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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-17 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet September 17, 1997 AGENDA KE:NAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 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. 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 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'rhereon), Known as the Dairy Queen Facility, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. 3. Resolution No. 97-64 - Declaring equipment, supplies, and materials surplus c►r 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/C:OMMITTEE 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 Citizens (five minutes) Council K. MAYOR'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD: B-2 Rick Baldwin: Recreational Ice Facility CONSENT AGENDA No Changes MAYOR'S REPORT Report on KRSMA. Mayor August 25, 1997 Carol Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Carol: �-1 Kenai Peninsula United Way BENCO BLDG. Ste. # 101 11355 Frontage Road Kenai, Alaska 99611 Phone: (907) 283-9500 Fax: (907) 283-8000 RECEIVED 1 i AL 2 KENAI CITY Ct_ERK I would like to request that the Kenai Peninsula United Way be placed on the agenda for the September 17, City Council Meeting. We would like to make a presentation for United Way. In the past the City of Kenai has been extremely supportive of United Way and since our kick-off starts that week, we would like to request the support of the Council once again. Thank you. Sincerely, Helen S. Donahue, Executive Director KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 1996 PAGE 2 No objections were noted from the City Council. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Lynn Johnson - United Way Presentation. Ms. Johnson introduced herself as the Executive Director of the Kenai Peninsula United Way. Johnson referred to her letter included'in the packet and requested council to continue the employee matching incentive program which was approved last year by council. She explained, the matching program of the city's allowed a match of employees' donations by the city at $.50 on the dollar. Through last year's city matching program, $2,437 was donated to the United Way from the city and its employees. Johnson added, last year nine employees participated in the program and she hoped more would participate this year. Councilwoman Swarner asked if funds were included in the budget for the matching program. Acting Finance Director Feltman answered no. MOTION: Student Councilmember Richardson MOVED to approve the continuation of the United Way matching grant program at $.50 on the $1.00 up to $2,000. Student Councilmember Freas SECONDED the motion. Mayor Williams noted that since funds were not included in the budget for the matching program, council could either appropriate funds now or wait until the amount of donations would be known. Williams reminded council that the agencies who requested funds from council during the budget sessions were independent agencies. The recipient agencies for funds gathered from city employees this year were within the city and he wholeheartedly supported the matching program. STUDENT VOTE: White: Yes Richardson: Yes Huebsch: Yes Freas: Yes Weller: Yes Cramer: Yes Magee: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER-13, 1996 PAGE 3 There were no objections from the city councilmembers. SO ORDERED. B-2. Howard Dorsey - Snow Removal Concerns. Mr. Dorsey introduced himself and stated he resided at 201 Portlock, Kenai. Dorsey passed out copies of a letter he prepared in regard to his concern. Dorsey stated a notice had been published in the Clarion which referred to KMC 13.30.065, and read "...it shall be a violation for any person to deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice against a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, roadway, or any loading or unloading areas of the public transportation system." Dorsey stated, by following this ordinance, it should also be a violation for city workers to deposit snow into driveways. He believed. the gates were placed on the graders to prevent snow from being deposited into driveways. He didn't believe the gates were always used or used correctly. The depositing of snow in his driveway by the graders was a bit of a hindrance to remove in the evening after he: got home from work, especially if it was wet snow. He added, them there's a three foot berm in his driveway. Dorsey continued, if' his wife went out and removed the berm in the afternoon, she ran the risk of further injuring her right arm. The gates are to prevent the berms. Dorsey noted the berms were also a problem for senior citizens in that their trying to remove the berms put: their lives at risk. He would like the gates to be used properly and the drivers to receive proper training to insure the problem would be alleviated. He added, he knew some berms could not be avoided and was not asking for a complete clean in front of the driveway, but one to two feet of snow was an aggravation. Student Councilmember Richardson asked how the big berms were in front of his driveway. Dorsey answered, one to three feet. City Manager DeMello asked what Dorsey was requesting. Dorsey answered, he would like the gates, which were installed on the graders, to be used as they were designed to be used. When used properly, there would be minimal snow left. Acting Public Works Director La Shot was asked for his comments. La Shot stated the operators were not able to return to check the driveway in question because when Dorsey called with his complaint, he would not give his address. He stated, he would have the neighborhood checked to see if there were any consistent problems and if the operators had missed any driveways or used Suggested by: City Attc CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1760-97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMENDING s KMC 23.10.020(c)(1) TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL SHALL BY RESOLUTIOIJ DETERMINE WHETHER THE KENAI CITY MANAGER SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM. WHEREAS, KMC 23.10.020(c)(1) now provides that the Kenai City Manager shall participate in tf e Public Employees Retirement System by applying KMC 23.40.080 to the position of City Manager; and WHEREAS, Alaska Statute 139.35.590 (Michie 1996) allows municipalities to designate which departments or classifications of employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement Svsteri; and WHEREAS, providing the Council with the option of removing the Kenai City Manager from participation in the Public Employees Retirement System will increase the ability of the City to attra :t and keep both interim and permanent city managers by providing greater flexibility in negotiatir g benefit packages; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KM 23.10.020(c)(1) is amended to .read: (1) City Manager. The City Manager shall perform all those duties mandated for his position by the provisions of this chapter and shall be bound or receive the benefits of the following sections insofar as they are applicable: KMC 23.25.050 and .060(d); KMC 23.30.110(b), (c) and (d); and KMC 23.40.020, .030, .040, .060, .070, [080-1 .095, .100, .110, .120, and .130. The Council shall by resolution determine .whether KMC 23,40.080 applies to the position of City Manager. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the 17`h day of September, 1997. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk John J. Williams, Mavor Introduced: September 3, 19117 Adopted: September 17, 1907 Effective: October 17, 19117 l L' Suggested by: Administrc CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1761-97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has title to the property identified 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; and WHEREAS, the Lessees of the property have given 60 days notice to terminate their lease effective October. 19, 1997; and WHEREAS, the City may wish to sell the property in the future rather than lease it; and WHEREAS, KMC 22.05.010 and 22.05.030 require that disposal or sale of lands shall be made only when, in the judgment of the City Council, such lands are not required for a public purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 17th day of September, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: September 3, 1997 Adopted: September 17, 1997 Effective: October 17, 1997 f8 /22 /971kh 6--3 Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO.97-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND MATERIALS SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE. WHEREAS, the pieces of equipment, supplies, and materials listed on Attachment A are no longer needed by the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, a public outcry auction is a reasonable and acceptable means of disposal; and WHEREAS, Request for Proposals will be opened on September 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the City Manager to determine the auction company that will handle the outcry auction; and WHEREAS, the terms of the purchase through this auction are: 1. Bidder must pay 100% immediately for anything under $100. 2. A minimum of 10% deposit must be paid immediately on items over $100. 3. Before Title transfer or removal, the item must be 100% paid for. 4. Items must be removed, at purchaser's expense, from the City yard by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday following the auction. The deposit will be forfeited and the item's ownership will remain with the City if it is not removed by this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the items listed on Attachment A be declared surplus or obsolete and available to sell at an outcry public auction. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 17th day of September, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting City Clerk Approved by Finance: Aii� Written by Public Works: /-;f�e /kw/9/10/97 Attachment A Resolution No. 97-64 Dept. Item Airport: Used sinks with faucets Camera lens 400rnm G.E. Hand held radio w/charger TERA TPX 10 VHF radio w/charger Motorola Pagecom pager w/charger Motorola Pageboy pager w/charger Ansco 35 mm camera Index card box Regal coffee pot Computer monitor stand / power strip Box assorted H.D.. door knobs & locks Turn style gate Chair Wheel chair Ash tray / trash cans Box assorted new Tee Shirts Box Blue Alaska Sweat Shirts Poster Phone Board Poster Kiosks Box new books Gray carpet remnants Answering machines Compaq Desk Pro 286 computer Emergency backup lights Box Ceramic wall tile Drawing book w / extra paper Steel pedestal Tape box w / assorted tapes 1979 Oshkosh Sander / Plow Truck w/ belly blade & benching wing Equipment left by Mark Air Small Gibson freezer Office Chairs Reclining Office Chairs Stacking chairs Office Desk Bunn coffee maker Folding tables (small) Number of Each 6 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 4 1 1 3 1 Stools 2 Oak ticket & tape cabinet 1 Fishing Pole w / reel 1 Building Maintenance: Hastings gas heater 200,000 BTU 1 Trane gas heater 100,000 BTU 1 Miscellaneous paint & glue 20 gallons 36" metal break 1 Lennox roof top air handling unit 1 Senior Center: Combination washer/dryer 1 Library: 24" x 72" windows 2 Finance: IBM typewriter 1 PW Admin.: Brother typewriter 1 Builders level, tripod, rod City Clerk: Hewlett Packard Laserjet IIP w/extra tray & user books 1 386/25 CPU (80hd) w/user books 1 Parks & Rec. Kuboto mower (#PR67) 1 Toro blower/vac (#PR127) 1 Weed trimmer/power edger 1 Huskvarna weed trimmer 1 Tow -behind broom & weed catcher 1 Miscellaneous computer equipment Miscellaneous gas cans Miscellaneous spray containers Legal Dept.: Packard Bell 13" color monitor 1 Shop: Steam Jenny steam cleaner 1 Meyers pressure washer 1 r. 17.5 x 25 Radial Good Year grader tires 2 Auto crane hoist for pick-up truck 1 Streets: 1971 GMC 44 w/6 yd. sander box 1 Dock: 1989 40 HP Johnson outboard motor 1 Fire Dept.: Miscellaneous 4.5", 5" and 6" chrome port caps Miscellaneous brackets, fire ax covers, fittings 2.5 x 2.5 brass ball valves x 4 Chrome sirens 2 10" red rotating beacons 2 Panasonic KX P44-30 printer 1 NEC Pinwriter P5 1 NEC Pinwriter P3 1 Goldstar data display monitor 1 Steelmaster file drawer 1 Portable oxygen kit with case & bottles 1 Polycarbon first aid box 1 Gold office couch (4') 1 Full size SCUBA dive botles 5 2000# trailer tongue jack 1 28' aluminum fire service extension ladder 1 35' aluminum fire service extension ladder 1 Peerless hose clamp 1 5' x 5' orange office partitions 2 Police Dept.: Metal office desk 1 386 hard drive 1 Keyboards 2 Monitor 1 Cassette player/recorder 1 Camera flash 1 Office chairs 2 Chair base 1 16mm projector 1 Empty fire extinguishers 2 Typewriter 1 Slide carousels 81 Beta -format VCR 1 c C-� CITY OF KENAI Resolution 97 - 65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENAI OBJECTING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE KENAI RIVER. COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997, HEREIN REFERRED TO AS THE PLAN. WHEREAS, Alaskans have been justified in their criticism of the federal government's oven. regulation and restrictions on land use in our state; and WHEREAS, the current state administration would warrant the same criticism if many of the recommendations of the Plan are adopted without a showing of scientific necessity; and WHEREAS, the Plan recommends that land along the Kenai River and its tributaries owned by the borough and cities be zoned as preservation, the most restrictive of classifications (4.5.4.1; 4.5.4.2; 4.5.4.5.1); and WHEREAS, the Plan acknowledges that many of these lands come into government ownership through foreclosures on private properties and recommends that these lands not be returned to the private sector who cannot be trusted with their ownership (4.5.4.2); and WHEREAS, government already owns 88% of the land in Alaska and it is objectionable for this administration to recommend adding to this by taking land out of the private sector; and WHEREAS, present wetlands requirements are stringent enough, and often too stringent in their application, a position which previous state administrations have also represented to the federal government; and WHEREAS, this Plan promotes the concept without giving any scientific support that present regulations are not sufficient, and promotes the future amendment of the Plan with more stringent regulations that will adversely impact private property owners throughout the Kenai watershed (4.5.5.9); and WHEREAS, the Plan promotes the inclusion of more lands throughout the Kenai watershed into the KRSMA boundaries, including the bottom four miles of the Kenai River without adequate justification other than it is there. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA that the city of Kenai strongly encourages all property owners along the Kenai River, its tributaries, associated lakes and wetlands to read the Plan as its recommendations and future regulations may affect their private property rights; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA supports valid scientifically supported regulations that promote the continued health and vitality of the Kenai River, but opposes the adoption of this Plan because in its implementation it would result in over -regulation of private and public property without a demonstrated showing of scientific need to justify further government intrusion into the lives of its citizens. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 17th day of September, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting City Clerk /kh Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 66 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE KENAI: MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN OF 1997. WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration requires as part of the terms and conditions of its grant support that the City formally adopt a master plan; and WHEREAS, the master plan consultants, Aries Consultants Ltd., has prepared a new master plan for the Kenai Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Airport Commission recommended approval of the master plan on September 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council concurs with the recommendations of the master plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Cit-,- of Kenai, Alaska, that the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan of 1997 is hereby adopted by the City of Kenai. PASSED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, this 17`h day of September, 1997. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting City Clerk 9/11/97 - sp CITY OF KENAI It &I 6;C6t14:t4rdq Mrmlza " 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 b1w 1I�I�f 1! 92 MEMORANDUM September 12, 1997 To: The Kenai City Council Fr : The Kenai Airport Commission yV Re: Master Plan Recommendation The Airport Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of September 1 1, 1997 recommends that the City Council adopt the Draft Final Report of the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan of May 1997 and Financial Analysis for the Draft Airport Master Plan as submitted by Aries Consultants Ltd. dated September 9, 1997. SEP 09 '97 04:21PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.1/15 ARIES CONSULTANTS LTD. wr 16360 Monterey Road, State 270 Phone: (408) 779-5776 Morgan FMI, Califomia 95037 Fax: (408) 779-9052 E-mail: Aries-Consultants@mm.com LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE _ I TO COMPANY FROM PROJECT ' SUBJECT IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL PAGES, PLEASE TELEPHONE IMMEDIATELY ❑ For your review ❑ At your request ❑ For your approval HARD COPY IN MATT, [j For your files ❑ For your information ❑ Distribution NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING HEADER DATE COPIES DESCRIPTION REMARKS: SEP 09 197 04:22PM PRIES CONSULTANTS P.2/15 ARIES CONSULTANTS LTD. 16360 Monterey Road, Suite 2,70 Morgan Hill, California 95037 MEMORANDUM TO: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager Kenai Municipal Airport FROM: 1. Freddi Comperchio Aries Consultants Ltd. DATE: September 19, 1997 Phone; (408) 779-5776 Fax; (408) 779.9052 E-Mail- Aries-ConsuitantSOmsn.Com RE: Financial Analysis for the Draft Airport Master Plan for the Kenai Municipal Airport Enclosed is the revised Financial Analysis (Pages 6-8 through 6-22) for the draft Airport Master Plan for the Kenai Municipal Airport. Please note that Pages 6-9 and 6-10 are the Airport Phasing Plan graphic and are not included. Based on discussions with the City's F+ri *+cp Director, revisions to the Financial Analysis were made as follows: ■ Table 6-4--the forecast interest revenue was decreased and the maintenance and operation expenses increased under the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fluid. Granges were made to the text on Pages 6-16 and 6-17 reflecting these changes. ■ The estimated revenues from Passenger Facility Charges have been revised to $1.3 million (decreased from $1.7 million) based on the City receiving 75 percent of total PFCs charged. This revision is on page 6-20. Please call me if you have any questions or require additional information. r o SEP 09 '97 O4:22PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.3/15 6.3 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This section describes the financial considerations of the Phased Development and Capital Improvement Program recommended for the Kenai Municipal Airport to meet estimated Phase I (1997-2001), Phase H (2002-2006), and Phase Ili (2007-2015) capital improvement funding requirements. Because of the uncertainties involved in forecasting financial data and precise implementation dates of capital improvement projects, detailed financial planning is usually limited to three to five years. therefore, only the initial phase of the recommended airport development plan is discussed in detail. The financial implications of proceeding with the development plan beyond Phase I are discussed in general terms at the end of this section. The fivancial analysis is initially presented as a statement of historical revenues and expenses from Fiscal Year Ending 1994 to Fiscal Year Ending 1997. The historical financial data presented have been prepared on the basis of information and assumptions set forth in the text. These rely on information and assumptions from the sources indicated without further verification of such data. The historical operating and nonoperating revenues and expenses have been prepared based on information provided by the Astnual Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance of the City of Kenai. FY1997 is based on the City's Current Budget. 6.3.1. Historical Revenues and Expenses Table 6-3 presents a summary of historical operating revenues and expenses from FY1994 to FY1996. The propose of the table is to summarize the historical annual operating results of the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund which have been combined to provide a basis for assessing the ability of the City to meet future requirements to fund the Capital Improvement Program from operating sources. The Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund accounts for revenues and expenses associated with the airfield and aviation and nonaviation leases on airport property. Revenues from the sale of airport property over the years have been placed in the Special Revenue Fund. Based on the grant deed for the Airport, the principal from sales of airport land will remain in the Special Revenue Fund while the interest on principal is considered a source of operating revenue for the Airport. The Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund accounts for revenues and expenses associated with the operating and maintenance of the terminal building. The sources of revenues include airline leases and the restaurant. Commissions are received based on the 6-8 N it Table 6-3 HISTORICAL REVENUES AND EXPENSES Kenai Municipal Airport Fiscal Years Ending 1994-1996 OPERATING REVENUES iron Land t 1Revn Fnd Rents and leases, including penalty and interest Landing Fees Fish -hauling rents Interest revenue Other Subtotal Airport Terminal Enter rise F nd Rents and leases Commissions Vehicle parking fees Other revenue Subtotal Total Operating Revenues Fiscal 1994_ _ 199 $ 254,980 $ 259,513 $ 271,222 68,254 74,845 65,754 10,200 9,000 7,900 530,667 719,869 924,000 $ 879,030 $1,075,790 $1,770,223 $ 96.501 $ 87,055 $ 74,814 128,866 139,156 160,009 67,746 78,437 72,062 7,278 _ 2,569 --Z" $ 300,391 $ 306,217 $ 308,985 1 17 42 31� $2,079,0 Table 6-3 - continued HISTORICAL REVENUES AND EXPENSES, Kenai Municipal Airpor4 FY1994-1996 Fiscal Year Ending l 994 . 1995 1996 OPERATING EXPENSES Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund Maintenance and Operation $ 69,275 $ 95,449 $ 84,308 n,.�,,,.,..t �pr.,�.•p� S G1 Ji111(11 �7L1 T l\.i �l 15,199 12,748 zU,5ti7 Supplies - 197,370 100,075 108,232 Ocher services and charges 6,088 ��- Capital outlays '��' $313,631 $ 214,360 $ 245,843 Subtotal Land Administration $110,622 $ 314,616 $ 109,027 Personal services 490 1,269 1,723 Supplies b.346 65 ` Other services and charges -� $121,323 _ $ 122,231 $ 149,405 N Subtotal Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund $ 9,815 $ 9,973 $ 27,552 Supplies 56,915 59,776 61,808 Utilities 54,137 101,719 63,230 Repair and maintenance 14,000 5,790 2,982 Insurance 133,108 132,961 131,193 Depreciation 17.24 20.818 22,877 1ltiscellaneoUs $285,218 $ 331,037 $ 309,642 Subtotal 720 667,628 $$ 704.8 Total Operating Expenses Interest on Investments -Airport Terminal 39,020 59,036 76,954 NET INCOME (LOSS) W M U m w 0 ry -o D n 0 z co C r D z co SEP 09 '97 04:24PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.6/15 concessionaire agreements with the rental car companies. Vehicle parking fees are collected for use. of the long-te= vehicular parking lot, and miscellaneous other revenue is received from various advertising in the terminal building. Historically, the combined funds have provided an average annual net income of over $740,000 over the three-year period (excluding the non -reoccurring litigation revenue of $501,447 in FY1996). Income from interest on the Special Revenue Fund has accounted for thu; largest share of revenues averaging 52 percent an an annual basis. Personal services and other services and charges have accounted for the largest share of expenses averaging 47 percent on an annual basis, while depreciation expenses have averaged 19 percent of total operating expenses. Total operating expenses have averaged 59 percent of operating revenues over the historical three-year period. Nonoperating revenues include the interest on investments for the Terminal Enterprise Fund and have averaged $58,300 over the past three years. 63.2 Forecast Revenues and Expenses Table 6-4 presents the projections of airport financial operations for the initial five- year Phase I development period. Totals for FYI 997 reflect the current budget while PY1998 reflect the City Council Approved Budget. Projections for FY1999, FY2000, and FY2001 reflect a set of assumptions under which there would be no major changes or improvements in tenantluser rates and charges or lease policies except as noted. Specifically, the projections are based on the following general assumptions: • All sources of income derived from airport users will be credited to the Airport funds and will be used only for maintaining, operating and improving the Airport as required by Federal Grant Assurances. • No major capital improvement projects will be undertaken during the five-year forecast period other than those included in the Capital improvement Program. • The projected dollars are based on 1997 dollar values. • Overall aviation demand forecasts presented in Chapter 2 will be realized. • The development of facilities recommended in this report will be implemented and managed to produce the maximum net revenue to the Airport funds consistent with providing reasonable levels of public facilities and services. 6-13 Y c rn 4- Table 6-4 FORECAST REVENUES AND EXPENSES Kenai Municipal Airport Fiscal Years Ending 1997-2001 OPERATING REVENUES irnort Land Sisfern ;PeCi2lRgvenLie Fund Rents and leases, including - penalty and interest Landing Fees Fish -hauling rents Interest revenue Other Subtotal Fiscal Year Ending _ 1997' 19982 1999 -- 2000 $ 271,000 62,000 9,000 876,000 23,100 $1,241,100 $ 284,000 62,000 7,000 973,000 $1,344,000 $1,179,000 $ 297,000 66,000 7,000 800,000 $1,188,000 $ 303,000 68,000 7,000 800,000 $1,196,000 Air rt Terminal Enter rise Fund $ 78,000 $ 65,000 $ 76,000 $ 78,000 $ 80,000 Rents and leases 162,000 125,000 135,000 145,000 155,000 Commissions 76,000 75,000 78,000 8I1000 84,000 Vehicle parking fees � � �'6"� �'6`� �� then revenue Other revenue O $ 316,200 $ 271,200 $ 295,200 $ 310,200 $ 325,200 SubTotal Operating Revenues 11-S�S7.3i00 1 15 2{)0 1 A74.200 11,498.200 $1.5 21.2 co M U Qq 1 a Table 64 - continued FORECAST REVENUES AND EXPENSES, Kenai Municipal Airport, FY1997-2001 Fiscal Year Ending 199&2 1999 2000_ OPERATING EXPENSES Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund A4n;nlPnnnrcP ntid Operation $1,148,095 $1,028,532 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 Administration 209,298 241,139 250,000 2%000 270,000 Land 666,752 114,550 1 ]. 000 �11�..4 --,000 Subtotal $2,024,145 $1,384,221 $1,365,000 $1,475,000 $1,585,000 Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund N Subtotal $ 394,386 $ 349,523 $ 400,000 $ 420,000 $ 440,000 Total Operating Expenses 2 41 S 1 $1,732,744 $1,765SW $1,895-0010 S2,025, Interest on Investments -Airport Terminal 71,000 86,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 NET INCOME (LOSS) 7 23 $ (3� 1 544� 00 800 06 0 41 1. City of Kenai FY1997 Budget Tra.,..: �;►„ r.,i,ni-;t Annrnved for FY1997-1998 c, P A rips C oncultants Ltd. Cn M 0 0 w ro 0 0 3 D H 0 z co C r- D z to T SEP 09 '97 04:26PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.9/15 All present leases and agreements will continue in force with no major changes in their financial provisions. Projected operating revenues are based on the following assumptions: -__�.•� .ro• -u _ •-_ . • • Land rents and leases, including penalties and interest, will increase consistent with existing leases and agreements. • Landing fees of the commercial operators will increase as activity increases and the use of larger aircraft increases. (Landing fees are based on the gross take- off weight to the nearest 1,000 pounds x $0.25 with a minimum landing fee of $25.00 per month per commercial operator plus tax). • Revenues from short-term renting of space for the annual fish -haul season are estimated to remain the same as in the FY1997-1998 budget with no significant increases. • Interest revenue will decrease as funds are expended for the Alaskan Regional Aircraft ,and Firefighting 'raining Center (ARFF Training Center). • Revenue's from other sources are estimated to remain the same as in the three- year historical period. Rents and leases for the terminal building are estimated to remain the same over the forecast period with no major changes in the terminal facility. Commissions are revenues received as a result of the rental car concessionaire agreements. Commissions and vehicle parking fees are estimated to increase commensurate with increased passenger activity. Other revenue includes advertising in the terminal building and is estimated to remain the same over the forecast period. Projected operating expenses are based on the following assumptions: r o • The FYI 997 is based on the current operating budget for the combined funds, and the FY1998 budget is based on the City Council Approved budget for FY1997-.1998. 6-16 SEP 09 '97 04:26PM ARIE:S CONSULTANTS P.10i15 Airport Land &W:em Special Rev nue Fund • Adjustments have been made to the maintenance and operation expenses in FY1997 and FY1998 to account for expenses paid by the City's general fund for airport related expenses, including insurance. These expenses are expected to increase over the remaining three years. Maintenance and operation expenses will be higher than they have been historically as the Taxiway C extension, relocation of the grass strip and new access road will add utility expenses for the additional lighting, increased insurance premiums, and an increase in overall maintenance and operating expenses. • Administration of the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund is expected to increase an estimated 4 percent annually as increasing City time and expenses will be required as construction of the ARFF Training Center comes on line. • Land expenses are forecast to remain at current levels over the forecast period. Abort Terminal Enterprise Fund • Total expenses associated with operating the terminal building are expected to increase an estimated 4 percent annually with an increase in passenger activity. Nonoperating revenues include interest on investments in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund which are estimated to decrease as the fund balance is used to implement development of the ARFF Training Center. Based on the forecast revenues and expenses presented in Table 6-4, an estimated $1.7 million in net loss will occur in the combined funds during the initial five-year phase of implementing the Capital Improvement Program. The Capital Improvement Program presented in Table 6-1 identifies a $3.4 million requirement from the City to fund Phase I improvements, including over $3 million for the ARFF Training Center. An estimated $339,000 is required to fund the balance of the Capital Improvement Program. The City has identified the funding sources for the extension of Parallel Taxiway C, relocation of the grass/gravel landing strip, and the new access road and security gate to the gravel strip. Based on the forecast revenues and expenses presented in Table 6-4, the combined funds will not operate with sufficient revenues to fund the Capital Improvement Program. Based on conversations with representatives of the City, the City has already identified capital fund balances of $7.3 million in the Airport Land System 6-17 SEP 09 '97 04:27PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.11/15 5p�ia1 Revenue Fund, $1.1 million in the Airport Terminal Enterprise Fund, and an estimated receipt of $2.5 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds over the next five years to fund the City's matching share of Capital Improvement Program projects. To date, the City has committed over $700,000 to initiate development of the ARFF 'raining Center. To date, the City has not initiated the removal of the two 12,000-gallon jet fuel tanks adjacent to the terminal building. The deadline to upgrade Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems is Eftember 22,1998. Owners and operators of existing UST systems must have leak detection and install cathodic protection and spill/overfill devices. Otherwise, the tanks must be permanently closed. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made it clear that they will not extend the December 22, 1998 deadline. Because there are a limited number of firms in the State certified to upgrade or close tanks, it :may be difficult to obtain equipment and materials necessary to comply with EPA guidelines as the deadline draws closer. 6.33 Recommendations Based on the Financial Analyses A variable of particular importance in a financial analysis for a program of this type is the level of user fees and rental rates upon which projections of operating revenues are based. Future user rates and charges based on existing agreements are assumed in the analysis; however, it is appropriate to consider the estimated impact of new and improved facilities and services at the Airport. It is recommended that an overall lease review and evaluation be performed and lease policy guidelines be prepared for the future administration of the Airport. The lease review and evaluation and recommendations and future guidelines would serve as the basis for establishing methodologies for calculating rates and charges for airport users and tenants. The City should consider the preparation of annual traffic and earnings reports to carefully monitor, the physical and financial growth of the Kenai Municipal Airport and to provide management with supporting documentation necessary to exercise day- to-day and long-term management decisions. Traffic and earnings reports monitor the annual activities at the Airport and the revenues and expenses associated with those activities. There are a number of parcels available for sale and/or lease within the Airport property. The City should consider the preparation of a Strategic Business Plan and Marketing Program to promote the development of aviatioa and nonaviation related �- businesses at the Airport, The Strategic Business Plan defines the highest and best use of the Airport prroperdes within the economic development strategies of the Airport and the City, and the Marketing Program establishes the parameters for attracting these activities to the Airport. The sale of additional parcels would increase the principal 6-18 SEP 09 '97 04:28PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.12/15 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund, thereby increasing the interest on investments. Leaning additional parcels would provide increasing revenues for further development of the Airport. 63.4 Alternative Methods of Financing Airport Capital Improvements There are a variety of sources from which potential financing for airport facilities may be obtained, including Federal Crrants-in-Aid, State Legislative Grants, private financing, and in some instances, the sale of general obligation and/or revenue bonds. The major financial resources available to the City of Kenai, representing alternative means of financing airport development, are described below. Any of the following alternative methods of financing or any combination of the following methods, may be considered by the City. 6.3.4.1 Federal Grants -in -Aid The current grant program, known as the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), was established by the; Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1992. It provides funding for airport planning and development under a single program, unlike the prior 1970 Airport and Airway Development Act. The Airport and Airway Trust Fund, which was established by the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970, provides the revenues used to fund AIP projects. Taxes or user fees are collected from the various segments of the aviation community and placed in the Trust Fund. The 1982 Act, as amended in 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996 authorizes the use of monies from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to make grants under the AIP. 71ie Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1997 amended the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. Under the 1987 Act, as amended, the Kenai Municipal Airport is eligible for AIP grants under the "primary Airport" category. The primary airport is a commercial service airport that has more than 10,000 enplaned, passengers annually. Each primary airport is apportioned an entitlement grant based on the number of annual enplaned passengers, with a minimum entitlement of $500,000 which can be used for all FAA -eligible projects. In addition, a primary airport is eligible to compete for discretionary funds - funds available for any eligible airport. Projects eligible for FAA AIP funding at the current levels are identified in Table 6-1, Capital Improvement Program. Revenues for eligible projects received by the City from AIP entitlement grants have totaled about $500,000 on an annual basis since 1991 with over $700,000 received in 1996. Although the Federal Aviation Authorization Act of 1996 has authorized J SEP 09 '97 04:29PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.13/15 funding at $1.46 billion for grants-in-aid for airports in FY1997, the Clinton administration has proposed reducing these grants to $1.0 billion in FY1998. The $1.0 billion is a significant reduction over the average $1.6 billion funded annually from FY1990 through FY1995. FAA AIP grants are funded out of the Aviation Trust Fund which is funded by aviation excise taxes. Although Congress has recently reinstated the aviation excise taxes, the taxes have been allowed to expire in the past causing concern that the FAA's ability to fund capital programs will be compromised. This is the latest in the uncertainty that surrounds the future of FAA AN grants. Although the aviation industry continues its efforts to support the continuation of the aviation excise taxes and funding of the FAA AIP to the maximum levels feasible, this source of funding; for capital improvement projects at the Airport may be greatly reduced in the future. The Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 provides public agencies with a commercial service airport (2,500 or more annual enplaned passengers) the authorization to impose a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) ranging from $1 to $3 per enplaned passenger. Revenues from PFCs can be used only on FAA -approved eligible projects, including debt service and bond financing costs, and for the agency's matching FAA A]? funds. The agency's authority to impose PFCs would expire when the PFC revenues plus interest equal the allowable project costs. The agency must reapply to extend the PFC program to fund additional projects. Based on the aviation demand forecasts presented in Chapter 2, the City could receive revenues of $1.3 million from FY1998 through FY2001 through implementation of the Passenger Facility Charge of $3 per enplaned passenger (based on the City receiving 75 percent of total PFCs charged). 6.3.4.2 State of Maska Legislative Grants in 1991, the State Legislature initiated a policy written into the capital budget to provide 50 percent of the local matching funds for municipally -owned airports. The City has received State grants for local matching funds in the past. Based on conversations with State representatives, the capital budget will continue into FY1998; however, because this budget has lapsed in the past, it is not realistic to expect the 50 percent matching funds in the future. The State estimates there are sufficient monies available to fund FY1997 projects including the Alaskan Regional Aircraft and Firefighting Training Center at Kenai. It should be noted that the City has a $104,000 receivable from the State that is not part of any matching local funds. 6-20 SEP 09 '97 04:29PM ARII7S CONSULTANTS P.14i15 6.3.4.3 Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund and Terminal Enterprise Fund Financing airport improvements by direct appropriation from the City Airport Funds is the most realistic method of financing development not eligible for Federal Grants - in -Aid or for providing the matching 6.25 percent City requirement for grants as such financing eliminates interest payments. For airport capital improvements, the Airport Funds appropriations are made through the regular budgeting process or as a special budget item should the need arise. 6.3.4.4 Private Financing The importance of the Airport to local economic development is enhanced with active involvement on the part of both the City and the private business community. The City may require that all exclusive -use facilities such as commercial aviation/fixed base operator facilities be provided and financed by the tenant. The City would receive ground rental while the leaseholder would receive the gross revenues and be responsible for the operational expenses and debt service obligation, Private financing places the burden of financing on the tenant while increasing the value of the Airport which will, in turn, add to its economic attractiveness. Although the Capital Improvement Program does not provide for additional hangars on the Airport until Phase E , construction of hangars on the Airport is a potential development opportunity for the City. The City could consider leasing airport land to private interests to develop hangars, or the City could consider developing hangars for rent or lease to aircraft owners, The development of hangars at the Airport would provide additiowa revenues to the City, either in land rents if privately developed, or hangar rents if developed with City funds. The City would incur significant costs to develop City -owned hangars. Alternatively, with private development, the City would receive ground rental revenue while the leaseholder would receive the gross revenues and be responsible for the operational expenses and debt service obligation. 6.35 Financial Considerations of the Phase II and Phase III Capital Improvement Program Beyond Phase I, it is assumed that development of the Airport will proceed according to the priorities proposed in the recommended Airport Phasing Plan. It is also assumed that the implementation of Phase II and Phase 1H projects will be arranged UD be compatible with the financing sources and capability of the City, as identified at the time of implementation, without regard to the technical requirements that may be demonstrated. 6-21 SEP 09 '97 04:90PM ARIES CONSULTANTS P.15/15 It should be recognized that the financial feasibility of projects in the later phases will be linked to the overall management of the Airport in the short -tern, the provisions of existing leases and agreements in effect, funding levels and participation rates of Federal Grants -in -)did and State Legislative grants, and periodic review by the City of its lease policies and rates and charges policies. 6-22 Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO.97-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DESIGNATING THE KENAI WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - WELL HOUSE NO. 4 PROJECT AS THE CITY OF KENAI'S NUMBER ONE OVERALL CAPITAL. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, input for the top priority capital project was solicited from the Kenai City Council, City Administration, and citizens of the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, this resolution will be used with the ADEC SFY 99 Capital Budget Questionnaire for the ADEEC Municipal Matching Grant Program; and WHEREAS, this Well House No. 4 would improve the volume of water into our water system and help in Fire Department training and the Fire Safety Program for the city; and WHEREAS, a public meeting was held concerning designating the city's top Capital Improvement Project and this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai, after receiving and analyzing the input from all sources and after discussion and deliberation, has decided to list this project as the city's number one project; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council of the City of Kenai pledge their affirmative vote for the maintenance and operational costs associated with this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, designate the Kenai Water Quality and Quantity Development Program - Well House No. 4 Project as the city's number one overall Capital Improvement Project. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 171h day of September, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting City4lerk Written by Public Works: /kw/9/11 /97 Suggested by: City Council CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO.97-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, LISTING THE CITY'S FY 99 CAPITAL, PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS IN PRIORITY FOR A REQUEST IN STATE FUNDING. WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to submit a prioritized list of capital projects if funding is requested by the municipality under the Municipality Capital Project Matching Grant Program; and WHEREAS, a municipality is required under AS 37.06 to provide a local matching share for capital projects funded through the Municipal Capital Project Matching Grant Program; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, by this resolution, hereby endorses and requests grant funding under AS 37.06 for the capital project(s) identified below and on the attached Form A; and agrees to provide the local share for the project(s) as required under AS 37.06. Priority 1 Street Improvement Program Amount $215,002.86 Requested 92,114.08 City $307,146.914 Total PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska this 171h day of September, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting w Clerk Approved by Finance: Written by Public Works: 9/11 /97/kw COMMUNITY ADDRESS MAYOR MANAGER CONTACT PERSON PHONE HOUSE DISTRICT FORM A CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FY 99 PROPOSED LIST OF PROJECTS City of Kenai Page 1 of 3 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Mayor John J. Williams Richard A. Ross Keith Kornelis, Public Works Director tyU/j zoo-/DJ� rHR jyU/) LCSJ-JUI C-MAIL PWUtCPL%VdId5KdA1UL 9 ee 'd• 'xj, t spa.. -N3: Pridrt�r r MAI r Nre ;. u g �_ Total Number pX =R e' vested Amount 7's g ; ant 1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $215,002.86 $ 92,144.08 $307,146.94 2 3 4 5 Approved: (Signature of Authorized Party) Date Submitted: This page must be signed and dated or application will be returned. Page 2 of 3 FORM B PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCAL SHARE IDENTIFICATION CITY OF KENAI FY 99 MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM 1. GRANTEE NAME: City of Kenai 2. PROJECT TITLE: Street Improvement Program 3. LOCAL SHARE: The funds for the local share for this project will come from fund balances in the form of cash from the City of Kenai. 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTIO14: The City of Kenai is requesting state assistance in the form of a grant for Street Improvements. The city is requesting the maximum amount available of $215,002.86 from the state to be matched by the city's amount of $92,144.08. a) Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to improve the transportation routes within the city and to extend the life of existing improvements. b) Accomplished to Date: The Street Improvement Program is new. Past funds received under this grant program. were used for our water system improvements. c) Grant will be Used as Follows: The City administration, City Council, and City Planning & Zoning Commission will analyze the city's existing transportation routes and the condition of each street including its amenities. These amenities may include paving, utility work, curbs & gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, etc. We will pay special attention to small, isolated, unpaved streets anc areas where the local residents are interested in participating in local improvement districts, This grant will be used to pay engineering consultants and/or construction contractors tc improve the city's transportation routes. d) Other Funds Needed to Complete the Project: The city may supplement this project with existing city fund balances and local improvemem district funds from benefited residences. Projects will be selected to meet the funds, available and the use of additive alternates will be used in bidding to help meet the budget. e) Estimated Start and Finish Dates of the Proiect: Assuming receipt of funds in the spring of 1999, the city estimates starting in the summer o' 1999 and completing in 2000. CITY OF KENAI it &I eCtZ" 4 4141146a►► 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7'94 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 1111Ir "z September 18, 1997 Ms. Lena Simmons Division of Administrative Services Department of Administration PO Box 110208 Juneau, AK 99811-0208 Dear Ms. Simmons: Enclosed is Form A. Application for the Municipal Capital Project matching Grant Program for the City of Kenai's project "Street Improvement Program." Also enclosed is Form B, Proiect Description. Attached is Resolution No. 97-68 which lists the project as our number 1 priority. This resolution was passed by unanimous consent by the Kenai City Council on September 17, 1997'. The City of Kenai's Administration and City Council are 100% behind this project. Sincerely, Keith Kornelis Public Works Director KK/kw cc: Rick Ross, Acting City Manager Mayor Williams and Council Members COUNCIL ON AGING September 9 10 AM Agenda Approval Minutes from Prior Meetin 011d Business 1. Rose of the Week New Business 1. Pet Issue/Vintage Pointe 2. Light Parade I Board Vacancy 4. Smoking/Deposit ...Vintage Pointe 5. Appreciation BBQ/October 9th Person Wanting to be Heard 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 11:24 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 teriant had a visitor who brought a dog which 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. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Hollier asked who is responsible to see that pets do not come in. Porter stated that tenants will report it and it will be the responsibility of the tenant to see it doesn't happen. If they allow it to continue, the tenant runs the risk of 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. Huddleston 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 staging 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. Eventually, 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 BBQIOctober 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`h, Thursday. Decision to hold the BBQ on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Pease suggested that they have two entrees on the menu. PERSON WANTING TO BE HEARD: None. Council on Aging Minutes COMMENTS: Page 5 September 9, 1997 Porter advised she had copies of the budget and if anyone had questions, they should contact her. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m. Resp ctfulllyy submitted: Marilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant J-� KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 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 - AUGUST 14, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion - Airport Master Plan (Review and Recommendation to Council) . ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT A.* 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 of August 20, 1997 and September 3, 1997. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** September 8, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman: Will Jahrig 1. ROLL CALL: - Vice -Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Michael McCune, George Spracher, Tom Thompson Members Absent: Barry Eldridge, Ray McCubbins, Will Jahrig Others Present: Keith. Kornelis, Councilman Bookey, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Quorum was not established, Thompson canceled the meeting at 7:11 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 1997 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- None 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Reconnaissance Study 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Kornelis memo re: Revenues & Expatditures/Boating Facility 7. INFORMATION 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas 9. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary _XEnai �fomnzunity 2d azy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1997 Circulation Adult Juvenile Fiction 2455 825 Non -Fiction 1918 263 Periodicals 73 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes 7 5 1 139 Total printed materials .. 7508 Total Circulation .. 8925 Additions Docs Adult Gifts 14 60 Purchases 39 Total Additions ... 255 Interlibrary Loans Ordered Books 31 Easy Books 1563 411 Videos Misc. 573 692 Juvenile Easy Books AV 22 22 45 25 26 2 Received Returned 18 17 InterLibrary Loans by our library .. Books 43 Volunteers .. Number 17 Income Fines and sale books Donations/Lost books Xerox Total hours .. 128 $1,410.20 252.30 222.75 Total Income for AUGUST, 1997 .. $1,885.25 XEna.i i!fommu-nity-fdxaty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED AUGUST 1997 KENAI 66 KASILOF 7 NIKISKI 12 SOLDOTNA 17 STERLING 3 OTHER 20 TOTAL 125 Library Patronage August 1997... 7,890 Persons 494 THYmgvA@€mimT BRANCH - - Kenai Communitv Library 01 AUG 1997 0Overview" �1 AUG 1997 01 JUL 1997 Chance 01 AUG 19?6 % Change FYTD Last FYTD - to 31 AUG - to 31 AUG First Time Checkout 7328 3?74 -12.37, E-50t 20.3Y. 16302 13968 Phone Renewals 937 1076 -22.2% 813 3.0% 1913 1649 Renewals 260 224 -8.5% 13'? 37.E•% 544 492 Checkout Sessions 2847 3167 -10.I% 2110 34.9% 6014 4503 CHEC-A,OUTS 11772 135C)l -12.3% ?618 22.4% 25273 20612 Regular ChecE'ins 63-6 7202 -12.7% 5762 10.3% 13632 12071 Late Checkins 1309 &1355 -3.4% 1377 -4.9% 2664 3015 CHECI:'.INS '665 8637 -11.3% 7139 7.4% 16302 15086 Patrons Reoistered 197 2E.0 -24.2% 129 52.7% 457 294 Patrons Deleted -34'a -115 203.5% -154 126.6% -464 -158 % Change 2(%) . 3'' 16.0% 10.6% 33.6% 22 . EV. - 13.05: 8.1% 55.4i: 193.7% MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Management Report BRANCH - - I::enai Community Library 01 AUG 1997 *.Item Statistical Classes**Use Counts ()I AUG 01 JUL % Chana_e 01 AUG % Chana_e FYTD Last FYTD % Chana_e 1997 to 31 AUG - to 31 AUG ANF NON-FICTION (ADULT) 13t9 2352 -20.5% 1793 4.2% 4221 3337 10.OX B BIOGRAPHY 2(;) 23 -13.0% 23 -13.0% 43 45 -4.4% BB BIG BOO1: C AUDIO CASSETTES ?5 39 6.7Y 104 -3.7% 134 230 -20.)% CAM CAMERA4E r_F' PERIODICALS 7]3 1 )4 -2'-4.3% 47 55.3% 177 130 -1.7% DOCK DOCUMENTS 6 -14.3'i. 3 100.0% 13 11 13.2% EF EASY FICTION 1562 2250 -0-0.6% 1333 17.2% 3312 3069 24.2% ENF EASY NON-FICTION 411 427 -3.7% 39B 23.4% 333 805 4.1% EPBi: EASY PAPERBACK 1 3 -66.7% 100.0% 4 100.0% EQ EQUIPMENT 9i 153 -35.13% 75 30.7% 251 1E.1 55.9% F FICTION (ADULT) 2109 2107 0.1% 1320 15.9'/. 4216 3760 12.1% FLM FILMS/FILMSTRIPS (A ILL INTERLIBRARY LOAN 23 28 -17.9% 33 -39.5% 51 30 -36.3% INT INTERNET 594 603 -2.3% 100.0% 1202 100.0% JC JUV. AUDIOCASSETTES 44 62 -29.0% 44 0.0% 106 93 3.2% JF JUV. FICTION 625 676 -7.5% 655 -4.6% 1301 1247 4.0'/. JFLM JUV. FILMS/FILMSTRI JNF JUV. NON-FICTION 2t3 331 -32.0% 340i 9.6% 650 573 13.4% JF JUV. PHONODISCE 1 -14)0.0% JF'Bk:: JUVENILE PAPERBACk:: 143 39.9% BE. 132.6% 343 217 53.1% KIT KIT 7 9 -22.2% 10 -30.0Y. 16 19 -15.3% MAP MAPS MF MICROFILM/FICHE MISC PUZZLES/GAMES _ 100.0% 4 25.0% 5 3 -37.5% MRDF MACHINE READABLE DA 2 -100.0% NFPBI: NON-FICTION PAPERBA P PHONODISCS 1 2 -50.0% 1 0.0% 3 4 -25.0% PAM PAMPHLETS 1 -100.0% 2 -100.0% RBK PAPERBACKS 346 299 15.7% 324 6.3% 645 561 15.0% VC VIDEO CASSETTES 577, C-05 -5.3% 574 --0.2% 1173 1199 -1.3% VF VERTICAL FILE XXX DATA LOAD PROBLEMS MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthlv Manaaement Report BRANCH - - k.enai Communitv Library 01 AUG 1997 **Ite(n Types**Use Counts 01 AUG %)l JUL % Chana_e 01 AUG % Chanae FYTD Last FYTD % Chano_e 1997 1'?'?7 1996 - to 31 AUG - to 31 AUG BE, BIG boot. INT INTERNET COMPUTER 5`34 60S -2.3% 100.0% 1202 100.0% B BOOM 601a 7236 -12.5% 5473 10.0% 13404 11781 13.Ell i: BAG GOOF BAGS WITH KENA E-6 138 -37.7% 68 26.5% 224 130 72.3Y C AUDIO CASSETTE 1400 151 -7.3% 150 -6.7% 291 331 -12.1% CAN i %AI ItRrt CP CURRENI' PERIODICAL 75 105 -281.6% 47 59.6% 180 176 2.3% DOGS ALASKA DOCUMENTS 4 50.0'/. - 100.0% 10 11 -9.1% E0 EQUIPMENT -26.7% 7 57.1% 26 30 -13.3% FS FILM STRIPS GAM GAMES GEN GENEALOGY ,i_i 52 15.4% 7 757.1% 112 19 4 '9.5% ILL INTERLIBRARY LOAN 1 -100.0% IRS IRS PUBLICATIONS 1 -IOwl .(g7. 1 100.0% JK:IT JUVENILE fIT i -100.0% 4 -100).0% iF' JIGSAW PUZZLES _ 2 150.0% 4 25.0% 7 8 -12.5% FIT K:IT 6 -33.3Y 7 -14.3% 15 12 25.0% MAP MAP MF MICROFILM/FICHE MP FILMS MRDF MACHINE READABLE DA 2 -100.0% P PHONODISC 1 1 0.0% 1 0.01A 2 5 -60.0% PAM PAMPHLET 1 4 -75.0% 1 0.0% 5 6 -16.7% F,Bt- FAF'ERDACI E-44 532 21 . 1 % 477 35 .0% 1176 966 21 .75: RL PLAYERS FEF REFERENCE 2 4 -50.0% 3 -75.0% 6 14 -57.1% RTL RENTAL BOOF:S 701 711 -1.4% E-76 3.7% 1412 1405 0.5% VC VIDEO CASSETTES 574 603 -5.6% 575 -0.2% 1182 1201 -1.6% VF VERTICAL FILE I U t a L L �J_;N :+70"� -14 . 3% 7505 11 .0% 18053 16102 12 . I X, Xxx DATA LOAD PROBLEMS 01 AUG 19''+7 CL COOPER LANDING Nk: NINILCHIK. I.. A ADULT (19-E,4) E-212 AP ANCHOR POINT RESIDE 2 B BUSINESS RESIDENT 27 E E t_LHil GuLI M CHILD (--TO 0) 11'�1 H HOMER RESIDENT 1`_. ILL INTER -LIBRARY LOAN 27 J JUVE11ILE (8-13) oU8 K: f:ENAI CITY RESIDENT 457y KA K:ASILOF RESIDENT 343, N NIK:ISKI RESIDENT 2035 NR TEMPORARY OR NON -RE 315 0 OFF THE PENINSULA R 69 ORG ORGANIZATION 29 S SOLDOTNA RESIDENT 1024 SE SEWARD SR SENIOR CITIZEN (65 2419 ST STERLING 1If. 1 U KENAI COLLEGE STUDE W WILDWUOD CORRECTION 25 YA YOUNG ADULT (14-13) 337 MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT Monthly Manaaement Report BRANCH - - Kenai Community Library - 01 AUG 1997 ■+Patron Statistical Classes**Use Counts wl JUL % Chano_e 01 AUG % Chano_e FYTD Last FYTD % Chana_e 1:;47 1991c, - to 31 AUG - to 31 AUG . 114.3% 11 36.4% 22 11 100.0% 70iSO -12.3% 5570 11.5% 13292 11757 13.1% _ -60.0% 4 -50.0% 7 8 -12.5% 100.0i 1 26 O.0% 27 1 2600.0% i9.2% 1 `] 2 -2E• .25; 963 17 .4% 2663 2088 27 .55: 1 1400.0% 19 21.1% 16 27 4i -34.IX 33 -IS.2Y 68 6.5 943 -14.3% 473 69.0% 1751 1137 54.0% 5160 -11.3% 3871 18.3% 9739 8162 19.3% 324 5.9% 356 -3.7% 667 718 -7.1% 215�1 -5.7% 1571 29.5% 4194 3437 22.0% 426 -26.1% '31 246.2% 741 297 149.5% 150 -54.01/ 45 53.3% 219 166 31.%. 33 -12.1% 12 141.7% 62 89 -30.3% 124'3 -13 .2% 1109 -2 .3% 2333 2201 6 .0% 259 -19.3% 131 15.5% 468 343 36.4% 202 -25.2% 123 22.2% 353 306 15.4% 1 -100.0% 2 1150.0% 22 13.E,% 27 49 -44.9Y 26^+ 25.7:�% 232 45.3% 606 515 17.7% KI:NAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ROLL CALL ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 5, 1997. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Corey Hall - Summer Reading Program ITEM 6: REPORTS a. Director b. Friends of the Library ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS a. Public Relations Committee ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion - Alliance with Other Local Libraries & Schools (computer networks) ITEM 9: COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 6 and August 20, 1997. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT Library Commission September 2, 1995 - 7:30 p.m. Kenai Library Activity Room Chair Bob Peters *** MINUTES *** 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:33 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Kathy Heus, Lorrene Forbes, Janet Brown, Janice Rodes, Carol Brenckle, Bob Peters Vincent O'Reilly, Elissa Fahnholz Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Councilman Joe Moore, Contract Secretary Barb Roper BRENCKLE MOVED TO APPROVED THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY RODES. AGENDA WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FORBES MOVEI) TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1997. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BROWN. Heus asked why Elissa Fahnholz did not appear in the Members Present or Members Absent section of the minutes. After discussion it was determined that Fahnholz should appear in the minutes until she submits a letter of resignation. DeForest will contact Fahnholz to see if she wants to continue as a student representative. Forbes stated heir first name was spelled incorrectly. MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1997 WERE APPROVED WITH THE ABOVE COMMENTS NOTED. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Corey Hall - Summer Reading Program: Peters introduced Corey Hall who supervised the summer reading program. Hall reported the program theme was baseball and players from the Peninsula Oilers participated by attending weekly functions and encouraging the children to continue reading. Hall went on to say that approximately 60 kids showed up each week and activities included reading stories, doing crafts and guest speakers from the Oilers. Carr's Quality Center and Kenai Chrysler donated Oiler tickets and these were handed out at some of the weekly functions. The end of season party was held July 28 and approximately 100 people attended. Kenai Chrysler Center donated hot dogs, McDonald's provided drinks, Friends of the Library provided many great prizes, and members from the Oilers played baseball with the kids. It was noted that a greater percentage of the children completed the program this year. The cost of the program was approximately $500.00. Hall reported that she is still working on a theme for next year's program. She is considering doing something with recycling and using the items left over from previous years. 6. REPORTS a. Director DeForest handed out a copy of the monthly management report prior to the meeting. DeForest reported that on her second trip this summer she toured the Microsoft Library and the Historical Museum. DeForest shared information about the Microsoft grants and she thought it would be easier to get a grant if the unit was larger. She thought cooperation from the schools would be helpful. DeForest stated the Library attended the Industrial Day Picnic events. Staff wore! library shirts and had a booth where tickets and books were raffled. DeForest handed out a flyer covering the September library schedule. Highlighted were the first of two genealogy classes to begin September 10; the w-iters' group starting September 4; Ice Cream Day for the children on September 22. (Hall contacted McDonald's and they donated LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 2 100 ice cream cones); and Banned Book Week, beginning September 20. DeForest pointed out the books are not actually banned, it has just been suggested they be banned. When asked what the purpose of Banned Book Week was DeForest explained various organizations request that some books be banned and this alerts the public to those titles. DeForest stated a Communications Act was passed earlier in the year which should decrease the telephone bills by approximately 60%. The telephone: bills are currently over $800 per month and less than half of that are Internet charges. DeForest went on to say the report from the State is 32 pages long and very time consuming to complete. However, once complete it will be forwarded to the State and they will do the negotiation for the discount in the rates. DeForest pointed out it will be a credit discount and not monetary. Brenckle asked if the discount would be reflected in next year's budget. Deforest answered that she hoped it would not because the federal government didn't send out their forms yet and it may take some time before the discount is actually seen. b. Friends of the Library: Heus reported that Friends had a special meeting in August for the purpose of discussing publicity for the raffle and to hand out the tickets which are now being sold. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 1997 and Heus handed out the agenda. Discussion was held on ticket sales and it was pointed out that publicity hasn't really started yet and so far response had been slow. Heus pointed out the ticket sales effort will be a real challenge, 7. OLD BUSINESS C. Public Relations Committee: Peters reminded the group that O'Reilly introduced the concept for a public relations committee at the last meeting and since some members were absent it was brought back for further discussion. The purpose of having a public relations committee is to keep the library and its various activities :in the eyes of the community. Peters stated volunteers were needed to serve on the committee. Peters and Brenckle volunteered to be on the committee and indicated that perhaps O'Reilly would also participate. LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 3 S. Heus stated that it appeared the items suggested would not have any monetary obligation except for the Chamber luncheons and some type of reimbursement would be required. Peters indicated reimbursement would indeed be required unless a Commissioner was a member of the Chamber then there would be no charge. A lengthy discussion was held on the purpose of the committee and the need to keep the library and its many activities in the eyes of the community. It was suggested that the addition not be mentioned constantly. However, other library activities and staff members could be highlighted. Other suggestions included focusing on what local celebrities are reading, taking quotes from the post cards that people are currently using with regard to the library, taking information from the Library Director's monthly report about circulation, focusing on other activities such as the toddler lap story time, etc., and limiting the articles to once or twice per month. Peters stated the first order of business for the public relations committee will be to select a name. The committee will provide a full report on their activities at the next meeting. a. Discussion - Alliance with Other Local Libraries and Schools (computer networks) Peters reminded the group that at the last meeting it was suggested a joint meeting between the Peninsula libraries be held to share ideas, discuss goals and perhaps discuss a joint proposal for Microsoft funding. DeForest stated she got the impression that Microsoft is looking for cooperative grants in order to put computers in a larger area and they are also looking for community involvement. She went on to say that all the schools want to become computerized and a Microsoft grant will pay for the technical aspects from design and placement. A Microsoft grant could total up to $3 million. DeForest added, if the schools get a system, she would. very much like this library to be connected. Heus stated, it may be time to consider a joint venture between communities for the purpose of being linked through computers but there are so many things needing consideration. A group discussion was held on bringing the other libraries together for a joint meeting and whether or not they would cooperate. Several ideas were shared to include drafting a letter to see how much interest could be generated from other libraries and the school district; checking with the Borough LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 4 to see how far they would be willing to go with regard to automation; having a special commission meeting to set parameters and develop an agenda; and forming another committee to research the feasibility of joint ventures. After this lengthy group discussion it was decided that this item be postponed for at least two months as there are other items that should have priority. DeForest indicated that this library is not necessarily the one that needs help as there is already a fairly good communication system. However, it does not communicate with other libraries. DeForest went on to say that she was invited by the school district to evaluate various automation programs. DeForest thought at that time the school district was under the impression that this was going to Bond this fall but it did not get put on the ballot. She was unsure whether it was forgotten or if the school district chose not to go on the ballot. DeForest reiterated, a Microsoft grant would be nice but it is not necessarily needed except to enhance the library's communication capabilities. DeForest reported the State of Alaska has been pursuing a statewide library card system for some time and the issue is still on their agenda for further discussion. She pointed out the one problem they are faced with is who would pay for a delinquent book that was taken out by a person that did not live in the community. DeForest stated the advantage of a statewide system is it not only provides an accounting of all the books in the State but it also provides an accounting of the patrons as well. Discussion took place on whether or not the next meeting, which is scheduled for October 7, be canceled as it is election night. It was decided that the meeting will be held as they never canceled a meeting before for election night. Forbes reiterated;, Fahnholz needed to a contacted and asked if she wants to continue as the student representative. Heus pointed out there are relatively new standards for attendance and wanted to know how the City responds to that. Moore answered., the City Clerk submits attendance records to Council on a regular basis and if someone is absent more than three consecutive times then they will receive a letter stating that is not acceptable. It was decided a phone call to the student would be appropriate and DeForest will make the call. Heus wanted to know if McNair invited the Borough's technology person to a meeting to give a presentation since it was in the August 5 minutes that she would. It was unclear whether or not that was accomplished. LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 5 9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Commissioner HHeus: Asked to be excused for the next meeting. Heus stated she appreciated the discussion that took place as she felt the issues are worthy and should not be dropped. Councilman Moore: Invited the Commission to attend the City's goals and objectives meeting scheduled for September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. 10. INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 6 and August 20, 1997. 11. ADJOURNMENT FORBES MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 PAGE 6 o Imayor John Williams & �, G�e00210 Members of City Council U Fidalgo Ave. aCenai, AK 99611 ell CITY OF KENA�� &I Cap," eq 4&-- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-77f4 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 'IIII� 1912 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers Parks & Recreation Commission Members FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: September 8, 1997 RE: HANDI-CAPABLE PARK GRAND OPENING I received a telephone message from Phil Nash to invite Mayor, Council, and Parks & Recreation Commission members to attend the Grand Opening of the Handi-Capable Park on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs and sodas will be provided. clf KE;NAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG 1. ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 3. APPROVAL OF M NUTES - August 7, 197 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HARD a. Andy McC:ubbins - Eagle Scout Project S. OLD BUSINESS a. Parks Tour 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Goals & Objectives Review 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Summer -Hire Status b. Fall Recreation Center Facility Maintenance C. Recreation Center Aerobics - Lysa McCauley d. Kenai Nordic Club/Ski Trail Maintenance 8. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 9. CORRESPONDENCE 10. INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda (August 6 and August 20, 1997) b. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 12, 1997 C. D.E.C. Food Service Inspection 11. ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** September 4, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Richard Hultberg 1. CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Wisniewski called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Members Present: Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore, Tim Wisniewski Members Absent: Richard Hultberg, Ron Yamamoto, Dale Sandahl Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Lysa McCauley, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Andy McCubbins - Eagle Scout Project 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Parks Tour 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Goals & Objectives Review 7. Director's Revorl: a. Summer Hire Status b. Fall Recreation Center Facility Maintenance C. Recreation Center Aerobics - Lysa McCauley d. Kenai Norciic Club/Ski Trail Maintenance S. Questions & Comments PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 PAGE 1 9. Questions & Comments 10. INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda (August 6 and August 20, 1997) b. Beautification Committee Minutes of August 12, 1997 C. D.E.C. Food Service Inspection 12. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 PAGE 2 KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG WORK SESSION A brief work session was held after the regular meeting was canceled. The group reviewed the park improvement list and it was determined that most projects should not be very expensive. It was suggested the brush be cleared from Beaver Creek Park. Wisniewski recommended a questionnaire be handed out to local groups to determine whether or not they would be interested in assisting with any renovations. A lengthy discussion was held on the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail and it was suggested the equipment be moved to another area because of the extreme vandalism the occurs at Bernie Huss. All agreed that the equipment be placed in an area where it would get more use. East Kenai Park and the recreation center were possible locations. It was also suggested the entire area at Bernie Huss Fitness Trail be cleared and picnic tables be installed to attract workers in that area. The Huss family should be notified before anything is done.. Discussion took place on areas for an ice rink. These areas included the area by the golf course, the lot by the high school, mental health lands, and the Oilers area. With regard to capital expenditures, Frates stated that anything over $50,000 would be discussed at the September 10 goals and objectives meeting. Discussion was held on a van for Parks and :Rec and it was determined the van would be most beneficial as it would be used for tours, conference trips out of town, more area access for children, etc. Frates indicated that he would look for grants and see if he could get assistance from the oil companies. Discussion was held on lighting the ski trails. The expense is quite high but could be shared with golf club owners, Oilers, etc. Lysa McCauley discussed the aerobics program at the rec center and the instructor training she received. The program will start on October 6. The purchase of a health assessment computer program was also discussed. Frates stated that floor renovations will begin on the basketball and racquet ball courts. It is possible the facility will be shut down for a couple of days to accommodate the work.. Frates reported the food service inspection scored 100%. CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION "AMENDED AGENDA* KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 10, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. http://www.Kenal.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 27, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION 01: PLATS: a. PZ97-43—Prelimiinary Plat —Anglers Acre Subdivision, Lot 14-15 Addition 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. PZ97-45—Landscape/Site Plan —Lot 10 & 11, Block 3, Radar Subdivision 8. OLD BUSINESS: 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Action of 8/25/97 b. KPB Administrative Approval James H. Cowan Estates c. Airport Master Plan Memo 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: THE AGENDA AND RESOLUTIONS FOR THE SEPTEMBEF 24, 1997 MEETING WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED ON THE CITY OF KENAI HOME PAGE. THE AGENDA WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE PENINSULA CLARION ON MONDAY, SEPTEM BER 22, 1997. CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 10, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. Chairman: Carl Glick *** MINUTES *** Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Karen Mahurin, Michael Christian, Carl Glick Members Absent: Barb Nord Others Present: Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barbara Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY GOECKE. AGENDA WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CHRISTIAN MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1997 AND ASKED OF UNANIMOUS CONSENT. GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MINUTES FOR AUGUST 27, 1997 WERE APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-43 - Preliminary Plat - Anglers Acre Subdivision, Lot 14-15 Addition GOECKE INIOVED TO APPROVE PZ97-43. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY MAHURIN. Planning & Zoning Commission September 10, 1997 Page 1 Staff had no additional comments but pointed out the applicant was in the audience should there be any questions. Bryson commented that the plat was straight forward and entails combining two lots. VOTE Bryson Yes Goecke Yes Mahurin Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 7. NEW BUSINESS: Werner-Quade Yes Nord Absent Christian Yes a. PZ97-45 - Landscape/Site Plan - Lot 10 & 11, Block 3, Radar Subdivision MAHURIN MOVED TO APPROVED PZ97-45. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN. Staff had no additional comments but pointed out the applicants were in the audience should there be any questions. Bryson asked the applicant to explain his landscaping Hans. Roy Dobberke, 1705 E. Aliak Street, Kenai, Alaska reported the beetle kill trees were removed. the area was leveled and 1200 yard of gravel was brought in. Dobberke indicated the plan is to build a wood manufazturing plant to offset the beetle kill problem on the Kenai Peninsula and to sell domestic lumber. The mill plat is set up on an existing slab which is 6" of concrete over 6" of compressed gravel reinforced slab. Dobberke reported that 7 or 8 arbor vitea trees will be planted in the front of the mill. The remaining lot will consist of a parking lot, snow storage area, and manufacturing. A fence around ,he perimeter is planned for the future. Dobberke stated the building will be a 7 wide, 110' long frame structure, metal sided. with wood grain on top and the : _ zo on the front of the building. Plano- = and Zoning Commission August 13. 1997 Page 2 Christian asked if the milling would be done outside the ^ silding. Dobberke answered that it will all be done inside. VOTE Bryson Yes Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes Nord Absent Mahurin Yes Christian Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. OLD BUSINESS: None 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: None 10. REPORTS: a. City Council: - No report from Council - no member present b. Borough Planning: Bryson reported the tentative plann:'ng agenda was included in the packet and there were no changes to the final agenda for the meeting on September 8. The consent agenda was approved as submitted. All items in public hearings were approved unanimously. Item K-1, Kenai River, Soldotna, Road Construction/Wetland Fill was removed at the request of :he applicant. C. Administration: Kebschull announced that she will not present at the next meeting but La Shot should be. Kebschull brought attention to the memo included in the packet regarding the Airport Master Plan. Tomorrow will be the last day for c �mment other than when it goes to Council on September 17 for final approval. Kebschull reported it was her understanding that the gr; funds were appropriated for the ARFF project. Christian asked about the work session to go over the lar a' use table. Kebschull reported that: she did not receive additional information _:ace the last meeting but will follow Lip on it. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None Plannin_:and Zoning Commission August 13, 1997 Page 3 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Planning Commission Action of 8/25/97 b. KPB Administrative Approval James H. Cowan Estates C. Airport Master Plan Memo 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: Commissioner Mahurin announced she would not be at the next Planning and Zoning meeting as she will be in Washington D.C. Mahurin stated she should be able to attend all meetings in October, November, and December. Mahurin requested the land use table work session be held either in October or November. 14. ADJOURNMENT: MAHURIN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:11 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Plannin-- and Zoning Commission August 13, 1997 Page 4 CITY OF KENA - `; Gd 0,apdal 4,4&- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7'94 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 - _ FAX 907-283-3014 b&3d WF Mmoun ,1III1 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers Beautification Committee Members FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai (*i� DATE: September 8, 19 7 RE: BEAUTHICATIONCOMMITTEE MEMBER RESIGNATION I have received a message from Ruth Selby, daughter of Nina Selby. Ruth stated her mother had a stroke and will not be able to serve on the Beautification Committee. I have no current applications from interested persons who would like appointed to the Committee. clf KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 9, 1997 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett *** Minutes *** Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present Susan Hett, Karolee Hansen, Jean Rovers, Barb Nord, Sylvia Johnson (arrived at 5:40 p.m.) Non -Voting Members Present Linda Overturf Voting Members Absent Marilyn Dimmick Non -Voting Members Absent: Jeneane Benedict Others Present Bob Frates, Councilperson Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. 3. APPROVAL OF Ml[NUTER MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1997 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None 5. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Banners: Hett reminded the committee that there is money in the budget for additional banners. Helen Brown from the Art Guild attended the meeting to discuss the problems with the existing banners. Brown reported they assessed the state of the banners throughout the summer and agreed that problems do exist. She indicated that certain colors would not be used again. A lengthy discussion took place on the condition of the existing banners. rods, and brackets; repair of the existing banners; and design, colors, etc., for new banners. Brown reported the colors could be intensified, steaming time will be extended, additional grommets will be added, and Pelon would be installed in the bottom of the rod pockets to stiffen them up Brown pointed out that heavier fabric is not possible as it has to be ordered in very large quantities. It was decided that Brown will work on additional designs and will present them to the Beautification Committee at the January 13, 1998 meeting. It was also decided the Parks and Recreation will determine what banners need repair and will deliver them to the Art Guild. Brown indicated there may be a slight increase in the cost due to the additional materials required. The price would be approximately $130.00 each. Brown reported that a, fund raiser will be held for the Art Guild on Oztober 25, 1997 and the theme is Jail House Rock. She asked the group if they would be interested in either buying or selling raffle tickets. The event will be held at the Eagles Club. There will be art to auction, prizes drawings, music, and food. b. Moose Protection/Lief Hansen Park Discussion took place on covering the trees in Lief Hansen Park. Frates reported that he is still discussing the type of tree cover material with Booth' -� Landscaping so the cost is unknown at this time but it should not be a great expense. . ze trees will be covered at the end of September or early October and volunteers will l,z- needed. It was decided that the owners would be contacted to help. Discussion took place on developing a tree covering policy as after a certain amount of time the City sr. ould no longer be responsible. Frates will develop a policy and will present it :o the Committee for approval. ROGERS MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE TREE COVERING. NORD SECONDED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 2 C. Cemetery Sign: Frates presented the group with various designs for the new cemetery sign. Frates pointed out that the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the designs and recommended more serene colors be used. The artist provided a new design with the lettering outlined in black. After review the group agreed that the original design with the blue border should be used. It was decided that Frates Nvill make the final decision on the design. Discussion took place on the actual name of the cemetery and Frates will verify that it is indeed the "Kenai City Cemetery". Frates reported that money is budgeted for the new sign. d. Winter Meeting Schedule Hett reminded the committee the last meeting before winter recess will be in October. Discussion took place on when the meetings will resume and the group agreed to start again on January 13, 1998. NORD MOVED THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT MEET IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER AND MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY. ROGERS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Hett reported that elections will take place at the January meeting and a new Chairperson will be needed. 7. REPORTS Hett reported that Nina Selby resigned and asked members to recommend a replacement for her. The committee discussed possible replacements. Hett asked that re�:jmmendations be provided to her or City Clerk Freas. Hett reported that several flower beds need to be weeded. It was dez ded that a weeding party will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Frates reported that he talked to the fire station about weeding their = ower beds. He suggested a ground cloth be installed next year as this work is very time consum. mg. Frates stated the sunnmer workers will go through the end of Septem--er as there is still a lot of work required. Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 3 Frates invited the committee members to the Lions Club handicap accessible trail grand opening scheduled for September 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. This is a dedication of phase I of the project. Frates reported that the slide presentation will be put back on the agenda for the next meeting. Hett stated this will be the only item on the agenda. Frates requested that. Andy McCubbins be added to the agenda as he needs to complete a Eagle Scout project. McCubbins wants to do some landscaping on the lot by Arby's. His plan will be presented to the committee. Discussion took place on bulbs and lilies. Frates indicated that 180 bulbs were ordered and will be planted this fall. Swarner reported that a goals and objective meeting will be held on September 10. Capital expenditures will also be discussed. 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Committee Meetings Minutes - August 7, 1997 b. City Council Action Agenda - 8/20/97, 9/3/97 10. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee September 9, 1997 Page 4 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 26, 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. Agenda Approval B. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1756-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,993,472 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Kenai ARFF Project." 1. Remove from table. b. Consideration of ordinance. 2. Resolution No. 97-61 - Awarding a Contract to Alcan General, Inc., Contingent on FAA Funding, for the Project Entitled, "Alaska Regional Fire Training Center," for the Total Amount of $7,790,915.47, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate 2. C. ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 26, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.Kenai.net/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: Swarner, Moore, Bannock, Smalley, Williams and Bookey. Absent was: Measles. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: SUBSTITUTE: B-1c, Ordinance No. 1756-97 (change in estimated revenues and appropriation amounts). SUBSTITUTE: B-2a, Resolution No. 97-61 (change in fifth "Whereas") MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: PU,BLIC HEARINGS B-1. Ordinance No. 1756-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,993,472 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled, "Kenai AFFF Project." B-la. Remove From Table. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to remove Ordinance No. 1756-97 from the table and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. B-1(b). Consideration of ordinance. MOTION TO SUBSTITIUTE: Councilman Smalley MOVED to substitute Ordinance No. 1756-97 with the substitute marked B-1 c- and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Ross explained he and members of administration, had been in discussions with FAA for the past several days. The city has usually used "entitlement funds" which are known amounts in the bank, and the monies they have been discussing are "discretionary funds" and these funds are used in stages. In his discussions with Symtron, he was told all their 13 projects (building similar ARFF facilities) have been done in stages as Kenai's ARFF is to be done. Ross continued, at this time, the project was $1.7 million over the estimated cost of the project; $1.3 million was attributed to the training building and the city is a 20% participant in that building and otherwise, a 31/8% participant. He added, $400,000 of the $1.3 overage was in an audio-visual package which was not included in the original engineer's estimate, according to Morrison Maierle (project engineer). Ross noted, Morrison Maierle stated they were not aware of the added costs until two days prior to the bid opening. The city was not aware of it, council was not aware of it and neither was the FAA. 1;:oss added, FAA will not participate in the $400,000 audio- visual package. However, administration fully anticipates the $400,000 cost for the audio-visual package will be reduced significantly. He noted, the Modesto facility has a $30,000 package and the Kansas City facility approximately $50,000. Ross continued, administration will submit a grant for full funding which will represent the two ordinances (Ordinance No. 1756-97, and a previous ordinance for $740,000). According to FAA, there is $3 million in the bank for the project at this time; $680,000 of it is for Symtron (for utilities and other infrastructure) and $2.1 million for immediate start of the project. As of September 30 (FAA's year-end), FAA will request an additional $6 million for this project. FAA has told Ross the city would receive the $6 million, but won't put that in writing. Ross added, he asked FAA what would happen if the city does not receive the $6 million and was told, if it does not come in September, you'll get $3 million and the- remaining $3 million in February. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 3 Ross continued, Symtron says, if FAA states you will get the $6 million, it's as good as a hand -shake. Ross noted, this is not the way the city has funded any other project. Continuing, Ross stated, even if the $6 million comes to the city, it still leaves the city $1.45 million short. If FAA does not fund that immediately as part of the project, Symtron has agreed to :lay over the safety trainer, which is about the equivalent, until the FY 99 cycle which v1 October, 1998. The rest of the project could proceed. Williams mentioned, in their discussions with representatives from the Helena, Montana facility, after some funding concerns, their project proceeded in the same manner. He added, it seemed to be the method of operation with FAA that causes it to be that way. Williams noted, this facility will probably be the last one funded by the FAA. Williams continued, he was comfortable with the funding and was not concerned that FAA won't come through with the funding. He added, once the project of this magnitude starts, they won't stop. Williams also noted, Symtron was using a lot of FAA money to front the major components of the system. Ross added, Symtron is very strong on the fact the project was ranked 21 in the nation (by FAA) and because FAA says there is enough discretionary funding to fund the first 30 projects on the list. He added, they are not worried the funding won't come to the city. There has never been one of these projects stopped in progress before. Councilman Moore asked, if the bid had come as expected or less, would council be having this discussion with respect to funding levels, etc. He asked, if FAA goes away tomorrow and the city is committed to a $10 million contract, what happens. Ross explained, the city's commitment, under Ordinance 1756-97 and the resolution to be passed, is to fund the project as FAA funds the project, and that's the city's only commitment. Williams;, stated yes, they would be having the discussion, because there isn't enough money to around as it is. There would not have been enough money, under any circumstances, presently available with the amounts needed. He added, the city knew that going in and that the city knew exactly what the city's share of the cash pot was when the bid was let. They had discussed a "staged contract." Williams noted, it was zdways known it would be a staged contract and the money would come in chunks. Williams noted there had been discussion of putting off purchasing the trucks for the facility until the next fiscal year, which would be approximately $800,000. Ross added, the overages resulted in a difference in fund phasing (the major difference) and the overrun in the bid, caused a major change in the city's KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 4 contribution because FAA won't participate in the $400,000 (audio-visual equipment) and the city won't spend $400,000 on the equipment. He added, when the cost of the building was increased (excepting the $400,000), 20% of the cost became the city's. As far as the phasing contingency on FAA funding, it was always on the table. The scheduling of what was phased in, in what order, and how much the city was into the project for, was what changed. Moore stated to clarify, that was probably what happened the first time the bid was let. There was a discussion at that time that the project should not be funded in dollar amounts, but in completion stages. Rather than to do that was to bid the entire project at once. 'Williams stated, the city was almost forced into that situation. Had it gone the other way, there was a chance one general contractor would follow another contractor. Williams referred to the third paragraph of the Kluge letter (included in the packet) and read, "I informed the city at the time of the estimate, the AV equipment was not addressed in the construction costs. Our electrical engineer laid out the equipment after coming to Kenai and meeting with us and the fire station representatives. This system was designed similar to the Modesto, CA facility. It was a consensus of the Mayor and fire personnel that this project's AV system should be designed to have the ability of distant learning from the lecture room and video presentations in the classroom as well as recording prop -training sessions and lectures." Williams stated, that was absolutely true, but what there was no consensus on or direction on was that the system should be designed with $45,000 cameras and a myriad of other technical equipment that ran the price to $400,000. Williams added, he wanted council to understand, he did not personally go out and tell Kluge $400,000 was a good number, especially when they knew the cost of the Modesto facility's AV equipment and had been there to look at it. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the city would be borrowing against future entitlements and for how many years. Ross answered yes, and explained, the city will be using the FY 97 and 98 entitlements, because this is the only construction project the city has on the table. (The only way to get the entitlements is to have a construction project.) The FY 99 entitlements will now be used in arrears to reimburse the city for the engineering and design costs the city has already put into the project. Councilman Bannock noted the $400,000 had been mentioned several times in the material forwarded to council. However, the $400,000 was a very small portion of the $1.3 million overage. Bannock asked if they would talk about other areas where cutbacks could be made. Ross explained, after the award of the contract, administration planned to discuss with the contractor several areas in the building KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 5 where amounts could be saved. As an example, Ross referred to the generator, which was designed to be one large enough to run the whole facility during a power outage when what is needed during a power outage would be to run the building and the communications systems. There would be no need to continue training during a major power outage. He added, there could be a considerable savings in downsizing the generator. Ross noted, there may be other areas which could be downsized, etc. and make cost savings,. Bannock stated, it appeared the only item the city had been caught up in was the $400,000 audio-visual component. Ross stated, the city was also surprised by the cost for the affluent building (noted by Morrison-Maierle) and added, there may be other areas as well. He added, finding those added costs may give some margin in the project for overruns that are a result of oversights that are a result of increased costs elsewhere. Ross noted, the project carried only a $300,000 contingency, which is a match contingency. He explained, if a change -order was required, and depending where it was, the city would have to match it by either 20% or at 31/8%. The contingency amount should carry a distance into the project. If the audio-visual package is downsized, the funds will drop into contingency and may be able to be used for purchase of furnishings, etc. (Williams noted, the furnishings were never covered by FAA and were always to be the city's cost.) Overhead Presentation Semmens gave an overhead presentation to explain the amounts given in the ordinance, the amounts showing the city's level of participation, and more of the funding breakdown. Semmens distributed sheets of information to follow along with, a copy of which is included with the packet. Semmens noted the entire project cost was now $13,435,915.47 which includes the $300,000 contingency. The project started with the appropriation of $490,000 for design work (Ordinance No. 1711-96) and $250,000 (Ordinance No. 1735-97), which totals $740,000 which the city has appropriated toward the project. Semmens noted the Alcan bid, including Alternate No. 2 was $7,790,915.47 which he broke into two components; the building and the remaining costs. He noted, the total non -grant eligible portion of the building was $1,200,000. This is a $13 million project of which $11.9 million is grant -eligible. The funding sources are $11,172,404 from federal; $1,891,097.87 from the city; and $372,413.47 from the state. Semmens reviewed the federal funding detail and noted it was important to recognize the difference between the funding sources. He explained, entitlements are revenues coming for construction projects based on the traffic through the airport; KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 6 discretionary funds is a. pot of money that FAA, at its discretion, divides to different projects throughout the: United States. Semmens noted, the federal funds were: $626,647.00 (FY97 entitlements); $700,000 (FY98 entitlements); 693,750 (FY99 entitlements) and $1,151,997 (discretionary); a total of $11,172,404. Semmens added, the FY99 entitlements were being committed by the city to reduce the discretionary portion to make it more palatable for FAA to refund the $740,000 the city has already invested into the project. This would allow the construction part of the project to proceed sooner. The $693,000 reimbursement on what has already been appropriated in the project should be received by October, 1998. Semmens explained the: state share is the normal amount for FAA projects, however, representations have been made that the city may not look to the state for their funding. There are also feelings the state will participate ($372,413.47), but if they don't, the city will have to absorb those costs. Williams asked if the bid included Alternate No. 1 and Semmens confirmed it did not. Williams stated, he would be asking the council to include the extra $10,000 in the city's costs which will t.-tke care of future development of the pond (diving school, cold water recovery, and community park). Ross stated, the reason the $10,000 was not included was because there was no probability of FAA funding the development and there are no easements to allow the city to use that property. Instead of complicating the issue, they removed Alternate No. 1. Ross added, it would be council's decision whether to go forward with the pond development. Williams added, the city's figure of $1,891,000 is short from what the council had agreed would be their participation, which includes the $740,000 for design. He added, originally, they had figured the city's participation would be $2.7 million. Williams also explained„ he would be happy to accept $372,413.47 from the state for the project. However, in order to get the project off the ground and get the support of the Governor, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Legislature and Department of Transportation, he told the Governor the city would not ask for the state's share of the project. He added, those letters of support were forwarded to Washington, DC and used to convince FAA this would be a good project. Bookey stated, the $2.7 million council had agreed to include the entitlements at that time. Williams agreed, and added they were still included. Williams added, the city's cost would still be less than the $2.7 million. Ross corrected him, noting the $1.8 had been added to the entitlements and the city was actually close to $3 million. Bannock stated his concern in regard to the discretionary funds and asked of the $9.: million, how much had been committed. Semmens referred to "Funding Phases" information which had been distributed. He noted, of the $11,172,404, FAA had committed to the $3,008,857 and that amount consisted of FY97 entitlements, FY98 KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 7 entitlement estimate, and the FY97 discretionary amount of $1,682,200, leaving a federal balance of $8,163,547. He continued, FAA had committed they would put $6 million into their end of year plan, however they would not commit how much of the $6 million the city would receive at the end of the year (September 30, 1997). That amount depends on how much is available and FAA's priorities. Smalley asked if the entire $6 million was not received at September 30, would the remaining amount would come by February, 1998. Semmens answered yes, FAA had indicated they would submit as a FY98 discretionary grant, the difference between the $6 million and end of the year amount. Semmens continued, $2,163,547 is the balance to fund after the $6 million. Of that, $693,750 will be covered by the FY99 entitlements which leaves a balance of $1,469,797. Semmens noted, they hoped to receive the entire $6 million at September 30, 1997. Semmens continued, if the $6 million was received at September 30, then $1,470,000 would be left and the city would request that amount be covered by a FY98 discretionary grant. Bannock asked what time line would be assigned to that and Semmens answered, FY98 begins October 1, 1997 and the FY98 discretionary grant money could be available as soon as February. If it is an unfunded item, funding could come at the end of the year FY98 year. Semmens noted, there is, with the federal money, city match and state match, $3,209,447 with whicri. to begin the project. Those monies, he explained, would be used as follows: If the contract is awarded, $687,000 would be appropriated to Symtron for the long -lead time items (remaining amounts for Symtron's contract would be awarded later); placing utilities -- $200,000; and, $2,322,447 would be available for construction (the Alcan General contract). If more money is received in October, Phase II would move forward with the contractor schedules and if the FY98 discretionary comes through, the specialized fire trainer would be purchased (Phase III). Semmens noted, they have been told the city would meet the regulations with the fuel spill propeller and purchase of the trainer could come later. Phase IV, Semmens noted, would be the receipt of the FY99 entitlements. Ross stated, they feel very comfortable the $1.4 million will be received for the fuel spill propeller as that training is required for Alaska airports to be certified. Ernst noted, this project is 21 on FAA's national list for funding and within Alaska, it is first. Williams noted, Kenai would not be competing against any other group within the FAA Alaska region. Overhead presentation concluded. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 8 Williams requested continents or concerns of council. Bookey stated he felt the project was important to the city, but was discouraged the way it was coming along but felt it was partly because it was on a fast tract mode. He added, he was comfortable with going ahead and awarding the project, as long as the contractor was happy with it and understood it could only go to Phase I if the other $6 million was not received. Bookey continued, he had faith in the project, administration and federal government and felt they needed to go forward. Councilwoman Swarner stated she really didn't like the fast -track projects because unavoidable mistakes happen and disliked having to pay for those mistakes. Councilman Moore asked if there were representatives from FAA or Symtron present. Answer was no. Moore stated he would feel comfortable having something on the record in regard to the representations made to Ross about their commitment to work with the city. He added, if not in writing, maybe a handshake, but at least on the record. Ross stated, S}nntron's commitment would be on the record when the resolution was passed at the next council meeting for $687,000 (if the award of the contract was made at this meeting) . He added, it was not possible to get a written commitment from FAA and noted, he tried to get that commitment. Moore asked if a representative from was Alcan present. There was, and he introduced himself as Terry Fike, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcan General. Moore asked Fike if he was willing to proceed with the project in the phases as presented with the same bid. Fike answered, he had no problem with proceeding with the contract as explained during this meeting. He added, they would be writing their subcontracts with. the same language as the city's contract with Alcan General. If the subcontractors don't agree, they will negotiate with another subcontractor. Moore asked him, if by council's acceptance of the resolution, he was committed to proceeding with the project. Fike answered, yes. Moore asked if Fike would have bid the project differently, after knowing about the funding. Fike answered, they were aware of the funding when they bid the project and knew the city did not have all the funds. He added, they have worked with FAA and just completed a project with them and are aware of their funding distributions. Bannock referred to Line 3 of the ordinance and asked what "ARFF" was. Chief Burnett answered, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting." Bannock asked Fike if he saw any pitfall in front of the city, since he had experience working with FAA. He asked, if Fike could make a recommendation, suggestion or if he saw some glaring error the city was about ready to make. Fike answered no, and added, the documents were very clean and understandable. The subcontractors they tentatively plan on using are very knowledgeable of the documents and they have not heard of any problems in KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 9 regard to the documents (their worst fear is a poor set of documents). He added, he saw no pitfalls that could not be resolved amicably through both parties. Smalley stated, based on the fact that the prior 13 like projects had been funded in this manner, he agreed with Bookey's comments. He referred to the last whereas of the resolution where it stated, "...contingent on funding and approval..." he was comfortable with the project. Williams stated he agreed with Swarner in regard to comments about fast track projects. He added, this project should have been started three years ago by the city, instead of two. He noted, there were other factors which prevented the city from doing it and when they first made a presentation they were off in projected costs by a considerable amount. lie added, he took part of the blame for the fast -tracking of the project, but timing was critical by the time they really began working on the project. Ross noted, one of the considerations the city has is the knowledge the project got fast -tracked and then the window of opportunity for private industry came up and there was no way to delay the project in order to correct problems. Delaying would have increased expenses and possibly loss of the opportunity. Moore noted, when comparing the original ordinance (marked B-la) with the substitute (B-lc), there was less money being transferred with the substitute than with the original ordinance. Would there be a transfer at a later phase? Semmens answered, when writing the original ordinance (B-1(a)), he did not take into consideration the $740,000 that had already been transferred with a previous ordinance. The differerice between the original and substitute ordinance was the $740,000. Swarner asked Fike when he anticipated beginning construction. Fike answered, as soon as the contract Was awarded and the permitting processes were in place. He added, they will need to meet with the city to see what the phasing requirements will be and discuss budgets, for the phasing requirements and what potentially may be taken out of the project, etc. Fike noted, they are in a time crunch as it is late in the year. Swarner asked when he anticipated completion of the building. Fike answered, July at the latest. Swai ner asked if that would include pictures or video of construction. Fike answered, if it's required by the documents. Ross stated, if the resolution is awarded to Alcan at this meeting, they will meet with them and engineering and work out the phasing and items to come out of the project. In addition, before givir.Lg a notice to proceed, a grant will be sent to FAA for the $3 million. After that is signed and returned, they will issue a notice to proceed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 10 Ernst stated, he believed the grant would be signed and returned by the first week in September. Fike noted, that would be consistent with the contract documents. Ernst added, FAA was now waiting for the grant application. Williams asked for further comments. There were none. Williams noted council realized the city's financial involvement would be more than originally anticipated, but recognized the facility at almost $13 million would be a tremendous asset to the community. VOTE: Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Absent Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. B-3. Resolution No. 97-61 - Awarding a Contract to Alcan General, Inc., Contingent on FAA Funding, for the Project Entitled, "Alaska Regional Fire Training Center," for the Total Amount of $7,790,915.47, Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate 2. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-61 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Bookey MOVED to amend the motion by substituting Resolution No. 97- 61 marked as B-2(a). Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDEF.ED. Williams asked council if they had any questions or comments before asking for comments from the public. Smalley asked if they needed to discuss the Alternative Alternate No. 1 at this time. Williams answered, no. Moore asked if there should be a "whereas" in regard to modification of the basic bid that may be negotiated. He asked if the resolution would bind the city to the basic bid and Alternate No. 2 as originally bid. Ross stated, it could without the KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 1V.[INUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 11 representations heard. However, to begin negotiating a bid with the low bidder before its award, is probably not what they should do. Williams noted, the fifth "whereas" states the award is contingent on FAA funding approval and the contractor's agreement to phase the project. Bannock asked, when the project was bid, were their items that were line -items or, with exception of the alternates, was it a one -lump bid. Answer was, it was a one - lump bid. Bannock asked if administration was comfortable with awarding the bid that way and then taking upon itself to negotiate with the contractor over the other items. Ross answered, he didn't see any other option than to do it that way. He added, Mr. Fike (Alcan General) made representations that he was willing to see some adjustments. Ross noted, the city had been very expressive when gathering information concerning the audio-visual package and thought Fike represented that was an area of adjustment that he found acceptable. The audio-visual package was the major item, however there would be other items administration would discuss with Fike as well. Ross added, he did not attempt to negotiate an amount beyond the low bid. Williams noted, in contracting it is a lot easier to negotiate out those items early before the physical work begins because there are items the general contractor has to purchase. If the contractor does not have to purchase some items, it is a lot easier to bargain it out. Williams opened the discussion to the public for comment. Dave Burnett, Kenai Fire Chief. - Burnett reported he talked with Mo Ranck, President of ESI. Ranck is very excited about when the project would break ground, etc. They have already issued certificates to proceed for the engineering, to Symtron to build the propellers, and to have their building built. He urged council's support of the project. Williams explained the ESI project is a separate project built in conjunction with the city's project. Kelly Keating, Blazy Construction - Stated it was his understanding that there will be negotiation with the award of the project after the award. Ross answered, the city would award the project as bid by Alcan. The city has identified items that the city will try to pull out. Those are items for which FAA said the city will have to provide the funding (audio-vistLal package being the main item). Ross continued, there had not been any negotiations with Alcan beyond accepting their low number. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 12 Keating stated, he thought the city was in a tough position to negotiate if there was an award. He added, they have been involved with other contracts, some federal contracts, where the project was over budget. In those projects, they had the option to negotiate with the bidders. He thought the city may have another option if there was going to be some negotiation, some price changing, request for substitution or elimination of some items. He added, he didn't know if that would be allowable, but in the projects they had done (for the Forest Service), they asked the two bidders who met all their requirements to review their list of items they wanted to negotiate and went from there. Ross stated, the city reviewed that possible option, but found, in order to do that, the construction season would be delayed with going back through engineers, finding what are acceptable products or not. The award is to Alcan at their bid amount. The only definitive item to discuss is the audio-visual package because, from the city's point of view, it is fully funding it. He added, it's the same package that everyone else bid and is a fairly consistent number. At this time, the audio-visual package is the only item the city can identify. Keating stated, he thought it would be tough to construct the building during the winter. He didn't think that was the real issue, but thought a sensible approach to the construction was to get initial site work done this fall and build the building first thing in the spring. Ross answered, that was what they didn't want to delay. Keating added, if there was another option, he thought council should think about it and know about it. Moore stated he had to give some thought to that comment - that a contractor, who was not the low bidder, finds out that maybe the audio-visual package is not wanted, and maybe not the big generator or the building as it was designed, maybe would have bid the project differently. Ross stated, the only items identified were the audio- visual package and the possibility of a downsize on the generator which had not been discussed (the generator) with the general. He added, no matter where the bid went, they would do that. If the city begins negotiating the building, the project wouldn't begin this year on any part of the project because it would take several weeks to make those decisions. Ross continued, at this time, he was recommending council award the contract to Alcan Greneral as the low bidder. If the audio-visual package could not be negotiated out at a good number, it would be a problem, but at this time, the city had a package before council with a low number and was recommending council award the bid to Alcan General. Williams noted council should remember the package they would be negotiating would be paid for out of the city's funds. With that, the city has the prerogative to negotiate items of that nature. He added, the contractor may look at it differently and KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 1V.[INUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 13 not want to negotiate. It's not FAA money, but it is the city's. In regard to Keating's comments, there would be no negotiation with FAA regarding the audio-visual package. Bookey asked Attorney Graves for his comments. Graves stated, it was not that unusual for governments to let contracts and then change items. The question was, at what point is the project substantially altered and the audio-visual package didn't meet that threshold. He added, he didn't have a big problem with it and didn't think it was that uncommon in government contracting. Smalley added, the code allows the city to negotiate a bid after its award to the low bidder. Graves added, the city has negotiated items before, maybe not a project of this size, but have changed items. He added, as long as it is not substantially altering the scope of the contract, it is allowed under construction rules. Smalley noted, it had been done with automobile purchases. Williams noted, there were probably many in the court house project. Graves added, the court house project was a good example as there were :many changes to save money after running into the environmental and winter construction problems. Williams remembered the air conditioning type had been substituted. Williams added, when the contract was awarded for the congregate housing project, a change order was issued at the same meeting and adding approximately $100,000 to the project. Bill Kluge, Architect - Stated he didn't see a problem with negotiating the audio- visual package because he was unaware of the exact cost of the package until two days prior to bid. He continued, his electrical engineer met with the city representatives and discussed the facility and what the Modesto facility had and he instructed the engineer to design a first-class system. The package includes two extra cameras for the future structural trainer on the building, which are weather-proof security cameras. He added, there are less expensive systems than what was specified, but what was specified are serviced out of Anchorage and first-class components. Kluge added, he didn't think the city should participate in the cost of the boiler system which is included in the building for snow -melt on the trainers. He was told it was a $135,000 cost which is included in the structure. The system is to facilitate the boiler and associated piping, but the floor strength had to be increased because of the weight of the system. lie noted, the snow -melt system is for melting the snow around the fire trainers and was not just a building expense. Also, there is extra cost associated with the purnp and associated structure. He added, the intent was to accommodate the items within the building rather than build another building with a separate heat plant for another building, etc. Kluge also noted there were other items KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 14 that ended up in the building package instead of the site work, i.e. the leach field and drainage for the roof system, the associated concrete walks for the parking area, and site lighting for the trainers. Kluge added, he felt there were quite a few items in the building because of the complexity of the project. He noted, when there is a short amount of time to formulate the amounts and where they belong, they sometimes get placed where they don't belong. He added., he worked extra hard on the project to make sure it would be a durable facility with first-class materials. In regard to the estimating on the project, they had it prepared for June 9, but the drawings were not completed. Since that time, snow -melt systerns for the walks and hydronic heating in the floor of the apparatus area were added. In regard to the generator size, Kluge stated he would be concerned if a training session was in progress when the power goes out, leaving participants in the dart.. Kluge added, the command center on the second floor of the building was not fully detailed when the project was estimated either. Williams stated, he thought Kluge's explanation was good when comparing the costs of the building. VOTE: Williams asked if there was objection to unanimous consent. Moore objected and a roll call vote was taken. Swarner: Yes Bannock: Yes Bookey: Yes MOTION PASSED. Moore: No Measles: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Williams asked council if they had further comments. Bookey - Glad the project is underway. Swarner - There may be members in the audience who may have comments. Moore - Stated he whole-heartedly supports the project, but had concerns about the bid process and that was why he voted no. Bannock - Thanked Semmens for the break -down on funding. Smalley - No comment. There were no comments from the audience. Williams noted, they were all comfortable with proceeding with the project and felt it would be a good one for the city. He added, he hoped it worked out according to plan. KENAI CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1997 PAGE 15 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PAYMENTS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: September 17, 1997 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT FOR RATIFICATION P.T.I. PHONE USAGE VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS $4,028.65 HOMER ELEC ASSN INC ELECTRICAL USAGE VARIOUS UTILITIES $18,876.92 PERS AUGUST PERS VARIOUS LIABILITY $35,879.73 FIRST TRUST NATIONAL BOND PAYMENT 84/86 DEBT SERV PRINCIPAL/ INTEREST $228,223.75 INVESTMENTS VENDOR DESCRIPTION DAIN BOSWORTH FNMA AMOUNT 1,009,843.75 Effect. Int. 5.81 % PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: 17-Sep-97 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT TODALY UNLIMITED JANITORIAL SERVICES VISITORS CENTER TRI CITY CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK AT LIBRARY n CITY I -- KACHEMAK ELECTRIC REPLACE/INSTALL FIXTURES MAINTENANCE SHOP VISITORS CENTER REPAIR AND MAIN. BUILDINGS REPAIR AND MAIN. BUILDINGS REPAIR AND MAIN 4,945.00 3,664.00 3,978.44 I .._1_.... I VOLCANO PROJECT CTR Homer Follow the signs that say NILC.M Mlle 102 Beaver Mlle 101 Sadotna Senator T40%erson's House Krouse Speaker Gail Phillips, Senator John Torgerson and the Kenai Peninsula Legislative Delegation cordially invite you to a ... Benefit Barbeque catered by Cotton Moore with music by "Hobo" Jim for the North Pacific Volcano Learning Center. Saturday September 13, 1997 - 2:00pm . 4:00pm At the home of Senator Torgerson in Kasilof on Reflection Lake. Donation: $100 per person Ail proceeds will go directly towards the development of the new Volcano Leamfng Center, Door Prizes and a Live Auction will be held. Please RSVP by Sept. 6th September 17, 1997 Ke ai City Council LIU- r u 1,345 SCA 11% August 1997 12,465 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements 1,3W YUTE 11% 9,754 ERA 78% 1997 Monthly Enplanements 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 0 0 0 0 Oct 0 0 0 0 Nov 0 0 0 0 Dec 0 0 0 0 Totals 62,344 10,396 4,190 76,930 n NOTE: Yute started service May 24, 1997 Kenai Municipal Airport Yearly Composite of Enplanements 1983 -1996 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1998 January 8,073 6,906 8,176 7,491 6,446 5,198 6,578 5,908 8,358 7,958 7,645 8,211 9,570 8,263 February 7,756 6,201 6,998 6,863 6,400 5,319 5,587 5,327 7,147 7,797 6,851 7,023 9,348 7,776 March 7,840 6,829 8,138 5,982 5,869 6,268 6,253 6,768 8,457 9,463 7,637 9,012 11,350 8,419 April 7,722 6,568 8,058 5,859 5,911 5,917 6,012 6,864 8,571 8,627 7,097 7,386 9,610 7,786 May 7,623 7,591 9,117 7,054 6,209 6,393 6,797 7,875 9,473 8,009 7,781 8,626 10,028 8,507 June 8,457 8,817 9,670 8,339 7,289 7,342 8,068 9,217 10,818 9,394 9,402 10,600 11,268 10,204 July 10,498 11,489 12,767 8,639 9,009 8,992 9,753 12,279 12,069 11,684 11,654 12,294 14,498 13,545 August 9,948 10,904 11,469 8,031 8,484 8,805 9,532 11,135 11,758 11,315 11,375 12,375 12,979 11,888 September 7,422 8,059 9,220 6,670 6,555 6,537 7,476 9,175 8,557 8,565 9,513 10,653 10,844 8,963 October 7,547 7,814 8,422 8,080 6,419 6,722 7,441 9,670 8,590 7,813 8,888 10,389 11,026 9,263 November 7,335 8,482 7,353 6,150 6,345 6,711 6,937 9,867 8,623 7,913 9,083 10,585 11,580 8,471 December 7,831 8,729 8,542 7,067 6,853 7,192 6,275 8,787 8,422 8,252 9,078 10,535 8,254 8,026 Totals 98,052 98,389 107,930 84,225 81,789 81,396 86,709 102,871 110,843 106,790 106,004 117,689 130,355 111,111 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 17, 1997 INFORMATION ITEMS September 3, 1997 "To Do" List 2. 9/4/97 Memo from Ross to Council re: Ashley Reed 3. 9 / 97 Your Chamber Today 4. 6/5/97 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board meeting minutes. 5. 9/4/97 Memo from Burnett to Ross and Council re: Resignation 6. 9/ 11 /97 Public Works Status Report KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 1997 "TO DO" LIST Admin - Check on whether construction is proceeding on Garcia building. Include note on Agreement For Loan of Bleachers encouraging Cook Inlet Academy to seek funding for purchase of their own bleachers because the lending program with the City may not be available on a long-term basis. Proceed with Proposal #2 for survey/platting of BOR properties (golf course lots). RR - Check with user group for footprint of building needs, etc. for multi -use recreational facility (ice rink). CLF - Prepare support letter for Lynne Johnson to Alaska Council on Domestic Violence 8& Sexual Assault and fax to Governor's office ASAP. Change page number date on PZ 8/27/97 meeting minutes. Send Airport Commission packet to Duane Bannock. HS/CLF/ JW - Prepare Education Funding resolution for September 17 council meeting. CITY OF KENA 0 - W 44&_.__ 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 nn Il�l�f P 92 Memorandum Date: September 4, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager ol- RE: Ashley Reed - 1997 Legislative Session Attached is a synopsis of the 1997 legislative session received from Mr. Ashley Reed. Also included is a copy of the client list Mr. Reed submitted. Mr. Reed's office had sought payment of the remaining $18,000 owed on the $24,000 contract. Mr. Reed had received $6,000 on signing the contract. Payment has been withheld because Mr. Reed had not performed under the contract. The contract required that Mr. Reed submit monthly activity reports from January through May 1997. No reports were received. An up-to-date client list was not received during the session. On August 26 Mr. Reed contacted Ms. Howard. On my instructions she advised Mr. Reed to submit a summary of the monthly activities and an updated client list. These were to be received no later than 12:00 noon August 29 in order to meet the packet deadline. The submittals were not received on time for the September 3 council meeting. Payment for Mr. Reed's services will be scheduled for your review at the October 1, 1997 council meeting. Attachment cc: Ashley Reed RAR/kh -.: --.- 13072333014-01 P.01 E ED C-- I GIATUNKNI RHATIONS-AN11141111.1( Al:FAIRS OVN-WIIAN'1� Fax 'Transmission Form E RECEIVED AUG I CITY ADMIN. OF KENAI .To Telefax number qo� To: From: Date: 14 Pages tr,L4nsmi tied including this cover: Sent by: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS IN RECEIVING, CALL (907) 562-2560 "47. LDI 16k) \)V,.;, �,jjc 2Cy, . .(,, .'N 1:1,k!l 9950 1 08-29-1997 24:18PM FROM TO 19072833014-21 P.02 AK PUBLIC OFFICES COMMISSION Directory of Registered Lobbyists August '14, 1997 Name of Lobbyist Nama of Clie ntiEm plover of Lgi&&t RAY, Bill Phillip Morris Management Corp. 165 Behrends Avenue Pioneers of AK Juneau, AK 99801 907-582-2550 REDMAN, Eric City of Wrangell 701 Fifth Ave. #6100 Seattle, WA 981a4 206-389-6C► O Philiip Weidner Laekheed Martin IMS REED, Ashley Avis Development Corp. 360 W Benson #200 Charitable Gaming Assn. of AK Anchorage, AK 99503 City of Kenai 907-562-2560 Cook Inlet Region Inc. ENSTAR Natural Gas Company North Slope Borough Pepsi -Cola Petro Star, Inc. Sea -Land Tyson Seafood Group Dine Institute Yukon Pacific Corporation Friends of AR Railroad REED, Susan AK Public Teleoommunications, Inc. 3877 University Derive Anchorage, AK 99508 907-563-7070 REINHART, AT. Ketchikan Pulp Company #81 Phillips Lane Ketchikan, AK 99I901 907-225-01347 REINWAND, Jerry AK Society of CPA's 2 Marine Way #219 AK Timber Insurance Exchange Juneau, AK 99801 AKNS for Liability Reform 907-5864966 APEAIAFT An&orage Refuse, Inc. Blue Cross of WA & AK Chugach Electric Assn. City of Dillingham Corrections Corporation of America Equitable Real Estate investment 26 _--� - 19072833014-01 P.03 ASH-ILREEZ AS OC IATES GOVERNMENT RFLATIC)NS AND PUBLIC AFFAIR$ CONSULTANTS TO: FROM. Mayor and City Council City of Kenai Ashley Reed DATE: August 28, 1997 1997 Legislative Session Synopsis - Kenai The 1997 legislative session saw a total of 616 bills/resolutions introduced of which 168 passed. both bodies of the legislature and were forwarded to the Governor for his review. Of those, the Governor vetoed a total of 10 bills, of which the legislature overrode his veto on 6 measures, leaving 164 to become law. The Republican - led majorities of both houses of the legislature continued their budget cutting this year. Official figures published by the Legislature's Division of Legislative Finance claim that the budget reductions totaled $62.9 million; however, some budget observers claim that actual cuts may be as low as $10 million. The different estimates are the result of accounting techniques and timing -related actions. The majorities were able to enhance their claim by ignoring a $44.9 million increase in appropriations for general purposes from the income and assets of various special reserve funds and by ignoring a shift of $7.6 million in net spending from FY'97 to FY'98 through reappropriations, lapse date changes, and other timing -related actions. Hiding money in one fiscal year to minimize apparent spending in another is an established budgeting ploy; however, a certain amount of leftover money is needed to make that trick work. The smaller role that timing changes played in this year's budget may demonstrate that for; most departments leftover money is becoming harder to find. Municipal Revenue Sharing was funded at $50,358,000.00 which represented a 67o reduction. Revenue sharing was cut the previous two years at 7% and 8% respectively. The legislature likes to point out that the 657o reduction this year is partially offset from savings / extra money from ,the changes to the PERS retirement funds. 360 West Benson • Sui- 200 • !Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 562-Z560 • FAX 007) 562-2570 08-29-1997 04:19PM FROM TO 19072633014-01 P.04 We were successful in having the legislature adopt budget intent language directing the Alaska Science and Technology Fund to provide a grant, to the Challenger Learning; Center; unfortunately, as a matter of policy this year, the Governor vetoed all. of the intent language in the budget. You may recall that I previously communicated (7/26) this message to the city prior to the Governor's action. In talking with the Governor and his staff, 1 was assured that this in no way reflected on the Governors positive feelings about the project. The City of Kenai should push the Governor to advocate to ASTF'on behalf of the project or to get him to put a line item for the Challenger Learning Center in the upcoming budget cycle. Remember, the month's of October and November are extremely crucial as the Governor will be: preparing next year's budget submission. In this era of budget cuts, not having a line item :in the Governor's original submission eliminates gat least 907o of your chance of success. Do not let the fall escape you without! actively lobbying the administration for your budgetary needs. The cuptial projects proposed by Governor Knowles for the City of Kenai included: Wastewater Plant Design $151,000; Wellhouse 1 and 2 Upgrades $300,000; Kenai River Bridge Access Road Rehabilitation $700,000; Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation $1,000,000; and Water Quality and Quantity Development Program $147,180. Attached for your review is a project funding list for District 9 showing the actual capital projects funded and their funding sources. Next year's legislative session will be more of the same. As I am sure you are aware, the leadership of the legislature is committed to continuing to reduce the state's operating budget; however, continuing to make real budget cuts will force program downsizing or elimination. Much of the fat has been eliminated and the resulting cuts will go deep into programs. At this point, some legislative leaders are talking about the need for a larger capital'budget. Likewise, some legislators are talking about a bond package to fund some of the state's deferred maintenance, build new schools, prisons, etc. Many believe that if the legislature does spend more on capital that these funds will come through bond.s. As far as the big issues for next year, probably rewriting the school foundation formula will be a hot topic of debate. Some other topics will be the Marine Fuel Tax increase proposed by Rep. Moses in the closing days of this year's legislative session and how to handle the growing list of the state's deferred maintenance needs. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend Senator Ward and Representative Hodgins on their support of our issues. 19072833014-01 P. 05 Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. As always, it is a pleasure to represent you. ATTACHMENT FROJZCT FUNDiNO $Y ELECTION DIBTRICP - FY99 CAPITAL BUDGET * • • * District 9 Kenai & • • Department of Snvironmentcal Conservation Municipal Matching Grants Program AG Xenat - Wastewater Plant Design (SD 91 AL Kenai - wellb Pikes ! a,id 2 Vpai-aisen (au 7) Department of Health and Social Services AP Kenai - Xenai Youth p*tention Paoility Design ` Engineering (BD 9) Department of Transportation/Public Facilities Community Transportation Program ICTP) AL Kenai River Bridge Access Road Rehabilitation (BD 9) Municipal Capital Matching Giants (AS 37.06.010) 1004 Gen Fund 1100 ADWF 1103 AHFC Rcpts 1002 Fed Rcpts 1003 d/F Match AP Kenai - Captain Cook state Park Shelter/ OaraQe /Workshop Construction (RD 9) 1087 Muni Match AR Kenai - Hikiski Senior 9ervicae Centex (ED 9) 1087 Muni Match AP Kenai - 1Watar Quality and Quantity Development Program (SD 9) 1087 Muni Match •** 'total Election nistrict Expenditures Gov And Anuron Hn cttd 251,000 151,000 inn nnn 300,000 700,000 700,D00 147,180 141,160 151,000 151,000 300,000 300, D00 232,500 232,500 768,000 700.000 66,000 25,000 25,000 44,603 44,693 147,100 147,100 151,000 151,000 300,000 300,000 232.500 232,50D 760,000 700,0D0 68,000 147,180 147,180 Legislative 1*inance Division 7/31/97 15t00 m r - n PROJECT FUNDING BY MMON DISTRICT - TY98 CAPITAL BtMCMT * * * 4 District 9 Xenei k * a • "++ Total Election DiatriCt Funding Federal Funds General Funde Other Funds Gov And Apvcov Enact* 700,000 700,000 700,000 251,000 219,000 219,000 447,280 749,363 679,680 Legislat-rinance Division 7/31/97 -00 08-29-1997 04:21PM FROM TO 19072833014-01 P.10 MUNICIPAL LEGNIATION 5-12-97 1 KB I CIGARETTE AM3 TOBACCO TAX (R) RLS =1 97 2 KB 3 DISCLOSURES RE FELONY ARRESTS OF MINORS (H) RLS =1197 3 HE S CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF MINORS (H) JUD 1113/97 4 HS 6 RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT MINORS (H) CONCURRD (S) AM 5146197 5 HD 7 VICTUMUVENUM OFFENDER MEDIATION (S) IUD 2/17197 6 tTB 9 VIC'TIMS' RIGATS/ CRIMINAL LAW Ci1ANGES (H) CONCURRD (S) AM SM7/97 7 M 14 CORPORAL CCWY.CTON OF STUDENTS (H) HES 1113A97 814B 16 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES (H) FIN 5107M 9 HB 17 DNR APPROVE: PLATS 1N UNORGBOROUGH (S) RfiS 3/05197 10 HEl 21 TAX CREDIT: GUTM TO PUI3LIC BROADCASTING (H) FIN 1 t24/97 I 1 FIB 22 CIV.LIAB.. I LLEGAL SALE OF ALCOHOLJI)RUGS CIJAPTER 18 SLA 97 5/03/97 12 HB 28 REPEAL COASTAL ZONE MGMT PROGRAM (H) M 1113/97 13 HB 30 CWTL L1ABEL]r Y FOR SKATEBOARDING (S) ,IUD 4109M 14 RJ3 35 EXTM413 AEU. ECONOMIC ASST PROGRAM RET TO (H) GOV NEXT 5/07197 15 HA 38 CONVEYANCE OF LAND SEL.EC rIGNS To R OUGHS (NO WTI; S/OS197 16 FIB 43 MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS. FEES & TAXES CHArM 5 SLA 97 311 W? 17 HB 45 RUNAWAY A114D MTSSWG MINORS CHAPTER 8 SLA 97 4/10197 18 HB 47 TELEPHONE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (R) RLS SM"7 19 HB 49 APPROR VIC77M NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (H) STA 1113A7 I HIS 51 DEFT OF )ENV_ CONSERVJWATERJPENALnEsS (S) FN 4/19N7 2 HB 52 INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES (H) STA 1/13/97 3 HE3 54 SoliCAT10N TECHNOLOGY PROGR" (H) F N 3110197 4 tIB 58 CIVIL. ACTIOLIS/ATTY FEES/INSURANCE CHAPTER 26 SLA 97 5109/97 5 H13 71 P LIEL1C WATER SUPPLY VIOL. ADMIN PENALTIES (H) RES 111 S%9? 6 HE 80 ALASKA TRANSPORTA19ON COMM'N (m TRA 1)21197 7 HB 86 CMES: PAYNIENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (S) FIN 4/09/97 8 HB 97 JUV. DELINQUENTS: PROCEEDINGS & RECORDS (m HES 113 E197 9 HS 103 UNORGANTZ13D BOROUGH NATL FOREST RECEIPTS (S) C RA 2120197 10 HB 106 MUNICIPAL .ASSISTANC£/ORGANIZATION GRANTS TRAMS TO GOVERNOR 51 KM I I HB 107 WATEK WASTE AND SEWER SYSTEM GRANTS TRANS TO GOVERNOR 5106/97 12 HB 117 ELE3VATORMOILERIPRESSURE VESSEL STDS CHAPTER 21 SLA 97 SA)W97 1314E 124 PERA: LOCAL EXEMPTIONINONNEGOT1ABLE ITEMS (I) RLS 4122/97 19072833014-01 P.11 14 HO 1 S21 LrMClFA1.'TAXATION OF ALCOHOL (K) FIPI 4111197 15 HB 143 TEACHERS: CERTIFICATION & EXAMS (H) CONCURRD (S) AM 5/0&37 16 HE 146 PUPIL C01NPETSNCY TESTING RET TO P GOV NEXT 51r18197 17 HB 147 STATE SOAIa'MMG SCHOOI.S/CHARTER SCHOOLS RET TO (H) GOV NEXT 5/07/97 18 HB 149 SCHOOL FU)IDING ETC-1 CHILD CARS GRANTS (H) HES 4/04/97 19 HB 154 REGULATORY TAKING OF PBI VATS PROPSR'I V (H) 9•TA 2/24/97 1 HB 159 RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-T'IMB BASIS RET TO (H) GOV NEXT 510a/97 2118 161 DERBGULAT10N OF GARBAGB UTILETJBS (H) L&C 2WM 3 HS 164 TEACHERS &MREMENT: BUGM. & SICK LEAVE (M HES 4Jl 1197 4 HB 174 DISPOSAL & TAXATION OF STATE LAND (H) RES 3106/97 3 FIB 199 DEFINITION OF CONUTNSATION IN FERS (H) STA 3/12/97 6118 190 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM (H) HES 342/07 7 HB 194 TAX CREDM;: CONTRIBUTIONS M EDUCATION (H) STA d130/97 8 FIB 197 PUBLIC LIBRARIES (H) RLS 4/O7A7 9 HB 205 REGIONAL El31JCATTOTIAL ATTENDANCE AREAS (H) HES 3/20/97 10 HB 212 LOCAL OPTION BOUNDARIES FOR VILLAGES PASSED (S) 511 V97 11 HB 215 APPROP: EDUCATION rACR.1TIFS F [JND (}I) HES 312&97 121113 216 EDUC. FACILdTIF:S FINANCII40 AUTHORITY (H) IiES 3/26J97 13 HB 222 ABANDONEII.WRECKMOR RINK VEHICI PAID (S) 511 IM 14 KB 227 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AUTHORITY (H) TRA 4/OM 15 NCR 8 DEFERRED MI ATIVIWANCE TASK FORCE LEGI RESOLVE 14 4/21197 16 HJR 20 OPPOSE DE frr. OF TINTERIOR RS 2477 POLICY OD RLS 22V97 17 SO 3 MINOR'S CURFEW VIOLATIONS RET TO (S) GOV NEXT 5/1 IM 1998 5 BXCISS FEE 01W PASSENGER SHM TBAV8L8SS (9) C11A I/lsm 19 SB 9 CAP PROD MATCHUW] GRANT FOR INDIAN RESERV RET TO (S) GOV NEXT 510&9 7 1 SB I l SCHOOL DEBT : (H) HFS 5!0'//97 2 SB 13 INCREASS T013ACCO TAXES (9) CONCURRD (kA AM 5111 /97 3 SB 18 O.O. BONDS FOR TUBLIC SCHOOLS (3) CPA 1113M 4 SB 19 REPEAL FED E*. IFORCEz~1F,1 T DUTjEW&G COMsN R (H) RLS 424/97 S SB 21 ALASICA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY REs I;RN TO (H) RLS Stl V97 6 SD 23 EXCISE TAXES ON TRANSIENT LODGING (3)STA A 2106/97 7 SB 28 UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS (S) CRA 5/05/97 8 sa 29 STATE AID TO MUNICiPALUUM A UNORG. BOR. (9) CONC ALRD (H) AM 511 VV7 9 SB 30 MANDATORY MCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS (S) CitA 1113/97 10 SS 31 SUPPLEMENTAL MUNICIPAL LAND GRANT (S) CRA 1113A337 11 SB 36 PUBUC SCHCOL FUNDING (S) FIN $/0b/97 ` —/-1 «Dy TO 19072833014-01 P. 12 12 SB 37 EDUCATION !FA=LXrMS FINANCING AUTHORITY (S) HFS 3/10t97 13 SH 39 HAZARDOUS; CHEMICALS, MATERIALS. AND WASTE (S) CONCUR.RD (H) AM S/11/97 14 SB 40 DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMTsNT (S) RES 1/1307 IS S3 44 INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES (s) HE& 1/13/97 16 SB 45 CONVEYANCE OF LAND SELECTIONS TO BOROUGHS (S) CRA IIW97 17 SB S2 FLSHfi'RISS B1JSD4= TAX CREDITS (S) RES J r3a 18 SB 62 CMES: PAVIMEI�PE f3 IN LIEU OF TAXES (S) STA 2104t97 19 SS 63 DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES (H) FIN 4130197 1 SB 68 TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION (S) COiNCURRD (M AM SIOU97 2 SB 69 RIV. DELIINQIJEM —. PROCEMINGS & RECORDS (s) HES 1130/91 3 SB 78 AHPC FUND::REZOLIRSS SR. CIT PROP. TAX (9) CRA =9/97 4 SB 98 CONVEY LAND TO MUNICIPALi171ES/BOROUGHS (S) m 4115,17 5 SB 104 OMNEWS, INSURANCE REFORM (S) C O NCURRO (H) AM 5/10/97 6 SB 108 STATE LARD LOTTERY PROGRAM (S) RES 2127197 7 SB I I I APPROI': EDUCATION FACILITIES FUND (a) m 3110t97 8 SB 139 AID TO VOIAINTEER FIRE DEPTI EM.T.S (H) CRA 5109/97 9 SI3141 CONCEALED, HANDGUN PERM ITS1FIREARM POSSESS (S) CONCURRI) (H) AM 511 N97 IO S3146 PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CMLD CARE CTRANTS (S) HES 3/19/97 It 33 141% PUBLIC LIBI[ARIES (S) FIN 4104/97 12 SS 151 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS (H) FIN St10/97 13 SB 161 PERM. FUND CORP TO MANAGE MUNI ASSETS (H)us 4130/97 14 SJR 1 EDUCATION ENDOWMENT IN PERM. FUND (S) RES 111319? 15 SAL 13 OPPOSE DEFT OF INTERIOR RS 2477 POLICY LEG IS RESOLVE 11 4118197 16 8JR 2I PUBLIC FAC[LrT= CAPITAL FUND (S) STA 3A06J47 TOTAL P.12 is, rn rn cv J We keep you informed - A monthly Pu Business News CIT-L.-AliMBER , roduced by tryPolitical Events Greater Soldowa Community Issues Chamber of Commerce T0DA_T_\L7 Volume 10.............Issue 9 September 1997 Visitor J0401"Mafi0H J � comfor VO&IM(eers TO F $e Humored Tuesday, September 16, the Soldotna �itor Information Center will host a unteer Appreciation Reception. Please ' `n us at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank am 5:OOPM to 7:OOPM in recognizing the 10thy volunteers who donated over 1200 of c3e, it summertime hours welcoming and -a6isisting visitors. These helpful greeters Ided questions and directed over 40,000 i itors to your businesses from May 1 -4b -ough August 9. In July alone they saw a I % increase in visitors. If you would like to donate a gift to these dedicated folks, please call the office at 262-9814. The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers would like to thank AT&T Wireless Services for the donation of the cell phone in the Soldotna Visitor Information Center. It is such a wonderful convenience to our visitors to be able to come in to the Visitor Center, look on our brochure rack for the services that they nE.,ed and sit right down and call for reservations or information. Thanks AT&T for providing our visitors with another valuable link to our local businesses. sRD ANNU,AL., PIE A.U�CTIUA`N The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is holding its 3rd Annual Pie Auction on Saturday, October 11th at the Centra, Peninsula Sports Center. The evening begins with no -host cocktails at 6:30pm, and a delicious, sit-down dinner with live entertainment at 7:00pm. Then the real fury begins at 8:00pm..vhen our entertaining auctioneer, Norm Slakeley opens the bidding o i 45 scrumptious pies, (46 if you count the famoL;s pie in the face). These pies are not only delicious, but EACIH & EVERY PIE WILL HAVE A SECRET PRIZE .ATTACHED TO IT! These prizes will include a trip; some beautiful prints, one will be a Tussey, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. You can sponsor a table that seats 10 for only $200, or 1/2 a tabie for $100. These tables we it pretty fast last year. so give us a call at 262- 9814 and reserve .. ours early. DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUP. BUSINESS CARD DISPLAY Remember, we now have a Business Card Rack for all members who do not have a brochure on display. About 50 buziness cards will fit nicely. You can mail them in, =ring them in to the office, or give them to Justin- at Chamber Luncheon anc w6will display the--. on the rack for all to see. oamo-14111111% Lam_ CH YOUR MAIL! 1997 BUSINESS DIRECTORY UPDATE FORMS COMING SOON! On September 12, we will be mailing out the 1997 Business Directory Update Forms. Please review your membership information carefully, note any changes and return it to the Chamber office on or before September 26. All primary categories are provided free of charge and are included in the 1998 Visitor & Recreation Guide, the 1998 Business Directory, and the Soldotna Chamber Web Page. The Primary Category will also be used to determine placement in the Visitor Service Directory and the brochure rack. Additional Categories will be available for $20 each and will be included in the Business Directory, and new this year, in the Visitor & Recreation Guide, and on the Soldotna Chamber Web Page. HAVE FUN WHILE TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY 8K YOUR CHAMBER 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. We will be mailing Declaration of Candidacy forms to you on September 26th. 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 your mail for the Declaration of Candidacy form and return it to the chamber cffice before Friday, October 24, 1997. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS i RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST Alaska Bingo Supply Alaska Coastal Marine Service Cc AT&T Wireless Services Blazy Mall Bo's Guide Service James & Sue Carter Cashman's Lodging Central Peninsula General Hospita Golden International Restaurant Halibut King Charters, Inc. Homer -Alaska Referral Agency, Inc. Huitberg Chiropractic J B Stor'N Lok Kenai Peninsula Fisherman's Assoc. Kenai Princess Lodge Nancy Mitchell Insurance Roy Mullin Photography Sal's Enterprises Seekins Ford - Peninsula Stub's Office Supply Superstructures Kathleen Tarr Tides Inn SOLDOTNA CHAMBER WEB PAGE HAS HAD 2,015 HITS SINCE MAY 1 ST! Please take a moment to look over the enclosed flyer. "ENHANCED LISTING ORDER FORM" For a small annual fee members can add a 200 character description with an e-mail link and/or link a web page and e-mail to your free listings. The Soldotna Chamber's web page is now linked to the Soldotna Police Department, the Milepost, the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council, Anchorage C3-ivention & Visitor Bureau, United States C-hamber of Commerce, thE! World Chamber of Commerce and Alaskz's Official Kenai Peninsula Visitor's Guide & Resource Ner.v ork. So your 1 business is getting a lot of _ exposure. A -::ge thank you to PTI Communications for their contrcition cf free internet services. WELCOME :CIE?!/ MEMBERV Stephen's Computer Consulting & Web Site Design Stephen Gilbertson PO Box 793 Sterling, Alaska 99672 262-5443 info@s-c-c.com Tom's Cabins & Guide Service Tom & Linda Sullivan PO Box 2102 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-3107 ducky@alaska.net KENAI PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL CORNER Mark your calendars and get ready! The KPTMC has selectd September 19 & 20 as the dates for the Kenai Peninsula Regional Tourism Conference. Held in Kenai, this year's conference will bring together the region's top industry leade -s, statewide tourism experts and tourism businesses throughOL t the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The successes of the KPTMC cone primarily through the support and input received from members, which is why participation is crucial. Seminars will be held on employment law, peninsula partnerships (those seeking year-round tourism benefits), making the most of marketing dollars and the Internet. Dennis Brandon, of Ciri Corporation will be presenting an overview of the Alaska and Kenai Peninsula visitor industry: past, present and future. Networking opportunities such as business roundtables and product showcasing will be a way for members to educate of iers about their service. ' Plan to attend on Saturday, September _ 20 and be sure to stay throughout the F-.101 FR banquet, awards ceremony and auction. If you have any questions or wish to receive a registration packet, contact Don't forget, all chamber KPTMC at 283-3850. members may insert a flyer in "Your Chamber Today" once a year for free. All you need to do is bring 600, 8.5' X 11', unfolded copies in to the Chamber office by the 20th of the month and we will take it from there. WANT TO SHOW OFF THOSE GREAT WILDLIFE SHOT 3? KPTMC is seeking complimentary slides for use or, their web site! If you are interested in submitting slid( s, please contact Stefanie Gorcer at 283-3850. We are seeking first or second generation slides a7:d will provide captions and photographers credit. KSRM/WRCC RADIOTHON KSRM Radio 920AM will host the 13th Annual KSRM/WRCC Radiothon on Moncay, September 8th from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This is the KenailSoldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Centers major -und raiser of the year and yo jr contribution is very important. All contributions (cash and in -kind) will be used to directly benefit victims of dom )stic violence and sexual assault. They will be joined by a variety of community age^ c:es who provide support servi ;es through education, intervention and accountability. There will be radio remote to -arms stopping by area business es to take donations and pledges and announce them on the radio via MacTel Cellula- Phones. you are not able to make a cash donation, in -kind donations can be just as va:::able, such as: linens, blanket3, (lows, pillow cases, towels, washcloths, toiletries (soaps, deodorants, toothpas lotions, shampoos, conditioners, )mbs, brushes..), paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary napkins. ::.apers... ), household items (ki chen ensils, throw rugs, curtains. shower curtains, appliances, brooms, mops, vacu'-m cleaners...), detergent, blea-,h, arm clocks, jumper cables. school supplies, and anything else that a family m _-.; need to start over. on September 8th. tune vour radio to KSRM Radio 920, welcome the remote -cams that visit your business and 11 KSRM at 283-5811 to make a pledge and challenge your friends and coworr.ers to meet or beat it. aEFTE -ABEK CHAMBER LUNC: iE-3N CALE1-1DAR EEDAY :;v i-40"" v. RIVET :BIDE "OUSE September 2 Representative Gail Phillips, Legislative Recap September 9 TBA - Please see calendar insert for information on this date September 16 Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre, United Way Kick-off September 23 Kirk Hoessle, Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association September 30 Ernest W. Brannon, State Director, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rural Dev. Cjzeatez ,$otdo&a elsaatr cz aC ('6,ume-w 44750 .5&vF pm ;1rw#. -T GG669 Have a Safe Labor Day 1Weekeria? Mayor John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai AK 99611 BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 5 Idotna, AK 99669 Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland Street, Suite #102, Kenai Alaska 99669, 283-6502 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS :1 President Ken Lancaster Jr Lancaster Enterprises 262-4591 i Vice President Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-59, 6 Sec/Treasurer Bob Sizemore Bank of America 283-3369 Past President Sammie Cole Southcentral Title 262-4494 i Norman Blakeley Alaska Trading Company 262-6100 Richard Brown Soldotna Historical Society 262-93;12 Rik Bucy Fred Meyer 260-2200 Michele Glaves Peninsula Clarion 283-7551 ClydEl Johnson K.P. Economic Dev. District 283-33:15 Linda Kuiper TransAlaska Title 262-5708 Linda Parker Kenai Peninsula Food Bank 262-31 , 1 Diana Spann MacTel Cellular Systems 262-3500 Executive Director Justine Polzin Soldotna Chamber 262-9814 Office Assistant Randi Smith Fax .............................................. 262-35+36 i E-Mail: solchmbr@ptialaska.net (donated PTI Communications) Web Page: �vww.ptialaska.net/—solchmbr/ l 17 BINGO 2PM (: & C CENTER (at the "Y") 14 BINGO '2PM (' & C CENTER (at the "l'rr) 21 BINGO 2PM C & C CENTER (at the "1"') 28 BINGO 2Phl ( & C CI NTF.R (al the "Y") VI(1O%VINEi•:It IIOIIItS September �, -- -- ------- Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED VISIIOR CENILR OPEN 8 13th Annual KSRM/WR('C Radiothon or Info. call 283-9479 15 22 29 Tuesday 2 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: REP. GAIL PHILLIPS 9 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: KARL KIRCHER KENAI PENINSULA FISHERMAN'S ASSOC. 16 CHAMBER LUNCHEON: KPBOROUGH MAYOR MIKE NAVARRE UNITED WAY KICK OFF pnw VIC VOI IIN I tact AI'1'RECIAa ION S 7PDI 1997 - - Wednesday Thursday 3 4 BINGO 7PM C & C CENTFR (at the "Y") 10 BINGO 7PM C & C CENTER (at the "Y") Soldotna City Council 7:30pm 17 BINGO 7PM C & C CENTER (at the "Y") 18 Friday Saturday 5 �6 12 CHAMBER BOARD MEETS 7:15AM SOLDO'INA SR. CNTR. ««« 1998 BUS. DIR. UPDATE FORMS IN THE MAIL 19 KP7'MC hosts Kenai "Tourism Conference fi 23 24 25 2CHAMBER BOARD CHAMBER LUNCHEON: BINGO 7PM DECLARATION OF MEETS 7:15AM KIRK HOESSLE C & C CENTER CANDIDACY FORMS SOLD07NA SR. CNTR. AK WILDERNESS (at the "Y") IN MAIL «.:. RECREATION & ««'` 1998 TOURISM ASSOC. Soldotna Cily Council BUS. DIR. UPDATE 7:30pm FORMS DUE 30 COMING IN OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCHEON: 3RD ANNUAL PIE AUCTION E•RNEST W. BRANNON OCTOBER 11, 6:30PM - ? STAIE DIR., US UEP'1'_ vilimi.TIPU 14nnn WiMIP IPMTFRTATMMFMT PR17FC a/1 11V�ii�\iLi l/ii l.r---------• — — — — • -- - • - - RURAL DEVF.LOPNIEN 1 I 1' [ 1N-1' [ 1N-1' [ iN Sol DOTNA ( 11,%NIIIER OF( (Y)IMIAWL l VISI1'014 INFORMATION CEN'ITI( 262-9814 or 262-1337 13 20 Peninsula Regional )r info. call 283-3850 27 "-T KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD June 17, 1997 (meeting continued from June 5, 1997) Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Building I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Members Present: Ken Lancaster, Ted Wellman, Lance Trasky, Jim A. Richardson, Mike Conway, Chris Degernes, Robin Nyce, Ben Ellis, Jack LaShot, Jim H. Richardson, Tom Knock, Jeff King, Peggy Mullen, Mark Chase for Robin West, Brannon Ames, Duane Harp. Members Absent: None absent. B. Agenda Changes and Approval. No changes made as this is a continuation of the June 5th meeting. II. NEW BUSINESS A. Review/Approval of Public Review Draft (continued from June 5, 1997) Bruce supplied the board members with a Memorandum dated 6/16/97 (consolidating changes from his 5/20 and 5/28 memos) which covered all the changes and recommendations that needed to be discussed prior to adoption of the plan. He began the discussion with the first item referred to on page 6, item #1 and #2 of the 5/20/97 Memo dealing with rental boats. The substitute wording shown on the 6/16/97 memo was discussed. Bruce said there is an existing recommendation in the plan that has not been changed and he read the language from the 6/16 memo. The added wording is: "In this evaluation the need for liability insurance should also be assessed." Ben made the motion to accept the wording as written. Seconded by Chris. The changes were unanimously accepted by the board. The next item discussed was on pg. 11, Recommendation 4.5.1.1.5.5. After some discussion, it was suggested by Lance that the terms "helicopter and [OTHER] fixed wing" aircraft should be changed to read " fixed wing, rotary wing and [OTHER] aircraft". Motion was made by Lance, seconded by Ben and unanimous consent was obtained. Bruce discussed the language on p. 15 of the 5/20 memo regarding Mental Health Trust Lands. No action was necessary. The next issue was on p. 18, revising recommendation 4.5.4.5.2. Ben made the motion to adopt the language in 4.5.4.5.2 "vegetated buffer...". Lance seconded. Brannon asked to have "at -east" added in front of "__-0 feet" and Kenai River Special Management Area 2 Advisory Board. - Minutes June 17, 1997 "each side" added after 200 feet. Unanimous consent was obtained. Next was on p. 19, to revise recommendation 4.5.4.6 -- Incorporate State Land within KRSMA. Bruce described the Special Use Area designation and leasehold location orders that would provide protection for resources in the tributary areas until they can be added to KRSMA. This wording change clarifies that the protection will occur on both the tributaries as well as the adjacent lands. It is intended that the Commissioner will sign the Special Use Area designation as well as the Leasehold Location Order at the same time he signs the intent to sign the Management Plan. Peggy made the motion to adopt the language in recommendation 4.5.4.6. Ken seconded. Duane asked if the Cooper Landing Use plan recommended that the preservation lands be added to KRSMA. Bruce said yes. The above was voted on and accepted unanimously. Peggy then asked if there was an intent to recommend to the Boro to have a similar protection status on Boro lands classified as preservation lands. Jim A asked if a recommendation to the Boro should be made. Duane made the motion to send similar language included as a recommendation to the Boro for those lands classified as preservation. Jim H. seconded this. Three of the properties identified in the table as Boro properties we would like to include inside KRSMA. Bruce said the letter should read "all Boro properties" that are slated for eventual inclusion in the KRSMA. Bruce uaill write the letter to the Boro. The motion was amended to include the language above. It was approved unanimously. The next issue discussed was on P. 21 of the 5/20 Memo, item 4.5.4.8 Mineral, Closure. Bruce said this issue was discussed with the board and action was taken by the board on June 5th. Bruce said he went to the Director of Lands Jane Angvik to find out if the language was tight enough. Once reviewed, some wording changes were made. He went over the changes with the board that are included in the June 16 Memo. Tom Knock made the motion to accept the language changes in item 4.5.4.8. Ben recommended that in bullet #6 there be 2 sentences. One would say : "DNR will not approve a plan of operations that adversely affects fish passage, spawning, or rearing or other fish habitat..." and add somewhere "with. the concurrence of ADF&G". Ben said it would be important to get the habitat biologist's input into that part. The next sentence would be: "DNR will also not approve a plan of operations that adversely affects recreational use....." After discussion with Bruce it was decided to have bullet #6 read: "DNR -...ill not approve a plan Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 3 of operations which in the judgement of ADF&G is considered to adversely affect fish passage, spawning, or rearing; other fish habitat; wildlife resources; recreational use; or the owner's use: of adjacent private or municipal parcels." There was discussion about bullet ##7. Lance made the motion to change the last sentence to: "Reclamation shall restore damaged ripariELn habitat." The motion was made to accept the above language changes in item 4.5.4.8, seconded and voted unanimously. The next issue is on p. 21 of the 5/28/97 memo, item 4.5.8, Public Awareness. "Coordinating committee" will be changed to "Task Force" because a coordinating committee is too much like a standing committee. Peggy made the motion to accept the language changes in item 4.5.8 of the 6/16/97 Memo. Ken seconded. Ben. suggested that "Kenai River Center" needed to be included as governmental body. Bruce said that the KRC is in the background information of the plan. This was voted on with unanimous consent to include the above changes. The next item is on p. 36 of the 5/20 memo, new item #140 (added to columns #2 and 4 of the matrix under item 53, Oil and Gas Exploration, storage and production". Ben made the motion to accept this addition. Lance seconded. It was voted on with unanimous consent. Bruce then said the next 2 pages of the 6/16/97 are changes that were previously voted on by the board members, but Bruce wanted the board members to review the changes. On instream structures Ted made the motion to accept the changes as provided in the handout titled "Draft 6/16/97, 4.5.2.3 Permitting of Instream Structures". Lance seconded. There was discussion on this draft and it was suggested by Suzanne under number 1) to strike out the words "And Major Reconstruction" as that should be part of number 3). Lance said one thing that is needed is for the State to be given grant authority to administer grants to private property owners. Ben said he had a discussion with Marilyn Heiman who stated the Governor would be interested in introducing legislation next session. Ben suggested doing some work to line up some legislative support for this in August, September and October. The above was voted on with unanimous consent. The final issue is the inclusion of the lower 4 miles of the Kenai River to KRSMA. Discussion began with Bruce reviewing for the board that City of Kenai Mayor Williams came to the June 5th meeting to express the City's opinic.i that it is inappropriate to include the lower 4 miles of the Kenai Kenai River Special Management Area 4 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 River into KRSIKA. This is recommendation 2.8 which reads that "the boundaries of KRSMA should be expanded to include Kenai mainstem downstream from the Warren Ames bridge. Bruce told the board if they wanted to withdraw the last 4 miles, they would have to make a motion to take out recommendation 2.8. If the motion does not pass, that means the recommendation stays in. With that, a lengthy discussion ensued, as follows. Jim began asking for clarification on p. 90 of the 5/28/97 memo, # 5): "recognize the traditional industrial and commercial uses within Reach ill. Clarification should be "within the first 4 miles of Reach ill. Bruce said that will be corrected a;; such. This was voted on and accepted unanimously. Jack said he had a couple of conversations with some of the seafood processors and there did not seem to be any interest in having another meeting on this issue. Peggy said the processors are scrambling right now to find a market in Japan and someone told her it is absolutely the worst time period to try and talk to them about anything. Peggy said the person she talked to suggested talking to them in the fall. Robin N said she talked to some processors too. She said the problem with waiting until fall is that many of the processors have gone back to their Seattle off ices. Robin talked to every single processor before the =ast meeting and only one of them showed up. She also talked to a UCIDA board person to see if there were any specific concerns and what they objected to. It was not a specific item but an overall fear of further regulations. She said there may be some lack of understanding of this whole ecosystem approach that this board is trying to get across. She would like to see some education going on with the fishing groups. While the KPFA supports the plan, UCIDA could be directly affected by the plan. There needs to be some more ed,-:cation towards commercial fishing and processing plants. Ted said to remember that if the 4 miles are recommended for inclusion, it is not the final step. Obviously the legislature would then need to vote on that. Ted suggested retaining the recommendation keeping in mind =hat it just the start of the process. There will be a need to then accommodate as many of the processors and cot-= :ercial fishermens' legitimate concerns and issues as possible. Ben said at the June 5th KRSMA meeting Mayc= Williams :aas very specific in stating that there is a lac:: of important hanitat in the lower 4 miles of the Kenai Ri-.-_r, as one cf Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 5 his reasons for opposing the addition to KRSMA. Ben asked Lance about the importance of the habitat in that area. Lance said that F&G feels it is a very important area and it does provide habitat. It is different than the rest of the river in that it is an estuary with tidal influence where all the fish entering and leaving have to pass through there. It is also a very important area for over wintering of kings, coho and red salmon. There are a total of 33 species of fish documented to use this area. The estuary is where most kings spend their second year of life. There are large numbers of fish there and that is why seismic work was prohibited there. Marine mammals also use the lower river. It is a system periodically flooded by tides .which flood the grassy flats to bring nutrients back into the river. There really is no special protection for that area at all presently. This was an issue when the Warren Ames bridge was constructed. It. should have been made a critical habitat zone area but that never happened. Watershed -management is what the process is about. You have to manage a whole watershed from the headwaters to the mouth. Lance said from a scientific perspective, the lower 4 miles should be included in the KRSMA. Jim A. said he had two discussions after the June 5th KRSMA meeting with Marilyn Heiman of the Governor's office asking if the administration had a perspective on this and the answer was no. But Marilyn said they would be looking to the board for advice. Jim also talked with Commissioner Shively for his opinion. The Commissioner said he would consider the Board's recommendations seriously. At this point Jack made the motion to delete recommendation 5.3.1.2.8. Peggy seconded the motion so that the discussion could continue. Jack said he is ccncerned about what this might do to the strength of the plan. We are asking that the local municipalities endorse _t. At this point he said it probably would not pass. Brannon said in regards to the undermining of the plan, he said he would rather vote for it because he believes in having the whole river as an ecosystem in the package. He said let the Commissioner axe it if he believes he cannot persuade the City of Kenai. Brannon said it :cculd behoove this board to say what we feel and that we believe the lower 4 miles should :be included. Therefore Brannon will vote against Jack's motion. Jim A. said if the board does take action to recommend the addition of the lower 4 miles, then the board :members should be ready to talc with the legislators to have them urge the Commissioner tc accept this recommendation. _= said board Kenai River Special Management Area 6 Advisory Board: - Minutes June 17, 1997 members need to talk to the Governor also about this recommendation. Ted said he also is against the motion to delete this from the plan. In developing this plan we have gone through and asked for the cooperation from just about every user group. It would be inequitable at the very least to leave out the last 4 miles of the river particularly when this board has sought to accommodate all the general concerns from each user group around. It would be irresponsible for this board not to recommend that the lower 4 miles be included in light of the scientific evidence. Chris recommended for this group as a whole to find some way to sell it to the City of Kenai. Maybe the City will be able to see that this addition will benefit them by having us help to solve some of their problems that they may be reluctant to solve or unable to solve. An example is the conflict between the dip net fishery and the commercial drift fleet us(s of the lower river at the same times. Chris said it would not be taking any power away but assisting them with some of their responsibilities. Suzanne said she has talked to Mayor Williams and reminded him that we aren't talking about managing the lands within the City limits, rather the state's water column within the city. Ben will vote against Jack's motion and support the inclusion of the bottom 4 miles of the Kenai River. Ben said that since 198EI when the plan was first adopted we have learned so much about the fisheries and habitat and have continued to learn about it. Looking back, it was like there was a magical line, the Warren Ames bridge. everything upriver was sports fishermen and everything down river was commercial fishermen. Never the two to get `cgether. Ben reminded the board this is a different world now. It is not an "us vs them" thing. We have to do what is the best for this river taking the best scientific knowled=e and working with that. He said he would work with anybody in trying to get the City of Kenai involved. Peggy wanted tc address the public perceptions. Those of us who have worked with river issues for many years look at a statement like "there is no habitat in the lower 4 miles" as being totally ignorant. We should approach tese groups assuming that they are trying to be good stewards, start at that level and educate them and raise their awareness that there is critical habitat in the lower 4 miles. Therefore Peggy will oppose the motion made by Jack bec-ause it is the right thing for the river. Kenai River Special Management Area 7 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 Robin N said she is also opposed to Jack's motion. Robin said the whole river is important. She said we need to start with educating the commercial fishing industry on the habitat issues. This will be a slow process but that is where it needs to begin. The commercial fishermen are as concerned about the health of the river as any other user group. Mike C. stated that from the science side there is alot of information out there to include the lower 4 miles, but there are serious concerns from the political side. When the Governor is called into an issue like this, he normally will not make a call without bringing the different parties to the table to t3_y to work it out. If we go ahead with this approach it may stop the progress of the plan. Ken said he hopes to get the commercial fishing folks to sit down and talk. We're here for the health of the river. He too will not vote for Jack's motion. Jeff said Dan Foley is here with a few comments for the board, but before he spoke Jeff talked about all the public workshops and testimony that this board has had over the last year or so. He said the Governor asked the board to listen to the public, and the public said the lower 4 miles need -to included in the KRSMA. He said the ninth hour saber rattling is not. good faith. He will vote against Jack's motion also. Duane also will vote against Jack's motion. He said he has been on this board for 9 years and he could not remember a time when this has not been an issue. It is the right thing to do for the Kenai River. Dan Foley from Pacific Star Seafoods then spcke to the board. He said he has had a chance to review the proposal taking in all sides. He said certainly the whole river should be included in the plan. He said he �-es not think he is against that. But he is very suspect cf the layering of government upon government. He does not think that the plan is bold enough. But he continued on to say all he sees in the plan is that the last 20 years of degradation of the river is going to be grandfathered in and will continue. It is pointed out that the commercial fishery has operated fairly safely in the lower river. He said t:ey have been able to manage alot of their own problems internally. DEC and EPA protects the lower river in combination with the zoning laws. What he wants is a holistic approach and that is not what he is seeing there in the proposals. The proposals are weak, and he is very suspect of DNR Parks because he cannon fully aauge the what will __apen in the Kenai River Special Management Area 8 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 future. The lower 4 miles is just a demarcation that somewhere the river starts somewhere near the buoys. This will make enforcement difficult. He questioned what will the effects be? What will the effects of DNR Parks be? Will there be new permits required for rebuilding docks, mooring on the river, etc? He said he has to say no to the inclusion of the lower 4 miles into KRSMA. Robin N asked Mr. Foley if there was a specific concern. Mr. Foley said he would like to see the Warren Ames bridge eliminated. He said he knows it is radical. We have a chance on the Kenai to protect the whole river system and that will take tremendously strong, hard steps to do. He wants the river to be around 50 to 100 years from now. He said he is not ,afraid of new regulations as long as he can look at them and understand them. He is afraid of the bureaucracy that will take place. There is a decrease in the snow geese on the lower river. Is it the commercial interest that affected that or is the fact that a platform was built right in their feeding path and the road with it. He said he drove down bridge access road a few days ago and a young caribou had been killed there. Part of that river system will not be able to sustain the caribou herd there. There are also some wild dogs running through that pasture as well cattle. There are no regulations addressing domestic animals as well as the cattle. He said he is not against moving his operation especially if the commercial industry is detrimental to the river. He also mentioned that there is not one processor involved on this board. The call to votE? on Jack's motion was made. Jack voted for and all other board members voted against. The motion failed. Robin made the motion to take a little more time to try to make this thing work. Identify ideas that would make the processors more comfortable. Jim A. asked Bruce how the plan adoption schedule should go. Bruce said he has other responsibilities. He cannot indefinitely delay the plan. If the delay is two weeks that would work but if the delay goes until fall it could be a significant problem. Ted said the board needs to adopt the plan. There will be time for more discussion when implementation goes to the legislature. He said any further delay is unwarranted. This has been going cn for a long time and these issues should have been discussed way before the 'last day when the plan is up for adcpttion. e does not think anything will get Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 resolved in two weeks. The processors need to come up with specific concerns that are not addressed in the plan, then the plan could be amended in a flash. He does not want to see 18 months worth of work delayed while we belabor this issue which was a dispute in 1986 and is a dispute now. Robin made the motion to give her two more weeks to discuss with the processors and commercial fishermen. Peggy seconded. 0 Jeff said he does not agree with that. There is certainly nothing that prohibits some specific language being added to the plan as it goes along. He hopes this plan will become a living document. He would like to get it done tonight. Ken said it would be great to get the processors on board, but what really needs to be done is to sell the City of Kenai on the inclusion of the lower 4 miles. Bruce said it is important to understand this is a recommendation to the Commissioner. He suggested that the board could make a recommendation to establish a task force to work this issue and in three months to make a recommendation back. If the task force comes back with results that it. is not appropriate to include the lower 4 miles, you have to make the commitment to honor that decision and go back and amend the plan. The other part which is more likely, would be the task force will come back with the decision to retain the lower 4 miles, then modifications might need to be made to some of the wording to meet the concerns. Robin asked if the task force idea could be added to the plan with a specific date for the task force to come back with their recommendations. Bruce said certainly language could be added. Robin then withdrew her earlier motion requesting an ELdditional two weeks. Jim A. then called for the vote and unanimous consent was achieved to add the task force recommendation. Jim H. made a friendly amendment to approve the language on pg. 91 on the 5/28/97, item 2.8. Lance seconded the motion. Jack LaShot asked to strike "non -recreation" cn pg. 92, item 21.6. Peggy called for the vote and it was accepted with unanimous consent. And finally, DLLane made the motion to accept =he plan as amended. Lances seconded. It was voted and ananimously passed!!! (Big moment :)!> Kenai River Special Management Area 10 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 B. Review/Approval of Agency MOU. Bruce said the intent of the MOU is for the signatory agencies, ADEC, ADFG, DNR, USFS and 'USFWS to sign this document as their commitment to implement the plan. Bruce said this is to ask for the Board's support to have all agencies execute this MOU. Mike made the motion to accept the MOU as written with Mark seconding. Bruce said the intention is to bring this to the Boro as soon as possible and ask for adoption by resolution. It will go to the Planning Commission first and then the Assem]oly. The same approach will be done with the cities. Jim H. asked for a friendly amendment to add another resolution to the Cities and Boro to adopt too. It was then voted and unanimous consent was received. C. Vessel Crowding Study Discussion. Ted spoke to this issue. He worked with Ben Ellis and they tried to analyze what is happening on the river and separate guide vs. non -guided. They came up with a draft survey which was faxed or sent t::o all board members. There was much discussion by board members about when the survey should be completed. Ben expressed concerns about the lost time already this summer. Ted said the survey could be done partly this summer and next summer. Jeff is concerned about; the results because of the effect of catch and release this summer and also that the results be from one entire season. Ted made the motion to approve the study as recommended. Brannon asked v,rhy do the study at all. Ted answered that the public has said time and again that there are too many guides on the river. This study will provide the basis for limiting number of guides if results support that. The question was called and voted on unanimously. Jim H said a multi year approach might be best as it will allow the opportunity to see how well the survey is working. Wait Arthur said property owners will not be interviewed much if the survey occurs at boat launch areas. He suggested doing the survey at other places and times such as Carr's or Safeway. He wanted to make sure we have a random survey of every user group on the river. Chris made the motion to implement the study his year and conduct it fully next season. This would allow changes to be made on any problems with the survey. Jim A. made a friendly amendment to implement the observation component of the survey this year and secondly, request Bruce and staff -•.ork through revi_-: of asestions Kenai River Special Management Area 11 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 from agency experts on the survey to develop a pre -test to be administered this season at selected area. This will look at whether people can answer the questions, and then the survey can be implemented in the 98 season. This was voted and accepted unanimously. Jim H. then asked the board for a resolution commending the exemplary work of Bruce Phelps on the revision of the KRCMP. The work Bruce has done pulling in all the public comments from the public: and consulting large groups of people getting their input has been superb. A big thank you to Bruce for all his hard work. Jim A. will request a meeting with Commissioner Shively to discuss the revision results and request that Bruce be allowed to help in the implementation plan with continued involvement in the future. He said we need to fax a note to the Governor tomorrow letting him know the board has adopted the plan and make a formal request to meet with the Governor during the Classic. The Commissioner could adopt the plan during the Kenai River Classic on the afternoon of July 3rd or 4th. III. PUBLIC COMMENT Dan Foley said he resents he was not invited to participate in our process. He feels more strongly than ever that he wants to fight the inclusion of the lower 4 miles of the Kenai River into KRSMA. Walt Arthur applauded the board for all their hard work on the plan. He said he does not agree with everything in the plan but he can live with it. He said it is a good compromise and he has come a long way in his acceptance of the changes. V I . AD JOURNM rr A. Board Comments Ben: KRSI is filming a number of public service announcements on catch and release techniques. This weekend and a few weeks from now there will be 3 children coming to fish with the Make -A -Wish Foundation. He wit" also check on the schedule for the Kenai River Classic for the board to meet with the Governor. Suzanne: Thanked the board for all their work on the plan. She said she was involved in this process for the 198G KRCMP and this one, but does not plan to be there fir the next Kenai River Special Management Area 12 Advisory Board - Minutes June 17, 1997 revision!! Gary L: Pat Carter, wetland issue is being discussed now and he will keep the board informed. He also reminded the board support is needed to get grant authority from the legislature. Jeff: Thanked everyone for all the hard work and patience on completion of the plan. Jim H: Said he really enjoyed working with all the board members and especially appreciates the diversity. He said the plan is a good product. Jack: Appreciated all the comments on the Lower River. He will do all he can to get a representative from the City to be involved in the Task Force that can discuss policy. Ken: Thanked everyone for all the hard work and good luck to Robin N with the City of Kenai. Peggy: Said the board will need to do a really strong outreach with all the interest groups. Robin N: Asked who will be on the Task Force. Robin, Peggy, Suzanne and Chris. Anyone else interested? Lance: The board needs to be as diligent in the implementation ;process as in the revision process. Mike C: This has been a good group to discuss all issues without taking issues personally. He thanked Bruce for his organization and to staff for all their phone calls and organization behind the scenes. Regarding the River Terrace issue, they are approaching discussions preseitly and he informed the board they will be aggressive t,: correct the problem in cooperation with the owner. Jim A: He has a sincere interest in working with the City of Kenai and hopes for change over time. He told Jack he appreciated his perspective and is glad to have him on board. B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting. The ne=rt regular meeting will be Sept. 11, unless the Board can get together for an August barbecue. Board members will be kept posted on when the meeting with the Governor can be scheduled. Respectfully submitted by Denise Dutile KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: September 4, 1997 To: Richard A. Ross, Acting City Manager Mayor John Williams Kenai City Council j�� From: David C. Burnett, Fire Chief "E Subject: Letter of Resignation, (Retirement) I am submitting my resignation from employment with the City of Kenai Fire Department for the purpose of retirement, effective September 30, 1997. I have accepted an employment offer from Engineering Support Inc., to oversee the PRISM project as Site Administrator. I look forward to the development of the new PRISM facility and am excited with the challenge and the opportunity to see this project become a success. My employment with the City of Kenai during the past 26.5 years has been challenging and rewarding. I truly am going to miss the camaraderie and satisfaction of being part of the team. I want to thank the City administration for their support, and express special appreciation to Mayor Williams and Kenai City Council. Without their support and foresight, the progress the department has made in the last seven rears would never have happened. I encourage the City Council to continue to support the fire departments endeavors. There are great things on the horizon. The City of Kenai can be proud, for there is not a better fire department in the State of Alaska. Personnel stand ready for duty as one of the best fire/life safety units in the nation. Your department continually has been recognized by Governors & Legislators, on a national level by our Congressional Delegation. Most recently, the International Association of Fire Chiefs honored the department for their achievement in Excellence. The camaraderie, loyally, dedication, and professionalism displayed by your personnel can not be matched. Yes, the Kenai Fire Department truly is the best.... and the City can be proud! I have the utmost confidence in the Fire Department's administration and line personnel that they will continue to strive to reach the goals and challenges as set forth by the Council. I thank all of you for the opportunity to grow both individually and professionally with the City. A=Active KK - Keith Project Status Report NC=Non-Construction JL - Jack La Ss Shot F=Future RS - Robert Springer MK - Marilyn Kebschull RC - Rachel Clark KW` - Kathy Woodford A JL Alaska Regional Fire Training New Bid Open date August 19, @ 4:00 p.m ... Bid Facility, ARFF awarded to Alcan General. A KK Aniimal Control Shelter Ord. appropriating money, award for construction to Blazy and award to Kluge for inspection at 7/2/97 council meeting ... NTP 7/18... Work started 7/22... Under construction. 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 JL Contaminated Soils - Airport $10,000 appropriated for environmental work ... R.Ross met w/Michele Brown, DEC... Waiting to hear from DEC, what to do. A JL Contaminated Soils - Shop $10,000 appropriated for environmental work... Requested proposal from Pete Campbell. A MK/JL Historic District Signs Emblems and sign blanks received... Sign panels received ... 60 day extension approved... Signs to be placed no later than Sept. 30. 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. A KK Mission Street Bid date 9/10/97... Apparent low bidder is Peninsula Construction. Thursday, September 11, 1997 Page 1 of 2 A/NC/f City Gnat meet N= Etas A JURS Municipal Park Restroom Contractor completed work. A RS Public Safety Roof Project complete. A KK STP Disinfection Change Mailed mylars to engineer... Waiting for as -built. F Challenger Learning Center Funding being organized. F JURS FA)k Flight Service Building Had meeting with FAA_ they will explore extent of project and funding... Suggested FAA hire architect for consultation as to scope of work... UST removed. F KK Forest Drive Neighborhood workshop 6/11 by DOT. F JUKK S.Spruce Beach Parking Corps permit process complete... No funding appropriated as yet... Explained to Council on 3/5. 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... 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 to adopt master plan 9/17? 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. 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No Host bar Potluck Dinner (bring your favorite dish - call Walt Williamson 283-7666) Join us for an evening looentertainment & awards Will Elvis be there??? For further information or to get on the agenda for speeches call: Scott Walden or Jason Elson 283-4557 /// CIT'/YY O�)F/K�[E{/�N�/%A/(I�.%% -W CWJiiiFV O ! Y1�M�W d- FAX TO FROM�I� RZAIARM- 91is1g -7 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Ki6xm ,-Alasica.99611-7794 PhD= 907-2E3-75H �� PU 907-2833014 DAM 9 r n Mom• k { � Nmnber of Pass a AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBI http://www.Kenal.net/city B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) Helen S. Donahue- United Way C. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1760-97 - Amending KMC 23.40.080 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. The public is invited to attend and participate. Sheryl A. Padilla, Acting City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 "TO DO" LIST Admin See if United Way is in the current budget. See if the Library wants the box of books from the Airport (instead of putting them in the auction). Provide Administration's opinion on increasing the room deposit for smokers at Vintage Pointe Manor by October 15 meeting. Prepare a report of the estimated cost of dealing with the "Year 2000" problem in computerized equipment. Research ideas for changing the paid parking situation at the Airport, including enforcing parking restrictions more evenly throughout the City. Clerk Advertise joint work session with P&Z regarding land usage on 10/8/97 after P&Z meeting. COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 7 Mayor and Council V Fire Department 1✓ Police Department Senior Center Library �: Parks & Rec. AGENDA DISTRIBUTION STP Public Wks. Sec. Public Wks. Shop Bldg. Maintenance Bldg. Official Streets Dock STP Official Bulletin Board Fax Assemblymembers KSRM (Attn: Dan Meeks) KBBI (Homer) Kenai Chamber of Commerce EDD Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anchorage) DELIVER Attorney t/ City Managerj,�� Finance Public Works Airport ✓ Engineer Clerk ✓` Woodford Springer ✓ KebsdR l Kim i Clarion Aging. Library ' Harbor(KW) Pks & Rec. P&Z Beaut' cation Historic District Bd Betty Miller, BP Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna) Bill Iles, HEA KVCC Joan McCoy, ARCO 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.