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Meeting Packet
April 15, 1998
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - LEIGH/BUZZELL APPEAL
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)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1779-98 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code at KMC
14.20.150 to Prevent the Same or Substantially Similar Conditional Use
Permit Applications From Being Considered by the Planning & Zoning
Commission More Than Once in Any Nine -Month Period.
2. Resolution No. 98-21 - Awarding the Bid for a 3,000 Gallon Aircraft
Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle to Emergency One, Inc. for a Total
Amount of $498,153.
3. Resolution No. 98-22 - Supporting the $1,705,000 Proposed Funding in
SB 292 and HB 397 for a Public Health Center in Kenai.
4. Resolution No. 98-23 - Extending the Contract for Health and Life
Insurance Brokerage Services.
5. Resolution No. 98-24 - Extending the Contract for Audit Services for
Three Years.
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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 Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of April 1, 1998.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
G. OLD BUSINESS
H.
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Approval - Landlord Consent/ Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron -
Wedge Dia-Log, Inc. to Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C.
4. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of
Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Conditional Use
Permit/Lot 8, Block H, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision - Tom & Vicki
Fruichantie, Appellants.
5. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of
Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Sign Variance for
Oversized Sign - Restaurants Northwest (Burger King), Appellant.
6. Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
- None Scheduled.
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I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
J.
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
APRIL 15, 1998
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1779-98
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMENDING
THE KENAI ZONING CODE AT KMC 14.20.150 TO PREVENT THE SAME OR
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS FROM BEING
CONSIDERED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MORE THAN ONCE IN
ANY NINE MONTH PERIOD.
WHEREAS, currently under KMC 14.20.150 an unsuccessful applicant for a
conditional use permit may reapply for the same or a substantially similar permit
immediately after being turned down by the Planning & Zoning Commission or the
Board of Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, allowing reapplication soon after being turned down for a conditional use
permit that is the same or substantially similar places an undue burden on the public
wishing to participate in the permit process; and
WHEREAS, a nine (9) month moratorium on reapplication for the same or a
substantially similar permit will ease the undue burden on the public while allowing
reapplication within a reasonable time; and
WHEREAS, an applicant may still reapply within the nine (9) month period if the
subsequent application is not substantially similar to the previously rejected
application; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to enact a nine (9) month
moratorium on submittal of the same or substantially similar conditional use permits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that
KMC 14.20.150(c)(4) be added to read:
(4) A proposed conditional use permit shall not be
considered if a substantially similar conditional use permit
has been considered and denied within the nine (9) months
immediately preceding.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the day of May,
1998.
John J. Williams, Mayor
Ordinance No. 1779-98
Page 2 of 2
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced:
April 1,
1998
Adopted:
April 15,
1998
Effective:
May 15,
1998
March 26, 1998 (sp)
Suggested by: Administi C -- r�
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 98-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID
FOR A 3000-GALLON AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE TO EMERGENCY
ONE, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $498,153.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received the following bids for the above mentioned
3000-Gallon Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Vehicle on April 8, 1998:
BIDDER MODEL TOTAL
Oshkosh Truck Corp. TI-3000 $512,659 (6 x 6) (plus any applicable taxes)
Emergency One, Inc. Titan HPR $498,153 - 8 x 8
Titan HPR $490,903 - 6 x 6
WHEREAS, Emergency One, Inc.'s bid for the 8 x 8 Titan HPR is the lowest bid meeting the
bid specifications, and
WHEREAS, this award is contingent upon FAA approval, and
WHEREAS, this award is contingent upon Federal and State funding, and
WHEREAS, funds are appropriated for this equipment in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project
Fund, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief and the City Engineer recommend awarding the bid to Emergency
One, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that awarding this contract to
Emergency One, Inc. for the total amount of $498,153 is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
that the bid for a 3000-Gallon Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Vehicle be awarded to
Emergency One, Inc. for the total amount of $498,153.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of April 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
KENAI FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Date: April 9, 1998
To: RICHARD A. ROSS, CITY MANAGER
Through: Jack LaShot, City Engineer4l
From: Jason A. Elson, Fire Chief 4 i
Subject: Award of Bid to Emergency - One for One (1) Titan
HPR 8x8 3000 Gallon Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Vehicle
On April 8, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. sealed bids for a 3000 gallon Aircraft and Rescue
Firefighting Vehicle were opened at Kenai City Hall in the presence of Janice E.
Taylor and myself. The results of the bid opening are as follows:
MAKE
MODEL
Oshkosh Truck Corporation - TI -3000 (6X6)
Emergency One Inc. - Titan HPR (6x6)
Emergency One Inc. - Titan HPR (8x8)
PRICE
$512,659.00
$490,903.00
$498,153.00
Because of previous problems of bidding this vehicle with regards to the number
of axles and other issues of a proprietary nature no requirement was made with
regard to the required number of axles.
It has been my concern all along that a 6x6 vehicle, with an aerial turret, because
of a high center of gravity, could not meet the FAA's 28 degree side slope
requirements. A vehicle of an 8x8 design however has been proven to meet the
side slope requirements because of its dispersed weight distribution. For this
reason it was requested that an acceptable test be performed in the presence of
a designated City official on any vehicle bid awarded by the City.
With the Oshkosh bid came a statement of compliance with specifications as well
as a certification of compliance with side slope stability requirements. Oshkosh
maintains that a successful test for side slope stability was performed on
February 6, 1998 on its TI -Series 3000 vehicle (similarly equipped as specified)
in the presence of representatives of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority from
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the purchaser of the vehicle.
Emergency One's bid proposal notes that their offer for a 6x6 vehicle cannot be
guaranteed for compliance to the side slope requirements of the FAA until an
actual test and state they will not have a vehicle available to test until later this
year. Their bid proposal also notes that their 8x8 Titan HPR 3000 gallon unit with
INTEROFFICE MEMO
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aerial turret has successfully completed the side slope stability test in the
presence of Joseph Wright of the FAA Technical Center during February 1998,
which was coordinated by phone with James Perham of the FAA in Anchorage.
Given the information above, and after having consulted with James Perham,
Projects Manager for the FAA office in Anchorage, and received his approval, I
respectfully request that the bid for a 3000 gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Vehicle be awarded to Emergency One for One (1) Titan HPR 3000 gallon 8x8 in
the amount of $498,153.00.
Should you have any questions or desire any further clarification please do not
hesitate to contact me. Your consideration in this matter would be greatly
appreciated.
attachments:
Bid Proposal/Statement of Compliance/Certification of Compliance - Oshkosh
Bid Proposal/Proposal notes - Emergency One
Letter of Approval, James Perham, Projects Manager FAA
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April 9, 1998
Mr. Jack La Shot, P.E.
City Engineer, City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Dear Mr. LaShot:
Award of the 300C gallon ARFF Vehicle
AI P3-02-0142-2397
122 W. 7th Avenue #14
Anchorage, Alaska
39513-7587
We have reviewed and approve the bid tabulations for the subject project and concur in your
recommendat?on to award the contract to Emergency One, Inc, 1601 SW 37" Ave., Ocala,
Florida 34474 In the amount of $498,153.00.
Should you have further questions I can be reached at 271-5460.
James S. Perham, P.E.
Program Manager, Safety & Standards
Branch, Airports Division
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BID PROPOSAL
TO: City of Kenai
DATE: 4 - a - 18
210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
(907) 283-7535
By the submission of this proposal, the undersigned agrees to furnish and
deliver one (1) ARFF vehicle in accordance with the specifications attached
hereto and to provide a 100% performance bond on an insurance company
approved by the State of Alaska.
The bidder acknowledges and agrees by signature below that the purchaser
shall have the right to accept or reject any or all bids as deemed to be in its
best interest and that a 10% bid bond has been enclosed as a bid deposit.
All bids are to be valid and binding for at least 90 days from the advertised date
on which bids are received and once submitted no proposal may be withdrawn
without the consent of the purchaser until the expiration date.
ONE (1) ARFF VEHICLE AS SPECIFIED $ 418, /
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DELIVERY / aO --:L>,4ys (not to exceed 180 calendar days)
COMMENTS / EXCEPTIONS
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PROPOSAL
to
The City of Kenai, Alaska
3000 Gallon ARFF Vehicle
4/8/9810:00 AM
Guy Dewey, Regional Manager
Airport Vehicles
352-861-3545 •
FAX 352-237-1161
e-mail gdewey@e-one.com
In response to the invitation for bids, Emergency One Inc. is pleased to provide this proposal for
One (1) TitanTM HPR 8x8 3000 Gallon Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle in full
conformity with the requirements for delivery within 180 days after contract execution by both
parties. The pricing excludes any state or local taxes, if applicable, and the offer will be valid for at
least 90 days.
The completed unit will be tested to the standards and the vehicle will comply with the criteria
established by the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220- 1 OB.
Liquidated damages of $100. per day will be accepted for late delivery after the expiration of 180
days excluding delays due to war, fire, labor disputes, natural disasters, governmental regulations,
supplier delays, purchaser changes, delays for purchaser supplied ordering details or other causes
which clearly are beyond the control of E-One@.
E-One® Titan HPRTm Independent Suspension Vehicle Features
To improve ARFF vehicle performance and combat the numerous instances of ARFF vehicle roll-
over which are historic for high gallon 6x6 ARFF vehicles, E-One® pioneered the development of
the low profile, high mobility concept with numerous successful deliveries in service throughout the
USA, Canada and other countries.
For your requirements with the aerial turret, we offer recommend the 8x8 version with the proven
tested static slope stability of 28° and 50-50% weight distribution for the elimination of over steer
characteristics typical with the rear of the vehicle being heavier than the front as common on the
6x6 design. While the HPRTM is best known for the its comfortable ride and responsiveness, the
most noteworthy characteristics, are the low profile and wide body low C/G design for added
stability and operator safety.
Emergency One Inc., HPRTM High Mobility ARFF Vehicles utilize an integrated system of
performance enhancements including the Mentor (Rockwell Technology) 5000 Series
independent suspension/axle system. This system is the product of over 20 years of development
and improvement that has resulted in the most advanced ARFF vehicle performance available.
IEmergency One, Inc. - P. O. Box 2710 - Ocala, Florida 34478 - 352-237-1122
The following performance advantages are provided with the HPRrm ARFF Vehicles:
The tubular frame and flexible independent suspension design, dramatically reduces off -road
reaction forces on the occupants and vehicle structure providing safer operation and
improved component life. These units are capable of traversing an 8" half round @ 17 MPH
with .5/CG maximum vertical root mean squared (RMS) at the driver's hseat ,bas lees ening
and can
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cause long term compensatory personnel injuries.
• Off road speed capability is increased 2-3 times that attainable with conventional axle, semi -
elliptic suspension. Current FAA tandards�require easily ows 3 MPH on terrain that a e
Rockwell independent suspensiondesign
conventionally equipped vehicle would struggle at 15 MPH.
• Handling is improved as this suspension increases tire -ground contact without being affected
by opposite wheel motion.
• Since this suspension provides a greater range of wheel end motion (15") a flexing water tank
sub -frame is not required to minimize stress on the vehicle components while providing
flexibility for off -road terrain. This allows the vehicle center of gravity to be reduced
substantially improving dynamic stability in cornering and side slope operation.
The independent suspension components are lighter as only the wheel ends, hubs and tires
are part of the i ht for improved ride quality and driver control.
This design uses in -board mounted disc brakes which rotate at many times the wheel speed.
This design provides better heat dissipation and brake cooling for improved braking. The in-
board location keeps the brake assemblies above the dirt and wheel splash which degrade
brake performance and accelerate wear.
• The in -board disc brake design allows for changing the brake pads without removal of the
wheel and tire assembly. This facilitates maintenance and lessens vehicle off-line time for
routine service. T ical time required to replace brake pads is a few minutes per brake,
whereas with wheel end mounted drum brakes, the same operation commonly takes at least a
full day or more.
• The under axle clearance is increased with this independent suspension design as the axle
housing is recessed between the frame rails and becomes an integral part of the chassis frame
reinforcement. Gear reduction is heavy duty double reduction type accomplished within the
wheel ends, eliminating the conventional differential housing bowl. Typical improvement in
the under axle ground clearance is five inches.
• Large rubber load dampening bump stops and direct double acting shock absorbers are
provided with the twin variable rate coil suspension springs at each wheel end to enhance
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3000 Gallon ARFF Bid
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ride and driver control and balance the load on each side of the drive shafts on either side of
the control arms.
The major suspension components are permanently lubricated using PTFE impregnated
bushings which require no periodic lubrication lessening out -of -service time for
maintenance.
• All components are fully mechanical and require no complicated, load or road sensing
devices or electronic calibration devices, of any kind. The entire system is simple, effective
and uses a minimum number of moving parts and the assemblies are fully rated for the load
and power requiring no torque limiting devices.
E-ONE Titan HPR® Customers
USAF P-23 8x8 (249)
Los Angeles Intl Airport. (2) 8X8
Denver Int'1 Airport, CO (2) 8X8
Dallas/ Ft Worth, TX (8) 6X6
Lubbock Int'1 Airport, TX (1) 4X4
Edmonton Intl Airport, CND (2) 4X4
Vancouver Airport Authority, CND (3) 8X8
Ft. Worth, TX, Michael Field (1) 4X4
Phoenix, AZ Sky Harbor Airport (1) 8X8
Sacramento Metro Airport, CA (2) 4X4, 8X8
Dayton Beach Infl, FL(1) 4x4
Subic Bay, Philippines (1) 4x4, (1) 6x6
SW FL Regional Airport, Ft. Myers (1) 8x8
Ontario Intl Airport, CA (1) 8x8
Westchester County Airport, NY (1) 4x4
SynCrude Canada Ltd., Ft. McMurray, CND (1) 8x8
McCarran Infl Airport, Las Vegas, NV (1) 6x6
Ontario Intl Airport, CA (1) 8x8
Tulsa Infl Airport, OK (1) 6x6
Detroit Metro Airport (2) 6x6
TitanTM HPR Additional Value Features
The following "Extra Value" features are provided on this unit and generally not provided on
competitive units:
Chassis gauges segregated from fire system instruments and controls on the cab dash for
operational ease.
• Rugged 1/8" thick 110" wide low profile aluminum cab with extrusion reinforcement for
occupant protection.
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3000 Gallon ARFF Bid
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• Bright finished aluminum walkways with raised surface non -slip safety perforations for safety.
• Radiator sight glass for fast, safe level checking without removal of the pressure cap.
High pressure 10 micron dual hydraulic oil filtration with contamination indicator.
• Capped lube fittings, where practical, to prevent dirt entrapment which causes wear.
• Body sheet metal encloses the tank sides for protection.
• Equipment compartments free from pump plumbing and fuel tanks which cause moisture to
damage equipment and entrap harmful vapors and waste valuable storage space.
• Roll back engine hood operable by one person from the ground without lifting.
• Color/function coded wiring.
• Valuable lower body compartment space is not taken for pump plumbing or fuel tanks.
f adjusting clutch drives stem and wet clutch um drive
• The power divider includes a wet self � g Y pump
with full mechanical override allowing full operational use with an inoperative clutch pack.
This means you are never out of operation for a worn clutch pack.
• The aerial turret is low mounted nested for a forward reach of 24'.
Warranties and Service
Emergency One Inc. is a world wide supplier of structural and ARFF fire fighting vehicles with
over 18,000 units delivered to the USA and 80 countries.
Our products are backed by the strong financial resources of the Federal Signal Corp. traded on the
New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, our business association with Crash Rescue Equipment
Services, Inc., Dallas, TX, the nation's foremost ARFF vehicle service provider with representatives
located strategically throughout the country, and United Fire of Issaquah, WA allows us to offer the
very best in after market service capability.
Parts and service technicians will be dispatched as needed from the joint resources of our factory in
Ocala, FL, United Fire Equipment and Crash Rescue Equipment Services, Inc. to assure the best in
after market support available.
The vehicle is covered by the E-One® one year warranty; four year E-One® paint warranty, five
year Detroit Diesel fire apparatus engine warranty; Allison transmission HT-750 DR two year
warranty; and the water and foam tanks are maintenance free design and warranted for the life of the
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unit by E-One®. With our tanks, unlike competitive units, the purchaser is not responsible for
removal of the tanks for warranty coverage to apply.
Proposal Notes
Concerning the aerial turret, art. 84., as a matter of clarifying the operation, the aerial turret
piercing nozzle "tracks" the boom water/foam nozzle in the vertical plane, as specified. While
not specified, tracking, in the horizontal plane, is not suggested due to the possibility of damage
to the piercing nozzle agent supply casting from potential mis-aligned penetration.
With the nature of use in training with differing drivers and operators, power windows and
mirrors would be a valued safety and utility feature. These are available at no additional charge,
if the Mil Spec foam concentrate requirement can be substituted with conventional 3% AFFF
chemical in the specified quantity, as was specified for the 1500 gallon unit.
In a meeting in Washington, DC on 4-1-98, we were advised that the FAA advisory has intended
to specify the forward looking infrared system (FLIR) on all ARFF vehicles with the other
components of the DEVS system, not required for each airport, but available when specified. If
you wish to have the FLIR system on the cab or aerial add $13,000 to our bid price. You may
also have this feature on the 1500 Gallon unit, previously bid at the same price.
Regarding side slope testing, we have successfully completed the stability test of 28° for the 8x8
Titan. HPR 3,000 gallon unit with the aerial turret in the presence of Joseph Wright of the FAA
Technical Center during February which was coordinated by phone with James Perham at the
FAA in Anchorage. We submit this for the test "acceptable to the City of Kenai" and further
offer to test the Kenai unit if you place the order with our company in the presence of the City of
Kenai prior to delivery. Our offer for the 6x6 cannot be guaranteed for compliance to the 280 A/C
requirement until an actual test and since it will be very, very close, we suggest the 8x8 be the
vehicle of choice regardless. We have two 6x6 aerial equipped units which will be available for test
later this year but regretfully not within the 20 day period.
E-One® References
Southwest Georgia Reg. Airport
Albany, GA
Mike Armour 912-430-5175
DFW Int. Airport
Capt. Alan Black
972-574-5513
Amarillo Reg. Airport
Amarillo. TX
Yampa Valley Regional Airport
Hayden, CO
Chas. Vale 970-276-4138
Daytona Beach Int'1 Airport
Daytona Beach, FL
Fire Chief Jack Abbott
904-248-8057
Asst. Manager Richard McConnell
806-335-1671
Greenville - Spartanburg Airport
Greer, SC
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BID PROPOSAL
TO: City of Kenai DATE: VA/ 6,
210 Fidalgo Street, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
(907) 283-7535
By the submission of this proposal, the undersigned agrees to furnish and
deliver one (1) ARFF vehicle in accordance with the specifications attached
hereto and to provide a 100% performance bond on an insurance company
approved by the State of Alaska.
The bidder acknowledges and agrees by signature below that the purchaser
shall have the right to accept or reject any or all bids as deemed to be in its
best interest and that a 10% bid bond has been enclosed as a bid deposit.
All bids are to be valid and binding for at least 90 days from the advertised date
on which bids are received and once submitted no proposal may be withdrawn
without the consent of the purchaser until the expiration date.
ONE (1) ARFF VEHICLE AS SPECIFIED s 6 /2 �a CF, 00
MAKE �2s r-,o s /-i MODEL
DELIVERY (not to exceed 1 SO calendar days)
COMMENTS/EXCEPTIONS �/W -✓4;C
MANUFACTURER eS lAry sf� iu e- 6o e/. w4o-i zo
OFFICER SIGNATURE �' '�.. T COIi
ADDRESS 5
CITY, STATE, ZIP n Ldko.tfl W .L
TELEPHONE 9X0 - P.1- 32 66 FAX 2" - 97211146
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OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
P.O. Box 2017 • Appleton, WI 54913-2017
asS H 2600 Amencan Dr. • Appleton, WI 54915-9042
Telephone: 920-832-3279
® Fax: 920-832-3266
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS
The Oshkosh TI-3000 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle as built for the City of
Kenai. Alaska would be manufactured to be in complete compliance with all of the technical
specifications. The standard TI-3000 specifications enclosed should be used for reference only,
as they form the basis for the final vehicle configuration proposed which includes any unique
requirements.
xaz
Thomas G. Cihowiak
Sales Manager - ARFF Vehicles
April 6. 1998
OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION
a P.O. Box 2017 • Appleton, WI 54913-2017
2600 American Dr. • Appleton, WI 64915-9042
Telephone: 920-632-3279
® Fax: 920-832-3266
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
WITH
SIDE SLOPE STABILITY REQUIREMENT
Oshkosh Truck Corporation certifies that its T/TI Series 3000 gallon Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle with independent suspension and a "Snozzle" extendible waterway
meets the 28 degree side slope stability requirement as defined in the Federal Aviation
Administration's Advisory Circular 150/5220-1OB and the National Fire Protection
Association's Standard No. 414 for a Class 4 ARFF Vehicle.
This certification is based on a test that was performed on February 6, 1998 on the Oshkosh
Truck Corporation tilt table located at the corporation's Test and Development facility in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The test vehicle was a production unit which was fully ballasted for crew,
secondary agent, and equipment.
The test was conducted in both directions in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers
Procedure No. J2180 and was witnessed by representatives of the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the purchaser of the vehicle.
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Thomas G. Cihowiak
Sales Manager - ARFF Vehicles
April 6, 1998
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Suggested by: Mayor Willies --
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE $1,705,000 PROPOSED FUNDING IN SB 292 AND HB 397 FOR A PUBLIC
HEALTH CENTER IN KENAI.
WHEREAS, since 1981 the City of Kenai has provided space in City Hall for the Public
Health Center; and,
WHEREAS, the needs and operations of the Public Health Center have outgrown the
facilities provided and there is no ability to expand within those facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is working with the Kenai Peninsula Borough on a
proposal for delivery of some hospital services to Kenai City residents to be housed in
a joint facility with Public Health located in the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the land will be provided for this Public Health Center at no cost to the
State of Alaska.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the City of Kenai requests the Alaska State Legislature to approve the
$1,705,000 requested in SB 292 and HB 397 for the funding of the Public Health
Center in Kenai.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15`h day of April,
1998.
John J. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Suggested by: Administrd«U11
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 98-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE
BROKERAGE SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City has contracted with Last Frontier Insurance Cache for the
past three years for health and life insurance brokerage services; and
WHEREAS, the City is satisfied with the services rendered; and
WHEREAS, Last Frontier Insurance Cache has agreed to provide the services
for the next year for a fee of $5,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to extend this professional
services contract for one year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the City Administrator is authorized to extend the
contract with Last Frontier Insurance Cache for health and life insurance for
one year through June 30, 1999 for $5,000.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
April, 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: eel
(4/ 10/98) kl
a LAST
FRONTIER
INSURANCE CACHE
February 23, 1998
Rick Ross
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
RE: Broker Fee for Blue Cross Plan
Dear Rick:
This letter is to clarify our position concerning the Broker Fee
negotiated with Last Frontier Insurance and the City of Kenai`s
Blue Cross Plan as per our conversation of 2-19-98.
As I stated previously, our original agreement was based on 30% of
the commissions received in the approximate amount of $8000.00 in
1995. We therefore, bid the amount of $2500.00 for the pleasure
of servicing your account.
In 1997, Blue Cross increased the commission level to a straight
5%, which increased the commission amount received to $24000.00
per year instead of the original $8000.00 per year.
The following is a breakdown on what the city would have received
if commission level had remained the same and what they will have
received from the inseption date of July 1995 through June 2001.
Commission Payout As Originally negotiated
1st Contract
2nd Contract
1995-1998
1998-2001
1995
$8000.00
1998
$8000.00
1996
8000.00
1999
8000.00
1997
8000.00
2000
8000.00
Totals
$24000.00
$24000.00
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35681 Kenai Spur Highway / Soldotna, Alaska 99669 / Tel: (907) 262-4425 / Fax: (907) 262-6373
10543 Kerai Spur Highway, Suite A / Kenai, Alaska 99611 / Tel: (907) 283-7591 / Fax: (907) 283-5284
Commission Payout With Commission Increase
1st Contract
2nd Contract
1995-1998
1998-2001
1995
$8000.00
1998
$24000.00
1996
8000.00
1999
24000.00
1997
24000.00
2000
24000 00
Totals
$40,000.00
$72,000.00
If the commission level had remained $8000.00 from 1995 through
2001, the city in essence will have received $48,000.00 from Last
Frontier Insurance and Last Frontier will have received $15,000.00
from the city. Because the commission structure has so drasti-
cally changed, the city will have received $112,000.00 for the
period 1995-2001. Last Frontier will still only receive
$15,000.00 from the city for the same period.
We, therefore, respectfully request that the city consider a flat
fee of 300 on all Blue Cross commissions received which would
amount to $7200.00 per year. Even at this rate the city is
receiving a substantial amount more than originally negotiated.
When this item appears on the city council agenda, I would like tc
be present and offer my assistance in answering any questions thel
may have.
Rick, I want to thank you for allowing us to meet with you, and
appreciate your willingness to consider this matter.
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City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 98-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THREE YEARS.
WHEREAS, the current five-year agreement with Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. for
provision of audit services is expiring; and
WHEREAS, Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. has agreed to perform audit services for
the next three years (1998-2000) for a fee of $21,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to continue using Mikunda,
Cottrell & Co. for audit services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that:
Section 1: The City Administrator is authorized to contract with
Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. to perform the annual audit for 1998, 1999 and 2000
for a fee not to exceed $21,000 annually.
Section 2: This contract can be extended for two years upon agreement
of terms by both parties.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
April, 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(4/ 10/98) kl
NUKUNDA, COTTRELL & Co.
A Professional Corporation
Robert N. Mikunda CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
David J. Cottrell
Johnie F. Jones 215 Fidalgo, Suite 206
John M. Bost Kenai, Alaska 99611
William S. Coghill (907) 283-3484
O. Andrew Orien FAX (907) 283-5842
March 4, 1998
Mr. Lawrence Semmens, CPA
Finance Director
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Larry:
Offices ir:
Anchorag
Bethel
Kenai
We are pleased to outline the auditing and accounting assistance we are able to provide
the City for the fiscal years 1998-2000. We will perform the annual audits of the
financial statements, prepare a management letter addressing those areas essential for
sound internal control which can be improved upon the City, if any, and assist your
personnel, as requested, with accounting problems.
Through the years, we have gained much insight into the activities of the City. We feel
that we have a very good working relationship with the accounting staff and they have
come to know what we expect in the way of schedules and so forth which allows us to be
more efficient while there.
FEES
Based upon our past experience as the City's accountants and the above information, we
feel the audit for fiscal years 1998-2000 included all compliance audits and out-of-pocket
costs can be performed for a fee not to exceed $21,000 per year. This fee will result in
audit cost for the next 3 years that is $2,500 per year higher than the price for the past 5
years. It is also understood that this agreement can be extended for an additional two
years (2001 and 2002) with the fee to be determined at that time.
It should be noted that the above audit fee has been based on the condition of the
accounting records, existing personnel, and the assistance to be provided by the City.
City of Kenai
Page 2
The primary reason that the City's audit costs are substantially lower than other
comparable cities is the extensive preparation of year end schedules that are done by the
Finance Director and his staff. Should the accounting records deteriorate materially in
the future, there be a major change in the accounting personnel, or other unforeseen
problems arise requiring many additional hours, a fee adjustment may be necessary.
Also, any extra work not falling under the normal scope of the audit would be billed
separately from the audit. We would discuss any problem areas with you prior to
performing any unexpected work.
Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. will continue to staff the engagement with experienced
governmental auditors. We will also strive to provide continuity of staff and utilize staff
located at our Kenai office. It is clients like the City of Kenai that help us expand and
grow in our community.
**********
We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and look forward to continuing to serve
your auditing and accounting needs.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this engagement letter, and are available to
discuss any items or questions you may have regarding it.
If this engagement letter is acceptable to you, please indicate your acceptance by signing
the appropriate space below and returning this letter to us.
Sincerely,
MIKUNDA, COTTRELL & CO.
William . oghill, CPA
Partner
ACCEPTED:
For Three Years Ending June 30, 1998
Through June 30, 2000
Title:
Date:
COUNCIL ON AGING
March 30
10 AM
Agenda Approval
Minutes from Prior Meeting
Old Business
1. Program Evaluation/Report from Board
New Business
1. Election of Officers
2. Security Issue/Vintage Point
Person Wanting to be Heard
COUNCIL ON AGING
ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 30, 1998
10:00 A.M.
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice President Huddleston called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Present were Huddleston, Billings, Hollier, Burton, Nelson,
at 10:14 a.m.).
Absent were: Meeks and Enfield.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Betty Nelson MOVED to approve the agenda as presented.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3 • APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no objections.
Acting Director Kellie Kelso read the minutes of February 16, 1998.
changes made to the minutes.
MOTION:
X.
There were 'no
Joanna Holher MOVED for approval of the February 16, 1998 meeting minutes.
Rosemary Wiese SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED:
Hollier requested the members review the minutes prior to the meeting (which are.
forwarded in the meeting packet) so they will not have to be read aloud prior to
approval.
b.
ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS $
a. Program Evaluation/Report From Board
Betty Nelson reported they had been requested to talk with other seniors and find out
why they don't participate in the program. Hollier suggested better advertisement of
activities may be helpful. She used the Grandma's Hope Notes program (held
recently) as an example. She reported it was a wonderful program, food was very_ good
Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
March 30; 1998
Page 1
(small portions), but few attended. She suggested members of the Council on Aging
could divide up the list of seniors who use the Center, contact them, and inform them
of upcoming special activities.
Wiese mentioned, she had heard several comments the Grandma's program was too
long and suggested time limits be set. Kelso added, she had been concerned the
program would be too long and mentioned it to the presenter. She added, the
program was scheduled too late to include the information in the last newsletter
(which would have helped advertise the activity).
Nelson reported, a comment she received was that not enough people are involved
and that everyone should be included in the Council on Aging meetings and Senior
Connection meetings. It was pointed out both meetings are open to everyone.
ITEM 5 • NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers
Peggy Arness, Chair of the Nominating Committee, reported Sam Huddleston had
agreed to act as Chair and Betty Nelson had agreed to act as Vice -Chair. Discussion
followed as to whether a Secretary/Treasurer position needed to be filled. It was
noted, that position had been removed from the By -Laws and the only elected
positions were chair and vice -chair.
MOTION:
Joanna Hollier MOVED the nominations be accepted and closed. Rosemary Wiese
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
b: Security Issue/Vintage Pointe
Kelso reported there is some concern that more than tenants have keys to the main
outer door of the housing facility which presents a security issue to all the tenants.
Some tenants have given keys to members of their families, which was not of big
concern. However, some keys have been given to people hired by individual tenants
to clean apartments, etc. The amount of keys out and who has them is a concern.
Kelso reported, a cost quote had been requested from Randy's Glass to re -key the
main outer doors for a card key (because card keys cannot be easily duplicated). She
also noted the rental agreements state that only one key will be issued to each tenant.
She asked the group if they thought this should be changed in the rental agreement.
There was a lengthy discussion in regard to the issuance of keys.
It was pointed out that while a card key may be harder to have copies made, it may
also be harder to use for those who have sight problems. Discussion found that most
of the group felt it was okay for a tenant to give a key to a family member for cases of
Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
March 30, 1998
Page 2
emergency, etc. It was also noted a card or regular key could be issued to the tenant
and copies of the key would have to be purchased from the Senior Center office
personnel. Whoever is given an extra key should also understand the responsibility of
having the extra key. Distributing the keys (card or regular) from the office would
keep tighter control of how many keys are issued and to whom. It was also suggested
the rental agreement should be changed to include distribution of keys as discussed.
Another concern discussed was that the managers are not always available at night
and it is sometimes hard to find them during the day time (mainly because they may
be cleaning somewhere in the facility or doing yard work, etc.).
It was decided to table the discussion on this subject and continue it at their next
meeting. In the meantime, members are to talk with other Vintage Pointe residents
and ask them if they have concerns regarding security, how many keys they would
want or feel are necessary for each apartment, etc.
MOTION:
Joanna Holder MOVED to table discussion on this subject until their next meeting.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT
Betty Nelson MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Joyce Billings SECONDED the --
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m.
Minutes prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Council on Aging Meeting Minutes
March 30, 1998
Page 3
D-12
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSIOr
APRIL 9, 1998
Kenai City Council Chambers
Tom Thibodeau, Chairman
***AGENDA***
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 12, 1998
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5 • OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6• NEW BUSINESS
ITEM ?: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda (3/ 18/98 and 4/ 1/98)
ITEM 11 • ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
April 9, 1998- 7:00 p.m.
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Thomas Thibodeau
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order approximately 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Ron Holloway, James Bielefeld, Bonnie Koerber, Tom
Thibodeau
Members Absent: Henry Knackstedt, Barbara Edwards, Sandra Hudson
Also Present: Councilman Raymond Measles, Acting Airport Manager
Keith Holland, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
HOLLOWAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY
KOERBER. AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 12, 1998
HOLLOWAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1998.
MOTION SECONDED BY BIELEFELD. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS
WRITTEN.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
5. OLD BUSINESS - None
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
7. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Holland provided members with a copy of the Historical Aircraft Operations
report and noted the first air carrier figure in 1987 was much larger than other
years as a different formula and calculation method was used. That was
changed in 1988 and the numbers remained consistent.
The car rental counter construction at the Airport is nearing completion and
the terminal looks busier.
Airport Commission Meeting Minutes
April 9, 1998
Page 1
The gift shop is open and Holland encouraged members to stop by and look at
the items Mr. Hansen has in his inventory.
The Airport Manager search continues. The advertisements are out and will
run through May 18. It is anticipated that interviews will be done by June 12
and an offer made. It was noted the advertisements are ran in the local
newspaper, the Anchorage paper, and the Airport Executive newsletter.
The Airport Commission will have two vacancies soon and Holland asked that
interested individuals see the City Clerk for an application. The seats coming
available are a FAA representative and an at -large member.
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
A brief discussion took place on the ARFF facility and Holland noted they are
ahead of schedule. The fire truck bids were opened on April 9 and should be
awarded by the following week. It was noted the bid came in approximately
$60,000 below estimate. It was also noted this truck will not be available for
airport emergencies. It will be used solely for training purposes.
9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
11.
a. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda (3/18 and 4/1/98)
HOLLOWAY MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:10 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
Airport Commission Meeting Minutes
April 9, 1998
Page 2
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KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
APRIL 7, 1998 @ 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8s ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 3, 1998
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Corey Hall - Kenai Community Library
ITEM 5• REPORTS
a. Director
b. Friends of the Library
C. Public Relations Committee
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
a. April Openings
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
a. City of Kenai Budget Work Sessions
b. Goals & Objectives
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/OUESTIONS
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 4, 18 and April 1, 1998.
ITEM 10• ADJOURNMENT
Kenai Advisory Library Commission
April 7, 1998 - 7:30 p.m.
Kenai Community Library Activity Room
Chair Bob Peters
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bob Peters, Kathy Heus, Lorrene Forbes, Janet Brown,
Vincent O'Reilly,
Members Absent: Janice Rodes, Carol Brenckle, Elissa Fahnholz
Also Present: Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
O'REILLY MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. EMUS SECONDED.
AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998
FORBES MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 1998.
MOTION SECONDED BY BROWN.
Heus noted a correction on page 3, third paragraph under the Friends of
the Library, the first sentence should read, "Friends will continue fund
raising by selling the book lovers pins".
The minutes were approve with the correction.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Corey Hall - Kenai Community Library - Hall reported the Library
hosted the Read Across America event requested by local retired
teachers. Approximately 42 children participated and one teacher
showed up to read. Events included storytelling, crafts and watching
videos.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 1
Hall attended the Library Association Conference in Ketchikan with
Director DeForest. The conference was quite interesting and it was
beneficial to have two representatives from the Kenai Library as
DeForest attended the technical meetings and Hall attended the
workshops dealing with various library programs. The programs
included a mother/daughter book club, poetry club, etc. It was noted
that several of the work sessions overlapped so it would have been
impossible for one person to attend all sessions. Hall indicated that she
received some good ideas for summer programs for children and she felt
very good about the conference. Goals were set and problems discussed.
DeForest noted that Hall was asked to be a presenter at the conference
next year.
Hall gave a brief report on upcoming events at the library which include
the National Library Week and Turn Off TV Week. Activities planned for
the Turn Off TV week include Bingo, family read nights, and storytelling.
The theme for this year's summer read program is "Take Me To Your
Reader". Hall will begin the program the first week in June.
The Library will have a booth at the Kenai River Festival and volunteers
are needed to help out.
5. REPORTS
a. Director
DeForest provided members with a copy of the April calendar and the
monthly report.
DeForest reported there were 674 individuals using the Internet at the
Library. There are 5 computers and a person is allowed one hour per
day, once per day. Discussion took place on the type of patrons and
DeForest reported there may be 20 regulars that come in for various
reasons, i.e., building a home page, building a home, checking stocks,
etc. There are a lot of different people using the Internet. DeForest
stated a special card is available for people visiting the area who wish to
use the Internet. It was noted that Soldotna Library has one computer
available for Internet use.
The library had received two new computers. One is being used to
monitor the magazines and will alert staff to missing issues and provide
some control over the magazines. The library has about 350 magazines
and newspapers that come in monthly. Staff is entering the data in the
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 2
computer at this time. The genealogy group will also use the computer
as it has the has the CD drives. Free CD's are available for this group.
The Totem Chaser group (a genealogy club) has started again, they meet
once per month.
The library is open on Sundays in April except for Easter.
There is a writer's group that meets at the library twice per month. They
requested an earlier time for their next meeting to accommodate their
guest Diane Olthuis.
The Kenai Fire Department and State Forestry Department held a work
shop at the library last Saturday and discussed prevention of home fires.
There was a good turnout.
The State Library card was discussed at the Library Association
Conference and there are some pros and cons to having one. An
advantage would be the system would alert other libraries of problem
patrons and assist in collection of fees. It was noted that a holder of a
State library card could use any library is the State. It was noted the
system does not have a mechanism for having books returned to the
library should a person from out of town take one with them. A lengthy
discussion took place on delinquent accounts and collection agencies.
Heus noted that a particular collection agency discussed in a newsletter
used tact when approaching patrons and was very successful in getting
fees paid. The agency gets a percentage. DeForest stated the Kenai
Municipal Library has approximately $10,000 out in books and
materials alone. There is quite a problem with vandalism and theft at the
library.
The library has been very busy and 173 new cards were issued from
January through March. There is approximately 9000 cards issued to
Kenai residents.
The Universal Services Grant deadline is April 8, 1998 and the library's
will be submitted on time. If awarded the grant will take care of
approximately 60% of the library's communications to include Internet
and telephone.
Discussion took place on Microsoft grants and it was note that Kenai
probably won't qualify due to the population size.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 3
b. Friends of the Library
Heus reported the Sunday hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and it is the
intent to have some type of special event to draw people in. Donna
Peterson will be at the Library on April 26, 1998 to give a short talk
about her book, writing, and will have a book signing. There were 71
patrons in last Sunday which was quite good considering the lack of
publicity. The people that did visit expressed their appreciation.
The Writer's night at the Visitor's Center was successful. The Friends
shared the sponsorship and also the proceeds. The total earned was
$417.50. The program was excellent.
Work will begin on the library brochure for patrons. A new member is
getting the information together and will do the computer work. The
brochure should be ready by the beginning of June.
A book sale is scheduled for June 4 and 5. The Friends of the Library
members could preview the books on June 3. The Kenai Festival is held
on Sunday and the remaining books will be sold at the library booth.
The newsletter will be sent out after April 15, 1998.
Fund raising activities will include the sale of book lover pins.
Discussion took place on whether or not the Friends wanted to do
another raffle and the decision will be made in May.
Friends may have something in the 4' of July parade, perhaps with
children. There is a women interested in organizing the event if she
would be in town. A final decision will be made in May.
The corporation (business) donations made also include a donation to
the building fund. More letters will be sent out to other businesses once
the addresses are received. These letters request donations for various
library programs.
Friends will be asking for assistance with the membership. There is
currently 93 members which is probably the most the group has had.
The volunteer will help with maintaining records.
An Open House will be coming soon.
The building fund currently has $21,000.00.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 4
O'Reilly and Peters expressed appreciation for the fine work the Friends
of the Library is doing with fund raising and the various library
programs.
C. Public Relations Committee:
Peters reported the PR Committee contacted Tess Whalen with EDD
regarding the philanthropist list she talked about when she met with the
Library Commission. Whalen informed Peters that her list is in Montana
and she suggested the Commission compile its own list since they are very
specialized. Whalen also suggested that the State of Alaska be contacted
as they may have a similar list available. Whalen indicated she would be
willing to provide assistance to a specific committee rather than the
Commission as a whole. Peters stated the PR Committee will continue their
efforts on this issue.
Forbes reported that she invited Sue Carter to this meeting but
unfortunately Carter was out of State but is enthusiastic about coming to
the May meeting. Carter will give a history of fund raising efforts for the
Cultural Center.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. April Openings
Peters requested support of Sunday openings by the Commissioners. If
they are unable to volunteer any time a visit to the library is sufficient.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. City of Kenai Budget Work Sessions
Peters reported the City is holding budget work sessions on April 8, 15,
and 22. DeForest confirmed that the half-time employee is still in the
budget but the building and plans for the building have been removed.
Forbes will attend the April 8' work session to present the budget
request for Sunday hours. Commissioners reviewed the draft memo
provided by Forbes and had no additional comments.
HEUS MOVED THAT THE KENAI LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SUFFICIENT MONEY BE
INCLUDED IN THE 1998-1999 BUDGET TO ALLOW OPERATION OF
THE KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ON SUNDAYS. MOTION
SECONDED BY BROWN.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 5
VOICE VOTE - MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives for the Library were discussed and it was
decided that Commissioner's will review the old list and be prepared to
discuss them at the next meeting.
Heus recommended the library plan be revisited. The group agreed the
plan would be included in the goals and objectives.
8. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS / QUESTIONS
Commissioner Forbes reiterated that she will attend the budget work session
and present the memo regarding Sunday openings. She will make 40 copies at
the library to hand out at the session.
Forbes pointed out the comment regarding the Kenai Rec Center in the memo.
She thought it was important to mention it as it is another facility that doesn't
pay for the cost of doing business.
Commissioner Heus reported that she was very pleased with the new lighting
at the library. She worked on Sunday and was happy with the remarkable
difference.
Commissioner Brown invited members to visit the Sunday openings.
Commissioner O'Reilly indicated that he was pleased with the meeting and
the hard work being done at the library but was frustrated with the lack of a
solution to the building problem.
9. INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 4, 18 and April 1, 1998
10. ADJOURNMENT.
HEUS MOVED TO ADJOURN. SECONDED BY FORBES. MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 7, 1998
Page 6
Renal Community _fdrea ty
A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1998
Circulation Adult Juvenile
Fiction 2428 584
Non -Fiction 2578 401
Periodicals 119
Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes
10 8 6 178
Total printed materials .. 8015
Total Circulation .. 10038
Additions Docs
Adult
Gifts 3
52
Purchases
82
Total Additions
... 260
InterLibrary Loans
Ordered
Books
40
Easy Books
1509
396
Videos Misc.
1058 763
Juvenile Easy Books AV
9 38 10
8 50 8
Received Returned
27 26
Interlibrary Loans by our library .. Books 56
Volunteers .. Number 27
Income
Fines and sale books
Donations/Lost books
Xerox
Total hours .. 209
$1,417.55
154.40
352.75
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Total Income for MARCH, 1998 ... $1,924.70
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A PUSUC UBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949
163 MAIN STREET LOOP
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907) 283-4378
LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED MARCH, 1998
KENAI 65
CLAM GULCH 2
COOPER LANDING 2
HOMER 1
KASILOF 3
NIKISKI 26
SOLDOTNA 24
STERLING 4
OTHER 8
TOTAL 135
Library Patronage .. 9,304 Persons
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 2, 1998
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 5, 1998
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Softball Green Strip Camping
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Boys & Girls Club Donation request
b. Pop Warner Football
C. Eric Hansen Scout Park Design
d. Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HARD
ITEM 11
a. Council Action Agenda - March 4 and 18, 1998
b. Beautification Committee Minutes of March 10, 1998
C. Rep. D. Young letter to RR regarding multi -purpose recreational facility
d. Alaska/Northwest Regional "Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest" results
e. City League Basketball Final Results
ITEM 12
KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
*** MINUTES ***
April 2, 1998- 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Richard Hultberg
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Hultberg, Dale Sandahl, Ronald Yamamoto, Kelly
Gifford, Jack Castimore, Tim Wisniewski, Alicia Brewer
Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Councilman Duane Bannock,
Contract Secretary Barb Roper
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Castimore requested an addition under Item 6, New Business; Multi -Purpose
Recreational Facility.
Hultberg added Keith Huss under Item 4, Persons Scheduled To Be Heard.
Agenda was approved with the additions.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 5, 1998
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING HELD MARCH 5, 1998 WERE APPROVED AS
WRITTEN.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Keith Huss - Bernie Huss Fitness Trail - Mr. Huss reported that he
discussed the proposed work in the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail with his
mother and they think the improvements are a good idea. Huss
suggested that Parks consider utilizing people required to do community
service to assist with the work. Huss also suggested that a uniformed
officer make periodic walk-throughs to show a presence in the area.
Frates indicated the project should not incur a huge expense as the Girl
Scouts will be doing most of the work in order to earn a community
service award. A walk-through is planned to identify the work required
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April 2, 1998
Page 1
and Frates stated he would be pleased to have a Huss family member
involved. Once the areas are identified, they plan to solicit assistance
from community service organizations such as the Elks, Eagles, etc.
Parks and Rec will provide departmental support by removing the brush,
loading it on vehicles and discarding it.
Yamamoto suggested that Norville be contacted to help out as he may be
able to provide equipment, etc.
Huss recommended that Carr's be contacted to see if perhaps their
employees can pick up the trash along the fence since most of it is from
their store. It was suggested that probably wasn't being done at this
time due to the liability involved with an employee working off premises.
It was noted the City installed the fence. It was also noted that Carr's
has taken care of the loitering problem on their property.
Frates indicated the project is going to take the participation of not only
the Huss family and the Girl Scouts but the community as well in order
for it to be successful. Huss indicated that he would do whatever
necessary to assist with the project and reported that his sister Marla
will be in town during the time recommended for the walk-through.
It was determined the walk-through would take place on Tuesday, April
21, 1998. The group would meet at the park at 4:30 p.m. Frates stated
he would contact Huss. Sandahl suggested marking just the trees that
should stay.
5 OLD BUSINESS
a. Softball Green Strip Camping
Hultberg introduced Mike Wiles of the Softball Association.
Hultberg brought attention to the memo included in the packet
regarding the types of complaints received about the softball green strip
camping area. Frates reported that the City Manager's office received
many calls last year with various complaints which included using
private dumpsters, hot briquets dumped on the grass, tying up the
facilities whether it was the shelter or bathrooms, and why are softball
players allowed to camp and others are not. Frates reported that City
Code requires written permission from the City Manager to camp in any
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April2, 1998
Page 2
non -designated tent area. Frates was unsure if permission was ever
obtained as there are no records of it but camping has taken place in
that area since 1981.
Frates stated if the Commission is in favor of tent camping in the area
then a plan of action needs to be developed to present to City Council. If
the Commission feels camping should not take place in the area then
other alternatives need to be considered, such as camping in the parking
lot, the FAA fields, or the tent campground. Hultberg reported there are
some individuals on the Council that will probably vote against the tent
camping because of the abuses that have been reported. Hultberg
continued, the Commission needs to come up with some ideas on how to
eliminate the problems. The issue was on the Council agenda on April
1, 1998 but was removed at the request of Administration.
Sandahl asked what happened between now and the last meeting since
the issue was discussed and it was determined then that tent camping
will continue. Frates replied, the issue was discussed with the City
Manager and he put it on the City Council agenda.
Castimore asked if the Softball Association has ever signed an
agreement with the City or if there was a contract is place. Gifford
replied there was not. Castimore asked if the Softball Association was
insured. Wiles answered, yes, they are. Castimore suggested that
ground rules be established and a formal agreement or legal document
between the City and the Softball Association be generated. Yamamoto
agreed that control was required and pointed out that the number of
people allowed to camp needs to be determined as there are limitations
with regard to the number of people versus facilities (restrooms). Wiles
reported the Softball Association brings in porta-potties during
tournaments.
Hultberg addressed the alcohol and open container problems. Frates
noted that signs are posted and they helped but the League was more
responsible for taking care of the problem as they want to make the
sport more of family type event. Frates noted the problem was much
better last year than in years past.
Frates asked if the Commission thinks that tent camping should
continue in the area then coordination needs to be made with the
Softball Association in addressing the issues, designating an area on the
property that is appropriate for tent camping and an area that is not.
Frates showed a map of an area and pointed out the areas that are off
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April 2, 1998
Page 3
limits to tent camping. Frates also thought the Softball Association
could help with dumpsters and porta-potties to facilitate their needs.
Wiles indicated that last year was a slow year for softball as there were
only about 65 teams attending tournaments compared to years past
when there had been up to 135 teams. Wiles confirmed the teams like
the atmosphere and the fact that they can camp next to the fields.
Discussion took place on the utilization of the pavilion in the area and it
was confirmed that it is used for cooking and getting out of the weather.
Sandahl thought that both the Parks and Recreation Commission and
the City Council should be knowledgeable of the type of problems
encountered due to tent camping but the establishment of rules and
enforcement should be an Administrative function and Frates should
have the leeway to develop those guidelines.
Bannock reported this item was removed from the Council agenda as it
was determined the issue required Parks and Rec discussion. Bannock
stated the rules currently do not allow tent camping and it needs to be
determined whether these rules should be changed. Bannock
continued, the City Manager has a lot of concern about five weekends of
tent camping in the area, particularly when it is in conflict with another
big City party, which is the Industry Day function. If the Parks and Rec
Commission decides that tent camping should not continue, then
Council would direct Administration to close the area. If camping is to
continue then, Council wants the Commission to develop some controls
that would be appropriate.
After a general discussion it was determined that tent camping should
be allowed to continue. Castimore stated it not only provides a
convenience to the visiting ball teams, it also represents income to the
community as other businesses are being used such as the restaurants
and hotels.
Wiles stated the Softball Association was never aware there was a
problem until he looked at the City Council agenda. The alcohol issue
was discussed the past two years and it has gone very well. The teams
are eager to do what is asked by the City and if they are made aware of
the problems they would be addressed. Wiles continued, any rules
established by the City will be provided to the various teams in the
packet the Softball Association sends out each year.
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April 2, 1998
Page 4
N.
Bannock reiterated that Council wanted this conversation to take place
with the Parks and Rec Commission. Administration will make the rules
and Bannock made it very clear that Council will not, however, they do
take some flak when something goes wrong. Bannock suggested the
following ideas: tent camping be allowed in the area with time
limitations set, i.e., tents down at 9:00 a.m.; tents allowed within the
boundary of the softball field with tents coming down at 9:00 a.m. and
put back up after the last game is played at night. Bannock liked this
idea in particular as other people in the community could continue to
use the other elements of the park.
GIFFORD MOVED TO DIRECT THE PARKS AND REC DIRECTOR TO
ESTABLISH RULES TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY MANAGER
WITH INPUT FROM THE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. MOTION
SECONDED BY YAMAMOTO.
Frates indicated that opening this area up to tent camping is essentially
making the area a tent camping facility for that weekend. This means
the area is open to anybody.
Discussion took place on Industry Days and Hultberg noted the event
takes up the entire side of the area. Frates reported that Industry
Appreciation Day is purposely set and in fact the Softball Tournament
sponsored it last year. Frates reported there is no conflict. Bannock
stated it would be a huge conflict if 20 tents were there during Industry
Appreciation Day.
Vote
SANDAHL
Yes
GIFFORD
Yes
WISNIEWSKI
Yes
HULTBERG
Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
YAMAMOTO Yes
CASTIMORE Yes
BREWER Yes
It was decided that Frates will provide a set of guidelines at the May
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Multi -Purpose Recreational Facility
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April 2, 1998
Page 5
Castimore reported the discussion for a multi -purpose recreational
facility was discussed in May and October, 1996, January, February and
March 1997. Several studies were done on a multi -purpose recreational
facility (Castimore provided copies of a few studies).
CASTIMORE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE KENAI CITY
COUNCIL BEGIN DESIGN WORK ON A MULTI -PURPOSE
RECREATIONAL FACILITY BY THIS SUMMER. MOTION SECONDED
BY WISNIEWSKI.
Castimore asked for unanimous consent when the item is voted on
Castimore reported that several groups had come to the Parks and Rec
Commission requesting such a facility. These groups include the skate
boarders, hockey parents, the local hockey association, figure skating
instructors, and many, many requests by community parents. Castimore
thought it was time to move forward and take some action on the facility.
Yamamoto reported that Wince-Corthell-Bryson had already begun work
on a design for a facility and thought it was even completed. Frates
noted there is a Task Force for the project.
Discussion took place on where the facility would be built. Yamamoto
indicated there was some land trade issues being dealt with at this time
so the actual location has not been determined. Yamamoto suggested
the Task Force come to a Parks and Rec meeting to give a status report
on the project.
Bannock reported he would not endorse the motion made by Castimore.
Bannock explained that he was intimately involved in the project as the
same piece of ground for the multi -purpose facility is purported to be
used for the Challenger Learning Center. In order to unleash this piece
of ground the City has to deal with the federal government, the State,
and the Borough. The land swap issue is important as it involves the
funding for the facility. This involves the City trading valuable property
to the State and the State will trade their property for the federal land
(BOR property). The property the City of Kenai is trying to get released
from BOR is adjacent to the golf course. Bannock continued, when the
three-way swap is done, the monies generated from the sale of the
residential lots are going to go to the multi -purpose recreational facility.
The Council has gone on record as saying they are not opposed to
fronting the money as soon as the green light is given to sell the lots.
Bannock appreciates the concerns expressed and the fact that
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April2, 1998
Page 6
Commissioners are tired of hearing about this but the process is very
slow. The City is involved with as many government agencies as
possible on the issue and Bannock strongly recommended that everyone
contact the federal senators regarding the issue.
Discussion took place on the amount of money anticipated from the sale
of the lots. Bannock indicated there is a difference of opinion on the
issue as there has not been an appraisal on the lots and there is
speculation on how much someone will pay for a lot on the golf course.
Discussion took place on the proposed lot for the facility. Bannock
indicated the property being looked at is the property adjacent to the
high school between Lawton and Rogers. Castimore asked if Council
has decided the multi -purpose facility can only go in one place.
Bannock answered, Council had decided this spot makes sense in order
to pull the land trade off. As a result, with the anticipated lot sales the
facility could essentially be built for free.
Castimore stated the issue has been in discussion for 18 years and there
is a motion on the floor recommending that City Council move forward.
Bannock stated it wasn't fair to say that Council hasn't moved forward
because they have. Wisniewski did not agree with the proposal the City
put before the voters and thought it was pulled out of nowhere.
Bannock responded by stating the issue did not come out of nowhere as
there was a petition to put it on the ballot. Discussion took place on the
petitions and it was determined there were two. The petition generated
by Castimore did not make it to the ballot.
After further discussion it was decided that Frates would invite a Task
Force member to the next meeting to give a status report. Frates
reported the City does have a plan but it will take a lot of time.
Bannock will provide a name and filename of the issue for each
Commissioner so they will know who to contact and how to refer to the
project.
Castimore withdrew the motion with concurrence from Wisniewski.
Yamamoto left the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
7. Director's Regort
a. Boys & Girls Club Donation Request
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April 2, 1998
Page 7
The Boys and Girls club donation request went before Council as action
was needed right away. The Club requested 4.5 hours of free gym space
on several Saturday mornings for their soccer program. The soccer
program has grown so much they exceeded the capacity in their gym.
The request was approved.
b. Pop Warner Football
A meeting is scheduled on April 13 with the group to address some legal
concerns. It was noted that Steve Foster is the Vice President of Pop
Warner Football and that this is a joint effort between Soldotna and
Kenai.
C. Eric Hansen Scout Park Design
The final design went to Council last month and was approved.
d. Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
A walk-through of the park is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at
4:30 p.m. An aerial photo has been ordered to help with planning.
Hultberg asked how any money donated to the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail
improvements would be used. Frates thought it would go towards rental
of small equipment.
S. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Frates reported that a local student took second place in the Elks State Hoop
Shoot. The men and women's basketball league final results are included in
the packet. Thank you letters will go out to sponsors of the events.
Commissioner Gifford asked about the status of the iron fence she would like
to see go in the front of the cemetery. Frates indicated that work continues on
the issue.
Commissioner Wisniewski asked when the bike trails would be swept. Frates
reported the department would start with the sidewalks first and should be on
the bike paths by late next week.
- None
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
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April 2, 1998
Page 8
11. INFORMATION
a. Council Action Agenda - March 4 and 18, 1998
b. Beautification Committee Minutes of March 10, 1998
C. Rep. D. Young letter to RR regarding multi -purpose recreational
facility
d. Alaska/Northwest Regional "Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest"
results
e. City League Basketball Final Results
12. ADJOURNMENT
SANDAHL MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY GIFFORD
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, C n4act Secretary
Parks & Rec Commission
April 2, 1998
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 25, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. ROLL CALL:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 11,1998
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ98-13—Preliminary Plat —Horseshoe End at River Bend Subdivision, Garcia Addition
b. PZ98-15—Preliminary Plat -Carl F. Ahlstrom Church of God Replat
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-07 (Continued from March 11, 1998)—Variance Permit (Oversize Sign with Internal
Lighting) —Lot 1, Grace Brethren & Beck Property Replat, 406 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Kenai Grace Brethren Church, Christopher A. Hay, Pastor, 406 McCollum
Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ98-08 (Continued from March 11, 1998�--Variance Permit (Oversize Sign} —Lots 6, 7, 8, Block 3,
Thompson Park Subdivision, 5455 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Spur Road One Stop, Reann D. Pitts, 5455 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
c. PZ98-12—Conditional Use Permit (Professional Offices) --Lots 6 & 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision, 952Cj
&/or 9488 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Hugh Chumley & Joe
Chumley, P.O. Box 753, Sterling, Alaska.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ98-14 (PZ96-38�—Transfer of Conditional Use Permit, Bed & Breakfast —From Olen & Andrea
Moyer to Les and Susan Bradley —For the property described as Government Lots 83 and 84, 1101
Third Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
b. Review of KMC 14.20.230—Home Occupations
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:
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 25, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
* * * MINUTES ***
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke,
Barb Nord
Members Absent: Karen Mahurin, Michael Christian
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Jan Taylor, City Engineer Jack La
Shot, City Attorney Cary Graves, Building Official Bob
Springer, Councilman Duane Bannock, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND ASKED THAT THE ITEM
PRESENTED BEFORE THE MEETING BE INCLUDED. GOECKE ALSO
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY BRYSON
AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITION.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - March 11, 1998
WERENER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 11,
1998. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE WHO ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
Nord requested the third sentence of the first paragraph on page 8 be changed
to read, "The shop would be run on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
possibly 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the weekdays."
MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 1998 WERE APPROVED WITH THE ABOVE
NOTED CORRECTION.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None
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6.
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a.
b.
PZ98-13 — Preliminary Plat — Horseshoe End at River Bend
Subdivision, Garcia Addition.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-13. MOTION SECONDED BY
NORD.
Bryson stated he would abstain as he represents the surveyor on the
plat.
VOTE
BRYSON Abstain
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
WERNER-QUADE Yes
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
PZ98-15 — Preliminary Plat — Carl F. Ahlstrom Church of God
Replat
WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-15. MOTION
SECONDED BY BRYSON.
Staff had nothing additional.
VOTE
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
WERNER-QUADE Yes
a. PZ98-097 (Continued from March 11, 1998) — Variance Permit
(Oversize Sign with Internal Lighting) — Lot 1, Grace Brethren &
Beck Property Replat, 406 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Kenai Grace Brethren Church, Christopher
A: Hay, Pastor, 406 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska.
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GOECKE MOVED TO BRING BACK PZ98-07. MOTION SECONDED
BY NORD.
Glick opened Public Hearing.
Christopher Hay, 1509 Randy Way, Kenai, Alaska, spoke in favor of
the variance as he did two weeks ago. Hay reiterated a few things
mentioned previously and included an additional comment. The sign
being asked for is a replacement of the existing sign. It is much more
attractive, up to date and will enhance the church, the neighborhood,
and the community. Hay reported he went out to measure the existing
sign, which he thought was equivalent to the new one, but the current
sign actually has an overall face, including all framing, of 70 sq. ft. The
new sign is 40 sq. ft., so he is actually asking for a much smaller sign.
Hay again reiterated that he was in favor of the variance.
Kathleen Beck, 9200 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska spoke in
favor of the sign. The existing sign, as mentioned two weeks ago, is old
and needs to be replaced. If it is left the way it is it would become a
danger so something needs to be done with it. The new sign, although
different, will make a better presentation for our community, the visitors,
and the residents.
Janine Espy, 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska spoke in favor of the
variance being passed. Espy reports her home is directly across the
street from the church so she drives past it several times a day. Espy
thinks the new sign would be in keeping with the attractive appearance
already there in the neighborhood. The church is always well kept and
this is another way for them to keep the church in good condition. Espy
asked that the Commission approve the sign variance.
Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella Street, Kenai, Alaska — as a
concerned neighbor to the Kenai Grace Brethren Church, Sonberg
requested that the Commission approve the sign variance. Kenai Grace
Brethren Church is active in the neighborhood and are concerned about
their image. They have done a good job in keeping up on the building
and grounds. Their current sign was beautifully constructed but has
gone through numerous face lifts and had to be reinforced several times.
The current proposed sign will take up less than 60% of the square
footage the current sign does and offers other desirable improvements.
Internal lighting is easier on the eyes compared to the existing external
lighting. The style and color will add to the aesthetic appearance.
Sonberg reported a Commissioner at the last meeting suggested that this
neighborhood's residents are sticklers on rules and that rules were the
basis for their objection to another issue before the Commission.
Sonberg believed that particular Commission member misunderstood
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the concern of the neighborhood's residents. The primary concern on
either issue is preservation of the nature and integrity of their
neighborhood. The sign does not threaten the nature or integrity of the
neighborhood. If anything it will enhance the neighborhood's
appearance and sense of harmony. The Kenai Grace Brethren Church is
asking for an allowable variance that is not objectionable to the
neighbors. It will be considerably smaller and more attractive than the
existing sign.
Glick closed public hearing and reminded everyone the variance request
was amended at the last meeting to state the actual size is 40 sq. ft.
Werner-Quade asked for clarification on the size going from 35 sq. ft. to
40 sq. ft. Glick confirmed the original measurement did not include the
frame, etc. The actual size is 40 sq. ft. which includes the frame.
VOTE
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
WERNER-QUADE Yes
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON Yes
GOECKE Yes
b. PZ98-08 (Continued from March 11, 1998) — Variance Permit
(Oversize Sign) — Lots 6, 7. 8, Block 3, Thompson Park Subdivision,
5455 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Spur Road One Stop, Reann D. Pitts, 5455 Kenai Spur Highway,
Kenai, Alaska.
GOECKE MOVED TO BRING BACK PZ98-08. MOTION SECONDED
BY NORD.
No public comment.
La Shot reported the second sentence of the staff report shows the zone
allows for a square footage total of 84 sq. ft. That should read 81 sq. ft.
in that zone.
Glick asked if staff knew exactly how much of a variance was being
requested. Springer thought it was 212 sq. ft. total. The actual size of
the Tesoro sign was discussed in detail and it was determined the actual
size is 48 sq. ft. It was also noted that staff measured the sign as a
rectangle and whoever manufactures the sign probably measures the
sign as an emblem so there would be some difference in the square
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footage. Bannock asked for clarification on the total square footage
including all signs. It was confirmed it was 168 sq. ft. total.
Bryson stated the location is a different situation than in town. The
service stations in town are in a 35 mile per hour zone and this is on the
highway in a 55 mile per hour zone. They should have a slightly larger
sign. Bryson will support the variance request.
Glick requested the motion be amended to state the variance of 14 sq. ft.
to avoid any confusion.
NORD MOVED TO AMEND PZ 98-08 TO STATE THE VARIANCE IS
FOR 14 SQ. FT. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
VOTE (Amendment)
BRYSON Yes
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
GLICK Yes
Motion passed unanimously.
VOTE (Main Motion)
WERNER-QUADE No
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
GLICK Yes
Motion passed - one No vote.
WERNER-QUADE Yes
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON Yes
C. PZ98-12 — Conditional Use Permit (Professional Offices) — Lots 6 &
7, Papa Joe's Subdivision, 9520 &/or 9488 Kenai Spur Highway,
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Hugh Chumley and Joe
Chumley, P.O. Box 753, Sterling, Alaska.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-12. MOTION SECONDED BY
NORD.
Glick opened the public hearing and requested that anyone wishing to
speak to the item keep their comments limited to three minutes. Goecke
served as timekeeper.
Verbatim Begins
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Again my name is Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella Street, Kenai,
Alaska. Before I read my statement, I would like to have the
Commission's responsibility on this matter clarified. I need to know if
it's your responsibility to determined the appropriateness of this
application as it relates to established City of Kenai Zoning Code and
City of Kenai Municipal Plan? Or do you have the freedom to vote
according to personal preference or political platforms, even if it goes
against the Code and the Plan? Are you addressing this issue from the
perspective of the Codes and Plan or is it from another perspective?
Glick: Well, we have to vote based on our interpretation of the Code.
Maybe we interpret it different that you do or somebody else does, or
different Commissioners could interpret it different.
Sonberg: Okay, as long you're going by the Code and interpreting, that's
fine with me.
Glick: Okay.
Sonberg: Okay
Sonberg: Okay, my understanding is that public hearing is necessary
prior to approving a qualifying application, that is an application that
meets the criteria established in the Code and the Plan. If an
application does not meet the criteria it should be denied regardless of
public comment. This application does not even meet the criteria
necessary to be considered for approval.
I can see no clear difference between the appeal package presented to
the Council Board of Adjustment and this new application present
tonight before this Commission. The City council Board of Adjustment
in Case No. BA-98-1, the appeal of Hugh Chumley and Joe Chumley,
stated that we... stated, and I quote from the findings, " we cannot find
that the uses in the conditional use permit application are similar to
principal uses permitted in the zone", and another quote, "we cannot
find that the development is consistent with the intent of Rural
Residential 1". The Board of Adjustment has already ruled that this
requested land use does not meet the qualifications necessary to be
granted a limited use permit.
I am opposed to commercial development in residential neighborhoods.
Joe and Chew... Joe and Hugh Chumley are again requesting a land use
change from residential to commercial. It doesn't matter whether you
call it rezoning or a limited land use permit, one end result remains the
same — commercial development in residential neighborhoods.
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Arguments against commercial uses in this neighborhood have been
heard by this Commission and by the City Council on at least three
previous occasions. I request that these documents and arguments be
added to tonight's discussions. They show a consistency of intent by
this neighborhood to maintain the nature and integrity of our
neighborhood. They will also show that this neighborhood has been pro-
active and consistent in the planning and development of this
neighborhood for over 13 years.
With the initial 1985 documents requesting that this area be rezoned to
Rural Residential 1, this neighborhood made it clear that we were
rezoning so that we could have a say in future development of our
neighborhood.
Glick: Are you about to wrap it up Mam?
Sonberg: Am I over three minutes already?
Glick: Yes
Sonberg: I'm close.
Glick: Okay.
Sonberg: I didn't think I'd take that long to read a page and a half. We
do not want commercial development in our neighborhood. This desire
was instrumental in the initial rezoning in 1985, and has been made
clear over and over at each Commission or Council meeting regarding
the development of this neighborhood.
Duane Bannock stated that Mr. Craycroft was a visionary in commercial
development. If commercial development were to continue as I
understood his division... his vision to be described, in years to come
Kenai would in fact end up running neighborhoods out of existing areas,
just as Ron Moore, who spoke to the Council on behalf of the Chumley's
described in downtown and mid -town Anchorage.
We neighbors were visionaries of neighborhood preservation and took
steps necessary to maintain the nature and integrity of our
neighborhood back in 1985. We believe the existing City of Kenai Zoning
Code and Comprehensive Plan support the preservation of our
neighborhoods.
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I believe that in order for the Commission to uphold the City of Kenai
Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan, even in the absence of opposing
arguments, the Commission would have to deny this application for a
limited commercial use permit.
Again, we have made our intents and our arguments clear over and over
again. Please consider the consistency with which we have spoken
throughout the year.
Glick: Anybody else wishing to speak to this item?
My name is JoAn Buzzell, I live at 1103 AHak, Kenai, Alaska and I've
been in that neighborhood for 19 years. The City was aware in 1985
that our petition for water and sewer was contingent on the validity of a
rezoning petition our RR-1.
If the City can break their agreement with us in this matter, by granting
a Conditional use Permit to Mr. Chumley, then are we entitled to have
our assessment money refunded?
If the City can break agreements with residents who have done a great
deal of work to obtain a change in zoning, going by the City's rules,
because a corporation with more clout that we have applies pressure,
what message is this sending to those of us who play by the rules?
Please refer to the memorandum sent to the City by Colleen Ward, dated
March 16, 1998 for more reasons for my objections to granting this
petition. Thank you.
Glick: Thank you.
My name is Hugh Chumley, address P.O. Box 1371, Sterling, Alaska.
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gen... Gentlemen of the Commission, I thank
you once again tonight for listening to us again. I'm not here to tell you
your job, I know that you know that so I don't need to try to tell you. I
only want to present a few of the facts as we see them involved. As far
as speaking to following the course we feel we followed the course. We
followed the guidelines laid out by the City.
Ah, the first thing we did was come in here and applied for a rezone on
the whole four acres. That was a mistake and we moved on. The next
thing we did was applied for Conditional Use Permit with neighborhood
input. We moved on. The next thing, the only other thing that we
thought we had before us, was we appealed the decision of this Council
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here, this body, with modifications addressing the concerns presented
by the public. And now, here we are again tonight with the same
amended request presented to you folks.
Our personal plans for development of that property we, as I stated, we
started off and was going to develop the whole four acres, that was a
mistake. The next thing we did is we drafted a subdivision trying to
come in without any driveways on Cinderella which was a big concern.
That was not cost effective. The next thing we did was develop the
current subdivision that is there now and then come to this body and
request only two lots, only 40,000 sq. ft. approximately, or 50,000 out of
the whole four plus acres. We did this as a business concern but...
wit ... at the same time we had the concerns of the neighborhood in mind.
We met kinda unofficially with some of them, we listened to their
concerns and we tried to address them. According to the way the City
Code or the way that the ah..... the way I understand it, there could be
53 home use businesses in this neighborhood without any input from
the City. That is not conceivable but it is possible the way it operates
now. On the same piece of property, and I'll try to hurry because I know
I only have three minutes, on this same piece of property, the four acres
that we're talking about tonight, only two lots of, according to the
current City Code, we could put in 21 family dwellings there. Seven tri-
plexes could be 21 families, that's not the best for the neighborhood.
That's not what we wish to do. However, as a business, we... we have to
be cost effective with our business dealings and to put in five, or seven
residential dwellings there is not going get that.
One of the strong dissidents, or one of the strong people ah... opposing
this offered to buy our property. She said we'd give you what we.... what
you get for it. I didn't think that was too bad ah... ideal under one
condition, that those opposed would sell us their property for what they
have it in. But they didn't want to do that and I don't blame them.
We have addressed all... all previous concerns. We identified the
business use, the schools have withdrawn their concerns, there is no
access on Cinderella, it's been proven or been stated by professionals
that there is no devalue of property upon the current development plan.
The City Attorney said there was no deal in 1985. We've addressed the
buffer zone and also the economic situation where there's other
vacancies in, have been pointed out that that not be of concern. The
public, the neighbors has had a chance to have input into the
development of this property. If this Conditional Use Permit is died
tonight... is denied tonight, the other options we as developers have to
us will not leave the privilege for the neighbors.
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I want to thank you once again for your consideration and your time that
all of you had put in on this project. Thank you.
Glick: Okay, thank you. Anyone else in the public wishing to speak to
this item?
Vesta Leigh, I live in that area. (P.O. Box 905, Kenai, Alaska) First of
all, reference that Mr. Chumley said, 1 have an objection with his permit.
It says therein, he has initialed it, the third item down, please submit
plans showing the location of all existing buildings, alterations,
elevations, there is no place where it says how high he expects his
buildings to go, he could put up under the professional 10-story building
as far as that goes, there is no... nothing that says there.
Okay, my comments tonight are, as I said several years ago, and I said in
January and as I said in February this year, we shouldn't have to be
here again. One of the first things I would like to ask for is a
continuance of this ah.... a continuance for this matter. As previously
predicted, although I know you guys are stuck under a certain time
constraint for meetings... that... that ah.... many of the interested
parties, property owners are gone due to spring break.
I'd like to state again that we feel we have a contract with the City
regardless of what... ah... your City Attorney has said and I just paid
mine off last fall and here comes an applicant again asking the City to
breach a contract it made with me and other property owners. Charlie
Brown was the City official for many years. I would like to read a
paragraph from his memo of March 25, 1985 from Charlie Brown to the
City Council. Part of it ... and... this is just a part... says, "in addition is
with the first petition we received February 5, 1985 it is contingent upon
the validity of a rezoning petition." Next paragraph, last sentence... "the
petition appears to be valid pending the validity of the rezoning petition."
So regardless of whether Mr. Graves agrees or not, the City
administration at that time was aware of what the deal was and we still
consider it that. It seems increasingly likely that this will eventually be
decided by an Alaska judicial system.
No matter what the commercial venture is proposed, that's a very
dangerous section of highway. I live there, I have to come out there. I
know that and a business drive in exit between the exit and egress of the
high school is a potential tragedy. Furthermore, if the Planning and
Zoning approves this request for a Conditional Use Permit against the
express wishes, needs, guarantees of the citizens of that area it would
indeed be a simple chore in the future to yet have another Conditional
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Use Permit to build a fast foods outlet, multi -pump station, or whatever.
Or anything that would suck the kids from across the street and be
lucrative to the owners.
The Kenai Comprehensive Plan says in part, "protect established
residential neighborhoods from intrusion by incompatible land uses".
Granting this permit would fly in the face of that comprehensive plan.
The plan also states "land use plan... is designed to respond to
development trends, natural site characteristics and the community's
attitudes towards future growth and it becomes apparent that the City,
by applying this Conditional Use Permit could then later call it a trend
and other Conditional Use Permits would then happen allowing anything
one commercial applicant wants anywhere in the City.
Nearing conclusion I'd like to say that granting this applications request
for the Conditional Use Permit would violate 14.20.080 of the Municipal
Code which states, "the RR zone is intended to provide for low density
residential development in outlaying rural areas in a form which creates
a stable and attractive residential environment." And later on the same
chapter... "to prohibit uses which would violate the residential
character.." I submit that granting this Conditional Use Permit would in
fact violate the City's own Ordinances.
The last argument I would like to bring forth is that no one person
should be allowed to make a substantial profit of the backs of others.
This pur... proposal would do just that. It would in fact make the
present owner deniably wealth... undeniably wealthier by changing the
use from residential to commercial. The estimate has been that he
would realize tens of thousands of dollars in profits from this maneuver
and it is said that this same tactic is being used in other bodies of
authority ah... with other properties in this State.
And I should like to conclude with this statement. Unlike other people
who have opposed this Conditional Use Permit, I'm not subject to
pointed, or vague, threats of losing my job or livelihood if I continue to
oppose this Conditional Use Permit and I shall continue to oppose it and
that will also include writing to any future prospects or... or suspected
prospects of that of a commercial entity to tell them how their neighbors
feel. Thank you.
Glick: Anyone else wishing to speak to this item?
Mark Schrag, 312 Princess, Kenai, Alaska — I just, aside from my
speech, I saw this —it's... their talking about opposed, unopposed, they
have not cheap.... I don't know quite .... I don't quite trust the figuring
here because they show all these seller figures for these ah... four-plexes
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that are there. I know that several of those are empty, so if you're
talking about the owner of those being non -opposed, that's one thing,
but I know that they're not.... lot of those are empty, right now, so...
anyway... (not audible)
I'm here to ask you to do the right thing tonight because it feels like... to
me the right thing in this case is not put money in a couple pockets.
The right thing is honor the previous, good faith agreement and whether
that's binding or not, I guess All have to be determined yet or not, but it
was a good faith agreement entered into by this neighborhood and it was
fulfilled by this neighborhood. And the right thing also honors the
wishes of the neighborhood. Whether or not it's a majority, there again,
I can see they can fight over that, but there are a lot of people here
expressing their ... their wishes. The neighborhood entered the
agreement not just in words but in deed. They took money out of their
pockets to back up their wishes. If any of you are concerned about
integrity and in government, I guess I want to point that you now are a
governing body and that I ask that you do not set aside the wishes of
this neighborhood, but.... but that you ah.... honor wishes of this
neighborhood. And I also ask you to consider whether this City would
have it's all American designation if at the time of the designation it was
ruled by a mind -set that puts commercial development above all else.
We need development but it must be balanced with other quality of life
issues. We can have healthy development without looking like a Wasilla.
One of the reasons I came to... to Kenai... because I lived in Soldotna my
first couple of years in this area, was because of the green space... the
feeling of town that was over here and I know a lot people, people that I
know myself, bemoan the fact that it is kind of, it moved out a little bit
already and I would ah... prefer to see things done to try and encourage
that... that sense of town... Thank you.
My name is Janine Espy, I live at 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai, Alaska,
I've spoke on this in the past and I've still stand that same. I would ask
that you would not permit the passing of this Conditional Use Permit. I
do not believe that it fits into the Kenai's Comprehensive Plan. It does...
is not similar in any way to the principal uses permitted in the zone,
currently, and it is not in harmony with the intent of the zone as it is
now and we would like to see it remain that way. We... I have always felt
the same way, I do not want it to be rezoned for any purpose other than
residential 1 and I know that um..... there's been efforts made to... to
make the neighborhood happy with changing some of the way that is
been presented but it remains the same that we want our neighborhood
to remain residential one without the Conditional Use Permit being
passed.
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Mr. Chairman, members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ladies
and Gentlemen, my name is Ralph E. Ash and I reside at my present
address for the past fifteen years. My residence is directly across from
the proposed project. We, the residents of this area, are adamant about
the proposal of changing a rural character of the area. This is the main
reason we have resided here for so many years. Changing the
classification of the area or granting the Conditional Use Permit will
totally change the environment of the area. We are totally against this
procedure and do not want this change to occur. We do not believe
there is a demand or a need for any business ventures in this area,
especially directly across a five lane highway from the Kenai High
School. It is also close to the entrance and exit of the Kenai Middle
School. Adding traffic congestion to a main arterial highway is not good
planning and zoning. It will only contribute to the accident potential of
the area.
The Comprehensive Plan discourages commercial rezone in
neighborhoods which are adversely impacted. We firmly oppose a
changing from rural to general commercial. The same applies to the
granting of the Conditional Use Permit. Multi -office facilities will
definitely adversely affect the present rural residential environment of
the area. It will bring the usual problems associated with these
facilities. Who is going to be responsible for these problems. Granting
this permit is in direct violation of the City of Kenai's zoning code. It
states, "uses must be similar to principal uses permitted in the zone and
uses must be in harmony with the intent of the zone." The specific
intent in establishing the zone is to inhibit uses which would violate the
residential character of the environment. We recommend this request be
refused. Thank you.
Hello my name is Karen Ruebsamen and I live at 307 Cinderella
Street, Kenai, Alaska. I'm opposed to any commercial building in um...
the area that I live in. I feel it is a detriment to our residential area for
these reasons, number one, it's a safety issue. A vacated building at
night poses a problem to my home which is about two blocks from this
building. I think vandalism is on the rise in the Peninsula. I don't want
it going into the residential area. We don't need a business in that area.
Businesses invite patrons with a different attitude. I have a completely
different attitude when I go into a business area than when I go into a
residential area. I have a different attitude when I'm driving. When I
park the car. When I'm getting out of the car I'm thinking of the
business that I have at hand, I'm not considering the residential area of
kids and families. I feel it serves no purpose to be put there. I would
not make the assumption that the school district because they are not
present are in support of a business across the street from their schools.
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I would like to apologize to Mr. Goecke. At one point in our first meeting
I spoke um... and then you had talked about how businesses and
schools should have a relationship, that it's important for education to
participate in business, with business concepts being implemented
inside the school and I did not laugh, I .... I wou... I did not laugh at that
but um... but I was.... I felt like I was part of the group that um... that
was laughing and I'm... I don't sup... you know, I don't feel that way. I
definitely think that business principles and um... a relationship
between schools and businesses is very important, I just don't feel that
it's a physical relationship. Okay, I just wanted to make that clear and I
know you spoke at the City Council meeting also on that and um... I had
to leave in the middle of what you were saying and so I wanted to make
sure that I made that clear.
Ah... I think that we've been here enough and I think that you've heard
enough from the public on this. Ah.... I... I just hope that you take those
concerns um... when you chose to vote for this.
Glick: Yes, Teresa?
Werner-Quade: Mrs. Ruebsamen, may I ask you, how many times have
you spoke to the City Council or Planning and Zoning regarding this
issue?
Ruebsamen: I believe one time last year and then three times, this is my
third time this year, around this issue.
Glick: Anybody else in the public wishing to speak to this item?
My name is Glenn McCollum, Sr. and I live at 399 McCollum Drive,
Kenai, Alaska.
Mr. Chairman and members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
and staff, I request that ... well, I guess we are fully seated... but I did
prepare this in case, I had hear... I request that if the Commission isn't
fully represented or seated tonight, March the 25', 1998, we be granted
a postponement until the next Commission meeting. This is a very
important decision and should be only made when all members were
present.
I'm asking you not to propose or... not to approve this PZ98-012,
Conditional Land Use Permit presented by Mr. Chumley of Raven
Contractors or Chumley, Inc. for several reasons:
Granting of this permit would be contrary to the Kenai Zoning Codes,
14.20.150 which you.... we keep saying this and saying this all the time,
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which outlines conditional use ... uses as similar in principal to uses
permitted in zone rural residential one or uses must be in harmony with
the intent of the intent of the zone. Mr. Chumley's permit does not fit
either of these requirements. I thought that CUP, Conditional Use
Permit.
Professional Offices are outlined commercial in the Land Use Table and
do not fit the category of churches, gardening, agriculture or off street
parking.
We cannot believe professional offices adhere to the intent of the zone as
stated in Kenai's Zoning Code 14.20.080 which states, "rural residential
and rural residential 1 do providing for low density residential
development, which is believed ... we believe is the intent of the zoning.
We also believe as stated in the Board of Adjustment Case BA-98-1, that
the residents who petitioned the City in 1985 was to keep out our
neighbors, MAPS, rural residential # 1. There isn't any need for private
offices in this area.
The Kenai Comprehensive Plan says the City of Kenai will support
development of neighborhoods serving commercial uses such as
Laundromats, grocery stores in commercial zones.
The Commission's decision may be based on public input. A
determination if proposed use is similar to the principal uses in the zone
or the use would be in harmony with the intent of the rural residential
# 1 if the use would provide a service to the neighborhood.
And for these reasons, we cannot find that the development is consistent
with the intent of the rural residential # 1 zoning. Thank you.
Glick: Anyone else in the public wishing to speak to this item. Last
chance.
Bannock: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Mr. Bannock?
Bannock: With the permission of the Chair and permission of the um..
Committee, I would request permission to step down to address the
committee.
Glick: I don't see that as a problem since you are not an official
Commissioner.
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Page 15
Nord: Mr. Chairman?
Glick: Yes
Nord: Before he does that I would just like to make the statement that
Mr. Chumley had come into my office today, Joe Chumley had come into
my office today to see another colleague of mine and him and I did
discuss certain things, we did not discuss this process tonight, ah... I
had informed him that I could not talk about particular issues that are
being discussed here tonight, though we did discuss other properties of
his.
Glick: Okay.
Bannock: Thank you, my name is Duane Bannock, I reside at 1105
First Street, Kenai, Alaska. Um, first I would like to ask the
Commission if they had all received a copy of the Board of Adjustment
findings (it was confirmed all Commissioners did). I would like to speak
to that just very briefly because I signed off on that and I would like to
explain a couple of different items in there. Um... for starters the
Council chose not to hear the amended appeal, um... at our Board of
Adjustment hearing. We heard the exact same items that this
Commission turned down on approximately six weeks ago. We chose
not... we saw the information with regards to professional offices, we
chose not to allow the appeal to be amended so what was turned down
by Council was exactly what was turned down at this very same body.
I know there was a little bit of question when I signed on to the
affirmative of this because as a matter of fact I... I was... I am supportive
of this project and was in the past as well. There were two very main
reasons, actually three. When our Attorney, Mr. Graves called me, it
was evident the appeal was going to fail based on the fact there are
already four people that had signed up against it. There were two very
long range effects though in our appeal that I chose to take the
affirmative issue on. We heard about both of those tonight. Urn ... one of
them was a deal with the City of Kenai in regarding the 25% assessment.
That was addressed on page 3 of the appeal where the City Council says,
we don't see it that way and there was not a deal, and that was not
something that was.... that was brokered there. The way this
Councilman sees it, that neighborhood paid 25% assessment as opposed
to paying a 100% assessment.
Secondly, the Council addressed the issue of vacancies and should
vacancies be considered as to whether or not another Conditional Use
Permit or any type of action should be taken. That was rejected on page
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Page 16
6 of that... of the exact same thing. Those are the reasons why
Councilman Bannock signed on the affirmative for that.
As far as the intent of Rural Residential 1, it is in our... it's in our
paperwork tonight, rural residential zone is to provide for low density,
residential development in a way that creates a stable and attractive
residential environment and to preserve the rural and open quality of the
environment. I dare say that that particular piece does not meet RR-1
specifications, especially when you consider in 1985 when it was zoned
RR-1 there were four-plexes on there which are specifically not allowed
in RR-1 zones.
Also, in the fall of 1997, through a work session with Planning and
Zoning and the City Council, this Council and this Commission adopted
a new set of Land Use Tables which do allow for a Conditional Use
Permit when acts in this particular zone when access by the Kenai Spur
Highway. Thank you very much for your time.
Glick: Thank you. At this time we will bring it back to the
Commissioner's for discussion. Ah... staff have any comments on this
before we begin our discussion?
La Shot: I don't think we have anything additional.
Werner-Quade: Um ... I have this concern, we heard from four people ah...
in the audience ah.... who were opposed to permit um... asked for voice a
concern about some sort of ah .... continuance on this particular
um .... hearing. Ah... now we also have a letter from Ms. Colleen Ward
who was the unofficial, official spokesperson for this group. We all
heard from her before and it's nice to see a letter from her in the packet
also. I'm not sure about point of order but ah... I would like to make a
motion for a continuance on this um.... issue because a few people are
absent due to spring vacation and we have a few people absent on our
own Board as well and ah.... to use Ms. Mahurin's words from the last
meeting when she asked for a continuance on the sign Ordinance, which
I don't feel is anywhere near a hurricane as this issue, ah... she says in
fairness to the applicant they should have the benefit of a full
Commission to have a more democratic process. Now some of these
people in the audience have spoke to this issue up to five times now,
either to Planning and Zoning or to Council, or to both. Um... you know,
maybe, maybe some felt like they haven't been heard at all, but um... I
think that some of these residents are willing to come to us on five
different occasions to speak to this issue in the same fashion every time,
then maybe we could hear it one more time. In that light I am moving
for a continuance of this PZ98-12.
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WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ98-12. MOTION
SECONDED BY NORD.
Glick: Now, you are moving for a continuance, are you also asking to
have us, another public hearing or just continue the.... I mean the
public hearing has been closed.
Werner-Quade: Right, I'm asking to continue this hearing to the next
meeting when a few more of our Commission members will be present
and also ah....
Bryson: Point of Order, this is essentially a ah... postponing tabling
motion which is not to be.
Glick: Okay.
VOTE: (Continuance)
GOECKE No
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON No
GLICK No
NORD Yes
CHRISTIAN Absent
WERNER-QUADS; Yes
GUck: Motion failed. We shall continue. Okay, anymore discussion.
Glick: I have a few comments so I'd like to turn the gavel over to Mr.
Bryson.
Bryson: Proceed.
Glick: There were a couple of things said that weren't quite correct. The
building height, whether it was a professional building or not, there is a
limit on how high the building could be. Another thing, we build a
highway, the State builds a highway through the City to handle more
traffic, well they put, they lowered the speed zones since they put a four
lane highway in there with a turn, to be able to handle more traffic.
There's a possibility that the new Challenger Site Center is going to be
basically right across from that, the two sites that are being looked at
are. Ah... the other thing is people are not building residents along main
highways. You can go back and look at the building permits issued in
the City and you will find very, very few, if any, in the last ten years,
issued directly on the Spur Highway. Pieces of property on the Spur
Highway are not desirable to build a house on and at the same time,
people don't want to necessarily live behind a 7-11, but some
businesses, as I see it, being allowed by our Code, are compatible with
residents who would live adjoined to or behind. That's all I have to say.
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Bryson: I'll turn the gavel back to Glick.
Werner-Quade: I do have a comment, um ... in the conclusion of staff says
that the Commission's decision should be based on public input. Now,
some public input that we heard comes from Mr. Chumley in the form of
home occupation permits being somehow equal to a Conditional Use
Permit for a business and my comment to that is build a house, come to
us and ask for a home occupation permit. These are the kinds of
parallels that you insist on making to us. That's it.
Glick: Ms. Nord.
Nord: My only comment was that in the fall of 97 we did go ahead and
look at the Land Use Table and for some reason we put in the RR-1 a
footnote that states that the property in order to issue a Conditional Use
Permit, that the property must have egress and ingress through the
Kenai Spur Highway and when I look at the zoning map up there I find
that only a certain area where that would possibly could even affect and
that's in this particular area. So there was some sort of reasoning
behind the City Council and this body that we did that and my feeling is
that probably the reason that we did that was that we were looking at
the future, looking at how the growth was going in the City of Kenai and
looking at that particular area seeing the growth going out in that area.
Ah... I feel that the highest and best use of that property is for something
such as this, so, therefore, I'm going to be voting in favor of this.
Glick: Okay, anymore discussion? Yes, Mr. Bannock
Bannock: Mr. Chairman, if I could just expound on that particular issue
in that why did the Council do that and I feel comfortable in speaking for
the entire Council is that in an RR-1 zone we had no intention nor do we
have any intention of allowing Conditional Use Occupations...
Conditional Use Permits in an area, for instance, on the inside of a
subdivision or in the back side of a subdivision that would require major
traffic through that particular subdivision. I parti... I remember the
night we were hung up on that particular point and it was ah.... Mrs.
Kebschull that came up with that particular suggestion that said if that's
what your concern is then make a footnote, make an asterisk to it that
says the only way that a Conditional Use Permit can be considered for
such an item as this is to make it with access to or from the Kenai Spur
Highway, and I... I think that goes a long ways to what the future intent
is. We're not interested in taking and bringing hoards of traffic through
any particular subdivision but rather making it on the front side, case in
point, the Kenai Spur Highway.
Glick: Okay, any other discussion? Phil?
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Bryson: Ah... make a statement... Ah... Ah... Mr. Barron Butler ah... came
into my office several days before the meeting ahhh... we... we discussed
the ah... results of the ah... Council action and the prior application, we
did not address the proposal.
Glick: Okay.
VOTE: (Main Motion)
NORD Yes
CEWSTIAN Absent
WERNER-QUADE: No
GLICK Yes
Motion passed.
MAHURIN Absent
BRYSON Yes
GOECKE ' Yes
Glick: I do thank you for all your input. Mr. Bryson?
Bryson: Ah... I feel it is probably appropriate to assemble ah... findings of
fact on this to support the decision.
Glick: Okay
Bryson: I don't necessarily have anything ah... at this time but I think it
appropriate for the ah... situation.
Glick: Okay, the secretary will work with the staff to... come up with the
findings of fact or how do you want to proceed? Do you think it's
necessary, Cary, to have a fording of fact?
Graves: I don't think it would hurt. I... I don't think it's going out on a
limb by saying this case will go back up to the Board of Adjustment, it
would have no matter how the vote turned out, so, I don't think it will
hurt to have some findings of fact for the Board of Adjustment to review.
Although, they will review it essentially all over again because of the No
vote, but um... that's why the Board of Adjustment issues findings of fact
to set out the rationale on their decision.
Glick: So, while you're saying it wouldn't hurt we don't have to, er....
Graves: Traditionally you haven't but the staff will be glad to work with
ah... the Chair and do findings of fact if the Chair wishes.
Glick: Okay, Mr. Bryson...
Bryson: I ah... feel like it's appropriate, yes.
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7.
Glick: How do the rest of the Commissioners feel? Are you comfortable
with it (question to Goecke. Goecke confirmed he was comfortable with
it). Okay, IM get with you after the meeting to set up a time or
something. Okay, moving along, the next item is New Business, ah...
Verbatim Ends
NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ98-14 (PZ96-38) — Transfer of Conditional Use Permit, Bed &
Breakfast — From Olen & Andrea Moyer to Les and Susan Bradley —
For the property described as Government Lots 83 and 84, 1101
Third Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
Nord abstained from voting on PZ98-14 as she sold the property to the
applicants and also informed them how to handle the situation. Nord
thought she could not be unbiased in the decision.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-14. MOTION SECONDED BY
BRYSON.
Bryson stated the application is for the transfer of a bed and breakfast
component of the original application. The other portions requested
were not approved. Bryson continued, the reason he mentioned this is
because it was addressed in one of the original staff recommendations.
When asked if an amendment was appropriate Bryson replied, that it's
clear enough when taking the cover sheet as the action that is being
requested, the other sheet was dated 1996 and they would have to refer
to the approval.
Staff had nothing additional.
VOTE
BRYSON Yes
GOECKE Yes
MAHURIN Absent
GLICK Yes
WERNER-QUADE Yes
NORD Abstain
CHRISTIAN Absent
Motion passed unanimously.
b. Revew of KMC 14.20.230 — Home Occupations
Glick explained the Commission had to determine whether or not they
want Mr. Graves to go forward with making some changes to the Home
Occupation section. Graves indicated a memo was included in the
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packet. Graves stated, when he began looking at it he thought the
answer was yes, a permit was required but the more he got into it the
more he realized perhaps a permit was not required for the reasons
contained in the Code. It may well be that this Commission and Council
would want those businesses to get a permit. There are other
municipalities that require home occupations to get a permit, so it's not
unknown that that happens. Also, there is a general housekeeping
issue with a lot of the listed home occupations such as millenary
workers, beauty shops, major computer and home offices. There may be
some changes that could be made in these areas. Graves also stated
that he would be glad to make whatever changes the Commission feels is
necessary. "a
Goecke pointed out that millenary work is sewing and there is probably
more women in this town doing alterations and sewing for other people
than what the City knows about. Goecke didn't think this item should
be eliminated if everything is to be kept straight and above board. It was
noted the home occupation permits have been issued in the past for that
particular purpose. Goecke believes that the permit process should stay
in place as it is because if the process is deleted now it would serve as a
great disservice to former applicants, especially those applicants that
were turned down. Goecke reiterated that he would like to see the
process stay in place. If a business is being operated from the home
then a home occupation permit needs to be applied for whether it costs
anything or not. Administration needs to know when a business is
being run out of a home.
Bryson stated this is a case of what goes around, comes around. In the
distant past and in the early stages of his representation on the Planning
& Zoning Commission the interpretation was that there was no formal
application for home occupations. Bryson wasn't sure if there were any
modifications in the ordinance, but there was in the interpretation which
evolved into a full-blown application process. Bryson expressed desire
to have Mr. Graves propose something and wouldn't have any particular
problem with eliminating home occupation applications.
Nord felt that it would be unfair to people that have applied so the City
should continue with the home occupation permit process. Nord
continued, she would like to see the definitions less stringent as far as a
permit process goes, especially when looking at home occupations that
involve computers and doesn't generate any traffic in the area.
Werner-Quade stated she personally thought it is a good idea to review it
in order to know what is going on in town.
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Bryson stated his only other comment is that home occupations need to
pay the taxes and obtain other licenses if needed, primarily sales taxes.
Graves stated there was one other issue, with staff issuing permits in
some cases, and Planning and Zoning Commission in other cases.
Graves asked if it should be drafted so all permit requests come before
Planning and Zoning. The general consensus was the requests should
come before Planning and Zoning. Graves noted this practice would be
good for sales tax purposes and he should have a draft available at the
next meeting.
S. OLD BUSINESS: - None
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
Glick asked staff if there was any follow-up to the Beaver Loop situation where
there were allegedly businesses being operated that should not have been. La
Shot replied that staff had no reports at this time but should by the next
meeting.
10. REPORTS:
c.. City Council:
Bannock made the following report from the Council Agenda of March
18, 1998:
Item C-2 is the rent payment for the animal control shelter. The amount
is for seven months.
The gift shop at the Airport has a new operator. He is very excited about
being there to sell his Native arts and crafts and it should be a
tremendous success.
Item H-6 the Change Order for $147,000 to the Alaska Regional Fire
Training Center. $120,000 of that was for a change the City requested
for an on -site well.
The dates for the budget work sessions were noted: April 8 will be held
at the Senior Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. April 28 and May 11 will be
held in Chambers at 7:00 p.m. Bannock encouraged Planning and
Zoning Commissioners to attend.
Item H-9 came directly from the Planning and Zoning minutes which
says, "Discussion — Ordinance for Moratorium / Reapplying for
Conditional Use Permit After Denial." Bannock stated this came directly
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out of the Chumley issue discussed earlier. Councilman Bookey
brought this as a discussion item. Bannock felt this is an incredibly
dangerous thing to get into because of the varying Conditional Use
Permits offered. The City has on the book a law that says if a rezone is
applied for and the rezone is turned down, you may not reapply for a
rezone for a period of nine months. Bannock reported that he and Mr.
Smalley were under the impression that you could not apply for
Conditional Use Permits of the same thing for that same period, which is
inaccurate. However, Bannock cautioned the Council on enacting an
ordinance that would eliminate applying for a Conditional Use Permit for
any particular time on any particular piece of ground because it is
entirely possible that a person could apply for a Conditional Use Permit
at one end of the spectrum and be denied then go all the way to the
other end of the spectrum for something completely different and be
handcuffed to a rule that states because you were turned down for one
business you can't have another. Administration is going to bring
something to Council. Bannock indicated that he asked that it come
before Planning and Zoning first but the request was not taken kindly.
Graves indicated the proposal he intends to send to Council is one
which would put a moratorium on a substantially similar issue to avoid
a situation where you apply for a hotel and get denied then you want a
7-11, that would be different enough to where you can reapply within
the moratorium. Bannock stated depending on how Council viewed it,
that has a lot to do with it, for instance, as mentioned earlier, the
Council determined that they chose not to hear the second version, the
version approved tonight, of the Chumley appeal. Council felt they were
different enough issues that they chose to turn down the original appeal
in consistency with what Planning and Zoning turned down. Bannock
stated he didn't think this was such a bad idea as long as it is crystal
clear that just because a particular piece of ground and a particular
applicant had been denied a Conditional Use Permit, that doesn't
eliminate them for the rest of the year. Bannock continued, he and Mr.
Smalley would make sure Planning and Zoning is kept posted as to what
happens with this issue.
There is some work going on in the Airport, both Hertz and Budget Car
Rental had leased the vacant spaces adjacent to their existing spaces.
b. Borough Planning:
Bryson reported a meeting was held on March 23, 1998. The agenda is
included in the packet and the following report made:
The consent agenda was approved.
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Item E-1 an ordinance proposed to amend classification of Borough land
was approved. This item was carried forward from last year.
Item F-1 was a vacation of a turnaround easement and it was approved.
Item F-2 - the Borough had received six lots in North Kenai which were
being leased and used through the State process, leased by Jess Wade
as part of his business. The lots were reclassified as preferred
contractors' parcels. The next item, an ordinance proposing and
authorizing the negotiated purchase of the six parcels at fair market
value, was recommended to be approved.
Item F-4, reclassification of a ten acre parcel of Borough land in the
Cooper Landing area. Bryson explained, this is the same area where a
previous application to reclassify this parcel was turned down at the
Borough Planning Commission level. It was then appealed to the
Borough Assembly and approved. There is a group in Cooper Landing
petitioning to classify the parcel back to preservation as it is a viewing
area for goats and sheep. The item has been postponed until May.
Items F-5 through F-7 were all recommended for approval.
Items G-1, H-1 and H-2 were approved.
Item J, Kenai River activities, popularly known as the Funny River
Bridge Crossing project, was at the Borough Planning Commission for a
coastal zone review comments. The Administration proposed and the
Planning Commission concurred that the design request proceed to have
a more concrete impact on the effects of the bridge cited at that proposed
location.
C. Administration:
La Shot reported that the Forest Drive meeting with the State will be
held on March 26, 1998. This meeting was delayed a few times.
There will be a couple more sign variance requests before the
Commission at the next meeting.
The Beaver Loop business issue will be looked into.
Bryson asked if staff made a report on the uniform sign ordinance
information that was included in the last meeting packet. Nord clarified
the information was provided at her request.
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Nord asked if the people who applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the
Bargain Barn on Beaver Loop had appealed the Commission's decision.
Graves replied that as of this time they have not, however, he did
discuss the appellant procedure with the applicant. She indicated at
that time that she would appeal but nothing has come through yet.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Leo Oberts, Chinook Court, Kenai, Alaska attended the meeting to inform the
Commission that he is preparing his river front properties for sale. Oberts
showed Commissioners photos of the lots that have lost frontage due to boat
wakes. Oberts explained that he will be coming before the Commission in the
future regarding this issue.
12. INFORMATION ITEMS: - None
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Nord pointed out the reason she asked staff about the appeal is
because she was having some problems with the decision. Not the decision
that she said No because she would say No again based on what she knew.
After that meeting she re -read the Planning Commission handbook and it says,
if only a quorum is present, any one member could prevent matters before the
Commission from being adopted. This is because it takes a majority of the full
membership, not a majority of the quorum.
Councilman Bannock stated there are a few safeguards the City has in place
and it requires four positive votes to pass an ordinance, not necessarily a
majority of the four, but rather four positive votes. Bannock thought that sets
it at ease a little in that if there was only four people who wanted to support
something and they were the only four that were there, you had three people
that weren't there that wanted to oppose it, your vote would still pass. That's a
real important thing to note as we go down a very dangerous path if issues are
put off based on attendance. The question is whether or not there is a quorum
or whether there is enough members to vote. The key thing here is attendance
and Council certainly preaches about attendance. Bannock urged caution in
postponing based on attendance.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
r
Barbara Roper, Con act Secretary
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 25,1998 - 6:00 p.m.
WORK SESSION AGENDA
1. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
a.. Current Development Requirements Table
b. Draft Development Requirements Table
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 25, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
***WORK SESSION***
Chairman Glick called the work session to order at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb
Nord
Members Absent: Karen Mahurin, Michael Christian
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Jan Taylor, City Engineer Jack La Shot,
City Attorney Cary Graves, Building Official Bob Springer,
Councilperson Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
1. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE
a. Current Development Requirements Table
b: Draft Development Requirements Table
The packet included a copy of the current Development Requirements Table
and a draft Development Requirements Table prepared by staff. La Shot
reported the draft was hurriedly prepared and staff did not expect any results
from this work session. This draft was basically prepared to clear up some
ambiguities and fill in the blanks in the current table.
La Shot indicated that some of the blanks had been filled in and some of the
square footage was changed on the multi -family dwelling section on page 1,
however, those changes may or may not be a good idea. La Shot also stated on
the second page, which deals with set backs, there was a problem with trying
to differentiate the single and two-story structures and those with daylight
basements.
Bryson stated in going through the Development Requirements Table, which is
page 1471 in the Code, there were notations for the side yard setbacks on RS,
RS1, RS2, and RU. Administration, in their draft, had essentially taken out the
notation and just required a 5 foot side yard setback for any story structure.
Bryson believes a building should be held back further if it's significantly
higher. Bryson continued, the problem is defining the word two-story but if a
definition can be determined for two-story and greater and two-story and less
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then the side setbacks should be evaluated separately for each side of the lot .
If the 15 foot mark is two stories they have to conform to 15 feet; if the 15 foot
mark is one story they can conform to the 5' requirement. Bryson indicated
that he didn't have a problem with the rest of the chart.
Springer stated he requested the 5' setbacks in an effort to make it as simple as
possible. The 5 foot setback is required for any size structure. Discussion took
place on setbacks and various situations within the City. Springer indicated
this solution would eliminate the grandfathered situations. It was noted that
regardless of what is said things will not go away, if it says 5 feet, they will be
constructed at 4.9 and there will be errors beyond that.
Goecke felt the 15 foot setback was a good idea until he considered the daylight
basement situation, in that case then each side of the building should have its
own setback. Goecke indicated that he can go either way, 5 foot or 15 foot.
Nord felt an agreement was needed on the daylight basement interpretation
before a decision is made. Nord's interpretation of a daylight basement is not 4
feet above ground, that would be a raised ranch home. Nord thought that
considering both sides makes a difficult situation.
La Shot asked if it would reasonable to eliminate the daylight basement
designation and go with one-story or greater than.
Werner-Quade asked why the daylight basement footnote was eliminated from
the draft. Although the definition needs to be better clarified at least it was
included in the old table. Bryson indicated that he could see a number of
reasons why that footnote would cause confusion. If you are on a sloping
ground who determines where the original ground is, one side may have full
access to grade than the other side. Wemer-Quade felt the footnote or
something similar should remain in the table.
Goecke thought La Shot's statement would make it fairly simple; if the main
floor is at ground level it is a single story; if it's a raised ranch or a daylight
basement or whatever then it should be considered more than one story.
Goecke agreed with staff that the table needs to be simplified to make it easier
on everybody. Goecke suggested that instead of 5 feet make it 10 feet
regardless of the number of stories.
Swamer indicated that she would like to see it stay at 15 feet in order to avoid
going over the property line.
Springer indicated that some of the lots in the RS zones are fairly small lots,
some are only 80' wide and people attempt to put a 60' wide home on them.
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March 25, 1998
Page 2
After additional discussion on the various size setbacks it was determined that
staff would come up with something simple for both sides of a structure.
Goecke asked Springer how difficult it would be to establish Bryson's
suggestion of each side having its own setback. Springer replied in some cases
it would be easy but a complicated design could cause some problems.
It was also suggested that staff come up with definitions to clarify one and two
story structures.
Goecke suggested that staff work to develop a table that is simpler for them to
use and if possible avoid footnotes as they can be interpreted differently by
individual.
Discussion took place on the zones with and without water and sewer and it
was noted that before an issue comes before Planning and Zoning staff would
have already determined what the DEC standards are.
La Shot stated that staff will take the new Lands Use Table and attempt to
complete the Development Requirements Table.
Work session ended at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planning & Zoning Commission
March 25, 1998
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 8, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
http://www.Kenai.net/city
1. ROLL CALL:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 25, 1998
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-11 Variance Permit (Off Premise, Oversize Sign} —Tract A-2, Evergreen Tract A
Resubdivision (approximately 12848 Kenai Spur Highway). Application submitted by Jerry Stock,
1614 Fourth Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ98-16 Variance Permit (Oversize Sign} —Tract 3-B-2, CIIAP Subdivision No. 5 (10640 Kenai Spur
Highway). Application submitted by Restaurants Northwest (Burger King), 3841 West Dimond,
Anchorage, Alaska.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ98-18—Amending KMC 14.20.230 to Require Permits for Home Occupations —Discussion
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. Ordinance No. 1779-98
b. Letter from Pastor Chris Hay dated 3/27/98
c. Memo from City Attorney Graves dated 3/24/98
d. Building Permit/Sign Permit Information
e. Findings of Fact — Chumley
f. Fair Housing Conference Information
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
14. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 8, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Karen Mahurin,
Michael Christian
Members Absent: Teresa Werner-Quade
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ADDING AN
INFORMATIONAL ITEM AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION
SECONDED BY MAHURIN. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ADDITION.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 25, 1998
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1998.
MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
Bryson stated the third paragraph on page 18 should read: "Bryson: Point of
Order, this is essentially a postponing or tabling motion which is not debatable.
MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1998 WERE APPROVED WITH THE ABOVE
NOTED CORRECTION.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: - None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-11 Variance Permit (Off Premise, Oversize Sign) — Tract A-2,
Evergreen Tract A Resubdivision (approximately 12848 Kenai Spur
Highway). Application submitted by Jerry Stock, 1614 Fourth
Avenue, Kenai, Alaska.
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April 8, 1998
Page 1
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-11. MOTION SECONDED BY
CHRISTIAN.
There were no public comments. Staff had nothing additional but
brought attention to the permission letter in the packet and the noted
time limit.
Mahurin reported she will vote against the variance as she has on
several other similar requests. Mahurin pointed out she is getting very
frustrated as the Commission is constantly being asked to change the
ordinance. Mahurin suggests either the ordinance be changed or the
Commission stop granting variances for larger signs. Mahurin
continued, in all fairness it's not right to say one is okay and not
another, traditionally she will vote no on these requests.
Christian asked if the applicant was trying to sell four individual lots in
the area. Kebschull confirmed that was correct and the lots are all off
the highway. The City owns the land the applicant wants to place the
sign on. Christian stated it appears that anyone with property for sale
can ask for a variance to place a sign. Christian indicated he will vote
against the request.
Vote
BRYSON Yes WERNER-QUADE Absent
GOECKE Yes NORD Yes
MAHURIN No CHRISTIAN No
GLICK No
Motion failed.
b. PZ98-15 Variance Permit (Oversize Sign) — Tract 3-B-2, CIIAP
Subdivision No. 5 (10640 Kenai Spur Highway). Application
submitted by Restaurants Northwest (Burger King), 3841 West
Diamond, Anchorage, Alaska.
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-15. MOTION SECONDED BY
NORD.
Public Hearin¢
Erick Musser, Kenai, Alaska reported he attended the meeting to
answer any questions the Commissioners may have.
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April 8, 1998
Page 2
Bryson asked if the sign was already on site. Musser replied it was but
it is not erected.
Mahurin asked if there was any reason why the sign couldn't be smaller
to meet the City code. Musser replied there isn't any reason but they
don't have any control over it as the Buger King Corporation sets the
sign parameters. Musser indicated they do have some options available
to them but if the Commission wishes they can and would be willing to
eliminate the "drive-thru" sign which is proposed to go under the Burger
King sign.
Christian pointed out the Commission is concerned about the sign but
agreed there is a very nice building and the style is appreciated.
Christian complimented Burger King on the nice facility and making it
attractive from both sides.
Scott Cunningham, Owner of McDonalds, Kenai, Alaska stated he
wasn't trying to get into any kind of fight but he had a question
regarding the notice he received which indicated there were special
conditions. Cunningham indicated that he was not aware of any special
conditions as that particular building is one that is more visible from the
Spur Highway.
Glick asked Cunningham if the McDonald sign was under a Conditional
Use. Cunningham replied he wasn't here when it was erected so he did
not know. Kebschull stated she has not seen a Conditional Use for that
sign. Glick thought the sign was turned down at one time. Goecke
stated they turned down the height of sign.
Public hearing closed.
Mahurin indicated that she had the same concern as with the previous
issue. In this particular case she has a couple of other concerns.
Although she appreciates Burger King being there she reminded the
Commission that a variance request was turned down for MAPCO right
across the street. Mahurin stated she will vote no and it is not to imply
that she is not in support of the business, she cannot say yes to one
applicant and no to another for the same thing.
Glick asked staff if other variances were granted to other competing
business such as Arby's or McDonalds. Kebschull replied she was not
here when those businesses were built but she noted that the City
Engineer made reference to the MAPCO denial.
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April 8, 1998
Page 3
7.
Nord suggested the issue be continued to the next meeting to give staff a
chance to review past variance requests. Nord pointed out that Musser
did offer to remove the drive-thru sign.
NORD MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ98-16 TO THE APRIL 22, 1998
MEETING AND ASKED STAFF TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
Vote
GOECKE No
MAHURIN No
BRYSON No
GLICK No
Motion failed unanimously.
NORD No
CHRISTIAN No
WERNER-QUADE Absent
Glick informed Musser that he can appeal the decision to City Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ98-18 - Amending KMC 14.20.230 to Require Permits for Home
Occupations — Discussion
Nord stated that item (g) Telecommuting, the definition noted in the last
sentence is of concern as there are many individuals who work in their
own home without being connected to any central office or computer.
Nord asked where this would leave the person not connected. Kebschull
answered that staff had the same concern as it is not generally known
that people operate from their home and it will be almost impossible to
enforce.
Mahurin asked why there was concern with home occupation permits
and if it relates to the hearings held recently. Glick replied, the City
Attorney, after reviewing the code, determined that permits for home
occupations are not required for the City but people have been asked to
come in and get one from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Several
home occupation permits have been issued.
Bryson indicated that he has a problem with the proposal. If someone
just has to review the laws and ordinances to determine whether it's a
reasonable use then Administration could do that a lot more efficiently
and quicker than Planning and Zoning can. Bryson continued, there
should be a record of the application for tax purposes, it should be noted
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April 8, 1998
Page 4
there is a business being run out of a residence, and there has been an
approved permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission could be
notified by memorandum.
Goecke believes the Planning and Zoning Commission should continue
to approve the home occupation permits as these requests are publicized
and neighbors are notified of the business. If Planning and Zoning
doesn't approve the requests the neighbors are not given the public
hearing opportunity.
Christian agreed with Goecke as letters are not sent out for home
occupations so neighbors are not given notification. The agenda is
published in the paper so people are made aware of permit requests.
Mahurin felt the applicants should go directly to Administration for a
permit.
Bryson stated that if an application is made and approved by
Administration a system could be set up where the item appears as a
Consent Agenda and is a part of the Planning and Zoning agenda. A 30-
day protest period could be incorporated before actual approval is made.
Bryson explained the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Kenai City
Council has a consent agenda section that is addressed in a motion.
This ensures that it is public information.
Kebschull explained the process used for home occupation permits.
When a person calls the City to see if they need a permit, a list of
questions are asked to determine the level of activity. Currently these
individuals are told that if they satisfy the guidelines of the home
occupation section of the Code they do not require a permit. They are
also told that it is being reviewed and they may need to come back for a
permit. Kebschull noted that if activity is increased or if a neighbor
notices it and files a complaint then they would be required to obtain a
conditional use permit.
Bryson stated he had a problem with pushing this to a conditional use
level due to the cost of advertising and the time involved. He would like
to see this remain as a walk in, walk out situation and a record be
maintained of what is being done.
Goecke indicated that he concurred with Bryson that perhaps a Consent
Agenda would be sufficient but he is not willing to give up the home
occupation approval process at this time.
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April 8, 1998
Page 5
Discussion took place on the consent agenda suggestion and it was
determined that staff would come back with another draft for the
Commission to review.
8. OLD BUSINESS: - None
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
10. REPORTS:
b. City Council - No report
b. Borough Planning: - No meeting held.
C. Administration:
Kebschull reported the Planning Commissioner Training information was
included in the packet again and she needs to know by Friday if anyone
wants to attend.
A copy of the STIP, Year 2000 information is available if anyone is
interested in reviewing it.
Kebschull noted that the appeal regarding the Chumley decision will go
before Council on April 15. The Fruichante's appeal hearing will also be
set.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Leo Oberts, Chinook Court, Kenai, Alaska attended the meeting to again
inform the Commissioners that he is planning to subdivide his property.
Oberts also expressed concern over several issues and thought the rights of
property owners should be taken into more consideration. Oberts expressed
concern with the road to the Pillars, it is difficult to see oncoming traffic on the
Spur Highway in either direction.
Mahurin thanked Oberts for attending the meeting and informed him his
concerns are shared. The Pillars road is a problem.
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Ordinance No. 1779-98
b. Letter from Pastor Chris Hay dated 3/27/98
C. Memo from City Attorney Graves dated 3/24/98
d. Building Permit / Sign Permit Information
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April 8, 1998
Page 6
e. Findings of Fact - Chumley
f. Fair Housing Conference Information
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS:
Commissioner Mahurin apologized for not being at the last meeting as she
was traveling and her father took ill. He is now doing fine.
Mahurin asked about the rationale for the Findings of Fact and why both sides,
the prevailing and descending, did not sign the document. Mahurin noted that
Werner-Quade did not sign the document.
Bryson explained that the Borough requires Findings of Fact on all decisions at
the Planning Commission level when that can be the final determination. If the
issue wasn't protested then it becomes the record and that's where the
Findings of Fact should be. Bryson indicated that he didn't consider this a
deviation from normal practice.
Mahurin pointed out that she was not inferring it did but she just wanted to
know the rationale behind it. Mahurin again expressed concern with the lack
of Werner-Quade's signature on the document. Mahurin added, the last
Findings of Fact she saw both sides signed the document. Nord thought that
both sides signing was normally the case. After a general discussion Kebschull
stated she would pass the concern on to the attorney.
Commissioner Nord expressed concern with the lack of assistance to Mr.
Oberts and thought that perhaps the Commission could have referred him to
the Kenai River Center. They may be able to help him with his problems.
Commissioner Christian apologized for missing the last two meetings. He was
traveling.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
MAHURIN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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. Robin Nyce - KCHS Cross -Country Ski Team and Booster Club/Cross-
Country Ski Course.
2. Suzanne Little - Boys & Girls Club/Use of Recreation Center
Gymnasium.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1776-98 - Replacing KMC 12.20.010 ("Expectorating on
Streets and Sidewalks") With New Wording Described as "Deposit of
Refuse."
2. Ordinance No. 1777-98 - Changing the Employee Classification,
Supervisory and Professional, List at KMC 23.50.010(a) to Include a
Public Works Manager and An Assistant Airport Manager, and Changing
the Airport Manager's Range.
3. Ordinance No. 1778-98 - Including the Newly Created Position of Public
Works Manager as One of the Positions Exempted From the Fair Labor
Standards Management Act.
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4. Resolution No. 98-14 - Transferring $2,975 From General Fund
Contingency to Purchase Furnishings for the New Animal Control
Shelter.
5. Resolution No. 98-15 - Supporting Senate Bill 263, An Act Relating to
Secondary Roads, and Senate Bill 264, An Act Relating to Municipal
Road Maintenance.
6. Resolution No. 98-16 - Authorizing the Purchase of an Elgin Sweeper
With Equipment Replacement Fund Assets.
7. Resolution No. 98-17 - Awarding the Bid for a 1500-Gallon Aircraft
Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle to Emergency One, Inc., for a Total
Amount of $291,530.
8. Resolution No. 98-18 - Awarding the bid for a 1500-GPM Class A
Pumper to United Fire Service, Inc. for a Total Amount of $275,356.
9. Resolution No. 98-19 - Requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
Immediately Reissue Those Nationwide Permits That Were Excluded
From the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan Boundaries in
SPN 97-02.
10. Resolution No. 98-20 - Transferring $5,500 in the General Fund for
Buildings Operating and Repair Supplies.
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. NOWTES
1. *Regular Meeting of March 18, 1998.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
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G. OLD BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1779-98 - Amending KMC 14.20.150 to Prevent the
Same or Substantially Similar Conditional Use Permit Applications From
Being Considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission More Than
Once in Any Nine -Month Period.
4. Discussion - Lease Requirements for Commuters - Insurance
5. Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
6. Discussion - Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing in the Matter of
Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Conditional Use
Permit/ Lots 6 & 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision - Vesta Leigh and Jo -An
Buzzell, Appellants.
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
K. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APREL 1, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Vice Mayor H. Raymond Measles, Presiding
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Measles called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Measles led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock,
and Bookey.
Absent were Williams and Smalley.
A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL
Vice Mayor Measles requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS: B-3, Paul Dale - Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
REMOVE: H-5, Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
Measles noted there were no other changes to the agenda and the agenda would
stand as approved.
A-6. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Measles requested the following change to the Consent Agenda:
CORRECTION: E-1, Minutes of 3/18/98 meeting - At page 17, Item H-8,
Schedule Budget Work Sessions, add as second budget work
session, April 22, 1998, 7, p.m. at the Senior Center.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda with the amendment
to the March 18 minutes (as stated) and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
B-1. Robin Nyce - KCHS Cross -Country Ski Team and Booster Club/Cross-
Country Ski Course.
Jessie Bannison introduced members of the KCHS Cross -Country Ski Team.
Members thanked the City Council and Parks & Recreation Director Bob Frates for
supporting the grooming of the cross-country ski trails. It was also mentioned the
KCHS hosted the All -Borough Cross -Country Ski Meet and all participants
appreciated the trail and its grooming.
Stephanie Kind - Introduced herself as the cross-country ski team coach. Kind
reiterated the city's efforts were appreciated by the team skiers as well as other skiers
from the community. She also mentioned, the school hosted both the Borough meet
and the Kenai Classic. She reported, both events were well -received and popular.
She added, the cross-country program is growing and they expect more students
involved next year.
Council were presented with team t-shirts.
B-2. Suzanne Little - Boys & Girls Club/Use of Recreation Center
Gymnasium.
Little referred to the letter included in the packet in which she requested free use of
the Recreation Center gymnasium. She explained, the Boys & Girls Club indoor
soccer program was very popular and the extra space is needed to hold soccer games
on Saturday April 18 and 25 and May 2, and 9. It was noted, the games would be
held in the morning when the games would not conflict with other Center users.
Little also noted, the city had donated the use of the facility during last season as
well.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the use of the facility by the Boys & Girls Club
as worked out with Parks & Recreation Director Frates. Councilman Bannock
SECONDED the motion.
Moore asked Little if the Boys & Girls Club would use the proposed multi -use facility
if it had a high ceiling. Little answered yes and added, their program has had a 20%
growth each year. They are looking at ways to continue their programs and continue
their expansion at the same time. She added, they are always open to options and
other possibilities in the community.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
B-3. Paul Dale - Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
Dale noted, his son is a member of the KCHS cross-country ski team and he, as well
as their family also appreciate the city's efforts in grooming the ski trails.
Dale explained, he wanted to speak to the council in regard to the controversial letter
the KVCC wrote to the Board of Fisheries about salmon allocation. Since that letter,
the commercial fish industry and the KVCC have corresponded in response to the
letter to the Board of Fisheries. Dale added, he attended the KVCC's last board
meeting to convey his industry's concerns regarding that letter. During his
presentation, he made three recommendations he believed KVCC could adopt to put
the matter to rest.
Dale noted his industry's concerns included a difference of opinion as to what extent
the KVCC board represents the City of Kenai versus the interests of KVCC, Inc. He
has since learned they are not an agency of the city, but contract with the city. He
added, since the city aids in the funding of the KVCC and because the building is
situated in the middle of Kenai, the public perceives a connection between the city
and the facility and its operations. Dale noted, he believed the president of the Board
of Fisheries was speaking about Kenai and the KVCC letter when he commented the
Board felt they were getting mixed signals from different areas.
Dale stated, he felt some distinction should be made between the KVCC and the city,
as well as the KVCC needing to exercise some restraint in their comments. As a
member of the commercial fishing industry, he stated he felt a distinction between the
KVCC and its role in speaking for the city should be formalized so a similar problem
doesn't arise.
Dale noted another concern of the industry is the matter of the KVCC Board holding
closed meetings. Because the facility is a city building, he felt the meetings should be
open and the city may want to consider changing the KVCC policy. Dale noted also,
he felt the KVCC was a well -managed and run organization, which is situated in a
beautiful building. He feels it is a responsibility of the KVCC to represent a broader
interest of the city.
Councilwoman Swarner asked City Attorney Graves if the KVCC meetings should be
open. Graves explained, he had not checked the by-laws of the KVCC, but did review
the Open Meetings Act. He noted, because the KVCC contracts with the city, it does
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not make them subject to the Open Meetings Act. Swarner asked Graves to review
the organization's bylaws and report back to council during their next meeting.
Councilman Moore stated he concurred with Dale's comments and will be making
sure they are addressed in the city in dealing with the KVCC.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1776-98 -Replacing KMC 12.20.010 ("Expectorating on
Streets and Sidewalks") With New Wording Described as "Deposit of
Refuse."
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1776-98 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Swarner referred to the second page in which the
ordinance referred to "offal." Attorney Graves explained, offal refers to fish entrails
and wanted to be as broad as possible with the wording in regard to garbage left on
the beach.
VOTE:
Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Absent Williams: Absent
Bookey: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2. Ordinance No. 1777-98 - Changing the Employee Classification,
Supervisory and Professional, List at KMC 23.50.010(a) to Include a
Public Works Manager and An Assistant Airport Manager, and Changing
the Airport Manager's Range.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1777-98 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilman Bannock asked if the adjusted rate
included in the ordinance would ensure the hiring of a new airport manager in the
very near future. City Manager Ross answered, upon passage of the ordinance, he
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intends to begin advertising the position again and believes the new rate is
competitive. Bannock asked if the pay rate had been higher before, would one of the
last applicants have taken the job. Ross answered, yes, however he believed he would
have had to negotiate up to a C or D step in the range (which is allowed by code).
VOTE:
Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Absent Williams: Absent
Bookey: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3. Ordinance No. 1778-98 - Including the Newly Created Position of Public
Works Manager as One of the Positions Exempted From the Fair Labor
Standards Management Act.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1778-98 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Absent Williams: Absent
Bookey: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-4. Resolution No. 98-14 - Transferring $2,975 From General Fund
Contingency to Purchase Furnishings for the New Animal Control
Shelter.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-14 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections to unanimous consent. SO ORDERED.
C-5. Resolution No. 98-15 - Supporting Senate Bill 263, An Act Relating to
Secondary Roads, and Senate Bill 264, An Act Relating to Municipal
Road Maintenance.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-15 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. It was noted, the existing funding level is $750 per
mile.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6. Resolution No. 98-16 - Authorizing the Purchase of an Elgin Sweeper
With Equipment Replacement Fund Assets.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-16 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Ross explained, the Airport Land System currently
owns the Elgin Sweeper, however it is primarily a parking lot sweeper and has been
used only a small amount of time over the last few years at the airport. If the General
Fund purchases the sweeper, it can be used off the airport (but used to clean the
airport parking lots as well).
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-7. Resolution No. 98-17 - Awarding the Bid for a 1500-Gallon Aircraft
Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle to Emergency One, Inc., for a Total
Amount of $291,530.
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MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-17 and Councilwoman
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Bookey questioned what the scheduled delivery date
for the vehicle is. Fire Chief Elson answered, 180 days from the contractor's signing
of the purchase agreement.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-8. Resolution No. 98-18 - Awarding the bid for a 1500-GPM Class A
Pumper to United Fire Service, Inc. for a Total Amount of $275,356.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-18 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Swarner asked if both pieces of equipment were on
the top of the equipment list and included in the budget. Answer was yes.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-9. Resolution No. 98-19 - Requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
Immediately Reissue Those Nationwide Permits That Were Excluded
From the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan Boundaries in
SPN 97-02.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-19 and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Ross explained approximately two weeks ago, it was
learned the nationwide permits (obtained under limited conditions for limited
intrusions in wetlands work) had been revoked within the Kenai River Management
Plan area. It was done with no public input and caught all the utility companies by
surprise (they use this permit for line installations). He noted PTI had brought his
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attention to the matter when they thought they had all the permits needed to place an
optic cable across the river flats, and were notified they would be cited because they
didn't have the permit. Also, the Kenai River Center was caught by surprise.
Ross continued, the Corps of Engineers abolished the permits for this area. The
reasoning for the abolishment was not entirely known, however it was thought it was
due to all the conditions agencies wanted to place on the permitting system. The
abolishment of this permit affects all the utility companies, the city, single residence
homeowners and those developing a single -homeowner site. Ross added, without the
permitting system, any intrusion into wetlands will require an environmental impact
(in some cases), a 60-day notice period and 90-day comment period. Utility work to
residences, etc. could be delayed five or six months without the permit with the
probability a construction season will be missed. Ross explained, the utility
companies are behind the resolution and assisted with some of the language.
Immediate relief is needed for this year.
Bookey noted this was a very important issue and asked if a copy of the resolution
will be forwarded to the congressional delegation, Corps of Engineers, state
delegation, etc. Ross answered, yes. Moore suggested a copy also be forwarded to the
KRSMA board.
Bookey noted, the problem may continue for a year or more and asked what can be
done. Ross answered, he believed there would be intervention by the congressional
delegation and thinks the Corps will modify its position. He noted, the resolution is
requesting re -issuance of the permits and then, if they need to be conditioned, do so
after public hearing of the local area of the affected people. He added, he believes
there will be some effort to condition the permits before they are reissued and feels
that would be the wrong way to approach the problem.
Moore asked if there was concern about burials in cemeteries. Ross answered, graves
may be opened without the permit.
C-10. Resolution No. 98-20 - Transferring $5,500 in the General Fund for
Buildings Operating and Repair Supplies.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-20 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
There were no public comments. City Engineer La Shot explained, there were no
unexpected costs that came up. This portion of the budget was overrun mostly due to
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more supplies purchased because two people were doing maintenance repairs, etc.
More maintenance repairs have been done in-house instead of being contracted out.
La Shot added, this portion of the budget was increased for next year.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging
Swarner reported the annual meeting was held on Monday at which Sam Huddleston
was elected Chair and Betty Nelson was elected Vice -Chair. The council also
discussed security concerns at the housing facility. They will be discussing the
matter with tenants and then at their next meeting.
D-2. Airport Commission
Measles reported the minutes of the March 12 meeting were included in the packet.
The Commission will meet again on Thursday, April 9.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Bookey reported the Commission meet again on April 13. He reminded council the
Commission was still two members short and if they knew of interested citizens to be
placed on the Commission to encourage them to complete an application.
D-4. Library Commission
Moore reported the next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for April 7. He
reminded council the library will be open on Sundays in April, except Easter Sunday.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission
Bannock reported the Commission would meet April 2. He also reported a request
had been made by the KCHS After -Graduation Committee to use the Center (free of
charge) from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on May 20, 1998.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the KCHS After -Graduation
Committee's request and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilman Bannock reported he attended the last P&Z Commission meeting for
Councilman Smalley. During the meeting, he reported, there were two public
hearings, held over from their previous meeting, for sign variance permits. Both were
approved.
Bannock also reported a conditional use permit application for Hugh & Joe Chumley
was approved for a professional building on the same property as was their last
application (turned down by P&Z, appealed to council and disapproved) . Bannock
noted there had been a motion to table, but did not receive a second.
Bannock noted a bed and breakfast permit was transferred as well. Also, a discussion
of home occupation permits was discussed and the Commission reviewed a
memorandum included in their packets from the city attorney. In the memorandum,
the attorney opined the city's code refers to a permit as a verb and does not require
any action by council or commission. There was some debate and the Commission
asked that a home occupation permit be approved or disapproved by the Commission
like a conditional use permit, etc. Reasons for having the Commission
approve/disapprove the permits gives knowledge as to what's going on and who's
doing what and where, as well as for sales tax purposes. Commissioner Werner-
Quade suggested these permits be occupancy based, i.e. the permit would be granted
to a person at a location, unlike a conditional use permit which is granted to a
location regardless of how may people may be tied to that spot.
What the Commission would like to see is a home occupation permit being issued to a
person at a location. If the person moves from that location, the permit dissolves.
The new occupant of that location would have to reapply for the permit. Also, if a
person has a permit for one location and moves, the permit would not necessarily
move with the person. Two items for a home occupation permit would have to remain
a constant - the person applying for the permit and the location of the permit.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee
Swarner reported the next meeting of the Committee was scheduled for April 14.
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D-7b. Historic District Board
Moore reported the Board would meet next on April 20. Mike Huhndorf, Chair of the
Board reported to council the Board had developed a walking tour brochure which
will be distributed through the KVCC. He added, the KVCC had included $600 in
their budget to fund the printing of a walking tour brochure. Cost estimates from one
printing shop in town was $732.49 for 500 brochures, including 12 pages, pictures,
folded and stapled; $955.30 for 1,000 brochures; $1,178.14 for 1,500 brochures.
Huhndorf requested council to fund the remaining amount over the $600 to be paid
by the KVCC or match the $600. It was also noted, the KVCC had already included
an advertisement in the Milepost which states a walking tour (with brochure) will be
available. Huhndorf invited council to attend the first walking tour to take place on
May 9 during Preservation Week. Huhndorf also gave a copy of the proposed walking
tour information to the Clerk.
During the discussion that followed, it was suggested the 12-page brochure be
lessened to a smaller amount of information or a $1.00 charge be made for the
brochure (while a shortened information page be distributed for free). There was
concern stated that if the 12-page brochure were distributed for free, there wouldn't
be enough printed to last the length of the summer. Huhndorf agreed selling the
lengthier brochure was a good idea.
Bookey stated he would prefer to discuss the matter during a budget work session
and consider placing the amounts in the budget for FY98-99. Swarner agreed, but
suggested the cost of the 12-page brochure be set at $2.00 or more to cover the
overhead as well.
Ross noted, funding for most of the commissions and committees is through the
Legislative budget. Moore asked if there were funds in the Legislative budget to cover
the remaining cost of the budget. Finance Director Semmens reviewed the amounts
in the Legislative budget. It was noted also, the cost of the city/chamber brochure
was less than appropriated.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to fund the Historic District Board, along with the KVCC
for $132.49 to match the $600 for 500 12-page brochures to come from the Legislative
Budget. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
Swarner stated she would like to see a written report of how much is left in the
Legislative budget before voting and what amount will be charged for the brochure.
Ross noted an administrative transfer could be made to cover the $132.49 if
necessary.
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Moore stated he wanted to amend his motion to allow for a transfer if necessary.
Bannock had no objections.
Bookey restated his suggestion the decision be held until the budget work session
and would not support the motion at this time. Swarner stated she agreed with
Bookey and added, she approved of the concept, but felt more information was
needed.
Huhndorf asked what they will do for the walking tour as the tours will begin before
funds for the new budget will be available. Bookey suggested two programs be
produced -- a two or three -fold brochure for no cost and the 12-page brochure at a
small cost.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to table the motion. Councilman Moore SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE:
Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: No
Bannock: No Smalley: Absent Williams: Absent
Bookey: No
MOTION FAILED.
Bannock stated he felt the council had an opportunity to spend $134 to see if the
walking program will be successful. He added, he felt 500 brochures would be too
few. However, $134.00 will support the program and he requested council to do that.
If the brochures are all sold, council could review the matter again.
VOTE:
Swarner: No Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Absent Williams: Absent
Bookey: No
MOTION FAILED.
D-7c. Challenger Board
Bannock reported Challenger held two fund raisers at which they raised $67,000 in
cash and in -kind contributions. Also, the Board signed a contract with Challenger of
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Virginia at their last board meeting which commits them to a $50,000 down payment
on a $700,000 Challenger pre -fabricated unit. There was some debate as to the
specifics of the contract, but it appears they are in count down as there is a time line
in the contract for the building of the facility.
Bannock also reported there was a brief discussion of the proposal offered by Ross in
regard to the Challenger's ownership of the facility and components. He noted the
Board felt they were not ready to take a position on the proposal at this time.
Bannock asked the matter be included on the April 15 meeting agenda to discuss it
further. There were no objections.
D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
Bookey reported the next board meeting was scheduled for April 15.
D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report - No report.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:07 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:20 P.M.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Regular Meeting of March 18, 1998.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE - None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS - None.
ITEM H•
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the bills to be paid, bills to be ratified.
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 1779-98 - Amending KMC 14.20.150 to Prevent the
Same or Substantially Similar Conditional Use Permit Applications From
Being Considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission More Than
Once in Any Nine -Month Period.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Discussion - Lease Requirements for Commuters — Insurance
Ross explained, the airline commuter leases would be coming up for renewal and it
has been learned that the $1 million / seat coverage for commuters is not readily
available in Alaska and where available, the price is prohibitive. He noted Anchorage
required coverage of $50,000 and Juneau is raising theirs.
Ross noted, administration was asking to amend the leases to include per seat
coverage as is required by the federal government which is based on a formula on the
size of the aircraft ($300,000 per seat). Ross referred to the memorandum included in
the packet from Acting Airport Manager Keith Holland which outlines the
requirements. He added, administration wants to change from the $1 million/ seat
coverage (which some of the airlines cannot meet) to the minimum federal guidelines.
Moore asked if Ross meant that if an airline has an accident and it is found to be their
fault, the remaining family would only receive $300,000 maximum. Ross answered
yes, unless the passenger carries personal flight insurance. He added, if the
insurance requirement is not changed, it would put some of the airlines out of
business and reiterated, the $1 million coverage is very hard to get in Alaska and
neither Juneau or Anchorage require that amount of coverage. Juneau is considering
raising their requirement to $500,000. Kenai is the only airport in Alaska requiring
$1 million/ seat coverage.
Acting Airport Manager Holland noted, there are approximately five carriers in Alaska
that carry $1 million/seat and that is for jet service who don't come to Kenai. He
added, he believed ERA carries a higher limit because they are tied to Alaska Airlines.
Holland added, some of the carriers may not be carrying the $1 million.
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Attorney Graves explained, ERA does meet the present requirement, but smaller
carriers cannot do it. He added, he didn't think the city was being put at liability by
requiring the federal minimum because it would be complying with federal law. In
response to Moore's earlier question, Graves stated if there was an accident, and the
amount of coverage is limited to $300,000/seat, an award of $300,000 would be
made. However, additional award might be made if the company holds other assets
that can be received through judgment.
Ross noted, administration is requesting the change be stated as $300,000 per seat or
the level required by federal law.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to change the policy and Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
H-5. Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
Postponed to April 15 meeting.
H-6. Discussion - Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing in the Matter of
Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Conditional Use
Permit/ Lots 6 & 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision - Vesta Leigh and Jo -An
Buzzell, Appellants.
Measles noted, the hearing must be set within 30 days of the appeal and the only
regular council meeting before the end of the 30-day period is April 15. He asked
council if they wanted to set the hearing for the meeting or set a special meeting.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to set the hearing for 7:00 p.m. on April 15, 1998,
immediately prior to the regular council meeting. Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Measles noted a letter had been placed on the table from Jo An Buzzell and would be
included in the appeal board packet for the April 15 meeting. Ms. Buzzell brought an
additional letter forward and requested it be included in the packet as well.
- None Scheduled.
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ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor - No report.
I-2. City Manager
Ross requested, with concurrence of Councilman Bannock, the Challenger issue be
placed on the May 6 meeting agenda instead of April 15. There were no objections.
I-3. Attorney
Attorney Graves reported he would not be attending the May 20 meeting as he would
be attending a seminar in San Diego. He will be available by phone if needed. There
were no objections from council.
I-4. City Clerk
Clerk Freas noted she would be in Anchorage on Thursday and Friday, however would
be available by phone if necessary.
Freas noted a memorandum had been placed on the table informing council they had
been invited to attend a short visit with Senator Murkowski on April 8 at the KVCC at
1:30 p.m.
Freas referred to the memorandum included in the packet in regard to the annual
volunteer reception and asked if council wanted to hold the reception at the KVCC on
the April 20 or 21, and if council wanted a list of volunteers be included in an
advertisement for the newspaper as has been done in the last few years.
Council had no objections to placing the advertisement and decided on April 21 as the
date for the reception.
I-5. Finance Director
Finance Director Semmens reported the draft budgets were ready and available.
I-6. Public Works Director
Kornelis reported he had good news in regard to the water quality of the city's three
well houses. He explained, EPA had been pressuring DEC to determine which wells
in Alaska have groundwater under the influence of surface water." Initial items of
concern are water color; water having high turbidity; and water fluctuates seasonally.
The city's wells have all three.
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Since a positive determination would result in multi -million dollar water treatment
plants and additional operations, the city took a proactive position and took its own
tests instead of waiting for one and one-half to two years for DEC to do it. Three
samples were tested for microscopic particulate analysis. Findings were that the
city's water had the lowest factor for which the water can be tested. All three wells
were classified as low risk for surface water infiltration.
Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue - Kornelis reported the State held a
neighborhood meeting on March 26. DOT engineers from Juneau and Anchorage
were available to answer questions and review drawings of the proposed
improvements. Kornelis added, there were many comments and a list of items had
been developed for DOT to consider. Kornelis noted, he had a copy of the pre -design
drawings for council to review, pointing out some of the drawings were hanging on the
wall for review as well.
Bookey stated he attended the meeting and talked with DOT representatives. He
noted, he has major concerns about the development of the road. The present design
will lower the level of the road three or four inches and he suggests the level be
lowered by 16" which he feels will be safer and more economical, as well as lowering
the approaches from side streets.
Bookey requested administration to be more involved in the design and believes
lowering the level needs some exploration, finding out why the State does not want to
lower the road.
Bookey stated he is also concerned about the placement of storm drains for this
project. He explained, DOT is recommending running storm drains down Second
Avenue and off the end of Redoubt. In discussions with DOT and looking at the
drawings, DOT indicated they felt there would be no problem in taking the runoff and
dropping it into the creek. Bookey told them the creek is fish -bearing and didn't think
DEC or Alaska Department of Fish & Game would allow it.
Bookey stated, he wanted the city to be very cautious going into this type of situation
because maintenance will be the city's responsibility and the city's problem with DEC
and EPA as well. Because it will be the city's project in the end, he felt the city should
have a lot of input as to how the project should be done. He asked administration be
very involved in how the project is done so the city will have no problem with it for the
next 15 to 20 years.
Vice Mayor Measles noted another issue along Redoubt Avenue, where there is to be a
separate sidewalk and bike path, is that DOT does not plan to excavate any clay
material from that area. Measles added, if that is done, the paths will soon look like
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the present bike path along Forest Drive. Measles stated, he agrees with Bookey that
the storm drain is an issue requiring a lot of caution by the city.
I-7. Airport Manager
Holland had no report. Swarner stated she received some comments that the plants
throughout the airport were not looking very healthy. Holland stated, the contractor
usually takes good care of the plants and all look good at this time.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens - None.
J-2. Council
Bookey - No report.
Swarner - No report.
Moore - Asked if there had been an update to when a work session will be held
in regard to dip net fishing. Ross answered, the staff report, as to its capabilities, has
been completed. He will be meeting with Dave Nelson from Fish & Game in the next
two weeks to discuss how to continue and what they will be able to do. Council will
be discussing the matter during review of the Parks & Recreation or Police
Department budgets and a written report will be forwarded to council before the
middle of April.
Bannock - Bannock referred to Item H-3, Ordinance 1779-98 and requested a
copy of the ordinance be included in the Planning & Zoning Commission's packet as
an informational item for their review at their April 8 meeting.
Bannock also referred to his comments made at the March 25 Planning & Zoning
Commission in regard to the conditional use permit application of Hugh & Joe
Chumley. Bannock explained he attended the meeting for Councilman Smalley, but
had intended to speak to the Commission in regard to his position he took with the
majority in regard to the denial of the Chumley conditional use permit appeal.
Bannock noted, it didn't seem to be consistent with his character to take that
position, but wanted to point out why he took the position. Bannock stated, when the
attorney called him and the vote was, at that time, four to zero against it, there were
several long-term, long -ranging effects of that particular appeal that he felt
superceded the particular issue at hand. That was exactly why he supported it. As
he hears from people and because of the fact he was out of character he felt it needed
to addressed. He asked permission from the Commission Chair who granted the
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permission which was concurred to by the Commission members that he had their
permission to speak to the Commission.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:44 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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Memorandum
Date: April 9, 1998
To: Richard Ross, City Manager
From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
RE: Landlord Consent -
Wedge Dia-Log, Inc. to Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C.
Wedge Dia-Log, Inc. has requested approval of a Landlord Consent to assign
their lease for Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron to Wedge Energy Group,
L.L.C. The property is located on Willow Street and is shown on the attached
map.
The lease between the City and Wedge Dia-log, Inc. states the lessee shall
not "assign his lease or any part, nor let, nor sublet, either by grant or
implication, the whole part of the premises or any part without written
consent of the City."
The lessee is current in lease payments and property taxes on this property.
The City Attorney has reviewed the document and has no objections. If
Council approves the consent the agreement can be signed and recorded.
Cc: Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
Attachments
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BRACEWELL & PATTERSON, L.L.P.
?ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SOUTH TOWER PENNZOIL PLACE
711 LOUISIANA ST STE 2900
HOUSTON TX 77002-2781
FAX 713 221 1212
713 223 2900
Acting City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
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March 26, 1998
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Re: Lease dated May 23, 1967, by and between City of Kenai and Dia-
Log Company, as amended by Assignment of and Amendment to
Lease (the "Lease")
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to advise you that Wedge Dia-Log, Inc., successor to The Dia-Log Company,
desires to assign its interest in the Lease to one of its affiliates, Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C.
As such, we have enclosed a form of Landlord Consent (the "Consent") for your execution.
If you have financed the premises or used them as collateral, please obtain your lender's
consent to your execution of the Consent.
We are enclosing a pre -paid Federal Express envelope for your use in returning the executed
Consent. If you should have questions regarding the assignment or the Consent, please
contact me direct at 713/221-1413.
Very truly yours,
Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P.
Therese M. Runnels
TMR/mnc
Enclosure
LANDLORD CONSENT
This Landlord Consent ("Consent") is executed as of the day of March, 1998, by City
of Kenai ("Landlord").
RECITALS:
The Landlord and Wedge Dia-Log, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Tenant") have entered into
a Lease dated May 23, 1967, as amended by Assignment and Amendment to Lease (the lease,
extension letter, and any and all amendments and modifications thereto are collectively referred to
herein as the "Lease"), covering certain premises known as 135 Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska (the
"Premises") described in the Lease and described more fully on Exhibit A attached hereto.
The Lease provides that Tenant shall not assign the Lease without written consent of the
Landlord.
Landlord has been informed that Tenant desires to assign the Lease to one of its affiliates,
Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Assignee").
Landlord is willing to consent to the assignment of the Lease by Tenant to Assignee.
In consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Landlord hereby certifies to Tenant as follows:
1. Status of the Lease. Landlord hereby represents that (i) Landlord is the Landlord
under the Lease; (ii) Tenant is the current Tenant under the Lease and except as set forth above, the
Lease has not been amended, modified, supplemented or assigned in any manner; (iii) the Lease is
in full force and effect; (iv) the monthly rental due under the terms of the Lease and all additional
rent and all other amounts payable by Tenant under the terms of the Lease have been paid in full
through , 199_; and (v) the Landlord is not in default under the Lease and to the
best of Landlord's knowledge, no default by Tenant exists under the lease, nor any state of facts
which with the passage of time and/or the giving of notice would constitute a default by Tenant
under the Lease, nor has any occurrence or event occurred that may give rise to any claims, defenses
or offset for failure to perform by Tenant.
2. Landlord's_ Consent. Landlord hereby consents to Tenant's assignment of the Lease
to Assignee.
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3. Tenant Obli atg_ ions. Neither this Consent nor anything herein contained shall operate
to relieve, release, or discharge Tenant from the obligation to perform all of the terms, conditions,
and covenants contained in the Lease, or from any of the liabilities assumed by Tenant under the
lease; and Tenant shall remain bound by all of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained in the
Lease.
4. Landlord's Address. Landlord's current address for notices and payments under the
Lease is as follows:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord has executed this Consent as of the date first stated
above.
LANDLORD:
CITY OF KENAI
By:
Name:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
DATE: April 6, 1998
RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ACTION
Denial of Conditional Use Permit/ Lot 8, Block H, Beaver Creek
Alaska Subdivision - Tom & Vicki Fruichantie, Appellants
Today I received the attached letter of appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's
actions on their P&Z Resolution No. 98-09.
KMC 14.20.290(b)(1), "Appeals - Board of Adjustment" provides,
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall set a date for and hold a hearing on
all appeals within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal. However,
should the thirtieth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the
hearing may be scheduled for the next following weekday which is not a
municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). Notice of the
time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all parties interested
and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
Please set a Board of Adjustment hearing for the above -referenced matter. The
hearing date limit would fall to Monday, May 4, 1998 (Saturday, May 1, 1998 is the
actual 30`h day). The last regular council meeting of April is the 15'. Certified notices
must go to property owners within 300 feet "at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing"
which would move a hearing to no sooner than April 27.
NOTE: Mr. & Mrs. Fruichantie have agreed to allow the hearing to be held two
days later (after the 30-day period) to May 6, 1998 (their letter of
approval is attached for your review and consideration).
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Carol L. Freas City Cl rk
City of Kenai
DATE: April9, 1998
RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ACTION
Denial Sign Variance for Oversized Sign,/Tract 3B-2 CHAP
No. 5 - Restaurants Northwest (Burger Sing), Appellant
Today I received the attached letter of appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's
actions on their Resolution No. PZ98-16.
KMC 14.20.290(b)(1), "Appeals - Board of Adjustment" provides,
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall set a date for and hold a hearing on
all appeals within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal. However,
should the thirtieth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the
hearing may be scheduled for the next following weekday which is not a
municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). Notice of the
time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all parties interested
and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
Please set a Board of Adjustment hearing for the above -referenced matter. The
hearing date limit would fall to Monday, May 11, 1998 (Sunday, May 10, 1998 is the
actual 30`' day). The only regular council meeting in May that falls within the 30-day
period is that of May 6. Certified notices must go to property owners within 300 feet
"at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing" which would allow a hearing set no sooner
than April 27.
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04/10/98 FRI 12:03 FAX 19072452344 RNW BURGER KING ALASKA
RESTAURANTS NORTHWEST, INC. / A BURGER KING FRANCHISEE
Q 001
April 10, 1998
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Dear Madam. Clerk:
RECEIVED
APR 101998
KENAI CITY CLERK
RE: PZ98-16 — Variance — Oversize Sign
VIA FAX TO (907) 283-3014
Pursuant to the provisions of KMC 14.20290, please accept this letter as our formal appeal of the
Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny our request for a variance permit to erect a slightly
oversize sign at our Burger King location on the Kenai Spur Highway. The reason cited by the
Planning and Zoning Commission was that until fill thcr guidance was received from the Kenai City
Council, no further sign variances would be approved. We respect the Commission's reasoning,
however, feel it inappropriate to deny our variance request for the following reasons:
Our proposed sign is I0 x 10 square. This size is a nationally recognized size for Burger King
signs throughout the United States.
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KING 2. This size sign is the same size as the sign at our Soldotna restaurant as well as our other
Alaska restaurants.
?03. Last Fall, we took our landscaping plans to the Planning and Zoning Cormission for review
SOM-2Almkm MUM IM. and approval and went above and beyond what was necessary or required as it is our belief
that continuity of the surrounding area must be maintained. This particular sign fits into that
scheme.
Not having the sign in place jeopardizes the profitability of our business as we are at quite a
competitive disadvantage as our prime competitor has similar size sign right across the street.
It is not our desire at all to erect a sign that would not conform to the surrounding landscape, nor is it
our desire to be less than a Solid Corporate Steward of our property in Kenai_ We respectfully request
that the Kenai City Council review the action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission and grant
us a variance to erect the proposed sign.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
laic L. Musser
Director, Planning and Development
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3841 W. DIMOND BLVD., ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99515-1212 TELEPHONE. (907) 245-KING FAX. (907) 245-2344
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Memorandum
Date: March 23, 1998
To: Mayor and Council
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
RE: Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
The Kenai Softball Association has presently scheduled five tournament
weekends for the upcoming season. A copy of the schedule is attached.
Last year, and I have been advised that for the last several years, Parks
and Recreation has accommodated the tournaments by allowing
participants and spectators to camp on the grounds adjoining the
softball fields. Last year this involved a significant number of tent
campers.
Under KMC 18.35.010, overnight camping in this area is prohibited. The
code provides for exception with the written authorization of the City
Manager. It is my understanding that historically these exceptions were
given by the City Manager for infrequent use of the FAA grounds. Since
the request is for camping use for five scheduled weekends at present,
Council should be involved in the consideration of the issue.
In discussing this with the Parks and Recreation Director, tent camping
by tournament participants and spectators has become more popular.
Formalized rules were considered by the Parks and Recreation
Commission to address problems and to better control the situation.
Problems and complaints associated with last year's tent camping were:
Use of alcohol and open containers by overnight campers in
an area of day use recreation for families and children.
Mayor and Council
March 23, 1998
Page 2
2. Vehicles parked on the grass.
3. Burned areas on the grass and dumping of barbecue coals
on grass.
4. Use of dumpsters of commercial businesses in area without
permission and trash set beside them.
5. Complaints from local residents that facilities were
unavailable for their family or organization use.
In reviewing this situation, Council should be aware that the August 22-
23rd scheduled tournament is in conflict with the proposed Industry
Appreciation Day's use of the facilities. The July 18-19th tournament
would coincide with dipnetting and could involve even greater use of the
area by tenters, because once we authorize tenting for participants and
spectators it essentially opens the area up for all tenters during the
authorized period.
Prior to sending out rules that further formalize and institutionalize the
use of this area for tent camping, the Council needs to determine if that
is what they want to do. The City has tent camping facilities less than
one mile from the softball fields.
Attachment
Cc: Richard Hultberg, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman
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Kenai Softball Association
General Meeting Minutes
February 23, 1998
Count. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Mike Wiles at 7:15 PM at People
Notice was given of the following reclassifications that had been done by the State
Association. They are as follows:
Women's Ed's Repair moved from E to D
Men's Elect -serve moved from D to E
Co-ed Back Door Lounge moved from E to D
Dairy Queen moved from C to B
On a state level, all co-ed teams will be moved up one classification regardless of
whatever other changes have been made.
It was noted that to be a company team, 75% of the roster must be employed by
the sponsor.
The local tourney schedule was listed next. It is:
May 30-31 Umpire Classic Co-ed
July 4-5 Firecracker Co-ed
July 18-19 Golf Course Men's D
August 22-23 Men's D State
August 29-30 Co-ed B State
Our association is on probation for not turning in proper tournament reports during
the 1997 season. Therefore, we have lost our Regional Qualifier as a penalty for this year.
Because of this penalization, Mike Wiles has taken it upon himself to be in charge of all
tournaments except the Umpire Classic. Contact him for information.
Elections were held next. Laura Sherwood was re-elected President. Frank Johnson
was elected Treasurer.
A board meeting was scheduled for March 9, 1998 and a general meeting for March
23, 1998 ut People Count at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Sandra Hecht
League Secretary
April 1, 1998
Mr. Richard A. Ross, City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo, Suite #200
Kenai, AK 99611
Re: ALPAR Litter Crew Program
Dear Mr. Ross;
RECEIVr:n
P.O. Box 2221
Kenai. Alaska 99611
(907)28-1-2682
(907) 28;-8190 Fax
_7111�0100 "
The Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula will once again be sponsoring the ALPAR Litter
Crew Program. This program allows us to hire five to ten 14-16 year old youth to work a roadside
clean up crew. Last year in additon to cleaning 200 miles of roadway throughout the peninsula,
our crew helped with the cleanup of the Kenai beaches after dipnetting, cleaned up major parks,
and cleaned access to points to the river.
The crew is supported by grant funds from Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling
(ALPAR). ALPAR requests that local areas match their grants to make the cleanup effort more
successful. Not only do local matching contributions show local pride, but they also shows a
sense of responsibility. To enable this program to begin earlier, continue longer into the summer,
and cover more area, we are approaching various organizations for donations. We respectfully ask
that you consider a donation to this worthwhile program.
We are prepared to hire two litter crews this year (2 adult supervisors and 10 youth crewmembers).
We ask that you consider a commitment of $500 dollars for the ALPAR Litter Patrol Crews.
We are grateful to the City of Kenai for your long-standing support of this important program
which is a positive mechanism for youth employment and teaches young people personal
responsibility. We also see the ALPAR crew as a favorable economic development tool since
businesses and visitors are more likely to locate in and enjoy a community that cares about its
appearance.
Your favorable consideration of this request will keep the Central Peninsula area attractive and will
enable us to provide a positive opportunity for kids. Thank you again for your commitment to the
ALPAR program and to youth on the Peninsula. Please do not hesitate to contact me (907) 283-
2682 if you have any questions about this request.
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Exe ut' Director
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A United Way Agency
April 14, 1998
Dear City of Kenai:
AFTER GRADUATION COMMITTEE
KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
9583 KENAI SPUR HWY.
KENAI, AK 99611
RECEIVED
APR 14 1998
KENAI CITY CLERK
We would like to request the $300.00 that has been allocated in the 1997-98
Legislative Budget for the KCHS After Graduation activities. The activities are
scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at the Kenai Recreation Center following
graduation that evening. We estimate that between 150-200 students will be
participating in this drug -free and alcohol -free event. The money will certainly be
appreciated for helping to pay the expenses for an event of this magnitude.
We are requesting that checks be made payable to: KCHS After Graduation and
forwarded to the address listed above, Attn: After Graduation.
Thank you so much for your support of our youth. Without your contributions, this
memorable event would not be possible.
Sincerely,
Debbie Allen
Committee Member
283-5796
KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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PO BOX 2861
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669
(907) 262-9225
February 28, 1998
Dear Friend of the Kenai River,
RECEIVE
CITY OF KENAI
The Kenai River Festival has become a permanent bright splash on the fabric of
our summer life. We invite you to join us in supporting this 8th annual family
event. The Festival will be held June 13 and 14, 1998. With your help this
family celebration of our magnificent river will continue to grow in scope and
participation. We need your help to make this year's festival the best family
event ever!
The festival grew out of our desire to learn more about the river, how we impact
it by our human activities, and what we might do to keep our river healthy and
productive for generations to come. Previous information booths have beer:.
staffed by Fish and Game, State Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The
Nature Conservancy of Alaska, Hab-Pro, ReGroup, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary,
and local Historical Societies. People can listen to live music on center stage,
experience live birds, enjoy a hands-on demonstration from the Imaginariuni,
enjoy local art, watch the puppet show, meet our local artists, and taste the first
sockeye salmon of the season. Suq'ah, the colorful 29 foot salmon opens the
festival and remains with us for the entire two day event. There is no entrance
fee or charge for any activities.
Numerous volunteers offer their time for the weekend, but their labor of love is
not quite enough. We still need funds for the professional puppeteers, for the
free children's art projects, and for as much advertising as possible. We rely on
the financial support of people like you, people who care about the river anc
depend on a healthy river for their livelihood.
Whatever contribution you can make will be put to good use. We need Majcr
Sponsors for several events (list attached), and acknowledge through print
advertising all contributors of $100 or more. The local non -profits, the Kenai
Watershed Forum and ReGroup, are co -sponsoring this event and your
contribution is tax deductible.
We look forward to including you as a partner in this effort! Please feel free to
call me at 283-8462 if you have any questions. J
Sincerely,
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Mtegn 'Neill
Fund Raising Chair for the Kenai River Festival '98
c/o ReGroup
P.O. Box 2861
Soldotna, Alaska 99669-2861
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BE A FRIEND OF THE KENAI RIVER
KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL `98
Yes, I want to help preserve the health of our extraordinary river!
Here is my tax deductible donation.
As a Major Sponsor, my name will be featured at the festival and will appear in all
related advertising.
MAJOR SPONSORS
Imaginarium - Hands on Science ..$1000
River Music / Center Stage ............... $500
Professional Puppet Theater ........... $600
River Information Tent ........................ $200
Salmon Hats for Kids ... $500
Costume Making ........... $200
Activities for Children.. $400
CONTRIBUTORS
I am not able to be a Major Sponsor, but I want to contribute to this worthwhile event!
Name:
Address:
Amount of contribution enclosed:
Please make checks out to the Kenai Watershed Forum and mail to P.O. Box 2937,
Soldotna, AK 99669.
I can volunteer my labor! I would like to help with
Call me at
......................................... we will return this portion to you, please return the entire page ......................................................
RECEIPT FOR DONATION
Thank you for your contribution to the Kenai River Festival `98, an educational and
entertaining event dedicated to preserving the health of the Kenai River.
Date
Signed:
Amount
Meqan O'Neill, Fund Raisinq Chair
Kenai Watershed Forum
P.O. Box 2937
Soldotna, AK 99669
501 (C)(3) tax number:
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor John Williams and City Council Members
From: �'�� Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
Date: April 10, 1998
RE: KVCC Board Meetings
At the last City Council meeting, I was asked to look at the Visitor Center's by-laws and
determine whether the Board meetings are required to be public. I have reviewed the by-
laws and determined that they do not require the KVCC Board meetings to be public.
If you have any further questions, feel free to call or stop by.
CRG/sp
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15, 1998
INFORMATION ITEMS
4/ 1/98 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. Kenai Animal Control, 1997 Annual Report.
3. 4/8/98 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
4. 3/98 Kenai Fire Department Consolidated Monthly Report.
5. 4/6/98 KRSMA Advisory Board letter stating their support of the city's request
to the Board of Fisheries to prohibit dip net fishing between the Coast Guard
marker and the City Dock.
6. 3/ 19/98 Speaker Gail Phillips memorandum and attachment regarding
Alyeska Alloys Project in Cook Inlet.
7. 3/31/98 DNR Notice of the Issuance of the Preliminary Finding Under AS
38.05.035(e) Proposed Oil and Gas Lease "Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease
Sale (Formerly Sale 85)."
8. Spring Edition 1998, KPTMC News.
9. 3/ 15/98 Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, Inc., EDD
News.
10. 4/98 Greater Soldotna Chmaber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 1, 1998
"TO DO" LIST
CRG - Review the organization's bylaws and report back to council during their
next meeting.
RR - Forward a copy of Resolution No. 98-19 to the congressional delegation,
Corps of Engineers, state delegation, and the KRSMA Board.
Admin - Be very involved in how the Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue project is
done so the city will have no problems with it for the next 15 to 20 years.
JL - Include a copy of Ordinance No. 1779-98 in the Planning 8v Zoning
Commission's packet as an informational item for their review at their
April 8 meeting.
KENAI ANIMAL CONTROL
1997 ANNUAL REPORT
TOTAL ANIMALS HANDLED: 1600
Intake
Impounded 943
Dogs 584
Cats 336
Other 23
Received from Owners 552
Dogs 322
Cats 224
Other 6
DOA 105
Dogs 66
Cats 24
Other 15
Euthanized 1113
Dogs 612
Cats 496
Other 5
Claimed 208
Dogs 184
Cats 21
Other 3
Adopted 168
Dogs 110
Cats 43
Other 15
Wildllfe Released, Etc, 6
Service Requests:
882
Total Calls:
7627
Bite Investigations:
23
Lost(Found Reports:
424
Known Borough Animals:
501
Informational Calls:
5321
Trap Locations: 67
Protect Status Report
A/NC/f/ Cfty Ca ton P1 *0t Naf119
UP
A JL
A KK
A KK
A JURS
A MK
A JL
A JL
A JL
A KK
F JL
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp.
KK - Keith Kornelis
JL - Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK - Marilyn Kebschull
Jet - Jan Taylor
Alaska Regional Fire Training
Training Building - work continues on interior
Facility, ARFF
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, etc...
Effluent Building - working on inside... PSI
Structural Trainer - outside complete, working on
inside... Rest of site work shut down for
Winter... Vehicles rebid March 25.
Animal Control Shelter
Building complete... Open house was held on
March 7. Fencing, landscaping, paving, & site
work remains to be done..
Bluff ASTF Grant
Grant was submitted and ASTF has stated that
this project may meet their criteria... requesting
50% matching funds..
Challenger Learning Center
Funding being organized... Second draft RFP has
been submitted to Construction Committee and
will be revised... waiting on funding.
Comprehensive Plan
$60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund.
Contaminated Soils - Airport
Workplan submitted to ADEC.
Contaminated Soils - Shop
Workplan submitted to ADEC.
K.M.A. Taxiway "C" Extension
Project down for winter... paving in Spring.
North
Mission Street
Peninsula Construction finished underground this
fall. Winter shutdown. Working on electrical
submittals.
City Maintenance Facility
Wm. J. Nelson & Associates has completed the
schematic design... John Williams took copies to
Juneau.
Wednesday, April 08, 1998 Page 1 of 2
Kam city cow F1" Name Status
Srr
F KK S. Spruce Beach Parking Corps permit process complete... No funding
appropriated as yet. Going to request Exxon
Valdez Funds.
F KK
F KK
NC JL
South Side Kenai River Road For Southside dip netters ... City to request Exxon
and Parking Valdez Funds.
STP Expansion/Planning Waiting on DEC's planning design grant.
Water Quality/Quantity Wellhouse modification and/or SCADA for water
Development Program system control... Allen Houtz is sending
proposal... Water main loop lines... Replace
underground pump house. Additional funding
requested from DEC and Legislature for WH4 and
other projects.
ADA City Building Study Implement changes after 7/1.
STIP KK DOT - Bridge Access Pathway
STIP KK DOT - Forest Drive
STIP KK DOT - Kenai Bridge Access
Road
STIP KK DOT - Unity Trail Pathway
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles... Design FFY 00 at
$250,000... ROW FFY 00 at $100,000... Constr.
FFY 01 at $1,400,000.
DOT in design stage... Public Meeting was held on
3/26/98... Design FFY 98 at $900,000. ROW FFY
99 at $500,000. Construction FFY 00 at
$5, 500, 000.
Resurfacing & widening; Spur to K-Beach...
Construction FFY 98 at $1,200,000... DOT
submitted permit requests.
Pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.1.
Design FFY 00 at $200,000... ROW FFY 00 at
$100,000... Const. FFY 01 at $1,700,000.
Wednesday, April 08, 1998
Page 2 of 2
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
DIVISION OF TRAINING
MONTH: March 1998
THIS
LAST
HIS MONTH
LAST YEAR
THIS YEAR
MONT
MONT
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
TO DATE
Airport Familiarization
4
5.5
38
54
9.5
Aircraft Familiarization
1
0
7
12
1
Fire Fighter Safety
4
2
22.5
24.5
6
Emergency Communications
0
2
5.5
11.5
2
Hose, Nozzle, Turret Operation
8
6
43
49.5
20
Agent Applications
6
2
17
22.5
14
Aircraft Evacuation
0
0
10
10
0
Fire Fighting Operations
4
6
18
28
10
Structural Adaptation
0
0
4
4
0
Cargo Hazards
0
0
4
4
0
Airport Emergency Plan
0
0
1
8
0
Hazardous Materials
0
0
1
2
0
Alerts I, II, III
2
ol
16
22.5
2
Multi - Company Drills
16
0
0
0
16
Formal Schools
0
0
112
112
0
Total Class Hours
0
67.51
97.5
0
Total Field Hours
45
�_O
23.5
1 231.51
267
1 80.5
ITotal GlasSiFleld451 23.51 299 1 364.51 80.5
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
DIVISION OF TRAINING
MONTH: March 1998
THIS
LAST
HIS MONT ST YEA
THIS YEA
MONTH
MONTH
LAST YEAR I TO DATE
I TO DATE
Anatomy & Patient Assesment
52.5
44
37
94
154
Triage
0
0
0
0
0.5
Chest Injuries
0
0
0
1
0
Shock & I.V. Therapy
36.5
45
23.5
61.5
109.5
Hemorrhage Control
1.5
1
1.5
8
8
Basic Life Support
8.5
14
0
0.5
38
Fractures & Dislocations
5.5
3
6.5
18
21.5
Head & Neck Injuries
4.5
4.5
0
12
19
Abdominal & Genital Systems
3.5
0.5
0
4
5
Card iac/Arrh /Strokes
24.5
5.5
58
88.5
56.5
Respiratory Systems
5.5
13
15
31.5
29.5
Airway Management
23
31
17
42
84.5
Childbirth
3
0
0
1
9
Patient Handling
30
25.5
33.5
93
100.5
Heat & Cold Injuries
0
0
0
0
4.5
Radiation & Electrical Injuries
0
0
0
0
0
Poison & Allergies
5.5
1.5
4
9
10
Pediatrics
8.5
0
5
6.5
9.5
Pharmocology
9.5
14
29
34
29
Advanced Life Support
6
0
40
41
6
Diabetes
6
0
2.5
10
6
Quality Assurance
19
4
10.5
60
38.5
Driving
13
10
15
51.5
43.5
Medical/Legal Terminoligy
0
7
8
31
24
Rules & Responsibilities
0
2
2
13
11
EMS System & Communication
0
6
12.5
39.5
21
Mast Pants
0
0
0
0
0
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
4
0
5
8
6
Behavioral Emergencies
9.5
2
7.5
10
12
Infectous Disease Control
13.5
15.5
13.5
58
50
Total Class Hours
102
65
137.5
203.5
228
Total Field Hours
191
184
209
623
678.5
T TAL CLAS /FIELD 2931 249 1 346.5 1 826.5 1 906.5
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
DIVISION OF TRAINING
MON f K March 1998
THIS I
LAST rHIS MONTH
LAST YEARI
THIS YEAR
MONTFqMONTFj
LAST YEAR
I TO DATE
I TO DATE
Physical Fitness
109
96
61.5
184.5
288
Area Familiarization
24
26
33.5
108.5
67.5
Fire Fighter Safety
5
14
6.5
15.5
28.5
Officer Training
81.5
7
44.5
102
115
Apparatus
105
98
166
525
322.5
Operating Apparatus
53
52
113
322
173.5
Portable Fire Extinguishers
0
1.5
10.5
19.5
2
Forcible Entry
9
11
0
3.5
21
Ropes & Knots
1
9
3
49
15
Ladders
0
12.5
2
34.5
19.5
Hose Maintenance
12.5
12.5
26.5
58
53.5
Hose Las
9.5
19
11.5
39.5
41
Salvage & Overhaul
10
9
0
7
40
Firestreams
3
13.5
18.5
24.5
27.5
Hydraulics
2
9.5
3
16.5
19
Water Su I 's
6.5
26.5
10.5
28.5
45
Ventilation
6
22
0
5
36
Breathing Apparatus
5.5
9
10
34.5
21
Rescue Operations
10
21
10
21.5
33.5
Fire Prevention/Arson
14
44
11
24.5
75
Pre - Fire Planning
22
5
0
6
27
Sprinkler Systems
0
0
8
10
8
Fire Tactics & Strategy
17
19
1
6.5
50
Hazardous Materials
8
4
4
21
20
Confined Space Entry
4
7
0
0
11
Multi - Company Drills
1
20
0
30
21
Formal Schools
35
0
0
6
43
Live Fire Operations
5.5
1 201
16 1
38.5
49
Total Class Hours 1
1371
401
27
1 167
225.5
Total Field Hours 1
4221
5481
543.5
15761
1447.5
6591 5881 570.51 1743 1673
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
Month.. March '1998
THIS
LAST
HIS MONT
LAST YEAR
THIS YEAR
I
MONTHIMONTHILASTYEARI
TO DATE
TO DATE
Prevention Activities
Insp. Pending Letters
2
0
13
13
2
Inspections
2
3
14
16
6
Re -Inspections
6
0
3
3
6
Violations Noted
0
5
1
2
8
Notice of Violations Issued
0
1
0
0
2
Violations Corrected
9
5
5
6
14
Extensions Granted
0
0
0
0
0
Extensions Denied
0
0
0
0
0
Fire Drills Supervised
1
0
0
0
1
Fire Prevention Classes
5
6
5
14
20
Station Tours
4
2
1
9
10
Total Class Audience
50
45
8
156
210
Total Tour Audience
46
15
2
117
98
Burning Permits Issued
12
10
15
29
28
Land Clearing Permits
0
0
0
0
0
Court Actions Instituted
0
0
0
0
0
Arrest Resulted From
0
0
0
0
0
Convictions
0
0
0
0
0
Complaints Recieved
0
3
1
4
3
Complaints Acted On
0
3
1
4
3
Fire Watches Ordered
0
0
0
0
0
Accidental Fires Invest.
3
0
2
7
5
Suspicious Fires Invest.
1
0
0
0
2
Total Investigations
4
0
2
7
7
Plan Reviews Conducted
0
1
0
0
2
ureau s man H01.117S
Total Man Hrs. Inspections
8
4
11
16
14
Total Man Hrs. Public Ed.
38
40
12
39
104
Total Man Hrs. Investi atio
4
1
2
12
15
Man Hrs. Plan Reviews
0
1
0
0
3
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
OCCUPANCY TYPE
Month: March 1998
THIS YEAR TO DATE LAST YEAR TO DATE
INSP. I FIRES 1 $ LOSS INSP. I FIRES 1 $ LOSS
Local Government
State Government
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Federal Government
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Schools
2
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Pre -Schools
1
0
$0.00
1
0
$0.00
Churchs
0
0
$0.00
1
0
$0.00
Amusement/Recreation
Hotels/Motels
Lodging
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Apartments/Multi
0
1
$25.00
0
1
$0.00
Dwellings
0
1
$20,000.00
0
1
$1,000.00
Stores/Dwellings
1 0
1 0
0.00
0
1 0
$0.00
Four Plex's
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Mobile omes
IVILIKUANTILL
Office Building
Small Retail Stores
0
0
$0.00
4
0
$0.00
Restaurant/Bars
1
0
$0.00
0
0
0.00
Large Single Mercantile
0
0
$0.00
3
0
$0.00
Storage Warehouses
0
0
0.00
01
0
0.00
Malls
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
70-dges
Wood Working
Metal Fabrication
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Misc. Manufacture
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Lumber Yards
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Filling Stations
0
1 0
0.00
0
0
$0.00
Repair Garages
01
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Aircraft Hangers
Chemical Works
Petroleium Plants
0
0
$0.00
0
0
$0.00
Wharf Properties
0
0
0.00
0
0
0.00
Fish Processing
0
0To-
.00
0
0
$0.00
Refineries I
0 1
0
$0.00
0
0
0.00
Misc. Structures 1
0 1
0
0.00 1
0
0
$0.00
61 2 20,025.00 1 16T 5 1,500.00
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
CALLS BY DAY OF WEEK
Month: March 1998
SUN. 11 MON. 11 TUES.
WED. 11
THURS. FRI.11
SAT.
TOTAL
7T 16 10
4
2 7 8
54
CALLS BY TIME OF DAY
Month: March 1998
0000 0100 11 0200
0300 11 0400 0500 0600 0700
0 1 1 1 1
1 2 1 3 1 1 1 0
0800 IF-0900 1000IF
1100 11 1200 11 1300 11 1400 11 1500
3 1 1 5
1 1 3 4 2 4
1600 F-1700 1800
1900 2000 2100 2200 2300
F— 5 3 1
3 3 4 2 1
TOTAL CALLS 54
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
CAUSES OF FIRES
Month: March 1998
THIS
LAST YEAR
THIS YEAR
MONTH
TO DATE
TO DATE
NUM. I EST. LOSS
NUM. I EST. LOSS
In Buildings & Mobile Homes
Chimneys, Soot, Flues
0
0
$0.00
1
$20,000.00
Sparks
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Defective Heaters
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Combustibles Near Heaters
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Open Lights, Flames
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Hot Ashes
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Oil burners/Furnaces
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Careless Smoking
0
1
$0.00
0
$0.00
Children With Matches
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Careless Use Of Matches
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Defective Electrical Wiring
0
2
$1,500.00
0
$0.00
Appliances & Motors/Elec.
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Flammable liquids
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Cooking Appliances
1
2
$0.00
1
$25.00
Rekindle
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Spontaneous Ignition
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Fireworks
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Tools (Cutting, Welding)
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Incendiary
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Misc. Known Causes
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Suspicious
0
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Unknown
01
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
Total Building Fires 1 11 51 $1,500.00 1 2 1 $20,025.00 1
KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT
CLASSIFICATION OF ALARMS
Month: March 1998
THIS
LAST
THIS MON.
LAST YEARITO
HIS YEAR
MONTH
MONTH
LAST YEA
TO DATE
DATE
FIRES
Air ort
0
0
0
0
0
Structural
1
0
1
5
2
Out Buildings
0
0
0
0
1
Brush or Grass
1
0
0
0
1
Forest
0
0
0
0
0
Dum sters
0
0
0
1
0
Vehicles
1
1
2
3
4
Hazardous Materials
4
0
1
2
10
Alarm Malfunction
3
1
1
4
5
Good Intent
1
1
3
9
6
Rescue Asst.
0
1
1
9
6
Mutual/Auto Aid
3
21
2 1
10
Miscellaneous
0
0
1
1
0
TOTAL FIRE ALARMS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
Medical
37
37
37
113
129
Rescue
0
0
3
3
0
Routine Transport
3
7
4
9
13
Good Intent
0
0
0
0
0
Mutual Aid
0
0
0
01
0
� ray r:� �r:� w�;�►�� �.�� ������ ��'� ��Li!
DOLLAR LOSS ---
Buildin s
25
To
0
1,500
$20,025
Mobile Home
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Vehicle
$1,000
$1,500
$400
$900
$3,700
Motor Vessel
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
III 1;_1 *Ad ggjmL' M 3 Nkli
Loss Of Life In Fire
01
01
01
01
0
Injuries In Fires
01
01
01
01
0
KENAI RIVER
Special Management Area
"Working together... for the river"
April 6, 1998
Mr. Rick Ross, City Manager
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo St.
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Mr. Ross:
aDdalloQV o &M
RECEIVED
E9-CMOF9KENAI
We
The Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board met on March 27 and
discussed the City of Kenai's proposal to the Board of Fish which would prohibit dip net
fishing between the Coast Guard marker and the City Dock. We understand the concern
expressed by the City about the inappropriate access to this section of river during the
frenzy of the dip net fishery.
Activities which cause unacceptable bank destruction or trespass on private property are
not consistent with the responsible angling that we encourage and support. Your
proposal suggests a reasonable approach to solving a specific problem.
Our Board voted to support your efforts to recommend the closure of the inappropriate
section of river while allowing reasonable access to the remainder of the dip net fishery.
We look forward to working with you in a cooperative fashion as you continue to address
social or recreational issues and user conflicts within the lower 4 miles of the Kenai
River.
Sincerely,
Ben Ellis
KRSMA Advisory Board President
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
Kenai Peninsuia Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262.4441
p Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Alaska State Legislature
Official Business
Fax: (907)465-3472
DATE:
TO:
Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 19, 1998
Senator Jahn Torgerson
Senator Jerry Ward
Representative Gary Davis
Representative Mark Hodgins
Mayor Mike Navarre
Mayor John Williams
Mayor Ken Lancaster
State Capitol
Juneau, AK 99901-1 l8
(907)465-3720
(907) 465-2689
RECEiVED
MAR 2 6 21'o
KENAI CITY CLERK
FROM: SPEAKER GAIL PHILLIPS
RE: Alyeska Alloys Project in Cook Inlet
In reponse to a request for an update on the Alyeska Alloys Project across
the Inlet, I just received the enclosed from Don Evans. Does anyone have
any information on the California group? I'll keep you posted as we get
further information in my office.
GP:jmj
Enc.
Fe3C Alyeska Holdings, LLC.
Donald D. Evans Managing Director
Via Facsimile
Tuesday, March 17, 1998
To: Ms. Gail Phillips
Speaker of the House of Representatives
State Capitol
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Subj: Status of the Alyeska Alloys Project
We have been inordinately delayed in our efforts to establish this
Project by our. inability ` to' : secrire . funding - notwithstanding the agreement
by AIDEA to finance the all-important marine facility at Tyonek.
Just recently, however, we have been told by a California group that
they will provide the necessary capital and, altho49 h these funds are not
yet in -hand, we are proceeding on the assumption they will be realized
soon.
This will permit the development planning to get underway by the
engineering/procurement/construction contractors with the objective of
completing preparation of the plan within- sixmolon_ihs, of its initiation.
Concurrently, the many other prerequisites will bo met including building
permits, site leases, supply contracts, shipping arrangements, off -take
contracts, site preparation and environmental permits - all of which have
been the subjects of advance planning and the gaining of concurrences
from a multiplicity, of sources.
We believe construction and commissioning ;will require two years.
(Rome. I'm frequently reminded, wasn't built in a, day either!)
E
We appreciate your continuing interest and that of the many others
who have expressed similar thoughts and also aided our efforts.
With best regards,
xe: Robert L. Braddock - Project Director
18013 East Ohb Avenue Unk 203
Aurora, Colorado 80017.347? - USA +.
Phone (303) 337 0033 - FAX (303) 327 2244
TOTAL P.01
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Oil and Gas
TONY KNOWLES, GOVI —4
3601 C STREET, SUITE 1380
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503-594E'
PHONE: (907) 269-8800
March 31, 1998 Phone: 269-8805
ryl /jv NOTICE RECEIVED
cave OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE � �PRELIMINARY FINDING UNDER
AS 38.05.035(e) PROPOSED OIL AND GAS LEAILAM
"Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sale (iformerl K 0E AI
( yRKS DEPART"
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), gives formal notice
under AS 38.05.945(a)(3)(A) of the issuance of the preliminary best interest finding under
AS 38.05.035(e)(5)(A) concerning the sale of oil and gas leases in proposed Competitive Cook
Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sale.
Before this sale can take place, the director of DO&G is required to make a final written finding
that the sale is in the best interests of the state. To facilitate this, DO&G has collected public and
agency comments, socio-economic and environmental information in order to consider the
potential effects of proposed Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sale. This information was
then used to prepare this written preliminary finding. In this preliminary finding the director
establishes the scope of the administrative review for the proposed sale; considers and discusses
certain important facts and issues determined to be material as required by AS 38.05.035(e)(1)
and (g); and sets out the law, regulations and applicable policies upon which the director bases
his final determination. The director also includes certain proposed mitigation measures
considered necessary to minimize the anticipated adverse impacts of the proposed sale.
Accompanying this preliminary finding is DO&G's analysis of the sale's consistency with the
local district and Alaska Coastal Management Programs (RCMP) under AS 46.40.
PUBLIC COMMENT
During the next 90 days, DO&G invites the public to comment on any aspect of the sale
including the sale's preliminary best interest finding, the ACMP consistency analysis, and any
proposed term or condition. Comments on the ACMP Consistency Analysis should either be
submitted separately or be grouped under a different heading than the comments on the
preliminary best interest finding. Comments should be mailed to the Division of Oil and Gas,
3601 'C' Street, Suite 1380, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5948, Attention: James Hansen, Chief
Petroleum Geophysicist. DO&G must receive comments no later than 5.00 p.m. June 29.
1998 to be considered in the final best interest finding and the ACMP consistency determination
for this sale.
Interested individuals may obtain copies of the preliminary finding and DO&G's ACMP
consistency analysis from DNR's Public Information Office, in Suite 200 of the Frontier
Building, 3601 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska. Copies are also available for public review at the
following locations: the public libraries in Palmer, Wasilla, Kenai, Ninilchik, Homer, Soldotna,
Anchor Point and Seldovia, the Loussac Public Library in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough (MSB) Planning Department offices in Palmer, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB)
Planning Department offices in Soldotna, and the Municipal Clerk's office of the Municipality of
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SALE'ARE"A DESCRIPTION
Proposed Cool' Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sale covers an area of approximately 4.2 million
acres, and is located .entirely within the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough and the. Municipality of Anchorage. The proposed sale area contains all unleased, state
owned lands in the Gook Inlet area. For the purposes of areawide oil and gas leasing, the Cook
Inlet Sale area is defined as those lands bounded between the communities of Houston in the
North, and Homer in the South, the Chugach and Kenai Mountains in the East and the Aleutian
Range in the West. Tracts are located on the Kenai Peninsula, within the Municipality of
Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna River Valleys, on the western flank of Aleutian Range, and the
tide and submerged lands within the Cook Inlet. The proposed sale area is divided into 815
tracts ranging in gross area from 640 to 5,760 acres. The exact amount of the net leaseable
acreage in each tract will not be determined until after the bids are received. At that time DO&G
will complete a comprehensive evaluation of the lands within the tracts that received bids to
determine which lands are available for lease. Acreage not owned by the state, already subject to
an oil and gas lease, or clouded by title claims will be excluded from the tract area and only those
lands free and unencumbered will be included in any lease issued on these tracts. Activities
resulting from this sale may affect the communities of Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Wasilla,
Houston, Hope, Nikiski, Soldotna, Sterling, Ninilchik, Kasilof, Homer, Clam Gulch, Nikolaevsk,
and Anchor Point as well as the native villages of Knik, Tyonek and Salamatof .
MAPS
DO&G has prepared numerous detailed maps to assist the public in determining the location and
status of lands within the sale area.
The first map is a preliminary Regional Tract Map depicting the location of each tract within
the sale area in relation to a variety of general land ownership and land use categories. The map
does not reflect any changes to oil and gas lease holdings that may have occurred since
December 1997. Also accompanying this map is a Regional Index Map depicting each
township within and bordering the sale area. Potential bidders and interested individuals may
obtain copies of these maps in the following manners:
For a printed version:
Contact: Bill Garoutte
Dept. of Natural Resources
DO&G; 3601 C Street; Anchorage, AK. 99503,
Phone: 269-8808, email at w1g(d)dnr.state.us.ak
There is no charge i:or a printed version of these maps.
For a CD-ROM version in PDF format:
Contact: State of Alaska
Support Services
Land Record Information Section
3601 C Street, Suite 916 Anchorage, AK 99503-5936
Phone Number: 206-269-8833
Fax Number: 907-563-1497, email at gispubac@dnr.state.us.ak
The CD version will contain the preliminary Regional Tract Map, the Regional Index
Map and the Cook Inlet Atlas described below. The cost for each CD version of the
tract Map is $50.00, plus $5.50 for the CD and $2.00 for postage. Please make checks
payable to: Department of Revenue, State of Alaska. DO&G will include a free copy of
Adobe Reader v3.01 for PC's and Adobe Reader v3.01 for MAC's, on the CD to assist in
the viewing of the PDF (plot file) format.
DO&G has also prepared an atlas of 382 individual maps covering the entire sale area throughout
the Cook Inlet, Kenai Peninsula, and Matanuska and Susitna Valleys. Each map is at a scale of
1:63,360, and represents one township. Interested individuals may locate individual townships
within the sale area using the Index Map mentioned above. The maps depict subsurface
ownership -- federal, state, Native, University of Alaska and Mental Health Trust. They also
show state wildlife refuges (SWR), state game refuges (SGR), critical habitat areas (CHA),
multiple use areas (state parks, recreation areas and special management areas), oil and gas leases
(current to December 1997), private surface ownership parcel boundaries, roads and railways.
Areas with no -surface -entry provisions and areas within the Municipality of Anchorage, which,
by zoning, prohibit drilling activity, are also shown. Not shown are the 500-foot no -surface -
entry setbacks from major fish -bearing streams, and the %-mile setbacks from major rivers.
Copies of this atlas may be viewed at the following locations:
Division of Oil and Gas; 3601 C St., Suite 1380; Anchorage
DNR Public Information Center; 3601 C St., Suite 200; Anchorage
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Dept.; 144 N Binkley; Soldotna
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Dept.; 350 E. Dahlia Ave.; Palmer
Anchorage City Hall — Municipal Clerk's Office
Homer City Hall — City Clerk's Office
Colored copies of individual township maps may be requested directly from TimeFrame Inc; 300
W. 36`h Ave.; Anchorage, AK. 99503. ATTN: Mike Bennett. Phone: 562-3822. There is a
walk-in charge of $2.24 per map. Copies ordered through the mail will cost $2.49 per map, plus
postage. When ordering, you must specify the township and range of the particular map(s)
requested.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
DO&G will be holding a series of public meetings for the Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease
Sale. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the following locations and dates:
April 27, 1998
- Central Peninsula Sports Center
Kalifonski Beach Road
Soldotna, Alaska
April 28, 1998
- Homer Elks Club
Homer, Alaska
April 29, 1998
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly Chambers
350 Dahlia Ave.
Palmer, Alaska
April 30, 1998
- Stellar Secondary School
2508 Blueberry Street
Anchorage, Alaska
FINAL BEST INTEREST FINDING
DO&G anticipates making the final finding available to the public on or about January 12, 1999.
Under AS 38.05.035(i) only those persons whom the final written finding affects, and who have
meaningfully participated in the best interest finding process, through written comment or oral
testimony presented at a public hearing(s), are eligible to file an administrative appeal or request
for reconsideration of the final decision by the commissioner.. Further, under AS 38.05.035(1)
only those persons who have exhausted their administrative rights by requesting a
reconsideration have standing to appeal the best interest finding to the Superior Court.
ACMP PROCESS
DO&G will issue a proposed ACMP consistency determination after the close of the comment
period. Under AS 46.40.096(e)(1), the right to petition the Coastal Policy Council for a review
of a proposed consistency determination is limited to the applicant, or an affected coastal
resource district, a state agency, or a citizen of an affected coastal resource district, but only if the
party submitted comments regarding the MSB, KPB, MOA Coastal Policy plans during the
comment period ending June 29, 1998. A resource agency or affected coastal resource district
can only petition after an elevation of issues under 6AAC 50.0700). The final ACMP
consistency determination will be made available concurrently with the final best interest finding
on or about January 12, 1999.
If a decision is made that the proposed sale best serves the interests of the state, an "Instructions
to Bidders" packet will be made available on or about January 12, 1999. If a decision is made to
hold the sale, DO&G has tentatively scheduled Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sale to
occur in the Wilda Marston Theater in the Loussac public library, 3600 Denali Street, in
Anchorage, on February 24, 1999, in accordance with AS 38.05.180.
The State of Alaska, DNR DO&G complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
1990. This publication will be made available in alternative communication formats upon
request. Please contact Bill Garoutte at (907)269-8808 to make any necessary arrangements.
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Director
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Phil Morris
President
Homer Ferry Terminal
Kathy Tarr
Vice -President
Kenai Visitors &
Convention Bureau
Dee Dee Alletson
Secretary/Treasurer
Major Marine Tours
Rick Swenson
Past President
Homer Chamber of
Commerce
Kelly Lee
Accommodations &
Tours Alaska Style
.Angie Colon
Alaska SeaLife Center
Chris Degemes
Alaska State Parks
Jim Stodgsdill
Fish Happens/Kenai
River Guide Service
Bob Favretto
Kenai Chrysler Center
Jeff Johnson
Kenai Fjords Tours, Ltd.
Don Mack
Moose Hill B&B
Randy Becker
Renown Charters
Maggie Kelly
BOARD MEETING
Mav 13. 1998
2:00 p.m. — Kenai
_NEWS
Spring Edition 199.8
IMPORTANT 1999 TRAVEL PLANNER INFORMATION! ► I.! I.
It's that time of year again! The KPTMC springs into summer with the
sales campaign for the 1999 Kenai Peninsula Travel Planner.
• The Travel Planner is a tool to encourage visitors to choose the Kenai Peninsula Borough as their rear -
round Alaska visitor destination.
• This year the KPTMC anticipates producing 100.000 1999 Kenai Peninsula Travel Planners whict will
be distributed to highly targeted markets.
• The 1999 Travel Planner is an important marketing tool for your business and with the successful
distribution of the 1998 planner, we anticipate it will bring solid results.
• It is the goal of the KPTMC to reach the best markets specifically interested in visiting the Kenai
Peninsula on their independent or packaged vacation.
• Any Kenai Peninsula business that has a full membership with the KPTMC and who produces prolucts
or services promoting the Kenai Peninsula can advertise in the Travel Planner.
• As a KPTMC member, you benefit by receiving a complimentary narrative in the 1999 Travel Planner.
Members may purchase display advertisements or additional narratives at nominal costs.
• Dollars raised go towards the production and distribution of the travel planner and are an intricate part
of our program's success.
We look forward to working with you in making the Kenai Peninsula the best visitor destination choice in
Alaska! If you have any questions about advertising in the Kenai Peninsula Travel Planner, give us a call at
(907)283-3850!
Membership Benefit of the Year!
With the overwhelming success of the Kenai Peninsula Familv Adventure Auo-
Lion, which showcases the Kenai Peninsula as a favorite vacation destination for
Alaskans, we are doing it again! The exciting news is that we are bringing the si-
lent auction to the floor of the Sullivan Arena during the largest gathering of Alas-
kan outdoor sport enthusiasts ... the Great Alaska Sportsman Show.
We would like to extend a big thank you to members who donated a product
or service for the 3rd Annual Kenai Peninsula Family Adventure Auction. With
an anticipated 22,000 visitors to the Great Alaska Sportsman Show, we anticipate
this event being a huge success as well as an incredible opportunity to expose
businesses.
The KPTMC would like to extend an invitation for you and your family to par-
ticipare in our four day Silent Auction, on April 2-5. Each day will showcase dif-
ferent items, so make plans to stop by and bid on your favorite Kenai Peninsula
Adventure! This years event will take place in Anchorage on the floor of the SLIM -
van Arena during the Great Alaska Sportsman Show! We look forward to seeing
YOU there.
If VOL[ have any questions, please give us a call!
Join the KPTMC at
the
Fairbanks Sports,
Boating, and
Recreation Shore!
The KPTMC will be
going to Fairbanks from
April 17-19, to attend the
Fairbanks Sports, Boating,
and Recreation Show.
This tradeshow is a
chance for us to showcase
the Kenai Peninsula
as a destination fr r
Fairbanks residents.
If you are interested in
volunteering at this s iow,
please give Rachelle a
call at 283-3850
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Working together to make a difference! — By Stefanie Gorder
Ever stop to wonder about how many dollars it would take to be invested by individual businesses to
accomplish what your regional or state cooperative marketing program does for the Kenai Peninsula? By
pooling resources, we have gained substantial ground and are being recognized nationally for our programs.
Together with community and member support. general visitor inquiries have increased, our advertising
purchases have grown and our overall program has been strengthened by your input. As members of this
council, you have a responsibility to ensure our foundation maintains a balance to carry us forward into the
millennium. Your board of directors is committed to providing stronger benefits and program results to your
business. They are dedicated to the community and business segment they represent and volunteer counties:;
hours for the good of destination marketing. The board wants your input on maintaining the focus for the
Kenai Peninsula and encourages participation.
We also continually ask the Borough and our legislatures to support tourism. As an industry. we must mako
our voice heard. I request members to write and forward a letter of support for KPTMC to use for public
outreach programs. In addition, we are seeking members who wish to provide testimonials concerning our
cooperative marketing program and their affect on small businesses. We must work together to generically
market the peninsula to continue making an impact in the national market. Here are some questions you
may consider answering in your letter:
What is the value of a regional cooperative marketing program? (we have been established since 1991)
What does the KPTMC do to help your business? (discuss programs which bring success)
What do tourism dollars mean to your business (discuss income, employees, year-round benefits)
I thank you in advance for helping strengthen our community outreach and encourage you to call me today i`
you need assistance with your letters or contacting your legislator. HAPPY SPRING!
TRAVEL PLANNER FAST FACTS
The 1998 Kenai Peninsula Travel Planner has been in
the marketplace for five months and the fast facts
indicate more than 42,000 have been delivered to
potential visitors so far! -
Total Mailed (as of 3/9 )
42,835
KPTMC 1998 Travel Planer Distribution
Direct Mail
55,000
Tok Distribution
20,000
Anchorage Door to Door Drop
5,000
Anchorage RV Dealers
5,000
G.A.5.5 - Anchorage
5,000
Miscellaneous
5,000
Trade Shows - Outside
3,000
Outdoor Show -Fairbanks
2,000
1998 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
You should have received the membership directory
in your mail this month. Distributed across the
Kenai Peninsula, this directory is used as a handy com-
munication tool for the entire membership and VIPs.
This exclusive KPTMC member publication has been sup-
ported by the KPTMC membership and our advertisers
We would like to thank the following advertisers: Que-
becor Printing, Renown Charters, Edward Jones & In-
vestments, Glacier Brewhouse, Mangy Moose, Roe's
Charter Service, MACtel, Ship Creek Hotel, Pier One
Theatre, Inc., Law Office of Gilman & Oberg, Road Ruri-
j ner's B&B, Mackey Lake Company, Major Marine Tours,
Charley Charters,
G. F. Sherman Signs, Best Western Hotel Seward, Busi-
ness Basic Plus & Allevents, Anchorage Daily News, Yute
Air Alaska, First National Bank of
Anchorage, and Internet Travel Guides/Reid Communi-
cations. To order additional copies for just $5 each,
Did You Know ...
The 1998 Kenai Peninsula Travel Planner is recognized as the finest throughout the state by industry leaders.
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By Popular Demand ... .
The KPTMG Fundraising L-ommittee presents this
GLACIER
BREWHOUSE
Tour the Brewery with Sean Wendling,
Master Brewer, for a Day!
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Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. You and a guest will join Sean Wendling, Master Brewer, for
the day at the Glacier Brewhouse Brewery. Tour the Brewhouse and join Sean for lunch!
Take home a Glacier Brewhouse "Growler" with you.
Next time you're in Anchorage enjoy fresh Alaskan wood -grilled seafood, rotisserie grilled meats, wood fired
pizzas, and hand crafted beer at the Glacier Brewhouse. Located at 737 West 5th Avenue, Suite 110.
Glacier Bnewhouse's Beer was voted
Best of Show at the Great Alaska Beer Festival!
To place your bid, please complete the bottom portion of this form and mail or fax it to the KPTMC
office!!!! All bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm on April 24, 1998.
Member Name
Company
Cb
Phone Contact
Method of Payment
Bid Amount $
Items must be paid in full prior to releasing documents.
Fax Back to the KPTMC, 283-2838!
Internet Marketing Programs
This year we are offering two brand new
programs to enhance your marketing efforts! The
first Internet Marketing Packages will offer direct
exposure for your business through the Kenai Penin-
sula web site. Place your narrative or link your site to
the KPTMC web site, and see your business take an-
other step forward. The second program is the Inter-
net Service Card which will showcase your e-mail or
web site address on a specially designed postcard lo-
cated in the center of the 1999 Travel Planner! Po-
tential visitors need only to pull this out to begin re-
searching their Alaska travel plans!
CONGRATS!
On February 19, 1998 the KPTMC received this
letter in the mail from a individual who re-
ceived the 1998 Travel Planner. She says the
following:
"Just a note to say, of all the thousands of bro-
chures I've seen in my life, your brochure or the
Kenai Peninsula is far superior to anything I've ever
seen! Congratulations to the person or persons re-
sponsible for this outstanding advertising. Now I
must come to the Kenai! Brochure is informative
and so easy to read. It is beautiful.) I'll keep it for-
ever!' -Renton, WA
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This is crazy.... the SUMMER ON SALE?
It's a WHALE of a deal.
Expecting visiting family and friends anytime soon? For a limited time, KPTMC members can
pre -purchase up to five tickets at a special S35 per ticket rate on any of three different Kenai
Fjords cruises. Graciously donated by Kenai Fjords Tours, Major Marine Tours and Renown
Charters and Tours to offer as a special Member Service for 1998. Sail into summer early as
tickets are available on a first -come, first served basis until sold out.
Xenai Fjords
Tours
(907) 276-6249
This four hour Resurrection
Bay cruise, offers an evening
cruise with dinner on Fox
Island. Watch for wildlife
and admire the spectacular
scenery. Stop for a relaxing
grilled salmon dinner on Fox
Island at the exclusive, Kenai
Fjords Wilderness Lodge.
This wilderness destination
is a magical mix of sculpted
cliffs and pebbled beaches.
Cruises are fully narrated.
For comfort, custom vessels
have walk around viewing
decks and inside seating for
great views!
Valid during the summer of
1998 for the S:30 PM dinner
cruise only.
Major -Marine
fours
(907) 274-7-300
This cruise travels 55 miles
and explores the wildlife
contained in Resurrection
Bay. To enhance wildlife
viewing, the boat pulls close
to massive bird rookeries
and sea lion colonies and
stop when whales or sea ot-
ters are seen along the jour-
ney. The cruise is narrated
by a National Park Ranger,
who provides inside informa-
tion on the history of the
area, wildlife and glaciers.
Modern vessels feature
heated cabins, full -service
bar, clean restrooms and
friendly crew!
Valid June 13-August 16,
1998 for the 6:00 PM Resur-
rection Bay cruise.
R,enolvil /iarters
-And ]ours
(907) 21-2.1961
Daily cruises feature 50
miles of Resurrection Bay
aboard the new M/V View-
Finder.See %vhales. otters,
sea lions, eagles & puffins,
while viewing the beauty of
the Bay. Listen & learn as a
professional crew provide
narration of the points of
interest on this 2 1.'2 hour
cruise. In the winter months,
enjoy a true adventure with
snow-capped mountains and
wildlife.
Relax in a fully heated cabin
or feel the breeze outside
with plenty of viewing space
on this 76 passenger vessel!
Valid 1998 season. Specify
Spring/Summer (April -Aug)
or Fall/Winter (Sept -Dec).
I TICKET REQUEST I
Maximum of five tickets per member
Please send certificates:
for (#) tickets.
Please send certificates
for (#) tickets
MAJOR MARINE TOURS
MEMBER COST
----------------------------- --------
Member Business # of tickets
Please send certificates:
for (#) tickets.
Spring/Summer
Fall/Winter
RENOWN CHARTERS
X $ 35 = $ --------
IEl my credit card $ E3 VISA 13 Mastercard 0 Exp. Date
Card Number
Cardholder's Signature
Name as it appears on card (print)
Dollars raised support the Kenai Peninsula
Check Enclosed $ _ cooperative marketing efforts. No refunds.
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Fax Back to the KPTMC — 283-2838!
KPTMC Attends 5th Annual
Ecotourism Conference
On February 4-6, the Alaska Wilderness
Recreation & Tourism Association organized
another successful Ecotourism Conference!
The conference brought together tourism
industry businesses who have an interest in
ecotourism.
Some great information came out of the
presentations and discussions. A case study
was done by the 5onaran Institute in 1997
that distinguishes a few characteristics for
some successful communities: 1) Create
widely shared community vision, 2) Identify
the community assets, 3) Build local policies
around community special assets; 4) Go be-
yond regulation, 5) Team up with public land
managers, 6) Recognize the critical role of
local non -governmental organizations; 7) En-
courage "hometown heroes".
If you would like to obtain a copy of the
characteristics of successful communities,
please give Rachelle a call at 283-3850.
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KPTMC Attends the Governors
Conference on Cultural T )urism
The Governor's Conference c.1 Cultural)
Tourism, January 29-30, was an opportunity
for arts and cultural communities to
participate in discussions with s `ate tour-
ism directors, convention and v sitors bu-
reaus, tour operators, travel and ;ommunity
destination organizations.
The objective of the conference was to
explore new and expanded cultural tourism
offerings, share expectations, and develop
mutual understandings. The conference did
just that.
There were several guest spe ikers that
presented important information to indi-
viduals from both tourism and arts and cul-
ture. This was information that both groups
needed to understand in order to come
together.
Out of the discussions, we learned the
three most important items that make
cultural tourism work: 1) authencity; 2)
accuracy; 3) integrity. Businesses must
have all three items in order to succeed
with cultural tourism.
If you are interested in finding out more
information on cultural tourism, please
contact Rachelle at 283-3850.
Spotlight - K& H Graphics
The Kellar Peitinsuill Tourism Al arkering Council is pleased to announce the selection tit a desigtt
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K&H Graphics, owned bs KPT,11 C member Kevitr Hall, is a grmving .An( horage hared ad, crti.sinq
and public ieianon.s business.
In 1993. Kesirt moved to the Kenai-5oldotna urea and took rite position cis Creative Directorat the
biksen Group. It it as here brat the beginning o1 his relationship started it ith the K'PTA1 C, .4 iterde-
signinq the KPT.11 C logo, lie it on to work closely with the KPTMC through its eat -is sears. The
'Thank yoLt
1994 Tiavei Planner it an aided to the Enksen Group, therefore givinq Kevin lirsi hand
e.sperience iri it orktnq it lilt oar travel planner.
Ship Creek
In 1994. Kevin started his uu it graphic design htisine.ss located in -A lit K&H Graphics. and
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continued to derelop a close relationship ivith the Kenai Peninsula. Caltivatinq clients throughout the
peninsula front the Horoulih ,,overnnient, to chamber at commerce groups and convention and sisiror
Jor being a
bureaus to individual business on tiers. A long with these clients, he also
hT I?Ni( sponsor
donated little and talents to other organisations .such as the Kenai River Festival and the �Vorth
Pacific Volcano Learninq Center.
during the
Working in tire graphic design Geld since 1984. Kevin has worked on mane projects encompassinq
Governor's
the si.-,e and coni pie.rity of the 1999 Time! Planner. From rite 110 page maga,-.ine .style Fur piosee Herne -
Conference on
Nis Hook lot. Iseska Pipeline iseri it(% [lie 1994 Trawl Planner..4laska People Maga:ine to rile 1998
Juneau CVH Vacation Guide. He lius shown au till der'srandinq of the tourism marker and what it takes
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v, and to rite Challen;cs ana re,l ,ntis tliat the 1999 KPI V C Travel Planner presents,
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North Pacific Volcano Learning Center Update
Volcanic activity has been relatively quiet recently in the area.
but the political activity surrounding the building of the North
Pacific Volcano Learning Center has been anything but quiet.
Ordinance 98-02 was introduced at the second assembly meeting
in Januarv. The Ordinance would allow the Borough administra-
tion to purchase the selected site for the Volcano Learning Center
using funds from the Land Trust and lease the site back to the
Volcano Centers Board. This is somewhat unusual for the
Borough. Although they have frequently conveyed land to other
public and non-profit entities, the use of the land trust funds for
purchase is much less common.
hi 1997. the Assembly adopted an ordinance supporting
economic development activities in the unincorporated areas.
Since the North Pacific Volcano Center Project is one of the first
major projects to test this commitment, and since the practice of
using the land trust in this manner is unusual. the idea has taken
on a controversial air.
On February 3rd, the Assembly met in Ninilchik and held a
public hearing on Ordinance 98-02. Testimony was overwhelm-
ingly positive, however many concerns were expressed by assem-
bly members who had received many phone calls from people
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Interested in obtaining qualified leads of individuals spe-
cifically planning to visit the Kenai Peninsula this year?
Would you like to target visitors who have indicated a spe-
cial travel interest such as fishing, accommodations, boat
tours, dining, trip planning, etc.? If you answered yes to
either of these questions.... this program is for YOU!
The KPTMC currently has a program in which all direct
inquiries received by our office are databased and broken
down into categories that coincide with the travel planner.
This information includes special interest, anticipated
travel date and phone numbers (if given). These leads
are generated on labels and come with a report that de-
tails all of the pertinent information. This is made avail-
able
exclusively to KPTMC members.
The KPTMC Label Program is a membership benefit that
will enhance your current marketing efforts. The cost of
this program is $10/one hundred labels.
who had concerns about the project. Those concerns ranee
from "who will mana_e the estuary'" to "why did the land cost
$450.000?"
Phil Morris, from the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marke_ina
Council, testified at the Assembly meeting on February I"th.
in Soldotna. He did a great job in reminding the people oa the
Assembly and in the audience that the important focus is on
the overall project and its positive value to the Peninsula in
Economic Development and tourism.
The assembly adopted a substitute ordinance for 98-02 at
the February 17th meeting. The ordinance requests the ac -
ministration to get an appraisal of the property and to investi-
gate the various means (if any) in which they may assist A ith
the site acquisition. The mayor will report back to the assem-
bly on or before April 21 st with his findings.
The NPVLC Board is hopeful that this additional time can
be used for a less political and more analytical approach to the
process of deciding if a public/private partnership can mo e
this project forward.
Judy Salo. Program Director
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Collaboration & Partnership
Tourism development in Alaska has been p E a
topic at a number of statewide and regional
conferences and seminars held in the last few months
Two important concepts for development, "collaboration"
and "partnership" for tourism businesses, has been a
focus. The Rural Tourism Center believes that for any
business, working with others is an essential component
of success. Working together strengthens resources,
ideas and relationships. For rural businesses, sharing re-
sources and expenses through partnerships broadens
their spectrum of exposure. It allows for diversificatior
and lessens the burden on resources. In other words, it
lets businesses do more with less.
One example is for a bed & breakfast, a local air carrier
and a local tour guide to create a joint venture by work ng
together. Together the three can provide and promote a
whole experience in their community. A visitor would f ave
a package available with transportation, a place to stay
and something to do without having to find the three
components on their own. The three businesses coulc
combine resources to promote the package.
Call Teresa today at 283-3850 to place your order! — Rural Tourism Center
Alaska Windsone Lodges - Sharlene I3ere has joined Alaska
Windson¢ Lodges is general manager for rile Dentlt Windsone
Lodge. Alaska Windsone Lodees also announces the inrroduc-
rion of its Park Connection mini -coach tour. The new• i oach
>emce will operate daily heeinnine, tins stunner bet-,een Se-
ward, Anchorage, and Denali Park. For more intorntation call
'-45.0?00.
Pratt MU>ettm - The Board of Directors of the Homer Sociery
of Natural i lisrory has named Michael I iawfield to be the new,
director of rite Sociery and rile Pratt Museum.
SoutliCentrai Air - On Nov. '_ 1, 1991 the FAA presented
SourhCenrrai Air with rite Diamond Cerriticare of Excellence
Award. The FAA recoeni:es aviation employers who rake a
proacrive role in rile rraintne of their recltnical work lone.
\1,trlow's on rile Kenai - Do you eniov warcltine birds and
uildlilc.' Would coil cniov ineerine others who share vour in-
terest in the em ironntent suui wdtl[ite.' We sire looking for the
possibiliR of starting an Audubon Sociery Chapter liere on
the peninsula. 11 you are interested please contact Ken
Marlow at 007) 62.5218.
The West Side Development Task Force is invirine inter-
ested folks doing business or living in the studv area of Re-
doubt and Tradine Bays on the west side of the hook Inlet
to a nieeting on April loth. If you need intonnation, con-
tact Stetanie ar KPT\IC.
Phil Morris, KPTMC President, has been selected as the
representative trom South Central Alaska to be active with
rite Spruce Bark Beetle Task Force. Please forward all
concerns that you would like to be addressed to the
KPTMC. WE NEED YOUR INPUT'.
The Alaska Visitors ,-Vsociatton is seekine small businesses
to march with then to Juneau to address tourism tundina
for Alaska. The AVA Legislative Fk-In is scheduled [or
March i l & April 1. 1'roerant details are available by rap-
ine AVA at 561-573 3 or KPTMC.
Don't Miss Alaska SeaLife Center Grand Opening!
The Alaska SeaLife Center is opening in May 1998 just in time for the busy tourist season. The Center's facility is Alaska's
largest tourism infrastructure. The focus of the SeaLife Center is to form a bridge between on -going research and rehabilitation
efforts with visitor education to foster stewardship of the ocean environment. The following events are taking place for the
Grand Opening of the SeaLife Center.
• April 25th is Seward Celebration Day. In recognition of the early and on -going support from the Seward community, this
event will allow the residents of Seward, Moose Pass and Cooper Landing to be the first official visitors to the SeaLife
Center.
• May I st is the Board of Governors Dinner. A formal dinner and dance event for the Center's major contributors sponsored
by the Board of Governors.
• May 2nd is the Ribbon Cutting Celebration. This day begins with a two hour tour of Resurrection Bay for selected guests
on boats provided by Kenai Fjords Tours. A program begins at 1:00 p.m which includes speakers, recognition of dignitar-
ies, entertainment by the Air Force Band and the official ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication. Entertainment from over
50 groups or individuals will be provided throughout the day. The Center will be open until 9:30 p.m. to accommodate the
anticipated 5,000 guests. From 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., a street dance will be held.
• May 3rd is the full day of operations for the general public. Good Luck!
Three Considerations ® Seven Stages to Visiting
for Visitor Travel Nasva
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KPTMC Calendar of
Events
April 2-5 Great Alaska Sportsman
Show
April 17-19
Fairbanks Outdoor Shaw
April 27-30
KPTMC will be coming to
your community with C#te
ABC's of KPTMC
May 13
KPTMC Board Meeting
May 29
Display Ad Renewal
Deadline
May 31
Free Narrative Deadline
KPTMC NEWS
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, Inc.
150 North Willow, Suite 42
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 283-3850 Fax: 283-2838
Membere-mail: kptmc@alaska.net
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Carol Freas
City of Kenai
210 Fida190 Ave., Ste. 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Welcome New Members
Flying Bear Charters,
B&B & Cabins
Bruce & Betty Randall
(907)567-3.356
(member since March 1998)
Glacier Brew House
Dee Dee Alletson
(907)274-2739
(member since December 1997)
Law Office of Gilman & Oberg
David Oberg
(907)283-2600
(member since November 1997)
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc.
Peter Grunwaldt
(907) 338-8875
(member since February 1998)
Member Changes
Corporate Express Alaska
(800# change)
(800)770-5100
GCI Communication Corporation
(address change)
P.O. Box 437
Kasilof. AK 99610
Riddle's Guide Service & Lodging
(name change)
Riddle's Fishing Lodge
Seldovia Chamber of Commerce
(fax change)
(907)234-8444
Bulk Rate
US Postage
PAID
Permit # 4
Kenai, AK
99611
Please remember, if
you have any
changes within your
business, let u,,
know! We will up-
date our computer
system as well cs
mention it in the
newsletter!
We take input on the
"KPTMC NEWS"
Editors
Stefanie Gorder
Teresa Freeman -Gamble
Rachelle Hardesty
KPTMC STAFF
Stefanie Gorder Teresa Freeman -Gamble Rachelle Hardestv
Executive Director Executive Assistant Member Services Manager
121D
Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, Inc. March 15, 1998
EDD Board: of
Directors
Debra Horne
Piesident Economic development is a term
James A. Elson often used, but infrequently ex -
Vice President plained. In its simplicity, economic
Jack Brown development is a comprehensive
Secretary strategy to ensure the long term
economic health of a region. The
Mary Tougas end is the creation of high -value,
Treasurer high -wage jobs and a happy mar -
Jim, Chambers riage of industry and community.
The means to this end are economic
Patrick S.-Cowan diversification, infrastructure devel-
Steve Horn opment, and small business devel-
Sharon.lsaak opment.
Message From
The CEO
Economic diversification provides a
Jeff Murphy critical advantage to any community.
Pat Norman When one sector of the economy
Bill Popp falters, it does not pull the entire
Robert Satin economy into a tailspin. We've seen
- this too many times in many
Luke Welles resource -based economies. Diver -
JOIN Williams sification requires regions to plan
City of Seldovia during the good times, so the bad
v,,.,„, times don't hurt quiite as much.
EDD Staff
Tess Whalen
CEO
Jennifer Beckmann
Office Manager
Lovelyn Bremond
Info. Specialist
Becky Hultberg
Project Manager
Craig Layman
Economist
Jenifer Lockwood
Program Manager
Infrastructure development also re-
quires planning. Future develop-
ment and growth will only occur if
businesses have adequate infras-
tructure. This entails not only roads,
ports, and airports, but skilled work-
ers, quality schools, and state-of-
the-art telecommunications.
Finally, small business development
works from within, cultivating the
talent and ingenuity of the people
who live here, work here, and want
to grow here. We must encourage
our entrepreneurs to think glob-
ally while planning locally.
EDD is committed to leading the
Borough toward prosperity in the
21 st century by focussing on
small business development, in-
frastructure, and economic diver-
sification. Attracting and develop-
ing business and industry that
complement the Kenai Peninsula
Borough will ensure the long-term
health of our economy and our
communities.
Tess Whalen, CEO
Staff Changes At EDD
Economist, Craig Layman
Craig Layman joins the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Economic De-
velopment District, Inc (EDD) as
the Economist. He graduated
from North Carolina State Univer-
sity in 1985 with a degree in
economics and business manage-
ment. After working as a U.S.
Customs Agent, Craig returned to
school to receive his Masters of
Science in Resource Economics
from the University of Alaska Fair-
banks in 1994. He completed
thesis work on the economic value
of recreational King Salmon fish-
eries on the Gulkana River. Fol-
lowing graduate school, Craig
worked for the Environmental Eco-
nomics Division of the Bureau of
Economic Analysis in Washington
D.C.
Craig's responsibilities at EDD v ill
include preparation of the annual
industry profiles and Situation and
Prospects, as well as production )f
the Quarterly Report of Key Ec )-
nomic Indicators. In the future, look
for EDD to be conducting semi-
annual economic forecasts for ti e
Kenai Peninsula Borough. Craig s
addition to the EDD staff will provice
enhanced ability to conduct ad-
vanced economic research and
planning.
Office Manager, Jennifer
Beckmann
A four-year Alaska resident, Jennifer
Beckmann joined EDD in November.
With a strong customer service ar d
sales background, Jennifer will le
equipped to handle inter -office coo--
dination, board communications ar d
bookkeeping. Other duties may in-
clude special projects and public
relations. Jennifer's computer ability
will be a great asset to EDD as the
organization becomes more in-
volved in telecommunications ar d
electronic commerce.
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Economic Development
District, Inc.
P.O. Box 3029
Kenai, AK 99611-3029
(907)283-3335
(907)283-3913 (fax)
e-mail: eddpp@corecom.net
EDD News
Who to See at EDD
Tess Whalen, CEO
Manages overall operations.
Jennifer Beckmann, Office Manager
Handles inter -office coordination, board communications, book-
keeping, and special projects.
Lovelyn Bremond, Information Specialist
Responsible for grant, training and information dissemination.
Electronic Commerce --
Are You Ready?
Telecommunications technology is revolutionizing the way we do
business. While electronic commerce has grown slowly, predic-
tions indicate that this market will rapidly become part of our
everyday lives. 'ghat exactly is electronic commerce? Simply,
electronic commerce is the buying and selling of goods over the
Internet, whether through the world wide web or sophisticated EDI
transactions. Right now, you can buy books, clothes, home
furnishings, and a host of other products over the internet. While
this may imperil some businesses, the ones poised to take
advantage of electronic commerce will thrive. EDD, through a
five -state partnership, will be hosting courses on electronic com-
merce, from basic computing to marketing your business on the
web. These courses will be designed to introduce the web as a
business platform, and will emphasize the use of local companies
specializing in electronic commerce. Courses will start this sum-
mer, and will continue throughout the fall. If you are interested in
participating, or you are a local business specializing in electronic
commerce, please contact EDD for more information.
EDD Board Elects
New Executive Committee
At the annual meeting held in January, the EDD Board of Directors
placed new members and elected new officers.
The City of Homer placed a new member, Luke Welles who is
seated on the Homer City Council. The seat held for the City of
Seldovia remains vacant.
Effective January 30, 1998 the Executive Committee of the Board
of Directors is composed of Debra Horne, President; James A.
Elson, Vice President; lack Brown, Secretary; Mary Tougas, Trea-
surer; and, Sharon Isaak as the minority representative. The
officers are elected on an annual basis. A complete list of
Directors can be found on the front cover of this issue.
Rebecca Hultberg, Project Manager
Manages industry recruitment program, international trade, public
relations, and special projects.
Craig Layman, Economist
Responsible for economic statistics, publications and forecasting.
Jenifer Lockwood, Program Manager
Manages RLF program, contracts and accounting.
Skilled Workforce
A skilled workforce is a critical component in the attraction i nd
retention of business and industry. Large companies will attst
that a skilled workforce ranks among their highest priorities wl en
evaluating a potential location for business expansion. As commu-
nities, we must consider the quality of our workforce as critical as
the quality of our roads and airports in economic development.
For this reason, EDD is exploring ways of increasing the current
skill level of our workforce. This process will encompass resear,:h-
ing the capacity of our local training institutions, the process of iob
training through a variety of programs, and making recommenda-
tions on how our communities can better utilize existing programs
to develop a skilled workforce.
A critical component of this process will be the input of business
and industry leaders who rely on local educational institutions to
provide them with trained workers. It is time that industry j )in
education at the table.
If you are interested in becoming involved on skilled workfo -ce
development, contact EDD for more information,
EDD Board Members - klt to right In (ha hid— lack Brown, Secretar),, Mary Tougas, Treasurer; Sharon Isaak, Minority Repres, Malwe;
ieR Murphy; Debra Horne, Preside% and, lames E. Elson, Vitt Pesidcnl
EDD News
Update
on the Economy
Pulse of the Commercial Fishing industry:
The health of the commercial fishing industry in the Kenai Penin-
sula is a highly examined issue. The Alaska Department of Fish
and Game (ADF&G) can provide data on average price paid,
ex -vessel price, and the harvest of salmon. The Kenai Peninsula
Borough Finance Department can provide data on taxable sales
for the sector fish buyer (Standard Industrial Classification [SIC]
code 915). This information tells us what prices commercial
fishers received, their taxable sales, and if the salmon harvest was
good. However, detailed information on employment in the
commercial fishery is more difficult to ascertain due to the tempo-
rary, seasonal, and part-time nature of the industry.
A comparison of the average price paid, ex -vessel price, harvest
of Chinook and Sockeye salmon, and fish buyer taxable sales
demonstrates an interesting trend.
Ex -vessel Price
Av. Price Pd
Harvest
° o of Total
Year
Chinook
Chinook
Chinook
Salmon catch
1988
S1,204.321
$1.30
'-9,060
I.OG,
1989
S803,494
$1.25
26,742
1.4'„
1990
$436.822
$1 20
1( .105
1 1 "b
1991
$348,553
$1 20
1 535
2 3";,
1992
$634,383
$I 50
1-,171
06
1993
$462.819
$1 20
1F,719
5%n
1994
$642,242
$1.00
20_260
1995
$474,460
$1.00
17,957
-. 21,11,,
1996
S402,980
$1,00
14,249
1.4'!4,
1997
NA
NA
NA
1
Ex -vessel Price
i v Price Pd
Harvest
14, of Total
Total Taxable
Year
Sockeye
Sockeye
Sockeye
Salmon catch
Sales
1988
5111,102,230
$2 47
6.834,342
91 %
S'-,005 949
1989
$56,194,753
$1.70
5,010,698
95"1.,
S1.455,069I
1990
$35,804,485
SI 55
3,604,064
881Y.,
$2024,212
1991
S12259.753
S1.00
2.177,576
80%,
S1.5413N
1992
�
S96038,337
$1.60
9,108,340
96'„
$1,623,891
1993
S22969,409
$1.00
4,75<,,698
93%.
I
$1.210.470
1i 1994
$29,432.768
$1.45
; 56;'.392
N 5 %
S 1.037 t66
1995
$19, 179.496
$1 15
2.951,827
8 ";,
S931,1081
1996
$29,238,578
S1.15
3.888,778
95"%„
S589,350I
1i 1997
VA
NA
NA
NA
$620,082 1
Since the late 1980's, prices for both the Chinook and Sockeye
salmon have fallen. Harvest rates have also dropped for both
species. This has resulted in lower taxable sales for the secto- of
fish buyer. Note that the Sockeye harvest represents a mich
greater percentage of the total commercial salmon catch ranging
from 80% to 96% while the Chinook harvest ranges from .6% to
2.3%.
One cannot go to a specific data resource to examine employment
in the commercial fishing industry. Employment data is not
collected on a routine basis; however, some individual stucies
have presented employment data. One such study, prepared by
the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), compares
sport fishing and commercial fishing user groups for late-un
Sockeye. The study develops an economic impact model for
commercial fishing. ISER uses surveys of permit holders and clew
members to estimate the employment of driftnetters and eastside
setnetters of the central district and upper Cook Inlet for the study
period of 1994.
Employment of the driftnet commercial fleet includes 567 heads of
operations, 830 crew, and 54 other, for a total of 1,451. Employ-
ment for setnetters includes 258 heads of operations, 1028 crew,
and 155 other, for a total of 1,442. ISER also estimated a total of
1,094 driftnet and setnet permits fished for 1,994. The sbidy
focused on a scenario that would increase the sonar count of
Kenai river Sockeye salmon by 200,000 for sport fish anglers.
This would come at the expense of reducing the commercial catch.
If this scenario were to occur, a change in employment based on
the reduction of the commercial catch would mean 23.4 total jobs
would be lost consisting of 18.9 residents and 4.5 non-residents.
Employment numbers are sometimes developed through permL.ta-
tions of borough resident permits, permits fished, or permits of
Cook Inlet fisheries. The most current data available from he
Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission is for 1,995. Kenai
Peninsula Borough residents with permits included 1,277, the
number of permits fished included 1974 , and total permits of
Cook Inlet fisheries included 1,488. Crew license data is also
available. This data shows how many people applied and received
crew licenses, but the information is not comparable to other full
time equivalency data. In 1995, crew licenses for Kenai Borough
were 2,593.
Craig L ayman, Economist
The third quarter Kenai Peninsula Borough Quarterl r�Repart
of Key Economic Indicators has been completed. To obtain
a copy of this report or for more information, please tail
(907)283-3335.
EDD News
Business Development Seminars
Beginning April 7, 1998, EDD will offer business development seminars to area entrepreneurs. These seminars are the first in a series to
be offered by EDD in the spring and fall. Each session is $15.00 payable to EDD in advance or at the door. Sessions will be held in the
EDD office at 14896 Kenai Spur Highway from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information on these and
future seminars, call (907)283-3335, or stop by the EDD office at 14896 Kenai Spur Highway.
Writing a Business Plan — A business plan serves as a "blueprint" for opera-
tions. This class examins the elements of a business plan are examined in depth
including: your business description, market analysis, marketing, management, oper-
ations and financial planning.
Analyzing Your Market — This course provides the "How To" steps in conduct-
ing market research to understand your market and determine what you must do to
be successful in business.
Marketing Strategies This class focuses upon a variety of marketing tools and
strategies that have been effective for allowing your market to know "who" and
"where" you are, and "how" to find you.
Internal Operation Management Systems — This class provides the small
business a series of internal management systems that save time and money.
Financial Management — This class targets the difficult aspects of financial plan-
ning and solving critical situations that often occur in small business operations.
Pro -forma Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Projection forms, and
record keeping systems are covered.
Tuesdays, April 7 through May 26
Thursday, April 9 only
Thursday, April 16 only
Thursday, April 23 only
Thursdays, April 30 and May 7
.4d Kenai Peninsula Borough Bulk Rate
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Political Events --CHAMBER AMBER Greater Soldotna
Community Issues Chamber of Commerce
Volume 11.............Issue 4 TODAY April 1996
THANKS SOLDOTNA!
FOR ANOTHER FUN ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Special thanks to everyone who participated in the parade: marching,
watching, and passing out goodies and Lucky Bucks which were
purchased by local merchants to offer special items to the community.
We wish to commend Paul Gray, Gray Video Productions, for making
sure the Soldotna Chamber float made it to the parade.
Over 180 folks enjoyed the comed beef & cabbage dinner prepared
by the Soldotna Area Senior Citizens. Kaladi Bros. generously
donated the coffee. The Skyview HS Mock Trial Group & the Social
Studies European Class did a great job serving dinners, cleaning
tables, and just helping out where ever they were needed.
We wish to extend our sincerest appreciation to all of the businesses
that provided merchandise for the auction and all of the people who
purchased the items, without your support, the fireworks would not
have been possible. And speaking of fireworks... This was the third
year for the display in Soldotna, and it was sensational! Griz Smith of
Fire Art by Griz, wowed us with the most sensational display ever and
a grand finale that Griz himself will have a hard time topping. Thanks
to 1 st National Bank of Anchorage and Copyworks, we were treated
to the music of Nightwind, an Irish Contemporary Celtic band from
Anchorage.
We appreciate all of the coverage provided by the local media. Norm
and Barbara Blakeley and Leland Chumley (Blakeley's Auction Co.)
for donating their auctioneering talents, which contributed to the
success of the auction.
Thanks to volunteers (I call them life savers) Debbie Carpenter,
Melody Leach, Sherry Spence and our office assistant Marge
Peckham who not only helped with dinner preparation, serving, and
clean-up, but also kept things running at the office while everyone
else was running around making final preparations.
And, to the driving forces behind this event, kudos to the Merchant
Committee members, Norm Blakeley, Rik
Congratulations to Bucy, Mike Sweeney, Dan Mortenson
Sharon Miller who won along with the decorating crew, Sammie
the $2,500 Vacation Cole, Linda Kuiper, and Donna
Giveaway at Soldotna Mortenson. On behalf of the Soldotna
Bingo. G1 Chamber of Commerce, our thanks to
everyone who helped make this year's
celebration a memorable occasion.
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THANKS
FOR THE FIREWORKS!
The following businesses contributed
items for the auction which helps fund
the fireworks:
Alaska Physical Therapy
Alaska Railroad
Alaska Wildland Adventures
All -In -One Auto, Inc.
Birch Tree Gallery
Craig Taylor Equipment
Deal's Den B & B
Don's Hobbies
ERA Aviation
Four D - Carpet One
Fred Meyer
Harley Davidson
Irish Lord Charters
K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio
KSRM1WHQ/KKIS
Kenai Fjords Tours
MACtel Cellular
Major Marine Tours
Marlow's on the Kenai
Mary's Hairstyling
PTI Communications
Peninsula Clarion
Peninsula Weapons Academy
R.J.'s Tool Sharpening
SouthCentral Air
Spruce Ave. B & B
Sweeney's Clothing
Stylistix
J The Fitness Place
1998
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORIES
AVAILABLE
The 1998 Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce Membership
Directories have been put in the
mail. Additional copies can be
purchased for $5 to members or
$20 to non members. If you did
not receive your copy, give us a
call and let us know.
Interested in the
Audubon Society?
If you enjoy the abundance
of wildlife and beauty of the
Kenai Peninsula, you may
want to join the Audubon
Society and share your
knowledge with others. Ken
Marlow, of Marlow's on the
Kenai, would like to see if
there is enough interest to
start a Kenai Peninsula
Chapter. For information,
give Ken a call at 262-5218.
1998 Sportfishing
Regulations Update
Dave Athens, Fisheries Biologist
with the Alaska Department of
Fish & Game will give an update
on 1998 Sportfishing Regulations
at the Kenai Visitors & Cultural
Center, Wednesday, May 13.
Representatives from both the
KVCB and the Soldotna Visitor
Information Center will attend.
This class is free of charge and
anyone having anything to do with
the visitor industry is encouraged
to attend. For information call
283-1991
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS RENEWED THEIR MEMB'
DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH
Alaska's Great Skate Roller Rink
Alaska Hunting & Fishing Ventures
Alaska Rivers Co.
Alaskan Adventure Connections
Beluga Realty
Blakeley's Auction
Central Peninsula Sports Center
Dan's Alaskan Sportfishing Ventures
Daniels Lake Lodge
Division of Public Assistance
EZ Limit Guide Service
Flipp 'N Finn Charters
Funny Moose Vacation Lodging
Goodnight Inn Lodge
Kenai Peninsula Board of Realtors
Kenai Peninsula
Borough School District
King Salmon Motel
Nick's Guide Service
North Peninsula Recreation
Peninsula Memorial Chapel
Raven Contractors/Chumley's
Richards Veterinary
Seward Windsong Lodge
Silver Bullet Kenai River Guide Service
Skyline Bed & Breakfast - Kenai
Through the Seasons Restaurant
Wes' Guide Service
SOLDOTNA, CELEBRATING
50 YEARS OF PROGRESS
People are already planning for this year's Progress Days
Celebration. We've had calls regarding about the theme, parade
entry forms and vendor opportunities. The 1998 Progress Day's
Celebration will be July 24, 25 & 26, with the parade on the 25th.
The parade will follow the same basic route, down Binkley, as last
year. Watch your newsletter for a parade application insert coming
soon. We are also planning on offering vendor opportunities again
this year, contact the chamber office if you are interested in receiving
a vendor contract.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLANS FOR ANNIVERSARY!
1998 marks 50 years since the first homesteaders settled in
Soldotna. My how time flies! Marge Mullen and Dolly Farnsworth
were guests at a recent chamber board meeting to talk about their
ideas for commemorating Soldotna's first settlers. They are
tentatively planning on contacting some of the original homesteaders
and their children for a reunion and possibly a picnic in June. They
also have ideas about getting some signage on homestead sites
within Soldotna city limits, and putting together some slide shows cf
early Soldotna. If you would like to help the Historical Society with
this you can call the Chamber office at 262-9814 or get a hold of
Marge or Dolly.
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DO WE HAVE YOUR BROCHURE OR BUSINESS CARD?
Before you get too busy with the hectic summer activities, make
sure that your brochures or business cards are on display at the
Soldotna Visitor Information Center/Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce. This is a another free member benefit that helps you
stetch your advertising dollars.
WORLD TRADE CENTER ALASKA OFFERS FREE SEMINAR
On Wednesday, April 15 at the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center, from
8:30am - 4:00pm, there will be seminars on world trade. Topics will include:
Fundamentals of Successful Exporting; Export ... Now!; How to Get Paid
Internationally; Essential Issues for International Transportation; and, Legal
Issues to Consider When Doing International Business. The seminar is free
and you are asked to pre -register by calling Janica Liland at (907)278-7233
TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE
Tanana Chiefs Conference, Interior Alaska's regional non-profit native
corporation is hosting the 1 st Annual Statewide Forum of Rural Alaska
Economic Development on May 4-6, 1998 in Fairbanks at the Fairbanks
Princess Hotel. The 3 day conference will address many of the political and
social factors which inhibit rural Alaska villages from obtaining economic self-
sufficiency in today's society. The keynote speaker will be Professor Stephen
Cornell from the University of California, San Diego. For more information,
call Gary Moore, Director of Planning and Development, Tanana Chiefs
Conference at 452-8251.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS
COMING TO SOLDOTNA FOR COMPETITION
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Quest Program
will be hosting the Future Problem Solving Statewide
competition in Soldotna on April 19-21. This is an academic
competition with the mission of "preparing today's students to solve
tomorrow's problems." Approximately 72 students have been invited, and
they expect teams from Cordova, Dillingham, Barrow, and Anchorage.
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP SLATED FOR MAY
Spring is in the air, the snow has melted and people are ready to clean-up.
The Soldotna & Kenai Chambers, along with the Kenai Peninsula Borough,
will once again host a Community Clean-up on May 4 - 9. And for those of
you who just can't stand it (a few of you have already been in) we I �
do have a few ALPAR bags from last year. Be sure and watch for 11 ,
special trash pick-up times in the May newsletter.
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League of Women Voters State Convention
to be held in Soldotna
On April 17, 18 & 19, the Kenai Peninsula League of Women Voters will be
hosting women from Tanana Valley (Fairbanks), Anchorage, Juneau, Sitka
and Ketchikan for their State Convention. Soldotna Mayor, Ken Lancaster
will be welcoming the group and Lt. Governor, Fran Ulmer will be the
keynote speaker. Issues of emphasis will be, "Positive Campaigning,"
"Education on the Subsistence Issue," "Making Democracy Work," and
"Linking Citizens with the Political Process." For additional information, you
can call Marge Hayes at 262-5189 or Sue Caswell at 262-3913.
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
Dynamic Posture
Gabriele Mehnert
PO Box 1303
Sterling, AK 99672
262-4544
Ikon Office Solutions
Randy Daly
10805 Kenai Spur Hwy.
Kenai, AK 99611
283-5260
Midnight Sun Guide Service
Joe Aley
PO Box 4471
Soldotna, AK 99669
283-2727
Minnesota Mutual
Roger Liebner
207 Corral Ave.
Soldotna, AK 99669
262-1339
Jerry Pfaff
PO Box 3329
Kenai, AK 99611
283-4370
S6NJORS HONOR
VOLUN749OR
Jan Fena, Director of the Soldotna
Area Senior Center honored Francis
Artz as their Volunteer of the Monlh.
We're told that Francis is their entire
decorating committee, and she sings
in the choir.
Congratulations
;} Francis!
' GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING IN ALASKA
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center is offering seminars on Government Construction Contracting in 1
Alaska. Topics will include: Points of Contact in Government Contracting; Finding the Opportunities; Types of j
Solicitations and Contracts; Things They Don't Tell You When You Hire On; Preference, Programs and Other 1
�Factors. PTAC will be presenting this seminar in Anchorage on Monday, April 6th, from 1 pm - 4:30pm at the
Tanana Valley Campus, Rm. #103, to register call the Anchorage PTAC at 800-478-7232; and in Soldotna on j
Friday, April 10th, from 1 pm - 4:30pm at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Building, Conference j
* Rooms A & B. To register call the Soldotna Community Schools at 262-6768. Copies of the Seminar j
Agenda are available at the Chamber office.
APRIL CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR
TUESDAY @ NOON, RIVERSIDE HOUSE
April 7 Lynnie Goisich, North Pacific Seafood Coalition
April 14 Donna Harris, Alaska SeaLife Center
April 21 Susan Lacey, Employment Specialist, Kenai Peninsula Job Center
April 28 Rulon Barlow, Administrator, Central Peninsula General Hospital
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Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
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Kenai AK 99611
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Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland Street, Suite #102, Kenai Alaska 99669, 283-650a
1 1998 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I
President
Mike Sweeney
Sweeney's Clothing
262-5916
Past President
Ken Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Enterprises
260-357fy
Vice President
Norman Blakeley
Alaska Trading Company
262-6100
Sec./Treas.
Linda Parker
Kenai Peninsula Food Bank
262-311
Richard Brown
Soldotna Historical Society
262-9322
Rik Bucy
Fred Meyer
260-2200
Sammie Cole
SouthCentral Title
262-449,
Terry Coval
K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio
283-7423
Linda Kuiper
TransAlaska Title
262-570f)'
Michael Mishou
Copyworks & Peninsula Market Place
283-650'1)
Dan Mortenson
4D Interiors
262-918"
Barbara Ruckman
Superstructures, Inc.
262-5888)
Diana Spann
MACtel Cellular Systems
262-3500
Executive Director
Justine Polzin
Soldotna Chamber ......................
262-981��
Office Manager
Randi Smith
Fax ..............................................
262-3566
Office Assistant
Marge Peckham
E-Mail: solchmbr@ptialaska.net (donated by PTI Communications)
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: / /www.Kenai.net/ city
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - LEIGH/BUZZELL APPEAL
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)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1779-98 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code at KMC
14.20.150 to Prevent the Same or Substantially Similar Conditional Use
Permit Applications From Being Considered by the Planning & Zoning
Commission More Than Once in Any Nine -Month Period.
2. Resolution No. 98-21 - Awarding the Bid for a 3,000 Gallon Aircraft
Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle to Emergency One, Inc. for a Total
Amount of $498,153.
3. Resolution No. 98-22 - Supporting the $1,705,000 Proposed Funding in
SB 292 and HB 397 for a Public Health Center in Kenai.
4. Resolution No. 98-23 - Extending the Contract for Health and Life
Insurance; Brokerage Services.
5. Resolution No. 98-24 - Extending the Contract for Audit Services for
Three Years.
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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 Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of April 1, 1998.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
G. OLD BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Rated
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Approval - Landlord Consent/Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron -
Wedge Dia-Log, Inc. to Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C.
4. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of
Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Conditional Use
Permit/ Lot 8, Block H, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision - Tom & Vicki
Fruichant:ie, Appellants.
5. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of
Planning & Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Sign Variance for
Oversized Sign - Restaurants Northwest (Burger King), Appellant.
6. Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
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I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J.
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15, 1998
INFORMATION ITEMS
4/ 1/98 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. Kenai Animal Control, 1997 Annual Report.
3. 4/8/98 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
4. 3/98 Kenai Fire Department Consolidated Monthly Report.
5. 4/6/98 KRSMA Advisory Board letter stating their support of the city's request
to the Board of Fisheries to prohibit dip net fishing between the Coast Guard
marker and the City Dock.
6. 3/ 19/98 Speaker Gail Phillips memorandum and attachment regarding
Alyeska Alloys Project in Cook Inlet.
7. 3/31/98 DNR Notice of the Issuance of the Preliminary Finding Under AS
38.05.035(e) Proposed Oil and Gas Lease "Cook Inlet Areawide Oil & Gas Lease
Sale (Formerly Sale 85)."
8. Spring Edition 1998, KPTMC News.
9. 3/ 15/98 Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District, Inc., EDD
News.
10. 4/98 Greater Soldotna Chmaber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.
MAKE 22 PACKETS
COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
Mayor and Council
v/
Fire Department
Police Department
Senior Center
Library
Parks & Rec.
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
STP
Public Wks. Sec.
Public Wks. Shop
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Official
Streets
STP
Official Bulletin Board
Fax by computer to:
Assemblymembers
KSRM (Attn: Dan Meeks)
KBBI (Homer)
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
EDD
Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anchorage)
Fax by regular fax machine:
KDLL, 283-6701
DELIVER
Attorney / Clerk /
City Manager_
Finance /
Public Works
Airport /
Engineer.
Commissions
P&Z to MK
HDB to MK
Taylor
Springer /
Kebschull
Kim
Clarion
Betty Miller, BP
Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna)
Bill Iles, HEA
KVCC
Joan McCoy, ARCO
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of
the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. Home Page documents
(agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are saved as HTML files and
emailed and faxed to Bill Grimm on Friday afternoon. Directions are:
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.Kenai.net/city
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING - LEIGH/BUZZELL APPEAL
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 minutes)
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1779-98 - Amending the Kenai Zoning Code at KMC 14.20.150
to Prevent the Same or Substantially Similar Conditional Use Permit
Applications From Being Considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission
More Than Once in Any Nine -Month Period.
2. Resolution No. 98-21 - Awarding the Bid for a 3,000 Gallon Aircraft Rescue
and Firefighting Vehicle to Emergency One, Inc. for a Total Amount of
$498,153.
3. Resolution No. 98-22 - Supporting the $1,705,000 Proposed Funding in SB
292 and HB 397 for a Public Health Center in Kenai.
4. Resolution No. 98-23 - Extending the Contract for Health and Life Insurance
Brokerage Services.
5. Resolution No. 98-24 - Extending the Contract for Audit Services for Three
Years.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. Approval - Landlord Consent/Lot 5, Block 5, General Aviation Apron -Wedge
Dia-Log, Inc. to Wedge Energy Group, L.L.C.
4. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning &
Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Conditional Use Permit/Lot 8, Block H,
Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision - Tom & Vicki Fruichantie, Appellants.
5. Discussion - Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning &
Zoning Commission Action/Denial of Sign Variance for Oversized Sign -
Restaurants Northwest (Burger King), Appellant.
6. Discussion - Softball Tournaments - Tent Camping
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
Additional information can be found at http://www.Kenai.net/city. The public is invited to
attend and participate.
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk