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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
February 5, 1997
7:00 P.M.
RENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered
to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Becky Gay - Resource Development Council Update
2. Sara
Pearson/Charles Cranston - Youth Court
Presentation
3. Alaska Regional Fire Fighting Facility -
a.
Fire Chief Burnett/Tim Orthmeyer (Symtron)
b.
Mayor Williams/Finance Director Larry Semmens
C.
Ron Simpson, FAA
d.
Dennis Steffy, MAPTS
e.
EDD Representative
f.
Bob Reynolds, British Petroleum
g.
Jack La Shot, City Engineer
h.
Billie Harris, Nikiski Fire Department
i.
Will Jahrig, Contractor
j.
Lou Schilling, Contractor
k.
Bill Sharrow, Representative Young's Office
1.
Peggy Arness, Senator Stevens' Office
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1733-97 - Appropriating $15,000 of Grants
Received for Development of the Alaska Challenger
Learning Center and Authorizing the Transmittal of this
Grant Money to the Alaska Challenger Center for Space,
Science and Technology, a Not -for -profit Corporation.
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2. Resolution No. 97-4 - Awarding a Contract to Kluge &
Associates to Perform an Evaluation of Certain
Municipal Buildings for Compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) for the Total Amount of
$4,060.00.
3. Resolution No. 97-5 - Transferring $4,000 in the
General Fund for Street Department Overtime.
4. Ratification of Protests: Continuance of 1996/97
Liquor Licenses -
a. The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge/Eaglechief,
Inc.
b. The Upper Deck Lounge
c. New Peking Restaurant
d. Casino, Inc.
e. Alaskalanes, Inc.
f. American Legion Post #20
5. *1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - Pizza Paradisos/
Beverage Dispensary.
D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
C. Challenger Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 15, 1997.
2. *Kenai City Council Work Session of January 13, 1997.
3. *Kenai City Council Work Session of January 27, 1997.
F.
G. OLD BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
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3. *Ordinance No. 1734-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $1,445 in the General Fund for
the Women's Basketball League.
4. Approval - Assignment of lease for Security Purposes,
Lot 3, Block 4, GAA - Adolf to Bob's Pawn, Inc. and
W.W. Wilson, III.
5. Discussion - Assisted Living Center.
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
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Presentation to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
& the Kenai City Council by
Becky Gay, Executive Director
"Resources Issues Update"
February 5, 1997
• RDC's 1997 Legislative and Administrative Priorities
• HB 23, Access Bill letter of support presented to House Resources Committee
• SB 35, Access Bill Testimony presented to Senate State Affairs Committee
• HB 51, Water Quality Bill testimony presented to House Oil & Gas Committee
• Lease Sale 85A Letter of Support to Gov. Knowles
• RDC Resource Review articles on Cook Inlet &. OCS lease sales
• Low Sulfur Diesel letter to Lt. Governor Ulmer
• AK Oil & Gas Reporter article on Water Quality
• ADN Letter to the Editor on clearcuttina in Chugach National Forest
• RDC Action. Alert on Salvage Timber Sales in Chugach National Forest
• Chugach Forest Plan article in U.S. Forest Service publication
RDC Letter in support of timber harvest in Primrose Creek and Lower Snow
River Areas
• RDC's 1997-98 Issues & Activities Update
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for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
What is RDC?
Becky L. Gay
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Scott L. Thorson, President
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon, Vice President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
RDC is the Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., a non-
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profit, membership funded organization made up of individuals.
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business associations labor unions, native corporations and local
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Roy S.Ewan
governments. All of these interests work together for
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Paul S. Glavinovich
responsible development. RDC was formed in 1975, originally as
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David J. Parish
the Organization for Management of Alaska's Resources (OMAR).
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth Rensch
After three years of work to obtain a trans -Alaska gas pipeline,
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes Shaub
Robert
Robert B.
RDC changed its name to reflect its broader agenda of education
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Cliff R. Taro
and advocacy on all resource issues in Alaska.
DIRECTORS
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson
. RDC is an issue -oriented organization that focuses on land,
Ernesta Ballard
Richard F. Barnes
Rex I. Bishopp
environmental and resource concerns which affect the
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
Alaska economy.
Jeffry J. Cook
Edward E. Crane
Marin L rry Crockett
RDC's goals include, but are not limited to:
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James V. Drew
Paula P. Easley
Bill Elander
• Promote and support sound resource development in
Donald S. Follows
William 8. Goodhard
Alaska.
Lennie Gorsuch
Elary Gromoff, Jr.
Arvid Hall
John L. Harris
• Continue RDC's leadership position on land, resource and
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henri
private property rigmultiple issues affecting multiple sectors
a
Karen J. Hofstad
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
of the Alaska economy.
John T. Kelsey
John Key
John A. Landrum
. Provide factual information on land, environmental and
Pete Leathard
Dale R. Lindsey
Robert W.Loescher
b resource issues to RDC members the general public the
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
media and government entities.
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Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Wesley P. Nason
John K. Norman
Wilbur O'Brien
, Include in RDC's membership the broadest base possible
Michael O'Connor
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
of individuals, organizations, corporations and
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
communities interested in resource development in
John A.L. Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
Alaska.
Walt P Sohlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
. Advance the resource education of Alaska's youth.
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D.Thomson
Leo A. Walsh
David W. Walter
RDC works for all resource sectors, including mining, oil and gas,
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field
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fisheries, timber, agriculture. and tourismIt brings people
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together to debate issues and formulate policy to help guide
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Holdsworth
Alaska in these areas, as well as in wetlands use, transportation,
William R. Wood
power development, land -use, wilderness, international trade
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
and economic development.
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
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s Resource Development Council
for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Scott L. Thorson, President
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon, Vice President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
Jacob Adams
Cynthia Bailey
Charlie Boddy
James F. Branch
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan
Roy S. Ewan
Mano Frey
Paul S. Glavinovich
Uwe L. Gross
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth Rensch
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes J. Shaub
Robert B. Stiles
Cliff R. Taro
DIRECTORS
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson
Ernesta Ballard
Richard F. Barnes
Rex I. Bishopp
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
Jeffry J. Cook
Edward E. Crane
Marilyn Crockett
Larry Daniels
John T.Donohue
James V. Drew
Paula P. Easley
Bill Elander
Donald S. Follows
William B. Goodhard
Lennie Gorsuch
Elary Gromoff, Jr.
Arvid Hall
John L. Harris
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henri
Karen J. Hofstad
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
John T. Kelsey
John Key
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard
Dale R. Lindsey
Robert W.Loescher
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Wesley P. Nason
John K. Norman
Wilbur O'Brien
Michael O'Connor
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
John A.L. Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
Walt P. Schlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D. Thomson
Leo A. Walsh
David W. Walter
Douglas M. Webb
J.C. Wingfield
George P. Wuerch
Eric P. Yould
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Holdsworth
William R. Wood
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
RDC's 1997-1998 Legislative
and Administrative Priorities
Land and Water Management
• Water: Monitor and participate in regulatory and legislative
arenas on water quality issues, community wastewater needs, mixing
zones, watershed classification, NPDES, reclassification of water
bodies, and wetlands. Continue to advocate for standards and
methods which are technically achievable, economically feasible and
which reflect realistic risk analysis for Alaska conditions.
• Forestry: Support funding and increased action to address bug
infestation and salvage options on state and federal lands. Support
innovative forest management initiatives and the Reforestation
Fund in Alaska. Support adequate funding and enforcement of the
Alaska Forest Practices Act which includes private land. Advocate
and educate on state and federal forestry issues, including a long-
term timber supply and increased access.
• Oil, gas, coal and mineral production: Support legislative and/or
administrative initiatives to encourage new exploration and
development, as well as enhanced production from existing fields.
• Land designations/exchanges/buy-outs: Analyze for direct or
cumulative effect on resource industries, communities and Alaska's
economic development future. Oppose withdrawals such as
proposed habitat conservation areas.
Transportation/Access
• Transportation opportunities: Support access corridors,
construction of new transportation facilities, maintenance of
existing infrastructure and strong safety standards.
• Tourism: Support increased access to tourism opportunities
throughout Alaska including helicopter landing sites, airports and
rural airstrips, ports, docks and roadways which improve quality of
life for residents and visitors alike.
• Specific projects: Support improved service and maintenance of
the Alaska marine highwav, upgrading facilities for residents and
visitors; funding maintenance and improvements to the Dalton
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RDC Legislative and Administrative Priorities - 1997-1998 page 2
highway; construction of a Whittier road access through railroad tunnel with
modifications for vehicle pullouts and improve tunnel for safety (DOT/PF
Alternative Three); construction of State route 10 (Copper River highway) and a
road to Shepard's Point (Cordova) for deep water port access, improved spill
response capability and economic diversification opportunities.
• ANILCA Title XI: Work with Pacific Legal Foundation to ensure recent
settlement is adopted through the federal regulatory process, supporting RDC
position on access guarantees.
• RS 2477 rights -of -way: Support actions to designate and settle historic RS 2477
rights -of -way across public lands in Alaska, respecting private property rights.
Other Issues
• ANWR education & advocacy: Support legislative effort on ANWR issue to
open 1002 Study Area lands for oil and gas exploration. Work to stop Wilderness
designation. Support funding to educate and lobby at the national level.
• Regulatory: Streamline permitting, implement realistic regulations and
generally improve the regulatory climate for resource industries.
• Fisheries: Support shore -based processing and fisheries policies that assure
access and revenues for Alaska's "home fleet." Support reducing waste and
better by -catch management, protecting while utilizing resource.
• Long-range planning: Support long-range state fiscal planning which includes
revenue -enhancement by resource development.
• Value-added opportunities: Support value-added opportunities wherever
possible throughout Alaska, in all resource sectors.
• Tax and royalties: Support fair, equitable taxes and royalties competitive with
other national and global jurisdictions, which stimulate jobs, resident
opportunities and economic development in Alaska.
• Education: Support funding for Alaska -specific educational efforts at all levels
about resources and (heir fundamental economic importance to Alaska and the
nation. This includes state support for AMEREF at the K-12 levels.
• Automatic sunsetting of state standards if federal mandating standards are
lowered or repealed.
• Tort Reform: Support liability reform efforts which will improve Alaska's
business climate for natural resource development.
• Research, develop and marketing: Support the research, development and
marketing of Alaska resources.
• Privatization: Consider privatizing Alaska government services and assets for
efficiency and economic benefits.
Resource Development Council
% for Alaska, Inc . 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
January 21, 1997
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay
Representative Bill Hudson, Co Chair
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Representative Scott Ogan, Co -Chair
Scott L. Thorson, President
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
House Resources Committee
John Sturgeon, Vice President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
State Capitol
Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
Juneau, AK 99801-1 182
Jacob Adams
Cynthia Bailey
Charlie Boddy
James F. Branch
Frank Brown
R E : Support for HIS 23, an act relating to Traditional Means of
Dennis Egan
Roy S. Ewan
Access for Traditional Outdoor Uses.
Mano Frey
Paul S. Glavinovicn
Uwe L. Gross
Dear Representative Hudson & Ogan:
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth Rensch
The Resource Development Council (RDC) encourages your prompt
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consideration of HB 23, an act relating to traditional means of access for
Robert B. Stiles
traditional outdoor uses.
Cliff R. Taro
DIRECTORS
Access to Alaska's vast lands is a major priority of RDC. It is imperative Alaska
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson
retain the widest possible range of multiple uses on its lands and preserve as
Ernesto Ballard
options as possible for access, especially traditional access for recreation
Richard F. Berriesmany
Rex I. Bishopp
and other uses.
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
Jeffry J. cook
Access is a paramount concern to RDC in light of the fact that so much of
Edward E. Crane
Marilyn Crockett
Alaska's federal and State conservation units are already managed for the
Larry Daniels
of backcountry qualities for those who demand solitude and
John T. Donohue
James V. Drew
preservation
untracked wilderness experiences. Alaska's parks, both state and federal, can
Paula P. Easley
contribute a great deal to tourism and local recreational needs, but reasonable
BiEander
Donald S. Follows
access must be permitted. Tourism demands access and infrastructure to
William B. Goodhard
Lennie Gorsuch
accommodate growing numbers of visitors, and these visitors, as well as local
Elary Gromoff. Jr.
residents, demand a wide varietyof opportunities, including fli htseein and
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Arvid Hall
John L. Harris
aircraft landings.
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henn
Karen J. Hofstad
This legislation would make the process of increasing access restrictions and
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
prohibitions more open to the people of Alaska. HB 23 would help ensure that all
John T. Kelsey
Alaskans would have proper representation by their elected officials in cases
John Key
John A. Landrum
involving restrictions on traditional recreational access. Important access
Pete Leatharddecisions
would be kept at the legislative level where the will be debated
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Dale R. Linddseeyy
Robert W. Lindsey
openly.
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Traditional forms of access, including aircraft, snowmobiles and boats, are an
Wesley P. Nason
John K. Norman
essential element in Alaska's unique access equation. Alaskans are very
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defensive of their rights to access the vast public lands of this northern state.
Michael elO'Connor
Kenneth E. Peavyhcuse
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
Thank you for considering RDC's position on this bill, which deserves your
John A.L. Rense
support.
Ronald L Ricketts
Walt P. Schlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
Sincerely,
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
Scott Barry D. Thomson
Barry D. Thomson
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Leo A. Walsh
for Alaska, Inc.
David W. Walter
Douglas M. Webb
J.C. Wingfield
'ice
George P. WJerch
Eric P. 'Mould
HONORARY DIRECTORS/
Phil R. HOldsworth
Qecky
William R. Wcod
Direc or
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
;'Executive
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
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.Resource Development Council
' for Alaska, Inc, 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
Founded,s7s January 23, 1997 (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sco it L. Thorson, President
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon, Vice President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
Jacob Adams
Cynthia Bailey
Charlie Soddy
James F. Branch
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan
Roy S. Ewan
Mano Frey
Paul S. Glavinovich
Uwe L. Gross
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth Rensch
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes J. Shaub
Robert B. Stiles
Cliff R. Taro
DIRECTORS
Will Abbott Irene A. Anderson
Ernesta Ballard
Richard F. Barnes
Rex I. Bishopp
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
Jeffry J. Cook
Edward E. Crane
Marilyn Crockett
Larry Daniels
John T. Donohue
James V. Drew
Paula P. Easley
Bill Elander
Donald S. Follows
William B. Goodhard
Lennie Gorsuch
Elary Gromoff, Jr.
Arvid Hall
John L. Harris
Robert S. Hattield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henri
Karen J. Hofstad
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
John T. Kelsey
John Key
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard
Dale R. Lindsey
Robert W.Loescher
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Wesley P. Nason
John K. Norman
Wilbur O'Brien
Michael O'Connor
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
John A.L. Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
Walt P. Schlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D.Thomson
Leo A. Walsh
David W. Walter
Douglas M. Webb
J.C. Wingfield
George P. Wuerch
Eric P. Yould
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Holdsworth
William R. Wood
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
TO: Senator Lyda Green, Chair
Senate State Affairs Committee
Members of the Senate State Affairs Committee
FROM: raig Lyon, Special Assistant, RDC
RE: Support for SB 35, an act relating to Traditional Means of
Access for Traditional Outdoor Uses.
Good afternoon. My name is Craig Lyon, Special Assistant with the Resource
Development Council. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on
SB 35. RDC strongly supports the intent of SB 35 and commends Senator
Green for introducing this bill.
RDC encourages your prompt consideration of SB 35. Access to Alaska's vast
lands is a major priority for RDC. It is imperative Alaska retain the widest possible
range of multiple uses on its lands and preserve as many options as possible for
access, especially traditional access for recreation and other uses.
Access is a paramount concern to RDC in light of the fact that so much of
Alaska's federal and State conservation units are already managed for the
preservation of backcountry qualities for those who demand solitude and
untracked wilderness experiences. Alaska's parks, both state and federal, can
contribute a great deal to tourism and local recreational needs, but reasonable
access must be permitted. Tourism demands access and infrastructure to
accommodate growing numbers of visitors, and these visitors, as well as local
residents, demand a wide variety of opportunities, including flightseeing and
aircraft landings. Traditional forms of access, including aircraft, snowmobiles and
boats, are an essential element in Alaska's unique access equation. Statistics
show air access is among the most popular and highest rated activities for
Alaskans and their visitors. Air access quite often affords the only viable access
to Alaska's largely inaccessible, roadless land base for people of all physical
abilities and for those with a limited time margin.
SB 35 was introduced to protect the rights of Alaskans to access state land and
water for recreational use. In a time when the federal government continues to
restrict and prohibit access to many areas of the state, the Legislature needs to
ensure that decisions to restrict access on State lands are made in a responsible,
fair and well represented process.
Thank you for considering RDC's position on this bill, which deserves your
support.
Resource Development Council
121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
for Alaska, Inc,
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
January 20, 1997
Becky L. Gay
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Scott L. Thorson, President
To: Representative Mark Hodgins, Chair
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon. Vice President
Representative Norm Rokebera and Pete Kelly Co -Sponsors
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Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Michael E. Stone. Treasurer
Members of the House Oil and Gas Special Committee
Jacob Adams
Cynthia Bailey
Alaska State House
Charlie Boddy
James F. Branch
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan
Q
From: Becky Gay, Executive Director, RDC
Roy S. Ewan
Mano Frey
Paul S. Glavinovich
Uwe L. Gross
RE: HB 51 "An Act relating to the Department of Environmental
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Conservation"
Elizabeth Rensch
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes J. Shaub
Robert B. Stiles
Cliff R. Taro
DIRECTORS
Thank you, Chairman Hodgins and members of the Committee, for the
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Arson
opportunity to comment in support of HB 51, "an Act relating to the
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Department of Environmental Conservation." The State must work
Rex I. Bishopp
James E. Carmichael
together actively and honestly to advance economically -feasible,
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technologically -achievable and enforceable water quality standards for
Edward E. Crane
Marilyn Crockett
Alaska. This bill is a good step in that direction.
Larry Daniels
John T. Donohue
James V. Drew
Paula P. Easley
Over the interim, RDC has worked closely with the agencies and the
Donald S. Follows
regulated public to address perceived shortcomings in the water quality bill
William B. Goodhard
Lennie Gorsuch
which passed by a huge margin last session, but was then vetoed. Changes
Elary G Arvid Hall
are reflected in HB 51 where appropriate, to make it an even better bill.
John L. Harris
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henri
Karen J. Hofstad
Especially in light of declining budgets, RDC believes the Legislature is
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
ideally, positioned to help DEC make tough choices in the use and protection
John T. Kelsey
John Key
of water. For instance, the Legislature is the appropriate body to debate and
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard
define intent. Final choices between programs for DEC implementation can
Dale R. Lindsey
Robert W. Loescher
find "fiscal backing" and should -- with adequate funding.
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Wesley P Nason
Congruence between the Legislature and the Administration on certain
John K. Norman
Wilbur O'Brien
critical choices will provide Alaska with a springboard from which to
Michael O'Connor
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
regulate efficiently and fairly. Such congruence should also reduce or
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
curtail costs from litigation which arises from ambiguities, vagueness and
John A.L. Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
delay. Statutory authority will minimize wasted efforts and will strengthen
Walt P. Schlotteldt
George R. Schmidt
agency resolve in areas of concern, like mixing zones.
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D. Thomson
Leo A. Walsh
Currently, there is no state "adjustment policy" on regulations. States are
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required to change only when federal regulations become more restrictive.
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as
J.0 Wingfield
This is a one-way street. RDC believes the State needs to legislate a
George P. Wuerch
Eric P. Yould
requirement to automatically adjust state standards when federal changes
HONORARY DIRECTORS
result in less strict standards, or when federal mandates are deleted from
Phil R. Holdsworth
William R. Wood
law. HB 51 charges DEC to do this.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
RISC support for HB 51 - House Oil and Gas January 21,1997 page 2
Foremost, HB 51 requires DEC to set standards and criteria which are scientifically
supportable, consistent with existing federal standards and realistic for Alaska.
Where possible, it gives statutory backing for DEC efforts already underway. For
instance, HB 51 clarifies the issue (and hopefully strengthens DEC's discretionary
resolve) to use natural "background" conditions as the standard when natural levels
exceed the State standard. DEC already utilizes this approach, as in the case of arsenic,
but is unnerved occasionally by threatened lawsuits. Statutory backing will help.
HB 51 specifically allows for the State to have a stricter standard than federally
required. It also allows for DEC to have a standard not in federal law.
HB 51 additionally provides for the following:
• An efficient "change mechanism" for DEC to respond to changes in federal
regulations.
• A professional and definitive process (similar to, but not as rigorous as the air
program) for evaluating agency conclusions which result in state standards being
set stricter than federal requirements.
• An allowance for discharge waters to match the quality of the receiving waters
• A statutory mandate that mixing zones will be provided for by regulation.
One change RDC recommends is replacing Section 4 (a)(4) with language which
reads, "may not require discharged water to be of a higher duality than the
natural condition (or existing duality) of the receiving water " This language was
debated last year in HB 342 and was found more correct than that which is
drafted in HB 51. This change should address concerns that polluted or impaired
wTaterbodies might become more degraded under the current language.
Thank you for giving RDC the opportunity to comment on this legislation. I
look forward to working with you in advancing this bill.
Resource Development Council
for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
Founded 1975 (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay December 10, 1996
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMI'TTEE
Scott L Thorson, President
Allen Singriam, Sr. Vice President Governor Tony Knowles
Jorn Sturgeon, Vice President
3araid G. Booth. Secretary State of Alaska
,Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
Jacob Adams Cynthia Salley Juneau, AK 99811
Charlie Soddy
James F. Branch
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan Dear Governor Knowles:
Roy S. Ewan
Mano Frey
Paul S. Glavirovich
Uwe L.Gross The Resource Development Council (RDC) is writing in support of
David J. Pansh
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth Rensch state Lease Sale 85A.
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes J. Shaub
R° f B. stiles
Cliff RTara The oil and gas industry has a solid, proven track record of
C1i.
DIRECTORS successful and environmentally responsible exploration,
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson development and production in Cook Inlet over the past 35
Emesta Ballard
.Richard F. Sarries years. In-depth studies have shown no significant impact to
Rex I. Sishopp
James E. es L_ Cloud Cook Inlet from oil and gas operations. Moreover, the Inlet's
James L Cloud �.
JeffryJ.Cook fisheries remain strong with record and near -record harvests in
Edward E. Crane D
Marilyn Crockett
Larry Daniels recent years.
John T. Donohue
James V. Drew
Paula P. Easley
DonaldBill Elander S. Follows Lease Sale 85A would provide year-round employment and
William B. Goodhard would economical) benefit citizens of the region as well as all
Lennie Gorsuch y
ElaryGrrvid Jr'
Arvid citizens of the state. This sale is also critical to the economic
Jahn L Hams Robert S. Hatfield, Jr. future of the oil and gas industry in the Cook Inlet region.
Joseph R. Henn
Karen J. Hofstad
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen RDC strongly supports state Lease Sale 85A and encourages you
John T. Kelsey
John Key to allow the sale to proceed as planned.
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard
Dale R_ Lindsey
Robert W. Loescner Sincerely,
Frank E. McOueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence 'Rocky Miller
Wesley P.
Nason
Jahn K. Noormanrman SOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Wilbur O'Snen
Michael O'Connor for Alaska, Inc.
Kanneth E. Peavyhouse
Kenneth R. Ponle
Troy Reinhart
John A.L. Rense
Ronald L. Ricketts
'halt P. Schlotfelat r
George R. Schmidt r
John Stein
William A. Thomas. Jr. ecky`' Gay
Scott S. Thompson
Barry 0. Thomson Executive Director
Leo A. Walsh
'avid W. Walter
Douglas M. Weao
J.C. Wingfield cc: Senate President Drue Pearce
Georg e P. Wuerch
Enc P Yould House Speaker Gail Phillips
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Hoidswarth Commissioner John Shively
William R. Wood RDC Board of Directors
EX-0FFIC10 MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
.ongressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
. G.1
Cook Inlet big enough for oil, fish, tourism
As a windsurfer/board sailor who
has sailed in Cook Inlet and has been
"up close and personal" with the water
more than most people, I believe the oil
and gas operations pose no threat and
actually work as a safety backup for
people in jeopardy out there. In fact, the
industry is so unobtrusive that many
locals do not realize there are oil and
gas platforms in Cook Inlet, much less
the tourists.
The oil and gas industry in Cook
Inlet has been monitored and inspected
for about thirty years and repeated stud-
ies have shown the operations to be
most excellent and without negative
environmental side -effects, while pro -
The Resource DevelopmentCouncil(RDC) isAlaska's
largest privately funded nonprofit economic develop-
ment organization working to develop Alaska's natu-
ral resources in an orderly manner and to create a
broad -based, diversified economy while protecting
and enhancing the environment
Executive Committee Officers
President ............................
Elizabeth Rensch
Sr. Vice President ................
Scott L Thorson
Vice President .........................
John Sturgeon
Secretary ..............................
Gerald G. Booth
Treasurer .................................
Allen Bingham
Past President ........................
David J. Parish
staff
Executive Director ..................... Becky L. Gay
Communications Director..... Cart R. Portman
Special Assistant/Finance..... Judie Schneiter
Special Assistant ........................... Craig Lyon
Resource Review is the official monthly publication
of the Resource Development Council. RDC is lo-
cated at 421 W. Fireweed, Suite 250, Anchorage, AK
99503, (907) 276-0700. Fax: 276-3887
Material in the publication may be reprinted without
permission provided appropriate credit is given.
Writer 3 Editor
Carl Portman
viding enormous benefits to society in
the form of fuel, electricity, jobs and
other useful products.
Not only has oil and gas operations
fueled Alaska's major population center
in Southcentral, but the industry has co-
existed with a world -class fishery for
decades.
Continued discharge into the Inlet,
which is minuscule compared to the
small boat harbors and the wastewater
dischargesfrom adjacent communities,
is appropriate and necessary for the
industry to continue. New restrictions
proposed underthe EPA's draft NPDES
permit add little environmental benefit
to the highly -active Cook Inlet environ-
ment, yet pose enormous costs to just
one industry. Mixing zones should be
allowed and continued to be permitted
at a reasonable size.
If EPA really wanted to benefit the
waters of Alaska, it would work on clean-
ing up the many individual actions which
cumulatively create a greater risk to
human health and the Inlet ecosystem.
Much of this activity comes from the
same people opposing the already
highly -scrutinized oil industry.
I sportfish the entire region and
fight for elbow -room on the streams
which carry some of the best salmon in
the world. Thirty years of operations
has provided plenty of opportunity and
data to examine cumulative effects.
Meanwhile, the Inlet still keeps flushing
the second highest tides in the world
through the area twice a day, keeping
our waters and shores clean.
Cook Inlet is plenty big enough for
all of us. Whether we work or play in
Cook Inlet, we all enjoy its natural
beauty.
The permits for the oil and gas
industry do not need to be more
stringent, especially since there is no
corresponding environmental gain.
Clinton responds to
RDC's pitch
to open ANWR
Editor's Note: The following is President
Clinton's formal response to RDC's Becky
Gay who last month requested the White
House put politics aside and open the
Coastal Plain of ANWR to oil and gas
leasing.
Thank you for sharing your con-
cerns about the Arctic National Wild-
life Refuge in Alaska. I am glad to
have your perspective on this impor-
tant issue.
I am firmly committed to
preserving America's precious natural
resources. As you may know, I vetoed
the Republican majority's Budget
Reconciliation bill that would have
exposed the Refuge to oil and gas
exploration. I have long opposed
opening this fragile and unique area
to drilling. The Refuge is one of
America's great natural areas. It
includes the core calving grounds of
the Porcupine Caribou Herd, is home
to a wide diversity of otherwildlife and
is critically important to many
indigenous peoples of the region.
My Administration supports the
development of oil and gas resources
in other areas of the Arctic where it
can proceed without damage to the
environment. Recent assessments by
the scientific community confirm that
such development is not safe in
ANWR.
As we continue working to ensure
the integrity of the earth's
environment, I appreciate your
involvement.
Sincerely, Bill Clinton
Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / February 1996
Oil and gas OCS lease sales consistent with
Alaska Task Force recommendations
The Minerals Management Service
(MMS) released its proposed Final Pro-
gram for Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing
for 1997-2002. Beginning August 1996,
there is a 60-day review by Congress
and the President, after which the Sec-
retary of Interior can approve a Final
Program.
All of the scheduled Alaska sales
are consistent with the Alaska Re-
gional Stakeholders Task Force re-
commendations. The Task Force was
established by the Secretary of Inte-
rior in response to an OCS Policy
The Resource DevelopmentCouncil (RDC) isAlaska's
largest privately funded nonprofit economic develop-
ment organization working to develop Alaska's natu-
ral resources in an orderly manner and to create a
broad -based. diversified economy while protecting
and enhancing t,e environment.
Executive Committee Officers
President ...... ......................
-Scott L. Thorson
Sr. Vice President ...................
Allen Bingham
Vice President .........................
John Sturgeon
Secretary ..............................
Gerald G. Booth
Treasurer .............................
Michael E. Stone
Past President ....................
Elizabeth Rensch
Staff
Executive Director .....................
Becky L. Gay
Communications Director.....
Carl R. Portman
Special Assistart,Fnance .....
Judie Schneiter
Special Assistant ..........................
Craig Lyon
Resource Review s ;he official monthly publication
of the Resource Cevelapment Council. RDC is lo-
cated at 121 W. Freweed. Suite 250. Anchorage, AK
99503, (907) 276-17100. Fax: 276-3887.
RDC's a-maif address:
do �aoniine.com
Material in the puciicaticn may be reprinted without
permission provided appropriate credit is given.
Writer & Editor
Carl Portman
.0�
Committee recommendation. Mem-
bers include representatives of Fed-
eral, State and local governments;
Native, commercial fishing, subsis-
tence users; environmental interests
(with Greenpeace allowed a minority
report); industry and development
communities; and coastal districts in
Alaska.
According to MMS, the outer conti-
nental shelf (OCS) accounts for about
one-fourth of U.S. natural gas produc-
tion and one sixth of oil production. The
OCS is believed to hold one-half of the
undiscovered, conventionally recover-
able oil and gas resources estimated to
remain in this country.
Nevertheless, onlyfiveof fifteen plan-
ning areas in Alaska made the 5-year
lease sale schedule. Eleven sale are
scheduled for the Gulf of Mexico. Areas
may laterbe removed from consideration,
but new areas cannot be added to the
schedule once it is finalized.
The Proposed Final Program for
Alaska for 1997-2002 includes lease
offerings in the following five areas: the
Beaufort Sea in 1998 and 2000 (first a
small sale limited to near shore from
east of Colville River to west of Barter
Island and then a limited number of
blocks adjoining near shore State waters
east of Barter Island); Cook Inlet in
1999 (excludes areas near Kamishak
and Kachemak Bays, the Barren Islands
and Shelikof Strait); Gulf of Alaska in
2001 and Chukchi Sea and Hope Basin
in 2002, (excludes near shore Chukchi
Polynya and most of southern Hope
Basin.)
The Task Force considered includ-
ing the notably -disputed North Aleutian
sale, then took it off the list recognizing
its continued unsettled status.
Just because the program de-
scribes when and where MMS will con-
sider holding lease sales in the future
does not mean a sale will automatically
occur. Sites will be considered for
possible lease sale only aftercontinued
consultation with the state and local
governments, area communities and
industry. and only after the preparation
of a draft and final Environmental Im-
pact Statement (EIS).
A document entitled "Sustainable
Energy Strategy," guides the Clinton
Administration's energy policy. This na-
tional energy plan has three strategic
goals: 1. Maximize energy productivity
to strengthen the economy and improve
living standards; 2. Prevent pollution to
reduce the adverse environmental im-
pacts associated with energy produc-
tion. delivery, and use: and 3. Keep
America secure by reducing vulnerabil-
ity to global energy market shocks.
M%,IS's own investigation of energy
alternatives and market responses to
curtailment of OCS leasing indicated
that 86',. loss of oil production and 340
reduced gas production would be re-
placed by oil imports.
It is hard to get the public excited
about news of the next five year of -
shore program. Maybe it is because
there is no production from any federa
OCS !ease offshore Alaska to date. Or
maybe it is because most Alaskans
would prefer a vigorous on -shore Fed-
eral !easing program, like safely on the
coastal plain of ANWR. Instead, the
Clintor Administration prefers to sup-
port c"1 1-shore Amerca. Let us hope the
oil industry is equally interested when t
comes time to bid. (Becky Gav is a
member of the Alaska Regional Stake-
holders Task Force. )
Page 2 / RESOURCE REVIEW / October 1996
Resource Development Council
for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay
1"6-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
January 13, 1997
Scott L. Thorson, President
Allen Bingham, Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon, Vice President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer
Michael E. Stone, Treasurer
Jacob Adams
Box 110015
Cynthia Bailey
James F. Branch
Juneau, AK 99811-0015
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan
Roy S. Ewan
Mano Frey
Dear Lt. Governor Ulmer:
Paul S. Glavinovich
Uwe L. Gross
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Elizabeth
In regard to the Department of Environmental
Rensch
Jerome M. Selby
Thyes J. Shaub
Conservation's (DEC's) package of air quality regulations
Robert B. Stiles
Cliff R. Taro
that you recently signed into law, the Resource
DIRECTORS
Development Council (RDC) supports your decision on
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson
allowable sulfur concentrations for non -road engines (18
Ernesta Ballard
Richard F. Bames
AAC 50.100.
Rex I. Bishopp
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
JeffryE. Cook
Edward E. Crane
Crane
Since an agreement on regulations for non -road engines
Marilyn Crockett
tarry Daniels
could not be reached in time to include it in the overall air
John T. Donohue
James V. Drew
quality regulations package, it was appropriate to file the
Paula P. Easley
r
Bill
rest of the package without the non -road engine standards.
Fand
Donald
William B. Goodhard
RDC understands that your action deletes subsections (b)
Lennie Gorsuch
Elary Gromoff. Jr.
Arvid
through (e) from the package at this time, with the
Hall
John L. Harris
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
understandin a that DEC would initiate a series of meetings
g
Joseph R. Henri
Karen J. Hofstad
with industry representatives and other interested parties
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
O
to devise an appropriate process for addressing remaining
John T. Kelsey
John Key
concerns.
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard
Dale R. Lindsey
Robert W. LoeSCher
Frank E. McOueary
RDC appreciates the additional time to review the science
H. Raymond Measles
Miles
Clarence "Roc Miller
and the regulatory options. We share your hope that an
Wesley P. Nason
John K. Norman
acceptable approach can be reached that protects public
Wilbur O'Brien
Michael O'Connor
health and addresses industry concerns.
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
Kenneth R. Pohle
Troy Reinhart
John A.L.Rense
Sincerely
'
Ronald L. Ricketts
Walt P. Schlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
John Stein
William A. Thomas, Jr.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Scott B. Thompson
Barry D. Thomson
for Alaska Inc.
,
Leo A. Walsh
David W. Walter
Douglas M. Webb
Ir
J.C. Wingfield
George P. Wuerch
LC GGG
Eric P. Yould
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Holdsworth
eCt1�,` —L. Gay
J
William R. Wood
Executive Director
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkows
j
Congressman Don Youngg
Governor Tony Knowles
1
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January 20, 199-1 • 19
A plea for Governor, legislature to work together on watef
By Becky Gay
For The Journal of Commerce
n an era facing fiscal gaps and decreased budgets, a scru-
tiny of statutes and regulations is warranted. Both regu-
lators and the regulated will benefit to see what truly
works for Alaska. Where socioeconomic costs are large and
benefits are small, a public policy de-
bate is a likely outcome.
It should come as no surprise that this
is happening as state water quality regu-
lations undergo revision. The state is
now on the brink of clearly defining the
use and protection of water in Alaska.
Following is a discussion of the many
reasons the Legislature and the Knowles
administration should work in concert
on the subject of water quality.
First, the Legislature is ideally posi-
tioned to help the Department of Envi-
ronmental Conservation (DEC) achieve
technologically defensible and eco-
nomically achievable water quality stan-
dards.
On topics ranging from mixing zones to reclassification,
statutory guidance can increase clarity, certainty and fiscal
resources for permitting and enforcement.
Legislatively, intent can be debated and defined. Many
regulatory areas allow for interpretation and agency discre-
tion. Statutory backing for administration efforts will be
helpful, and perhaps necessary in some cases.
On one hand, the DEC is considering programs to relin-
quish to federalcontrol- The Legislature might want to have
a say in those decisions and perhaps fund those programs
instead. On the other hand, if the state plans to `take over"
NPDES permitting, the DEC will need legislative backing
and, more importantly, appropriation. Both branches of gov-
ernment and the regulated have a stake in finding a way to
provide legal and commensurate funding for permitting.
Having the administration and the Legislature sa�.ing the
same thing will strengthen personnel resolve within the
agencies. At the least, it will provide clear direction and a
congruency which might help curtail lawsuits which have
been spawned on the vague and confusing. Such unirr ,.will
help the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA;. whtch is
being sued now by Trustees for Alaska, for waiting while
the state finalizes miring zones. Other EPA issues awair ago
state initiative which might be moved along by le gslauve
resolve are reclassification petitions, 401 certifications for
NPDES permits and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
Becky Gay
quality issues
Without some unity of purpose and an honest dialogue.
the cost of environmental conservation may be missing its
mark. The state can be more effective, more fair and realis-
tic in assisting economic development while providing good
protection for basic resources like water if the Legislature
and the administration can agree on go-
ing forward with some issues.
It continues to make no sense to regu-
late discharges to be cleaner than drink-
ing water, as in the case of arsenic. Regu-
lators like to blame the two federal laws
(Safe Drinking Water Act vs. Clean NVa-
ter Act) which allow this conundrum to
exist as a federal mandate, but Alaska has
expended plenty enough time and money
to argue this ridiculous no -win case. The
Legislature should immediately adopt the
DEC's recommended criteria for arsenic
by statute, wasting no more time on the
subject. Delegate to the EPA Region t
the worry about scientifically explaining
their impossible mandate to headquar-
ters.
If the EPA invokes the National Toxic Rule (NTR) argu-
ment, the state can just say "No." A recent study shows
other states have successfully asserted themselves, refusing
to acknowledge this particular EPA punishment. States far
less stringent than Alaska don't even encounter such a list
in their region. Together with the Legislature in agreement,
the administration 6rifdemand instead that the EPA' get its
own house in -order on. NTR. This will enable the DEC to
get on with other work, helping Alaska be open for busi-
ness by example.
There is no doubt that regulation requiring below deter
tion limits and arguments over testing methods have inter-
jected great uncertainty into the regulated cotnrnunity per
mit system. Uncertainty costs society. It costs money ant
it costs opportunity. Costs will be borne by the taxpaye-
(for upgrades to public sewage systems to meet such lim
its) or by the consumer (for costly upgrades to industria
systems) who will see little, if any, commensurate benef:.
from unrealistic and unworkable regulations.
Lnnecessary costs are an excellent win -win dragon to sla:.
This is the easiest kind of economic abuse to attend to —
no ore will miss it when it is gone. ■
Beckv Gay is Erecurive Director of the Resource Develor
ment Council for Alaska. Inc.
Clear -cuts not deforestation
In recent months, environmentalists have
been locked in confrontation with forest com-
panies and government over a variety of for-
est management issues, the most contentious
concerning salvage logging in the Chugach
N National Forest. A local campaign in opposi-
tion to the salvage harvests has raised the lev-
el of public debate on forest management and
health, which is good, but it has done the pub-
lic a disservice by deliberately linking clear-
cut logging to the sensational images of deso-
lation, destruction and deforestation.
0 While many people do find the scene of a
recent clear-cut rather ugly and offensive to
the eye, clear -cutting is not deforestation, the
conversion of forest land for other uses. For
example, the pastoral landscape of a farm
may be visually attractive, but it represents
permanent deforestation and loss of biologi-
cal diversity.
Deforestation involves human activity di-
rected at making sure the forest is not al-
lowed to grow back where it has been cut,
while the clear-cut grows back into a forest
with native species of trees, plants and ani-
mals.
Given adequate knowledge and planning,
clear -cuts can be designed to protect soil, en-
hance salmon streams and increase wildlife
habitat. Modern forest practices now re-
quired by the Forest Service limit the size of
clear -cuts and require buffer zones along sen-
sitive areas, including streams and view -
sheds.
New clear -cuts can be designed to mimic
natural vegetation patterns so they appear as
meadows from a distance. The bottom line,
however, is that a clear-cut is a temporary
meadow because it will become a forest
again.
In the Chugach, the logging of beetle -killed
timber is the first stage in a reforestation
process that will lead to healthier forests
faster than if nothing is done. On both federal
and state land, trees are being replanted and
modern silviculture practices are being im-
plernented to encourage natural regeneration.
It's plain wrong and misleading to associ-
ate the Forest Service's salvage logging pro-
posals and other timber harvests on the Kenai
Peninsula with deforestation. The Forest Ser-
vice has designed its salvage proposals to ad-
dress specific recreation, wildlife and visual
resource interests while still accomplishing
the objective of logging dead or dying spruce.
In the short term, even the best logging
practices will involve some visual impacts to
the landscape, but healthier forest will
emerge in the Ion; term. Unfortunately, our
eyes don't always te11 us the truth about the
health of an ecosystem.
— Carl Portman, communications director
Resource Development Council
RDC Action Alert
- Salvage
Timber
Sales
in
Chugach
National Forest -
deadline:
Friday,
July
6,
1996 -
Dear Friends of a Healthy Forest:
We're losing our beautiful evergreen forests across Southcentral Alaska to
the spruce bark beetle. In 1995 alone, beetle activity increased 40 percent, infesting
more than 892,000 acres across the region. That means in one year the beetle has taken
more trees than loggers have harvested from the Tongass National Forest in 40 years!
Active forest management can prevent this slow death of the forest.
Forest scientists emphasize that a combined program of logging and
reforestation can restore forest health much faster than doing nothing.
Foresters warn taking no action means many areas of the Kenai Peninsula will revert to
grasslands instead of regenerating tree species. Logging plans for the Kenai Peninsula
are essentially reforestation programs that will lead to a young, healthy and vigorous -
growing forest. Beetles have no respect for buffer zone requirements along rivers,
streams and viewsheds, nor private property.
A local environmental group has launched a major campaign to swamp the U.S. Forest
Service and newspapers with letters demanding that ALL logging proposals for the
Chugach National Forest be dropped. The campaign has generated scores of letters and
has played a major role in the Forest Service's decision to drastically scale back its plans
to treat beetle -killed forests. Fish, wildlife, recreation and tourism are at greater
risk if the opposition succeeds in stopping harvest proposals. Tourists don't
come to Alaska to see brown, dying forests.
You can help balance the debate! Write NOW and encourage the Forest
Service to allow salvage timber harvests on the Kenai Peninsula and to
address the issue of declining forest health. Write to: Larry Hudson, Supervisor,
Chugach National Forest, 3301 C Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99503-3998. The
Forest Service is accepting public comment until FRIDAY, JULY 5 on a proposed
salvage timber sale for the Resurrection/Palmer Creeks drainages. (see summary)
Send a similar letter to newspapers supporting the harvest of beetle -killed timber.
Letters to the Editor are well-read and are needed to educate the public. Address to:
Letters to the Editor, Anchorage Daily News, Box 14-9001, Anchorage, AK 99514; The
Peninsula Clarion, Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611; The Homer News, 3482 Landing Street,
Homer, AK 99603.
Summary of specific proposal: Public comment due FRIDAY, JULY 5 on a proposed salvage timber
sale for the Resurrection/Palmer Creeks drainages. RDC supports Alternative B, with the primary
emphasis on salvage of dead, dying and at risk trees. Objective: Manage the forested portions of the
Resurrection Creek watershed towards species composition which reduce the risk of significant future spruce
bark beetle mortality in the treated area, while capturing economic value of dead trees. Reforestation &
roads: Site preparation methods and replanting would be used to accelerate the regeneration of
replacement spruce forests. Approximately 2,900 acres would be treated and 16.5 miles of new roads would
be built. The new roads would have gates and remain open for future forest management, fire fighting and
non -motorized public access after harvests are completed.
The No Action Alternative, demanded by the cpposition, would ignore the beetle problem and the increased
fire danger that will only get worse when the dead trees fall on top of each other and cover the forest's floor.
Let's not allow the opposition to dominate and frame the debate! If you need
help or additional information, please call RDC at 276-0700.
Resource Development Council
for Alaska, Inc. 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
(907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 e-mail: rdc@aonline.com
Founded 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay
Chugach Forest Ian should emphasize actions to restore forest health
g p p
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Scott or President
Submitted to U.S. Forest Service for publication
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Sr. VicePresident
Allen Bingham. Sr. Vice President
John Sturgeon. Vice President
January 1997
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary
Michael E. Stone. Treasurer
Jacob Adams
Cynthia Bailey
Charlie Boddyranch
James F Branch
With the health of America's second largest national forest in peril, a new ten -
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year management plan for the Chugach should emphasize specfic actions to restore
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Roy S. Ewan
forest health, reduce the risk of catastrophic fire and maintain a multiple use mandate
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in which national forest policy has Ion been centered. The Ian should recognize
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Uwe L. Gross
timber harvesting as a key, legitimate feature of multiple use.
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
Enzabeth Rensch
Spruce bark beetle activity on the Chugach continues to increase at alarming
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rates, consuming vast viewsheds and leaving once -healthy timber stands in a dead
Robert B. Stiles
or dying state. Beetles have shown no respect for buffer zones, viewsheds or private
Cliff R. Taro
property.
DIRECTORS
Will Abbott
Irene A. Anderson
In the Chugach, the logging of beetle -killed timber should be considered the
EBallard
Richardard F. Barnes
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first stage a reforestation e in process that will lead to healthier forests faster than if
Rex I. Bishopp
nothing is done. The new management plan should provide for a long-term timber
James E. Carmichael
James L. Cloud
supply and mandate modern silviculture practices to encourage natural
Jeffry J. Cook
g re eneration. Timber sales can be designed to address specific recreation, wildlife
Edward E. Crane
Marilyn Crockett
and visual resource interests while still accomplishing the objective of logging dead
Larry Daniels
John T. Donohue
or dying s Clearcuts can be designed to mimic natural vegetation patterns so
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they appear as natural meadows from a distance. Trees harvested from the forest
Paula Billll EEandasler
would help build and sustain a local forest products industry and related facilities,
Donald S. Follows
boosting local economies and providing jobs to residents.
William B. Goodhard
Lennie Gorsuch
Elary G Arvid , Jr.
Arvid Hall
The objective of the new plan should be to manage the forested portions of
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John L. Harris
the Chugach toward a varied species composition and different age classes to reduce
Robert S. Hatfield, Jr.
Joseph R. Henri
the risk of significant future beetle mortality and help restore long-term forest
Karen J. Hofstad
health. Roads built to access the timber should be maintained -- not obliterated --
David W. Hughes
Jim Jansen
to provide access for recreational users, future forest management and fire fighting.
John T. Kelsey
Jahn Key
t f The new oresplan should not be based on opinion polls. Decisions should
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John A. Landrum
be grounded in good science, balancing economic and environmental considerations.
Pete Leathard
Dale R. Lindsey
Forest managers should resist decision -making based on aesthetics, mis-guided
Robert W. Loescher
public opinion and perceived impacts to the forest.
Frank E. McQueary
H. Raymond Measles
Clarence "Rocky" Miller
Wesley P. Nason
The new plan should also meet the growing need for increased access,
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Jahn K. Norman
including helicopter flightseeing and landings. Statistics show helicopter
Wilbur O'Brien
Michael O'Connor
flightseeing and landings are among the most popular and highest -rated activities
Kenneth E. Peavyhouse
for Alaska visitors. Helicopter landings often afford the only viable access to remote
Kenneth R. Pottle
Troy Reinhart
areas. It is often the only way for the physically impaired, aged or traveler on a
John A.L. Reese
Ronald L. Ricketts
tight time schedule to experience remote, rugged lands u close and personal.
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Walt P. Schlotfeldt
George R. Schmidt
John Stein
The new Chugach management plan should provide a management
William A. Thomas, Jr.
prescription to restore forest health through timber harvesting while providing new
Scott B.Thompson
Barry D. Thomson
access and opportunities to recreationalists.
Leo A. Walsh
David W. Walter
Douglas M. Webb
Carl Portman is a life-long Alaskan and outdoors enthusiast who currently serves
J C. Wingfield
George P Wuerch
as Communications Director for the Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.
Eric P. Yould
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Phil R. Holdsworth
William R. Wood
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Frank Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Governor Tony Knowles
Resource Development Council
for Alaska, Inc, 121 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035
- tnbec t9-s (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887 a -mail: rdcaaonline.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Becky L. Gay September 10, 1996
1996-97 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Scort L. rhorson. ?resident
Allen Bingnam• Sr.'hce P�osident harry Hudson, Forest Supervisor •� V`
Jcnn Sturgeon, Vic' President
Gerald G. Booth, Secretary Chugach National Forest UU
Michael EE Stone. Treasurerjacoo Adams
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Cynthia Bailey 3301 C Street, Suite 300
Charlie 800dy
games F. Branch anch Anchorage, Ahe AK 99503-3998
Frank Brown
Dennis Egan
Roy wan
Ma o`"ey Re: Proposed timber harvest actions for Primrose Creek
Paul S. Glavinovicn
Uwe L. Gross and lower Snow River.
David J. Parish
William E. Pierce
lizabeth Rensch
Jerome M. Selby Dear. Mr- Hudson:
-hyes J. Shauo
Robert B. Stiles
Cliff R. Taro
DIRECTORS The Resource Development Council (RDC) strongly
'Nill Abbott
Irene A. Anderson encourages the Forest Service to move forward with
Emesta Ballard
Ricnard F. Barnes salvage timber harvests in the Primrose Creek and lower
Rex I. Bishoi
James E. Carmichael Snow River areas. RDC appreciates the opportunity to
.lames L. Ctoud
Edwa
Jef EJCCOOK rane participate in the planning process being conducted for the
Marilyn Crockett Larry Darnels proposed timber harvest on the eastern Kenai Peninsula in
John , Conohue
James V. Drew the Primrose Creek and Snow River drainages. RDC believes
Paula P. Easley Sill dander the harvest of dead or dying timber from the spruce bark
Donald S. Follows
William S. Goodhard beetle infestation must move forward. Harvesting is the
Lennie Gorsuch
E.ar, Grom°if, Jr first step in a reforestation process that will lead to a
Arvid Hall
Jonn L. Harris Rcbe.^. S. HatfieldJr b healthier forest quicker than if nothing is done.
.
Josepn R. Henn
Karen J. Hofstad
David IN Hughes im Jansen RDC is a statewide, membership -funded organization
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John IKey working on behalf of Alaska's basic industries, including
John A. Landrum
Pete Leathard tourism, fishing, oil and gas, mining and timber. RDC's
Cale R. Lindsey
Robert W. Loescner membership includes the aforementioned industries, as
=rank E. McCueary
". Raymond Measles C,arence 'Rocky" Miller well as sectors which support those industries such as
Nestey P. Nason
'onn K. Norman construction, labor and other technical service providers,
`Nilbur O'Brien
Micnaei O'Connor individuals, Native corporations, local communities and a
'Kenrem E. Peavynouse
Kanneth R. Pohle wide variety of Alaska interests.
Troy Reinhart
John A.L. Rense
Ponald L. Ricketts
'Nait P Scnlotfeldt Timber harvesting in this area will no doubt be
eorge R. Schmidt
John Stein
Nilliam A. Thomas.s,Jr. controversial since the Primrose Creek campground and
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Scott B. Thompson 3arry D. Thomson trail, Grayling Lake trail and Victor Creek trail are within
Leo A. 'Nalsn
David W. Walter the project area. However, a preferred alternative should
Dcuglas M. 'Neob
3aorge P ingeren include at least selective logging in these areas and
Eric P Yould clearcuts as an option elsewhere to restore forest health
HONORARY DIRECTORS Phil R. HOIdSwOrtn and diversity. Forest health should be the primary issue of
'Nilliam 9. Nood
EX-CFFICIO MEMBERS
Senatcr Ted Stevens
Seratcr =rank Murkowski
Congressman Con Young
Governor Tony Knowles
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Page 2/RDC comments on Primrose/Snow River Salvage Timber Sale
concern, not short-term aesthetics. Public safety is equally important
and demands action be taken to remove the buildup of fuels in the
forest. Another issue that should be included in a preferred
alternative is the planting of seedlings and other actions that will
encourage reforestation.
The alternatives, including the preferred alternative, should allow for
roads to access timber and allow for future forest management.
These roads could be closed to motorized access after harvesting is
completed. They could serve mountain bikers and other
recreationalists in the summer months and skiers and/or snow
machines in the winter.
RDC believes the salvage timber sales proposed for Chugach National
Forest are essentially reforestation programs that will lead to a
young, healthy and vigorous -growing forest. The primary emphasis
of the timber sales should be on the salvage of dead, dying and at
risk trees. The objective should be to manage the forested portions of
the Chugach towards species composition which would reduce the
risk of significant future spruce bark beetle mortality in treated
areas while capturing economic value of dead trees. Site preparation
methods and replanting could be used to accelerate the regeneration
of replacement spruce trees.
By taking no action, the Forest Service would be ignoring the serious
issue of declining forest health. The Forest Service should base its
decisions on good science, balancing economic and environmental
considerations. It must resist decision -making that is based on
aesthetics, mis-guided public opinion, mis-information and perceived
impacts to the forest.
By doing nothing, fire danger will increase as dead trees eventually
fall on top of each other and cover the forest's floor. This is a very
serious concern, especially in heavily recreated areas of the forest.
Moreover, fish streams, wildlife habitat and view sheds are actually
in greater jeopardy from the infested spruce dying and falling down
than from salvage operations that can be done properly and
professionally to re-establish a healthy forest ecosystem. Continued
forest health decline will result in loss of wildlife habitat for mature
forest species, continued riparian area degradation, substantial long-
term conversion of forest to grass from lack of spruce regeneration, a
significant decrease in plant diversity over time, increased fire
hazard, and degradation of aesthetic quality forested landscapes.
Page 3/RDC comments on Primrose/Snow River Salvage Timber Sale
The harvest of dead or dying trees would help restore forest health
in hard hit beetle -infested areas. Reforested areas would result in a
mosaic of tree cover and age classes, providing natural protection
from future infestations. Moreover, a harvest prescription would
make use of dead or dying trees before they lose all economic value.
While there may be no easy answers to the beetle infestation, logging
certainly will not cause the devastation that opponents would like
the public to believe. In the short term, timber harvesting will
undoubtedly be visually displeasing to some. But many others find it
displeasing to look over entire view sheds of dead trees and would
rather see them harvested with new, vibrant growth following.
While surely unpopular with those who oppose cutting a tree
anywhere, a forest management prescription which includes
harvesting beetle -killed timber and the reforestation of heavily -
infested areas, is in the best interests of the forest, its wildlife and
nearby communities. In the long term, it would be in the best
interests of tourists who come to Southcentral Alaska to see our
beautiful mountains, glaciers and healthy forests.
RDC urges the Forest Service to move forward with salvage timber
sales in the Primrose and Snow River drainages.
Sincerely,
Carl Portman
Communications Director
Resource Development Council
...� r for Alaska, Inc.
1997-98 Issues and Activities Update
RDC is actively involved in a wide range of issues of interest to Alaska's basic industries and
critical to Alaska's economic future. RDC's efforts to educate on and advocate for Alaska
resource development are supported by membership, events and special activities throughout
the year.
Oil and Gas:
RDC continues to support legislative and administrative initiatives encouraging new explora-
tion and development, such as Northstar. RDC worked with the Legislature and the Govemor
to enact a royalty adjustment bill for marginal and smallerfields, as well as incentives to enhance
production from existing fields. RDC continues to testify and comment on other issues affecting
the oil and gas industry, including efforts to open the Coastal Plain of ANWR to oil and gas
development.
Forestry:
RDC supports funding and increased action to address insect infestations and salvage timber
harvests on state and federal lands. Current efforts also support innovative forest management
initiatives, including HB 212, a bill applying to the management and sale of state timber. RDC
advocates a long-term timber supply and increased access on state and federal forest lands.
RDC opposes land withdrawals which further diminish a dedicated timber base for harvest, and
provides input to the Forest Service on the Tongass Land Management Plan.
Mining:
RDC supports legislative and administrative initiatives to encourage new exploration and
development, as well as enhanced production from existing operations. RDC played a key role
in the State's rulemaking on solid waste regulations, particularly the proposed waste disposal
and permit fees. RDC works directly on water quality regulatory issues affecting mining, most
recently commenting on proposed changes to mixing zones regulations. On the federal front,
RDC continues to support reasonable Mining Law reform legislation in Congress. RDC has
taken an active role in the extended process to re -open the A-J Mine near Juneau and to
reclassify Red Dog and Ikalukrok Creeks in the Red Dog area. RDC is active in other key issues
affecting the mining industry, such as RS-2477 rights -of -way, ANILCA Title XI access, the
National Toxics rule as it applies to Alaska and natural background levels of pollutants like
arsenic.
RDC 1997-98 Activities, Page 2
Tourism:
RDC staff and board continues to provide testimony and comment on a wide range of
issues, projects and land management plans affecting tourism. Specific projects include the
South Slope Denali Management Plan, the proposed road link to Whittier, the proposed
Knik Glacier Visitors Center, Kenai Fjords National Park Plan, the Tumagain Arm
Management Plan, Hatcher Pass Ski Resort development, the Seward SeaLife Center and
related issues of access and management. Throughout 1997-98, RDC will continue to
support increased access to tourism opportunities throughout Alaska, including helicopter
landing sites on state and federal lands.
Fisheries:
RDC actively supports changes to the Magnuson/Stevens Act recently passed by Congress
which strengthens value-added imperatives, inshore allocations and shore -based process-
ing opportunities. RDC supports extension and expansion of the Community Development
Quota (CDQ) program. Fisheries infrastructure is often built on coastal wetlands, so RDC
comments on watershed issues such as wetlands use which directly affect commercial and
sport activities. RDC continues to advocate for marine mixing zones and realistic zones of deposit
for shore -based processing industries. RDC hosts educational forums on fisheries issues such as
listing the Stellar Sea Lion on the endangered species list and by -catch management.
Water Quality:
RDC launched a broad effort to solicit comments on the state's administrative review of
existing water quality standards. RDC supports the state standards and published in-depth
comments. In 1997-98, RDC continues its active role to resolve other water regulatory
issues, including rulemaking to establish standards for Alaska -specific human health
criteria, mixing zones, ground water and contaminated sites regulations and community
safe water and drinking water issues. RDC provided comments and continues to monitor
the 305(b) report and the 303(d) list of impaired water bodies. RDC was instrumental in the
development and passage of HB 342, an act relating to water quality which was vetoed by
the Governor.
Transportation:
RDC continues to support construction of an all -Alaska gas pipeline, as well as access
corridors, construction of new transportation facilities and maintenance of existing
infrastructure to include airports, ports and highways. RDC has filed extensive comments
on proposed regulations on helicopter access in the Tongass National Forest, traditional
access in Denali State Park and on the proposed RS 2477 rules. RDC recently prevailed in
negotiations with U.S. Department of the Interior on ANILCA Title XI access regulations.
Resource Education:
RDC administers the Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF), which
produces the highly -acclaimed Alaska Resources Kit, a mufti -disciplined, K-12 education program
which teaches the importance of mineral and energy resources. In 1997-98, RDC's goal is to produce
100 new kits to be distributed statewide to Alaska schools. AMEREF recently completed its new
energy and environment module for the kits and is updating other materials. Teacher training
programs are underway.
RDC 1997-98 Activities, Page 3
RDC's Annual Resource Conference:
Each November, RDC's Annual Conference features a wide range of speakers discussing
the global competitiveness of Alaska's resource industries, forecasts and updates on
projects and trends for Alaska's economy. This is RDC's largest educational forum.
RDC's 1997 Conference will be November 20 and 20 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel.
Thursday Breakfast Forums & Speakers Bureau:
RDC hosts weekly breakfast presentations in Anchorage for the public (September -May)
on a variety of statewide resource and economic issues. RDC staff and board members are
active in making presentations across Alaska and the Lower 48 on a wide range of resource
development issues. Classroom presentations for students and teachers are a vital aspect of RDC's
educational efforts.
Community Outreach:
RDC Board and staff recently visited Glenallen and Valdez to meet with local business and
community officials, as well as tour industrial sites and other local facilities. Presentations
have been made most recently for local groups and media in Sitka, Kenai, Nikiski, Juneau,
Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Task Forces:
RDC Board and staff serve Alaska in a variety of ways, including the DEC Alaska Wetlands
Working Group, the Pacific Legal Foundation Board of Directors, the Minerals Information
Institute, Endangered Species Act Reauthorization Advisory Group, the Public Relations
Society of America, the Heritage Land Bank, Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission,
the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Advisory Board, the Anchorage Municipal Library Advisory
Board and the Optimist Club of Fairbanks.
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Resource Development Council for Alaska Inc.
121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 276-0700 Fax: (907) 276-3887
Welcome to RDC! We are "Alaskans working with Alaskans to improve the
quality of life through sound resource development." Your involvement makes
RDC more capable and responsive to vital resource issues of today and the future.
Scott L. Thorson
RDC President 1996-97
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The Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. is classified a non-profit trade association under
IRS Code 501(c)(6). Membership dues and other financial support may be tax deductible as an
ordinary and necessary business expense, however, 6.9% of the dues are non-deductable. Dues are not
deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
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To: Cheryl
Kenai City Hall
210 Fidalgo Ave, Ste 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Cheryl,
Sara Pearson
Kenai Peninsula Youth Court
C/O Kenai Police Department
107 S. Willow
Kenai, AK 99611
Attn: Lt. Jeff Kohler
January 20, 1997
Thank you for your interest in the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court program. As we
discussed over the phone we are scheduled to address the Kenai City Council
February 5th. I understand this needs to be limited to 10 minutes and we will be
happy to accomodate to your tight schedule.
The speakers will be myself and Judge Charles Cranston, who is our coordinator.
He will be bringng students to do a mock trial for the Council. Hopefully, this will
enlighten you as to what Youth Court is all about and how it benefits so greatly our
peninsula communities.
I am very excited about this program and look forward to sharing my enthusiasm
with the City Council on their February 5th meeting. Please get back to me concerning
times and specifics when you get the opportunity. You can reach me at 262-5888 or
262-9640.
Thank you -
Sara Pearson
Kenai Peninsula Youth Court
What is Youth Court?
Youth Court provides the opportunity for young people grades 7 - 12 or ages 12
through 18 who are accused of breaking the law, to be judges by their peers. It is a
court in which the roles of attorneys, judges, bailiffs, clerks and jurors are filled by
young people. Youth Court members develop and apply an understanding of the law
through legal education, Kenai Youth Court Bar Association membership, and actual
participation in Kenai Youth Court trials. Defendants are afforded a chance via trial by
their peers to resolve their legal problems without receiving a criminal record. The
community benefits by receiving valuable service work as a partial redress for the
wrongs committed.
In order to become members of the Kenai Youth Court, young people complete a
legal training course whereby they learn basic legal principals and practices. The
Kenai Youth Court Bar Association holds meetings on a regular basis. At the
meetings, members participate in activities designed to give a broader perspective of
the judicial system. Activities include workshops, mock trials, speakers, and movies
about the judicial system.
Defendants are usually first time offenders charged with petty crimes, who have
been referred to the Kenai Youth Court by a Referring Authority, usually the juvenile
probation department. Once a defendant is referred to the Kenai Youth Court, the
defendant is arraigned, and if he or she pleads guilty, may be sentenced to community
service. If the defendant pleads not guilty, he or she is tried by a jury or panel of
judges. A criminal record is not accrued upon a finding of guilt
At completion of a case, the Kenai Youth Court will return its findings to the Referring
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MORRISON
NoMMERLE,iNc 910 HELENA AU£NUE - P.O. BOX 6147 • HELENA. MT 59604 • 406-442-3050 • FAX: 406442-7862
January 30, 1997
Mr. Jack LaShot, City Engineer
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ste 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Re: Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility
Kenai, Alaska
Dear Mr. La Shot:
The purpose of this letter is to provide a brief summary of the status of the Alaska Regional Fire
Training Center in Kenai. We are nearing the completion of the Preliminary Design Phase and
thought that a summary would be appropriate.
Items that have been completed and submitted.
1. Bids have been received for the Propane Training Equipment. Award has been
approved for Schedule I - Design Assistance. Notice to Proceed is planned for
February 3, 1997.
2. Training Building Programming, preliminary floor plan, and cost estimate, including
review by FAA.
3. Preliminary design of site infrastructure, access road and utilities, including
preliminary cost estimates. Subsurface soils investigation has been completed along
with a survey of the site and adjacent pond.
4. Corps of Engineers 404 Wetland Permit has been submitted for review.
5. Air Quality information has been submitted for review to DEC.
6. Water Quality Permit information has been submitted to the DEC, a permit is not
required.
7. All information has been provided to Aries Consultants to complete the
Environmental Assessment.
8. Training water effluent is planned to be sent to the sewage disposal plant. The
issues of treatment have been discussed and we believe a solution has been reached.
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MAIERLE, m-
Mr. Jack La Shot
Page 2
BUILDING
The building use program and preliminary floor plans have been completed by Bill Kluge and
Associates. The report summarizes and identifies the space requirements and flow diagrams
utilizing user interviews and visits to two existing training facilities. Preliminary floor plans were
developed after exploring several options. and were refined prior to submittal and review by the
FAA. The FAA has reviewed the programming document and has committed to participating in
80% of the cost of the first floor and part of the second floor required for the fire training center.
SITE DEVELOPMENT
The location and layout of the training center has been identified. Given the nature of the site
regarding the soil conditions and high water table, the site has been adjusted to optimize the foot
print impact in an effort to reduce the earthwork volumes. There are two items that were not
anticipated when the pre application estimates were made. The first was the need for a booster
system for the training water at the site. Training water demand on the current domestic system in
Kenai would reduce the water main pressures in other parts of the city below levels that would
provide adequate fire demand The second item, is the need for pre-treatment of the training water
effluent from the training props. The original concept was to run the effluent into the existing pond,
however, water quality tests taken at the Helena Fire Training Center, revealed the presence of
propane in the water. The decision has been made to pre -treat the effluent, prior to sending it to the
Kenai sewage treatment plant.
We have scheduled a meeting with the FAA on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., February 4, in Anchorage,
to discuss the status of the project, funding and also review their justification for the partial
participation in the construction cost of the training building.
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Mr. Jack La Shot
Page 3
There have been some changes to the project that have surfaced during the preliminary design stage,
that were not anticipated when the pre -application was submitted in June 1996.
We would appreciate an opportunity to meet with the City Council on February 5 to give a brief
presentation to discuss the status of the project, the project costs and financing, and be available for
questions.
Sincerely,
cc: Dave Burnett
Randy Ernst
Jim Perham
Bill Kluge
Bill Nelson
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9072712851
9072712851 HAL-600 AIRPORTS DIU 369 P01/01 JAN 23 '97 15:44
U S. Department Alaskan Region 222 W. 7th Avenue #14
of Transportation Anchorage, Alaska
99513-7587
Federal Aviation
Administration
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January 23, 1997 r16 1 "" ""ffA
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Mr. Jack La Shot, P.E. d L SERVlC�S AD
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City Engineer, City of Kenai N 7540-Ot- 7- 388 b099-101 G NE Al
210 Fidalgo Ave. --
Kenai, Alaska 99611 7794
Regional Fire Training Center Eligibility
FAA has completed its review and reached a decision on the eligible space within the
proposed Regional Fire Training Center. Our determination is predicated on the
purpose of this facility specified in paragraph 1 of AC 150/5220-17A "Design Standards
for an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Facility" as well as the documents
presented and discussed at the January 9, 1997 meeting.
The AC states that the purpose of a Fire Training Facility is "to provide aircraft rescue
and firefighting (ARFF) service personnel with realistic training .--" The regulation
requires each firefighter participate "in at least one live -fire drill in the previous 12
months A review of Airports Division documentation reveals that there are
approximately 133 ARFF firefighters within the state. The following documents were
weighted against the stated purpose for the facility and the training requirements per
firefighter: the draft design report dated 1/6/97; the program report for The Alaska
Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center Kenai, Alaska, which appears to be appendix E of
the design report, and the draft free hand floor plan supporting the program report.
We reviewed the area summaries, for the vehicle building as well as the first, and
second floors, that were provided in the program report based on the above criteria. In
summary we find the following nominal area/floor eligible for federal participation.
Program Area
First Floor Firefighter Training Area
Second Floor FF Training Area
ARFF Vehicle Area
Programmed Facility
7,880 SF
3,152 SF
6,100 SF
17,132 SF
Nominally Eligible
5,448 SF
1,992 SF
6,100 SF
13,540 SF
9072712951 PAL-600 AIRPORTS DIU 371 P02%02 JAN 23 '97 16:00
We find the ARFF vehicle area 100% eligible, and the combined first and second floor
areas to 67% eligible. Combining all three areas results in approximately 80% of the
total building eligible for federal participation. The sponsor is free to expand the building
to accomplish a multitude of uses. FAA however, will limit ids financial participation in the
building in accordance with the areas and percentages previously stated.
Should you have any questions I can be reached at 271-5460.
Sincerely,
James S. Perham, P.E.
Project Manager, Safety and Standards
Branch, Airports Division
cc: T. Orthmeyer, Morrison Maierle, Inc., Helena, MT
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L-v KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
T 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
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MIKE NAVARRE
MAYOR
January 10, 1997
Dave Burnett, Fire Chief
Kenai Fire Department
105 S. Willow Street
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Chief Burnett:
Thank you for the meeting of December 18 regardin J locating an Alternate
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the Regional Fire Training Center in
Kenai. As a part of our disaster planning, the Office of Emergency
Management has been working toward designating an alternate site. If the
Kenai site is chosen, this would also serve as an excellent location for
training and exercises in conjunction with the zone plan and Incident
Command. It could also serve as the Emergency Operations Center for an
incident affecting only the North Zone.
There is the possibility that we may be interested in locating that
alternate site at your location. With the limited information that we have
we cannot make a firm commitment to you at this time.
Respectfully,
Mike Navarre
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
December 20, 1996
The Honorable John Williams
Mayor, City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai Alaska 99611-7794
Dear Mayor' i a�isjokn
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TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR
3132 CHANNEL DRIVE
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801-7898
TEXT: (907) 465-3652
FAX-* (907) 586-8-W
PHONE. (907) 465,7900
RECEIVED
DEC 3 11996
KENAi CITY CLERK
Governor Knowles has provided me a copy of your letter updating him on
the progress of the Alaska Regional Fire Fighting facility to be built in
Kenai. I am pleased that the project is on schedule and I hope our letter
of support to Ron Simpson, Manager, Airports Division for the Federal
Aviation Administration, was helpful in your application for AIP
discretionary funds.
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities continues to support
your efforts to develop a fire training facility that will be available to all the
state owned airports, including the Fairbanks and Anchorage International
airports. This facility will greatly assist our state ARFF training program and
would be a major benefit to the entire aviation community in Alaska. We will
continue working with the City of Kenai to obtain the funds required to
construct the Alaska Region Firefighting Facility in Kenai.
cc: Governor Tony Knowles
Sincerely,
pl�
Joseph L. Perkins, P.E.
Commissioner
25A-T34LH
June 13, 1996
Tony Knowles, Governor
State of Alaska
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT, INC.
SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR THE ALASKAN REGIONAL AIRCRAFT RESCUE
AND FIREFIGHTING TRAINING CENTER AT KENAI, ALASKA
Dear Governor Knowles:
On behalf of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, I
would like to lend my fall support for the construction of the Alaskan
Regional Aircraft Rescue & Fii efighting Training Center at Kenai, Alaska.
The Marathon Road site is ideally suited for expansion and will be an
environmentally sound training faoiiity with classrooms and clean burning
propane props.
The addition of this regional training facility would not only benefit the
residents of the Kenai Peninsula, but all of Alaska. It will serve firefighters
state wide who now must travel out of state at great expense to satisfy
Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 training requirements.
The proposal by the City of Kenai den onstrates Alaska's commitment to
high quality, environmentally sound facility development.
I urge your favorable consideration of their request to locate a regional
aircraft firefighting training facility in Kenai.
ncerely,
n
James A. Elson
President
JAE/jc
CURRENT FUNDING BREAKDOWN MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC.
ALASKA REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTER 2/5/97
KENAI, ALASKA
BUILDING OPTION #2
(AS SUBMITTED TO FAA)
CURRENT
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
FEDERAL
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
LOCALSHARE
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
Propane Equipment
$3,190,000
$2,990,625
$199,375
Site Development
$1,720,000
$1,612,500
$107,500
Access Road, Utilities
$420,000
$393,750
$26,250
Propane Delivery System
$350,000
$328,125
$21,875
Training Building
$2,480;000
$1,860,000
$620,000
Crash Trucks and Equipment
$835,000
$782,813
$52,188
Engineering & Architecture
$911,000
$806,463
$152,138
TOTAL AMOUNT
$9,906,000
$8,774,275
$1,179,325
BUILDING OPTION # 3
(UNFINISHED SECOND FLOOR - SHELL ONLY)
CURRENT
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
FEDERAL
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
LOCALSHARE
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
Propane Equipment
$3,190,000
$2,990,625
W ,375
Site Development
$1,720,000
$1,612,500
$107,500
Access Road, Utilities
$420,000
$393,750
$26,250
Propane Delivery System
$350,000
$328,125
$21,875
Training Building$288000
$1;;860,000
$1,020,000
Crash Trucks and Equipment
$835,000
$782,813
$52,188
Engineering & Architecture
$947,000
$806,463
$188,138
TOTAL AMOUNT
$10,342,000
$8,774,275
$1,615,325
BUILDING OPTION # 4
(FINISHED SECOND FLOOR
CURRENT
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
FEDERAL
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
LOCALSHARE
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
Propane Equipment
$3,190,000
$2,990,625
$199,375
Site Development
$1,720,000
$1,612,500
$107,500
Access Road, Utilities
$420,000
$393,750
$26,250
Propane Delivery System
$350,000
$328,125
$21,875
Training Building
$186Qo00
`. $1,320,000
Crash Trucks and Equipment
$835,000
$782,813
$52,188
Engineering & Architecture
$964,000
$806,463
$205,138
TOTAL AMOUNT
$10,659,000
$8,774,275
$1,932,325
PRE -APPLICATION SUMMARY
ALASKA REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTER
KENAI, ALASKA
MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC.
2/5/97
PRE -APPLICATION
AMOUNT
PRE -APPLICATION
FEDERAL
AMOUNT
ORIGINAL
LOCAL
AMOUNT
Propane Equipment
$3,165,000
$2,967,188
$197,813
Site Development
$1,550,000
$1,453,125
$96,875
Access Road, Utilities
$300,000
$281,250
$18,750
Propane Delivery System
$400,000
$375,000
$25,000
Training Building
$1,425,000
$1,335,938
$89,063
Crash Trucks and Equipment
$835,000
$782,813
$52,188
Engineering & Architecture
$440,000
$412,500
$27,500
TOTAL AMOUNT
$8,115,000
$7,607,813
$507-188
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Suggested by: Administrati
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1733-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
APPROPRIATING $15,000 OF GRANTS RECEIVED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ALASKA CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSMITTAL OF THIS GRANT MONEY TO THE ALASKA CHALLENGER
CENTER FOR SPACE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, A NOT FOR PROFIT
CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, a not for profit corporation named the Alaska
Challenger Center for Space, Science and Technology (the
Challenger Center) has been established to promote the
development of a Challenger Center in Kenai; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of this corporation and the
City Council agree that day to day activities of the
Challenger Center are best accounted for in the records of
the Challenger Center; and
WHEREAS, three $5,000 grants to continue the development of
the Alaska Challenger Learning Center were previously
accepted by the City on Resolution 96-37, 96-55 and 96-45;
and
WHEREAS, transmittal of this grant money to the Challenger
Center will facilitate promotion and development of the
project; and
WHEREAS, when grant monies are forthcoming for construction
of a Challenger facility, a capital project fund will be
established by the City to properly account for the receipt
of the grants and construction of the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that:
Section 1: The general fund estimated revenues and
appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Miscellaneous Donations $15,000
Increase Appropriations:
Non -Departmental - Grants to Agencies $15,000
Ordinance No. 1733-97
Page Two
Section 2: The City Manager is authorized to transmit these
funds to the Challenger Center upon enactment of this
ordinance.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th
day of February, 1997.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: January 15, 1997
Adopted: February 5, 1997
Effective: February 5, 1997
Approved by Finance: Ae
(1/3/97) kl
Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 97-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING
A CONTRACT TO KLUGE & ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM AN EVALUATION OF
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,060.00.
WHEREAS, the following proposals were received on January 29, 1997;
Kluge & Associates $4,060.00
Klauder & Company Architects $6,600.00
WHEREAS, the following is a description of the bid:
An evaluation of certain municipal buildings for compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and
WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Engineer is to award the contract to
Kluge & Associates for the total cost of $4,060.00, and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Kluge &
Associate's bid is the most responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in
the best interest of the City, and
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the contract be awarded to Kluge & Associates for performing an
evaluation on certain municipal buildings for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) for the total amount of $4,060.00.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th day of
February, 1997.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ,_ Written by Public Works:
Suggested by: Public Works Director
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 97-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $4,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR STREET
DEPARTMENT OVERTIME.
WHEREAS, due to the snow removal required this winter, the
Street Department has depleted its overtime budget; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated $4,000 is needed for overtime
through FY97; and
WHEREAS, money is available for transfer from contingency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
General Fund
From: Other - Contingency $4,000
To: Streets - Overtime $4,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th
day of February, 1997.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(1/30/97) kl
CITY OF KENA
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
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MEMORANDUM 1 I I I I
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai (At"P/
DATE: January 31, 199
RE: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTESTS
Attached are copies of letters of liquor license continuance protests for the following:
a. The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge/Eaglechief, Inc.
b. The Upper Deck Lounge
C. New Peking Restaurant
d. Casino, Inc.
e. Alaskalanes, Inc.
f. American Legion Post #20
In accordance with AS O4.11.480,
...The local governing body may protest the continued operation of a
license during the second year of the biennial license period by sending the
board and the licensee a protest and the reasons for the protest by January
31 of the second year of the license period...
I am requesting ratification of the letters of protest due to the fact the information from
the Borough was received on 1/31/97 and could not be brought to council prior to this
meeting.
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Page 2.
Continued.
A local governing body as defined under AS 04.21.080(1 1) may protest the approval of an
application pursuant to AS 04.1 1.480 by furnishing the board and the applicant with a clear and
concise written statement of reasons in support of a protest within 60 days of receipt of this notice. If
a protest is filed, the board will not approve the application unless it finds that the protest is "arbitrary,
capricious and unreasonable". Instead, in accordance with AS 04.1 1.510(b), the board will notify the
applicant that the application is denied for reasons stated in the protest. The applicant is entitled to an
informal conference with either the director or the board and, if not satisfied by the informal
conference, is entitled to a formal hearing in accordance with AS 44.62.630. If the applicant requests
a hearing, the municipality must come forward at the hearing with evidence and argument in support
of your protest.
AS O4.11.480. Protest. subsection (a) states, in part, "A local governing body may protest the
issuance, renewal, relocation, or transfer to another person of a license by sending the board and the
applicant a protest and the reasons for the protest within 60 days of receipt from the board of notice of
filing of the application. A protest received after the 60-day period may not be accepted by the board,
and in Wevent may a protest cause the board to reconsider an approved renewal, relocation, or
transfeTThe local governing body may protest the continued operation of a license during the second
year of the biennial license period by sending the board and the licensee a protest and the reasons for
the protest by January 31 of the second year of the license period. The procedures for action on a
protest of continued operation of a license are the same as the procedures for action on a protest of a
renewal application." J
Additionally, 15 AAC 104.145(b) through (g) reads as follows:
(b) No final action will be taken upon an application until at least 30 days after the receipt of
notice by the local governing body unless it advises the director in writing that it is waiving its right
to protest the application. No final action may be taken upon an application until at least 15 days after
completion of public notice of the application.
(c) (To be repealed.)
(d) A local governing body protest will generally be considered not to be arbitrary, capricious.
or unreasonable where
(1) the protest is made under an ordinance, resolution, or statement of policy adopted
by the governing body before it considered the application, or the applicant otherwise had reasonable
notice_ before making application, of the factors to be considered and the standards applied by the
local governing body;
(2) the applicant was provided a reasonable opportunity to defend the application
before a meeting of the local governing body; and
(3) the protest has a reasonable basis in fact and is not contrary to law.
(e) A local governing body protest may be based upon facts that render the particular
application objectionable to the local body, or may be based upon a general public policy. If based on
a general public policy, the policy must have a reasonable basis in fact, may not be contrary to law,
and may not be patently inapplicable to the particular application being protested. The board will not
substitute its judgement for that of the local governing body on matters of public policy that have
reasonable factual support.
(f) If the application is denied because of the protest and the applicant requests a hearing, the
local governing body must, at the board's request, appear or otherwise meaningfully participate in the
hearing and must assist in or undertake the defense of its protest.
(g) In addition to the other grounds for protest set out in this section, a local governing body
may protest
CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
~' TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014
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January 31. 1997
Ms. Donna Johnson. Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
Re: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & LoungelEaglechief, Inc.
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge/Eaglechief, Inc.. This
protest is based on the following obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed
business:
The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & LounQeiEaglechief, Inc.:
Lease Payments (November & December, 1996) Balance Due: $4,208.07
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or obligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
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CargVL. Freas
City Clerk
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cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough
The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge/Eaglechief. Inc.
January 31. 1997
Ms. Donna Johnson. Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue. Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 brftmi
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Re: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
The Upper Deck Lounge
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for The Upper Deck Lounge. This protest is based on the
following obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed business:
The Upper Deck Lounge:
Business has not registered for Personal Property Tax for year ending 1996.
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or obligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified. return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
Caro .�Freas
City Clerk
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cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough
The Upper Deck Lounge
CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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January 31, 1997
Ms. Donna Johnson, Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
Re: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
New Peking Restaurant
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for New Peking Restaurant. This protest is based on the following
obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed business:
New Peking Restaurant:
Personal Property Tax #74878-0 Balance Due: S 18539
Sales Tax Account #25956 Missing Filing & Balance Due for Month Ended: 11/96
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or obligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
Car . Freas
City Clerk
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cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough
New Peking Restaurant
January 31. 1997
CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Ms. Donna Johnson, Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
Re: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
Casino, Inc.
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for Casino, Inc.. This protest is based on the following
obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed business:
Casino, Inc.:
Sales Tax Account #06861
Personal Property Tax Account #34784
Balance Due: $2,350.26
Balance Due: 80.32
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or obligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
Cakl L. Freas
City Clerk
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cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Casino, Inc.
CITY OF KENAI
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January 31, 1997
Ms. Donna Johnson. Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue. Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
Re: f996/97 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
Alaskalanes, Inc.
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for Alaskalanes, Inc.. This protest is based on the following
obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed business:
Alaskalanes. Inc-:
Real Estate Property Tax #04705303-8
Lease Payment (12/96)
Balance Due: $8,486.08
Balance Due: 1,856.85
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or o-bligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
Caro Freas
City Clerk
cif
cc: Gina Derleth, Kenai Peninsula Borough
Alaskalanes, Inc.
January 31, 1997
Ms. Donna Johnson. Records & Licensing
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska Department of Revenue
550 West Seventh Avenue. Suite 350
Anchorage, AK 99501
CITY OF KENAI
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Re: 1996197 LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUANCE PROTEST
American Legion Post #20
The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of its protest to the
1997 liquor license continuance for American Legion Post #20. This protest is based on the
following obligations arising wholly out of the operation of the licensed business:
American Legion Post #20:
Sales Tax Account #06911 Missing filings: 10/96-11/96 Balance Due: $1,825.32
This protest is made pursuant to KMC 2.40.010 and 2.40.020 which require the Kenai City
Council to protest license applications if the applicant is not current in obligations to the City of
Kenai and pursuant to AS 4.11.330(b) and 4.11.480(a), which allow protests for unpaid taxes
and/or obligations arising out of the operation of the licensed premises.
The applicant is being advised of this protest by copy of this letter sent certified, return receipt
requested. The City of Kenai will withdraw its protest upon payment of the above -noted
obligations.
Please note that remittance of the above -listed past due taxes and/or obligations do not remove
any other grounds for protest the City might assert in addition to the above -listed obligations.
CITY OF KENAI
Car9f L. Freas
City Clerk
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cc: Gina Derleth. Kenai Peninsula Borough
American Legion Post #20
JAN-30-1997 08:14 FROM KPB FINANCE
TO
C/KEN
ENAI PENINSULA B0R000I-
144 N. BlNKLEY - SOLDOTNA, ALASKA • 99669-7599
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i BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262.1892
January 29, 1997
COPY
City of Kenai
Attn: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
210 Fidaigo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
RE: Liquor License Renewal
Pizza Paradisos - Beverage Dispensary
Dear Carol:
MIKE N�VARRE
MAYOR
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,
ina Derleth
Delinquent Accounts
TOTAL P.01
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:
TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR
550 W. 7TH AVENUE. STE. 350
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698
Phone: 907-277-8638
Nancy DeLeon/Clerk
January 24, 1997
RECEIVED
J,AN
71997
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KENAI CITY CLERK
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.
BEVERAGE DISPENSARY
Pizza Paradisos
cc: Kenai Peninsula Boruough
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PAGE 1 OF 2
Ie d Alaska LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
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PREMISES TO BE is location o lmorP O borough or and ed
SECTION B. I municipality linco poreted cry
Name to be used on Public sign
or m edverttaln9 to le.rti*y p^r11ess:
❑ Not App�°
plstrru "rasured urWer= [] Lem Men 50 ^�
closest School Grounds: Greeter men 50 axles —_
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Prambee to be licensed a'. [] proposed Building
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SECTION C. RENEWAL INFORMATION. nb� rep under 15AA ,
Has the statement of financial interest changed from the PACKAGE response to writ°" ordain.
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❑ YES } NO
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G«porat° Name _ _ _. -
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Harbor Commission
***Minutes***
January 13, 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
Members Absent: George Spracher
Also Present: Keith Kornelis, Bill Nelson, Debby Fahnholz
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner
McCune SECONDED the motion. The agenda was approved as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner
Thompson SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Kenai Dunes Restoration Project Update - Kornelis reported that the concrete piles
have been moved to the beach road. Thirteen are in the parking lot to be used at a
later date. There are nine still at Dragnet that will go to the harbor lot and used
there. The boardwalks and steps are in progress. Fish and Game directed where the
pilings were to go in the turnaround area, which is too small. He will contact Fish
and Game again and see if the turnaround area can be made larger, but is doubtful on
Harbor Commission
January 13, 1997
Page 1
the outcome. The contractor reported that the boardwalks should be in place
sometime next month.
Bill Nelson stated that getting Fish and Game to enlarge the turnaround might be
difficult. He felt that they did not want to expand onto the wetlands. and suggested
that maybe in the spring when the snow is gone might be a better time for them to see
where the previous turnaround area was. He stated that in order to put in the
walkways, they had to plow the snow out of the way. There was a small layer of
sand that got scraped with the snow and they had to move it back to prevent any
impact onto the wetlands.
B. ASTF Grant - Nelson reported that he hasn't filed the report yet. He stated that the
questions on the application were business oriented and he was not sure whether the
project would fall within the grant requirements.
Commissioner McCune suggested writing an explanatory letter to fill in any of the
questions he was unable to answer. Commissioner Eldridge stated it would also
prevent further road erosion, thereby there was a potential for saving money and
reducing erosion to the homes nearby.
Nelson felt it was still a viable option. Commissioner Eldridge felt it could be
approached as new technology and could be applied to other areas of the state if
successful.
Nelson felt the initial request should be to do about 500 feet. He also stated that all
the materials are Alaska made. He hoped to hear more by the March meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Jahrig felt it could be a good time to try to obtain federal money.
Commissioner Eldridge suggested it could be good to try to get the Corps to address erosion
and also the Coast Guard to address dredging the channel of the river.
Commissioner Thompson stated that the Phillips plant has put in rock -filled bags and they
seem to have worked well.
Commissioner Jahrig didn't think the pilings would last. He felt that in parts of the river
they would work, but didn't feel it would hold back the bluff erosion.
Commissioner Eldridge asked if rip rap rock was piled, if that would help. Commissioner
Jahrig responded that Homer is doing 3500 feet at a cost of a little under $5 million.
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Commissioner Thompson asked if rip rap was used, would it affect the wash and drift of the
river channel. Commissioner Jahrig felt it wouldn't make much difference due to the tides.
Commissioner Eldridge stated that there had been a study done in the ' 80's to run sheet piles
down the side of the river.
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to make a recommendation to Council to pursue through
the political process for federal funds. He asked that they pursue any possible avenues,
including sheet piling, rip rap, and alternative methods of control. Commissioner Munn
SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner McCune asked if the lights are always on at the boat yard, and who is paying
the electricity bill. Komelis stated that he would talk to Swede about it. Commissioner
Jahrig asked that the boatyard leases be added to the next meeting's agenda. He also asked
Komelis to check with Kim Howard about land availabilitv near the boatvard.
7. INFORMATION
None.
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting was scheduled for February 10. Commissioner Thompson MOVED to
adjourn. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
,r
Debby J. F9Inholz
Harbor Commission
January 13, 1997
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Parks & Recreation Commission
***Minutes***
January 9, 1997 - 7:00 p.m.
Citv Council Chambers
Chairman Richard Hultberg
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jack Castimore, Dale Sandahl, Kelly Gifford. Richard Hultberg, Tim
Wisniewski. Christel Fields
Members Absent: Ron Yamamoto
Also Present: Vic Tyler, Bob Frates. Duane Bannock. Debby Fahnholz
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner
Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Community Needs Survey - Bob Frates stated that he is gathering questions to be put
on the Community Deeds Survey. They are hoping to get this out in the spring. He
asked each Commissioner to put together questions they felt should be on the survey.
B. Cemetery - Frates reported that he still has not gotten the information that requested
from Anchorage. He is also considering putting the maintenance of the cemetery out
on contract.
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Commissioner Hultberg asked if the Council did anything on a cemetery committee.
Frates responded that it was brought up but no decisions were made. He suggested
that maybe even four individuals could meet every other month and handle the issues.
Councilman Bannock did not feel the Council would support another commission. but
would probably support a committee.
Commissioner Sandahl felt that there could be a need to look at additional property to
add to the cemetery, possibly from the airport side. He felt that local church groups
would be a good source of recruiting for the committee.
Commissioner Sandahl MOVED to recommend to Council to create a cemetery
committee to report to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Fields
SECONDED the motion. The vote was passed with a unanimous vote.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Pool Tables - Frates reported that the existing pool tables at the Rec Center are in very poor
shape. He consulted with Vic Tyler about having them refurbished.
Vic Tyler reported that it would cost at least $300 each to recover the pool tables. only if
they were in decent shape. He reported that the tables are not in very good shape and would
not recommend spending the money to have them recovered. He offered to get new tables
for approximately $1400 each, depending on the shipping charges. He offered to get them at
cost and would donate the time needed to get them set up upon arrival.
Commissioner Hultberg asked if Council would support this. Frates stated that he felt it was
possible. He reported that there is currently $2500 in the budget to purchase a new pool
table which could go toward deferring part of the cost.
Councilman Bannock stated he would approach Council for the $4300 needed to purchase the
four new tables.
Commissioner Castimore MOVED to have Council replace the existing four pool tables at
the Rec Center. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. A roll call vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
Cunningham Cabin - Frates passed out pictures of the cabin. He reported that the proposal
is to move the cabin onto the softball green strip.
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Commissioner Castimore stated that he didn't understand why the cabin would be under the
picture of Parks and Rec in stead of the Historic or Planning and Zoning.
Commissioner Gifford didn't feel it would look good on the green strip. Commissioner
Wisniewski was concerned about security and felt it would be cost prohibitive to make it
vandal proof and maintain it. Commissioner Hultberg didn't feel it belongs in any of the
parks.
Frates suggested it could possibly be used as a warm-up area near the golf course during ski
events. Commissioner Hultberg also expressed concerns about security.
Budget Items - Frates listed some budget items he would like to address:
* Farm Tractor Replacement - The original tractor was bought in 1981 and has already been
rebuilt once. Replacement cost is approximately $12-15,000.
* Flatbed Pickup Replacement - 1982 truck has numerous mechanical problems. The manual
4-speed transmission is difficult for the summer hires to operate. It was converted to a
flatbed and is difficult to load correctly. Replacement - used approximately $12-15.000.
* Riding Lawnmower - 1986 model, needs an overhaul. Difficult to operate and can be a
safety concern.
* Computer System - Would like to put in the Teen Center to be used for newsletters. etc.
The donated computers have never worked properly and need to be replaced.
* Little League Playground - Equipment is next on the schedule to be replaced, estimates S8-
10,000 out of Daubenspeck Funds.
* Drinking Fountain - Would like to put in a memorial fountain dedicated to the memory of
Lorretta Breeden in the Memorial Park.
* Treadmill at Rec Center - Needs to be replaced. Approximate cost 59,000.
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ski Clinic - Frates reported that a ski clinic was held a couple weekends ago. It was very
well attended. He reported that there are a lot of possibilities with the ski trails.
Intro to Skating Clinic - Frates reported that they will be bringing in an instructor for three
clinics.
Teen Dance - Frates reported that there was a teen dance held at the Rec Center on January
4. It was well attended.
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8. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Wisniewski asked if the ski trails were officially opened. Frates responded
that yes, they are now open for use.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Gifford MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Castimore
SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debby J . Vahnholz
Parks & Rec Commission
January 9, 1997
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
**AGENDA**
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 22, 1997, 7:00 p.m.
http://www.Kenai.neticity
1. ROLL CALL:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 8, 1997
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. OLD BUSINESS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Borough Planning Commission Information
b. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes (12/12/96)
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 22, 1997
***Minutes***
1. ROLL CALL:
Members present:: Barb Nord, Michael Christian, Ron Goecke, Carl Glick, Teresa
Werner-Quade, Phil Bryson
Members absent: Karen Mahurin
Others present: City Engineer Jack La Shot, Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Kebschull, Councilman Bannock
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. BRYSON
SECONDED THE MOTION AND REQUESTED UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Chairman Glick asked if there was any opposition to unanimous consent. None noted.
AGENDA APPROVED.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January8, 1997
GOECKE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1997 AND
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON.
Chairman Glick asked if any additions or changes to minutes. None noted. Glick asked if
anyone opposed unanimous consent. No opposition noted. MINUTES APPROVED.
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. OLD BUSINESS:
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
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10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
Councilman Bannock reported that at the January 8'h meeting Leo Grasso of the assisted
living project explained the reason the project was not taking off was funding difficulties.
Bannock stated that Mr. Grasso, his attorneys, and advisors have discovered a plan called
conduit financing to enable them to complete the project. Bannock noted there was serious
question in regards to the conduit financing as to role of the city. Bannock stated that
because they were unable to answer questions that council did not go any further with it.
Bannock stated that council is looking into conduit financing and exactly what the city's
responsibilities and liabilities would be.
Bannock reported during the meeting of January 15'h Ginger Steffey of Challenger Learning
Center board of directors spoke to council and brought council up to date as to what they
have accomplished and where they are going. Bannock noted that the board is now
recognized as a nonprofit board and is separating itself from the City of Kenai and
establishing it's own identity.
Bannock noted under Pubic Hearings, Item C, that the Animal Control Department is no
longer under the Public Works Department and now under the Police Department.
Bannock noted that council had decided to keep Rick Ross as city manager for a longer
period of time so Item 2 dealt with paying Mr. Ross.
Bannock reported that the Airport restaurant has been leased to Don Middleton. Mr.
Middleton spoke to council about what he plans to do with the restaurant. Middleton
advised he will be naming the restaurant Quimby's who was a famous female aviator.
Bannock stated he plans to have an aviation theme in the restaurant and plans to keep
longer hours and offer more of a variety of food.
Bannock noted that under New Business, Item H3, there was a discussion about changing
some of the fines at the library. Some fines changed were from .05 to .10 and .15.
Bannock noted that on Monday, January 27' , council will hold the second work session for
the new city manager. Bannock noted that two weeks ago during a work session they had
decided how they would rate applicants. Bannock stated that at the meeting on the 27'h
they will begin going through applications. Bannock noted the meeting is open to public
and encouraged participation.
b. Borough Planning
Bryson noted that the meeting of January 131h agenda is in packet. Bryson noted the
consent agenda was approved as listed. Under F1, a Public Hearing item, the petitioner
requested a continuation and that was done. Bryson noted they held a public hearing for
comment and that will be continued. Bryson noted there was a petition to change Watkins
Avenue to Windsock. This was approved. The wastewater disposal ordinance regulations
that the borough is going to utilize in lieu of the DEC exercising their authority was
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recommended for approval with one change. Bryson noted that based on comments from
DEC the borough had incorporated a 10,000 square foot area that was required to be
provided specifically for waste disposal rather than the 20,000 square feet that DEC allows
for wastewater and other uses appropriate for a residence. Bryson stated that instead of
the 10,000, they went back to the 20,000. Bryson noted this gives planners and engineers
more flexibility in providing for a location because many times it doesn't take anywhere near
10,000 square feet for a septic system. Bryson noted that this will go to the assembly
through series of public hearings.
Bryson noted that under Item H all special consideration were items approved. Bryson
stated there were nine plats that were considered for approval by the Plat Committee.
Bryson explained they were reviewed under a separate meeting and will come to the
Planning Commission at the next meeting for ratification.
Bryson stated there was a petition for a Conditional Use Permit along the Kenai River to
convert residential use to commercial. Bryson stated he believed it was approved noting he
had not made any comments regarding the item.
Bryson stated there as another appeal of the Planning Director's decision. Bryson stated
the Planning Commission overturned the Director's decision regarding a preexisting use of
a proposed construction activity along the river. Bryson explained that the Planning
Director had requested guidance from the Planning Commission in June. Bryson noted she
had received the commission's direction and based on that made a determination. Bryson
noted that the Commission basically reversed themselves.
Bryson stated there was a determination under Item L1 that the listed barrow pit was a
preexisting use.
c. Administration
La Shot drew attention to the minutes in packet from the Kenai River Advisory Board in
December. La Shot noted there has been a meeting since that time. La Shot stated that
the majority of meeting was spent working on the draft comp plan for the river. La Shot
noted there is a working draft plan and hopefully will have copies to distribute within the
next month to Planning and Zoning, Harbor Commission, and Council for review.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Borough Planning Commission Information
b. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Minutes (12/12/96)
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13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Glick invited everyone to an open house January 30`h from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the new Food
Bank. Glick advised they were in their new building and will be having a ribbon cutting
ceremony, be giving out awards, and would like the community to visit the new facility.
Glick stated that on that Saturday, tied in with the winter games, everyone is invited again
to come to the Food Bank for chili and hot dogs.
Goecke advised he will be absent the first meeting in February.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:12 p.m.
Re§pectfully submitted:
Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
January 14* * * 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Chairperson Susan Hett
***'AGENDA***
1. ROLL CALL
2. ELECTIONS
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 8, 1996
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Loretta Breeden's Memorial
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Goals & Objectives 1997
b. 1997 Theme
S. REPORTS
a. Chairperson
b. Parks & Rec
c. Council
9. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10. INFORMATION
a. Beautification Committee Roster
b. City Council Roster
c. Appointment Letters
d. Winter Meetings Memo and Response
11. ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
January 14, 1997
***MINUTES***
1. ROLL CALL
Members present: Susan Hett, Barb Nord, Nina Selby, Sylvia Johnson
Non -Voting Members
present: Jeneane Benedict, Linda Overturf
Members absent: Marilyn Dimmick, Karolee Hansen, Nina Jean Rogers
Others present: Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Administrative Assistant
Marilyn Kebschull, Parks and Rec Director Bob Frates
1. ELECTIONS
NORD NOMINATED SUSAN HETT AS CHAIRPERSON AND MARILYN DIMMICK
AS VICE -CHAIR. SELBY SECONDED THE NOMINATION. UNANIMOUS.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
HETT ADDED UNDER NEW BUSINESS CHANGING THE MEETING TIME. HETT
ASKED FOR OTHER CHANGES. NONE NOTED. AGENDA APPROVED BY
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 8, 1996
NORD MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES. SELBY SECONDED THE MOTION.
SWARNER NOTED ON PAGE FIVE "ROTOTILLING" IS SPELLED WRONG. NO
OTHER CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS NOTED.
MINUTES APPROVED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Loretta Breeden's Memorial
Frates noted $430 in the account through donations. Frates stated the price of
fountain approximately $1750 to $1800. Hett asked if council had approved
money for the fountain. Frates stated he had planned to budget for the fountain.
Selby noted the minutes said the fountain would not be paid for by donations
instead that council would pay for it. Selby noted it was on page three of the last
meeting's minutes. Swarner stated she would bring it up with the Finance Director.
Hett noted that Loretta's sister had donated $200.
Frates stated he wanted to make it clear that if it was budgeted for it would not be
completed until the first part of August. Selby asked Swarner if she brought it up
with the Finance Director if that would mean that they would get it earlier.
Swarner stated yes.
Hett stated they were going to work with the family to get a plaque and flower
bed. Benedict asked if anyone had spoken with her family and was advised no.
Swarner stated that the snow removers had hit the bush and this saddened her.
Frates stated they had marked it but the snow had been pushed way beyond it.
Frates stated the other alternative is to have it marked late in the fall and to snow
blow around it. Benedict asked about moving the rose somewhere else. Swarner
stated that wherever it is planted they will have to make sure it isn't hit by the
snow plows.
NOTE: 5:45 P.M. SWARNER HAD TO LEAVE FOR A COLLEGE CLASS.
Swarner had to leave and asked if there were any questions before she departed.
Swarner reported they started working on the process for hiring the city manager.
Hett asked when they would hire the new person. Swarner stated that the date of
July 15L were thrown out at the work session last night.
Hett asked Swarner if she had any goals and Swarner stated she would like to
encourage more volunteers.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Goals & Objectives 1997
Hett stated she had gone through the 1996 goals and a lot of them are ongoing.
Hett listed the following goals and objectives:
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1. Additional banners
2. Control of chickweed in beds
Hett reported in Anchorage they talked about a spray that helped to keep the
chickweed down. Overturf asked if they spray with plants in the beds. Hett stated
she was unsure. Hett continued with goals and objectives:
3. Extension plot
4. Nursery bed
5. Beautification awards with different categories
6. Improved gardening brochure
7. Individual design of beds
8. Increase volunteer interest, recognition, and appreciation
9. Assist Parks & Rec with placing cabin at park
10. Track volunteer hours for planting and weeding.
Hett asked for other goals. Frates stated he felt they should concentrate on the
corner in front of the Mapco on the Spur Highway. Frates stated he felt that would
be a nice place for a bed. Frates noted this brings up whether or not the business
should develop the bed. Nord asked if in the past that businesses had paid so
much money and then the city took care of it. Frates stated they had done that
with lawns in the past and that some businesses can get touchy because that is
state right of way. Benedict asked if there are flower boxes on all four corners.
Frates stated not on all the corners. Hett asked about new boxes. Frates stated
that needed approaching also and he would like to contact officials at Wildwood
and see if they would take that project. Frates stated he has had a request from a
number of individuals in the community to start doing hanging baskets. Selby
asked if anything was being done in Old Town. Frates stated there are some road
improvements to be done in Old Town. Kebschull advised there was a plan to add
ornamental lighting to the Mission Street project which may allow for hanging
planters.
Add to goals and objectives:
11. New beds at Mapco and Spur Highway
12. New flower boxes —project with Wildwood Correctional Center
13. Old Town beautification
Frates stated he started thinking about goals and objections about two months ago.
Frates stated as a department he can come up with goals and objections for the
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department but feels his objectives are going to be dictated by the general public.
Frates stated he has requested from his staff and commissioners to come up with
five questions. Frates added he will be asking this group to also come up with five
questions. This information will be put into a community needs survey. Frates
stated not to worry about content, structure, etc. with the questions. Frates noted
they will take the information and format it into a community needs survey.
Frates stated the goal of the survey is to assess and identify community needs and
evaluate existing programs related to Parks & Recreation. Frates stated the
objective would be to provide guidance to prioritize future budget allocations,
determine citizen attitude toward Parks & Recreation, and to improve
communication with the public.
Frates listed three areas of survey as: 1) Parks and open spaces, 2) Recreation
Services, and 3) City Beautification program.
Selby asked when Frates wanted the questions and Frates stated by the next
meeting. Frates stated they hoped to come up with a workable survey by spring.
Overturf asked about the litter bag program goal. Frates noted that was the Green
Star program.
Hett noted they needed to add Green Star program to their list of goals and
objectives.
14. Green Star —Litter Bag Program
Hett asked for a numbered list of goals. Kebschull advised she would provide the
list. It was agreed to bring back the list for review and adoption at next meeting.
b. 1997 Theme
Hett stated they had had the same theme for past years. Discussion on what the
theme was last year.
Frates stated it seems that they always seem to follow what Anchorage does
adding that he felt that their idea with the colors was a good idea.
Nord commented that with the new banners they may want to include something
with banners in the theme.
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Overturf suggested, "City of Banners."
Hett asked if they wanted to think about it for a month and discuss it at the next
meeting.
Selby stated she felt something with the banners was a good idea. Selby stated
she felt they should get something in the paper about them being done locally.
Nord suggested, "Banner City."
Benedict asked if the banners were going to be placed down Airport Way first.
Frates stated down Airport Way and the Spur Highway adding they have 27 new
banners. Selby asked how many they have now. Frates stated between 32 to 35.
Benedict asked what kind of bracket they used on the poles and wondered if they
would need new brackets. Frates stated they have plenty of extra brackets.
Benedict asked how much money council had approved. Frates stated $3750 for
this year for 27 banners. Selby noted that if they had ordered them from outside
the cost would have been much more.
Overturf stated she liked the banner theme. Discussion and agreement that there
should be something written up in the paper about the banners being done locally.
Johnson stated she thought something was said about banners being hung in front
of the Bicentennial Building. Hett advised they had purchased eight.
Overturf suggested, "Beautifying our highways and bi-ways."
Hett suggested you could add, "Citizens for a beautiful Kenai, Beautifying our
highways and bi-ways."
Agreement to think about the theme and discuss it at the next meeting.
c. Earlier Meetings
Hett noting that with Councilwoman Swarner's class that perhaps they should
meet earlier. Frates noted it is difficult in the summer to meet any earlier. Hett
suggested they could have meetings at 5 p.m. for the months of February, March,
April, and May and then revert to 5:30 p.m. during the summer.
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SELBY MOVED TO MEET AT 5 P.M. FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY, MARCH,
APRIL, AND MAY. NORD SECONDED THE MOTION. UNANIMOUS.
Hett noted that this change would pend approval from council.
8. REPORTS
a. Chairperson
Hett stated she had no report.
b. Parks & Rec
Frates stated it has been a busy winter and will not slow down. Frates stated they
are trying to become program oriented at the center for the public. Frates reported
they have been having more tournaments and league play adding the center has
been active with dances, open microphone night, kids playing instruments, etc.
Frates stated the ski trails a huge success. Frates commented he feels this all goes
back to providing programming adding it will grow. Frates stated it is a type of
program that allows for family recreation. Frates stated at any time if you go by
you will see people using it. Frates noted that KCHS had a peninsula meet last
week with six teams. Frates noted there was nothing but positive things said.
Frates noted they will be trying to bring regional meets to Kenai. Frates stated they
have held one clinic already with 25 participants on both Saturday and Sunday.
More clinics are planned. Frates stated there was a community fun ski after the
meet last Saturday. Frates told the group to look forward to a midnight ski
madness.
Frates stated they are obtaining prices to hookup water at the greenhouse and
hopefully it will be complete by next month.
Frates stated that last Saturday they held the Elks Hoop Shoot at the Rec Center.
Frates reported that the Teen Center Supervisor Scott Slavik has been involved in
town meetings regarding a skate board park. Frates noted Siavik has been working
with Tony Lewis of Soldotna on this project.
Frates noted no major changes in this year's budget. Frates stated the 1997 seed
order will be placed soon. Frates noted the banners will be on display from January
15 to 22 at Visitor's Center and from the 22"d through the 315S at the Airport. Hett
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stated they have all been charcoaled and some have been painted. Tentatively a
reception has been set at the Visitor's Center the first week in May.
Frates stated the Alaska Greenhouse and Nursery Conference will be held February
20 and 21" at the Sports Center. Benedict asked how much tuition was. Hett
stated she felt it was $75.
Benedict asked if Frates had talked to Tom and if he was going to have a master
gardeners class and Frates stated he hadn't. Hett advised the master gardeners
class will be in Homer this year.
Overturf asked if Frates had a list of flowers he would be ordering and Frates stated
no. Benedict asked if Frates had gotten tulip bulbs last fall and he stated yes.
c. Council
9. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Hett advised next meeting will be February 1 1'. Kebschull advised she would note
on the agenda if the new time was approved.
10. INFORMATION
a. Beautification Committee Roster
b. City Council Roster
c. Appointment Letters
d. Winter Meetings Memo and Response
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
r.�.
M rily Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
January 20, 1997- 5:30 p.m.
***AGENDA***
Kenai Council Chambers
Chair Dorothy Gray
1. ROLL CALL:
2. ELECTIONS:
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 16, 1996
5. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
6. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
B. OLI3 BUSINESS:
a. Sign Grant
• Rotary Club
• 'Shk'ituk't Village sign quotes
• Sign Text
• Townsite Historic District Signs
9. REPORTS:
10. It (FORMATION:
a. City Council Agenda —December 18, 1996 & January 8, 1997
b. Letter to OHA dated 12/30/96
c. Mstoric District Board Roster
11. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:
12. A1300URNMENT:
HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
January 20, 1997- 5:30 p.m.
***MINUTES***
NOTE: Quorum not established until 6 p.m. Meeting called to order at 6 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Members present: Dorothy Gray, Michael Huhndorf, Bill Kluge, Gloria Wik,
Rebecca Godek, Kim Booth (Godek and Booth arrived at 6
P.M.)
Members absent: Alan Boraas, Ethel Clausen
Others present: Councilman Joe Moore, City Engineer Jack La Shot,
Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull
2. ELECTIONS:
KLUGE MOVED TO RETAIN GRAY AND HUHNDORF AS CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR
FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. MOTION SECONDED BY BOOTH.
Gray asked for further nominations. No further nominations offered.
UNANIMOUS.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
GRAY ADDED TO NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF THE LINDGREN/JOKES
HOUSE POSSIBLE DEMOLITION. NO OTHER ADDITIONS. AGENDA APPROVED.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 16, 1996
Gray asked for any changes or additions to minutes. None noted.
BOOTH MOVED TO ACCEPT MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. WIK SECONDED THE
MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED.
5. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
6. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion--Lindgren/Jones House
Gray noted that the Bookeys' plan to demolish this residence. Gray showed the
Board a picture of the house from the TSH survey. Booth asked if the house was
structurally capable of being renovated. Gray stated Mr. Bookey may have interest
in using land for another use. Gray noted according to the TSH survey the
historical significance of this building is that it is one of the very few remaining
early Kenai residences and the largest residence from that time period. Gray stated
she felt is would be appropriate for the Board to suggest that it be offered to
someone and moved to another location or sold rather than being demolished. Gray
stated there may be someone in the community who would like to make it into an
office or a home. Huhndorf commented that in so many pictures of Old Town you
see that house so prominently. Huhndorf noted that if you had a photo layout of
the town, you could stand at Fort Kenay and look at that house and get a layout of
the rest of Old Town.
Kluge asked if there was a timeline as to when the house was scheduled for
demolition. Gray stated she didn't know. Kluge commented it probably wouldn't
be for a few months. Gray asked how the Board would like to pursue this? Booth
stated perhaps they could enter into dialogue with Mr. Bookey to work towards
saving the building. Godek asked if the building was structurally sound? Gray
stated that the survey says it is in poor condition. Gray noted that the surveyors
were only able to survey exteriors. Kluge stated if it could wait until the first week
in February, he would volunteer to get with Mr. Bookey to tour the building to see if
the building is structurally sound.
Gray asked if they should write a letter to Mr. Bookey to offer Kluge's services.
Booth commented that she didn't feel that he would do anything during the winter.
Kluge stated he felt it would be a good idea to contact Mr. Bookey anyway. Gray
noted that if Mr. Bookey is interested in moving the building that would give them
some time to find another place for the building. Gray asked how it should be
handled. Booth stated Mr. Bookey is easy to speak to on the phone and perhaps
they should just call him. Gray noted it would be nice to have it in writing for the
record. Huhndorf noted they could do both. Booth stated they could call saying
they are calling from the TSH board noting that the Board understands the house is
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scheduled for demolition, ask if he has a schedule, and advise him of the Board's
concerns. Booth volunteered to contact Mr. Bookey.
Moore stated the Mayor wanted the Board to know that the Cunningham house is
also scheduled for demolition. Moore noted it has been offered to the city. Gray
asked how big the house was. La Shot noted it is 18 by 23 feet, two story. Kluge
noted there are some stories in conjunction with the house. Kluge stated Mr.
Cunningham was shot there and according to the current owners he still visits the
house. Gray stated she thought the Mayor had mentioned bringing it over to the
park strip. Moore stated that Parks and Rec didn't like the idea. Moore reiterated
that the Mayor wanted the Board to know the house was available. Booth asked if
there was other land they could work with. La Shot noted the city has property but
not sure it was whether they could work with it.
Godek asked if a house is moved if it loses it's historical significance. Huhndorf
stated it depends how strong the significance is after it is moved. Huhndorf noted
there are houses that have been moved from Kasilof that didn't affect their
significance. Huhndorf noted it would have to be reevaluated once it was moved.
Godek noted it would be a shame to move something like that and then have it lose
it's historical significance. Huhndorf stated he felt part of the significance for that
house is the location. Huhndorf noted it was endeared to his wife whose mother
was raised in the house. Huhndorf stated it could prove to be of value because the
spot will still be there and perhaps they could fix information to the original spot.
Gray stated she felt they should put both the Cunningham and Lindgren/Jones
houses on the agenda for the next meeting and in the meantime to think about
possibilities for them. Gray noted they could be two good projects for the Board.
Gray noted Booth has volunteered to phone Mr. Bookey. Gray asked if they needed
a motion to have Kebschull write a letter to Mr. Bookey noting the Boards interests,
concerns, and possibly even quoting text from the TSH survey.
WIK MOVED TO HAVE KEBSCHULL WRITE MR. BOOKEY. MOTION SECONDED
BY BOOTH. UNANIMOUS.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Sign Grant
• Rotary Club
Kluge noted he met with an individual from Sign Art who was supposed to be
providing a quote for routering of the signs with the Rotary putting the material
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together and getting it ready to router. Kluge stated he spoke briefly with the city
about what they have to put in metal sign posts. Kluge noted a point that had
came up was to make the signs so they could be taken down in the winter adding
he felt this was a good idea. Kluge stated he is working on a scheme for de -
mounting the signs. Gray stated she covers them and that was a suggestion from
Mr. Sherman. Kluge noted that may be the easiest approach. Huhndorf asked if
that was just to protect from the weather. Huhndorf asked if it was too costly to
re -lacquer. Kluge stated they have to be resealed every four to five years. Kluge
stated they are proposing to use a semi -transparent stain, oil based. Kluge stated if
he hasn't heard from Sign Art, he will call him to find out what is going on.
• Shk'ituk't Village sign quotes
Gray stated there are two quotes in the packet and one from Sign Art which was
passed out tonight. Kebschull explained that the sample in the packet was
provided by Sign Art as they are doing a similar project for Sitka. Sign Art wanted
to show how the sign could be constructed so that the top could be removed and
the art work removed for protecting. Kebschull noted they were supposed to
provide a quote for the art work adding they had stated they would provide three or
four copies of the art work. Kebschull commented that the quote that was passed
out today was received at 5:15 p.m. Kebschull noted Sign Art had explained they
are having difficulties with their suppliers who are in Seattle who had basically shut
down after the recent flooding.
Gray asked Kebschull to update the Board and to explain the idea about possibly
diverting funds. Kebschull explained that the two quotes in the packet appear
similar in costs adding that both were more than had been budgeted for. Kebschull
noted that the Sign Art quote is extremely more expensive than the other two.
Kebschuil noted this could have been that it was sent at the last minute and was an
estimate. Kebschull stated the Sign Art quote would be $4500 for the three
panels.
Kebschull reported she had spoken with the city's Finance Department to ascertain
if they knew if funds could be diverted from the TSH signs since there are only 14
signed agreements to date. Kebschull noted that doesn't mean there will not be a
few more agreements received but there still should be excess funds in that portion
of the grant. Kebschull noted that the agreement received from OHA does not split
the funds as the budget in the grant document, instead it is split by contractual
services, professional services, and supplies. Kebschull stated the city's Finance
Department stated they couldn't answer the question and referred her to OHA.
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Kebschull noted that OHA had been closed for the holiday. Kebschull stated her
suggestion would be to divert funds if the Board wants to proceed with the
Shk'ituk't sign as proposed noting this will be probably the only way they will be
able to afford it or obtain funds from another source.
Gray asked for comments. None offered. Gray asked if Kebschull should determine
if the funds can be diverted? Huhndorf stated he felt that would be the best route
to take. Booth asked if that would take away funds from another portion of the
grant? Gray stated it would take funds from the TSH signs but noted the Board
does not have the full number of signs that were applied for.
BOOTH MOVED THAT IF MONEYS CAN BE REAPPROPRIATED WITHIN THE
GRANT THAT THEY DO SO. WIK SECONDED MOTION.
Gray clarified that the motion was that Kebschull should ascertain if moneys can be
reappropriated from the townsite historic markers to the Shk'ituk't Village sign.
Gray added that they could then make a decision at their next meeting.
UNANIMOUS.
Kebschull noted that the quotes that were in the packet were the only companies
she had been able to obtain quotes from and asked if anyone had other contacts to
let her know. Booth asked if Sherman Signs had been approached and Kebschull
advised he had and that he did not produce these kinds of signs. Godek noted that
at Corporate Express they have Lexan signs but thought they were painted on.
Godek offered to find out who Corporate Express obtained their signs from.
Sign Text
• Townsite Historic District Signs
Gray noted each member was given an assignment to contact, as a courtesy, the
property owners who had agreed to the signage. Gray noted some members had
brought copies of their text to share. Gray stated she could read them but added
that because of the time limitation they may want to wait until their next meeting.
Gray commented that because they have not received permission from all the
property owners, the Board may want to contact OHA and ask for an extension to
obtain the other agreements and complete text. Gray asked if the other members
agreed to ask for an extension.
Gray noted the two people she contacted were pleased adding that Roger Meeks
was very happy that he had been allowed some input into the text. Gray noted he
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added only one word.
Godek asked who had Diane Loftstedts' property adding she had not been
contacted. Kluge noted that he could not get a hold of her and had been unable to
get her phone number. Godek suggested calling Harborside Cottages or to call her
and she could obtain the number. Godek commented that Loftstedt is excited
about providing information for the sign.
Godek asked if Gray had written something out for the Jahrig Electric Building and
asked what the chances of getting name of the building changed? Godek noted
that originally it was the Old Cannery Building. Gray asked what it was listed as in
the survey and Godek noted the Pharmacy/Jahrig Electric building. Godek noted
that the Vozars own it and would like it to read the Old Cannery Building. Gray
stated she felt that may be more appropriate. Huhndorf asked that since it was
Jahrig Electric afterwards if that would be mentioned in the sign? Godek stated
that the various purposes of the building could be mentioned in the sign. Godek
noted the Vozars had stripped the building down to what it was originally as the
Old Cannery building.
Gray noted she contacted Elizabeth Wilson for the Wilson House and Roger Meeks
for the Civic Building. Huhndorf contacted the owner of the Oskolkof/Dolchok
Cabin and the Kenai Fire Hall/Jail. Kluge had the Showalter House and the
Herman/Miller House. Wik noted she had the Chaffin House and the Kenai Bible
Chapel. Gray asked everyone to write text for the next meeting.
Gray asked if there was anything else that needed to be taken care of with the sign
text in preparation for the next meeting. Booth noted she had been unable to
contact with anyone at the Wildlife Refuge. Kebschull noted they had informed her
the buildings were a part of the native land trades and they do not expect to
maintain ownership much longer. Huhndorf stated he had received comment to
take out Oskolkof and replace it with Wik/Dolchok.
Wik asked about the 200 letter limitation. Kebschull advised that was a figure that
was thrown out when the grant was written adding that the Board would need to
decide how much space there is and how much information is relevant. Kluge
showed an example of what 200 characters would look like noting it would easily
fill a four by six inch plaque. Huhndorf noted that wouldn't include spaces. Gray
stated it should. Kluge suggested getting as close to as possible and if needed they
would edit the information.
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9. REPORTS:
9. INFORMATION:
a. City Council Agenda —December 18, 1996 & January 8, 1997
b. Letter to OHA dated 12/30/96
c. Historic District Board Roster
11. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:
Booth noted she had her resignation letter adding she had hoped that she would be
able to be a formal part of the board until May. Booth noted that her Board of
Directors had asked that she resign because of her duties between now and when
she leaves her position. Booth commented that a lot of what the board is doing is
why she joined it. Booth stated she has to formally resign but noted she will
contact Mr. Bookey and work on the signs. Booth noted that she will continue to
work with the group perhaps as an advisor.
Gray noted that she would accept the letter with regret.
Gray noted that when she was in Hawaii there was a number in the corner to
identify signs which helped with the walking tour. Kluge noted they had talked
with the sign salesman about that.
Huhndorf asked if someone was working on the walking tour. Booth stated she
would like to work on that noting that the brochure could expand the information
on the buildings. Godek noted that she could work with Booth on that as she is on
Booth's Board of Directors. Godek noted she could ask the Visitor's Center Board
to support the TSH Board on the brochure.
Huhndorf asked if the Kenaitze Indian Tribe could add information to walking tour or
if they would just be staying with information from the survey. Booth commented
they could provide information.
Gray stated she would update the Board on the Mission Street project at the next
meeting and on the street lighting.
Gray noted the Board would request moving the next meeting to Monday, February
24`". Gray commented that Godek, as the unofficial membership chair, will be
looking for new members.
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12. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Marilyn Kebschull
Administrative Assistant
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' Visitors &
Convention Bureau,
January 20, 1997
Dorothy Gray, Chair
Townsite Historic District
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Dorothy,
Please accept this letter of resignation effective immediately. I had anticipated being
able to be a part of TSHD for several more months but that will not be possible.
I have enjoyed my limited involvement with this board and believe very strongly in its
mission. I will be in town until sometime in May. I would very much like to be involved
in helping create the walking tour map that will include the historical signs in Old
Town. Please let me know what I can do to ensure this project will be ready for this
spring.
Cordially,
im ooth
11471 Kenai Spur Highway • Kenai, Alaska 99611 • (907) 283-1991 • Fax: (907) 283-2230 • E-mail: kvcb@alaska.net
Memorandum
Date: 01 /21 /97
To: Richard Ross, City Manager
From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistantltl
RE: TOWNSITE HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD FEBRUARY MEETING
The TSH Board's February meeting is scheduled for February 17' which is a city
holiday. Due to this conflict, the Board requests that their February meeting be
rescheduled for February 24'.
C —/
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1997
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.Kenai.net/city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to
be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will
be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so
requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Ginger Steffy, Chairman of Board of Directors, Challenger
Learning Center.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1731-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
3.05.030 and 3.25.080(c)(2) to Reflect the Change in
Administration of the Animal Control Department from
Public Works to the Police Department.
2. Ordinance No. 1732-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the General Fund for
Contracted Services of the Interim City Manager.
3. Resolution No. 97-1 - Awarding a Lease for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Terminal Restaurant to Don A. Middleton
under the Terms Stated in the Bid Proposal Submitted
January 9, 1997.
4. Resolution No. 97-2 - Transferring $1,200 in the General
Fund for the Purchase of a Computer in the Finance
Department.
5. 1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - Oaken Keg #58 - Package
Store.
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D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
C. Challenger Steering Committee
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of January 8, 1997.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
G. OLD BIISINESS
H. NEW BIISINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Discussion - Change of fine structure for Library.
4. *Ordinance No. 1733-97 - Appropriating $15,000 of Grants
Received for Development of the Alaska Challenger
Learning Center and Authorizing the Transmittal of this
Grant Money to the Alaska Challenger Center for Space,
Science and Technology, a Not -for -profit Corporation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
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J. DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
R. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 1997
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A-- CALL TO ORDER
Mayor VtrF llviams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Kenai City Hall.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the Acting City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock,
Smalley, Williams, and Bookey.
A-3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
REMOVE FROM CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM E-1: Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 8, 1997. Error noted under Item C-1.
Item should have included the vote on Ordinance No. 1729-96 as follows:
VOTE:
Bo okey: Yes Measles: Yes Smalley: Yes
Swarner: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes
Moore: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION:
Counciltn Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Linda Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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A4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
B-1. Ginger Steffy, Chairman of Board of Directors, Challenger Learning Center.
Steffy said she would provide an update on the Challenger project. She stated that they are now
incorporated as a non-profit corporation and are in the process of applying for a 501-C3. The by-laws
have been voted on and accepted, the Board of Directors have been seated, the officers have been
elected, and the standing committee is established. She said that she is now the President of the Board
of Directors.
Steffy stated that one committee is the most important —the Board of Governors —because if it doesn't
do its job, the other committees cannot do their jobs. She said the Board of Governors will be
responsible for helping to raise the capital funds for this project. John Williams, Pat Ladner, Kathy
Scott and Steffy have been working on a list of possible members, and some invitations have been
extended and received, she said. Don Gilman, Ann Campbell and Andy Billick have accepted
positions on the Board of Governors. A luncheon will be held in Anchorage on February 11, 1997
for others on the list of possible members, Steffy reported. She said she hopes they will want to
become involved. Steffy stated they are looking for members who know where the money is and are
in a position to influence support for the project —whether from individuals, organizations or
government agencies. She said the intent is to have the Board assigned, organized and fully
operational by the end of February.
Steffy reported that they made a presentation just before Christmas to Senator Stevens, asking for his
help in obtaining funds for the project. They told him they need $2.5 million to use as leverage to
obtain matching funds for $1.5 million from the state and $1 million from private and corporate
funding —for a total of $5 million for the project. Steffy said Stevens was very interested in the
project. She said he told them he could not get a direct appropriation for the Challenger; it will have
be to appropriated through NASA. Steffy stated that the Board is currently working with Senator
Stevens' staff to accomplish this.
Steffy stated that the $5 million is higher than the $3.5 million stated in the feasibility study. During
the National Conference on Science and Technology Centers which several Board members attended
in October, they learned about some things that they hadn't considered in the planning and in
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completing the feasibility study. Steffy showed photos of the Challenger Learning Center at the
Wheeling Jesuit College. She said that the Kenai Board's ideas about an electronic classroom are on
target based on what they saw there. Steffy also stated that the Board members gained a better
understanding of the cost of the Learning Center and the technology that will be involved. Therefore,
a reassessment was required of the costs of combining the Challenger Learning Center, an electronic
classroom and an exploratorium to the best advantage, she said.
Steffy reported that the activity associated with the Center continues to grow. A $7500 grant was
received from the Enhanced State -based Teacher Outreach Program, she said. This grant will allow 3
people to attend the Colorado Space Education Conference later this month, and a group of selected
teachers will be hosted to a 2-day familiarization trip on March 15 to Seattle to attend an on -site
orientation and experience the Challenger Program. The participants of these trips will form the basis
of a group, Steffy said, that will plan and conduct a symposium in Anchorage in the fall of 1997.
The Board has applied for a second $7500 grant to pay for that, she said. Governor Knowles and
Senator Stevens have been invited to the March 15 event in Seattle, Steffy reported; and she extended
an invitation to any or all of the City Council to attend as well. "... I am confident that you would
find it well worth the time and expense," Steffy stated.
The City of Kenai has been identified as the final owner of the Challenger facility, Steffy said. It
would be administered by the Alaska Challenger Board of Directors, and it will be self-supporting by
the third year of its operation, according to Steffy. The Board of Governors, Steffy hopes, will
continue to function to establish an endowment for operating monies and future expansion.
The Alaska Aerospace Corporation has agreed to help the Challenger gain legislative support, Steffy
stated. She said they have provided one of the $5000 grants to the Challenger Center. The Kenai
Peninsula School District will work to help develop a curriculum.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1731-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 3.05.030 and
3.25.080(c)(2) to Reflect the Change in Administration of the Animal Control
Department From Public Works to the Police Department.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 1731-97. Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments.
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VOTE:
Swamer: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes
Moore: Yes Smalley: Yes Bookey: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2. Ordinance No. 1732-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$28,000 in the General Fund for Contracted Services of the Interim City Manager.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance 1732-97. Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED
the motion. There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
Bookey: Yes Measles: Yes Smalley: Yes
Swarner: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes
Moore: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3. Resolution No. 97-1 - Awarding a Lease for the Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal
Restaurant to Don A. Middleton Under the Terms Stated in the Bid Proposal Submitted
January 9, 1997.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED to approve Resolution 97-1. Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED
the motion.
Don Middleton spoke. He said he will name the restaurant Quimby's after the first woman aviator in
the USA, and they will use that as a theme for decorating. He plans to provide espresso and home-
made soup and sandwiches. He said they want to operate 7 days per week and stay open longer
hours. He said they will open as soon after March 1, 1997 as they can.
No objection to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
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C-4. Resolution No. 97-2 - Transferring $1,200 in the General Fund for the Purchase of a
Computer in the Finance Department.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve Resolution 95-67. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the
motion.
Councilman Moore stated that he believes the entire City needs to look at networking their computer
systems. He also said he remembers buying the former Finance Director a computer, and he asked
what happened to that one. Finance Director Larry Semmens answered that that computer is currently
on his desk; he said the new computer will be used by the Accountant who currently has no computer.
Mayor Williams asked about the current large computer in the Finance Department and whether or
not the PC's being purchased can be connected to it. Semmens answered that they will all work
together with the new network.
No objection to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
C-5. 1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - Oaken Keg #58 - Package Store.
Councilman Smalley stated that in the past the Council has not protested unless the establishment
owed money to the City. Councilwoman Swarner stated that the form notes that the problem is with
the Seldovia Oaken Keg —not the one in Kenai.
Council advised Clerk that City of Kenai will not protest this license renewal.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging
Councilwoman Swarner reported that there are two vacancies. She suggested Peggy Arness and
Arlene Enfield to fill them. She stated that members do not have to be residents of the City. Council
appointed Amess and Enfield to the Council on Aging. Swarner also reminded Council of the town
meeting on Saturday at the Senior Center from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
D-2. Airport Commission
Councilman Measles reported the Commission met last Thursday. The minutes are in the packet.
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D-3. Harbor Commission
Councilman Bookey reported there was a work session Monday night which he was not able to attend.
The next meeting is February 10.
D-4. Library Commission
Councilman Moore reported the next meeting is February 4 with the City Council at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Smalley stated he will have to miss that meeting.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilman Bannock reported they met on January 9. He pointed out the memo from Bob Frates in
the packet regarding the need for a cemetery committee. The Commission feels there is a need for
this committee which would be responsible for planning any expansions of the cemetery, enforcement
of rules, mapping, and other things that are not being done right now. The decision would have to be
made whether the new committee would report to the Parks & Rec Commission or directly to the
Council.
Councilman Bannock stated that the "Cunningham Park movement" was also discussed at the
meeting. Overall the project idea "was not warmly received." However, the Commission did discuss
an idea to put the Cunningham house on the golf course for use during the wintertime by the cross-
country ski program.
Replacement of pool tables at the Rec Center was discussed. More information will be available on
that project in the next Council packet.
The Commission went over the new budget items and talked about the large amount of money that
they will be asking Council for to replace some old equipment.
Councilman Smalley commented that in the State of Minnesota if anyone wants to ski anywhere in the
state they must purchase a license.
Councilman Bannock stated the next meeting will be on February 6 and he will be out of town; so he
has asked Councilman Smalley to attend for him.
Mayor Williams commented that he doesn't care where the Cunningham house is put, but he feels it is
important to save it because of its age and historical value. Councilman Bookey said he isn't sure this
building is worth saving. He stated the City has old buildings set aside that they have yet to do
anything with. Williams reminded Council that the owners will be constructing a new building on the
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site in the spring. He asked Council's permission to have Administration look into the possibility of
moving the cabin. Council agreed but does not want any money spent on the project yet.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilman Smalley reported the Commission minutes are in the packet and Councilman Bannock
will be attending the next meeting for him.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported that one of the possible
themes for the coming year is "Beautifying Highways and Byways" to tie in with the banner project.
The Committee requested that Council change their meeting time to 5:00 p.m. until June because it
works better for their members. Council had no objection to that change.
Swarner stated that because of the way the snow has been removed, particularly at Leif
Hansen Park, some bushes will probably need to be replaced this year.
b. Townsite Historic Board - Councilman Moore reported the next meeting is January
20. Mayor Williams asked Moore to bring up the issue of the Cunningham cabin to the Board.
C. Challenger Steering Committee - No report. Councilman Bannock said the name
should be changed to Challenger Board.
d. Kenai Visitors and Convention Bureau Board - Councilman Bookey reported that the
meeting of January 13 was canceled, and the next meeting is scheduled for January 20.
e. Alaska Municipal League - Councilwoman Swarner reported that the Economic
Development and Land Use subcommittee met and talked about bills that pertain to them. One in
particular involves repealing the coastal management program and bears watching. She told Council
if any of them have bills that are relevant to land use and economic development they should let her
know.
Mayor Williams said there are some meetings related to lease sale 45 that will take place
February 5, 6 and 7. Also the Challenger Board members have been invited to participate in a local
talk show on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. , he said.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Regular Meeting of January 8, 1997.
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MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to correct the minutes as noted. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED
the motion. No discussion. No objection to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE
None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
None.
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders over $2,500 and Councilman Measles
SECONDED the motion. No objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Discussion - Change of fine structure for Library.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the new fine structure. Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion and asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No objections. SO
ORDERED.
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H4. *Ordinance No. 1733-97 - Appropriating $15,000 of Grants Received for
Development of the Alaska Challenger Learning Center and Authorizing the
Transmittal of this Grant Money to the Alaska Challenger Center for Space, Science
and Technology, a Not -for -profit Corporation.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor - Going to Anchorage on Friday to meet with people from BP and attend
reception for outgoing and incoming presidents of BP. Councilman Smalley said that he heard that
BP is donating 200 Macintosh computers to the schools across the state, and ARCO may be doing the
same thing. Smalley wondered if Parks & Rec may be interested in getting some.
I-2. City Manager - Rick Ross stated he received a call from the Corps of Engineers who
may be putting a regulatory office in the Kenai area. Ross asked Council to comment to him over the
coming week so he can pass the word back to the Corps. Ross also told Council he would get a cop --
of Title 7 to them.
I-3. Attorney - No report.
I-4. City Clerk - No report.
I-5. Finance Director - No report.
I-6. Public Works Director
Kornelis reported that there would be a meeting on January 16 at 7:00 regarding STIP.
He also said that DOT is not in favor of street light on Mission Street. Kornelis said he was told that
Federal Highways would only pay for the underground conduit, junction boxes, and maybe the pole
bases. They will not pay for the poles or the fixtures. Komelis said he talked to Ross about it, and
they suggest continuing with the street light design and bid whatever Federal Highways will not fund.
Kornelis said he has had some inquires about cutting trees on city property for firewood. He said he
continues to tell people they can cut trees that are down and dead only.
Kornelis reported that well house #3 is up and running. He said people should be able to see the
water clearing up very shortly. The items still on the punch list are being addressed.
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I-7. Airport Manager
Acting Airport Manager Keith Holland reported that 1995's enplanements were 130,355; and 1994's
were 117,689. Also, he said that on March 13 the Airport Commission will have a public comment
session regarding the master plan project.
Mayor Williams commented that he noticed in the Airport Commission minutes that the Commis-
sioners were not interested in seeing the Kenai Airport add service to Seattle. He said he was
surprised at this because of the amount of traffic going to Seattle through Anchorage and the price of
tickets to Anchorage. He said he knows they are concerned about the cost of modification to the
airport, but he said he feels it's an idea worth pursuing. Williams stated that many jets now have the
whisper jet engines that are much quieter than the old ones.
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
J-2. Council
Bookey - He said the Coast Guard out of Kodiak is considering a move to Anchorage. He
suggested that Kenai look into getting them here.
Swarner - She pointed out that we just received $2,863.48 in fisheries business tax. She also
said that one of the bills that the legislature is looking at is a bill that would decrease that even more
and give it to the State.
Swarner also asked for a report at budget time regarding the holiday party over the past two
years. She asked for a break -down of the number of people attending, and the costs involved. She
also would like information about how the parties are organized: who decides on the caterer, is there
a committee, etc.
Moore - Nothing.
Measles - Nothing.
Bannock - He will not be able to attend the February 1 Council meeting as he will be out of
town. (Verbatim):
As all of you know, rumors and allegations of my financial conflict of interest in the rental car
policy at the Kenai Airport have been flying since our last meeting. Let me set the record straight. I
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Page 11 of 12
did not declare a conflict last week as, by our own definition, KMC 1.85.060(d) reads:
No Council person may vote on any question in which he has a direct or
indirect pecuniary interest. Direct or indirect pecuniary interests shall be
disclosed to the presiding officer prior to a vote on the question and the
presiding officer shall determine whether the financial interest exists and
whether the prohibition from voting is applicable. A decision by the
presiding officer may be overridden by a unanimous vote of the
members present, exclusive of the member presenting the possible
conflict.
Now there are those who seem to know the internal management structure of my employer. I
would, however, challenge them to refer to my conflict of interest statement which will be completed
soon. It will outline my equity and ownership stake with my employer. Or I can save you the time.
There is none. Not even an employer contribution to my 401K plan. My pay is based solely on auto
sales. Nothing more, nothing less. Or they say I should have declared, as Mr. Moore did last week,
that one of the involved parties in the debate is a client of mine. Again, I must point out, that taking
a position on a policy, particularly in a discussion stage, in no way, shape or form would positively
affect my financial relationship with that client. Is it still a conflict?
Let's keep in mind exactly what the issue is. It's not Councilman Bannock versus Salesman
Bannock; it's not my employer; it's not even the three current leaseholders. At issue is a debate over
marketing theories, contractual fairness and policies that limit rather than encourage economic
growth. Anyone who knows me, knows that I support the most free and open market conditions we
can find. For me to support a policy of limitation should throw up the flags of "what's wrong?" or
"What's up with Duane?" This is simply not the case nor will it be.
In hindsight would I have done it differently? Perhaps I would have stated that my employer
has been contacted by a national car rental franchise wanting to keep its presence in Kenai and looking
for a good operator —not to ask for your permission to continue in the debate, but rather to save
myself, my family and employer from the events of this last week's Airport meeting and from other
members of this Council who choose to label my views as only those of personal financial gain.
For you to criticize my political and/or economic views and positions is a part of this job I
wholeheartedly accept. For you to call me a liar and a cheat is something that I cannot and will not
accept.
Smalley - He will be out of town next week so Councilman Bannock will be attending the
P&Z meeting for him.
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Williams - He stated that most of take newspaper articles "with a grain of salt" because often
the information is not completely accurate. He said recently there was an article regarding the
Council being in a collusive effort with State people over an office building being proposed to be built
in Kenai. Williams said, "I want to say here and now on behalf of this City Council, the Mayor and
this Administration that there never has been nor is there now a collusive effort on the part of the City
of Kenai and any state officials regarding any state office building proposed to be built in the City of
Kenai." He said if he were in a collusive effort to get that building in the City of Kenai he would be
telling everyone. He said he chose not to try to get it for the City because there are at least five
private individuals who are trying to get it.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and submitted by:
K.�
Shery . Paulsen, Acting City Clerk
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 13, 1997
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Williams, Moore, Bookey, Bannock, Swarner and Smalley.
STAFF P%tESENT: Graves, Ross, Semmens, Paulsen
Others present: Tim Navarre, Steve Kadel (Clarion)
TOPIC- PROPOSED FORM FOR EVALUATING NEW CITY MANAGER RESUMES
The wo& session began at approximately 7:12 p.m. City Manager Rick Ross presented
Councikv�ith a draft evaluation form for scoring resumes and a list of general themes to look
for in equating the essay questions. Ross developed these items to help Council screen
applicams for the City Manager position.
After ch-scussion about themes, it was decided to add "Relationship to Community" to the
heading'Role of Manager. No other changes were made to the list of themes.
Council .reviewed the evaluation form item by item and discussed scoring. In the end, no
changes were made to the basic form. It was suggested that room be allowed on the tally
sheet fear -comments by the reviewer.
It was ddecided to meet again on Monday, January 27, 1997 for another work session on:
1. Hm-alization of background investigation process and questions for interviews;
2. :t dates for February work sessions; and
3. fxesentation by Finance Director of FY98 projections, use of fund balance, and
&Wcussion of future implications. Discussion with Council on parameters within
Which the FY98 budget should be prepared.
ADJOURNMENT:
The work session ended at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Notes trnnscribed by:
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Sheryl ' aulsen, Acting City Clerk
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 27, 1997
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNCIL PRESENT: Williams, Measles, Bookey, Bannock, Smalley, Swarner and
Moore.
STAFF PRESENT: Freas, graves, Semmens, Porter, Morris, Kornelis, DeForest, Ross,
Frates, Burnett and La Shot.
OTHERS PRESENT: V. O'Reilly, C. Monfor, B. Peters and Clarion Representative.
The work session began at approximately 7:15 p.m. Discussion was in regard to the city
manager search and an overview of the budget process for the coming fiscal year.
Williams also reported briefly on his trip to Juneau to attend an Alaska Conference of
Mayors meeting. Because the meeting was held on January 20, 1997 (Martin Luther
King Holiday), the capital was very quiet. However, it gave people time to visit with
their legislators. Williams noted AML was going ahead with their ten -point plan for
legislative action. AML's biggest internal concern was the unfunded liability in regard to
PERS which has grown to $960,000. At this time, it appeared JIA may be making a low,
no interest loan to pay some of that owed, with a long-term pay out. The payment of
that amount owed could be completed in approximately ten years. Williams added, every
municipality who was a member of AML during the time the PERS accumulation took
place, could be liable for part of what is owed.
Swarner asked if AML was planning to raise its dues and Williams answered no, AML's
fiscal health was good. At this time, they had a $445,000 fund balance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Williams requested a 20 minute executive session be held during the work session
and explained the purpose of the executive session would be to discuss internal feelings
and mechanics of council to deal with the coming budget sessions and working with each
other. Smalley questioned the legality of holding an executive session during a work
session. Attorney Graves stated he thought it would be okay to have an executive
session during a work session, although he was not familiar with the particular subject to
be discussed other than council matters in order to render an opinion of whether the
subject would be covered by the Open Meetings Act (OMA). Graves reported those
subjects covered by the OMA: matters having an adverse effect on the finances of the
city; that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of another; and those by law,
charter, or ordinance, required to be confidential (personnel matter or attorney -client).
Smalley stated he didn't think an executive session should be held if the topic did not
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Smalley stated he didn't think an executive session should be held if the topic did not
meet one of the criteria. Williams suggested, council could, after returning from the
session, report what took place to the general public. He added, he thought it would be
better if they could discuss his concerns in private first. Williams asked if there were any
objections.
Swarner stated she would not object. Bookey stated he didn't object and was curious as
what Williams wanted to discuss. Smalley stated he did not believe the topic met the
OMA criteria and would not attend. Bannock asked if Williams' concerns met any of
the criteria and Williams assured him there were personality questions involved but they
were council personalities. Bannock didn't object and neither did Moore. Measles
stated he had concerns about the legalities of the session and would not attend.
Williams stated he would be open to discuss the matter upon their return. He wanted to
talk about interpersonal matters between the mayor and councilmembers. Swarner noted
she had some legal concerns (with holding the session) but to wait until the February 5
council meeting would mean not all councilmembers would be there.
Graves stated a majority vote was needed. Smalley questioned whether a vote could be
taken in a work session. Williams stated he would take full responsibility for the session
and felt the purpose met the criteria. The Clarion representative questioned which
provision would cover the purpose and Williams answered, "matters which would tend to
prejudice the character of an individual..." Bookey stated he felt Williams' purpose for
the session fell under the umbrella of that clause. Williams again assured council the
purpose of the session had to do only with council interpersonal relationships, not city
personnel.
EXECUTIVE SESSION BEGAN: 7:25 P.M. (except Measles and Smalley)
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:29 P.M.
Williams stated no executive session was held and no discussion took place.
CITY MANAGER SEARCH:
City Manager Ross referred to information forwarded to council for review from the
work session held on January 13, i.e. notes from the session; revised essay questions, etc.
Ross noted the scoring form was included on which those applicants who were requested
to furnish additional information were listed in alphabetical order.
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JANUARY 27, 1997
PAGE 3
suggested how to approach and conduct preliminary background and candidate
interviews. Ross reported a binder would be available by the end of the week with the
resumes and additional information included. He suggested council complete the
screening of the applicants by the middle of February. At that time, an additional work
session could be held to review the scoring and determine finalists from that part of the
process.
Ross suggested the future work session be scheduled when all members of council could
be in attendance as they would be deciding on whom they would have background checks
done. Upon completion of background checks, council could then decide whether they
want to have on -site reviews. At that work session, they could also hone the interview
questions.
A work session date was discussed and council found there was no date in February at
which all could attend. Thursday, March 6, 1997 was chosen as a work session date.
The work session is to be held in the council chambers and begin at 7:00 p.m. It was
noted the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting would have to be rescheduled to
another site.
Moore asked what the purpose was for applicants having to sign releases. Ross
explained it was a good practice to have the releases signed in order to contact
references and if visiting the applicant's town, to ask questions of the police chief,
newspaper, etc.
No changes were made to the sample interview questions or preliminary background
interview questions which were included in the information given to council at the work
session.
BUDGET OVERVIEW:
Finance Director Semmens discussed and reviewed the City's General Fund revenues,
General Fund expenditures, deficits, fund balance, capital and equipment reserves,
undesignated fund balance and budget projections for the FY97/98 budget. Semmens
distributed copies of graphs to enhance his presentation.
Semmens referred to the information included regarding COLA and health insurance
projections. He noted he projected the health insurance costs to increase from six to
eight percent (approximately $30,000). Also the City's PERS contribution would be
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JANUARY 27, 1997
PAGE 4
increasing approximately 14% ($32,000). Semmens noted however, the City's PERS
contribution continued to be well below the average rate of 10.5 % (the City is paying
6.3%).
Swarner asked if Semmens was aware of Blue Cross intentions as far as HMO's, etc.
Semmens stated he thought they were probably trying to line up HMO's. Swarner
suggested the City could go out to bid and choose a different provider and suggested the
city discuss with Blue Cross their intentions.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Ross asked council if they wanted to request the Borough to set aside $30,000 in their
budget to cover the costs of the cty's next Comprehensive Plan update as they had done
for the City of Soldotna. Council stated yes.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
Ross stated he had requested a square foot assessment on building maintenance for the
Airport and General Fund buildings. Also, he is considering requesting a fund transfer
from Airport to General Fund to strengthen the maintenance budget.
BUDGET FORMAT:
Ross reported he will approach department budgets by looking at the prior three years
for average expenditures. He explained, because of last year's transition it would not be
a good year for comparison. Also, the format of the new budget will be like those
prepared in past years.
CITY-WIDE COMPUTER NETWORK PLAN:
Ross reported he would also be requesting a transfer of funds in the near future to
contract with a consultant to investigate a network plan, records assessment network so a
knowledgeable RFP may be written.
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS:
Ross stated he would report to council an assessment of staff time, etc. needed to staff
commission/committee meetings, both minute -taking and advisory to commissions and
committees. This effort would be made in order to consider whether more of the
minute -taking responsibilities should be contracted out, effects of comp. time to services,
etc.
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JANUARY 27, 1997
PAGE 5
CUNNINGHAM CABIN:
Ross reported he had requested City Engineer La Shot to investigate the possibility of
moving the cabin and what time frame would be required. Ross stated, he would like
the move to be a budgeted item and include the costs in the upcoming budget for
council's consideration.
HUMAN RESOURCES POSITION:
Smalley and Swarner noted their appreciation of the budget presentation made by
Semmens. Swarner added. she strongly recommended the council consider the hiring of
a Human Resources person. Ross stated that if council was interested in adding a
personnel manager to staff. the position would have to be combined with other duties to
make the position cost effective. One option would be to include safety with Human
Resources and move the environmental/engineering technician back to what that position
had been designed to do. Ross added, if it was council's consensus, he would investigate
the options. Swarner stated she would like the position to be combined with safety.
Williams suggested the position could be combined with an assistant city manager
position, much like the apprentice position the City of Soldotna had a few years prior.
He added, an assistant city manager could relieve some of the city manager burden. He
suggested the cost of the position would be expensive ($60-70,000). Council requested
Ross to investigate the possibilities.
ANIMAL SHELTER:
Ross reported to council he was considering going out for a second opinion with another
architect in regard to design and cost of a new animal shelter. He added, he had
concerns for the present project cost of 3,300 sf at approximately $600,000. He would be
going forward with that request in a few weeks, after the proposed budgets were
returned from department heads.
BOR LANDS:
Swarner asked what progress had been made with the lots adjacent to the golf course.
Williams reported he had spent time on trying to trade lands for those lots, etc. last year.
He believed nothing could be done.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Williams suggested strong consideration should be given to building a new maintenance
facility for which funding could be taken from the general fund and the airport fund (due
to the use of the facility to maintain airport equipment). He also suggested a
maintenance facility and animal shelter could be combined as one capital project, but
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JANUARY 27, 1997
PAGE 6
funded through the airport fund, capital reserves and bonding a portion of the cost ($1.5
million). He added, he would like to have a breakfast meeting with community business
representatives to discuss the project and urge their support. He requested
administration investigate the costs and financing of a full -service maintenance facility
and animal shelter. Williams requested the information be brought to council in May, in
order to consider placing the bonding request on the October ballot.
ARFF PRESENTATION:
It was reported a presentation would be made at the February 5 council meeting in
regard to the ARFF.
ARBITRATION PANEL FINDINGS:
Ross reported council could obtain a copy of the panel's findings from the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vince O'Reilly - O'Reilly requested further explanation in regard to the $775,000
projections and interest earned. Semmens answered, the interest was earned on the fund
balances and tax payments, but largely on fund balances.
Bob Peters - Peters asked if the fund balance would be spent until it was gone. Williams
explained the general public would, at some time, want to pay more taxes to support the
fund balance. However, council and administration work to protect the fund balance.
LOBBYIST:
Williams suggested foregoing hiring a lobbyist in the next budget and dedicate those
monies to the Challenger project.
ADJOURNMENT:
The work session ended at approximately 9:57 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1734-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,445
IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE.
WHEREAS, the Rec. Department formed a women's basketball
league; and
WHEREAS, $1,445 was collected as team fees; and
WHEREAS, money is needed for officials and league expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be
increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Basketball Program Fees $1,445
Increase Appropriations:
Recreation - Professional Services $1,445
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
19th day of February, 1997.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: February 5, 1997
Adopted: February 19, 1997
i Effective: February 19, 1997
Approved by Finance:
(1/24/97) kl
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FOR SECURITY PURPOSES
James .7. Adolf, P.n. �o A 370 Kenai, Alaska
99611 hereinafter called "Assignor", assigns and transfers to
Bob's Pawn, :nc. and W.W, Wilson, III individually, MO Mt.
View Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, hereinafter called
"Assignee", all of its right, title and interest under the
lease agreement dated September 4, 1992, between City of
Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611 as
Lessor and Assignor as Lessee, which covers the following
described real property situated in the Kenai Recording
District, Third judicial District, State of Alaska:
Lot 3, Block 4, General Aviation Apron, according to
Plat 73-68, filed in the Kenai Recording District,
Third Judicial District, State of Alaska
This Assignment is executed as security for repayment of
$9 100
oD
plus interest evidenced by a promissory
note in said amount of even date herewith executed by Assignor
in favor of Assignee. As further security, Assignor
concurrently with execution of this Assignment has executed a
deed of trust covering the above described property, and
Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes - Page i of 3
hereby incorporates in this Assignment by reference all of the
default provisions provided in said deed of trust and
authorizes Assignee in the event of default by Assignor under
the promissory note, deed of trust or this Assignment to
foreclose the security covered thereby. Assignor agrees to
execute any further documents necessary or appropriate to
effectuate the purposes of this Assignment.
DATED this 3' day of a 199 �-
ASSIGNOR:
By
ASSIGNEE:
INDIVIDUALLY:
By:
W.W. Wilson, III
Title
Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes - Page 2 of 3
BOB'S PAWN, INC.
By: l
W.W. Wilson, III
STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this _24 D-day of ,
199�, JAMES F. ADOLF, being personally known to *eor h ing
produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized
execution of the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires: 7 /d A01%1�
STATE OF ALASKA }
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this�day off ,
199W , W.W. WILSON, 111, being personally known to me or
having produced satisfactory evidence of identification,
appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and
authorized execution of the foregoing instrument.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires: ! /3 q 7
STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this �j day of ,
199(o , W.W. WILSON, III, President of BOB'S PAWN, INC., being
personally known to me or having produced satisfactory
evidence of identification, appeared before me and
acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the
foregoing instrument on behalf of said Corporation.
Notary' Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires: 7�13 R�
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
FROM: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
DATE. January 30, 1997
RE: Lot 3, Block 4, General Aviation Apron
Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes - Adolf to Bob's Pawn, Inc.
and W. W. Wilson, III
The lease between the City and James F. Adolf states, "Lessee with City's prior written consent,
which will not be unreasonably denied, may assign, in whole or in part, its rights as Lessee
hereunder." Adolf is requesting Council's approval of the attached Assignment of Lease for
Security Purposes. The property is shown on the attached map. The lessee is current in lease
payments and property tax on the property.
Initially, in November, we were provided signed and recorded copies of an Assignment of Lease
of Airport Lands and a Sublease Agreement and Option to Purchase Lease of Airport Lands. By
signing and recording these documents, the property was transferred to Bob's Pawn, Inc. and W.
W. Wilson, III, without Council's consent. After discussions with the lessee and Mr. Wilson, it
was determined it had been their intent to obtain a Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security
Purposes from Council. They subsequently provided a document transferring the property back
to Mr. Adolf and the attached Assignment of Lease for Securiri� Purposes for Council approval.
The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections. If Council approves the
Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes, a Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security
Purposes can be prepared for your signature.
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Bud Wilson
CITY OF KEN:,,
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Memorandum
Date: January 23, 1997
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Cary R. Graves, City Attomey
RE: The Continuum Corporation - Assisted Living Center
Attached is a copy of the Sections (6-3; 6-5) of the Kenai City Charter that authorize
the issuance of revenue/industrial bonds. Also attached, is a copy of KMC 7.35,
which outlines the requirements that must be met in order for the City to do this.
Based on the information obtained, we believe the following to be true:
The City's bond rating in the future, and the salability of future G.O. bonds would
be adversely affected if there were to be a default by The Continuum Corporation
on this proposed bond issue. This could be a default by reason of failure to meet
financial obligations or a default as a result of failure to follow regulatory
requirements, resulting in the bonds being declared non -tax exempt at a future
date.
In the event of a default by The Continuum Corporation, the City of Kenai would
be potentially liable for the bonds if the following could be shown:
a. The original issuance of the bonds was not properly structured so as to
meet the requirements of the IRS for tax exempt bonds used in the
manner proposed. Whether the present proposal would meet these
requirements is still undetermined.
January 23, 1997 Memorandum
b. The City could be liable to the investors in the event of a default, if the City
had conducted inadequate research and/or failed to disclose material
facts concerning the developers; the management/operator of the facility;
and the financial aspects of the project. The City of Kenai is responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the information presented to
potential investors.
3. A copy of a letter from Thomas Klinkner, the City's bond counsel, is attached. It
provides greater detail of the potential liability to the City. In the event of default
by The Continuum Corporation, the City may have litigation costs regardless of
eventual assessment of liability.
Mr. Leo Grasso has advised that The Continuum Corporation was created for this
project. The Corporation has no other assets than this project. Therefore, we
recommend the City proceed no further until such time as The Continuum
Corporation presents a letter of credit from a commercial bank in a sufficient amount
to cover any proposed bond issue.
Should the Council determine to further investigate the possibility of using the City's
bonding authority on behalf of The Continuum Corporation, we would recommend
the following course of actions:
A. It is recommended that the City Council not waive any of the requirements
of KMC 7.35.
B. The specific requirements of KMC 7.35 will be applied to all parties
involved. This would include The Continuum Corporation, Robbins
Retirement Communities, their principals, as well as parties whose
collateral is used in support of project financing.
C. An analysis of The Continuum Corporation's business plan and needs
assessment for this project be conducted. This would include review of
State plans and policies on assisted living centers. It would also include
research into, and full disclosure of why this project was not deemed
eligible for HUD or AHFC financing.
Attachments
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This debt limit shall not appiv to refunding indebtedness of the City. (Change effected May
11, 1965.)
Section 6-2. Borrowing to Meet AWropriations. The City shall have power to
borrow money to meet appropriations rom a fund for any fiscal year in anticipation of the
collection of estimated revenues for that year for that fund, when authorized by resolution or
ordinance passed by the Council, and without submitting the question to the voters. The total
of such loans for any fund at any time shall not exceed seventy-five percent of the estimated
revenues of the fund for the year still outstanding and uncollected. 'Money may thus be
borrowed for one fund from another fund of the City as well as from other sources. All debt
so contracted shall be paid before the end of the next fiscal year.
lkSection 6-3. Revenue Bonds. etc. The City shall have power to borrow money and
to issue revenue bonds or other such evidences of indebtedness therefor, the principal and
interest of which are payable solely out of, and the only security of which is, the revenues of
revenue: -producing utilities and enterprises; but only when authorized by the Council for the
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, improvement, extension, enlargement, and/or
equipment of said utilities and enterprises, and ratified at an election by a majority of those
qualified to vote and voting on the question. Revenue bonds issued to pay the cost of a
facility to be used by ten customers or less for the purpose of promoting economic
development in and around the City, may be authorized by the Council without an election
if the debt is payable solely by the users. (Amended by Proposition. February 13, 1979.)
S52-08M/89 C-26 CITY OF KENAI
Section 6-4. (Repealed November 4, 1969.)
If- Section 6-5.
Industrial Development
Bonds. The City shall
have the power
to
borrow monev and
to issue bonds or other
evidence of indebtedness
for the purpose
of
promoting economic development in and adjacent to the City. Such indebtedness may be
authorized by the Council without a vote of the electorate for obligations which are defined
as industrial development bonds by the United States Internal Revenue Code, as amended.
The City may, with respect to the issuance of such debt, acquire, purchase, lease, construct,
sell, sublease or otherwise dispose of projects by action of the Councii. No bonds or other
indebtedness issued by the City under this section shall be repayable from taxes levied by the
City nor be a charge against the general credit of the City. (Amended February 13, 1979,
by Ord. 450.)
S52-08/25/89 C_27 CITY OF KENAI
(a) Income before opera_in2 transfers, after increasing such financial statement
income by depreciation on assets financed by grants externally restricted for
capital acquisitions.
(b) The annual reserve deposit required by KMC 7.32.020 above.
(c) No annual operating transfer shall create a deficit in unreserved retained
earnings.
(Ord. 1505-92)
Chapter 7.35
INDUSTRIAL BONDS
Sections:
7.35.010
Scope of Procedures.
7.35.020
Application.
7.35.030
Review by City Council.
7.35.040
Inspection of Records.
7.35.050
Costs and Financing Fees.
7.35.060
Supervision of Proceeds of Bond Issue.
7.35.010 Scone of Procedures: This chapter applies to all applications for financing
of a project through the issuance of municipal industrial bonds as authorized by Sections 6-3
and 6-5 of the Charter of the City of Kenai. (Ord. 505)
7.35.020 Application: (a) An application for financing of a project must:
(1) Provide the amount of financing (in excess of $1.000,000) requested;
(2) Provide a general description of the proposed project;
(3) Provide a complete description of the purposes or the issue of any bonds
and of how the proceeds of any bond issue will be used;
(4) Provide financial statements, including balance sheets and profit -and -loss
statements, certified by an independent certified public accountant for the last three
fiscal years of the applicant's business or all fiscal years of applicant's operation if less
than three years, unless waived by the City Council by resolution; these financial
statements must be provided for both the applicant's business and any party or parties
acting as guarantors for the financing contemplated;
(5) Provide a business history of persons owning ten percent (10%) or more
of the applicant's business; and
(6) Provide any additional information or documentation requested by the City
Manager.
(b) Applications must be submitted to the City Manager, Kenai City Hall, 210 Fidalgo
Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611. (Ord. 505)
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7.35.030 Review by City Co incii: (a) Upon determination by the City Manager that
the application requirements of this chapter have been met, the application, along with the
recommendation of the C ,.v Manager and anv other information considered relevant by the
City Manager, must be transmitted to the Citv Council for its review.
(b) In its discretion, the Citv Council will request additional information itself or
through its City Manager a:-,d will postpone action on an application which in its judgment
requires additional information.
(c) If the Citv Council disapproves an application, it will instruct its City Manager
to notify the applicant of the disapproval.
(d) If the City Council approves an application, the applicant shall enter into a
reimbursement agreement xith the City pursuant to KMC 7.35.050 and the project will
proceed pursuant to the bond counsel's and financial advisor's recommendations. (Ord. 505)
7.35.040 Inspection of Records: An applicant shall make its books and records
available for inspection at a reasonable time by the City Council, its City Manager, or its
agents. upon receipt of a written request to inspect the applicant's books and records.
(Ord. 505)
7.35.050 Costs and Financing Fees: (a) An applicant shall pay or agree to pay the
direct costs of evaluating its application in advance unless this cost is waived by resolution
of the City Council for good cause. The City Council or its City Manager will determine the
direct cost of evaluating the application. No application will be finally considered until the
cost is fully paid. A contractual agreement may be authorized and entered into by the City
Council whereby the applicant shall guarantee a sum certain to cover the direct costs and fees
in evaluating the application by the City's bond counsel and its financial advisor. Said
contract may provide for the payment of a retainer to the City to insure the availability of
funds to pay for the aforementioned services.
(b) An applicant may also be required to pay a financing fee equal to a certain
percentage of the total amount of financing as determined by the City Council to defrav
expenses of the City except that the City Council may elect to waive such a fee should the
circumstances so warrant.
(c) Enumeration of costs and fees in this section does not constitute a limitation upon
other costs and fees that may be prescribed by law or contract. (Ord. 505)
7.35.060 Supervision of Proceeds of Bond Issue: So long as there is anv outstanding
bond remaining to be redeemed under a bond issue, the City Council will, in its discretion,
require that the applicant whose financing of a project is approved shall, whenever requested
by the authority:
(a) Permit an audit or examination of its books and records by an independent firm
of certified public accountants at a reasonable time to determine whether the provisions of the
bond issue have been complied with and pay the cost of this audit or examination. (The
applicant may be required to provide a retainer with the City to issue the payment of such an
audit.)
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(b) Permit the City Council or its agents access to the applicant's books and records
at a reasonable time.
(c) Submit, on written request of the City Council, a sworn statement by a responsible
officer of the applicant as to the purposes to which bond proceeds have been applied.
(Ord. 505)
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LAW OFFICES
BIRCH, HORTON. BITTNER AND CHEROT A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
1127 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE . ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-3399 . TELEPHONE (907) 276-1550 . 800) 478-1550 . FACSIMILE (907) 276-3680
THOMAS L. ALBERT•'t
RALPH V. ERTZ
KAREN T KOVACS'
D.C. BAR
RONALD G. BIRCH••
JOSEPH W. EVANS-
HARVEY A. LEVIN'I
" D.C. AND ALASKA BAR
WILLIAM H. BITTNER
LEIF E. FONNESBECK
STANLEY T. LEAS
t MARYLAND BAR
KATHRYN A. BLACK
TINA G. FRASHER
JAMES H. LISTER' tI
i VIRGINIA BAR
PHILIP BLUMSTEIN
WILLIAM P. HORN'
GREGORY A. MILLER
ALL OTHERS ALASKA BAR
CORY R. BORGESON
HAL R. HORTON"
MICHAEL J. PARISE
DOUGLAS S. BURDIN•
STEPHEN H. HUTCHINGS
DAVID G. PARRY
MARY A. NORDALE. QG COUNSEL
JOHN J. BURNS
ROY S. JONES. JR. •
TIMOTHY J. PETUMENOSSUZANN
JOHNJ.E CHEROT
JOHN J. CONNORS
MARATHOM E. F. KLIN
THOMAS F. KLINKNER
ERIC D. TH REIA PHILLIPS
ERIC D. PEICIN'
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ALLAN E. CURLEE
KAREN Y KNUTSONI
ELISABETH H ROSS'•
KIM DUNN
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WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NO. (907) 263-7232 . WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL FAX NO. (907) 276-3680
January 10, 1997
Cary Graves, Esq.
City Attorney
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
KEY BANK BUILDING
'DO CUSHMAN STREET. SUITE 311
FAIRSANKS, ALASKA 99701-4672
(9071452.1666.1800) 478-1666
FACSIMILE 19071 456-5055
155 CONNECTICUT AVE., N.W.
SUITE 1200
IASHINGTON, D.C. 20036-4308
(202)659-5800
FACSIMILE 12021 659-1027
Re: Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Continuum
Corporation Senior Citizen Housing Project
Our File No. 505,303.1
Dear Cary:
This responds to your questions concerning the financing
referred to above. I understand that the City of Kenai (the
"City") has been approached by a private developer (the "Borrower")
concerning the City's willingness to issue conduit revenue bonds
for a senior citizen housing project in the City. The Borrower
intends that interest on the bonds be excluded from gross income
for federal income tax purposes.
You have asked for advice concerning the City's exposure
to liability as the issuer of the bonds. Following are my
responses to each of your questions on this subject. The responses
are stated in general terms. I would by happy to provide more
detailed analysis of any point where you think that it is
warranted.
1. What is the basis for tax exemption of this financing?
Based upon your description of the project, the only
manner in which the project could qualify for tax exempt financing
would be as a qualified residential rental pro! ect under §142 (d) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). For the project to
BIRCH, HORTON, BITTNER AND CHEROT
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Cary Graves, Esq.
January 10, 1997
Page 2
qualify for tax exemption under this Code provision, specified
percentages of the residential units in the project must be
occupied by low-income individuals for a period cf not less than 15
years, commencing when at least 500 of the units in the project
first are occupied.
2. On what grounds could the City _`n cur liability in
connection with the financing?
Under the terms of the financing documents, the owners of
the bonds will have no recourse against the City based on a default
by the Borrower on its loan of the proceeds of tie bonds. However,
the City is exposed to potential liability as a result of its
participation in the financing as issuer of the bonds. The grounds
for this potential liability, and the means Zor mitigating the
liability, are discussed below.
The first ground for potential liability is under federal
securities law. In providing information to investors concerning
the bonds, the City is subject to the antifraud provisions of the
federal securities laws. Those laws prohibit false or misleading
statements of material facts in connection with an offering of
securities. The City would incur liability 'for such false or
misleading information if the City disseminated the information
with knowledge that it was false or misleading or in reckless
disregard of facts that indicate the information may be false or
misleading. If the bonds are marketed in a public offering,
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 requires that the
underwriter obtain and review an official statement for the bonds
approved by the City. This official statement approved by the City
would be subject to the standard of the anti -fraud rules described
above. If the bonds were issued without a public offering (for
example, in a placement with an institutional _nvestor), the City
would not be required to approve an official statement for the
bonds under this SEC rule, would not be likely ctherwise to provide
information to investors concerning the financing.
The second ground for potential liability would arise
from an error in the opinion of the City's bond counsel, delivered
at the closing of the financing, that the bonds were properly
authorized and that interest on the bonds was excluded from gross
income for federal income tax purposes. If there was an error in
this opinion, the City may be subject to a claim for damages
resulting from that error. Note, however, that she opinion of bond
counsel as to tax exemption would be conditioned _:pon compliance by
the Borrower subsequent to the issuance of the bonds with
requirements of the Code that must be satisfied in order that the
bonds continue to be tax exempt. Thus, the Borrower's
noncompliance with these post -issuance requirements would not be
addressed by the opinion, and would not be a basis for liability on
BIRCH. HORTON, BITTNER AND CHEROT
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Cary Graves, Esq.
January 10, 1997
Page 3
the part of the City.
A standard term of this type of "conduit" financing is
that the Borrower indemnify the City from any liability arising
from its role as issuer of the bonds. In addition, the Borrower
will be required to certify as to the accuracy of information
concerning the Borrower and the project that appears in any
official statement for the bonds, and to indemnify the City from
any liability arising from the inaccuracy of that information.
These indemnities also may be required of other parties who are
guarantors of the Borrower's obligations in the financing.
3. To what _extent may the City be liable for the Borrower's
noncompliance with post -issuance requirements for tax exemption?
The financing documents will make the Borrower solely
responsible for post -issuance compliance with requirements for tax
exemption, and the City will disclaim any responsibility for such
compliance. All actions which are required for post -issuance
compliance will be subject to the sole control of the Borrower.
This should preclude any liability on the part of the City for
noncompliance with post -issuance requirements for tax exemption.
4. How does the City assure that the Borrower will comply
with post -issuance requirements for tax exemption of the bonds?
The Borrower's failure to comply with post -issuance
requirements for tax -exemption of the bonds will be an event of
default under the loan documents between the City and the Borrower.
However, the City will have assigned all of its rights with respect
to such a default to a corporate trustee for the benefit of the
owners of the bonds. Therefore, the City will have no role in
enforcing the Borrower's post -issuance compliance with requirements
for tax exemption. However, it is to the City's advantage that it
have no such a role, because it would not want to be responsible to
bond owners for exercising any remedy to preserve tax exemption of
the bonds.
Please let me know if I may be of further assistance in this
matter.
Yours truly,
BIRC�i, HORTON"„ B TNER and CHEROT
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Thomas F. Klinkn
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Kenai Alternative High School
Mr. Hank Overturf, Administrator
11247 Frontage Road
Kenai, Alaska 99611
(907) 283-7844
(907) 283-6463 FAX
January 24, 1997
City of Kenai
Attn: Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams:
RECEIVE
7 1997
KENAI CITY CLERK
Currently, we have ten (10) students who will successfully complete the
graduation requirements for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
These students have worked hard to obtain this goal.
Since we are a small school, we must ask for community support for our
graduation. Graduation will take place Friday, May 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
A reception follows the ceremony. It gives friends, family and the
community an opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments these
students have made.
If you are able to help us, please make checks payable to Kenai Alternative
High School.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Phyllis Ann Halstead,
Secretary
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K.C.H.S. CLASS OF '97
January 15, 1997
Mayor John Williams
Council Member Linda Swarner
Council Member James C. Bookey, III
Council Member Joe Moore
Council Member Hal Smalley
Council Member Ravmond Measles
Council Member Duane Bannock:
The Kenai Central High School graduating class of 1997 is beginning their
preparations for the biggest night of their high school careers. We, their parents are once
again preparing to get them all through it as safely as possible. As with last year's after -
prom activities, (which was a huge success, with more than 200 attending), we are trying
to put together another safe "all-night" program of activities to follow the graduation
ceremony.
We have been made aware that in the past The City of Kenai has made a donation
to the After -Graduation Committee to assist in putting together this activity. If it is
possible, we would like to request a donation to this worthy cause. Also, last year the use
of the Recreation Center was what made the After -Prom activity the success that it was,
with this in mind, we are asking whether the City might once again donate the use of the
building for this night. If that is not possible, could your donation go to renting the
building? Please let us know, at your convenience how The City of Kenai might be able to
assist us. If a donation is being made, it needs to specify "After -Graduation Activity."
Thank you.
1997 After -Graduation Committee
Kenna Meeks
283-4677
610 Westwood Ct. Kenai. AK
99611
Pam Hershberger
283-9316
840 Sand Dollar Kenai. AK
99611
Carol Freas
283-4936
Anita Davis
283-5440
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FEBRUARY 5, 1997
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
Mission Street Proiect. DOT finally received word from
Federal Highways that the environmental document on the Mission
Street project has been approved. Federal Highways said to go
ahead with the underground conduit, and junction boxes for the
lighting system. DOT thinks that we will have to bid the light poles
and fixtures at a latter date. I'm still trying to get an answer on the
light bases. DOT has been hanging on to the plans because of a
Federal requirement not to start ROW, Utility, and plan review until
the environment document is approved. DOT is now starting the
review and said they need 3 weeks. Therefore it looks like the first of
March for the public hearing. This project is on DOT's bidding list for
April.
Well House No 3. Well House number 3 is running
successfully now and we have been getting a lot of compliments on
the clarity of the water. The contractor is working on the final punch
list items. It is a good thing that well house 3 is running because last
week we had a main line gasket blow at well house 2 that flooded the
building and covered the 3 distribution motors. Our water crew quickly
removed the motors, had them cleaned up, and back in place in 3
days. Without well house 3 we would have had to rely on well house
1 and the 3 M tank. Well house 1 is producing less than 300 gpm so
we would have had to use a lot of water from the tank to keep up.
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Memorandum
Date: January 31, 1997
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager
Re: Enplanements
Attached is a revised copy of the December emplanements and graphs. The enplanement
numbers were correct but the graph was not.
Also enclosed is an updated, yearly enplanment composite sheet.
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Attachments
Kenai Municipal Airport
Enplanements
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1,534
1996 Monthly Enplanements
Month
ERA
SCA
Monthly Totals
Jan
7,351
912
8,263
Feb
6,889
887
7,776
Mar
7,350
1,069
8,419
Apr
6,790
996
7,786
May
7,213
1,294
8,507
Jun
8,780
1,424
10,204
Jul
11,571
1, 974
13,545
Aug
10,256
1,632
11,888
Sep
7,637
1,326
8,963
Oct
7,727
1,536
9,263
Nov
7,135
1,336
8,471
Dec
6,492
1,534
8,026
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15.920
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INFORMATION LIST
Kenai City Council Meeting
of
February 5, 1997
1. 1/15/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. Kenai Animal Control 1996 Annual Report.
3. 1/23/97 Letters of Appreciation to Patricia Porter and Bob
Frates regarding the Kenai Chamber of Commerce's 1996
Community Service Award.
4. 12/12/96 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JAN UARY 15, 1997
"TO DO" LIST
ADMIN - Look at Cunningham Cabin to see if structurally sound for moving
to another location (do not spend any money on it).
Provide Council with copies of KMC Title 7 and sections of the
Charter relating to revenue bonds.
CLERK - Notify Borough that the City will not protest the renewal of the
Oaken Keg's liquor license.
Send welcome letters to Peggy Arness and Arlene Enfield for
Council on Aging; send thank you letters to others for their interest.
Prepare report for Council regarding expenditures and planning of
Holidav Party for past two years.
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KENAI ANIMAL CONTROL
1996 ANNUAL REPORT
TOTAL ANIMALS HANDLED: 1,479
INTAKE
IMPOUNDED 938
Dogs 639
Cats 275
Other 24
OWNER RELEASED 446
Dogs 297
Cats 138
Other 11
D.O.A. 95
Dogs 7
Cats 17
Other 11
Service Request
Borough Animals
Lost/Found
DISPOSITION
EUTHANIZED 989
c.qs 649
Cats 337
Other 3
CLAIMED 206
Dogs 185
Cats 18
,J-r 3
ADOPTED 171
D�,, ,s 100
Cats 57
Ogler 14
WILDLIFE RELEASE,ETC.18
893 Bite Inves7igations 14
368 l24%1/ Citations 36
442 Informatic--ial Calls 5,578
Total Calf 6,913
CITY OF KENAI + ' '
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Memorandum
Date: January 23, 1997
To: Pat Porter, Senior Center Director, ,,
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager if �-�—
RE: Letter of Appreciation - 1996 Community Service Award
I want to congratulate you for the recognition received by the Kenai Seniors in
receiving a Community Service Award from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
You are to be commended for the manner in which you involve the Kenai Senior
Center in the mainstream of community life. Through your efforts, the Kenai Seniors
were actively involved in community events for which they received well deserved
recognition from the Chamber of Commerce. Please pass on to those involved my
appreciation for their interest and efforts.
RAR/kh
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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1992
Memorandum
Date: January 23, 1997
To: Robert Frates, Parks and Recreation Director
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager -
RE: Letter of Appreciation - 1996 Community Service Award
You are to be congratulated for the efforts of your department in 1996 that resulted
in the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award.
The City of Kenai receives many favorable comments in the summer for the
beautification work accomplished by your personnel. The attractiveness of the
downtown area gives not only a favorable impression to visitors, but a pride in
ownership by the citizens. Please express to your personnel the appreciation for
their efforts.
KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT
AREA ADVISORY BOARD
Thursday, December 12, 1996
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly Chambers
I. 3:30 PM TO 5:30PM: Working Group Session
II. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
Members Present: Jeff King, Pat Bower, Ben Ellis, Ken Lancaster,
Robin West, Peggy Mullen, Jim A. Richardson, Jim H. Richardson,
Robin Nyce, Bill Schuster for Duane Harp, Tom Knock, Chris
Degernes, Ted Wellman, Jack LaShot, Len Verelli, Lance Trasky.
Members Absent:
B. Approval of October 10 minutes. The --minutes were
accepted as written_.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval. Agenda :as accepted as
written.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT. Brannon Ames encouraged the board to
continue working toward the MOU between the Borough and the State
with regard to the Caymas Subdivision. He also told the board he
was glad to see they would be addressing concerns and impacts of
Lease Sale 85A.
Walt Arthur, representing the Kenai River Property Owner's
Association came to inform the board of a questionnaire they will
be mailing out to 1535 property owners. This questionnaire will
ask about such things as guides, river use, the fishery, land use
and habitat. They will present the results at the January board
meeting as they feel this will have good information in helping
the board with the 7RCMP revisions.
Mel Erickson, Vice President of Kenai River Guides Association
would like to see a new guide permit requirement stipulating that
a guide have an Alaskan fishing license three cut of the last
five years. He also encouraged having orientation meetings for
guides. These should occur 3 times per year, in January, March
and May. He recommended that prospective guides would not be
allowed to guide if they only attended the May meeting and this
could eliminate some of the out of state guides.
Dale Bondurant told the board that with regard to LS 85A, that a
1/4 mile setback from the Kenai River is a disgrace. There is
lots of misunderstanding about these lease sales. Private land
owners think they have something to gain from it. All they will
gain is an oil rig in their back yards. Let's not give these
resources away.
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Ben asked Dale when he was made aware of LS 85A. Dale said he
became aware within the last month, and usually keeps an eye out
for issues such as this. Ben then asked Dale what type of
mitigation steps would be acceptable? Dale said the whole Kenai
River area should be withdrawn from the sale and said there is no
mitigation that could erase any destruction of this resource.
Jim A asked if Dale was on the KRSMA board in 1986 and if so, did
Dale recall in the 86 plan, that recommendations were sent to the
Commissioner that all Kenai River parcels be withdrawn for oil
and gas exploration. Dale said he did not remember specifically
but does know there was alot of discussion about that.
Les Anderson, a recreation fishermen, came to talk about the
amount of traffic at Slikok creek. During July there were 250 to
300 boats on that stretch, and the bank is eroding constantly.
There :is a high concentration of boats, and he would like to see
the hours changed to 7:OOam for guides and let the recreational
fishermen have more time without the big boats.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. KPB Mayor Mike Navarre. The Mayor reviewed his
perspective which is based on historical events of the Borough.
He noted the flood event of last year brought to mind the flood
plain and zoning issues. He said when his father was Borough
Mayor he attempted to initiate zoning efforts, (namely to limit
building within the 100 year flood plain), not successfully, as
they were seen as an encroachment by government because the
public did not understand what they were trying to do. Therefore
he sa±d with any land use initiative he tries to put through, it
will be critical for the cublic to be able to understand the
purposes and benefits before they will be willing to support
stronger zoning recommendations.
With respect to the Kenai River, he watched with interest the
efforts of the Assembly on the attempt to pass the habitat
ordinance last winter and spring. In talking with his brother
Tim he suggested to him that what was ideal also had to be
achievable and that would be a huge step forward. The Mayor said
the Kenai River is the most valuable resource on the Kenai
Peninsula, and in Alaska, nationally and internationally.
With respect to the KRCMP he has looked at the recommendations
and said some will be difficult to achieve. He said
recommendations should apply prospectively (to new developments)
This way the potential negative effect on the river resource
could be mitigated. With regard to funding issues, the Mayor has
spoken to Commissioner Shively, and Rue, and has suggested
additional enforcement on the river. He made the suggestion of
cross training, with a multi agency law enforcement force. He
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would like to ensure funds that are collected from the river will
go to river. He told the board he looks forward to working with
them an one is his initiatives as mayor is helping the public to
understand what a tremendous resource the Kenai River is.
The board members then introduced themselves to the Mayor.
Chris asked the Mayor how the Board could most effectively_ deal
with land use recommendations to the Borough. He replied that as
long it is understood that it is a recommendation, and that the
Borough may choose to consider it or not, the Assembly is not
threatened. Any plan which includes recommendations has the
possibility of stirring up alct of concern about what might
happen, merely because a recc-=endation has been made.
Pat suggested the Borough might want copies of the public
comments so they can see what the public's perception is.
Ben told the Mavor he would l�ke to see continued support of the
Kenai River Center as we all agree education goes a long way to
address issues.
Mayor Navarre feels optimistic about the KRC. It has been
accepted and the acceptance will continue to grow.
Jim A. said the 1986 KRCMP was developed with alot of sweat
equity, and the rewrite was seen as needing help, that has been a
real success. The 1986 plan was never adopted by Boro, which
limited its effectiveness. This time we would like to have a
document which is acceptable to the Assembly. He asked the Mayor
if it is in the realm of possibilities that the rewrite of the
plan will be accepted by the Borough. Navarre answered that the
outgoing Mayor advised him not to predict the Assembly, but that
anything is possible.
B. Water Based Recreation Recommendations: approval. Bruce
Phelps. Bruce told the board what we adopt this evening will
probably be changed to some degree by the public review process.
These recommendations reflect the results of the public
presentations.
Ben moved that we adopt the 12/4/96 Memorandum from Bruce Phelps,
starting on page 9, and Peggy seconded the Motion.
For addressing scenic float guides, it is recommended that we
wait until the results of the Upper Kenai River Cooperative Plan
is available.
Under Rental boats, top of pg 10, change second bullet to read
"Register all rental boats on the Kenai River". Also on third
bullet, "Increase rental boats fees....", refers to commercial
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operator fees.
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Under Derbies, in the first bullet, replace "themes" with purpose,
and add ",pith funds to be returned to the Kenai River." In the
second bullet, insert pro-ected in front of "low stock."
Recommendation added: It makes more sense to work cooperatively,
to target specific resources with highest priority. Increase the
level of coordination between Parks, Forest Service, ADF&G in
order to more effectively use limited resources, manage guides,
and investigate illegal activities.
On pg. 13 under the third bullet, change 1172 hours" to 24 hours.
Under 11FISHI11G GUIDES" on pg.14, there was some discussion on the
following: Robin West asked if limiting guides would be based
upon social actors. Bruce said yes, economic, social,
biological etc. It would need to be reviewed by the AG's office
to make sure legal criteria is met.
Jeff asked if the Kenai River Guide Association recommendation
that one has to have a fishing license in three of the last five
years could be incorporated in this section. Also Jeff wants the
plan to reflect that guided and non -guided anglers are all
public, so in cases where the plan refers to "general public",
substitute "unguided angler."
Bruce said he will try to make clarifications in the language.
A move was made to accept the language of the 12/4/96 water based
recreation memorandum with the exception of modifications. There
was unanimous approval.
C. Land Use and Other Reco=endations: approval. Ben made
a motion to accept the 12/3/96 memorandum on land use and other
recommendations.
Bruce reviewed this area and noted the changes made in sub
committee in the afternoon meeting.
A friendly amendment was made by Chris to continue work on
section 3.1 (land use recommendations that would be directed to
the Borough) and accept the rest of this memo. Ben accepted the
friendly amendment to his motion.
Robin suggested deleting item #2 in section 3.2.3 (1) Board
members agreed.
Unanimous agreement to accept "other" section but "land use" will
be revised by Bruce and discussion will continue in the January
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meeting.
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D. Dr. Lyndon Lee - Hydrogeomorphic Model for Wetlands.
Jim Powell of ADEC, explained that HGM is now a statewide
wetlands proaram, :with DEC being the lead agency in Alaska. HGM
is a new approach for evaluation wetlands, which gives us three
new benefits: 1) rapid assessment tool, 2) based on sound science
and 3) it is locally based, taking into consideration local
priorities. Not all wetlands are the same. The main purpose of
the states' wetland program is to conserve and protect high value
wetlands, as well as recognize and support appropriate
development. To do that we need to understand what functions the
wetlands are performing. Which ones do we develop and which do
we preser,e? Need to recognize the unique needs in Alaska.
Jim said the governor proposed three principles for resource
development when he took office. 1) If we are going to develop
wetlands, we should do it with sound science that guides but does
not dictate policy. 2) Prudent management should ensure
sustainability and conservation.(Managing for the future). 3)
Involve the public.
The goal of the HGM project for the Kenai River is to come out
with a guide book that will allow resource managers and
scientists to be able to go to the field, look at a wetland, and
be able to assess what a particular wetland is doing, in as short
a time as a day.
Jim then introduced Dr. Lyndon Lee, leader of the Wetlands
Science Training Cooperative of Seattle. Dr. Lee is nationally
and internationally known in the wetlands field of expertise.
Dr. Lee told the board he was here to talk about three things.
1)To provide an administrative context of the current approach of
the functional assessment. 2) Draw contrast of why this
assessment approach differs from others. 3) Short overview of
what was accomplished this summer.
To set policy context the current administration came out with a
document which outlined their general policy on wetlands
protection in August of 1993. He presented two statements from
that policy for the board's consideration that pertain to state's
efforts to cooperate with Federal efforts and local government
efforts to look at wetlands, to understand how they function and
to use sound science as a basis for making policy decisions. One
of the Clinton administration goals is: "to promote the
restoration of degraded or damaged wetland areas through
voluntary non -regulatory programs". Dr. Lee said this provides
the direction that federal monies will be made available and
funneled to states, counties, municipalities, and other
jurisdictions below the federal jurisdictions.
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The second area he calls attention to in the Clinton document was
the mandate to the scientific community to develop improved
analytical tools for wetland functional assessment. HGM stands
out as an assessment tool.
Each board member was given a handout "The HGM Approach
Explained". Dr. Lee went through a series of overheads
explaining the work that has been done in Alaska and is yet to be
done. He would like to come back every 3 months or so to keep
this board informed on their discoveries.
Jim A. agreed with this and invited both Dr. Lee and Jim Powell
to future KRSMA board meetings.
E. Lease Sale 85A Discussion. Peggy reviewed with the
Board the facts of LS 85A. She said this sale caught most of us
by surprise although reportedly it has been in the works for the
past 29 months. Peggy pointed out that although classified ads
may have appeared in the papers, the reference to the "Kenai
River" may have been left out and therefore not caught the
attention of anyone here. Peggy referred to the board handout
that consisted of a map and request for comments section of the
whole lease sale document. Peggy pointed out that before doing a
lease sale like this the Commissioner has to issue finding that
this is in the best interest of the state to do so. Peggy
pointed out pg. 9-3, "cumulative effects". She said there is
alot of discretion given to the Commissioner and to the Director
of 0&G for making exceptions to the mitigation measures that they
list. Some of these are listed on pg. 5. The 1/4 mile set back
provision is certainly not enough to protect the contiguous
hydrologically connected wetlands which we don't know enough
about yet. Peggy said some of the concerns that have grown in the
past week evolve from some comments of Jim Hanson, (Chief
Petroleum Geologist of the Div. of 0&G), that it's too late to
ask the Governor to take out portions of the tracts that border
the Kenai River. At this point the lease sale goes forward or we
have to ask the Governor to withdraw whole tracts.
Jim A. told the board about the call he got from two members of
the Commissioner's office this afternoon. He was asked to pass
along the following information. First of all, this is an area
of strong concern to both the Governor and the Commissioner and
that they are very concerned about the idea of a resolution
coming to them from this board that would not be favorable to the
lease sale. They were surprised that this board was unaware that
the Kenai River was included in this and they stated that
Commissioner Shively went to some special lengths in order to
make sure that the public was informed about this. This included
a round table discussion in Homer, 6 presentations to various
groups such as KPBoro, Chambers of Commerce, Boro Assembly,
Anchorage Chamber. There were 3 hearings of broad public notice
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and a final best interest finding. Another comment he was asked
to pass along is that Commissioner Shively has a special
relationship with this adviscry group and does not like the idea
of a last minute resolution _,cming from this group. He would
instead want the board to consider an alternate plan which would
be to not oppose the lease sale. He was asked to remind the
board that the lease sale is only the first step. The
Commissioner is offering to reach out and discuss any concerns or
issues with respect to drilling.
Jim Hanson from Oil a Gas, was made available to the board for
questions and answers. Hanson referenced a two book document
relating to the lease sale. In July of 94 this document was
produced and the Kenai River was added to it in October of 94.
Requests for comments were sent out to 800 people on the Kenai,
plus oil companies, the Borough, the Cities. Display ads as well
as classifieds were done on this lease sale. There were lots of
stories in the newspapers, and over the last two years it has
gotten more publicity than anv other lease sale. The sale being
done on Wednesday, Dec. 18 includes both state lands plus the
Mental Health Trust Lands. The state does not regulate what may
be done on CIRI lands. CIRI can do what they want as long as
they proceed through the RCMP process.
Hanson explained that should a company choose to drill on a
parcel which is state land, the mitigation measures are in effect
to deal with potential impacts. The oil company would then file
a plan of operations. Commissioner Shively has committed to this
group that they will be informed and involved with evaluating any
drilling plans if the sale goes through. No matter where any
drilling might take place, there is a public process in effect
that includes all the resource agencies, environmental
communities, the Boro and anyone who wants to become involved.
The rest of the meeting was dedicated to questions to Jim Hanson.
Suzanne asked if a tract was leased that included a park unit,
would the oil companies be able to drill right in the park unit
or could we keep them outside the park? Hanson said generally
drilling has not been permitted inside a park unit. He told
Suzanne when a permit is filed all the departments get to look at
it.
Jim A. said over the past few days board members expressed
concern to him that the Kenai River tracts were included and that
this board, which has a responsibility for dealing with issues,
was not specifically contacted that a fairly major activity was
being proposed. Does this board want to make any recommendations
as to any comments to Commissioner Shively and the Governor about
the sale and/or mitigation measures?
Ben: Besides no action in the lease sales, what other scenarios
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are open to the Commissioner and Governor at this time? Hanson
said the Commissioner can withdraw sales up to the day of sale
but it has to be the whole tract.
Jim H. asked if the information given to the oil industries
denotes that these are highly sensitive lands. Hanson said that
they do know what sensitivities are there and they are discussed
in the finding. The oil company bidding knows what the setbacks
are and they also know that anytime they file for a permit for
whatever activity it might be, that they show mitigation measures
for that site. Statistically in a lease sale, Hanson said about
half the tracts will get leased, and of those, 6% see any kind of
activity. Jim H. then asked if the successful bidder would be
caught by surprise when it goes out for review. Hanson said they
would not be surprised.
Pat asked if Borough land is in preservation status, can they
still use it for drilling? Hanson said they have to adhere not
only to the state, but to the Boro mitigation measures and ACMP.
Ben asked what type cf revenue could the state expect from this
sale? Hanson said it is a $5.00 per acre minimum bid. It could
be millions, or thousands. Then Ben said he was at Kenai
Watershed Forum meeting last week where the implication was that
ADF&G was comfortable with the 1/4 mile setback. There are alot
of differing views on this board but we all agree that this board
focuses on the Kenai River. Ben said the that he does not doubt
the public notices that were published, but somehow alot of us
did not get the message. At some point it would behoove all of us
to address how to do this better.
Ted expressed his feeling that it seems ironic that for quite
some time under the auspices of the Governor's office, this
advisory board has 'een working diligently in fighting with
property owners and state agencies about little squares of
property adjacent to the Kenai River, making people put in board
walks, closing areas to fishing because of trampling of banks,
etc. and in the meantime this comes up and has never been
referred officially to the KRSMA board for comment. It is like a
mockery of this board and he said he wonders what we are doing
here. Ted cannot personally feel he can support going forward
with this lease sale. He said he is not satisfied that the
mitigation measures and gentle verbal assurances are enough to
protect the Kenai River.
Jim A. asked how to interpret the Commissioner's offer of talking
with this board and allowing board input as the plan of operation
is being developed. Hanson said when a company files a plan of
operation, the Commissioner has committed to contacting the
Board, providing a copy of their plan of operations, and asking
that the board review it and provide a list of concerns.
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Jim A. then asked at that point could we request that no drilling
occur within 2 miles of the Kenai River and could that be a
stipulation? Hanson said if the site they selected is within an
area you don't want drilled, then you make that point known.
Pat 3wner asked if a company can drill on private land? Hansen
answered that if a company wants to drill on private owned
surface land, they have to contact the land owner to let them
know what they will do. As it stands right now by law, the
landowner has a right to request from the company a plan of
operations to see exactly what they are going to do. If the land
owner does not want them drilling on that land, the owner may say
so. If they can drill somewhere else they will. If there is
absolutely no other area for them to drill to access the target
they want to reach, then 3NR gets involved. DNR will require the
company to post a bond to cover any damage that may occur on that
land, but then they will be allowed to drill because "subsurface
ownership has preference over surface ownership". But very
rarely will a company want to bother to drill on land where the
owner does not want them there. 0&G will be requiring companies
to turn in a plan of operations to DNR first but they still have
to go through the ACMP process.
Pat Bower asked what protection there is for water aquifers?
Hanson said by law they are protected as they have to use steel
casing down to 2500 feet around the well. There is no way
anything in that well can penetrate the steel casing at 2500 feet
well below the aquifers. Pat then asks how much water they use?
Hanson said they get a permit from Div. of Water that also goes
through ADF&G to see exactly where they will be drawing the water
from.
Ted then moves to pass the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 85A includes 13 tracts which
cover most of the length of the Kenai River, and
WHEREAS the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board
(KRSMA) has not had an adequate opportunity to evaluate the
proposed lease sale, mitigation provisions, and effect on public
and private land; and
WHEREAS the KRSMA Board believes that such lease sale and
subsequent drilling could have an adverse effect on the habitat,
fishery, and recreational uses of the Kenai River,
THEREFORE be it resolved that the KRSMA Board recommends that all
lease parcels under, adjacent to, or within one-half mile of the
Kenai River and its tributaries be withdrawn from Oil and Gas
Lease Sale 85A."
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Ben seconded the motion to accept this resolution. Chris
Degernes, Bill Schuster, and Lance Trasky abstained from the
vote. The Motion passed with the remaining 13 members voting for
the resolution except for Jack LaShot, who voted against it.
F. Charles Rhodes Wetland Fill (Cooper Landing area) The
board unanimously supported sending the letter to Marian Magwood
of the Army Corps of Engineers.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT. none
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A. BOARD COMMENTS
Chris: Has scheduled a meeting on 12/19 at 1 pm at the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in Conference Room B to look at river specific
reccmmendations, in terms of management use. Any board members
are invited to attend.
Jeff: Said he is not comfortable with having to quickly decide on
the resolution and would hope to be more proactive in the future.
Ken: Said he had the two LS 85A documents and did not see where
the river corridor was included. He supports the motion.
Robin West: Thanked Peggy, Jim, Ben and Ted for being on top of
the situation.
Pat: Liked the comments from Mr. Morris (written letter provided
to the Board).
Bill Schuster: Liked the Pacific Salmon book handed out to board
members. Suzanne said these are available for the schools in the
community.
Jim H: Thanked Mayor Navarre for his comments and felt it was
important for him to understand the Borough's participation on
Kenai River issues.
Peggy: Informed the board the Governor will be at Homer High
School on Saturday 12/14 at 12:00 to hear comments on LS85A.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting. January 16, 1997 at Cook
Inlet Aquaculture.
Respectfully submitted, Denise Dutile
INFORMATION LIST
Kenai City Council Meeting
of
February 5, 1997
1. 1/15/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "TO DO" List.
2. Kenai Animal Control 1996 Annual Report.
3. 1/23/97 Letters of Appreciation to Patricia Porter and Bob
Frates regarding the Kenai Chamber of Commerce's 1996
Community Service Award.
4. 12/12/96 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1997
"TO DO" LIST
ADMIN - Look at Cunningham Cabin to see if structurally sound for moving
to another location (do not spend any money on it).
Provide Council with copies of KMC Title 7 and sections of the
Charter relating to revenue bonds.
CLERK - Notify Borough that the City will not protest the renewal of the
Oaken Keg's liquor license.
Send welcome letters to Peggy Arness and Arlene Enfield for
Council on Aging; send thank you letters to others for their interest.
Prepare report for Council regarding expenditures and planning of
Holiday Party for past two years.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
February 5, 1997
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://WWW.Kenai.net/city
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Becky Gay - Resource Development Council Update
2. Sara Pearson/Charles Cranston - Youth Court
Presentation
3. various Speakers - Alaska Regional Fire Fighting
Facility.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1733-97 - Appropriating $15,000 of Grants
Received for Development of the Alaska Challenger
Learning Center and Authorizing the Transmittal of this
Grant Money to the Alaska Challenger Center for Space,
Science and Technology, a Not -for -profit Corporation.
2. Resolution No. 97-4 - Awarding a Contract to Kluge &
Associates to Perform an Evaluation of Certain
Municipal Buildings for Compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) for the Total Amount of
$4,060.00.
3. Resolution No. 97-5 - Transferring $4,000 in the
General Fund for Street Department Overtime.
4. Ratification of Protests: Continuance of 1996/97
Liquor Licenses -
a. The Katmai Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge/Eaglechief,
Inc.
b. The Upper Deck Lounge
c. New Peking Restaurant
d. Casino, Inc.
e. Alaskalanes, Inc.
f. American Legion Post #20
5. *1997/98 Liquor License Renewal - Pizza Paradisos/
Beverage Dispensary.
Additional information can be found at http://www.Kenai.net/city.
The public is invited to attend and participate.
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk
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