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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-16 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet October 16, 1996 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://Vww.Kenai.net/city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 11 1996 ELECTION 4. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEKBERS OATHS OF OFFICE 5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR 6. Agenda Approval 7. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Clay Nettles - Cook Inlet Academy/Requesting Use of Softball Field Bleachers. C. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1718-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,100 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund for Purchase of New Floats. a. Remove from table. b. Consideration of ordinance. 2. Ordinance No. 1719-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 to Impose a Minimum Fine for Unlawful Operation of an Off -Road Vehicle on Bike Paths or Improved Rights -of -Way Within the City. a. Remove from table. b. Substitute Ordinance No. 1719-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 to Impose a Minimum Fine for Unlawful Operation of An Off -Road Vehicle on Bike Paths, In Parks, On Improved Rights -of -Way, Or Without Permission of the Property Owner. C. Consideration of ordinance. -1- D. 3. Ordinance No. 1721-96 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Amending KMC 23.25.060(e) to Bring It In Conformity With AS 23.05.080 Regarding Employer Record Keeping of Hours Worked by Exempt Employees. 4. Resolution No. 96-79 - Declaring the 1984 Chevrolet Wheeled Coach Ambulance Surplus and Donating it to the community of Ninilchik. 5. Resolution No. 96-80 - Declaring the 1972 Mack Fire Engine Surplus and Donating It to the Mining & Petroleum Training Service. 6. Resolution No. 96-81 - Awarding a Contract to Randy's Glass, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Warm Storage #1 Overhead Door Replacement," for the Total Amount of $14,015.40. 7. Resolution No. 96-82 - Transferring $2,300 in the General Fund For Alaska Municipal League Annual Dues. 8. Resolution No. 96-83 - Awarding the Bid for a "Hopper Type Material Spreader" to Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc. for the Total Amount of $9,527.00. COMMISSIONICOMMITTEE 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. G. 7 1. *Regular Meeting of October 2, 1996. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Kenai River Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Project - South Side of River Mouth. -2- H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1723-96 - Approving and Adopting the Revised Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. 4. *Ordinance No. 1724-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,000 in the General Fund for Lobbyist. 5. Discussion - Assignment of Council Liaison Positions to Commissions, Committees and Boards. EXECUTIVE SESSION - City Clerk Evaluation 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. 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FOR CITY COUNCIL: SWARNER, LINDA L. 748 Write -In: 5 BANNOCK, DUANE 817 GOURLEY, NANCY 446 PROPOSITION NO. 1: YES 665 NO 749 ****************************************************************************** SPOILED BALLOTS: 23 ABSENTEE BALLOTS ABSENTEE BALLOTS COUNTED: 136 RECEIVED: (In person, QUESTIONED BALLOTS Personal Representative, COUNTED: 9 Mailed) 137 POLL VOTER TURNOUT: 1.371 QUESTIONED BALLOTS TOTAL VOTER TURNOUT: 1,516 RECEIVED: 26 REGISTERED VOTERS: 4389 % VOTER TURNOUT: 35% ****************************************************************************** John J. Williams, Mayor Raymond Measles, Vice Mayor Joe Moore, Councilmember Linda Swarner, Councilmember Hal Smalley, Councilmember James C. Bookey, III, Councilmember Duane Bannock, Councilmember ATTEST: Date Carol L. Freas, City Clerk • Suggested by: Public Works Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1718-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,100 IN THE BOATING FACILITY ENTERPRISE FUND FOR PURCHASE OF NEW FLOATS. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has the opportunity to purchase additional floats for the dock at a reduced price; and WHEREAS, additional floats will expand the area available for boat tie-ups; and WHEREAS, through August 28, 1996, the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund has received approximately $16,552 in boat ramp fees, already exceeding the budget by $3,052, and has received revenue exceeding 50% of the budget in Rentals and Petroleum Sales; and WHEREAS, this fund will continue to receive receipts through June 30, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Boating Facility Enterprise Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Dock and Crane Rentals $1,500 Petroleum Sales 1,500 Boat Ramp 3,100 6 100 Increase Appropriations: Machinery and Equipment $6,100 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: September 4, 1996 Adopted: October 16, 1996 Effective: October 16, 1996 Approved by Finance: (8/29/96) kl MEMORANDUM TO: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director FROM: Jack La Shot, City Engineer 40 (��Swede Freden, Dock Manager DATE: October 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Float Decks at Prescott Equipment Swede and I traveled to Anchorage yesterday (10/8/96) to look at the referenced float decks, as requested. We inspected the 8' x 32' aluminum frame decks (three). The decks were fabricated as a bolt together, stationary platform for use as a helicopter pad. The structure, therefore, is not made for a floating dock. We would have to place cross bracing to prevent twisting of the decks. The welds of the framework were shallow and beginning to come apart from being moved. This may get worse with the continued movement of the decks by the water current and tidal action. We do not have a mobile -unit to repair aluminum. The entire framework would need to be wrapped in treated timbers to protect boats and people from the structure and ragged edges of the top grate. The grating is also thin and sharp, which may require new wood decking. The 3/4" plywood decking on top of the grate was not useful. The cutout necessary for the piling would fall on one of the main underneath cross braces, which would require the moving of the brace and reinforcement of the cutout. We then would need to place floatation logs under the deck using 2 x 6's or 2 x 8's and other fasteners. In short, we both agree that these decks may be more work, cost, and liability than they are worth. We suggest that, if more docks are needed, we either construct the docks ourselves, or investigate the cost of new ones. The docks would then fit our existing system. JL/kw KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 4 C2-a. Consideration of Substitute Ordinance No. 1718-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,300 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund for Purchase of New Floats. MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilman Bookey MOVED substitute Ordinance No. 1718-96 with the Substitute Ordinance presented at the beginning of the meeting. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Kornelis referred to his memorandum attached with the substitute which explained the I)epartment wanted to purchase three additional 8' x 32' floats and use them to extend the floats between the launch ramps and provide other areas to temporarily tie up boats. One area where a float would be placed was where the abandoned boat grid had been located. He added, the shipping company had erred and given a price that was too low. The substitute included an additional $200, changing the total cost from $6,100 to $6,300. Kornelis added, the Harbor Commission recommended passage of the ordinance. Kornelis added, there would be an additional cost for the floatation logs for underneath the floats, plus the cost for the hardware, cleats and bolts of approximately $1,500/$1,600 was not included. They would like to purchase the floats and adapt them for the city's use during the winter in order to place them in the spring. Councilwoman Swarner asked from what fund the $1,600 would be taken. Kornelis answered he was hoping to have enough money in the operation supplies from the dock fund/boating facility. Bookey noted there had been considerable talk at Harbor Commission meetings about the floats, but it was never stated they would be purchased from Prescott and would be used. Bookey asked Kornelis if the floats would be compatible. Kornelis answered, he had not looked at the floats, but Commission Chair Will Jahrig had. Jahrig reported he thought they would be compatible. Bookey stated he would not be comfortable with the purchase until there would be more review by the Public Works Department. He added, he was not convinced they could be used for the cost stated. Through discussions and reviewing the pictures, he was not sure the floats were really what the city needed. Kornelis explained he had discussed the matter with Swede Freden, the Dock Foreman. Freden felt the floats could be adapted for KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 5 their needs. Needed welding could be done in the shop and the cost would be one-fourth of what the cost would be to build new ones. Bookey added, he had a problem with the floats being used and not having the city engineer look at them to confirm their compatibility. Williams reported the Fish Board would be meeting in Kenai to review the activities of the dipnetting program. The addition of the floats would probably ease the problems with the program. He did not believe the Fish Board would listen to their concerns and it was doubtful they would change the program. The addition of the floats could alleviate a dangerous situation and if that was possible, he was in support of the purchase. Bookey stated he agreed with that, but because the floats were used, it wasn't known if they would be compatible. He added, more homework should have been done. Bookey asked if Kornelis knew if they had been used as a float before. Kornelis answered no, but they do know they are lighter than wood and believe they would be adequate for the city's needs. Acting City Manager Ross asked what the time frame was for the purchase. Kornelis stated he could send people to Anchorage to look at the floats. Moore asked if the floats would be able to handle the tide. Kornelis answered yes. They also have five concrete ramps to extend the concrete portion of the ramp. Ross suggested that :if there was no time frame, and the floats would have to be modified during the winter, the matter could be tabled until answers to their questions could be had. Williams added, in regard to liability to the city, the city had been placed at risk by the state. Smalley noted, there would be no difference in liability for a person to fall into the river during dipnetting or any other time. Bannock asked what the difference in cost would be if they purchased new floats. Kornelis answered, about $21,000 v. $6,000. Bannock asked if the $21,000 would purchase the best float or equal to what is already there. Kornelis answered, the $21,000 would be similar to the used floats they want to ° purchase. The aluminum floats would last longer and are lighter, making them easier to maneuver, etc. Williams added, the ones there now are dangerous and inadequate. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 PAGE 6 MOTION TO TABLE: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to table Ordinance No. 1718-96 until Administration comes back with complete information about the total cost. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Kornelis was asked to bring the total cost of engineering and manner in which the floats would be installed and handled back to council with the ordinance. C-3. Resolution No. 96-69 - Listing the City's FY98 Capital Project Matching Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request in State Funding. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-69 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Smalley MOVED to amend the resolution by using the resolution identified as Substitute Resolution No. 96-69, Item C- 3a. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Williams asked if unanimous consent could be requested and not show a vote. Kornelis stated the grantee needed to see the vote. Williams suggested a letter be sent with the grant stating it was a unanimous vote. VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Kornelis was directed, to send a letter noting the motion to approve the CIP list was by unanimous consent. C-4. Resolution No. 96-70 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies, and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-70 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Suggested by: uounun CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1719-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 13.40.020 TO IMPOSE A MINIMUM FINE FOR UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF AN OFF -ROAD VEHICLE ON BIKE PATHS OR IMPROVED RIGHTS -OF -WAY WITHIN THE CITY. WHEREAS, KMC 13.40.020 lists the locations where and the manner in which it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off -road vehicle; and WHEREAS, the State has recently completed new bike paths along either side of the Spur Highway in Kenai; and WHEREAS, KMC 13.40.020 does not impose a minimum fine for violation of said code; and WHEREAS, imposing a minimum fine will help maintain a higher level of safety for pedestrians and others using the paths lawfully; and WHEREAS, a minimum fine will be a deterrent to people considering operating an off -road vehicle on the new bike paths; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT KMC 13.40.020 is amended to read as follows: 13.40.020 Oft -Road Vehicle Operation: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off -road vehicle in the City of Kenai: (a) On public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner, his authorized agent, or representative. (b) On municipal park lands, except where specifically authorized, municipal playgrounds and school playgrounds areas except by special authorization or in a specially designated area. (c) On a City or State maintained roadway, sidewalk, or on a path or trail designated for bicycles or pedestrians, unless such travel is necessary to go around an obstruction or hazard. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (d) On any City or State road right-of-way that has been landscaped, seeded, or otherwise improved. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (e) In such a manner as to produce sufficient noise to disturb the peace and ' quiet of another. (f) In such a manner as to cause damage to improved property or destruction to the terrain. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this October, 1996. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (9/12/96 sp) LD John J. Williams, Mayor Introduced: Adopted: Effective: day of September 18, 1996 October 2, 1996 November 2, 1996 CITY OF KENAI it c9d ea it 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 bylyyf IFl�foa, 'lull "z MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor John Williams and Kenai City Council FROMCO Cary R. Graves, City Attorney DATE: September 13, 1996 RE: Bike Path Ordinance I drafted the attached ordinance, imposing a minimum fine of $100 for unlawful operation of an off -road vehicle on the new bike paths and improved rights -of -way. As you can see, I applied the new language to sections (c) and (d) only. You may want to consider whether the fine should apply to the entire section KMC 13.40.020. (Copy attached.) Also, if the $100 fine seems too low to you, you may want to change the amount. Let me know if you need further information. CRG/sp Attachment C:\WP60\DOCS\COUNCIL\BHUTATI-LMEM Chapter 13.40 OFF -ROAD OPERATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES Sections: 13.40.010 Definitions. 13.40.020 Off -Road Vehicle Operation. 13.40.030 Special Stops Required. 13.40.040 Speed Limits. 13.40.050 Helmets. 13.40.060 Operator. 13.40.070 Parental and Guardian Responsibility. 13.40.080 Penalty. 13.40.010 Definitions: An off -road motor vehicle is: (a) Any motor vehicle not authorized for operation on a public roadway according to State law or regulation. (b) Any motorized vehicle that is being operated off of the maintained streets and roadways. (Ord. 883) 13.40.020 Off -Road Vehicle Operation: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off -road vehicle in the City of Kenai: (a) On public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner, his authorized agent, or representative. (b) On municipal park lands, except where specifically authorized, municipal playgrounds and school playgrounds areas except by special authorization or in a specially designated area. (c) On a City or State maintained roadway, sidewalk, or on a path or trail designated for bicycles or pedestrians, unless such travel is necessary to go around an obstruction or hazard. (d) On any City or State road right-of-way that has been landscaped, seeded, or otherwise improved. (e) In such a manner as to produce sufficient noise to disturb the peace and quiet of another. (f) In such a manner as to cause damage to improved property or destruction to the terrain. (Ord. 883, 1171) 13.40.030 Special Stops Required: In addition to obedience of all state traffic regulations, an off -road vehicle operated on a City or State road right-of-way must come to a full stop prior to crossing any street, road, or private drive. (Ord. 883) 13.40.040 Speed Limits: The speed limit shall be 10 mph while riding in a right-of- S50-03/ 10/89 13-14 CITY OF KENAI SUBSTITUT_ Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1719-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 13.40.020 TO IMPOSE A MINIMUM FINE FOR UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF AN OFF -ROAD VEHICLE ON BIKE PATHS, IN PARKS, ON IMPROVED RIGHTS -OF -WAY, OR WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER. WHEREAS, KMC 13.40.020 lists the locations where and the manner in which it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off -road vehicle; and WHEREAS, the State has recently completed new bike paths along either side of the Spur Highway in Kenai; and WHEREAS, KMC 13.40.020 does not impose a minimum fine for violation of said code; and WHEREAS, imposing a minimum fine will help maintain a higher level of safety for pedestrians and others using the paths lawfully; and WHEREAS, a minimum fine will be a deterrent to people considering operating an off -road vehicle illegally; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT KMC 13.40.020 is amended to read as follows: 13.40.020 Off -Road Vehicle Operation: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off -road vehicle in the City of Kenai: (a) On public or private property without the express or implied consent of the owner, his authorized agent, or representative. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (b) On municipal park lands, except where specifically authorized, municipal playgrounds and school playgrounds areas except by special authorization or in a specially designated area. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (c) On a City or State maintained roadway, sidewalk, or on a path or trail designated for bicycles or pedestrians, unless such travel is necessary to go around an obstruction or hazard. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (d) On any City or State road right-of-way that has been landscaped, seeded, or otherwise improved. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00. (e) In such a manner as to produce sufficient noise to disturb the peace and quiet of another. (f) In such a manner as to cause damage to improved property or destruction to the terrain. (g) The court may offer a defendant convicted of a violation of this section the option of performing community work in lieu of a fine or a portion of the fine if the court finds the defendant is unable to pay the fine. The hourly value of community work in lieu of fine is to be the Alaska minimum wage. (h) The court may order a defendant convicted of a violation of this section to make restitution to the victim or other person injured by the offense. Prior to ordering any such restitution, the court must make an inquiry into the amount of restitution the defendant could reasonably be expected to pay. A defendant is presumed to have the ability to pay restitution unless the defendant establishes the inability to pay by a preponderance of the evidence. An order of restitution under this section does not limit any civil liability of the defendant arising out of the defendant's conduct. (i) For purposes of this section, the term "person" includes the State of Alaska or a political subdivision thereof in addition to the meaning set forth in KMC 10.05.030. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this day of October, 1996. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: (10/10/96 sp) October 2, 1996 October 16, 1996 November 16, 1996 OCT-10-96 THU 12:08 PM FRED THE FAX 907 2624146 C- 8480 Kenai Spur Highway (Mailing address: PO 3474, soldotna, AK 99669) Kenai, AK 99611 October 10, 1996 Kenai City Council Attention of Carol Freas, City Clerk 216 Fidalgo Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 BE: Attachment, of this letter to 10/16/96 Agenda of Council The City of Kenai should be very proud of the nice road, greenway, and bike/foot paths extending from K Mart out to Swires Road. As a homeowner, who lives on the new road.. I thank the Council Members and all involved, for the excellent job of planning and getting it done right. I read in a recent Peninsula Clarion article that one of the Council members suggested/proposed the allowing of snowmobiles/motorized vehicles on the bike/foot paths from K Mart on past the schools and out to Swires Road. As a hcmeowner, who lives on the newly Spas Highway. I express my total diwith allowing any motorized vehicles of any kind on the bike paths. Several of the homes are very close to the paths, and not only would the noise from motorized machines be a problem, but the danger to pedestrians, as well as the danger to vehicles exiting and entering driveways would be enormous. 7hank's again for the fine job, and thank you for consideration of this request. Sincerely, (Bane Phone: 283-4337) RECEIVED OCT 1 0 1996 KENAI CITY CLERK Suggested by: Admin.— CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1721-96 e-j AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING KMC 23.25.060(e) TO BRING IT IN CONFORMITY WITH AS 23.05.080 REGARDING EMPLOYER RECORD KEEPING OF HOURS WORKED BY EXEMPT EMPLOYEES. WHEREAS, Kenai Ordinance 1685-96 amended the Kenai Municipal Code to clarify the exempt status of certain supervisors under the Fair Labor Standards Act and to recognize that as exempt employees they are not entitled to overtime; and WHEREAS, AS 23.05.080 requires the employer to keep records of actual hours worked by employees; and WHEREAS, amending KMC 23.25.060(e) to require record keeping of actual hours worked by exempt employees will bring it into conformity with AS 23.05.080 while not altering the exempt status of the supervisors under the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Kenai Municipal Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THAT KMC 23.2.5.060(e) be amended as follows: (e) The Finance Department shall ask employees to submit monthly time sheets on a date near enough to the end of the month to allow for processing of pay checks by the last pay day of the month. Overtime appearing on such time sheets shall be paid on the last pay day of the month. Overtime worked between the submission of time sheets and the end of the month shall be entered on the following month' s time sheet and paid on the last pay day of that month. [SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS OF THE CLASSIFIED AND EXEMPT SERVICES CONSIDERED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A MONTHLY TIME SHEET SHOWING ANNUAL LEAVE TAKEN IN INCREMENTS OF EIGHT (8) HOURS OR MORE ONLY. INDIVIDUALS IN THESE POSITIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SHOW ACTUAL HOURS WORKED ON ANY GIVEN DAY ON THEIR TIME SHEETS.] PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this day of . 1996. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: October 2, 1996 Adopted: October 16, 1996 Effective: November 16, 1996 September 18, 1996 (sp) CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO.96-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AMBULANCE SURPLUS AND DONATING IT TO THE COMMUNITY OF NINILCHIK. WHEREAS, the 1984 Chevrolet 10,500 GVW Type I, Class I Floor Plan A Wheeled Coach Ambulance was purchased in 1984 through state capital grant funds for EMS in this community; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai's Fire Department has replaced Rescue 8 this past spring and the City of Kenai no longer has a need for the 1984 Ambulance; and, WHEREAS, the Community of Ninilchik has no funding or resources to purchase an ambulance, and is in need of a replacement ambulance to cover their area of service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the 1984 Chevrolet 10,500 GVW Type I, Class I Floor Plan A Wheeled Coach Ambulance be donated to the Community of Ninilchik. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 16th day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Written by Fire Dept.: /lh/ 10/07/96 C- .,. DAD -.C./C iN7initcj,:;'.k Comnun..ity A nxbulance, . P.O. Box 393 51 ( 907) 567-3342 September 9, 1996 David C. Burnett, Fire Chief Keani Fire Department 105 S. Wallow St. Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Chief Burnett, I am writing on behalf of the Ninilchik Community Ambulance Association to request from the Kenai Fire Department their excessed '1984 City of Kenai Ambulance Unit #8. We are in need of areplacement ambulance. Currently we have a 1981 Econovan ambulance with electrical problems that require a constant monitoring and frequent repairs with down time. In additiontthe ambulance's small space and the increasing amount of needed equipment on every run takes up bench, floor and -wall space making patient access very limited and crew walking space practically non existent. During 1996 we've had 63 ambulance runs with 97 patients. The Ninilchik Community Ambulance Association has applied for a replacement ambulance to the state through the Capital Equipment Process for two consecutive years to no avail. I don't see any change in tesdtts with future applica- tions.for us. Please consider our need - both for our patient care and our personnel safety. We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. If additonal information is needed please contact me at 567-3970. Thank you. Sincerely, � � V Pat Oskolkoff, President CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 96-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING FIRE ENGINE SURPLUS AND DONATING IT TO THE MINING & PETROLEUM TRAINING SERVICE. WHEREAS, the 1972 Mack Fire Engine was purchased in 1972 through City General Funds for fire services in this community; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai's Fire Department has replaced this engine with the 1992 Emergency One Ladder Truck and the City of Kenai no longer has a need for the 1972 Fire Engine; and, WHEREAS, the Mining & Petroleum Training Service has no funding or resources to purchase an engine, and are in need of an engine for training purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the 1972 Mack Fire Engine be donated to the Mining & Petroleum Training Service. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 16th day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Written by Fire Dept.._t' /lh/10/07/96 Suggested by: Admii 110LI cuUn CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 96-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RANDY'S GLASS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "WARM STORAGE #1 OVERHEAD DOOR REPLACEMENT," FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $14,015.40. WHEREAS, the following bids were received on October 10, 1996 for the above referenced project: CONTRACTOR Randy's Glass, Inc. Anchorage Door and Dock Service BASIC BID 14,015.40 16, 600.00 WHEREAS, the following is a description of the basic bid and additive alternate: Basic Bid: Replacement of four (4) overhead doors. WHEREAS, the recommendation from the Public Works Department is to award the contract to Randy's Glass, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Randy's Glass, Inc.'s bid for the basic bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City, and WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that a contract be awarded to Randy's Glass, Inc., for the project entitled "Warm Storage #1 Overhead Door Replacement" for the total amount of $14,015.40. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: _1ZE Written by Public Works: G , rl Suggested by: Administrat--.. City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 96-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $2,300 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL DUES. WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue membership in the Alaska Municipal League; and WHEREAS, the AML annual dues have greatly increased from the past years; and WHEREAS, money is available to transfer from contingency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Other - Contingency $2,300 To: Legislative - Dues & Publications $2,300 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 0/11 Approved by Finance AIVILASKA ILLEAGUE L INVOICE 217 Second Street, Suite 200 ■ Juneau, Alaska 99801 ■ Tel (907) 586 -1325, Fax (907)463 October 1, 1996 INVOICE INVOICE INVOICE INVOICE Mayor and City Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 RECEIVED OCT 1 0 0% ,.FN�I %'.ITY l,:AE'; � RE: ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES - 1997 1995* Population - 7,006 1997 Dues $4,300.00 A jr?3.OD TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $4,300.00 (Rounded to the nearest $10) DUES ARE PAYABLE JANUARY 1, 1997 At its August 20, 1993, meeting the Alaska Municipal League Board of Directors adopted a "Self - pay Plan," which will require each city located within a borough to pay its own dues based on population. This replaces the former option of boroughs paying on an areawide basis and cities paying only a service fee. The plan will be phased in over five years, with dues for boroughs that had been paying on an areawide basis declining and the dues of cities within those boroughs increasing over that period. If you have any questions about how the dues were calculated, please call Kris Linn, AML Business Manager. Please remit your check to: Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Thank you. *Population based each year on last DCRA census at time of INVOICE (2 years prior to current dues year - 96 MOD). 97self.pay Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties 217 Second Street, Suite 200 ■ Juneau, Alaska 99801 ■ Tel (907)586-1325, Fax (907)463-5480 October 8,1996 Mayor & City Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 996117794 Dear Mayor & City Council Members: RECEIVED OCT 1 0 1996 j KENAI CITY CLERK Enclosed is your invoice for your 1997 AML Membership Dues. You join 129 Alaskan municipalities who make up the Alaska Municipal League. With your municipality's support, our voice will be strong enough to be heard clearly by the Administration and Legislature. The question you must answer for your community is "What does the AML do for us?" We ask you to consider the following: ♦ Every state has an active municipal league. Your participation in the AML is a critical way to jointly develop positions on municipal issues and bring those issues before state and federal decision -makers. ♦ The AML represents your municipality on issues of statewide concern. In fact, most of your basic financial issues are statewide issues shared by every municipality in the state. Basic statewide issues include school funding, revenue sharing, unfunded state mandates, jails, police, harbors, roads, etc. Even if you have a lobbyist for individual municipal issues, the AML is a critical link to coordinate a statewide municipal strategy. ♦ The AML Annual Local Government Conference offers you a critical opportunity to share ideas and solutions with hundreds of other elected and appointed municipal officials. ♦ The AML offers joint services that can save and earn money for your municipality (like the AML Joint Insurance Association and the AML Investment Pool). ♦ The AML offers the best training on municipal issues in the state, including the Leadership Institute training at the annual conference, the new Certified Public Manager Program, and the Newly Elected Officials Workshop. The AML also offers municipal management and efficiency reviews to members. Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties Mayor & City Council Members City of Kenai October 8, 1996 Page 2 ♦ AML publications like The Touchstone, the Legislative Bulletin, and Alaska Municipal Officials Directory keep you in touch with current municipal issues before the Federal Congress and the State Legislature. ♦ AML offers you a research service to find successful methods of solving your municipal issues. In conclusion, with a strong Alaska Municipal League, Alaskan municipalities will continue to have an effective voice in shaping the sweeping changes being made on the state and federal level. The tighter funding gets, the more your municipality needs to join all Alaskan municipalities in supporting the Alaska Municipal League. I hope to see you all at the annual conference and during the year. Please call me at 586-1325 if you would hke further information or just to get acquainted with new servic s. 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O N�CD; M C516, O 0a M M �� A ��V N O O.T N A AO O N O O O O N N N N N N N NM N N N ..pper N O..ppN N N N —2�p2�p N N N O N NN N .f N N �IOOoo N NNNMA N N N N Y M N O A o ^ N A O G t N N N x x N M N N N N • MAA ►► pMp�O� IO�MAMlyNN.p.pppN M NOM IIpt�� r�pp..Ppp�pp,,�OMMO MON�NNN d .$Pv�Z00 P�� �OPMft'M"%�O.0 Sn � N V NAAa.T� rOMOA� A.f O�O.� MNA NA�yNN.pN .1MAMOON O w�IL p� .p�p.P OONYP� �O • , � OO ��O NPMNM �O �••tM M N� NNNN G `� N R.M.- M1 •O �d<s c n M i N = N C • 9 mS��t L L O O , m o Y O Vpp Z / L J[ . �= O Cr t O doZ C Aga J Y ro ~ r8 !-A y7 2 t L < U U N S ][ u N N N 1L N w J O O d • O m N SO0 • N M r L ..~� •Y• w Y A 21 a as v Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 96-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID FOR A "HOPPER TYPE MATERIAL SPREADER" TO SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $9,527.00. WHEREAS, the Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc.'s bid was the only one received; and WHEREAS, Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc.'s bid substantially meets the bidding specifications; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recommends awarding the bid to Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that awarding this contract to Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc., for the total amount of $9,527.00 is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for the Hopper Type Material Spreader be awarded to Sahlberg Equipment Company, Inc., for the total amount of $9,527.00. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 161h day of October, 1996. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk ' Approved by Finance:_ Written by Public Works: KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AGENDA October 10, 1996 at 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes September 12, 1996 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Discussion —Vacated Car Rental Agency Space b. Discussion —Airport Terminal Restaurant RFP c. Discussion —Airport Layout Plan Revision 7. Airport Manager's Report 8. Commission Comments and Questions 9. Persons Present Not Scheduled To Be Heard 10. Information Items a. City Council Agenda (9/18/96 and 10/2/96) b. Resolution 96-71 c. Ordinance No. 1720-96 d. Airport Commission Roster 11. Adiournment Agenda October 10.doc 1. Roll Call Members present: Members absent: Others present: 2. Approval of Agenda KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION October 10, 1996 ***MINUTES*** Henry Knackstedt, Sandra Hudson, Jim Bielefeld, Bonnie Koerber, Ron Holloway, Tom Thibodeau Barbara Edwards Airport Manager Randy Ernst, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull KNACKSTEDT MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY HOLLOWAY. AGENDA APPROVED. 3. Approval of Minutes September 12, 1996 KNACKSTEDT MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY KOERBER. MINUTES APPROVED. 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Discussion —Vacated Car Rental Agency Space Ernst stated he wanted to make the Commission aware that the space is still vacant and the council hasn't really sought any particular guidance. Ernst stated he doesn't know how Commission feels about releasing it to a car rental agency adding that he knows how agencies feel. Ernst stated that it doesn't need immediate action but needs to be thought about. Ernst asked Koerber if rentals went up a little with only four agencies. Koerber stated that July went down a little. Ernst stated he was talking about price per car rather than volume. Koerber stated it is basically the same as last year except for the specialty cars. Koerber stated she felt they needed to discuss this because it is going to be a rough winter. Ernst asked who we were. Koerber stated that being all the rental agencies and the Airport Commission and to set up a date to discuss it. Koerber added she felt it seems a little odd to have it vacant and there is a possibility of another one being vacant. Koerber stated she didn't think everybody had the summer they expected including the hotels and motels. Koerber stated she knew they needed to do something. Thibodeau asked if the agencies have talked about wanting to take over that space. Koerber stated they have discussed it and perhaps it would benefit them to pay just the annual fee. Thibodeau asked Ernst if there has been any interest in the space. Ernst stated not at this point. Ernst noted that the city doesn't make their money from the rental space it is the 10 percent of the gross. Koerber stated that wouldn't change. Koerber explained that whether there are four or three agencies the same amount of people would rent cars. Thibodeau asked if there has been any increased advertising or do the agencies foresee any more being done. Koerber stated it is tough adding September scared her noting she dropped $30,000 in one month. Koerber added that she isn't aware of how the other agencies did in September. Thibodeau asked how long will it be before the 10 percent shows up. Ernst stated it can be up to 2 months. Thibodeau asked about the sales tax for the city and if it has dropped? Ernst stated they could see that enplanements for September have dropped off. Ernst noted that September for 95, that September is almost the figure for August. Ernst stated it looks to him like settling into 94 figures and expects about 110,000 enplanements. Ernst stated he wanted to make them aware and if they want to set up a meeting or put it on the agenda for the next meeting so the agencies can come to the meeting and present their side. Then the Commission can make a recommendation to council. Thibodeau stated he felt they should get together with some of the agencies informally to get a feel for what is going on out there adding if it has been a poor year he can't see that will give much. Ernst stated that perhaps by the next meeting we can get a the information if four agencies bring in as much revenue as five. Thibodeau stated there should be a correlation between enplanements. Ernst stated he wasn't sure what kind of figures they have except monetary figures that they could correlate on a monthly basis. Airport Commission Minutes Page 2 Thibodeau stated they could compare the money taken in the last couple years with now that they have one less. Thibodeau stated it would seem that if you are coming to Alaska you will rent the car at the airport. Thibodeau stated he would like to see the figures. Knackstedt stated it should be easy enough to put together if you know the percentage and the enplanements. Koerber stated the September revenue sheets should be out any day. Thibodeau stated they could look at it next meeting. Koerber asked if they should set it up for old business next month. Thibodeau asked if it needed to be on the agenda for next month. Knackstedt stated maybe informally adding that he doesn't see anything to make a decision on yet. Koerber stated no one has made a bid. Ernst stated it hasn't been RFP'd to let people know it is available. Koerber stated that is true adding she thought they had discussed it and went through it once before, that they would ease off on putting bids out. Ernst stated council has honored the request and were going to honor it to the end of the fiscal year, July. Ernst stated it is not a dead issue and will have to come up. Ernst stated he will try to get money versus enplanement figures. Holloway stated he finds in his business that a lot of their customers rent cars in Anchorage adding he doesn't know if there is anything they can do about that. Koerber stated the price of the plane fares is one. Bielefeld stated the price of a ticket from LA to Kenai is not much different from LA to Anchorage. Holloway maybe the agencies can help by going to local bed and breakfasts and advertising. Thibodeau stated this could be overcome easily now by using the internet and gave an example of how he recently used the internet. Thibodeau noted that the Lycos search engine that he uses does not show Kenai. Discussion on the city's home page and the internet and how it could be used to advertise the airport, etc. b. Discussion —Airport Terminal Restaurant RFP Ernst stated he brought this to the attention of the Commission noting it will expire in February. Ernst stated he doesn't know what the Commission's feeling is about the restaurant adding they have decided to go out for RFP's this coming month. This will enable them to have someone chosen by December so they have a two month period to tell the current lessee his status. Ernst noted there has been a certain amount of interest from people off the street. Ernst stated he didn't know if it will generate more revenue. Ernst reiterated he had put this on the agenda to keep the Commission informed. Knackstedt asked if there was a lot more to the lease than two pages. Ernst stated yes adding that the rest if their obligations as far as maintaining the premises, etc. Knackstedt commented that most of the time he is flying and it is not open and he Airport Commission Minutes Page 3 cannot have a cup of coffee so has to carry it in. Knackstedt stated that it is a pet peeve of his that the restaurant is not open a lot of times when people are moving about. Ernst stated that one of the stipulations is that it be run time wise as a typical business of that type noting that after 5 p.m. it might be closed. Ernst noted he is open at 5 a.m. Ernst stated it is a matter of economics and he can sit there all day long and no one will buy that coffee and is he going to stay open for that coffee. Ernst stated it is a hard thing at that airport with the frequency of scheduled flights. Koerber commented that it is tough in there. Ernst stated that with a rate of $500 a month and the airport paying all utilities, he still has a tough time. Ernst stated that no matter how you cut it, whether a family operation or a private operation, you will have to have minimum of two people or three to operate. Knackstedt asked how they will decide who to give it to. Ernst stated it will be the lease rate. Knackstedt asked if there was a minimum and Ernst stated no. Ernst explained how the first time it was bid, they didn't get any bidders. c. Discussion —Airport Layout Plan Revision Ernst drew attention to the document that was handed out dated October Wh Ernst noted that two items were handed out and the second was received late today adding he will ask them to take the second one home and review it. Ernst asked if they have any comments to let him know adding it has to do with air space and noise parameters. Ernst stated the map in front of them is similar or identical to the large one on the board. Ernst stated it makes the changes discussed at the last meeting and sent to Aires. Ernst listed the changes they had discussed, the taxiway extension, repositioning of the grass strip, access road, the service road, the taxiway maintenance road, and the parallel taxiway. Ernst stated that after discussion with Aires, the extension to the north on the taxiway isn't a big problem. They are increasing the distance from 400 feet to 600 feet and with that there are future ramifications with that. Ernst stated these plans usually last 10 years even though it is a 20 year plan. Note: Commission adjourned to the map on the floor. From this point, minutes are sketchy. Ernst explained the map is the revised version that the Commission gave them. It maintains the same taxiway structure. This eliminates the taxiway as they had before because of the parallel runway, the general aviation runway. It maintains the parallel taxiway but with the extension of Charlie. Ernst stated he is not sure Airport Commission Minutes Page 4 why they did this part. Ernst stated he just got the draft yesterday afternoon. Ernst showed where there is a run up area. Ernst stated he didn't know if that is just to turn off traffic before the end. Ernst stated this shows the repositioning of the grass strip as it can be shown there and what it does is moves it down and takes some of the future apron area that they discuss. Ernst stated they may have a problem with the road to Marathon Road because it does cross the Ryan Creek drainage. Ernst stated he is not sure of what the implications are of that, noting obviously they will need a culvert. Ernst stated he told them he would like to have Marathon Road off this end and have the fence redefined so there is no vehicular traffic going on from this side, basically separating the grass strip from the rest of the airport. Ernst noted that change was made on this drawing. Ernst stated they have taken the access road out. Ernst stated they say this is untypical of airports. Ernst asked why they have the maintenance facility service road out there, and basically it is because they are parking perpendicular to the airport terminal. That facilitates putting the service road out to the outside. Hudson asked who they were and was informed it is Aires. Thibodeau asked if they had put in a service road at all. Knackstedt stated they put it back. Ernst explained why Aires feels this way and noted it is stated in their comments, "However we still believe that providing a such a road on the west side of the apron is more standard practice at airports and is preferable to provide safety and orderly taxiing." Ernst stated he doesn't see how they can make that statement showing how a vehicle would have to proceed across the area. Bielefeld stated he agrees with Ernst and that it is a problem at International. Ernst stated their justification is standard practice at other airports. Ernst stated they would like a decision from the Commission on this tonight. Ernst went back to say they had been told to eliminate the t-hangars off here (shown on map) and make the land available for lease. Ernst commented that maybe at some point in time by dividing these long lots, 300 feet long by 100 feet wide —Aires said that at some airports they do do that where they put actually a road interspersed with taxiways so you can access both sides of the lots. Ernst stated that rather than maintain it as a large aircraft area that may be logical for smaller airplanes. Ernst stated they went into some lengthy discussion about the maintenance road/taxiway. Ernst stated this is Aires preferred model. Ernst stated it drives him crazy because they are crossing several roads showing on the map how one would move across the area. Bielefeld showed if you are an air taxi operator all your people will be walking across there too. Ernst stated this is preferable (shown on map) to this. Ernst noted the FAA will not fund either of these until they can show Airport Commission Minutes Page 5 there is so much interest to do this. Ernst stated their premise will probably be that there are facilities for wheeled aircraft on this side why would you want them on both sides. Ernst stated you have already provided a taxiway to bring the wheeled aircraft to this side, why would you want to start a whole other wheeled side? Bielefeld stated that so an air taxi that is primarily floats can operate a wheeled aircraft in the winter. Knackstedt stated they might as well use it for something else. Ernst stated the big thing is the dollar amount noting both plans are spendy. Ernst stated he can guarantee the city isn't going to spend the money. Thibodeau stated looking long term and the area growth and the separation you may want between floats and Dash 8's. Thibodeau stated looking where the grass strip is being placed and maybe they are trying to put too much in one place. Thibodeau stated maybe it should be moved (showed on map). Thibodeau explained how this plan could work showing where the general aviation area would be. Bielefeld stated Fairbanks does it like that, keeping the general aviation away from everything else. Ernst stated it is a problem because there are wetlands and it is not the airport's property. Ernst stated he felt they needed to eliminate both of these in this master plan noting there is no way it will get done in the next ten years unless there is some large influx. Ernst reiterated that the FAA nor the city will pay for it. Ernst stated that if in eight years three FBO's say they want to lease land over there, then maybe it would be the time to look at it. Ernst stated the FAA would fund this road somewhere down the line but the priority rating that the FAA is coming out with now is getting less and less prioritized. Ernst stated that right now it causes some real problems with the airport layout plan. Ernst stated he felt they should leave the lease lots, leave the loop for aircraft parking, eliminate the taxiways on both ends and clean up the whole thing for right now. Eliminate this road if we are going to expand to the south. Bielefeld stated the letter said they didn't want to extend it to the south. Ernst stated they were under the impression we were going to go the full length to the south, when in fact we are going to go 500. Ernst stated they are not trying to get down to good material, just to water. Discussion about fill and where it would be taken from. Bielefeld stated that is why he would like to know the rest of it. Knackstedt getting back to the taxiway over here (pointed to the map), stated the main reason he was pushing for it was for the lease lots without aircraft access. Ernst stated they are future lease lots. Knackstedt stated he feels if you are going to show the lease lots you have to show access. Ernst stated you have road access and asked why it has to be aircraft access. Ernst stated the point was they were lease lots for the float plane basin. Airport Commission Minutes Page 6 Thibodeau stated if the lots are going to be big enough to build a hangar stating an FBO would want to have a lot big enough to put a hangar on it and use it summer and winter. But, smaller lots for operating out of they could be used without a hangar and if they were told they were lots for parking aircraft and possibly a small building for passengers. Knackstedt stated he was looking at the other FBO's on the airport and assuming these would be similar. Bielefeld noted that as it stands now the lots would have to be leased with the understanding that there would be no taxiway. Ernst noted the taxiway was something that was just generated at the last meeting. Ernst stated he didn't think it has ever had that connotation, the leases that are done on a commercial basis are just the slips. They are not the land. Ernst stated if they make more slips, more people can park. Ernst stated he felt it would be a tough sale to the council to make it a wheeled and a float facility noting their whole idea when they did the float plane was to make it a bare bones facility for float planes. Ernst stated they did have the foresight to put in the taxiway transition. Ernst stated he thinks for this master plan to leave this area for additional float plane parking and to eliminate this one and this one R Pointed to map.) Ernst stated then they will have the FAA off their back. Ernst noted it can always be revisited. Bielefeld stated he doesn't like the taxiway and the way it is shaped. Ernst stated he can relay that information on. Ernst stated the other memo that they received to take home that Aires needs some finality so they can do the research for the noise study. Ernst showed on the map what he would present to Aires noting they can always revisit it. Bielefeld commented they could draw in as many lots as he wanted and Ernst stated that is what he always envisioned. Ernst stated that because of the large lot size he had always thought they could be cut down into smaller lots. Ernst stated there are guidelines that allows them to put a small building on there. Thibodeau stated that if the roadway was out of there the way to make lots would be to bring the lots down to the water. Ernst stated that is the way it is now and that the roadway comes to the back side of the lots. Ernst stated he could tell them to make three or whatever fits in the area. Thibodeau stated that they should leave enough room on land for the commercial ones so that people can have 30 by 30 buildings. Bielefeld stated if there is a difference between commercial and private is that the road can be closer to private ones. Bielefeld, using the map, showed an example of how the lots used be used for commercial and private lots. Thibodeau Airport Commission Minutes Page 7 stated he wouldn't even put them in there until the current ones are rented. Ernst stated that if they are put in and all of a sudden there is a lot of interest you can tell the FAA that they were on the plan. Ernst stated he will have them put in another one, eliminate these two options, and leave everything else pretty much as it is. Ernst commented that on a ten year plan, to look what has been done in ten years. Ernst stated he wanted the Commission to know that this is going to happen with the extension. Ernst stated he has already talked to the project engineer and he noticed they were going to move the grass strip. Ernst stated they had always thought of that has a hazard. Ernst stated he thought it needed to be done with the taxiway extension. Ernst noted they are of a mind to do it now. Ernst stated he doesn't see any sense in fighting them at this point but if they wanted to abandon it for some reason they could fight that fight at the time. Ernst stated the engineer says it would be cost effective to do it now with the taxi extension. Ernst showed how if they dig a trench and level this out and fill that area (using map). Bielefeld stated it will cost more. Knackstedt stated it will cost a lot more later. Ernst stated we are estimating the project at $2 million and can probably do this for $100,000. Ernst stated they are advertising for the engineering design. Ernst noted that until they get the hard numbers they are shooting in the dark. Ernst asked the Commission to take the other handout home adding it is fairly technical. Ernst stated he has not had a chance to read it either and asked that comments be returned to him and he would pass them on. Ernst stated he will tell them to eliminate those two taxiways and then they can start working on the next part of it. Hudson stated she has questions but doesn't want to keep the whole Commission. Ernst invited Hudson to stop by any time noting he will be gone next week, Tuesday to Tuesday. Ernst asked Hudson to call and they could set up a time. Knackstedt asked Ernst regarding the avigation easement noting he doesn't know what that is or what was involved in getting it. Ernst stated it is a weird thing adding he doesn't know how many there are. Ernst stated there were avigation easements given to the ones on the west and south end because of the safety protection zone transverses some of those lots. Ernst stated he doesn't now if they are required anymore. Knackstedt asked if they were bought and Ernst stated no they were given. Bielefeld asked if a person buys the lot if they are told this and Ernst stated it is a part of the deed. Airport Commission Minutes Page 8 7. Airport Manager's Report Ernst drew attention to the update of enplanements he had handed out. Ernst reported he is going to get a different summary on the float plane facility stating he has asked accounting to come up with a month -by -month accounting on the facility. Ernst explained how the transactions are counted and that not all of them are valid. Ernst noted that it is necessary to look at all the transactions to see which ones are valid noting it probably will not be available until December. Ernst stated they estimate there is about 500 gallons in the tank. Ernst stated the enplanements are self-explanatory. Ernst stated he did give a year to date figure/graph to show how ERA and Southcentral are stacking up. Ernst stated he didn't mean this to show competition, just the facts. Ernst stated he thought they may be interested in the pay parking noting it is up to 28 permits since this was printed. Ernst noted this generates approximately $70,000 a year. Ernst stated this has put the terminal in the black. Ernst stated the airport advertising leases are starting to increase as people are understanding that is what they will have to pay to advertise in the terminal. Ernst stated it is tough for people to swallow to go from $200 to $2000 for advertising. Ernst stated he will be on vacation from Dec 19" to Jan 17'h. 8. Commission Comments and Questions Knackstedt asked if we are on the ALPA for the float planes. Ernst stated he has not called them but will make a note. 8. Persons Present Not Scheduled To Be Heard 9. Information Items a. City Council Agenda (9/18/96 and 10/2/96) b. Resolution 96-71 c. Ordinance No. 1720-96 d. Airport Commission Roster Thibodeau asked the Commissions to check the Commission roster. Holloway stated his home number should be 283-2639. Airport Commission Minutes Page 9 Thibodeau advised the Commission to talk with car rental agencies and to look over the document handed out this evening. Ernst asked for any comments to be given to him by Monday or Tuesday so he can respond to Aires. 11. Adjournment MEETING ADJOURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 8:07 p.m. Res p ctfull submitted: MaWyA Kebschull Administrative Assistant Airport Commission Minutes Page 10 T-4 KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM October 1, 1996 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 3, 1996 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT 8. OLD BUSINESS A. LIBRARY POLICY ON INTERNET USE 9. NEW BUSINESS A. LETTER TO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 10. COMMISSIONER'S COMM ENTSIQUESTIONS 11. INFORMATION 12. ADJOURNMENT Library Commission ***Minutes*** October 1, 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, Vince O'Reilly, Carol Brenckle, Lorrene Forbes, Kathy Heus Members Absent: Janice Rodes Also Present: Emily DeForest, Joe Moore, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Heus asked to add Search for Student Rep to the agenda under New Business. Commissioner O'Reilly MOVED to accept the agenda as written. Commissioner Forbes SECONDED the motion and the agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Brown MOVED to accept the minutes. Commissioner Forbes SECONDED the motion and the minutes were approved. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Library Director DeForest complimented everyone on their efforts to get the library bond Library Commission October 1, 1996 Page 1 issue passed. She reported that the internet has been getting a lot of use. DeForest stated that she had met with the new City Manager and thought he was very nice to work with. 6. FRIENDS REPORT Commissioner Heus reported that the Friends have been meeting every Monday until the bond issue. She commented on how everyone worked very hard to get the information out to the voters. Commissioner Brenckle asked. if it was appropriate for the Commission to acknowledge all the Friends efforts. Commissioner Peters suggested a letter to the Friends. Commissioner Heus also reported that the Friends concluded their raffle. The winners were posted in the newspaper. The Friends took in over $13,000, but don't know yet what tall their expenses were. Commissioner O'Reilly asked how the Friends were set up. Commissioner Heus responded that there is a board set up. Commissioner Peters reported that Francis Meeks won a trip to Anchorage and tickets to the nutcracker play through the Friends drawing. She was unable to use the play tickets so she donated them back to the Friends who drew names from a hat. He commended Ms. Meeks for her generosity. 7. OLD BUSINESS Internet Use Policy - Commissioner Peters copied several sets of guidelines for everyone to look over. Commissioner Brenckle suggested tabling the policy until the next meeting in order to allow everyone a chance to look the policies over. Councilman Moore asked how easy it is to download from the internet. Commissioner Peters stated that he just sent it to the printer. Commissioner Heus MOVED to table the policy until the next meeting. Director DeForest stated that the library is planning on using a check in/out with the library card for internet use. Commissioner Peters reported that the Chicago library policy states how to get patron's records and makes reference to law enforcement access. Director DeForest wasn't sure about keeping records because of the Privacy Act. Library Commission October 1, 1996 Page 2 Commissioner Peters asked about blocking programs to control inappropriate use. Commissioner Heus reported that some programs will block out any test by using a target word, but many times this will also block out appropriate text as well. Commissioner Brenckle asked to have someone come in who knows the internet well to give advice to the Commission on security issues. Councilman Moore asked if it would be appropriate to adopt the school district's policy. Commissioner Heus responded that the school can target the use by tying it to academics. She felt that would not be applicable to a public library's use. Commissioner Peters suggested a committee to come up with appropriate questions to put before an expert on internet use. Commissioner Brenckle was appointed to chair the committee. Commissioner O'Reilly also offered to sit on the committee. Commissioner Forbes asked if the library bond issue passes, could the library set up monitors dedicated to internet use only. Director DeForest responded that they hoped to, but would cost money. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion to table the policy and the motion was passed with a unanimous vote. 8. NEW BUSINESS Letter to Friends - Commissioner Peters suggested that the Commission acknowledge all the work that the Friends put towards the library expansion. Commissioner Brenckle suggested a Friends recognition night. Commissioner O'Reilly MOVED that Chairman Peters draft a letter to the Friends expressing their appreciation. Commissioner Forbes suggested a letter in the Applause section of the newspaper to the Friends. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion and it was passed by unanimous vote. Student Rep - Commissioner Peters brought up the idea of obtaining a new student rep for the Commission. He felt it would be nice if they could get a junior that could stay for two years. Commissioner Forbes stated that she would take an ad to the high school, but their October newsletter has already gone out. Library Commission October 1, 1996 Page 3 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTSIOUESTIONS Commissioner Forbes reemphasized the difference between last year's and this year's bond campaigns for the library expansion. She felt there was a phenomenal difference and that the support this year was excellent. Councilman Moore stated that he would recognize the Friends and the Commission to the Council on all their hard work. Commissioner O'Reilly asked what the next step would be if the bond issue passes. Councilman Moore stated that the next step would be to purchase the bond. Commissioner O'Reilly stated that the architect and plans have to be picked first. He thought the city has to front the money as a construction loan and the bond doesn't get sold until the final figure comes in. Commissioner O'Reilly was also concerned that the Commission thank the voters if the bond issue passes. He suggested looking at the building next door as a possible alternative to adding onto the library. He suggested a citizen's review committee to look over the building plans and a committee to look at computer use. Commissioner Brenckle stated that a significant amount of credit should go to Commissioner O'Reilly for his work on the expansion committee. Commissioner Peters also acknowledged everyone's efforts. He also stated that the next meeting packet will include some information he pulled off the internet on books and asked everyone to take the time to look it over before the meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Reilly MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50. p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J.'Bahnholz Library Commission October 1, 1996 Page 4 CITY OF KENAI D-� W Cap� 4 41c4,,, 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: L(p NAME: Y/�i � s C1, 2 L 6Lh R Y C- \ Z Resident of the City of Kenai? 1ie�_ How long? Residence Address Mailing Address Business Address EMPLOYER: 'io \F Job Title NAME OF SPOUSE: --()1'oP Telephone No. Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: Telephone No. COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? Signature October 10, 1996 To: The City Council and Citizens of Kenai. From: The Kenai Advisory Library Commission. The identified problems of the Library have not gone away as a result of the recent bond election. The people have spoken, let us not misunderstand what they have said. The results of the recent election do not indicate that the people do not need, want, or deserve a library addition, only that bonding apparently may not be the way to achieve it. It should be noted: compared to the 1995 election the YES votes increased by 253 votes to 665 and the NO votes increased by 82 votes to 749. What apparently must now be addressed is the method of funding. The commission, fulfilling its charge, will seek your counsel and guidance in resolving this issue. We thank you for your interest and support. RECEIVED OCT I 0 1996 KENAI CITY CLERK Very Truly Yours, The Kenai Advisory Library Commission Bob Peters, Chairman Carol Brenckle Janet Brown Lorrene Forbes Kathy Heus Janice Rodes Vince O'Reilly Xznai 6ommunity -fif-lazy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1996 Circulation Adult Juvenile Fiction 2046 562 Non -Fiction 2165 323 Periodicals 65 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes 8 4 a 1 191 Total printed materials .. 6876 Total circulation .. 7754 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Gifts 7 11 Purchases 83 Total Additions ... 176 Easy Books 1263 452 Videos Misc. 580 94 Easy Books AV 6 57 12 InterLibrary Loans Ordered Received Returned Books 36 23 25 InterLibrary Loans by our library .. Books .. 44 Volunteers Number .. 24 Total hours .. 189 Income Fines and sale books $901.75 Donations/Lost books 111.50 Xerox 183.00 Postage Refund 1.00 Total income for September, 1996 ...... $1,197.25 -WEnai Community -fdtazy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 Library Cards Issued September 1996 Kenai Clam Gulch Nikiski. Ninilchik Soldotna Sterling Kasilof Other Library Patronage .... 6,750 Persons 93 2 17 13 37 3 7 8 INII -weCommunity -fd-za ty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907)283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1996 Circulation Adult Juvenile Fiction 2046 562 Non -Fiction 2165 323 Periodicals 65 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes 8 4 1 191 Total printed materials .. 6876 Total circulation .. 7754 Easy Books 1263 452 Videos Misc. 580 94 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts 7 11 6 57 Purchases 83 12 Total Additions ... 176 InterLibrary Loans Ordered Received Returned Books 36 23 25 InterLibrary Loans by our library .. Books .. 44 Volunteers Number .. 24 Total hours .. 189 Income Fines and sale books $901.75 Donations/Lost books 111.50 Xerox 183.00 Postage Refund 1.00 Total income for September, 1996 ...... $1,197.25 Xena.i Ofonzmanity -fdta ty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283.4378 Library Cards Issued September 1996 Kenai Clam Gulch Nikiski. Ninilchik Soldotna Sterling ' Kasilof Other Library Patronage .... 6,750 Persons 93 2 17 13 37 3 7 8 180 r KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 3,1996 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 1, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: a. Helen Brown - Banners 5. OLD BUSINESS: a. Bernie Huss Fitness Trail b. Kenai Cemetery 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. State Highway Greenstrips b. Outdoor Ice Skating 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a. ARPA Conference b. East Kenai Trail c. Leif Hansen Memorial Park Policy d. Rec. Center Aerobics e. Winter Walleyball League/Women's Basketball League f. Staff Shirts/Brochures g. Groundskeeper Position 8. CORRESPONDENCE: 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 10. INFORMATION: a. Beautification Committee Minutes b. City Council Agenda (September 18, 1996) c. Parks & Rec Commission Roster d. Appointment letter to Cristel Fields (9/19/96) e. Thank -you letter to Singree (9/4/96) 11. ADJOURNMENT: KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ***Minutes*** October 3, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Richard Hultberg 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Jack Castimore, Dale Sandahl, Kelly Gifford, Ron Yamamoto, Richard Hultberg, Cristel Fields Members Absent: Tim Wisniewski Also Present: Bob Frates, Hal Smalley, Sylvia Johnson, Nina Selby, Susan Hett, Helen Brown, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to accept the agenda as written. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion and the agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Gifford MOVED to accept the minutes as written. Commissioner Yamamoto SECONDED the motion and the minutes were approved. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Bob Frates introduced the new student rep to the commission and welcomed her to the group. Bob Frates introduced Helen Brown from the Kenai Art Guild to the commission. She showed the commission some banners the Art Guild proposed to do for the City. She stated passed around some samples of the color options that were available for the banners. Bob Frates explained that many of the current banners are in need or being replaced and originally cost between $350-$450 each. The Art Guild proposed to supply the banners for $100 each. Commissioner Sandahl asked about design options. Helen Brown passed around numerous samples for the commission to look at. She suggested 30 banners would be a manageable number. Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend to Council to purchase 30 banners from the Kenai Art Guild. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. v Commissioner Hultberg asked if this could be an ongoing project to eventually upgrade all the banners. Helen Brown responded that the Art Guild would be receptive to that idea. An oral vote was taken and the Commission voted unanimously to support the recommendation. Commissioner Hultberg suggested letting the newspaper know about the proposed banners. Commissioner Sandahl also suggested that the schools be brought in for possible designs on the banners. Nina Selberg told the commission how excited she was about being able to present these banners to the City. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Bernie Huss Trail - Bob Frates reported that the trail has been groomed and brush has been cut. B. Kenai Cemetery - Commissioner Castimore stated that the requested information has not come in from Anchorage yet and suggested that this item be tabled to the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Highway Greenstrips - Bob Frates asked how the Commission felt about Parks taking on the cutting and maintenance of the new grass strips put in along the highway up to the Middle School. Commissioner Hultberg suggested the adopt -a -highway program. Commissioner Gifford stated that there had been discussion of sending out letters in the spring to businesses to beautify and maybe this could be included as part of that. B. Outdoor Ice Skating - Bob Frates stated he has been in contact with school and the only problem is that there is no access to the ice rink. He stated that there is a sledding hill that would need to be kept clear of berms from snow removal equipment. He felt this could become time-consuming in maintaining the ice. He stated that the only other route would have to be through the end of Gill Street and they did not know if this property was privately owned. Also the lights have been disconnected, though new lights were installed with timers on them. Bob Frates suggested putting a rink in at the Municipal Park instead. He stated that there is one light there, but it would probably not be sufficient for use in the dark. He felt that signage could be placed stating that skaters were skating at their own risk. Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to move the ice rink to the Municipal Park. Commissioner Yamamoto SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a C; unammous vote. 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. ARPA Conference - Bob Frates reported that he attended the ARPA Conference in Anchorage last week. B. East Kenai Trail - Bob Frates reported that the trail has been cleaned up. C. Leif Hanson Park - Bob Frates reported that the memorial park policy was approved and passed by Council. D. Rec Center Aerobics - Bob Frates stated that the Rec Center is currently out to bid for a new aerobics instructor and this will be going to Council. E. Walleyball/Basketball - Bob Frates stated that they are getting ready to start up their new season. He stated that expect at least four women's basketball teams this year. He reported that there is interest in starting the men's league early. Commissioner Hultberg asked if there would be court time available. Frates responded that he didn't think that court time would be a problem. F. Staff Shirts/Brochures - Bob Frates passed out samples of the brochures that Parks and Rec has put together. He reported that the shirts are in. G. Groundskeeper - Bob Frates reported that Terry Bookey has been hired as the new groundskeeper. H. Bike Path - Bob Frates reported that Council is trying to set it up so that anyone caught using a motorized vehicle on the new bike trail will be subject to a large fine. Bob Frates stated that there is an existing trail system behind Sears school. He stated that they are working on providing a groomed trail for cross-country skiing there, but that the trail needs some cleanup done. He stated that they are looking to set up ski trails by the golf course also. He felt they might be able to hold some ski clinics, possibly using the golf course facilities, and possibly a ski fest. Commissioner Gifford MOVED that the city look into setting up a paved bike trail from the golf course to Beaver Creek. Councilman Smalley stated that crossing Beaver Creek would require a bridge and permits from the state. Commissioner Sandahl suggested that the trail be stop at Beaver Loop. Commissioner Hultberg suggested that the recommendation be to make the trail to Beaver Creek, but explore the possibility of a bridge and extending it clear through to Beaver Loop. Commissioner Gifford amended her motion to include that suggestion. (�i Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion and amendment. An oral vote was unanimous in favor of the recommendation. 8. INFORMATION None. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gifford suggested that the commission as a group do a tour of the parks. She also suggested mentioned that the bridge at the Bernie Huss trail created a pool that should be cleaned up. Commissioner Sandahl stated that he has utilized the Municipal Park and was impressed. He felt that Beaver Creek Park still needs more work done on it. Commissioner Yamamoto stated that he was concerned that snow machines are going to be a problem on the ski trails. Commissioner Sandahl stated that if the Oiler Park is going to run into problems with the lease, then maybe it needs to be looked into. Bob Frates said he was looking into putting a trailhead entrance at the end of Lawton Street. He felt that would take care of any existing problems. Commissioner Castimore asked that everyone check out the new restroom at Municipal Park and thanked everyone for the winter program. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Debby J. `Fahnholz Parks and Rec October 3, 1996 Page 4 T-6 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo October 9, 1996, 7:00 p.m. http://www.Kenai.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 25, 1996 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ96-64—Variance Permit —Side Yard Setbacks (Sanders) —Lot 8, Block 4, VIP Ranch Estates (825 Baleen Avenue) 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ96-65—Home Occupation Permit (Ischi)—Lot 16, Block 8, Inlet View Subdivision, Third Addition, Part 2 (300 Rogers Road) b. November and December Meetings 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Decision —Board of Adjustment —Prime Residential Zone b. KPB Notice of Planning Action (9/23/96) a Planning & Zoning Commission Roster 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 9, 1996 ***Minutes*** 1. ROLL CALL: Members present: Members absent: Others present: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Karen Mahurin, Phil Bryson, Barb Nord, Mike Christian, Teresa Werner-Quade, Carl Glick, Ron Goecke None Councilman Smalley, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. GLICK ASKED IF ANY OBJECTIONS TO UNANIMOUS CONSENT. NONE NOTED. AGENDA APPROVED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 25, 1996 MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25TH. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. Bryson noted changes he would like made. On Page 5, under the section, Public Hearing Closed, 2nd paragraph, the second sentence —"Bryson stated that he is aware the attempt to restrict the use commercial." Commercial should be residential. Bryson noted it was presently zoned commercial. Bryson stated the last paragraph in the same section, Page 6, his comments concerning the asbuilt. Bryson stated he believed his statement was that, "Bryson stated he somewhat feels the same way stating he feels the structure if there is a commercial benefit can quickly be converted to commercial use because it will pay higher rent or be removed for the same reason. Bryson agreed that we are not being asked to rezone but to grant a variance and that I will be in favor of the request." La Shot asked to make a correction on Page 7, under the Reports section, first paragraph, 4th sentence, word because, should be before. VOTE TO APPROVE MINUTES AS AMENDED: Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Minutes October 9, 1996 BRYSON YES WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES NORD YES MAHURIN YES CHRISTIAN YES GLICK YES MINUTES APPROVED. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ96-64—Variance Permit —Side Yard Setbacks (Sanders) —Lot 8, Block 4, VIP Ranch Estates (825 Baleen Avenue) MAHURIN MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF PZ96-64. WERNER-QUADE SECONDED THE MOTION. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Werner-Quade stated she looked over the application and noted the man is building a garage and has it proposed to be pretty large so the variance is for 4.5 feet. Werner- Quade stated she felt that -was a lot to ask for a variance noting perhaps a foot would be understandable. Almost 22 feet for garage would be adequate. Werner-Quade stated she feels that if she votes to approve it is precedent setting and others may try to get variances giving several examples of what could be asked. Werner-Quade reiterated she could understand a foot or so but 4.5 feet seems an unreasonable request considering that a variance is a legal way of breaking an intended law. Werner-Quade stated she will not be voting in favor of the variance. Nord stated she is in the same state as Werner-Quade, that is in not voting in favor of the variance. Stating her :reasons vary noting there is sufficient land area. Nord stated there is over an acre and if he wanted to build a 26 foot wide garage, he could certainly do it in the front or the back of his property. Nord stated that based on the application, he has 306 feet of property, 365 feet deep. Nord stated there is room to do that. Nord stated that if she did decide to vote in favor of this would be if he put a fire wall on the east side of the property there. Nord noted that even at that it would be optional if she would vote in favor of this.. Nord stated she happens to be showing properties in this area and noted that the slab is already poured. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Minutes October 9, 1996 Christian noted he had been by the site today and commented the house is not in the same position it is shown on the drawing. Christian stated it is in the center from side to side and he is trying to squeeze the garage in between the house and the lot line. Christian commented it makes it look very uneven having the garage there adding it is very close together. Christian commented if the person were to sale the house on Lot 9, anyone buying that would be unhappy. Christian noted he does have a letter from neighbor who is currently occupying it. Christian stated he doesn't think it would be economically wise for his neighbor to support this. Christian stated he will be voting against the variance. Bryson stated he would like to ask administration if this conforms to fire and building code. La Shot stated there is no problem with the building code. La Shot commented if the garage were an unenclosed carport, the applicant could build within three feet of the property line without a variance. La Shot added he thought that was one of the options the applicant was considering. Goecke stated he concurs with the previous statements made noting he looked at this and it shows a three foot breezeway between the two. Goecke stated if he is going to encroach so he needs a variance, let him bring it up and attach it. Goecke noted that will take three feet out, then he would be down to only 1.5 feet variance. Goecke stated he wouldn't object to a 1.5 feet. Goecke noted he will not support this the way it is presented. Goecke added if he attaches it and puts in 5/8th drywall to create a fire break and come back, it that will be fine. Mahurin advised she will abstain in this vote noting she realizes that practically the only reason for an abstention is financial gain. Mahurin noted the applicant a close friend and that she feels in her heart she needs to abstain adding she hoped the Chair would honor that request. Chairman Glick asked if there were any objections to the Chair honoring abstention. None noted. Bryson stated he feels the Commission needs to keep in mind that they are not architectural review board. Bryson stated the Commission has the ability to rule on the side setback but not how the structure is constructed or the relationship of the garage to the house, or whether a firewall is appropriate. Bryson noted his insurance may go up when he attaches garage to house adding he doesn't know but that is not unlikely. Bryson stated he feels that the adjacent owner concurring in the proposal is justification for approving. Goecke stated he understands Mr. Bryson's statement and agrees adding that his choice of words may not have been the best choice in this case. Goecke stated he has a problem with a 4.5 foot variance in this case. Goecke stated he cannot make himself accept this noting he still feels the same. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Minutes October 9, 1996 Werner-Quade stated she took James Hantz' letter into account in making her decision noting that property changes hands all the time and what seems right for today could change dramatically tomorrow or in the next month. Werner-Quade noted that things happen all the time and that what might seem fine with the neighbor now has the potential of changing and the next owners may not feel the same way. Werner-Quade stated she does not want to be in a position of setting precedence of allowing for something that has not been built to vary 4.5 feet, especially on a garage. VOTE: WERNER-QUADE NO GOECKE NO NORD NO MAHURIN ABSTAIN CHRISTIAN NO BRYSON YES GLICK NO MOTION FAILS. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ96-65—Home Occupation Permit (Ischi)—Lot 16, Block 8, Inlet View Subdivision, Third Addition, Part 2 (300 Rogers Road) MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ96-65. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. Glick asked La Shot if there was anything additional. La Shot noted that under Recommendations, he recommends approval noting that somehow it didn't get in there. Glick asked for discussion. Nord noted she didn't know what an independent referring travel agent is. Mahurin stated she had the same question. Kebschull advised it had been explained that basically you pay a fee and get a license to be an independent travel agent. People can then call you and tell you where they want to go. Ischi would then contact the travel agency. The travel agency would contact the people. Ischi would only make the one call. If a person finds they can get a discounted cost from this travel agency, she will get a percentage of the proceeds that the travel agency makes. Kebschull noted it is like a referral adding it is all done on the phone. Goecke commented she had paid $1600 to be able to refer people. Kebschull stated she had been told $1500. Glick clarified there is no traffic generated at the place of business. VOTE: GOECKE YES NORD YES MAHURIN YES CHRISTIAN YES BRYSON YES WERNER.-QUADE YES Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 Minutes October 9, 1996 GLICK YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. November and December Meetings Chairman Glick stated they could discuss the November 13th meeting first. Bryson stated he requests that they relocate the November. 13th meeting to upstairs in city hall. Bryson continued stating he requests that they cancel the November 27th and December 25th meetings. Smalley noted that the library is available for the November 131h meeting. Glick any disagreement with Bryson's proposal. Glick clarified the next meeting would be at the library. The second meeting in November would be canceled. Werner-Quade clarified the 27th meeting would be canceled and also Christmas day meeting canceled. Christian asked if there would be a meeting on Dec. 11th. Bryson stated yes. Glick reiterated they would be canceling the second meeting in December and the next meeting would be at the library. Glick asked if there was any objection. BRYSON MOVED TO RELOCATE THE NOVEMBER 13TH MEETING TO LIBRARY, THAT THE NOVEMBER 27TH AND DECEMBER 25TH MEETINGS BE CANCELED. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. MAHURIN MOVED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. GLICK ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY OBJECTIONS TO UNANIMOUS CONSENT. NONE NOTED. MOTION APPROVED. 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council Mr. Smalley asked if the gentleman in item 6A would be advised of right of appeal and Kebschull advised yes. Smalley advised that Mr. Seymour of the Hockey Booster Club requested that the city purchase an ad as they have in the past. An ad was purchased for $200. Under Public Hearings, Ordinance C-1 was tabled because interested in trying to increase the amount of the fine which was listed at $100 and they are looking at other impacts that would include costs of repair of any damage done to the path or sod. Smalley noted this will be back on the agenda at the next meeting. Item 2 passed successfully. Smalley Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 Minutes October 9, 1996 stated this was only a portion of the project adding that the airport is looking at getting $377,000 federal money to complete project. Item 3 passed. Smalley noted it was amended to change the rate to $19,677. Part of this will involve moving lengthy heavy cement pilings to barricade the sides of the road so the can't drive up over the road to the dune area. Smalley commented that judging by the storm and if you have been to Mission Street and seen the damage of recent storm they dunes may not be there. Smalley noted that where the sign used to be, the Beluga Viewpoint sign, it is gone. They are dumping lots of material. Smalley noted that on page four, is the piling he talked about previously. Smalley stated they will have until about May 15th to get them moved and in place. Smalley stated they will be working with Mr. Cherrier to get a letter from him so they have the full length of time. Item 5 was approved. This was for the Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center. Smalley :noted the city has set aside $490,000 for the city's portion on this project of which most is other people's money. Items 6 through 10 passed.. Smalley noted that on Item 10 it is the total cost of the project for the habitat projection restoration area. Smalley advised that Ashley Reed came to council adding that in the past he has been the paid lobbyist in Juneau. Smalley commented that he is one of the more effective lobbyists in Juneau. Looking at the climate in Juneau and the representation from the peninsula either being as it has in the past in the minority, not real successful, or from another portion of the state, Council felt that the city needed more assistance in Juneau. Council hired Mr., Reed at the price of $24,000 to be the city lobbyist. Reed will report monthly or as often as wanted. Smalley stated that they will have contact by phone but most information will go through the city manager to council. Item H-4, Kenai River Habitat Restoration, south side, there was discussion of taking the road there and extending it and building a parking area and access to the beach to get traffic away from the homes. Smalley stated that this on hold. Item 5, referred to the November calendar which was dealt with earlier noting he would report back to council on this item. Smalley advised he did attend the Parks and Rec Commission meeting last week for Councilman Bannock and they are asking council to put more money into banners. Smalley noted that the banners the city has are getting weathered and old. In the past a price of $350 to $450. The Art Guild has submitted a proposal to Parks and Rec and brought samples of banners to the meeting. They are using local talent at a cost of $100. They will make a presentation to council and make a request that we purchase, over a three year period 75 to 90 banners, 25 to 30 a year. Smalley stated he couldn't speak for council but he is excited because they are very, very nice and local talent. Smalley stated if anyone knows a local artist they should contact the Art Guild. Goecke asked if the Beautification Committee was supposed to select the ones they wanted to have made. Goecke added he felt they had chosen the first ones they want to Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 October 9, 1996 have made and that they are very impressive. Smalley noted there are 11 or 12 drawing and more coming in. Nord noted there have been several more added. Mahurin commented she hopes that they don't work on the banners in the part of the building that needs a new roof. Mahurin added that council had turned down the opportunity to help them do that. Smalley noted for the record, that they were not turned down adding they have a lease that they have assumed and requested that responsibility. Smalley stated council is just allowing the lease to be in effect. Mahurin noted they are bidding $200 less than anyone else and stated she wanted it on the record that she has a concern that city won't support them and helping them fix it. Werner-Quade commented regarding the lobbyist and the $24,000 that there was concern at the joint session if the money had been funded in the budget. Werner-Quade stated that we know that it was not. Werner-Quade stated that she had attended some of the budget meeting and there was some tough choices when making cuts. Werner- Quade stated she wondered how the decision to spend the money on the lobbyist and where is that money coming from? Smalley stated they have money in the budget under legislative and there is adequate funding to take care of it. Smalley stated council looking at this because of the political climate and that the city has a couple major projects and need to get at least one or two on the governor's list. If they get onto the governor's budget they have a possible chance. If they don't make it there, it is virtually impossible to get a lot of funding. Smalley noted that one is the Challenger Learning Center that they are attempting to get funding for. Werner-Quade stated she was here and heard Mr. Kornelis' presentation on the water. Werner-Quade commented that it seems that in some ways the lobbyist are like gambling and that she was wondering about the money. Werner-Quade stated she assumed that when Mr. Reed was hired he had some sort of agreement with council to come back and letting you know how he was keeping abreast. Smalley stated it is a much tighter agreement now than it has been in the past. Smalley stated these were the same concerns as expressed by council before they made this decision. b. Borough Planning Bryson reported Borough Planning has not met since the last report. c. Administration La Shot commented that the project Mr. Smalley spoke of on the south side of the river that he was told to put together a report noting it will be at the next council meeting. La Shot stated that depending on what becomes of that he will see that Planning and Zoning has information regarding that. Smalley asked if it had also been to the Harbor Commission. La Shot stated he didn't think council had given direction as to which way Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 October 9, 1996 to go with it yet. Smalley stated he thought that they asked for the idea to be sent to the Harbor Commission for review. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Decision —Board of Adjustment —Prime Residential Zone b. KPB Notice of Planning Action (9/23/96) c. Planning & Zoning Commission Roster 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Werner-Quade commented that on the bike paths leading into town that there has not been a time she has driven or walked to town when there have not been several people using them. Werner-Quade noted that today she had seen the sign that says no motor vehicles. Werner-Quade noted there are so many people using them and that it makes her feel good to live in Kenai. Christian stated she would like to thank Mr. La Shot for keeping up on the trench on Birch Street adding that they got it repaved and it is nice and smooth. Nord stated that her comment is on the bike path adding that she realizes no motorized vehicles are supposed to be on them. Nord questioned why couldn't one side be used for motorized vehicles and the other side used for ski trails, etc. Nord noted she doesn't know if council could look at; that. Nord asked who would make that recommendation to council. Smalley stated there will be a hearing at council at the next meeting and that would be a time to make comment. Nord noted she plans on being at that meeting. Goecke stated he wasn't going to comment on Ms. Nord's statement but will. Added he wanted to ask staff if there :is a way of blocking off where people have been driving at the corner of Tinker and Spur where they are coming around the back side and tearing the grass up. Goecke noted they have been doing it since day one. Goecke stated he thinks the state was remiss in putting a drive approach there. If they had gone curb and gutter all the way, that probably would not have happened. La Shot stated that was a tough dilemma what to do with that situation. Goecke stated they brought in paving off of there, around and back towards those places. La Shot noted they put in a joint driveway from the Spur. La Shot stated it was a tough spot where to go adding there is a couple properties in there. La Shot stated with the high bank in that area and in order to get drainage, it was the toughest part of the whole project for adjacent properties. Goecke asked if La Shot felt it was possible to get that shut off. La Shot stated he would look into it.. Goecke stated in reference to Ms. Nord's question and vehicular traffic, the asphalt is not made for heavy vehicles because it was never compacted. Goecke commented on the Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 October 9, 1996 make up of the trail and that heavy vehicles would go through it. Nord asked if snow machines, etc. would go through noting she was not talking about cars. Glick stated he had a question for La Shot on the dirt hill on the city's property noting they put an orange barrier around it. Glick stated he thought part of the deal was that they were to seed it. La Shot stated the pile should disappear next spring and it will be graded and seeded. In the meantime, they were to put a heavy fence to discourage any sledders from coming down on Lawton Street. Mahurin stated she enjoyed reading the council's decision on the Prime Residential Zone adding that she was somewhat gratified to see it was almost a split decision. Mahurin commented that variances have been a hard issue for her since being on Planning and Zoning. Mahurin stated that she had driven to Seward with Mr. Smalley the other night and had an opportunity to discuss the issue of variances. Mahurin stated it has given her a lot of food for thought. Mahurin stated she would appreciate it if the city has information or theories on variances and CUP's to have it as they continue to be troublesome and she wishes she had a better understanding of the theory behind them. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:42 p.m. Res ct y submitted: M Kebschull Administrative Assistant Memorandum Date: October 10, 1996 To: Mayor Williams and City Council Through: Richard Ross, City Manager 16-- Through: Jack La Shot, Acting Public Works Director From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant RE: PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER At their meeting on October 9, 1996, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to move their November -13' meeting to the Library conference room as you recommended. In addition, they voted to cancel their meetings scheduled for November 2r and December 25 h. DOES COUNCIL APPROVE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE? KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 * * * 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 1996 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Winter Meetings b. Loretta Breeden Memorial 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. Beautification Committee Roster b. Appointment Letter-- Karolee Hansen c. Winter Meetings Memo and Response 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE October 8, 1996*** 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***MINUTES*** 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Sylvia Johnson, Susan Hett, Barb Nord, Marilynn Dimmick Members Absent: Nina Selby, Karolee Hansen Non -Voting Members Present: Jeneane Benedict, Linda Overturf Also Present: Linda Swarner, Bob Frates, Kathy Woodford 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There being no additions or deletions to the Agenda, it was approved by Unanimous Consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 1996 Barb Nord referred to Page 3, the last paragraph and corrected her statement to read: ...has gas (not electric) and it runs approximately $78 per month for her house and greenhouse. There being no further changes the September 10, 1996 Minutes were approved by Unanimous Consent 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Banners Hett reported that the Parks and Rec. Commission unanimously approved the request be made to Council for thirty (30) banners. Helen Brown said she may not have thirty different designs, some may be repeated. She added that she is trying to get more designs together. Frates asked Swarner what the council's reaction was concerning the banners at the last budget session: i.e., did they want to put the whole Page 2 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 thing off until the next budget or try to put something together between that budget session and the next. Swarner said probably the next budget, but added it would be a good idea to request it now (in this budget) because the project could be worked on during the winter to be ready for this spring. Hett noted the proposal Brown gave to Bob Frates. Frates said he will have the City Attorney look at the proposal. Brown showed the sample banner she had out in the last major wind storm. The wind vents were perfectly intact. She said she has another sample under ultra violet lights to see what happens to the colors, the manufacturer warranties the colors for five years, or more. Brown stated that they have plenty of dye for the banners, they have to order the fabric, then they'll be ready. She felt that if they start work in January, they could have 30 banners finished by May 1 ". 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Winter Meetings Hett reported that historically the Beautification Committee has not met from October through December. She stated this will be the last meeting until January, 1997, it has already been approved by the City Council. Frates asked Committee members to come up with a list of goals and ideas for the January meeting. He said he will photo some places now, that could be potential flower beds for next year. Frates also suggested coming up with ideas for a theme for 1997. b. Loretta Breeden Memorial Hett stated that Breeden's memorial service was held a couple of weeks ago. She said she has collected $280 in donations. Originally the donations had been collected for a plaque and a tree but also a flower bed or a bench could be used. Hett added that the Mayor suggested a drinking fountain. Frates said the Council asked what the price of a drinking fountain is. He said he pulled the price for the wrong type of fountain. He said the two Page 3 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 tiered type, like the one at the soft ball green strip is $1600. Frates said there is a different type for $250. Swarner added the fountain would not be paid for out of donations, rather the Council will pay for it. Dimmick described how the benches were designed. Frates commented that the benches were done very well. Benedict asked if she can still donate for the memorial. Hett said she will still accept donations. MOTION Marilynn Dimmick Moved to pursue the design of a memorial for Loretta Breeden that includes at least one rose bush, a tree and a plaque. Barb Nord Seconded. There being no objections, the Motion Passed Unanimously. MOTION Marilynn Dimmick Moved to request that Council budget for a fountain memorial for Loretta Breeden. Barb Nord Seconded. There being no objections, the Motion Passed Unanimously. Hett suggested leaving the location of the fountain up to Frates so that he can locate it close to a water line. Hett asked what she should do with the money. Swarner said that Carol Freas gets the money for the plaque. She suggested obtaining a rose bush from the Extension Service plot. Frates said they probably have a few larger type shrubs. Johnson stated possibly the family would donate one of Loretta's rose bushes. Dimmick concurred stating one of her Russian Roses would be a nice touch. She added that Henry Knackstedt (Loretta's son) would be the one to ask. Dimmick also suggested asking Knackstedt to help with the design of the memorial. Swarner asked if the City had any little metal identification signs for plants. Frates said he will look into it. Frates said he will get in touch with Knackstedt concerning the Russian Rose. Page 4 Beautification Minutes October S, 1996 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson Hett did not have anything to report. b. Parks & Rec Frates reported that he and Scott (the Teen Supervisor) attended the Alaska Recreation and Park Association Conference in Fairbanks. He said they did not sit through any classes pertaining to beautification but they did attend some other good classes. He said the Parks & Rec. Department is looking at creating a women's basketball league. If anyone is interested contact him at the rec. center. There are already three or four teams. Frates said the men's league will begin in mid -November. He stated they are looking at putting together a wally ball league. Frates reported that concerning the green -ways along the Spur Hwy., they will try to maintain the green -ways to the middle school. It was suggested to him that maybe property owners along the Spur would be willing to help out (churches and residents). Swarner said she asked about having the state maintain the bike paths. Kathy Woodford reported that Kornelis spoke with George Church (DOT) and he stated that the state will not plow the bike paths, but if we want to maintain them, he will have his plows make sure they do not push snow onto the bike paths. Frates said he has every intention of grooming the bike paths for winter trail use. He added that the golf course trails will be groomed also. Frates said the Parks & Rec. Commission discussed going to Council and request looking at the access road through the swamp to the Beaver Creek Well House (from Swires) and provide an 8' concrete path. He added nothing has been decided yet. Frates announced a new grounds keeper has been hired - Terry Bookey. Page 5 Beautification Minutes October 8, 1996 c. Council Swarner encouraged the Committee members to attend the 10/16/96 Council meeting to support the purchase of the 30 banners. She reported that Council will be holding a meeting concerning the City Manager's position announcement. They will be looking for goals and ideas in recruitment of the new City Manager. The deadline for applications is December 15. She added that Rick Ross is a very active City Manager and is doing a wonderful job. Swarner said at the next Council meeting there may be a change in Ad Hoc members. Hett said she received a $300 donation from Dr. Hansen for next year's gardens. Swarner stated that she has leaves if anyone needs some for rotatilling. Frates said the bulbs will be in soon. There was further discussion concerning bulbs and how deep to plant, etc. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION j. Beautification Committee Roster k. Appointment Letter—Karolee Hansen I. Winter Meetings Memo and Response 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy W6odford Public Works Admin. Assistant KENAI A: �, r% Kenai, - _ 907-283-7040 October 3, 1996 Attn: Mr. Bob Frates Dept. of Parks & Recreation City of Kenai, Alaska From: Helen Brown Gallery Coordinator Kenai Art Guild Re: Bid to produce pole banners for the City of Kenai Price: $100.00 each Specifications: Hand -painted banners, 28 inches by 8 feet each Made of 200 denier flag nylon; stitched with nylon thread; dyed with Aljo disperse dye for nylon and permanently steam -set; each banner to have a double rod pocket at top and bottom; each banner to have two wind vents, such vents to be heat - cut and stay -stitched and the ends of each cut secured with "Fray Check"; sides to be folded over twice and top -stitched: and 1 /2" grommet at top and bottom of right side. Warranties: Fabric: manufacturer warrants the fabric to be ultra -violet resistant and mildew resistant. Dyes: manufacturer warrants the dyes to be light and color -fast for 3 tc 5 years. Art Guild will warrant for 3 years. Workmanship: Art Guild will guarantee workmanship for 3 years. Minimum order: 4 banners Maximum order per year: 30 banners ( these banners will be made by volunteers) Terms: 50% deposit with order, balance on delivery. Banner Bid Page 2 of 4 Artwork: The artwork will be that of Kenai Art Guild members. The City of Kenai will pay the individual artist the amount of $25.00 per design selected and will be purchasing the exclusive right within the State of Alaska to use the design in municipal street banners. The artist's signature and the copyright symbol will appear at the bottom of each banner. The artist retains the copyright and may use the design in any other manner he or she chooses. The City of Kenai may order as many copies of any given design as the City wishes. The $25.00 per design is a separate cost above and beyond the $100.00 per banner charge by the Art Guild to produce the banner. The City of Kenai shall return the original artwork to the artist upon purchase of the exclusive right to use as a municipal street banner but shall return said artwork after making 2 color copies, one for the Beautification VUI11111111CC ICI.UIUJ al -Id VI IC IUI the Kenai Art Guild to work from. The Kenai Art Guild will make and maintain a "Banner Project Workbook" that will contain information regarding materials, sources, procedures and a record of banner designs produced to date, including date of manufacture on each 'U"an e . Testing done: Three identical sample banners were produced. One is kept for reference. The ou lai two waf a wash Icu 20 times each. One of these has been put under 24 hour ultra- violet lights from 09/10/96 until 01 /'01 /97 to test for fading. The other of these -two, containing heat -cut wind vents, has been placed atop a pickup truck and is being driven around from 09/10/96 until 01 /01 /97 or such time as it finally self-destructs. Two color swatches each of pastel and full strength dyes have been created. One of each has been under 24 hour ultra -violet light from 09/10/96 until 01 /01 /97 to test for colorfastness and one of each is being saved for reference. Other understandings: 1. The City of Kenai understands and agrees that the banners must be hung tautly and not allowed to flap loosely back and forth. The City also understands and agrees that the banners should be thorough Ily my L/Cfo a UCII Ig IUIUWU IUI VViI ILUI storage in a cool dry place. 2. Since the Kenai Art Guild views this project as a potentially continuing fund raiser to maintain and make necessary repairs and improvements to the Kenai Fine Arts Center building, if in fact this does become and annual event, thle Kai sal' AiI'Guild would request the following: Banner Bid Page 3 of 4 a). That each banner created by the Guild be returned to the Guild at the end of its 3 year warrantee, to be auctioned at Kenai Art Guild or Kenai Arts & Humanities Council fund raisers. b). That a time table be set up so that after 3 years, a cycle of retirement and replacement of banners is established and the community at large is encouraged to participate in some manner. c). The Kenai Art Guild will not engage in banner making projects with any other municipality within the State of Alaska. Recognition: The City of Kenai and the Kenai Art Guild agree to put up some form of visual recognition at the Kenai Airport stating that the City of Kenai is the only city in Alaska that actively supports and promotes its local artists, listing the names of all who contribute designs and volunteer time and labor in the project, and stating that these artists may be contacted through the Kenai Art Guild at the Kenai Fine Arts Center. Drawings: Rod pockets (top & bottom) ^ti 4" doubled .: y double stitched Wind vents (heat -cut and stay -stitched) Banner Bid Page 4 of 4 Photos: Samples and color swatches attached 0 Alaska Challenger Learning Center MRM CENTER" Alaska Challenger Center for Space Science and Technology Project Summary SepWrnber2996 Organizational Planning Designing the partnership of collaborators on the Challenger project has been rewarding and challenging at the same time. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, the City of Kenai, the University of Alaska and the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation will occupy six designated seats while the seven other seats are to be filled at - large. The interim board has already determined that a Booster Club will be developed as the vehicle to involve community members in support of Challenger. It is expected that the final by-laws will be adopted at the October 10 meeting of the Challenger interim board. Northwest Strategies" proposed terms for contingency based fundraising contract were approved by the interim board. The contract receives ratification at the October 10 meeting when Kevin will work with the board on fund raising strategies. James Pagliasotti, Executive Director of Aerospace States Association has offered a grant opportunity for $7,500 to be spent directly on an Alaska pilot project for aerospace education outreach. A proposal designed to reach the Alaska classroom teacher and develop a tie to the Governor's office incorporating a visit to the Challenger Center in Seattle has received initial enthusiastic approval. The first in a series of three similar size grants, over three years, the dollars are to be spent bringing the education community together in the Challenger experience and then involving the select group in planning symposium as pre -cursor to opening of the center. In this approach the grant funds begin to address multiple project needs: • involves the Governor in an opportunity to endorse education and space science and feel confident about supporting the program in his capital budget • familiarizes the facility's key users (teachers) with the program & its benefits first hared K. Scott & Associates, Inc. • P.O. Box 2488 • Kenai, Alaska 9%11 - 2488 Phone (907) 283-5130 • Fax (907) 283-5918 gives teachers an opportunity to participate in the Alaska Challenger's development and us a statewide base of education supporters Public Relations and Edification The Alaska Board of Education met in Soldotna on September 12. The Board of Education endorsed the Challenger project unanimously receiving highly supportive remarks from Board Chairman Stowell Johnstone and Commissioner Shirley Holloway. During those meetings, Challenger board members networked with state board members, staff and connected with Bill Buell, Director of Alaska Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center, who has volunteered assistance with technology resources. Buell will meet with the Challenger Board in November. Planning is nearly complete for the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting in Kenai October 10. The Challenger Board invited AADC's board meeting to initiate what is expected to be a closely tied partnership for the project. The Board is composed of aerospace technology, private and public sector people including University President Dr. Jerome Komisar; University Regent Sharon Gagnon; Dr. Joe Hawkins, Director, Alaska Space Grant Program; Dr. Syun Akasofu, University of Fairbanks Geophysical Department Director. Executive Director Pat Ladner and his full staff will be in attendance. The AADC will meet at the visitor's center. Four individuals plan travel to the Association of Science and Technology Conference in Pittsburg, PA October 26-30: John Williams, Ginger Steffy, Rene Azzara and Kathy Scott. Excitement continues to mount as the project grows nearer reality. Major effort is underway to assure a position in the Governor's capital budget and make contact with major aerospace providers. A team of dedicated, enthusiastic board members is developing to carry the project over the threshold from initiation to completion. A. B. C. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://WWW.Kenai.not/city 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. Bob Seymour - KCHS Hockey Booster Club Request for Advertising. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1719-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 to Impose a Minimum Fine for Unlawful Operation of an Off -Road Vehicle on Bike Paths or Improved Rights -of -Way Within the City. 2. Ordinance No. 1720-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $125,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Taxiway Extension North." 3. Ordinance No. 1722-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,105 and Intrafund Transfers by $4,572 in the Kenai Dunes Restoration Project Due to Increased Costs. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) C. Motion for Adoption -1- 4. Resolution No. 96-66 - Accepting the Donation of Cement Piling From Cherrier-King. a. Remove from Table. b. Consideration of Resolution No. 96-66. 5. Resolution No. 96-71 - Awarding a Contract for Consultant Services on the Project Entitled, "The Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center to Morrison Maierle, Inc., for the Not -to -Exceed Amount of $169,000. 6. Resolution No. 96-74 - Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY97 Shared Fisheries Business Tax. Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area. 7. Resolution No. 96-75 - Requesting Municipal Assistance Funding from the State of Alaska. 8. Resolution No. 96-76 - Designating the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program, Wellhouse No. 1 & 2 Modernization and Upgrade Project as the City of Kenai's Number One, Overall Capital Improvement Project. 9. Resolution No. 96-77 - Supporting a Continuing Presence of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Offices in Kenai, Alaska. 10. Resolution No. 96-78 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the Kenai Beach Dunes Habitat Restoration Project to Peninsula Construction for the Total Basic Bid Amount of $109,705. D. CONNISSION/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 -2- E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 18, 1996. 2. *9/16/96 Kenai City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Work Session Notes. 3. *Correction to Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes of July 17, 1996. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BIISINESS None. H. NEW BIISINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1721-96 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Amending KMC 23.25.060(e) to Bring it in Conformity With AS 23.05.080 Regarding Employer Record Keeping of Hours Worked by Exempt Employees. 4. Discussion -- Kenai River Habitat Restoration and Restoration Enhancement Project/South Side of Kenai River Mouth„ 5. Discussion -- November Meeting Calendar - AML Conference/Scheduling of Student Government Day. EXECUTIVE SESSION - City Attorney Evaluation and Inlet Woods Litigation. 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 ASIEUDIN fell) -j",I' i A I KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1996 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://vww.Xenai.not/city 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, Smalley, Williams, Bookey and Swarner. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: SUBSTITUTE: C-3a-1, Ordinance No. 1722-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $19,677 in the Kenai Dunes Restoration Project due to Increased Costs. ADD AS: Information No. 10 - Kenai Peninsula Municipal Coalition Tourism Enhancement Committee notes from meeting of September 26, 1996. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams stated he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Williams noted Ashley Reed was in the audience. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 2 ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Bob Seymour - KCHS Hockey Booster Club Request for Advertising. Mr. Seymour referred to the information included in the packet and requested council to purchase a full -page advertisement in the KCHS Hockey program for the 1996-97 season. Cost of the full -page advertisement was $200.00. A copy of the advertisement from the previous year was included in the information for council to review. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for the City of Kenai to purchase a full -page advertisement in the hockey program at the price of $200.00. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1719-96 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 to Impose a Minimum Fine for Unlawful Operation of an Off -Road Vehicle on Bike Paths or Improved Rights -of -Way Within the City. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1719- 96 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Bookey stated he did not think the $100 fine would be an adequate deterrent. He would want the fine to be higher. Councilman Moore stated his concern that if the fine was too stiff, it would turn a lot of kids into criminals who would use the paths and evade the police for fear of a higher penalty. He did not think a higher fine would stop the use of snow machines on the city streets. Smalley stated it was a minimum fine and from the previous discussion, if the fine was higher, the judges might not like it. He stated he would support the ordinance. Swarner referred to City Attorney Gravest memorandum, included in the packet, which noted the new language was applied only to sections (c) and (d) of the ordinance. She added, she thought it should be included with sections (a) and (b) as well. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 3 MOTION TO AMEND: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to include the "Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00." to sections (a) and (b). Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Councilman Bannock asked if the city had the authority to include in the ordinance that restitution must be made for damages. He added, he did not think it would be that bad for a snow machine to be using the bike path area when it was covered with snow and had no objections to the ordinance. However, driving a snow machine over snow which is on the bike path might not do any damage and the fine would be $100. That would be the same for a person driving a motorcycle over the grass and damaging it. He asked if their is damage, could restitution be a part of the ordinance. Graves answered there were a lot of offenses, both state and local, that included restitution under the discretion of the court. He suggested council could add a section saying, "in addition to any fine imposed, the court may order restitution as deemed appropriate." He further explained, the court could not order restitution which would impossible for a person to pay. The Kenai Municipal Code did not have any other area within Title 13 that included restitution. He suggested that if council was interested in it, they may want to include a section covering restitution. Bannock stated he would like to encourage the court to make it part of the punishment as that was part of the reason the ordinance was brought to council's attention. Williams asked if it was permissible to offer as another option, could be to require "public service hours as deemed by the judge to be appropriate." Graves answered, the State has a program to work off fines, however the city, primarily has not done that. He stated he could work that option into the ordinance and suggested council table the ordinance until the next meeting so he would have time to compose the wording properly. Smalley questioned whether language regarding restitution would be appropriate due to the bike paths being on State right-of-ways and the city having no control of them. Graves explained that was why he suggested language saying "the judge may order restitution when appropriate." Williams suggested the public service hours (charged at $10-$15/hour) would be one way to keep the area cleaned during the summer in addition to the $100 fine. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 4 Graves answered, language stating the court would have discretion to order restitution would be the way to accomplish that. Smalley stated thought in their last discussions, Graves told them because the city did not have control of the state right-of- way, the city could not require restitution. Graves explained that was why he phrased it to say, "the judge may order restitution" to allow the judge the choice. Smalley stated he would like a clause drafted which would allow the judge to have options for punishment as discussed. MOTION TO TABLE: Councilman Smalley MOVED to table the ordinance and have it brought back to the next meeting with the additions. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Williams suggested to the Peninsula Clarion reporter (who was in the audience) an article be included in the paper which informed the public of the upcoming action in regard to the ordinance. Council left the amount of fine the same in the ordinance and decided they would discuss it when the ordinance was returned for consideration (with the requested additions). VOTE ON TABLING MOTION: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1720-96 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $125,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Taxiway Extension North." MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1720-96 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Airport Manager Ernst explained the project would be done with AIP funds and that the city had been carrying over its entitlement funds for the last three years to do the project. Along with that, the city would get some non - HUD discretionary funds of approximately $377,000 which would complete the project. Those funds would initiate the preliminary KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 5 design for the taxiway extension. The project would include a new grass strip and possibly moving fill from the north end of the float plane basin if needed. The project definitely would include relocating the grass strip where fill was now stockpiled. Williams asked if there would be a possibility of taking fill from the float plane basin. Ernst answered, it appeared the fill had been diminished and there may not be enough to complete the job. If that was the case, they didn't know if it would be feasible to do a 500, extension to the basin to accommodate the fill or do a trench next to the proposed grass strip and get the fill from there and take the overburden from the taxiway extension location and put it into the trench. The latter would probably be the more feasible of the two. Williams stated it would be nice to extend the basin approximately 2001. Ernst stated the FAA was aware of it and may approve that idea. VOTE: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1722-96 and Appropriations by by $4,572 in the Kenai Increased Costs. - Increasing Estimated Revenues $15,105 and Intrafund Transfers Dunes Restoration Project Due to Williams noted there was a substitute --Ordinance No. 1722-96 marked C-3a-1. Graves explained the ordinance had not been moved for introduction. Williams referred council to C-3a-1. C-3a-1. Motion for Introduction MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 1722-96 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED. There were no public or council comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 6 VOTE ON INTRODUCTION: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes C-3b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a unanimous Vote) MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1722-96 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Williams asked for the pleasure of the council. No comments, objections, etc. were voiced. C-30. Motion for .Adoption MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1722-96. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Williams asked for comments from the public on the second reading and adoption of the ordinance. Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT on the motion for the second reading. Williams asked if there were any objections to the request for unanimous consent. Swarner stated she realized there was a weather concern, but the additional total cost to the City ($24,000) was not publicized, although the original ordinance was advertised. She added, she was uncomfortable having the second reading for the additional appropriations. Swarner stated she would vote for approval of the second reading, but wanted to voice her concern. Though no objections were stated, Williams requested a roll call vote to eliminate any confusion. VOTE ON MOTION FOR SECOND READING: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 7 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Williams stated council should now consider the motion for adoption. There was a question of whether the motion had already been made for adoption. Smalley explained Measles had made a motion and it was seconded, but he (Smalley) had asked to revert back to the Motion for Second Reading as no vote had been taken and the second reading required a unanimous decision. Measles stated the Mayor had asked if there were any objections to the second reading and there were none and that constituted unanimous consent. Clerk Freas was requested to review the actions taken and she referred to her notes. MOTION FOR ADOPTION: Councilman Measles restated his motion for adoption of Ordinance 1722-96 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Ross apologized for the confusion and explained it was a rush project with the grant being awarded on September 12. The project had to go to bid and the bids were opened on September 26. The resolution was prepared on the 27th in order to be included in the packet. After that, an error was discovered that would have resulted, if not corrected, in funds coming from an existing account, not budgeted for that purpose, and going into this project. Rather than do that, a substitute ordinance was prepared. Ross referred to the memorandum attached to the substitute ordinance which lined out all the project costs. He referred to the dune restoration project cost. He explained, the construction survey was an estimate and they believed this cost would come in lower. The preliminary design engineering had already been paid in June. Of the $24,245, the city already paid $4,568. Of the $19,677 local money needed from fund balance to fund the project, he noted $5,172 was already spent. This was part of the project costs authorized to be paid in June for engineering and survey costs that were not grant eligible. Ross stated the funds :required from the fund balance to fund the project totally was $19,677. The total project cost was $124,245. Administration recommended the project be done as the dunes needed the protection and they also recommended to ignore the deductive alternate because it would cost the city money to do it. They also recommended the stairway be part of the project as it was grant eligible. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 8 He understood the first, second readings and adoption of an ordinance was not normally a good policy decision, but due to the lateness of the season, two weeks could make a difference in how construction would proceed. Swarner stated she appreciated the memorandum which included the total cost of the project. She explained she was upset at the engineering estimate which council had been assured was a good number and now it was more. Ross explained, he reviewed memorandums presented in June, the amounts were on the memo from the engineering firm. The mistake was made internally in the first document by not bringing forward the $4,568 and showing the $4,572 had paid it. This was not an error on the part of the engineering firm. The memorandum council received in June showed the final engineering of $4,572 on it and it also showed the $3,800 on it. The error was Administration's error in the amounts included on the original Ordinance No. 1722-96. Bannock stated he was under the impression the project would be a $100,000 project and now it was a $124,000. The mistake Ross discussed was approximately $4,000. He was concerned about the additional $20,000. Williams referred back to previous discussions of council when it stated the cost for the project was really not known and that a $25,000-$30,000 overrun could come up. He remembered their comments to be that the true cost of the project would not be known until a bid was received and council would decide if they wanted to go forward with the project after receiving the bids. He added, they expected to get a higher price than $100,000 for sure and they now were aware it would cost $19,677 additionally and $24,245 beyond the $100,000 original grant. Ross asked Swarner if she had been referring to the engineer's estimate on the project of $77,000? Swarner stated no, she was referring to the original of $100,000. Ross explained the engineer's estimate of the project had turned out not to be in the ballpark in regard to the final costs determined. Measles stated he and Councilman Bookey both expressed a lot of concern in council's previous discussion as to the engineer's estimate. They both felt parts of the estimate would be very low. The bid was not a surprise to him. VOTE ON ADOPTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 9 Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-4. Resolution No. 96-66 - Accepting the Donation of Cement Piling From Cherrier-King. C-4a. Remove from Table. MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE: Councilman Smalley MOVED to remove Resolution No. 96-66 from the table and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-4b. Consideration of Resolution No. 96-66. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-66 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Moore asked if the piling, to be placed on Kenai Avenue, would be placed before snowfall. Kornelis answered, it would need to be placed by May 15, the completion date for the project required by the grant. However, he thought the piling would be placed before snow this fall. Swarner stated she thought the donor wanted the piling removed as soon as possible. Kornelis answered, when the city signs the IRS donation form, the piling would belong to the city. Kornelis added, the donor (Cherrier) had not given a date, but did want the piling removed. Bookey stated he was under the same impression and didn't want to end up with a storage bill for the piling if not removed right away. Attorney Graves suggested a letter be requested from Cherrier stating the city would have until May 15 to remove the piling from his property. Graves added, after the city takes ownership, Cherrier would have the right to say he wanted the pilings removed from his property. If it was Cherrier's intent to allow the pilings to remain on his property until the city needed them, he shouldn't have a problem to write a letter stating so. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 10 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED that the approval of the resolution be contingent upon the acquisition of a letter from Cherrier approving removal of the pilings between now and May 15. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-5. Resolution No. 96-71 - Awarding a Contract for Consultant Services on the Project Entitled, "The Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center to Morrison Maierle, Inc., for the Not -to -Exceed Amount of $169,000. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-71 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Ross stated he wanted council to understand the resolution referred to the first phase of design engineering. The actual price would be an approximate number. He added, that information was also included in the resolution. Williams noted $490,000 had been set aside for the total project. Ross explained, $440,000 plus $50,000 which was already spent for the environmental. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 96-74 - Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY97 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-74 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 11 There were no public comments. Acting Finance Director Feltman stated the city applies every year for the allocation, however the state was using a different method of distribution this year. This year a pro -rated amount was being distributed instead of each community filing separately. Williams asked if it was the same tax the Borough collects. Answer was no. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 96-75 - Requesting Municipal Assistance Funding from the State of Alaska. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-74 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-8. Resolution No. 96-76 - Designating the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program, Wellhouse No. 1 & 2 Modernization and Upgrade Project as the City of Kenai's Number One, Overall Capital Improvement Project. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 96-76 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-9. Resolution No. 96-77 - Supporting a Continuing Presence of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Offices in Kenai, Alaska. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 12 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-77 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-10. Resolution No. 96-78 - Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the Kenai Beach Dunes Habitat Restoration Project to Peninsula Construction for the Total Basic Bid Amount of $109,705. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 96-78 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bookey stated, although he supported the resolution, he wanted engineering estimates to come a lot closer to the actual costs in the future. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 7:47 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:10 P.M. Ashley Reed Presentation: Williams introduced Ashley Reed who had previously contracted with the city as its lobbyist. Reed reviewed actions taken by the legislature during the last session. He explained, the Governor demonstrated a lot of control over the capital budget and he thought lobbying for Kenai and other municipalities would be very important for the next session. Whether Kenai would hire a lobbyist or not, it should work closely with the Governor to get items into the Governor's budget. Reed added, the political clout for Kenai would be diminished because there would be a freshman representative and perhaps a new senator (depending on the outcome of the election). Although it has helped with the Speaker of the House being from the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 13 Peninsula, the job was for only a two-year period of time. He predicted Mark Hanley to be elected as Speaker and Mike Miller as President of the Senate. Reed also predicted the House and Senate would make more cuts and the municipalities would get the squeeze. Swarner asked if he thought there would be a drastic cut in municipal sharing. Reed answered, they have said the budget would be cut more. He added, he thought it would be important for AML and local elected officials to lobby both their local legislators and other legislators to keep municipal sharing alive. Swarner asked what communications Reed would have with the council if they hired him again as the city's lobbyist. Reed stated he would be glad to take calls from council, but it would be best for council to designate an individual as a specific contact. He would then be taking direction from and responding to one person and that person would then communicate with council. He suggested it could be in his contract that a certain amount of communication would be required to be forwarded through the designee to council and also verbal communication at the end of the session. Williams explained Reed, as the city lobbyist, would be needed for two separate purposes -- capital projects and the Challenger Center. Williams suggested the Challenger Center designee should be Kathy Scott. Reed explained that if the Challenger Center was a priority, the city should get the Governor's support because the money would only come from the Governor's budget. Williams stated it was planned to present a package in regard to the Challenger Center, to the Governor early in order to get their funding request on his list. Reed stated it would be in the city's interest to meet with the new Borough Mayor as soon as possible because of his strong association with the Governor. Swarner asked what he would charge as a fee. Reed answered, he would keep it at the same rate as before; $24,000 for the session. Reed added, he would be sure to bill more often. Williams stated he felt the city needed to protect its interest. Smalley agreed and stated his appreciation of Reed's candid representation of the Legislature. He added, he felt the city would need someone in Juneau to push the city's interests. Smalley added, he would want the contract to reflect that written monthly reports were required, as it had in the past. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 14 Reed stated there would not be a lot of candor in written reports. Swarner stated she would like to see the status of the city's projects, etc. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED that the City of Kenai involve itself in a lobbying relationship with Ashley Reed and Mr. Reed and city administration work out a contract with the amount not -to -exceed $24,000 and incorporate within the contract the designation of the city's representative, as well as the requirement for monthly reports. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Bannock stated he would support the contract because the Challenger Center project would only succeed with help. He requested Reed consider visiting a Challenger Center to evaluate the concept first hand. Reed stated he thought that a good suggestion and also suggested the Governor or Lt. Governor might consider doing it as well. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS i. Council on Aging No report. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He also reported he would be out of town the next week and would not be able to attend the October 10 commission meeting. He requested another councilmember attend for him. Williams reported a Challenger presentation would be made to the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Board of Directors on October 10 at noon. He invited councilmembers to attend. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting would be held on October 7. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 15 D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the commission met October 1 and discussed the use of Internet at the library and how its use, by patrons, would need to be screened. Moore added, they would be discussing how other entitles screen use in future meetings. Library DeForest thanked council for allowing the library addition proposition to be placed on the ballot. Williams suggested council would need to discuss what they would want to do in regard to the library and the animal shelter. He added, council needed to look at priorities for the future. D-5. Parks h Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for October 3 and he would not be able to attend. He added, Councilman Smalley had agreed to attend for him. D-6. Planning i Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the September 25 commission meeting were included in the packet. He reported actions taken by the commission: the preliminary plat for a right-of-way in regard to the Mission Street paving project was approved; an encroachment permit for a side yard set back was approved; and, a variance was approved for a commercial lot on which the petitioner wants to move a home on the lot and use it as a residence and then a bed and breakfast. Smalley added, there were neighbors of the lot who spoke in opposition because they wanted to keep the integrity of the commercial area. Smalley also reported Barbara Nord was sworn in as the new commission member. Councilwoman Swarner noted a name correction to be made on page 4 of the minutes. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Williams reported he attend the meeting and stated they discussed their desire to place a memorial at Memorial Park in remembrance of Loretta Breeden. The Committee was taking a collection of money to purchase the plaque and planting from friends, etc. in the community. Williams added, he suggested, in addition to the plant and plaque, a drinking fountain and bench could be placed in the Park as well. He told the Committee he would bring the matter to council to consider the purchase of the fountain. He KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 16 estimated the cost for the fountain to be around $250. No action was taken, although no objections were voiced. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore reported the Board met September 24 and a copy of the minute were included in the packet. The Board discussed the sign grant and accepted it. They also discussed the attendance problem and whether to change the meeting day and time. The Board agreed and requested the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. be their new meeting day and time. Moore asked if council would approve the change. Bookey stated the Board had trouble making a quorum before when they met at 6:00 p.m. He added, if he were the liaison, it would be hard for him to be at a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Bookey suggested 6:00 p.m. as the meeting time. Swarner suggested a decision be held until the next council meeting at which time the liaison positions would be assigned for the next year. Clerk Freas was requested to bring the matter back for consideration at the October 16 meeting. Williams reported he attended the 125th anniversary celebration of the Church. He added, the Church had received approximately $450,000 in federal grants to upgrade the Church and rectory. D-7c. Challenger steering Committee Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for October 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Salamatof Board Room. He added, there were still two seats on the Board of Director needing appointment. These were two seats to be designated by the City of Kenai. Williams asked for volunteers. Bannock volunteered. William suggested the other seat be filled by a councilmember or the city manager. Bannock stated he would not want the mayor to be put in the position, but would nominate John Williams as an individual to be placed on the board. Kathy Scott, from the audience, explained there were two seats to be designated by the City as well as two alternates. Attorney Graves added, the by-laws state two people appointed by the City. The people did not necessarily have to be councilmembers. Ross stated that if the Challenger would proceed as planned, it would receive subsidizing from the City of Kenai for approximately three years. He did not think it would be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 17 effective and could be a conflict, to have the city manager sitting as a board member. Ross suggested either an elected official or someone from the community be appointed. Scott added, the appointments were one-year terms. It was decided that Duane Bannock and John Williams serve the first year on the Challenger Board of Directors. Councilman Smalley volunteered to be an alternate. There were no objections. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting of the Board was scheduled for October at 8:30 a.m. Williams reported he and Kim Booth attended an economic development conference in Anchorage which was offered through the municipality. He attended economic development programs and Booth attended tourism programs. Public Health Nurse - Williams reported he attended a meeting with employees of the Kenai Health Center and Alfreda Nord, Chief of Nursing (for DHSS) and Mr. Nakamura, Assistant to the Commissioner. JoAnn Hagen, the Kenai Health Center manager made a presentation to Nord and Nakamura emphasizing the lack of sufficient space, conditions, etc. They discussed the history of the city/health center relationship, as well as possibilities for the future. Williams added, it seemed important to Nakamura that the social service programs be housed in one place. A chronology is being developed, as well as comparables of site and costs to relocate the health center and its other services to one site. Williams also noted the liability of the service being where it is now, i.e. one entrance, kids on the stairway, etc. He added, it was no longer appropriate for the Health Center to be in that area. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of September 18, 1996. Approved,by consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 18 E-2. 9/16/96 Kenai City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Joint Work Session Notes. Approved by consent agenda. E-3. Correction to Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes of July 17, 1996. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: None. ITEM G: None. ITEM H: H-1. MOTION: CORRESPONDENCE OLD BIISINESS NEW BIISINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Bannock asked for information about the snow plow on the list. He thought, the cost was high. Kornelis explained the water/sewer pick-up purchased last year did now include a snow plow. It was thought another plow already owned by the city would fit the new pick-up, but it didn't. The plow was then placed on another pick-up. The purchae order would buy a plow for the new (purchased last year) water/sewer pick-up. Price of the plow was discussed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 19 Swarner asked from what department the purchase would be made. Kornelis answered water/sewer. Swarner asked if it was bid. Kornelis answered no. Bookey asked if the old plow was being placed on another water/sewer truck. Kornelis stated he didn't remember. However, he explained moving a piece of equipment from one department/fund to another was not new. Williams suggested council decide if the cost was appropriate for the purchase of the equipment. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to delete the purchase order to Truckwell from the list at this time until more information was received. MOTION DIED/LACK OF SECOND. Smalley stated he would support the purchase if he thought the price was appropriate for the type of blade being purchased. He asked on what department's equipment would the blade be placed and if there would be a credit to the department from where it was taken. Kornelis explained the blade was being purchased from the water/sewer department budget. Acting Finance Director Feltman explained equipment was not purchased from one department to another. The City has a fixed asset list and if a piece of equipment was transferred to another department, it was shown on the list. VOTE: Moore: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: No MOTION PASSED. Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes H-3. Ordinance No. 1721-96 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code by Amending KMC 23.25.060(e) to Bring it in Conformity With AS 23.05.080 Regarding Employer Record Keeping of Hours Worked by Exempt Employees. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Discussion - Kenai River Habitat Restoration and Restoration Enhancement Project/South Side of Kenai River Mouth. Kornelis referred to his memorandum included in the packet in which he reported he received a letter from the Department of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 20 Fish & Game soliciting projects for the Kenai River Habitat Restoration and Restoration Enhancement Project. He added, this was from where the city had received grant funding for the stairway and boardwalks on the north side of the river. Fish & Game suggested the city submit a proposal to provide better access for dipnet fishermen on the south side of the river mouth, i.e. extending Cannery Road to a new parking lot for two - wheel drive vehicles. From there, there would be better 4x4 access to the beach. Kornelis asked if council would be interested in submitting the paperwork for such a project. Williams asked where the parking lot and road extension would be. An at ease of about two minutes was taken to review maps. Kornelis noted permits would be needed to extend Cannery Road and he pointed to a high area (at the end of the proposed Cannery Road extension) where a parking lot could be placed. Bannock stated he thought that would be too far from the beach for one to walk, i.e. approximately 1/2 mile. He thought it would cost a lot of money to serve few people. It wouldn't save on foot traffic as it was too far. He added, he still believed extending Cetacea Drive would be better. Williams noted, the intent was to keep people from entering the beach in front of private properties along the reach. He added, the State is forcing the amount of dipnet fishermen into the area. This would be a way to ease the tension and the state wanted to pay for it. Swarner asked the cost estimate for the road. Kornelis stated he didn't have that information formulated as he was just asking if council had interest .in doing such a project. Swarner stated she thought it was a good project that would keep people off the beach, but it would depend on the cost. Williams stated the State would determine whether it was a good project and if the cost was within the amount to be appropriated. If the State cut the amount of funding, it would be council's decision whether to add to the funding and go forward with the project. Ross asked Kornelis if a cost estimate could be done in-house. Kornelis answered yes and could be done for the next council meeting. Measles suggested the information be presented to the Harbor Commission as well and then brought to council for consideration. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 21 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to table the discussion until the next council meeting. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Kornelis was requested to forward cost estimate information to the Harbor Commission and then to council for the October 16 meeting for consideration. H-5. Discussion - November Meeting Calendar - AML Conference/Scheduling of Student Government Day. Williams referred to the information included in the packet in which Clerk Freas noted the AML Conference would be held during the week of November 20, which was a scheduled council meeting date. Freas also asked when council wanted to set Student Government Day. Council reviewed the information and decided it would be better to move the council meeting to November 13 than to keep the meeting date on the 20th, knowing there was a chance there would not be a quorum. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to move the council meeting of November 20 to November 13. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Council agreed to hold Student Government Day on November 13 and requested Freas to notify the KCHS government teachers, as well as Planning & Zoning so that an alternate location could be found for their regularly scheduled meeting of November 13. (The Library Conference Room was suggested.) EXECUTIVE SESSION - City Attorney Evaluation and Inlet Woods Litigation. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED that the City Council of the City of Kenai move into executive session to discuss the matter of which would have an impact on the finances of the city and personnel and asked that the city attorney be present and perhaps the city KENAI CrTY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 22 manager .be present for the discussion of the litigation portion. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Williams requested the first portion of the session be to discuss the litigation and the second portion the evaluation. EXECUTIVE SESSION BREAK: 9:39 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 10:35 P.M. Councilman Measles reported during the executive session council discussed the following: 1. Inlet Woods litigation: The attorney and Administration was instructed by council to proceed per the outline as given to council by the attorney. 2. Annual evaluation of city attorney: The council unanimously gave the attorney a good evaluation and also agreed to a 2% ,pay increase, which was the same as given to all other city employees, retroactive to July 1, which was the same date the other employees received their increase. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to increase the city attorney's salary and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor a. RCAC Board •- Williams noted he received a letter informing him that John Douglas' term on the Board was up for renewal. Williams asked if council had any concerns or reservations in asking to renew Douglas' term or if they were interested in appointing someone else. Williams added, he had not discussed the matter with Douglas and did not know what his answer would be. Williams asked if he should ask Douglas if he wanted to have the appointment renewed. Council had no objections. Williams asked council to give some thought to the position in case Douglas did not want to be renewed. b. Donkey Engine - Williams reported he requested the Public 'Works Department to talk with the contractor who will be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 23 moving the pilings what he would charge to run the crane over to the cannery and pick up the donkey engine and boiler to move it to the city yard. C. Sale of Fairbanks Telephone Utility - Williams noted he was watching for the decision on whether the Fairbanks Telephone Utility would be sold. If, through the municipal election, it was decided to go against PTI, he, Reed and the city manager would talk with PTI in regard to moving their corporate headquarters back to Kenai. Williams added, he wanted to make sure council still was objective about trying to attract the phone company to move to Kenai if the chance arises with the same basic offer made before. d. Population Determination/Department of Community & Regional Affairs - Referring to a letter included in the packet, stating the FY98 State Revenue Sharing and Municipal Assistance Population determination, Williams stated he would like to write a letter protesting their population count for the City of Kenai. He explained, he did not want to proof -protest it, but to issue a letter of protest. He added, it was hard to believe their population determination was set at 6,950, 56 less than the FY 96 determination, as there were 24 building permits for residences this year and 29 last year. Smalley agreed. Williams stated he would send records of building permits, etc. I-2. City Manager a. 1984 Ambulance - Ross reported there was a 1984 ambulance that was taken out of service which actually belongs to the State of Alaska based on the conditions of the grant from which it was purchased. It was an EMS grant in which the State retained title if there was any value left in the vehicle. If the city discontinued using it as an ambulance, it was to be returned to the State unless it was given to another EMS provider. Ross added, the city received a letter from Ninilchik who was in great need of an ambulance. Southern EMS approved the transfer to Ninilchik if council agreed. Unless objections from council, Ross stated he would include a resolution on the next agenda to declare the ambulance surplus and donating it to the village of Ninilchik. b. 1972 MACK Fire Engine - Ross also reported that while doing research on the 1984 ambulance, he found a 1972 MACK Fire KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 24 Engine was donated to the Fire Training School for which there was no record. The engine was still titled to the city. He added, he would include a resolution on the next agenda to declare the fire engine surplus and donate it to Mining & Petroleum Training. He understood the engine was transferred with council concurrence, but no record of it could be found. C. Thompson Park Water & Sewer - Ross reported there were eight residences still in violation of the required hook-up and those names would be forwarded to the city attorney. Ross added, he wanted council to know in the event council received complaints. d. Dipnet Impacts - Ross reported he would have the requested information as to costs to the city attributed to the dipnet fishery. e. Comprehensive Plan - The updates requested by council were completed. Ross added, Administrative Assistant Kebschull and City Engineer La Shot suggested council and Commission members return their Comprehensive Plans to them. They would update them and then only those copies needed for hand-outs for the next few years would be printed in order to save money. Then, either during this fiscal year or next, they suggested council request Borough funding made available to other communities, to do a professional plan. Ross added, at the October 16 meeting, an ordinance for adoption of the updated Plan would be included for introduction. f. City Manager Advertising - Ross reported the advertisement had been sent to AML for inclusion in their next newsletter. There was no cost for it to be included in that publication. The International City Managers' Association ad would be published on October 28, November it and November 25. Ross added the Alaska Journal of Commerce rates were fairly high and they did not have a classified job section in the paper. A spot advertisement could be purchased for $900. He recommended no advertisement be purchased from the Journal of Commerce. Ross continued, the costs for publishing could stay within the Legislative Advertising budget if advertisements were published in the ICMA ($360), 10 days in Peninsula Clarion and 14 days in the Anchorage Daily News or 25 days in the Clarion and 14 days in the News. If the advertisement was published the last week of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 25 October and the first week of November in the News and the Clarion for 10 or 25 days, the cost would remain within the $2,000 budgeted for advertising. Council agreed to publish the advertisement for ten days in the Clarion and 14 days in the News. g. Finance Director Advertisement - Ross reported he had intended to wait until after the audit was completed so not to disrupt audit preparation, etc. The city's audit preparations were basically completed. He stated he intended to begin advertising for a Finance Director. Council's input was appreciated and encouraged. Ross explained he didn't think it should wait because it was not known when the city manager position would be filled. It would be difficult to start budget sessions with an interim, bring a city manager on board, and try to leave hiring of a finance director until then. Also, it would not be fair to Robin Feltman, who was filling the role and did not want the position. Ross stated Feltman had been doing an excellent job and in long discussions and in consideration of her comfort level, etc. she decided she did not want to apply. Feltman's technical competence was never an issue. Ross added, Feltman would help in preparing the advertisement. h. Sale of Backhoe/Auction - Ross reported he was contacted by Mr. Courier who purchased the backhoe at the city's auction. The equipment was running at the time of the sale, but stopped running within three miles of the man's home. The minimum bid on the equipment was $6,000 and he paid $12,500. Courier felt he should have been told that, at the time it was last run, the backhoe overheated and shut down. Courier spoke with the mechanic, as did Ross, and the mechanic stated that if he had known the equipment overheated and shut down, he would not have allowed it to be driven away from the yard. Courier's position was he knew he bought it "as is, where is" but was asking for consideration of $1,500 to purchase the parts to repair the equipment. Ross explained he had no precedent to fall back on and told Courier he would bring his request to council. Swarner asked if the city received payment. Ross stated he did not know. Measles asked Graves if there was a problem for the city to do what Courier was requesting if he was not the only KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 26 bidder. If Courier was the highest bidder and the city now rebated him $1,500, would it create a problem if there was a lower bidder. Graves answered, it could, however he didn't know if the lower bidder would want the equipment. It would be like lowering a construction contract after the bids were opened. Bookey stated the sale was based on "as is, where is. If the city misrepresented the equipment somehow, it would be one thing. But if it was running and it went down, it was the problem of the buyer. Ross stated Courier felt he had been misrepresented. Measles stated he wouldn't have a problem helping Courier out if it was a negotiated sale, but it was a public auction, as is, where is, with no warranty. He added, he thought it would be opening a can of worms if they gave a $1,500 rebate. Ross reported that was what he told Courier, but also told him he would bring it to council for consideration. i. Ashley Reed Contract - Ross stated he would agree to being the contact person for Reed, however the legislative session could fall within a transition period for him and the new city manager. Measles stated he didn't have a problem with it because the city manager would be the contact person for council and Reed. The city manager wouldn't be giving direction that council had not given. Ross added, he would gladly do it, but wanted council to understand that if they receive 100% what he receives without any screening, it would be meant to make sure during the transition, nothing got lost. Council had no objections. Returning to the auction discussion, Smalley aska:d how much the city made from the auction. Ross answered he didn't have that information. Bannock asked on what Courier was basing the misrepresentation. Ross answered, he thought Courier had some discussion with the mechanic after he purchased the equipment. Courier felt he should have been told it overheated and shut down during its last job. Bannock asked if there were maintenance records available. Ross stated Courier talked with the mechanic, however the mechanic was not aware it had overheated and shut down, so did not give Courier that information. j. City Manager Title - Councilman Bannock stated he would like Ross to be referred to as the City Manager and not Interim or Acting City Manager. Council agreed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 27 Return to auction discussion. Swarner asked if there was a maintenance record on the seat of the equipment for the purchaser to review. If it was there, he would have had the opportunity to look at them prior to the purchase. Ross answered, from what he knew, it would not have revealed that because the mechanic stated to him that had he known, the equipment would not have been driven away. They would not knowingly sell as running, a piece of equipment that had ceased on the last job. Swarner suggested more information should be given to the auctioneer. Ross stated he thought the "as is, where is" was the information that needed to be given. Bookey stated he thought, in future auctions, neither department heads or employees should discuss equipment, etc. with potential purchasers. Ross stated he didn't think the mechanic did anything wrong as he felt bad he didn't know of the problem. If he had known, he wouldn't have allowed it to be driven away. I-3. Attorney Attorney Graves requested council to sign off on the Board of Adjustment findings in regard to the appeal of Michael Christian. I-4. City Clerk Clerk Freas referred to a summary report received from the Borough after the Kenai precinct ballots had been counted. The final count for council positions and the library proposition were included. Freas reported there had been 35 ballots mailed out for absentee -by -mail requests, however, only 15 were returned at that point. There were also 47 absentee ballots and four personal representative ballots voted at City Hall, 66 voted at the Borough and 26 questioned ballots voted at the polls. These ballots had not yet been counted. 1-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director No report. I-7. Airport Manager No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 28 ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens Bob Peters - Congratulated Duane Bannock and Linda Swarner on their re-election to council and wished them good luck for the next three years. Peters also stated he appreciated Councilman Moore and Councilwoman Swarner on taking a stand in supporting the library proposition. Peters referred to Bannock's request to call Rick Ross city manager and suggested Ross be called the city manager. Peters added, he had heard remarks from several people in Kenai who, during the last month had business at city hall, and had told him it was a pleasure to do business with Ross. Peters asked if it was appropriate for citizens to make comments or ask questions of Ashley Reed during his visits to council meetings. Williams answered it was always appropriate, however requests to speak to Reed should be made through the chair. Peters suggested the city could have made a deal with Reed to pay him six percent of the action when lobbying for project funding for the city. Williams informed Peters it was against the law for a lobbyist to take a commission based on the amount of money perceived to be representative of what he may have been responsible for project funding. Peters referred to the amount of absentee and questioned ballots to be counted. Freas explained those ballots would be counted by the canvassing board on Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. Peters asked if that meant the vote count could change. Bannock noted that was why the election would not be certified until the next council meeting. Peters asked if the number of signatures on a petition was 25% of the vote taken at an election. Freas answered it was signatures equalling 25% of the vote at the previous election, which would be the October 1, 1996 election. Williams noted there was a question of whether people from the community could force an appropriation issue through a bond. Graves referred to the Charter and read from Section 6-1, "The City shall have power to borrow money and to issue its general obligation bonds or other such evidences of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 29 indebtedness therefor, but only when authorized for capital improvements by the council and ratified at an election by a majority of those qualified to vote and voting on the question..." Graves added, the council would have to authorize it initially and then it could be placed on a ballot. Peters suggested that then, if a citizen would present petitions to the council, council would have to be influenced. Williams stated he would like to have that explored some more as there were some issues that could be brought forward with an initiative. He asked if, somewhere else in the code, it stated the citizenry could come forth with an issue for bonding based on signatures. Graves answered, he was not familiar with any other area of the code speaking to that. He added, under the Initiative section of the Charter, it stated voters could not make appropriations by initiative. Williams noted that Roger Meeks, a few years prior, had brought a petition forward that would limit the council from appropriating money from the capital improvement fund in an amount no more than $500,000. Williams asked if that was not causing an appropriation? Graves answered, no, it was limiting the council's power to appropriate money out of a particular fund. Peters reported there was a rumor around town that there was a private corporation interested in building a membership -only library in the community. J-2. council Bookey - Congratulated Swarner and Bannock. Swarner - a. Requested Administration to come back with a plan and include finances for clearing of bike paths during the winter along the Spur Highway from Carrs toward the schools. Ross answered he would find out if the city could or should do such clearing as the paths were on the state right-of-ways. b. Swarner also asked to have the Planning & zoning Commission review the building code, which the city adopted, and do what was necessary to have it agree with the city ordinances (or visa versa) in regard to cabins.. She added, she understood the cabins were not listed either in the ordinances or the building code. Graves explained the Use Table (in the code) included a listing for cabin rentals, but no definition was included, i.e. monthly rental, nightly rental, weekly rental. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 30 Swarner also suggested that if there was no minimum size for a dwelling, it should also be reviewed. Moore - No report. Measles - No report. Bannock - No report. Smalley - Welcomed back Swarner and Bannock. Smalley also reported he, Williams, Swarner and Bannock participated in Voter Education Day at the high school and it was very interesting. He encouraged the students to come to the council meeting because they were truly interested in what was going on in their city. Williams - a. Referred to Information No. 9, a letter from Kornelis to FAA in regard to surplus buildings the city was interested in acquiring. Kornelis had a side note on the letter asking if the letter and buildings to which it referred were what council was wanting (Buildings 300 and 417). Ross stated the main issue was whether the council would want the double -wide trailer. Discussion followed as to how the building would be used. Ross noted, Kornelis had suggested it could be used for record storage. Ross added, it had been reported the roof had fallen in from snow load in the past. He did not recommend the city get the double - wide trailer. Bookey agreed, noting there could be a problem with fire, etc. If records were to be stored in a building, it should be fire safe. Ross stated the letter would be sent stating the city was only interested in the shop. The acquisition of the building would be discussed at budget time in regard to costs to move it and set it up. b. Williams referred to Information Item No. 10, minutes of the Peninsula Municipal Coalition Tourism Enhancement Committee which were added at the beginning of the meeting. Williams referred to the third paragraph of the "Game Plan" in which it stated each community would be asked to contribute $5,000 as a grant to the EDD to gather information and develop a map which would feature area attractions. Williams noted the item would probably be formally presented to council, and council needed to ask itself, when the request came to them, would council want to give the $5,000. Answers from Bookey, Measles, Smalley, and Swarner was no. C. Smalley reported it was Homecoming Week at KCHS and they were looking for persons to judge the floats. Also the Homecoming Parade was scheduled for Friday at 6:00 p.m. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 31 d. Williams reported Alyeska Alloys would be making a presentation of their plan to the community at the EDD office at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. R. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:24 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 9-/ MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and Coun , bers THROUGH: Rick Ross, City Manager THROUGH: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director FROM: Jack La Shot, City Engineer DATE: October 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Kenai River Restoration & Recreation Enhancement Project - South Side of River Mouth As requested, I have put together some ideas and cost estimates to formulate alternatives for the referenced project. This report was prepared quickly using available information and our knowledge of existing access problems and uses of the area. Hopefully, if council is interested, there can be some discussion at the next meeting as to the desired project to present to the ADF&G, if any. Existing Situation Currently, there are two points of access to the beach via Cannery Road. One, outside city limits, enters the beach from the route of "Old Cannery Road," and north along the beach, approximately 2 miles to the mouth. The other access is a section line easement at the city limit boundary. It is accessed by turning left at the rthdalon Cannery the beach approxmtraveling atelyby an 1-112 existing residence, and turning no 9 miles to the mouth. The problem with both of these accesses is that the properties extend to the mean high water line (8.78' using the mean sea level datum, or 19.13' using the mean high water datum). The 19.13' datum relates directly to the tide book. The public can legally travel below this line, however, the line is approximately 100' horizontally Le the dune line (extreme eehwater). People often trespass across private property, especayath'9htideI fact, any water level higher than 19;would 1 3'reaches cause ny private peop eproperty,otrespass, or reand a water lever greater than 14 to 16 effectively be stranded. t' This situation, and the general commotion in front of each residence has caused some problems. Page 1 - Kenai River Restoration Project/South Side Alternate Routes Any project on the south side of the river should consider the existing access problems. The city owns the flats to the north of the access points, with the exception of those properties previously discussed, and a 10 acre parcel at the mouth (see the attached property ownership maps). Any new route through city property would require crossing wetlands. I have identified two possible new routes to access the beach as shown on the attached drawing. Route #1 would extend Royal St. north, and then west around the privately owned Gov. Lot 15 to the beach. This route would roughly cost about $120,000. Route #2 would run north west from Bowpicker Lane, near the point where it turns into Sea Catch Drive (access to Inlet Salmon). Due to more fill needed to give a top elevation above the highest tides, I estimated a higher cost of $150,000. This route has the advantage, however, of being further from existing private propertys and somewhat closer to the fishery. Beach Route If improvements were to be made along the beach, consideration of tidal action and storm damage would be required. A road could be placed above the line of the dunes.. Cost and maintenance of this road may make it impractical. I estimate the cost to construct at $495,000 from access route #1 0.25 miles) and $375,000 from access route #2 (0.95 mile) to the mouth. Parking Areas Currently, people park at the mouth on the beach or on top of the spit in an area of both city and private land (see drawing). No parking exists at the north access point to the beach and limited parking at the south access points. Parking could be constructed at the end of either of the new access routes, near the beach, for parking of 2 wheel drive vehicles and motor homes. Form there people could take 4x4 vehicles or ATV's down the beach to the mouth. If parking were constructed at the mouth, we would either have to avoid the private property or acquire it MPB appraises it at $4,000). Page 2 - Kenai River Restoration Project/South Side Wherever parking is planned, I roughly estimate a cost of $90,000/acre of parking space. An acre could probably park up to 75 smaller vehicles and up to 50 with motor homes mixed in. Miscellaneous Facilities The city could place restrooms or port -a -potties and garbage dumpsters at the end of any route constructed, at costs of varying amounts depending on the type of restroom. Appropriately placed signage to warn of danger from tides, getting stuck, damage to wetlands and dunes, etc., could be placed. Based on direction from council, we can prepare an application to obtain funds for the chosen project. We have existing topo of the area to the south including the two routes to the beach, however, none exists for the mouth area. JL/kw Page 3 - Kenai River Restoration Project/South Side v BEAN J t�' sS tBLE � IJQW �4C�@SS Grrr (I Eotmi c ¢ W�peJDS , f Go�•t)wtl w��c l �1 . P--�gL� -77 a� r Aso" 4 K ERK s S•, s 1y, - I „� / /+-I It Zz 0009000 '�, R, ^aTr �y •_ _l _Lis s" "' I J� �a, - µme, �_���.{ Lyy 4ag - _ 59 `3" Y._ JJ ems• -. r I-. P' r ; fn er- ri• Ei 4e � �� C.. _ - t oc. 1, - � ...� tee..._. s � k � LL.w �s""C•h"+E i x-�� 1�4 Yt'.. _ �.. iyr'-"�T<� � �%, �. .._«.-.�.-.J... ....e,._ .�...__ ._ s l"i���y I Jd' r<Rc � -„r .` .y+,t' s•2-n Y r � ,\, A -t- � � � Fl • ; �P- '•�`'" ' cat &�'•ya, 'h4.r ` t>r�; "``` —,` �` t, �. i. :'q ,-s•,..�-a'7µ•¢ '_t tom• ;,, - ,I a s'l t r lilt 'r'caw, CGTY OF C(E6dQa6 PARCEL MEMORANDUM TO: Jack La Shot, City Engineer FROM: Keith Korneiis, Public Works Director DATE: October 4, 1996 SUBJECT: Kenai River Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Project Attached is the information concerning the subject grant that I sent to the City Council for their October 2' meeting. The council would like more detailed information on this proposed project. The project is to provide better access to the south mouth of the river. The proposal is to extend Cannery Road to a new small parking lot and a good access road to the beach (by 4x4). Include signage to help vehicles off the dunes; traffic control signs, and informational signage. Please provide a cost estimate for the project that would include any permit acquisition, administration, surveying, design, inspection, construction, and contingency. Also provide a site drawing or map of the area to help explain the project. I need this for the next council meeting on October 15, so it needs to be completed by Thursday, 10/10/96 so I can go over it and place it in the council packet. Let me know your thoughts on this project as you develop it. KK/kw MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and Council Me ers THROUGH: Rick Ross, Acting City Manager FROM: Keith Korneiis, Public Works Director � DATE: September 24, 1996 SUBJECT: Kenai River Habitat Restoration and Restoration Enhancement Project FOR: Council meeting of 1012196 - Discussion I received the attached letter dated September 13, 1996 from ADF&G, soliciting projects for the above subject program. This is the program that gave the city $100,000 for the Dunes Project that we will be bidding September 26, 1996. The proposals for the new projects are due October 31, 1996. I received a suggestion from ADF&G for a project on the south side of the Kenai River Mouth. The project would be to provide better access for the dip net fishermen. I know council has discussed extending Cannery Road to a new parking lot. It may be possible to build a parking lot on high ground for two (Z wheel drive vehicles and provide an access road near the parking lot for 4x4 access to the beach so they could drive down the beach to the mouth of the river. Does Council have any suggestions for projects? I have attached the "Threshold and Evaivation Criteria" that ADF&G uses to evaluate the projects. I need some Council direction on which project(s), if any, to submit. KKlkw cc: Harbor Commission - 1 WIN Information TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR DEPARIn. MN'T OF FISH AND Gr111iE HABITAT AND RESTORATON DIVISION September 13. 1996 �6 Mr. Keith Kornelis p!.F? , _cue► Public Works Director - gbwts;,e City of Kenai t 210 Fidaigo Ave., Ste 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611- 7 794 Dear Mr. Kornelis: 333 RASPBERRY ROAD ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99518.1599 PHONE. (907) 344-0541 TIM Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, through the Kenai River Habitat Restoration &`Recreation Enhancement Project. are soliciting nominations for restoration projects that will be supported with funds from the Exxon Valdez oil spill joint settlement fund. Project sites will be selected from public lands along the mainstem of the Kenai River. Nominations will be evaluated, scored and selected using the attached suite of threshold and evaluation criteria (Enclosure). Since the project area includes lands that are managed by your agency, I am requesting your assistance in identifying potential restoration sites and projects. If you are interested in participating, please provide project proposals to this office no later than October 31. 1996. The proposals should be addressed to: Marie Kuwada. Habitat Biologist Habitat and Restoration Division Department of Fish and Game 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518-1599 Ile project proposals must: • Restore and protect fish habitat on the Kenai River and/or, • - Improve existing recreational access to the Kenai River watershed in a manner that restores and protects riparian fish and wildlife habitat and/or, • - provide information to the public that promotes their understanding of the river's ecoiogy and proper use of its resources. projects should employ methods that restore fish and wildlife habitat revegetate damaged riparian areas. stabilize streambanks damaged by human activities, or develop recreational access features that are compatible with str nbanic protection and fish and wildlife habitat Examples Mr. Keith Kornelis -2- September 13, 1996 successful techniques include: fencing to protect existing riparian vegetation; installation of light - penetrating elevated walkways, fishing platforms, stairways and floating docks: streambank bio- engineering; revegetation of damaged riparian habitat; removal of man-made structures that adversely affect fish habitat: design and construction of educational signs and interpretive displays. Please provide the following information as part of your proposal: The project's restoration objective. Type and intensity of current use, including a description of existing damage and site conditions. Access information (nearby roads. trails or boat access). Description of adjacent residential or commercial development. Project Description Explicit design drawings with dimensional details and schedules for ail on -site preparation and construction. Description of signage design and placement. A detailed materials list. A detailed budget including estimates of design, labor and materials costs. A statement of procedures for post -construction management and maintenance. If this project is a component of another project, please provide a discussion of how it will be integrated and managed within the larger context. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 267-2277. Sincerely, Marls N. Kuwada Habitat Biologist Habitat and Restoration Division -:F'M . c L. Trasi y C. 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WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough as a second class borough shall provide for planning on an area wide basis in accordance with AS 29.40; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai, as a home -rule city situated within a second class borough, has reviewed their Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, Planning Staff and the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission held numerous public meetings and received numerous comments regarding the revision of the Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a formal public hearing on the Plan on March 13, 1996 and provided recommendations to the Kenai City Council; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council on September 16, 1996, in a joint work session with the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council on November 6, 1996, reviewed the final draft of the Kenai Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval of the Plan to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kenai that: Section 1 - The Final Draft of the Kenai Comprehensive Plan prepared by the City of Kenai is hereby approved and adopted as the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Kenai. Section 2 - This Plan is hereby recommended to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for adoption as the official Borough Comprehensive Plan within the City of Kenai planning area of the Borough. City of Kenai Ordinance No. 1723-96 Page 1 of 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, this sixth day of November, 1996. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk John J. Williams, Mayor Introduced: October 16, 1996 Adopted: November 6, 1996 Effective Date: November 6, 1996 City of Kenai Ordinance No. 1723-96 Page 2 of 2 �'w Suggested by: Administrate-.. City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1724-96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $24,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to contract for lobbyist services; and WHEREAS, a lobbyist was not budgeted in the FY97 Legislative Department budget; and WHEREAS, money is available for appropriation. 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: Appropriated Fund Balance $24,000 Increase Appropriations: Legislative - Prof. Services $24,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 6th day of November, 1996. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (10/9/96) sj JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Introduction: 10/16/96 Adopted: 11/6/96 Effective: 11/6/96 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Below are the boards, commissions and committees of the City of Kenai. With the board/commission is the councilmember who has been the liaison during the last year. COUNCIL ON AGING - Councilwoman Swarner AIRPORT COMMISSION - Councilman Measles HARBOR COMMISSION - Councilman Bookey LIBRARY COMMISSION - Councilman Moore PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - - Councilman Bannock PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - Councilman Smalley BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - Councilwoman Swarner HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD - Counci KVCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Councilman Bookey Memorandum Date: 09/25/96 To: Mayor Williams and City Council Thru: Richard A. Ross, Acting City Manager 4411z- Thru: Keith Komelis, Public Works Director From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant " RE: TOWNSITE HISTORIC DISTRICT MEETING DAY AND TIME At their meeting on September 24, 1996, the Townsite Historic District Board voted to request that their meeting day and time be changed to the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Townsite currently meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Members feel that this change would be helpful in establishing quorums at their meetings. DOES COUNCIL APPROVE THIS CHANGE OF MEETING DAY AND TIME? CITY OF KENO �1-6 11 cd 4 4L.". 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 b:&d �rwkair MEMORANDUM 1(I I) I 1"z TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: October 16, 1996 RE: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING At approximately 4:50 p.m. this afternoon, Mr. Delmar Sanders brought to city hall and submitted to me his appeal of a denial for a variance taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission on October 9, 1996. KMC 14.20.290(a) and (b)(1) and (2), Appeals - Board of Adjustment state, (a) Appeals from decision s of the administrative official or the Commission must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the decision. The appeal shall be heard by the Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment. (b) Procedure: (1) The Board of Adjustment shall set a date for and hold a hearing on all appeals within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal. However, should the thirtieth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the hearing may be scheduled for the next following weekday which is not a municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all parties interested and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. (2) Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Board of Adjustment shall render a decision on the appeal.... This item was brought to you tonight because Mr. Sanders is leaving town on November 9 and will not be back until December 1. He has already purchased tickets and cannot make a change. CITY OF KEN ., Gd e-api&d oi 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM r 1"2 TO: Councilmembers FROM: John J. Williams, Mayor . City of Kenai DATE: October 11, 1996 RE: KENAI HEALTH CENTER RELOCATION REPORT Kathy Scott's contract with the city requires ten copies of the final report be forwarded to the city. I would like to have an additional 40 copies made for distribution to council, DHSS (Anchorage and Juneau), the Governor's office, Ashley Reed, Kenai Health Center, Dr. Nakamura, our legislative delegation and extras to keep at City Hall. I estimate the cost to be approximately $400 for the extra copies. Does council have any objections to having these copies made? clf R C A C October 1, 1996 Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor Williams: "The mission of th,� / the safe operatic tankers, and so that environmental impacts associated with the oil industry are minimized. " RECEIVED LSEP 0 P996 t KENAI CITY CLEQL The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (Cook Inlet RCAC) is a citizen's oversight council for oil operations in the Cook Inlet area organized under provisions in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Section 5002. The Council's mission is to ensure the safe operation of the oil terminals, tankers, and facilities in Cook Inlet so that environmental impacts associated with the oil industry are minimized.. The Council, formed in late 1990, as a not for profit corporation, consists of special interest groups, municipal and borough seats, which includes the City of Kenai. The Board of Directors are elected on a 3 year rotating basis. The three year term for the City of Kenai seat expires in February, of 1997. The seat is currently held by Mr. John Douglas. Your participation in the election process is important to usl Please submit to our office by December 6, 1996, written notification of your continued appointment of Mr. Douglas or the name of his replacement. If you have any questions about Cook Inlet RCAC or the selection process, please feel free to contact me or Karen Williams„ Office Manager at 283-7222. 1 look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Sincerely yours, /n Elizabeth Anne McCord Executive Director Attachment: Oil Pollution Act of 1990 cc: Mr. John Douglas 910 Highland Avenue • Kenai, Alaska 99611-8033 • (907) 283-7222 • Fax (907) 283-6102 DEPARTMENT OF CONEMIUNM AND REGIONAL AFFAEKS MUNICIPAL & REGIONAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION )(333 W. 4TH AVENUE, SUITE 220 I ``ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99501-2341 PHONE: (907) 269-4500 FAX (907) 269-4539 0 P.O. BOX 112100 JUNEAU,ALASKA 99811-2100 PHONE: (907) 465-4750 FAX- (907) 465-2948 O P.O. BOX 348 BETHEL, ALASKA 99559-0348 PHONE. (907) 543-3475 FAX (907) 543-4152 O 209 FORTYMILEA VENUE FAIRBANKS',ALASKA 99701-3110 PHONE. (907) 452-7126 FAX (907) 451-7251 September 27, 1996 O P.O. BOX 350 KOTZEBUE. ALASKA 99752-0350 PHONE. (907) 4423696 FAX: (907) 442.2402 O P.O. BOX 790 DILLINGHAM, ALASKA 99576-0790 PHONE: (907) 842-5135 FAX (907) 842-5140 CERTIFIED/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED The Honorable John J. Williams Mayor of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Ste. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor Williams: RE: 1996 FULL VALUE DETERMINATION TONY KNOWLE � rl -- / P190 118 470 O P.O. Box 1068 NOME, ALASKA 99762.1068 PHONE: (907) 443-5457 FAX (907) 443-2409 RECEIVED om KENAI CITY CLERK As required by AS 14.17.140 (Public Schools Foundation Program) and AS 29.60.010 (State equalization of tax resources for municipal services), the Department of Community and Regional Affairs has determined that, as of January 1, 1996, the full and true value of taxable real and personal property within your municipality is as follows: Real Property: $280,378,100 Personal Property: $ 89,376,200 State Assessed Property (AS 43.56): $ 3,575,140 TOTAL: $373, 329, 440 This full value determination may be appealed administratively by you within thi y (30) days of receipt of this notice under the provisions of 19 AAC 30.092. In addition, AS 14.17.140 also allows for judicial review of the determination. If you have any questions concerning our full value determination for 1996, please contact our office at 269-4605. Sincerely, Steve Van Sant State Assessor Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Commissioner of Education 21-P4LH CONTRACT FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES �- ASHLEY REED & ASSOCIATES, INC. 360 W. BENSON BLVD., SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 AND CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVENUE, SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611 THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective the day of October, 1996 by and between ASHLEY REED & ASSOCIATES, INC. ("Consultant") and the CITY OF KENAI ("City"). RECITALS A. CONSULTANT offers expertise and knowledge in the area of legislative and government relations; and B. CONSULTANT desires to accept an engagement from CITY upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and C. CITY desires to employ a full-time lobbyist on behalf of the CITY; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, promises and covenants contained herein, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: 1. Duties and Term. CONSULTANT will provide legislative/administrative monitoring and lobbying services for CITY on matters and issues affecting local government, including, but not limited to, lobbying in support of the Kenai Challenger Learning Center project, acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee, in accordance with such instructions as may from time to time and at any time be given by the City Council, by and through May 30, 1997. 2. Compensation. CITY shall remunerate CONSULTANT for services in the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($24,000) payable in the amount of SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,000) upon execution of this agreement and SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS($6,000) each on November 30, 1996 and February 28 and May 30, 1997, upon billing from CONSULTANT and submission of monthly reports as provided in Paragraph 7 herein. Reasonable, necessary and normal expenses associated directly with the duties of the Agreement are the responsibility of the CONSULTANT. No claims for expenses are contemplated by this contract. However, should the City Council requires CONSULTANT'S services outside of Alaska on behalf of the CITY, reasonable, necessary and normal expenses associated directly with such request shall be reimbursed upon submission if appropriate receipts or documentation. 3. Notices. Until notified otherwise, all notices, invoices and communications shall be CONTRACT FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES - Page 1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of 19 , by and between the CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "Employer," and , hereinafter called "Employee," both of whom understand as follows: WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Employer desires to employ the services of said as City Manager of the City of Kenai, as provided by the Kenai Municipal Code, KMC 1.20; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing board, hereafter call "Council," to provide certain benefits, to establish certain conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of said Employee; and WHEREAS, Employee desires to accept employment as City Manager of said City of Kenai; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: Section 1: Duties Employer hereby agrees to employ said as City Manager of said Employer to perform the functions and duties specified in the Kenai Municipal Code and Charter, and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the Council shall from time to time assign. Section 2: Term A. Employee agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of Employer and to neither accept other employment nor become employed by any other employer until Employee resigns or is terminated by the City. B. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Council to terminate the services of Employee at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 3-1 of the City Charter. Furthermore, it is expressly understood that as an exempt employee, the City Manager does not have the right to appeal any disciplinary action or termination, either proposed or imposed, to the Personnel Board/Arbitration Panel. CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Page 1 of 4 sent to the parties of the Agreement at the following address: CONSULTANT CITY Ashley Reed, President Richard A. Ross, City Manager ASHLEY REED & ASSOCIATES, INC. CITY OF KENAI 360 W. Benson Blvd., #200 210 Fidalgo Avenue, #200 Anchorage, AK 99503 Kenai, AK 99611 4. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska. 5. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon TEN (10) days written notice to the other party for any cause or reason whatsoever. This Agreement will automatically terminate upon CONSULTANT'S death. Upon termination of this Agreement each of the parties shall be relieved of further liability hereunder except such that expressly survives the termination of this Agreement. 6. Disputes. Court venue for any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be the Third Judicial District at Kenai, Alaska. 7. Reports. CONSULTANT agrees to: (a) Keep the CITY informed of Legislative matters affecting the City of Kenai by providing monthly reports to the City Manager of the City of Kenai. Such reports are due by the 10' day of each month during the term of this contract. (b) Within TWO (2) weeks of signing this contract, CONSULTANT is to provide the CITY with a list of all clients CONSULTANT is contract with on the date this contract is signed. 8. Contact person. The designated contact person for the City of Kenai, unless otherwise determined by the Council, shall be the Kenai City Manager. 9. Complete Agreement. This writing constitutes the complete Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and supersedes any oral agreements or understandings. This Agreement can only be modified by a writing executed by both parties hereto. ASHLEY REED & ASSOCIATES, INC. Ashley K. Reed, President Date: CITY OF KENAI Richard A. Ross, City Manager Date: CONTRACT FOR LOBBYIST SERVICES - Page 2 of 2 Employer shall compensate Employee for all accrued leave days, said compensation shall be based on Employee's salary as of the date of employment termination. Section 9: Benefits Employee shall receive benefits as set forth in KMC 23.10.020(c)(1) and Section V of the Employee Handbook. Section 10: Residence Employee shall reside in the city limits of Kenai as outlined in the Kenai Municipal Charter. Section 11: Dues and Subscriptions Employer may budget and pay the professional dues and subscriptions of Employee necessary for Employee's continuation and full participation in national, regional, state and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for his continued professional participation, growth and advancement, and for the good of the Employer. Section 12: Professional Development Employer may budget and pay the travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions as may be authorized by the City from time to time. Section 13: Bonding Employer shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee under any law or ordinance. Section 14: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment The Council, in consultation with the Employee, may fix any such other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of employee, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this agreement, the Kenai charter, municipal code, or any other law. Section 15: General Provisions A. The text herein shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. A F T CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Page 3 of 4 C. Nothing in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Employee to resign at any time from his position with Employer. D. Employer may suspend the Employee with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of this agreement according to the provision in Section 3-1(b) of the City Charter. Section 3: Salary Employer agrees to pay Employee for his services rendered pursuant hereto an annual base salary of $ , payable in installments at the same time as other management employees of the Employer are paid. Section 4: Performance Evaluation The Council shall review and evaluate the performance of the Employee at least once annually in advance of the adoption of the annual operating budget. The Council will provide an adequate opportunity for the Employee to discuss his evaluation with the Council. Section 5: Hours of Work Employee must devote a eat deal of time outside the normal office It is recognized thatgreat hours of Employee to do the business of Employer. Section 6: Outside Activities Employee shall not engage in teaching, consulting or other non -Employer -connected business without the prior approval of the Council. Section 7: Automobile Employer shall provide an automobile allowance in the amount of $ per month in lieu of a city vehicle. Employee shall be responsible for paying for liability, property damage, and comprehensive insurance, and for the purchase, operation and maintenance and repair of his personal automobile. Section S: Leave Employee shall accrue, and have credited to his personal account as set forth in KMC 23.10.020(a)(1). Unused leave time shall carry over from year to year as specified in the Kenai Municipal Code. Upon termination, whether voluntary or involuntary, CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Page 2 of 4 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and Council Members THROUGH: Rick Ross, Acting City Manager FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director DATE: October 10, 1996 SUBJECT: Telephone Poll The Public Works Department is requesting Council approval for a purchase order to Zubeck, Inc. for 5 days work on the Mission St. Bluff - stabilization project. The total cost: is $6,050.00 which includes the mob. 'and demob. cost. This cost will be reimbursed by FEMA through the Alaska Division of Emergency Services. It is part of the emergency funds for the Kenai River flood damage. Authorized By: Rick TRoss, City Manager t Finance Department Attest:.s�_i�.�/ Carol L. Freas, City CI Written by Public Works: >� Yes No Comments Mayor John Williams Ray Measles James C. Bookey, III _ Hal Smalley Linda Swarner Duane Bannock .- Joe Moore V Poll tak y: Kath oodford B. This agreement shall be binding upon both the Employer and its successors and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law and executors of Employee. C. This agreement shall become effective commencing D. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected, and shall remain in force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Kenai has caused this agreement to be signed and executed in its behalf by its Acting City Manager, and duly attested by its City Clerk, and the Employee has signed and executed this agreement, both in duplicate, the day and years first above written. CITY OF KENAI Richard A. Ross, City Manager ATTEST: .,A Carol L. Frew, City Clerk F APPROVED AS TO FORM: R. Graves, City Attorney EMPLOYEE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Page 4 of 4 CITY OF KEG 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 W� MEMORANDUM q s 1"2 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: October 11, 1996 RE: DISPOSAL OF' RECORDS In accordance with KMC 6.05.280, I am notifying you that the following items will be destroyed according to their retention schedule: 1995 Municipal Election - Absentee/questioned/personal representative ballot envelopes, non -voted ballot stubs, voted ballot stubs, voted absentee/questioned/personal representative ballots. clf INFORMATION LIST Kenai city council Meeting of October 16, 1996 t 1. 10/2/96 City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 10/10/96 D. Burnett memorandum and attached Fire Service Award for Excellence Certificate of Commendation Honoring the Kenai Fire Department presented by the Association of International Fire Chiefs. 3. 10/10/96 R. Frates memorandum regarding City Christmas Pole Decorations. 4. 10/9/96 KK letter to Foster Construction regarding stockpile of material. 5. 9/96 Kenai Public Health Center Relocation Feasibility Summary Report and Media Release. 6. 10/8/96 KK memorandum regarding Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue state project. 7. 9/19/96 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes. 8. 10/96 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Your Chamber Today. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1996 "TO DO" LIST KK - Prepare in-house cost estimate for Cannery Road extension and development of parking lot in regard to Exxon grant funds through Fish & Game. Include the information in the 10/16/96 packet and agenda for discussion. CLF - Change council meeting for 11/20/96 to 11/13/96. Notify KCHS government teacher that government day has been scheduled for 11/13/96. Have P&Z arrange for their 11/13/96 meeting to be held at another location. $200 donation to KCHS Hockey Booster Club for full -page advertisement in 96/97 program. FINANCE- Increase C.R. Graves' salary by 2% retroactive to July 1, 1996. JW - Check with John Douglas as to whether he is interested in having his term on RCAC renewed. MK - Request PZ members to return their draft Comprehensive Plan for amendments. Correct name in PZ minutes on Page 4. RR - Change referrals to Acting City Manager to City Manager from now forward. Ask State if they will be plowing bike paths during the winter. RR/KH - Advertise city manager position with AML, ICMA, ten days with Clarion, 14 days with Daily News, none with Alaska Journal of Commerce. RR/KK - Request letter from Cherrier for removal of the donated piling by May 15, 1997. RR/CRG - Work out with A. Reed and prepare lobbying contract with A. Reed & Associates for not -to -exceed amount of $24,000 and incorporate the designated city contact for Reed as well as requirement for monthly reports. 4- CITY OF KENAI IRE DEPARTMENT 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7745 (907) 283-7666 • FAX (907) 283-2267 TO: Mayor Williams and City Council Members THROUGH: Richard A. Ross, City Manager FROM: David C. Burnett, Fire Chief DATE: October 10, 1996 j� ZL FQEVENTION I � Li-' KENAI Due in large part to the support of the City of Kenai's Mayor and Council, and the support of the City Administration, especially Randy Ernst, Airport Manager, the Kenai Fire Department has been recognized internationally and awarded the attached copy of Certificate of Commendation for the City's contribution to fire protection. The Mayor and City Council should be especially proud in that the City of Kenai's Fire Department was the only department recognized in the State of Alaska. The areas of recognition include: 1. Meeting nationally recognized minimum safety standards by upgrading to 4 person shifts without tax increase; 2. Acquired 95 ft. aerial device and 3,000 gallon tanker funded through the state using oil industry royalty money as a source for the grants; 3. Reduced ISO Rating from 5 to 3 which resulted in an estimated savings to local businesses and homeowners of 20% on annual insurance premiums; 4. Instituted EMS Billing System which generates approximately $60,000 of billable revenue annually to the City; 5. Developed proposal, pursued funding for construction of Aircraft Firefighting Training Center with funds provided by FAA. Thank you for your continued support to provide the City of Kenai with the high quality of services. Last, but certainly not least, I would personally like to thank the personnel in the Kenai Fire Department for their camaraderie, their continued commitment to excellence, and just being the nicest bunch of guys I ever met. Sincerely, David C. Burnett Fire Chief CRG/RR - Proceed per outline presented by CRG in regard to Inlet Woods litigation. CRG - Amend Ordinance No. 1719-96, adding "upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100.00." to KMC 13.40.020(a) & (b). Also, add language to allow the court the option to punish by fining with public service hours (at a rate of $10-15/hr) as it deems appropriate. Bring back on 10/16 agenda. ADMIN - Have PZ review code in regard to definition of cabin use within the city. Council- Discuss liaison appointments at 10/16 meeting. Decide on HDB request to move meetings to third Mondays at 5:30 p.m. -2- CITY OF KEN -� C9d eC4fZ" 4 414aaim 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 brAft! 'Ill�f MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and City CourIcil THROUGH: Richard Ross, City Manager FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Rec. Director DATE: October 10, 1996 SUBJECT: City Christmas Pole Decorations FOR: City Council meeting of October 16, 1996 - Information The Parks & Recreation Department typically displays Christmas pole decorations beginning at the frontage of Carr's Grocery along the Spur Highway. However, during my recent conversation with Chuck Swenor, Project Engineer for the Kenai Spur Highway Project, 1 was informed that a total of 29 street poles will be removed due to a late Change Order. There are a total of 8 poles located along Carr's frontage that are scheduled to be removed sometime in February. Thus, pole decorations can not be displayed throughout this stretch of highway due to costs of installing and removing transformers. However, pole decorations will be installed on the remaining poles beginning at the intersection of Bridge Access and Spur Highway. Decorations are scheduled to be installed in early November at the request of Laura Measles, Executive Director of Kenai Chamber of Commerce. CITY OF KEI` P - � cI eat 4 AtaL 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 ''IIII October 9, 1996 Steve Foster Foster Construction PO Box 303 Soldotna, AK 99669 Subject: Stockpile of Material The City of Kenai does not think the orange safety barrier fence you placed around the stockpile of material on city land is sufficient. We are afraid that it can be too easily knocked or cut down. When I talked to you about placing a fence around the stockpile, I was referring to a fence like the chain link one that used to be adjacent to the pile. Please place a higher and more structurally sound fence between the pile and Lawton, and between the pile and the Spur. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Ross, Acting City Manager Zor Williams and Council Members K. Scott & Associates, Inc. Grantsmanship, Project Management, Marketing Kenai Public Health Center Relocation Feasibility Summary Report September 1996 The contract for developing a feasibility study on the relocation of the Kenai Public Health Center was initiated in mid -September, formally approved by the Kenai City Council September 18, 1996. Initially the contractor's focus is establishing the historical parameters relevant to the City of Kenai and the State of Alaska, Division of Public Health's space provision agreement. Terms of the agreement were initiated in the early 1960's. The city, desiring property on which the public health facility was located (what is now the old Carr's Mall site) made a commitment to house the public health clinic. Both state and city representatives have reviewed the documents and found two general consistancies: • some of the older documents may be missing • that the intent of the agreement made in the 1960's is vague My examination is not complete, but when finished, I expect to have a chronological event map that will help in analyzing the scope of the commitment between the parties. The activities of this work have involved meetings with several people. JoAnn Hagen, Supervisor of the Public Health Center and I have occassion to meet or speak frequently about appropriate information for the report. We also toured the former state court house facility where the grant supported Parent Support Program is housed to evaluate co -location of Kenai Public Health Center with other pertinent public services. We have discussed the growth of the center, the current day needs to house the program and the inadequacy of the existing arrangement. Elfra Nord, Karen Pearson and Dr. Peter Nakamura (all of the State Public Health Service), the entire staff of the Kenai Public Health Clinic. Mayor John Williams. interiin-City Mauiagcr Rick Russ and the contractor met September 30 to discuss the status of the work and exchange information about the historical working relationship between the city and the state. The property options suggested by the City of Kenai as trading options for relocation have been reviewed and cataloged for the report. Conversations with building occupants & contractors of both Cook P.O. Box 2480, Kenai, Alaska 99611 Telephone (907) 283-51301FAX (907) 283-5918 Inlet Council on Drug and Alcohol and the Central Peninsula Counseling Service about their experience in design/bid/build lease back construction have occurred. Plans were initiated to bring the legislators and media to the center for a first hand view of the limiting conditions of the space allocated to the center.. Progress continues in development of the report elements which will include: • Historical review of the city/state commitment • Considerations in co -locating some public health related services • Identification and review of optional sites for relocation within Kenai • Identification and review of optional development methods of a relocated Kenai Public Health Center Media Release Kenai Public Health Center The City of Kenai and the Division of Public Health seek solutions to addressing the inadequate space provision for the Kenai Public Health Service located in the basement level of Kenai City Hall. In the early 1960's the city agreed to house the center for a property trade that accommodated building the former Carr's Mall. When the new city hall was built in 1981, provisions to house the center were designed in a 1100 square foot space in the new facility. Since then the number of registered clients has increased considerably and the nursing staff has more than tripled. The Public Health Center pays only for utilities in the city provided space. The Public Health Nurse Service provides area residents with immunization, health check-ups for Medicaid eligible children age 1- 20, family planning services, sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention education, Diabetes information, postpartum and home visits for families with new babies, Tuberculosis screening, communicable disease investigation and education, Attention Deficit Disorder and so on. Over twice as many immunizations are given now as were ten years ago. There is no charge for child health services and a sliding scale fee is charged for adult services. No one is refused service if they are unable to pay. Mayor John Williams expressed the sentiments of the City of Kenai recently when noting that "the City of Kenai has had a long and harmonious relationship with the Public Health Service. It is our desire to work earnestly with the Division of Public Health to satisfactorily resolve the issue of appropriate housing for this important service." Several options are currently being explored by city contracted consultant K. Scott & Associates, Inc. hired to conduct a feasibility study for the relocation of public health facilities within Kenai. Scott's report is expected in early November. For more information contact: John Williams, Mayor, City of Kenai. 283-7539 Kathy Scott, K. Scott & Associates, Inc. 283-5130 JoAnn Hagen, Kenai Public Health Service 283-4871 P - (7 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Williams and Council Members THROUGH: Rick Ross, City Manager FROM: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director DATE: October 8, 1996 SUBJECT: Forest Drive/Redoubt FOR: City Council meeting of 10/16/96 - Information I received the following information verbally from DOT Planning, concerning the state's Forest Drive and Redoubt Project. Improvements Include: • Excavation of frost susceptible material. • Backfill with clean NFS material. • Storm drainage. • Curb and gutters. • Sidewalks. • Street Lighting. • Signage and street markings. Rough Tentative Schedule: • December, 1996 • February, 1997 • October, 1997 • October, 1998 • October, 1999 Project Funding. Consultant selection. Consultant starting. Preliminary design complete. Start construction. Construction complete. • 97/98 $400,000 - through design. • 98/99 $4,000,000 - construction estimate. KK/kw KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD COOK INLET AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION BUILDING September 19, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Members Present: Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Iry Carlisle, Jim H. Richardson, Robin Nyce, Patricia Bower, Jim A. Richardson, Peggy Mullen, Ben Ellis, Emily Fiala for Robin West, Duane Harp, Lance Trasky, Jack LaShot, Chris Degernes, Mike Conway for Leonard Verelli. Members Absent: Tom Knock, Ken Lancaster. B. Approval of minutes. No formal minutes were taken at the August meeting. C. Agenda Changes and Approval. II. PUBLIC COMMENT. The public was asked to hold comment until the end of the meeting. III. NEW BUSINESS A. USGS Wave Erosion Study: Discussion. Joe Dorava, a USGS hydrologist made a presentation on the preliminary results of his recent wave erosion study. The study was done to quantify what type of damage is being caused by boat wakes on the Kenai River (as compared to natural erosion), whether projects can be designed which are less susceptible to wake induced damage, and what types of boating conditions caused certain measurable types and quantities of erosion. Joe provided each board member with a copy of his study proposal titled "Protection and Restoration of Boat Wake Induced Streambank Erosion Along the Kenai River, Alaska". A variety of sites were identified along the Kenai River to provide a representation of the various soil types and conditions, and varied susceptibility to erosion. Two parts to the study were conducted: wake stage height which recorded the number of boat passages in given period of time, and erosion measurements recording the loss or gain of bank or bed material over time. Joe then conducted a general discussion on wake types, where boat wakes caused the greatest damage, and how eroded material relates to wake heights. His study recorded a surprising amount of undercutting of banks which could only be caused by the lateral affect of boat wakes.. Another part of Joe's study evaluated the wakes and erosion caused by specific boat types travelling at various distances from the bank and with different numbers of passengers. He found that wave heights increased with increasing KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT 2 AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes 9/19/96 numbers of passengers and when the boat travels closer to the bank. Ben asked if speed effected erosion. Joe said a 35 horsepower motor was used trying to go as fast as they could. Ben then asked if when trying to get on step, would this displacement cause more impact? Joe said that it would for a short time, probably a larger wake, but travelling at a slower speed toward the bank and that it could be fairly damaging. Jim A. asked how scientists would compare wake impacts with loss of habitat impacts. Joe answered that the connection still needs to be made. Lance then informed the board the main reason for this study was to see if there really was a problem, and to see if the money being spent on streambanks will be lost by boat wake erosion, or if the riverbanks are being undercut. If so, maybe structures could be designed to decrease the undercutting tendency. B. Water -based Recreation Options: Discussion by Bruce Phelps. The Board finished up their "brainstorming" session begun earlier in the day on options for non -motorized use, commercial use. The information is contained in a separate document, attached. Next, the discussion evolved into a session led by Bruce in which he cautioned the board that the Management Plan needs to be comprehensive, but the Advisory Board does not need to make the final decisions this evening. Rather they need to come up with a list of alternatives that the public can discuss and provide comment on. Bruce then went through the memo each board member was provided titled "Water Based Recreation". This memo outlined what the Attorney General's office has stated regarding some legal side boards and also direction that was provided by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Basically the AG's office stated that recommendations need to be feasible and implementable for the subsequent regulations to be successful. From the discussion with the AG's office there are three things which are not feasible to implement: 1. Numeric guide limitation. 2. Horsepower limit changes. 3. Absolute limits of the number of vessels. The tests to determine whether to go forward with a regulation are: KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT 3 AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes 9/19/96 Is there a demonstrated need? Will it implement the purposes of the KRSMA? Is it appropriate, comprehensive and fair? What is the least restrictive way of accomplishing the public's objective? Another question to ask is: Will it be litigated, and if so, is it defendable? Bruce then explained the Department's position on a few of the water recreation issues. The question was raised to Bruce and Chris: how would a change in horsepower affect impacts on habitat? Since the answer is unknown it would be premature to develop a regulation which might raise the horsepower limit to either 40 or 50 HP. It may be that no change should be recommended now, but perhaps continue the USGS Wave Erosion studies and then re-evaluate in the near future. Next, the issue of absolute limits of all users, both private and guided, was discussed. To consider this restriction we would need to show a demonstrated relationship between what the problem is and how this restriction could resolve that problem. The 1992 Kenai River Carrying Capacity Study did not indicate support for this alternative, nor has there been further documentation demonstrating the viability of this action now. It would be better to implement :Later should additional data collection indicate a justification for this restriction. On the issue of Numeric Limits of Guides, the Department feels that the case cannot be made which would tie a decrease in crowding to a decrease in the numbers of guides. If we could relate a particular problem attributable specifically to guides and not found within the general public population, we would be able to limit guides specifically, However, there is no legal method by which we could limit guides by a "grandfathering" system. The only legal options available to us at this time would be a lottery or cash bid program for selecting guides. Neither option would allow existing businesses to continue in operation with any predictability. The Commissioner urges the Board to consider how guides 'may be managed in a way to reduce some of the problems we are experiencing instead of focusing only on limiting numbers to "solve the problem" - need to match solutions to specific problems caused by guides. Board members expressed a variety of concerns regarding a decision to not pursue a limit on the number of guides. Pat questioned whether the limited entry program could be applied to sport fishing guides. Bruce responded that the AG's Office KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT 4 AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes 9/19/96 was queried on this issue and they stated that the present constitutional amendment which allows limited entry for commercial fishermen is specific for that industry and cannot be applied to charter operators. Additionally, the administration is not in favor of pursuing a new constitutional amendment for Kenai River guides alone due to the difficulty of ever getting something like this passed. Ted expressed his dismay that we will not be able to do what the people want. He feels that there may be so many controls that a guide won't be able to make a living and he'd rather see 200 full time guides rather than 600 part time guides. Jeff feels that pricing the guides out of the market won't bring down the numbers either. Bruce questioned whether reducing the number of guides would really reduce crowding on the river: the popular fishing holes would fill in with any number of people whether guides are limited or not. He continued by stating that if the Board promotes a management recommendation that we cannot legally implement, we'll be spending a lot of time on an issue that cannot succeed anyway. Iry said he was concerned about representing what the public expressed they wanted: guides to be limited! Pat expressed a willingness to promote a guide limitation program anyway to get the monkey off the Board's back! Peggy suggested that decreasing the number of guides isn't the only solution available to us, maybe better to address how we can limit the impacts of guides. Ben suggested that maybe the problem is really one of local versus non -local, resident vs. non-resident, etc. Maybe numeric limits on the number of guides is not as important as ensuring that guides are competent, provide quality service and are courteous to other river users. As time was not available to continue the discussion on "Absolute limits" and "Horsepower Limit Changes", Board members were instructed to send their comments in to the Park staff for inclusion in the next Board packet. C. Update on Nationwide Permit: COE. This item was not discussed. D. USFS Comments on Snow River/Primrose Sale. This item was not discussed. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT 5 AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes 9/19/96 IV. PUBLIC COMMENT. Jim A. asked the public for comments at this time and apologized for the lateness. Leo Oberts, Kenai River property owner, spoke to the board to share with them that he just received the appraisal on land he is proposing for sale through the EVOS Trustees' small parcel acquisition program. He is very unhappy about the values and said the Trustees do not understand the amount and type of habitat there is on that land. Jim A. suggested that maybe the board members can help apply pressure on the Trustees, individually and collectively. Dave Morris, a Kenai River property owner (at Mile 33) had some written comments he wanted to provide the board. He did not bring them with him tonight but will be mailing them to staff so they can distribute for the board. He would like the board to keep him informed of their opinions on this document. He also stated this board seems to be reviewing the plan process in an appropriate manner and thanked them. Walt Arthur, Kenai River Property Owner's Association Chairman came to discuss the letter he had sent the board members regarding his organization's comments on the plan revision. Walt stated the Concept Plan does not address the "gut issues". He said the public needs to see these in writing and be given the opportunity to respond. He talked about guide issues, quality of experience, raising of fees, requiring guides to fill out a log book on their clients, staggering start times for guides, and having 1 guide only registering 1 boat. He told the board that the property owners are very concerned that these decisions should not be agency generated but rather suggested through public input. Property owners would like to see Alaskans given preference since this is a "state park", not a national park. It should be for the use of the people of the State of Alaska, first. V. ADJOURNMENT. This meeting was adjourned at 11:00 pm. Due to the lateness of the meeting Duane Harp suggested the next meeting begin earlier in the afternoon with the Board working group session addressing the plan revisions. A. Board Comments. No board comments. B. Date/Agenda of Next meeting. The next meeting will be on October 10 at 5:00pm at Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Building. We keep you informed Business News Political Events Community Issues YOUR A monthly r r� APA P � �� produced by the Greater Soldotna ,Ir D ,INY Volume 9........... Issue 10 October, 1996 r` Chamber of Commerce ED THE THEME IS ALASKA DAY OOT - 7 1 A- 2ND ANNUAL PIE AUCTION OCTOBER STH The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is holding its 2nd Annual Pie Auction on October 5th at the Central Peninsula Sports Center. The evening begins with no -host cocktails at 6:30, and dinner catered by Cafe Raffanati's and served by the Skyview H.S. Choir at 7:00. Then the; real fun begins at 8:00 with the Pie Auction. We will be featuring 40 pies baked by board members, local celebrities, and gourmets. These pies are not only delicious, some of them will have very special prizes attached (and no one knows which ones). Prizes will include a trip to somewhere exotic, sponsored by lst National Bank; a train trip, art work, by famous local artist, jewelry, a Kenai Fjords trip, a TVNCR, and more. Wes & Dave will be there to entertain us, and at 10:00 Joyce the Voice will get the Karaoke going. You can sponsor a table that seats 10 For only $200, they're going fast, give us a call at 262-9814 to reserve yours now. If you can't seem to fill up a table, we have tables reserved for individuals at $20 a seat. So, bring your appetite, your voice, your dancing shoes and, of course, your wallet and join us for an evening of fun. On Friday September 13th we were able to honor a very special group of people. Over 36 volunteers donated more than 900 hours to the Visitor Information Center and the Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers, were recognized with special gifts that were donated by Flipp'n Fin Charters, JV Enterprises, Kenai Fjords Tours, Knight Manor, Salmon Haus, Seaman's Alaska Fishing Adventures, Slikok Creek Cottages, The White Raven, Arctic Tern Charters & Fish Camp, Wilderness Way, Corporate Express, Frames & Things Gallery West, Swiftwater Bed & Breakfast, Northcountry Fair, Keetah Fish Camp, The Sports Den, Fish Happens, Hardy's Alaskan Adventures, Birch Tree Gallery, Stylistix, The Travel Place. Talon Air Service, National Bank of Alaska, The Duck Inn, Alaska's Wildlife Bed & Breakfast, Leonard's Last Frontier Fishing Adventures, Bed & Breakfast Cottages, The Soldotna Silver Salmon Derby, Tustumena Lodge, Healthy Changes, Sweeney's Clothing, Mary's Hairstyling, Longmere Lake Lodge B & B, Riverside House, The Tides Inn, Kenai River Inn, Golden International, Le Croissant Shoppe, Donna's Victorian Gifts, Through The Seasons, Godfathers Pizza, Harborside Cottages, Fun Fishin Alaska, The Fishing Hole, South Central Air, Gull's Landing, Mykels' Restaurant/Soldoma Inn, Cast Away Riverside RV Park, Sat's Enterprises, Soldotna McDonalds, Pratt Museum, Capt. Bligh's Beaver Creek Lodge, Haigh Adventure Air, North Star Lodge, Kenai Riverbend Campground, Mackey Lake Bed & Breakfast, Stan Stephan's Cruises, Aksala Bunk & Breakfast, Alaska's Treetop Bed & Breakfast, and Kasilof Mercantile . Visitors, staff, board members, and community members, were also treated to a delicious buffet, provided by Carr's. Ed's Kasilof Seafoods, Kenai Custom Seafoods, Echo Lake Lockers & Gourmet Meats, Fred Meyer and Safeway. Thank you! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Alaska State Parks Krog's Kamp Peninsula Plumbing & Heating Birch Ridge Golf Course Land's End Quality Asphalt Paving James & Sue Carter Mike Navarre Riddle's Guide Service & Lodge scho Lake Lockers & Gourmet Meats Northern Forage & Supply Salamatof Native Assoc. Hutchings Chev., Olds, Pont., Buick Pacific Alaska Forwarders Soldotna Florist JB Stor 'N Lock Penco Properties Stub's Office Supply, Inc. Kenai Peninsula United Way Peninsula Home Health Care Transalaska Title A MESSAGE FROM CHAMBER PRESIDENT SAMMIE COLE With the busy summer season about over, we can now catch our breath and gear up for the next year. This year the Chamber has undergone some major changes, such as a new director and moving the brochures to the Visitor Center side of the building. Although it seemed extremely hectic, we have two very incredible employees who kept going and going (with a smile to boot.) Without Randi Smith (Office Assistant) and Betty Obendorf (Visitor Information Services Director), I don't know how we would have made it. Please take a minute and call or stop by the office to say thanks to these two incredible employees! The Visitor Information Center had over 43,500 visits since January, 1996, and mail out requests were over 1,350. Just a reminder, if you are interested in obtaining these Chamber leads, please call the office and purchase your subscription for only $50. They even come on labels! Also, please be thinking about becoming a Chamber board member. Three seats will become vacant at the end of this year. Board members Richard Brown, Kurt Eriksson and Bob Sizemore have terms that expire. Board members are expected to participate to the fullest extent. Functions include weekly luncheon meetings, attending board meetings twice a month, participating on one or more committees, encouraging potential members to join and advising of areas in which the Chamber can better represent the business community. If you are interested in serving for the 1997-1999 term, please watch your mail for the Declaration of Candidacy form and return it to the Chamber office by Monday, October 21, 1996. Dennis Murray with Heritage Place will be representing the Soldotna Chamber at the 1996 Alaska State Chamber's Fall Conference and Trade Show in Sitka this month. Thank you Dennis'. FINALLY! THE SOLDOTNA CHAMBER IS ON-LINE! OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: solchmbr@pti,ilaska.net WE HAVEN'T MOVED BUT OUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED Just in case you did not receive our change of address card, our new mailing address is: Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 MEMBERS TEAM UP TO PROMOTE WOMEN'S HEALTH! In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Central Peninsula General Hospital and Healthy Changes have teamed up to promote women's health. Every woman who calls in October to schedule a mammogram will receive a three day pass to "Healthy Changes" along with a free manicure and 10 minute stress massage from the new "Day Spa." The American Cancer society recommends that all women should have mammography at the following times: Initially between the ages of 35 and 39. to serve as a benchmark for detecting later changes. Every one or two years between a;ge 40 and 50. Annually after age 50. Women who have had breast cancer before, have a sister or mother who had breast cancer, or show warning signs of breast cancer may need mammography more frequently or beginning at a younger age. Mammography generally is not recommended for women under 30. Their breast tissue is more dense than that of older women; thus, mammography is not a useful diagnostic tool for women in this age group. To schedule an appointment call 262-8120. 1996 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN OFF TO A GREAT START! The 1996 Kenai Peninsula United Way campaign got off to a great start with last weeks kickoff event at the Boys and Girls Club, one of the 26 agencies that receives funds through United Way. This years goal is $425,000 and they will need everyone's help to reach that. This is an opportunity for each of us to help so many by joining forces through the United " Way. Please support United Way and encourage your employees to do so by allowing a United Way representative make a brief presentation to them at your convenience. To schedule a presentation or obtain pledge forms for distribution call 283-9500. Neighbors helping neighbors. That's what United Way is all about. Thank you for supporting United Way. SOLDOTNA SHOW'CASED AT TRAVEL FAIR II This month European representatives, Super Natural Adventures. C.T.L. Suntrek Tours and Trek Adventures, will be traveling the Peninsula. If you would like to contact these folks, we will have that information available here, at the chamber office. FALL & WINTER PROMOTION KPTMC, Chambers & Visitor Bureau's are encouraging members who offer winter products to network together and form cooperative marketing efforts. We are receiving increasing requests for things to do and see in the fall and winter. If you are interested in joining forces with other members , call the KPTMC at 283-3850. Waterworks Plumbin; & Mechanical i Joe or Graceann Hillyer P.O. Box 1974 I Soldotna, AK 99669 262-8580 Cafe Raffinati Steve Beecken 35282 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna. AK 99669 262-3463 Johnson's Landing Christina Johnson 436 Endicott Drive Soldotna, AK 99669 262-5965 Kenai Peninsula Resource Network ! Richard Sitbon PO Box 677 Kenai, AK 99611 283-5837 a OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR TUESDAY @ NOON, TIDES INN October 1 Sgt. Kincaid with the Soldotna Police Dept., "What to do about bad checks" October 8 Joyce Sikorski of Voice by Joyce, "Your Business Voice" October 15 Susan Lacy with Alaska Employment Service, "Legal Issues in the Work Place" October 22 Melanie Goff of Internet Travel Guides, "Advertising on the Internet" October 29 District 8 State House Candidates forum Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 44790 Sterling Hwy., Sofdotna, AK 99669 BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 5 Soldotna, AK 99669 Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fdalgo Kenai AK 99611 HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Printed Courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland, #102, Kenai, Alaska 99611 @ 907-283-6503 • Fax 907-283-9007 President Sammie Cole ........................ Vice President Clyde Johnson ...................... Sec/Treasurer Bob Sizemore ....................... Past President Ken Lancaster Jr ................... Norman Blakeley.................. Richard Brown ..................... Rik Bucy .............................. Kurt Eriksson....................... Linda Kuiper........................ Linda Parker ......................... Wes Roberts ......................... Barbara Ruckman................ Executive Director Justine Polzin ...................... Office Assistant Randi Smith E-Mail.................................. Southcentral Title ......................... 262-4494 K.P. Economic Dev. District ........ 283-3335 Bank of America..........................283-3369 Lancaster Enterprises ................... 262-4591 Alaska Trading Company.............262-6100 Soldotna Historical Society .......... 262-9322 Fred Meyer...................................260-2200 National Bank of Alaska..............262-4435 TransAlaska Title ......................... 262-5708 Kenai Peninsula Food Bank......... 262-3111 Edward D. Jones & Co ................ 262-6336 Superstructures, Inc .................... 262-5888 Soldotna Chamber ...................... 262-9814- Fax .............................. 262-35 66 solchmbr@ptialaska.net Z ots i r' �Q U� a� SwQ �1 �rya—� + a.(n >1 5 Z2 ow U N "Qo v_� -0Z E•• clz. p .2p ^U csNy yU�e .1u.O aUa <y<a� 3 nab w u WWW znU U N �A mr� a DU* z fir% � v AG cn a z gW uW. �W< u� an p a aWa u�v a z u r A `o u � � u o z E" 2 a fig c�D •- ,. e o,'• L y es �°' r-ut "-Z[-..C* C`U �U fie+ rL: u OUt �u u: Out* �'o u Out ��FO* Rut u+ ems• OUt o� isij1a U bes� nU wn�F zed y EU -° U � �.d� nU nU nU FJ g zA ..� G� 9 � � Z `d � � Z y CY 00EUR pLi7zrN 00. 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