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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-15 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet October 15, 1997 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.Kenai.net/city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 ELECTION 4. Agenda Approval 5. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Bill Coghill - Mikunda, Cottrell & Co/Financial Statement Presentation C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 97-74 - Transferring $4,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Utilities for the Dairy Queen Building Effective October 19, 1997. D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board -1- C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 17, 1997. 2. *Regular Meeting of October 1, 1997. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS 0 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. Approval - Change Order # 1 /Alaska Regional Fire Training Center/$36,987.23 4. Discussion/Approval - Changes in Senior Housing Lease 5. Discussion - Setting of Council Work Session/CIP List and City Manager Search Process 6. Discussion - Water Service Hook-up/Mysing and Arness/Mission Street Upgrade Project - None Scheduled. I. ADMMSTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager -2- J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. -3- ADD TO: No Changes MAYOR'S REPORT OCTOBER 159 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: A-3, Regular Election of October 7, 1997 Council Certification Form CLERK CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT COUNCIL MEETING OF �� �'�`� - 7 PAGE / OF SWARNER MOORE MEASLES M S V BANNOCK 81 ALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY SWARNER MOORE MEASLES 44 IN V IS MOORE MEASLES M S V BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY SWARNER MOORE MEASLES M S V BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY SWARNER MOORE MEASLES M S V BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOKEY SWARNER MOORE MEASLES CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 7, 1997. FOR CITY COUNCIL: SMALLEY, HAROLD -HAL- 390 Write -Ins 9 MC CLOUD, DONALD L. 314 MEASLES, H. RAYMOND 333 ************************************************************************************************* SPOILED BALLOTS: 5 ABSENTEE BALLOTS ABSENTEE BALLOTS COUNTED: 61 RECEIVED: (In person, QUESTIONED BALLOTS Personal Representative, COUNTED: 2 Mailed) 63 POLL VOTER TURNOUT: 626 QUESTIONED BALLOTS TOTAL VOTER TURNOUT: 693 RECEIVED: 4 REGISTERED VOTERS: 4,586 % VOTER TURNOUT: 15% ************************************************************************************************* Absent John J. Williams, Mayor H. Raymond Measles, Vice Mayor Joe Moore, Council Member Linda Swarner, Council Member Hal Smalley, Council Member James C. Bookey, III, Council Member Duane Bannock, Council Member ATTEST: Date Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Suggested by: Administratwil City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 97-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $4,000 IN THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR UTILITIES FOR THE DAIRY QUEEN BUILDING EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 19, 1997. WHEREAS, the Dairy Queen building lease was canceled; and WHEREAS, expenditures for utilities are now the responsibility of the City; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the contingency account of the Airport Land System - Lands Division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund - Land From: Contingency $4,000 To: Utilities $4,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of October, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (10/ 10/97) kl CITY OF KENAI It Od Capdal 4 4&&4a 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 aq 1"2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai I DATE: October 7, 199T�� RE: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE UPDATE For your information, I have included with this memorandum 1997 attendance records for the city's boards, commissions and committees. clf AIRPORT COMMISSION 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD INVMWrrwrr_ nAgrFc mom RON HOLLOWAY 0 0 -mom HENRY XNACKSTEDT 0 m -0 woommommomm 0 mommommom **Ad Hoc Member/Non-Voting BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD MEETING DATES COMMITTE714 MEMBERS qAw I YTl I/� NIW171 SYLVIA JOHNSON P /9 SUSAN HETT r / NINA SELBY P P BARB NORD P A P P / / MARILYN DIMMICK P P / /✓ KAROLEE HANSON P / WILMA JEAN ROGERS n /7 **JENEANE BENEDICT **LINDA OVERTURE COUNCIL ON AGING 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD MFFTMC* DATFS COUNCIL MEMBERS 3,0 Al PEASE JOYCE BILLINGS SAM HUDDLESTON / PEGGY ARNESS /! a / ✓ BETTY NELSON / JOANNA HOLLIER ROGER MEEKS r %� ARLENE ENFIELD HARBOR COMMISSION 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD IN 7JF7AM�A1Fr'�9=PL�P�1ll9M�'J� JEANNIE MUNN TOM THOMPSON RAY MC CUBBINS 0 ox Joe BARRY ELDRIDGE anx mwm"*4mm-,ml 9 iew- "Noii-Resident Position HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD 1997-1998 ATTENDANCE RECORD wwwwrrw r r%AfrwQ 'Aw BOARD 7 MEM�B1ERS �DFJE�7.�E�dl�lJ�iil�fl7�1."JL�l. Jl�SJF��9E,:. 7 LIBRARY COMMISSION 1997198 ATTENDANCE RECORD �i i;fc,I ITA t N z] �� M/Mlol�mCAROL JANICERODES IJO�A�J �1>� BRENCKLE M/M l�lA ELISA FAHNH M M M PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD ��."•,", Mr- Imo= PLANNING do ZONING COMMISSION 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD uArlm ur r�s�r�c vo-a 9 ME- El z1--il.l. ;111 =M= COMMISSIONERS ol 0/010 ox Bv, now =�Moww MICHAEL CHRISTUN U04 am no 0 ol 0 0� M WME Z; N=O nx =/Moml OWN ax MM M 100 M " i M/ Now MENNowns No MEN MoNowommomwo INN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1997/98 ATTENDANCE RECORD LRITL+TrAir_ TAgrV-Q iSIONERS MM nzo an n"MOMM M/ax MIX QUADE s � -loom MumO mom CS: i (b) "Source of Income" means an employer, other person, or entity paying compensation, dividends. or interest, directly or indirectly, for services, products, or investments. If the income being reported is derived from employment by a sole Proprietorship, partnership, or corporation in which the reporting person, spouse, or children, or a combination of them hold a controlling interest, that proprietorship, partnership, or corporation may be designated as the source of income without specifying clients or customers if the business is one that is normally conducted on a cash basis and typically does not keep records of individual customers. In all other cases, the clients or customers of the proprietorship, partnership, or corporation shall be listed as sources of income of the person whose income is being reported, the spouse, children, or a combination of them holding a controlling interest. (Ord. 359) (Note: To the extent that this chapter sets forth disclosure requirements which are less stringent than those imposed by AS 39.50 and AS 15.13, the more stringent requirements of State Statute must be followed. City Attorney's Opinion 4/20/79.) Chapter 1.90 •..� ..• s •:• •• •Mute Nil•�1. Sets: 1.90.010 Creation 1.90.020 Duties 1.90.030 Qualifications 1.90.040 Terms 1.90.050 Proceedings 1.90.060 Specific Requirements of Boards, Commissions and Committees 1.90.010 Creation: All boards, commissions and committees created by the Council of the City of Kenai, shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council from applications submitted to the City Clerk. A chairman and vice-chairman shall be selected annually and shall be elected from and by the appointed members. The Mayor and one Councilmember elected by the Council as ex-officio members and as consultants of any board, commission or committee, may attend all meetings, but shall have no voting power on the board, commission or committee. A member of Council or City administrative staff shall attend all meetings of boards, commissions and committees and supply staff support. 547-02/10/88 1-27 C= OF KENAI 1.90.020 Duties: (a) Members of boards, commissions and committees shall be required to establish policies relating to their respective organization. They shall act in an advisory capacity to department heads within the City Administration if there are such departments in the City organization that directly relate to the board, commission or committee. (b) If the board, commission or committee has income stated within the City of Kenai annual budget, said board, commission or committee shall work with the City Manager to establish expenses projected for the year for approval by the City Council. 1.90.030 Qualifications: A member of a board, commission or committee must be a resident of the City of Kenai, unless the board, commission or committee is specifically exempted by Council from this requirement. The member cannot be an officer or employee of the City of Kenai. If any member should move his residence from the corporate limits of the City of Kenai (if applicable), is an officer or employee of the City of Kenai, or shall be elected or appointed as an officer or employee of the City of Kenai, the service of such member shall terminate immediately. He should be aware that he will serve without salary, but will be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with this service, only after approval by Council. 1.90.040 Terms: (a) A member of a board, commission or committee shall serve for a term of three (3) years, unless the board, commission or committee is specifically exempted by Council from this requirement. At renewal date, the Mayor, with consent of the Council, can reappoint the member or recommend a replacement. (b) The terms of the initial board, commission or committee member shall be staggered so that three (3) members will be appointed for one year: two members will be appointed for two years: and two members will be appointed for three years. Terms shall commence on January 1 of each year. 1.90.050 Proceedings: (a) All boards, commissions and committees will have regularly scheduled meetings which shall be open to the public. Exceptions to the meeting requirements shall be established by Council. Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of all proceedings and such minutes shall record the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision or finding shall immediately be filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be a public record open to inspection by any person. All acts of boards, commissions and committees are subject to the paramount authority of the City Council. (b) If the commission, committee or board member shall be absent from more than one-half of all the meetings of his/her committee, commission or board, regular and special, held within any period of three (3) consecutive calendar months, he/she shall thereupon cease to hold the seat. (Ord. 1610-94) (c) In all matters of parliamentary procedure, Roberts Rules of Order as revised shall be applicable and govern all meetings, unless as specified in KMC 1.15.060 motions; KMC 1.15.100, speaking; and KMC 1.15.110, voting. (d) The responsibility of insuring that all members of boards, commissions and committees receives a copy of the Standard Procedures of Boards, Commissions and Committees lies with the City Clerk. 1.90.060 S2Cgi is Requirements of Boards. Commissions and Committees: Requirements of boards, commissions and committees as set forth in KMC 1.90 are general requirements and shall be followed to the extent that they do not conflict with specific requirements found in code sections specifically pertaining to individual boards, commissions and committees. (Ord. 1223, 1239) S47-02110/88 1-29 CITY OF KENAI (e) Home Occupations: Uses as allowed by this chapter. (f) Development Requirements: As described in Development Requirements Table. (g) Parking Requirements: As required by this chapter. (Ord. 925) 14.20.105 T (a) Intent. The TSH Zoning District is intended to provide for a mixed, controlled use in a designated area, which will protect and enhance the historic character of the zone. The goal. of the TSH zone is to manage all new development, reconstruction and alterations within the zone. The intent of the Townsite Historic Review Board is to enhance and identify the city of Kenai's heritage, to present this heritage in a manner that promotes civic pride, and to foster an awareness of where we as a people have evolved. (b) Historic District Board. A historic district Board will be established to regulate development within the TSH zone. The following provisions will govern the Board's activities through the State of Alaska Certified Local Government Program: (1) The Board will consist of a ._minimum of seven members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic -preservation, appointed . for terms of not less than three -years. A majority, plus one member must be residents of the City of KenaL (2) To the extent available, three Board members shall be professionals, as defined by National -Park- Service regulations, from the disciplines of history, architecture or architectural history, and archeology. (3) The. Board will meet twice each year or -as necessary and conduct. business in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of Alaska. This includes public notification of meeting place, time and agendas. (4) Written minutes of each Board meeting will be prepared and made available for public inspection. (c) Historic District Board Duties: (1) The Board shall make recommendations to the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission as to the area of the city to be included within the -zone and any adjustments to the boundaries in the future. (2) The Board shall review zoning requirements and review all proposed changes to the zoning law within -the TSH Zoning Distrito (3) The Board shall schedule a minimum of two meetings annually and special meetings as requested by the Planning Department to review proposed building . permit applications within the -zone or other business considered necessary by the Planning Department. (4) The. Board shall conduct or cause to be -conducted a survey of the historic, architectural, and archaeological resources within the corr muruty. The survey shall be compatible with the Alasim Heritage Resources Survey and able to be readily integrated into statewide comprehensive historic preservation planning and other planning processes. Survey and inventory documents shall be maintained to protect the site location(s) from possible vandalism. The survey shall be updated every ten years. S65-10/20/93 14-22 (5) The Board shall review and comment to the State Historic Preservation Officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the boundaries of the City. When the TSH Board considers a National Register nomination which is normally evaluated by professionals in a specific discipline and that discipline is not represented on the Board, the Board will seek expertise in this area before rendering a decision. (6) The Board shall act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources. (7) The Board shall work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation and the community's history. (8) The Board will review all building permit applications as well as all exterior architectural alterations and demolition within the designated zone. The Board's responsibility will be to provide it's recommendation for approval, denial or modification to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The guidelines to be followed by the Board will be designed to preserve the character which typify development in the zone and provide the basis for preserving the historical character of the zone. Applications must be accompanied by a schematic drawing of proposed changes within the zone. (9) The Board shall develop a local historical preservation plan that will be compatible with the Alaska State Historic Preservation Plan and produce information that is compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resource Survey. (d) Application: An application requiring review in TSH Zoning District shall be filed with the Planning Department. The TSH zoning district, as located within the bounds shown on the City of Kenai Official Zoning Map. The application shall contain: (1) One reproducible copy of the application signed by the applicant and, if leasing the premises, co -signed by the owner indicating type or nature of business. (2) Current color photographs of the site and of any existing structures representing both the overall condition of structures and accurately portraying materials and color. (3) Reproducible schematic plans of the proposed construction sufficient to show building size and layout, exterior elevations, proposed materials and colors. (4) A landscaping and site plan complying with KMC 14.25 and the development criteria of this chapter drawn to scale showing the existing structure and all proposed alterations and additions in relation to the site. (e) Development Criteria. The development criteria is intended to provide for a district in which residential and business enterprises co -habitat as a desirable and compatible use. All proposed construction, renovation, demolition, or alteration shall: (1) Encourage, whenever possible and compatible with historic character of the TSH zone, foot traffic; restaurants, gift shops, parks, etc; indigenous Kenai Peninsula flora; wooden structures including log style with soft colored or natural sidings. (2) Discourage uses which will violate the historic and scenic quality of the S65-10/20/93 14-23 CITY OF KENAI TSH zone; buildings and building additions that are not compatible with adjacent buildings or which violate the existing character and scale of the district. (3) Specific structures and activities which will not be allowed, but are not limited to: (a) Buildings with "modern design style of architecture" that have no historical correlation with the district; (b) Multiple family residences (excluding duplexes); (c) Gas stations; (d) Auto repair shops; (e) Rental storage of any kind; (f) Kennels or similar uses; (g) Livestock, Stables, Commercial horseback riding; (h) Auto body and paint shops; (4) Commercial buildings are limited to a total area of no more 5,000 square feet per story. Any individual unit within the structure may be of no more than 2,500 square feet, except that the Commission may allow a larger individual unit if it is determined to be compatible with the zone. (5) Metal -sided buildings may be allowed if the Commission determines they are compatible with the zone. (f) Criteria for determining acceptable use shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) All alterations to existing structures should be performed so as to preserve the historical and architectural character of the TSH zoning district. (2) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, or site in its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or destruction of architectural features cannot be done without approval. (3) Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or site, and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance of their own, which should be recognized and respected. (4) Landscaping requirements according to City of Kenai as required by KMC 14.25. (5) All exterior construction must be completed within a year of date of approval. (g) Existing structures: All structures existing prior to the enactment of this ordinance will be allowed to continue in their present form and use. In the event of loss of the existing structure due to demolition, fire or natural causes, the structure may be rebuilt with the following requirements: (1) The structure to be rebuilt must conform to the. previously existing structure in terms of size, shape and location unless the Commission determines the new structure is more compatible with the intent of the TSH zone. (2) The use of the new structure must be the same as the use of the 565-10/20/93 14-24 CITY OF KENAI previous structure. (3) Application for reconstruction of the structure must be made to the Planning Department within one year of the date of loss due to demolition or damage. (4) Reconstruction of the structure must be complete within two years of the date of the loss due to demolition or damage. (5) If applicant wants to rebuild, other than a pre-existing structure, the existing structure provisions as stated above are not applicable. (h) Criteria for designation of landmarks to be included in the TSH: (1) Its age - approximately fifty years old. (2) Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city of Kenai. (3) Its location as the site of a significant historic event. (4) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city of Kenai. (5) Its distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type. (6) Its relationship to other distinctive area that are eligible for preservation according to a historical, cultural, or architectural criteria. (i) Uses. (1) Principal Permitted Uses as allowed in Land Use Table. (2) Conditional Uses: As allowed in the Land Use Table and subject to theprorvision of this chapter. 1. Such uses must be similar to principal uses permitted in the zone. 2. Such uses must be in harmony with the intent of the zone. (j) Review process. Upon submittal of an application, the Planning Department shall schedule the application for review by the TSH Zoning District Review Board at the following appropriate meeting. The Board shall make a recommendation regarding the permit application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board's recommendation shall be based upon the development criteria in this section and all other pertinent provisions of the Kenai Municipal Code. (k) Signs. signs shall be allowed in the Commercial Zone as set forth in KMC 14.20.220(c). (1) Penalties. Penalties for non-compliance with this Chapter shall be as set forth by KMC 14.20.260. (m) Definitions. 1. Alteration -Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any structure which requires a building Pam• 2.. Construction -The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property which requires a building permit. 3. Demolition -Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a structure within a historic district. 4. Certified Local Government -A local government "that has been certified to carry out the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act." 5. Historic District -An area designated as a "historic district" by ordinance of the City Council, which contains within definable geographic boundaries, one or more landmark and which may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that, while not of such historic and/or architectural. significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the landmark or landmarks located within the historic district. 6. Historic Preservation -The act of adopting regulations and restrictions for the protection and preservation of places and areas of historical and cultural importance to the Kenai. 7. Landmark -A property or structure designated as a "landmark" by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, that is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation because of its historic and/or architectural significance to the city of Kenai. 8. New Development -Any development which requires a building permit. 9. Reconstruction -The action of returning a structure to original state. 10. Relocation -Any relocation of a structure on its site or to another site. 11. Renovation -To restore to a former better state (as by repairing or rebuilding). 12. Site plan -Schematic drawing complying with the development criteria of this chapter and drawn to scale showing proposed structure in relation to the site. (Ord. 1133, 1527-93, 1567-93) 14.20.110 Coal Commercial Zone (CC Zone): (a) Intent. The CC Zone is established to provide for an area of concentrated commercial development. Regulations applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact group of business of the type which are mutually beneficial and located close enough together to encourage walk-in trade. (b) Principal Permitted Uses: As allowed in Land Use Table. (c) Conditional Uses: As allowed in Land Use Table and subject to the provisions of this chapter. (d) Accessory Uses: As defined (see Definitions). (e) Home Occupations: Uses as allowed by this chapter. (i) Development Requirements: (1) No stores or businesses shall involve any kind of manufacture compounding, processing, or treatment of products where such operations are objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke, noise, vibrations, or other similar nuisances. (2) Open Storage: No open storage shall be located closer than 25 feet to the adjoining right-of-way of any collector street or main thoroughfare. Any open storage visible from a collector street shall be enclosed with an eight foot (8') high fence of good appearance acceptable to the Commission. (3) Lot and yard requirements (see Development Requirements Table - Additional Requirements Section). S65-10/20/93 14-26 CITY OF KENAI CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 2834156 Council on Aging Application Name -:51-V11r:R/' 'z � Mailing Address Ile - Residence Address Phone Current memberships in organization: My involvement at the senior center: My interest in becoming a member of the advisory board came about because, z' Z Signature Date CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907, 2834156 Council on Aging Application Name M r r g c ►� p '�- Mailing Address Residence Address r t1 Phone Current memberships in organization: My involvement at the senior center: My interest in becoming a member of the advisory board came about because, ,�n1�(12 , n J �i�� r �P /+�t Signature } Date 10/11/97 03:39 P02 .- AUG PO '97 09:26AM CITY OF KENPI 907 263 ?014 P. 414 Ma CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 383-4156 COUNCIL ON AGING .UPLICA'A'"ICN NAME 13 v (tj a. M L► 50 HAILING ADDRESS P, e- za 9 F 4- MCSIDENCE ADDRESS PHONE NAME OF SPOUSE CURRENT V=3ZRSHTP IN ORGANIZATIONS: 1")0!, -T rie Mi CURRZNT -NIVOLVEME14`1' AT THE CENTER: WIULD YOU BE WILLING TO OFFER ASSISTILNCE IN VCLtNtTE7:T, ACTIVITIES AT -.L'.'IE CENTER? i J- MY NTEREST IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY 'AQARD CA,tiIE AS03T BECAUSE, af r,- U.- o-- :)7 F 10/11i97 03:38 D01 ,-AUG 20 197 09: 35AN CITY OF KENAI 907 P . ? /4 CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 907) 283.4156 COUNCIL ON AGING APPLICATION MAILING ADDRESS RESIDENCE ADDRESS P.HONE NAME OF SPOUSE ---�"' CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS! MY CURRENT INVOLVEMENT AT THE CENTERS 'Al, ALASKA 99611 WOULD YOU BE WILLZSG TO OFFER_AS41STAX IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER?�.� ¢���•�.:._.. MY INTEREST IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF T/iR ADVISORY BOARD SAME ABOUT BECAUSE, SIGNATURE DAiE KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSIOI OCTOBER 9, 1997 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 11, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6• NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda (10 / 1 / 97) ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION October 9, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Thomas Thibodeau *** MINUTES *** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. Members Present: James Bielefeld, Sandra Hudson Members Absent: Ron Holloway, Henry Knackstedt, Bonnie Koerber, Barbara Edwards, Tom Thibodeau Also Present: Airport Manager Randy Ernst, Contract Secretary Barb Roper A quorum was not established, meeting canceled at 7:15 p.m. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 11, 1997 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT S. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda (10/ 1 / 97) 11. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Airport Commission Meeting Minutes October 9, 1997 Page2 T-� 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA October 6, 1997 Kenai City Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrig ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 11, 1997, September 8, 1997 (no quorum) PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS a. Kornelis memo re: Revenues & Expenditures/Boating Facility INFORMATION a. Governor's Task Force on Subsistence COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas ADJOURNMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. S. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSIO *** MINUTES *** October 6, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman: Will Jahrig ROLL CALL: Chairman Jahrig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Ray McCubbins, Will Jahrig, Michael McCune, George Spracher Members Absent: Barry Eldridge, Tom Thompson Others Present: Keith Kornelis, Councilman Bookey, Finance Director Larry Semmens, Contract Secretary Barb Roper APPROVAL OF AGENDA SPRACHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 6, 1997. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MCCUBBINS. AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MCCUNE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 1997 MEETING. SPRACHER SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS a. Kornelis memo re: Revenues & Expenditures/Boating Facility Kornelis provided a report on revenues and expenditures at the City dock per the request of the Harbor Commission at their August meeting. The report covers the periods from 1988 through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996. The following topics were discussed: Fish Tax: Semmens reported the fish tax is shared between the State, Borough and the City. The State gets 50% and the remaining 50% is Harbor Commission October 6, 1997 Page 1 split between the City and the Borough. The fish tax does not support the dock but the information was provided in the packet since it was an issue with the public at the August meeting. Boating Facility Enterprise Fund: Semmens explained the Fund line item report that was included in the packet (Exhibit F-4). It was noted the Other Revenue line item included boat launch fees, rental space, and small sale items to include oil, etc. Under operating expenses Personal Services included salaries, benefits, social security, part time employees, etc. Depreciation: Semmens reported that Depreciation was not budgeted this year so the line item does not reflect positively on this report. However, it is in the budget for next year. Semmens pointed out the credit arising from transfer of depreciation to contributions account effectively reduced the depreciation expense impact on retained earnings. This depreciation expense is for the portion of the dock that was built with grant money from the State. The fund is set up like a normal business as opposed to the general fund of the City. The intent when it was set up was that user fees and charges would cover the total cost of the expenses of running the dock. Semmens reported that it is estimated the fund will lose approximately $67,000 in fiscal year 1998. This will result in the dock borrowing money from the general fund. Semmens stated he will recommend to Council that the fund be changed from an enterprise fund to a special revenue fund which would eliminate the depreciation expense. Dock Operating Expenses: Discussion took place on what it is costing to run the dock facility versus the expenses involved. Bookey noted the report provided in the packet will serve as backup should the cost of services at the dock be discussed in the future. Contracting Dock Services: Discussion took place on the possibility of contracting the dock out to private enterprise. Bookey reported this would be a topic of discussion with Council during the budget process next year. Semmens stated that if the fire training facility becomes a success under private management the dock will be the next program that will probably go in that direction. Gas & Diesel Sales: Kornelis explained the gas and diesel spreadsheet provided in the report. It was pointed out that federal tax was only applied to gas. McCubbins asked how the City dock fuel rates differed from Homer. Kornelis answered, although Homer does a much higher volume of sales there is not much difference in fuel rates. Harbor Commission October 6, 1997 Page 2 Bookey stated he felt that Snug Harbor may have been looking at the City to subsidize his operation as the individuals that complained at the August meeting sell their fish to Snug Harbor. It was noted the other packers on the river do not try to make money off their fuel, the price provided to their clients is a perk. Taxes: Discussion took place on the federal and state taxes applied to fuel at the dock. It was noted the users can apply for a credit on their income taxes. Bookey reported the process is quite simple. 7. INFORMATION a. Governor's Task Force on Subsistence b. City Council Agendas 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Bookey stated there is a vacant seat on the Harbor Commission and requested efforts be made to fill it. 9. A_ 10. T MCCUBBINS MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 1997. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Harbor Commission October 6, 1997 Page 3 KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM OCTOBER 7, 1997 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular meeting of September 2, 1997. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5 • REPORTS a. Director b. Friends of the Library ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS a. Public Relations Committee ITEM 7: ITEM 8• ITEM 9: a. ITEM 10• COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 3 and October 1, 1997. Library Commission October 7, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. Kenai Library Activity Room Chair Bob Peters 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob Peters, Lorrene Forbes, Janet Brown, Janice Rodes, Vincent O'Reilly, Carol Brenckle, Elissa Fahnholz Members Absent: Kathy Heus Also Present: Emily DeForest, Councilman Joe Moore, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA BROWN MOVED TO APPROVED THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY BRENCKLE. AGENDA WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FORBES MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1997. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRENCKLE. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 5. REPORTS a. Director DeForest handed out a copy of the monthly management report and the October activity schedule prior to the meeting. It was noted that activity was down for September as only 150 cards were handed out. DeForest reported that she will be attending a conference in Anchorage on October 9 regarding the Universal Services Act. The Act allows libraries to get communication services at a lesser rate. The Kenai library should pay only 28% of the normal phone bill. DeForest noted the Act may go into effect by the first of the year. DeForest will also be attending a Director's Leadership Conference in Girdwood on October 20, 21 and 22. All small rural libraries in the State will be in attendance and topics of discussion include the State library card system, the library bill that was sent to the Legislature last year, communications, and other leadership problems encountered. DeForest stated the bill originally proposed to the State involves misdemeanor charges filed against individuals that have fines at a library. This will supposedly give the library's a legal right to go after fines. Bobby Norfolk, a storyteller, will be visiting the library on October 17. A small potluck will be held prior to the storytelling. It was noted there will be no admission fee, however, the Friends of the Library will pay for Norfolk's visit. This event is for all age groups. Moore stated he would announce Norfolk's visit at the October 15 Council meeting. DeForest reported that flyers were sent to all the schools. Eileen Bryson with the ASF (foreign student group) is planning a reception in the Library on November 2. This is for anyone interested in the ASF program. DeForest reported that first grade classes from Sears Elementary is already visiting the library. She added, it was nice to have them at the beginning of the year so that the children can become indoctrinated early on. Discussion was held on fines paid for the month of September. DeForest stated that figure will increase next month. Forbes asked about the $7,000 in the general fund for the Public Library Assistance Grant that was on the City Council agenda on September 3, 1997. DeForest explained that it is a State library grant awarded every year. This was on the agenda so that Council could accept it for the library. b. Friends of the Library: Brown reported that Friends had a meeting on September 29 and at that time the number of tickets sold totaled $9,500.00. Brown added there were a lot of tickets out yet. Discussion took place on ticket sales and the difficulty in selling them.. Brown reported that ads will run in the Clarion on October 8, 15 and 22. All tickets must be turned in by October 20 and the Library will continue to try to sell any remaining. It was noted that radio ads are also being heard. Brown stated that Nora would sit at K-Mart or Carr's to sell tickets if someone would sit with her. Brenckle indicated that she would if it was on a weekend. Library Commission Meeting October 7, 1997 Page 2 Brown reported that Dustin Aaronson agreed to be the DJ at the Halloween Dance. It was noted there will be prizes for best costume, dances, etc. Prizes may include tickets to the Charlie Daniels concert, Kaladi Brothers, or Southcentral. Brown reminded the Commission that halibut and prime rib are on the menu. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Public Relations Committee 7. Peters reported that O'Reilly also agreed to serve on this Committee and one meeting was held. Lori Evans from the Clarion was contacted and she indicated that space may be available in the newspaper for the library articles. These articles will focus on what local celebrities are reading. Evans also indicated that she would like to see these articles be shared with the Soldotna library. Brenckle suggested that perhaps a high school or college journalism student could write these articles. Peters stated a name for the committee will be chosen at their next meeting. a. Multi -purpose facility: Discussion took place on the proposed multi- purpose facility. Peters indicated he would support such a facility if it was used for something other than hockey. Moore reported that money for such a facility is available through the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR). The City owns property on the golf course along the fairway and behind the driving range which is designated as recreation property. BOR gave verbal approval to the City to sell this property. If sold, the proceeds would go towards the multi -purpose ice facility. The property currently being considered for the facility is the Mental Health lands near the high school. Mayor Navarre was optimistic that the land is obtainable through trade or sale. Moore reported the land at the golf course is currently being subdivided and it is anticipated that $600,000- $700,000 could be obtained through the sales. Forbes asked if there were any lands available for the library. Moore indicated there was if you wanted one by the airport. He reported the animal control shelter is being built on airport land and the airport is financing the whole project. Once built the airport will lease the land to the City at 6% of the appraised value. b. Challenger Project: O'Reilly asked what the status was on the Library Commission Meeting October 7, 1997 Page 3 Challenger project. Moore reported the City is no longer involved but he did see a copy of the NASA budget which goes to the President and there was a line item in there for 2.5 million dollars for a learning center in Kenai, Alaska. 8. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Commissioner Brenckle: Welcomed O'Reilly back from his trip. Brenckle also asked for some assistance or tips on selling the raffle tickets. Elissa Fahnholz: Requested information on the raffle tickets. The sale process was explained and it was also pointed out that a person had to be 18 or 21 years old to sell them. Commissioner Forbes: Asked what steps would need to be taken to get money from the City to have professional plans drawn up for the new library addition. Forbes felt it would be more effective having plans on hand when the Library goes out to seek grants for the addition. Moore answered there are a couple of options available. One would be to get it from the general fund the other to discuss the matter with the City Manager and have it put in the budget for next year. After a group discussion it was decided that Moore will go to the City Manager to have it put in the budget for next year. Commissioner O'Reilly: Asked about an article he saw in the paper regarding federal money for libraries. DeForest answered that she saw the article and will look into it. O'Reilly asked about a service to rent books and how many books are rented through the service. DeForest answered 52 books are rented each month. These include bestsellers and she selects them. O'Reilly asked if the Library Commission, Friends of the Library, or certain individuals were out looking and applying for grants. DeForest indicated that no one is at this time but that it should go through the City as the City will have to administer any grant awarded. Moore stated he would look into what the grant process is. O'Reilly suggested that a well known bookstore be invited to sell books during the holiday season. Discussion took place on relationships with various bookstores. DeForest indicated that she would order from whatever bookstore offers a larger discount. 9. INFORMATION C. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 3 and October 1, 1997. Library Commission Meeting October 7, 1997 Page 4 10. ADJOURNMENT FORBES MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper Library Commission Meeting October 7, 1997 Page 5 enai Commun�t -fdrzaz A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1997 Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 2184 561 1591 Non -Fiction 2042 327 369 Periodicals 101 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes Videos Misc. 12 1 3 175 662 513 Total printed materials .. 7175 Total Circulation .. 8541 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books AV Gifts 17 57 5 15 - Purchases 74 11 11 - Total Additions ... 190 InterLibrary Loans Ordered Received Returned Books 37 25 19 InterLibrary Loans by our library .. Books 35 Volunteers .. Number 23 Income Fines and sale books Donations/Lost books Xerox Total hours .. 208 $1,435.60 344.90 199.75 Total Income for SEPTEMBER, 1997 ... $1,980.25 XEna.i Community -fiina ty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED SEPTEMBER, 1997 KENAI 53 ANCHOR PONT 1 KASILOF 5 NIKISKI 17 NINILCHIK 2 SEWARD 1 SOLDOTNA 37 STERLING 8 OTHER 26 TOTAL 150 Library Patronage SEPTEMBER, 1997 ... 7,558 Persons MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPOF.- Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - Kenai Community Librar,., - !;)I SEP 1997 **Overview** 4l1 SEP 1997 01 AUG 1997 % Chance 01 SEP 19,14E. % Chance FYTD Last FYTD % Chance - to 30 SEP - to 30 SEF �t Time Checkout 7420 7828 -5.2% 9 . 1 24222 20762 16.65, ne Renewals 916 337 9.4% 710 29.0% 2829 2359 19.9% ek-ja I E- 205 2EI;) -21.2% 244 -16.0y 749 736 1.3% ckout Sessions 2626 2247 -7.8% 2250 16.7% 8640 6753 2 7 . -:0 % HECKOUTS I I 1E.-I 1I772 -5.1% 10004 11 E.% 36446) 30616 1 'D . (;) *, i, �tlar Checkiris 5':.-4 12 6356 - 7 . (;)*,, 51E.E. 14.4% 19550 17237 13.4% e Checi-ins 11'?5 1309 -8.7% 1146 4.3% 3859 4161 -7.3% HED::: I W] 7 107 7665 -7.3% 6312 12.6% 234(--)9 21398 9.4% ions Registered 2:111 197 17 . 145 59 . ' V, 688 439 5E.7% rons Deleted -132 4':4 -47.9% -3 5966.7% -E-46 -161 301 .21/ .M C IF 'Bf;. MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - k:enai Community Library 01 SEF' 1997 **Item Statistical Classes*+Use Counts hl SEF' 01 AUG % Chana_e 01 SEF' '/. Chana_e FYTD Last FYTD % Chana_e 19'?7 1997 1996 - to 30 SEF' - to 30 SEF' NON-FICTION (ADULT) 1965 10E.9 5.1% 2100 -E•.4% 61SE. 5937 4.2% BIOGRAPHY 30 20 5(:,).0% 28 7.1% 73 73 0.0'% BIG BOOT. AUDIO CASSETTES 10 +� 13.7% 141 -23.4% 292 371 -21.3% CAMERAS PERIODICALS 101 32'.4% 6.5 55.4% 278 245 13.5% DOCUMENTS 4 6. --J.3% 10 -60.0% 17 21 -1'?.OX EASY FICTION 15'+1 1562 1.9% 1263 26.0% 5403 4332 24.7% EASY NON-FICTION 369 411 -10.2% 452 --13.4% 1207 1257 -4.01/ EASY PAPERBACK. 1 -100.0% 4 100.0y. EOUIFMENT 74 93 -24.5% ?4 -21.34/ 325 255 27.51% FICTION (ADULT) 1823 2109 -13.6% 1738 4.9% 6039 5498 9.3% FILMS/FILMSTRIP'S (A INTERLIBRARY LOAN 43 23 S7.0% 24 72% 94 104 -9.6.11 INTERNET 438 594 -26.3% 100.0% 1640 100.05: JUV. AUDIOCASSETTES E.7 44 52.3% 50 34.0% 173 143 16.9% JUY. FICTION 435 E•25 -30.4% 5188 -16.0% 1736 1765 -1.E.% JUV. FILMS/FILMSTRI JUV. NON-FICTION 32-1 2E3 24.3% 323 1.2'.4 ?77 E96 9.0% JUV. PHONODISCS 1 -100.0% JUVENILE PAPERBACK 12E. 241O -3 7 .OY. 44 136 .4% 4E•'7:0 26.1 79.7% K:IT 12 7 71.4% 50.0% 28 27 3.71X MAP''; 1 100 .0% 1 100 .0V. MICRl:1FILM/FICHE PUZZLES/GAMES 1 5 -80.0% 4 -75.0% 6 12 -50.0% MACHINE READABLE DA 2 -100.0% NON-FICTION PAPERBA F'HOf•IODISC� � 1 20o.0 1 2cvi3O% 6 5 - 2i),0% PAMF'HLETS 2 - 100.0% PAFF.:RBACi: b 36.1 34ti, 4 .3% 307 17 .2% 1006 869 15 .3% VIDEO CASSETTES 662 573 15.5% 580 14.1% 1S40 1779 3.4% VERTICAL FILE 3 -100.0% 3 -100.ci% DATA LOAD PROBLEMS MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library O1 SEP 1997 **Ite(n Tvpes**Use Counts ,2)l SEP wj, AUG Y. Chanpe 01 SEP % Change FYTD Last FYTD % Chance 15'_+7 19-47 1996 - to 30 SEP - to 30 SEP BB BIG BOOF INT INTERNET COMPUTER 438 594 -26.3% 100.0% 1640 100.0% B BOOK 5773 60)18 -4.1% 5691 1.47. 19177 17472 9.SIX BAG HOOF-: BAGS WITH KENA 64 36 -25.6% 76 -15.8% 288 206 39.8% C AUDIO CASSETTE 176 140) 25.7% 190 -7.4% 467 521 -10.4% CArI CAMERA CP CURRENT PEF:IODICAL 9:3 75 30.7% 59 66.1% 273 235 18.3% DOCS ALA,5KA DOCUMENTS E. -50.0% 6 -5,d.0% 13 17 -23.5% EQ EQUIPMENT 1 11 -9.1% 13 -44.4% 36 43 -25.(%)% FS FILM STRIPS GAM GAME GEN GENEALOGY 19 60 -63.3% 17 11.3% 131 36 263.9% ILL INTERLIBRARY LUAN 2 -100.0% 3 -100.0% IRS IRS PUBLICATIONS 1 100.0% Jk:IT JUVENILE KIT 4 -100. %,% 8 -100.OY. JF JIGSAW PUZZLES 1 = -80.0% 4 -75.0% 8 12 -33.3% F::IT KIT 13 6 116.7% 5 160.0% 28 17 64.77. MAP MAP 1 100 , v.,% 100.0% 1 100.0% MF MICROFILM/FICHE MF' FILMS MRDF MACHIrAE REriDABLE DA 2 -lo4;).Q,% F' F'HL]hdUD I SC 1 200 .0% 1 200 .0Y 5 6 -16 .7% PAM PAMPHLET 1 1 0.0% 8 -87.5'% 6 14 -57.1% PFA FAPERBACI 6o' 644 -5.4% 429 42 .0 1785 1395 23.0V PL PLAYERS REF REFERENCE 6 2 200.0'/, lv, -40.0% 12 24 -50.0% RTL RENTAL BOOKS c•59 7k,1 -6.0% k•46 2.0% 2071 2051 1.(D'i: VC VIDEO CASSETTES 574 15.5% 581 14.1% 1845 1782 3.5% VF VERIli-AI._ FILE 31 100.0% 3 -101).0% Totals_ 8330 -2.8% 7750 4.5% 385 <XX DATA LOAD PROBLEMS MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - t<:enai Community Library - 01 SEF' 1997 **Patron Statistical Classes**Use Counts (=)1 SEF' 01 AUG % Chanae 01 SEF % Chana_e FYTU Last FYTU % Chana_e 1997 1997 1996 - to 30 SEP - to 30 SEF COOF'LR LANDING 2 1Q)Q) >'i, li%�0.0% 4 8 -5o.0% NINILCHIk. 2'? 15 93.37. 44 -34.1% 51 55 -7.3% ADULT 5729 11.2y. 196,38 17433E• 12 .7% ANCHOR POINT RESIDE 5 2 150).0% liic3,vi'/, 12 3 50.0% BUSINESS 52 27 92 .6% 100 . (h'/, 79 1 7200 .t_ % CLAM GULCH RESIDENT E•1 24 154.2% 12 403.3% 123 64 92.25: CHILLI (--TO 8) 900 1131 - VD. 7% 895 1.5'/. 3571 29S3 19.7'i� HOMER RESIDENT 1 15 -93.3% 21 -95.2% 17 48 -64.6% INTER -LIBRARY LOAN 18 27 _33.3% 3E• -50.0% 86 101 -14.9% JUVENILE (8-13) 503 7.7% 479 5.0% 2254 161E• 39.5% K.ENAI CITY RESIDENT 4537 4579 -0.9% 4131 9.8% 14276 12293 16.1% K:ASILOF RESIDENT 283 343 -17.5% 239 18.4111 950 957 -0.7% NIk::ISk:I RESIDENT 1713 2035 -1.5.8% 1825 -6.1% 5907 5262 12.3% TEMPORARY OR NON -RE 167 315 -47.0% 33 44.,)6.1% 908 330 175.2% OFF THE PENINSULA R 6 69 -91.3'/. _ 20.0% 225 171 31.6% ORGANIZATION mac, 219 3 .4% 4i9 -25 .0% '92 129 -26 .7% SOLDOTNA RES I DE14T 1233, 1(034 18 .8% 1042 23 . E•% 3621 3243 11 .75; SEWARD 1 100 .0% 100.0% 1 100 .0% SENIOR C I T I LEIV (E.5 230 269 10 , 0% 220 4 .5V 698 563 24 .0% STEFLING 148 151 -2.0% 1019 35.8% 501 415 20.7% K:ENAI COLLEGE STUDE 1 -100.0% WILDWOOD CORRECTION 26 25 4.0% 20 30.0% 53 69 -23.2% YOUNG ADULT (14-18) 263 337 -22.0% 206 26.4% 869 723 20.21X j MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - Fenai Community Library - 01 SEP 1997 **Patron Statistical Classes**New Adds 01 SEP 01 AUG % Chancre 01 SEP Y. Chanoe FYTD Last FYTD % Chance CDOF'ER LANDING 19y7 1997 1996 - to 30 SEP - to 30 SEP - NINILCHIk; 2 10�i.i;�'/, 2 0.0% 2 3 -33.3% ADULT (19-64) ANCHOR POINT RESIDE 159 141 12.3% 91 74.7% 470 292 60.4% BUSINESS CLAN GULCH RESIDENT CHILD (SIDE 3) 17 14 21.4% 21 -19.(_�% 55 58 --5.2% HOMER RESIDENTL INTEfi-LIBRARY LOAN I 1 p�.;�% 1 0.07 2 2 -�c?�,��% JUVENILE (8-13) 29 24 20.8% 19 52.6% 87 55 53.2% K:ENAI CITY RESIDENT 63 70 -10.0% 45 40.0y. 208 149 K:ASILOF RESIDENT 7 13 -46.2Y. 5 40.0% 33 16 106'/, NIKISKI RESIDENT 2 r. 22 18.2% 3 225.0% 81 37 , 118.9% TEMPORARY OR NON -RE 18 21 -14.3% 4 350�,0% 85 64 32.3% OFF THE PENINSULA R 1 1 0.0% 100.0% 5 8 -37.5% ORGANIZATION 1 -100.v"i% 1 SOLDO TNA RESIDENT 39 27 44 .4Y 23 69 , 6% 95 56 69 SEWARD SENIOR CITIZEN (65 1 4 -75.0% 1 -100.0X .6y, STEELING '3 -11.1% 1 9 0.0% .-11.1% 7 19 2 250.0% K:ENAI COLLEGE STUDE 17 11.SSS WILDWiOOD CORRECTION YOUNG ADULT (14-18) 13 10 (').?% 11 18.2% 31 23 34.31% ILL INTER -LIBRARY LOAN NR NON-RESIDENT ORG ORGANIZATION R RESIDENT RR RESIDENT RENEWAL S STAFF V VOLUNTEER MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REF'ORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 01 SEP 1997 **Patron Tyoes**New Adde Al SEP 01 AUG % Chanoe (41 SEP % Chano_e FYTD Last FYTD :: Chanae 1997 1997 199F. - to 30 9EF' - to 31f) SEF 2r, 26 i .0% � -75 154 i9 55.6% 135 14.1% 3'a4 353 11.6% 50 70 -28.6% 1 4,7;100. 173 1�_� 1r 2oi: Total - 231 197 17.3% 145 59.3/, Else 439 5E•.7i; MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - k.:enai Community Library - (ill SEP 1997 **Patron Types**Use CountE 01 SEP 01 AUG % Chanae 01 SEP % Chanoe FYTd Last FYTD Chanae - 1997 1997 19'?�• - to 30 SLF' - to 30 SEF' ILL INTEF:-LIBRARY LOAN 42 .52 -19.2% _o -20.C% 130) 153 -lE NR NON-RESIDENT 128 274 -53.3% 21 1;09.5% 7E,1 231 170.31N ORG ORGANIZATION 81 55 47.3% 4C-. 76.1% 171 144 18.8% R RESILIENT 99E, 1079 -7 .7% 973 2 .4 % 33,25 2595 2.^., . 15; RR RESIDENT RENEWAL 7219 7398 -2.4% E.597 4Y. 23132 20435 13.4% S STAFF 41 39 5 . 1 % 4b - 10 .97, 12'1 15f. -18 .6% V VOLUNTEER 34 28 21.4% 18 38.9% 104 98 E..1% Totals 8541 0925 -4 .3% 7754 1 . 1 ;: 273+:+0 23St_7 3 1 E..5% The Library Needs Your IP(Support e 3 Oil,, Y 8 U O4 CCti - 1 o Mayor John �1 o Member Williams & n 210 Fida S of Kenai City �4 `Kenai lgo Ave, #200 Council Ak 99611 I KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA OCTOBER 2, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 4, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Dr. Pete Hansen - Park Project. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Parks Tour ITEM 6• NEW BUSINESS a. Goals & Objectives/Park Improvement Review ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Recreation Center Courts/Gym Refinishing 8v Repairs b. Fall City League Basketball C. Recreation Center Aerobics - Lysa McCauley ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD • ITEM 11 • INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda - September 3, 1997 b. Beautification Committee Minutes of September 9, 1997 C. DEC Food Service Inspection d. Group Fitness Certification/Lysa McCauley ITEM 12• ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** October 2, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Richard Hultberg 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Members Present: Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl, Ronald Yamamoto, Jack Castimore Members Absent: Kelly Gifford, Tim Wisniewski Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Lysa McCauley, Contract Secretary Barb Roper, Councilman Duane Bannock (arrived at 7:30 P.M.) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 7. 1997 MINUTES FOR THE MEETING HELD AUGUST 7, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. Note: The September 4, 1997 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum, therefore no minutes were presented. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Dr. Pete Hansen - Park Project: (Dr. Hansen arrived at 7:20 p.m.) Dr. Hansen presented the Commissioner's with a letter (included with these minutes) which outlined the plans his family has for a park in the Old Towne bluff area. This park, if approved, will be named in memory of Dr. Hansen's late son Erik. Dr. Hansen also showed an aerial photograph of the lot and explained that his family envisioned a viewing park focusing on the mouth of the Kenai River and the Inlet. It was noted the lot is approximately 27,000 sq. ft. When asked about parking in the area, Dr. Hansen pointed out on the map where people were currently parking. He added, the 50' lot next to the proposed park could be used for parking and the owner was approached with regard to selling or donating. A lengthy discussion took place on bluff erosion, maintenance, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1997 PAGE 1 5. signage, safety, and general ideas for the park. It was noted that once this Commission approves Dr. Hansen's concept as outlined in his letter, it will go to Council for approval. SANDAHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF DR. Hansen'S LETTER WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT COME BACK TO PARKS AND RECREATION WHEN THE DESIGN OF THE PARK BEGINS. YAMAMOTO SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE: SANDAHL Yes YAMAMOTO Yes GIFFORD Absent CASTIMORE Yes WISNIEWSKI Absent HULTBERG Yes MOTION PASSES. After discussion on schedules, Bannock reported that Dr. Hansen would be put on the agenda for the November 5, 1997 City Council meeting. Dr. Hansen will meet with Frates to discuss maintenance and water to the park. Lysa McCauley, the City's aerobic instructor was introduced. She attended the meeting to share information on the aerobics program. OLD BUSINESS a. Parks Tour Frates requested feedback and/or comments from the Parks tour held in August. It was suggested there be two park tours next year in order to spend more time at each one. Commissioners expressed their satisfaction with the tour. Frates stated the tours will be scheduled and Council members will be invited. He added that having Mayor Williams at the last tour was very helpful. NEW BUSINESS a. Goals & Objectives/Park Improvement Review Frates discussed the park improvement list and noted some of the items had not been accomplished because they were not a high priority. Frates commented on the following parks: PARKS &. RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1997 PAGE 2 Beaver Creek: A lot of time was spent in the park this summer and the Commissioners provided positive feedback after the tour. The work planned for the park next year includes additional brush clearing, additional park equipment installation, and installation of a restroom. Cunningham Park: This park experienced erosion problems and approximately four feet of land was lost over the last five years. Additional parking is required. A lengthy discussion took place on parking in this area and whether or not the fence currently in place should be moved to accommodate that need. It was noted the only reason the fence would be moved is if a boat ramp facility was put in the park and more parking was required. Frates stated additional parking was needed whether or not a boat launch was put in. Bannock stated that a boat launch was very unlikely. Municipal Park: Clean up will continue as well as work on the handicap -accessible trail. Hultberg asked what the status was on the situation with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and their map identifying the sacred areas in the park. Frates stated that the Tribe thought it was too early to survey the park because of the vegetation. Discussion took place on this work and it was pointed out that conversation with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe should be initiated by the City and not the Lions Club. Castimore asked about the concrete pad to extend the stairs. Frates reported this work is on the list of items to be continued next year through the handicap -accessible trail project. Bernie Huss: Discussion took place on pulling out the fitness equipment in this area and moving it to the East Kenai Trail area. After discussion, all Commissioners agreed the Bernie Huss Trail should be cleared to make for a safer area that will attract more people. Frates stated this would be a major undertaking and support from other groups would be needed to accomplish the work. Frates reported, Parks and Recreation's primary focus this year will be on the ski trails. He also reported that a lot of thought was given to a skating rink and at this time it would not be practical to pursue it since there is only one person available to do the work. 7. Director's Report a. Recreation Center Courts/Gym Refinishing & Repairs: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1997 PAGE 3 Two of the courts are completed and the last one should be operational within the next couple of days. b. Fall City League Basketball: The men's league will start on November 3 and there are about six teams. The women's league will start in January. It was noted that tournaments will be played again this year. Frates indicated that a wally ball league may also be developed. C. Recreation Center Aerobics - Lysa McCauley: McCauley showed her Group Fitness Certificate and it was reported that she is now a certified instructor. Discussion took place on what was planned for the adult aerobics program. Frates indicated a program for young teens may also be developed. A health assessment computer program was also discussed. McCauley shared a report on her health assessment to show what type of information the program could provide. It was suggested that the aerobic program be expanded to include the public. Hultberg indicated the facility may need to be expanded in the future to accommodate the various programs. Discussion took place on expansion of various City facilities to include the rec center, library, etc. It was suggested the expansion be included in the next five year plan. 8. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl reported that he has received several complaints on the type of people that are hanging around the rec center and movie theater. It was reported that some people are afraid to travel in the area because of these individuals. Sandahl asked how many times the police are called for this. Frates reported that he received similar complaints regarding kids smoking and blocking the street. He added that the police have been contacted on a few occasions and Officer Carver, who is involved in D.A.R.E., makes an effort to talk to the kids and get them out of the area. It was noted that something had to be done to make this area a safe haven for those that utilize the rec center. Sandahl stated the Commission needs to determine whether or not they will spend more on all of the parks, prioritize the work in a few of the parks, or close down a few parks. Sandahl further stated that funds may not be available in the future so these areas need to be re-evaluated. Castimore stated that the Commission needs to consider what would bring people into the community and nice parks may be a draw. Bannock stated, Council reviewed that issue last fall and to bring people to the area, upgrades were made to the water system, sewer system, and roads. He added, a new philosophy by this Commission may be in order. Sandahl indicated that the new philosophy should be developed in conjunction with the budget. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1997 PAGE 4 Commissioner Hultberg stated the issue with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe needs to be resolved. 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11. INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda - September 3, 1997 b. Beautification committee Minutes of September 9, 1997 C. DEC Food Service Inspection d. Group Fitness Certification / Lysa McCauly 12. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1997 PAGE 5 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 8, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. http://www.Kenai.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 24, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-47—Preliminary Plat —Five Iron Heights Subdivision 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 1 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Commission Roster 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: LAND USE TABLE WORK SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW MEETING! CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 8, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman: Carl Glick *** MINUTES *** Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: 2. 3. 4. 5. Members Present: Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Karen Mahurin Carl Glick, Michael Christian Members Absent: Others Present: City Engineer Jack La Shot, Councilman Hal Smalley, Admire Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE WHO ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AGENDA WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - September 24, 1997 GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 WERE APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-47 - Preliminary Plat - Five Iron Heights Subdivision MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-47. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY NORD. Staff had no additional comments. Planning & Zoning Commission October 8, 1997 Page 1 VOTE Bryson Yes Goecke Yes Mahurin Yes Glick Yes 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - None 7. NEW BUSINESS: - None S. OLD BUSINESS: - None Werner-Quade Yes Nord Yes Christian Yes 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: None 10. REPORTS: a. City Council: Smalley gave a brief report on the City Council meeting b. held on October 1, 1997. Tom Osland of the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association attended the meeting to express his strong support of the proposed multi -use recreation facility. The current City Manager position was voted out of the PERS program as the incumbent is retired under the same program. When a new incumbent is hired in that position the PERS program will be voted back in. Mahurin asked why the position was voted out when the current Manager is in acting status. Smalley answered Council decided not to recruit for a permanent City Manager until after the election. b. Borough Planning: Bryson stated he had nothing to report as the Planning Commission has not met since the last Planning and Zoning meeting. C. Administration: Kebschull reported the Townsite Historic District Signage project is complete other than the final paperwork. Two completed signs were available at the meeting for viewing. These signs were not erected due to the Mission Street project. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None. Planning & Zoning Commission October 8, 1997 Page 2 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. Commission Roster 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: Commissioner Goecke congratulated Councilman Smailey on his re-election to the City Council. Commissioner Nord also congratulated Councilman Smalley. 14. ADJOURNMENT: GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission October 8, 1997 Page 3 HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD September 15, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. *** AGENDA*** Kenai Council Chambers Chair Dorothy Gray 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 19, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW: 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. OLD BUSINESS: a. Sign Grant (Update) • Shk'ituk't Village Sign • Townsite Historic District Signs/Rotary Club b. Walking Tour 8. REPORTS: 9. INFORMATION: a. Council Agenda (9/3/97) b. Letter dated 8/28/97 from OHA c. "Heritage" Newsletter 10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: 11. ADJOURNMENT: HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD September 15, 1997- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chair Dorothy Gray *** MINUTES *** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairperson Gray called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Dorothy Gray, Ethel Clausen, Gloria Wik, Bill Kluge Members Absent: Michael Huhndorf, Alan Boran Also Present: Kathy Woodford, Councilman Joe Moore, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Gray canceled the meeting at 7:05 p.m. as a quorum was not established. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 1997 and it conflicts with the State Historical Society Conference which will be held in Sitka, Alaska. Gray requested a letter be forwarded to Council requesting the date be changed to Monday, October 13, 1997. Woodford will assure the letter is before Council at their October 1 meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 19, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None S. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW - None 6. NEW BUSINESS - None 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Sign Grant (Update) • Shk'ituk't Village Sign • Townsite Historic District Signs / Rotary Club b. Walking Tour S. REPORTS - None Historic District Board September 15, 1997 Page 1 9. INFORMATION a. Council Agenda (9/3/97) b. Letter dated 8/28/97 from ORA C. "Heritage" Newsletter 10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Historic District Board September 15, 1997 Page 2 F_/ AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS hftp://www.Kenai.net/city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Helen S. Donahue- United Way C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1760-97 - Amending KMC 23.10.020(c)(1) to Provide That the Council Shall by Resolution Determine Whether the Kenai City Manager Shall Participate in the Public Employees Retirement System. 2. Ordinance No. 1761-97 - Finding That Certain Airport City -Owned Lands, Described as Tract B-1, Kenai Spur -Airport Lease Property, Norville Addition (Including All Structures and Personal Property Existing Thereon), Known as the Dairy Queen Facility, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. 3. Resolution No. 97-64 - Declaring equipment, supplies, and materials surplus or obsolete. 4. Resolution No. 97-65 - Objecting to the adoption of the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan as revised September 1997. 5. Resolution No. 97-66 - Accepting and adopting the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan of 1997. 6. Resolution No. 97-67 - Designating the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program Well House No. 4 Project as the City's Number One Overall Capital Improvement Project. 7. Resolution No. 97-68 - Listing the City's FY Capital Project Matching Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request of State Funding. D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report E. MINUTES 1. *Special Meeting of August 26, 1997. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 - None Scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Kenai City Hall. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the Acting City Clerk. Present: Williams, Smalley, Moore, Measles, Bannock, Bookey and Swarner. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: B-2, Rick Baldwin. Recreational Ice Facility. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and asked for unanimous consent. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda and asked for unanimous consent. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Helen Donahue, United Way. Donahue thanked the City for its support in the past. She reminded Council of the many organizations United Way gives to and asked for the Citv's continued support which has been $.50 on the $1.00 up to $2,000. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to give to United Way the same as last year. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Councilman Moore asked how it will be paid for. Is it in the budget? Administration was directed to find out if United Way was budgeted for. No further discussion. VOTE: No objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. B-2. Rick Baldwin, Recreational Ice Facility. Baldwin handed out a drawing of the proposed location for an ice facility next to Kenai Central High School. He stated that Borough Mayor Mike Navarre believes he can get the land for the project. Baldwin said this is an initial proposal and suggestions are welcome. The drawing included a parking lot separate from the KCHS parking lot, but they could be combined, he said. Baldwin told Council this proposed facility is simply ice with a roof —no walls. He said the drawing is for an Olympic sized rink, but it could be made smaller. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1760-97 - Amending KMC 23.10.020(c)(1) to Provide that the Council Shall by Resolution Determine Whether the Kenai City Manager Shall Participate in the Public Employees Retirement System. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1760-97. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Moore: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 3 C-2. Ordinance No. 1761-97 - Finding that Certain Airport City -Owned Lands, Described as Tract B-1, Kenai Spur -Airport Lease Property, Norville Addition (Including All Structures and Personal property Existing Thereon), Known as the Dairy Queen Facility, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 1761-97. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Councilwoman Swarner asked if this land had been offered for sale before. Attorney Graves said yes, but the owners defaulted and the City got it back. He said passing this ordinance is just a precautionary step. Graves explained that the land will be offered to bidders and notices will be sent to real estate agents so they can also find bidders. VOTE: Bookey: Yes Moore: Yes Bannock: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Resolution No. 97-64 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies and Materials Surplus or Obsolete. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 97-64. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Swarner asked why there was a box of new books and paper at the airport to be auctioned. Airport Manager Ernst answered they were left by MarkAir when they moved out. Swarner asked if they had been offered to the Library and, if not, they should be. Administration was directed to see if the Library wants the books before putting them in the auction. VOTE: No objection to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 4 C-4. Resolution No. 97-65 - Objecting to the Adoption of the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan as Revised September 1997. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve Resolution No. 97-65 and asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. No public comments. Mayor Williams told Council he is writing a letter to Commissioner Shively regarding the City's stance on this issue. Councilman Moore asked if the resolution would be sent to the legislators. Finance Director Larry Semmens said yes and, in fact, Administration has asked for about $110 to pay for publishing the entire resolution in the Clarion. VOTE: Mayor Williams asked if there were any objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT to approving the motion or to publishing the entire resolution in the Clarion. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-5. Resolution No. 97-66 - Accepting and Adopting the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan of 1997. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve Resolution No. 97-66. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. John Sanders, President of Aries Consulting spoke. He summarized the purpose and finding of the study. Mayor Williams asked if any major pitfalls are seen over the next 5 to 10 years. Sanders replied no. He said he is impressed with the Kenai Airport. Freddi Comperchio of Aries Consultants also spoke. She said the financial forecast for the airport shows a loss. She said the City needs to prepare now to increase the usage/revenue of the airport. VOTE: Mayor Williams asked if there were any objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 5 C-6. Resolution No. 97-67 - Designating the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program Well House No. 4 Project as the City's Number One Overall Capital Improvement Project. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 97-67. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 97-68 - Listing the City's FY Capital Project Matching Grant Program Projects in Priority for a Request of State Funding. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to approve Resolution No. 97-68. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. VOTE: There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. BREAK: 8:02 P.M. RECONVENE: 8:16 P.M. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported that the Commission wants to increase the cleaning deposit at Vintage Pointe Manor for smokers only. She said a smoker moved out recently leaving repairs and clearing costs of about $5,000. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 6 MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to have Administration research the law regarding the maximum damage deposit allowed and bring it back to Council. Council will then decide about increasing the deposit for smokers only. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Administration was directed to research the issue and come back to Council with a recommendation. VOTE: There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Bannock attended the last meeting for Councilman Measles. The minutes are in the packet. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey said the meeting was scheduled for September 8, 1997 but there was not a quorum. He said there is one opening on the Commission. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore stated the minutes are in the packet. He said this is "Read Banned Books Week," and the next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 1997. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock said there was no quorum for the last meeting. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley said he had been unable to attend the September 10, 1997 P&Z meeting because of the conflicting Council work session. The minutes are in this packet. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committee D-7a. Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Swarner said the Committee would like to be excused from holding meetings in November KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 7 and December. Council agreed. Swarner stated there is an opening on the Committee because Nina Selby had to quit due to health problems. The Clerk was directed to send a thank you letter to Nina for her work on the Committee. D-7b. Historic District Board - Councilman Moore reported there was no quorum for the scheduled meeting. D-7c. Challenger Steering Committee - Councilman Bannock stated there is no meeting scheduled until September 18, 1997. D-7d. Kenai Visitors and Convention Bureau Board - Councilman Bookey stated he was unable to attend the last meeting. The minutes are in this packet. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League - No report. Mayor Williams said he is submitting an application for Kenai for the 1997 Alaska Awards of Excellence. ITEM E• MINUTES E-1. Special Meeting of August 26, 1997. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE - None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS - None. ITEM H• NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 8 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADIAMSTRATION REPORTS Mayor - Williams said he will not be here for the October 1, 1997 meeting. Measles said he would attend. Council scheduled a work session with P&Z regarding proposed Land Use Table for October 8, 1997 immediately following the P&Z meeting which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Administration was directed to look into the "Year 2000" problem with computerized equipment and report on how much it will cost the City to fix it. Semmens stated he estimates it will cost the Finance Department about $80K in the next fiscal year to replace the accounting system. The package needs to be replaced next year due to the vendor's decision to drop support of the package because of the year 2000 incompatibility, Semmens said. I-2. City Manager - Ross reported he had received a letter from Benyaniini stating that he is not going ahead with the proposed lease of City property because the price is too high. Williams said maybe the City should subdivide the 12 acres so it wouldn't cost so much to lease. He suggesting putting that item on the Goals and Objectives list. I-3. Attorney - No report. I-4. City Clerk - No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 9 I-5. Finance Director - No report. I-6. Public Works Director - Kornelis reported the STIP meeting with DOT will be on October 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Also, regarding the Mission Street project, DOT has opened the bids. Peninsula Construction is the apparent low bidder at $304,000. I-7. Airport Manager - Ernst reported that the Taxiway C project is moving along well. The cracks in the runway are sealed. He said the job description for his job is out "on the street." ITEM J: J-1. Citizens - No comments. J-2. Council Bookey - Nothing. Swarner - Nothing. Moore - Thanked Fire Chief Dave Burnett for his years of service to the City. Measles - The minutes from the June 17, 1997 KRSMA meeting state there was a unanimous vote for accepting the amended draft of the Kenai River Management Plan. He said this is upsetting because a representative of the City of Kenai was in attendance at that meeting and the Kenai City Council has been fighting against the Plan. Bannock - Stated there is a problem with parking regulations in the City. He said the only place in town where there is paid parking is at the airport —where it is strictly enforced. He said if parking rules are going to be enforced at the airport then they should be enforced all over town. He stated he has seen the same motor home parked in a "no parking" zone for two weeks, but if anyone gets back late to a car in short-term parking it has already been towed. Administration was directed to research the possibilities of changing the situation (or at least enforcing the rules more evenly) and report back to Council. Smalley - Thanked Dave Burnett. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 PAGE 10 Williams - Thanked Dave Burnett for his years of service to the city and to the community as a whole. ITEM K• ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:16 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Shery Padilla, Acting City Clerk B. C. M 0a AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.Kenai.net/ 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. Tom Osland - Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association/Multi-Use Recreational Facility. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 97-69 - Awarding the Remainder of the Contract to Symtron Systems , Inc. for ARFF Simulators in the Amount of $2,373,000, Subject to FAA Funding. 2. Resolution No. 97-70 - Transferring $5,000 in the Capital Project Fund Titled "Kenai ARFF Project" for Administrative Costs. 3. Resolution No. 97-71 - Approving a Contract for Professional Services to Kent & Sullivan, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Maintenance Shop Work Plan" for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $9,700. 4. Resolution No. 97-72 - Removing the Position of City Manager From Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission -1- 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 Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 3, 1997. b. *Notes of September 10, 1997 Work Session. F. G. OLD BUSINESS H. 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. Approval - Lease Application/Salamatof Native Association, Inc. - Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. d. Approval - ESI Proposed Lease e. Discussion - United Fishermen of Alaska Annual Meeting/ Use of Senior Center. - None Scheduled. I. ADMMSTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk -2- 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.Kenai.net/city MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 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: Measles, Bannock, Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, and Moore. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: B-1, Tom Osland - Letter in support of proposed Kenai Ice Facility. REPLACE: H-1 with H-1/REVISED ADD TO: H-5 - United Fishermen of Alaska 9/30/97 letter requesting $400 sponsorship donation for their annual fall meeting seafood reception. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Tom Osland - Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association/Multi-Use Recreational Facility. Mr. Osland noted his address as P.O. Box 3183 Soldotna and that he was currently president of the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association (KPHA) and was speaking on their behalf. Osland referred to his letter which was distributed and added to the packet at the beginning of the meeting. He reported, KPHA had met with Nate Kiel who had given a presentation on the proposed ice facility. KPHA endorsed the plan as they felt it very worthwhile and believe the people involved in the planning are very good. Osland added, there is need for another ice facility in the area. Ice time is scarce and since the Junior B team, "Hellfighters" moved to Kenai, family open ice time was rescheduled. Osland also noted, KPHA is the largest user group at the Soldotna rink and would probably be at the proposed facility as well. He noted that when hockey tournaments are held in Soldotna, they include 15-20 teams. They have had to turn teams away because of the lack of ice time. City Manager Ross reported a survey had been completed on the BOR lands and the plat is yet to be completed. He attended a meeting last week with Bruce Phelps (DNR), Rick Baldwin (user group), and Borough Mayor Navarre. DNR will be the endorsers of the land use plan when it is sent on to the federal agency in Portland. Navarre feels comfortable the Borough will be able to get the Mental Health property by the high school and it is hoped the KCHS parking lot area will be able to be used instead of building another parking area in order to keep more capital funds available for the building construction. Smalley asked if the city would then be dealing with the school district if the KCHS parking lot is used, instead of the Borough. Ross answered, Navarre stated the Borough can pick up the Mental Health Land and in all probability will be looking at a land transfer to the City of Kenai. In that case, the land would carry the BOR restrictions. He added, the ice facility would be owned by the City of Kenai with an agreement with the school district for use of the school parking lot. The use of the parking lot has not yet been discussed, however it is the direction they are heading. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 3 Councilman Moore thanked Osland for attending the meeting and added, he felt it was very important KPHA endorsed the need for another ice facility because they are a large user group. Moore asked Parks & Recreation Director Frates for comments. Frates stated he thought there were players and users available and there seemed to be a community need. He added, he was looking forward to being involved with the project and working with KPHA. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Resolution No. 97-69 - Awarding the Remainder of the Contract to Symtron Systems , Inc. for ARFF Simulators in the Amount of $2,373,000, Subject to FAA Funding. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-69 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2. Resolution No. 97-70 - Transferring $5,000 in the Capital Project Fund Titled "Kenai ARFF Project" for Administrative Costs. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-70 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 97-71 - Approving a Contract fcr Professional Services to Kent & Sullivan, Inc. for the Project Entitled, -Kenai Maintenance Shop Work Plan" for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $9,700. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 4 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-71 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Moore noted the letter from Kent/Sullivan (environmental consultants) proposed to do the work for $10,000 and that the amount had been lessened to $9,700 and asked why it had been changed. Ross answered, the price had been negotiated down after City Engineer La Shot talked with the consultants and reviewed their hourly schedule. Moore stated, he appreciated that effort. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-4. Resolution No. 97-72 - Removing the Position of City Manager From Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-72 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported no meeting had been held since the last council meeting. She noted, during the last Council on Aging meeting, a deposit for smokers at Vintage Pointe was discussed and asked if Senior Center Director Porter and Attorney Graves had made any progress in that direction. Graves answered, they were working on the item and would have information for council for the next meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 5 D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the Commission would be meeting on Thursday, October 9. Mayor Williams noted United Airlines had moved their air cargo operation to the Anchorage airport and suggested city administration should approach United, as well as other air cargo/freight operators in regard to moving their operations to Kenai. He noted, there may be some concern from citizens in regard to noise. Swarner noted, comments she had received were that the training flights were noisier and less concern was expressed when planes were bringing revenue into the city. Measles stated he believed there was interest in cargo operators moving off of the Anchorage airport. He noted, he had attended several meetings lately with air cargo carriers (UPS and Federal Express) who were very interested in moving elsewhere due to space availability and fuel consumption increases. Williams suggested Ross find out who to contact and set up a meeting with the carrier representatives, Williams, Measles, Ernst and Ross. Ross requested Ernst look into the matter when he was in Anchorage meeting with FAA on Friday. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, October 6. D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 7. He reminded council the Friends of Library raffle tickets were available for purchase. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 2. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He also reported, a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast on Robin Drive was approved after some discussion. Also, a landscape site plan for Lot 10, Block 2, CHAP had been approved (which would be discussed by council at H-3). Smalley noted, there was some concern of whether using this property for a Head Start Program playground would be the highest and best use of the property. Also, there was some concern with the Head Start Program being presented in a building that had been used as a garage for many years. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 6 Ross noted, an appraisal would be ordered after council approved the lease application. Swarner noted, she disagreed with the concerns the property would not receive highest and best use when used as a playground since the property had not been used for many years. Ross added, FAA had some concerns in regard to highest and best use also and that was why the lease is only for five years. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Swarner reported no meeting had been held since the last council meeting. She noted, the Committee had requested to cancel their meetings in November and December and council had no objections. Swarner asked Parks &. Recreation Director Frates if he had talked with Helen Brown in regard to the banners (which were heavily damaged during the last wind storm) and whether she had proposed any design changes, etc. Frates answered he felt there were several options: 1) to use heavier fabric and test the strength of the fabric prior to making more; (2) continue the project but place the hand -made banners along Airport Way and other places where the wind is not as strong; or, 3) discontinue the whole banner program. He added, the subject will be discussed during the next Beautification Committee meeting. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore referred to a memorandum included in the packet which requested the next Board meeting be moved from October 20 to October 13 due to scheduling of the State Historic Board meeting. Council had no objections. D-7c. Challenger Board Councilman Bannock reported the meeting scheduled for October 2 had been moved to Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the Challenger office. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for October 13. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report Councilman Smalley reported there had been a teleconference during the day, but he was unable to participate. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 7 ITEM E• MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of September 3, 1997. Approved by consent agenda. E-2. Notes of September 10, 1997 Work Session. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE - None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS - None. ITEM H• NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Finance Director Semmens explained the differences in the H-1 revised were the Ashley Reed payment was now listed as "Approval List" and the Investment Vendor description now read, "US Govt. Agency Security." MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of H-1 Revised, with comments added and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Swarner questioned the $5,000 cost for a new heater at the airport. Airport Manager Ernst explained, the present heater was broken and a new one was required. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 8 H-3. Approval - Lease Application/ Salamatof Native Association, Inc. - Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the lease application to Salamatof Native Association, Inc. for Lot 4, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Smalley reported, the Planning & Zoning Commission attached beginning and completion dates for the project to coincide with the two-year requirement that the building needed to be built and ready for use. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-4. Approval - ESI Proposed Lease MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of the ESI lease and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Ross explained, the city was not in agreement with ESI in regard to paragraph 15 and the matter was being discussed. However, he felt the matter would be resolved and wanted to bring the draft forward to council so that it wouldn't get caught up in the two -week meeting cycles. Ross explained, the lease was for 30 years; the city would provide utilities to the site boundary; the city would provide hydrants and hydrant maintenance; ESI will provide free training for city personnel; and, the city will provide non -potable water. He added, the cost to extend the utilities to the site boundary was estimated at less than $55,000. Williams asked if those costs would come from airport funds. Ross explained, the change order to expedite the work would come from the ARFF project fund. However, after discussing the allocation of funding with FAA, there was a possibility it may come from the General Fund. Williams noted, the original lines were placed with airport funds. Ross pointed out, that was when the land was still airport land. Moore asked if the lessee would have the opportunity to purchase the property after a certain amount of time. Ross answered, it had not been discussed as an option. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 9 Moore stated, he would be concerned the city's free training would be discontinued if ESI chose to purchase the property. Ross stated, he though if ESI chose to purchase the property, other elements, like non -potable water, hydrants and hydrant maintenance, could be negotiated. Moore asked the matter be addressed in the agreement. Ross stated, he would look into it, but was not sure how it could be incorporated into the agreement. Attorney Graves stated it would not be difficult to include language that those items would be a condition of the purchase. Bookey asked if ESI chose to purchase, would the property be sold at fair market value. Answer was yes. Bookey stated he would have no problem with their purchase of the property if it would be at fair market value. Measles stated he saw no reason for them to purchase the property when they were leasing it for $1 a year for thirty years. Graves stated, there had been some discussion as to what would happen to the building if the lease terminated prematurely or the lease ended at the end of the term. They discussed removing the building or auctioning it off with the profits going to ESI. He added, he did not know how feasible it would be for ESI to purchase the property. Ross noted, after the site is developed, it is then platted. Based on ESI's plans, there is a possibility of future development on the site. He didn't know if purchase has even been discussed by ESI as they had not mentioned it. Moore stated, if there was no motive for the purchase, he understood, but would hate for the concern to come back to them in the future. Graves stated, language that ESI would continue to provide fire training to the city to 2006 and the city provide non -potable water could be added. Discussion followed as to whether ESI would have the opportunity to purchase the property without going to public bid or whether the city would be obligated to sell the property to them. Measles stated, in most cases, the city wants to sell the property. He requested administration to review the code in regard to the matter. Councilman Bannock referred to Page 2 of the agreement where it discussed taxes. He noted, during their work session discussion, there was a possibility of reducing taxes and asked if that had changed. Ross explained, the state statutes and borough ordinances were forwarded to ESI and he told them it was doubtful they would apply and the city didn't have an ordinance in that regard. It was felt getting the project started was more important and the issue of the hydrants and their maintenance was worked out. ESI then dropped the tax issue. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 10 H-4. Discussion - United Fishermen of Alaska Annual Meeting/ Use of Senior Center. Councilman Moore explained he had been approached by the Public Relations Chairperson of the United Fishermen of Alaska who was looking for a way in which the city could support their annual meeting to be held in Kenai. He had thought free use of the Senior Center may be allowed, but found that would be a precedent -setting action. Moore introduced Karl Kircher, Public Relations Chairperson to present his letter of request, distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Kircher explained, the UFA's annual meeting is traditionally held in Anchorage, but this year, the Association was convinced to hold it in Kenai. Meeting dates are October 17-20. There will be 20 delegates attending the meeting, as well as Fish 8s Game officials, politicians and speakers from around the state. Some meetings will be held at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture building, as well as the Senior Center and possibly the Kenai Visitors Center. Kircher also explained the seafood reception would be held at the Senior Center on Saturday, October 20. They plan to send out personal invitations to local businesses, industry, political leaders, commercial fishermen, Borough Assembly members, as well as the Kenai City Council, etc. The reception has sponsorship from the Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association, United Cook Inlet Drift Association, Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association and Salmon Producers Alliance who all contributed $500. The seafood will be provided by fishing organizations from around the state. He expects approximately 200 individuals to attend the reception. Kircher stated, he believed the meeting being held in Kenai, and especially the reception, will help bring Kenai's diverse industries together and foster better communication and cooperation. He noted, the City of Kenai has been very supportive of the fishing industry and asked for its support as a sponsor for the reception. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to donate $400 for the United Fishermen's Association reception and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore requested to recall the motion and set the donation to $500, the same as the other sponsors. Councilwoman Swarner and Councilman Smalley had no objections. There were no objections from council. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 11 EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor - No report. I-2. City Manager - No report. I-3. Attorney Attorney Graves, referring to the previous ESI lease discussion, noted he had checked the code and found Councilman Measles was correct in that a lessee has the right to negotiate the purchase of leased land. He added, if ESI wanted to purchase the property, the city could then add terms to the purchase agreement. I-4. City Clerk a. Work Session Notes - Councilwoman Swarner referred to the September 10, 1997 Work Session Notes and requested "and others" be noted (if names are not known) as "Others Present" as is done in school board and other minutes. b. Oil Royalties Resolution - Clerk Freas reminded council they passed a resolution in support of the 90-10 oil royalties in June and at the time, council requested the resolution be forwarded to AML for consideration at their annual meeting in November. Freas asked council if they had any changes to that request. There were none. areas noted she would forward the resolution to AML. C. Holiday Party - Mayor Williams referred to the memorandum Clerk Freas had included in the packet in regard to setting the date and place of the annual holiday party. Council reviewed the dates the Senior Center was available and selected Saturday, January 17 for the party. Councilwoman Swarner noted there were some concerns in regard to the food served last year and asked that there be improvement in that direction. Freas reported the city manager had requested department heads to furnish a representative from each department to help in the planning of the party. It is hoped, through more participaticn in the planning, more employees will attend. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 12 I-5. Finance Director Finance Director Semmens noted in a previous meeting, council had asked from what source the matching United Way funds were taken. Semmens reported, last year there was $5,000 in the Legislative budget for miscellaneous use and it was taken from there. In the 1997/98 budget, there were no miscellaneous funds in the Legislative budget. He added, a transfer may be needed in the future to supplement the Legislative budget to cover the donation. I-6. Public Works Director a. City Auction - Public Works Director Kornelis reported the city's auction was scheduled for Saturday, October 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. He added, inspection of auction items would take place on Friday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blakely's Auction Company will handle the auction. b. STIP Meeting - Kornelis reported the meeting date had changed to Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kenai City Council Chambers. C. Mission Street Improvements - Kornelis reported DOT awarded the bid to Peninsula Construction. They plan to do the underground work this fall (including water/sewer, excavation and backfill). d. OSHA Inspection - Kornelis reported a surprise OSHA inspection took place at the shop, lube area, warm storage buildings 1 and 2, and the crew building. The inspectors were favorably impressed and found only three minor violations. There were no fines, which was explained to be very unusual. All the violation items were corrected. e. Light Pole/KaUfornsky Beach Intersection - Kornelis reported he received a written response to his letter about the pole that was down at Bridge Access Road. He added, DOT said it was the third time the pole had been knocked down and felt it would be irresponsible of them to place it in the same spot and would be placing it in a different spot. The letter also stated they were waiting for funds to place the pole. Councilman Smalley noted the pole had been reset and it appeared to be in the same place. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 13 f. Light Pole/Rogers Road - Swarner asked Kornelis call DOT in regard to the light pole at Rogers Road and Spur Highway - the wires are hanging down and it appears to be stored upright. g. Forest Drive Upgrade - Measles requested Kornelis to check on the start date for the upgrade work on Forest Drive (Councilman Measles noted in a discussion he had with a Borough Assembly member, the construction work on Forest Drive had been moved and is now to begin in 2001). h. Pavement Patch Work - Measles asked Kornelis when pavement patch work would be done on Pine Avenue. Kornelis explained, the purchase order had been submitted, but the company was working on the paving at Hope but would be moving their plant to Kenai very soon. Councilman Smalley asked why the driveways were paved at the new homes on Linwood, but the street pavement cuts had not been patched. Kornelis explained, the contractor had a disagreement with the mechanical and so the cuts were not paved. Kornelis added, the city had a license and bonding for the mechanical contractor and he contacted him and told him he needed to get the street paved. He will contact the contractor again, and remind him the paving needed to be done. Swarner noted the pavement cut on Lawton Drive in front of the new home had not yet been patched. i. Animal Control Shelter - Smalley asked when the completion date would be for the animal control shelter. Kornelis answered, he believed February was the finish date. Smalley asked council if they wanted to have a reception for the opening of the shelter. It was agreed one should be held, although no details were made at this time. I-7. Airport Manager Airport Manager Ernst reported: a. The taxiway has been scheduled to be paved and they hoped it would begin next week. b. The taxiway crack sealing had been completed. C. Painting of the runway would be started in the next few days. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 14 d. He issued a strong letter to Heaven Scent, the company who has the airport janitorial contract. The letter offered three options, the last of which was to end the contract if their work did not improve. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens - No comments. J-2. Council Bookey - No comments. Swarner - No comments. Moore - No comments. Measles - Noted he probably would not be in town to attend the October 15 meeting. Williams noted there was a chance he may not be in town either, and if he wasn't able to attend, Councilwoman Swarner would be taking charge of the meeting. Bannock - No comments. Smalley - Stated he appreciated the letter City Manager Ross sent to Senator Stevens to update him on erosion concerns. Ross noted, Senator Torgerson offered to hand -deliver the letter to Senator Stevens and would discuss the matter with the Senator for the city. City Manager Ross also announced the City had received OST clearance from FAA. Williams - Reported the following: a. KRSMA Plan - He attended a luncheon at which Ross presented the council's concerns about the KRSMA plan. Williams complimented Ross on a job well done. Ross reported he was working with Mr. Phelps (DNR) on the areas of language (in the KRSMA Plan) to which the city objected and changes are being submitted in regard to wetlands, zoning, property ownership, and specifically on commercial (being treated somewhat like a grandfathered situation) and the lower four miles. He added, without modifying council's position in regard to inclusion of the lower four miles, they were working on language that would recognize some of the legitimate issues that were raised at the meeting. In working with the city's representative on the Board, they are open to having discussions for memorandums of understanding on issues of mutual concern. Ross noted, there is no need to extend the KRSMA boundary and that some of the issues raised could be addressed, possibly through city ordinance. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 1997 PAGE 15 However, those items will be a subject of negotiation with the city's representative acting through the advisory board, the Borough, and with the agencies involved. The language being submitted suggests there is no need for a KRSMA extension and, Ross added, there is some reason to believe that would be accepted favorably. b. Sister -City Visit - On October 20, visitors from the Borough's sister city of Akita will be visiting Kenai. Williams suggested they lunch at the Senior Center. The visitors are wanting to meet with local counterpart business people who have also been invited to lunch. He noted, there could be 50-60 people at the lunch, although no cost will be charged to the city. C. Economic Development District - The executive board, working in conjunction with the full board of directors, hired a chief executive officer. Williams noted, there is a lot of political difficulty in the ranks of EDD and it appeared there was some movement by the Borough to change its method of EDD's funding. The EDD Board would like to use a performance -based budget, but some of the assembly members are more interested in cutting the funding altogether. Williams added, he had been attending EDD board meetings on behalf of the city, however a question was asked whether he was the voting representative for the city. In order to vote, he appointed himself as the city's representative. Council thanked him for attending the meetings. ITEM K• ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:29 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PAYMENTS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: October 15, 1997 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT FOR RATIFICATION PERS SEPTEMBER PERS VARIOUS LIABILITY $37,234.89 P.T.I. PHONE USAGE VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS $3,902.99 ICMA SEPTEMBER 401 VARIOUS SUPPLEMENT RETIRE. $8,973.93 BROWN AGENCY BROKER FEE NON-DEPT. INSURANCE $3,000.00 WORKER'S COMP WORKERS COMP INSURANCE $9,060.00 HOMER ELEC ASSN. ELECTRICAL USAGE VARIOUS UTILITIES $17,164.50 INVESTMENTS VENDOR DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect. Int. DAIN BOSWORTH US GOVT. AGENCY SECURITY 02-Feb-98 495,765.00 5.72% US BANK US GOVT. AGENCY SECURITY 24-Mar-99 495,250.00 5.70% PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: 15-Oct-97 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT HOMER ELEC ASSN INC ELECTRICAL SERV TO ARFF ARFF CONSTRUCTION 50,292.00 ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 1998 MEMBERSHIP DUES LEGISLATIVE DUES/PUBLICATIONS 6,400.00 MIKUNDA COTTRELL & CO. AUDIT YEAR END 6/30/97 LEGISLATIVE PROF. SERVICES 18,500,00 SMITH TRACTOR AND EQUIP. CUTTING EDGES (GRADER'S) SHOP OPERATING SUPPLIES 2,999.74 RANDY'S GLASS REPLACE OVERHEAD DOOR BUILDINGS REPAIR AND MAIN. 3,000.00 WARM STORAGE 2 L.N. CURTIS 5-100 FT. LENGTHS HOSE FIRE SMALL TOOLS 2,730.00 AIVIALIA'KA UNICIPAL LEAGUE 217 Second Street, Suite 200 ■ Juneau, Alaska 99801 ■ Tel (907)586-1325, October 1, 1997 Mayor John Williams & Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor & City Council Members: RECEIVED OCT KENAI �'.. Enclosed is the invoice for your 1998 AML Membership Dues. You join 134 Alaskan Municipalities (the largest membership in the history of AML) who make up the Alaska Municipal League. With your municipality's support, the voice of municipal government will continue to be strongly heard by the Administration and Legislature. The question you must answer for your municipality is "What does AML do for us?". 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This is the last year of the five-year phase -in period. In coming years, you will see a stable dues amount which will increase or decrease only as your population grows or decreases. Please call me if you have any questions on your dues. In conclusion, by belonging to the Alaska Municipal League you saved money for your citizens this year and gave your municipality a stronger united voice in statewide and federal issues. As budgets get tighter, the more your municipality needs to join with all other Alaskan municipalities in supporting the work of the Alaska Municipal League. I hope to see you at the annual local government conference in Ketchikan next month. Please call me at 586-1325 if you would like further information, or just to get acquainted with new AML services and policy work. Sincere , Kev' Ritchie Executive Director CIevin:memeorr:997 Dues letter 1998 IFNAT 0' 217 Second Street, Suite 200 ■ Juneau, Alaska 99801 ■ Tel (907)586-1325, Fax (907)463-54F INVOICE October 1, 1997 TO: Mayor John Williams & Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 RECEIVED OCT 3 1997 KENAI CITY CLERK Invoice #: - 12- RE: ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES -1998 * 1996 Population: 6950 Base Rate: $6,400.00 TOTAL 1998 DUES: $6,400.00 (Rounded to the nearest $10) Dues are payable on the first day of January 1998 Please remit your check to: Alaska Municipal League 217 Second Street, Suite 200 Juneau, Alaska 99801 *Population based each year on last DCRA census at time of invoice. YOUR BRANCH OFFICE IN THE CAPITAL c�. Member of tr.e National League of Cities and the National Assoc:otion of Counties Ctr CHANGE ORDER No. ONE A, PROJECT: Alaska Regional Fire DATE OF ISSUANCE: October 8, 1997 Training Center OCT 1997� OWNER: City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo I7LJ Kenai, Alaska 99611 — CONTRACTOR: -.--- OWNER'S Project No. AIP 3-02-0142-2397-2 Alcan General, Inc. 6511 Arctic Spur Rd ENGINEER: Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Anchorage, Alaska 99509 P.O. Box 6147 Helena, MT 59604 CONTRACT FOR: Site & Training Building Development for the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. ENGINEER's Project No. 2950.001.03-050-0113 You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents. Description: Revise contract to include additional utility installation and survey to complete the Industrial/Structural fire training project. Purpose of Change Order: Modify contract to include items to complete the project and provide items that improve the quality of the training center. Attachments: Justification Cost Summary CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME: Original Contract Price Original Contract Time $ 7,790,915.47 October 31, 1998 days or date Previous Change Orders Net change from previous Change Orders $ NONE NONE days Contract Price Prior to this Change Order Contract Time Prior To This Change Order $ 7,790,915.47 October 31, 1998 days or date Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order $ 36,987.23 NONE days Contract Price with all approved Change Orders Contract Time with all approved Change Orders _ October 31, 1998 7.827 902.70 days or date RI/ BY: FAA rirrmu v tu: In Owner BY: Contractor \FORMS#3\CHNGORD.FRM JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 1. The Fire Training Center site has been revised to include a Industrial/Structural fire training facility. This revision has added changes to the utility layout, which need to be addressed prior to the fire training center construction of the utilities begin. This change order will be 100% funded by the City of Kenai. ALASKA REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTER Site Development for the Structural Fire Trainer —''v of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC. October 8, 1997 g kenaASdeMonsfto#test Change Order No. One - Cost Estimate Item No. Quantity Unit Description Unit Price Amount C01-1 52 LF 8" DIP Sanitary Sewer, Class 50 C01-2 1 EA 48" Standard Manhole C01-3 1 EA 48" Manhole w/Vapor Trap C01-4 316 LF 8" DIP Water Main, Class 52 w/Appurtenances C01-5 125 LF 6" DIP Water Main, Class 52 w/Appurtenances C01-6 2 EA 8" Gate Valve C01-7 2 EA Fire Hydrants Assembly (Single Purpose) C01-8 1 LS Survey Allowance C01-9 1 LS Testing Soils, Asphalt, and Concrete Allowance $36.04 $1,874.08 $2,650.00 $2,650.00 $3,710.00 $3,710.00 $36.40 $11, 502.40 $28.91 $3,613.75 $1,017.00 $2,034.00 $2,676.50 $5,353.00 SUBTOTAL $30,737.23 TOTAL $3,250.00 $3,250.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $6,250.00 $36,987.23 CITY OF KEN. q - '!� Od Cap,!W cq Aa4*Sa 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 - _ FAX 907-283-3014 1II��1 Memorandum Date: October 10, 1997 To: Mayor John Williams and the Kenai City Council From: Cary R. Graves, City Attorney RE: Proposed Changes to the Senior Housing Lease Attached is a copy of the Senior Housing Lease including the proposed changes. There are four proposed changes. They are: 1. On pages 3 8. 4, Paragraph 10(A) and (B), Lne lease provides for two different security deposits. One of $450.00 for non-smokers and one of twice the monthly rent for smokers. Alaska Statute ¶ 34.03.070(a) (Michie 1996) limits the security deposit to a maximum of twice the amount of monthly rent. 2. On page 9, Paragraph 10 (U), the lease now provides that no animals are allowed on the premises (except seeing e,. e dogs). Previously, the tenants were prohibited from keeping pets. 3. On page 11, Paragraph 13, (II), holds the tenant responsible for damages, loss, or cleaning due to smoking on --he premises. 4. Also on page 11, Paragraph 13, (JJ) sets out r --zies for tenants who wish to install their own wallpaper. CRG/kh DWELLING UNIT LEASE AGREEMENT 1. Parties and Dwelling Unit This Agreement made this day of , 19_ Landlord, CITY OF KENAI, hereinafter called "City," and and , hereinafter called "Tenant." DRAFT , by and between the The City does hereby lease to Tenant the premises located at and known as Apartment No. of Vintage Pointe Manor, situated in Kenai, Alaska (hereinafter referred to as "Dwelling Unit"), upon the following terms and conditions: 2. Purpose A. The Dwelling Unit shall not be leased for any purpose other than as a private residence. Only the following people shall reside in the Dwelling Unit during Tenant's occupancy: , (Head of Household) The Tenant shall immediately notify the City if one of the authorized occupants is moving out of the unit. No more than two persons may occupy the unit. An exception to the above limitation is that one caregiver may reside in each apartment if, according to a written statement by a licensed physician selected by the City, one or both of the residents of that apartment need a live-in caregiver. The cost of any such physician's certification shall be borne by the Tenant. B. Tenant shall not permit the use of the Dwelling Unit for any other purpose, including business purposes, legal or otherwise. 3. Term The term of this agreement shall be month -to -month. After the initial term ends, the agreement will continue for successive terms of one month unless terminated as permitted by this agreement. DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 1 of 15 4. Certification of Eligibility The Tenant hereby certifies that the following eligibility criteria have been met: A. The applicant must be 62 years of age as of the date his/her application for an apartment is submitted. B. Any other occupant (other than a caregiver authorized pursuant to this agreement) must be 62 years of age. C. The applicant and any other occupant (other than a caregiver authorized pursuant to this agreement) must have resided in Alaska for one year prior to the date the application for an apartment is submitted. S. Utilities The Tenant is responsible for paying their own electric and telephone utilities. Heat, water, sewer and garbage service will be provided by the City. A basic cable television package (to be determined by the City) will be provided by the City. Any cable services above the basic package will be paid for by the Tenant. 6. Rent The Tenant agrees to pay $ plus applicable tax, for the partial month ending on , 19 . After that, Tenant agrees to pay a rent of $ plus applicable tax, per month. This amount is due by the fifth day of the month at the Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Court, Kenai, Alaska 99611. A $25 penalty will be charged if rent is not paid by the 15th of the month. 7. Charges for Returned Checks The City will collect an administrative fee for each check returned for non- payment, (e.g. insufficient funds). Thereafter, the Tenant will be required to pay rent by cash, cashier's check, money order, or travelers' checks, as determined by the City. The charges discussed in this paragraph are in addition to the regularly monthly rent. The City may terminate this agreement for nonpayment of rent, as explained in paragraph 17 below. 8. Condition of the Dwelling Unit By signing this agreement, the Tenant acknowledges that the unit is safe, clean, and in good condition. The Tenant agrees that all appliances and DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 2 of 15 equipment in the unit are in good working order, except as described in the Unit Inspection Report, which is Attachment No. 1 to this agreement. The Tenant also agrees that the City has made no promises to decorate, alter, repair, or improve the Dwelling Unit, except as listed in the Unit Inspection Report. 9. Emergency Alarm System Tenant hereby agrees that Tenant shall be solely responsible and liable for all costs, expenses, and/or charges arising from the activation of said alarm system by Tenant, or at the direction of Tenant, or for the guest(s) of Tenant. Tenant further agrees to use said alarm system only for its intended use. Tenant understands that the most certain way to obtain emergency assistance is to use the telephone to call an emergency service (such as 911 where such service is available). Tenant further understands that alarm service provided by the City may not be available at all times and that Tenant is required to read notices provided by the City regarding availability of alarm service. 10. Security Deposits In addition to any amount collected under Paragraph 6 above, the Tenant has deposited $ with the City. The City will hold this security deposit for the period the Tenant occupies the Dwelling Unit. After the Tenant has moved from the Dwelling Unit, the City will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of any or all of the security deposit. The amount of the refund will be determined in accordance with the following conditions and procedures: A. In addition to any amount collected under Paragraph 6 above the Tenant in a Dwelling Unit in which the Tenant Caregiver, or other full-time occupant smoke shall deposit an amount equal to twice the monthly rental rate for the period the Tenant occupies the Dwelling Unit. (Monthly rental $ x 2 = $ security deposit.) The City will hold this security deposit for the period the Tenant occupies the Dwelling Unit. After Tenant has moved from the Dwelling Unit, the City will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of any or all of the securitv deposit. The amount of the refund will be determined in accordance with the conditions and procedures contained in Paragraphs C-H below. B. In addition to any amount collected under Paragraph 6 above the Tenant in a Dwelling Unit in which the Tenant Caregiver, or other full-time occupant do not smoke shall deposit $450 00 with the City. The City will hold this security deposit for the period the DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 3 of 15 Tenant occupies the Dwelling Unit After Tenant has moved from the Dwelling Unit the City will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of anv or all of the securitv deposit The amount of the refund will be determined in accordance with the conditions and procedures contained in Paragraphs C-H below. C. The Tenant will be eligible for a full refund of the security deposit only if the Tenant provides the City with a 30-day written notice of intent to vacate, as required by Paragraph 15 below, and providing the Tenant owes no accrued rent or other amounts owed under this Lease; i.e., damages. D. After the Tenant has moved from the Dwelling Unit, the City will inspect the Dwelling Unit and complete another Unit Inspection Report. The City will permit the Tenant to participate in the inspection, if the Tenant so requests. E. The City will refund to the Tenant the amount of the security deposit, less any amount needed to pay the cost of: (1) Unpaid rent; and/or (2) Damages that are not due to normal wear and tear and are not listed on the "move -in" inspection report; and/or (3) Returned checks, as described in Paragraph 7; and/or (4) Charges for unreturned keys, as described in Paragraph 11; and/or (5) Damage to common areas caused by Tenant or Tenant's household or Tenant's guests; and/or (6) Charges for clean up and/or pest control. (7) Other charges that may be made under applicable city ordinance policies or regulations. F. The City agrees to refund the amount computed in Paragraph 10-C within fourteen (14) days if the proper written notice is given in accordance with Paragraph 10-A, or 30 days if less than the proper notice is given after the Tenant has permanently moved out of the Dwelling Unit, returned possession of the Dwelling Unit to the City, DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 4 of 15 and given his/her new address to the City. The City will also give the Tenant a written list of charges that here deducted from the deposit. If the Tenant disagrees with the City concerning the amount deducted and asks to meet with the City Property Caretaker, the Property Caretaker agrees to meet with the Tenant and informally discuss the disputed charges. G. If the Dwelling Unit is rented by more than one person, the Tenant agrees that any refund will be made by the City to the Tenant designated as the head of household. The unit residents will work out the details of dividing any refund among themselves. H. The Tenant understands that he/she must pay rent each month, to include the month in which he/she is vacating, in accordance with Paragraph 6. The Security Deposit will be refunded in accordance with Paragraph 10 above. 11. Keys and Locks The Tenant agrees not to install additional or different security devices or locks or gates on any doors or windows of the Dwelling Unit. When this Lease Agreement terminates, the Tenant agrees to return to the project office all keys to the Dwelling Unit, mail box, and security doors. The City may charge the Tenant $5 for each security door key and $2 for each Dwelling Unit door and mail box key not returned upon termination of this Lease. The above amounts will be charged in the interim of this Lease for lost keys. Tenant understands that if he/she provides a key to an unauthorized person. it may be grounds for termination of this Lease. 12. The City's Obligations The City hereby covenants and agrees that: A. The Tenant shall have the right to exclusive use and occupancy of the leased premises. B. The City shall respond in a reasonable time and manner to calls by the Tenant for services consistent with obligations under the Lease. C. Pest control shall be provided by the Ci,v as conditions may require. Pest control costs necessitated by - e actions or inactions of the apartment residents or visitors there ,o shall be paid by the DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 5 of 15 Tenant. Absent a current written statement by a qualified physician, Tenant shall provide access to the Dwelling Unit for purposes of pest control upon reasonable notice. D. Repainting shall be provided by the City as conditions may require. The City will inspect and decide when conditions of the Dwelling Unit warrant painting. E. The City shall not discriminate against a Tenant in the provision of services or in any other manner on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, or national origin. F. The City shall maintain the common areas of the apartment complex and all equipment provided therewith, including any common facilities and equipment provided for the use and benefit of the Tenant, in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition, in compliance with regulations of local housing codes. G. In the event that the premises are damaged to the extent that conditions are created which are hazardous to life, health, or safety of the occupants, the City shall repair the unit within a reasonable time. But, if the damage is caused by the Tenant, Tenant's household, or guests, the reasonable cost of the repairs shall be charged to the Tenant, and the Tenant shall be solely responsible for the provision of alternate accommodations during repair of the damaged Dwelling Unit. H. In the absence of fault by Tenant, the City shall abate the rent in proportion to the loss of the use in the damaged premises if repairs are not made within a reasonable time. No abatement shall occur if the damage was caused by Tenant, Tenant's household, or guests. 13. The Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that: A. Tenant shall comply with all obligations and duties as set forth in this agreement and/or under state law, and/or under federal regulations and/or other federal law. Tenant further agrees to abide by necessary and reasonable regulations promulgated by the City for the benefit and well-being of the housing project and the Tenants which may be posted in the project office and incorporated by reference in this Lease. DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 6 of 15 B. Tenant must live in the Dwelling Unit for at least nine (9) months per year, and the Dwelling Unit must be the Tenant's primary place of residence. C. Tenant will pay the rent at the Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Court, Kenai, Alaska 99611, on or before the fifth day of each month, without requiring a statement or notice thereof. D. Tenant must notify the City of any anticipated absence from the premises in excess of seven days. Where absences in excess of seven days are not anticipated, written notice is to be given as soon as reasonably possible after Tenant knows his/her absence will exceed this period. E. Tenant shall not transfer, sell, or have duplicated, the security door key, nor open any security door to anyone other than their guests. F. Tenant is and shall remain capable of self -care to the extent necessary for the safety, health, and/or welfare of Tenant and Tenant's family and of others in the project. Upon request of the City Manager, Tenant hereby consents to submit to a physical examination by a physician of the City's choosing, to determine whether the Tenant is capable of such self -care. The costs of such physical examination shall be borne by the Tenant. G. A Tenant who is unable to maintain and live in his/her Dwelling Unit, due to health or hospitalization reasons, shall be allowed an absence of no more than six (6) months from the Dwelling Unit. The City will terminate the Lease at the end of the six-month period. If, after the lapse of the six-month period, a licensed physician states in writing that the person s health has returned sufficiently to allow them to live in the facility (with the aid of a caregiver, if necessary) without endangering the health and safety of the Tenant or of others in the Project, they will be afforded an opportunity to make an application on the waiting list. H. Tenant «,ill not assign this Lease or sublet the Dwelling Unit or part of the Dwelling Unit, or transfer possession of the premises, or permit other individuals to remain overnight without registering them at the project office. Permission for any overnight accommodations exceeding one week must be obtained from the Property Caretaker in writing. Requests for permission under this DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 7 of 15 subsection are subject to review by the City Manager or his/her designee. Tenant will not sell or give accommodations to a roomer, boarder, lodger, or use or permit the use of premises for any purpose other than a private dwelling for the Tenant and the other members of the Tenant's household, as set forth in Paragraph 2 above. I. Children must be supervised at all times. Tenant shall not permit children to play in any common area such as hallways, lobbies, stairways, elevators, utility rooms and/or community rooms not designated as child facilities. J. Alcoholic beverages may not be stored, consumed, or served in common areas of the housing complex, to include community rooms. K. Pajamas, nightgowns, wrap -around robes, and other similar articles of bedroom clothing shall not be worn in the community rooms, lobbies, lounges, sitting areas, halls, or other common areas of the project. Floats, caftans, hostess dresses, and zip -up robes are acceptable. L. The Tenant must report to the Property Caretaker at once, any accident or injury to water pipes, drains or fixtures, electrical wires or fixtures. M. The Tenant will be held strictly responsible for any loss or damage to this and other Dwelling Units resulting from overflow from commodes, sinks, bathtubs, or basins in the Dwelling Unit caused by negligence of the Tenant. Waterbeds will not be allowed in any Dwelling Unit. N. Tenant will pay when billed, or within 30 days after receipt of a billing, the cost of damages caused by Tenant, Tenant's family and/or guest(s) of Tenant when such damages are beyond normal wear and tear. Tenant will be charged in accordance and at the rate of the Special Charges for work performed to correct conditions or damages indicated on written r_otice to Tenant. O. The Tenant shall not make alterations or rapairs to the Dwelling Unit or to the equipment therein and shall not install any additional locks or fixtures without prior a:.proval of the Property Caretaker. DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 8 of 15 P. Tenant will not remove any plants provided to the complex for the enjoyment of all Tenants or take slips from plants without permission of the Property Caretaker. Q. The Tenant will keep the Dwelling Unit and fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and will dispose of all trash and garbage in a sanitary manner. Tenant will not store any inflammable, such as gasoline, naphtha, solvent, etc., in the Dwelling Unit or elsewhere on the premises. Tenant will not store personal effects elsewhere on the premises without written permission of the Property Caretaker, nor will Tenant install outside antennas or aerials. R. Sidewalks, passages, common hallways, stairways, and fire escapes shall not be obstructed or used for any other purpose than ingress and egress from the premises; nor may personal items be kept or stored in any such area. S. Tenant will not permit any unreasonable loud noises in the Dwelling Unit which would cause annoyance or discomfort to other residents. T. No articles of any description shall be hung from the windows, balconies, or doors. Nothing whatsoever shall be thrown or otherwise discarded from the windows or balconies, or swept or thrown out of the doors of any Dwelling Unit. U. [TENANT WILL NOT KEEP PETS OF ANY KIND EXCEPT A SEEING EYE DOG.] No pets or animals of any kind are allowed on the Premises except seeing eve dogs V. The Tenant shall not waste nor unreasonably- use water, electricity, or heat. W. Plumbing or electrical equipment shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was constructed. X. Private structures of any kind will not be bunt on the City property without written permission of the Property Caretaker. Y. The Tenant shall not conduct any busi ess whatsoever, nor display signs of any type in or about the premises. Tenant agrees DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 9 of 15 not to engage in nor permit unlawful activities in the Dwelling Unit, in the common areas, or on the project grounds. Z. Tenant shall keep the doors to Tenant's Dwelling Unit closed. Tenants will not close fire doors in hallways and common areas unless so instructed by the City staff or fire department personnel. AA. Tenant shall not flourish a firearm or other weapon in or around any common area of the housing complex. BB. Vehicles: 1. Inoperative or discarded (junk) vehicles will be removed by the City at Tenant's expense after written notice has been given by the City to Tenant. 2. No recreational vehicles, motor homes, trailers or boats may be parked or stored on the premises. 3. No vehicles may be washed or repaired on the premises. 4. Each Tenant will be allowed to park only one vehicle in the parking area. 5. Each Tenant who parks a vehicle in the parking lot must have a valid Alaska driver's license and be physically able to operate the vehicle. CC. Notices and signs posted by the City staff are not to be removed except by the City staff. DD. The Tenant will quit and surrender the Dwelling Unit at the expiration of this Lease in a clean condition and in good order and repair. Tenant's attendance at the final move -out inspection is optional. It is solely the responsibility of the Tenant to contact the Property Caretaker to ascertain the date and time of the final (move -out) inspection. EE. No smoking is allowed in the hallways or common areas. FF. Moving into or out of a unit may be conducted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. GG. All complaints or requests for maintenance must be made to the Property Caretaker in writing. DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 10 of 15 HH. No illegal drugs shall be allowed on the premises. II. Tenant will be held strictly responsible for anv loss damage or cleaning costs to this or other Dwelling Units resulting from smoking in the Dwelling Unit JJ. Tenants are allowed to install wallpaper in the units as long as the following rules are followed: 1. Wallpaper must be of the pre -pasted tome 2. Wallpaper must be removed when Tenant vacates the unit 3. If wallpaper is not removed the removal will be contracted out to a local vendor at the expense of the Tenant 14. Rules A. The Tenant agrees to obey any House Rules which are incorporated into this lease. Modifications of this or other sections will be attached as an amendment and/or addendum. Tenant agrees to abide by such amendment or addenda and to obey any additional rules as will be incorporated herein after the notice period specified below. B. The Tenant will receive written notice of future proposed rules at least 30 days before the rule is to be effective, in order to give the Tenant an opportunity to submit comrr_tnts concerning the additional rules. 15. The City's Access to Premises A. Upon a 24-hour advance written notice specifying the purpose of entry, the City has the right of access to t_-e Dwelling Unit at a reasonable time for the purpose of: (1) Inspections. (2) Repairs, alterations, or improvements. (3) To exhibit or display the Dwelling Unit to prospective Tenants, workmen or contractors. (4) Pest control services. B. The City may enter the premises at any _me without advance DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 11 of 1 notification for the purpose of items (1) through (4) above, when the Tenant has been absent from the premises in excess of seven days. C. The City may enter the premises at any time without advance notification when there is reasonable cause to believe that an emergency exists. D. After the Tenant has given a notice of intent to vacate, the Tenant agrees to permit the City to show the Dwelling Unit to prospective Tenants during reasonable hours. E. If the Tenant moves before this agreement ends, the City may enter the Dwelling Unit to decorate, remodel, alter, or otherwise prepare the Dwelling Unit for re -occupancy. 16. Change in Rental Agreement The City may change the terms and conditions of this agreement. Any changes will become effective only at the end of initial term or successive term. The City must notify the Tenant of any change and must offer the Tenant a new agreement or an addendum to the existing agreement. The Tenant must receive the notice at least 30 days before the proposed effective date of the change. The Tenant may accept the changed terms and conditions by signing the new agreement or the addendum to the existing agreement and returning it to the City. The Tenant may reject the changed terms and conditions by giving the City written notice that he/she intends to terminate the tenancy. The Tenant must give such notice at least 20 days before the proposed change will go into effect. If the Tenant does not accept the amended agreement, the City may require the Tenant to move from the Housing Project, as provided in Paragraph 15. 17. Termination of Tenancy A. To terminate this agreement before moving from the Dwelling Unit, the Tenant must give the City written notice thirty (30) days before the next rental due date. If the Tenant does not give the full 30-day notice, the Tenant shall be liable for rent up to the end of the 30 days for which notice was required or to the date the unit is re -rented, whichever date comes first. B. Any termination of this agreement by the C:Z- must be carried out in accordance with state and local laws, and the terms of this DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 12 of 15 agreement. The City may terminate this agreement only for: (1) The Tenant's material noncompliance %with the terms of this agreement; (2) The Tenant's material failure to carry- out obligations under the Alaska Landlord -Tenant Law; or (3) Other good cause which includes, but is not limited to, the Tenant's refusal to accept the City's proposed changes to this agreement. Termination for "other good cause" may only be effective at the end of the current lease term, initial or successive term. (4) Inability of the Tenant to be capable of self -care (even with the assistance of a caregiver if necessary) to the extent necessary for the safety, health, and/or welfare of the Tenant, Tenant's family, and others in the Project. C. Material noncompliance and/or failure to meet Tenant obligation under (1) and (2) above includes, but is not limited to, nonpayment of rent; failure to reimburse the City within 30 days for repairs made under Paragraph 10-G of this agreement; repeated late payments of rent; permitting unauthorized persons to live in the Dwelling Unit; serious or repeated damages to the Dwelling Unit or common areas; certain of physical hazards. including causing a fire; serious or repeated interference with the rights and quiet enjoyment of other Tenants. D. If the City proposes to terminate this agreement, the City agrees to give the Tenant written notice of the proposed termination. If the City is terminating this agreement for "other good cause", the notice of the termination must be received by the Tenant at least 30 days before the date the Tenant will be required to move from the Dwelling Unit. Notices of proposed terminations for other reasons must be given in accordance with any time frame set forth in state and local law. E. All termination notices will: (1) Specify the date this agreement will be terminated. (2) State grounds for termination with enough detail to allow the DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 13 of 15 Tenant to respond. (3) Advise the Tenant that he/she has ten (10) days within which to discuss the proposed termination of tenancy with the City. The 10-day period will begin on the earlier of the date the notice was hand -delivered to the Dwelling Unit or the day after the date the notice was mailed. If the Tenant requests a meeting, the City agrees to discuss the proposed termination with the Tenant. F. If an eviction is initiated, the City will rely only upon those grounds cited in the termination notice required by Paragraph 17-B above. 18. Hazards A. The Tenant shall not undertake or permit his/her family or guest(s) to undertake any hazardous acts or to do anything that will increase the housing project's insurance premiums. Tenant shall: (1) immediately notify the City through its Property Caretaker, of any condition which is hazardous to life, health, safety, of occupants, or of damage to the premises; and (2) reimburse the City for the reasonable cost of repairs or correction of any such condition described in (1) above, if caused by Tenant, his/her household, or his/her guest(s). B. The City shall: (1) Repair and correct any condition within a reasonable time which is hazardous to the life, health, safety of occupants, or substantial damage to the premises, subject to reimbursement by Tenant for any such condition which is caused by Tenant, his/her household or his/her guest(s). (2) Abate rent in proportion to the seriousness of damages and to the loss in value of the use of the damaged premises as a dwelling if repairs are not made within a reasonable time. C. If the Dwelling Unit is damaged by fire, wind, or rain, to the extent that the unit cannot be lived in, and the damage is not caused or made worse by the Tenant, the Tenant will be responsible for rent only up to the date of the destruction. Add-,-'1 rent will not be accrued until the Dwelling Unit has been repaired to a livable condition. If the unit is damaged by fire caused by the negligent act or failure to act of the Tenant, to the state where the unit is DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 14 of 15 uninhabitable, the lease terminates. 19. Contents of This Agreement This Agreement and its Attachments make up the entire agreement between the Tenant and the City regarding the Dwelling Unit. If any court declares a particular provision of this agreement to be invalid or illegal, all other terms of this agreement will remain in effect and both the City and Tenant will continue to be bound by them. 20. Signatures TENANT CITY OF KENAI DR N�l IN, Tenant Richard A. Ross Kenai City Manager Date signed 210 Fidalgo Avenue #200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Household resident Date signed Revised 10/97 Date signed DWELLING UNIT LEASE Page 15 of 15 COUNCIL ON AGING September 9, 1997 ***MINUTES*** Members present: Joanna Hollier, Sam Huddleston, Arlene Enfield, Roger Meeks, Joyce Billings, Al Pease (arrived at 10:1 1 a.m.), Betty Nelson (arrived at 1 1:24 a.m.) Members absent: Peggy Arness Others present: Councilwoman Swarner, Senior Center Director Pat Porter, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull Meeks called meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. No changes to agenda were noted. Meeks asked for changes or corrections to minutes. None noted. Minutes of June 10, 1997 approved. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Rose of the Week Porter advised there are three recipients to date. Porter stated she thinks it has been well received. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pet Issue/Vintage Pointe Porter advised a tenant had a visitor who brought a dog hich was running loose. The tenant was advised by manager that pets were not allowed and the tenant was upset by this. Porter advised it is in the lease that there are no animals allowed. The tenant made the argument that the lease doesn't say that visitors can't bring pets. Porter asked if they wanted to discuss whether or not to add this to the lease. HUDDLESTON MOVED THAT VISITORS NOT BE ALLOWED TO BRING IN PETS BE ADDED TO THE PREVIOUS RULES. ENFIELD SECONDED MOTION. Council on Aging Minutes Page 2 September 9, 1997 Discussion on whether or not pets should be allowed. Billings noted that a sign may have been helpful a long time ago. Swarner asked about seeing eye dogs and Porter advised that is not a problem. Meeks noted he likes pets but that is not the issue. Porter noted that the tenant after being advised pets are not allowed has continued to sneak pets in. Porter stated the matter is for the board to decide whether or not to allow it. Porter noted they need to consider who will clean up after the pets, make sure they are up to date on shots, and added there may be individuals who are allergic to pets. Porter stated they had made the no pets policy but evidently it wasn't clear enough. Pease stated he didn't feel it should be permitted noting they didn't have facilities or anyone to look after the pets. : UNANIMOUS ollier asked who is responsible to see that pets do not come in. Porter :ated that tenants will report it and it will be the responsibility of the tenant i see it doesn't happen. If they allow it to continue, the tenant runs the risk f being evicted. Porter advised that now that the policy has been made, it will be typed up in a bulletin and all tenants will be advised of the policy. Discussion on whether or not to have a sign on the door stating "No Pets." Decided to place a sign. 2. Light Parade Porter advised she is looking for electricians to help put together a small float with lights. Porter suggested they could use the rocket that Phillips made them. Huddleston advised he will be outside during October but would help when he got back in November. Pease advised he would help. 3. Board Vacancy Porter advised they have had three people apply. Huddles -Eon asked if this was to take Georgetta Funk's place and Porter confirmed this. Applicants are: Stanley Lange, Pauline Gross, Sylvia Johnson Decision to take this up at next meeting. Council on Aging Page 3 Minutes September 9, 1997 4. Smoking/Deposit... Vintage Pointe Porter stated they need to decide if they want to charge a larger deposit for smokers. Porter noted they had to renovate an apartment recently that cost $5,000. Hollier stated that she would like to see no smoking allowed. Meeks noted they had tried to do that. Huddleston stated he felt smokers should pay the extra deposit. Johnson asked if the tenant had to pay for the damages. Porter stated she had asked the city manager if the should bill the tenant for the damages and was advised no because it doesn't say they can't smoke. Porter noted they are required to pay for damages such as a cigarette holes but not to clean up the smoke damage such as removing the carpet to get the smoke out. Porter noted that this was an extreme case. Hollier asked if there was a law stating they couldn't have no smokers. Pease noted that council disapproved it once. Meeks stated he felt there could be a policy of no smoking but it would be up to council. Huddleston stated they could vote again for a no smoking policy noting you would have to have grandfather rights for current tenants. Meeks stated they could recommend this to council. Hollier asked what you would charge for the additional fee, $5,000? Discussion on what amount would deter smokers from renting. Swarner stated that she personally felt that a no smoking policy would not pass but felt that the deposit should be increased. Swarner stated that she could speak in favor of the increased deposit. Huddleston suggested adding that they also pay for damages. Discussion that if someone passed away and there was no money to pay it was a moot point. Pease noted they should have the option to collect if the estate has funds. HOLLIER MOVED TO HAVE A DEPOSIT OF $2,500 FOR SMOKERS WHICH IS FULLY REFUNDABLE IF NO DAMAGE. HUDDLESTON SECONDED THE MOTION. Meeks asked if they shouldn't have that deposit for everyone. Hollier stated she didn't want to pay an increased deposit. Meeks asked if it was discriminatory and Porter advised it is not and she had verified this the city attorney. Hollier noted it would be for new tenants only. Nelson commented that since the smoker on the first floor below her moved that she no longer smells smoke. Huddleston stated that another thing they could do is not allow smoking on the first floor and then move up to the next. =ventuaily, then they wouldn't have any smokers. Nelson advised she felt there would be a Council on Aging Page 4 Minutes September 9, 1997 lot of objection. Swarner asked Porter if she knew how many people who have moved in in the last year smoke. Porter advised probably a couple. Swarner suggested passing the motion noting it would go before council. Swarner noted then that they would know what council thought. Porter noted that in addition to the cost of refurbishing you lose money because the apartment is vacant during that time. Nelson asked about damage not caused by smokers. Porter advised that they really haven't had much damage not covered by the deposit. Nelson asked what is considered damage noting there is normal wear and tear. Porter advised management assumes the responsibility for painting, cleaning carpets, and drapes. A permanent stain in the carpet would be an example of damage or a countertop burned. Nelson asked how often carpets would be changed in apartments. Porter stated it would be on a needs basis. Swarner asked if there was a replacement schedule. Porter stated no but there is an account that so much money is placed in that could be used for these items. Porter reiterated that as long as damage not caused by tenant, it will be paid for by the landlord. Porter read the proposed deposit for smokers. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Porter advised that Swarner would take this to council to decide if it should be implemented. 5. Appreciation BBQ10ctober 9' Porter advised it is time to show appreciation for the city council, borough assembly, and legislators who support their program. Porter advised she is asking the Board to take responsibility for this event. Several members advised they would be unavailable on the 9'. Porter stated they could change the date. Porter suggested November 6', Thurscay. Decision to hold the BBQ on November 6' at 6:30 p.m. Pease suggested that they have two entrees on the menu. PERSON WANTING TO BE HEARD: None. i� CITY OF KENAI it od 4 414443CIP 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 t�Il�i 1": Memorandum Date: October 9, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager P4— RE: Peter Mysing Letter Attached is a letter received from Mr. Peter Mysing. The letter outlines that as part of our Mission Street project we are abandoning the water main his building and Mr. Amess's building are hooked into for water service. It is his position that new service lines to serve their two offices should be installed at City expense, since it is a result of City action that they are losing their present service connections. The reconstruction of Mission Street has resulted in a new water line serving the area. Other properties affected, the Day Care Center, the Rectory, and Fort Kenay are being reconnected to the new water line at no charge to the owners. Their reconnects are part of the construction contract because of their simplicity and proximity to the new main. In the case of Mr. Mysing and Mr. Arness, it is not recommended to connect their existing service line to the new main. The present service line is a single line that runs across other property and then splits at some point into individual services to each of their separate properties. The City's position is that each of the properties needs to be serviced by its own individual service connected to the new main. After review of the issues with staff, I am recommending that the City pay the costs for the new service lines. It is in the City's best interest to require individual service lines to each of the properties, and not to allow the old service line to be extended to the new main. This is not a decision that could have been foreseen by Mr. Arness or Mr. Mysing four years ago when they connected to City service. Estimated costs should not exceed $2,000. Attachment RAR/kh PETER F. MYSING ID:907-283-9600 OCT 09'97 9:46 No.001 P.02 PETER F. MYSING, P. C. ATTORNEY AT LAW 606 PETERSEN WAY KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPHONE 007/203.0505 FACSIMILE 907/2fa3-0600 October 9, 1997 Mr. Rick Ross, City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear Mr. Ross: VIA FAX AND REGULAR !SAIL I am the owner of a parcel of real estate located in Old Town known as Tract A-1B. My neighbor is James Arness, whose property is designated Tract A -IA. We have serious concerns about the city's position on the allocation of costs for the reconnection of our property's water service following installation of upgrades to Petersen Way. Our two properties were initially one large parcel known as Tract A-1 Petersen Subdivision. The parcel contained two buildings both owned by Mr. Arness. In 1993 I expressed interest in purchasing a building on Tract A-1B and we began the process of subdivision. At that time the buildings shared a common water source and septic system. In order to gain approval from the city a new water line was installed to city water with separate connections for each building. The system was installed pursuant to permits granted by the city at a private cost of approximately $15,000.00. Thus, at the present time, both Mr. Arness' building and mine are served by city water on a system installed with the City of Kenai's approval. In connection with the current road upgrade project, the water and sewer lines are being extended toward the end of Petersen Way and the city wants to reconnect our buildings at a new point closer to the end of the street. It appears to be the city's position that it wants Mr. Arness and I to pay the costs of re-routing the water lines on our properties to hook up to the new point designated in connection with the road upgrade. I feel this position is very unfair. This is not a case where the city is installing initial service and we should pay to hook up to it. Rather, we are currently receiving city water via a line that has been installed and approved by the City of Kenai. I have PETER F. MYSING ID:907-283-9600 OCT 09'97 9:47 No.001 P.03 Mr. Rick Rose, City Manager October 9, 1997 Page 2 no objection if the City of Kenai wants to change the point of connection of my water lines; however, I do feel it's improper to charge Mr. Arness and myself for this cost since we have already paid it in installing the initial water line. We receive no additional benefit by a move in the connect point. I am requesting that the city reconsider its position as expressed by Keith Kornelius and either leave the water connect line where it is or, if it is moved, pay the costs to reconnect Mr. Arness and myself at the new connect point. Mr. Arness and myself are, of course, responsible for costs to connect to the new sewer line inasmuch as we are not currently on the city's sewer service. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. X yours, ysing PFM/ k j h cc: James Arness CITY OF KENO it Od 4 4"wct, 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 �II�I1 "2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: October 8, 199 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: 1991 Municipal Election - Conflict of Interest Forms Miscellaneous reports, correspondence, absentee ballot applications Nominating Petitions 1992 Municipal Election - Nominating Petitions Reports, absentee ballot requests and registers, miscellaneous correspondence. Precinct registers 1993 Municipal Election - Reports, absentee ballot requests and registers, miscellaneous correspondence. Nominating petitions Precinct registers 1996 Municipal Election - Absentee/questioned/personal representative ballot envelopes, non -voted ballot stubs, voted ballot stubs, voted absentee/questioned/personal representative ballots. Kenai City Council Meeting/Special Meeting and Work Session Tapes - 1989, 1990, 1991 CITY OF KENO �-� It Gd 4 4�-__.. 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 aq 1III�� �svz MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: October 9, 1997 RE: CONTINUATION OF TERMS City of Kenai Boards, Commissions and Committees Below is a list of those persons whose terms on city boards, commissions and committees will end in January, 1998. Also attached is a copy of the letter normally sent to those whose terms are ending, to find out if they are interested in continuing their appointments. Please review the list and the letter. If there are no objections, I will send the letter to those persons on the list to find out who would like to continue their appointments. Upon receipt of that information, I will bring the information back to council for reappointment confirmation. Ronald H. Holloway, Airport Commission James L. Bielfeld, Airport Commission Henry H. Knackstedt, Airport Commission Marilyn Dimmick, Beautification Committee Barb Nord, Beautification Committee Sam Huddleston, Council on Aging Kathy Heus, Library Commission Lorrene Forbes, Library Commission Jack Castimore, Parks & Recreation Commission. clf Arlene Enfield, Council on Aging Betty Nelson, Council on Aging Barry Eldridge, Harbor Commission Ray McCubbins, Harbor Commission Michael Huhndorf, Historic District Board Carl Glick, Planning & Zoning Commission. Phil Bryson, Planning & Zoning Commission. Kelly Gifford, Parks & Recreation Commission. October 16, 1997 F��Ll3(1j RE: COIVRYIISSION/COADUTTEE TERM Your term on the (commission/committee) ends in January, 1998. Please inform this office as soon as possible, whether you would like to continue your participation on the (commission/committee) to further contribute to the development of our community through your re -appointment for an additional three years. Please call me at 283-7539 as soon as possible. Thank you for the time and effort you have given thus far. We appreciate your continued interest. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk clf CITY OF KENO-� &I Cap" aj 44 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 byAM94 M2 Liana L. Bigham Kenai Central High School 9583 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai, AK 99611 RE: GOVERNMENT DAY City of Kenai It's that time of year again when the City of Kenai invites you to participate in its Student Government Day. Please review your calendar and notify me as to when it would best suit your work schedule. Our council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month. It would be best if you could give me a couple dates from which the Council can choose. Hope to hear from you soon. CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk clf CITY OF KENAI it Gd eC4f ' ,G,l °j 4&11"'► 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 ~ TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 'III�I Liana L. Bigham Kenai Central High School 9583 Kenai Spur Highway Kenai, AK 99611 RE: STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES - CITY OF KENAI COMMISSIONS The City of Kenai is in need of student representatives to its Library and Parks & Recreation Commissions. It is my understanding, you may be able to help find interested students who may want to fill those positions. The Library Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Library. The Parks & Recreation Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kenai Council Chambers. I have included several applications to be completed by those persons who are interested in offering their talent and interest to these commissions. We hope to hear from you very soon. Thanks. CITY OF KENAI Carol L. Freas City Clerk clf Enclosures MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Larry Semmens, Finance Director THRU: Rick Ross, City Manager pK DATE: October 10, 1997 SUBJ: Investment Report At September 30, 1997 the City had investments totaling $34,895,831.34. The breakdown of types of investments held is: US Treasury Securities $10,412,320.50 US Agency Securities $21,340,959.60 AML Investment Pool $ 1,160,483.06 Repurchase Agreements $ 1,982,068.18 The City Code is very conservative in what type of investment vehicles can be used and in how long maturities can be. This conservatism is wise as it does not make sense to unreasonably risk the City's assets. It may be desirable in the future to analyze the cash flow needs to determine if lengthening the maturity on a portion of the portfolio would secure higher yields without increasing risk. The fact that we have about $11 million in trust fund cash which cannot be spent leads me to believe that we could lengthen maturities without negatively impacting cash flow. In the current market where short term interest rates are very close to long term interest rates, there is no compelling reason to lengthen maturities, but this too shall pass. When there is a reasonable spread between short term and medium term securities, I believe the City would benefit if investments could be made to take advantage of such opportunities. My strategy with investments is to comply with the Code in all respects by purchasing US Government Securities with maturities of less than two years. My primary goal, after safety, is liquidity. I have reviewed the historical cash flows and made modifications for current activities to determine when cash will be needed. Investments are purchased such that maturities will occur to meet the cash flow requirements. Although I may occasionally sell a security to enhance overall portfolio yield or to make adjustments due to cash flow needs, my usual policy is to hold investments to maturity. This policy provides for stability and predictability. The current market for securities allowed by the Code generate yields that range from 5% to 6%. 1 try to buy the two year securities when the rates approach the top of that range. Current yield on the portfolio is 5.91 %. One change in the management of investments that I have made is the negotiation of higher rates on cash held in our checking account at NBA. Previously the account paid NOW account interest rates which range from 2.65% on amounts less than $1 million to 4.4% on amounts above $2 million. The new contract with NBA provides for checking account balances to be invested in a repurchase agreement at yields approximately equal to the 90 day US Treasury Bill. Currently this yield is 5.06%. This is a significant increase in yield with no increase in risk. The repurchase agreement is fully collateralized by US Government Securities held in the City's name at State Street Bank. I am able to keep up with market trends and conditions by daily reading of the internet version of the Wall Street Journal. I also have nearly daily contact with Greg Sammons, who is a broker from Dain Bosworth that I have worked with for over seven years. When appropriate I obtain competing bids from Paul Jarvis, who is a broker with US Bank that I have worked with for about ten years. Both of these people are experts in their field, have numerous Alaska clients, and provide me with excellent information and opinion along with the securities they are selling. A copy of the portfolio at September 30, 1997 is attached for your review. If you have any questions or comments about our investments please call me at your convenience. CITY OF KENAI CITY OF KENAI INVESTMENTS 10/10/97 Book Value at 6/30/97 or AT AMOUNT EFFECT. DATE DATE MATURITY SECURITY INVESTED RATE PURCH. DUE (PAR) FHLB 2,251,913.32 5.43 2/11/97 12/9/97 2,250,000.00 FHLB NOTE 998,063.14 5.83 4/2/96 12/15/97 1,000,000.00 FNMA 300,149.38 5.95 5/12/97 1/8/98 300,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 995,649.86 5.78 42196 1131/98 1,000,000.00 FNMA 500,572.43 5.83 1/30/97 2117198 500,000.00 FNMA 702,852.40 5.13 2/20196 2/17198 700,000.00 FNMA 992,465.40 5.70 1/10/97 225/98 1,000,000.00 FFCB 991,938.71 5.93 5/27197 3/2/98 1,000,000.00 FFCB 991,875.06 5.95 1/15/97 3/2/98 1,000,000.00 FHLB NOTE 989,199.49 5.84 3/12197 313/98 1,000,000.00 FNMA 1,015,666.90 5.82 4/2/96 3110/98 1,000,000.00 GTD EXPORT CERT 1,435,416.65 5.80 9/30/97 3/15/98 1,444,444.30 FHLB NOTE 993,542.58 5.83 1/28/97 42198 1,000,000.00 FHLB NOTE 496,514.85 6.00 3/25/97 4/2198 500,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 997,638.17 6.18 6/3/96 4/30/98 1,000,000.00 FHLB 993,706.08 6.00 6/3197 5113/98 1,000,000.00 FHLB 583,902.86 5.95 6112/97 625198 600,000.00 FNMA 1,009,843.75 5.81 9/5/97 7/13/98 1,000,000.00 FHLB 877,514.45 5.80 7/18/97 7/16/98 900,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,997,863.31 6.42 9/4/96 7/31/98 3,000,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,003,569.71 5.89 82/96 7131/98 2,000,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,419,540.05 6.47 9/4/96 8/31/98 2,425,000.00 FHLB 964,252.00 6.16 5112/97 9/14/98 1,000,000.00 FHLB 999,079.03 6.00 2/3/97 10/5198 1,000,000.00 FHLMC 1,000,000.00 6.05 2/19/97 2/19/99 1,000,000.00 FHLB 1,001,912.70 6.51 4/3/97 2124/99 1,017,391.70 TREASURY NOTE 998,059.40 6.00 2/28/97 228/99 1,000,000.00 FHLB 750,000.00 6.00 7/23/97 322/99 750,000.00 FFCB 500,578.42 6.50 5/6197 5/14/99 500,000.00 AML POOL 1,160,483.06 5.59 N/A N/A 1,160,483.06 REPO 1,982,068.18 5.06 1,982,068.18 TOTAL 34,895,831.34 35,029,387.24 TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 5.91% Kenai Municipal Airport 1-7 Enplanements 3 1,266 YUTE 13"�6 1,230 SCA 12% mil" September 1997 9,916 7,420 ERA 75% 1997 Monthly Enplanements C=_l Month ERA SCA YUTE Monthly Totals Jan 6,585 1,352 0 7,937 Feb 6,221 1,065 0 7,286 Mar 6,622 1,216 0 7,838 Apr 6,205 1,278 0 7,483 May 6,962 1,284 140 8,386 Jun 8,274 1,233 1,070 10,577 Jul 11,721 1,623 1,614 14,958 Aug 9,754 1,345 1,366 12,465 Sep 7,420 1,230 1,266 9,916 Oct 0 0 0 0 Nov 0 0 0 0 Dec 0 0 0 0 Totals 69,764 11,626 5,456 86,846 F* NOTE: Yute started service May 2-4 9-6-7-1 Kenai Municipal Airport Yearly Composite of Enplanements 1983 -1996 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1998 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 January February 8,073 7,756 6,906 6,201 8,176 6,998 7,491 6,863 6,446 6,400 5,198 6,578 5,908 8,358 7,958 7,645 8,211 9,570 8,263 March 7,840 6,829 8,138 5,982 5,869 5,319 6,268 5,587 6,253 5,327 6,768 7,147 8,457 7,797 9,463 6,851 7,637 7,023 9,012 9,348 11,350 7,776 April May 7,722 7,623 6,568 7,591 8,058 9,117 5,859 7,054 5,911 5,917 6,012 6,864 8,571 8,627 7,097 7,386 9,610 8,419 7,786 June 8,457 8,817 9,670 8,339 6,209 7,289 6,393 7,342 6,797 8,068 7,875 9,217 9,473 10,818 8,009 9,394 7,781 9,402 8,626 10,600 10,028 11,268 8,507 July August 10,498 9,948 11,489 10,904 12,767 11,469 8,639 9,009 8,992 9,753 12,279 12,069 11,684 11,654 12,294 14,498 10,204 13,545 September 7,422 8,059 9,220 8,031 6,670 8,484 6,555 8,805 6,537 9,532 7,476 11,135 9,175 11,758 8,557 11,315 11,375 12,375 12,979 11,888 October November 7,547 7,335 7,814 8,482 8,422 6,080 6,419 6,722 7,441 9,670 8,590 8,565 7,813 9,513 8,888 10,653 10,389 10,844 11,026 8,963 9,263 December 7,831 8,729 7,353 8,542 6,150 7,067 6,345 6,711 6,937 9,867 8,623 7,913 9,083 10,585 11,580 8,471 Totals 98,052 98,389 107,930 84,225 6,853 81,789 7,192 81,396 6,275 86,709 8,787 102,87Z 8,422 110,843 8,252 106,790 9,078 106,004 10,535 117,689 8,254 130,355 8,026 111,111 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1997 INFORMATION ITEMS 1. 10/ 1/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 10/97 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. 3. The American Heritage Rivers Initiative - An Overview and Outline. 4. 9/24/97 Governor Knowles letter acknowledging council's support for the appointment of Lynne Johnson to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. 5. 9/ 19/97 Senator Stevens letter regarding status of the Tustumena Lake Sockeye Salmon Enhancement Project, with attachment. 6. 10/8/97 RR letter to Alaska Department of natural Resources regarding KRSMA Plan with proposed language changes. 7. 10/8/97 RR letter to area legislators regarding STIP list and Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation Project. 8. 10/8/97 Kenai Chamber of Commerce letter endorsing the Kenai City Council position in regard to proposed language changes to the KRSMA Plan. 9. 10/ 10/97 Public Works Department, Project Status Report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 "TO DO" LIST RR/RAE - Find out who to contact at United Airlines and make appointment to meet with RR, RAE, JW and RM regarding relocating their air cargo/freight operations to Kenai. MK - Move Historic District Board meeting from October 20 to October 13. CLF - Make arrangements to have a check in the amount of $500 sent to United Fishermen of Alaska as a donation toward their seafood reception to be held during their annual meeting in October. Have 9/ 10/97 work session minutes note others attending or "and others." Schedule holiday parry for January 17. Plan grand opening reception for Animal Shelter upon its completion. KK - Check on light pole at Spur and Rogers Road; check into schedule for Forest Drive improvements; check on availability of paving plant to patch Lawton Drive and Pine Avenue. Remind contractor of need to patch paving on Linwood Drive (in front of new homes). We keep you informed A monthly publ Business News �p produced by the Political Events CHAIABER Greater Soldotna Community Issues Chamber of Commerce TOT A Y Volume 10.............Issue 10 October 1997 3 RID ANNUAL PIE AUCTION JOIN OUR TEAM! We will be mailing Declaration of Candidacy forms on October 1 st. There will be three elected and three appointed seats opening on the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at the end of this year. Board member 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 a three year term, please watch for the Declaration of Candidacy form and return it to the Chamber office by Friday, October 24, 1997. 0TE*1 Hurry and get your table before their gone! The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is holding its 3rd Annual Pie Auction on Saturday, October 11th at the Central Peninsula Sports Center. The evening begins with no -host cocktails at 6:30, and a delicious, sit-down dinner with live entertainment by Wes & Dave at 7:00. Then the real fun begins at 8:00, when our own auctioneer, Norm Blakeley opens the bidding on 45 scrumptious pies, (46 if you count the pie in the face), baked by local celebraties. These pies are not only delicious, but EACH & EVERY PIE HAS A SECRET PRIZE ATTACHED TO ITI These prizes will include airline tickets, art, railroad tickets, gift certificates, cellular phone services, a dinner cruise, a flightseeing trip and MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE. You can sponsor a table that seats 10 for only $200, or purchase individual tickets for $20.00. Just give us a call at 262-9814 and reserve yours today. : VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED : ' The board and staff of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center would like to express their appreciation to the following . businesses for contributing gifts and food to the 1997 Volunteer Appreciation ■ ■ Reception: Alaska's Last Frontier Resort, Alaska Wildland Adventures, ■ • American Trophy Taxidermy, Bed & Breakfast Cottages, Birch Tree Gallery, Blazy Rentals & Bed & Breakfast, Crooked Creek Bed & Breakfast, Daniels ■ Lake Lodge, Donna's Country & Victorian Gifts, Echo Lake Lockers & . Gourmet Meats, Ed's Kasilof Seafoods, Inc., Edgewater R.V. Park, Frames ■ & Things Gallery West, Fred Meyer, Godfather's Pizza, Golden International ■ • Restaurant, Great Alaska Fish Camp & Safari, Gull's Landing Bed & Breakfast, Keetah Fish Camp & Boat Rentals, Kenai Custom Seafoods ' Kenai Princess Lodge & RV Park, Kenai River Inn, Kenai River Raven . Kenai River Retreat, LeCroissant Shoppe, Mackey Lake Bed & Breakfast, ■ MACtel, Inc., Mail Boxes Etc., McDonalds Restaurant, Mykel's Restaurant, ■ ' Northcountry Fair, Orca Lodge, Old Town Village Restaurant, Peninsula Clarion, Pete's Fishing Guide Service & Lodging, Pratt Museum, R.J.'s Small ■ Engine Repair, Safeway, Salmon Haus, South Central Air, Stan Stephens ■ • Cruises, Talon Air Service, The Duck Inn, The Riverside House ■ ■ The Sports Den, The Travel Place, The White Raven, Through the Seasons, ■ ' and an anonymous donor who gave 2 flashlights (please let us know who you are). A huge thank you to Linda Parker and the staff at the Kenai ■ Peninsula Food Bank for being such very gracious hosts. ■ ■ As you know. our volunteers contributed over 1,500 hours this summer ■ ' greeting our visitors and welcoming them to Soldotna and the Kenai Peninsua and your support helped us recognize these folks and their hard ■ work. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Alaska Employment Service, Kenai Alaska State Parks AmeriGas Propane L.P. Asphalt Marking Services Birch Ridge Golf Course Bookkeeping By Margot Cal Worthington Ford Country Liquor Family Charters, Inc. Fred Meyer Healthy Changes Hutchings Chevrolet Kaladi Brothers Coffee Co. Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai Peninsula College Kenai Peninsula United Way Land's End ALASKAN ADVENTURE CHARTERS KNOWS WHERE THE BIG ONES ARE! Wilbur Francis of Phoenix, Arizona caught a 18.121b Silver Salmon from chamber member Mike Hopley's boat and won the 1997 Seward Silver Salmon Derby. Congratulations Wilbur and Mike! KEN'S BACK FROM KETCHIKAN Chamber Board President, Ken Lancaster just returned from the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Fall Conference and reports that it was very well attended and he appreciated the opportunity to meet and speak with members from all over the state. New Frontier Vo-Tech Center Penco Alaska Peninsula Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Prime Data Internet Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. Red Line Sports Salamatof Native Assoc. South Central Air Transalaska Title, Inc. 1997 BUSINESS DIRECTORY UPDATE FORMS We have extended the deadline for returning your BUSINESS DIRECTORY UPDATE FORM TO OCTOBER 15. For those of you who sent in your update form, only to have it returned because you sent it to the address on the top of the stationary, SORRY. Some of our old stationary, with the old address (PO Box 236) got mixed in with the new letterhead. The correct address is 44790 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna, AK 99669. 1997 AVA CONVENTION Justine will be attending the 1997 Alaska Visitor Association Convention, "Alaska Fest! A Celebration of the Alaska Visitor Industry", September 30 through October 3. She will have a very busy week, attending seminars on; How the Web is Changing Travel and Tourism, Partners in Promoting Alaska: Travel Agents & You, Profiting from State Promotional Programs, Winter Tourism - where do we go from here?, and Building a Tailored Advertising Program for Your Business, just to mention a few. This will also be an opportunity for her to network with folks from all over the state to share ideas and promote Soldotna. We will have a full report in next month's newsletter. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP Have you take advantage of at least two Chamber benefits this year? If not, you may be missing out on an excellent opportunity for your business. Chamber benefits vary widely and, because of this, there are many ways to get involved. For example, to market your company, you could subscribe to the Chamber mailing lists, place an insert in Your Chamber Today, or put your brochure or business card in the Visitor Information Center. Did you know that as a member, you are entitled to use the chamber bulk rate stamp? So, if you have a large mailing (at least 200 pieces) this will save you about ..2 a piece! October is a great time to join a committee. The Chamber is committee -driven, so joining a committee is a great way to get involved in the Soldotna business community. Let us know what you like to do and we will find a job for you. REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR CHAMBER! GET INVOLVED! 1 =HA ,A � The Board of Directors and Staff of the Soldotna Chamber and the Visitor Information Center (and many, many visitor and local fishing people) would like to thank .Ben Ellis and the Kenai River Sportfishing Association for providing Port -a -Potties in our parking lot during this year's visitor season. The Board of Directors and Staff of the Soldotna Chamber would also like to thank Gail Phillips, Bruce Bottello, Julian Mason, and Byron Mallot for making themselves available for questions at the Subsistence Forum, that was held on September 16. We appreciate Sue Caswell and the League of Women Voters for facilitating the Forum and the Soldotna Area Senior Citizens for letting us use tieir dining hall for the meeting. ME COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITH OUT YOUI FALL BLOOD DRIVE The Spring Blood Drive was very successful, and now it's time for the Fall Blood Drive. The Blood Drive is scheduled for October 10 & 11 and you can sign up on any of the sign-up sheets being circulated at various locations, or you can call the CPGH Lab at 262-8118 and schedule an appointment. All blood donated stays in the state of Alaska! For additional information call the hospital at 262- 4404. 1997 STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT SKYVIEW Over 100 swimmers and their families will be in Soldotna on December 5 through 7, to compete in the State Swimming Championships. If you would like the addresses of the participating teams so that you can send them information about your lodging or entertainment services, just stop by the chamber office and we will give you a list. JR. MISS CONTESTANTS TO PERFORM AT LUNCHEON On Tuesday, October 21, some of Alaska's Jr. Miss contestants will be performing for us at luncheon. Since 1958, the America's Jr. Miss Program has been conducted annually to honor college -bound senior girls who represent the United States' most outstanding youth. The nationwide scholarship program recognizes, rewards and encourages excellence while promoting the self-esteem of young women. Scholarships they win help them pursue their college and career goals while serving as positive role models. We are proud to host these girls at luncheon and hope that you will support them in their endeavors. KPTMC HOSTS 1997 REGIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE This year's conference was well attended, with informational seminars, round table discussions, and exhibitor displays. The day ended with a delicious banquet, an auction and awards presentations. We would like to congratulate this year's award recipients: Seward Chamber of Commerce Good Humor Award Renown Charters & Tours Pioneer Award Annette King Special Appreciation Award Kenai Fjords Tours, Ltd. Frontier Award Alaska State Parks Peninsula Pride Award Alaska Windsong Lodges Trailblazers Award (District 3) Kenai Chrysler Center Trailblazers Award (District 1) Print Works/Super Software Trailblazers Award (District 2) WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Alaska Trails Inn -Kenai Peninsula Joann Rhome Herring HC 1, Box 1399 Soldotna, AK 99669 260-3827 Denro, Inc. Dennis Roper PO Box 4234 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-6577 Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Pamela Houston PO Box 356 Soldotna, AK 99669 260-1999 Nelson Computer Services Dan Nelson 394 W. Riverside Ave. Soldotna, AK 99669 260-1510 Soldotna High School PTSA & Renaissance 425 W. Marydale Soldotna, AK 99669 262-7411 Sterling Area Sr. Citizens, Inc. Judy Warren, Director PO Box 154 Sterling, AK 99672 262-6808 OCTOBEr-, CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR TUESDAY @ NOON, RIVERSIDE HOUSE October 7 Jim Wyland, with the Better Business Bureau of Alaska October 14 Bill Stamps, Cook Inlet Area Manager, Peak Oilfield October 21 Alaska Jr. Miss Scholarship Program October 28 Elaine Spraker with the Outdoor Coalition gwat r .SoUor elsaK r 4 emweew 44790 .Stems q", , .5ddar", ,M 199669 A' f Q I O� E�N\ Qpy �PLL NA Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai AK 99611 BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 5 Soldotna, AK 99669 Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland Street, Suite #102, Kenai Alaska 99669, 283-6503 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Ken Lancaster Jr. Lancaster Enterprises 262-4591 Vice President Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-5916 Sec/Treasurer Bob Sizemore Bank of America 283-3369 Past President Sammie Cole Southcentral Title 262-4494 Norman Blakeley Alaska Trading Company 262-6100 Richard Brown Soldotna Historical Society 262-9322 Rik Bucy Fred Meyer 260-2200 Michele Glaves Peninsula Clarion 283-7551 Clyde Johnson Kenai Peninsula Borough 283-3335 Linda Kuiper TransAlaska Title 262-5708 Linda Parker Kenai Peninsula F000 Bank 262-3111 Diana Spann MACtel Cellular Systems 262-3500 Executive Director Justine Polzin Soldotna Chamber 262-9814 Office Assistant Randi Smith Fax .............................................. 262-3566 E-Mail: soichmbr@ptialaska.net (donated by PTI Communications) Web Page: www.ptialaska.net/—solchmbr/ Sunday National I,'ne Plevention Month 5 BINGO 2Pbl C & C CENTER (at titre "Y") 2 BINGO 2PDI C & C CENTER (at the "Y") 1 9 BINGO 2PM C & C CENTER (at the "Y") 26 BINGO 2PNI C & C CENTER (at the "Y") Daylight Savings 11IIl(" Ends Iln�'E ,� Cc)nlnll� Monday National Domestic Violence. Awareness Monll► G W111j 13414 No School Teacher Inservice 20 27 NITY EVENT TO AD October 1997 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday BINGO 7PM C & C CENTER 2 (at the "Y") 7 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: JIM WYLAND, BE 11E R BUSINESS BUREAU OF ALASKA 1� 14 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: BII L S1 AMPS, COOK 1141 Ui AREA MNG., PEAK OILFIELD 21 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: ALASKAJR. MISS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 28 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: El AINE SI'RAKFR, UUl C)OOR LUAI n ION I) TO T11E CALENDA 8 BINGO 7PM C & C CENTER (at the "Y") Suldolna Cily Council 7:30pin 1 5 BINGO 7PM C & C CENTER (at the "Y") Deadline Business Directroy updates BINGO 7PM 22 C & C CENTER (at the "Y") Suldolna City Council 7:30pn1 BINGO 7PM 29 C & C CENTER (at the "Y") R? CALL THE GREA 9 16 K.P. Food Bank presents Formal Soup Dinner to Benefit K.P. United Way 262-3111 for Info. 23 30 'I'ER SOLDO'I'NA C11 Friday 3 10 & 11 10 Fall Blood Drive to benefit ALASKANS call 262-8118 BOD Mtg 7:15am Soldotna Senior Center 17 AMSKA DAY CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED Saturday 4 I1 3rd ANNUAL PIE AUCTION 6PM - CPSC CALL 262-9814 FOR INFO. 18 Declaration of 24 25 Candidacy Forms Deadline BOD Mtg 7:15am soldotna Senior Center 31 �.►.GWEEHI COMING IN NOVEMBER: MEET OUR CANDIDATES LUNCHEON AMBER OF COAINIERCE (907)262-9814 •f leJ//AUAH RI_F— i - IT.M THE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS INITIATIP. AN OVERVIEW AND OUTLINE INTRODUCTION The proposed American Heritage Rivers Initiative ("AIM") is designed to support communities in their locally- based efforts to restore and protect America's rivers. At its heart, it is about community revitalization and providing federal programs and services more efficiently and effectively. The AHRI celebrates the important role that rivers played in our nation's history and continue to play in our culture. It clearly acknowledges the inextricable link between healthy rivers and healthy communities, and reflects the conviction that we can balance environmental, economic, and social needs. Rivers selected for American Heritage River designation will serve as models of the most innovative, economically successful, and ecologically sustainable approaches to river restoration and protection. The AHRI will provide a useful toolbox of federal programs and services that can assist all communities in their river conservation activities. The initiative imposes no federal mandates, no new federal regulations, and no new funds. There are no federal land use or acquisition programs associated with the initiative. BENEFITS OF DESIGNATION AND THE DESIGNATION PROCESS 1. Presidential Proclamation: Ten rivers will be designated American Heritage Rivers by Presidential proclamation this year. 2. "River Navigator:" A federal employee serving as a single point -of -contact to enhance community awareness of and access to federal programs and services. 3.Coordinated Delivery of Federal Services: o Better coordination of multiple programs and services that can assist communities in their efforts to restore, revitalize, and celebrate their hometown river heritage. o Each designated river will become "a laboratory for reinvention of federal programs and delivery of services." Performance -Based Organizations will be established for certain designated American Heritage Rivers. 4. "Good Neighbor Policy:" Federal agencies will help ensure their actions have a positive effect on the natural, historical, economic, and cultural resources of American Heritage Rivers. 5. Private Sector Opportunities: The Administration will encourage private sector partnerships with local government to restore, protect, and revitalize American Heritage Rivers. Who May Put Forward Nominations? Any river community working to improve, protect, or revitalize a river is eligible to nominate a river. • A river community is self -defined by the members of the community, and may include private jt4r�Qz_L file:///AI/AHRI-F-1. HTiM file)//AVAHRI-F— I . HT* citizens, landowners, educational and arts organizations, community leaders, economic developers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, public and private institutions, local and state government agencies, Indian tribes, elected officials, and/or other parties within and adjacent to the proposed area or areas supporting the designation of an American Heritage River. Scope of Area Covered by Nomination • A river community will define the area covered by the nomination. The area should reflect the river community's capability to implement its plan of action. The length of the area, whether it be an entire watershed, the length of an entire river, or a short stretch of a river, may cross jurisdictional boundaries (if supported by that government and community through letters of support and endorsement). What Are the Qualifying Criteria? Designation is available both to community -led efforts that are well underway and to communities just beginning their river revitalization efforts. The qualifying criteria are broad, flexible, and credible: 1. Broad community support 2. Notable resource qualities 3. Local and regional partnership agreements 4. Strategies that lead to actions 5. Measurable results What are the Selection Criteria? • Designated rivers wiII exemplify America's river heritage at its best, in all its natural, historic, cultural, social, economic, and ecological diversity. • Designated rivers will reflect a variety of stream sizes and surrounding environments. • Designated rivers will showcase innovative programs in river restoration and revitalization. Evidence of Support The ability of a river community to achieve its goals of river quality improvement and community revitalization will depend on the cooperation of state, tribal, and/or local officials, as well as strong partnerships with non- governmental and community organizations. Number of Designations The President will designate ten rivers in calendar year 1997. The experience gained from the designated rivers and the extent of community support for the initiative will guide future river designations. Terms of Designation of 4 07/01i97 12:53 05 LlcJ//Al/AHRI-F— I .HTM file:///AUAHR.1-F— I .PM Designation will generally be considered permanent, subject to implementation of the community's plan of action. The "River Navigator," however, will be for a term not to exceed fire years. Selection Council An interagency task force, composed of the heads of federal agencies, will make recommendations to the President regarding designations. The Administration is considering options on how to include the opinions of the public and experts from a variety of fields in this decision -malting process. SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL RIVER COMMUNITIES All river communities will be able to take advantage of improved delivery of existing federal programs and services. Federal agencies will use existing stafy resources, and programs to assist communities throughout the nation in their river restoration and community revitalization efforts. 1. Improved Delivery of Existing Services and Programs • During the first year, federal agencies will focus on improving service and program delivery to the designated river communities, but will also implement methods to improve information access and service delivery to all river communities. Special emphasis will be given for outreach to minority and low income communities 2. Information • Internet Services: A "State of the Rivers" Home Page will provide information via the Internet on river conditions and demographics of river communities. A user will be able to link to the home pages to all participating federal agencies to access information on such topics as economic modeling, available grants, teaching guides, and where to get information and advice from experts. • A "talent bank" will share knowledge and techniques related to cor==., *ty river restoration and revitalization projects. • A catalog of federal support will be developed and made available via the Internet, as well as in hard copy. The information will consist of brochures, "how-to" pampEets, a bibliography, and videos. For more detailed information concerning the American Heritage Rivers Initiative, see the Council on Environmental Quality's draft program design, published at 62 Federal Register 27253 (May 19, 1997). It is also available on the American Heritage Rivers Internet home page at http://www-ua.-izov/OWOW/heritage/rivers.html. American Rivers' home page also contains extensive information about the A-merican Heritage Rivers Initiative and other river conservation issues. Visit it at http://www.amrivers-:)r . file:///A VAHRI-F-1. HTM file)//AWAHRI-F— i . HT.%l Q Back to the AEM Homenage 17 Back to American Rivers Homepage Last updated June 27, 1997 4 at 4 07/01/97 12:53:05 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Q. What is American Heritage Rivers? A. President Clinton announced the American Heritage Rivers initiative in the State of the Union Address on February 4, 1997. The President's objective is to enhance our citizens' enjoyment of the historic, cultural, recreational, economic and environmental value of our rivers and to protect the health of our communities by delivering federal resources more effectively and efficiently. Q. What is the purpose of the American Heritage Rivers initiative? A. Rivers have always been an integral part of our Nation's history -- providing opportunities for trade and commerce, routes for exploration and discovery, inspiration for ideas and culture, means of recreation. and focal points for community development. The goal of the American Heritage Rivers initiative is to support communities, within existing laws and regulations, by providing them with better information, tools and resources, and encouraging local efforts deserving of special recognition. Q. How does an area become an American Heritage River? A. Communities themselves will nominate their areas to the President. They must meet basic criteria, complete an application form and be selected. Communities must meet the following criteria: Broad support for the designation from individuals and organizations along the river, such as elected officials, landowners, businesses, educational and arts organizations, community leaders, economic developers, state and local governments; 2. A range of natural, economic, scenic, historic, cultural and/or recreational features that demonstrate distinctive qualities of America's river heritage; 3. The willinaness and capability of the parties nominating the river and/or state and local governments to enter into new, or to continue and expand existing, partnership agreements. 4. A broad plan of action for the river. 5. Actions will result in measurable benefits for the river community in terms of protection and highlighting of historic and cultural resources, revitalization of local and regional economies and/or sustainable development (in terms of protection of water resources and/or public health, restoration of rivers). Q. Why should a community seek designation? A. The designated rivers will receive focused support to access existing federal programs and services. Communities may enlist the aid of a "River Navigator" to ensure efficient access to the federal agencies and to simplify and streamline the delivery of these programs. Designated rivers and their communities will also receive a commitment from federal agencies to act as "Good Neighbors" in making decisions that affect communities. Each river will become a laboratory for reinvention of federal programs and delivery of services that will support that community's revitalization efforts. Q. What about communities that are not designated? A. All river communities will receive streamlined access to government programs and services via greater coordination among government agencies, the American Heritage Rivers Internet web page (which consolidates government programs and services), and hard copies of all information in an easy -to -use format. Q. By what authority does the President name American Heritage Rivers? A. The federal government has the authority and responsibility to coordinate the use of its limited resources in the best possible manner. Many federal agencies already have programs authorized by Congress that are relevant to preserving our rivers. With the American Heritage Rivers initiative, services provided by these programs will be delivered more effectively. Q. How can members of a community present their views about as a potential nomination? A. The nomination process will be fully controlled, discussed and organized at the local level. The concerns of all community members should be aired as the nomination material is prepared. Communities submitting applications should make opportunities available for members of the public to comment on the nomination. Concerns may in fact dissuade the community from completing its nomination process and if that is the case, then the process stops, appropriately, at the local level. Q. Is there a procedure to oppose the designation? A. Opposition from elected officials would be evidence that broad community support does not exist for an application. Objections of individuals or interest grouts would be considered within the totality of the application and its supporters. Views of state, tribal and local governments and congressional offices will be fully considered. Q. We're depending on a specific federal program for resources, won't the American Heritage Rivers initiative siphon resources from the program we depend on'? A. No. The goal of American Heritage Rivers is to achieve greater efficiency for all federal programs. It is important to recognize, however, that in a balanced budget world, federal spending will continue to be limited. We believe the best way to prioritize limited federal spending is through a community -led process. Communities often know best what resources will benefit them the most and, as such, deserve special attention. Q. Will the community have a role in choosing the River Navigator? A. Yes. The federal agencies will work with the community to identify an appropriate person, to the extent that the local needs and priorities identified by the designated American Heritage Rivers community matches programs and services of one or more of the participating agencies. We expect the River Navigator will be a federal employee. Q. Is this a "land grab" for rivers? A. Quite the contrary. This is an effort to increase local access to federal programs that affect rivers, not to increase federal management around rivers. Communities come together and nominate their stretch of river. This initiative supports community plans -- including economic development, revitalization, environmental and public health protection, recreation and job creation. To accomplish these goals, the Administration will better coordinate federal environmental, economic and cultural programs with the communities along rivers, and give people better access to existing federal resources. And, most importantly, the federal government will respond directly to community needs. Q: Is it true that foreign governments or their international organizations are involved in this initiative? A. No. The American Heritage Rivers will be nominated by American communities to celebrate their own historical and cultural values. Q: Is it true that the "River Navigator" is going to insert himself or herself into local decisions in order to "federalize" local functions like zoning? A. No. The "River Navigator" will serve the community as a liaison to the federal government. helping people better understand how to access existing federal resources. Email %onr �:u_L-c;stions URL: http://www.epa.gov/riversifaq.htmi Revised September 10. 1997 TONY KNOWLES GOVERNOR STATE OF ALASKA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR JUNEAU P.O. Box 11( Juneau. Alaska E. (907) 465-` Fax (907) 465-3532 September 24, 1997 1RECEIV'= r SEP 2 9 t9S The Honorable John J. Williams Mayor of the City of Kenai "I AI CITY CLERK 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, 99611-7794 Dear ay illiams: Thank you for informing me of the Kenai City Council's support for the appointment of Lynne Johnson to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Cindy Smith, Coordinator of Boards and Commissions, has recorded your comments, and they will be considered prior to making an appointment. Your continued involvement and valued comments regarding selection of the best candidates for boards and commissions are deeply appreciated. Sincerely, To ..ovules ov or cc: Cindy Smith, Coordinator, Boards and Commissions -ED STEVENS. ALASKA, CHAIRMAN THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI ROBERT C BYRD, WEST VIRGINIA ARLEN SPECTER, PENNSYLVANIA DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII PETE V. DOMENICI, NEW MEXICO ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTOPHER S. SOND, MISSOURI PATRICK J. LEAHY. VERMONT SLADE GORTON, WASHtNGTON DALE BUMPERS. ARKANSAS 'TCH MCCONNELL, KE`iTUCKY FRANK R. LAUTENBERG, NEW JERSEY iNRAD BURNS, MONTANA TOM HARKIN, IOWA ..CHARD C. SHELBY, ALABAMA BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, MARYLAND J UDD GREGG, NEW HAMPSHIRE HARRY REID, NEVADA ROBERT F. BENNETT. UTAH HERB KOHL, WISCONSIN BEN NIGHTHORSE CAM PBELL. COLORADO PATTY MURRAY. WASHINGTON LARRY CRAIG, IDAHO BYRON DORGAN, NORTH DAKOTA LAUCH FAIRCLOTH, NORTH CAROLINA BARBARA BOXER, CALIFORNIA KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, TEXAS STEVEN J. CORTESE. STAFF DIRECTOR JAMES H. ENGLISH. MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR United Mates ,senate COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025 RECEIVED OCT ' g� ,, The Honorable John J. Williams Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear John: September 19, 1997 Enclosed is a copy of a letter I received from the U.S. Department of Interior in response to my inquiry on your behalf regarding the status of the Tustumena Lake Sockeye Salmon Enhancement Project. I hope you find this information useful. With best wishes, CoC5w TED STEVENS United States Department of the Interior IN REPLY REFER TO: FWS/R-7/CCU97-01797 Honorable Ted Stevens United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Stevens: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 1011 E. Tudor Rd. Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6199 07 AUG 2 8 1997 RECEIVED OCT o 1997 KFIV4! CI pyr CLERK This is in response to your August 1, 1997, inquiry regarding the status of the Tustumena Lake Sockeye Salmon Enhancement Project. The public comment period on the draft Environmental Assessment closed on August 1, 1997. Approximately 50 comments were received. Issues raised by various organizations and by the public were addressed in the final EA and Refuge Compatibility Determination. This resulted in a mitigated finding of no significant impact that allowed for the project to be permitted as long as certain provisions are met. During the week of August 3, 1997, all of the decision documents were signed and the project was approved. A Refuge Special Use Permit was issued on August S, 1997, and an eg;--take operation commenced the next day. I would like to commend Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kenai Fishery Resource Office, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for their cooperative efforts on completing the necessary work to evaluate this project and agree on acceptable mitigation measures. This was no small task, but has resulted in a project, that if all standards continue to be met, will be acceptable to all parties. If you ever have a desire to visit the Tustumena Project while visiting the Kenai Peninsula, or would like to discuss this matter further, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, "t,6, David B. Allen Regional Director r CITY OF KENA - It 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 Id, 'IIII� 1": October 8, 1997 VIA FAX (907) 269-8902 Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Land Resource Assessment and Development Section Attn: Kenai River Project - Bruce Phelps 3601 C Street, Suite 1130 Anchorage, AK 99503-5947 I appreciated the opportunity to participate with you in the discussion of the Kenai River Management Plan before the Kenai Chamber Board of Directors. Both you and Advisory Board Chairman Ben Ellis raised issues of concern on the lower River. We believe these issues can be resolved without extension of the KRSMA boundary. What follows are our proposals to do this, as well as proposed language changes to address other issues of concern to our citizens. 1. We do not believe that inclusion of the bottom four miles of the river in the KRSMA area has been justified in the plan. The City of Kenai recognizes that there are issues that should be addressed involving the bottom four miles, but we do not believe it is necessary to extend the park boundary to handle these issues. The City of Kenai is willing to work through the Advisory Board in identifying issues and developing strategies to address them. In recognition that there are issues of mutual concern, we propose that the following language be inserted on Page 102. The lower four miles of the Kenai River downstream from the Warren Ames Memorial Bridge was given strong consideration for inclusion in the KRSMA boundary based on the recommendation of the Advisory Board. It is not being recommended for inclusion in KRSMA at this tLTne. Reasons for inclusion included protection of habitat, management of recreational conflicts, and an improved ability to deal with the river as a complex hydrologic unit. Arguments against inclusion were focused on the need to add an additional layer of Bruce Phelps October 8, 1997 Page 2 government and permitting, the uncertain economic effects upon the seafood processors, and the perception that an inadequate case was made for inclusion based on scientifically supported evidence of any detrimental effect as a result of non - inclusion since 1986. It has been determined that the approach to be taken will be that the City of Kenai, through the Kenai River Advisory Board, will negotiate memorandums of understanding with the Borough and appropriate agencies concerning activities on the bottom four miles of the river. This may result in development and adoption of city ordinances which will address issues of mutual concern. The effectiveness of this approach will be reviewed by the Advisory Board over the next three to five years. - Other language in support of inclusion would need to be modified, as well as deletion of language such as that on Page 104, 2.10 which sets out park rules that would be enforced. 2. The language as it relates to industry on Page 102 should be modified so that the reader does not get the impression that industry in the bottom four miles of the river exists as a result of a "grandfather" type status. Specific language changes requested in the last paragraph on Page 102 are as follows: A. Delete word "current" in 4) which would then read "recognizing the industrial uses ..." B. In sentence 5) end the sentence at "... and the priority of these uses." This would delete any reference to dates and recognizes that fish processing has become a year round activity in this area. C. Rewrite 6) to read "recognizing and allowing industrial uses to develop if the industrial use satisfies local, state, and federal permitting requirements." These changes would help alleviate the concerns of industry that their use of the lower four miles of the river is acknowledged as some form of "grandfather" status. 3. Zoning can be a very controversial issue in our area. The language on Page 64 may generate a great deal of comment from Borough Bruce Phelps October 8, 1997 Page 3 residents. The City of Kenai requests the following changes be made in the language as it applies to the City of Kenai. A. In the first sentence under 4.5.3.4 delete " ... from Kenai Lake to Cook Inlet." It is not possible to zone to Cook Inlet without rezoning within the City of Kenai. B. In the second paragraph under this section we request that the last two sentences be modified to one and read as follows: "Commercial uses would be treated as conditional uses and industrial uses as prohibited uses on Borough lands outside the cities of Kenai and Soldotna. We do not represent that Borough residents would agree to the zoning recommendations of the Advisory Board, but if they do, the proposed modification of the language in this section would acknowledge more fully that planning and zoning within the cities of Kenai and Soldotna is a function of those cities. 4. On Pages 66-70 the reader could form the impression that the theme is that only government ownership of land along the river and tributaries will assure the protection of the river. We would request that this language be reviewed. Specifically, we would request language on Page 67, Recommendation 4.5.4.2 as it applies to the City of Kenai be modified as follows: A. Recommendation 4.5.4.2: The Borough and the cities of Kenai and Soldotna, on a case by case basis, should consider retention of properties in government ownership that have been identified as having high habitat values and classify them in the manner described above. B. Page 67 "Background:" third sentence - "Retaining of specific high habitat value properties in government ownership may be deemed more desirable on a case by case basis than disposing of the properties to the private sector." The last sentence of this paragraph would then be deleted. 5. Wetlands regulations and developmental restrictions are as controversial in our area as they are elsewhere in the state. Just as our congressional delegation and previous state administrations Bruce Phelps October 8, 1997 Page 4 have argued, there is a belief within the community that present wetlands regulations are too restrictive. On Pages 80-84 it appears that agency input was received that present restrictions and regulations are not sufficient. It was represented that "many agencies view wetlands permitting as not based on a solid scientific foundation" (Page 80). It is stated that specific standards will be developed at a later time and added as an amendment to this plan (Page 81). Pages 83-84 discuss increased enforcement and new regulations. We believe that a definitive statement needs to be incorporated into this section that states a position similar to the following: No new wetlands development restrictions or regulations are recommended until such time as they can be scientifically supported. Any that are determined to be scientifically supported should be specifically targeted to areas of high habitat value. No specific standards or regulations will be added to the plan until those conditions have been met, and a public review process has been conducted. The City of Kenai is very interested in the continued health of the Kenai River and is supportive of the Kenai River Advisory Board in its efforts to meet that goal. Our objections to this plan as presently drawn are meant to be constructive in nature, but we cannot support the signing of the plan based on the above issues of concern to our citizens. Your consideration of our comments and suggestions is appreciated. CITY OF KENAI Acnd . Ross City Manager RAR/ kh October 8, 1997 CITY OF KENA - I it cd 4 41412.94A0 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 b-.dfto.! �E F/0820 VIA FAX 283-3075 The Honorable Mark Hodgins Alaska State Representative 145 Main Street Loop, Suite 221 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Representative Hodgins: The current Draft STIP list has set the Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation project back yet another year. As you are aware, this is a project of long standing interest to the City of Kenai, and of interest to the State of Alaska as they have wanted the City to take over ownership and maintenance of this road. Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 94-41 in which the City of Kenai reaffirms its long standing position that it will assume responsibility for ownership and maintenance once these roads are brought up to acceptable standards. Also attached are copies of letters from the Regional Director of DOT setting out the priority of the projects and proposed FY98 construction funding. In October of 1996 we were advised that construction on this project would begin in 1998 with completion in 1999. The current Draft STIP list shows construction in FY00, which is a setback of at least one year. This project has been subject to rescheduling several times over the years and we find the current proposed delay in construction unacceptable. The funding level of the project has been increased to expand the scope of the work. This is entirely appropriate. However, to further delay the project will result in inflationary cost increases. Representative Ma: Hodgins October 8, 1997 Page 2 We request your assistance in having this project under construction as originally scheduled. We also request that project funding be set at a level to accomplish the needs set out in Resolution No. 94-41. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI Achd A. I �-oss City Manager Attachments 10/09/97 14-03 $907 283 7183 KENAI CC October 8,1997 Kenai Chamber of Commerce some o f 440 .9AI &OW goods Bloaaw 402 Overland Kenai, Alaska 9%11 Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Land Resource Assessment and Development Section Attn: Kenai River Project - Bruce Phelps 3601 C Street, Ste. 1130 Anchorage, AK 99503-5947 Re: Kenai River Management Plan Dear Mr. Phelps. (907) 283-7989 (907) 283-7183 (Fax) Facsimi le: 907-269-8902 The Kenai Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of 430 business members. Many of our members represent a large spectrum of businesses that depend either directly or indirectly on the users of the Kenai River. As you know, the recently proposed revisions to the Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) Comprehensive Plan (Plan) have led to considerable debate in our community. As a result of that debate, and the importance of the Kenai River to our Chamber members and community at -large, the Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held two meetings to team more about the issues raised by the proposed revisions to the Plan. The meetings were attended by agency representatives from DNR, Division of Parks, the KRSMA Board, local municipal officials and a variety of interest groups and industry representatives. The discussion clearly exposed the complexity of balancing the rivers long-term health with economic interests competing within our community. Based cn our meetings, th a Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to endorse the position taken by the Kenai city Council in their Resolution 97-65 on October 3,1997_ We cannot however, support the signing of the Plan until the concerns previously stated are properly addressed. The Board recognizes the need for a coordinated approach to ensuring the goal of the Plan is met. We believe however, the issues raised by the City of Kenai, as well as other lower river users, are important and certainly need to be addressed prior to adoption of the revised Plan. W i th the concerns of our members and community in mind, we respectfully request that Commissioner Shively not sign the Kenai Comprehensive Management Plan as currently drafted. More specifically, we are opposed to the recommendation that extends KRSMA to include the bottom four(4) miles of the River. It is the Board's position that existing regulatory options are available that will resolve user issues or access concerns without the extension of the KRSMA boundary. Further, the Board believes that theCity of Kenai and loca I industry has ra ised va I id concerns about the language which addresses wetland regulations, zoning, and land ownership. We request that the language within the PIan be reviewed to assure any recommendation that results In a possible intrusion on property rights, be scientifically justified, and narrowly drawn to address areas of high habitat value. 10i09i97 14:03 V907 283 7183 KENAI CC Q 002i002 Kenai Chamber of Commerce KRSMA Comments Page 2 W e add itionally request the language that addresses the presence of industry on the lower reach of the River be modified, hopefully with the participation of the City of Kenai and existing industry representatives. Industry on the lower four(4) miles of the River should be recognized as a valid use in the area and be allowed to develop as long as it meets all local, state, and federal permitting requirements. This continuation of current use should be a dear statement or recommendation in the Plan. With this in mind, the Board believes that the language in the Plan should be revised so that it does not give any reader the impression that the existing commercial fishing processing industry exists in a Grandfather" statue. In closing 1 want to applaud the work of the KRSMA in preparing the draft Plan. The Board, however, can not support the adoption of the Plan as currently proposed until the very legitimate concerns of our members and community are addressed. On behalf of our Board, I want to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the KRSMA Plan. I appreciate your careful consideration of the issues we have raised and stand ready to provide additional information from the Board if needed. Best regards, Bob Favretto, President Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors CC: Commissioner John Shively, Departmentof Natural Resources Kenai City Council UCIDA Salamatof Seafoods Snug Harbor Seafoods Kenai River Advisory Board Proigot Status ReportKK NC=Non-Construction Jack La Shots F=Future RS - Robert Springer MK - Marilyn Kebschull RC - Rachel Clark KW - Kathy Woodford AM/Fgtr fact lro M Dame status A JL Alaska Regional Fire Training Bid awarded to Alcan General... NTP Facility, ARFF 9/18... Excavation 1/3rd complete... Water/Sewer construction started 102. A KK Animal Control Shelter Under construction .... Working on electrical & mechanical. A JL Bluff ASTF Grant Nelson completed grant for proposed bluff erosion... Nelson made report at the March 3, Harbor Commission meeting... Project on hold until some answers are obtained on Bluff project... Corps doing recon. study... Fish & Gam ok'd Nelson's proposal... Submit this winter. A JL Bluff Clean-up Corps is looking at a Bluff project... More asphalt to be picked up. A MK Comprehensive Plan RFP being planned. A JL Contaminated Soils - Airport $10,000 appropriated for environmental work... Waiting to hear from DEC, what to do... Ross sent letter to DEC requesting we be allowed to pull tanks in the spring of 98. A JL Contaminated Soils - Shop $10,000 appropriated for environmental work... Proposal by Pete Campbell for work plan approved @ 10/1/97 council. A MK/JL Historic District Signs Shk'ituk't completed and installed ... TSH signs placed... Report due 10/15. A JL K.M.A. Taxiway "C" Extension Project going well... FAA requested that the North Contractor do some maintenance to the road at the end of the runway... FAA will add funds to the project to pay contractor... Ord. to app. funds 9/3 for FAA work... Project may be completed in spring. Friday, October 10, 1997 Page 1 of 2 A/NC/f C" Contest Project Nm Status A KK Mission Street Low bidder is Peninsula Construction ... NTP by DOT 9/30... Contractor to finish underground this fall. A KK STP Disinfection Change Mailed mylars to engineer... Waiting for as -built. F Challenger Learning Center Funding being organized. F KK Forest Drive DOT in design stage. F JUKK S.Spruce Beach Parking Corps permit process complete... No funding appropriated as yet. F KK Water Quality/Quantity Next step wellhouse modification and/or SCADA Development Program for water system control... Water main loop lines... Additional funding requested from DEC and Legislature for WH4 and other projects... Start engineering design work on well house modifications and SCADA. NC JL ADA City Building Study Implement changes after 7/1. NC JL Airport Master Plan Council adopted master plan. NC KK STP Mixing Zone Analysis Study complete... Billed KPB for 1/2 of study... Copper is the main problem with the effluent... Vasey completed Memorandum for attachment to analysis and application for NPDES permit. 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI . W Cgda( o� 4(z&d . FAX TO FROM eeF----A1 -y,� 5 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kemi,.Alaska 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 Fax 907-293-3014 Date /O / /o / -,9 % Number of Pages j;?' AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.Kenal.net/city CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 ELECTION B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Bill Coghill - Mikunda, Cottrell & Co/Financial Statement Presentation C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 97-74 - Transferring $4,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Utilities for the Dairy Queen Building Effective October 19, 1997. Additional information can be found at httlp://www.Kenai.net/cily. The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. Freas City Clerk COUNCIL ["I ITEMS CITY OF KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT �c yJ O 105 SOUTH WILLOW STREET nREVEPfTiON KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7745 (907) 283-7666 • FAX (907) 283-2267 KENAI September 29, 1997 Mrs. Susan Lovett P.O. Box 1208 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Susan, I wanted to contact you to let you know that we haven't forgotten about Dennis. We want to have a luncheon for him when he returns from the Great White North. Could either you or Dennis call us to let us know what his schedule is, and when we could set up a luncheon? I sure would appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, anon A. Elson ssistant Fire Chief R Dennis & Susan H. Lovett P. O. Box 1208 Kenai, Alaska 99611 2 October,1997 Assistant Fire Chief Jason Elson City of Kenai Fire Department 105 South Willow Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 Jason; Thank you for the kind offer of a retirement luncheon for myself. I must, however, respectfully decline the offer. Prior to leaving the employ of the city, I attempted to make known my wishes that no celebration of my retirement was desired by either me or my family. Those feelings are still in effect and I simply wish to leave it as is. Thank you again for your concern. Dennis Lovett, (ret) Cszos�u�- Fy'2 Alaska's KENAI eEE INSULA September25, 1S;07 John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave.,Ste. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear John: RECEIVED SEP 2 9 I997 KENAI CITY CLERK Thank you for your support during the 1997 Regional Tourism Conference. The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, Inc. would like to express our appreciation to you for sponsoring the regional tourism conference. Through your efforts, we were able to obtain our goal. It is nice to know that so many busine::ses like yours recognize our organization and the K.;nai Peninsula communities. Thanks again for } our generosity in making the Kenai Peninsula Regional Tourism Conference a success! Sincere a, &OLD Rachelie Hardesty, Conference Coordinator phor:e i907) 283-3850 f,;-x (907) 283-2838 e-mail "-otmc@alaska.net 50 North Willow Kenai, Alaska 99611 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1997 INFORMATION ITEMS 10/ l/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 10/97 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. The American Heritage Rivers Initiative - An Overview and Outline. 9/24/97 Governor Knowles letter acknowledging council's support for the appointment of Lynne Johnson to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. 9/ 19/97 Senator Stevens letter regarding status of the Tustumena Lake Sockeye Salmon Enhancement Project, with attachment. 10/8/97 RR letter to Alaska Department of natural Resources regarding KRSMA Plan with proposed language changes. 10/8/97 RR letter to area legislators regarding STIP list and Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation Project. 10/8/97 Kenai Chamber of Commerce letter endorsing the Kenai City Council position in regard to proposed language changes to the KRSMA Plan. 10/ 10/97 Public Works Department, Project Status Report 1791-1"1 CM OF KENAI . ~Oil Cgdal o� rf(a� '*'* FAX TO FROM 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Keaai,.Alaska 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 Fax 907-283-3014 Date /V / /?) / % Number of Pages lit 7 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 "TO DO" LIST RR/RAE - Find out who to contact at United Airlines and make annn;ntrn--+ to mPPt \ITl+1, 'DD n A T "I' — a o_ Uj w w ♦ Q w \ w O m 1 \ O Cc z \� O i \` F ® a O 0 \ L ` I - CC) W 0 �C N W m C 0 Q E ZQrn t a Y�CO �� oU-YCM _@ o �N ` V L /:11311b ►i� No Changes MAYOR'S REPORT OCTOBER 15, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A-3, Regular Election of October 7, 1997 Council Certification Form CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT REQUESTED BY: CLERK COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council Attorney Fire Department Aw City Manager �w Police Department #40' Finance r Senior Center Or Public Works / Library Airport Parks & Rec. *0 Engineer Clerk Woodford Springer Kebschull Kim Clarion AGENDA DISTRIBUTION Commissions STP Airport Public Wks. Sec. Aging Public Wks. Shop Library Bldg. Maintenance Harbor(KW) Bldg. Official Pks & Rec. Streets P&Z Dock Beautification STP Historic District Bd Official Bulletin Board Fax Assemblymembers Betty Miller, BP KSRM (Attn: Dan Meeks) Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna) KBBI (Homer) Bill Iles, HEA Kenai Chamber of Commerce KVCC EDD Joan McCoy, ARCO Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anchorage) DELIVER Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion picks their packet usually on Mondays. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are faxed to Ed Sipple on Friday afternoon.