. Mrs. Duthweiler added, at the expense of their property. She added, she wanted the name and phone number of who they should call in the middle of the night when they have problems. Mr. Duthweiler stated if the council and city left them in the situation they were in at this time, they would file papers to take the entire 66 ft. easement and opening it for a Phase I development of a motor home park to be placed on the northwest corner of their property. They would have to have adequate fire and police protection to open that road. Williams asked if he was speaking of the section line that fell midway between the borough and city property? Mr. Duthweiler answered yes, there was 33 ft. of it within the city and 33 ft. within the borough. Williams stated he had mentioned that issue to Councilman Bannock earlier in the day that maybe what needed to be done was a joint venture (similar to the project to access Chuda House from the highway) to develop that road, pave it, and plow it in the winter. Williams added, perhaps the only thing remaining would be to develop it and open it to the general public. Mrs. Duthweiler stated that now the problem was that there were uncontrolled, poorly developed sites which was worse than having a good road, some control and someone in charge. Williams noted that it had been his experience with the borough that if the city takes the initiative, the borough usually lets the city have its way. Williams suggested administration meet with the Harbor Commission to develop a plan that includes the development, paving and a turnaround area at the end of the road, it could probably be done without too much complaint from the borough as they would probably like not having to deal with the problem. Williams KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 9 added, one question he had was whether the Duthweilers and Perrizos were ready to accept growth which would be a result of paving that road. Mr. Duthweiler stated they could only speak for themselves, and that if nothing else was done, that would probably have to be done. However, they strongly felt that would just put more pressure on the dunes and beach which would probably sink the beach and the dunes would be lost in a matter of time. He strongly believed that, at some point in time, a parking lot in the back to encourage people to park there and have good access to walk through a boardwalk system and viewing stands would be needed. Mrs. Duthweiler added, she understood Fish & Wildlife had funds to do a project like that. She added, she thought the community could get together to pay for a facility like that. Williams noted the suggested area for a parking lot was covered with water during high tides. Mrs. Duthweiler stated during the design, it could be reviewed. Williams referred the topic to administration and the Harbor Commission, working with the Borough Planning Department as well. Mrs. Duthweiler requested notice of meetings having to do with the matter. B-3. Sandra Vozar and Dan Hakkinen - Mrs. Vozar introduced herself as the owner of the Beluga Lookout RV Park in Old Towne. She added, she and Mr. Hakkinen had been before council some time ago to discuss the possibility of purchase/trade of property, etc. Mrs. Vozar explained Mr. Hakkinen was interested in trading his bluff property (in front of the Beluga Lookout) for a piece of property she and her husband own. Mr. Hakkinen was asking approximately $90,000 for the bluff property. Their agreement, in the past, was that she would pay for half of the cost (of the bluff property) and donate it to the city. The city would pay for the other half of the balance. Vozar stated, she and Hakkinen had reached a tentative agreement and were requesting council consideration. She added, she did not want her name on it or anything. Instead, there would be a place for people to watch the whales, etc. Williams noted the last time she spoke to council about this matter, she and Mr. Hakkinen had not agreed on how they would be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 10 able to accomplish the sale. Williams asked Hakkinen if a solution had been worked out? Dan Hakkinen - 1260 Chinook Court, Kenai. Mr. Hakkinen stated that he and Mrs. Vozar had discussed the matter. Mrs. Vozar has a piece of property she would give to him for half of the bluff lot in Kenai. He had been asking for $80,000 for the property. If the city would pay $40,000, at that time, Mrs. Vozar would turn her portion of the property over to the city. The property would then belong totally to the city. Mrs. Vozar added, this was something they would like to get settled as Mr. Hakkinen built a house and sold it. He was now wanting to build another house on the piece of property she now owns. Williams referred the question to council and asked if the council was interested in doing this? If so, they could probably handle it by forwarding the matter to administration to get appraisals and whatever else was necessary to review the situation if council was interested in the proposition. Councilman Moore stated he would want a public hearing on the matter. Moore asked Mr. Hakkinen how much of the property was left. Mr. Hakkinen stated, this particular property had not been eroding. There were trees growing at the bottom of the property. Williams noted he had been at the site earlier in the day with members of the Anchorage Daily News. The bluff was eroding rapidly in front of Mr. Peters house. (Williams suggested Kornelis have some gravel placed in that area as the bluff is eroding almost into the street.) Williams suggested council should take a physical look at the property. Vozar added, there were trees at the bottom of the lot. Vozar continued, she, Mr. Peters and the RV Park lost a large tract of property from erosion, as well as Councilwoman Swarner's property. (Councilwoman Swarner corrected Vozar. The property she referred to as Councilwoman Swarner's property was owned privately by Robert D. O'Connell and Dennis A. Swarner.) Hakkinen added, as long as the dunes were not lost, his property should be okay. Williams suggested either turning the matter over to administration for review or have council look at the property and discuss it at a future meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 11 Councilman Moore requested the matter be placed on the next agenda for discussion. This would allow councilmembers to look at the property. Administration could get the borough assessment on the property as well. Williams noted the matter would be placed under Old Business on the next agenda. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS None scheduled. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reminded council and the audience the Senior Center would be selling pies and hot dogs at their booth after the parade. Also, minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the next scheduled meeting would be held on July 11. Williams referred to an application for appointment to the Commission included in the packet. The application was from Rebecca Godek. Clerk Freas noted Ms. Godek was already a member of the Historic District Board, but she found no Code restriction from a person being on two boards/commissions at the same time. Airport Manager Ernst stated there was one opening on the Commission, however it was a designated seat for an FAA representative. He had asked for FAA consideration to have a representative on the Commission, however he had not had any response from FAA on the matter. Williams stated he and Ernst would talk with FAA to urge someone to be on the Commission. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next Commission meeting was scheduled for July 8. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 12 D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the Commission met last night at which the planned expansion of the library was discussed. The Friends of the Library would be meeting on July 15 and had asked members of the Commission to attend the meeting to discuss the expansion. Also, the Library Commission would like to hold their August meeting on July 30 in order to accommodate attendance and finalize discussions in regard to the planned expansion. There were no objections from council. Moore also reported the summer reading program had over 200 children participating. Librarian DeForest reminded council the reading party would be held on Monday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. The party would be held at he ballfields. Moore reported the survey results had been completed and would be included in the council's next packet. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported there had been no meeting held since the last council meeting. The July meeting would be held on July it (moved from the fourth). D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission No report. Minutes were included in the packet. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Councilwoman Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for July 9 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He explained the reason for the length of the meeting was due to using Parliamentary Procedure. He added, they discussed the sign code and requested suggested changes be forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 13 D-7c. Challenger steering Committee Williams reported he and Kathy Scott met with Northwest Strategies and had since received a letter from them stating they agreed to work with the city to find funding for the Center. Northwest Strategies believe they could raise over $2.5 million over a two-year period. The Steering Committee would be reviewing the letter at their next meeting. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the minutes of the last KVCBB meeting were included in the packet. Their next meeting would be held on July 8 at 8:00 a.m. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of June 19, 1996. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS G-1. Discussion - Extension of Water/Sewer Mains - Habitat for Humanities/Habitat Acres. Williams referred to a memorandum included in the packet from Acting Finance Director Feltman in regard to allocation of grant monies received for capital projects. In the memorandum she stated, "All but legislative grants are reimbursable grants meaning the City has to use its money to pay the expenses and then wait for reimbursement by the State. The legislative grants advance 20%, but then do not give us any more until we have spent in excess of the 20%. Needless to say, the City does not earn interest on grant money." Williams noted he had requested this information during the last meeting when he discussed a donation be made to Habitat for Humanities to place water/sewer mains to Habitat Acres from leftover grant funds (Thompson Park Water/Sewer Project). Williams noted using the leftover grant funds for this purpose would be difficult as the funds had been KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 14 reappropriated to the Water Quality Development Program. The reappropriated funds were to be used for the SCADA control system. Williams added, the city would also have to do the work themselves which would add cost due to Davis -Bacon wage requirements, etc. Habitat for Humanities had requested a $30,000 donation, but he did not think the city could donate the funds without DEC approval. Williams added, the city's cost for an LID would be $52,500. This would be more than if the city could make the requested donation. Williams asked council if they wished to hold the discussion or pursue it. Bookey asked if Habitat would go forward and try to build? Williams answered, it would be beneficial to the city to make the outright donation. Habitat would know if they have funds in their treasury to go forward with the project. Ronald Fullinck, Habitat Representative - Mr. Fullinck reported Habitat had $17,000 in their treasury at the time and did not know how much the development would cost above that amount. Williams stated, even if the city would donate the $30,000, Habitat would not have the additional $40,000 until some future time. Fullinck agreed. Williams suggested the topic be held and discussed at a future time. G-2. Discussion/Approval - Letter Giving Written Notice and Reasons for Proposed Removal of City Manager. Verbatim: Williams: All right, that brings us to the Item G-2 under Old Business and that is the discussion and approval by council of the letter giving written notice and reasons for proposed removal of the city manager. You have Item G-2 in the packet. The draft letter and written notice and reasons and addressed from the city attorney to the council. What is the pleasure of council at this point. We should have a motion to introduce it. Councilman Bookey. Bookey: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 15 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED that the draft letter of the written of reasons for proposed removal of the city manager be accepted. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Williams: It's been moved and seconded for acceptance of the proposed, written notice reasons for proposed termination by the council. It was not the intent of the council to have too broad of a discussion on this issue tonight, nor was it the intent of the council to have any type of a public hearing tonight as the code reads, we must have a thirty -day period between the time that the city manager is notified and the time that the public hearing is held. We have set a date for that public hearing as of August the seventh to hear the public testimony. I would ask if there is any brief comments from council, at this time, that you make them regarding this before we vote. Councilman Bannock. Bannock: Just a couple. Mr. Mayor, since I didn't contribute to this draft, do I have your permission to speak to it? Williams: Why certainly. I think, with regard to the contribution to the draft, there is very little business that this council does that we directly contribute to with regard to the business of the city. We're asked more to concur in contributions and preparations that are made by staff on our behalf. So, I would certainly hope that you would vote your conscience on this matter. Councilman Bookey... excuse me, are you still.... Bannock: I'm sorry, I've got just a couple. I guess I simply will ask this to my fellow councilmembers. Looking through the items described on pages 1, 2, and 3, some conclusions are drawn. If some of the, if some or any of the conclusions of this draft are reversed, who is willing to reconsider the termination procedure? Moore: Say again. Bannock: If any or some of the conclusions of this draft are reversed, who is willing to reconsider termination? Williams: Councilman Bookey. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 16 Bookey: I guess that would have to remain to be seen what, what you bring to the table. I, I, I think everyone of us are sitting here with an open mind. Bannock: Okay. All right. That's, that's pretty much the answer I was hoping to get. I was hoping to get a little more enthusiastic answer to that, but ... Some of the items that, some of the items listed, I give very little or no concern to. Especially not to firing the city manager over them. However, there are a couple of them that are incredibly legitimate concerns that could be addressed. I've tried to ask as many questions about them as I can. Try to, if nothing else, learn a little bit more out of it. The only one, that tonight, if I may Mr. Mayor, talk specifically to, is on Page 3. Ah, the last page. The third paragraph. It has to do with the situation over our city bond payment. I have taken the opportunity to speak with the branch manager, Mr. Ron Linegar about this. I have asked him, that with council permission, if he could speak to the National Bank of Alaska's version of that day and exactly what happened and with Chair's permission, I would like Mr. Linegar to do that. Williams: I would prefer to defer all of those types of comments and public testimony until such time as the public hearing is held. Again, under the provisions of the Charter and that would be on the August seventh meeting. Bannock: Okay. That's all I've got then tonight. Thank you. Williams: Further comments. Councilwoman Swarner. Swarner: I guess I'm concerned about the paragraph in on Page 3, and that's probably what Mr. Bannock is talking about. The request from the city clerk. I guess I as a council person was not aware of those and I guess I would like to see that paragraph removed. Williams: Paragraph 7 are you speaking of or Paragraph, which paragraph are you speaking of? Swarner: No. The paragraph right in front of, right prior to number seven. I think, that you know, the first part, number one and number two, I strongly agree with those two sentences. Williams: I think the one you are referring to, the request, the first request, the request came three times to the city manager KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 17 for, let's see, the memorandums are in the back, Addition to the Supervisor's Handbook. Is that the one you are referring to? Swarner: Right, that's the one I... Williams: A copy of the January loth memorandum requesting an addition to the city's Supervisor's Handbook, addition requested sets a policy in writing for preparation of documents for inclusion in the city council meeting packets and topics to be placed on the city council meeting agendas. It was dated February 12th. There was a second one dated May the 22nd. There seems to be documentation of the requests. Swarner: Well, I feel that that paragraph isn't needed in our letter. Williams: Okay. How does council feel? Do you want to amend the draft by omitting that one? Swarner: I would so move to omit that paragraph. Williams: Is there a second? Bannock: Yes, I'll second it. Williams: It's been moved and seconded. Any further discussion on the matter? Councilman Moore. Moore: Councilwoman Swarner, could I get you to elaborate a bit on your reasons for that? Swarner: I guess I see, I don't see that that is council related as, as some of the other points. That's an internal... Williams: Councilman Bannock. Bannock: Mr. Mayor, this is one of the items that you and I spoke of last night and the notes that I wrote to that particular comment is, Mr. Moore, maybe this will help answer that question, I wrote, "How would I know this as a councilmember?" And secondly, "Should I, as a councilmember, know that?" I think a lot of the situations here, a lot of the situations here, are things that councilmembers are treading in where they don't belong and I think that was just a perfect example of it. Williams: I think the paragraph is indicative of a far deeper concern that many of us have for the performance of the city KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 18 manager with regard to his job. I'm not sure that it's just the specific issue of the, whether or not the city manager answered the city clerk's request for the material to be added to the Supervisor's Handbook, there are many, many things that have not been included in this document. All one needs to do is pick up the daily newspaper and read the factual comments that have been made there and virtually none of those things have been included, but they are all indicative, I think of, of the city manager's management style, or lack of. I personally would vote to leave it in. Bannock: Sir, I'm sorry. That, that comment, cannot, that's not correct. We're not using the newspaper or any other media for the proposed reasons. Williams: You're exactly right. I said one need only do that, that they have not been included. Those items have not, we'll, we'll take a vote on it. It's been moved and seconded for an amendment. So is there further discussion on it? All right. Seeing no further discussion, I will ask the Clerk to call the roll on the amendment to remove. VOTE: Moore• No Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Absent Williams: No Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Williams: All right. It stands three, three. It will remain. All right, further discussion? Councilman Measles. Measles: Just a couple of comments and I'll save most of them for the public hearing if the public is not going to be allowed to speak tonight. It's a sad situation that this thing has gone as far as it has. It has been an embarrassment to the public, the citizens of Kenai, the employees of the City of Kenai, to this council and it didn't have to be that way. There were provisions in the contract to terminate the city manager under the contract terms without all of this secrecy and everybody could have lived happy, shook hands and went on their way. The council elected to by pass the contract we had with the city manager, in secrecy from the public, and in some cases, from some members of this council. I have a real problem with that and in reading he accounts in the paper, I see that the statement was made that the city council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 19 runs this city. I believe the Charter provides, when operating in a manager form, the city manager runs the city. The city council sets the policy. But if, in fact, the city council is running the city, maybe that explains the headlines, "Council says city hall is lacking in direction." Thank you Mr. Mayor. Williams: Thank you. Further comment? I would make a comment myself in defense of the city council's five -member position regarding the termination of the city manager. It was the city council's intention to handle this thing in a gentlemanly manner, in a manner befitting the integrity of the removal of the city council, city manager. It was the city council's intention to go into an executive session to offer the city manager a severance, his severance pay and ask for his resignation during the last city council meeting. However, it was the city manager who himself circumvented that plan by requesting this public hearing. By requesting that this material be made public. Now this council has been taken to task time and time again over the last three or four months for not coming forward and not telling what we felt was wrong with the way this city was being managed under the present city manager. Now, we're coming forward and we're saying these are things that we find wrong and not only this council, but the press has seen fit, as it has the right to do, to examine public documents to determine what is wrong here, and now we're being taken to task for being truthful. I don't mind being taken to task, but I'm not going to be taken to task for being secretive on one hand and truthful on another. Now, this council is going to proceed as the Charter recommends, as the Charter demands and we are going to continue with this public hearing on August the seventh. Now, I'm going to ask of the general public that any of you who have testimony, that you prepare written testimony to be handed in or read into the record as a permanent part of the record. I will not disallow verbal testimony if you so feel to give that verbal testimony. But the Chair would appreciate written testimony to be placed in the record as an official part of that public hearing. We are going to proceed because five members of this council feel that this city has not been run properly and the activities and actions of the city manger are indicative of a need for change. That's where we are at today. So with that, there being no further discussion before the council, we will vote on the draft letter, the written notice and KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 20 reasons for proposed termination of the city manager to be handed officially to him. And with that, I will ask the Clerk to call the roll. VOTE: Moore: Yes Smalley: Absent Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED. Measles: No Williams: Yes Bannock: No Bookey: Yes Williams: All right, four members of the council prevail. It is official that this particular document contains, and I will say this for the record, many of the reasons why we feel the city manager should be replaced, but not necessarily all. Bannock: I, I'm sorry.... Williams: Not necessarily all. Those other things may be revealed during public testimony at the August seventh meeting. Bannock: Then Mr. Mayor, then that's not providing him with written reason why he's being terminated. Williams: I have no idea what the general public is going to say to the city manager or about the city manager. Bannock: Can I refer that to the attorney? Graves: The reasons for removal should be consistent with the reasons in the letter. I think what the mayor is saying that there might be other testimony. I don't know... Bannock: Well then, if I may... Williams: Um hmm. Bannock: ...as I understand the Code, the thirty -day period is to respond to the written reasons. So if there's other reasons that come up thirty-three days from today, wouldn't in all reason, with all reason shouldn't there be another thirty days? We cannot continue ... I, that's the way I understand this whole document to be. This is what Mr. Manninen has thirty days to prepare for. Williams: That's correct. That's absolutely correct. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 21 Graves: That's correct, Mr. Bannock. My understanding is the mayor was saying there might be other testimony, but, but the reasons for removal should be consistent with the letter given... Bannock: And that's completely contrary to what Mr. Mayor just said. Williams: I don't think it was. At any rate, this council has voted to go ahead and produce this document and hand it officially to the city manager, ah, to Mr. Manninen and that has been accomplished by this council. So, with that, we'll move along. once again, the public hearing will be on August the seventh. End of verbatim. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the bills to be paid and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills over $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore MOVED to amend the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and add the purchase order to Pacific Telecom, Inc. in the amount of $5,556.00 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 22 H-3. Ordinance No. 1705-96 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,987 in the General Fund as a Result of the Rural Community Fire Department Grant Awarded to the Kenai Fire Department. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1706-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the New Capital Project Fund for a Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Airport Jet Fuel Facility. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Ordinance No. 1707-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in an Existing Capital Project Fund or Additional Drilling and Environmental Testing at the City Maintenance Shop. Introduced by consent agenda. H-6. Approval - Assignment of Lease/Lot 9, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park from Harry O. Johnson, III and Diane H. Johnson to Harry O. Johnson, III, Diane H. Johnson, Ronald G. Bridge and Marilyn J. Bridge. Attorney Graves stated Administration had no objections to the assignment. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the assignment of lease for Lot 9, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park as stated and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the assignment would be brought back to council again. Graves answered he did not think so. He added, Administrative Assistant Howard did not have this information before the last meeting. The assignees pay the recording fees. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None scheduled. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 23 ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor No report. I-2. City Manager No report. I-3. Attorney No report. 1-4. City Clerk No report. I-5. Finance Director No report. 1-6. Public Works Director a. FAA Air Conditioner - Kornelis reported the FAA had purchased two air conditioners to be installed in the Flight Service Station. It would cost $15,000 for the installation. b. Wellhouse Bid - Kornelis reported the wellhouse preconstruction hearing was scheduled for Friday, July 5. C. Cherrier Letter - Kornelis referred to Information Item No. 9 as the city's response to Cherrier's letter. Administration was now waiting for a response from Cherrier and the appraisal. d. Kenai Avenue Gate - Councilman Moore asked if the gate had been placed and locked. Kornelis reported it had and added, the signs were up as well. e. Abandoned Vehicle - Moore referred to the abandoned vehicle he reported on at the last meeting. Kornelis stated he asked City Engineer La Shot about it and he told him when the city crew went to remove it, the vehicle was gone. Moore reported it had been taken about 100 yards south of that spot KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 24 because it was on a set net site be out of the way. Moore added, thrown on the bluff in that area. I-7. Airport Manager and the fisherman needed it to there were also old batteries a. ARFF Business plan - Airport Manager Ernst reported the business plan had been submitted to the FAA and put on the 1997 funding list and forwarded to Washington, DC. He added, they were working with Senator Stevens' office to get it name -placed and the amount of $8.1 million for that project. They are moving forward. They would return to council with RFP's for interest and qualifications for engineering the project and for doing the environmental. Once an amount was decided, he would bring an ordinance to council to appropriate funds. Both the engineering and environmental costs would be reimbursable through the grant. b. Automated Fuel System - Ernst reported the Automated Fuel System at the airport was in operation. Banners and flags would be placed, as well as advertisements on the radio. c. Float Plane Basin - operations on the Float Plane end of June. There were eight commercial. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens Tim Navarre - Ernst reported there had been 305 Basin from the middle of May to the private slips filled and one a. Transfer of Property - Navarre reported the transfer of property was on the Assembly's agenda for introduction on July 9 and the Planning Commission would be reviewing the request for approval at their July 8 meeting. He didn't foresee a problem with it and had requested input from other members. So far, he had not received any response. The Assembly would not behaving the item to them for public hearing or adoption until their second meeting in August. Navarre suggested someone from the city be present at the Planning Commission meeting during their discussions. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 25 Navarre added there were some "patent pending" concerns which were at the bottom of the map. The Borough had some codes in regard to selling or transferring without the "patent pending." It could be a stumbling block. b. Animal Control Shelter - Kornelis asked what progress had been made in regard to the Animal Control Shelter discussion. Navarre reported the Assembly felt that before they act, their jurisdiction under animal powers needed to have an ordinance for guidelines, etc. An ordinance will be introduced during the first meeting in August. There was a possibility the item could be placed on a shortened hearing in order to move it along faster. If so, the public hearing would be held during the second meeting in August. If not, it would the first meeting in September. Also funding issues and a companion resolution could be reviewed at the same time. He hoped to proceed in that manner. C. City Manager/Reasons for Suspension Letter - Verbatim: Navarre: Not to go back over bad things, and I'm not going to get into this city manager thing, but I am, I do, on a point of order, and I didn't bring it up, at least from a public's point of order because it can work from both sides, the fact that when you're doing a letter of any kind and you have it maybe a public hearing set for a different time, it is still an action that a member of the public could bring items up that they would want added to the letter, or in some cases, I suppose, they could argue why they shouldn't have something in the letter and that should have been allowed so long as they only spoke specifically to the letter or the content of the letter and not to the issue at hand, in a sense. But, I just felt strong about that, but I didn't jump up and go haywire. I held my seat. But, I did feel bad. But I'm not holding any blame. I'm just saying, that's how I would have tried to attempt. Thank you. Williams: I might also comment that you need to review the Charter and make yourself aware of the contents of the foundation of the city before you try to rework things, Mr. Navarre. So, thank you for your comment. End Verbatim. d. DEC Subdivision Regulations - Councilwoman Swarner asked Navarre what the Borough was doing in response to the State's announcement it was repealing its regulations for subdivision plan reviews. Navarre stated he had discussed the matter with Lisa Parker (Borough Planning) in regard to the announcement. He would like the Assembly and Peninsula KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 26 municipality mayors/administration to meet and discuss the matter, after which a joint response to the state could be formulated. Swarner stated she thought Kornelis and city administration needed to send a letter to DEC in regard to the subdivision ordinance announcement as the city did not have its own ordinances to follow. Navarre stated he believed the state would be giving some time for local governments to develop their own regulations, however he did not know what that amount of time would be. He added, the Borough would be doing something and wouldn't leave it unchecked. J-2. Council Bookey - No comment. Swarner - a. Tent Camping - Reported she had a constituent comment to her that a friend wanted to use the tent camping area but couldn't find it. She suggested a bigger sign be placed. Williams suggested administration could look into it, but he thought when the highway work was completed, it would be more visible. Swarner stated it was an old problem and council cannot assume people will know where the campground is. Williams suggested the camping information could be included on the City's home page. b. AML Legislative Committee Meeting - Swarner reported the committee would be meeting in Anchorage on August 8 and 9 at which they would be discussing the policies and procedures. Swarner requested comments from council. Also, she was the chair of the Economic Development committee and if council had comments for changes, please let her know. C. Acting City Manager - Swarner asked what the action should be as at the last meeting, the motion was to have Police Chief Morris be designated as the Acting City Manager for three weeks. Those three weeks would end prior to the next council meeting. Williams suggested a motion to continue Morris in that capacity or discuss an interim city manager for the next four and one-half weeks. Williams asked Morris how he felt about the issue. Morris stated, without complaining how busy it was, he would be willing to continue, unless council felt it wanted to hire an interim city manager until the August 7 meeting. Councilman KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 27 Bookey suggested that, without knowing what the outcome would be of the public hearing on August 7, he would prefer Morris to continue as acting city manager. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to have Dan Morris continue as acting city manager through August 7. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Moore - Thanked Police Chief Morris for his additional service. Also, Moore stated he may not be in attendance at the July 17 meeting and asked to be excused if required. Measles - No report. Bannock - Bannock referred to the response letter from DOT which was included in the packet. He questioned the response to the concern for sufficient turning space at the Airport Way intersection. Bannock asked if it was legal to make a left-hand turn by using the outside lane? Morris answered, the driver should keep the vehicle in the closest lane to the left, unless a signal was given to change to another lane. Bannock read from the letter, "...we have checked the vehicle tracking for a WB-50 and found that the design vehicle can make the turn by making use of the outside lane on the Spur." Bannock stated he was wondering, since it was the State of Alaska who wrote the traffic regulations and the City of Kenai enforces the traffic regulations, who was right. Morris answered, to compare this with truck traffic, normally the truck traffic will go into the further lane when making a turn like that. KPD did not stop drivers and cite them for it. Bannock stated he thought it weak for the State to come up with an excuse that violates the law for their logic. He added, he still believed it was an unacceptable median and would like it pointed out to them. Bannock added, in regard to the campground sign, there is no size limit on city -owned informational signs. Williams - Williams reported the city's home page was near completion. Within a week the City should be on the Internet with its own domain and address. There were several pages included at this time in regard to city facilities, departments, etc. Williams suggested publishing the agenda on the Internet. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 PAGE 28 Clerk Freas reported she had discussed this with Sheryl Paulsen and believe it is something that can be done. The agenda would be faxed to the gentleman doing the work, who would then scan it into the home page. ITEM K: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk C�4 17, q�, ��.o �.e�G�L2�� .•� -GGaJ �GrJG�'C. � �� �Alf 4 ��annz JenckQs CITY OF KENAI ►► Cgd Catty l of 4"- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 r.e IIII'1 1992 MEMORANDUM To: Dan Morris, Acting City Manager From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant Date: July 12, 1996 RE: Hakkinen Bluff Property Attached is a map showing the location of the Hakkinen property on the bluff. The property is Lot 7, Block 20, Original Townsite of Kenai and consists of 0.64 acres. The land is assessed at $50,400. Attachment /kh Suggest& CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1687-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 13.30.095 TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON KENAI AVENUE. WHEREAS, the Board of Fisheries has dramatically increased the dip net fishing at the mouth of the Kenai River; and WHEREAS, increased vehicular traffic on Kenai Avenue resulting from the increased fishing and other increased demands for access will result in harm to the beach and adjacent sand dunes; and WHEREAS, restriction of parking on Kenai Avenue is necessary to protect the beach and adjacent sand dunes from degradation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT KMC 13.30.095 is enacted as follows: 13.30.095 Parking Prohibited on Kenai Avenue: No person shall park a vehicle on Kenai Avenue. The only exception to this is in areas marked for "Loading/Unloading Only" and/or spaces marked "Handicapped." Vehicles in violation of this section shall be subject to impound. A sign bearing a legend similar to: "PARIGNG PROHIBITED ON KENAI AVENUE EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED LOADING/UNLOADING AND HANDICAPPED ZONES IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO IMPOUND" shall be placed at the corner of South Spruce and Kenai Avenue and any other place deemed appropriate by the City Manager. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of April, 1996. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk March 28, 1996 (sp) 0*0,'' H. Raymodd Measles, Vice Mayor Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 3 , 1996 April 17, 1996 May 17, 1996 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 15 D-7b. Historic District Board No quorum, no meeting. D-7c. Challenger Steering Committee Councilman Bannock reported the City of Kenai was awarded the Alaska Challenger Learning Center site and he was very proud of the effort and experience. They will now be looking for funding. Williams added, he was developing more of an understanding of what a unique opportunity this will be for Kenai. It reminds him of the All -America City experience. As a site, it will present Kenai with an opportunity for the future. He will work hard to find funding in developing the Center and invited all to help. Williams also thanked Bannock for his efforts. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for May 6 at 12:00 Noon at the Center. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of April 17, 1996. Amended during consent agenda approval. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS G-1. Discussion - Dunes Parking Council reviewed a memorandum included in the packet from Kornelis which discussed access concerns and suggestions for the north and south side of the river. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 16 Bannock stated he thought the information included in the memorandum was close to what he had envisioned, but he was concerned with Item No. 2, no parking signs on the north side beach. He added, making a place to park will invite a problem. He thought there would be no parking allowed on Kenai Avenue. Swarner stated, at the last council meeting, they passed an ordinance to prohibit parking on Kenai Avenue. Swarner asked if Kenai Avenue had been graded. Kornelis answered yes, and they have begun placing logs along the side of the Avenue. Swarner stated council did not want Kenai Avenue graded in order to discourage use of the road. Kornelis stated he did not understand it that way. The logs will prevent parking along the dunes and keep people off the dunes. Kornelis added, the ordinance talks about parking on the Avenue. The placing of logs will deter off-street parking. He spoke with Attorney Graves and thought this was what council wanted. They can design a parking area. Swarner stated that when she voted on the no parking ordinance, she did not intent any parking along there. Kornelis stated he understood that council would have the option to designate off-street parking. If council desires, he can make it no parking there. If signs are placed to say no parking, it would prohibit parking all year around. Local residents would not be able to use the area when there is no dipnetting or in the winter. Moore concurred with Swarner and added, his intent of voting on the ordinance was for no parking, but to allow a loading/unloading area or handicap parking. Smalley stated he didn't want any parking there either. He realizes the logs look nice, but concrete tubes may need to be placed later. He added, he had no problem with a loading/unloading area. Bookey stated he thought local residents should not be excluded from the use of the area after dipnetting. Smalley suggested the no parking be designated between July 10 and August 5 -- dipnetting season. Swarner stated if the idea of the no parking was to protect the dunes, then her idea would be to not allow parking anytime. She added, she realized enforcement would be a problem. Bookey asked Kornelis if he had heard any news in regard to the city's application for Exxon funds to build foot bridges, etc. Kornelis stated he was told there was a good possibility the city would receive funds, but it would probably be after the dipnetting season. Moore stated he didn't think the no parking would be a problem for the locals. If 30 people are allowed to park, 60 will try to squeeze in. He wanted to avoid that. Smalley stated he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 17 agreed with Swarner but he was mostly concerned with the volume of people that would be walking on the beach. Williams reminded council they had tried to contact the owners of the private lots along the Avenue and discuss purchasing the properties from them. He added, the properties are worthless as far as assessed value. If the city owned those lots, it could block off the road completely. Kornelis noted that someone allowed parking on a huge area of private property last year. The road is the city's. Kornelis added, none of the property owners responded to Kim Howard's letters. Williams suggested that if the city's intention was to close off the road to protect the dunes, etc., it could "take" the properties. A long discussion continued in regard to access and what to do. Harbor Commissioner Jahrig stated the Harbor Commission had discussed the matter also and agreed they wanted to save the dunes from further destruction. He did not think the logs will hold the people back. He suggested council consider placing a gate with a padlock to block off the road. If a private property owner wanted to get in, they could be given a key. He added, keep it locked for the dipnetting season or special openings. Policing of the area will be difficult as they expect a lot more parking problems at the dock due to the dipnetting being allowed from boats. He added, he thought it would help mostly by placing a gate and signs in regard to beach access. Attorney Graves was asked if the city could place a gate across the road and block it. Graves answered, there is private property there, but if the city allows the private property owners to access their property, it would be acceptable. A letter could be written to the property owners informing them of the city's plan and asking them to call the city for a key. He added, he thought it a legitimate reason to block off the road: safety and habitat protection purposes. Smalley asked what would the city do if the property owner told friends they could get in and let them park there. Graves stated, it would be a potential problem and may be a reason the city would want to acquire the property. Swarner asked if a permit was required to make an area into a parking lot. Graves answered, only if fill is required. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 18 Bannock stated he had no problem with closing the area to parking from January through December. Graves stated he was not advocating closing the road year around, but when traffic was heavy. Council determined the following for the North Side of the river: 1. Place logs along Kenai Avenue to block off the dunes and the parking areas. 2. Place a gate at the start of Kenai Avenue with a failsafe lock. 3. Make a key available for Kenai Avenue private property owners to get to their property if they ask (they have to show proof of ownership). 4. Place signs reading, "Road closed July 1 through August 31." South Side: Kornelis referred to the information included in the packet. He reported, the city did try to remove the right-of-way a few years ago, but it was denied by DNR. He suggested the city provide signs and place them along the mean high tide line. Graves stated his understanding is that the council wants to prevent vehicular traffic on the right-of-way, but still allow vehicles to the beach, protecting the grass area. Smalley liked the suggestion of placing a sign stating "dead end, no turn around." Moore stated, he was in support of prohibiting vehicular traffic on the grass areas of the dunes above the mean high tide lines. It may help dipnetters think about and plan their entrance and e3dt from the beach. Smalley stated a sign is okay, but is only effective if someone is there to enforce it. He thought this would be a big problem and didn't want to put the land owners in that situation. Steve Perrizo - Perrizo described the beach area as steep. When people drive onto the beach, ruts are made. The tide takes away more and more. He had asked to prohibit vehicular traffic above the mean high tide which would save the dunes and wouldn't deny anyone access. It would also stop the tearing up of the soft area of the beach. Williams asked Perrizo if he would mark where the signs need to be placed. Perrizo stated he would. Bannock suggested a sign be placed stating that Cetacea could be used. It was KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 19 also reported there was a possibility the Kenaitze Indian Tribe might develop a large camping area in the vicinity. If they do, something else may need to be done. After discussion, council determined to do the following on the South Side beach: 1. Place four or five signs along mean high tide line stating, "No vehicular traffic above mean high tide water mark." (Mr. Perrizo will mark where the signs should be placed.) 2. Place a "Dead End -- No Turnaround" sign on Perrizo property. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 1691-96 - Replacing the Tables Referred to in the Personnel Regulations (Title 23) to Establish a New Salary Structure by Grade and New Hourly Rates for Part -Time Employees. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1692-96 - Amending Title 23.50.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code in Order to Incorporate Changes Brought About by the Organization - Wide Classification Study Conducted in 1995. Introduced by consent agenda. TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENTAN OF FISH AND GAME RASPBERRY ROAD ANCHORAGE. ALASlG4 99518-7599 HABITAT AND RESTORATION DIVISION PHONE: (907) 344-0541 July 3, 1996 6 JUt 1996 _ p"_ —A ct. j a - pn�lic 1:"" Dept Mr. Keith Kornelis Public Works Director City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Mr. Kornelis: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game learned recently that the Kenai City Council had passed a resolution closing portions of Kenai Avenue to vehicular access. According to a June 19, 1996 issue of the Peninsula Clarion the purpose of the closure appears to be related to protection of the Kenai Beach Dunes. Although the stability of the Beach Dunes may be a consideration in protecting adjacent wetlands and a small nearby salmon stream, we believe the benefits of this action are overshadowed by the disruption that will occur when recreational access is restricted. In our view, this decision has the potential to seriously affect a personal use dipnet fishery near the mouth of the Kenai River this summer. Dipnetters will now be forced to transport fish and gear over considerable distances, possibly exceeding one-half mile. A large segment of the fishing public has neither the physical ability nor the inclination to attempt such an effort. Moreover, this solution is unlikely to address the problem of erosion from foot traffic. An Exxon Valdez Oil Spill restoration project is planned to be constructed in late - August that will accomplish what the Council is trying to achieve with habitat protection for the Dunes. The goal of the project is to facilitate recreational access to the beach and protect the Kenai Beach Dunes and adjacent wetlands from further erosion. The closure of Kenai Avenue is not, and has never been, an element of that project. Consequently, we ask for your support in recommending that the Council reconsider their decision. Any habitat damage that occurs in the interim will be minor compared to the benefits that can be gained by putting more fishermen on the beach at the mouth of the river instead of on the vegetated streambanks upriver. The intertidal area at the mouth of the river appears to be one of the few areas that can 11-K107LH- Keith Kornelis -2- July 3, 1996 withstand intensive bank fishing (dipnetting) by large numbers of people without damaging fish habitat. Once the Dunes restoration project is completed, there should be little reason to reinstitute a road closure. Sincerely, A"M6AAV-0--l� Mark N. Kuwada Habitat Biologist Habitat and Restoration Division cc: L. Trasky D. McBride M. Rutherford MEMORANDUM TO: Carol Freas, City Clerk FROM: C�)) Kathy Woodford, Public Works Admin. Assistant DATE: July 5, 1996 SUBJECT: Gates - Spruce St. I received a telephone call from Mr. Phillips today. He asked me to pass along his thoughts concerning the gates the city put up at the beach. He stated he is handicapped and cannot walk to the beach; that he has lived here for 30 years and has seen the city make many decisions that chase away travelers rather than draw them here; and that he will not shop or spend another penny, in Kenai. /kw cc: Keith Komelis, Public Works Director JUL.- 1 2-Q6 FI? I 0Q _ 48 AM HS.P. MANAGEMENT C -H 2Tm 8335._ - P _ 02 JUL- 1 2-G6 FP.I 0a _ 6Q AM HQ. 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City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1708-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $200 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR PLANTINGS, SHRUBBERY, AND FLOWERS. WHEREAS, the Kenai Rotary Club has donated $200 toward beautification of the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director desires to use this money to purchase flowers and shrubbery to be planted throughout the City. 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: Miscellaneous Donations $200 Increase Appropriations: Beautification - Operating Supplies $200 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of August, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: July 17, 1996 Adopted: August 7, 1996 Effective: August 7, 1996 Approved by Finance: 7/11/96) kl MEMORANDUM TO: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Qq'jeptor FOR cfov /V G t A. FROM: Jack La Shot, City Engineer 7 �? 1 q� DATE: July 11, 1996 SUBJECT: Change Order - Kenai Spur Highway A 10/2Ro t/A L. K Attached is a change order in the amount of $3,420.92 which is reimbursable to the DOT/PF. This is similar to the first change order, the water line tie in at Tinker and Kaknu required an. existing AC tee to be replaced with ductile. All underground work is complete now on this project. The only items left for the city's portion of the work are minor. JUkw -OR LUu,v,,1L NlftfING OF 7 !�/gam City irigr. — 1 Attorney ubiic Works —� City Clerk ft?--�inance —0 ' Original To -"Submitted By— a Council OK CNo [ Yes Ck— STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Central Region CHANGE ORDER NO. 13 Project No. STP-022-1(10)/59873 Sheet 1 of 2 Project Name Kenai Spur Highway, MP 8.1 to MP 10.6 Contractor Alaska RoadBuilders Inc.i, CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY �a Address 44990 Ridgeway Road 41111 1996 Calendar Days (+/-): -a Pscsivsd Soldotna, Alaska 99669 City ai !lanai Estimated Amount of rubau" ` this Change Order: +$ 3,420.92 Recommended By: ��% Date Issued By: Date Accepted By: Constitutes agreement to terms, conditions, and prices stated. OR Acknowledged By: ❑ Indicates receipt of the order to perform the described work, but not the mutual agreement of the basis of payment and/or time allowance. N/A Work does not materially differ in character or unit cost from speci- fied contract/work. Contractor's Representative Date The following change(s) in the above Contract are hereby made in accordance with the terms of the Contract, and under the terms and conditions stated below. Price adjustments resulting from inaccurate cost and pricing data are subject to the provisions of AS 36.30.400c. This document shall become an amendment to the Contract and all provisions of the Contract will be applicable. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE In accordance with Section 104 of the Specifications, the following changes in the plans and/or specifications are hereby made: Establish New Item 627(F) Replace 12" AC tee with Ductile Iron tee Description: Provide all Labor, equipment, and materials necessary to expose all legs of the existing AC waterline tee at Kenai Spur Hwy. Sta. 493+98, 443' Lt. Replace the 12 " AC tee with a 12" D.I. tee and replace all couplings to the existing waterline. Materials and Construction: All Materials and workmanship shall conform with applicable secions of the Specifications and as directed by the Engineer. Use Continuation Sheet as required. Form 5 - B 4 STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES CONTINUATION SHEET Change Order No.13 Sheet 2 of 2 Project No. STP-022-1(10)/59873 Method of Measurement:: Item 627(F) Replace 12" AC tee with Ductile Iron tee shall not be measured for payment. The Engineer's acceptance shall constitute measurement. Basis of Payment : 627(F) Replace 12" AC tee with Ductile Iron tee shall be paid for at the agreed upon lump sum of $3,420.92 Estimate of Quantities Item Description Unit Price Quantitiy Amount 627(F) Replace 12" AC L.S. +All Req'd $ 3,420.92 tee with Ductile Iron tee Items not mentioned shall not be affected by this Change Order. Permission is hereby granted for your previously approved subcontractors to perform all or portions of this work. Please indicate your acceptance by signing, dating and returning the original and one copy of this document. STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Sheet 1 of 2 Backup For: Change Order No. 13 Region Review Project No. 5-TP-022-1(10)/59873 Director/Headquarters Review (If Required) Project Name Kenai Spur Highway, MP 8.1 to MP 10.6 Contract Amount $7,587,009.67 FHWA (If Required) Substantial Change? YESQ NO Q Initials FHWA Verbal Approval Date: COMPARISON OF COST DUE TO CHANGE FA UNIT QUANTITY AMOUNT ITEM NO. CODE ITEM UNIT PRICE (+ or -) (+ or -) Replace 12" AC tee with 627 F R-51344 Ductile Iron tee L.S. $ 3,420.92 +All R 'd +$3,420.92 Prepared By: ���� NET CHANGE THIS ORDER +$3,420.92 D.C. Swenor Project Engineer TOTAL PREVIOUS CHANGES +$278,161.65 Prior Change Documents: ACCUMULATIVE CHANGE +$281,582.57 Change Order No. 1-12 % OF ACCUMULATIVE CHANGE 3.7% DESCRIPTION AND REASON FOR CHANGE Establish New Item 627(F) Replace 12" AC tee with Ductile Iron tee ( Reimburseable with City of Kenai). Plans call for the contractor to connect 371 L.F. of 12" D.I.P. with a 12" gate valve to an existing 12" tee. When the site was excavated it was found that the existing tee was AC, and the flanges would not accept the D.I. bolt pattern. The City Engineer and the Project Engineer agreed to replace the existing AC tee 1 Use Continuation Sheet 2513-065 as required. Form 25D-068B(4/90) FDC STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES CONTINUATION SHEET BACK UP Change Order No. 13 Sheet 2 of 3 Project No. STP-022-1(10 /5Z 9873 with a DI tee.. An RFP was issued to ARB. They responded with an offer of $3420.90, which is within 5% of the Engineer's estimate $3305.86. City of Kenai Concurrence Name: Title: 25D-065 (8-85) ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Project No: STP-022011101/59873 Project Name: Kenai Spur Highway, MP 8.1 to MP 10.6 Description: Install 12" DI Tee Date of Work: N/A Directive / C.O.: CO#13 L A B O R C 0 S T S N:;'�11: CLASS %OF W.C. HOURS Reg RA". Fring:: Deni1'iz f:avei Labor Arnuuals At otint r :k' C. T:rts1 G.T. ;21 X (•tj l21 X Isl Ta:'sE�i Uperux:r 10 0!i 6 50 50 _^ `'' `+ 31) _ 9� i y: .1 48 Foreman 10.00 1 6.50 6.50 27.91 8.30 181.42 53.95 90.71 18.14 Laborer 10.00 6.50 6.50 22.20 7.24 144.30 47.06 72.15 14.43 Laborer 10.00 6.50 6.50 22.20 7.24 1 144.30 47.06 72.15 14.43 Sli3-TOTALS-- ---- > F:29,4 _J2 'M 491 :t; 161 1=1 1 r8l l91 pol Was this work performed 16 11: j [? 1 191.11:; ; :: ^ 1 _ by an authorized subcontractor? yes ll1' 1 (yes / no) [ [: Q [911 x 3J % •- -'i4 •t )i (12 z1 ' f[ #1fBGi .li: 2 ice:^<<»> 1484.28 .::.........:::.:.::::::.:::..::: :::::.:::::::: EQUIPMENT RENTAL COSTS MATERIALS COSTS I;r flor:-s Rate Amount K-nd Quantit • P::ce Antount i x z aSa:Jr 6 5 85 00 `?2 51, I' :i)..e '•Jen 04;5436 5,5 61; ' %Y Tool Truck 6.5 20.00 130.00 Stone for dewatering 12 - 15.00 180.00 Pump 6.5 10.00 65.00 Sub - Total -------------> ; 5 69 Pius 15%----------------> 113 35 I I'atsi F.auiliment Costs -------> "_7 Sr, Total Materials Costs ---> :');,;: Prepared By Da Checked By Date FORWARDED COSTS" -1 •COSTS AMOUNT Total Brotighr Forward t Markup Drotio., Forward I 7'6tal to be Rmurded 3.31(.15 86- IMarkup to be Famarded 1 205 04 • Costs brought forward must be entered for any work requiring more than one day to complete. SUMMARY OF COSTS COSTS - AMOUNT Direct Costs B.o'.;ghl Fomvr:l Labor (Incl. Travel 0: Subsaa) u' me:t Sub Total 'i; b= Direct Sub 7 wal for Markup i I �;'d y 2 M4drip for Subcontractor Wrrk :,:5 Oc Total Cast of Todav's Wcrk : 5 V:' STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES I HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CENTRAL REGION Project No. STP-022-1(10)/59873 Project Name: Kenai Spur Highway, MP 8.1-10.6 Contractor: Alaska RoadBuilders Address: 44990 Ridgeway Rd. Soldotna, AK. 99669 Recommended By: Description of Work (Attach REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This form does not authorize commencement of work. Proposal No.: 12 Submittal Date of Request for Proposal by DEPARTMENT: Date of Receipt of Proposal from CONTRACTOR: Issuance Date of Authorization to Proceed by DEPARTMENT: Project Engineer Sheet if necessary) June 5, 1996 Date: to S g e. Please provide a cost estimate for all labor, equipment and materials to replace the existing 12" AC tee at Kenai Spur Hwy. Sta. 493+98, 443' Lt. with a 12" D.I. tee and replace all couplings to the existing waterline. Agree to proposed work subject to change in contract cost and time (Breakdown required, attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) Per A.S. 36.30.400 . hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the data submitted is accurate and complete, and current and is the actual cost of performing the additional work and/or supplying the additional materials. Signed Authorization to Proceed needed by / / to avoid added costs. CONTRACTOR Form 25D-067(8/89) Proposal 12 !'age lot l TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FOR: MEMORANDUM Mayor Williams and City Council Dan Morris, Acting City Manager9w) Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director July 12, 1996 Mission Street Bluff - Fence City Council meeting of 7/17/96 - Discussion A local resident who lives on Mission Street near the bluff contacted Mayor Williams and myself about placing fencing along the bluff on Mission Street. He thinks that there will be a tremendous amount of people using the Mission Street bluff for access to the dip net fishery on the North Shore of the Kenai River Mouth. This could cause an environmental (bluff erosion) and safety problem. I talked to Dan Morris and Cary Graves about whether or not this would be a good idea. After looking at the pros and cons for placing this fence, Mayor Williams asked Carol Freas to place this as a discussion item for the 7/17/96 council meeting. There is approximately 500 ft. along the road that would need to be fenced. The request is for using the 4 ft. orange barrier safety fence or chicken wire. The cost for 4 ft. safety fence, with 6 ft. posts every 10 ft. is $700.00. We would place the fence along the road which is hopefully in the public R.O.W. KK/kw J Z N c/1 ICo �J v� ZIj CO ocY� Qom= O 1S N I V -3-967-7IA rmo1 a-7o s dv ZOA .0 y iy :�E * _ cn v 1 H z LU JUL 11 '96 13:47 P•02 GREATER KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION %-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS, the Kenai Chamber of Commend Board of Directors are concerned that the positive perception of the City of Kenai will continue; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Manager position is a highly visible, high profile position, responsible to ALL, Kenai citizens; and WHEREAS, the present Kenai City Manager has demonstrated to be a professional and progressive protector of the City of Kenai's stability among the business leaders in the community; and WHEREAS, under the direction of the current City Manager the City of Kenai's financial stability has remained intact and prospered; and WHEREAS, there are numerous important projects that the current City Manager's expertise has been instrumental in developing additional opporamities for our community; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is concerned about the potential liabiilky to Kenai residents, as well as the public appearance of bad faith and unfair dealing with the handling of the City Manager's contract; and WHEREAS, the Kenai City Manager has been a vital liaison between the Kenai City Council and the Kenai community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors goes on record urging the Kenai City Mayor and Kenai City Council to proceed in good faith in negotiations with the City Manager whether for contract renewal or dismissal to gain a resolve to this issue for the good of the community. PASSED BY THE GREATE�t KENAI CHA ER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THIS / 13AY OF 996. W iwf-C-4�� Mark Necessary, President CJ Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Kenai Chamber of Commerce dame o��ite �nora �ooae ��isa4ic 402 Overland Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-7989 (907) 283-7183 (Fax) RECEIVED JUL 1 5 1996 KENAI CITY CLERIC July 12,1996 Mayor John J. Williams Kenai City Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo, Ste. #200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams and Council Members: Enclosed please find Resolution 96-07, approved by the Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on July 11,1996. Your consideration of the attached resolution is greatly appreciated. If you need addtional information, please don't hesitate to contact us. Best regards, ��� �. ALI-CXJ-,�-� Laura R. Measles Executive Director cc: Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors encl. GREATER KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION 96-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are concerned that the positive perception of the City of Kenai will continue; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Manager position is a highly visible, high profile position, responsible to ALL Kenai citizens; and WHEREAS, the present Kenai City Manager has demonstrated to be a professional and progressivC protector of the City of Kenai's stability among the business leaders in the community; and WHEREAS, under the direction of the current City Manager the City of Kenai's financial stability has remained intact and prospered; and WHEREAS, there are numerous important projects that the current City Manager's expertise has been instrumental in developing additional opportunities for our community; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is concerned about the potential liability to Kenai residents, as well as the public appearance of bad faith and unfair dealing with the handling of the City Manager's contract; and WHEREAS, the Kenai City Manager has been a vital liaison between the Kenai City Council and the Kenai community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors goes on record urging the Kenai City Mayor and Kenai City Council to proceed in good faith in negotiations with the City Manager whether for contract renewal or dismissal to gain a resolve to this issue for the good of the community. PASSED BY THE DIRECTORS THI S REATER CHA ER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DAY OF1996. tor 1t.c�•r.� u Mark Necessary, President Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors A=T- r1Zk/)a1ZAa_)/ 1'a R. Measles Executive Director CITY OF KEN " C9d eat" 4 MaJim 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor John Williams and the Kenai City Council FROM: C i t Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE: July 12, 1996 RE: Grandfathering of Public Easements on the Beach During the last council meeting, Ms. Duthweiler raised the issue of whether the public had acquired grandfather rights to drive on the south side beach of the Kenai River because of prior use. Council requested I research whether the public could acquire such rights on municipal property. The legal term for such grandfather rights is an "easement by prescription." The concept is similar to adverse possession except one acquires an easement across property rather than title to property. The Supreme Court of Alaska has held that the public may acquire an easement on private property by proof of public use for the ten-year prescriptive period. Weidner v. Dept. of Transp. & Pub. Fac., 860 P.2d 1205 (Alaska 1993). However, as to government property, the ordinary rule is that one cannot adversely possess or acquire an easement by prescription against the government absent statutory authority allowing it. 55 ALR 2d 554, 612; McCuen v. McCarvel, 263 NW2d 64 (Minn 1978). In Alaska, AS 38.95.010 specifically excludes any acquisition of title or interest in land of the state by either adverse possession or prescription. It states: No prescription or statute of limitations runs against the title or interest of the state to land under the jurisdiction of the state. No title or interest to land under the jurisdiction of the state may be acquired by adverse possession or prescription, or in any other manner except by conveyance from the state. AS 29.71.010 states, "A municipality may not be divested of title to real property by adverse possession. " It is interesting to note that the statute does not specifically exclude acquisition of an easement by prescription against a municipality. It could be argued that the exclusion of such language means the legislature meant to allow acquisition of easements by prescription against a municipality or it could just as easily mean the legislature just didn't consider the possibility of easements by prescription against municipalities when it wrote AS 29.71.010. However, as noted above the usual rule is that acquisition of an easement by prescription is not allowed unless authorized by statute. Here rather than authorize it, the statute is silent as to whether such an easement may be acquired. If we assume for the sake of argument that an easement by prescription is authorized against a municipality, it is questionable whether the courts would hold such an easement was created in this case. The Alaska Supreme Court has held that in order to establish a prescriptive easement the public must show the following: To establish a prescriptive easement a party must prove that (1) the use of the easement was continuous and uninterrupted; (2) the user acted as if he or she were the owner and not merely one acting with the permission of the owner; and (3) the use was reasonably visible to the record owner. McGill v. Wahl, 839 P.2d 393, 397 (Alaska 1992). In this case the second prong of the test is the one which the public would appear to be unlikely to prove. That is, that the use was not merely permissive but openly adverse to the owner's interest. Hamerly v. Denton, 359 P.2d 121, 126 (Alaska 1961). In McGill v. Wahl, 839 P.2d 393 (Alaska 1992), the court held that where property owners constructed and maintained a road across a neighbor's property to get to their property an easement by prescription was created. In McGill the court noted that the plaintiff's construction and maintenance of the road were evidence of non -permissive (adverse) use of the property. In Dillingham Commercial Co. v. City of Dillingham, 705 P.2d 410, (Alaska 1985) the City of Dillingham was trying to prove it had acquired an easement across a company's property by virtue of public use over the years. The Alaska Supreme Court reversed summary judgment in favor of the city noting that there was no evidence that the city "maintained or otherwise exercised control over the strips of land abutting the alleyway." Supra at 417. The court noted that mere use by the public did not in itself overcome the presumption of permissive use. Supra. This case appears to be closer to the facts in Dillingham than McGill in that the public has used but not maintained the beach for access. 2 In conclusion, the ordinary rule is that acquisition of a prescriptive easement by the public of municipal property is not allowed. If it is determined such an acquisition is allowed against a municipality in Alaska, mere use by the public ordinarily is not sufficient to overcome the presumption of permissive use. If you have any further questions regarding this matter please let me know. CRG/sp 3 INFORMATION LIST Kenai City Council Meeting of July 17, 1996 1. 7/3/96 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. Summer Edition, The RFD Progressive Report. 3. 7/9/96 D. Burnett memorandum regarding outstanding dedication to duty by Fire Department personnel. 4. 7/5/96 Dock Rate Schedule. 5. 7/9/96 KK letter to DOT regarding Kenai Spur Highway Project. 6. 7/10/96 KK letter to S. Vinson regarding paving of Dolly Varden Street. 7. 7/96 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 1996 "TO DO" LIST CRG - Investigate grandfathering in relation to the city and the seven-year rule for traveling on easements, making them public domain. HARBOR COMM/ADMIN - Together review the access question on the south side of the Kenai River. Notice is to be given to the Perrizos and Duthweilers of meetings at which this is to be discussed. KK - Investigate what mean high tide is -- make sure the signs on the south side of the river were no placed below the mean high tide line. Place gravel on bluff in front of Peters property. CLF - Place as Old Business on the 7/17/96 agenda -- Discussion of purchase/trade of D. Hakkinen bluff property. Council - Investigate Hakkinen property in regard to possible purchase/trade discussion above. ADMIN - Get Borough assessment of Hakkinen bluff property for inclusion in information for 7/17/96 packet (Old Business discussion). Investigate placing a larger sign for the tent camping area. JW/RE - Speak with FAA regarding one of their representatives being appointed to the Airport Commission. MK - Prepare packet for Library Commission August meeting for July 30 (August meeting date changed). Make necessary advertisement and posting. --�/p - "? lop ( r t PROGRESSIVE-l-',', RE-l-'PORT Kenai Fire Department - 105 S. Willow Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 - (907)283-7666 Published quarterly (more or less) by the members of the Kenai Fire Department. SUMMER EDITION ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT In May of 1996, members of the Kenai Fire Department asked that a department newsletter be created to provide open communications between the department and the public and between shift personnel and the administration. Thus has never been tried before. The hope is that it will be used for announcements about department activities, promotions, upcoming events, training classes, public safety education information and other areas of interest to the community and City employees. If you have items of interest you would like to have included, please contact Fire Marshal Scott Walden at 283-7666. FROM THE CHIEF'S DESK by Fire Chief David Burnett We intend to publish a newsletter bi-monthly with the intent of opening communications within the department. This includes opinions which may differ so don't hesitate to express your point of view. We all know each other well enough to agree to disagree. Feel free to submit your articles or suggestions for articles to Fire Marshal Walden. He will post deadlines for submissions. Any questions? If you have questions about the department please submit them in the suggestion box and I'll answer them in future newsletters. I would like to give a special thanks to all personnel involved in the yard work - It looks great, and it is providing fantastic public relations. NOTES FROM THE ASSISTANT CHIEF by Asst. Fire Chief Jason Elson I would like to commend everyone on how well operations have been going. I believe the morning meetings with the shift officers adds to the productivity of the department, and it helps me keep abreast of needs within the department. I want to thank every one for their patience during the recent transition period and hope that we can all continue to make this department one we can be proud of. My door is always open to anyone who has specific needs or problems they would like to discuss, so don't be afraid to come in and visit. And hey, what about them Cubbies! M."F PIT 7_�-FTHAL FIRE MARSHAL'S COLUMN by Scott Walden, Fire Marshal Juvenile fire setters are once again the problem of the year. Be sure to report all incidents involving juveniles to my office for action, no matter how small the incident may seem. The Fire Safety House has had a Rhino Coating job done on it. New hand rails should be installed soon. The new finishes should give it a great look for the parade on July 4th. New carpet has been requested and should be installed in Anchorage this August. .s TRAINING OFFICERS COLUMN by Battalion Chief Gene Backstrom Please submit your suggestions for upcoming multi -company drills, and don't forget the airport disaster drill this fall. I am looking for personnel interested in being on the planning committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Jason Elson has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief. Gene Backstrom has been promoted to Battalion Chief/Training Officer. Walter Williamson has been promoted from Engineer to Captain. Walt has been with the department for over 17 years and has served as firefighter and engineer. He has been responsible for providing first aid and CPR courses in the department and has taught dive courses as a certified diving instructor. Congratulations Captain Williamson. John Wichman has been promoted from Firefighter to Engineer. He holds a paramedic certificate and is an excellent mechanic as well. GENERAL MEETING A General Meeting of Kenai Fire Department personnel was scheduled for July 3, 1996 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Discussion was to include department goals. With the exception of the duty crew and one firefighter, no one showed so the meeting will be rescheduled. Special thanks to FF James Dye for showing his interest in the future of the departtment by taking time to come in on his day off. 4TH OF JULY EVENTS PLANNED The Firefighters Games will be held on the green strip on Main Street Loop after the parade. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Contact Captain Walter Williamson for further information on the events and how you can help. BIRTHDAYS -ANNIVERSARIES & MILESTONES Department members marking employment anniversaries include: FF Dale Lawyer, FF James Dye and FF Michael Laird. The Kenai Fire Department welcomes our new Department Assistant Lori Holleman. Lori most recently worked for the Police Department and brings excellent skills to our department. Welcome aboard Lori. Firefighter Roy Browning has resigned his position with the department to pursue a certificate in paramedicine in Denver, Colorado. Roy has been an asset to the department and will be missed. We wish him the best of luck. Our thoughts and best wishes also go out to FF James Dye's father Glenn Dye and retired Assistant Chief Don Morgan. Both recently suffered medical problems but are currently doing well. PROJECTS & IDEAS The ALASKAN REGIONAL AIRCRAFT FIREFIGHTING and RESCUE TRAINING CENTER at KENAI is on track. The State Department of Transportation has given verbal approval for the center, with written approval forthcoming. The business plan and funding application have been submitted to FAA for approval. FAA has given the go ahead to conduct an environmental impact survey and engineering. Be sure to take a few minutes to look over the site plan posted in the E.O.C. ALASKA INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE has proposed a new 26,000 square foot building at the corner of Tern and Bridge Access. INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DAY takes place on August 24, 1996 at the ball fields on Main Street Loop. Over 3,000 people are expected to attend. Our department will display equipment and be available for any on -site emergency. The Coasters and the Drifters are scheduled to perform and a barbecue will be held. Fire Marshal Walden will hold a briefing with shift officers prior to the event. KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: July 9, 1996 To: Mayor John Williams, and the Kenai City Council Through: Acting City Manager, Dan Morris From: Chief David C. Burnett Subject: Outstanding Dedication to Duty By Fire Department Personnel On June 20, 1996 a string of events occurred which did tax the resources of this department. We received a report of a structure fire at the Locko Building and a full response was initiated. Before clearing the station doors, a second call came in for an ambulance to respond to the Kenai Christian Church for a man in cardiac arrest. Fire Marshall Walden responded to the EMS call with Fire Fighter Michael Laird, and the engine response continued to the reported structure fire. Upon arrival at the Kenai Christian Church, two civilians were performing CPR while a third coached. These citizens, Nathan Bagley, Lloyd Steward, and Carolyn Bagley, initiated treatment which contributed to a positive outcome. Walden and Laird took over to ventilate and defibrillate the victim three times before he began to breathe on his own. Meanwhile, the structure fire the engine responded to was a false alarm so the engine crew provided back-up assistance to the crew at the church. All personnel worked as a unit to package, treat, and transport the victim. Their calm, cool, and highly professional conduct performed under the most trying and stressful circumstances is regarded as superior work. The victim who had been pulseless and not breathing has made a full recovery. The odds were certainly against the victim as he has had several heart surgeries, previous heart attacks, and was down for several minutes. Kenai Fire Department personnel who displayed outstanding teamwork and skills are: Captain Roger Anderson Captain Walter Williamson Engineer Dennis Lovett Firefighter Michael Laird Firefighter Roy Browning Assistant Chief Jason Elson CITY OF KENAI ?� FIRE DEPARTMENT 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET PREVENTION KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7745 (907) 283-7666 • FAX (907) 283-2267 KENAI July 10, 1996 LETTER OF COMMENDATION CAROLYN BAGLEY Dear Carolyn: Your response on June 20, 1996 at the Kenai Christian Church to provide assistance for a man with no pulse or respiration, is to be commended. You quickly assessed this life - threatening situation, obtained help, initiated CPR, and provided assistance to Fire Department Personnel under this trying and stressful circumstance. Your CPR training and unselfish dedication to your fellow man contributed to a positive outcome for Daniel F. Clausen, who has made a full recovery. The City of Kenai is proud to have you as a citizen. You are an asset to this community. Thank you for a job well done. Most Sincerely, �- r- - �11 C-- , 1 .0, - � David C. Burnett Fire Chief Kenai Fire Department cc: Mayor John Williams Kenai City Council Kenai City Manager i M. CITY OF KENAI o? TIRE DEPARTMENT tiJ O 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET PREVEMION KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7745 (907) 283-7666 - FAX (907) 283-2267 KENAI July 10, 1996 LETTER OF COMMENDATION NATHAN BAGLEY Dear Nathan: Your response on June 20, 1996 at the Kenai Christian Church to provide assistance for a man with no pulse or respiration, is to be commended. You quickly assessed this life - threatening situation, obtained help, initiated CPR, and provided assistance to Fire Department Personnel under this trying and stressful circumstance. Your CPR training and unselfish dedication to your fellow man contributed to a positive outcome for Daniel F. Clausen, who has made a full recovery. The City of Kenai is proud to have you as a citizen. You are an asset to this community. Thank you for a job well done. Most Sincerely, David C. Burnett Fire Chief Kenai Fire Department cc: Mayor John Williams Kenai City Council Kenai City Manager i CITY OF KENAI z� O mN FIRE DEPARTMENT y�Q � 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET PREVENTION KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7745 (907) 283-7666 - FAX (907) 283-2267 KENAI July 10, 1996 LETTER OF COMMENDATION LLOYD STEWARD Dear Lloyd: Your response on June 20, 1996 at the Kenai Christian Church to provide assistance for a man with no pulse or respiration, is to be commended. You quickly assessed this life - threatening situation, obtained help, initiated CPR, and provided assistance to Fire Department Personnel under this trying and stressful circumstance. Your CPR training and unselfish dedication to your fellow man contributed to a positive outcome for Daniel F. Clausen, who has made a full recovery. The City of Kenai is proud to have you as a citizen. You are an asset to this community. Thank you for a job well done. Most Sincerely, "-- 0-. iq-� David C. Burnett Fire Chief Kenai Fire Department cc: Mayor John Williams Kenai City Council Kenai City Manager n. CITY OF KENAI - DOCK RATE SCHEDULE �'� 2ff&:ddz .� Dan Morris, Acting City Manager JULY 5, 1996 KENAI HARBOR RATE SCHEDULE The City Manager shall establish the fees, rates, and charges for the billing and collections for the support of the harbor. The City Manager reserves the right to change the rate schedule at any time. RATE SCHEDULE SUMMARY 1) Product wharfage (w/crane; w/o fork lift) ....................... $ 0.06/lb. Non -product wharfage (ice, nets, staples, etc.) ..................... 0.03/lb. Purchases Purchases Under 500 500 Gal. Gallons or more 2) Fuel -Gasoline ........................... Regular 1.23 1.18 State Marine Tax .05 .05 Total $/Gal. 1.28 1.23 - Diesel ................................. #2 1.07 1.02 State Marine Tax .05 .05 Total $/Gal. 1.12 1.07 3) Waste Oil Dumping ...................................... $1.00/gal. 4) Septic tank dumping: A) 0-50 gal = ........................ 5.00 B) 51-100 gal= ....................... 10.00 C) 100 gal + _ ..................... 0.10/gal. 5) Boat Launch Ramp ................................ 0-10 min. = $5.00 Each minute over 10 minutes = $1.00/min. Seasonal pass per boat = $50.00/season 6) Tie Up Fee: A. Skiffs tied to land side of concrete dock .......... 5.00/day Seasonal Pass per boat ................ $50.00/season B. Boats tied to buoy in river .................... 5.00/day 7) Fork Lift w/Operator (1/2 hr. minimum) ........................ 50.00/Hr. 8) Equipment rental - Hot Pressure Washer ........................ 40.00/hr. 9) Equipment rental - Battery Charger/Starter ...................... 12.00/hr. 10) City Labor Charges (for call out, 2 hr. min) ...................... 30.00/hr. 11) Other items ........................... See Dock Manager Prior To Use CITY OF KENA -� Od ear" 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 Valid ,992 July 9, 1996 Chuck Swenor Project Engineer State of Alaska, DOT/PF PO Box 1969M Anchorage, AK 99519 Subject: Kenai Spur Highway Project Dear Mr. Swenor. I want to thank you for promptly returning my phone call yesterday (7/8/96) concerning the below items that were brought to my attention by a Kenai Council person. 1. Low spots and irregularities in the pavement in the intersection of Lawton and Walker. What appeared to be low spots in my early visit at this intersection, during dry conditions, proved not to be as bad when I visited the site during a down pour. There does appear to be a swale, or small dip, in the south east comer of the Lawton/Walker intersection. It appears this may have been intentional since the drainage coming down Walker Lane crosses Lawton in this Swale area. 2. In many areas of the project there is a large gap between the transition of the asphalt sidewalk to the concrete sidewalk. Examples include Lawton Street near Walker, in front of Arby's, and Lief Hansen Memorial Park. You explained to me that this will be corrected with a straight asphalt cut and an asphalt patch. 3. The existing sign that directs people to Homer, via Bridge Access Rd. and K- Beach, was taken down last year. The city would request that DOT install the sign, even if it is a temporary, until the new signs can be properly placed. This would be a great help to people new to the area. 4. There are piles of asphalt, garbage, and other debris in and around the project, including in the future bike paths. The city requests that these areas be cleaned up prior to completion of the project. The city's agreement with Foster Construction for the area between Lawton and the Spur Highway was only a for temporary staging area. The debris, stumps, mud, clay, etc., that is piled in this Page 2 Swenor 7/9/96 area needs to be removed. Our agreement with Foster requires landscaping and seeding for this area upon completion of the project. I am sure you are aware of these items and I do appreciate your courteous conversation with me concerning them. The City of Kenai and the Council applaud your efforts in making this the best possible project. If we can be of any assistance, please contact us. Sincerely, Keith Komelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: mayor Williams and City Council Dan Morris, Acting City Manager CITY OF KENIoff _ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 ~ TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 a. July 10, 1996 Sylvia Vinson 302 B Dolly Varden Kenai, AK 99611 Subject: Dolly Varden Street Dear Ms. Vinson: I am in receipt of your letter requesting paving of Dolly Varden Street. Unfortunately the City of Kenai does not have any undesignated funds appropriated for paving streets. In the past the city has received State of Alaska grants for paving streets. The city has not received any state funds for paving for quite a while now. State grants have been supplemented with funds from Local Improvement Districts (LTD's) in paying for paving projects. This is where property owners adjacent to the paving project help pay for the improvements. If you and your neighbors are interested in forming an LID by petitioning the city, I would be happy to give you an outline of what is needed on the petition. Quite frankly, unless you and your neighbors are willing to pay 100% for your street paving, it is unlikely the city will fund it in the near future. This is my opinion though, and our City Council decides how city funds are spent. I will pass on your request to our City Council. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Dan Morris, Acting City Manager �ayor Williams and City Council - Info 7/17/96 June 18, 1996 e►��,-, ;;:1nrL City Of Kenai Keith Komelis 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Mr. Keith Kornelis: I live in the City of Kenai on Dolly Varden Street. I am requesting to have our road paved. I know that all the other streets around Dolly Varden are paved and am concerned why Dolly Varden has been neglected. Can you please get back with me and let me know when I can expect to see Dolly Varden improved like the rest of the city. I sure would appreciate your attention to my concern. Thank you! Sincerely, Sylvia Vinson ,.ax10 - -/ We keep you informed Business News Political Events Community Issues YOUR A monthly I CA r1 r��`I� � if - produces dy the Greater Soldotna 0 b Chamber of Commerce Volume 9........... Issue 7 July, 1996 PROGRE33 DF73 "Oh THE WAY `►'0 2000" The Progress Days Committee has been busily preparing for the 36th Annual Progress Days events and there is a full weekend of activities planned. Be sure and watch the Peninsula Clarion and the Cache Courier for a complete schedule of events. Each year the parade gets bigger and better than the year before. So be sure and enter your business, group or organization and keep the tradition going! The parade will be held on July 27th. Lineup will begin at 9:00 a.m. near the former HEA Building on the Spur Highway and follow the traditional route, and is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. The Soldotna Post Office will, once again, feature the Progress Days hand cancellation stamp from July 22nd through July 28th. SUMMER BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will be holding their Annual Beautification Contest beginning July 22nd._ If there is a business or residence that you would like to nominate for an award please call the Chamber office at 262-9814 with the name, address and phone number of your nomanee. All residents and businesses within the city limits will be judged, therefore applications will not be necessary. Businesses and residents who win 1 st place will receive a tree, to be donated by the City of Kenai for Kenai winners and Booth's Landscaping for Soldotna winners. The 2nd place winners in both categories will receive $35.00 gift certificates, and those awarded honorable mention will receive $25.00 gift certificates. Judging will take place the week of July 22nd through July 26th. IJ +THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT+ THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE AAA Halibut & Salmon Charters AT & T wireless Aksala Fishing Alaska Roadbuilders, Inc. Amvets Post #4 Canteen Steve & Jeanie Booth Daniels Lake Lodge Electro Tek/Radio Shack Fish Alaska Mills Enterprises Grand Coach Company Heritage Place Nursing Home Hope Fishing Charters Kenai Moose Bed & Breakfast Kenai River Lodge King's Kitchen Bed & Breakfast —I�xt Frontier Insurance Cache -- -- �� MACtel, Inc. 1VIai1 Boxes Etc. Major Marine Tours McDonalds of Soldotna Phil Nash, Attorney at Law National Bank of Alaska Pepsi Cola Corp. Pratt Museum Salmon Haus Soldotna Y Chevron Sportfisher Spruce Avenue B & B and Gift Shop Sunset Park Sports Fishing A MESSAGE FROM CHAMBER PRESIDENT SAMMIE COLE Happy July! Without a doubt, this is easily the busiest season of the year not only for our residents but all Alaskans and visitors from the Lower 48. The Visitor Center is a great "indicator" as visitors are streaming in on a daily basis and those signing our guest register are representative of all parts of the U.S. as well as International destinations such as Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany. All visitors find our State beautiful, friendly and unique. Just a reminder, we can always use volunteers in the Visitor Center. All of you --members, volunteers, residents -- help so much in giving our visitors a first-hand experience of the true Alaskan warm hospitality. During the month of June, the Board of Directors approved a fiscal year budget for the Chamber beginning on July 1, 1996. This will improve our accountability, particularly in our partnership with the City of Soldotna and the administration of the Visitor Information Center. In addition, to assist in improving much needed revenues for the operation of the Chamber, the Board approved an increase in membership fees for the "Business Member (3 or less employees)" category from $75 to $95. Effective on July 1st, the membership fee in this particular category will also bring us more in line with other Chambers throughout the State who now charge at least $100 a year. As July brings us our biggest event of the year, SOLDOTNA PROGRESS DAYS, which will be held on July 27th, we invite each and everyone of you to participate and attend this thirty-six year old community event. Please contact the Chamber office for further information and sign-up for the parade. ON THE WAY TO 2000 INTRODUCING THE KPTMC CORNER Each month, the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council will provide member updates through this newsletter. The KPTMC is a non- profit, membership -driven destination marketing organization with the mission of stimulating potential visitors to choose the Kenai Peninsula Borough as their year-round Alaska visitor destination. KPTMC announces office relocation! We are now located at 150 North Willow in the Salamatof Building in Kenai. Please feel free to stop by to check out our new offices during regular office hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Monday through Friday). Phone: 283-3850, FAX: 283-2838, E-mail: kptrnc@alaska.net Mark your calendars! The Fifth Annual KPTMC Membership Meeting takes place in Soldotna on September 20th, 21st & 22nd. The theme, "We're here all year"; will allow the KPTMC to focus on year-round tourism opportunities around the peninsula. September 21 st will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking and the highly entertaining awards banquet and auction. Registration packets will be available in August and participants must register in advance. KPTMC staff are working with several agencies to host the second annual Travel Fair from October 1 st through 8th. This product development familiarization trip will showcase the peninsula to North American receptive operators; in particular international tour operators. Opportunities such as these are sponsored by local destination marketing organizations and businesses in the communities. Tourism Works Tidbit: Travel and tourism in the U.S. in 1995 generated an estimated $430 billion in expenditures. (as highlighed in the annual Tourism Works for America Reno) KENAI RIVER CLASSIC The Kenai River Classic, set for July 3rd through 7th is a fund-raiser for the Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Inc., a membership - based educational organization of sport anglers, conservationists and others whose primary goal is preservation and improvement of salmon habitat of the Kenai River while promoting responsible sport fishing. Proceeds from the Classic goes to demonstration bank restoration projects, like the "Fishwalk" under construction at the Soldotna Visitor's Center, public education and fisheries research. The Classic is an opportunity for individuals and corporations to be a vital part of this unique preservation. Show your support to the 100 Classic participants & special guests by displaying red, white and blue and/or providing a Welcome to CIassic Participants on your sign board or window WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS! - Betty's RV Park Betty Porter 283-9351 Eider Rentals Emery Thibodeau 283-3515 Golden International Jo -Chi -Hu 262-7862 Kenai Backcountry Lodge Jim Wells 783-2928 Kenai King Drifters Dave & Vicky Musgrove 262-6654 Kondike Mike's Driftboat Fishing Mike Johnson 262-9250 Midas Auto Systems Experts Scott Fischer 262-9700 Roadrunner B & B - Carrie Barnes or Valerie & Dave Young -Williams 235-7588 Ron Fay's Moose Creek Lodge Ron Fay 262-9750 Spencer Wyman Rentals Spencer Wyman 283-7057 INTRODUCING THE KPTMC CORNER Each month, the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council will provide member updates through this newsletter. The KPTMC is a non- profit, membership -driven destination marketing organization with the mission of stimulating potential visitors to choose the Kenai Peninsula Borough as their year-round Alaska visitor destination. KPTMC announces office relocation! We are now located at 150 North Willow in the Salamatof Building in Kenai. Please feel free to stop by to check out our new offices during regular office hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Monday through Friday). Phone: 283-3850, FAX: 283-2838, E-mail: kptrnc@alaska.net Mark your calendars! The Fifth Annual KPTMC Membership Meeting takes place in Soldotna on September 20th, 21st & 22nd. The theme, "We're here all year"; will allow the KPTMC to focus on year-round tourism opportunities around the peninsula. September 21st will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking and the highly entertaining awards banquet and auction. Registration packets will be available in August and participants must register in advance. KPTMC staff are working with several agencies to host the second annual Travel Fair from October 1st through 8th. This product development familiarization trip will showcase the peninsula to North American receptive operators; in particular international tour operators. Opportunities such as these are sponsored by local destination marketing organizations and businesses in the communities. Tourism Works Tidbit: Travel and tourism in the U.S. in 1995 generated an estimated $430 billion in expenditures. (as highlighed in the annual Tourism Works for America Reps) KENAI RIVER CLASSIC The Kenai River Classic, set for July 3rd through 7th is a fund-raiser for the Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Inc., a membership - based educational organization of sport anglers, conservationists and others whose primary goal is preservation and improvement of salmon habitat of the Kenai River while promoting responsible sport fishing. Proceeds from the Classic goes to demonstration bank restoration projects, like the "Fishwalk" under construction at the Soldotna Visitor's Center, public education and fisheries research. The Classic is an opportunity for individuals and corporations to be a vital part of this unique preservation. 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CI N UUI-d mU 4-dvb mU a -d zu b mU 88 MAYOR'S REPORT JULY 179,1996 COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD TO: B-2, Persons Scheduled - Additional information regarding placement of cabins at James Street. CLERK ADD TO: G-1 and G-2, Joanne Jenckes letter regarding requested purchase of Hakkinen bluff property and access/parking concerns during dipnet season. CLERK ADD TO: H-6, Discussion - Kenai Chamber Resolution No. 96-07 - 7/12/96 L. Measles letter with signed resolution. MAYOR CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT 1. FAA Antenna Farm 2. Proposed Alaska Rescue Fire Fighting Training Facility. COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council f Fire Department Police Department Senior Center Library Parks & Rec. / AGENDA DISTRIBUTION Attorney City a Finance / Public Works Airport 7- Borough Clerk Chamber Assembly (3) HEA Public Wks. Sec. Animal Control Public Wks. Shop Dock (Season) Bldg. Maintenance STP Bldg. Official Streets Anchorage News Dan Conetta, KPB Planning Dept. Bulletin Board KSKA Radio DELIVER Legal Sec. HEA KSRM Cen.Labor ARCO Clerk / K. Woodford J. La Shot B. Springer/ L. Harvey Kim Clarion Commissions Airport(LH) Aging(LH) Library(LH) Harbor(KW) Pks & Rec. (LH) P&z(LH) Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion picks their packet usually on Mondays. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. 1791 - 1991 CITY OF KENAI . "OcC Cgdal o� Q{ FAXti1V TO FROM 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Keaai,.Aluka 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 Fax 907-283-3014 Date % / /,-2- 41 Number of Pages -F AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Kelly Wolf - Kenai Peninsula River System Bank Restoration Program (Educational Work Program for Local Youths). 2. Joe Lee - James Street Project Development. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1705-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,987 in the General Fund as a Result of the Rural Community Fire Department Grant Awarded to the Kenai Fire Department. 2. Ordinance No. 1706-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in a New Capital Project Fund for a Phase Environmental Assessment of the Airport Jet Fuel Facility. 3. Ordinance No. 1707-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in an Existing Capital Project Fund for Additional Drilling and Environmental Testing at the City Maintenance Shop. 4. Resolution No. 96-56 - Formally Accepting FY97 Municipal Matching Grant Number 97/587-4-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $149,947.00 for a Water Quality and Quantity/Development Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. Freas City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 3, 1996 "TO DO" LIST CRG - Investigate grandfathering in relation to the city and the seven-year rule for traveling on easements, making them public domain. HARBOR COMM/ADMIN - Together review the access question on the south side of the Kenai River. Notice is to be given to the Perrizos and Duthweilers of meetings at which this is to be discussed. KK - Investigate what mean high tide is -- make sure the signs on the south side of the river were no placed below the mean high tide line. Place gravel on bluff in front of Peters property. CLF - Place as Old Business on the 7/17/96 agenda -- Discussion of purchase/trade of D. Hakkinen bluff property. Council - Investigate Hakkinen property in regard to possible purchase/trade discussion above. ADMIN - Get Borough assessment of Hakkinen bluff property for inclusion in information for 7/17/96 packet (Old Business discussion). Investigate placing a larger sign for the tent camping area. JW/RE - Speak with FAA regarding one of their representatives being appointed to the Airport Commission. MK - Prepare packet for Library Commission August meeting for July 30 (August meeting date changed). Make necessary advertisement and posting. INFORMATION LIST Kenai City Council Meeting of July 17, 1996 1. 7/3/96 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. Summer Edition, The KFD Progressive Report. 3. 7/9/96 D. Burnett memorandum regarding outstanding dedication to duty by Fire Department personnel. 4. 7/5/96 Dock Rate Schedule. 5. 7/9/96 KK letter to DOT regarding Kenai Spur Highway Project. 6. 7/10/96 KK letter to S. Vinson regarding paving of Dolly Varden Street. 7. 7/96 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.