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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-17 Council Packet - Budget Work SessionKenai City Council Work Session April 17, 1997 Budget BUDGET WORK SESSION APRIL 17, 1997 7:00 p.m. SUGGESTED DISCUSSION SCHEDULE: I. Presentations (10 minutes each) a. Visitors and Cultural Center (Kim Booth, Ron Malston) b. Ice Rink Facility (Nate Keil, Rick Baldwin) C. Kenai River TV Show (Paul Gray) d. Beautification Committee e. Food Bank (Linda Parker) f. Challenger Center (Kathy Scott) g. Parents' Support Group (Sue Olsen, Joanne Hagen) II. Airport III. Water/sewer Fund IV. Boat Fund V. Recommended General Fund cuts (per 4/8/97 memo from Ross) VI. General Fund a. Legislative MAIN OFFICE 10200 Kenai Spur Highway P. O. Box 882 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Telephone: 283-3658 April 30, 1998 Cook Inlet Council On Alcohol And Drug Abuse "A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION" City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave. :Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams and. City Council Members, HOMER OFFICE 1230 Ocean Drive P. O. Box 2352 Homer, Alaska 99603 Telephone: 235-8001 This is a formal request to sneak to the Kenai City Council. regarding donation of land if I secure a grant to build a living center for chemically dependent individuals. At present there are no resources for males who have no place to live while receiving chemical dependency treatment. At the present time these individuals are treated at the hospital emergency room and released often to repeat the cycle. ThiLs facility would help ktreak that cycle. Sincerely, t i I ✓A_ - Hertry Novak oaJAC Executive Director_ �119 • Counseling - Individual, Group and Family • Referrals • Screenings and Assessments • Trainings • Consultations • Alcohol Safety Action Program • Employee Assistance Programs io A United Way Agency L ce w Z < r_ Z w Q Parent Support Program of the Kenai Public Health Center 145 Main Street Loop, Room 215 Kenai, Alaska 99611 State of Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Tony Knowles, Governor Karen Perdue, Commissioner s_ r� V U > O L. 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The maximum grant for an economic development project is $50,000. 2. Small Business and Economic Development Conference Funding A total of $10,000 is available during FY 97, with a maximum of $3,000 per conference to participate as a sponsor of eligible small business or economic development conferences. 3. Export Trade Show Promotion Funding A total of $10,000 is available during FY 97, with a maximum of $3,000 per trade show to participate in eligible export trade shows. WHO MAY APPLY Eligible applicants include cities and boroughs, IRA councils, nonprofit corporations, including Alaska Regional Development Organizations (ARDORs), mumcipa economic development organizations, and educational institutions. WHERE TO APPLY Department of Commerce and Economic Development Division of Trade and Development P.O. 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Up to $18 per hour, full time Location: Mining and Petroleum Training Services, Soldotna, Alaska pesirable Qualifications: -Experience working with nonprofit organizations, board of directors and volunteers •Self -motivated and able to work with minimal supervision -Word processing & data base management experience -Demonstrated communication and public speaking skills -Grant administration, writing & fundraising experience -Enthusiastic and inspired by the educational potential of this project for children and adults -Generally technology literate -Math & science education training Coordination and staff support for engaged volunteer Board of Director's and committees in areas such as: -Fundraising -Facility planning & design -Business planning -Education program development & logistical arrangements for educational symposia -Public relations materials development (including newsletter) Coordination with national Challenger Center organization Correspondence & public relations Grant research, writing and support for fund raising activities Application: Submit cover letter of application, comprehensive resume, and three letters from professional references to: Ginger Steffy, President Board of Directors Alaska Challenger Center for Space Science & Technology C/O Kenai Peninsula College 34820 0 College Drive Soldotna, AK 99669 Fax (907) 262-0316 Call 283-5130 with questions. BUDGET WORK SESSION April 20, 1992 7:25 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Council present: Williams, Monfor, Swarner, Measles, and Walker (arrived at 7:50 p.m.). Staff present: Freas, Kornelis, Ernst, Ross, Porter, DeForest, and Burnett (arrived at 8:35 p.m.). Other present: Ben Ellis, Ethel Claussen, Sue Carter and Richard Hultberg (arrived at 8:35 p.m.) MILL RATE RAISE: Four Council agreed to raise the mill rate, one disagreed. Discussion will continue at later date. EMPLOYEE RAISE: Council consensus - 2.5% raise. whole council present. CONGREGATE HOUSING: Will be discussed again with When the project is on line and knowledge of cost of operating is known, an ordinance is to be presented to Council to form a fund reserve to pay for maintenance, etc. of the project and to furnish some supplies to the Senior Center. Consensus of Council is that the General Fund should not be repaid for cost of the land. The land was donated and has been stated so in information sent to the Legislature and the All - America City Award, etc. DEPOSITS TO RESERVE FUND: Consensus was to continue the reserve accounts as they are. [BICENTENNIAL BUILDING: onsensus of Council was to add $25,000 to the Bicentennial udget. The funds to come from bed tax monies. This will be an nnual figure and will remain at $25,000. Carter stated that hey will not come back to the Council requesting more money. -1- separately from the main part of the budget. Williams suggested to open a major savings account for ongoing and long-term maintenance. Brighton added that the Council's responsibility is to the entire City, not for the congregate housing. Williams stated he wants the money set aside to guarantee it will be there when needed. Brighton stated that if the fund balance is treated with the same concern that Council is trying to treat an escrow account, there would not be a problem. Discussion followed regarding the expenditures from the fund balance. Smalley agreed that a fund should be set up from revenue generated from income from the building for maintenance and equipment. Smalley was unsure where that money should be held. One percent is acceptable. Measles stated that any unappropriated revenue should be put in a reserve account. Measles suggested a cap on that reserve -- maintained at $1 million or whatever the worst case scenario would require. The balance after the cap should be put in the general fund. Brown suggested language to include 11$50,000 a year if available or 75%, which ever is greater." Brown stated his reasoning is in case there is a bad year. Brown stated he believed it a mistake to put everything in the reserve fund. McComsey agreed there should be reserve fund. Brighton added that nobody disagrees with that. Williams suggested to start at a $50,000 reserve fund. Brown again stated that the language should state 11$50,000 if net income is available, or 75% of the net income, whichever is greater." Whatever is left would go to unreserved. If revenue shortfalls, utility increases, operational problems, etc. so that not everything is put in the reserve that is restricted to capital improvements. Williams stated that it will have to be worked out. DEPOSITS TO RESERVE FUND: Williams stated $300,000 to heavy equipment fund and maybe next year cap it. BICENTENNIAL BUILDING: Williams stated that it was decided at add $25,000 to the Bicentennial budget annual figure is to remain at $25,000. Q►� the previous session to from bed tax monies. The Brighton asked if Council realizes that will be $110,000 a year that the City is funding in the first year. Williams stated that it will be $75,000 the second year with bed tax monies at 30% occupancy. Brighton stated that over the last three years the City has funded the Bicentennial $100,000 a year. Before the building was completed. Discussion followed regarding the funds to the Bicentennial building. The Bicentennial's budget will be: $ 50,000 - City 57,000 - Bicentennial grants 36,000 - City, Maintenance & Operation 25,000 - Conventions/bed tax $168,000 Brighton stated that the amount budgeted is $86,000. It was discussed at the previous work session that $25,000 will be generated from bed tax up until the end of the fiscal year. McComsey suggested waiting until the bed tax money is received before promising it. Brighton stated there is always the chance that hotel/motel owners may get an injunction to stop the bed tax. Graves stated he sees no problem with the bed tax. Walker stated that it could be a 1Z years before the money is collected. Brighton stated the big picture is that the revenues are down approximately 6.9%. The City is making a lot of new expenditures with the revenues down. The only way to replenish is to raise the taxes. All new additional spending for each $25,000 is 1/10th of a mill increase. If the revenues go down, the same kind of spending cannot be maintained without increasing taxes. McComsey stated that the Bicentennial budget should go as originally set by Administration. Discuss this item again at next work session - May 4, 1992. STREET/AIRPORT PERSONNEL: Brighton stated that it is not the position of the Council to negotiate between the Airport and Public Works Department. There were no changes made by Council in reference to the Street/Airport Personnel. FORT RENAY - PLAN B: Discuss the "Plan B" at the next work session when Councilwoman Monfor is present. Brighton reported that he, Kornelis and Administrative Aide Howard met with representatives of the Church. The Church will -3- Partial minutes of Budget Work Session of 5/4/92: Mayor Williams stated there was a request to add $25,000 into the budget for the Bicentennial. Councilwoman Monfor explained that the Visitors' Center is off to a good start. A lot of the things they need to do have either been requested by the City or will be eventually funded by the (?). She said Council knew all along that the Center would need funding for the first year to get it started correctly. She said the plan had been to use the bed tax revenue more and more over time to replace monies coming from the general fund. Sue Carter made a presentation. She said that as of the end of April they had responded to 2,275 mail -outs; they had 2,637 people. She said they cut the counter in half every day and take off 10% for the people who go in and out. Last year mail -out during the same period of time was 454. Carter stated that they contracted with the City to provide visitors' services and they plan to do that within a very limited budget and are not asking for any increases in funding to assist in that regard. She said they are matching the City dollar for dollar; they provide $53,000 annually —the City provides $50,000. The City provides money for operation and maintenance; the Center has received $40,000 from the private sector —all of which has gone into furnishings, equipment, upgrading displays, etc. They also hope to get another $50,000 this year. Carter said the Center has five people being paid out of the $59,000 salary budget. The meetings/convention services are not included in the Center's bottom line. Carter said they are asking for $25,000 to allow the Center to be much more aggressive in meetings and conventions. She said they are getting 4 or 5 calls per day about meetings and conventions facilities. They are trying to meet all the needs of the community, she said; but not everyone (e.g., the City of Kenai) pays for the overtime required to handle the meetings, etc., so they are asking for some help. Mayor Williams said that Kenai does well with visitors during the summer —the problem is from September to May. He said he thinks there are close to 200 groups of 50 to 100 people who might come to Kenai for winter meetings. He stated maybe Kenai could even get an AML-type convention here sometime. After discussion about the bed tax and the tourist industries, Council voted by a show of hands 5 to 2 to add $25,000 to this year's budget for the Visitors and Convention Center. /sp CITY OF KENAI FY98 BUDGET CALENDAR December 20 Budget Preparation Packets Distributed January 14 Finance Director's Budget Update and FY98 Forecast to Council January 31 Overtime and New Positions January 2 - March 10 Finance Department Develops Revenue and Personnel Expense Estimates, Budget Formats & Tables February 10 City Administrator Decides On New Requests By This Date February 14 Departmental Budget Submissions Due to Finance March 3-6 Budget Draft Reviewed by Department Heads March 10 Consolidated Budget Submitted To Administrator March 13,14,17,18 Department Head Meetings With Administrator March 28 Administrator's Budget Draft Finalized April 10 Council Budget Work Session Additional Work Sessions Will Be Scheduled As Required May 7 Introduce Ordinance on Personnel or Pay May 15 Council Work Sessions Completed May 21 Introduction of Budget Ordinance May 21 Motion to Set City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk Pay, if Changing May 23 Advertise Public Hearing June 4 Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance June 4 Mill Rate Resolution Adopted June 20 Publication & Distribution of Budget Completed Memorandum To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager cc: Carol Freas, Kim Howard From:Sheryl A. Paulsen, Legal Secretary Date: February 24, 1997 Re: Holiday Party Planning Councilwoman Swarner asked for information about the planning of the City's annual holiday party. Attached is a breakdown of expenses for the party for the last three years. I have talked with Carol Freas and Kim Howard to gather the information which follows. Some years ago the party was planned by the City Clerk, but over time the task was shared with the Administrative Assistant and the Legal Secretary. For the past several years, those three people have scavenged for door prizes, and planned, coordinated and "put on" the party almost exclusively by themselves. Memos have been sent to employees asking for menu preferences, ideas and help. Over the years employees have played piano and organ, designed and completed art work for invitations, sung solos, led group participation activities, donated door prizes, emceed, etc. For a number of years, letters were sent to various restaurants asking for catering bids. Kitchen Express has catered for us since 1992. This year, because a Mexican menu had been requested (only two suggestions were offered from employees —Mexican and Cajun), Don Jose's was contacted first and then, because Don Jose's declined, Kitchen Express was contacted. Kitchen Express prepared a menu. The menu was reviewed by a number of employees and was approved. Decorations are sometimes provided by the Senior Center and sometimes purchased. Contracted music entertainment has been made available at the parties —earlier, by a DJ playing recorded music chosen by employees, and more recently by local bands. It should also be noted that at one time the Christmas parties were held at private establishments. Because of the cost and liability concerns, the party was moved to the Senior Center. If you have any questions or need further information, I will be glad to help. /sp Attachment HOLIDAY PARTY REPORT DATE OF rARTY January-95 January-96 January-9T NO. OF DINNERS PAID FOR 115 120 135 NO. OF PEOPLE ATTENDING 108 116 115 CATERER $ 2,695.00 $ 2,608.80 $ 2,872.13 BAND $ 550.00 $ 550.00 $ 450.00 LIQUOR $ 312.72 $ 346.59 $ 421.72 SODAS Unknown $ 30.69 $ 36.40 DOOR PRIZE $ 75.00 $ 100.00 $ 99.00 DECORATIONS $ - $ - $ 34.37 CANDY FOR PINATAS $ - $ - $ 27.83 CLEAN-UP $ - $ - $ 58.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $ 3,632.72 $ 3,636.08 $ 3,999.45 BUDGETED AMOUNT $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 OVERIUNDER BUDGET $ (367.28) $ (363.92) $ (0.55) 0Resource Development Council �! for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035 Founded 1975 (907) 276.0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Becky L. Gay 1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott L. Thorson, President Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President John Sturgeon, Vice President Gerald G. Booth, Secretary Michael E. Stone, Treasurer Jacob Adams Cynthia Bailey Charlie Boddy James F. Branch Frank Brown Dennis Egan Roy S. Ewan Mano Frey Paul S. Glavinovich Uwe L. Gross David J. Parish William E. Pierce Elizabeth Rensch Jerome M. Selby Thyes J. Shaub Robert B. Stiles Cliff R. Taro DIRECTORS Will Abbott Irene A. Anderson Ernesta Ballard Richard F. Barnes Rex I. Bishopp James E. Carmichael James L. Cloud Jeffry J. Cook Edward E. Crane Marilyn Crockett Larry Daniels John T. Donohue James V. Drew Paula P. Easley Bill Elander Donald S. Follows William B. Goodhard Lennie Gorsuch Elary Grom off, Jr. Arvid Hall John L. Harris Robert S. Hatfield, Jr. Joseph R. Henri Karen J. Hofstad David W. Hughes Jim Jansen John T. Kelsey John Key John A. Landrum Pete Leathard Dale R. Lindsey Robert W.Loescher Frank E. McQueary H. Raymond Measles Clarence "Rocky" Miller Wesley P. Nason John K. Norman Wilbur O'Brien Michael O'Connor Kenneth E. Peavyhouse Kenneth R. Pohle Troy Reinhart John A.L. Rense Ronald L. Ricketts Walt P. Schlotfeldt George R. Schmidt John Stein William A. Thomas, Jr. Scott B. Thompson Barry D. Thomson Leo A. Walsh David W. Walter Douglas M. Webb J.C. Wingfield George P. Wuerch Eric P. Yould HONORARY DIRECTORS Phil R. Holdsworth William R. Wood EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Senator Ted Stevens Senator Frank Murkowski Congressman Don Young Governor Tony Knowles February 27, 1997 Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 R E C E P,41 FEB 2 g l KENA9 CITE` Re: Request for additional information on City of Kenai membership in Resource Development Council Dear Mayor Williams: Thank you for your request to provide additional information to the Kenai City Council on membership in the Resource Development Council (RDC). RDC is an Alaska, membership -funded, non-profit organization comprised of individuals, business associations, resource companies, labor unions, Native Corporations and local governments working on common issues toaether- RDC's efforts are directed at encouraging a strong, diversified resource development sector in Alaska and expanding the state's economic base. RDC advocates and educates on behalf of Alaska's basic sectors, its communities and its people. RDC uses its funds for such purposes as promoting the sound development of timber, minerals, oil and gas, fishing and tourism. RDC also advocates on behalf of transportation, ports and power development projects. In addition to its regular program efforts, RDC spearheads the Alaska Wetlands Coalition and maintains the Alaska office of the Pacific Legal Foundation. RDC also administers the Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF), a popular partnership between the State and private sector to provide students in grades K-12 with balanced information on Alaska's mineral and energy resources. Page 2, City of Kenai RDC provides weekly educational forums for the general public and each November stages the largest two-day resource educational conference held in the state. Keeping our members informed and working together to overcome challenges facing all resource sectors are extremely important aspects of this organization. Quite frankly, the key to RDC's impeccable reputation for being highly effective and successful is its membership. RDC works statewide on issues that are important to every community. Wetlands regulation, water quality standards and Mental Health lands are examples of RDC issues which transcend every resource industry and Alaska community. On the Kenai Peninsula, RDC is taking a pro -active role in oil and gas, tourism and timber issues, as well as transportation and power development projects. It is working closely with the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service on efforts to advance tourism and improve access for visitors and local residents to remote areas. RDC has worked for years with public and private foresters to address the deteriorating forest health situation in your area. Other efforts include RDC action encouraging state and federal oil and gas lease sales and legislative initiatives encouraging economic stability and growth in the fishing, mining, timber, oil and tourism industries. Because RDC is stronger and more effective by having communities like Kenai in its membership, RDC again requests the City of Kenai to become an active member. Kenai's membership will make RDC more capable and responsive to vital resource issues facing the Peninsula and the entire state. While any size membership contribution is welcome, suggested annual community dues are based on $.25 cents per capita. Again, the Kenai City Council may choose any level it feels appropriate. A data form and return envelope are enclosed. We can send an invoice if you prefer. Thank you for including this request in your budget. A special thank you for the opportunity to speak earlier this month before the Kenai City Council on RDC's behalf. Zcc crely, �ky y, RDC Exe ti Director RDC Community Membership Application Welcome to RDC! We are "Alaskans working with Alaskans to improve the quality of life through sound resource development." Your involvement makes RDC more capable and responsive to vital resource issues of today and the future. Name: Title: Community: Mailing Address: City/State/ Phone numbers Wk: Fax: Referred by: Date: Annual Community Dues: Suggested $.25 per capita: Other: (total) TOPICS OF INTEREST: (Please circle) Agriculture Energy Fisheries Labor Tourism Oil & Gas Transportation Method of payment: Enclosed is a check for: $ or (total) Land Mining Timber Wetlands H2O v C/Visa/AmEx# name: Expiration date: Fhe Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. is classified a non-profit trade association under IRS Code 501(c)(6). Membership dues and other financial support may be ax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, however, 15.89% of the dues ire non -deductible. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income ax purposes. Membership Application Resource Development Council for Alaska Inc. 121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 Welcome to RDC! We are "Alaskans working with Alaskans to improve the quality of life through sound resource development." Your involvement makes RDC more capable and responsive to vital resource issues of today and the future. Name Title: Company: Mailing Address: City/State/Zip Phone numbers Wk: Scott L. Thorson RDC President 1996-97 Fax: Referred by: Date: Annual Membership Categories Corl2orate Individual PLATPRJM $2400 or more $500 or more GOLD $1200 $300 SILVER $ 600 $150 BASIC $ 300 $ 50 Please circle 1 or 2 topics of most interest: Oil & Gas • Timber • Mining a Fisheries • Transportation • Agriculture Energy • Labor • H2O • Tourism • Land(Wetlands) Method of payment: Enclosed is a check for: $ or MC/Visa/AmEx# Exp.Da te: The Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. is classified a non-profit trade association under IRS Code 501(c)(6). Membership dues and other financial support may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, however, 6.9% of the dues are non-deductable. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. i l WHAT DO RESOURCES GIVE US? QUALITY OF LIFE. hen you stop and think about it, resources play an enormous role in our lives. The newspaper you're reading was made from a tree. The ink on the pages consists largely of oil. And the printing press couldn't have been made without minerals and petroleum products. WHICH RESOURCE DO YOU RELY ON THE MOST? TIMBER. Every time you read a paper or a book, you're counting on the timber industry. just look around vour house. You'll see many wood products, including tables . ■ and chairs, baseboards, and perhaps a toy block or two. ENERGY. Imagine a winter in Alaska without heat. Your comfort depends on gas, oil, timber or hydro- electric power. Life without gasoline for your car, boat or airplane may have an adverse effect on vour ,...:..._;.,;,. lifestvle. Even your bicycle tires are made from petroleum. The Ilst of petroleum -related product> yinl usr ern a regular hash from tlshing rod, anti rain goer to toothpaste and telephones — amannl;!v diverw. FISHING. Life to Alaska can be ,luuite tlisty when ye1L1 -;it dOWl' to a fresh >alnum dinner. or a driicuuls plate of 'hell or ;uslu. MINING. Every time you check the time, ,you're probably looking at a mineral product. Most watches, jewelry, and wire rim glasses are composed of mineral elements — as are compasses, motorized vehicles, and assorted camping gear. DOES THE ECONOMY RELY ON RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT? As world demand increases, Alaska will play an increasingly vital role in supplying natural resources. Through sound resource LiOVIOpnuent, Alaska can meet this challenge. And in doing so, we'll generate new jobs and increased wealth torour citizens -- and for the nation. Phis task is not e,asv and we need vour support. 4'k•eigh the facts. l: nderstand the options. And consider the implications for the future. Our natural resources provide the quality of life we ennlov today, and used ,t rs� lir, ! tirinrce+ IN,nefit all of its. AResource Development Cancii 121 K Fireweed Ln., Suite 250 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907.276•i1700 Fax 907"r6.3887 THE FUTYJR OF - �S NATURAL RESOURCES IS A GROWING CONCERN. Resource Development CounciIfor AIaska, InC 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035 (907)276-0700 Fax• (907) 276-3887 a -mail: rdc@aonline.com Founded 1975 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Becky L. Gay 1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott L. Thorson, President Allen Bingham. Sr. Vice President John Sturgeon, Vice President G ald G Booth Secreta What is RDC? er ry Michael E. Stone, Treasurer RDC is the Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., a non - Jacob Adams ChadieBoddy profit, membership funded organization made up of individuals, James FrankBr wn Frank Brown business associations labor unions native corporations and local > > Dennis Egan Ray S.Ewan governments. All of these interests work together for Mono Frey Paul S. Glavinovich responsible development. RDC was formed in 1975, originally as Uwe L. Gross the Organization for Management of Alaska's Resources (OMAR). WDlavi E. Parish Elizabeth Rensch After three ears of work to obtain a trans -Alaska eras pipeline, Y " Jerome M. Selby J.obertBSStiI s RDC changed its name to reflect its broader agenda of education RThes Cliff R. Taro and advocacy on all resource issues in Alaska. DIRECTORS Will Abbott Irene A. Anderson . RDC is an issue -oriented organization that focuses on land, Ernesta Ballard Richard Bames environmental and resource concerns which affect the Rex I.. Bishopp James E. Carmichael James L. Cloud Alaska economy. Jeffry J. Cook Edward E. Crane Marilyn Crockett Larry Daniels RDC's goals include, but are not limited to: John T. Donohue James V. Drew Paula P. Easley Bill Elander Promote and support sound resource development in Donald S. Follows William B. Goodhard Alaska. Lennie Gorsuch Elary Gromoff, Jr. Arvid Hall John L. Harris • Continue RDC's leadership position on land, resource and Robert S. Hatfield, Jr. Joseph R. Henri private property rights issues affecting multiple sectors Karen J. Hofstad David W. Hughes of the Alaska economy. Jim Jansen John T. Kelsey John Key John A. Landrum . Provide factual information on land, environmental and Pete Leathard Dale Lindsey resource issues to RDC members, the g eneral public, the W. Lescher Robert Wo Frank E. Mc Oueary H. Raymond Measles media and government entities. Clarence "Rocky" Miller Wesley P. Nason John K. Norman , Include in RDC's membership the broadest base possible Wilbur O'Brien Michael O'Connor Kenneth E. Peavyhouse of individuals, organizations, corporations and Kenneth R. Pohle Troy Reinhart communities interested in resource development in John A.L. Rense Ronald L. Ricketts Alaska. Walt P. Schloffeldt George R. Schmidt John Stein William A. Thomas, Jr. • Advance the resource education of Alaska's youth. Scott B. Thompson Barry D. Thomson Leo A. Walsh David W. Walter RDC works for all resource sectors, including mining, oil and gas, Douglas M. Webb GeogePWin e' lld fisheries, timber, agriculture and tourism. It briners people Eric P.Yould together to debate issues and formulate policy to help guide HONORARY DIRECTORS Phil R. Holdsworth Alaska in these areas, as well as in wetlands use, transportation, William R. Wood power development, land -use, wilderness, international trade EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Senator Ted Stevens and economic development. Senator Frank Murkowski Congressman Don Young Governor Tony Knowles Resource Development CounciI for Alaska.. Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035 (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com Founded 1975 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Becky L. Gay 1996.97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott L. Thorson, President Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President John Sturgeon, Vice President Gerald G. Booth, Secretary Michael E. Stone, Treasurer Jacob Adams Cynthia Bailey Charlie Boddy James F. Branch Frank Brown Dennis Egan Roy S. Ewan Mano Frey Paul S. Glavinovich Uwe L. Gross David J. Parish William E. Pierce Elizabeth Rensch Jerome M. Selby Thyes J. Shaub Robert B. Stiles Cliff R. Taro DIRECTORS Will Abbott Irene A. Anderson Ernesta Ballard Richard F. Barnes Rex I. Bishopp James E. Carmichael James L. Cloud Jeffry J. Cook Edward E. Crane Marilyn Crockett Larry Daniels John T. Donohue James V. Drew Paula P. Easley Bill Elander Donald S. Follows William B. Goodhard Lennie Gorsuch Elary Gromoff, Jr. Arvid Hall John L. Harris Robert S. Hatfield, Jr. Joseph R. Henri Karen J. Hofstad David W. Hughes Jim Jansen John T. Kelsey John Key John A. Landrum Pete Leathard Dale R. Lindsey Robert W.Loescher Frank E. McQueary H. Raymond Measles Clarence "Rocky" Miller Wesley P. Nason John K. Norman Wilbur O'Brien Michael O'Connor Kenneth E. Peavyhouse Kenneth R. Pohle Troy Reinhart John A.L. Rense Ronald L. Ricketts Walt P. Schlotfeldt George R. Schmidt John Stein William A. Thomas, Jr. Scott B. Thompson Barry D. Thomson Leo A. Walsh David W. Walter Douglas M. Webb J.C. Wingfield George P. Wuerch Eric P. Yould HONORARY DIRECTORS Phil R. Holdsworth William R. Wood RDC's 1997-1998 Legislative and Administrative Priorities Land and Water Management • Water: Monitor and participate in regulatory and legislative arenas on water quality issues, community wastewater needs, mixing zones, watershed classification, NPDES, reclassification of water bodies, and wetlands. Continue to advocate for standards and methods which are technically achievable, economically feasible and which reflect realistic risk analysis for Alaska conditions. • Forestry: Support funding and increased action to address bug infestation and salvage options on state and federal lands. Support innovative forest management initiatives and the Reforestation Fund in Alaska. Support adequate funding and enforcement of the Alaska Forest Practices Act which includes private land. Advocate and educate on state and federal forestry issues, including a long- term timber supply and increased access. • Oil, gas, coal and mineral production: Support legislative and/or administrative initiatives to encourage new exploration and development, as well as enhanced production from existing fields. Land designations/exchanges/buy-outs: Analyze for direct or cumulative effect on resource industries, communities and Alaska's economic development future. Oppose withdrawals such as proposed habitat conservation areas. Transportation/Access • Transportation opportunities: Support access corridors, construction of new transportation facilities, maintenance of existing infrastructure and strong safety standards. - Tourism: Support increased access to tourism opportunities throughout Alaska including helicopter landing sites, airports and rural airstrips, ports, docks and roadways which improve quality of life for residents and visitors alike. e Specific projects: Support improved service and maintenance of the Alaska marine highway_, upgrading facilities for residents and visitors; funding maintenance and improvements to the Dalton EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Senator Ted Stevens Senator Frank Murkowski Congressman Don Young Governor Tony Knowles RDC Legislative and Administrative Priorities - 1997-1998 page 2 highway of a Whittier road access through railroad tunnel with modifications for vehicle pullouts and improve tunnel for safety (DOT/PF Alternative Three); construction of State route 10 (Copper River highway) and a road to Shepard's Point (Cordova) for deep water port access, improved spill response capability and economic diversification opportunities. • ANILCA Title XI: Work with Pacific Legal Foundation to ensure recent settlement is adopted through the federal regulatory process, supporting RDC position on access guarantees. • RS 2477 rights -of -way: Support actions to designate and settle historic RS 2477 rights -of -way across public lands in Alaska, respecting private property rights. Other Issues • ANWR education & advocacy: Support legislative effort on ANWR issue to open 1002 Study Area lands for oil and gas exploration. Work to stop Wilderness designation. Support funding to educate and lobby at the national level. • Regulatory: Streamline permitting, implement realistic regulations and generally improve the regulatory climate for resource industries. Fisheries: Support shore -based processing and fisheries policies that assure access and revenues for Alaska's "home fleet." Support reducing waste and better by -catch management, protecting while utilizing resource. • Long-range planning: Support long-range state fiscal planning which includes revenue -enhancement by resource development. • Value-added opportunities: Support value-added opportunities wherever possible throughout Alaska, in all resource sectors. • Tax and royalties: Support fair, equitable taxes and royalties competitive with other national and global jurisdictions, which stimulate jobs, resident opportunities and economic development in Alaska. • Education: Support funding for Alaska -specific educational efforts at all levels about resources and their fundamental economic importance to Alaska and the nation. This includes state support for AMEREF at the K-12 levels. Automatic sunsetting of state standards if federal mandating standards are lowered or repealed. • Tort Reform: Support liability reform efforts which will improve Alaska's business climate for natural resource development. • Research, develop and marketing: Support the research, development and marketing of Alaska resources. • Privatization: Consider privatizing Alaska government services and assets for efficiency and economic benefits. Resource Development Council .._:, o for Alaska, Inc. 1997-98 Issues and Activities Update RDC is actively involved in a wide range of issues of interest to Alaska's basic industries and critical to Alaska's economic future. RDC's efforts to educate on and advocate for Alaska resource development are supported by membership, events and special activities throughout the year. Oil and Gas: RDC continues to support legislative and administrative initiatives encouraging new explora- tion and development, such as Northstar. RDC worked with the Legislature and the Governor to enact a royalty adjustment bill for marginal and smallerfields, as well as incentives to enhance production from existing fields. RDC continues to testify and comment on other issues affecting the oil and gas industry, including efforts to open the Coastal Plain of ANWR to oil and gas development. Forestry: RDC supports funding and increased action to address insect infestations and salvage timber harvests on state and federal lands. Efforts have supported innovative forest management initiatives, including HB 212, a bill signed into law applying to the management and sale of state timber. RDC advocates a long-term timber supply and increased access on state and federal forest lands. RDC opposes land withdrawals which further diminish a dedicated timber base for harvest, and provides input to the Forest Service on the Tongass Land Management Plan. Mining: RDC supports legislative and administrative initiatives to encourage new exploration and development, as well as enhanced production from existing operations. RDC played a key role in the State's rulemaking on solid waste regulations, particularly the proposed waste disposal and permit fees. RDC works directly on water quality regulatory issues affecting mining, most recently commenting on proposed changes to mixing zones regulations. On the federal front, RDC continues to support reasonable Mining Law reform legislation in Congress. RDC has taken an active role in the extended process to re -open the A-J Mine near Juneau and to reclassify Red Dog and Ikalukrok Creeks in the Red Dog area. RDC is active in other key issues affecting the mining industry, such as RS-2477 rights -of -way, ANILCA Title XI access, the National Toxics rule as it applies to Alaska and natural background levels of pollutants like arsenic. RDC 1997-98 Activities, Page 2 Tourism: RDC staff and board continues to provide testimony and comment on a wide range of issues, projects and land management plans affecting tourism. Specific projects include the South Slope Denali Management Plan, the proposed road link to Whittier, the proposed Knik Glacier Visitors Center, Kenai Fjords National Park Plan, the Turnagain Arm Management Plan, Hatcher Pass Ski Resort development, the Seward SeaLife Center and related issues of access and management. Throughout 1997-98, RDC will continue to support increased access to tourism opportunities throughout Alaska, including helicopter landing sites on state and federal lands. Fisheries: RDC actively supports changes to the Magnuson/Stevens Act recently passed by Congress which strengthens value-added imperatives, inshore allocations and shore -based process- ing opportunities. RDC supports extension and expansion of the Community Development Quota (CDQ) program. Fisheries infrastructure is often built on coastal wetlands, so RDC comments on watershed issues such as wetlands use which directly affect commercial and sport activities. RDC continues to advocate for marine mixing zones and realistic zones of deposit for shore -based processing industries. RDC hosts educational forums on fisheries issues such as listing the Stellar Sea Lion on the endangered species list and by -catch management. Water Quality: RDC launched a broad effort to solicit comments on the state's administrative review of existing water quality standards. RDC supports the state standards and published in-depth comments. In 1997-98, RDC continues its active role to resolve other water regulatory issues, including rulemaking to establish standards for Alaska -specific human health criteria, mixing zones, ground water and contaminated sites regulations and community safe water and drinking water issues. RDC provided comments and continues to monitor the 305(b) report and the 303(d) list of impaired water bodies. RDC was instrumental in the development and passage of HB 342, an act relating to water quality which was vetoed by the Governor. Transportation: RDC continues to support construction of an all -Alaska gas pipeline, as well as access corridors, construction of new transportation facilities and maintenance of existing infrastructure to include airports, ports and highways. RDC has filed extensive comments on proposed regulations on helicopter access in the Tongass National Forest, traditional access in Denali State Park and on the proposed IRS 2477 rules. RDC recently prevailed in negotiations with U.S. Department of the Interior on ANILCA Title XI access regulations. Resource Education: RDC administers the Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF), which produces the highly -acclaimed Alaska Resources Kit, a mufti -disciplined, K-12 education program which teaches the importance of mineral and energy resources. In 1997-98, RDC's goal is to produce 100 new kits to be distributed statewide to Alaska schools. AMEREF recently completed its new energy and environment module for the kits and is updating other materials. Teacher training programs are underway. RDC 1997-98 Activities, Page 3 RDC's Annual Resource Conference: Each November, RDC's Annual Conference features a wide range of speakers discussing the global competitiveness of Alaska's resource industries, forecasts and updates on projects and trends for Alaska's economy. This is RDC's largest educational forum. RDC's 1997 Conference will be November 20 and 20 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Thursday Breakfast Forums & Speakers Bureau: RDC hosts weekly breakfast presentations in Anchorage for the public (September -May) on a variety of statewide resource and economic issues. RDC staff and board members are active in making presentations across Alaska and the Lower 48 on a wide range of resource development issues. Classroom presentations for students and teachers are a vital aspect of RDC's educational efforts. Community Outreach: RDC Board and staff recently visited Glenallen and Valdez to meet with local business and community officials, as well as tour industrial sites and other local facilities. Presentations have been made most recently for local groups and media in Sitka, Kenai, Nikiski, Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Task Forces: RDC Board and staff serve Alaska in a variety of ways, including the DEC Alaska Wetlands Working Group, the Pacific Legal Foundation Board of Directors, the Minerals Information Institute, Endangered Species Act Reauthorization Advisory Group, the Public Relations Society of America, the Heritage Land Bank, Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission, the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Advisory Board, the Anchorage Municipal Library Advisory Board and the Optimist Club of Fairbanks. CITY OF KENAI .,� 4 4za,14a it 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 'III�I 1": MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: March 24, 199 RE: EFFECTIVE MEETING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP Attached is a letter and information pamphlets from Margery Price, Professional Registered Parliamentarian. About a month ago, I received notification that Ms. Price would be presenting her two-part, six -hour seminar on "Effective Meeting Techniques" as well as a five -hour seminar on "Minutes -Taking Techniques." The two seminars were scheduled for April in Anchorage. Because there has been interest in training for the city's boards, commissions and committees (67 members) holding effective meetings, I contacted Ms. Price with the idea in mind for her to present her seminars in Kenai sometime in the fall (much cheaper than sending participants to Anchorage). To help defer the city's cots, boards, commissions, and committee members of the Cit of Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District, and area non-profit organizations could be invited and charged a fee. I spoke to Mayor Williams about this idea and he suggested the information be forwarded to you with the budget information. He also suggested the Visitors Center could be involved through the coordination of the event and use of the building. Mayor and Councilmembers March 24, 1997 Page 2 Estimated costs are: Seminar Fee (both seminars) $2,500.00 Hotel (three nights) 275.00 Airfare 350.00 Meals 100.00 Incidentals 50.00 $3,275.00 KVCC Room Rental 500.00 Refreshments 250.00 $4,025.00 Mayor Williams suggested the cost would be included in the Legislative budget. Cif Margery A. Price CMC/AAE. PRP Professional Registered Parliamentarian 5711 West Payette Kennewick, Washington 99336 509-783-3727 March 15, 1997 Ms. Carol L. Freas City Clerk 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear Carol: More than anything else, a well-conducted meeting will establish a City Councils' or Board of Commissioners' credibility and enhance its public image. Asa registered parliamentarian, I have seen. that statement proven many times as I teach elected and appointed officials and staff to properly conduct and participate in formal board meetings, as well as informal staff meetings. I am enclosing my promotional brochure on my two-part, six -hour seminar on "Effective Meeting Techniques." It is presented with humor and audience participation in a non -intimidating format. The seminar is appropriate for any business, social, or governmental organization to aid in properly conducting and participating in meetings. Participants receive a 29-page. reference manual, and may receive .6 Continuing Education Units in the field of Management, and three Academy credits from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Also enclosed is my brochure on "Minutes -Taking Techniques." This five -hour seminar is beneficial to anyone who is responsible for recording meetings from city clerks to secretaries of social organizations. Participants may receive .5 Continuing Education Units, or credit toward Certified Municipal Clerk or Academy designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. My fee for each seminar is $1,500.00, plus expenses. If both seminars are given, my fee is $2,500.00, plus expenses. Since your meetings will be more effective if all members know the rules, there is no limit on the number of participants from your organization. You may include officials from other municipal entities in your area. My expenses include airfare, a hotel room for the required nights, meals, incidental travel expenses, and copying of my manuals for your participants. If you prefer, I can furnish manuals for $2.00 each. I ask that you furnish a meeting room set classroom style, and provide coffee and pastries. Sincerely, Marge ric , MC/PRP MARGERY PRICE, CMC/PRP Professional Registered Parliamentarian 5711 West Payette Kennewick, Washington 99336 509-585-4273 or 509-783-3727 Parliamentary Law Background Member of National Association of Parliamentarians, October 1, 1985 Registered Parliamentarian with the National Association of Parliamentarians, July 1989 Past President of the Tri-Cities Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians Parliamentarian for: Association of Records Managers and Administrators Association of Washington Cities Benton County Republican Committee City of Kennewick, Washington, City Council since 1985 Garden Villa Condominium Association Girl Scouts, Mid -Columbia Council International Institute of Municipal Clerks Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders Pasco, Washington School District Puget Sound Regional Council Southeast Chapter of National Management Association Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Groups Washington Municipal Clerks Association Conducted seminars for: Alabama Municipal League --� Alaska Municipal League Association of Records Managers and Administrators Region X Leadership Conference Association of Washington Cities Benton County, Washington, Board of Commissioners Benton County, Washington, Boards and Committee Members of Bandon and Klamath Fa!!E Oregon Cities of Ellensburg, Grandview, Poulsbo, and Puyallup, Washington City of Willard, Ohio -P City of Valdez, Alaska Columbia Basin College Student Body Officers County Council, Whatcom County, Washington International Institute of Municipal Clerks Anchorage, Alaska Biloxi, Mississippi Charlotte, North Carolina Louisville, Kentucky Montana State University Spokane, Washington International Institute of Municipal Clerks (Continued) University of Kentucky, Lexington University of Missouri, Jefferson Municipal League of South Carolina National League of Cities, Houston, Texas National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders Regional Citizens Advisory Council, Anchorage, Alaska Washington Fire Commissioners Association Washington Municipal Clerks Association Washington State Softball Association Washington State Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Public Seminars in Kennewick, Kent, Bellingham, SeaTac, Spokane, and Tumwater, Expert Witness for City of Jackson, Mississippi (Craig Brasfield, City Attorney) Employment and Professional Background City Clerk, Kennewick, Washington, 20 years Owner of Parliamentary Law Consulting Business: "Effective Meeting Techniques", State of Washington, Department of Revenue 4601 346 144, August 1991 Past President, International Institute of Municipal Clerks (an organization of more than 10,000 municipal clerks throughout the world) Certified Municipal Clerk and Member of the Academy for Advanced Education of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Served on a number of IIMC Committees, including State Legislative Liaison Committee, Academy Committee, Education Committee for 4 years (2 as Chairman) Charter Member of the Municipal Clerks Education Foundation MCEF Scholarship Awards Committee (2 years) Education Colloquium Planning Committee and participant in the Colloquium for Directors of the IIMC Municipal Clerks Institutes Member of the Washington Municipal Clerks Association since 1976 (held all offices; six years as Chairman of its Education Committee) Board of Directors of the Municipal Research and Services Center for the State of Washington since 1988 International Training in Communication (Toastmistress) since 1976 Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) since 1976 Advisory Board of Retired Senior Volunteer Program since 1982 Board of Directors of Benton -Franklin Volunteer Center National Management Association (Recipient of Silver Knight Award, 1991) Recipient of Pasco -Kennewick Soroptimist "Woman of Distinction" Award, 1993 Certified Facilitator of Zenger Miller Frontline Leadership Seminars Certified National Management Association Course Facilitator Washington Municipal Clerks' Association Award of Distinction 1996 Personal Married to Robert Price; mother of six children. 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Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 7�_� DATE: March 24, 199 RE: EFFECTIVE MEETING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP Attached is a letter and information pamphlets from Margery Price, Professional Registered Parliamentarian. About a month ago, I received notification that Ms. Price would be presenting her two-part, six -hour seminar on "Effective Meeting Techniques" as well as a five -hour seminar on "Minutes -Taking Techniques." The two seminars were scheduled for April in Anchorage. Because there has been interest in training for the city's boards, commissions and committees (67 members) holding effective meetings, I contacted Ms. Price with the idea in mind for her to present her seminars in Kenai sometime in the fall (much cheaper than sending participants to Anchorage). To help defer the city's cots, boards, commissions, and committee members of the Cit of Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District, and area non-profit organizations could be invited and charged a fee. 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'.. m � p 0 O '► 7C O C C .°O+ ti C C G G O rDUQ � 2 O n a, y ° w. w. `° n O P, o eD =o �• w o, °, o., o, 0 o O CO) rirl nrm o° > 0 9 0 3 o r v, o tTi 0 o o a Z 0 rD O m o aG O CD as Z r n n ° n1 O O O O m C Cl) O rt t7 m m rD o �o yn n b' N rA m v February 14, 1997 Paul Gray Gray Publishing, Inc. 35555 Kenai Spur #232 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Kenai City Council Kenai, Alaska 99611 Subject: Alaska's Kenai River Show Dear Council Members: My name is Paul Gray, owner of Gray Publishing, Inc. which has been in the publishing business for sixteen years, beginning with the Buyer's Corner, Buyer's Guide, Dispatch News and the Sight Seer magazine. Our next product will be a 30 minute weekly television show about the Kenai River to be broadcast on a major Anchorage TV station from May through September. The format of the show will be on habitat protection, fishing, nature, rafting, etc. The purpose of the show will be to create a desire to visit the Kenai/Soldotna area. It will also serve as a forum to present the river as open and friendly to the Anchorage market. Anchorage holds the largest reservoir of increased sales tax revenue. Resident Visitors Market The Fox Practical Marketing and Management Report developed for the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council states; "We conservatively estimate that visitors from Anchorage spend an average of $97.52 per person, per trip to the peninsula. This represents an average expenditure of $49.26 per day, per person, per trip. Total expenditures on the Kenai Peninsula by Anchorage visitors are estimated to be approximately $76.42 million per year, ..." It's recommendation; "It is critical to promote the many and substantial assets of the Kenai Peninsula to the Anchorage market because: -- it is currently the borough's dominant market, generating substantial revenues; -- one of the peninsula's key competitors, the Mat -Su region, is engaged in an aggressive marketing campaign targeting Anchorage residents; -- Anchorage residents play a key role in stimulating trips to the peninsula by visitors visiting friends and relatives and business travelers." Non -Resident Visitors Market Research done by the McDowell Group, Patterns, Opinions, and Planning, (Summer 1993) found Anchorage was host to more than a half million visitors. The survey also suggests that 31 % of this group planned day trips after they arrived in Anchorage (see Attachment A.) This is an opportunity for Soldotna and Kenai to consolidate their efforts and to promote the area as one destination so the viewers do not get the impression the river is in one town or the other. I am respectfully requesting funding of $30,000 from the budget of 1998 to produce and air this program. Half the amount, $15,000 would come from the City of Soldotna and the other half from the City of Kenai. Sincerely, V -21 '� Paul Gray 1991 KENAI PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL, INC. A study by: Fox Practical Marketing & Management What Did You Do In Alaska That You Had NOT Planned To Do? Many VP visitors added unplanned attractions to their trips. More than three of ten stated they saw additional attractions or added day excursions on their trip. Most Inde-Package (40%) and Package (35%) visitors were likely to add an extra attraction to their itinerary. This was also true for visitors from the Eastern U.S. (43%) and Canadians (34%). Recreational activities were also added to trip itineraries. One-third of European visitors scheduled additional recreational activities. Among domestic visitors, visitors from the East (27%) and those from the Western U.S. (22%) were likely to add more activities to their schedules than they had originally planned. Flightseeing was also added to schedules by 16% of all summer VPs. Other VPs found they were able to visit areas they had not previously included on their original itinerary, made unplanned purchases or added a fishing trip to their schedules. Tabk III-E What Did You Do In Alaska That You Had NOT Planned To Do? Vacation/Pleasure Visitors - Summer 1993 Percent Did NOT Plan To Do While In Alaska, But Did Do: of Visitors 1. Additional Attractions/Day Trips 31 % 2. Recreational Activities 18 3. Flightseeing 16 4. Include Additional Towns/Areas 7 5. Make Speck Purchases/Shop In General 6 6. Fishing 4 7. See Wildlife 2 8. Night-life/Entertainment 2 9. Changed Length of Stay/Budgeted Time Differently 1 10. Take Train 1 11. Take Ferry <1 12. Wilderness Camping <1 13. Other 12 Pattern, Opinions and Planning • Summer 1993 A%W X McDowell Group, Inc. 9 Page 129 GRAY PUblishINq, INC. March 19, 1997 Kenai City Council Kenai, Alaska 99611 Subject: Update on the.Kenai River Show Dear Council Members: PAID t GRAY 35555 SPUR HlghwAy, #232 SoLdorNA, ALAskA 99669 PIN: 907-262-9008 The Kenai River Show will be a 30 minute weekly television show about the bio-hydraulics of the Kenai River to be broadcast on a major Anchorage TV station from May through September. The objectives of the show will be on habitat protection, the watershed ecosystem, and the day-to-day activities that directly affect the conditions. Both natural and human disturbances of the environment will be covered from a ichthyologist point of view directing the public where they can fish. The program will cover the concerns of the lower river such as bank erosion, sand dunes, boat wakes, canneries and commercial fishing. The program will also feature fishing in a safe and responsible manner, rafting, and the nature and the beauty of the Kenai River. I have checked with several state and federal agencies concerned with the Kenai River to get their input on the value of this TV Program. Here are some of their quotes: "There is a great need of getting the information about habitat protection to the public who are willing and able to help preserve their resources. We can't stick our heads in the sand and think the problem will go away. There is still time to shape behavioral patterns. Last summer there were noticeably more people fishing from in the river than from the banks of the river. The river resources can be maintained. There is still time to do it right." John Lyman Alaska Water Watch Alaska Department of Fish and Game "There needs to be a program with varied community spirit. People need to be informed where they can fish." Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Manager: Robin Page 2 of 2 "There is no way our agencies can get out the information to the masses without help. This type of program would be a great way to show the problems and solutions of the Kenai River." Kenai River Ccnc-.r Gary Liepitz Habitat Biologist Projects Review Officer "Great idea. Would be glad to see a program like what you're talking about. So much information needs to be available." United States Fish & Wildlife Services Bev Graffel Anchorage "A video has much more educational value than just text. People read but have a hard time relating it. The TV program would be great to help form an opinion about what's so special about the Kenai River and its five healthy species of Pacific Salmon found here." State Parks Suzanne Fisler Park Ranger II I believe this will be a great asset to the Kenai River being featured on television bringing this worthwhile program to Alaska's largest market of resident viewers and visitors. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Pa J Paul Gray KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING http://WWW.Kenai.not/city ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 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: Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore and Bannock. Absent was: Measles. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD AS: B-3, Persons Scheduled to be Heard - Aleja DeVito, EDD Update. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: PUBLIC CENT B-1. Paul Gray - KenaiRiver Video Mr. Gray referred to the information included in the packet. He explained he had been in the publishing business for fifteen years. He started out publishing the Buyer's Corner (now the Buyer's KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 2 Guide), and now publishes the Dispatch. He is now compiling a 30- minute weekly television show about the bio-hydraulics of the Kenai River to be broadcast on a major Anchorage TV station from May through September. The program will discuss habitat protection, the watershed ecosystem, and day-to-day activities that directly affect the conditions. Also, habitat and human disturbances of the environment will be discussed, where people can go to fish, and it will cover local concerns of the lower river, i.e. destruction of sand dunes, bank erosion, boat wakes, canneries and commercial fishing. The program will also feature fishing in a safe and responsible manner, rafting, and the nature and beauty of the Kenai River. He requested council consider splitting the cost of producing and airing the show with the City of Soldotna ($15,000). He noted the City of Soldotna showed a strong favorable response, but at this time, no indication of contributing to the effort. He also explained, if the City contributes, it would receive two 30-second commercials (during each program) in which it could feature the airport, ARFF, floatplane basin, senior center, etc. Gray was asked if the agencies he quoted in his information had offered financial support. Gray answered no, there had been no offer. Gray also explained, there would be a different program every week and if the city contributed $15,000, half of the programs would be about Kenai. The program is to air at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoons. Councilman Moore asked if Gray had talked with any of the local user groups (Chambers, Kenai River Sportfishing, UCIDA). Gray answered, he had talked with them and Ben Ellis would be involved with habitat protection segments and a representative from the canneries offered to write some of the script. He is only focusing on the Kenai River this year. Councilman Bannock stated he felt the cost was a bargain for the air time the city would receive. Councilwoman Swarner stated she was concerned that an RFP had not been issued for videos. Gray stated, videos could be made from the programs for city's distribution. Council noted further discussion of the item should be during the budget hearings as the funding for such a project would come from the 97/98 budget. February 10, 1997 Kenai City Council Members RECEIVED FEB I 11997 KENAI CITY CLERK I recognize that it is budget preparation time once again so I wanted to remind you of a prior street light request which is currently 2/3's complete. To refresh your memory, last year the council graciously approved the funding for 2 of 3 requested street lights for Set Net Drive in VIP Subdivision based upon the high number of children and safety concerns for the residents of our neighborhood. The 3rd proposed light location is at the corner of Bowpicker and Set Net Drive where there is an intersection and mail cluster box. When I approached the council with this street light proposal last year, the council was in agreement of their need and proposed light locations as being prudent, however, because of budget restraints and other lighting needs, 2 lights were granted with a verbal understanding that the council would attempt to approve the 3rd light this year. It is now "this year". I respectfully request that this project be brought to completion with the approval of funding for this 3rd street light. Finally, thank you Keith Cornelius for your helpful advice & guidance regarding the earlier street light request and to the City Council Members for having approved our 2 street lights when you had so many requests to consider. I look forward to working with you again this year. Respectfully Submitted, " �/ --tE �64-6 1 Karen Koester 845 Set Net Drive Kenai, Alaska 99611 Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, Inc. 145 plain Street Loop, Suite 146 Kenai, AK 99611 Judge Charles Cranston RECEIVED � 111T -- 1997 I CITY CLERK Program Coordinator Dear Mayor Williams & City Council Members, 3/22/97 Thank you again for letting myself and Ken Lord present before the Council Jeff Kohler President information information about Kenai Peninsula Youth Court in February. I apologize for not this letter to you sooner but trust your enthusiasm for this exciting venture has not waned since I spoke to you last. Bin Evans I wanted to brief you on what has been happening with our youth court program Vice President over the last two months as well as humbly request funds from the City of Kenai tc help keep our Kenai Peninsula Youth Court program in operation. KPYC graduated its first class February 22nd! Graduation ceremonies were held it Kris Johnson Kenai as well as in Homer cutting down on the travel distance for the students and Secretary their families. Chief Justice Alen Compton, Judge Brown, Judge Link, Judge Neville, and Judge Cranston were all there to help welcome the students into the Kenai Peninsula Bar Association. Chief Justice Compton swore in over 70 students peninsula wide and they are ready to get started hearing cases. We expect KPYC wil Sara Pearson frcasurer be in full operation at the beginning of April. I have been traveling the peninsula informing other cities of the benefits youth court can have in their own communities and am excited about the response. The Tom ackerly cities of Soldotna and Homer, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly all drew up resolutions expressing support for KPYC and have all at least verbally told me monetary support would be on its way. The city of Seward has informed us of its interest and we expect to have their students actively involved by this fall. Alecia Brewer I don't think anyone can deny the benefits this program can have in our communities to reduce juvenile crime. The most rewarding thing about it all is that the students themselves are doing all the work! No one is getting a free Chuck Crapuchcttcs handout and their only incentive is that they genuinely want to stop the rise of Juvenile crime. I want to help as much as I can to see a program like this take root and I believe you do too. Gordon Goodman Enclosed is the budget for KPYC for 1997-98. Please take a moment to look it over and carefully consider what the City of Kenai can give to Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, Inc. I would like to suggest a $10,000 gift but anything more or less would be gratefully Leroy Heinrich appreciated. Look at this as an investment in your kids, as a means of cutting crim4 in your town. There are a lot of worthy causes out there, but none that are more sel motivated and self driven by the youths in our area. Terri Spigelmyer Thank you for considering this gift. Please call me if there is anything you would like answered at 262-9640. I would be happy to talk to anyone who needs more information and will do my best to help clarify any questions. Renee Wright Since ely, Sara Pearson KPYC / Treasurer PROGRAM BUDGET DETAIL BY SOURCE OF FUNDS Kenai Peninsula Youth Court COST CATEGORY Personal Services A. Coordinator B. Travel Allowence C. Assistant Coordinator (part-time) D. Legal Advisor E. Clerical Employee (part-time) F. Bookkeeper G. Travel H. Insurance (Board Members) Facility Expense A. Office Space (Kenai/Homer) B. Telephone (equipment/operating) C. Insurance Equipment A. Computer/Printer B. Desk/Chairs C. File Cabinets E. Copier F. Record, Tapes for Court Room G. Equipment Maintenance Supplies/Materials A. Supplies/Copying B. Student Materials C. Postage D. Full trial cases/materials E. Arraignment/Sentencing/materials Other A. Contingency Total SOURCE OF FUNDS Need/Raise In -Kind Total $ 36,000 $ $ 36,000 $ 1,500 $ $ 1,500 $ 12,480 $ $ 12,480 $ $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 7,250 $ $ 7,250 $ 1,200 $ $ 1,200 $ 2,000 $ $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ $ 2,500 $ 3,600 $ 1,281 $ 4,881 $ 1,200 $ $ 1,200 $ 1,000 $ $ 1,000 $ $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ $ 200 $ 200 $ $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 6,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,000 $ 300 $ $ 300 $ 400 $ $ 400 1,800 $ $ i,800 $ 7,500 $ $ 7,500 $ 83,730 $ 88,481 $172,211