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Kenai City Council Meeting Packet March 19, 1997 AGENDA RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR iIEETING MARCH 19, 1997 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://vvw.Kenai.netjcity 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 PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Paul Gray - Kenai River Video 2. Bill Kluge - City of Kenai Medallions/Historic District Board and Rotary Sign Project. C. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 97-16 - Accepting the donation of Two New Pool Tables from Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. 2. Resolution No. 97-17 - Supporting Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation's and Marathon Oil Company's Application for a Five -Year Extension of Their Export Authorization for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). 3. *1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - BPOE Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. 4. *1996/97 Liquor License Continuance Protest - WITHDRAWAL New Peking Restaurant - Restaurant/Eating Place D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission Page 1 of 2 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. *Regular Meeting of March 5, 1997. F. G. OLD BIISINESS 1. Discussion - Proposed Animal Shelter H. NEW BIISINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1736-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the Council on Aging - Borough Special Revenue Fund. 4. Discussion - K. Scott & Associates Proposal/Economic Symposium/April 26, 1997. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2 W C7 a D m m >4 a z ° s awc a m 0 � O w � � W P. m z � m a a m to ac a o o °�. a° z m m z pq D m W m a w o m z w o V a a C m D m m a z z W a o °O H O W W14 w D m z m a H w z w a o a a m° a m 0 °o w z � D m m a w w w a o nc m m° em Z-/ February 14, 1997 Paul Gray Gray Publishing, Inc. 35555 Kenai Spur #232 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Kenai City Council Kenai, Alaska 99611 Subject: Alaska's Kenai River Show Dear Council Members: My name is Paul Gray, owner of Gray Publishing, Inc. which has been in the publishing business for sixteen years, beginning with the Buyer's Corner, Buyer's Guide, Dispatch News and the Sight Seer magazine. Our next product will be a 30 minute weekly television show about the Kenai River to be broadcast on a major Anchorage TV station from May through September. The format of the show will be on habitat protection, fishing, nature, rafting, etc. The purpose of the show will be to create a desire to visit the Kenai/Soldotna area. It will also serve as a forum to present the river as open and friendly to the Anchorage market. Anchorage holds the largest reservoir of increased sales tax revenue. Resident Visitors Market The Fox Practical Marketing and Management Report developed for the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council states; "We conservatively estimate that visitors from Anchorage spend an average of $97.52 per person, per trip to the peninsula. This represents an average expenditure of $49.26 per day, per person, per trip. Total expenditures on the Kenai Peninsula by Anchorage visitors are estimated to be approximately $76.42 million per year, ..." It's recommendation; "It is critical to promote the many and substantial assets of the Kenai Peninsula to the Anchorage market because: -- it is currently the borough's dominant market, generating substantial revenues; -- one of the peninsula's key competitors, the Mat -Su region, is engaged in an aggressive marketing campaign targeting Anchorage residents; -- Anchorage residents play a key role in stimulating trips to the peninsula by visitors visiting friends and relatives and business travelers." Non -Resident Visitors Market Research done by the McDowell Group, Patterns, Opinions, and Planning, (Summer 1993) found Anchorage was host to more than a half million visitors. The survey also suggests that 31 % of this group planned day trips after they arrived in Anchorage (see Attachmew A.) This is an opportunity for Soldotna and Kenai to consolidate their efforts and to promote the area as one destination so the viewers do not get the impression the river is in one town or the other. I am respectfully requesting funding of $30,000 from the budget of 1998 to produce and air this program. Half the amount, $15,000 would come from the City of Soldotna and the other half from the City of Kenai. Sincerely, �G qj Paul Gray •�+;.,"xak;: .. tar .y.. .,.;,�,� KENAI PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL, INC. A study by: Fox Practical Marketing & Management ■ R What Did You Do In Alaska That You Had NOT Planned To Do? Many VP visitors added unplanned attractions to their trips. More than three of ten stated they saw additional attractions or added day excursions on their trip. Most Inde-Package (40 %) and Package (35%) visitors were likely to add an extra attraction to their itinerarv. This was also true .for visitors from the Eastern U.S. (43%) and Canadians ( 3410). Recreational activities were also added to trip itineraries. One-third of European visitors scheduled additional recreational activities. Among domestic visitors, visitors from the East (27%) and those from the Western U.S. (22%) were likely to add more activities to their schedules than they had originally planned. Flightseeing was also added to schedules by 16% of all summer VPs. Other VPs found they were able to visit areas they had not previously included on their original itinerary, made unplanned purchases or added a fishing trip to their schedules. Table III-E What Did You Do In Alaska That You Had NOT Planned To Do? Vacation/Pleasure Visitors - Summer 1993 Percent Did NOT Plan To Do While In Alaska, But Did Do: of Visitors 1. Additional AttractionslDay Trips 31 % 2. Recreational Activities 18 3. Flightseeing 16 4. Include Additional Towns/Areas 7 5. Make Specific Purchases/Shop in General 6 6. Fishing 4 7. See Wildlife 2 8. Night-life/Entertainment 2 9. Changed Length of Stay/Budgeted Time Differently 1 10. Take Train 1 11. Take Ferry <1 12. Wilderness Camping <1 13. Other 12 Potteffm Op/nlorm and P1ann/ng - Sunmer 1993 AVSP Ill MCDoweN Group Inc. - Pape 129 GRAY PUbL shiNC,, INC. PAut GRAY 35555 SPUR HlghwAy, #232 SoldOTNA, AIAskA 99669 P1 N: 907-262-9008 March 18, 1997 Kenai City Council Kenai, Alaska 99611 Subject: Update on the.Kenai River Show Dear Council Members: The Kenai River Show will be a 30 minute weekly television show about the bio-hydraulics of the Kenai River to be broadcast on a major Anchorage TV station from May through September. The objectives of the show will be on habitat protection, the watershed ecosystem, and the day-to-day activities that directly affect the conditions. Both natural and human disturbances of the environment will be covered from a ichthyologist point of view directing the public where they can fish. The program will cover the concerns of the lower river such as bank erosion, sand dunes, boat wakes, canneries and commercial fishing. The program will also feature fishing in a safe and responsible manner, rafting, and the nature and the beauty of the Kenai River. I have checked with several state and federal agencies concerned with the Kenai River to get their input on the value of this TV Program. Here are some of their quotes: "There is a great need of getting the information about habitat protection to the public who are willing and able to help preserve their resources. We can't stick our heads in the sand and think the problem will go away. There is still time to shape behavioral patterns. Last summer there were noticeably more people fishing from in the river than from the banks of the river. The river resources can be maintained. There is still time to do it right." John Lyman Alaska Water Watch Alaska Department of Fish and Game "There needs to be a program with varied community spirit. People need to be informed where they can fish." Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Manager: Robin Page 2 of 2 "There is no way our agencies can get out the information to the masses without help. This type of program would be a great way to show the problems and solutions of the Kenai River." Kenai River Center Gary Liepitz Habitat Biologist Projects Review Officer "Great idea. Would be glad to see a program like what you're talking about. So much information needs to be available." United States Fish & Wildlife Services Bev Graffel Anchorage "A video has much more educational value than just text. People read but have a hard time relating it. The TV program would be great to help form an opinion about what's so special about the Kenai River and its five healthy species of Pacific Salmon found here." State Parks Suzanne Fisler Park Ranger II I believe this will be a great asset to the Kenai River being featured on television bringing this worthwhile program to Alaska's largest market of resident viewers and visitors. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Pai 1� Paul Gray wkF4 ELI el =4 1 0 �3 9 (�D J I U H �?) ARCHITECTURE • INTERIORS • GRAPHICS March 14, 1997 Council Members City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 RE: OLD TOWN SIGNAGE Dear Council Members: On behalf of the Kenai Rotary Club, I am asking your assistance. Our club has volunteered to construct and place twenty-two identifying signs at historic buildings in the historic townsite district. Sign design includes an area for a 3 1/2" City of Kenai medallion and a 3 '/2" Rotary medallion. In pursuing the medallion, I was informed by Carol Freas that the City's supplier has a minimum order of 100 medallions at a cost of $650. We are asking the City to allocate funds and order the medallion's as soon as possible. This would allow us to proceed with the signage as planned. Medallions in excess of what are needed for our sign project could be used on other City signs, buildings and as gifts for VIPs visiting the City. We really would like the City's medallion included in the historic district signage project. Thank you for considering this request. I will be in attendance at the March 19, 1997 council meeting to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, KLUGE & ASSOCAITES Bill Kluge, Pri ipal Architect BK:tw 30 TPAGI 1G RAY KCAC. . U1T 33M KENAi, Aga SKI 996 i i ,'7307, Z S 3_ -_ 93 ._ -xX i?1 . Z'oZ-` _1 \'_IL-1SILLN-PROPES CIO\.1= F IR7 PROj-IRIA7G SERVICES SINCE 19,51 3'sflt lifg4 O~A�, U O U W 88SS auo�6'� sssg�p R ero C. -_ E• c •� � �, � � �' o n o , rn � � � � � `� Hai-•, v,' �0 7. � � � 5• ;77 ^• ,ram. �. ^ � � « $ a i'tiIf . 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V _ � q G1 � 1r L) Suggested by: Parks & Rec. Direct City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 97-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO NEW POOL TABLES FROM TYLER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. is willing to donate two pool tables, including accessories and freight for delivery, valued at $3,550.00; and WHEREAS, equipment will be placed in the Teen Center and used for youth activities; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is willing to accept this donation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City accept the donation of pool tables from Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of March, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance:` (3/12/97) kl MX Suggested by: Mayor Williams CITY OF KENAI RESOLUT!ON NO. 97-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING PHILLIPS ALASKA NATURAL GAS CORPORATION'S AND MARATHON OIL COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THEIR EXPORT AUTHORIZATION FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG). WHEREAS, the export of LNG from the Cook Inlet area has provided continual economic benefit to the local economies as well as to the state and federal governments for nearly 30 years; and WHEREAS, the economic impact of the export of LNG for the five-year extension period is estimated to be over $320 million; and WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' latest estimate of proven natural gas reserves in the Cook Inlet area is 3.28 trillion cubic feet; and an independent study conducted by Geoquest estimates remaining proven reserves to be 3.57 trillion cubic feet; and WHEREAS, these estimates are comparable and show there are sufficient reserves to support the local markets and export of LNG beyond the extension period; and WHEREAS, the Phillips/Marathon LNG project has enhanced economic stability in the Cook Inlet area for many years; and WHEREAS, the extension of the export authority will provide incentive to encourage further exploration and development in the area; thereby ensuring long-term stability to our economic base. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, that it supports Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation's and Marathon Oil Company's application for a five-year extension of their export authorization for liquefied natural gas (LNG). PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19t' day of March, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 3/12/97 kh David T. Perkins Alaska Region Manager Marathon NUNATNON Oil Company March 6, 1997 The Honorable John Williams Mayor of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear Mayor Williams: P.O. Box 196168 Anchorage, AK 99519-6168 Telephone 907/564-6400 Fax 907/564-6489 E-mail: perkins@moc.ibmmail.com 'RECEI EV p 'm / OW KEN41 C1n, CLERK The Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation's and Marathon Oil Company's application to amend our authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been filed in the federal register. The Office of Fossil Energy, of the Department of Energy (DOE) is the governing body over this issue. I recently discussed this issue with you and I'm now requesting your support in our effort to gain DOE approval to extend our authorization to export LNG to March 31, 2009. Based on an independent gas reserve study conducted by GeoQuest and the 1997 Alaskan Department of Natural Resources gas reserve estimate there are enough proven Cook Inlet gas reserves to continue our LNG export and supply the other Anchorage and Kenai area gas markets. I've attached a graph which demonstrates this point. On the reverse side of the above mentioned graph is a list of reasons we believe the LNG export authorization should be extended. Please note this project extension provides a $320 million economic impact to the local, state, and federal economies in the form of jobs, royalties, and taxes. This is an established project which has benefited everyone since it began in 1969. This project provides jobs to Alaskans. It boosts the economies of the Kenai Borough, Anchorage, and Alaska. It strengthens our ties with Japan. All we are asking for is the authorization to continue this project which will add another $320 million to the economy. Your personal support on this issue is very important! I've attached a draft letter which you may use to let the DOE know you support our LNG project. If I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to call. We really would appreciate your support. S' erely, 20�_ David T. Perkins DTP kgh Attachments A subsidiary of USX Corporation Environmentally aware for the long run. SAMPLE .... SAMPLE ...... SAMPLE ....... SAMPLE ....... SAMPLE....... SAMPLE..... SAMPLE March 6, 1997 Office of Natural Gas & Petroleum Import and Export Activities U. S. Department of Energy Forrestal Building, Room 3F-056, FE-50 100 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20585 Re: Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation and Marathon Oil Company Application for Extension of LNG Export License Docket No. FE96-99-LNG To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this letter is to provide written comment in support of Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation and Marathon Oil Company's application for a five-year extension of their export authorization for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The export of LNG from the Cook Inlet area has provided continual economic benefit to the local economies as well as to the state and federal governments for nearly 30 years. The economic impact of the export of LNG for the five-year extension period is estimated to be over $320 million. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources' latest estimate of proven natural gas reserves in the Cook Inlet area is 3.28 Trillion Cubic Feet; and an independent study conducted by Geoquest, estimates remaining proven reserves to be 3.57 Trillion Cubic Feet. These estimates are comparable and show there are sufficient reserves to support the local markets and the export of LNG beyond the extension period. The Phillips/Marathon LNG project has enhanced economic stability in the Cook Inlet area for many years. The extension of the export authority will provide incentive to encourage further exploration and development in the area, thereby ensuring long-term stability to our economic base. Respectively submitted, xc: D. T. Perkins, Marathon Oil Company U) LU J CL (L p,D V♦ rQ V z `ui 0 w iid Z Y 0 0 U 400 IOU W CWW W C aa Id an sp O O 2i ILO 4 Y i S O W � ~ O< O 5 LL0i j d N N O N 0 N N_ O N ti O N N O N 1 � cc E Y U (O U) E � w o W Ev .a o 'o m mam0a m�— c ° c �cafa� U3 eve Wa CD O > 7 O Y r co .2 cc jwN m o`a E cmi ca to g c o � C� (9 y v� CL E .. m c o � O m� Zwa am J a a C m C a m o m o. �; C ' v o io -: a a .r Ua)0= 0 E C ld CD m y � � y U m m O cc U U - m D m C Q m 0 ,C U C r_ .0 O c c 0 y m LL N O a m V (O y a^ a ~ II w O U m C O y y - y to y O tII IAA 0 O m 2 m c > aE m m °> 0 o a m m o, E aa'EEEcE 7 > > y O O C y y O U y O C y y O C y F- «Q 0 0 Q r r I r r r r r r r r p- rn N W�'I KENA1 PENINSULA BOROUGi-: 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 MIKE NAVARRE MAYOR February 11, 1997 City of Kenai Attn: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 RE: Liquor License Renewal RECEIVED FEB i 3 .97 KE►y;� CIS - �- Peninsula Moose Lodge - Beverage Dispensary L--BPOE Elks Lodge #2425 - Club Dear Carol. - Please be advised that the Borough will have no objection of the above noted liquor license renewal(s) based upon unpaid taxes. The sales tax account registered for the business is filed through the required filing periods and the business personal tax accounts and/or applicable individual tax accounts are in compliance at this time. Please send us a copy of your City Council approval/objection letter for our records. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. Sin erely, na Derleth Delinquent Accounts All STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Carol Freas, Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Suite 200 Kenai Ak 99611-7794 Dear Ms. Freas: RECEIvL:~, " iy97 KENAI CITY CL i TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 550 W. TM AVENUE, STE. 350 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-277-8638 Fax: 907-272-9412 January 31, 1997 We are in receipt of the following application(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS O4.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS O4.11.480 is included on page two. CLUB Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 cc: Kenai Peninsula Borough Stan of Alaska Abwwkc Beverage Control Board S50 W. 7th. Avenue. Sub 360 Anchorage. Akwka 99501 (907) 277-MM LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION PAGE OF (Please read separate Instructions) Sates Pat 1 MW 3 in She AM 11111.0 Keep M 3 for yew Cos. This application is for: (Cheek one) ❑ Two Yew ❑ Seasonal - Dates of gW&Uon not to exceed 12 fnos. S•CI ')N A. LI QM SE INFORMATI N. w4w be cerw w for as "in a •min' , ,can, z d I MMUte Reference I For Lkense Y Fedilel EIN Ty upon: License Fee ❑ Now C l ll.✓ Filling Fee: $ 2 C 0 . ❑ vMlthm • ABM 1 -QR ❑ Outside mix p• !y ❑ Transfer of Cu"M Liquor Lb~ Nunv w 11 renewed, has a stave at least 30 eight. tour days during each of or two preceding calendar years? (AS D4.11.330(3)) Penti (M applicable) $ Xxx Mrl'>J'13,'YE' ucew Holder ❑ Relocation tt tto. •ppkWon vAl b" domed unless wrluen request for }3 YES wow operation r epPr•ved by tie Aloohac Beverage NO Cares Bore. Totai Submitted S Eider appseShCe or trandaree's name and address sae should appear on the seance: ,r 1 KPna+ F1kc L.�r7� a2t17 Commrxtry Cauhd Home Sow (see • atruedarts f.lsseq Aerw BarnacLireet City Renal one Business Phone Nunvr(s) ❑ 7N1SISANEW MAKING ADDRE13S (9907)IMS 7 7636t SECTION B. PREMISES TO BE LICENSED. ►Atat be for OW and PAbCOon MPPODMUWM Name to be uses on publle elgn or In •dvsrtring to Idaery oremeees: 4 Ioratlon of preneaas greater am or less ow so miles from am bo rhde rles of ■ m unlolpalty (ocorporatsd city, borough or unfilled muniepasty)? Glossal School Ground$: I Distance nwmumd under: Closest Church: ❑ AS 04.11.410 OR ❑ Oreaw than 150 nine ❑ Lees than so ralles ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Local Ordinance No.: Premises to be McSnSed is: ❑ Plans Submitted to Fin Marshall (Requked for now and propcaW bWldmgs) ❑ Existing Facts ❑ New sued ❑ Propose EkjkWg ❑ Diagram of Premiss Attached (RSgliked for as New ash RMo Gann SECTION C. RENEWAL INFORMATION. Must be compreted for Renewai applrcetens. Has licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are Has idle statement of financni interest changed from the PACKAGE STORE. Is thin a renewal of do anal sold, served, consumed, possessed anc stored been last statement sutmted? notice required under 16MC 1WASS to sell aloohosc changed from the last diagram submitted? 1 b" wei in reopen" to wnt o orders? ❑ YES a NO ❑ YES 2 ESM0 77 6 ❑ YES p NO _9 1N D. TRANSFER INFORMATION. ►Aral be oernpatm tor Trrwte or ucanes Holdw and Raloamum eppratar any. C, r/aryrrariefer.AtadndocurrietsMidovidwroeldefeurundw ASO4.11.670. Nanhe(N•ndMYb9AddrmoICwroMLlcwrce(e) ❑ Raph/w Transfer. Any ehalnhwnt escowsd under AS O4.11.670 for purposes of appying AS 04.11.36g4NB) In ■ later Involuntary transfer... be reed with I* I " on(15AAC1104.107).Restwperm propertycoweyedwehtnatrrMINr: (Attach extra shoots a necessary) BEFORE TRANSFER, Doing Busineos As: (Buatnees Name) BEFORE TRANSFER. Street Address or Location SECTION E. CORPORATION INFORMATION. Ma,al b• oonwleea r eflcl Cart a to-appxcrit le a corpaatwn, fAs 04.11.390) Corporate Name Doing Business As (Business Name) Data of IncerpossM In Alaska Mating Address Stress Address or Loueon of Suelnsss CRY, state. Zip Code city arid Stale Corporate Office Rare No. to an above named wrpaatlon In good sW dirV with we SW* of Alaska. Department of Commerce and Ecorm— DsvelaPmen? ❑ YES ❑ NO Registered Agent (Nome and Mailing Address) Aged's Alaska Residency Yens: Morelw: Ages Rah" Ha COIMOMM" OM ilimom AND Wr005010UMM (Use adotawl Shen M ne ==W % bat Shines of ON"-" Full Nerve (Do not use.*sate) Norte Addeas Date of Birth *.,, AREA OFFICE USE ONLY Ueewe Name Date Approved Dlred" fagnaase Form 04-901 Page 1 (Rev WS) ^e PAIGE T ,�� SECTION F. 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Q NO ❑ YES r yes, pl•sse n on separate ehee «paper. SECTION H. R=LARA710N. Mur be had and CM by even sppscam. I declare under penalty of perjury that 1 have examined this application, including the accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and this contracted obligations. application is not in violation of any security interest or other further certify that 1 have read and am familiar with Title 4 of the Alaska statutes and its regulations, and that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no person other than the applicant(s) or licensee(s) has any direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business. I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this application. N application Is for a Beverage Dispensary or Package Store license, 1 certify that each applicant named on this application has resided In the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application, and/or the applicant is a corporation registered and qualMled 10 do business In the state of Alaska for one year prior to the date of this application, or all of the shareholders have resided In the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application. SIGNA S OF CURR@Nr LICENSEES APPLICA SIGNATURES OF TRANSFEREE S 8arbersbd end saom b bean mean• -- — 8tthaotad end edam to bean Me this day of ".t >i�C2r'f�1�G✓ 19 day of 19 -J 1101fY1RY PUBLIC R4A/0 WR71LAB1(A _ _ �.0 NOTARY PUlMJG IN AM FOR ALAS" �J� ��� My Oelfelhar0e aplres .'q—i } CX}• My ewnrasslon ?space Fain 04-901 Page 2 (Rev GM) KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGE 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA > 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 February 27, 1997 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Attn: Donna Johnson 550 W. 7th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 RE: 1997 Liquor License Continuance Protest: New Peking Restaurant - Restaurant/Eating Place Dear Ms. Johnson: MIKE NAVARRE MAYOR F VED 1997 Y CLERK Please be advised that on February 27, 1997, the tax delinquencies noted in the Borough's letter of protest dated January 29, 1997 have all been resolved. At this time, we wish to withdraw the protest against the continuance of this license for the 1997 license year. Please note that remittance of past due taxes does not remove any other grounds for protest the Borough might assert in addition to tax delinquency. Sincerely, Gina Derleth Delinquent Accounts cc: Applicant Gaye Vaughan, Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk Carol Feas, City of Kenai Clerk 6a� T-,/ COUNCIL ON AGING MarchlOth 10:30 AM - Agenda Approval Minutes from Prior Meeting Old Business 1. Feedback from changes 2. 3. New Business 1. Introduction of New Board Members 2. Election of Officer 3. Waiting List of Tenants/Vmtage Pointe 4. United Way Presentation 5. - Person Wanting to be Heard COUNCIL ON AGING MARCH 10, 1997 ***MINUTES*** Members present: Sam Huddleston, Betty Nelson, Joyce Billings, Georgetta Funk, Al Pease, Arlene Enfield, Peggy Arness Members absent: Joanna Hollier, Roger Meeks Others present: Councilwoman Swarner, Senior Center Director Pat Porter, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull AGENDA APPROVAL: AGENDA APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING: Sam Huddleston asked if anyone wanted the minutes read from the last meeting. Porter went through the minutes and related the high points. Huddleston introduced Peggy Arness and Arlene Enfield new commission members. NELSON MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES MOTION SECONDED BY PEASE. MINUTES APPROVED. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Feedback from changes: Porter advised that the waffle bar is catching on slowly adding that last Friday was the best day so far. Porter advised a few people from the congregant housing have been coming over for waffles. Billings advised she had heard favorable comments regarding the buffet. Porter stated she had also heard wonderful comments. Arness asked about the schedule for the waffles. Porter advised daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Porter added that it hasn't been a burden on the cook noting she has been coming in and setting it up. Council on Aging Page 2 Minutes March 10, 1997 2. Change in lunch from 11:30 to 12:30: Porter advised she added this to the agenda noting she has seen this in other centers wherein lunch is served from a time to a time rather than starting at a single time. Porter stated they may want to discuss this adding that the only problem may be that you wouldn't have lunch start at a certain time. Huddleston noted he likes it the way it is adding with a buffet it may work to have a longer time. Nelson agreed that she likes it the way it is. Arness asked about the people who arrive by bus and at what time they arrive. Porter advised most of the people who arrive by bus come in at 10 a.m. Porter noted that there were some people at Chuda House who didn't like coming in early and they offered to pick them up later if requested. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Introduction of New Board Members: Huddleston introduced Peggy Arness and Arlene Enfield to the group. 2. Election of Officers: Porter advised it was time to elect the President, Vice -President, and Secretary for the year. Porter advised the current officers are Huddleston, Meeks, and Funk. NELSON NOMINATED THE SAME GROUP. SECONDED BY ARNESS. APPROVED UNANIMOUS. 3. Waiting list of Tenants/Vintage Pointe: Porter noted that they have 70 people on the waiting list and of the 70 with the last vacancy, they went through the entire list. Porter noted she is asking the council to have an inactive list. Porter noted that most people advised they were not ready to move for a variety of reasons. Porter stated they would like to go to the same system as the Pioneer Home. Their system is that you stay on the list until you are ready to move and then ask that your name be moved onto the active list. Porter noted at that time they must take the next available apartment. r Council on Aging Page 3 Minutes March 10, 1997 Porter asked if anyone was aware of the Pioneer Home's process. Arness advised she ha6 been involved in the past and they did have an active and inactive list add:ng that it worked very well. Arness stated people would put themselves on the active list and note which Pioneer Home they preferred adding thai They didn't always get their preference. Arness noted that Porter shouldn't have to go through calling 70 people before getting a tenant. Pease asked how the new system would work and if you would have three or four on the active list. Porter stated that as she understands it that if a person calls up and wants to be on the inactive list they are prioritized to the active list by the date they signed up on the inactive list. Porter noted they would no longer call people until they asked to be put on the active list. Nelson noted she is on the inactive list for the Pioneer Home and is called every year and asked if she would like to remain on the list. FUNK MOVED THAT PORTER ESTABLISH AN ACTIVE AND INACTIVE LIST. SECONDED BY BILLINGS. Arness asked if notices would be sent to the people on the current list. Porter stated they would notify the people on the list of the change. APPROVED UNANIMOUS. 4. United Way Presentation: Porter stated that her assistant, Kelly, prepared the United Way presentation adding they will be making the presentation April 3'd or 4' for the funding for this year. Porter stated that she thought this year that they may want to take a couple individuals to state how the center has made a difference to them. Pease stated he felt Porter's presentation made 90 percent of the impact. Porter asked if he felt it unnecessary. Pease stated it isn't done by everybody and it might impress someone on the committee. Pease stated it could be an asset but he would not expect a lot from it. Pease stated they take what is turned in and that is gone over thoroughly by the board. Porter asked the group to think over the next week someone who the center has made a difference in their life to let her know. Nelson stated it could be like a thank you noting their appreciation for the center. Council on Aging Minutes Page 4 March 10, 1997 Porter advised they are on a two year grant cycle for the federal money and they should be fine this year. The United Way packet was finalized and sent last week. PERSON WANTING TO BE HEARD: Nelson advised regarding the $7 for non -seniors lunches she has heard from a number of people that that is too much. Nelson added that she feels it is too much. Funk stated you cannot get similar food in town for the $7. Nelson commented that she felt more people would come if they charged less. Enfield stated Soldotna pays $5. Nelson stated that Soldotna and Nikiski charge $5. Pease noted that the cost of the raw food is just over $5. Pease stated that the center doesn't get any funding for non -seniors. Porter clarified the cost of the raw food is under $3 but adding in all the expenses it adds up to $7. Enfield commented that she may bring her family in for lunch to show them the center but at $7 for adults and $3 for children that would be exorbitant and they probably would not bring them. Arness asked if they had the option of just salad and was advised no. Swarner asked how many non -senior meals they had served before the price went up. Porter stated she wasn't prepared with the information today. Porter added she has heard comments that some feel the price is too high. Swarner asked if the number of non -senior meals has decreased and Porter advised yes. Porter commented they have to remember why they are here. Swarner stated that bringing in non -seniors helps the center. Porter advised she had to leave the meeting to attend an interview and asked the group to let her know what they decided. Billings commented that at the Sterling Senior Center they had been charged full price even though they were seniors. Huddleston stated they may want to table this discussion to the next meeting and think about it. Swarner stated they could ask Porter to bring information on how many meals they are talking about. Nelson used an example that when her sister comes they can stay home and eat for $10 a day. Swarner clarified that they were talking about visiting seniors and not just visitors. Group discussion that they charge visiting seniors $7. Nelson commented she felt more seniors would come if they weren't charged more. Funk noted they had gone over it before when they raised it. Arness stated she was confused. Funk advised they charge $7 for non - seniors and out-of-state seniors. Nelson stated they are encouraging them to Council on Aging Page 5 Minutes March 10, 1997 come to the center. Huddleston stated teat if Soldotna and Nikiski can do it they should be able to lower their price. Huddleston stated they Would put it on the agenda for the next meeting. Enfield asked if the meeting time was set in stone. Swarner advised that this meeting is set by the bylaws but others are set as needed. Discussion about how meeting time is set. Enfield stated that Tuesday and Thursday mornings would be better for both her and Hollier. Huddleston stated they would have to check with Porter noting they could recommend to Porter but she makes the final decision. Swarner noted this may be a problem adding they need to check the bylaws for the Council on Aging. Swarner noted that other boards and commissions have regularly scheduled meetings that are posted. Huddleston commented he couldn't see having a meeting if they had no business. Meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 a.m. Z ctf lly submitted: , u�,r I'Vii, M rilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant D, 5 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AG; :NDA March 3, 1997 Kenai City Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrmg 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 10, 1997 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Bill Nelson - ASTF 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Kornelis memo to Rick Ross dated 2/11 /97 b. Kornelis memo and Dock Leases for review 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. INFORMATION 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas 9. ADJOURNMENT Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** March 3, 1997 - 7:00 -p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Will Jahrig 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Will Jahrig, Barry Eldridge, Mike McCune, Jeannie Munn, Tom Thompson, Ray McCubbins, George Spracher Members Absent: :None Also Present: Keith Kornelis, Paul Dale, Wayne Freeden, Steve Attleson, Bill Nelson, Rachel Clark, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Jahrig asked that Steve Attleson be added to the agenda to discuss Kenai River Fuel Disposal Contingency Plan. Commissioner McCune asked that the City Dock Land Lease be discussed under Old Business. Commissioner Munn MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner McCubbins SECONDED the motion. Motion approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Munn MOVED to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD A. Bill Nelson - ASTF - Bill Nelson passed out the application and reported that it is a pre -proposal for the culverts to prevent erosion along the bluffs. He asked for direction from the Commission on whether they want to cost share, try to obtain funds from another source or whether to submit the proposal for the full amount. Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 1 Kornelis stated that Council didn't show any likelihood of wanting to supply any money for the project. Commissioner Eldridge asked if there had been any indication of an amount from ASTF. Nelson responded that he got the impression that ASTF was looking at around $250,000 but usually expects cost sharing. He stated that the proposal has been written for $500,000 and felt the project has application possibilities all over Alaska. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend to Council to continue with the application to ASTF for the full amount of $500,000 to control bluff erosion at the mouth of the Kenai River. Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion. Motion approved. B. Steve Attleson - Kenai River Fuel Spill Contingency Plan - Attleson stated that there is no fuel response plan in effect for operations that dispense fuel on the river. He proposed a mini-CISPRI system and gave a briefing of his background. He stated that the Coast Guard likes to see an incident command person in charge. He stated that the sole responsibility is on the person who actually spilled and if it is not done properly it can be taken over by the Coast Guard and DEC and billed back to the responsible party if necessary. He stated that if a spill happens and it is offshore it needs to be contained to prevent spreading and limit wildlife impact. He stated that there will be the public to address and legal issues to deal with. Then the area needs to be decontaminated and disposal of the recovered product. He reported that with all the processors and the city dispensing fuel and asked if he should put together a proposal for the city. Commissioner McCune stated that he would be interested. Commissioner Jahrig asked what the cost would be approximately. Attleson stated that he was suggesting a dedicated vessel with equipment on board and ready to respond and another vessel for the recovery effort. He suggested an annual fee to the eight parties involved in dispensing fuel. He projected $200,000 in equipment on a five-year proposal, divided between the parties participating. Commissioner Munn asked about a building to house the equipment. Attleson responded in the summer a 50' Conex building and vessel near the docks would be sufficient. He stated it would need to be fenced for security. Commissioner McCune asked about personnel. Attleson responded that there would be three people on call with Hazwoper training. He felt that key personnel should have drills in the summer and current Hazwoper training also. Commissioner Eldridge asked Kornelis if any city employees were Hazwoper trained. Kornelis responded that a few were, but he wasn't sure if they are current. Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 2 Attleson suggested that everyone go together as a consortium. Commissioner Jahrig asked if there could be a response from CISPRI on whether they would respond if there was a spill in the river. He stated that if everyone participated, he estimated $25-30,000 expense the first year and about $5,000 each year thereafter. He also felt the costs could be split up over a couple of years. Commissioner Jahrig asked if there was a plan written up. Wayne Freeden stated that there was a small plan in place. Commissioner Eldridge asked who would do the Hazwoper training. Attleson responded that they would have to send their people out, probably to MAPTS. Commissioner Jahrig asked if CISPRI would respond. Commissioner Eldridge stated that they would respond for a fee. Commissioner Jahrig asked Kornelis to check with CISPRI and find out what their costs would be. Attleson asked if he should pursue putting together a proposal or let it drop. Commissioner Eldridge suggested that due to the current budget constraints, to write a proposal with all eight parties involved. Attleson responded that he could put together several different scenarios. Commissioner Jahrig stated that the only way he could see that the city could cover the costs would be to tack on an additional cost to the fuel. Attleson asked the Commission to give him a direction to go and stated he would put together a plan for everyone to look at by the next meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS Komelis Memo - Kornelis went over the changes in the dock lease proposed by the city's attorney. He stated that the pre -bid conference will be set for April 3 and the bid opening will be on April 9th. Land Lease - Kornelis stated that his thoughts were to wait to see how the bids turn out. He felt they could also bid it like the other leases. Paul Dale asked if the Commission decided if it would be handled by a lease. Commissioner Jahrig stated that they were waiting for a response back from the City Attorney. Kornelis stated he would get a response from the City Attorney in writing and present it at the next meeting. Commissioner McCune asked if fees for off-loading could be discussed at the next meeting. Kornelis stated that could be done very quickly. Paul Dale stated he got a letter from the city of Homer. The way they handle their docks is Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 3 the sheds lease for $10,000 and the crane rental is $50 per hour. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. INFORMATION Kornelis stated that the stairs and grating are in and waiting for signage. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Kornelis reported that Councilman Bookey was out of town and was unable to attend the meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for April 7. Commissioner Munn MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Fa&holz Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 4 D-4 KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM March 4, 1997 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ELECTIONS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 4, 1997 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT 8. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Internet Expert Committee Report B. Library Addition Committee Report 9. NEW BUSINESS A. A.D.A. REPORT B. GOALS & OBJECTIVES 10. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS 11. INFORMATION A. Council Agenda of February 5 and 19, 1997 B. Price Seminar Information 12. ADJOURNMENT Library Commission ***Minutes*** March 4, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. Kenai Library Activity Room Chairman Bob Peters 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob Peters, Janet Brown, Carol Brenckle, Vince O'Reilly, Lorrene Forbes, Elissa Fahnholz Members Absent: Kathy Heus, Janice Rodes Also Present: Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. Agenda approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Peters asked that the names Richard Ray and Nora Satathub be corrected to read Richard Ross and Nora Satathite. Commissioner Forbes MOVED to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as amended. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Library Director DeForest passed out a new schedule of fines for the library. She reported that they are planning for Sunday openings in April and asked how the Friends will disseminate the information to the schools. She reported that the genealogy and writers groups are active and going well. She then passed out an envelope that requested donations Library Commission March 4, 1997 Page 1 to the library Friends that could be inserted into utility bills. DeForest reported that a grant application for next year is being completed and there will be no money for Wildwood. She stated she will be going to a Dynex seminar in March and the Alaska Library Conference will be in the middle of April in Anchorage. 6. FRIENDS REPORT Commissioner Brown reported that the tea went well. She stated that the Friends have put $2,000 into a separate account to be used as a building fund, Commissioner Forbes stated that they are attempting to apply for a $6,000 grant, and discussed signage for the new Sunday hours. 7. OLD BUSINESS Internet Expert Committee Report - Commissioner Brenckle stated she would like to have Al Jones come to the May meeting to discuss internet issues with the Commission. Library Addition Committee Report - Commissioner O'Reilly reported that he met with Rick Ross and it was suggested going back over the methodology used to determine the needs of the library and prioritize the functions and determine what can be built sequentially. He felt $2.5 million was just too high and felt $1.5 million was a much more workable number. Commissioner O'Reilly felt that if the Inlet View issues are settled sometime soon with the City there may be bond money freed up that is currently unavailable now. He stated that Mayor Williams felt the animal shelter and maintenance shops were top priorities at this time, and didn't feel anything could be done until next spring on the library. He felt that the library needs have been brought to the city's attention and has been acknowledged by them. Commissioner O'Reilly stated he will be going to Seattle and Portland in April and wanted to meet with the libraries there. He also wants to go to Redmond and meet with Microsoft and get background on their computer systems. Commissioner Forbes asked him to find out who is in charge of Microsoft's grant program and how to get in touch with them. Commissioner Peters suggested having someone at the breakfast the city will be having on April 26th. Library Commission March 4, 1997 Page 2 8. NEW BUSINESS ADA Report - DeForest stated that it is )n hold until the Council has approved it. Goals and Objectives - Commissioner Brenckle asked if there riad been any mini -workshops. DeForest stated no. Commissioner Forbes mentioned the genealogy group and the writer's groups. Commissioner O'Reilly suggested changing the date on Objective 10 and asked how to put in something to address serving as a resource/support for the Challenger Center. Commissioner Brenckle suggested a new Objective. The objectives were reordered and Commissioner Forbes will type them and offer an updated copy at the next meeting. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/OUESTIONS DeForest reported that the day after President's Day there were 735 people through the library. Commissioner O'Reilly asked if the Library Addition Committee could meet on March 25th at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Brown thanked Commissioner O'Reilly for his positive support. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Reilly MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Forbes SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. F"nholz Library Commission March 4, 1997 Page 3 -9(Enai Community Zdna.ty A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283--•W8 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1997 Circulation Adult Juvenile Fiction 2056 505 Non -Fiction 2725 494 Periodicals 103 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes 14 6 - 169 Total printed materials .. 7694 Total circulation .. 8845 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Gifts 21 8 Purchases 47 11 Total Additions ... 124 InterLibrary Loans Ordered Received Books 37 41 Easy Books 1402 409 Videos 706 Easy Books 26 11 Misc. 256 AV Returned 33 InterLibrary Loans by our library .. 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H 410I- 71 i D X I if r�"> WUl Ii-it y W - it .I: >_ I_ H J iL U') _J - li .y w +� J J ¢ Q IJ O a x tn� rJJU1L <rwr.IZ zwC)¢ LJwWtL12 Hl aa1 •z-2: i Co1_JiJJT r zD W QH WILx0 WI H I_I z 'Z 'I :n �l .-I s '-1-- x � z '- 3 0 on UI to ';n KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 6, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL --UPSTAIRS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG 1. ROLL CALL: 2. ELECTIONS: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 6, 1997 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: a. Nate Kiel - Ice Facility Report 6. OLD BUSINESS: a. Cemetery 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Kenai River Festival's Request to Use FAA Fields 8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a. Fur Rondy Women's Basketball Tourney b. Men's Basketball c. Middle School Dance d. Tot Program e. Wallyball Tourney f. Rec. Center Walking Program 9. CORRESPONDENCE: 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 11. INFORMATION: a. Council Agenda (February 5 and 19, 1997) b. City League Basketball Schedule - A & B Division c. Beautification Committee Minutes of February 11, 1997 d. Price Seminar Information 12. ADJOURNMENT: T ' 'NOTE MEETING LOCATION' Parks & Recreation Commission * * *Mini ttes * * * 1 March 6 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai laity Hall - Upstairs Chairman Dale Sandahl 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Jack Castimore, Kelly Gifford, Tim Wisniewski, Christel Fields, Ron Yamamoto, Dale Sandahl Members Absent: Richard Hultberg Also Present: Bob Frates, Nate Kiel, Rick Baldwin, Debby Fahnholz 2. ELECTIONS Commissioner Castimore MOVED to retain the current positions of the officers. Commissioner Yamamoto SECONDED the motion. Motion passed. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Bob Frates asked to have Rick Baldwin added to the agenda under Persons to be Heard. Also add Item II E - Skateboard Liability and Item II F - Letter of Support of Ski Trails. Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Yamamoto SECONDED the motion. The agenda was approved as amended. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Castimore MOVED to accept the minutes as presented. Commissioner Yamamoto SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Ice Facility Report - Rick Baldwin presented a request for a three -sided ice rink and possibly a small Zamboni to maintain the ice. He felt such a structure would cover the community Parks & Rec Commission March 6, 1997 Page 1 needs and keep maintenance and upkeep costs to a minimum. He felt the structure would need to have a cover and could be natural ice. lie statad that it would likely be available for use for most of the winter months and could be used for other activities in the off season. Commissioner Sandahl asked if there was a formalized group making the request. Baldwin responded that there was not a formal group, at this time, but there are many interested users. Commissioner Sandahl felt he could not support an ice facility of the type that was previously proposed. He did feel that the type of facility such as they have in Nikiski would be something he could support though. He was hesitant to recommend something to Council if it gets blown up and made into something like the last proposal. Commissioner Wisniewski felt that the last time it wasn't well thought out and views this proposal as something the community needs. Nate Kiel responded that there was no need to have a multi -million dollar facility to make it multi -use. He felt it could be used in the spring by Little League for practice before the fields are open. He also felt craft shows and such could be held there in the summer months. Commissioner Sandahl suggested they become more organized and felt there were needs that still need to be addressed such as who will maintain it and be responsible for the facility. He felt it should be addressed to the Council in a proposal and would support a facility of this type Bob Frates felt a task force would generate more support and suggested there be representation from all the factions involved, including the schools and the hockey association. He felt maintenance could be a major concern. Commissioner Yamamoto was concerned that it stay a city project and not be under private operation in order to keep the costs down. Commissioner Sandahl felt the group needs to address several concerns regarding maintenance and responsibility. He felt the schools and the borough should be contacted. Rick Baldwin felt a lot of the costs could be recovered by user fees. Nate Kiel agreed and felt it needs to be spelled out exactly what is proposed. Commissioner Castimore suggested presenting it in stages. He suggested the base be put in the first year and the cover the second year. Commissioner Sandahl felt that what is working in Nikiski can also work here. Rick Parks & Rec Commission March 6, 1997 Page 2 Baldwin felt that there were a few things that could be corrected on what was done in Nikiski. He felt the warm-up sheds should be attached to the structure. Commissioner Sandahl was concerned about land and where it should b-; located. Nate Kiel felt that any of the borough land around the high school would work, but felt the closer it was to the school the better. Commissioner Castimore felt it should riot be attached to the school and that it be kept as a public facility. Commissioner Gifford suggested it could also be used in the summer by the skateboarders. Commissioner Yamamoto MOVED to have the group set up a task force and get more information and to present it again to the Commission before making any recommendations. to Council. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. The motion passed. Commissioner Sandahl felt the skateboarding issue could be addressed from a usage angle. Bob Frates stated that he would do what he could to help in determining possible site locations. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Cemetery - Bob Frates reported that he had come up with a maintenance management plan that he felt could be do -able this summer. He felt that a couple of things to consider include signage stating the cemetery policy, and that it would help to get church organizations involved. He reported that the code states that the gates will be closed from 7 pm to 9 am, though it hasn't been done for a long time and he doesn't have the staff to handle those hours. Commissioner Sandahl felt that there needs to be more forward thinking and did not feel that there should be locks on the gates. He asked if the suggestion of a cemetery committee went to Council. Bob Frates responded that it did not go to Council and Council will not support another committee. Bob Frates felt that most of the complaints in the past have to do with maintenance. He felt with more attention, a lot of the problems will be taken care of. He felt that getting the local churches involved would be a positive step. Commissioner Sandahl was concerned that the summer months when the maintenance would be required would be very busy months for the parks and rec crews and the cemetery issues would not be at the top of the priority list, which would just make the problems ongoing. He asked if there was anything preventing having an advisory committee for the cemetery. Parks & Rec Commission March 6, 1997 Page 3 Rick Ross stepped in for a moment and stated that he would ask the City Attorney for advise on this issue and would get back the Commission with an answer. 7. NEW BUSINESS Kenai river Festival Request - Bob Frates reported that the Kenai River Festival has requested to use the FAA fields this year. He felt they could use the facilities, but did not feel the city should provide electricity or porta potties since the greenstrip is open and available for such activities. Commissioner Castimore felt the greenstrip was a much more appropriate area for their purpose since the restrooms and facilities are already in place. Commissioner Sandahl felt it was an administrative decision and it didn't fall within the functions of the Commission to decide. 8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Fur Rondy Women's Basketball - Bob Frates reported that the women's all-star team went to Anchorage and placed first in the tournament. Men's Basketball - Bob Frates reported that the basketball season will be finished on March 22. Middle School Dance - Bob Frates reported that there were 65 kids that attended the Middle School dance. Tot Program - Bob Frates reported that the tot program has been in place for a long time, though not very active. He stated it allows the little ones to bring in the trikes and the last week there were 50 people there. It is for ages up to 3 or 4. Wallyball Tournament - Bob Frates reported that they had 4-on-4 co-ed and 3-on-3 mens tournaments. He felt there is a huge interest in a wallyball league. Walking Program - Bob Frates stated they have developed a walking program with the intent to reward for milestones that are achieved. 9. CORRESPONDENCE None. Parks & Rec Commission March 6, 1997 Page 4 10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn the ti�eeting. Commissioner Castimore SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. Fahnholz Parks & Rec Commission March 6, 1997 Page 5 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **AGENDA** KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 12, 1997, 7:00 p.m. http://www.Kenai.net/city 1. ROLL CALL: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 26, 1997 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-6—Anglers Acres Subdivision, Lowe Addition b..PZ97-7—Papa Joe's Subdivision 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Proposed Rezone (Discussion) 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. Review of Title 14—Cabin Definitions --Discussion b. Kennels in Suburban Residential Subdivisions —Discussion 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council b. -Borough Planning c. Administration 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Administrative Approval —Radar Subdivision No. 2 b. Alaska Challenger Learning Center Information (From 6/12/96 Packet) 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 14. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION **MINUTES** March 12, 1997 1. ROLL CALL: Members present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Karen Mahurin, Michael Christian Members absent: None Others present: Councilman Hal Smalley, City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CHRISTIAN MOVED TO ACCEPT AGENDA. GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. NO OBJECTIONS TO UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AGENDA APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 26, 1997 GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 1997 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. CHRISTIAN SECONDED THE MOTION. Glick asked for changes or corrections to the minutes. Bryson stated that on page 3, in the next to last paragraph stated, "Bryson stated that it appears that an encroachment meets the criteria for granting the permit. Bryson noted that this is a situation he didn't create." Bryson stated his intention was to state that the Stantons didn't intentionally create the encroachment. Bryson added he didn't want it inferred that it was him. Glick clarified that Bryson wanted Stanton's name listed. Bryson stated Stanton instead of he. Bryson, stated that on page 4, in the last paragraph, there was a sentence that didn't make sense. Bryson noted he may have said it and would request that the next to last sentence be deleted. Mahurin commented that she has no changes and noting her appreciation of the thorough notes, however, at times it may be better that the minutes not be verbatim. Mahurin stated she felt the Commission would allow Kebschull discretion as to what to put in the minutes. Werner-Quade stated that on page 10, where it says, "Werner-Quade stated she agrees with number one," add the word to accept the definition. Also, except need to be changed to accept. Glick asked if there were any objections to unanimous consent. None noted. MINUTES APPROVED AS CORRECTED. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 March 12, 1997 Minutes 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: a. PZ97-6—Anglers Acres Subdivision, Lowe Addition GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PZ97-6, ANGLERS ACRES SUBDIVISION. MOTION SECONDED BY WERNER-QUADE. La Shot stated there were no additional staff comments. Glick asked the Commission for discussion on the motion. Nord asked where the road is to get to tract one. La Shot stated it got cut off on the copy, noting it is a flag lot. La Shot stated it comes out to Angler Drive on the north property line of tract two. Christian asked if there is a road there or if it will be part of the development. La Sot stated that Angler Drive exists adding that the flag lot and the other lots created adjoin that right of way. La Shot stated they will be private driveways. VOTE: BRYSON YES WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES NORD YES MAHURIN YES CHRISTIAN YES GLICK YES. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. ' PZ97-7 — Papa Joe's Subdivision BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. MOTION SECONDED BY MAHURIN. La Shot stated he didn't know well how well the copies were in the packet but noted some of the property lines were faded. La Shot stated that the north/south property line between Lot 4 and 5 faded on his copy. La Shot stated it goes right between a bearing and a distance there. The north/south property lines in back of Lots 1 and 2, between Lot 3 is faded. La Shot stated there is no dedication of right of ways and one flag lot, Lot 5. Glick opened the floor to discussion. Christian asked if there is connection to water and sewer on these lots and if it is available. La Shot stated they will have the ability to connect to all lots. La Shot noted that in this zone, they could connect to one or the other and install a septic system Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 March 12, 1997 Minutes with 20,000 square feet. La Shot noted that is pcssible but unlikely. La Shot noted the one easement granted along the north prnperty line o Lot 6 along the panhandle of Lot 5 was dedicated to serve Lot 7 with utilities. Christian asked if there intention was to put them in or just to make it possible. La Slot stated it is there to be used adding if he they ended up with a septic system he would expect Lot 5 or 7. Christian asked if sewer and water was available and La Shot noted along Cinderella and Magic. VOTE: WERNER-QUADE YES GOECKE YES NORD YES MAHURIN YES CHRISTIAN YES BRYSON YES GLICK YES. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Proposed Rezone (Discussion) Glick noted the information in the packet. Mahurin stated she did not have a problem with the rezone and would be glad to recommend proceeding. MAHURIN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED REZONE. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON. Glick asked if the Flight Service Station (FSS) had been rezoned and if this would be rezoned the same. La Shot stated yes, Light Industrial. La Shot explained the dimensions stating he tried to pick out usable higher ground along Willow and to extend the present zone. La Shot stated the reason for the 300 feet between the FSS and the proposed animal control lot is that there is a swale through the area that at one time there was fairly wet. La Shot added that it doesn't appear to be that wet anymore. La Shot stated that the rest of that property is usable property. La Shot drew attention to the land use table in the packet. La Shot stated this property is shown on the land use table for long term use as light industrial. Bryson asked about the land use map showing the tower tract across the street as being delineated and that it wasn't shown on the attached sheet. Bryson questioned if it had a tract designation. La Shot stated this information was taken from the borough data base and didn't know if there was a problem with that. La Shot stated the tower does exist almost across the street. La Shot asked what Bryson was asking? Bryson asked if it is platted or needs to be zoned. La Shot stated it is zoned properly adding that he didn't know if the property is platted. Kebschull advised it is a lease property. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 March 12, 1997 Minutes Bryson asked about the proposed rezone and water and sewer. La Shot stated there are mains along the road and there are service pines every 100 feet. La Shot commented it makes it convenient to break this into a usable piece. VOTE: GOECKE YES NORD YES MAHURIN YES CHRISTIAN YES BRYSON YES WERNER-QUADE YES GLICK YES. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. Review of Title 14—Cabin Definitions —Discussion Glick opened the floor for discussion. Bryson stated the attorney's response summarized what had been said and provided documentation as to when the ordinance was modified. Bryson stated he would be amenable to a work session in which appropriate areas were designated for a future not permitted designation. Glick asked for others feelings. Glick noted a general concurrence to set a work session. Glick asked if the Commission wanted to set a time now. Mahurin suggested 6 p.m. before a regularly scheduled meeting. Group consensus on Mahurin's suggestion and the decision was made to set the work session for the next meeting at 6 p.m. (3/26/97 at 6 p.m.). Smalley asked who would be at the session. Bryson stated he felt the P&Z Commission would be satisfactory. Bryson stated he would personally be looking at situations where it is obvious that facilities of may not be appropriate for a specific area. Bryson explained ones wherein a reasonable case may be made such as crematoriums in an RS zone. Werner-Quade asked if when they complete the work session is it the Commission's intention to have any blanks in the table. Bryson stated his intent would be to place a C if an N was not appropriate. Werner-Quade clarified there would be no blanks. Glick clarified that the consensus that the session would be just the Planning Commission but they would not exclude anyone who wished to participate. Smalley stated that at prior discussion they talked about legal opinion and possibly having the attorney present. Kebschull advised that Mr. Graves had stated he would attend a work session is they requested that he do so. Glick asked if they should ask the attorney. Christian stated he felt it would save time to have questions answered during the meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 March 12, 1997 Minutes Kebschull informed the Commission that they may need council approval for the work session but that she would clarify it and take whatever steps necessary to schedul the meeting. b. Kennels in Suburban Residential Subdivisions —Discussion Glick stated he felt that this topic would go along with what they will work on in the work session. Christian stated the attorney's suggestion is to put it in the animal control section because of enforcement. Christian asked La Shot if they came up with a definition of animal breeding as opposed to kennels. Kebschull advised she had discussed it with the attorney. Kebschull noted he had stated it was basically a moot point because anything over three dogs require a kennel license and it would be covered under the kennel definition. Christian asked if animal breeding means kennels. Kebschull clarified if they have more than three animals. Christian noted that if they include something in Title 3, under 3.15, Christian noted he had looked at the section and they have licensing procedures under 3.15.02. Christian stated it is further separated under their letters a, b, c, d. Section a covers application and section b covers "shall nots." Christian read, "Animal control office shall not issue a license under this chapter to any person who has been convicted of neglecting an animal or cruelty to animals. Christian stated he felt this may be a good place for them to add any attachments if they decide to do so. Christian read a draft, "Animal control office shall not issue a license under this chapter to any person living in an RS zone, or an RS 1 zone or in a small lot subdivision" or whatever and that way it would fit nicely with the other statements. Bryson stated in general he would support something of that nature but would think they could identify which zones were inappropriate and allow the city attorney to place it in the appropriate place in the code. Bryson noted his preference is that kennels be restricted from placement in RU, RS, RS1, and RS2. Nord questioned RU and Bryson noted the high density residential zone. Christian stated he would support that adding he feels they will get some opposition. Bryson stated he would like to add the TSH zone. Goecke stated he would be in favor of taking it inclusive of anything within the city limits of Kenai that no kennel permits be issued. Mahurin stated she would go for the RU and TSH zones. Mahurin stated she had a slight problem with the RS zones. Nord suggested the RS, RS2, RU, and TSH zones. Bryson asked La Shot the lot designation for RS1.. La Shot stated 12,500 with water and/or sewer and 20,000 without. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 March 12, 1997 . Minutes Glick stated if they were going to make the change it would require a public hearing. Glick suggested asking the attorney to draw something up and then have a public hearing. Christian stated they would need a consensus of which zones to include. Nord asked about grandfathered kennels. Werner-Quade stated it is an annual rene al. Goecke stated it would be hard to deny a permit if they already had one. Christian stated it would be possible to give a time period to work their way out such as a three or five year period. Glick stated that based on the discussion they could have the attorney draft language and then they could finalize among themselves which zones. Then after that, they could hold a public hearing. Christian asked if they should think in terms of small lot subdivisions or just in terms of zones. Bryson stated he felt they should think in terms of zones so as not to allow one area protection that you are allowing another. Glick asked La Shot to work with the attorney on this. 9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS: 10. REPORTS: a. City Council Smalley reported that under public scheduled comment they heard from Bill Coghill who gave the financial report of the city and everything is great. Smalley noted that in the letters written, there were no exceptions stating that corrections needed to be made. Amy Williams came and discussed putting up a fence in TSH zone at the cooperative preschool. Smalley stated that was approved. Bill Kluge spoke about a proposed animal control shelter. Smalley advised that when they originally started to discuss this the price had risen drastically. Smalley stated they have scaled some things down and Kluge brought back a proposal to the body at $484,000 which is approximately $145 square foot. Smalley noted the material he is suggesting is the same as being used on the Ninilchik School which had two bidders from this area. Smalley noted that school is being built at less that $145 square foot so it may come in less if they bid the shelter. Smalley reported Item 2 dealt with the contract for fuel service with Mapco and splitting the award, both failed. Smalley stated they are back where they have been purchasing fuel at the Airport Fuel Service. Smalley stated they will continue to deal with the issue until it is resolved. Smalley stated that some of the council feels they should be taking care of their own fueling and others feel they should get out of the business because of potential fuel hazards. Smalley stated that at the present location they can obtain fuel 24 hours a day. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 7 March 12, 1997 Minutes Item 3 involved a request for $5000 from the airport fund to put in a rolling gate for the new restaurant which was denied. Council advised the new lessee could put in the gate at their own expense. Smalley noted that the lease is $810 per month and expending the $5000 would take a long time to recoup. Item 4 was removed. Items 5 through 8 passed unanimously. Smalley noted there is new radar coming to the city. Item G, under Old Business, involved Chris Garcia on Beaver Loop who has a structure that is sitting on property deeded to the city at the park area. Smalley stated there will be arr, investigation into Martha Cunningham's remaining heirs to see if they have objection to an equal swap or a purchase by the Garcia's. Smalley noted that when the city was given that land it was to remain in recreational kinds of uses for children. Smalley noted that 25 to 30 years ago a boat launch was put in and that is used a lot now. Smalley stated they are trying to work the problem out and the city wants to make sure they have not nullified the arrangement with the Cunninghams. Smalley noted the investigation will be done at Garcia's expense. Mahurin asked Smalley to explain this further. Smalley stated it is a long story and related a fence had been put in which there was question as to if it was on the property line. La Shot noted it is well off the property line. La Shot noted it is about 16 feet over the line. Glick questioned if he did this based on the fence location. Nord asked if it is a pad. La Shot noted there is footings and a wall. La Shot stated he was with the city when the fence was put in. La Shot stated it was put it based on the edge of where he had been mowing and to keep people from the park onto his property. La Shot stated that after the fence was put in he had spent several hours explaining to Mr. Garcia where the fence was and where the property line. La Shot noted he does believe that Garcia knew where the property line was adding he did not have a building permit or a plot plan. Mahurin asked Smalley to restate the city's position. Smalley stated they have discussed several options including moving the footings, another to swap land, to allowing the purchase of a piece of property. Smalley noted this has been being worked on since last fall. Mahurin commented she felt this could be precedent setting for the city to trade if someone knowingly builds on city property. Smalley stated that looking at the deed the city may not have an option except that it must be moved. Smalley reiterated the Garcias will be responsible for contacting the Cunninghams. Smalley noted nothing has been decided. Under New Business, work sessions were set for the budget. They will be Thursday evenings in council chambers at 7 p.m. beginning April 10". They set three and if they need a fourth they will set a meeting. Smalley noted the Commission is welcome to attend and participate. Under Item 4, New Business, the Mayor talked about potential trips. One will be to the Sakhalin Islands to visit the mayor their and oil companies. Part of this will be in conjunction with the fire training center. Smalley stated the oil companies are very interested in this. Smalley noted the Mayor may go on one or more of these trips. Smalley noted that when the Mayor travels he usually travels at someone else's expense, other than the city's. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 8 March 12, 1997 Minutes b. Borough Planning Bryson noted there are two agendas in the packet, the first the plat agenda. Bryson noted he had been at a work session and did not attend. Bryson reported all 12 plats - were approved. On the regular agenda, the consent agenda approved. Item E, 1 and 2, Bryson noted P&Z had recommended approval. Bryson noted that the City of Soldotna had several problems and requested modification. For example, present wording restricts walks to be constructed across the full width of property. Bryson stated Soldotna's intent is for full traffic along long stretches. They requested modification. Bryson noted the likely outcome will be breaking it into small lot situation and a large tract wherein access is desired for a long distance. Item E3, was a proposed ordinance to allow neighboring property owners to have prior rights and be allowed to match the high bids for borough bids for land. This was recommended to be defeated unanimously at the planning commission. Bryson noted this will go on to the assembly. Under Item F1, the borough proposed upgrading the waste handling site in Sterling. Approval was recommended. Item F2, involved a gravel site wherein the individual had requested a waiver of some of the conditions for gravel pit development. Bryson noted this is in Anchor Point and is a small lot with gravel pits on three sides. The owner had requested to excavate to water level which is where the adjacent pits are. This was approved. Planning waiver Item H1, was approved. Item L1 which authorized a sale in Point Possession was postponed. Bryson noted this would require a 20 plus mile road be constructed to access the area. Bryson noted the proposed purchaser had wanted to lessen the price by the amount spent on the road. Bryson noted the working group met before the regular meeting. Bryson noted they were addressing water table problems which will continue at the next meeting. C. Administration La Shot reminded the group of the Airport Commission meeting regarding the Airport Master Plan. La Shot stated they now have the public review draft available of the Kenai River Master Plan and noted he is trying to obtain copies for everyone. La Shot noted that regarding Forest Drive the state recently sent team of engineers to begin scoping the project. La Shot stated they will do some preliminary planning and set a public hearing. La Shot stated the state has $4.5 million budgeted but don't know if that will be enough. La Shot stated they may end up with an urban section along Forest and some other type along Redoubt. Mahurin noted because she works at Sears Planning and Zoning Commission March 12, 1997 Page 9 Minutes there is a major problem with children trving to cross Forest to get to the school. La Shot noted there will be a time to bring .gyp all those c:)ncerns. Kebschull advised she will not lie at the next meeting and Debbie Fahnholz will be here to cover the meeting. 11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 12. INFORMATION ITEMS: a. KPB Administrative Approval —Radar Subdivision No. 2 b. Alaska Challenger Learning Center Information (From 6/12/96 Packet) Glick asked Goecke if the Challenger information was the information he had requested. Goecke stated yes. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: Smalley advised that council had met in a work session and went through applications for city manager. Smalley stated they now have six applicants. Now, they will start over and rescore all of these six candidates. Smalley stated that of the 8 they initially screened to, there were four of them that had received either five, six, or seven votes from the group of seven council members. Smalley noted that two had to be excluded because they didn't meet the minimum qualifications which were originally advertised. Smalley noted that one of those was his second highest score. Smalley noted the article in the paper last week regarding this. Smalley stated he will be traveling to Seattle this weekend with a group of 15 to 20 teachers statewide to visit the Seattle Learning Center. They will tour the center and see what is there in comparison with what is planned for the Center here. Smalley noted he and Councilman Bannock will be representing the city. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at approximately 8 p.m. Res ectfully submitted: Marilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 11, 1997*** 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 11, 1997 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Merle Dean Feldman 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Loretta Breeden Memorial b. Banner Update c. Litter Bag Program 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Volunteer Program b. Volunteer Orientation 7. REPORTS a. Chairperson b. Parks & Rec c. Council 8. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. INFORMATION a. Committee Roster b. Parks & Rec. Commission Minutes of February 6, 1997 c. City Council Agendas (2/5/97 and 2/19197) d. 1997 Theme and Goals and Objectives 10. ADJOURNMENT ***NOTE MEETING TIME*** KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE March 11, 1997 ***MINUTES*** ROLL CALL: Members present: Members absent: Non -voting Members present: Non -voting Members absent: Others present: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Marilyn Dimmick, Barb Nord, Susan Hett, Nina Selby, Sylvia Johnson, Wilma Jean Rogers Karolee Hansen Linda Oveturf Jeneane Benedict Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Parks and Rec. Director Bob Frates, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull Hett asked for changes or additions to the agenda. Nord requested adding appreciation for banner volunteers to agenda, 6c. Hett noted Merle Dean will not be present so to remove her from the agenda. Frates requested that under New Business, 6d to add Cemetery. AGENDA APPROVED WITH CHANGES BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 11, 1997 Hett asked for corrections to minutes. Selby noted the following corrections: Page 2, toward the end should read Frates stated the only instead of they; Page 3, 2"d paragraph barrels out front instead of our; Page 3, 3`d paragraph, Dimmick noted she has seeds instead of that; Page 4, 4`h paragraph, people who had spoken to instead of spoke; and, Page 6, third line from bottom, probably if the instead of they. MINUTES APPROVED WITH CHANGES BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Selby also requested that on the Beautification Committee roster that her work number be deleted. Request also made to remove "Wilma" from Rogers name on the roster. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Beautification Committee Page 2 Minutes March 11, 1997 OLD BUSINESS: a. Loretta Breeden Memorial Hett noted that Frates has been working on the memorial. Frates stated they have $400 donated. Selby asked how much money they would need. Frates stated about $350. Frates noted he did submit money in the budget for a fountain adding that was submitted at the Mayor's request. Frates stated they will leave it up to Henry Knackstedt (Breeden's son) to select a site for the bush and plaque. b. Banner Update Hett noted that last week they were almost done adding that they were very impressive. Frates asked if anyone hadn't been by the last couple weeks, he felt that everyone should visit. Frates stated that about three weeks ago he had stopped by noted that some of the colors were faded. Frates stated that now, they have doubled some of the color mixtures and they are bright. Frates stated that if they hold up like they are supposed to, they will be spectacular. Hett stated they are having a reception the first week of May for all the volunteers. Hett noted that Helen and Loretta are planning the reception. c. Litter Bag Program Frates brought the Committee up to date on the proposed program and showed a sample fanny pack. Frates stated he did find some prices on fanny packs at approximately $2.75 per pack. Frates stated he didn't have a problem with pulling those funds out of the Parks and Rec. budget and putting their logo on them. Selby asked about putting the "Beautifying the highways and byways" logo on them. Frates stated he wouldn't have a problem with that logo. Frates stated he would like to have a system wherein individuals sign up for a specific area and therein they would feel some obligation and the Parks and Rec staff could check up on them. Frates stated they could put some of the areas wherein they have had vandalism such as parks, the Bernie Huss Trail, etc. on the sign up list. Dimmick stated that if they called it the "Adopt a Neighborhood," or whatever, they could generate a certificate with their name on it. Then, the volunteer could take it with them when they signed up. Swarner asked Frates if he had a certificate maker on his computer and he responded no. Beautification Committee Page 3 Minutes March 11, 1997 Frates commented that by defining the program and going through recommendations, certificates, etc. he would feel more comfortable with the program. Johnson stated she wonders about recognition for individuals such a young man she observed last year cleaning litter in front of the post office to the Spur Highway. Johnson stated it would be nice if they could somehow recognize these types of volunteers through the newspaper without naming them by name. Dimmick asked if the city had a color which could be used for the fanny packs. Dimmick noted the only color she is familiar with is red for the high school. Frates stated he was thinking about blue and white. Dimmick asked if we could have a name for the volunteers such as Beautification Patrol. Frates stated he would see if he could come up with a catchy name. Hett noted the litter pickup starts in two months. Nord asked how much they would charge to do the printing. Frates stated it is a $75 set up fee which is a one time fee. NEW BUSINESS: a. Volunteer Program Hett stated they had talked about doing the program different this year. Hett noted that last year she called everyone for planting. Then, they had the volunteer orientation and had people sign up for beds. Hett asked for ideas for this year. Selby asked if it hadn't worked in the past. Hett stated it did but that Frates had suggested assigning Committee members to beds with a set group of volunteers to oversee. Frates stated it would make it easier on everyone to oversee the beds. Selby asked how they would assign beds. Frates stated he didn't have a good idea. Overturf stated they could decide how many volunteers to have for each bed and to make a sign up list with that number of volunteers. Frates stated that when they had the sign ups a list of expectations would be nice which could include picking up trash, cigarette butts, leaves, pruning, etc. Rogers asked how many volunteers last year and Hett advised there were probably about 40 on the list. Hett asked if they want to continue like last year and asked if someone wanted to share in the calling. Selby noted she knew what a job it was last year. Swarner stated that it seemed like there was more of a response from volunteers when they set a time rather than individuals going out. Dimmick noted it could be Beautification Committee Page 4 Minutes March 11, 1997 discouraging to ga out and work alone. Hett stated the summer before last they set specific times and that seemed to work well. Swarner noted that works better for her because you can schedule time. b. Volunteer Orientation Hett stated that for the last few years they have had a volunteer orientation and Merle Dean has spoken. Then, they have had sign ups. Swarner noted that the council chambers will be in use for work sessions on Thursdays through May. Hett stated that perhaps they could go to Merle Dean's house. Group discussion that it may be difficult for new volunteers. Swarner noted a city building is a safe place for new people to attend a meeting. Dimmick asked about using the Rec Center and suggested they could have a walking tour of the city buildings within proximity of the Rec. Center. Swarner commented that last year the orientation was in April and the weather wasn't great. Hett commented that she felt that something educational would be nice at the orientation. Dimmick volunteered to bring a plant for a door prize. Rogers stated they could all bring a plant. Hett asked when they would like to have the orientation noting that the next meeting is April 8'. Hett asked for days of the week they would like to have the meeting. Frates noted that if they have it too soon, they may lose interest before they get called to work. Rogers asked if they would have the sheets there that night so they could meet the volunteers they will be working with and Hett stated yes. Swarner stated she wasn't sure of the date for the city's volunteer reception. Hett stated she thought it was the week of April 20`h Hett suggested looking at late April or early May and noted that early May is better for her. Frates suggested they check with Merle Dean. Hett stated they would set a date at the next meeting. Swarner suggested they contact Jean Hansen who writes the newspaper column to mention the upcoming orientation. Swarner also noted that the extension is offering some gardening classes and they may want to put flyers there advertising the volunteer program. Hett noted she would like to have the volunteers track their hours. Dimmick noted they could tie the volunteer hours into then to the kind of money it would cost the city for the service when they request funding. c. Banner Volunteer Appreciation Selby noted there will be a reception for the volunteers. Nord stated she wanted the city to recognize their efforts and perhaps present a certificate to the volunteers Beautification Committee Page 5 Minutes, March 11, 1997 from Mayor Williams. Swarner noted that they would need their names for the volunteer reception. Dimmick stated that perhaps they could put a banner up recognizing the banner volunteers. Hett stated that Loretta and Helen should be mentioned or honored. Swarner asked Selby to get the list of names and addresses for the volunteers. Selby stated she would get the names and try to get addresses. Swarner asked Selby to get them and give them to Carol Freas. Selby noted there were a couple classes from the high school who came over and assisted. d. Cemetery: Frates noted this has been a hot topic at Parks and Rec because of calls about maintenance. Frates advised he has developed a maintenance program which will be implemented this summer. Frates stated it has set days and the items which need to be carried out on those days. Frates stated this program will give them a written plan for the supervisors to check on. Frates stated the other thing they decided to do instead of trying to put together another committee is to reach out to church organizations and request that they put together collectively a cemetery advisory group separate from the city. Frates stated they could evaluate the cemetery, volunteer, meet from time -to -time, and bring back recommendations. Frates stated he wanted to mention it because there are some beautification areas that could be looked at such as when you enter along the road. Perhaps, the could place flower boxes at the entrance. Frates stated he didn't feel that it would create too much of a problem for upkeep. Frates stated that in the May they could visit the cemetery and look at the area and draw up some plans for some beds. REPORTS: a. Chairperson No report. b. Parks & Rec Frates stated that regarding the banners, Helen wanted them retired early enough so they were in good enough shape to auction. Group discussion about what the original plan was with obtaining the banners. Frates stated regarding the flower boxes, he had contacted Ken Brown the ex - superintendent at Wildwood regarding them. The new person out there, said if they have time they may do some but added that they would call the city if they Beautification Committee Minutes Page 6 M irch 11, 1997 have time. Frates stated he could have someone make repairs to the boxes that need it. Frates stated that regarding Leif Hansen Memorial Park there have been two moose hanging out there and trees are down to stubs. Frates commented it is a shame and it may be time that they take a close look at protecting the trees. Dimmick stated her daughter uses the big square mesh that is used under concrete. Dimmick stated it is about eight feet tall and it stands by itself. Dimmick commented that she hangs Christmas lights on it and that the birds can get through. Hett asked how many trees are over there. Frates stated he wasn't sure. Frates stated he felt it was a resource they should protect. Frates stated there was a couple ways they could look at it. One would be to add that option to the individuals when they purchase a plaque and tree. Frates stated that then they would have to determine who would put up the protection. Dimmick suggested they could start looking at planting closer together to make it easier to protect. Frates stated he would get some prices and some alternatives. Frates stated that whatever they get it would need to be put up quickly. Frates noted it does say in the contract the city is not responsible for the moose damage. Hett suggested the family's could protect the trees. Frates stated that was his suggestion. Selby asked what about the family's who already have trees. Frates stated he was in Trinity the other day and they have packets of seeds like ivy. Frates stated that perhaps at the gazebo they could put flower boxes and plant the ivy -like plant noting he thought it would be nice. Dimmick stated that Peggy Arness grows it. Frates noted the greenhouse is up and running with both hot and cold water. Frates stated all they need is bodies. Frates stated he got started last weekend and there are probably between 1500 and 2000 plants started. Selby asked what he needed volunteers for. Frates stated to put seedlings in the cells, then in a couple weeks transplanting. Frates stated if they don't mind being called, he would call and ask for assistance. Frates took the list of members who volunteered and times they would be available. Frates passed out a seed list to the group. c. Council Swarner asked if anyone had any questions about the City Manager search and advised they will be meeting on the 20" to go over the list. Swarner advised they will be starting budgets noting it doesn't look like anything would be increased and Beautification Committee Minutes Page 7 March 11, 1997 there may be decreases. Hett asked if they requester. money for banners for next year. Frates stated he hadn't because they would last three years. Selby commented that she thought they were going to dud banners next year. Swarner suggested requesting to add them so it would be there. Swarner stated the first budget meeting is on April 10`h at 7 p.m. and at that meeting the plan will be to hear from outside groups who will be requesting money. Nord asked if they could submit a revised request. Frates stated he has a meeting on the 17' and he could discuss it then. Group discussion that they would like to see 30 new banners each year. Dimmick suggested they use the term maintenance instead of replacement. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: INFORMATION: a. Committee Roster b. Parks & Rec. Commission Minutes of February 6, 1997 c. City Council Agendas (215/97 and 2/19/97) d. 1997 Theme and Goals and Objectives ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Marilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant AGENDA RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1997 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://WWw.Kenai.not/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 PIIBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Paul Gray - Kenai River Video 2. Bill Coghill - City of Kenai Financial Report 3. Amy Williams - Kenai Cooperative Preschool C. PIIBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1735-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $250,00o in the Capital Project Fund Entitled "Kenai ARFF Project." 2. Resolution No. 97-9 - Awarding a Contract for Fuel Service to Mapco Express, Inc. at the Unit Prices Listed Below for Furnishing and Dispensing Fuel at Their Service Station Located at Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway. a. Remove from table. b. Consideration of Resolution (Pass/Fail) C. Consideration of Substitute Resolution No. 97-9 - Awarding a Contract for Gasoline Fuel Service to Mapco Express, Inc. at the Unit Price of $.98/gal. for Furnishing and Dispensing Gasoline Fuel Only at Their Service Station Located at Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway. -1- D. E. F. G. 3. Resolution No. 97-10 - Transferring $5,000 in the Airport Terminal Fund for the Purchase and Tnstallation of an Overhead Rolling Grille (Gate) at the Restaurant. 4. Resolution No. 97-11 - Supporting Enactment of Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 97-13 Which Increases the Cap on Taxable Sales from $500 to $1,000. 5. Resolution No. 97-12 - Awarding a Contract to Video Systems Plus for the Purchase of Seven Patrol Video Systems. 6. Resolution No. 97-13 - Awarding a Contract to Applied Concepts, Inc. for the Purchase of Seven Hand -Held Traffic Radars. 7. Resolution No. 97-14 - Amending Morrison Maierle, Inc -Is Contract for the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center Project to Include the Final Design Phase for the Not -to - Exceed Amount of $376,000. 8. Resolution No. 97-15 - Opposing Proposal D-AAC21.363 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan to be Presented at the March Meeting of the Alaska Board of Fisheries. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of February 19, 1997. CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS 1. Chris Garcia - Building Encroachment/Cunningham Park -2- H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. Discussion - Setting Budget Work Session Date(s) EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council R. ADJOURNMENT -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1997 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bannock, Smalley, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore and Measles. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: REMOVE: B-11 Paul Gray - Mr. Gray was ill and unable to attend the meeting. He requested to be placed on the 3/19/97 agenda. ADD AS: B-1, Theo Matthews - Requested to speak to C-8 at this time in order to attend a Kenai River Board meeting as well. ADD AS: B-41 Bill Kluge - Animal Shelter. ADD TO: C-8, Resolution No. 97-15 - Additional information/Kenaitze Indian Tribe Resolution No. 97-06, opposing D-AAC21.363 Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan. ADD AS: H-4, Discussion - Business Trade Mission/Sakhalin Island MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 2 MOTION TO AMEND: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to remove Item C-4 (Resolution No. 97- 11) from the agenda. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Swarner explained, she did not think council should act on the resolution at this time because the item would not come before the Borough Assembly for action until March 18. In addition, City Manager Ross had requested information from the Borough for help in council's considerations and the information had not been forwarded as yet. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS AMENDED: Councilman Smalley MOVED to set the agenda as amended. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: REMOVE: E-1, Minutes of 2/19/97 meeting and make the following amendment to Item C-2, Resolution No. 97-3 - Transferring $2,500 in the General Fund for a City-wide Computer Network Design Study: There were no public comments. Councilman Moore asked what administration anticipated to acquire from the document. City Manager Ross answered, the document was to address the needs with an approximate cost for installing a network system in City Hall and phasing in other city buildings over the next few years. The document would be a foundation for building both a computer network and records management system for the city and aid in making appropriate choices of systems software and equiDment. (ALSO INVESTIGATE A RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY AS WELL AND DISCUSS SYSTEM OPTIONS (OPTICAL DISK OR MICROGRAPHICS). KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 3 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to remove the minutes of February 19, 1997 and amend and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT B-1. Paul Gray - Kenai River Video Removed. B-1. Grant Encelewski - United Cook Inlet Drifters Association (UCIDA) Mr. Encelewski spoke in favor of passing Resolution No. 97-15 which opposed Proposal D-AAC21.363 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan which is to be presented to the Alaska Board of Fisheries at their March meeting. Encelewski stated UCIDA opposed the plan due to the future decimation of the fishery which will happen because of D-AAC21.363. He explained, the fishery now provides income for the city, fishermen, and peripheral employees of the fishery. Passage of the proposal would decimate the fishery and the city and borough economy, as well as the Kenai River return. B-2. Bill Coghill - City of Kenai Financial Report Mr. Coghill explained that it was an interesting year in regard to the city and its Finance Department. He explained, it was the first year for many that Charlie Brown was not involved with the financial audit. After Brown's departure, Robin Feltman worked as the Acting Finance Director. Then a new finance director was hired. After his resignation, Robin again stepped in as Acting Finance Director. There was a potential for problems and audit costs to elevate. There were no problems, however. In their audit, they found the internal controls and procedures to be in place. There were no exceptions to the policies or procedures noted in their compliance letter. The audit was completely clean and there were no questionable costs. Coghill added, the clean audit was quite an accomplishment and suggested Robin Feltman should be commended for her work as the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 4 audit was done in normal fashion when there were lots of abnormal things happening in the Finance Department. Coghill gave a short explanation of city debt. Coghill noted, bonded debt was $1.7 million, however it is reduced by the debt service fund. Amounts were also included to cover future clean- up of contaminated soils. Williams added, the city has about $93 million in assets. With all the infrastructure basically paid for, the debt of the city is approximately $800 per person (including Borough Service Area debts). Williams commended the administration for bringing the city to its good financial position. B-3. Amy Williams - Kenai Cooperative Preschool Ms. Williams read from the information included in the packet which requested the city's permission to place a chain link fence around a portion of the yard at the Kenai Historical Society building, which is subleased to the Kenai Cooperative Preschool. She explained the fence would allow the children to play outside safely keeping moose away, as well as keeping toys and children inside the fenced area. She explained, the Preschool requested permission from the Historical Society to place the fence. As the Historical Society rented the building from the city, they stipulated they would allow the placement of the fence with council's approval. Councilman Smalley asked Attorney Graves if there would a situation of liability if the fence was not installed. Graves answered he didn't think so. He believed the Historical Society would have the liability as the direct landlord. He added, he believed it was a safety issue of the preschool. Councilman Moore stated he thought it a great idea. Councilman Bannock approved of the idea as well and added, he appreciated their wanting to place the fence on their own. He asked if the building was within the Townsite Historic Zone and if so, would the Historic District Board need to review and approve the matter. Graves stated, there was no need for a building permit unless the fence would be over six feet tall. Because no building permit was required, the matter did not need to go before the Board. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 5 Smalley suggested the Board would probably appreciate a note from administration informing them of the matter. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to allow the Kenai Cooperative Preschool to put in the fence and that the city inspect and forward a note to the Townsite Historic Board notifying them of the activity. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. B-4. Bill Kluge - Animal Shelter. Kluge thanked council for adding him to the agenda. He passed out information to council in regard to the animal shelter plan for them to review. Kluge reported he recently had been contacted by the city that a new site for the shelter was being considered instead of beside the present shelter which was the site for which his original building plan had been designed. Kluge stated, because the new site was above a lift station, the septic system would be more economical to install. The new site would also reduce expenses due to the proximity of the site to the road. He suggested the price would be reduced by approximately $15,000, however, he would not be sure until a revised site plan was prepared. Kluge noted he had attended a bid opening for the Ninilchik School at which there were nine general contractors bidding. The low bid was $115,000 under the next lowest bid. The price was $126 per square foot for a building that had many similarities to the that of the new animal shelter. Kluge urged council to use the bid documents presently available for the shelter and proceed with the construction of the facility. He added, he believed the price of the facility would come in lower than the estimate due to the lack of building projects in the area and the need for work by the contractors. Kluge stated he had contracted Bill Nelson to develop a new site plan. If the city was willing to proceed with the project, the bid documents and revised site plan could be prepared for $8,000. A bid opening could be held by April 16. He added, a lot of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 6 effort had been put into the design now available. The design reflected the needs of the community and would be a durable and lasting solution. He urged council to move forward with the construction of the facility in light of the low bidding of the Ninilchik School and their wanting to keep the cost under $500,000. He added, he was aware of two local contractors who would be able to get the necessary bonding for the job. City Manager Ross stated he had planned to bring a discussion to council at the March 19 meeting in regard to choosing a different site for the facility. There were several possibilities. Administration preferred the site (above the present shelter toward the Flight Service Station), however the property would have to be rezoned from Conservation. Ross added, he had also requested a second opinion for a less expensive approach to building the facility. Ross stated, because they did not think it appropriate to build on the present site due to soil contamination concerns of other property in that vicinity, they began looking at other sites for the facility. The alternate property to which Kluge referred was Airport lands. Ross added, he wanted to bring the site forward to council as a discussion item, with Jack La Shot making a presentation, at the March 19 meeting. He wanted council to review the sites and make a decision so that the rezoning could begin, as well as the portion of the property for the facility being surveyed out. Williams asked what Kluge's costs for inspection, construction management, etc. would be. Kluge answered he estimated them at about $15,000. Williams asked Administration to bring answers back to council at the 3/19/97 meeting in regard to the following questions: If the facility is built on the described property, what would be the cost to the city to purchase the property from the Airport? Could an alternate to purchasing the property be to lease the property from the Airport Land? Could the airport fund build the facility on airport land and the city lease or purchase the facility from the airport over time? Ross stated, until a site was identified, a plat prepared and appraisal done, they could only rely on the most recent appraisal information. Ross added, they had planned to present two sites for council consideration at the March 19 meeting; the site north of the FAA building already discussed and one on Marathon Road. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 7 He explained, administration didn't feel the Marathon Road property was as preferable as the Willow Street site because of the potential for other development along Marathon Road. They were strongly recommending the property along Willow Street. Williams suggested council proceed with the site along Willow Street. He added, he was not personally comfortable with placing the shelter along Marathon Road. Measles noted a request would have to go before Planning & Zoning to change the zoning of the Willow Street property from Conservation. He suggested changing all the property in that area from Conservation at the same time. Ross stated he would attempt to put information about the zone change before Planning & Zoning at their next meeting. Measles stated he wanted to get the process started at this meeting and requested information be placed in the Airport Commission's packet for their next meeting as well. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1735-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $250,000 in the Capital Project Fund Entitled "Kenai ARFF Project." MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1735-97 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED he motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 8 C-2. Resolution No. 97-9 - Awarding a Contract for Fuel Service to Mapco Express, Inc. at the Unit Prices Listed Below for Furnishing and Dispensing Fuel at Their Service Station Located at Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway. C-2a. Remove from table. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to remove Resolution No. 97-9 from the table and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2b. Consideration of Resolution (Pass/Fail) No further action was taken on the original resolution. C-2c. Consideration of Substitute Resolution No. 97-9 - Awarding a Contract for Gasoline Fuel Service to Mapco Express, Inc. at the Unit Price of $.98/gal. for Furnishing and Dispensing Gasoline Fuel Only at Their Service Station Located at Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Resolution No. 97-9 by substituting the entire Substitute Resolution No. 97-9 with Administration's recommendations attached. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Williams noted, the substitute resolution (marked C-2c) would award a contract for gas fuel services only to Mapco at the unit price of $.98 a gallon. There were no public comments. Councilman Moore asked how Public Works and the Police Department felt about using Mapco for fueling the gas vehicles. Public Works Director Kornelis answered he had no problem with fueling gas vehicles there. Williams stated he understood the resolution would split the fueling services to the city into two categories: one for gasoline and one for diesel. The split was primarily due to the size of the vehicles and the anticipated problems the larger KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 9 vehicles (fire trucks) would have maneuvering to the pumps. The substitute resolution dealt only with gasoline. City Manager Ross explained he met with the marketing representatives from Mapco in regard to the city's ingress and egress concerns to that station and to that pump site. They understood administration's concerns and received permission from the bowling alley for the city to use their parking lot to access the station allowing vehicles to come in parallel to the pumps. This would not be acceptable. Some of the vehicles would have to come in from Frontage Road. They understood the problem and were willing to accept the price for gasoline only. Ross referred to the memorandum included with the resolution, and added, the substitute resolution was predicated on moving the diesel fuel back to the city shop. He explained, at the shop, the island site would be abandoned, as well as the underground. All the plumbing would be within the diked areas at the present fuel containment sites on the present tanks; control head and hoses would all be within the diked area, which would get around most of the problems council previously addressed as concerns for spills and liabilities. The larger diesel vehicles would then be fueled from the shop. Doing this would save a lot of time in fueling the bigger vehicles, would be a lot less inconvenient to the public, and would be a lot safer for city vehicles. Councilman Smalley noted the motion included a comment to incorporate the administrative comments. He asked if that would incorporate a not -to -exceed $5,000 cost to rework the maintenance. Measles answered that was not the intent of the comment in the motion. He added, he assumed that would be handled separately through purchase orders. Measles stated he amended by substituting per the recommendations of administration. Williams stated he disliked separating the services and having to have two separate vendors. Also, he was concerned about the issue of having fuel in the city yard and spending a lot of money to do it. Williams noted the $5,000 plus the cost of the Mapco bid was only $1,000 less than the other bid. The $5,000 was only an estimate. He questioned whether there would be another alternative and to keep it neater and not get back into the fueling business. He added, he preferred not to deal with the DEC unless absolutely necessary. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 10 Councilman Bookey stated he totally disagreed with Williams. He disagreed with contracting out the fueling services last year. He added, he thought it totally unacceptable to move the heavy equipment across town to fuel it above and beyond the access problems. Bookey stated, the city had liabilities every day and would always have them. He believed the best thing to do would bring the control of the fueling back to the city. Councilman Bannock stated he thought it better for the city to be out of the fueling service. He questioned if the Airport Fuel Service had bid only a gasoline bid, would their bid have changed. He added, what troubled him most was the altering of the bid after the bid opening. Dan Pitts - Kenai Airport Fuel Service, 340 Airport Way. Pitts stated they would serve at the pleasure of the council, whether just gasoline or just diesel, they would stay with the bid numbers they submitted. If the bid came out again next year, they may want to have some input into the bid because they were not on the same level of playing field with the other fuel supplier. He added, their bid was based on the Tesoro rack price and Mapco's bid was based on their own rack price in North Pole. Because Mapco only served themselves, they could make the rack price whatever they wanted it to be. Pitts added, as far as the bid they submitted, they would stand by it and offer gas, diesel or backup services. Bannock noted, the memorandum stated, "...in the interim, the present supplier has agreed to extend the terms of last year's contract." Bannock asked if that was Kenai Airport Fuel Service. Answer was yes. Bannock stated, if this resolution passed, the city would continue to purchase Diesel 1 and 2 from Kenai Airport Fuel Service and gasoline from Mapco. Ross stated, it would continue until the city did its own tankage. He added, it would come to the council as separate spending issues as soon as the ground was warm enough to dig in it. Bannock referred to the memorandum, stating "...the present suppliers agree to extend the terms of last year's contract." He asked, compared to this bid, what were the terms of last year's contract in regard to diesel fuel from Kenai Airport Fuel Service. Kornelis answered, the price they bid this time was exactly the same as last year's bid with the exception of the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 11 diesel fuel. Kornelis added, the price of Diesel No. 2 did go up. Bannock asked when Diesel No. 2 would be used again. Pitts answered in late May. Swarner asked City Attorney Graves if there would be a problem in splitting the bid. Graves answered, there could be some concern, but given the fact the differential in price was so high, it would be hard for the high bidder to show any harm had been suffered from splitting the bid. He added, Kenai Airport Fuel Service's bid for diesel was higher than Mapco's bid for gas. Councilman Measles referred to Kornelis' comment that the bid was exactly the same price as bid last year. He asked if he meant the same unit price or the same spread -to -rack price. Kornelis answered no and added, the price fluctuated last year. The price the city was now paying is the same price as Kenai Airport Fuel had bid. Beginning January 17, the city was paying $1.07 for Diesel No. 1, which was the same price as what was bid. Measles noted, the spread was the same, but the unit bid price was not the same. Kornelis answered yes. Williams noted he was still not too pleased with the actions here, but would support the resolution. He reiterated, he did not want to get back into the business of having fuel service at city yards. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Measles requested a break be taken prior to voting on the main amended motion. BREAK TAKEN: 8:08 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:24 P.M. Williams noted the amendment passed and asked for further discussion from council. Councilman Measles asked administration what would happen with fueling city vehicles if the resolution was voted down. Ross answered, the city would continue with the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 12 present supplier. He added, that was the only award on the table. The resolution to award the contract last year was not date -specific so purchases could continue on a monthly purchase order basis with the present supplier until an alternative was found. Ross added, if the resolution was voted down, the city would fuel their vehicles with the present supplier. Councilman Measles asked Attorney Graves if he saw any problem in voting down the resolution and throwing out all bids on this request and rebidding the fuel requirements for the city. Graves answered, no, he did not see a problem. He added, the city reserved the right to throw out bids if it was unsatisfied with the result. In this case, Ross raised an issue of access of the larger vehicles to the diesel pumps at the low bid establishment. Everyone agreed it was a legitimate issue and some members of the council were concerned it was inappropriate to split out the bid and award one item of it separately. Graves stated he believed that to be a legitimate basis to throw out the bid and order rebidding. Measles asked if administration felt the bid proposal could be reworked to allow any bidder, regardless of who they were and where they were from, to bid on the same basis so that the bid results would be compared "apples to apples" instead of "apples to oranges." Ross asked if he was speaking to the location of the posting price/rack price. Measles answered yes. Ross stated, he did not know how that would be done. If they used Anchorage posting which involved more sources, there would be a disadvantage there to the local individual who might bid on that posting, but having to buy the fuel at the local refinery. Ross added, he saw a real dilemma for a local supplier because they would be forced to bid on an Anchorage posted average and that wouldn't be where they would buy their fuel. Measles stated he understood that dilemma, and added, there was another dilemma for both bidders in the case of Kenai Airport Fuel Service bidding against a Fairbanks posting or Mapco bidding against a Kenai posting. He added, it was tough to evaluate the bid because the postings were not tied together. Both were able to go up or down independently and in opposite directions at any time and do frequently. Ross stated, if council defeated the resolution, administration would investigate how it could be done more equitably so there KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 13 would be a level playing field. Ross added, another issue would be how to word the documents so not to end up with the same problem of ingress and egress. Measles stated, possibly the issue of equalizing the bids could be established at a pre -bid conference with all parties proposing to bid. He asked if there would be any benefit to put the products out to separate bids, separating diesel from gasoline. Ross answered, if the bid documents were amended, that would be how they would be done because the issues of ingress and egress didn't affect the gas vehicles. The stations that would be acceptable for gas supply would be greater in number than those acceptable for the bigger rigs using diesel. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Bannock: No Smalley: No Williams: No Bookey: No Swarner: No Moore: No Measles: No MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. Williams thanked the bidders for being patient with council and understanding their dilemma. The city would try to come to some method of working out the concerns. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to throw out all bids (in regard to this resolution). Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Ross asked if council was speaking strictly to Resolution No. 97- 9 and not the resolution approved at the last meeting. Measles answered correct and added, the motion had nothing to do with the bulk fuel or the dock fuel service bid which was approved at the 2/19/97 meeting. VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 14 C-3. Resolution No. 97-10 - Transferring $5,000 in the Airport Terminal Fund for the Purchase and Installation of an Overhead Rolling Grille (Gate) at the Restaurant. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-10 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Airport Manager Ernst explained the new lessee was requesting to remove eight sections of glass along the north wall of the restaurant and install metal grate - type doors that are pulled down at closing time and locked. The lessee felt there would be additional exposure from the baggage claim area and the far side of the terminal, as well as better visibility. They hoped this would make the business more economically viable. Measles asked if the Airport Commission had seen the proposal. Ernst answered no. He explained, time was of the essence. The new people intended to have the facility open by April 15 and they wanted to get the door installed prior to that. The time involved to get the door was four to six weeks. Moore asked if the quote for the work was $5,000. Ernst answered no, the quote was $4,400. An additional $600 was included because the pony wall had electrical hardware in it and the contractor would have to do something with it. Swarner asked what the rent amount was and Ernst answered $810 a month. Williams asked if sliding doors were considered instead of the gate. Ernst answered, the gate was what had been presented to him. The sliders were possibly more costly and the gates would be easily pulled down and locked. Williams stated he was concerned that if the wall was opened up, DEC would be contacting the city. Bannock asked whose idea it was to place the gate. Ernst answered it was the restaurant concessionaire's. Bannock asked if Ernst believed the lessee would have paid for the cost if he had not asked the city. Ernst answered yes, the lessee thought it would be something to help make the business more successful. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 15 Bannock stated he agreed it would probably help in making the restaurant more visible, etc., but would vote against the resolution. He added, it might be something to review again if and when the lessee comes back to renew the lease. He was also concerned there were other tenant holders in the airport that have wanted to make changes and had paid for costs themselves. Councilman Bookey agreed with Bannock and stated he would not support the resolution, noting the city was only getting $9,000 a year for rent of the facility. Ernst asked if it would be acceptable to council to give the lessee the option to change the wall at his expense, except the electrical. Bookey stated he had no objection to that. Williams suggested allowing this might set a precedence as rent space is "as is, where is." Swarner stated she didn't have a problem with their doing their own remodeling at their expense, but thought the city should do the electrical work. Bannock stated the city did allow and had allowed people in the airport to modify their rental space. As an example, the bar had significant changes made to it. Ernst stated it was in the contract that modifications made to the rental spaces stayed with the rental space. The modifications become part of the facility. It was asked if council voted down the resolution and recommended the lessee pay for the modifications themselves, would it have to go through the Airport Commission. Answer was no. VOTE: Bannock: No Smalley: No Williams: No Bookey: No Swarner: No Moore: Yes Measles: No MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. Williams stated the failing of the resolution was a signal to the lessee the council was willing to allow the tenant to make the modifications on his own, excluding the electrical work and requested the information be noted in the minutes. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 16 C-4. Resolution No. 97-11 - Supporting Enactment of Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance No. 97-13 Which Increases the Cap on Taxable Sales from $500 to $1,000. Removed from agenda. C-5. Resolution No. 97-12 - Awarding a Contract to Video Systems Plus for the Purchase of Seven Patrol Video Systems. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-12 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. Resolution No. 97-13 - Awarding a Contract to Applied Concepts, Inc. for the Purchase of Seven Hand -Held Traffic Radars. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-13 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Chief Morris explained the purchase of the new items would replace some of the older units. Ross noted, the funds for the purchase of the new units were from a State grant. VOTE: Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT and there were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 17 C-7. Resolution No. 97-14 - Amending Morrison Maierle, Inc.'s Contract for the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center Project to Include the Final Design Phase for the Not -to - Exceed Amount of $376,000. MYcelo-"*TIF Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-14 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Williams asked if there were any objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-8. Resolution No. 97-15 - opposing Proposal D-AAC21.363 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan to be Presented at the March Meeting of the Alaska Board of Fisheries. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-15 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported a meeting would be held on Monday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. A waffle bar was also open in the mornings at 7:30 a.m. for a $1.00 charge. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 18 D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles reported the next meeting would be held on Thursday, March 13. D-3. Harbor Commission Public Works Director Kornelis reported the Commission met on March 3. Items discussed included: (1) Bill Nelson reported on the Kenai Bluff Erosion Control Grant. The Commission requested the application be forwarded to council for review. The cost was estimated at $500,000. The application would be included in the next council packet. (2) Steve Attleson was added to the agenda and he presented his idea of a Kenai River oil spill response group. Kornelis added, Attleson proposed a consortium of the eight companies in the area who sell fuel on the river as the funding source, including the city. He asked if the city or Commission were interested. The cost would be approximately $30,000 for initial costs (for each of the eight companies) the first year and then $5,000 each year thereafter. More information would be brought to the Commission. Commissioner Eldridge was to check on the price in comparison with CISPRI. The proposed participants were the city and four fish processors. (3) Kornelis refer packet in regard to dock Commission reviewed the the City Attorney and ap bid documents were to bi the other for two years. then become a four-year year lease would be bid. $8,000 for each station for fish after reaching bid price. red to information included in the last leases No. 2 and No. 3. He reported the changes in the bid documents suggested by proved the changes. The changes in the d one station for a four-year lease and When the two-year lease ended, it would lease. Then, every two years, a four - They also set a minimum bid amount of lease and set a price of $.375 per pound the total poundage figure from the basic Kornelis stated he would proceed with the bid opening on April 9, 1997 as he had just outlined unless council had objections. There would a pre -bid conference on April 3. There were no comments from council. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 19 D-4. Library Commission Councilman Moore reported the Commission met and reviewed their goals and objectives for the library. They also discussed Sunday openings and plan to offer Sunday openings in April with library volunteers working. Moore added, the new fine structure had been instigated. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission Councilman Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for March 6. Director Frates reported there were four new pool tables in the Teen Center. Two of the tables were donated by Vic Tyler and the other two were purchased by the city at a lower cost which Tyler had negotiated. Frates added, the teens were creating a thank you card with lots of signatures for Tyler. Frates requested council offer their thanks to Tyler as well. Bannock noted, the purchase of the new pool tables was going to be a budget item in the next budget. Clerk Freas was requested to forward a thank -you letter to Tyler for his donation and help. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported on the actions taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their last week's meeting. He reported there had been a lengthy discussion in regard to dog kennels within the city. There was also discussion in regard to a proposed amendment to the Borough river ordinance as well as discussion regarding "cabin" definition. Smalley noted, the city attorney had forwarded about five items to the Commission for review in regard to the cabin discussion. They approved portions in regard to size and definition. Smalley also reported the Commission would like to hold a work session with city administration and discuss the Land Use Table. There were Commission members who wanted to fill in the blanks in the table which now mean "acceptable for conditional use" so there was no confusion. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and committees D-7a. Beautification Committee KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 20 Councilwoman Swarner reported the next meeting would be held on March 11 at 5:00 p.m. A litter bag volunteer program and orientation would be discussed, as well as the Loretta Breeden memorial. Swarner stated she had used the cross-country ski trails on the golf course and commended the Parks & Recreation Department for the grooming of the trails. Williams noted he received a letter from a person who visited the area and while here, used the trails. The letter was very complimentary of the condition of the trails, etc. D-7b. Historic District Board Councilman Moore reported the next meeting would be held on March 17. D-7c. Challenger Board Councilman Bannock reported a brief summary of the Board's activities was included in the packet. He added, an executive board meeting had been held that morning. D-7d. Kenai visitors & Convention Bureau Board Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting would be held on March 10 at 8:30 a.m. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report Swarner reported she would be attending a Legislative Committee meeting in Juneau from March 31 through April 2. She would also participate in a teleconference of subcommittee chairs next week. They will also discuss SB 29. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of February 19, 1997. The approval of the minutes was taken from the consent agenda in order to make the following change to Page 2, Item C-2, the second paragraph: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 21 There were no public comments. Councilman Moore asked what administration anticipated to acquire from the document. City Manager Ross answered, the document was to address the needs with an approximate cost for installing a network system in City Hall and phasing in other city buildings over the next few years. The document would be a foundation for building both a computer network and records management system for the city and aid in making appropriate choices of systems. software and eQuipment. [ALSO INVESTIGATE A RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY AS WELL AND DISCUSS SYSTEM OPTIONS (OPTICAL DISK OR MICROGRAPHICS). MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the minutes of February 19, 1997 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. ! Y 1ei-410 1 e r Y - 11 Councilman Measles MOVED to amend the minutes on Page 2, Item C- 2, second paragraph according to the statement from the City Clerk. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS G-1. Chris Garcia - Building Encroachment/Cunningham Park Mayor Williams referred to the information included in the packet and noted Garcia's building was encroaching on the Cunningham Park property. He added, Garcia had been working with administration to resolve the situation without having to tear down the building. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 22 Chris Garcia noted he was encroaching over the property line of the Park property. He proposed to swap an equal square footage of property as the amount of encroached property (the square footage would be in a wedge shape beginning at the river and up along the property line). With the swap, the Park property would still be the same size and so would his, but the property line would change. He thought that would satisfy the conditions of the problem. The Borough appraiser told him the value of the property he was offering to swap was worth two to three times as much as the property he would be getting in return. He was willing to do so because he felt that should satisfy everyone. Bannock referred to Building Official Springer's memorandum (included in the packet) which discussed minimum setback allowances. Bannock asked if the map (included in the packet) showed a five foot setback. Garcia answered, 52 feet. He added, after discussing the matter with city officials and others, they felt the minimum amount of swapping property would be best. Bannock noted he was speaking of the setback from the building to the property line, which was 5= feet, and there would still be a two -close -to -the -property -line encroachment. Smalley referred to Attorney Graves' summary opinion in his memorandum (included in the packet). The summary noted, the proposed trade would violate terms of the deed agreement and would put the council at risk of forfeiting the Cunningham Park property. Smalley stated he was very concerned with this possibility. Garcia stated he didn't see in the court cases, where a swap of the same amount of property was done. The Park would stay the same size and didn't see where there would be an infringement. Swarner asked if heirs of Martha Cunningham had been contacted. Garcia answered no. Swarner added, from the attorney's information, and according to the deed, the city couldn't swap the property. It was up to Garcia and the city attorney to prove it would be acceptable to swap the property. She suggested the heirs be contacted. Williams reported he had talked with some of the neighbors in regard to heirs and who they might be. Williams asked, if the heirs were contacted and they issued a letter to allow the swap, would council be willing to make the swap. Attorney Graves KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 23 stated, through probate, a family tree would have to be reviewed to figure out who the right of inheritance would pass to and determine who were the legal heirs. Williams stated he hated to prolong the matter and to say no if there was a possibility to resolve the issue. Williams asked if the estate of Cunningham vested in the closest relative if no relative had been designated. Graves answered, it would have to be determined if Cunningham had deeded any property by a will. If not, the family tree would have to be followed. Ernie Knackstedt - Reported he knew the Cunningham's well and the property was to be used for a park for children. He was aware of a sister-in-law of Martha Cunningham, married to a brother of Cunningham. He identified her as Henrietta Aldos, living at 500 Wall Street in Seattle, WA, 98121. Discussion followed as to who the responsibility fell to in contacting the heirs. It was decided to be Garcia's responsibility and it should be his time and cost in doing the legal research. Graves stated, if the heirs issued a notarized letter, signed by all heirs, it would constitute a waiver. This had been done by the courts in the past. He would prefer a notarized letter or quit claim deed. Williams asked how much it would cost to move the building. Garcia answered, it would be completely impractical. Williams asked, if Garcia was able to get a letter signed by the heirs, would council be willing to make a trade. Swarner stated she had a problem with the lot lines being jagged. Williams suggested that if the heirs would allow some of the adjoining property to be used for the Park property, that added property could be leased and there would be no need to change the lot line. Swarner stated she was not interested in that scenario. Bannock suggested using the natural boundary of the chain link fence, selling the pie -shaped portion of property from the chain link fence to Garcia's property line, not do a land swap (with approval of heirs) and dedicate funds received from sale of that portion of property for the same intent of the Park. Bannock stated he believed Garcia's problem would be solved, the heir problem would be solved, and there would be the correct amount of setback, etc. Bannock stated he would like to examine selling the property as he described (west fence, east property line, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 24 north Beaver Loop, south River). The purchase and proceeds would be dedicated to Cunningham Park. Bannock added, he would like to direct administration and Garcia to accomplish that request. Graves stated he would work with Garcia, but wanted Garcia to search for the heirs and do the leg work. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders EBceeding $2,500 V�Ic•� 4 CORE Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Discussion - Setting Budget Work Session Date(s) It was noted the budget had to be adopted by council during the first meeting in June and that personnel -related matters would need to be completed in May. Administration suggested beginning the work sessions after April 16. Williams suggested deciding work session dates during the work session scheduled for Thursday Ross noted there had been requests from some area groups who wanted to make presentations to council and request donations. Also, there would be future projects council would want to discuss, i.e. networking plan for city offices and buildings. He added, he thought council would need the minimum of three work sessions. Williams stated he thought the future projects should be included in the goals and objectives discussion scheduled for May. Williams reminded council last year they set one evening aside to hear donation requests and turned down all the requests. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 25 Williams suggested that there would be less revenues and more expenditures for the next budget and questioned whether council would want to encourage outside groups to make presentations. Bookey stated he thought it was the responsibility of the council to hear the presentations. Smalley stated he had told people who have requests to discuss them with council during budget hearings. Council was comfortable with setting four sessions and if the fourth is not needed, the session could be cancelled. H-4. Discussion - Business Trade Mission/Sakhalin Island MAYOR Williams referred to information brought to council at the beginning of the meeting which included an invitation from Governor Knowles for Williams to travel with the Governor's his government business trade mission to Sakhalin in April. Williams asked council if they had objections to his traveling with the Governor. Williams noted Borough Mayor Navarre, Bill Stamps, Dennis Steffy as well as others from the Peninsula would be going also. Discussion followed in regard to whether this trip or one in the fall with medical personnel would be more beneficial. Williams stated he thought the overall benefit was that he had made several trips and had major contacts which may be helpful. It was agreed this trip would probably be more beneficial to the city and council agreed to Mayor Williams joining the mission. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor a. Economic Symposium (April 26) - Williams suggested the symposium needed a facilitator to conduct the symposium and coordinate the activities of the day. He added, he requested Kathy Scott make a presentation to council in regard to what her business could offer as the facilitator. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 26 Williams noted he wanted the meeting to be the community commenting to council and not council commenting to the community. His idea would be to look at the future for the city over the next five to ten years, where council wanted to position itself and how to do it. He added, there were many concerns of the oil industry, fishing, tourism, etc. They would all affect the city in how it would be run over the next ten years. Williams added, he thought it was imperative to use a facilitator. He stated he had corporate sponsors lined up and some speakers. Kathy Scott - Stated she had talked with Williams, Bookey and Ross in regard to what council wanted to achieve by holding the symposium. She suggested two options, i.e. economic development/ community issues or develop a community session as a kick-off to strategic planning. The public meeting would depend on what council wanted the outcomes to be. Scott referred to the information in the packet and noted she had offered several options. She introduced her associate, Colleen Ward, and stated she would be involved with the symposium. Colleen Ward - She would be working with Scott through the process. She requested ideas from council of what they wanted to achieve. Bookey stated he agreed a facilitator should be used. Council should be listening to comments of the community and perhaps take part in the discussions. Both retail and industry should be represented. He hoped from the meeting they would obtain activities and information for future planning. He requested a facilitator also be used for the goals and objectives work session. Swarner agreed and added, she had talked with some residents who seemed interested in participating with ideas. She requested medical and health-care services be invited as well. Moore stated he had talked with several residents and they were also interested in the forum. He was not sure if they would be considered the "movers and shakers" of the community however. Ross reminded council and Scott, the forum had to be open to the public. Bookey added, anyone there who wanted to speak, should KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 27 have the opportunity to do so. He also had people he wanted invited due to their ties to the community. He would want problems and answers discussed by the community. Measles stated he thought the biggest part of the facilitators' job would be to have council listen to problems and get solutions from those attending. Smalley stated he wanted a facilitator for the goals and objectives work session as well. He added, the burden of the forum would be on the facilitator. Council discussed the possibility of holding the forum for more than one day. Measles suggested to hold the forum on one day and from that, council would develop goals and objectives for the city. A second forum could be planned if necessary. He added, council wants to extract what it could in a one -day meting, looking at the future of the city. Scott stated they would resolve their concerns with options included in their proposal. She asked if the proposal would be an RFP or sole source. Williams noted it was not necessary to do an RFP for professional services. Williams noted the proposal would have to be approved at the March 19 meeting in order to get invitations mailed. He also noted the goals and objectives work session would be held shortly thereafter and they would want information from the forum available for those discussions. That information would then be incorporated into the budget by June 1. Council also agreed to hold the April 26 forum at the Senior Center. 1-2. City Manager a. George Goerig/Coyle Estate - Ross reported he had received a telephone call from Mr. Goerig who was representing the Coyle estate. Goerig referred to a past proposal of the city's to purchase Coyle property that adjoins the dock property. Mr. Goerig wanted to know if council was interested in purchasing the property at this time. Ross added, he advised Goerig he would reply to him by Friday. If the city was not interested, Goerig would put the property on the market (after Friday). KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 ?AGE 28 b. community Police Teams Training - Ross referred to Information Item No. 3 inviting council members to participate in the Community Police Teams training on April 3, 4 and 5. He added, the Police Department hoped to have community input during the training. C. Borough Personal Property Ordinance - Ross reported he had hoped to have more information in regard to the Assembly's personal property tax discussions. He continued, they began with eight scenarios and have narrowed those to three. His position was that a decision should wait until the Supreme Court opinion was rendered. Ross noted the public hearing for the item was scheduled for March 18. He added, unless council directed him differently, he would maintain the city's position that the ordinance should not be amended until after the court decision was rendered. There were no comments from council. I-3. Attorney Attorney Graves reported he would be attending the Government Civil Practice Course in Sante Fe April 6-9, 1997. I-4. City Clerk No report. I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director a. Mission Street Project - Kornelis reported DOT was still reviewing the plans. He expected the public hearing to be held in April. b. Dunes Project - Kornelis reported the boardwalks off the beach road and the stairs had been installed. Sign installation remained. Kornelis also reported he received the Corps permit for enlarging the parking lot at the bottom of South Spruce Street. At this time, there was no funding source. Kornelis was asked if the enlargement would be completed during this fiscal year. Kornelis answered, it would be up to the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 29 council as there was no designated funding source to cover the cost of the enlargement. He estimated there would be a lot of fill required, costing $70,000-$100,000, including hauling the material. Ross added, they investigated Exxon funding, but the project didn't fit into the criteria and decided it would not be worth completing the paperwork. Bookey suggested DEC funding because the road would be used for the future STP expansion and indicated, since the State created the need (with the extension of the dipnetting season), they may have some responsibility for the enlargement costs. Smalley suggested the project be added to the Governor's CIP list because the State developed the problem. Councilman Moore asked if the pilings which had been placed at the beach access would stay or would signs be placed stating not to park between signs. Kornelis stated he had planned to leave the pilings and place signs as well. He added, he would look into placing smaller pilings to block vehicles from parking too close to the signs so they wouldn't block the beach entrance. Williams suggested finding out what it would take to place the private lots along Kenai Avenue into public ownership. C. Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Project - Kornelis reported the city crew completed the installation of the equipment and materials. The project was complete. Bannock asked if the future expansion of the STP would be placed on the parking lot needing enlarged, and the enlargement was tagged as STP improvements, could the enlargement costs incurred by the city be eligible for DEC matching funds. Kornelis stated he did not think so. Smalley noted he had observed open dump trucks hauling materials from Wildwood being driven through town. He asked, if the materials had asbestos in them, did the city have a problem with them being hauled uncovered. Bookey stated he believed the asbestos had been removed years ago and the material bwing hauled had been buried on the Wildwood property and now had to be dug up and removed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 30 I-7. Airport Manager Airport Manager Ernst reported on a previous question regarding Passenger Facility Charges at Anchorage International. Ernst stated no charge had been put in place as input was still being gathered. He added, the Legislature controls international business and were not anxious to lose control if FAA and airports decided what projects would be done. If the fee was implemented, it would not be this year. FAA would push for larger airports to institute PFCs because as funding for AIP programs are cut by Congress, more pressure would be placed on large and medium-sized airports to carry their own weight with PFCs. They expect, within the next few years an appropriation of $1 billion to be set aside. That would represent a $460 million cut which would be absorbed by PFC's. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens a. Barbara Waters - 311 Kulila Lane, Kenai. Waters reported she had attended the Borough Assembly meeting at which the discussion on the proposed personal property tax exemption amendment was postponed so that municipalities within the Borough could review the different scenarios. She added, Dale Bagley suggested an amendment to delete the entire section dealing with the changes to personal property tax on vehicle registration and to maintain a $50,000 personal property tax exemption. This would be a $1.4 million loss to the Borough. Possible methods of recouping the loss would be to increase the sales and/or real property taxes through the mill rates. Waters asked if the $50,000 exemption was approved by the Borough, would the city follow. She stated, she had been telling people the city would not and assumed the city would not follow through with a $50,000 exemption. She added, the maker of the ordinance was pushing for its passage. She suggested the city make their opinions known at the March 18 Assembly meeting. She also stated she was pleased the sales tax resolution had been removed from the agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 31 Ross stated he would forward the information on the ordinance to council during their March 6 work session. He added, the Bagley amendment would be killed. b. Bob Peters - Old Town, Kenai. He commended council on rejecting the request to modify the restaurant at the city's cost. Peters asked what type of fence would be placed at the preschool. Answer given was chain link. Peters suggested council should let the public know what the problems are (in regard to the economic symposium) so that the community could offer solutions as that was the responsibility of the council. I-2. Council Bookey - No comments. Swarner - Noted she attended a Psychology of Woman class at which Peggy Mullen (of Soldotna) distributed applications for city commissions, committees and boards. Moore - No comments. Measles - No comments. Bannock - No comments. Smalley - Stated he appreciated streets. He stated he had heard one grooves and ruts on Fourth Street (by Smalley requested permission to bring students to the Recreation Center and charge. He would schedule the use of Director. It would be one day a week one-half hour at a time. There were the condition of the city complaint about the deep the gully). KCHS physical education use the facilities free of the facility with the and two groups of students, no objections by council. Williams - Suggested the city investigate what the price would be for the Coyle property which adjoins the dock property. He stated, it was the only piece of property by the dock that could be used for expansion of the dock. In response to Mr. Peters' comments, Williams stated he thought it was council's responsibility to look far and wide for answers. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 32 He added, most of the people attending the symposium would know the majority of the problems with which the community was faced. ITEM K: The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:58 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk c � -- 1 W H Q Z w O C o0 0 ^r, M cli 0) N aj O O C%4 It N M M z O a U z (A Z CO) I-- CM H 0 W W W Z O 2 W O H Q OU z Q rn W F CO) Z H W m W O O O lz a IL Q W .� U W 0 Er w Z o 0 0 Q w CD w O z � a W N = d _U U Z U 0 w a C LL 0 0 0 ii of U N O Z Z 411.0 z U) - W H 0 Q O H O W t> v W z O H LL J w W z ix W U Ted 0 Z a � Sri O CC) 68. H a Q Z W Cn U Z Q 0 cc a J c m J d Z W Q� dZ ww v� �U �r Z V L -� W W� ZZ O x °' °�Q �02 toil a~� W W 0 _ o G >U 0 tV M O ti Z NO Z oZ a Ir OW W 00 =Z U dU > Suggested by: Senior Center Directc City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1736-97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $2,000 IN THE COUNCIL ON AGING - BOROUGH SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. WHEREAS, the United Way has awarded the City a grant for emergency food and shelter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Council on Aging - Borough Increase Estimated Revenues: United Way Emergency Food Grant $2,000 Increase Appropriations: Operating Supplies $2,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of April, 1997. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: March 19, 1997 Adopted: April 2, 1997 Effective: April 2, 1997 Approved by Finance: (3/3/97) kl Faciliation - Mediation a Training March 14, 1997 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor Williams, Council Members and City Administrators: Thank you for inviting our proposal to coordinate, develop, facilitate and report on a Kenai Economic Outlook Forum. Our dialogue with you at the last council meeting was helpful in preparing a detailed proposal. Sustainable community economies are affected by many elements, not all measurable through data review. It is our belief that community economic forums must be balanced exchanges of ideas and information. We have designed a process that will deliver both. The primary elements required to arrive at that balance are: 1) a focus on informing participants about the past, present and projected economic trends for the city, and 2) a community visioning and feedback opportunity. The format is designed to deliver data base and perception information important to the council's goals and objectives setting work in mid -May. In order to confirm our interpretation of your expectations about the forum, we have included a feedback mechanism. The completed questionnaire is pivotal to the continuing development of the forum over the next five weeks. We look forward to this partnership role with you in economic development for the City of Kenai. Sincerely, iW1 Jecei~ Kathleen F. Scott Teleplw�e (907) 283.5130 Fax(907)283-5918 e-mail: kacott@el&Wmj et 150 N. Willow, Suite 103 p. O. Box 2488. Kenai, Alaska 99611 SCOPEWORK We understand the scope of work to be the coordination, development, facilitation and reporting of a forum designed for assessing the past, pre.jent and projected economic status of ;he City of Kenai. The multiple purposes of this forum organizes into three basic areas: -Consideration for the impact to our local economy as the State of Alaska addresses "downsizing" government to meet the fiscal gap. -Contemplation on development of the city's infrastructure to meet the future needs of the community and the city's ability to provide services with projected revenue forecasts. -Deliberations about the local economy's balance and diversification. The information received as an outcome of the forum will provide the Mayor, City Council and City Administration with the perceptions and ideas of key Kenai commerce and industry representatives. Engaging key participants in planning and forecasting on a local level encourages a proactive partnership approach to development. In order to provide a productive content and process for the forum it is of primary importance to examine the make-up of the participants. We see a cross-section of interests represented in the following groupings, understanding that each participant may fit in another category as well as the primary one assigned. PARTICIPANTS Convener The Mayor, City Council and City Administration are the initiators and conveners of the forum representing the broader title of city government. As initiators, this group's role at the forum is largely one of observing and listening. The city government is the seeker of information. As the convener, the City's role is to open, welcome participants and set the stage for the work of the day. Presenters A few key commerce and industry spokespersons will be invited to provide information about plans and projections for the future --key elements for assessing need and designing a responsive community development action plan. The presenter's role is to define a current profile of their topic area and provide whatever projections and future track information they are willing to share. K. Scott & Associates, Inc. 1 March 14, 1997 Attendees A broader group of individuals, the attendees are the stake holders, presenters and general public. Their role is to share knowledge, experience and vision about the uniqueness of our area and to collectively envision the future of our community. Facilitators/Consultants Our work is to plan and develop the elements of the forum assuring that this event is effective in producing the outcomes desired by the City of Kenai. We act as event and communication facilitators if you ask us to take on the role as coordinator. During the day we will facilitate the forum through a pre -designed, mutually agreed process. Following the forum, we will translate the information generated from the participants, into a usable format for your decision making purpose anticipating the results will be core to your discussions in the goals and objectives setting phase. PROCESS A one -day forum will be developed to provide the city with a past, present and projected economic profile and a collective community vision. The customized process is designed around desired outcomes identified by the city leadership. The questionnaire provided with this proposal is a tool to assist in identification of those outcomes. Our suggested forum outline includes: • Opening comments, statement of purpose and overview of the forum • Presentation of key City of Kenai economic information • Presentation of key commerce and industry information • Review & feedback session • Community visioning (designated participant groupings/breakout) • Feedback session • Closure Appropriate interactive activities will be inter -dispersed through the day to emphasize information or make an important point about the forum's purpose. Mid-moming and a noon meal break are likely, however as the agenda is fine tuned it may be prudent to do a "brown -bag" lunch so work can progress at the rate of a team's individual advancement. In order to assure balance in the representation of key city stakeholders, an invitation list will be used. All invited participants will receive a second mailing about a week before the forum with a community economic profile and other pertinent forum information. It is understood that the general public has access to the forum. The city's official public notices should however suggest that those planning to attend register by phone. The registration provides a basis for food service guarantees along with the RSVP anticipated from the letters of invitation. K. Scott & Associates, Inc. 2 March 14, 1997 Once the forum is complete, a report summarizing the process and outcomes will be developed and presented prior to the City Council's goals and objectives setting session miJ-May. The work of creasing the community forum is multi -task. We believe the tasks fall into three general categories: 1) overall event coordination 2) forum design and process development and 3) reporting and analyzing the outcomes. In order to demonstrate the value of each component in this proposal we have stated cost for each segment, however we believe it to be imprudent and ineffective to separate the second and third segments. If the city leaders so desire, the event coordination role could be conducted in-house. I PROPOSAL Includes the tasks of facility and audiovisual equipment arrangement, sponsorship coordination, food arrangements, invitations data base development, invitations, attendee confirmations, supply acquisition, processing of supplemental mailing, set-up and take -down. Coordination activities also include media relations. 80 hours @ $12.50 per hour $1,000 10 hours @ $90 per hour 900 Forum design and l2rocess development Includes research, format and presentation of community profile information, presenter/recorder recruitment & orientation, implementation of the process and facilitation of the forum. 48 hours @ $90 per hour $4,320 Reporting and analysis of forum outcomes, proofing, duplicating & distribution. 16 hours @ $90 per hour 10 hours @ $12.50 per hour Subtotal $1,440 12 $7,785 K. Scott & Associates, Inc. 3 March 14, 1997 Commodities & services budget lto be billed at actual) Postage $ 125 Printing & binding 225 Forum supplies 75 Long distance phone -50 $475 Total $8,260 The above proposal is based on the offer of the city clerk to attend the reception table, the sponsor's full support of rood costs and the city's placement of public service announcements as the medium for advertising. The customary general liability and worker's compensation insurance are in place. The use of vehicles within the immediate Central Kenai Peninsula are included in our proposal fees. It is our pleasure to consider this project. We look forward to working with you in planning the future of the City of Kenai. 4Kaleen F. Scott, President K. Scott & Associates, Inc. Aw', I/,,,I Colleen WarcF, Owner XCEL K. Scott & Associates, Inc. 4 March 14, 1997 CITY OF KENHI ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FORUM Thank you for taking the time to, -omplete this questionnat e. CONFIRMATION OF FORLIM'S CORE PURPOSES Do you want to educate/inform participants about revenue shortfall (i.e. lower levels of state funding)? ❑Yes ❑No Do you want to explore solutions pertaining to revenue shortfall? ❑Yes ❑No Comments: Do you want to educate/inform participants about revenue shortfall implications for city services and spending? ❑Yes ❑No Do you want solutions identified pertaining to city services and spending?❑Yes ❑No Comments: Do you want to educate/inform participants about the local economy's balance and diversification? ❑Yes ❑No Do you want to explore solutions pertaining to the economy's balance and diversification? ❑Yes ❑No Comments: What economic sectors merit special focus during the forum. Please rate the following sectors as you understand their importance. Extremely Important Neither Important Unanportant Extremely Important or Unimportant Unimportant Oil & Gas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Timber ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tourism ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Fisheries ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Retail ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Other ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Check the scopes of time you want explored. ❑long term(10-20 years) ❑mid range(5 years) ❑ short term(1-2 years) Are you interested in generalized economic visioning for the future of Kenai? ❑Yes❑No As a city leader what would you most like to gain from this forum? How will this forum most benefit the participants who attend? Who would you target as the ideal participant(s) for this forum? What specific information do you suggest participants be provided (either through packet or forum presenters) to build their knowledge base and support their informed participation? Have you participated in an activity similar to the forum being planned? ❑Yes ONO If yes, what did you like and dislike most about it? General comments and suggestions: Name: Phone: (Days) (Evenings) May we contact you for further information. OYes ONO Return surveys to: K.Scott & Associates, Fax 283-5918 or P.O. Box 2488, Kenai or Salamatof Building, Suite 103, Kenai by March 25. Thank You TONY KNOWLES GOVERNOR The Honorable John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear John, PO. Juneau, P, Fax (907) 465-3532 STATE OF ALAS KA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR JUNEAU February 27, 199LE ED E97 CLERK I am very pleased to send you this list of projects for your community which are in the FY98 capital budget I delivered to the Legislature today. My budget focuses squarely on creating new jobs, ensuring public health and safety, developing our transportation systems, and maintaining our schools and university. It directs more than $630 million in state, federal, and other funds to our most pressing capital needs. This budget provides jobs for Alaskans and increased safety, health, and housing in our communities. Although state dollars are tight, I have maintained my commitment to the capital matching grant program by funding it at $15 million again this year. Projects for City of Kenai Wastewater Plant Design $151,000 Wellhouses 1 and 2 Upgrades 300,000 Kenai River Bridge Access Road Rehabilitation 700,000 Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation 1,000,000 Water Quality and Quantity Development Program 147,180 Regional Projects: Attached Last spring I proposed a six -year capital plan for Alaska. Many of our communities have multi- year capital plans, yet the state has no general guideline for future capital investments. Communities deserve to know how much the state is likely to spend in the next five years for education, economic development, public safety, transportation, and other capital projects. 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We invite you to join us in supporting this 7th annual family event. The Festival will be held on June 7 and 8, 1997. With your help this family celebration of our magnificent river will continue to grow in scope and participation. We need your help to make this year's festival the best family event ever ! The festival grew out of our desire to learn more about the river, how we impact it by our human activities, and what we might do to keep our river healthy and productive for generations to come. Previous information booths have been staffed by Fish and Game, State Parks, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy of Alaska, Hab-Pro, Re -Group, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local Historical Societies. People can listen to live music on center stage, experience live birds, Raven and Owl, watch the puppet show, enjoy local art, meet our local artists and taste the first sockeye salmon of the season. Suq'ah, the colorful 29 foot salmon opens the festival and remains with us for the entire two day festival. There is no entrance fee or charge for any activities. Dozens of volunteers offer their time for the weekend, but (907)262-9225 their labor of love is not quite enough. We still need funds for the professional puppeteers, for the free children's art projects and for as much advertising as possible. We rely on the financial support of people like you, people who care about the river and depend on a healthy river for their livelihood. Whatever contribution you can make will be put to good use. We need Major Sponsors for several events (list attached), and acknowledge through print advertising all contributors of $100 or more. Re -Group, the local non-profit recycling group, sponsors this event and your contribution is tax deductible. We look forward to including you as a partner in this effort ' Please feel free to call me at 260-4882 if you have any questions. ` Sincerely� �� C: �rrriri iA-n ��tcvcw�y� Lori J Landst rom fund raising chair for Kenai River Festival 197�`'��� c/o Re -Group PO Box 2861 Soldotna, AK 99669-2861 BE A FRIEND OF THE KENAI ! KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL '97 Yes, I want to help preservE ;the health of our extraordinary river ! Here's my tax deductible donation. As a Major Sponsor, my name will be featured at the festival and will appear in all related advertising. MAJOR SPONSORS Professional Puppet Theater....$600 River Music/Center Stage ....... $500 New 'Skin' for 29' Salmon ...... $250 Salmon Hats for Kids ..... $400_ River Information Tent ... $200_ Hand on Science .......... $200 Active Games for Children ...... $100 Costume Making Workshop..$175 CONTRIBUTORS I am not able to be a Major Sponsor, but I want to contribute to this worthwhile event ! Name• Address: Amount of contribution enclosed: Please make checks out to Re -Group and mail to PO Box 2861, Soldotna, AK 99669-2861. I can volunteer my labor ! Call me at I would like to help with --------------------we will return this portion to -------------- p you, please return entire page — RECEIPT FOR DONATION Thank you for your contribution to Kenai River Festival 197, an educational and entertaining event dedicated to preserving the health of the Kenai River. Date Signed: Amount Lori J. Landstrom, fund raising Re -Group PO Box 2861 Soldotna, AK 99669-2861 501 (C) (3) tax number: 92-0136464 printed on recycled paper CITY OF KER ::�7, � " Od eapiW 4 A --- 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 - _ FAX 907-283-3014 MEMORANDUM 1"2 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai DATE: March 14, 1997 RE: NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK/CITY OF KENAI VOLUNTEER RECEPTION National Volunteer Week is scheduled for the week of April 13, 1997. The last few years we have held the Volunteer reception during that week and have placed an advertisement in the Clarion with the names of those people who serve on the city's boards, commissions, committees, etc. Does Council wish to set a date for the Volunteer reception during the week of April 13? (There is a council meeting on April 16 and budget work session on April 17 of that week. The Visitors Center will be available on April 15 or 18 of that week.) Does Council wish to place an advertisement in the Clarion listing the city's volunteers? INFORMATION LIST Kenai City Council Meeting of March 19, 1997 1. 3/5/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. Notice of 3/20/97 Work Session (City Manager Search). 3. 2/13/97 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. 4. 3/3/97 M. Navarre letter to DOT regarding transfer of trail funds from Project 52466 (Seward Highway, Six -Mile Pathway) to the unity trail between Soldotna and Kenai. 5. 3/12/97 Project Status Report/Public Works Department. 6. 3/13/97 K. Howard memorandum regarding 1997 lease renegotiations. 7. 3/12/97 Representative Hodgins' letter regarding cannery seasonal employee problems and possible solutions. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 1997 "TO DO" LIST ADMIN - Bring answers back to council in regard to the following questions about proposed animal shelter: If the facility is built on the Airport property, what would be the cost to the city to purchase the property from the Airport? Could an alternate to purchasing the property be to lease the property from the Airport Land? Could the airport build the facility on airport land and the city lease or purchase it from the airport over time. Bring that information to council at the 3/19 meeting. Move forward with the rezoning of the Willow Street property for use for the animal shelter site (from Conservation). JL - Include information in regard to the zone change for animal shelter property in the Airport Commission's packet for their next meeting (for information purposes). CLF - Send thank you letter to Vic Tyler for the pool table donation and price negotiation. CRG - Examine selling the portion of Cunningham property described as west fence, east property line, north Beaver Loop, south River, the purchase and proceeds would be dedicated to Cunningham Park, work with Garcia, but Garcia search for the heirs and do the leg work. WORK SESSION NOTICE The Kenai City Council will meet in a WORK SESSION on THURSDAY, MARCH 2O,1997. The work session will be held in the KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS and will begin at 7:00 P.M. The topic to be discussed is: CITY MANAGER SEARCH The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. Freas City Clerk Publish: 3/18/97 Community Calendar: 3/19 and 20/97 KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD !;�R 1991 Thursday, February 13, 1997 Cook Inlet Agruaculture Building I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Members Present: Chris Degernes, Ted Wellman, Jim A. Richardson, Ben Ellis, Jack LaShot, Jim H. Richardson, Peggy Mullen, Brannon Ames, Ken Lancaster, Robin West, Duane Harp, Lance Trasky, Len Verrelli. Members Absent: Jeff King, Robin Nyce, Tom Knock B. Approval of January 16, 1997 minutes. The minutes were approved as written. C. Agenda Changes and Approval. Add Public Comment period before New Business. Ken Bryant of KPB has been added to Item A to present a short discussion on the Proposed Amendments to KPB Chapter 5.14 and 21.18. Item G is added as Operations Update by Suzanne Fisler and Item H. Letters for Approval from the board. This agenda was accepted as modified. II. PUBLIC COMMMgT. No public comment at this time. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Ken Bryant, Proposed Amendments to KPB 5.14 and 21.18. Lisa Parker asked Ken to come and share some of the proposed changes to the Habitat tax credit and the Habitat Protection ordinances. Ken supplied each board member with the draft from KPB dated 2/11/97. Ken went over each of the proposals in some detail. They were as follows. To the Habitat Protection ordinance within Chapter 21.18, add "gratewalks and stairways"; "Conditional use permits expire one calendar year from the date of issue"; "A conditional use permit issued by a city planning commission may serve to satisfy the requirements of 21.18.072 and 21.18.080; some language under 21.18.135 allowing expedited permitting in a "declared emergency...11; definitions were made clearer such as "boardwalks", "under construction", and "substantially complete". In the Tax credit chapter 5.14 the following was added: "The applicant must complete the application process no later than January 15 of the year for which the tax credit is sought". There is also a proposed change in bank restoration, habitat protection or restoration projects whereby the assembly would conclude whether the project would provide habitat protection or restoration. Ken said these proposed changes have been submitted to the advisory planning commissions of Cooper Landing, Moose Pass, Funny River, City of Soldotna and City of Kenai. The Borough Planning Commission will hold public hearings until March loth on this. After it goes to the Planning Commission it then goes to the Assembly. There will be plenty of time for comments. The board discussed this briefly and decided to form a small committee to reply to the board with recommendations at the next meeting in March. The cc=ittee will include Ted Wellman, Suzanne Fisler, Lance Trasky and Bruce Phelps. B. Kenai River Management Plan Draft. For this agenda item, Bruce began where the committee meeting ended this afternoon. The discussion focused on 2 sets of revision comments dated 2/6/97 and 2/13/97. These were reviewed in the working group meeting in the afternoon. There was also a meeting this afternoon with Mayor Navarre and Lisa Parker. The Boro has not commented as yet but they have identified a staff member to work with Bruce. They will identify factual inaccuracies but would not attempt to change major policy thrusts that are identified in the plan at this point in time. Then, their comments will be incorporated. Bruce said that essentially all the revisions have been addressed and all the packets have been reviewed by the board members. There were changes to some of the initial staff recommendations. Those have been noted and will be changed by Bruce. One of things not mentioned in the afternoon discussion was a packet called "Changes to identify problem statement, attachment All. Ted had asked previously to identify problem statements and back ground statements consistently throughout the plan. Bruce said these were done consistently for about the first third of the plan and this attachment includes the problem and background statements developed for the rest of the plan. They replace the ones in the plan now. Bruce referred to letters from the City of Soldotna and the Planning Commission dealing with sewage outfall. These letters expressed concern about the comments within the plan that state the Soldotna Sewage Treatment Plant harms the river (though not actually documented). The other comment was that beside the need for assessing different outfall locations, there is need to assess other viable alternatives as well. Bruce said he has tried to change the wording on this statement so it more properly described the problem. The public does perceive it as a problem but Bruce tried to add at the very end of this section, "the ability in their alternative engineering analysis to evaluate other viable short term alternatives." Those are the principle changes_ Bruce said that everything seemed to be resolved during this afternoon's working group meeting with the exception of two things. At this point Jim A. asked for a motion to adopt the changes as made so the discussions can begin. Ted moved to adopt the changes made this afternoon and send the Public Review Draft out to the public once the Boro comments are added. The motion was KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 then seconded by Lance. 3 Ted began the discussion with a suggested change to the wording on pg 38, section 4.0 (which addresses logging and mining), to read "to manage timber harvest, mining, Oil & Gas and other development within the Kenai River watershed, so as to avoid significant adverse impacts to the resources of the KRSMA, including, but not limited to water, soils, fisheries, wildlife, visuals and recreation." Ted said this would accomplish the goal of mitigating or preventing activities which would have an adverse effect on the river. The amended language was accepted by the board. Lance then reviewed the water diversion issues. This is found on pg 70 "Impoundment Structures", section 5.4.6.2. Lance said it should be rewritten to say "As a general policy, the Kenai River and its fish bearing tributaries will be maintained in their natural free flowing condition. The constructions of dams or diversions will be discouraged and will only be considered where these structures do not block or impede fish movements or adversely effect instream flows necessary for fish spawning, rearing or migration." Ben asked if this means there is a way to do a dam or diversion that would not have an adverse impact upon anadromous fish that are passing through. Lance said it is possible although probably unlikely. Lance said that generally this would not allow most dams because it would dry up the stream where they spawn. He added that Cooper Lake would never have been built under this stipulation, nor can the proposed dam at Grant Lake, because it would dry up a spawning stream plus does not maintain stream flows. Ed Fogels said the Division of Water will be concerned about a policy that might be so restrictive. Div. of Water might want to allow an individual living near a tributary who may want a little water for irrigation purposes, or to divert a small amount of water for a small hydro plant for his cabin. The policy as written might prevent this. Bruce suggested keeping the same language but add that it is not intended to preclude minor and insignificant projects, etc. Discussion ensued about the language of this and it was decided on the following: "Obstructions and diversions to natural water flows on the Kenai River and its, tributaries will be precluded." Peggy referred to page 74 "dock standards" (See table 5.7). Bruce and Jim met earlier in the week to discuss dock standards and it has been decided that definitions of "lot", "dock", and "walkway" are needed. Pile docks are precluded. The Board then KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA 4 ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 launched into a discussion of how to tie floating dock sizes to property lot sizes. For.a small size lot, the dock should be smaller. Any lots up to 200 lineal feet frontage, would have 80 sf of dock. Private and commercial properties would be treated the same. Larger lots, i.e. 201' to 500' could have 200 sf docks; 501' to 1000' could have up to two 250 sf docks and over 1000 ft one 250 sf dock per 500 lineal ft lot footage. Other discussion was to have stipulations that there would be one dock allowed per property owner. Bruce brought up the issue that if a property owner had 1000 feet of frontage, they could not subdivide just to justify additional docks. There was some discussion on adjoining property owners working cooperatively to build a community dock. See table 5.5 in original book. There was concern that this could allow a person to use non -river front property owners to justify a larger dock. Suzanne said this is a carryover from the original plan and was intended to apply to 2-3 adjacent river front property owners. Suzanne said we could tighten the language to reflect this better. Ben questioned why for a 500-1000 ft lot, up to 2 250sf docks are authorized? Jim A. replied that it is best to treat everyone the same, and a larger property owner might be able to justify a larger dock instead of a proliferation of smaller docks. Ben stated that it might also be justified for a large commercial operator to have a larger dock system so that multiple boats don't bang on the shore. Ted expressed his concern that some property owners might be inclined to "sell" dock space to non - river front property owners. They should only be granted space for their own boats, but in the case of some commercial operations, it might be appropriate to have a larger dock. Jim A. stated his interest in seeing no more than one dock per lot, a landowner can't subdivide to obtain additional docks, and encourage adjoining property owners to combine and share docks. Bruce said dock size could be related to "intensity of use". What principle types of uses need docks ( B&B's, large and small guiding operations, lodges, private single family landowners, etc.) Bruce said the 309 study could be used as a base to make some recommendations on dock sizes. He also stated that we will need to consider criteria under which we would not permit a dock at some locations, such as where it will negatively affect recreation too much. Bruce will work on identifying threshold criteria and getting this out to the Board members for review. Lance suggested we consider: personal safety - is it saver to get on the dock; public safety - does the dock stick out too far; habitat - is it damaging habitat when put in and taken out; what is its effect on recreational use? KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGE UIT AREA 5 ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 Robin West said the table needs to be relo-ated and associated with a narrative text and to make it apply to the Kenai River only, excluding Kenai and Skilak Lakes. Ben said he hates to see people tying boats to unprotected banks, especially commercial operators. How can this be addressed? Chris suggested something that says "by the year such and such no person may leave a boat in the river unless it is tied to an approved structure which is designed to protect habitat.,, We could allow some number of years to come into compliance. The criteria Bruce will be developing can identify the routine private use as well as the unusual situation where a person could justify either a larger or more extensive system to provide for protection. There will need to be some point at which no larger or additional docks will be permitted, and a landowner who feels they need more dock space will have to learn to live with what is allowed. Ted said Chris's statement would fit in with the study recommendations, standards and at the same time it sets a time limit. Bruce will rework this area, send it out for review by board members. He will ID threshold criteria, establishing all the definitions, identifying a threshold level and will probably talk to Gary Leipitz about using some of the data in the 309 study to get a feel for what is happening out there in terms of dock size. Duane then voiced a concern. He asked that there be a cover letter to go with the release of the draft plan. It should be clearly stated that this is a draft, and that agencies will have a final look at it and will be able to make comments. Bruce said comments by public and agencies will be welcome during the 60 day public review. Ken asked how the draft plan will be made available to the public. Bruce said the draft plan would be sent to the board members a few days ahead of sending them to the libraries in each community, the Kenai River Center, The Kenai Peninsula Borough, the city offices of Soldotna and Kenai, DPOR Headquarters office. There will be an ad in the paper, people on the mailing list will be informed that the plan is available for review and where it may be reviewed through a newsletter. There will be public meetings about 5 weeks into the process. Peggy suggested having copies of the draft plan available at the local coffee shops. Duane asked for copies to be sent to the Seward and Cooper Landing libraries also. Suzanne reviewed a few changes that will be made to the permit KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 matrix. These deal with gravel removal from the riparian area including the 100 year flood plain, authorization of signs, ATV use, and mining, how to address in tributaries and where it is not permitted. Suzanne will rewrite the matrix with the corrections. Ben called for the question to allow the modified version of the KRCMP to go out for 60 day public review. The motion passed unanimously. Jim A. suggested in the next month or so some of the board members should try to meet with the Borough Assembly Land Use Committee and also, when the draft plan gets out, talk with individual Assembly members on a 1-2 board member basis. The Planning Commission is another group this board may want to meet with regarding the draft plan as they will be taking up the issue. Jim H. recommended that Cooper Landing be added to the locations for the public meetings on the draft plan. Ken Bryant said he would get the ads for the public meetings on the Borough's web site. r Ed Fogels passed out his draft version of the newsletter. Ed said it is meant to capture the main points of the plan. It is meant to let the public get a general feel for what the plan does and also lets them know how to comment on the plan. It will have the public meeting schedule. There is also a comment sheet attached for their convenience. Ed asked the board members to read through it, and get comments back to him by next Friday, February 21. C. Board Vacancies. Chris suggested that the board recommend that the applicants' names be forwarded for consideration to Heather Bradner of the Governor's Boards and Commissions office. The list contains applications from 3 Board members seeking reappointment (Ben, Peggy and Jim A.), plus 8 new applicants. Four public member seats are up for renewal as of Jan. 2, 1997. The board unanimously consented. D. House Bill 4 and House Bill 28 discussion - Lance Trasky presented this agenda item. HB28 is a piece of legislation that was drafted by Representative Therriault from Fairbanks which would repeal the Alaska Coastal Management Program. There is a Federal Coastal Management Act which allows states to adopt plans which will influence actions of Federal agencies within their boundaries. It also provides money to the state in coastal districts to do planning. The repeal of this act would eliminate any opportunities for local governments to adopt plans which would influence state actions within their boundaries through the KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA 7 ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 consistency provisions. It would eliminate any coastal management funding and Lance remi:ided everyone that the 309 study on the Kenai River was done with coastal management money. The update on the 309 could be done with this same money. The repeal of the act would also eliminate the requirement for Federal agencies to be consistent with state and local coastal management plans. One of the ways the state stopped oil and gas leasing in Bristol Bay was through the ACMP and the requirement for Federal consistency. It would also eliminate the requirement that Federal agencies be consistent with the State Forest Practices Act because that was adopted as the forestry standard in the state's coastal management program. It would have a pretty severe effect. The Federal agencies would not have to be consistent. Most of the coastal districts are opposing this. HB4 was sponsored by Pete Kelly from Fairbanks, Eldon Mulder, Al Veazy, Fred Dyson, and Gail Phillips. Lance said the Anadromous Fish Act was adopted at statehood to protect anadromous streams. The act requires that a person or governmental agency who wants to do something in an anadromous stream that might be damaging to that stream has to submit plans and specifications to the Commissioner of Fish & Game. HB4 would essentially repeal the Anadromous Fish Act on state land in particular. It does that by saying that any activity that is authorized under Title 38 would not require an Anadromous Fish Act permit anymore. This eliminates the penalties for violation of the act. Ironically, the act would remain in place on private lands, federal lands and maybe on Borough lands, or for authorizations that did not require Title 38 authorization such as oil and gas where the state owns the subsurface. It would create a situation where a person would not really know where they needed a permit because Alaska is a checkerboard of land ownership. A few activities might still require Title 16 authorization. It creates a very confusing situation. It also eliminates the requirements for best interest findings on alot of Title 38 authorizations. It allows negotiated timber sales, eliminates the requirement that alot of these be on 5 year schedules, and eliminates the requirement for forest land use plans prior to timber sales. Lance feels it is a really damaging bill. There was also discussion brought up by Director Jim Stratton on HB 35. Director Stratton said this bill started out as a pretty innocuous bill aimed at State Parks to limit our ability to restrict traditional recreational access. It has been amended and it is a pretty horrific bill now. Director Stratton read: "the Department may not close or restrict traditional access to land and water under this chapter unless the closure or restriction is submitted to the legislature for approval at the next regular session of the legislature and if the legislature fails to approve closure under this sub section by the last day of that regular session, the closure restriction ends and cannot be KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA g ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 enforced after the last day of the regular session." Director Stratton told the board "as you go through the plan and begin to put together the regulation packaged to implement the plan, places where you hairs restricted traditional recreational access (like rental boats, scenic operators, motorized boat use, boat tie ups on the river banks), anything to do with public access or streambank protection may now have to go to the legislature for their approval. If they did not approve it, it would go away and the regulation would not exist anymore." The Director said we have attempted to get their attention and say at a minimum we need a public safety and a resource protection exemption to this thing. A public safety exemption was brought up in Senate Resources and was voted down. It gets worse for State Parks as our seasonal campground closures, closures for wildlife problems, would all have to have the legislatures approval. It has passed the Senate, and State Affairs, and Senate Resources. It was poised to be in Senate Finance on 2/12. DNR asked that it be pulled but it will be heard next week and is probably going to pass. The it goes over to the House. This is a very real bill and a very real amendment. Lance said HB35 started out that they wanted to punish the Division of Parks for not letting Drew Pearce land her airplane on some lake. Robin Taylor has actually damaged Fish & Game more because it would require that the Commissioner of F&G cannot adopt any regulations restricting any form of traditional access. It also said the same thing for the Board of Fish or Game. On the surface it sounds kind of innocuous because we spend alot of money and time trying to maintain public access on state lands. It's affect on anadromous streams is that we would not be able to stop people from driving up and down the streams or streambeds. Right now a permit is required (and generally it is not permitted) but this would eliminate that permit. This could grind the Board process to a screeching halt as every closure would need legislature's approval. Director Stratton told the board he would keep them informed of HB35 by e-mail. E-mail addresses will be furnished to the Director by staff. Jim A. suggested to Ben (Chair of the Legislative Committee) that the Legislative Committee follow up on these bills and provide input at the next meeting. E. Update on Lease Sale 85A and 85. Lance provided a brief review of events leading up to the sale of the leases within 85A held in December. He said both companies who won the leases seem to be very conscientious and want to avoid conflicts. Because of the public concern right after the sale the Governor placed a 90 day moratorium on any drilling operations. This is pending the outcome of the stakeholders public meetings to be KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Min•:ites, 2/13/97 E held at the end of the month. The meetings will attempt to work out differences between the stakeholders and DNR. The stakeholders meetings are scheduled for 2/24 in Soldotna, 2/25 in Homer and 2/26 in Anchor Point. Jim A. finds it interesting that no one from this board has been included as a stakeholder representative. Jim thought this board should be involved, especially since one month ago this board met with Marilyn Heiman and Gene Burden and were directly involved. Jim suggested that this board should consider submitting stipulations to the stakeholders in the next month or so. Lance then spoke to Lease Sale 85. This is the first sale on the area wide leasing which means that everything not currently leased in the entire Cook Inlet region will be offered at the same time. The first Area Wide leasing program is on the North Slope and the second one will be down here. It is a huge area. The board decided to form a sub committee (Oil and Gas) to track this kind of information. The volunteers were Peggy, Chris, and Ben. F. Northern Geophysical Seismic Update. Lance said that Northern Geophysical is going to do alot of seismic work, in the Swanson River area, north of Kenai, all the beach from Anchor Point to Ninilchik, in the Homer area, across the inlet in Beluga. They will use polar technique in the beach areas. Peggy said in the Mackey Lake area they will be using the vibrasize technique. They have setbacks to preclude them from charging near any spawning areas. Gary Leipitz said that Northern Geophysical has been very accommodating to the stipulations of any permit issued to them in the past. G. Operations Update. Suzanne informed the board about a Kenai River guide conviction. The guide was charged and convicted of 3 counts of guiding without a permit. Because of some of the circumstances in this case a plea bargain was made and the case was tried as a violation, which limits the amount of fine. The individual was fined the maximum amount, $900. However this gentleman was not only guiding without a DPOR permit as he also did not have a current Coast Guard license. DPOR is asking the Coast Guard to take further action on this. Suzanne said she will keep the board posted on this case. Ben asked if it would be helpful for this board to write the Coast Guard a letter stating support for that position. Suzanne said she would talk to the Coast Guard. Suzanne said the judge who heard the case was from Seward. After reviewing all the evidence he told the guide it was clear to him that he was guiding without a permit. The judge was very adamant about what the river is to be used for and its protection and he told the KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 guide this. 10 Suzanne continued on with the operations update. She said just recently State Parks received a Corps permit application for a roadway through a wetland area: It is for a 4,800ft by 24 foot wide road off the end of Cheechako News Drive which is basically the road that dead ends off of Big Eddy Jetty. 2,650' of it crosses wetlands. There is a 20 acre pocket of wetlands down behind the old Lancashire Homestead which eventually flows down to the river near Fallin In Hole. There are some recreational cabins that support guide businesses in the summertime that people have boated into for quite awhile. There is not alot of information about this project yet but there will be a state coastal consistency review in addition to this. One of the concerns Suzanne noted is that they plan to stock pile overburden along the road plus there is no talk of culverting. We have requested wetland mapping to determine if it is a high value wetland. Suzanne will keep the board posted on this, and plans to convene a Permit Committee meeting to address this before the next meeting. H. Letters for approval. Jim A. asked the board for approval to send a letter to Commissioner Shively thanking him for his commitment at our last meeting to allow us to continue to use Bruce Phelps through the regulation process. The letter should also ask for continued help from Bruce for developing the vessel overcrowding study. The board unanimously supported sending such a letter. Jim A. read parts of a personal letter written by Jim H. to the Congressional legislatures with regard to the exemption of Alaska from a "no net loss" standard. It stated that we have been working with the COE to restrict the use of Nationwide permits and the result has been a new agreement of cooperation between the KRCMP and the COE. The national legislation needs to be in tune with the local efforts. Whatever they do on this they should at least exempt the Kenai River from their "no net loss exemption". There was unanimous consent to send this letter. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Bondurant: Said he attended a teleconference today on HB 28. He wanted to read just a sentence by the sponsor: "The Alaska Coastal Management Program deserves a thorough review by this legislature to determine if the supposed benefits outweigh the expensive and time consuming process required of some Alaskans to participate in the program." Dale says what this gentleman is talking about is he is interested in reducing the public involvement process to reduce the expense to industry. Therriault sponsored the bill. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA 11 ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 Gary L: This weekend (2/15) there is a contractor's workshop, teaching bioengineering, and habitat assessment understanding as far as development activities, with 35 contractors signed up. This is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy. Secondly, ADF&G asked for and received funding from ACMP money for a 309 update, to update existing mainstem information. ADF&G had requested funding to also conduct work on the tributaries, but ACMP said they did not see the ability to fund tributary work at this time. They do support the updating of the mainstem work so that information can be brought back into the Kenai River Center for permitting, regulatory and assessment work. Gary said the BOF has directed ADF&G to assess habitat impacts associated with angler use. Habitat Div. is working with Sportfish Division to see how these two programs can dovetail. The SF Div is concentrating on evaluating angler trampling, while Habitat Div will be looking at development activities, restoration projects, construction techniques, and other things that might affect the river and try to correlate that information into the updated 309 database. V . ADJOURNM= Peggy: Said she wants to see how the salt pile at Soldotna Creek can be removed before spring. She will work with Gary L. and staff to send out letter on board letterhead. Ken: Said Peggy needs to work with John Horne of DOT&PF on the salt pile issue and not local folks. Jack: Will not be here for next meeting. Brannon: Wanted to add to Commissioner Shiveley's letter a mention that this board would like to be involved in the stakeholders meeting. Brannon said he understood that this board was assured a seat for these meetings, so what happened? Jim A. said he would ask Gene Burden what happened to the KRSMA's involvement. Brannon is also concerned about the Cheechako News Drive project. He said the water does go up and down with tides in that wetland area. We need to keep an eye on this project. Jim H.: Re-emphasized that it was a well timed meeting with the Mayor and Lisa Parker today with regard to the KRCMP. He also reminded board members that we need to move fast on HB28 as time is of the essence. Ben: Provided an update on the fishwalk project. The City of Soldotna and KRSI met and decided to focus on the structure that is there rather than go out for design on an addition. There is some retrofitting to the fishwalk that needs to be done. They are looking at the cost and feasibility of an outdoor restroom facility that would be next to the Visitor Center at the top of the hill, along with handicap access to the fishwalk. Ben also KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 had a meeting this morning with the City of Forest Service. The City is interested in a such as the Streamwatch Program for the fish be expanded in other areas within the City o Service is the lead agency along with Parks helping to train people, with KRSI acting as for that program. Soldotna and the US volunteer program walk area that may f Soldotna. Forast and the Refuge the funding source 12 Len: Supported Brannon's point of view on the Lease Sale 85A stakeholders public meetings. He said it seems to be moving at a fast pace and this board needs to take a strong position. Lance: Thanked Bruce and Ed for accommodating all our comments. He also said he was thankful for the meeting with the Mayor and Lisa. Duane: Echoed what was said about Ed and Bruce. He also said this was a milestone moment to actually pass the motion to get the draft out to the public. Robin: The Dept of Interior is looking for pilot type watershed projects. He will keep this board informed. He mentioned that we have talked a little about jetskis in the planning process. Jetskis are prohibited on the Refuge but recently USFWS had an inholder on Caribou Island ask for a permit for point A to B transportation with a jetski, and this has been given. Ted: no comment. Chris: Announced a couple of pending projects. The Cooper Landing Boat Launch project contract was awarded to Larry Smith of Cooper Landing. He is starting work now. The existing homestead cabin is being removed that was on part of the property. The boat ramp needs to be put in first thing this spring as soon as the water conditions allow. Access on the south side of the river at the Kenai Lake bridge is going to be shifted to the North side for the first part of the summer. This could be a little bit hectic. Larry is supposed to be done by July 31. The Pillars is currently out for bid now. Chris expects that project will be awarded sometime next month. Phase 2 includes the road from the Spur Highway, a parking lot, construction of a host cabin and an additional restroom. Basically everything 200 feet back from the river this summer will be done and there should not be any impact on river use because that will be outside of the project area. That project should also be finished by mid summer. Jim A: Said the board needs to have a program to work one on one with assembly members with the draft plan. Director Jim Stratton: Said when he took this job 18 months ago KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA 13 ADVISORY BOARD - Minutes, 2/13/97 he was given three things from the Governor's office that were very important to him and one of them was the Kenai River. The Governor wanted him to pay particular attention to it. He said he has tried to make it to a*i occasional board meeting and he has been on the river a number of times last summer to see what the operations were. On behalf of the Governor's office, he thanked every one of the board members for all the work they have been putting in. He said his life has been made easier in knowing that this river plan has been in such good hands both with board members and staff working on it: Now that this plan is going out to the public, he said he would to be here for the next board meeting in March to see how the plan is going and also in April. He thanked the board for making him feel welcome. Date/ Agenda of next meeting: 3/13/97 at CIAA. Except for a Permit Committee meeting, no other afternoon meetings are planned this time. 144 N. BINKLEY • SOLOOTNA, ALASKA • 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 MIKE NAVARRE March 3, 1997 RECEIVED MAYOR Mr. Steve Ryan, P.E., Project Manager i.AAR 1 0 ug., Department of Transportation and Public Facilities CITY ADMIN. OF KENAI Post Office Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Re: Seward Highway, Six -Mile Pathway - Project No. 52466 Dear Mr. Ryan: This is in response to Ms. Susan Wick's letter dated February 4, 1997, requesting comments on the pathway proposed along the Seward Highway between mileposts 59 and 64. The Kenai Peninsula Borough fully concurs with the Govemor's directive encouraging "highway designs which incorporate pathways that improve access and recreational opportunities". However, it is also our position that pathways and trails should be first constructed in areas that are densely populated, thereby allowing greater use of the trails by both residents and visitors. This position is strongly supported by our local Road Service Area Board of Directors (see enclosed letter to me dated February 18, 1997), composed of members from throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Consideration should be given by the Alaska DOT/PF to transfer the trail funds for Project 52466 to trails along other highway projects closer to residential areas, i.e., the unity trail between the Cities of Soldotna and Kenai. I appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. If you have any questions or wish additional information, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Mike Navarre Borough Mayor /bg Enclosures as stated cc: John Horn, Regional Director DOT/PF Bob Ferguson, President, KPB [toad Service Area Board bc: Tom Boedeker, Soldotna City Manager Senator John Torgerson wick Ross, Kenai City Manager Senator Jerry Ward Representative Gail Phillips Ron Ganini, Seward City Manager Patty Whalin, Homer City Manager Representative Gary Davis Tom Ackerly, KPB Roads Director Representative Mark Hodgins KK- Keith e Project Status Report NC=N n-Cnstruction JL o - Jack La Sh F=Future RS - Robert Springer MK - Marilyn Kebschull RC - Rachel Clark KW - Kathy Woodford A/NC/F M contact ft*Ot Nino Status A JL Alaska Regional Fire Training Equipment and design assistant bid - Awarded Facility, ARFF contract to Symtron, Morrison Maierle handling contract... Rec'd Corp Permit App. to be sent to Corps... Rec'd invoice and Prelim. Design Report... Draft E.A. received from Aries. 3/5/97 Design amendment to MM cont. approved... Working on final design A RC Bluff Clean-up Ppreliminary plan to DEC ... Coir logs... Requested waiver of solid waste regs. F&G wants city to remove asphalt. A RC Contaminated Soils - Airport $10,000 appropriated for environmental work... Drafting RFP in April/May. (may be affected by new regs. ) A RC Contaminated Soils - Shop $10,000 appropriated for environmental work... Drafting RFP in April/May. (may be affected by new regs. ) A MK/JL Historic District Signs Shk'ituk't art work complete... Sign locations chosen... Getting bids for the Shk'ituk't sign... Sign design accepted by OHA... Have rec'd 13 signed contracts for 21 signs... Text for signs finished and submitted for approval. A JL K.M.A. Taxiway "C" Extension Engineering contract awarded to Wince-Corthell- North Bryson... Starting field & soils 11/25/96... Plan to start construction in June, 1997... Corps Permit is out for review... Corps wanted city to justify design, moved grass strip, maintenance road... Revised cost estimate, working w/FAA on funding... Preliminary plans being reviewed... FAA may require project phased. A KK Kenai Beach Dunes - North Side Met w/Kuwada 1/23, piles are where he wants them... Boardwalks and stairs are in ... Contractor working on signs. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 Page 1 of 3 A/NC/F MY Contact Project Name Status A KK Mission Street Final plat for new road ROW has been recorded... Working on funding for Alaska Ave. paving, water & sewer, and street lighting... Will hold public hearing soon... DOT reviewing plans. A JURS A KK A JUKK F KK/JL F KK F F F JURS F KK F KK Municipal Park Restroom Concrete work complete... Contractor and subs to complete for summer 97 use. STP Disinfection Change Mailed mylars to engineer... Waiting for as -built. Well House No. 3 Completion soon ... ADEC inspected 12/10/96... Requested accelerated review of water rights... Wellhouse is on-line... Received final pay estimate. Animal Control Shelter Funding being formulated... Plans are complete with cost estimate... Chief Animal Control Officer looking at other building types... Requested proposal from Klauder... Looking at other sites... Possible re -zone new site. 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. Challenger Learning Center Preliminary business plan... Incorporation papers filed... Funding being organized. City Road Projects CIP list for funding from Legislature. FAA 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. Forest Drive DOT project... Received letter from DOT in response to KK request... Preliminary work to begin soon... Public hearing by DOT in future... Met w/DOT on 3/3/97... Rache to send as -built and topos to DOT. Kenai River Mouth -South Side Grant submitted for $779,000, have not heard anything further about grant. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 Page 2 of 3 A/N/F City Contact __Pr*dNm atetus F KK Logging City Lands Didn't receive bids in 96... Not sure if market has improved. F Park Developments Cunningham - historic house (City Manager proposes to discuss moving in new budget), steam engine, sidewalks, pavilion, big toy center, restroom..in budget. F Public Health Center Have Scott'r needs assessment... Searching for and supporting funding efforts... Lease renewed for one year. 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 Received RFP's 1/30/97 ... awarded to Kluge... Evaluation is complete... Have reports and Jack & Bob are going through them... Will be making recommendations. NC JL Airport Master Plan Approximately 80% complete... Completing environmental for ARFF and airport proper... Public information meeting on March 13, at Airport Commission meeting... Have Draft E.A. from Aries. NC KK STP Mixing Zone Analysis Study complete... Billed KPB for 1/2 of study ... Copper is the main problem with the effluent. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 Page 3 of 3 CITY OF KENA - �, Gd 4 414adwscto 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 an 'IIIII ": Memorandum Date: March 13, 1997 To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant oe RE: 1997 Lease Renegotiations Appraisals of leased City property are performed every five years to determine the fair market value. Annual rent of these properties is 6% of the fair market value. Attached is a spreadsheet showing leases that are being renegotiated this year, beginning July 1. The spreadsheet shows the "Old Rate" or current rate based on the 1992 appraisal. Also shown is the fair market value established in the 1997 appraisal and the new annual rate. The rates for all of the leases renegotiated this year will increase. City leases of lands on the airport and restricted to aviation use have a 50% cap provision which will not allow the new rate to increase more than 50% of the old rate (for a period of 30 years). The Schilling lease is unique in that the property is not on the airport or restricted to aviation use, yet it has a 50% cap provision. The cap did not affect the rate on any of the leases. 2l o a o o e o 0 0 0 0 e � ° 00000000000 N O N O CO 00 00 t 00 co C` N O 00 r r- r- O ct CO '-t C N M N M61, M Ll- 1� N O CC, 6% 69 69 64 69 64 64 09 69 64 O O O O O C C O 0 0 o N O N L O M OO M It 00 (D 0 N O M r ►l- r 0'CT M 4t 0 N M N M64), M Ih t_ N O( 69 69 64 69 64 69 64 64 64 69 } Z Z Z Z}}} Z} Z cDoov�Ln000LncD � rn rn rn � rn co 0o Ln (n � 69 64 64 64 69 64 69 64 64 64 64 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 N M M Op '07 Op r r M O O 6 69 69 69 64 64 r r 69 r 6964 64 00 N N (D N M (D 00 (D It O r N I- N O O f-- N (D O M r M IT (p •- N N N 61-11 N � O . - It U) 69 64 64 fa 69 64 64 64 64 69. m o o o (n m o o o o o N (D O (D O 0 N N O N O 69 6L? 64 69 69 64 69 69 69 69 64 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O M N N (D ti LA r M r'It 0 (D to L` et N 0 N M It N A M It 00 00 M fl_ O 6% 69 64 64 69 64 64 69 64 64 64 O r O 0 0 0 0 O,tN O f- Ln O N OO (L) N r N N r N (D 0 M O N Y Y Y C d n. n. d c O U Q Q C O Q Q M Q O Q QCc N M:; Q lU L0 N C c 0 O>> O j a O y > E C C � > .y Q 'fl C Q a> > N O C C LO m C C'o (D oo oo � 0) oo o o (� C7tLUU 0C7UUYNC7 `tt N ef• Ili 3 M cM M Y U U U V 'Y V U U O O Y O O O _O W _O O O Q m 0 m m m m m m m Q Q m M f- (D Ln O 1-: (D Ln r r ('M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J J J J J J J J J J J c 0 y N N N N O O O V ° coi it 1L—Y5 0 > Cl) W y Q O O C 0 m j Q ir E—coU U o E m •V C C= J J� C O O` 0 0 '� O O > c' 6 U E o f—_ L c t t m:3 E QU222 f°YcoU)(Oc)} OR N rl- N M M 69 ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE Session: State Capito. .' i l 145 Main St. 7.00p Suite 221� Y Juneau, Alaexa 99801-1182 I Kenai. Alaska 99611 (907) 465-3779 — Phone (907) 283-7223 — Phone (907) 283-3075 — Fax (907) 465-2333 — Fax �' -- REPRESENTATIVE MARK D. HODGINS RECEIVED House District 9 U.: ! 4 1997 MARCH 12,1997 KENAI CITY CLERK Mayor John Williams and Kenai Councilmembers City Hall Suite 200 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams and Kenai Councilmembers: For your information, I have tentatively arranged a meeting through Public Safety Commissioner Ron Otte (see attached letter) to address the Kenai's "cannery" seasonal employee problems and possible solutions. If you still have any "cannery" worker problems in the City of Kenai or if you think this process will help you in the identification and resolution of these "cannery" issues, feel free to become part of this process. Also, for your information, Bob Scott, Salamatof Seafoods, has agreed to coordinate notifying the Kenai -area canneries of this meeting. I appreciate his help. Also, I offer my help, if needed, in this process. Please advise. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely, Mark Hodgins, Representative, District 9 MARCH 11,1997 Bob Scott President & CEO Salamatof Seafoods PO Box 1450 Kenai, Alaska 99801 Dear Mr. Bob Scott: Today, I met with Public Safety Commissioner Ron Otte about the summer cannery worker problems and concerns of Nikiski business owners. Commissioner Otte said he would get with Lt. Randy Crawford, Commander of the Kenai Unit "E Detachment," to arrange a visit with Nikiski businesses to discuss problems and solutions. Commissioner Otte further suggested meeting with Kenai Peninsula Bourough, Kenai Peninsula canneries, State Troopers and interested Nikiski businesses/people to find solutions to the problems. If you don't hear from the troopers or Commissioner Otte by April 15, then please contact my office. I appreciate your offer to act as a liason with the Kenai -area canneries to facilitate a meeting to remedy similar "cannery worker issues" in the Kenai area. Best wishes and kindest personal regards, Sincerely, Mark Hodgins Representative, District 9 COUNCIL FYI ITEMS Alaska State Legislature Official Business Fax: (907) 465-3472 Speaker of the House of Representatives March 11, 1997 Carol Freas City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear Ms. -re- ' � d� State Capitol Juneau, AK 99801-1182 (907)465-3720 (907)465-2689 RECEIVED MAR 14 1997 KENAI CITY CLERK Thank you for forwarding a copy of your city's resolution 97-15 opposing Fish and Game's Board of Fish Proposal D to be considered at its next meeting. I am aware of the general feeling from Cook Inlet fishermen and processors as my office has been received a number of letters and faxes voicing strong opposition to this proposal and to the Board's decision to not take public testimony. I am hopeful that, with the two new members appointed to the Board, reason will prevail at the upcoming meeting. I do appreciate your community's thoughtful input as it is important for me to receive feedback from our commercial fishermen and women to pass on to the board. I am not supportive of the plan in Proposal D. Please continue to write or call me when you have issues you want me to address. Sincerely, Gail Phillips SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE GP: ps A A cvru�i! REPRESENTATIVE TERRY MARTIN VICE-CHAIRMAN .UDGET & AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE March 11, 1997 �lazka 5tatt PSislature Mayor John Williams and Kenai City Council 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Mr. Mayor and Council members: MAY 15 - JAN 15 258.8169 716 W. 4TH. SUITE 650 ANCHORAGE, AK 99504 JAN 15 - MAY 15 465-3783 STATE CAPITOL JUNEAU, AK 99801-1182 IRECEIVED MAR1q� KENA -Ty ��ERK I have received a copy of your resolution No. 97-7 supporting the continued present status of the Alaska Railroad and find it regrettable that you have taken such a narrow approach to the question of the railroad's future. While I was not invited to attend the public meetings at which the resolution was introduced, discussed and adopted, I would have to wonder to what extent did you consider the other side of the issue? What about the legislature's constitutional responsibility to oversee all of the state's assets? Did you seek to find out how other public corporations, such as the $4 billion Alaska Housing Finance Corporation or the $20 billion Permanent Fund Corporation, are able to accomplish their public purposes just fine under the Executive Budget Act? What makes the ARRC so unique and sacrosanct that it "would be the beginning of the end of the railroad" (in Mr. Sheffield's words) to bring it under the public scrutiny of the Executive Budget Act? There are so many unanswered questions regarding the railroad, yet public bodies such as your own seem to not want the legislature to look into them. I have three major concerns about the railroad: First, we in the legislature abrogated our responsibilities to oversee public assets when we enacted the ARRC enabling legislation in 1984. Second, ARRC insurance coverage is pitiably inadequate to protect the state in today's sue - happy environment, should a catastrophic accident take place. And third, if the railroad continues as the hybrid it is, it will not only be unable to expand to better serve Alaskans, it could very likely not even be there at all within five years, considering the deteriorating condition of its physical plant. I have enclosed background material that I hope you as individual, elected policymakers will take time to review. If you conclude that you should amend your resolution to take a broader view of the railroad's future, I would encourage it. Best re ards, Repres alive Terry Martin TM/jwm enclosures Alaska Railroad Q's & Ns Q. What do HB 55 and SB 42 propose to do? A. As introduced, the bills do only two things —bring U" Le railroad under the Execu- tive Budget Act, so the governor and legislature have greater oversight. Second, the bill directs that the 36,000 acres of land that are to be transferred with the railroad from the federal government will be transferred to the department of natural resources rather than to the ARRC. The bills assume the railroad will be operated as a state corporation and not privatized. JW Q. Why put the ARRC under the Executive Budget Act? A. As a state corporation controlling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of state assets, the ARRC should have the oversight of the governor and legislature, as required under the state constitution, Article IX, Sections 3, 5, 7, 8,13, and 14. Currently, the ARRC is the only state corporation not under the EBA. It was not the intent of the 1983- 84 legislature to allow the temporary corporation to be excluded from oversight for 14 or more years. We are now on very weak footing, to allow the neglect of our constitu- tional responsibilities to continue. When we have tried to exercise our oversight, such as when the legislative auditor last summer investigated the ARRC's contracting proce- dures for gravel, he was met with monumental stonewalling. JW Q. How will being under the Executive Budget Act affect the railroad? A. Currently, the ARRC draws up and approves its own budget each year, deter- mining without state oversight how it's revenues and expenditures will be used. Under the EBA, railroad management would be required to submit its proposed budget to the governor's office of management and budget each year, which would then submit it to the legislature for appropriation. This open, public process allows for ample debate and opportunity for affected third parties to give their views on programs and actions the ARRC proposes for the coming year. This is the process used for every other state agency, whether it's a line agency like DNR or a state corporation like the Alaska Hous- ing Finance Corporation, the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, or the Alaska Indus- trial Development Corporation. Q. Why would the legislature want to transfer the land to DNR? A. We have completed our obligations under the agreement with the federal gov- ernment to keep the railroad running for 10 years, and so should put the land to its highest and best uses. The authority for DNR's land management programs is found in the state constitution, at Article VIII, sec.10, which requires that state land cannot be disposed of or leased without proper public notice and other safeguards of the public interest. The state's interest in mineral rights is spelled out in Article VIII, sec. 11. Under DNR's purview, the public's interest in the land and the mineral rights would be Produced and distributed by Rep. Terry Martin 9 February 1997 better protected. Of the approximately 36,000 acres of land to be transferred from the federal govern- ment, industry experts estimate the railroad needs only between 18,000 and 22,000 acres for rail operations and maintenance. As a quasi -public corporation, the ARRC would not need to hold title to the land, but would be charged with managing and controlling the 18,000 - 20,000 acres it needs. The remainder could be made available for selection by the municipalities, or by the university, or could even be sold to some leasehold- ers. Perhaps a land management authority patterned after that of the university lands could be established. Q. Why is this an issue at this particular time? A. Under the federal transfer act of 1982, the state was required to operate the rail- road for a minimum of 10 years before the lands could be transferred to a third party. And under the 1984 state law putting the transfer into effect, the ARRC was to report to the legislature every five years on its efforts to sell the line, including documentation of at least three offers to sell initiated by the ARRC. Also in the transfer act was a require- ment that the governor contract for a report to the legislature in 1987 on steps taken toward privatization. Instead of taking steps to initiate a sale of the line, the railroad in 1988 persuaded the legislature to pass a statute repealing its responsibility to seek privatization. ARRC President and CEO at the time, Robert Hatfield, strongly sup- ported this change in law. Again, we have fulfilled our obligation to the federal government and are ready to receive the remainder of the 36,000 acres. In fact, the state is losing millions of dollars each year that goes by that the land continues in federal ownership. Another reason the issue has come to the fore at this time is because senior management at the railroad has been highly uncooperative with state officials whose duty it is to audit, inspect and report on the financial and contractual transactions of public entities such as the ARRC. JW Q. Why can't the ARRC continue as it is? A. The ARRC is a unique, and probably unconstitutional, quasi -public corporation that sometimes fancies itself a state agency providing a valuable service to the public, and other times a private corporation with proprietary information to protect. We can't have it both ways. The legislature made a mistake in 1984 when it passed the law establishing the ARRC by not clearly defining what kind of agency it was, and by giving away state oversight. Now is the time to take corrective action. JW Q. Couldn't the ARRC be run like a private corporation? A. At the time of the purchase of the railroad, it was the intent of the legislature and the people of Alaska that the railroad eventually be owned and/or operated by private industry. In setting up the current ARRC scheme, the legislature attempted to make the ARRC as nearly like a private railroad corporation as possible, even to the extent of deliberately keeping an arms -length, distant role for itself. The reason for this may have Alaska Railroad 0 & A • Produced and distributed by Rep. Terry Martin • February 1997 been to make an easier transition to private operation; however, it has not worked for long-term management as a quasi -public corporation. In fact, there are significant questions to be answered reg, :rding the constitutionality of managing state assets in a way the assets have been managed by ARRC over the last 12 years. Q. What about railroad employees? Won't they be hurt by privatization? A. If the state opts to privatize the railroad or its operations, we can put conditions on the new owner, just as the federal government put conditions on the state 12 years ago. These included a continuity of employment for the union workers, protection of their pension funds, and a requirement that the state had to operate the line for 10 years before the land would be transferred, among others. Railroad employees and their families should not fear privatization. Q. Isn't the railroad prohibited from competing with private business in non -railroad related ventures? A. In 1984, the Senate finance committee adopted a letter of intent that said, in pertinent part: "...although the railroad may use public resources or the benefits of its public status to extend its lines or to provide passenger service, it should not use direct subsidies to compete unfairly with privately -owned carriers." Perhaps this legislative directive should have said it should not compete unfairly with privately -owned carriers and other non -railroad related businesses. Despite the legislature's wishes and growing criticism from other businesses, the ARRC has entered into competition with private enterprise ventures, most notably by owning 40 percent of a hotel at Ship Creek, wholly -owning and operating an RV park in Anchor- age, leasing land for another RV park in Fairbanks, and is now embarked on a joint venture to operate barge service between Anchorage and the Puget Sound. The railroad is even putting a restaurant in the ARRC headquarters building, further eroding any incentive for rail passengers to visit downtown businesses. Alaska Railroad 0 & A - Produced and distributed by Rep. Terry Martin - February 1997 MEMORANDUM To: E'onorable Al Adams, Chairman reuse Financa Co=J ctec Alaska State Legislature State of Alaska GATE FILE NO: TELEPHONE NO: FROM: N=an C . Gcr zuch SUBJECT: Attorney General By: James L. Baldwin Assistant Attorney General May 26, 1984 366-575-84 465-3600 Appropriation of Alaska Railroad revenue Luann Cutler, on your behalf, has requested our opinion whether revenues of the Alaska Railroad must be appropriated be- fore expenditure. Under the provisions of the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act (45 U.S.C. § 1207 -- 45 U.S.C. § 1214), "revenues generated by the state-owned railroad shall be retained and man- aged by the state-owned railroad for railroad and related pur- pcses." 45 U.S.C. § 1207(a)(5). This constitutes a dedication of revenue mandated by federal law. Even.if a revenue source is dedicated for a specif- ic purpose, amounts may not be expended by an. agency within the executive branch from that revenue source unless appropriated by law. Alaska Const. art. IX, §§ 12, 13; see also, Kellev v. Hammond, C.A. No. 77-4, 1st Jud. Dist. (Alaska 1977). The impor- tant distinction_ of a validly dedicated revenue source is that money may not be expended for a purpose other than the Alaska Railroad, not necessarily that the money may be expended without appropriation.. We acknowledge that if the ra.ilread's function is as- signed to a public corporation which is established as a politi- cal subdivision of the state, an argument can be made that rail- road revenue is not a part of the state treasury, much the same as the revenues collected by municipal corporations. If this view is adopted in Alaska, railroad revenues could be expended without appropriations. To date, this view has been repudiated at the superior court level. Kelley v. Hammond, C.A. No. 77-4, 1st Iud. Dist. (Alaska 1977). JLB/c--g We hope this opinion answers your question. 501 ,-`auditor Observations The Alaska Railroad Corporation has been under the "legislative microscope' for the last few years. The Audit Division has conducted five audits of the corporation since 1992 and has one audit in progress and another pending. Of those seven audits. two deal with rail operations, and five involve the corporation's management of real estate. During the interim, the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee also pursued a greater understanding of the corporation and its assets. We believe that it is important that the Legislature understand the operation of the corporation and be aware of issues that impact its operation. The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee appears to be the appropriate vehicle currently available to provide that oversight. The Alaska Railroad Corporation finds itself in an unenviable position. On one hand. it is operating under a statutory mandate to generally manage the corporation on a self-sustaining basis. On the other hand, as a corporation wholly owned by the State, the corporation must be held to certain standards of openness and public accountability. It is in this vein that we often find ourselves at odds with the corporation. We believe that as long as the corporation is owned by the public, public accountability must come first. ' We also believe that the corporation can be run in an efficient manner and still uphold those public accountability standards. Management by corporate officers and policy direction by the board of directors should strive for the appropriate balance. In our opinion, we have seen recent signs of improvement in this effort by the board, primarily through our contact with the chairman. We are hopeful that the appointment of a new chief executive officer will further foster these goals. Without going into great detail on issues we remain concerned about regarding the Alaska Railroad Corporation, we offer these summary observations and would be happy to discuss them further with anv member or committee of the Legislature. They are in no particular order of sisrtificance.� • The corporation's budget is not subject to the Executive Budget Act. We see no reason why the corporation should be exempt or even whether constitutionally. it can be. Similarly. significant federal funds have been received by the corporation for capital rehabilitation and improvements without any legislative oversight. • The corporation has shown a profit for the last two fiscal years (calendar year end). Total net income for 1996(unaudited) and 1995 was 58.0 million and S7.9 million, respectively. The net income from operations represented $4.0 million and S4.1 million, respectively. Approximately half of the corporation's income is generated from management of its real estate. The majority of this real estate is considered non -rail use property. Leqislative Auditor's Observations • A much talked about concern is deferred maintenance, however, little is factually known about the extent or estimated cost of that maintenance. We believe that a serious discussion needs to take place. It is possible. or even likely, that without the federal funding authorized the last two years (S 10 million per year) the railroad's income statement would look significantly different. Neither the financial statements nor the notes to the financial statements reflect any estimate of the amount of deferred maintenance. • An observation that is important to understanding the fragile nature of the corporation's financial health is its dependence on two major customers.. As disclosed in the notes to the financial statements for 1995, these two customers accounted for 45% of the corporation's revenue. The corporation's existence is dependent on those two customers. • Through a combination of statute and corporation rules. the salary of railroad employees is confidential and therefore can not be disclosed to the public. Statute provides that the corporation may by rule designate and withhold public disclosure of matters of a privileged or proprietary nature. Statute goes on to describe matters as * including personnel records. Corporation rules include salary as a personnel record. • Alaska Statute 42.40.260(b) requires the annual report of the corporation to include an analysis of potential sale arrangements whereby the corporation may be transferred into private ownership. The corporation has not pursued sale discussions with potential or interested buyers. The corporation has gone so far as to notify interested parties that the Board of Directors is not interested in selling the railroad. • Statute requires the corporation to have an annual performance audit conducted by a recognized railroad expert to assure that the railroad is being managed and operated effectively and efficiently. There are two reports generated from this review. A confidential report is produced for the use of railroad management. A public version of the report is issued that does not go into nearly as much detail. We recommend that the legislature - annually request a confidential ,briefing on the detail version of . the performance report. The Alaska Railroad "The reality and the Future" The Alaska Railroad Corporation began near the turn of the 20th century. The reason -was GOLDI Gould in the Ididarod District, Gold at Pedro's Dome, Gold here, Gold there. The dream was not only in the miner's and prospector's eyes, but also in the Eastern financiers' minds. Dreams of quick riches, dreams that had some truth, but most only a mist, a vapor, gone in the mornings light. Railroads galore, the pathway to not only riches, but a prosperous future. Of the twenty or so railroads constructed between 1899 and 1923 only one remains as a viable railway to the future. The Alaska Railroadl In 1904, two totally different companies with great plans began construction, one at Seward, the other at Fairbanks. Within 4 years the Alaska Central following the Ididarod Trail was bankrupt with only 40 miles of track built. The Tanana Valley narrow-gauge line fell on to hard financial times as well, but continued on as far as Chatanika. In 1908 the Alaska Central reorganized, as the Alaska Northern and continued construction over the Kenai Mountains until bankruptcy in 1912. The railhead had reached Kern Creek at MP 71, four miles short of the closest mining district at Girdwood. Two years later, at the urging of the Eastern financiers holding the failed interests, the U.S. Congress passed legislation creating a government railroad to the goldfields near Fairbanks. Both the Tanana Valley and Alaska Northern railroads were purchased for 25 cents on the dollar to expedite the construction of the government line. Nine years, many sagas and a World War later; the Alaska Railroad was completed on the north bank of the Tanana River at Nenana. Nine more years would pass before the first profit would be reported. With the heavy traffic of World War 2, and the deferred maintenance of the Depression, the railbed was destroyed. The Alaska Railroad's condition regained health during post-war reconstruction programs, due in large part to our geographic position to the Cold -War. Wooden bridges were rebuilt with Steel, .Steam engines were replaced with diesels. Heavier rail was installed on the mainline and many re -alignments, all strengthened the vitality and the future prospects of the Alaska Railroad. It was still under the protection of Uncle Sam and, as distant as he may have seemed, he was all the same quite benevolent. Oil in marketable quantities was discovered and then developed near Kenai and in Cook Inlet. For the first time, the boom -bust cycle began to give way to financial stability from a source other than the U.S. Government. The 1964 earthquake devastated large portions of the Alaska Railroad from Seward to Wasilla. Quick stop -gap repair and a General Manager looking for political favor, brought the ARR back into operation quickly and way under the projected budget. His attempts resulted in earthquake damaged building and bridges 30 years later, in need of adequate repair. Where the damaged Seward highway had relocated next to the Turnagain Arm, the railroad still clung to the same 25 mph right-of-way blasted from the rock in 1908. In the Trail River Valley, Snow River area, and in Whittier some earthquake damage was never truly repaired. The Whittier Dock building is still the easiest to see; walls with huge cracks, bolted together with a piece of sheet piling, like a Band-Aid applied to the outside wall. In 1969, all ears in Alaska were tuned to the radio. We listened as the Northslope Oil Lease bids were opened and read. Overnight Alaska, a quiet backwater of the world, was suddenly the home of the 'Blue- eyed Arabs''. By early 1970, the Alaska Railroad began hauling pipe and equipment for the projected 900 million dollar pipeline. Under the leadership of General Manager John Manley, the railroad was prepared for the delayed, but coming explosion. The Alyeska Pipeline now costing 9.5 billion; brought profits to the ARR in 1976 of 56.5 million. This was achieved without the current crew -reductions now in place. (Note: All revenues from the ARR were deposited M" the U.S. Treasury General Fund. From this fund was doled out what was perceived to be needed for operations and improvements. Monies earned during the pipeline boom trickled back over a period of 7 years. fwlthout any interest}1111) With the Pipeline, Anchorage and Fairbanks experienced huge increases in construction. While revenues stayed strong,, the wear -and - tear continued. Railroad management seemed unwilling to pressure Washington D.C. for the monies desperately needed to repair the quickly deteriorating roadbed. The Parks Highway finished in 1970, with U.S. Highway funds, cut deeply into the freight once hauled by the ARR. The strict Teamster Union control of the trucking industry and their contractional freight quotas kept most revenue out of rail competition. Con itant up -grading of the Parks Highway and other road systems within the state further weakened the ability of the railroad to sustain mainter_3nce from its freight revenues. In 1985, the State of Alaska purchased for 22.4 million dollars, the 512 mile Alaska Railroad. This was now to be operated by the quasi governmental Alaska Railroad Corporation., Receiving an additional 10 million dollars for start-up costs the "Corporation" began operations on January 5, 1985. Overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor, the board in turn, hired Frank Turpin as its' first CEO. Buoyed by his "Oil Company" management style, management swelled. Turpin's plans mushroomed over the huge credit lines extended to the debt -free corporation. Real Estate ideas clouded his vision as he attempted to create a "Holding Company". In his attempts to break the mostly benign unions on the property, he demoralized the blue collar worker. His "performance bonuses" paid to the management seemed to win their devotion and approval. When Frank Turpin left five years to the day later, the railroad physical plant was in fair condition, but was extremely deep in debt. The bloated management system now reeling defensively away from any Legislative oversight picks a new Chief. Robert Hatfield, a 41 year old VP of marketing, who handled the Washington D.C. lobbying efforts of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Morale rose momentarily as he took over the reigns of the ARRC. Management hissed daily through the E-mail as he sought to bring some control to the situation. What may have worked in a multi -billion dollar corporation, doesn't necessarily work in a small debt -ridden, cash -poor, quasi -governmental corporation that is hostile to it's only stockholder, the State of Alaska. Given expectations of the State and a unwillingness to subsidize the railroad, it was being run into the dirt. Bridges that are unable to carry the weight of most new locomotives, now sport a faded patchwork of Black and Red Lead Paint with streaks of rust. Due to difficult and expensive environmental requirements these bridges, many over Salmon bearing streams are left to rust. The newest locomotives are now 12 years old and beginning to show their age. Their electronic computer systems, our most modern are as up-to-date as the first 8086 PC's. Locomotives once shiny black and yellow, or blue and yellow now sport patches of rust. Locomotives removed from service for lack of budgeted repairs are dead or scraped with no replacements in the foreseeable future. The electrical systems, some built in the mid-1960's, need updating as the wires and insulation harden and then break. Ditch lights, a mandatory FRA crossing safety appliance have not yet been installed on all locomotives. Most of the rolling stock traveling over the ARRC, including passenger cars are leased or used as collateral on mortgages. The average over the track speed has fallen to under 30 mph, as managers seek to protect their budgets, and thus their "merit increases': Not since the mid -seventies have any re -alignments increased the speed in any given area. The 115 lb. rail, is light by modern mainline standards, is being damaged beyond repair at an unbelievable rate. The Railroad Corporation has built new buildings, attempted to build hotels, planned condominium projects and hired outside developers for grandiose real estate developments. It is mired in Ship Creek mud and has forgotten that its main business is to haul freight and passengers from point "A" to point "B". The State of Alaska purchased for 32.4 million a railroad for the future. It created a corporation to oversee its interest as sole stockholder. What has it received for its investment and the 700 million dollars in revenue that have passed through the ARRC since 1985? Dividends?, Taxes?, revenues?, control?, cooperation? As the 21 st Century dawns upon the Alaska Railroad, what may the future bring? There has to be a commitment. The State of Alaska needs to understand that railroads within this state are vital to future growth. Expansion of the railroad system is paramount in the development of any of our resources or revenue sources.' But, about Chat later, as we must now appraise our current position. Whether, the railroad is to be kept, leased or sold. The State of Alaska has to understand that it will have to spend large amounts of money! FACTS THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED • There are no quick fixes! • Rail: Heavy mainline traffic, has damaged surface of the rail and beaten the joints between rails. Unless, the rail is re -surfaced periodically the bearing surface wear creates irregularities that may cause fractures within the interior structure of the rail. The clickty--clack sound heard as a train passes, is made as the wheels fall into the small spaces between each rail. Each wheel may carry over 15 tons in weight and in time this pounding flattens the ends of each rail causing more damage inside the rail. Most of the I IS lb. rail on the ARR was laid in the late forties or early fifties, is over 45 years old! The railroad has no machines able to surface the rail or even the money to regularly have it done. • Bridges: All bridges are painted with a LEAD based paint, all need to be repainted and all need to be sandblasted to remove the lead based paint that has deteriorated. Almost all of our bridges are over what the EPA and others would claim to be "environmentally sensitive areas and waterways". Many bridges are not able to support the weight of more efficent six -axle locomotives, the only type being manufactured at present in the U.S., Mexico or Canada. Hurricane Gulch bridge, the highest and longest was built in 1920, and it has been reported that no construction blue prints are in existence. It is also reported that how much weight it may support and how long it may last is unknown. The same questions may occur with any of our other major bridges. • Nenana River Canyon: Leaving Denali Park station northbound at MP 349 the railroad begins to wind down into the scenic Nenana River Canyon. After passing under the Parks Highway and through the Moody tunnel the rail clings, above the rapidly moving Nenana River, on a narrow notch cut from the surrounding sandstone. In some places, the only thing that holds the roadbed in place are pilings driven along both sides of the rail and then tied together with cables. Many derailments happen whenever it thaws, rains or quakes the rocks or mudslides may cover the rails. Sometimes, the roadbed is known to collapse and fall into the raging waters a hundred feet below. The trains must travel at 15 mph when all things are good, or 10, 5, walkin speed or not at all, if things are bad. The average time required t� transit the canyon area between Denali Park and Healy is, 45 minutes. Meanwhile, traffic on the highway above travels at a modern 65 mph. The railroad needs to be re-routed away from narrow canyon that is constantly being eroded by a scenic-whitewater river between MP 349 and MP 360. • Other Places: The Indian River Canyon, between MP 269 and MP 270.5 eliminating a 14 degree curve, a source of many derailments. Crossing to the opposite bank would require two additional bridges to be built over this scenic river. The Placer River Canyon, between MP 51.7 and MP 53, this area was quickly tunneled by the Alaska Northern in 1909. Consisting of Serpentine Rock, a sub -shale type rock that flakes off and deteriorates rapidly this area was badly damaged by the poor standards of the Tunneling Engineers at that time. Tunnel No.S had to be blown away in hopes that the roadbed shelf might not crack off into the river below. Cc tow., ARCO Alaska, Inc. Post Office Box 100360 Anchorage Alaska 99510-0360 Telephone 907 265 6511 J. K. (Ken) Thompson President March 11, 1997 Dear Fellow Alaskans: RECEIVED ;LIAR 14 199T KENAI CITY CLERK I am pleased to let you know that-ARCO's. Board of Directors has approved our request for a $500 million increase in our capital budget, bringing our total capital spending over the next five years to $1.7 billion. We view this action as a vote of confidence from the Board in ARCO Alaska's future in the state. As many of you have heard me say, our overall direction for ARCO Alaska is to be "SAFE, LOW COST & LONG TERM"I To create a positive "LONG TERM" future, we at ARCO Alaska are committed to a long-term GAME plan. This GAME plan represents ARCO's strategies for realizing upside potential in Alaska: "G" Grow reserves in existing fields "A" Accelerate development of satellite oil accumulations "M" Monetize new growth opportunities "E" Excel in focused technology enhancements While we look to the future with great enthusiasm, we'd also like to take a moment of your time to review our 1996 progress. We hope you'll share our pride in ARCO employees' achievements. Our most exciting news this past year was the discovery of the Alpine oil field, which holds proven and potential reserves of 250-300 million barrels. ARCO Alaska's Alpine team is now working toward production of the first oil in 2000. We expect peak production at Alpine to be 60,000 barrels a day. This project will create 850 temporary construction jobs, 50 full-time jobs and an estimated $1 billion in revenue for the state of Alaska and the North Slope Borough. Work will begin later this year. We have a goal with our Alpine development of minimizing cost and maximizing the Alaska content of the project. We, along with our partners Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Union Texas Petroleum, are pleased to have among our alliance contractors the following Alaska - based companies: Alaska Petroleum Contractors, Houston Contracting Company, ASRC/Parsons Engineering, and Nuiqsut Constructors. At Alpine, we'll continue an ARCO tradition of fabricating drill site facilities and truckable modules in the state. We started that practice in 1989 at Point McIntyre and most recently fabricated all our Kuparuk Large Scale Enhanced Oil Recovery (LSEOR) facility modules in Alaska. ARCO Alaska. Inc. is a Subsidiary of Atlantic Richfield Company March 11, 1997 Page 2 ARCO has also made great progress in developing reserves in existing fields. The Kuparuk LSEOR project started up in September. LSEOR will increase Kuparuk's ultimate recovery by 200 million barrels of oil. This is like discovering a new oil field inside an old onel LSEOR is just one example of how our employees continue to find new. ways to use existing technologies and develop new technologies for North Slope oil production working with our partners and contractors. Because of innovative new approaches taken by our engineers in 1996, we will move ahead with the initial phase of West Sak Development in 1997. West Sak is a giant heavy oil resource with an estimated oil in place exceeding 20 billion barrels. With the right technology and the right cost structure, we think we can recover almost 500 million of those barrels. In addition, ARCO Alaska is actively pursuing the development of satellite fields on the North Slope. As many as 50 satellite oil accumulations have been identified which have estimated reserves of more than 1 billion barrels of oil. 1997 satellite drilling has already begun. We sure hope to announce a new discovery or two this yearl We have ambitious goals at ARCO Alaska including our "NO DECLINE AFTER '99" goal, a stretch goal to level off ARCO's share of production from the North Slope. To accomplish this, we will need to successfully execute the four key strategies in our GAME plan. We also need to continue the spirit of cooperation between the state and industry. We are pleased that Alaska's legislative leaders and Governor Tony Knowles worked together to make the business climate in Alaska more internationally competitive. Finally, the success of 1996 would not have been possible without the assistance and dedication of our ARCO Alaska employees, our field partners, and our Alaskan contractors. Only through their efforts have we been able to create new opportunities for oil field investment. As we say in our new radio and television messages, at ARCO Alaska "We Can Make it Happen." As always, we welcome your comments and questions about our activities here in Alaska Ken mpso President, ARC641aska. Inc. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 1997 "TO DO" LIST ADMIN - Bring answers back to council in regard to the following questions about proposed animal shelter: If the facility is built on the Airport property, what would be the cost to the city to purchase the property from the Airport? Could an alternate to purchasing the property be to lease the property from the Airport Land? Could the airport build the facility on airport land and the city lease or purchase it from the airport over time. Bring that information to council at the 3/19 meeting. Move forward with the rezoning of the Willow Street property for use for the animal shelter site (from Conservation). JL - Include information in regard to the zone change for animal shelter property in the Airport Commission's packet for their next meeting (for information purposes). CLF - Send thank you letter to Vic Tyler for the pool table donation and price negotiation. CRG - Examine selling the portion of Cunningham property described as west fence, east property line, north Beaver Loop, south River, the purchase and proceeds would be dedicated to Cunningham Park, work with Garcia, but Garcia search for the heirs and do the leg work. INFORMATION LIST Kenai City Council Meeting of March 19, 1997 1. 3/5/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. 2. Notice of 3/20/97 Work Session (City Manager Search). 3. 2/13/97 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. 4. 3/3/97 M. Navarre letter to DOT regarding transfer of trail funds from Project 52466 (Seward Highway, Six -Mile Pathway) to the unity trail between Soldotna and Kenai. 5. 3/12/97 Project Status Report/Public Works Department. 6. 3/13/97 K. Howard memorandum regarding 1997 lease renegotiations. 7. 3/12/97 Representative Hodgins' letter regarding cannery seasonal employee problems and possible solutions. 1791-1991 CITY OF KENAI . A& 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 C �` 0 x, ����. � Ke�a1. Alaska 99611-7794 U v� „� Phone 907-233-7535 FIX 907-293-3014 I I _ FV[D TO Fik Date I FROMjNumber of Pages o7 RNAUR : k 7 OW-1-614 h�-�d , I �� AGENDA RENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1997 7:00 P.M. RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.Kenai.net/city B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) 1. Paul Gray - Kenai River Video 2. Bill Kluge - City of Kenai Medallions/Historic District Board and Rotary Sign Project. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 97-16 - Accepting the donation of Two New Pool Tables from Tyler Distributing Company, Inc. 2. Resolution No. 97-17 - Supporting Phillips Alaska Natural Gas Corporation's and Marathon Oil Company's Application for a Five -Year Extension of Their Export Authorization for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). 3. *1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - BPOE Elks Lodge #2425 - Club. 4. *1996/97 Liquor License Continuance Protest - WITHDRAWAL New Peking Restaurant - Restaurant/Eating Place Additional information can be found at http://www.Kenai.net/city. The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. Freas City Clerk COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council Fire Department % Police Department z Senior Center / Library. Parks & Rec. / AGENDA DISTRIBUTION Borough Clerk Assembly (3) Public Wks. Sec. Public Wks. Shop Bldg. Maintenance Bldg. Official Streets Anchorage News Dan Conetta, KPB Planning Dept. Bulletin Board EDD KDLL DELIVER Attorney Clerk ` City Manager ol Woodford Clark Springer / KebscliM Finance / Kmi / Public Works / Clarion o-- Airport le Engineer -,00' Chamber HEA Animal Control_ Dock (Season) STP Legal Sec. HEA KSRM Cen.Labor KVCC ARCO Kizzia Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. Commissions Airport(MK) Aging(MK) Library(MK) Harbor(KW) Pks & Rec.(MK) P&Z(MK) The Clarion picks their packet usually c.. 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.