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Home My WebLink About1998-01-21 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet January 21, 1998 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.Kenai.net/ city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item u,-iil 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. 1770-98 - Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund. 2. Ordinance No. 1771-98 - Appropriating $1,500.000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. 3. Resolution No. 98-3 - Transferring $4,000 in tl:e General Fund for Communications Department Overtime. 4. Resolution No. 98-4 - Transferring $5,000 in the General Fund for Legislative Expenditures. 5. Resolution No. 98-5 - Extending the Contract u-ith Brown Agency for Insurance Brokerage Services. 6. *CONTINUED OPERATION OF BIENNIAL LIQUOR LICENSES - Kenai Joe's Pizza Paradisos BPO Elks Lodge #2425 Kitchen Express & Eadies Frontier Liquor Peninsula Oilers Seafood Saloon Don Jose's Restaurant &. The Rainbow Bar Oaken Keg Spirit Cantina Peninsula Moose Lodge Shop #58 Kmart Liquor =1942 -1- D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board C. Challenger Board d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board e. Alaska Municipal League Report E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of January 7, 1998. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1772-98 - Appropriating a $116.01 Donation From Barry Norwood to the Animal Shelter. 4. Discussion - City of Kenai/Kenai Chamber of Commerce Relocation Brochure. 5. Discussion - Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing - Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Action - Conditional Use Permit/Lots 6 and 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision/Hugh and Joe Chumley. 6. Approval - Consent to Assignment of and Amendment to Lease and Consent to Security Assignment of Lease - Ronaid Yamamoto, Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision to Michael J. Lott/ Natasha L. Lott and Darnn/Nina Marion. -2- 7. Approval - Change Order No. 2/Alaska Regional Fire Training Center Alcan General/$116,234.15 Decrease. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attornev 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT -3- MAYOR'S REPORT JANUARY 21, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD AS: SUBSTITUTE ITEM H-7 - Change Order No. 2/ Alaska Regional Fire Training Center - Alcan General/ $116,234.15 Decrease. Administration No Changes CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT M 8 V KEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS 1`2 BOOREY SWARNER MOORE M S V !MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOREY SWARNER MOORE S V MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOREY SWARNER MOORE M S V MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOREY SWARNER MOORE PAGE / OF /, v/ - �, fir' (/ M S V MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOREY SWARNER MOORE FA M S V MEASLES BANNOCK SMALLEY WILLIAMS BOOREY SWARNER MOORE Suggested by: Administration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1770-98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ESTABLISHING AN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND. WHEREAS, the City owns a fleet of heavy equipment; and WHEREAS, the City administration keeps a schedule of replacement dates for each piece of equipment; and WHEREAS, an Equipment Replacement Fund would provide the financing mechanism for such replacements; and WHEREAS, the Equipment Replacement Fund would eliminate large spikes in the General Fund budget; and WHEREAS, the capitalization of the Equipment Replacement Fund will come from General Fund reserve for equipment replacement and from other appropriations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KMC 7.25.110 is enacted as follows: (1) A fund entitled Equipment Replacement Fund is hereby created. The fund shall be an internal service fund as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. The purpose of the fund is to provide financing for heavy equipment which is anticipated to cost in excess of $50,000 and which mould otherwise be financed by the General Fund. (2) The Equipment Replacement Fund is not required to have an annual budget; however, any cash outlay for equipment purchases from the Equipment Replacement Fund shall be approved by resolution of the City Council. (3) The Equipment Replacement Fund shall be allocated interest earnings on all cash balances in the fund. Proceeds from the sale of surplus heavy equipment will be deposited in the Equipment Replacement Fund if the fund will be financing the replacement of the equipment, or if the equipment was purchased with fund assets. Any transfer of Equipment Replacement Fund assets to another ^und shall be accomplished by ordinance. Ordinance No. 1770-98 Page 2 of 2 (4) The City Manager will maintain a schedule of all equipment owned by the Equipment Replacement Fund and shall make recommendations to the City Council when equipment is to be purchased by the fund. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the day of January, 1998. John J. Williams. Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 1 Approved by Finance: Introduced: January 7, 1998 Adcoted: January 21, 1998 Effective: February 21, 1998 December 22, 1997 (sp) Purchases Dept YEAR DESCRIPTION Rep. Year Rep. Cost Fire 1971 SEAGRAVES ENGINE 1998 285,000 Streets 1993 ELGIN SWEEPER (FROM AIRPORT) 1998 50,000 1998 Total 335,000 Fire 1980 CHEV. 4WD SQUAD = = - 2002 85,000 Streets 1972 CAT 966 C RUBBER TIRE LOADER 2002 260,000 Streets 1980 'I0-1«2':IARi)_I2UMP TRUC[C = _ v = 2002 119,000 2002 Total 464,000 Streets 1981 GMC 10 - 12 YARD DUMP TRUCK 2003 121,000 2003 Total 121,000 Fire 1988 _ .� FORD AMBULANCE - 2004 105,000 Streets 1982 GMC SANDER 2004 120,000 Streets 1983 FORD FLATBED 2004 60,000 2004 Total 285,000 Streets 1983 ATHEY MOBILE SWEEPER 2005 100,000 Streets 1978 CAT 14G MOTOR GRADER W/WING 2005 220,000 Streets 1983 BUCKET TRUCK 2005 60,000 2005 Total 380,000 Streets 1996 K AUER SNOW BLOWER -= 2006 110,000 2006 Total 110,000 Streets 1987 CAT IT-28 LOADERANTEGRAL TOOL CARRIER 2007 140,000 2007 Total 140,000 Fire 1983 SPARTAN PUMPER 2009 262,500 Streets 1991 WHITEIGMC SANDER 2009 190,000 2009 Total 462,500 Streets 1988 1 CAT 966C RUBBER TIRE LOADER 2010 300,000 2010 Total 300,000 Fire 1997 FREIGHTLINER AMBULANCE 2013 127,500 Streets 1988 CAT 120G MOTOR GRADER WNVING, PLOW 2013 290,000 2013 Total 417,500 Streets 1993 CAT 140G MOTOR GRADER W/WING & V-PLOW 2018 325,000 Streets 1993 ELGIN SWEEPER 2018 215,000 2018 Total 640,000 Fire 1995 ENGINE 3 2021 375,000 Streets 1996 CAT 160H MOTOR GRADER WNVING & V-PLOW 1 2021 346,000 2021 Total 721,000 Fire 1993 HURRICANE AERIAL 2024 562,500 9 A7A T^fml SffTSOO Grand Total 4,828,500 Fire Dept. equipment figures assume 25% grant funding. Equipment highlighted above is scheduled to be replaced twice during this period of time. The cash flow schedule reflects the additional cost of these replacements in 2016. 2020, & 2024. CASH FLOW SCHEDULE 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Cash out (335,000) (464,000) (121,000) (285,000) (380,000) (110,000) (140,000) Cash In 1,500,000 Payments 13,056 13,056 13,056 30,996 36,496 53,558 68,978 79,978 86,978 Salvage sales - - - - 23,200 6,050 14,250 19,000 5,500 7,000 Net Income 1,165,000 13,056 13,056 13,056 (409,804) (78,454) (217,192) (292,022) (24,522) (46,022) Interest - 61,163 65,059 69,160 73,476 55,819 54,631 46,096 33,185 33,640 Balance 1,165,000 1,239,219 1,317,333 1,399,549 1,063,222 1,040,587 878,026 632,100 640,763 628,381 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Cash out (452,500) (300,000) (417,500) (147,831) Cash In Payments 86,978 110,996 124,632 124,632 124,632 146,857 146,857 146,857 150,640 150,640 Salvage sales - 22,625 15,000 - - 20,875 - - 7,392 - Net Income 86,978 (318,879) (160,368) 124,632 124,632 (249,768) 146,857 146,857 10,201 150,640 Interest 32,990 39,288 24,610 17,483 24,944 32,796 21,405 30,239 39,537 42,148 Balance 748,350 468,759 333,001 475,115 624,691 407,719 575,981 753,077 802,814 995,602 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Cash out (540,000) (168,494) (721,000) (953,385) Cash in Payments 163,640 161,140 162,921 195,992 195,992 195,992 228,680 Salvage sales 27,000 - 8,425 36,050 - - 47,669 Net Income (349,360) 161,140 2,851 (488,958) 195,992 195,992 (677,036) Interest 52,269 36,672 47,057 49,677 26,615 38,302 50,602 Balance 698,511 896,323 946,232 506,951 729,558 963,851 337,418 CITY OF KENAI �W 4 44Z,� ff 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 brftyl is9z MEMORANDUM TO: City of Kenai Mayor and Council FROM: Larry Semmens, Finance Director Id THRU: Rick Ross, City Manager 94'f'�— DATE: December 31, 1997 SUBJ: Equipment Replacement Fund Ordinances 1770-98 and 1771-98 establish and capitalize the equipment replacement fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide financing for replacement of General Fund equipment expected to cost in excess of $50,000. Currently there are 23 pieces of equipment that meet this criteria. One of the benefits of this approach to financing equipment is that the General Fund will not have large variations in expenditures due to equipment purchases. The up front capitalization of the fund will reduce fund balance in the General Fund this year, but in future years there will not be large expenditures in the General Fund for equipment. The plan is to have the General Fund make payments to the Equipment Replacement Fund over the expected life of the new equipment purchased. These payments, along with interest earnings and proceeds of surplus equipment sales, will provide financing for replacement equipment when the time comes. The estimates of replacement cost were derived by applying a 3% inflation rate to current costs of equipment. The interest rate used is 5.25%. The schedule titled `Purchases' provides the anticipated year that individual equipment items will be replaced and the estimated cost of replacement. For fire emergency apparatus we are expecting that 25% of the cost will come from grants. Therefore, the numbers on the schedule are the ccst to the fund, which is 75% of total cost. Equipment Replacement Fund Memorandum, page 2 The Cash Flow Schedule provides the details of cash in and out over the next 26 years. The cash out is for purchases of equipment and the cash in is from payments, surplus sales and interest. The schedule indicates that there will be a modest cash balance in the year 2024 which is at the end of the first round of equipment replacement. The actual cash balance at that time will depend on a number of variables. I believe the fund will be adequately capitalized throughout the period. As long as payments are made according to the plan, the fund will likely have sufficient resources available to finance equipment purchases for a much longer period. This fund will be an internal service fund which is accounted for like a business. Therefore the only expense that will be recorded in the fund is depreciation expense. This fact makes it unnecessary to adopt an annual budget. Control over equipment purchases will be maintained by the requirement to pass a council resolution for all purchases. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions on the equipment replacement fund. Suggested by: AdminibLration CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1771-98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND. WHEREAS, the City owns a fleet of heavy equipment; and WHEREAS, the City administration keeps a schedule of replacement dates for each piece of equipment; and WHEREAS, an Equipment Replacement Fund has been created to provide the financing mechanism for such replacements; and WHEREAS, the $1,500,000 for capitalization of the Equipment Replacement Fund is available in the General Fund reserve for equipment replacement and in unreserved undesignated fund balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska as follows: Section 1: The $568,686 balance of the General Fund reserve for equipment replacement is appropriated and transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. Section 2: An additional $931,314 is appropriated from the General Fund fund balance and is transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the day of January, 1998. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Ordinance No. 1771-98 Page 2 of 2 Approved by Finance: Introduced: January 7, 1998 Adopted: January 21, 1998 Effective: February 21, 1998 December 22, 1997 (sp) Suggested by: Administratioi_ City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 98-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $4,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OVERTIME. WHEREAS, staffing vacancies have required more overtime expenditures than originally budgeted; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the regular wages account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: General Fund From: Communications - Regular Wages $4,000 To: Communications - Overtime $4,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of January, 1998. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (1/7/98) kl Suggested by: City Clerk CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, TRANSFERRING $5,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR LEGISLATIVE EXPENDITURES. WHEREAS, expenditures from the Legislative Miscellaneous Budget have been higher than expected due to unbudgeted expenditures; and, WHEREAS, funds are available for transfer from the Legislative Professional Services budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfer be made: General Fund From: Legislative -- Professional Services $5,000 To: Legislative -- Miscellaneous $5,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of January, 1998. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: Suggested by: Administratiui., City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 98-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH BROWN AGENCY FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES. WHEREAS, the City has been working with Brown Agency under contract for insurance brokerage services for the past three years; and WHEREAS, the City is well satisfied with Brown Agency's performance; and WHEREAS, Brown Agency agrees to continue the current contract terms for an additional three years; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to continue this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City extend the contract with Brown Agency for insurance brokerage services for three years, ending on June 30, 2001. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of January, 1998. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (1/15/98) kl CITY OF KENO Od eCtfliW 4 414,14ta 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 trAnd! ��arr January 12, 1998 Donna Johnson, Records & Licensing Alcoholic Beverage Control Board State of Alaska Department of Revenue 550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 350 Anchorage, AK 99501 - 6698 Re: CONTINUED OPERATION OF BIENNIAL LIQUOR LICENSES (1997/98) The City of Kenai hereby notifies the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that it has no objection to the continued operation of biennial liquor licenses for the following businesses: Kenai Joe's Pizza Paradisos BPO Elks Lodge #2425 Kitchen Express & Seafood Saloon Eadies Frontier Liquor Peninsula Oilers Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina The Rainbow Bar Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58 Kmart Liquor Our non -objections are based on review of our files and finding that the licensees are current with obligations to the city and acknowledgment from the Kenai Peninsula Borough that their files were reviewed and they have no objections based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. CITY OF KENAI Caro L. Freas City Clerk clf .ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY SOLDOTNA, ALASKA - 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us December 1, 1997 Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 RECEIVED _2 KENAI CITY CLERK LINDA MURPHY, CMC BOROUGH CLERK Re: Application for Renewal of Liquor License -Continued Operation of Biennial Liquor Licenses Dear Ms. Johnson: Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the application for renewal of liquor license for the following: Kenai Joe's Pizza Paradisos BPO Elks Lodge #2425 Kitchen Express & Seafood Saloon Eadies Frontier Liquor Peninsula Oilers Don Jose's Restaurant & Cantina The Rainbow Bar Peninsula Moose Lodge 41942 Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58 Kmart liquor Since these establishments are located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kenai, the Borough Assembly is not required to review and make recommendation with regard to the approval of this designation. However. our Finance Department did review its files and has raised no objections based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely. Kenai Peninsula Borough Linda S. Murphy, CMC/A Borough Clerk cc: Kenai City Clerk Delinquent Accounts File S�WPWINA)A rA',BO A RDSIABC`RENEWAL FR.%l �- CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 =-= - (907; 283-4156 Council on Aging Application Name Rosemary Wiese Mailing Address 381 Senior Court, Apt 209 Residence Address same Phone 283-9415 Current memberships in organization: Pioneers of Alaska My involvement at the senior center: volunteer line dancer recreptionist My interest in becoming a member of the advisory board came about because, I care about the senior center. It is an important part of my life and it can means so much to everyone. Signature i Date CITY OF KENAI KENAI SENIOR SERVICES 361 SENIOR COURT KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4156 Council on Aging Application Name !/U�dLiAM �. � I iCi-�'� uV'� LIA) Mailing. Address .� �f� I � sir Z)nD &t g 3 Residence Address Phone -37/� Current memberships in organization: My involvement at the senior center: 1/ W My interest in becoming a memb r of the advisory board came about ,�ecause, ture \ \_____. } Da KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 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 - December 11, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT a. Enplanement 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 (12 / 3 and 17 / 97) ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1998 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman **MINUTES*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was not called to order as it was noted only two members were in attendance: Henry Knackstedt and Tom Thibodeau. Members absent were Ron Holloway, Jim Bielefeld, Barbara Edwards, Bonnie Koerber and Sandra Hudson. Also in attendance was Acting Airport Manager Holland and Councilman Measles. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 11, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT a. Enplanement 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 (12/3 and 17/97) D'7 KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM JANUARY 6, 1998 @ 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of December 2, 1997. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: REPORTS a. Director b. Friends of the Library C. Public Relations Committee ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chairperson b. Discussion - Tess Whalen Suggestions ITEM 8: COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 1997. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM JANUARY 6, 1998 @ 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:37 p.m. Roll was taken. Commission members present were: Peters, Brenckle and Fahnholz. Commission members absent were Forbes, Brown, Rodes, O'Reilly and Heus. It was determined there was no quorum present. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk —WEnai �fornrnani.tcy 2dia to A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1919 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1997 Circulation Adult Juvenile Fiction 2127 449 Non -Fiction 2017 250 Periodicals 57 Kits Puzzles Phonodiscs Cassettes 8 8 2 97 Total printed materials .. 6544 Total Circulation .. 7804 Additions Docs Adult Gifts 5 38 Purchases 52 Total Additions ... 148 InterLibrary Loans Ordered Books 17 Easy Books 1321 323 Videos Misc. 575 570 Juvenile Easy Books AV 1 27 2 4 19 Received Returned 18 23 Interlibrary Loans by our library .. Books .. 39 Volunteers .. Number 24 Income Fines and sale books Donations/Lost books Xerox Total hours .. 199 $1,303.45 146.70 219.00 Total Income for DECEMBER, 1997...... $1,669.15 -Wena� �fommunify-fdmazy A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907)283.4378 LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED DECEMBER, 1997 KENAI 56 CLAM GULCH 1 KASILOF 4 NIKISKI 12 SOLDOTNA 18 STERLING 3 OTHER 10 TOTAL 104 Library Patronage .... 6,523 Persons MOP FHL'r MANAGEMENT REF' L-IF- Monthly ManAolement Reoart BRANCH - Kenai COMMUnit LibraF, ;.)L DEC * U ,er v i e!,4*► Ill DEC 1--7 t Nij, t L=hAn,je Sul DEC Ch,ricia F YTD Last FYTD ChAnci- t o 3 1 TIEC to 31 DEC F i I et Time Checl Out .2 C, '4 1 .2i, 5767 1 4460) 1 3`44 17 1 Fhune FenewaLs ll.')14 071 23.3% 881 2 1 .?% 51.-eq 43,z-4 2 (;1 21. I, f lewa i a 173 2 t:, -h 3 1 5 % 1264 -2(;) 'HED OU i =- E.17:101 1 - 51747 4591b 1 12 . 7 I L --i I C h e c: 1. 1 n Id .5% 12 S 3640 1 32747 1 1 .2% Lite Chec1ins- 1533 1 G 3 44.2V. 1452 5 . 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I ', kL:S I DE NT -j �8-1 2L.I% 65; 5 -C I S 222"' F,i F:L S I ElL 14 F t-(L I ILWAL 6171 -4 4 - lo.1% 43112 3191 STAFF t 7 22 -22 .7V. 2.1 3 VOLUNTEER -2 0� 4,: -23, 0% 212 2-3 Tot I c: 76,,,14 7 51747 45"ou) 1 12 .7;1 MOIATHLY )UENENT REFOF; I t1onthty aaemeril Report 01 qEC **Patror esm*New Adds (;)l DEC 01 NOV % Chariae 01 DEC % Chanae FY-TD Last FYTD % Change 199 - to 31 DEC to 31 DEC ILL INTER.-LIbRARY LOAN (00. (IN/. 2 - 1 ov). o% 14 7 NR r4 0 rq - R E 5 1 D E N T 17 -23.5% 7 85.7% 153 1 ORO OFGANIZATIO14 yy 54 5 % f. RESIDENT I cl j 13(-, 2 21.7% 777 k 10 Q, Q) % RE31LIL14T RE14EWAL 27 45 -4 v). 0% .3 200.0% 300) 31 -3 STAFF VOLUNTL LF 141 39.6% 1244 307 MOrITHLY MANAGEMENT REFORT Munchily llan--iclemerit Reccil-t KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 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 - December 4, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Chuck Smalley ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion - Water at Kenai Cemetery b. Discussion - Hansen Park Proposal/Review and Design Work ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair ITEM 7: DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Women's Basketball League b. Elks' Hoop Shoot ITEM 8: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ITEM 9: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM 10: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda of 12 / 3 / 97 and 12 / 17 / 97. b. Certificate of Appreciation from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, Inc. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION *** MINUTES *** January 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, Jack Castimore, Kelly Gifford (arrived at 7:03 p.m.) Tim Wisniewski (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) Also Present: Director Bob Frates, Public Works Director Keith Kornelis, Contract Secretary Barb Roper, Councilman Duane Bannock (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Sandahl requested that item 5-b, Hansen Park Proposal, be first on the agenda. The change was approved with no objection. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 4, 1997 Minutes were approved as written. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Chuck Smalley: Smalley reported the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 is willing to work with the Recreation Center in sponsoring some of the dances for the senior school children. The Rec Center currently has one dance per month but it is shared with the younger age groups so the senior kids have a dance every other month. The Elks Lodge will co-sponsor an additional dance and provide the funds for the music. Smalley indicated the amount is approximately $175.00 per month. The dances will only be held in the winter months. Smalley presented the concept to this Commission as he understood that any outside source of funding must be approved by City Council. Smalley requested the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval. In addition to co -sponsoring and providing funding for the dance, Smalley reported that off -duty police officers in uniform will volunteer at Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 1 the senior dances once per month for three hours. This will allow the officers and the kids to get to know each other. Smalley made it very clear the officers will not be at the dances for security purposes. Smalley also stated that if additional adult supervision was required the Elks Lodge will provide individuals with 72 hours notice. Hultberg asked where the dances were going to held. It was noted they will be held at the Teen Center due to the alcohol served at the Elks Lodge and the fact that the Teen Center already has a penalty mechanism in place should a child step out of line. SANDAHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE OFFER FROM THE ELKS LODGE. MOTION SECONDED BY CASTIMORE. Frates wanted to make it very clear that having a uniformed officer at a dance is not a reactive position pertaining to any incident that has occurred at the Rec Center. It is a pro -active move and is good for interaction between the police officers and the kids. Discussion took place on having a police officer present at the dances. Hultberg suggested that perhaps an officer didn't need to be there the entire time. Smalley reiterated the only reason an officer will be present is to encourage the interaction between the two groups. The officers have no other agenda, they are doing this as volunteers, in uniform, off -duty. Smalley indicated that comments may come back to the Parks and Rec Commission, Department, the Police Chief, or City Council but the reaction that is hoped for is that more kids will come to the dances because their parents will feel more comfortable having them there. Yamamoto recommended that when this is presented to City Council that it be publicized through the Clarion, pointing out that it is a joint venture between the two organizations. The word will get out to the parents this way. VOTE: SANDAHL YES GIFFORD YES WISNIEWSKI YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. OLD BUSINESS YAMAMOTO YES CASTIMORE YES HULTBERG YES Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 2 a. Discussion - Hansen Park Proposal / Review and Design Work Sandahl reported that he did some research since the last work session held in December and discussed the new park concept to various people in the community. These individuals liked the idea of a chronological time line that would preserve the setting but also give some history of Kenai. Sandahl also expressed his appreciation for the representation from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe at the work session as they were able to provide more information with regard to the history of the area. Sandahl also reported that, based on his discussion with Gabe Juliussen, there may be some money from Washington available to assist with projects such as this. Kornelis provided the Commissioners with a sketch of the proposed park. A lengthy group discussion took place on the new sketch. It was noted the walkway will be gravel with possible wood sides. The center of the park will be grass and the boy scout statue will be placed near the center. Hultberg asked what the time line was on the project. Sandahl replied that it depended on the funding. Kornelis indicated that it would have to be put in the budget so it would be after July 1. Discussion took place on the signage and Frates stated although the City should be responsible for some of the signage, the other organizations would probably have a better insight as to the type of funding that may be available for such projects. Frates stated he will make some calls next week to try to secure additional funding. Frates stated the design presented is probably as good as any design especially if the chronological time line is going to be used. The idea will have to be discussed with Dr. Hansen. Yamamoto asked if the design had allowed for handicap accessibility. Frates replied that it did. Hultberg asked how many parking spaces were going to be available. It was pointed out there are approximately six. After a lengthy discussion, Kornelis indicated that additional parking could be easily incorporated. Hultberg asked if the project had Council support. Bannock stated that Council would not do anything until this Commission is ready to present something to them, specifically a plan and dollars for a budget. Bannock continued, he did not expect any tinkering from Council. Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 3 Frates stated he would continue to work with Komelis on the design. Once that is accomplished and everyone is in agreement then the leg work can begin with obtaining additional money, signage, verbiage, etc. Sandahl requested that Frates work up a cost basis for the signage discussed and work with the other groups for assistance with funding. It was also suggested that the signs be designed to allow for removal if necessary. Kornelis suggested the signs be placed in a grass strip. It was noted that emphasis needed to be made on keeping the cost of the project down. Sandahl stated that he hoped the City would take care of the project as presented in the design and the signage be provided outside of the City budget. Kornelis had a tentative budget of $30,000 which was reviewed by Hultberg. Kornelis noted the budget was done with a contractor doing all the work with no assistance from the City. He continued stating the City can take some of the cost of seeding, planting, etc. Bannock predicted the City will provide funding for the physical part of the park and the other items, such as signage, etc., can be solicited but this Commission should be the final decision of what goes in the park. Sandahl left at 7:25 p.m. Bannock stated the City will pay whatever it takes to get the basics done, whether it takes up to $5,000 or $45,000, that's what the City would pay. Bannock continued, it could be $100,000 but he didn't think it would be that much as the work would include the foundation, the framework, the outline, etc., but not signs, statues, the City committed to a developed park, just the physical park and nothing more. Frates stated he wanted to solidify the design and if there were no objections they would go with the design and present it to the Hansen's and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. Hultberg indicated that Frates will continue to work with Kornelis and come back to the Commission at the next meeting with a final plan without the signage. b. Discussion - Water at Kenai Cemetery Frates reported that the public had expressed desire to have access to water at the cemetery for the purpose of watering flowers, etc. Frates continued, the current plan is to place a 300 gallon tank on a stand above ground. The tank would have to be placed above ground because Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 4 if it was buried people would think the water was potable and suitable for drinking. There will be signage available warning the public that the water is not drinkable. Concern was expressed with vandalism if the tank was above ground and the possibility of the water faucet being left on. It was suggested that the tank be anchored down and on a sturdy frame. Additionally, the faucet placed on the tank would have to be very sturdy. Discussion took place on the location of the tank. Frates thought it could be placed to the left as you enter the cemetery. Gifford expressed concern with the aesthetics and asked if the tank would be covered up in some way. Frates indicated that some foliage or trees could be placed around it. It was also suggested a wood frame be constructed. Hultberg asked if this would be something that can be done by next year. Frates replied that it will be something that will go into the budget. Kornelis stated that if money was available work could be done this winter. Frates will check on the funding but felt that realistically it would be something that would go into the budget. Yamamoto stated that it is possible that the water could be left on so it was important to have a base and proper drainage to allow for that. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair CASTIMORE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CURRENT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WISNIEWSKI. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ?. Director's Report a. Women's Basketball League Frates reported the Women's Basketball League will start on Monday, January 5 and again there are six teams. Work will begin to put together a tournament during the Peninsula Winter Games to be held on January 31 and February 1. This will be followed by the men's basketball tournament to be held on February 7 and will also be part of the Peninsula Winter Games. Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 5 b. Elk's Hoop Shoot The Elks' Hoop Shoot will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. Frates indicated that help is needed and if anyone is interested they can give him a call. 8. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Gifford asked why the State flag at the Library was at half mast. Castimore thought it was to honor a former State Legislature who passed away. Yamamoto reiterated his concern with the water tank at the cemetery and asked that consideration be given to placing it on a cement pad with proper water drainage. Kornelis thought that was a good idea and will consider it. Castimore wished all Commissioners a Happy New Year. Wisniewski asked about the status of the skating rink. Frates reported that nothing has changed since the last report. 9. CORRESPONDENCE - None 10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 11. INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda of 12/3/97 and 12/ 17/97. b. Certificate of Appreciation from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, Inc. 12. ADJOURNMENT CASTIMORE MOVED FOR ADJOURNMENT. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 1998. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Parks & Rec Commission January 2, 1998 Page 6 KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 13, 1998 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Chairperson Susan Hett ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 14, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair b. Seed Selection ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Committee Chair b. Parks & Recreation Director C. Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 8: QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - 10 / 2 / 97, 11/6/97, and 12/4/97. b. City Council Action Agenda - 12 / 3 / 97, 12 / 17 / 97 ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE January 13, 1998 - 5:30 p.m. Kenai City Council Chambers Chairperson: Susan Hett *** Minutes *** Chairperson Susan Hett called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present: Susan Hett, Marilyn Dimmick, Karolee Hansen, Jean Rogers, Barb Nord, Sylvia Johnson Non -Voting Members Present: Linda Overturf, Jeneane Benedict Others Present: Bob Frates, Councilperson Linda Swarner, Contract Secretary Barb Roper 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Dimmick requested stepping stones be added to the agenda. The item was added under Old Business, Item a. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE ONE ADDITION. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -October 14, 1997 MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: - None S. OLD BUSINESS a. Stepping Stones Dimmick asked if stepping stones could be added around some flower beds, specifically the Rotary garden, as it becomes increasingly difficult to reach the center of the flower beds when weeding. She indicated that stones approximately 10 x 12 would be sufficient, just enough to allow her to get closer to the center. At this time she is only able to reach the edges when weeding. After a general discussion Frates indicated that he would look into adding stepping stones in those areas that are difficult to reach. It was determined that there should be several sources for Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 1 stepping stones. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair DIMMICK MOVED TO NOMINATE SUSAN HETT FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY NORD. Hett agreed to serve as Chair for more year. DIMMICK MOVED TO NOMINATE KAROLEE HANSEN FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY NORD. Hansen agreed to serve as Vice Chair. VOICE VOTE TAKEN, MOTIONS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. HETT WAS RE-ELECTED AS CHAIR AND HANSEN ELECTED AS VICE CHAIR. b. Seed Selection Hett requested the seed selection be handled in a work session after the meeting. There was no objection from committee members. 7. REPORTS a. Committee Chair Hett reported that the Town and Gown Ball (the Chamber awards banquet) is scheduled for January 24, 1998 and will be held at the Diamond Rose. Hett encouraged all committee members to attend. Tickets are available for $25.00 each. The dress is either formal or western wear. b. Parks & Recreation Director Frates welcomed the committee back and informed them that Dr. and Mrs. Hansen gave a nice presentation to Council regarding a park proposal in Old Town. The park will be named in memory of the Hansen's son Erick. Frates reported that the Parks Commission is actively working on the design and cost estimates. Frates briefly explained the design plans and indicated that it may be an opportunity for the Beautification Committee to do some landscaping in the park. The Hansen's will place a statue of a boy scout in there and discussion is Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 2 taking place on possibly including a chronological time line of Kenai's history as well. When asked if there would be running water in the park Frates reported that the Hansen's are hoping that an automatic sprinkler system could be installed. This would be a first for the Parks Department and if it works and is cost effective then perhaps such a system could be utilized in other areas, such as Leif Hansen Park. Hansen explained the installation process on their property. She indicated that it was very time consuming but it works very well. Frates reported the lines would be blown out in the fall to avoid any freeze up or damage during the winter. Frates stated he would keep the committee informed of their involvement with the project. Bernie Huss Trail: Frates discussed the Bernie Huss Trail and the problems with vandalism this past summer. Discussion has taken place on clearing the blind areas to make them more visible. The girl scout groups are looking for projects and this may be one they can do. Banners: Frates reminded the Committee that the Art Guild is replacing the damaged banners from last summer. The new banners will be placed in areas that are less susceptible to high winds, Le, Airport Way and Willow. It is planned that the heavy duty banners will be placed on the highway. Discussion took place on the two new heavy duty banners that the Art Guild is being paid to do. Frates will contact the Art Guild to find out what the status is on all the banners. Frates stated, for the record, that he did not want to put the Parks Department in the position of chasing banners like they did last summer, it's not good P.R., it's not good the Art Guild, it's not good for the Department, etc., so he will proceed with caution. Benedict stated that sometimes the less expensive things will become the most expensive. Benedict also stated that the heavier material will be more expensive. It was noted that a $500 limit was placed on the new banners. Frates stated that he would like to see a traveling sign that this committee overtakes in judging various landscapes in residential and business locations. The sign would move to different locations every two or three weeks. The Clarion would be involved in order to highlight the new locations. Swarner stated that the Chamber and the Clarion might be working on such a project. Hett stated she spoke to the Clarion and they were in favor of it. Swarner will check on this and let Frates know what the status is. Hett said the committee should judge those areas they are most familiar Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 3 with. Dimmick suggested that various categories be judged such as those gardens that are predominantly green, those with hanging baskets, and flower gardens. Frates thought a mutual share project between this committee and the Chamber may be good for both groups. Hett stated this item would be put on the agenda for the next meeting. C. Kenai City Council Liaison Swarner reported that things are quiet at City Hall- A permanent City Manager has been hired. Recruitment efforts continue for a new Airport Manager and Fire Chief. The departments are working on their budgets. Frates reported there seems to be more continuity and City employees are working very well together. Swarner commented that the Christmas decorations looked nice but some are not working. Frates pointed out that the decorations were painted this year and some of those placed don't have outlets to plug into. Swarner reported that the Animal Control Shelter is supposed to be completed in February. Landscaping of the property was discussed. Nord stated that it was strongly suggested that the Parks Department make a recommendation and implement a plan for planting. After a group discussion Swarner reported that the contractor is responsible for planting the grass seed and the City is responsible for the maintenance. Hett asked about the snow cover being removed from the flower beds at the Fire Station. Frates reported that the removal was not all the way down to ground level, the top had to be removed because it was a traffic hazard. Discussion took place on flower boxes and whether or not the Care Center can build more. Dimmick stated that if they were going to do any she would need to know as soon as possible in order to get the project started. Frates reported that the prison doesn't do these projects anymore. Swarner asked Frates to find out the price of lumber, etc. This item will be discussed at the next meeting. S. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Nord stated the City looked beautiful this Christmas with the white lights, etc. Frates reported that the Parks Department will begin taking the decorations down this week. Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 4 9. INFORMATION a. Parks & Recreation Committee Meetings Minutes -October 2, 1997, 11/6/97, and 12/4/97. b. City Council Action Agenda - 12 / 3 / 97, 12 / 17 / 97 10. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:15 p.m. The seed selection work session begin immediately following the regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary Beautification Committee January 13, 1998 Page 5 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.Kenai.net/city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1766-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its Footnotes With the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (see Exhibit "A" Attached). 2. Ordinance No. 1767-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)[A) to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in All City Zones. 3. Ordinance No. 1768-97 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Tract 1A, Parson's Homestead Subdivision No. 3, T06N, R11W, Section 30, Located Within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, From Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). 4. Ordinance No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska Highway Safety Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund. 5. Resolution No. 98-1 - Transferring $17,800 From Contingency in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund. -1- 6. Resolution No. 98-2 - Awarding a Contract to Kachemak Electric, Inc. for Kenai Library Overhead Fluorescent Light Replacement - 1997 for the Total Amount of $27,552.00 Which Includes the Base Bid and Additive Alternate. 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 December 17, 1997. F. CORRESPONDENCE G. OLD BUSINESS H. 1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building Encroachment 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1770-98 - Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund (KMC 7.25.110). 4. *Ordinance No. 1771-98 - Appropriating $1,500.000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. -2- 5. Approval - Lease Renewal/State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health - 1,147 sq.ft. of Office Space, Kenai City Hall Building, Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS J. 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk S. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council K. ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY ?, 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.Kenai.net/city Mayor John J. Williams, Presiding ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7: p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Bookey, Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock, Smalley and Williams. A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT None. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 2 ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1766-97 - Replacing the Current Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and Its Footnotes With the New Land Use Table and Footnotes (see Exhibit "A" Attached). MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1766-97 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Public Testimon Paul Sorenson - 36790 Chinuina Drive, Kenai. Sorenson introduced himself as the principal at Kenai Middle School and noted he was concerned about the types of businesses that may be built around the school grounds. He requested that council consider a buffer zone to development around the school. Vesta Leigh, Box 95, Magic Avenue, Kenai. Leigh asked if the new land use table footnote would change the zoning of her neighborhood (RR-1). Councilman Smalley explained, he did not think so. He added, the Planning & Zoning Commission and council reviewed the land use table during work sessions. Where there was not any consideration for development, they filled the spaces with a "N' for not permitted, or "C" for conditional use. He added, there are some conditional uses listed in the footnotes, noting Footnote C19 referred to ingress and egress from the Spur Highway. He added, the Table allows for consideration for development in different zones - a business could be considered after an individual applies for a conditional use permit which goes before the Planning & Zoning Commission with notification to adjacent property owners within 300' of the proposed property. If, after the Commission has reviewed the permit receives public input, etc. and makes a decision that either party is not happy with, the party can appeal the decision to the City Council. Leigh asked if that meant that every case is taken on its own merit. Smalley answered yes. Leigh asked then, each time a question arose in regard to changes within a zone, etc., the property owners would need to keep abreast of what's going on at Commission meetings, etc. to stay informed. Smalley answered yes, adding that items coming before the Commission for public hearing are posted in the newspaper. He added, he thought that property owners would always want to stay informed of development going on in their area. Leigh requested council to consider changing the code to allow a larger area of property owners to be notified of permit applications, etc. than the 300' now designated. Smalley noted, her request was accepted and added, notification of KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 3 property owners is now defined by the code. An amendment to the code would be required to enlarge the notification area. Williams noted, the Commission reviewed and discussed the Land Use Table during several meetings and a joint work session was held with the Commission and Council. What was decided at the work session, was much debated and at this point, the council was ready to adopt the ordinance. However, amendments can be made in the future. Moore stated there were certain items within the ordinance he did not agree with, however, he was not in the majority when the item was discussed. He added, the process did occur and he would vote in favor of the ordinance because the process occurred. Colleen Ward - 708 Magic Avenue, Kenai. Ward stated she did not have a lot of time to review the new table, however, she agreed with Sorenson's suggestion that a buffer zone be developed by the schools. She also requested that the notification area be enlarged from 300' to notifying a whole neighborhood. She asked council if their neighborhood had a particular concern, were they recommending they attend a Planning & Zoning meeting at the time a permit or change in land use was being considered. Williams answered, that is the proper procedure. He added, there are many circumstances in which conditional use permits must be obtained and after public hearings are held. Swarner asked Ward how many feet away from the questioned property was she. Ward answered approximately two blocks and noted, there was a concern of their neighborhood residents in regard to use of property by the schools. Ward asked if a conditional use permit was transferrable, i.e. if a current owner sells, does the new owner have to reapply for the permit? Attorney Graves answered, it generally transfers with the property. Ward asked if the nature of the business remain the same or could it change as long as it stays within the ordinance. City Engineer La Shot answered, the business has to stay within the criteria of the original conditional use permit. Bookey asked if a developer could apply for a conditional use permit, does he have to implement the permit prior to selling the property. La Shot answered, he didn't think so. Ward noted, they were concerned of potential changes in the future. Graves added, the code requires the conditional use permit be implemented within 12 months or it lapses. Ward asked if someone could get a conditional use permit and sell under 12 months. Graves answered, that was something the city never had to face. Ward explained, they are talking about using some of the property off of the Spur and if they can get conditional use permits, they would have a better way to market and sell that property. It could change the nature of what the conditional use permit was originally intended. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 4 Councilman Bannock explained, the ordinance was an excellent ordinance and a conditional use permit was not to be confused as carte blanc development. He continued, if a developer purchases a piece of property and applies for a conditional use permit, certain conditions must be met. Regardless of who owns the property the development is only valid if the conditions of the permit are met. He added, in order to receive a conditional use permit, a property owner must go before the Planning & Zoning Commission to sell his/her idea. In a pure commercial development, the rules are must less strict. Bannock continued, if the Commission approves a permit, they have the ability to include certain restrictions, i.e. building development, hours of operation, etc. Once the conditions are met, regardless of who the owner of the property is or will be, those conditions must remain in order for the permit to stay in effect. If the owner goes beyond the boundaries of the conditions set, there is a process where the city may revoke the license. Bannock noted, the ordinance before them allows the Commission to have public hearing process and appeal process before the council. However, the ordinance does not allow free license for free unrestricted development. Vesta Leigh - Noted in the past, there had been a study done about the corridor in front of the schools including speed limits, ingress and egress of the Spur by the schools. Ross noted, the only study of which he was aware was completed prior to the new four -lane road along that area. Cliff Baker - 605 Swires Road, Kenai. Baker stated, he believed if he owned property and a developer wanted to purchase the property based on a conditional use, he would as the owner, apply for the conditional use. If the conditional use was granted, he could then sell his property, based on an undeveloped conditional use, to a developer who could develop the property with the conditional use. He understood that he would not have to be forced to develop the property with the conditional use because it could be conditioned on the sale of his property. Bannock explained, if a property qualifies for a conditional use permit (based on the land use table) and the property owner wanted to place a gas station on that property but the land use table did not allow a gas station under the principle permitted uses, but a gas station is allowed with a conditional use permit, the property owner then would have to apply for a conditional use permit. If the Commission decides the conditional use requested would be a wise use of the property, meets all the requirements, etc., the permit would be approved. If the property owner then sells his property, undeveloped, to the developer who wants to place the gas station, and the gas station is not completed and the provisions of the conditional use permit are not implemented within 12 months, the permit is revoked. If the developer returns to the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 5 Commission a year later to place a gas station on the property, he would again have to apply for another permit, etc. Bannock added, it doesn't matter how many people own the property, it's the conditions of the property and only the owner of the property can apply for the permit (except someone who has been designated as the owner's representative). Joanne Buzzell - 1103 Aliak Street, Kenai. Buzzell explained she had been involved with the initial change of zoning and getting water and sewer for that area and she was concerned that all the people in the neighborhood should be notified. She added, she was not within 300' of the area, but was concerned about it. Buzzell referred to information regarding a conditional use permit application to be discussed by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their next meeting. It was noted by council they did not have that information and it was not a matter to come to council unless there was an appeal. Smalley noted, meeting notices and public hearing notices for the Planning & Zoning Commission are posted and advertised in the newspaper. Also, council meeting notices, etc. are posted and advertised as well. He added, it is costly to send out notices and is probably why the 300' area was originally defined. Clerk Freas also confirmed, the agendas and public hearing notices are also published on the city's website, and copies of minutes and agendas are available at City Hall. Buzzell noted, she did not have a computer to use and Senior Director Porter offered, there were computers available at the Senior Center as well as the Community Library. Councilwoman Swarner stated she would like the area of notification enlarged from the 300' now in the code. She added, she felt it was important and property owners want to be informed. Williams noted, administration investigate enlarging the area. Councilman Bookey stated he would like to know what advertising, postage, etc. costs have been in the past before making an amendment to the code. C-2. Ordinance No. 1767-97 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.160(b)(6)[A] to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for Townhouses in All City Zones. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1767-97 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 6 VOTE: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-3. Ordinance No. 1768-97 - Amending the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map for Certain Lands Described as Tract 1A, Parson's Homestead Subdivision No. 3, T06N, R11W, Section 30, Located Within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, From Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS). MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1768-97 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bannock questioned whether the small box on the map to the left of Inlet Woods was included in the property to be rezoned. City Engineer La Shot answered no. Williams asked Hall if, as the developer, he was fully aware the city would not provide funding to place water and/or sewer to the new subdivision. Hall answered, he didn't think it would be an issue. VOTE: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-4. Ordinance No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska Highway Safety Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1769-97 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 7 VOTE: Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swamer: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-5. Resolution No. 98-1 - Transferring $17,800 From Contingency in the Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund. lu Rk tce) -hy 9 Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 98-1 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6. Resolution No. 98-2 - Awarding a Contract to Kachemak Electric, Inc. for Kenai Library Overhead Fluorescent Light Replacement - 1997 for the Total Amount of $27,552.00 Which Includes the Base Bid and Additive Alternate. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 98-2 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. La Shot explained the basic bid was to cover replacement of the complete light fixtures in the older part of the library. The additive alternate would replace 90 additional fixtures in the newer part of the building. He added, the total bid came in under the budgeted amount. He noted there was a disparity between the bids, but was unaware of why that was. He added, he had heard there was another bid that was not turned in, but would have been within $1,000 of the low bid. He also reported, they considered having the lights rebuilt, but found the costs would be higher than replacement. In replacing the fixtures, they estimated a S5,000/year savings in electricity costs. The replacement of the fixtures was part of the city's ongoing building maintenance program. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 8 VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging - No report. D-2. Airport Commission - Councilman Measles reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 1998. D-3. Harbor Commission - Councilman Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 12, 1998. D-4. Library Commission - Councilman Moore reported a meeting had been scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, however, there was no quorum. D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission - Councilman Bannock reported a meeting was held on January 2. There was a presentation by Chuck Smalley, a representative of the Elks Club, who reported the Club wanted to pay for costs of the Teen Center high school dances. Parks & Recreation Director Frates noted, they would pay for the disc jockey directly. Bannock added, there was a lot of discussion in regard to the Erik Hansen Park and several site plans were reviewed. Frates also reported he had received a request to allow a visiting swim team sleep over at the Recreation Center. The group would include approximately 50 people, including chaperones. He recommended, if council wished to allow the stay, that a charge be made in order to cover costs of staff staying at the Center with the group. He noted, he was not comfortable with allowing the group to stay without staff present. Councilman Bookey stated he was uncomfortable in allowing the overnight stay as it would probably set a precedent and there is a private sector that should be considered. No action was taken by council. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission - Councilman Smalley reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 1998. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 9 D-7b. Historic District Board - Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 19, 1998. D-7c. Challenger Board - Councilman Bannock reported the Challenger Board would be meeting in a retreat in Homer this coming weekend. D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board - No report. D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report - Councilman Smalley reported a teleconference was scheduled for Wednesday, January 14. Also, the AML Board of Directors and the Alaska Conference of Mayors will be meeting in Juneau, January 26-29, 1998. ITEM E: MINUTES E-1. Regular Meeting of December 17, 1997 - Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE - None. ITEM G• OLD BUSINESS G-1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building Encroachment Ross referred to his memorandum included in the packet which defined Administration's recommendations on how to proceed with the matter. Ross noted, a copy of the memorandum had been forwarded to Garcia to review. Chris Garcia, Box 203, Kenai - Garcia stated he discussed the matter several times in meetings with Ross. He agreed with the whole proposal as presented in the memorandum. It was noted by Ross that once the sale of the property is consummated and Garcia begins the process of having the re -platting done, he will be able to continue the construction of his garage. Ross added, this was not addressed in the memorandum, but it is normal procedure. Bannock noted, from reviewing the map attached to the memorandum, that he was not in favor of fencing off a pie -shaped portion of the park from the remainder of the park. He added, he would prefer squaring up the property. Ross explained, Administration's recommendation was based on the first preference of the heirs which KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 10 was to transfer the least amount of park property. Measles added, he agreed with Bannock and suggested that if they proceed as recommended, the fence should be moved to follow the property line so there would not be a similar problem in the future. Ross stated, he agreed, but because the fence does not follow the property line, it is not Garcia's responsibility to move the fence. Williams noted, it would be some time before final decisions are made in the process. He suggested a motion be made to direct Administration to proceed with the process and bring the matter back to council upon its completion. Swarner asked if there would be a one foot area between the fence and the property line. Measles answered, yes, as it is standard procedure. Ross requested direction from council to proceed in order to have Attorney Graves send the proposal on to the heirs. Moore suggested the heirs be informed a portion of the park property would be separated from the remainder of the park with this proposal. Garcia noted, they were already aware and it was their idea. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to proceed with the proposal presented and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 8:03 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:23 P.M. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 11 H-3. Ordinance No. 1770-98 - Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund (KMC 7.25.110). Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 1771-98 - Appropriating $1,500,000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Approval - Lease Renewal/State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health - 1,147 sq.ft. of Office Space, Kenai City Hall Building, Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska. Ross explained this was the standard lease the city has signed in the past. The term of the lease will be February 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the lease renewal and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor a. Ed Wehrstein Proposal - Mayor Williams reported he had a request to bring a proposal to council from Ed Wehrstein. Wehrstein owns property on the Homer Spit which formerly housed a restaurant. The restaurant was destroyed in a fire. Wehrstein suggested he would lease the property to the city for 20 years for $100,000 and the city could then build a Kenai Visitor Center on the property. There was no discussion. b. Fish Board Meetings - Williams noted, the meeting when Cook Inlet Fisheries would be discussed by the Fish Board would be held in Soldotna. He felt the city would have a better opportunity for participation by the whole council. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 12 Williams added, he was having 12, 2 x 3' posters made from pictures of Kenai showing both the beauty and the debris left from dipnet fishing. He proposed, council would each have five minutes to make a statement at which time all the council would have a poster to hold and suggested council have a practice session prior to the meeting. I-2. City Manager a. Airport Manager Position - Ross reported he would be readvertising the Airport Manager position. However, prior to advertising, he would reevaluate the job description in regard to the compensation offered. Through the previous application period and interviews, it was found that what they were offering was below similar Alaska positions and those Outside. He added, he would be reviewing the job description and what the position should include as well as the compensation. He will bring the information back to council for consideration. b. Insurance - Ross reported Finance Director Semmens had begun negotiations with the city's insurance brokers to extend the present coverages for the next three years. He added, the rates and brokerage fees have been very good. Unless otherwise directed by council, they would continue this procedure. There were no comments. C. Bluff Stabilization - Ross reported the grant for the bluff stabilization project at Beluga Point was ready to submit to ASDF. The project would cost $150,000 and the grant application requests full funding to place a test bluff stabilization covering approximately 125 feet at Beluga Point. If the application comes back requiring matching funds from the city, it will be brought to council. d. Budgets - Ross reported the city departments are preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. In January, the Public Works Department had been restructured and a description of the restructuring was included in the budget narratives. In this budget, Ross noted, he intended to finalize the restructuring which will be supported by job descriptions. e. Maintenance Shop Proposal - Ross reported a meeting was held with consulting engineer Bill Nelson at which time they discussed the schematics and scope of the work needed in regard to the maintenance shop design. An estimated cost for the work is $3,000-$5,000. Since it is a project that may not be bid in the near future and an RFP will be needed, he would be authorizing funding for the estimated cost. He KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 13 added, the development costs would be paid by Airport funds. Ross requested direction from council if they objected to the proposal. Williams explained, he had originally suggested Nelson do the work pro bono, but he was suggesting to use the drawings as a sales tool for meetings with legislators. He agreed with Ross' suggestion to have the drawings ready. Bookey agreed and suggested Ross proceed as the drawings will be more effective. f. Street Lights - Ross reported funding had been appropriated to place a street light at Bowpicker and Setnet. However, an objection had been stated by the property owner at that corner who stated two other lights had been placed last year and they illuminate the street sufficiently without another placed at that corner. Ross noted, he spoke to neighboring property owners and they concurred there was enough light on that street. That street light will not be placed and another location will be considered. g. Scheduling of Work Session - Ross requested a work session between this meeting and the January 21 meeting to discuss the proposed establishment of an Equipment Replacement Fund (ordinance was introduced at this meeting); building maintenance; Challenger RFP/potential sites (a site will need to be determined in preparation of the RFP); mid -year financial review; and review of legislative priorities. Council set the work session for Monday, January 19, 1998 to begin at 6:30 p.m. Clerk Freas was requested to arrange for light dinner refreshments. h. Request for Proposal Form/Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game - Ross referred to the form which was included in the packet. He noted, the form was requesting the Board of Fisheries to amend their agenda to consider changing the dipnet fishing boundary at the river mouth to above the no -name creek. He added, the local advisory board was reviewing the request form this evening and he requested Chief Morris to attend. Morris reported he took part in the Board's election during the meeting. Also he and"Dave Nelson (Fish and Game) spoke in favor of the change to the agenda. The vote was 15 for the change and none opposed. City of Whittier Request - Williams referred back to the request letter included in the packet from the City of Whittier. He noted, Whittier was requesting support of a resolution requesting the Legislature to create a commission to investigate and report KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 14 back on changes they recommend to the 1984 Alaska Railroad Corporation statute. A short discussion followed. Williams noted, the council had passed a resolution last year in support of the Railroad and suggested there could be some conflict. Council agreed to not participate. Councilman Bannock questioned Ross' comments in regard to the hire of a new airport manager and asked if, after reviewing the salary issue, was there a qualified applicant. Ross answered, two applicants turned down the job because of the compensation. Even after reviewing the job description and salary issue, he still wanted to re -advertise the position. Williams asked if he had considered re -advertising the position without changing the salary, adding, there was the possibility the job vacancy advertisement did not reach the right market. Ross explained, someone could have been hired to run the airport, however, they are looking for someone with sales and marketing experience. Those with that type of experience are being compensated at a higher rate at their present positions, than what the city offered. Ross added, the employee classification committee would be meeting during the week to review the job description and compensation issue. He added, classification recommendations do not always agree with market reality and if the top one or two applicants are missed, then the preferred applicant would probably be missed. Ross added, after the classification committee reviews the job description and salary to determine where the position fits into the city's Code, their recommendations will be brought back to council. If council is still wanting to pursue hiring a person with sales and marketing experience, the position will be re -advertised.. Bannock noted, the airport manager position is a key position for the city and suggested that if the salary range needed changing to find a qualified person, he felt it should be changed. I-3. Attorney - No report. I-4. City Clerk Clerk Freas reminded council to inform her (with pertinent information) if they needed new business cards. She also reported, there had been 149 RSVP's to the holiday party (ten boxed dinners for on -duty officers and fire personnel). KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 15 I-5. Finance Director Finance Director Semmens reported $276,000 had been forwarded to the city from the State of Alaska to fund a portion of the ARFF. They will be funding the full amount of the project and those funds would be forwarded in the near future. I-6. Public Works Director a. Forest Drive Project - Public Works Director Kornelis reported he had news from DOT that curbs, gutters, and storm drain system would be included in the upgrade of Forest Drive (as suggested by the city). He noted, another public hearing would be held in the council chambers on February 10, at 7:30 p.m. b. Alaska Drinking Water Fund - Kornelis reported he and Semmens met with DEC in regard to the Alaska Drinking Water Fund (disadvantaged assistance grant). At this point, the acceptance looked positive and a resolution to finalize the grant will be brought to council at their next meeting. Smalley asked if a construction date had been set for the Forest Drive project. Kornelis answered, the project is to be completed in 2000, however since the engineering will be completed soon, there was the possibility that if another project is not ready to start when scheduled, the Forest Drive project could take that position on the start list. Ross reminded council, Senator Ward had stated he would keep track of the project and any possible changes in the start schedule. I-7. Airport Manager a. Airport Restaurant - Acting Airport Manager Holland reported he had received a letter from Mr. Middleton, the airport restaurant lessee. In his letter, Mr. Middleton informed the city the restaurant would be closed for about one month. Attorney Graves reviewed the contract and found that would not be a problem in regard to the lease agreement. b. Randy Ernst Retirement Party - Holland reminded council of the retirement party for Ernst, scheduled for Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens - No comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 16 J-2. Council Bookey - No report. Swarner - No report. Moore - a. Board of Fisheries - Moore stated he felt the Board of Fisheries would have a deaf ear to any topic other than what is on their agenda and suggested the photographs discussed earlier, not be shown at the Board of Fisheries meeting as they may not do any good. Williams stated, comments made by the city have fallen on deaf ears before and thought if more of the council was present, they would each have five minutes in which to comment. Williams added, he was also concerned about the legal rights of activities within the city regardless of who presents them. The issue of the dipnet fishery must be beneficial to the City of Kenai and at this time, it is not. The impact of the fishery on the city costs money, damage, and concern. Williams asked Attorney Graves how far a home -rule city can contradict or countermand the dictates of the state. Graves answered, the home -rule statute does not allow a home -rule city to do anything which contradicts state law. b. Historic District Board Meeting - Moore requested arrangements for the January 19 meeting be held upstairs since council will have their work session in the council chambers. Measles - No report. Bannock - Councilman Bannock asked what the relationship was between the Library and the Friends of the Library in regard to the Games of Skill application which was included in the packet as an information item. Bannock stated he was concerned there could be some confusion if the Friends were using the library's mailing address as their application seemed to have accounting mistakes on it. DeForest explained, the Friends is a separate cooperative fund-raising entity for the library. It was pointed out, the KVCC and the Senior Citizens Center have, in the past, applied for and held Games permits for fund-raising purposes. Porter noted, this year the Senior Connection would be applying directly fora permit, but their address will be the Center's address as it is a central location or receipt of their mail. Smalley - Smalley asked if council wanted to consider amending the code to widen the range of notification for conditional use permits, etc. Swarner answered yes. Bookey stated he would like information on the costs to the city in the past and if the range would be widened. He added, he didn't think council had enough information at this time to make that decision. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 PAGE 17 ITEM K• ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PAYMENTS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 21, 1998 VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT FOR RATIFICATION BROWN AGENCY BROKER FEES/WORK. COMP NON-DEPT/INS. INSURANCE $11,038.70 HOMER ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL USAGE VARIOUS UTILITIES $25,327.44 P.T.I. PHONE USAGE VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS $3,959.67 AURORA GAS GAS USAGE VARIOUS UTILITIES $6,651.60 INVESTMENTS VENDOR DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect. Int. DAIN RAUSCHER U.S. GOVT SECURITY SLMA 1/27/00 1,000,625.00 5.56% BANK OF AMERICA U.S. GOVT SECURITY FHLMC 1/14/00 1,000,700.00 5.65% PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 21,1998 vFNnnR DESCRIPTION DEPT. ACCOUNT AMOUNT NELSON AND ASSOC. CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY SCHEMATIC DESIGN FEE GOVT COMPUTER SALES 2 DELL COMPUTERS AIRPORT LAND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIBRARY MACH. AND EQUIP. 4,800.00 5,252.00 w Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1772-98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA APPROPRIATING A $116.01 DONATION FROM BARRY NORWOOD TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER. WHEREAS, Barry Norwood, age six, made a cash donation of $116.01 to the Animal Shelter; and WHEREAS, Barry requested that this money be used for the Animal Shelter; and WHEREAS, the money will be used to purchase animal handling equipment; and WHEREAS, the City Council very much appreciates Barry Norwood's unselfish and generous gift to a worthy cause. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Miscellaneous Donations $116.01 Increase Appropriations: Animal Control - Small Tools $116.01 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of February, 1998. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (1/8/98) kl JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Introduced: January 21, 1998 Adopted: February 4, 1998 Effective: February 4, 1998 i CITY OF KENAI It 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 _ FAX 907-283-3014 1IIII1 1"z MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk DATE: January 15, 1998 RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ACTION Conditional Use Permit/ Lots 6 & 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision - Hugh and Joe Chumley Today I received the attached letter of appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's actions on their P&Z Resolution No. 98-01. 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 propemt 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 Tuesday, February 17, 1998 (Saturday, February 14, 1998 is the actual 30' day and Mondav, February 16 is President's Day, a city holiday). clf APPEAL REQUEST Date: January 15. 1998 To: City Clerk City of Kenai RECEIVED JAN 15 998 440ptr- KENAI CITY CLERK Reference: The Planning and Zoning Commission decision to reject the application for Conditional Use Permit for the property described as Lots 6 & 7, Papa Joe's Subdivision, Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai. Alaska. Said application having been submitted by Hugh Chumley and Joe Chumley of Sterling, Alaska. City Clerk: Following a Public Hearing held at the regular January 14, 1998 meeting of the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicants' application for aConditional-Use Permit on the above referenced property was turned down by a majority vote of the Commission. Therefore we. Hugh Chumley and Joe Chumley of P. O. Box 753. Sterling, Alaska wish to Appeal the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the Conditional -Use Permit Application. We respectfully request this Appeal be considered by the proper authorities of the City of Kenai. If additional data is required to inaugurate the Appeal procedure we will be happy to comply. SIGNED Date Hughurpdey Date Chumley ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE This assignment is entered into between RONALD YAMAMOTO, P.O. Box 3162, Kenai, Alaska, 99611, hereinafter referred to as the Assignor; and MICHAEL J. LOTT and NATASHA LOTT, husband and wife, and DARRIN MARION and NINA MARION, husband and wife, whose address is P.O. Box 3162, Kenai, AK 99611, hereinafter referred to as the Assignee. Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of its interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Lease Agreement with the City of Kenai as Lessor, recorded May 30, 1978, in Book 125, Page 463, Kenai Recording District, and covering the following described property: Lot Three (3), Block One (1), Gusty Subdivision, according to Plat No. K-1700, in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. To have and to hold the same from the date - ereof, for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Lease Agreement. Assignee agrees to comply fully with the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. That lease is hereby amended to include the :allowing insurance requirements. ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE PAGE 1 OF 5 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE: Lessee covenants to save the City harmless from all actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from or arising out of any acts of commission or omission by the lessee, his agents, employees, customers, invitees, or arising from or out of the Lessee's occupation, or use of the premises demised, or privileges granted, and to pay all costs connected therewith. Lessee, at the expense of Lessee, shall keep in force, during the term of this agreement, insurance issued by responsible insurance companies authorized to do business in Alaska, in forms, kinds and amounts as determined and directed by the City for the protection of City and/or Lessee. Insurance requirement hereunder shall be subject to the sole determination of the City. Said insurance may include, but need not be limited to insurance coverages commonly known as, or similar in kind to, public liability, products liability, property damage, cargo, aircraft, fire, workmen's compensation, comprehensive, builders risk, and such other insurance coverage as deemed required in the sole determination of the City. All policies or endorsements thereto shall in all cases where possible name City as Additional Named Insured thereunder and shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the City. Upon approval by City of all insurance required, in the forms, kinds and amounts directed to be procured, Lessee shall deliver all policy originals or duplicate originals and endorsements thereto to the City for incorporation within this agreement as attachment thereto. In anv event. Lessee is not to commence to exercise any of the rights and privileges granted under this agreement until such time as all insurance directed and required to be furnished by Lessee is in full force and effect. Lessee expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection furnished by Lessee hereunder shall in no way limit its responsibility to indemnify and save harmless Lessor under the provisions of this agreement. No policy of insurance shall be cancelled or amended with respect to the City without thirty (301 days written notice by registered or certified mail to City by the insurance company. ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE PAGE 2 OF 5 Until otherwise directed in writing by the City Manager, Lessee shall provide certificates of insurance within thirty (30) days of the date hereof as follows: Comprehensive General Liability Combined Single Limit (Bodily Injury and Property Damage): $500,000 Workmen's Compensation - Statutory Limits Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if Lessee fails or neglects to secure required insurance or if said policy or policies are terminated, altered, or changed in any manner not acceptable to the City, then and in that event this lease may be cancelled and terminated, without penalty, on five (5) days written prior notice to Lessee. ASSIGNOR: Ronald Yamamoto ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT 710 LEASE PAGE 3 OF 5 ASSIGNEES: 20 Michael J. Lott Natasha L. Lott Darrin Marion Nina Marion LESSOR: CITY OF KENAI ME Richard A. Ross City Manager STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 199_, RONALD YAMAMOTO being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for State of Alaska My Commission Expires: STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day cf , 199, MICHAEL J. LOTT, NATASHA L. LOTT, DARRIN MARION and NINA MARION, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument. Notary Public for State of Alaska My Commission Expires: ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE PAGE 4 OF 5 STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 199_, RICHARD A. ROSS, Acting City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE PAGE 5 OF 5 SECURITY ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that MICHAEL J. LOTT and NATASHA L. LOTT, Husband and Wife and DARRIN MARION and NINA DARRIN, whose address is P.O. BOX 3162, KENAI, AK 99611, Assignees under that certain Assignment of Lease recorded , 1995, in Book at Page and hereafter referred to as Assignor, covering the following described property: Lot Three (3), Block One (1), GUSTY SUBDIVISION, filed under Plat No. K-1700, Kenai Recordin District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. does hereby assign, for good and valuable consideration, a security interest, in Lease recorded May 30, 1978, in Book 125, at Page 463, to RONALD S. YAMAMOTO, hereafter referred to as Assignee, and assigns, for the term commencing on the day of 1998, until Deed of Trust is paid in full. Said Deed of Trust being recorded in Book at Page The Assignee herein agrees to comply fully with all the terms and crovisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignors and assignee has hereunto set their hands this day of , 1998. ASSIGNEE: RONALD S. YAMAMOTO ASSIGNOR: MICHAEL J. LOTT NATASHA L. LOTT DARRIN MARION NINA MARION STATE OF ALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1998, before me appeared RONALD S. YAMAMOTO, to me known and known to me to be the person named in and who executed the above document and acknowledged to me that he did sign the same voluntarily and of his own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public - State of Alaska My commission expires: STATE OFALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1998, before me appeared MICHAEL J. LOTT, NATASHA L. LOTT, DARRIN MARION AND NINA MARION, to me known and known to me to be the persons named in and who executed the above document and acknowledged to me that they did sign the same voluntarily and of their own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public - State of Alaska My commission expires: CITY OF KENAI ►► Od eapdrd 4414aa" ►► 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 ~' TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 �! r+�.ei+u an "_ Memorandum Date: January 16, 1998 To: Richard Ross, City Manager From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant RE: Consent to Assignment of and Amendment to Lease and Consent to Security Assignment of Lease - Ronald Yamamoto, Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision Ronald Yamamoto has requested approval of an assignment of his lease for the above -described property to Michael J. Lott and Natasha L. Lott, husband and wife, and Darrin Marion & Nina Marion, husband and wife. In addition, he has requested a Consent to Security Assignment of Lease. The property is the site of the Little Ski-Mo Restaurant. The use of the property will remain the same. The lease between the City and Ronald Yamamoto states. Lessee agrees not to . . . assign this lease or any part, nor let, nor sublet, either by grant or implication, the whole or any part of the premises without written consent of the City, which consent shall be obtained pursuant to the following procedure: (a) Submittal to, and approval of, proposed lease transfer by the Kenai Planning Commission. (b) After approval by the Kenai Planning Commission, final approval of transfer by the City Council. This lease was originally entered into in 1978. "'he City's insurance requirements have increased since that time. The attached Assignment of and Assignment of Lease Memorandum January 16, 1998 Page 2 Amendment to Lease would assign the lease to the Lotts and Marions and amend the lease to require the appropriate insurance requirements. The security assignment is similar to what Council has approved in the past. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed agreements and has no objections to the documents. When the proposed transfer issue was prepared for Planning and Zoning, Mr. Yamamoto was delinquent in property and sales taxes to the Borough. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the transfer providing Mr. Yamamoto becomes current in his tax payments. Mr. Yamamoto is now also delinquent in his lease payments. In addition, his water and sewer payment for December is due by January 20. Mr. Yamamoto expects to bring all accounts current at the closing of the sale. Council normally approves assignments providing the lessee is current in payments to the City and Borough. Does the Kenai City Council approve the Assignment of and Amendment to Lease and the Security Assignment of Lease, providing Mr. Yamamoto becomes current in his payments to the City and Borough at the time of closing? If so, a consent of each document will be prepared for your signature and given to the closing agent. Cc: Ronald Yamamoto Patsy Mizera, TransAlaska Title Attachments /kh �1i16i98 07:52 MM/CBS;,—"LN -+ 607 233 3714 CHANGE ORDER No. = PROJECT: Alaska Regional Fire DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 15, 1998 Training Center OWNER: City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Alaska 99611 CONTRACTOR: Alcan General, Inc. 6511 Arctic Spur Rd Anchorage, Alaska 99509 OWNER'S Project No. A1P 3-02-0142-2397-2 ENGINEER's Project No. 2950.001,03-050-0113 ENGINEER: Morrison-Maierle, Inc. P.O. Box 6147 Helena.. MT 59604 CONTRACT FOR: Site & Training Building Development for the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents. Description: 1. Revise withholding of retainage, 2. Revise Audio -Visual design of Training Building, 3. Revise other items as defined on the following attachments. Purpose of Change Order: Revise Project documents to adjust for changes due to changes in the project and requests by the Owner. Attachments: Justification Cost breakdown CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME: Original Contract Price Original Contract Time S 7.790.915.47 October 31. 1999 days or date Previous Change Orders Net change from previous Change Orders S 36,987.23 _ NONE days Contract Price Prior to this Change Order Contract Time Prior To This Change Order S _7,827.902.70 October 31. 1998 days or date Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order S (116,234,15) NONE days Contract Price with all approved Change Orden Contract Time with all approved Change Orders October 31. 1998 $ 11 days or date RECOMMEI-MED: BY: Engineer APPROVED. BY: FAA APPROVED: BY: Owner APPROVED. BY: Contractor G:WLENA1IS1MC0NST%C0h(2. WPD. 01i16%56 07:53 "V/C36,�—�-�ti - �07 263 3014 NO.720 ;e03 JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE ORDER N. UMBER TWO l . RETAINAGE REVISION: Revise the contract requirements for the withholding of retainage on Periodic Pay Requests. The City of Kenai has requested that the amount withheld on Periodic Pay Requests be eliminated. The City may withhold 5% retainage when 95% of the contract has been completed. The City of Kenai reserves the right to review this measure and re -apply retainage, if determined to be in the best interest of the City. NO CHANGE TO CONTRACT AMOUNT. 2. AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM REVISION: The City of Kenai has requested that an alternative audio-visual system be provided by the Contractor, than the system required by the Contract Documents. The revised package would provide adequate service at a reduced cost. This includes the revised projector with spare bulbs. CONTRACT CREDIT AMOUNT = $122,022.00 3. CONTROL ROOM WEATHER STATION: The weather station will provide the control room outside weather conditions such as wind direction and temperature. This information is important when operating the spill fire trainer and also when selecting training scenarios. CONTRACT INCREASE AMOUNT = $1,568.00 4. ELECTRICAL CT CAN AT EFFLUENT BUILDING: The CT can is required because the electrical service to the building was changed by the utility company. The original plan was to have the transformer mounted on a pad near the building which included CTs. HEA revised the plan to provide a pole mounted transformer which does not include a CT. The CT cans are required to complete the electrical connection to the Effluent Building. CONTRACT INCREASE AMOUNT = $3,000.00 5. CHILLER SUPPORT REVISION: The manufacturer increased the size of the chiller foot print and weight from the time of original design to the time the Contractor ordered the equipment, therefore, additional support is required for installation. CONTRACT rNCREASE .A.MOLNT = $1217.85 G: VCENI+7SITE/CONST/CON 2. WPD 01/16/98 07:55 MM/CS-ZN-i-LN 4 907 283 3014 NO.720 �E ALASKA REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTER 'te Development for the Structural Fire Trainer .'ity of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska MOMSON-MAIERLE, INC. January 15, 1998 a:*emmj = *w"2m Change Order No. Two • Cost Estimate Item No. Quantity Unit Descriotion Unit Price Amount CO2-1 1 LS Revise Retainage Requirement $0.00 $0.00 CO2-2 1 LS Revised Audio - Visual System ($122,020.00) ($122,020.00) CO2-3 1 LS Control Room Weather Station $1,568.00 $1.568.00 CO-2-4 1 LS Electrict CT Can at Effluent Building $3,000.00 $3,000.00 CO-2-5 1 LS Chiller Support Revision $1,217.85 $1,217.85 TOTAL ($116,234.15) CHANGE ORDER No. TWO PROJECT: Alaska Regional Fire DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 15, 1998 Training Center OWNER: City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai, Alaska 99611 CONTRACTOR: Alcan General, Inc. 6511 Arctic Spur Rd Anchorage, Alaska 99509 OWNER'S Project No. AIP 3-02-0142-2397-2 ENGINEER's Project No. 2950.001.03-050-0113 ENGINEER: Morrison-Maierle, Inc. P.O. Box 6147 Helena, MT 59604 CONTRACT FOR: Site & Training Building Development for the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents. Description: 1. Revise withholding of retainage, 2. Revise Audio -Visual design of Training Building, 3. Revise other items as defined on the following attachments. Purpose of Change Order: Revise Project documents to adjust for changes due to changes in the project and requests by the Owner. Attachments: Justification Cost breakdown CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME: Original Contract Price �7.790.915.47 Original Contract Time $ October 31. 1998 days or date Previous Change Orders Net change from previous Change Orders S 36.987.23 NONE days Contract Price Prior to this Change Order Contract Time Prior To This Change Order $ 7,827,902.70 October 31, 1998 days or date Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order Net Increase (decrease) of this Change Order $ H 16,234.15) NONE days Co tract Price with all approved Change Orders Contract Time with all approved Change Orders October 31, 1998 11668.55 days or date APPROVED: APPROVED: BY: Br-----/ Owner C ntractor G'RENA[\SITE\CONSPEO#"_'.WPD- JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO RETAINAGE REVISION: Revise the contract requirements for the withholding of retainage on Periodic Pay Requests. The City of Kenai has requested that the amount withheld on Periodic Pay Requests be eliminated. The City may withhold 5% retainage when 90% of the contract has been completed. The City of Kenai reserves the right to review this measure and re -apply retainage, if determined to be in the best interest of the City. REVISE ALL SCHEDULES AS FOLLOWS: NO CHANGE TO CONTRACT AMOUNT. 2. AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM REVISION: The City of Kenai has requested that an alternative audio-visual system be provided by the Contractor, than the system required by the Contract Documents. The revised package would provide adequate service at a reduced cost. This includes the revised projector with four spare bulbs. REVISE SCHEDULE IX - TRAINING BUILDING AS FOLLOWS: CREDIT AMOUNT = $122,022.00 3. CONTROL ROOM WEATHER STATION: The weather station will provide the control room outside weather conditions such as wind direction and temperature. This information is important when operating the spill fire trainer and also when selecting training scenarios. REVISE SCHEDULE IX - TRAINING BUILDING AS FOLLOWS: INCREASE AMOUNT = $1,568.00 4. ELECTRICAL CT CAN AT EFFLUENT BUILDING: The CT can is required because the electrical service to the building was changed by the utility company. The original plan was to have the transformer mounted on a pad near the building which included CTs. HEA revised the plan to provide a pole mounted transformer which does not include a CT. The CT cans are required to complete the electrical connection to the Effluent Building. REVISE SCHEDULE VII - EFFLUENT BUILDING AS FOLLOWS: INCREASE AMOUNT = $3,000.00 CHILLER SUPPORT REVISION: The manufacturer increased the size of the chiller foot print and weight from the time of original design to the time the Contractor ordered the equipment, therefore, additional support is required for installation. REVISE SCHEUDLE IX - TRAINING BUILDING AS FOLLOWS: INCREASE AMOUNT = $1217.85 ALASKA REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTER Site Development for the Structural Fire Trainer City of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC. January 15, 1998 g:lkenajlsite%const\co#2est Change Order No. Two - Cost Estimate Item No. Quantity Unit Description Unit Price Amount CO2-1 1 LS Revise Retainage Requirement $0.00 $0.00 CO2-2 1 LS Revised Audio - Visual System ($122,020.00) ($122,020.00) CO2-3 1 LS Control Room Weather Station $1,568.00 $1,568.00 CO-2-4 1 LS Electricl CT Can at Effluent Building $3,000.00 $3,000.00 CO-2-5 1 LS Chiller Support Revision $1,217.85 $1,217.85 TOTAL ($116,234.15) JJ- MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Larry Semmens, Finance Director /�o THRU: Rick Ross, City Manager DATE: January 8, 1998 SUBJ: Quarterly Investment Report At December 31, 1997 the City investment portfolio is $33,765,836.32 at cost and the current rate of return is 5.95%. This compares favorably with the budgeted rate of return which was 5.8%. However, interest rates are falling rapidly. The two year treasury bond, which is the longest maturity the City can invest in, is currently at 5.28% and the three month Treasury Bill is 5.06%. The trend for falling rates will likely continue. It is not possible to predict how low rates will go. A few years ago we saw short term treasury bills yielding less than 4%. This could happen again due to the global forces at work. The economic downturn in Asia is impacting the U.S. economy and the bond market. I believe the portfolio will yield close to the projected return of 5.8% for fiscal year 1998, but I do not believe we will achieve that rate of return next year. The make up of the portfolio at December 31, 1997 is: US Treasury Securities $10,412,320.50 US Agency Securities $19,584,215.69 AML Investment Pool $ 1,633,592.41 Repurchase Agreements $ 2,135,707.72 This is very similar to last quarter. Since the end of the quarter, I have reduced the repurchase agreement segment and increased the AML Investment Pool to take advantage of better rates in the Pool. The Pool rates generally lag the market, which means that in a short time their rates will be declining also. Until then, it makes sense to be in the Pool. A copy of the portfolio is attached. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments about the City's investments. CITY OF KENAI CITY OF KENAI INVESTMENTS 12/31/97 Bodo Value at 6/30l97 or DAYS DAYS AT AMOUNT EFFECT. DATE DATE FROM FROM MATURITY SECURITY INVESTED RATE PURCH. DUE PORCH TODAY (PAR) FNMA 300,149.38 5.95 5112/97 118/98 241 8 300,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 995,649.86 995,649.86 5.78 4/2196 1/31/98 669 31 1,000,000.00 FNMA 500,572.43 5.83 1/30197 2/17/98 383 48 500,000.00 FNMA 702,852.40 5.13 2/20/96 2/17/98 728 48 700,000.00 FNMA 992.465.40 5.70 1/10197 2125/98 411 56 1,000,000.00 FFCB 991,938.71 5.93 5/27197 3/2/98 279 61 1,000,000.00 FFCB 991,875.06 5.95 1/15197 3/2/98 411 61 1,000,000.00 FHLB NOTE 989,199.49 5.84 3/12/97 3/3/98 356 62 1,000,000.00 FNMA 1,015,666.90 5.82 4/2/96 3110/98 707 69 1,000,000.00 GTD EXPORT CERT 1,435,416.65 5.80 9/30t97 3115198 166 74 1,444,444.30 FHLB NOTE 993,542.58 5.83 1128197 4/2198 429 92 1,000,000.00 FHLB NOTE 496,514.85 6.00 3/25/97 4/2/98 373 92 500,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 997,638.17 997,638.17 6.18 6J3/96 4130198 696 120 1,000,000.00 FHLB 993,706.08 6.00 613/97 5113198 344 133 1,000,000.00 FHLB 583,902.86 5.95 6112197 6/25/98 378 176 600,000.00 FNMA 1,009,843.75 5.81 9/5197 7113/98 311 194 1,000,000.00 FHLB 877,514.45 5.80 7/18197 7/16/98 363 197 900,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,997,863.31 2,997,863.31 6.42 9/4/96 7/31/98 695 212 3,000,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,003,569.71 2,003,569.71 5.89 8/2196 7/31/98 728 212 2,000,000.00 TREASURY NOTE 2,419,540.05 2,419,540.05 6.47 9/4/96 8131/98 726 243 2,425,000.00 FNMA 1,001,875.00 5.81 12/10197 9/1/98 265 244 1,000,000.00 FHLB 964,252.00 6.16 5/12197 9114198 490 257 1,000,000.00 FHLB 495,765.00 5.72 10/9197 12098 419 336 500,000.00 FHLB 1,001,912.70 6.51 4/3/97 2/24/99 692 420 1,017,391.70 TREASURY NOTE 998,059.40 998,059.40 6.00 2/28197 2/28199 730 424 1,000,000.00 FHLB 750,000.00 6.00 7123197 3l22199 607 446 750,000.00 FHLB 495,250.00 5.70 10/10/97 3124199 530 448 500,000.00 SLMA 1,000,000.00 6.00 12/17/97 12/17/99 730 716 1,000,000.00 FNMA 1,000,000.00 6.04 10/27/97 10/26/99 729 664 1,000,000.00 SUB TOTAL 29,996,536.19 10,412,320.50 30,136,836.00 AML POOL 1,633,592.41 5.71 N/A N/A 1,633,592.41 31,630,128.60 REPO 2,135,707.72 5.429 2,135,707.72 TOTAL 33,765,836.32 33,906,136.13 TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 5.95% 1-7 Airport Manager's Report January Zi, IgqB KenaiMunicipalAirport � Enplanements 567 1,606 MUTE 6% SCA December 1997 7,126 77% 9,299 ERA 1997 Monthly Enplanements Month SCA MUTE Monthly Totals Jan 6,585 1,352 0 7,937 Feb 6,221 1,065 0 7,286 Mar 6,622 1,216 0 7,838 Apr 6,205 1,278 0 7,483 May 6,962 1,284 140 8,386 Jun 8,274 1,233 1,070 10,577 Jul 11,721 1,623 1,614 14,958 Aug 9,754 1,345 1,366 12,465 Sep 7,420 1,230 1,266 9,916 Oct 7,409 1,314 858 9,581 Nov 6,954 17330 725 9,009 Dec 7,126 17606 567 9,299 Totals 15,876 7,606 114,735 * NOTE: Yute started service May 24, 1997 Kenai Municipal Airport Yearly Composite of Enplanements 1983 - 1996 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 January 8,073 6,906 8,176 7,491 6,446 5,198 6,578 5,908 February 7,756 6,201 6,998 6,863 6,400 5,319 5,587 5,327 March 7,840 6,829 8,138 5,982 5,869 6,268 6,253 6,768 April 7,722 6,568 8,058 5,859 5,911 5,917 6,012 6,864 May 7,623 7,591 9,117 7,054 6,209 6,393 6,797 7,875 June 8,457 8,817 9,670 8,339 7,289 7,342 8,068 9,217 July 10,498 11,489 12,767 8,639 9,009 8,992 9,753 12,279 August 9,948 10,904 11,469 8,031 8,484 8,805 9,532 11,135 September 7,422 8,059 9,220 6,670 6,555 6,537 7,476 9,175 October 7,547 7,814 8,422 6,080 6,419 6,722 7,441 9,670 November 7,335 8,482 7,353 6,150 6,345 6,711 6,937 9,867 December 7,831 8,729 8,542 7,067 6,853 7,192 6,275 8,787 Totals 98,052 98,389 107,930 84,225 81,789 81,396 86,709 102,872 1991 1992 1993 1994 1996 1996 1997 1998 January 8,358 7,958 7,645 8,211 9,570 8,263 7,937 February 7,147 7,797 6,851 7,023 9,348 7,776 7,286 March 8,457 9,463 7,637 9,012 11,350 8,419 7,838 April 8,571 8,627 7,097 7,386 9,610 7,786 7,483 May 9,473 8,009 7,781 8,626 10,028 8,507 8,386 June 10,818 9,394 9,402 10,600 11,268 10,204 10,577 July 12,069 11,684 11,654 12,294 14,498 13,545 14,958 August 11,758 11,315 11,375 12,375 12,979 11,888 12,465 September 8,557 8,565 9,513 10,653 10,844 8,963 9,916 October 8,590 7,813 8,888 10,389 11,026 9,263 9,581 November 8,623 7,913 9,083 10,585 11,580 8,471 9,009 December 8,422 8,252 9,078 10,535 8,254 8,026 9,299 Totals 110,843 106,790 106,004 117,689 130,365 111,111 114,735 0 Yearly Composite of Enplanements 0 Series 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 199 8 INFORMATION ITEMS 1. 1 / 7 / 98 Counci'_ '_Meeting "To Do" List. 2. 12/97 Kenai Fire Department Consolidated Monthly Report. 3. 1/98 Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. News & Notes. 4. 1/ 121/98 AML Fax Alert regarding Deferred Maintenance Funding. 5. 1998 Gaming Permit Applications a. Kenai Senior Connection b. Alaska State Association of Emblem Clubs 6. Kenai Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), Inc. Annual Report for 1997. 7. Project Description, Kenai Bridge Access Road. 8. 1 / 9 / 98 Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. correspondence and attachments regarding king and silver salmon fishing in the Kenai River and harvest level for halibut taken by guided sportfishermen. 9. KRSMA December 18, 1997 meeting minutes. 10. 1 / 15/98 Public works Department Project Status Report. 11. 1/8/98 DCRA letter regarding FY98 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Payment - $4,209.65. 12. 1 / 98 Volcano Learning Center Quarterly Newsletter. 13. 1997 Kenai Fire Department Annual Report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1998 "TO DO" LIST ADMIN - Proceed with your recommendations, as stated in the memorandum included in the packet, in regard to the Cunningham Park/ Garcia Encroachment. CLF - Advertise work session scheduled for January 19, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Topics to include: mid -year financial review; Equipment Replacement Fund; Challenger RFP/potential property; review of legislative priorities. Arrange for refreshments. JL/MK - Prepare cost information regarding certified mailings made to property owners within the 300' radius for conditional use permits, rezonings, etc. Submit to council for review. KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT CLASSIFICATION OF ALARMS Month: December 1997 THIS LAST THIS MON. LAST YEAR THIS YEAR MONTH I MONTH I LAST YEA TO DATE I TO DATE FIRES Airport 0 0 0 2 4 Structural 1 2 6 23 19 Out Buildings 1 0 0 3 3 Brush or Grass 0 0 0 21 13 Forest 0 0 0 0 0 Dumpsters 0 0 0 3 4 Vehicles 0 0 2 19 10 Hazardous Materials 2 1 1 9 11 Alarm Malfunction 4 0 5 27 19 Good Intent 1 4 4 18 32 Rescue Asst. 5 5 16 63 46 Mutual/Auto Aid 9 4 4 30 45 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 1 19 10 TOTAL FIRE ALARMS 1 23 1 161 381 2371 215 EMERGENCY MEDICAL 11 Medical 44 42 52 559 498 Rescue 0 0 0 2 3 Routine Transport 8 8 3 38 38 Good Intent 0 0 0 0 0 Mutual Aid 0 2 0 1 4 TOTAL EMS ALARMS 1 621 62 1 55 1 600 1 543 D LLAR LOSS Buildings $12,000 $75 $150,500 $345,106 $798,825 Mobile Home $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $51,000 Vehicle $0 $0 $5,000 $28,700 $32,750 Motor Vessel $0 $0 $0 $0 $30.000 IDIRECT 2, 00 75 155,500 374,806 912,575 Loss Of Life (In Fire) 0 0 0 2 1 Injuries In Fires 0 0 0 1 4 KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT OCCUPANCY TYPE Month: December 1997 THIS YEAR TO DATE LAST YEAR TO DATE INSP. I FIRES 1 $ LOSS INSP. I FIRES 1 $ LOSS Local Government State Government 2 0 $0.00 3 1 $50.00 Federal Government 0 0 $0.00 5 0 $0.00 Schools 12 0 $0.00 6 2 $600.00 Pre -Schools 6 0 1 $0.00 1 4 0 $0.00 Churchs 14 0 $0.00 10 1 0 $0.00 Amusement/Recreation 2 U su.uu Hotels[Motels Lodging 0 0 $0.00 2 0 $0.00 Apartments/Multi 0 4 $15,050.00 20 5 $51,000.00 Dwellings 0 6 $86,050.00 0 7 $133,056.00 Stores/Dwellings 2 1 0 1 $0.00 0 1 $0.00 Four Plex's 0 0 $0.00 1 12 0 $0.00 Mobile omes Office Building Small Retail Stores 42 1 $660,000.00 76 0 $0.00 Restaurant/Bars 2 2 $225.00 21 1 $300.00 Large Single Mercantile 8 1 $25,000.00 20 0 $0.00 Storage Warehouses 1 1 0 $0.00 5 0 $0.00 Malls 1 0 $0.00 1 0 $0.00 Lodges Wood Working Metal Fabrication 3 0 $0.00 3 0 $0.00 Misc. Manufacture 1 0 0.00 1 0 $0.00 Lumber Yards 1 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 Filling Stations 01 0 1 $0.00 5 1 0 0.00 Repair Garages 3 0 $0.00 2 0 $0.00 Aircratt Hangers Chemical ors 1 Petroleium Plants 1 0 $0.00 1 0 $0.00 Wharf Properties 0 0 0.00 0 0 $0.00 Fish Processing 5 0 $0.00 5 0 $0.00 Refineries 1 0 1 0 1 $0.00 1 C,0 $0.00 Misc. Structures 0 1 1 1 $12,000.00 1 0 3 $4,500.00 118 1 21 849,825.00 1 238 1 26 271,106.06 KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION Month: December 1997 THIS LAST HIS MONT LAST YEAR THIS YEAR MONTH MONTH LAST YEAR TO DATE TO DATE Prevention c ivi ies Insp. Pending Letters 0 42 0 151 97 Inspections 27 12 2 238 118 Re -Inspections 6 0 0 69 18 Violations Noted 10 6 0 69 52 Notice of Violations Issued 2 4 0 40 22 Violations Corrected 20 1 0 105 50 Extensions Granted 0 0 0 0 0 Extensions Denied 0 0 0 0 0 Fire Drills Supervised 0 0 0 6 2 Fire Prevention Classes 0 5 1 68 119 Station Tours 0 3 1 56 53 Total Class Audience 0 465 0 2122 2677 Total Tour Audience 0 68 3 577 856 Burning Permits Issued 5 10 3 277 291 Land Clearing Permits 0 0 0 0 1 Court Actions Instituted 0 0 2 5 5 Arrest (Resulted From) 0 0 2 4 5 Convictions 1 0 0 2 1 Complaints Recieved 3 0 1 18 12 Complaints Acted On 3 0 1 18 12 Fire Watches Ordered 0 0 0 0 0 Accidental Fires Invest. 1 0 2 19 25 Suspicious Fires Invest. 0 0 1 17 11 Total Investigations 1 0 3 38 36 Plan Reviews Conducted 1 2 0 7 14 ureau s Man HoUrS Total Man Hrs. Inspections 26 20 6 176.5 176 Total Man Hrs. Public Ed. 21 13 5 312 425 Total Man Hrs. Investigation 6 0 28 185.5 149 Man Hrs. Plan Reviews 0 4 0 33 40 i 4A" Visitors & Convention Bureau, News & Notes from The Kenai Visitors 6t Cultural Center • 283-1991 • Fax: 283-2230 - January Issue 1998 Local Carver and Artisan Bestows Major Gift to Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center ocal carver and artisan, Michael Sausedo donated eight pieces of carved caribou and moose antler art to the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center at a reception held in his honor at the KVCC December 18th. Mayor John Williams was on hand to officially accept the pieces, on behalf of the Citizens of Kenai, into the center's permanent collection. Mayor Williams thanked Sausedo and read from a framed proclamation presented to Sausedo: "We recognize Michael Susedo for his talents and generousness in sharing his craft and urge everyone to thank Michael for the joy and enrichment his artwork brings to us and our community's citizens and visitors. " Sausedo carved all the pieces, representative of Kenai and area wildlife, using a process called "relief carving." It is a bold and distinctive style of sculpture in which the carver uses the natural beauty of the antler to bring a scene or image to life. Sausedo uses the natural shape and color of the antler as his canvas to create images of Alaskan wildlife. "With the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center growing and becoming a part of our local heritage, I wanted to participate in that growth and share with the community the things I have learned," Sausedo said recently. The Sausedo collection includes: "Boreal Owl", `The Kenai" (eagle, salmon & Russian Chapel carved in moose antler), "Eagle & Salmon", "Wolf , "Squirrel", "Walrus", "Fox & Hare" and "Eagle & Caribou." Sausedo accepts orders from his home business in Sterling, "The Hunter's Shack." Kessler Says Goodbye to KVCB 1997Top 10 States Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center ?"en Veronica Kessler. Manager of Displays Walk -Ins & Education at KVCB, packed up her te4ongings to leave Kenai, December 31 st. 1. CALIFORNIA the hardest part was leaving friends behind. "You 2. WASHINGTON can get ancmer house, and the kids a new school, 3. FLORIDA but you car, : replace friends," said Kessler who had 4. TEXAS been with K7 ICB since May of 1995. 5. OREGON Kessler a ,id her husband, photographer and retired 6. 7. IZONA ARIZONA GEORGIA Kenai High —School teacher Pat Dixon, and their sons, 8. IDAHO Dylan and Kessler, moved to Olympia, Washington 9. MICHIGAN where Dixor. accepted a position as Visiting Professor 10. MONTANA at The Everc-een State College. Dixon, whose exhibit on the McN e!I River Bears was recently featured at Visitor Inquiries Kaladi Brotr-.ers, will instruct the photography portion of an interdisciplinary program titled `Sense of Place.' 1. CALIFORNIA Kessler, who has resided in Alaska for 23 years 2. FLORIDA describes :ne move as "experimental with the 3. WASHINGTON possibility c=relocating altogether." 4. TEXAS As Man2_er of Displays and Education for the 5. 6. OHIO OREGON Bureau, Kessler observed many changes and an 7. NEW YORK increased 7-erest from the community in the Kenai 8_ ILLINOIS Visitors anc cultural Center over the last couple of 9. PENNSYLVANIA years. One = -ogram she noted. t`!at the City of Kenai 10. MINNESOTA Continued on Page 4 In 1997. 1 ,vas fortunate to attend several professional meetings where the future trends in the travel and tourism industry were discussed by market experts. On a national level, some of the emerging trends are: (Source of main points: Alf Nucifora, consultant, at the Westem Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus Annuai Meeting.) 1. Travel and tourism will explode. By the year 2000, total world travel volume will reach 1.24 billion person trips, equaling close to $600 billion in total travel expenditures. 2. Cities and regions will join rather than fight. Regional consortiums will pool marketing funds and cities will understand that there is more to be gained in sharing the dollar. (In Alaska, a public sector/private sector debate over who should pay for generic Alaska tourism marketing heated up this year. The general consensus seems to be that the State of Alaska should remain a marketing & funding partner with the industry, at least for the near - term. Overall. the dominant theme is how to stretch marketing dollars cooperatively.) 3. Cultural tourism will rival sports as a visitor draw. ("In 1996, 27 percent of U.S. adults, or 53.6 million, took at least one trip in the previous year that included a visit to a historic place or museum during their trip." Alaska was in the top ten states where 30 percent or more of the visitors included historic/cultural activities. Source: Tourism Works forAmenca 1997 Annual Report.) 4. The internet will deliver on its potential. (At one session at AVA's 1997 Convention, travel was identified as the "killer application" of the Intemet. Delegates were treated to an excellent presentation on Mungo Park & Expedia, Microsoft's travel web sites. The numbers keep climbing on Americans who use the Internet for travel research, however only an estimated 1 % are actually booking their own reservations on the Internet.) 5. Customer service will remain a strategic imperative. The margin will be in the attributes that surround the product, not the physical product itself. The real product value, according to Nucifora, is in the surrounding components... the atmospherics: service, delivery, responsiveness, etc. (Again, at AVA, business owners were reminded that it costs six times more to get a new customer than it does to get a repeat. Regular communication with past clients throughout the year is an effective "relationship marketing" tool. And, at KPTMC's regional tourism conference, attendees were told tourism operators who are succeeding are those who maintain quality, no matter what.) The Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center had a record -breaking year in 1997, a 5% increase visitations & usage over 1996. All indicators . 1998 will be a solid year for the industry. As the year unfolds, KVCB will pay careful attention to national marketing trends. We'll keep a watchful eye on the latest statewide trends too, especially on what's happening in the Alaska State Legislature where some major tourism -related discussion will take place. —Kathy Tarr (vv'� Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center Summer Visitor Count May - September 1992 40,461 1993 42,420 1994 48,776 1995 52,819 1996 53,004 1997 577'565 1997 Total Visitors: 70,460 1996 Total Visitors: 67,271 ........................... Staff Notes 1997 Total Number of Visitor Inquiries Maureen Baker came on board in November as Replied to by Mail: KVCB's new Visitor Services Assistant. Maureen, 1 954 who has just recently completed computer courses at People Count. has been a full-time homemaker as well as a receptionist for two years in a small company. Maureen will serve as receptionist for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and will also assist with clerical support. visitor inquiries, and other adminis:.•ative duties. Maureen and her husband. John, have two children. J J and Breanna. When not greeting visitors at the front desk, Maureen enjoys horseback riding, cooking and -playing on the computer." Stop by the front desk and say hello to Maureen! Cecelia Richard, KVCB's Visitor Services Coordinator. ;:ail be leaving to join the staff at Good Books and More in Kenai. Cecelia, who has been with KVCB since 1995, was responsible for overseeing all operations at the visitor services desk and ccordinating membership services. "This was an extremely difficult decision to make." said Cecelia of her new position which will include buying cooks for the Christian bookstore. The KVCB sta- wish Cecelia good luck with her nF••- endeavor. She will be missed. ,Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. January 1998 Issue 1998 Advertising Plans KVCB is pleased to announce an expanded advertising ;)rogram for 1998. Some of the primary publications in which KVCB will advertise in 1998 are: • Trailer Llfe'98 Edition "Campgrounds & RV Parks" ("Good Sam Club" directory) - 1/2 page • Milepost'98 Edition - full page • Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau's 1998 Visitor Guide - 1/3page • "On the Kenai" Visitor Guide, published as a special newspaper supplement by the Peninsula Clarion - TBO • Kenai Peninsula 1998 Travel Planner, published by the KenaiPeninsulaTourism Marketing Council - 1/3 page In addition to some of the print ads listed above, KVCB is also developing a web page (at lash). On the trade show front for 1998: The Pacific Northwest Chapter of AVA will represent several Alaskan organizations at the Seattle Travel Show, January 16 -18th, including the Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau. For the very low participation price of $85, KVCB shipped 250 Kenai "fireweed" brochures to Lisa Bliss (Executive Suite Hotels, Bellevue) of the Pacific Nortwest Chapter of the AVA. KVCB's brochures will be showcased at their booth in the Seattle Center Exhibition Hail. KVCB Board of Directors Members, Rebecca Godek and Jerilue Seekins Hoptey, have offered to represent KVCB by donating some of their time to work at the Seattle Travel Show booth while they're in the Emerald City on other business. The State of Alaska Division of Tourism is putting special imphasis on marketing the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Marine Highway System in early 1998 at the following trade shows: • Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat Show, January 23rd - February list • Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo, Worcester, Massachusetts, February 5 - 8th • St. Louis Boat & Sport Show, February 10 - 15th • international Adventure Travel & Outdoor, Chicago, Illinois, February 20th - 22nd - St. of AK Booth SOLD OUT • 10thAnnual Greater Detroit Sportfishing & Travel Expo, March 5 - 8th • Eastern Iowa Sport Show, March 12 - 15th The State of Alaska pays for booth space (10' x 20'). Companies interested in participating would be responsible for flight and accommodation costs. There is room for five additional participants per booth. First priority is to DMO's, then to the private sector. For more information, contact Lisa Conrad, Project Assistant for Highway Marketing, at 907-465-5476. Many Thanks! Many, many thanks to volunteers and missionaries. Elder Cole and Elder Campbell for all the hours they have put in lately and for putting up with all the creative jobs we have given them. The Elders have helped with everything from folding and stuffing ivelopes, rearranging whole storage rooms. repositioning eagles to dusting hard -to -reach places. 20 feet up! They have donated a total of 77 `ours of volunteer ,r.,orx since September. The First Annual Central Peninsula Author's Night is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 5th at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. This literary "cabin fever reliever'will be brought to you by the Central Peninsula Writer's Group, the Friends of the Kenai Library, Kenai Peninsula College, and KVCB. The evening program will showcase the works of local writers from Kenai and the central peninsula area. Writers representing a cross-section of genres, from creative npnfiction to short -stories to poetry. will read entertaining excerpts from their work. The program will include a variety of readings with selected writers and will feature a master of ceremony, refreshments, and information about our local writers, published or not. Proceeds from "Central Peninsula Authors's Night" will be split between the Friends of the Kenai Library and the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. Watch this newsletter for more details. The Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association (AWRTA) will hold its fifth annual "Ecotourism in Alaska' conference at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, February 4- 6th, 1998. Keynote speakers include Bill Greer of the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP), an internationally recognized leader in internet marketing and Luther Prcpst, co- author of Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities. Topics will relate to Alaska tourism and will feature information and resources for new and established tourism businesses that will include marketing for small businesses and internet trends. Other topics to cover such discussions as "managing tourism and community values'. and the Yukon Territory's proposed wilderness tourism licensing act. For more information contact Ellen Maling, Projects Coordinator: (907) 463-3038. Attention Non -profits: For 12 Saturdays during the summer. beginning June 6th, 1998. M & R Enterprises and Coca-Cola will sponsor a Saturday Open Air Market at the Central Peninsula Sportscenter and are donating free space to non -profits. Interested vendors, food vendors, and other businesses are also welcome to rent a space_ For information contact Rob or Melinda Norman at262-1650. ongratulations to City of Kenai's, Mayor John Williams who received the American Hometown Leadership Award for outstandin_ leadership of communities with populations of 25,000 cr iess. The Wal-Mart Foundation, co- sponsorer of the award to promote strong leadership in small towns, presented a grant of $1,000 to the City of Kenai in Williams' honor. The money was donated to the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska which will open: in Kenai in 1999. Congratulations to Shirley Roberts and all the people at SouthCentral Air for winning the Diamond Certificate of Excellence Award, given November 21 st, by the Federal Aviation Administration. The inter: of the award is to recognize companies and employees who demonstrate a commitment to safety by fostering initial and recur-ent training. Congratulations to Marion Nelson and the staff and volunteers at Pickle Hill Public Radio. Pickle Hill opened their studio in Kenai in December. —he new year will bring more local programming from the K_7ai area. January 1998 Issue <ena; visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Kessler Says Goodbye.. Continued from Page 1 and KVCB showed strong support for, was the 14-month symposium in conjunction with 'Communities of Memory.' Working through the Alaska Humanities Forum, Kenai was one of ten cities and villages chosen to participate. The program worked to preserve Native culture by bringing together city Elders to discuss a variety of topics. "I am proud of our relationship with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe," Kessler said. Kessler noted that the Cultural Center has also enjoyed some expansion. More travelling exhibits have come through from a variety of sources such as the State Museum, the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and from private collections as well. Another program that flourished under Kessler's direction is the school group tours. "It is now more convenient, more easily accessible for the groups to come in," said Kessler who has augmented the program's curriculums. The curriculums are geared towards the student's age group and are as basic as what a museum is and how to visit one. "But the response," said Kessler, "is overwhelming. My favonte part about my job was when the children came up and hugged and thanked me." The student's also watch educational videos and participate in hands-on exhibits that include various pelts Kessler put together for them to touch and compare. Kessler commented that the community is hungry for more cultural activities, and that it is ready for a more visible Kenai Cultural Council. The Kenai Cultural Council, an advisory board to the KVCB Board, meets the first Tuesday of every month. Creating more community dialogue to explore and enhance Kenai's cultural tourism opportunities is one of KVCB's top priorities in 1998. Remembering back to when she first came on board, Kessler remarked that her goal then, was to make the Cultural Center more accessible. "I wanted the community to take ownership of this ouilding," she said with a smile. Everyone here at KVCB will miss Veronica and wishes her good luck in Washington. 4 M q 0 � V � 0 Happy New Year from all of us at the Kenai Visitors er Convention Bureau n School Days / School Tours For the months of November and December, five school tours wei held with students from Kenai Middle School, Redoubt Elementary, K- Beach Elementary and one day care center. Report on the Museums Alaska Conference - Cultural Tourism Bridget McCarthy, a consultant specializing in cultural tourism, marketing, and grass roots community development as they relate to supporting the concept of 'community" and sustainable economic development, was the guest speaker at the Museums Alaska Conference held in Sitka in October. In discussing cultural tourism in Kenai, McCarthy commented: `The celebration and promotion of Kenai and our region with integrity and style is economically, socially and esthetically sound; and, in the long term, quality pays." McCarthy encouraged KVCB to work with our local cultural network to help define and promote th.e "essence of place", more specifically the "essence of Kenai", and what makes it unique. Finding the difference, and establishing an "essence" can help Kenai develop a healthy tourism economy, while maintaining its own uniqueness and integrity. KVCB is currently exploring ideas to possibly sponsor a cultural tourism workshop in Kenai with Bridget McCarthy in 1998. Gini Yada Di Project Members of the project, "Gini Yada Di" (translation: What Is This?) gave a presentation at the Museums Alaska Conference in Sitka, October 20th, as panelists for Breaking Cultural Barriers Through the Sensitive Interpretation of Alaska Native Cultures. The members of this collaborative project inciu=ed Betsy Webb, Carol Harding and Gail Parsons of the Pratt Museum.: Donita Peters and Sasha Lindgren of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe; _nd KVCB's Veronica Kessler. The presentation was an overwew of the "Gini Yada Di" project, its organizational objectives, personal objectives and future directions of the projects. The discussiors of the issues and challenges in the collaboration with the project were of great interest to many in the audience and helped focus awareness on assumptions and indeed "break cultural barriers." Kenai Cultural Council Past President, Jim Evenscn: Secretary, Betty Ames; and Member, Mary Ford: of the Cultural Czuncil Advisory Board have regrettably resigned their seats on the council. All three have consistently volunteered their time and energy to the Cultural Council. They were founding members and were instrumental in setting a direction and ;one for the Cultural Council —r-id its members. Thank you for yow valuable contributions over tt-e past three years. Kenai Visitors & Convenuon Bureau, Inc. January 1998 Issue gyre's What's Coming Up... Alaska Airlines Alaska Mountain View January 6 - 7th - State of Alaska / Division of Emergency Services will hold their quarterly Alaskan Fishing Adventures meeting at the KVCC. Cooper Landing Float & Fish Co. January 8th, 15th, 20th, & 29th - Power Within Seminars & Consulting will conduct their Crooked Creek B & B ERA Aviation, Inc Power Within Seminars at the KVCC. First National Bank of Anchorage January 8th - Bed & Breakfast Association of the Kenai / Soldotna area will hold their Inlet Taxi regular meeting at the KVCC. Kenai Custom Seafoods Kenai Princess Lodge January 26th - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will conduct its health training at Kenai Wash & Dry the KVCC. Krogs Kamp LLC on the Kenai ................................................ River Recent Events Log Cabin Bed & Breakfast A quick look at a few of the meetings recently held at the Kenai Visitors and Northland Gallery Cultural Center: C Peninsula Insta Care / workshop, Tuesday, The Department of Environmental Conservation held a public hearingChart Charters Renown C December 2nd. Riddle's Guide Service & Lodge Love Inc. held its 10-year anniversary reception and honored volunteers, Saturday, Ron Fay's Moose Creek Lodge December 6th. Soldotna Chamber of Commerce The Duck Inn North Pacific Volcano Learning Center held its regular meeting, Tuesday, December 9th. Tundra Tours & Top of the World Hotel Challenger Learning Center of Alaska held its regular committee meeting, Monday, January 5th. ,our company or organization would like to meet at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center please contact Mindy Lucas at 283-1991 for more information. Alaska Rallroad Janet Swanson KVCB Board Election Results In Manager of sales & Onboard services KVCB Board Elections were conducted in November. Congratulations to the Po Box 107500 following people who were elected to a two-year term on KVCB's Board of Anchorage, AK 99510 Directors: Robert Fulton, Executive Council, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA; 907-265-2494 Shirley Roberts, SouthCentral Air. and Becky Vandehey, Alaska Creative 1-800-544-0552 Vacations. Incumbents who were elected for another term include: Fred Braun, Fred Braun's Lakeside Lodge; Marion Nelson, Pickle Hill Public Radio; and Alaska SeaLife Center Ron Rainey, Ron's Alaska Lodge. (Officers will be elected at the January Donna Harris board meeting, tentatively set for Wednesday, January 14th at 5:00 p.m.) ector of Marketing Director Thanks to departing board members Rita Smagge and Mona Sim. P O Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664 Kenai Riverside Lodge offers Winter Getaway 907-224-3080 Package Fields Fantasy Fishing and B&B Kenai Riverside Lodge, nestled aong the banks of the Kenai River, in Cooper Tommy Fields The Landing, is offering a specially priceo Winter Getaway Package. Located near the HC1 Box 925 Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Chugach National Forest, the lodge offers Kenai, AK 99611 907-776-5171 many opportunities to enjoy wintertime recreation such as cross-country skiing. snowmachining, hiking, wildlife viewing, bald eagle observation, and horseback riding. Alaska's Best Travel While at the lodge. guests also enjoy home -cooked meals, wood -fire saunas, or relaxing (located in the Kenai Airport) stays in riverside cabins. Dottie Fisher The Winter Getaway Package includes cvernight cabin rental, dinner and breakfast P 3625 Box only $65.00 per person (double occupancy). Located at milepost 50.1 on the Sterling Kenai, AK 9969611 riighway, the lodge can also help you with your business meeting or retreat plans. For 907-283-7810 more information or for reservations. cail 97-595-1279. January 1998 Issue Kenai Visitors & Convemion Bureau, Inc. 11966 NV "ieua> LZ 'ON 1111[Jad GIVd a8elsod _S'fl ales � Ing 06' Tustemena 200 10o<geN Sled Dog Race Saturday, January 31 Ceremonial Start -10:00am Kenai City Dock, Kenai: Start of Race - 3:00pm Tustumena Lodge, Kasilof 11966 XH OOZ 31S 1S SW111IM hHOP 3H1. 140 0911i0I3 OIZ 3-eMNO i 3H1 iau,e�sele,�Dgan)(:Ilewa It966 e�sely'Ieuax ,Cen qft mdS leua)I 1Lti11 newrig uolluanuoD )9 sJolisin KVCB Acquires Award -Winning Iditarod Short for Video Library Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau recency acquired a short video based on Tim Triumph's 1995 rookie Iditarod run, called -Dead Last: A Tale of Triumph." The nine minute video has won several awards for filmmaker Robin Beeck, of Boulder. Colorado, and has even gone on a world 'cur. In the 1995 Iditarod, Triumph, a color~.; and self -described low -budget, low - speed musher from Houston. Alaska, =*ured the imagination of the Alaskan community when he put together a team :J castoff dogs and came in decidedly last in the 1100-mile race. The quirky video debuted at the Tellurice Mountain Film Festival in 1996, where Beeck won the "Best New Filmmaker" Award. "Dead Last" was also shown at the Banff Festival of Mountain Film, and was c.:-osen for the "Best of Banff' World Tour in 1997. The video is shown for free at t�^e KVCC upon request. Member Spotlight: Ron's Alaska Lodge f you've floated by Ron's Alaska Lodge on the Kenai River this summer, you may have noticed some new additions. Owner and operator Ron Rainey, who converted the bed and breakfast into a lodge in 1991, reports that they have a brand new floating dock. "It's all aluminum and won't add anv debris to the river," said Rainey. The dock, built last year will be a great asset to the '98 season. In addition to the new dock. P.ainey participated in the Bank Stabilization and Habitat Rehabilitation Project in order to save ris once- eroding bank. Rainey has noticed a real improvement since the project begun with all sorts of new life cropping u= on the bank. Located off Beaver Loop road in Kenai a:--o opened year round, Ron's Alaska Lodge offers first rate accommodations and cabin rentals; all with river access. Fishing and fully guice-a hunting packages are also a specialty. The caribou package. starting at $2500, is very popular. "We had an excellent ca-oou season this >, past year," said Rainey, 10 out of 11 ~.unters got nice Caribou." Rainey expects 1998 to bring a good tourism ?=:: season. For more information on accommodan_ -•s and packages contact Ron Rainey at 907-283-4333. ^ JAi1-13-98 1D:o3 "rrom:ALASKA 1,,.A ICIPAL LEAGUE 9074ES5480 T-645 P-i, 217 Second Street, Suite 200 a Juneau, Alaska 99801 a Tel (907)586-1325, Fax (907)-463-5480 FAX ALERT — Deferred Maintenance Funding To: Mayor and Assembly/Council Manager or Administrator From: Kevin Ritchie, Executive Director (586-1325) Date: Monday, January 12, 1998 RE: Deferred Maintenance Task Force Proposal (full copies of the recommendations will be available at local Legislative Information Offices by 1/14). The Legislative Deferred Maintenance Task Force has released its report with accompanying draft legislation. As you know, AML and ACoM have actively supported the process to take care of Alaska's public facilities. There will also be a briefing on the proposals by legislators at the 1/28/98 Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau. The Legislative Task Force recommendations are: ❖ If an advisory ballot issue in November 1998 is approved, spend SI.42 billion in revenue bonds over six years as follows (bonds would be paid off over 15 years): Ycar 1 (1999) $300 million Years 2-4 $250 million each year Year 5 $200 million Year 6 $170 million ❖ Categorical spending is proposed to be: Schools $584 million; University $228 million; highways and airports $257 million; Marine Highway $32 million; harbors $53 million; state facility repair $170 million; ADA improvements $32 million; water/sewer/ fuel spill $63 million. (Total $1.42 billion) ❖ Recommendations most specifically affecting municipalities: ♦ Require local school funding contribution per AS 14.11.008 (REAA's at 2% of construction cost; Municipal School Districts at 5%, 10%, 30%, or 350,40 based on local assessed value (AV) per student (ADM). (The Dept of Education can soply the most recent calculations for each district . Districts at 5% ($1 to $100.000 AV/ADM) like Galena, Hydaburg; Districts at 10% ($100,001 to $200,000 AV/ADM like Craig, NW Arctic Borough; Districts at 30% ($200,001 to $600,000 AV/ADM) like Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan; Districts at 35% (over $600,000 AV/ADM) are Valdez, Unalaska, North Slope Borough. e Require local computerized maintenance management programs as a condition of funding that address: energy management; custodial care; preventive maintenance; and renewal/replacement. s Use prototypical standardized designs for new construction of schools. ♦ Transfer state owned harbors to municipalities after the state has repaired them. ♦ Transfer some state roads to municipalities. (This is currently a conceptual proposal but implies negotiation with the municipality). D,fax alert 199 deferred mainTmanee Member of the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties Alaska Department of Revenue Income and Excise Audit Division PO Box 110420 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0420 Telephone (907) 465-2320 ORGAN17ATION INFORMATION State of Alaska 1998 Gaming Permit Application AS 05.15.020 Check on( Ne" d Ren Federal EIN Permit Number Orgarmization Name Telephone Number Kenai Senior Connection 283-4156 Mailing Address Fax Number, 361 Senior Court 283-3200 City State Zip Code E-malt Address Kenai 1Ak 1 99611 TYPE OF ORGAN17ATION (check one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690) Charitable ❑ Fishing Deity Association ❑ Nonprofit Trade Association ❑ Religious ❑ Civic or Service ❑ Fraternal ❑ Outboard Motor Association ❑ Veterans ❑ Dog Mushers Association ❑ Labor ❑ Police or Fire Department ❑ IRA/Nabve Village ❑ Educational ❑ Muniaoaiity ❑ Political ORGAN12ED AS M"Crptn ❑ Partnership ❑ Associarion TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you will coriduct. For definitions see AS 05.15.690) Q Bingo W&Ifies & Lotterles ❑ Pull -Tabs ❑ Contest of Skills ❑ Dog Mustier's Contest ❑ Fish Defbies ❑ Snow Machine Classic ❑ Rain Classic ❑ Other PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the organization. Members may not be licensed as an operator, vendor. or employee of a vendor. Primary Member Name Alternate Member Name Virginia Poore Sam Huddleston Social Security Number Daytime Telephone Number Social Security Number Daytime Telephone Number 477-26-0837 283-7717 430-12-5097 1283-9443 Mailing Address Mailing Address 4300 Eagle Rock Dr. Box 3541 City, State and Zip Code City, State and Zip Code Kenai, Alaska 99611 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Has the primary member taken and passed the test? ❑ Yes ❑ No Has the alternate member taken and passed the test? ❑ Yes ❑ No Permit number under which the test was taken. Permit number under which the test was taken. THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see insvucaons) Yes (fd No Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or a vitiation of a law or ordinance of this state or another jurisdiction that is a crime imvtivino theft or dishonesty or a violation of gambling laws? ❑ Yes i{J" No Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest as defined by 15 AAC 160.955? We declare under penalty of unworn fals/frracon, trial we have examined this appiicavon, including any attachmarrz and inat to Me best of our knowledge and belial It is hue artd mrn>yef2_ Wa tmrrnrrcranrl ftctt anv talon efatnmanr rrearin nn rh:e nn!v-art..n n. anv rim ry,n,nmc x rrmldfah/n nv law Primary„member Signature — Primed Name Date X Virginia Poore 1/12/98 President or Vick President Signature (see Instructions) Primed Name Date /, W'lliam McLaughlin 1/12/98 Mailing Address of President or toe President Daytime Tele yti phone 361 Senior Court, Kenai, Alaska 99611 283-4156 Permit Fee: Check the appropriate box and enclose the Correct amount. The permit tee is based on 1997 estimates gross receipts. Make checks payable to the State of Alaska & ❑ $0 - $20,000 or new permit................420 $20,001 - $100,000......... -........ $50 ❑ $100.001 or more ................. 4100 For Department Use Only D• All Permittees New Perminaes P%O: ❑ Membership List ❑ Documentation for 3 years ❑ IRS Certificate or tax exempt letter ❑ PMIC & AMIC Test ❑ Articles of incorporation or bylaws ❑ Separate bank account See instructions for mandatory attachments. 04-826 (revised 8r97) front A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs. 1998 Gaming Permit Application omaNzwm Name Federal EIN Permit Ntmber Kenai Senior Connection 92-0131229 Game Type (use for completing Information below.) Bingo Deep Freeze Classics Goose Classics Race Classics Dog Mashers Contest Ice Classics Rain Classics PuA Tabs Dog Mushirg Sweepstakes l(ing Salmon Classics Salmon Classics Contest of Sirius Fish Derbies Mercury Classic Snow Ma hne Classics Canned Salmon Classics ACTIVITES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION Facility Name Physlcaf Location Game Type is Fadllty ❑ Owned Kenai Senior Center 361 Senior Ct. raffles at 0—"ed ❑ owned ❑ Leased ❑ Donated ❑ owned ❑ Leased = ❑ Donated ❑ Owned ❑ Leased ❑ Donated ❑ Owned ❑ Leased ❑ Donated ❑ Owned ❑ Leased ❑ Donated ACTiVMES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull -tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) V erulor regisrravon and lee must be attached. Name of Vendor Physical Location Vendor Number None ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR Name of Operator Physic e' '.DCaWn Game Type(s) Operator's License Number None ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFIGARY PERMITTEE Name of MBP Physical Location Game Type(s) MBP Number None t)mxuA i tvN ut- Nt t P"vcttus_ i ne organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for political, educational, civic, public, chari patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) in the space provided, tell how your organization intends to use the n proceeds tMm gaming activities. Bespecific) All oroceeds from faffles will be donated to the orograms and activities of the Kenai Senior Citizens Center. oo-szs frevisee-wsii Daac Atka pepartrnent of Revenue Income and Excise Audit Division O Box 110420 Juneau. Alaska 99811-0420 Telephone (907) 465-2320 ORa"EZ tTION INFORMATION Federal EI N 9 ` _ 1 13 2 21 5—garrration Name hC"ka State AS�ac,iati o;: 0 Maiing Address State of Alaska 1998 Gaming Permit Ap AS 05.15.020 E-bZem Cuba ily I AK Fa iA ba nU F, defintron see A5 05.15.690) TYPE OF ORaAt+vJa r —" to ❑ civic or Service ❑ Dog Mashers Association ORGANaED AS ❑ Fishing Derby Association ❑ Fraternal ❑ labor r REC�. - - — - ... r• tf'T/ r 1 C' Code 9709-4143 7 t -I Ufa Telephone Number 907-474-9605 9Q7,-0532 E,,W Address ❑ Nonprofit Trade AssoaamD ❑ outboard Motor Association ❑ police or Fire Department TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you rno cpnducf_ For deflrlitions see AS 05.15.690) ❑ pull -Tabs Bingo ❑ es 6 Lotteries ❑ Srtovr Machine Classic Chea / x fl ❑ veterans ❑ IFWNative village ❑ Contest of Skllis Rain Classic ❑ Dog Mushefs Contest ❑ Fish Derbles ❑ Other or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the ee of a vent. organization. Members may not be uteri ed as an operator. vendor. a employQeAlternat dMember. Name primary Member Name LaA acne Kag ee MNLgahe t Ir1.i.i.efzeybr HovaA Number Dayume Telephngne Number Social Security Number Daytime Telephone Number social SeoRity - j R 7 4 - 3 2 3 5 529-38-5917 Q07 377'78,5-9 CAz-39='93707 Mailing Address Mailing Address P.O. 9 0 x 1752 1 17 3 i v f P', Ju c- city, smote -- Lp code city, State and Tip Code t-lkanq eU A h ° 9 9 2 9 Fa,vlbanf'3 AK 99709- t143 Has the alternate member Wen and passed the test? Yes ❑ No Has the prirnarY member taken and passed the test? � Yes ❑ No Port number under which the test was taken. permit number under which the test was . Ken. THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions) actntues ever been convicted of a felony, extortion. or ❑ Yes � No Has any memcer of management or any person who � resoonstde for gaming is a inure involving then or dishonesty or a vaiaLon of a vk"on o: a taw or ordnance of this stale or another itxtsdiction that gambling laws' i acU dies have a prohibited ftnarida► interest ❑ Yes Q xlo Does any member of maragement or any person who responsible tot gam n9 as defined by 15 AAC 160955? t W Vie pest of our Wtprvfedge and ..� ----............ :..�,rArna any attadtmenL and rha o4-826 (revised "7) front A copy of this application must be sent to all app t caule 1998 Gaming Permit Application Federal EIN Permit Number 97 -1 G7 5 orgatmaasw^ Name Em bt em C o 15 9 2 - AQa� ka State A66 oC,ta t � � n o {) 1 1 3 2 21 Qame Type (use lot eompfeuM Information below.) Goose Raco Classics Rain Classics Deep Freeze(lassics Bingo Dog hIlushers Contest vy`unes Ice Classics )dnQ Salmon Classics Barron Classics Snow Mactmine Classics Dog IJlim n9 Sweel�kes PoA Tabs Mercury Classics Contest 01 Skitls Fish Derbies Carried Salmon Classics ACTiVITES CONDUCTED BY ORG"'ZAT10N � � Tye Is FacilltY ptmyslcal Location d DowneOwned Fadkty Name A-P—t Uuh WiLP eon&c,t Pa ❑ Leased fee A,ttachec! Li.6.ti.ng () vl e tf. ❑ Domed ❑ Owned h D Leased ❑ ponated O Owned D Leased ❑ Donated ❑ Owned D Leased ❑ Donated D Owned D Leased ❑ Donated D owned D Leased ❑ Donated conduct) Vendor tegrsLraOor� and tee must be artadmed. ACMrMES CONDUCTED 3y VENDOR (Dud -tabs are the onty games a vendor can Vendor Number physical Location Name d Vendor N/A AGTTVf11ES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR Game Type(s) Operator's Name d Operator Physice N/A Ay1T1ES CONDUCTED By MULTIPLE -BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE Game Types) r tgP Number Physical Location Name of MBP A. N/A a use the net proceeds from gaming acpviues rot P ducal. educalronal• avic, publrc. dWtI DEDICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The orgarmizanon must Plan (� rules.) In the space proaded. ter raw your our ot9anl�won intends to use trre net eon Patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulatis for sped , oroceeds ham oamina actmdes. (Be speaficl nv �ehaeatv�!u�-=, P-pug AcuaAene�6, �;,�e,�acy Dnacee_+6LWtan n vlri otheA eh.cve.i,t-ie,5 cLs needce ,in au1(. eommun,i tic,6 . ZW8 j (revise!} 8/97) back DESIGNATED SITES OF PROPOSED 1998 RAFFLE TICKET SALES Palmer Emblem Club #338 Located at Palmer Elks Lodge #1842 P.O. Box 516 2600 n. Barry Resort Rd, Finger Lake Palmer Ak 99645-0516 Palmer Ak 99645 Fairbanks Emblem Club # 109 Located at Fairbanks Elks Lodge # 1551 P.O. Box 70695 634 5th Ave Fairbanks Ak 99707-0695 Fairbanks Ak 99707 Anchorage Emblem Club #329 Located at Anchorage Elks Lodge # 1351 P.O. Box 101 123 717 W. 3rd Ave Anchorage AK 99510-1123 Anchorage Ak 99501 Valdez Emblcm Club #514 Located at Valdez Elks Lodge 2537 P.O. Box 666 339 Fairbanks St Valdez Ak 99686-0666 Valdez Ak 99686 Petersburg Emblem Club #81 Located at Petersburg Ellis Lodge # 1615 P.O. Box 144 301 N. First St Petersburg Ak 99833-0144 Petersburg Ak 99833 Wrangell Emblem Club #87 Located at Wrangell Elks Lodge # 1595 P.O. Box 254 Front Street Wrangell Ak 99929-0254 Wrangell Ak 99929 Juneau Emblem Club #90 Located at Juneau Elks Lodge #420 P.O. Box 1326 190 S Franklin St. Juneau Ak 99802-1326 Juneau Ak 99801 Sitka Emblem Club # 142 Located at Sitka Elks Lc% -Age # 1662 F.O. Box 275 412 Sawmill Circle Rd Sitka Ak 99835-0275 Sitka Ak 99835 Seward Emblem Club #250 Located at Seward Elsk Lodge # 1773 P.O. Box 1357 Corner of 4th and Washington Seward Ak 99664-1357 Seward Ak 99664 Homer Emblem Club #350 Located at Homer Elks :.,midge #2127 P.O. Box 2914 215 jenny Lane Homer Ak 99603-0614 Homer Ak 99603 Kenai Emblem Club #455 Located at Kenai Elks L,Kdge #2425 P.O. Box 2914 Cauler and Barniche `'.'ay Kenai Ak 99611-2914 Kenai Ak 99611 Skagway Emblem Club # 1 1 1 F.O. Box 251 Skagway Ak 99840-0251 Haines Emblem Club # 463 P.O. Box 351 Haines Ak 99827-0351 Located at Skagway Elks Lodge $431 6th and Main Streets Skagway Ak 99840 Located at Haines Elks Lodge #2634 543 Main Street Haines Ak 99827 Annual Report For RECEIV �AN 1 KENAI CITY CLERK KENAI PENINSULA RE50URCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (RC&D), INC. For The Year 1997 Resource Conservation fi Development District, Inc. An Enviromentally Safe, Sustainable, Self -Sufficient Economy For The People And Communities Of The Kenai Peninsula Borough 1997 THE YEAR IN REVIEW WHERE WE'VE BEEN..... January 9, 1997 The Kenai Peninsula RC&D District holds its first Annual Meeting and recognizes Shirley Schollenberg as Outstanding RC&D Representative. The NinUchik Chamber of Commerce Is also recognized for their efforts in promoting the proper utilization of fish waste in the Nhillchik area. Charles Quarre is elected President, Lee Coray-Ludden is elected Vice -President, and Marcia Ward is elected Secretary /Treasurer. January 27, 1997 Presentation given by John Connor to the Homer City Council on the Kenai Peninsula RC&D Program. January 29, 1997 Utilizing assistance from Kenai Peninsula RC&D representative Jeff Hetrick, the Moose Pass Sportsmens Club submits their Community Action Plan to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for participation in the USFS Economic Recovery Program. February 5, 1997 Presentation given by Charles Quarre to the Kenai River Property Owners on the Kenai Peninsula RC&D Program. February 15, 1997 The Kenai Peninsula RC&D. in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Builders Association and the Nature Conservancy of Alaska co- sponsor a Streambank Protection Course accredited by the Alaska State Homebuilders Association. Over 40 individuals attend the 8 hour course. February 27, 1997 The Kenai Peninsula RC&D, in cooperation with the Small Business Development Center and the University of Alaska Kenai Peninsula College co- sponsor a Small Business Development Workshop in the Community of Moose Pass. March 12, 1997 A presentation is given to the Cooper Landing Community Club on the development of a Community Action Plan and participation In the USFS Economic Recovery Program. Dave Westerman is appointed Cooper Landing Community Representative to the RC&D Board of Directors. March 17, 1997 Kenai Peninsula RC&D representative Jeff Hetrick provides assistance to the Moose Pass Sportsmens Club on the preparation of their Annual Work Plan for participation in the USFS Economic Recovery Program March 27, 1997 Kenai Peninsula RC&D Coordinator travels to Port Graham and Nanwalek to Inform residents of RC&D Program and to gain representation from these communities on the RC&D Board of Directors. Elenore McMullen is appointed as Port Graham Community Representative on the RC&D Board o1 Directors. May 1, 1997 Presentation given to the Community of Funny River on assistance available from the Kenai Peninsula RC&D Program. Community appoints MA. "Dusty" Rhoads and Brenda Cutsforth as Community Representatives on the RC&D Board o1 Directors. May 12, 1997 Kenai Peninsula RC&D sponsors a public meeting to determine interest in the formation of a Kenai Peninsula Forest Products Cooperative. Over 4O Individuals attend the meeting. May 22, 1997 Homer Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) requests assistance from the Kenai Peninsula RC&D In the preparation of a Section 319 Clean Water Ac. Grant Proposal for a nonpoint source water quality monitoring assessment In the Deep Creek, Stariski Creek. Anchor River, and Nlnilchik River Watersheds. May 28, 1997 Presentation given to the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce on grant writing and assistance available from the Kenai Peninsula RC&D. May 30, 1997 The Moose Pass Sportsmens Club is notified that they will receive grant monies under the USFS Economic Recovery Program for three projects: 1) Moose Pass Visitor Center 2) Volunteer Fire Department Equipment: and 3) Goat Cheese Production operators attend the September" 1997 Feasibility Study. informational session. The USFS awards grant monies to the Kenai Peninsula June 4, 1997 July 21, 1997 RC&D for providing Presentation given to the Kenai Peninsula RC&D assistance in the Kenaitze Indian Tribe on the Coordinator attends the NRCS organization of the Kenai Kenai Peninsula RC&D sponsored RC&D Concepts Peninsula Forest Products Program. Bonnie Jullussen is Course in Sacramento, Cooperative. The RC&D appointed as Kenaitze California. subcontracts with SEGO Representative to the RC&D Consultants to provide the Board of Directors. August 29, 1997 required technical assistance The Kenai Peninsula RC&D to the Cooperative Steering June 11. 1997 receives a request for Committee. Kenai Peninsula RC&D assistance from the Anchor provides assistance in the Point Senior Citizens, Inc., September 26,1997 development of a mail survey requesting help In identifying The Kenai Peninsula RC&D, in to determine interest in the potential sources of financial cooperation with the Kenai possible formation of a Forest assistance to complete the Peninsula Borough, The Products Cooperative. 145 interior of their recently Natnre Conservancy of surveys are distributed to constructed Senior Citizens Alaska, the Kenai Watershed businesses. groups, and Center. Forum, and the KPB Economic individuals involved in the Development District co - forest product industry. September 10, 1997 sponsor a series of three Moose Pass RC&D Community Sustainable Development June 15, 1997 Representative Jeff Hetrick, Community Planning Sessions Kenai Peninsula RC&D assists the Moose Pass in Soldotna, Cooper Landing, Coordinator attends the Sportsmens Club in the and Funny River. Over 70 National Association of preparation of a State people attend the three Resource Conservation and Department of Community workshops. Development Councils Annual and Regional Affairs Conference in St. Paul, Community Development October 13, 1997 Minnesota. Block Grant Application for The Homer SWCD receives the renovation of the Moose notification from the Alaska July 1, 1997 Pass Community Center. Department of Environmental Moose Pass RC&D Community Conservation (DEC) that they Representative Jeff Hetrick September 16. 1997 have been selected for federal provides assistance to the The Kenai Peninsula RC&D fumding under Section 319 of Moose Pass Sportsmens Club prepares an application for the Clean Water Act for their in the preparation of their federal assistance to the USFS proposed water quality application for federal to provide technical monitoring program. The assistance for monies assistance for the Kenai Peninsula RC&D granted to the community organization and formation of provides assistance to the under the USFS Economic the Kenai Peninsula Forest SWCD in the preparation of Recovery Program. Products Cooperative. t :e final 319 Work Plan. July 10. 1997 September 18, 1997 October 17, 1997 The Kenai Peninsula RC&D Presentation is made to the Shirley Schollenberg, Anchor sponsors a second public North Kenai Economic Point RC&D Representative. meeting in Soldoina to Development Group on the attends the Annual Fall discuss the possibility of Kenai Peninsula RC&D Sleeting of the AASWCD In forming a Kenai Peninsula Program. E=her Pass. The Kenai Forest Products Cooperative. Peninsula RC&D co-sponsor Over 20 loggers and sawmill wim the Mat -Su RC&D the 7 wading For Your Future" Workshop for AASWCD November 20, 1997 organizations of our program members. The Cooper Landing and the types of assistance Community Club holds a that we can provide on a wide November 12, 1997 public meeting and Dave variety of resource, economic, Charles Quarre, Kenai Westerman, Cooper Landing and rural development related Peninsula RC&D President, RC&D Representative, reviews challenges and concerns. attends the PacRim Regional the Draft Cooper Landing RC&D Conference in Kona, Community Action Plan. Plan We will continue to explore a Hawaii, and presents Is approved by the Community wide variety of funding Information on the Kenai and is submitted to the USFS sources for rural community Peninsula RC&D Program. for review and approval. assistance which will provide RC&D District votes to join the the opportunity for the PacRIm Regional Association. November 26, 1997 unincorporated communities The Kenai Peninsula RC&D of the Kenai Peninsula to November 17, 1997 receives a request from the develop sustainable local The Kenai Peninsula RC&D, In AASWCD for assistance in the economies and preserve and cooperation with the Forest preparation of their 501(cX3) enhance the quality of life. Products Cooperative Steering non-profit application to the Committee and the University Internal Revenue Service. We will continue to develop of Alaska Cooperative partnerships with local, state, Extension Service co-sponsor and federal units of a Workshop on International THE YEAR AHEAD government to promote Forest Products Marketing. cooperation, avoid Approximately 30 people WHERE WE ARE duplication, and facilitate attend the session. GOING ..... timely rural development assistance to interested November 18, 1997 The Kenai Peninsula RC&D groups and communities. Kenai Peninsula RC&D holds a District, Inc., consists of a meeting with the Alaska Board of Directors made up of The Kenai Peninsula RC&D Department of Fish and Game community member District welcomes public input (ADF&G) and the Kenai volunteers and sponsoring to all its activities. Together, Peninsula Borough School organizations who help we can help improve the District to explore the determine problems and economic, social, and possibility of developing a challenges facing local rural environmental quality of life Watersheds Educational communities, identify area In the rural unincorporated Curriculum targeted towards priorities, and establish goals communities of the Kenai the area's 5th grade students. and objectives to achieve Peninsula. A draft Cooperative them. Agreement is developed ................ between the RC&D, ADF&G, The Natural Resources Tba fated States Department of Agriculture and and the School District. Conservation Service (NRCS), the Zonal Pehinauia UAD prohibits dlserindution an agency known for its In wt program. on Lbs basis of race. color. November 18, 1997 partnerships with local oan.sl origin. taL religion. age. dlsabWq. The Community of Funny communities, administers the pokcwsl beliefs and marital or fantWtl stams(Not River holds an Action Team RC&D program for the U.S. U arabibited bases apply to all prop,mat meeting to finalize the Funny Department of Agriculture. Paws with dlsabLDDes eon require aheroadve River Community Action Plan. seas tot communication of program loformadon Over 250 copies of the plan are In 1998, the RC&D District, (Br2W large print sudlotaps, ere.) should distributed to community following the direction ecaautUSDA's TARGET Center at202T262600 residents for review and outlined in our Area Plan, will (eoe<. and TD4 To ple A enmplalnt Write the comment. continue to Implement a seezetery of Agriculture. U s. Department of major outreach effort to .+Crucalaure. Washington D.C. 20=1 or call 1-Soo Inform local rural Z45430(voice) or(M 7ZO. I M(TDDy USDA is an communities. groups, and ,tea, satulo,meat onportunity emniorer. t83-1493 (9011 ' Tn1aP Qnci pQni�sul lnc. Consaa ry non 8 D iopmQnt Disttid. p0. sox goo g9611 Ke . Alaska peCeniber 31, 1997 d highly valued The $ the Council has matured n to a our env► onmenc b dproviding a To r oard: s list two shO �� os►tive force ►n c°°sere ride in than this h� unities of the My congratulations' In i muoi , rec°� ur Cas a esources' Y°u may take to as ist people an e� mentally safe member of the Co ible tY ment °f to out mission, " ible development efforts sufficient economy in dedicate°° a sustainable sean lf-sufii vehicle for cesQons 1►shed ley Your deV coping Cared, and energetic accomp ula Borough in Kenai PeQ1As ued services of our talented, dui 'form those m�er. the continue ce of Janet Shapley to Pe been most forttinat who has the able assistan ed to The Board hasMark Weatherston' lacy majiner. en -Our temp Mager, we have been Co°rdinatOc' cal duties in RC&D pogram secretarial area plan- necessary dance of Jim Schmidt, NR�s as outlined in our a respoiisible the able guidon our ce to � um efforts in Pursuit of Under ore areas of vital imPe rot° - this important exert out arazim ded to include m our accepi� hnents• Council has elp� a to the ne bm�e P� de of future accomplu ible growth tur Membership p° thepeninsula- ll be rewarded Y ued respons went of the uatty ibuce to the Conan teat success and develop to the comet lived with g responsibility for the COui'Cil to Co❑ efforts be rewarded Many opportune'Les peniiisiila. MAY Your The future offers and the peoP le of of the rural areas ackn°wledgruent. Sincerely+ Charles M• Quarre president PROJECT DESCRIPTION KENAI BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) is proposing to rehabilitate the Kenai Bridge Access Road during the 1998 construction season. The existing Kenai Bridge access Roadwas constructed in 197-5 and is comprised of two driving lanes of 3.6 m ( 12 foot) each with 2.4 m (8 foot) shoulders. The rehabilitation will include the rotomilling of the existing pavement and mixing it into the existing crushed aggregate base material and then overlaying with new asphalt. The Warren Ames Bridge over the Kenai River will be resurfaced as part of this project. Clearing and grubbing in the road right-of-way will be undertaken in areas where the number of vehicle; moose accidents is hi=' . Acreage will remain below 5 acres. No clearing and grubbing will occur within 50 horizontal feet of the Kenai River. Year around springs emerge at station 4�850, on the north side of the road in the ditch immediately adjacent to the road. During winter, ice builds up here causing glaciering over the roadway. ADOT intends to conduct additional ditching and perhaps install more subsurface drainage pipe here to insure that flows move down -^radient and stay within the existing ditch. A damaged culvert will be replaced at station 4+500 which conveys this flow under the road and on to the Kenai River flats. The proposed method for replacing the culvert will be to install the new culvert adjacent to the existing pipe, 8 foot off center, and use sandbags to keep the area dry. When installation is finished, the flow will be directed through the new pipe, the old pipe will be dewatered and removed. A substantial number of rear end accidents occur at the intersection with Beaver Loop Road. likely because veiucies stop here to make a left turn on to Beaver Loop. A left turn pocket will be created 'here to allow through traffic to continue on without stopping. This 1/4 mile long length of widened road will increase the road footprint by about 10 feet on each side of the existing road. No wetlands will be affected. Applications are being submitted to the following agencies for permits or authorizations: Corps of Engineers for a Nationwide Permit 3 concurrence Alaska Department of Fish and Game for a Title 16 Permit Alaska Division of Governmental Coordination for Coastal Zone Consistency Kenai River Center for a Prior Existing Activity review j t Visitors & AAJI Convention January 9, 1998 Dr. John White Board of Fisheries P.O. Box 25526 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5526 Dear Dr. John White, Bureau, , R CEE `IVED KENAI CITY CLERK The king and silver salmon fishing in the Kenai River is vital to the economv of the entire Kenai Peninsula. People who visit our area enjoy the views of Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, flight seeing and many other activities on the Kenai Peninsula, but most come here first of all to fish for a Kenai River king salmon. Sportfishing continues to be the foundation of the visitor industry. In recent years, we have been able to extend our June to July fishing season with good silver salmon sportfisheries in August & September. However, in 1997, both fisheries were severely impacted, and we believe to a large degree, was caused by bad management and outdated allocation guidelines. KING SALMON: On days when ADF&G said 2,000 to 4,000 kings were entering the river and fishing should have been great, kings were almost impossible to catch- Our members, guides, and visitors who know the river said that only a trickle of fish were actually entering the river. The lower river sonar counter is woefullv inaccurate or inadequate. Many of the guests who stayed with our local fishing lodges left saying they would not return until we reformed and improved our management practices. The Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau board of directors, suggests at a very minimum, the following action be taken: • Cease back-to-back East Side set net openings. During the 1997 season. the "curtains of death". as our visitors call them, were in for 14 continuous days (336 hours) - Recommendation: Assure set nets are out of the water at least three days each week, i.e., two days netting, two days out of the water. • Identifv set net 5 taking large numbers of kings and reduce fishir g time at these locations. 11471 Kenai Spur Highway • Kenai. Alaska 9961 1 • 1907) 283-1991 • Fax: i907) Z3-2230 • E-mail: kvcb4Uaska.net January 9, 1998 Page • Improve the accuracy of the sonar counting system in the lower river. Addition of a second sonar or supplemental method to ensure count accuracy (test netting and guide sampling). • Limit Kodiak seine and other interception of Cook Inlet -bound fish. SILVER SALMON: The poor silver salmon return to the Kenai River caused many, many cancellations in our visitor industry. Reasons given for this decrease were El Nino, high seas interception, commercial fishing in Cook Inlet, and sportfishing in the river and other reasons. We recommend the following action: 1. Actively manage the Cook Inlet silver salmon as a sportfisherv. 2. Continue the reduced sport fishing pressure until the run is restored. 3. Increase silver salmon escapement into the Kenai River. It is time to change the Cook inlet Salmon Management Plan and remove the very negative impact it has on tourism. This fishery can no longer be managed for sockeye only, but must recognize the importance of other species and the important economic impact of sportfishing on the Kenai Peninsula. Sincerely, 2,,,L-�� Ronald Mal ston President a � 1 .04 W, Board of Directors Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Visitors & Convention Bureau, - January The Honorable Bill Clinton President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Clinton: We are writing to express our concerns over some recent actions taken by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. The Board of Directors of the Kenai (Alaska) Visitors & Convention Bureau opposes the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's decision to establish a guideline harvest level for halibut taken by guided sportfishermen. Our board agrees with the resolution recently adopted by Alaska's statewide tourism trade association, the Alaska Visitors Association. (A copy of the AVA resolution is enclosed for your reference.) In part, the AVA resolution states, "Whereas, the commercial fishery presently harvests 9 1 % of the total halibut harvest, of which more than 25% is wasted, while sport fishermen (including subsistence) harvest 9%, of winch the guided sportfish catch is only 3-4% of the total halibut take, and.... "NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alaska Visitors Association interprets the actions taken by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council as a direct assault on Alaska's visitor industry and pledges its resources in support of reversing the decision." The Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau supports this resolution, and we also agree with the points made by the Kenai River Sportsfishing Association in their December 2, 1997 letter addressed to Mr. Rick Lauber. Chairman of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (The Kenai River Sportsfishing Association's letter is also enclosed.) We urge you to support efforts to overturn the NPFMC's decision to impose halibut guidelines on sportfishermen. The NPF.MC has blatantly disregarded biological facts concerning halibut 1 1471 Kenai Spur Highwav • Kenai. Alaska 99611 • (907) 283-1991 • Fax: (907) 283-2230 • E-mail: kvcb®alaska.net The Honorable Bill Clinton President of the United States January 9, 1998 Page two waste and by -catch. By doing so, the Council has unfairly asked the sportfishery to pay for the adverse effects caused primarily by the commercial fishing industry. Sincerely, Ronald Malston President Board of Directors Kenai (Alaska) Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. cc: U.S. Senator Ted Stevens U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski U.S. Representative Don Young Honorable William Dale}. Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Commerce Honorable Tony Knowies. Governor, State of Alaska Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer. State of Alaska Senator Mike Miller. Senate President, Alaska State Legislature Representative Gail Phillips, Speaker of the House. Alaska State Legislature Mr. Steve Pennover, National Marine Fisheries Service Mr. Rick Lauber, Chairman. North Pacific Fisheries Management Council Honorable John Williams, Mayor, City of Kenai, Alaska Kenai (Alaska) Chamber of Commerce Soldotna (Alaska) Chamber of Commerce Alaska Visitors Association Kenai River Sportfishinz Association ALASKA VISITORS ASSOCIATION 3201 C Street, Suite 403 • Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Tel: (907) 561-5733 • Fax: (907) 561-5727 7997-98 -recutive racers President #97-8 Tom Tougas Kenai gores lours Sewara. Alaska 1st Vice President A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO LIMITATIONS ON THE HARVESTING OF Ken Dole LVatenail Resort/ HALIBUT IN ALASKA BY SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOATS AND Seaborne .iviauon ASSOCIATED SPORTFISHING LODGES Ketcnrkan. Alaska end Vice President Bill Pedlar WHEREAS, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is statutorily charged `biland Amen ive«ours Searrle, Wasnrn,ron with the management of the bottomfish resource, including nalibut, in Alaska, and v? Co�ernment Relations Chris von lmhor Ahs/a Resort WHEREAS, the Nortn Pacific Fishery Management Council composition is heavily Cirdw000. Alaska dominated by representatives from the commercial fisheries industry, and Secretary Justin Riaiev ovina.ongAlaska Procerves WHEREAS. the North Pacific Fishery Management Councii has approved an Anchorage. i'aska initiative introduced by the Alaska Long Line Fisheries Association (ALFA) which Treasurer Ann Camobeil effectively caps the limit on halibut harvested by guided spertfishing charter �iaska village Initiatives operators through the establishment of a Guide!ine Harvest Leve! (GHL), and . l nchoraee. 4,aska Past President Bob Engeibrecht WHEREAS, the sait-water guided charter operators and associated sportfishing "E."SCo Hencooters Juneau..-Vaska lodges in Alaska depend upon recreational fishing enthusiasts from Alaska and faro Of throughout the U.S. Who are attracted to Alaska in part due to expectations of Bob Berto catching halibut, and Svutheast Ste�vaorrng Johne Binkley =: DoradoGoid.vfine WHEREAS, the guided sportfishing and sportfishing lodge segments of the Alaska Dennis Brandon visitor industry provide a valuable service to Alaska visitors and residents and Cock Inlet Region, Inc. Dean Brown significant economic benefits to the State of Alaska and' its residents, and Princess Tours Brett Carson .orse"Akasia il"Carna-M WHEREAS, the commercial fishery presently harvests 9' 7 � of the total halibut Bob Dindinger harvest, of which more than 25% is wasted. while sport fis 'ermen (including -' aska TraveiAmentures Bill Sander subsistence) harvest 9%. of which the guided soortfish baton is only 3-4% of the inc�oraee C118 total halibut take, and John Fox va, Gnbbean Cruises Ltd. Laurie Herman WHEREAS, aside from a handful of local problem areas tt�e halibut fishery in AT&T Aascom Terry Latham Alaska is healthy, and the basis for the initiative appears tc ne greed rather than. rundra Toury biological need or economic analysis, `op or the Worra Hotel John titten Sirka Tours r NOW THEREFORE cE IT RESOLVED, that the Alaska V sitors Association Margaret Neison Gaidbe,t. Inc. interprets the actions taken by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council as a Cary Odle direct assault on Alaska's visitor industry and pledges its resources in support of '.laska Travel Adventures Ame Cron reversing the decision. Hotel Hais+ngnana Vicki Parrish ;;roanks Princess Hotel Adopted by the A VA membershrc Brad FSilips Oct. 3, 1997 dfios Cruises d -ours Brats Walker Alaska Arrrines Toni Walker -estres Tina Lindgren Srecunve DireCor December 2, 1997 Rick Lauber Chairman North Pacific Fishery Management Council 605 W. 4th Ave. No. 306 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2252 Dear Mr. Lauber: The Board of Directors of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association oppose the North Pacific Fishery Management Council decision to establish a guideline harvest level for halibut taken by guided sportfishermen. The board based it's position on the following points: • Any restriction upon the guided sportfishermen should follow reductions in bycatch and waste in the commercial fisheries. Why should the general public be restricted before the commercial fisheries clean up their waste and bycatch which is five times more than sport catch? • This allocation does not appear to be within the standards created by the Magnuson -Stevens Act. • The board strongly opposes the Council making this decision without a sport representative being seated on the Council. V Our Board supports sound fisheries conservation but this action appears to be blatant discrimination against sportsmen, who account for about 3.5 million pounds of halibut caught each year, by a commercial industry that reports waste and bycatch of more than 17.5 million pounds during the same time period. This is above the 46 million pounds of halibut commercial fishermen catch and sell annually. Please support overturning this decision and suggest the Council base future actions on biological data that is applied in a fair and equitable fashion and on a region by region basis. Sincerely, in �� Ellis Executive Director Kenai River Sporttishing Association The Sportfishing Voice of t� Kenai River i KEIt1Al RIVER Special Manaillenm ft Area "Working together_tor the river^ aDWO31 My WEED D AN _ #**ATTENTION** E NO MEETING OF THE KENAI RIVER SPECLIL THERE WILL B MANAGEMENT AREA AD VISOR YBOARD IN JANUARY. _F .THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON FEBR UAR Y 19,1998 AT 7: 00PM � AT THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS. ' AND AGENDA WILL BE SENT OUT JUST BEFORE THAT MEETING. r _ RECEIVED x v g .} - u .SIN 5 098 KENAI CITY Y _ ; CLERK Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5501 ` Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 252-4441 Alaska Division of Parts and Outdoor Recraatx n. Deparbnent of Natural Pesources. in cooperation with ere Kenai Peniroula Borough. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Thursday, December 18, 1997 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER Vice -President Wellman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call: Members Present: Ken Lancaster, Robin West, Lance Trasky, Les Bucholz, Chris Degernes, Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Peggy Mullen, Brannon Ames, Steward Osgood, Jim Richardson Members Absent: Tim Navarre, Duane Harp, Joe Moore. Ben Ellis, Terry Bendock B. Approval of Minutes: Osgood moved to approve and Lancaster seconded. Minutes were approved by unanimous consent. C. Agenda Chances and Approval: Ames requested to add the Carter 320 Road Project under Old Business as Item D and change the Operations Report to Item E. Wellman suggested adding a public comment period before the vote on guide stipulations. There were no objections. II. PUBLIC COMMENT None III. NEW BUSINESS A. Scheduling of Public Comments At the Board's last meeting an issue arose concerning when public comments should be allowed. Some members of the public expressed a concern that they didn't have an adequate opportunity to comment. During the end of that me—eting's board comments, it seemed like there was a general consensus to allow a comment period prior to a vote being taken. Wellman stated the bylaws were broad enough .o allow a public comment period at anv time. Lancaster recommended allowing a comment period to be at the discretion of the Chair. Mullen hoped to allow ample public comment because she felt the people should be heard. She stated if the comments slowed the meeting down, perhaps a time limit could be stipulated. Osgood noted that public comment is already limited to five minutes in the bviaws. Wellman pointed out limiting public comment to three minutes was one of the proposed changes for the bylaws. MOTION: DEGERNES MOVED TO ALLOW PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR BASED UPON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SUBJECT FOR THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT, AND THAT THE CHAIR EVALUATES THE TIME ALLOTTED TO THE COMMENT PERIOD. LANCASTER SECONDED. VOTE ON MOTION TO ALLOW: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection B. Kenai Peninsula College Stream Ecologist, David Wartinbee Mr. Wartinbee was not present. Degernes reported she has had no contact with Mr. Wartinbee and that the item had been placed on the agenda by Suzanne Fisler at Mr. Wartinbee's request. IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Commercial Operator Committee: Recommended Changes for Management of Guides and Rental Boats King gave a brief overview of the changes the commercial operator committee recommended and gave the committee's rationale for those changes. He opened the meeting for comments or revisions. He hoped the document could be approved at this meeting so it could go into the regulation phase. MOTION: DEGERNES MOVED TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERMIT STIPULATIONS. AMES SECONDED. Wellman noted the issue of fees was separated from this recommendation for further discussion at a later date. King agreed and requested the Board's help regarding the fee structure. King commented on the proposed orientation program. He stated the Upper River guides were concerned that the same orientation program would not be appropriate for upper and lower river operators. He noted that State Parks administers the Lower Kenai River operators, and that the KNWR generally administers the Upper Kenai River He stated the committee did not think the businesses should conduct their own orientation program but felt perhaps the Refuge could do so. The Upper Kenai River Kenai MZ er special \lanaeement :area December tit. 1997 LJ Isom Hoard Page 2 operators also objected to just three orientation programs as they felt there needed to be a way they could replace help during mid -season or on an emergency basis. Mullen was concerned about guides dropping off clients on private property and felt the permit stipulations needed to be clear that clients could only be dropped off on public property. Wellman stated the trespass issue was discussed and felt it was addressed in Item 26 which stated permission to use private property must be obtained in advance, and that violation of private property rights could be grounds for permit suspension. King gave an overview of the grounds for suspension. Degernes pointed out that No. 26 seemed to indicate that trespassing would be grounds for permanent suspension. Wellman noted the committee's intent was to say that being on private property without permission "can' be grounds for permanent suspension. It didn't mean that if one trespassed, it was an automatic revocation of the permit. West advised that if a citation was not contested, then it was considered a conviction, for the purposes of assigning suspension penalties. Richardson commented that four areas of concern were discussed at the last meeting of the Upper River guides. These areas were: 1) Two sets of stipulations for fishing and scenic/non-fishing guides. They suggested blending the two and using the same language and format for both. 2) Orientation Program. While the guides were supportive of the program and training, they were concerned about the scheduling for the training since many of their seasonal employees are out-of-state college students. There was also concern about mid -season replacement. 3) Stipulation 24, the cooperation clause. There was no definition of non- cooperation and they questioned what was the penalty for it. Can a guide lose his permit? 4) Compliance in 1998. The training would be difficult to complete prior to the 1998 season and they wondered if this portion of the regulation could go into effect in 1999 in order to give guides time to get the training completed. King did not see that cooperation needed to be defined and that the people in the field should be able to decide if an operator is cooperating. He stated the Orientation Program would probably be voluntary this season as the regs may not be in effect in time. Wellman was under the impression that the orientation program would be in effect for 1998. He did not support an orientation program during mid -season and felt that three orientation sessions would be adequate. Mullen commented on her concerns about bank fishing on private property. If the Kenai tu%er ,5pecial .Managemem area December lit. 1997 W%Isorn Huard Pace 3 burden was left on private property owners to put up signs, the riverbank would be littered with "No Trespassing.' signs. She felt it would be better to assume you're on private property unless it is posted as public property and that one should fish from boardwalks and not on grassy banks. She noted that a lot of money has gone into bank rehabilitation. Wellman stated that during the orientation program the private properties would be pointed out to the guides. He commented that habitat problems could not be solved by guide stipulations. Wellman believed two positive drug tests in a four-year period should be grounds for permanent revocation. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the rewording of Stipulation No. 12. MOTION: DEGERNES MOVED TO CHANGE THE WORDING OF THE LAST SENTENCE IN STIPULATION 12 TO READ: "A GUIDE MAY NOT STOP WITH CLIENTS TO BANK FISH IF DOING SO WELL CROWD OUT OTHER ANGLERS PREVIOUSLY AT THAT LOCATION. KING SECONDED. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection The question of the orientation program being deferred to 1999 was discussed. Degernes commented that the regulations may be not be finalized until Iate Spring or early Summer. It may be too late for requiring compliance in 1998. She stated Parks would like to offer an orientation program for which there would be voluntary compliance by guides in 1998 and having the program as mandatory in 1999. Richardson addressed the issue regarding mid -season training and asked if an option to take the training during mid -season could be at the operator's expense. King stated that could be a viable option. He also suggested having the program only pertain to fishing guides. West commented that the Refuge had not discussed separating the program for fishing from non -fishing guides. He noted that a different orientation program for the Upper River scenic guides would make sense. King desired to accommodate operators for employee replacement during mid -season. It was noted that the issue was discussed in committee and it was decided not to allow mid -season training. Operators could replace their employees from an available pool of permitted guides. There are not unlimited resources within Parks to conduct the training on an indefinite basis. Richardson would rather see Parks enforcing the law than providing training during mid -season. Three training sessions are planned with one of those being later in the season. Degernes made a suggestion to have a private company to do the mid -season training. Kenai c<icer hpecuu Management area December iX. 199- 1d%ison Board Pace 4 That way if a business needed a person to be trained. they could contract with that business to do the training. Wellman disliked the idea as there was no way to insure instructor competency. He further noted that mid -season training would only affect a handful of people. Degernes agreed, stated there are probably only five or six during a season. Richardson noted that even though it was a small amount, it would be critical to a small business. He suggested operators train extras for "free agents". Wellman opened the meeting for public comment. Mel Erickson, President of the Kenai River Guides Association, stated that a three-day suspension was too severe for minor violations such as no lights. He would be agreeable to wording that stated "up to a three-day suspension." He felt there was a wide range of interpretation in Stipulation 12 as what is defined as "crowded." He felt it would be hard to legislate. His organization had no problem with the orientation program being implemented in 1998. He would prefer a winter orientation program. He felt contracting out the training would be a bad idea. He addressed the May 1 deadline and felt no other permits should be allowed after May 1. He stated that before the Association would support an increase in fees, they want to know where the money will go. He hoped it would go to helping to curtail illegal guides. He supported a three-year permit because it would show commitment by the operator. There being no one else who wished to speak, Vice -President Wellman closed the public comment period. MOTION: KING MOVED TO CHANGE THE WORDING REGARDING SUSPENSIONS IN STIPULATION #8 TO READ: "UP TO A THREE-DAY SUSPENSION (IN SEASON)" AND "UP TO A THREE-DAY SUSPENSION FOLLOWING THE FIRST COURT CONVICTION FOR.." LANCASTER SECONDED. Bucholz believed discretion was already built into the stipulation as the opening paragraph states "may be revoked." VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection [BREAK] Kenai krver Special Management .-\ .a Decemoer 1X. 199- Advisory Board page MOTION: KING MOVED TO ADOPT THE COMMERCIAL USE PERI<IIT STIPULATIONS, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE KENAI RIVER BOAT RENTAL OPERATORS STIPULATION #4 TO READ: "PERMITTEE WILL DEVISE AND ADMINISTER AN APPROVED BOATING EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH COMPETENCY TEST." LANCASTER SECONDED. King commented on the portion of the stipulations that addressed the shared accommodation issue. He noted that no fishing activity could occur during the instruction period and that instruction was limited to 30 minutes. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection. B. Bylaw Changes Degernes pointed out the proposed amendments to the bylaws which included adding the Department of Environmental Conservation as an agencv member and removing the U. S. Corps of Engineers, limiting public testimony to three minutes instead of five, and staggering the lengths of the terms of the nine public members to insure consistency within the Board. MOTION: LANCASTER MOVED TO ADOPT THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS. DEGERNES SECONDED. King inquired if the public testimony issue was going to be addressed within the bylaws. It was felt the bylaws were already sufficiently flexible to include public testimony at any time during the meeting. Bucholz asked if he had a conflict of interest and should abstain from voting since the current bylaws noted the U.S. Corps of Engineers and not the Department of Environmental Conservation. Traskv noted that Bucholz was already a member of the Board. Wellman ruled there was no conflict of interest as he would not gain monetarily. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT: MOTION PASSED: Unanimous without objection C. Boat Wake Studv Erosion Study Committee Report Degernes briefed the Board on the meeting with Joe Dorava regarding the Boat Wake Erosion Study. They discussed the parameters and objectives of the study. A problem statement was developed regarding how erosion of the river banks is affected by boats. The objective %viil be to develop data on how the operation and characteristics of different boats affects erosion caused by boat wakes. There is a need to evaluate the Kenai m%er specuu Management .\rea vecemuer 18. 1997 Advisor, Board Page 6 hull shape and weight of a boat, the distance a boat is .)perated from the bank. the number of passengers in the boat, and horsepower. To insure consistency in the data, Mr. Dorava proposes ten tests per item. Whatever decisions are made from the study, Degernes noted the data needed to be clear in order for the subsequent decisions to be defensible in court. Wellman encouraged everyone to attend and to contribute their thoughts regarding the study at the next scheduled meeting. D. Kenai River 320 - Carter Road Fill Ames reported that the Borough Planning Commission found the project consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Plan in spite of the fact the majority of the public did not support the project. He noted the Board had sent a letter to DGC opposing the filling of the wetlands. He felt it would be appropriate to advise the Borough Assembly that the Board did not agree with the Planning Commission's recommendation and ask that they override their decision. MOTION: AMES MOVED TO SEND A LETTER ADVISING THE BOROUGH ASSEMBLY NOT TO GIVE PERMISSION TO FILL THE WETLANDS AT THAT LOCATION. MULLEN SECONDED. Ken Bryant, Kenai Borough, concurred that the Planning Commission did find the project consistent with 13 conditions, mostly regarding the road design and construction. The Commission found the project consistent with the Coastal Management Plan with a split vote of five to four. The developer must meet those 13 conditions in the road building project. He noted the Planning Commission's recommendation were only advisory to DGC. Ames noted that an appeal must be filed before it would go before the Assembly. He was fairly certain an appeal would be filed and suggested that the Board file one. Traskv noted the Borough would be making a recommendation to DGC regarding the consistency to the CZMP. The DGC will take all the comments and will make a preliminary decision. Mullen suggested forming a subcommittee to work on the issue and inform the Board of the letter to be written. King wondered how many other projects will have similar situations. He suggested meeting with the Planning Commission regarding platting approvals. He also suggested that the property be offered for sale through EVOS. Trasky noted it had been offered at one time. Wellman noted that this wetland assessment emphasizes the need to get Bruce Phelps Kenai itner ,5p"mi .Management AF,:ZL Decemoer Ise. I JJ- ldvisorc Board Pace . - back into the loop. He believed the Board needs to ask Commissioner Shively for more of his time to put the wetland plan into effect. Traskv noted that an evaluation of wetlands along the Kenai River was conducted in the 1980s. He felt the Board had no choice but to recommend that the area not be filled. Degernes stated DNR has not yet made an official position on the subject. She will relay the Board's concerns to the Commissioner's office. Wellman inquired if the letter written by Ben Ellis that spelled out the Board's position was sent. Degernes was unsure but will check. MOTION: LANCASTER REQUESTED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION THAT THE LETTER BE WRITTEN TO THE ASSEMBLY WITH A COPY TO COMMISSIONER SHIVELY AND MARTY RUTHERFORD, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF DNR. AMES CONCURRED. VOTE ON `tOTION TO SEND LETTER AS AMENDED: Yes: Lancaster, West, Trasky, Wellman, Mullen, Ames, Osgood, Richardson No: Abstain: King, Bucholz. Degernes MOTION PASSED: 8 Yes, 0 No, 3 Abstain Wellman requested Degernes to research and send the letter. Ames stated if the Board could not stop the filling of a wetland that had already been determined by biologists to be high value, and having the Commissioner overriding the Board's recommendations, then he felt the Board was wasting its time and he could no longer sit on the Board. He felt very strongly about this issue. If the Board is to serve as stewards of the river, then the Board should be allo« ed to do its work. D. Operations Report Degernes announced that Bill Berkhahn has been selected as the new District Ranger for the Kenai River. Now they will work to replace Bill on the river. Mullen felt the Division made a ;ood choice. V. PUBLIC COI EN1ENT None VI. ADJOURNMENT KCllal Kner ,pea:u L,naeeinenl :1,rea vecemner iX. 19/- ad%isur. Board ['ace t A. Board Comments Mullen wished everyone a Merry Christmas Osgood inquired about the current vacancy on the Board created by Pat Dixon moving. Degernes advised the Division is still taking recommendations to fill the slot. He further inquired on the status of Cooper Lake and FERC's response. Degernes informed him the letter was sent. Osgood also thanked Peggy for her work on the American Heritage Rivers issue. West noted the letter that explained the process for the competitive opening for Upper Kenai River sportfishing guiding permits. A draft prospectus will be sent out by March 1998, with a public comment period being offered. The selection of successful applicants will be completed by February 15, 1999. He wished a Merry Christmas to all. Lancaster also thanked Peggy and Ben for their work regarding the American Heritage Rivers program. He stated the City of Soldotna was in favor of it and would be agreeable to work on it next year. King thanked everyone for their help in developing the new wide stipulations. He felt the Board needed to meet with the Borough to identify wetlands where problems may occur. Degernes thank everyone for their hard work on the revision of the Comprehensive Management Plan. She announced it was signed last week. She felt the members went above and beyond in their effort to get the plan finalized. Ames thanked Peggy and Ted for their work on the American Heritage issue and thanked Jeff for spearheading the guide stipulation revisions. He wished everyone happy holidays. Richardson spoke regarding the Plan being completed and signed. He noted the last plan brought about many beneficial changes on the river and felt the new plan has the same potential. The Board's challenge now is to implement the plan. He thanked Peggy and Ted for their work on the American Heritage issue and hoped the river could be nominated next year. Bucholz stated he was just now getting his feet wet and looked forward to working with everyone next year. Traskv congratulated Chris and the Division on the completion of the Plan. He stated the Forest Service is also amending their Plan and hoped that Duane will keep the Board involved. Happy holidays to all. B. Date,,Auenda of Next Meeting Kenai i<ner �peciai `,ianaeement Area December 18. 1I97 W\ ison Board Pave 9 The next meeting will be on January 15, 1998. No one offered anv agenda items at this time. Vice -President Wellman thanked everyone for attending. Having no further business, he adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Earlene Reed, Recording Secretary for the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Kenai kner �.pecnu t1.,naeement Aron December ix. 199' AdvisonBoard Pale l o �T SrR� ^ G < ��/� � $ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RECEIVED �� rnosE� REGION 10 Alaska Operations Office r' !JAN 5 IM Room 537, Federal Building KENAI RIVER 222 W. 71' Avenue, #19 CENTER Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7588 December 24, 1997 I .Larry L. Reeder Chief, South Section Alaska District Corp of Engineers Post 13ffi.ce Box 898 Anchorage, Alaska 99506-0898 Re: Kenai River 320 Dear Mr. Reeder, HA8ITAT REGION it AND ESTORAT DIVISION ;O,y This letter responds to your letter of October 14, 1997 describing your position regarding the referenced wetland fill proposal. Concerns remain that we feel can be resolved with additional information from the applicant and coordination among the interested parties. We understand that information presented in this letter is not offered within the comment period, but it is important for your efforts to minimize environmental impacts of the proposed project, if the permit is issued. While there is unanimity among resource agencies t:^.at this wetland is of high value to the Kenai River ecosystem, existing documentation Of the specifics of function is contradictory and needs to be resolved. Most of the discussion about this wetland revolves around the pattern of water flow. It is apparent that the primary source of water for this wetland is ground water discharge from the hill along the proposed extension of Cheechako News Drive. Storm water from the ravine at the current terminus of Cheechako News Drive and precipitation provide significant inputs. What is uncertain is the pattern of flow at Tyee Lane. Having this information is critical to making construction design decisions. Different concerns exist For Tyee Lane and Cheechako News Drive so they will be addressed separately. I 0 0 �y1 i`r1nfM on Aecyc�ee vaRrN r, _ C f.• �i'yee - lLane As you are aware, hydrologic, soils and vegetation data was collected as part of the Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) model development. It was discovered during this work that the wetland, at the proposed Tyee Lane alignment, is not typical of black spruce wetlands. There is more surface water than usual and understory vegetation is typical of a "wet herbaceous fen" (memo from Jon Hall, Regional Wetlands Inventory Coordinator, USF'r7S, to Laurie Fairchild, Wildlife Biologist, USFWS). The ground water nature of the water source and the greater productivity of the wetland as indicated by the herbaceous under.story, suggests that this wetland provides more nutrients to the river than would typically be expected from a black spruce wetland. As has been discussed in previous letters this part of the wetland is important for, among other functions, providing a regulated water and nutrient supply to portions nearer the Kenai River where physical habitat is ideal for juvenile salmon. The physical, chemical and temporal pattern of flow to these areas are important aspects of the function this wetland provides. Recently the applicant hired a surveyor to determine whether the road alignment was on a topographical divide. if a divide exists, then it is presumed that water always flows away from this site and a road would not change the pattern of flow in the wetland. The survey data collected by the applicant's contractor defines the slope along Tyee Lane and one transect� across Tyee Lane. There is only one survey point that supports the presumption of a high point along the proposed alignment of Tyee Lane. The slope across the rest of the alignment is not defined. The applicant's information is contradicted by data collected during the HGM effort. A memo from Stan Carrick, a hydrologist at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, states that the flow gradient was in a northerly and westerly direction. HGM survey transects crossed the alignment and found no topographic divide. The contradicting information might be reconciled by surveying additional transects on different parts of the road alignment. Conclusions about the hydrodynamics of the wetland are also confounded by the very low water surface slope verified by the applicant's survey data. It is uncertain whether this slope is maintained during different flow levels. Water cannot move quickly through a wetland of such low slope. During flooding of 3 the Kenai River, or at times of high runoff, hydraulic head is likely to build as water backs up in the wetland, and will likely flow in a different direction than when flow is low. The HGM finding of northerly and westerly flow are indicative of this likelihood. When the Kenai River is flooding and the water surface slope to the south (south of the HGM data collection sites) is even flatter than when the HGM data was collected, this northerly and westerly flow is likely to be greater_ when the River is low water may reverse direction. Building Tyee Lane without allowing water to move freely through the road bed will impede flow and disrupt the productivity of the wetland. Water and nutrient delivery to juvenile fish habitat near the river will be diminished. Even if a divide exists at the Tyee Lane alignment, the very low slope of the wetland surface is likely to influence flow direction in the wetland only at times of low water inputs. At other times the low slope will be overwhelmed by the water surface. This can be easily determined by surveying during different flow levels. Water flow patterns at Tyee Lane can be maintained with careful consideration and implementation of appropriate construction techniques. A porous road bed, that does not allow water to drain along the alignment, and close spacing -of culverts to facilitate high flows across the roadway, will likely maintain the flow patterns in the wetland- Ch�echako News Drive HGM data collected on the hillside near the proposed extension of cheechako News Drive found that all three criteria exist on the lower hill slope to classify this area as a wetland. An earlier reconnaissance level wetland determination was inaccurate. We request that you use the site specific information from the HGM effort. The primary source of water to the wetland identified during the HGM model development, as stated above, is ground water from the hillside along the alignment of the extended Cheechako News Drive. The dispersed nature of the this ground water entering the wetland helps to maintain the wetland. If water was concentrated in a few culverts, water would be delivered only to specific parts of the wetland, drying and reducing productivity in other parts. In addition, at times of high surface runoff the increased water velocity in ditches leading to culverts and in the culverts would result in er^si_on of the slope along the road 4 bed and sedimentation in the wetland. Wetland functions would diminish over time as sediment accumulated in the wetland causing water to move more and more quickly to the river. These problems can be mitigated by ensuring sheet flow through the bed of the road. Concentrated floe of water in ditches tends to accelerate erosive action. Close spacing of culverts would allow high amounts of runoff to pass through the road without concentrating the flow through any one culvert and would reduce the need for ditching along the road. Energy dissipation devices in the culverts would prevent increased water velocity and minimize erosive force of the water exiting the culverts. we understand that you cannot assume the liability of prescribing a road design, however there are certain elements of the wetland that must be maintained for the wetland to continue to function, specifically that flow patterns within the wetland be maintained at all seasons. Water moves through the wetland as sheet flow, this flow pattern must be maintained, rather than concentrated in a few culverts. In our previous letters we have recommended that the road fill be composed a material large enough for water to flow through unimpeded. Since that time we have received information about research that has been conducted on the effects of roads on wetland hydrology. Work by the USDA Forest Service indicates that road fill, if porous can act as a drain, moving water quickly along the length of the road fill down slope (information received from Jeff Davis, personal communication). Therefore, design and construction should achieve the following: 1) The road bed of both Tyee Lane and Cheechako News Drive niust be able to Lass water so that sheet flow will not be affected; 2) The road bed must not act as a drain. To these ends some suggestions for construction include: 1) At Tyee Lane alternate porous material will be placed in tight sequence with non -porous material (for example a short length of porous material alternating with a short length of nonporous material for the length of the road bed), and culverts will be tightly spaced; S 2) Do no construct ditching along the length of the road; 3) Other than clearing of vegetation, do not disturb the road alignment before road construction or, if excavation is to be performed, excavate in short segments as fill is placed; and 4) At Cheechako News Drive construct the road bed with material porous enough to freely pass sheet flow and culverts should be tightly spaced. We recommend that you amend the proposed permit conditions to read as follows: 1) The applicant will take all steps necessary to maintain sheet flow through the wetland. The applicant will submit road constructions plans for review and coordination with the resource agencies and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and approval by the District Engineer before construction begins. The resource agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Alaska Departments of Fish and Game, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources. We recommend a meeting of interested parties once plans have been submitted. Most engineers approach read design and construction with the intent of maintaining the integrity of the road not the wetland. The condition proposed above is more appropriate than the special condition you described in your letter of October 14, 1997, because it will ensure that the design addresses wetland function. Ir will also ensure that all mitigation measures are considered before construction so the applicant is less likely to be faced with a noncompliance action because the road, which was not designed to maintain the flow pattern of the wetland, doesn't. simply requiring that culvert-- be placed so as to avoid ponding is unlikely to successfully maintain the pattern of water flow in the wetland. In particular it will not maintain sheet flow, as flow would be concentrate in culverts. 6 i We have reviewed the proposed consistency finding for the Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP)dated December 19, 1997. There are design derails proposed in the consistency finding which we believe do not address some c)f the issues we have addressed in this letter_ Therefore, we request inclusion of our condition in the Section 404 permit, in light of the ACMP findings. Thank you for your consideration of the issues we have discussed here. Projects such as this, while having relatively small individual adverse impacts, can add to the cumulative degradation of the river as hundreds of such projects proceed over many years (in 1978 there were approximately 300 dwelling on the banks of the Kenai River, today there are nearly 1000, and growth Continues). To maintain the health of the Kenai River ecosystem, subset of the stated purpose of the Clean Water Act, each project must minimize adverse impacts to the degree technically possible. Please call me at 271-3401 if you have questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Phillip North, Aquatic Ecologist :c_ USFWS, Anchorage NMFS, Anchorage y ADFG, Anchorage ADGC, Anchorage ADEC, Anchorage Kenai Peninsula Borough f Pac Carter r y L KENAI RIVER Z Special Management Area Working together —for the fiver"' IQDYH DQU W&RD December 15, 1997 Mr. John Shively, Commissioner Department of Natural Resources State of Alaska 3601 C St., Suite 1210 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5921 Re: Pat Carter Wetland Road. SID No. Ak9702-12AA, KRC. No. 2214 Kenai River 320 Dear Commissioner Shively, This letter is written to reaffirm the opposition of the Kenai River Special Management Area Board ("KRSMA Board") to the above referenced application by Pat Carter. As more fully explained below, the KRSMA Board opposes Mr. Carter's application to build an access road across the wetlands because the proposed road construction is contrary to the 1997 Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan (KRCMP), may disrupt water flows into the River and eliminate important fish and wildlife habitat. The 1997 KRCMP recognizes the importance of contiguous wetlands to the health of the Kenai River. Wetlands naturally regulate water flow and quality by acting as discharge areas for groundwater and natural retention areas for floodwater, provide the basis for aquatic food chains by producing enriched detritus, may provide spawning, rearing, nesting. feeding and resting habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species, and establish drainage characteristics, sedimentation and current patterns, and flushing characteristics of upland and lowland water flows. Wetlands also shield adjacent areas from storm and floodwater, act as ground water recharge/discharge and water holding areas when surface and ground water are directly interconnected, and provide natural water filtration processes for water purification (e.g., act as sediment accretion sites that reduce nutrient and sediment loads and increase oxygen content of waters that pass through them). See KRCMP. Section 2.2. The 1997 KRCMP finds that road construction is not a compatible use in "high value" contiguous wetlands. (See KRCMP, Appendix C, p.7.) Wetlands are classified as "high value" if the wetlands are adjacent to the Kenai River, its tributaries, or other areas within the Plan boundary and provide functions critical to the river resources, water quality and habitats, and/or are hvdrologically connected to the river or its' tributaries through surface or, especially subsurface flows during low water months. (See KRCMP, Appendix C. p.2.) Kenai Area Office. Box 1247. Soldotna, AK 99669. Soldotna 262-558' ' ! Kenai Peninsula Borougn, Box 350, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262--�t Alaska Division of Pangs and Outdoor Recreation. Department of Natural Resources. in cooperation with the �c+ai Peninsula Borough. Commissioner John Shively December 15. 1997 page 2 The wetlands in question have been identified by Jim Powell of the Department of Environmental Conservation and Jon Hall of U.S.F.W.S. as being "high value" wetlands. Mr. Hall found that water moves from the toe of the bluff at the edge of the wetlands area, across the area proposed for road construction and eventually into the Kenai River. This water carries organic material directly into the Kenai River. Mr. Hall described the site as "best of the best" wetland and important to the Kenai River. Mr. Carter's proposed road would dump approximately 2,650 cubic yards of gravel to surcharge a half -mile of road across these high value wetlands. In support of this application, Mr. Carter provided construction plans, and memos from Henry Knackstedt of Mike Taurianen, P.E. Consulting Engineer; Inc., and Frank Bergstrom, environmental consultant, regarding potential impacts of the road on the water flow. Designated members of the KRSMA Board have reviewed the reports in addition to the information received from the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game and other agencies. Several examples of similar road construction techniques, provided by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. show that roads built over wetlands blocked natural water flows. In addition to the potential for b'.ocking water flows, the road would destroy a nearly pristine area of wetlands with importance to fish and wildlife. For these reasons, the KRSMA Board recommends the road not be developed. The KRSMA Board remains convinced that the construction of this road would negatively affect the Kenai River. Accordingly, the KRSMA Board asks that you recommend an "inconsistent" finding for this project, and help insure that we prevent development of this road to maintain the health of the River. The cumulative impacts of these types of developments in high value wetlands can destroy the resource we all have been trying so hard to preserve. Very truly yours. Ben Ellis. President Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Pro Ia got Status Report 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 AM/F/ C" C n tooP110t _m NOIIq stfi i A JL Alaska Regional Fire Training Training Building - working on wood framing, roof Facility, ARFF framing, & second floor slabs... Effluent Building - working on the roof... PSI Structural Trainer - steel underway... Rest of site work shut down for Winter... Received one bid on the 3000-gallon vehicle, Oshkosh is protesting the bid. A KK Animal Control Shelter Under construction .... Working on fencing & cabinets. 90% complete. Est. completion February. A KK Bluff ASTF Grant Grant was submitted and ASTF has stated that this project does not meet their criteria. A JL/RS Challenger Learning Center Funding being organized... Draft RFP has been submitted to Launch Committee and is being revised. A MK Comprehensive Plan $60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund. A JL Contaminated Soils - Airport Workplan submitted to ADEC.... They agreed to let us pull tanks in Spring... Pete Campbell with Kent & Sullivan states that project is on schedule. A JL Contaminated Soils - Shop City met with Pete Campbell & Susan Kent of Kent & Sullivan. Workplan should be submitted to ADEC before 1/31/98... Pete states that project is on schedule.. A JL K.M.A. Taxiway "C" Extension Project down for winter... paving in Spring. North A KK Mission Street Peninsula Construction finished underground this fall. Winter shutdown. Working on electrical submittals. A KK STP Disinfection Change Mailed mylars to engineer... Waiting for as -built. Received final billing from Vasey. Thursday, January 15. 1998 Page 1 of 2 i C ty contact Pact Name STIP F JL City Maintenance Facility F KK S. Spruce Beach Parking F KK South Side Kenai River Road and Parking F KK STP Expansion/Planning F KK NC JL NC KK STIP KK STIP KK STIP KK STIP KK Water Quality/Quantity Development Program ADA City Building Study status Wm. J. Nelson & Associates has submitted a proposal to do the schematic design. Corps permit process complete... No funding appropriated as yet. Going to request Exxon Valdez Funds. Project request given to Rep. Mark Hodgins. For Southside dip netters... City to request Exxon Valdez Funds. Waiting on DEC's planning design grant. Wellhouse modification and/or SCADA for water system control... Allen Houtz is sending proposal... Water main loop iines... Replace underground pump house. Additional funding requested from DEC and Legislature for WH4 and other projects. Implement changes after 7/1 STP Mixing Zone Analysis Study complete... Billed KPB for 1/2 of study... Copper is the main problem with the effluent ... Vasey completed Memorandum for attachment to analysis and application for NPDES permit. Received final billing. DOT - Bridge Access Pathway Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach to Spur 3.3 miles...Cesign FFY 00 at $250,000... ROW FF-1 00 at $100,000...Constr. FFY 01 at $1,400,000. DOT - Forest Drive DOT in design stage... Public Meeting 2/17/98 at 7:00 p.m... Design FFY 98 at $900,000. ROW FFY 99 at $500,000. Construction FFY 00 at $5, 500, 000. DOT - Kenai Bridge Access Resurfacing & wideni g; Spur to K-Beach... Road Construction FFY 98 at $1,200,000...DOT submitted permit reauests. DOT - Unity Trail Pathway Pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.1. Design FFY 00 at $2C0,000... ROW FFY 00 at $100,000...Const. FFY 01 at $1,700,000. Thursday, January 15, 1998 Page 2 of 2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER January 8, 1998 The Honorable Jol,,n Williams Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 RE: FY 98 5$ARED FISHERS BUSINESS TAX PAYMENT Dear Ma TONY KNOWLES 71 P.O. SOX 1121C, JUIvc4U. ALASK4 _ PHO^.= 19071 Ac: FAA (907) 46- 333 W 4TH AVEN1 'E. SUITE 22C ANC=ORAGE. A:ASKA 99501-23. " PHONE. (907) 269-4500 FAX (907) 269-4520 KENAI CITY CLERK I am pleasedAprovide you with the City of Kenai's FY 98 Shared Fisheries Business Tax payment i he amount of $4,209.65. This payment must be used to help reduce the effect of fisheries business activities on your municipality, which may include the expenses of any municipal service. Should you have any questions regarding this pavment, please call Bill Rolfzen, Program Administrator, at 465-4733. Sin/rely, Mike Irwin Commissioner 21-PlLH --------------.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, VOLCANO LEARNING CENTER QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER January 1998 PROJECT UPDA TE Work is progressing on the proposed North Pacific Volcano Learning Center as support for the project continues to grow. Members of the Board of Directors are working at completing the acquisition of the site chosen for the Center which is a few miles north of Anchor Point on the bluff overlooking Spur, Redoubt, Illiamna, and Augustine. They are also seeking capital funds for the construction of the Center. Plans for a hiking trail system and an internet web site are subjects of two separate foundation grant applications that are pending. Individual and corporate contributions have provided funding necessary for day- to-day operations (we now have an office and a Development Director). Contact the Development Office or any member of the Board of Directors Misted on the back) if you want to contribute to or becom involved with the project. NEW OFFICERS AND A NEW BOARD MEMBER Dick Troeger has been named as the newest member of the Board of Directors. Dick is the former Director of the Planning Department of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. He and his wife. Katie have lived in Soldotna for the last 13 years. As a retired person Dick stated that he has time to contribute to this project which he has been interested in for years. At the January 8th meeting the Board elected a new President: Emmitt Trimble of Anchor Point. Bob Favretto, the person who represents the Kenai Chamber of Commerce was elected as the new Vice President. Sammy Crawford and Devery Willis were re-elected to their respective positions of Secretary and Treasurer. BOARD OF GOVERNORS HOLDS SECOND MEETING The Board of Governors is an advisory group to the Board of Directors. They help to raise money, move the project forward, and serve as a "think tank" for creative ideas. The first meeting of the group took place on November 3rd and was attended by ten community and state leaders as well as the Board of Directors. At their second meeting on January 8th the group elected Diana Zirul as their Chairperson and Theo Matthews as the Vice Chairman. The newest member of the Board is Fran Ulmer, Alaska's Lt. Govenor. COLLABORATION WITH THE GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE Plans are underway to file a very major grant request with the National Science Foundation to study the processes of volcanism and tectcnism caused by the convergence of the Pacific Plate with the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Mainland. The Volcano Cer,te- is involved as the public and educaticnal outreach arm of the project for the Geophysical Institute. BOARD INITIATES CHARTER MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN The Board recently began to enroll 'Friends' and 'Benefactors' of the Volcano Learning Center as a way to raise money and garner additional support for the project. For an individual to join as a friend of the Center the cost is $100. There is a sliding scale ($150 to $500) for businesses. Benefactors are either individuals or businesses who contribute $2000 or more. 'Friends', and 'Benefactors' will receive a Charter Membership Certificate, A Volcano Center Decal, periodic written updates on project status and inclusion of their names on a bronze plaque in the future center. The Center located just North of Anchor Point will take advantage of the unique and spectacular view of the four active volcanoes on the west side of Cook Inlet. VOLCANO BLAST On February 21 st the Volcano Leaming Center will sponsor the first VOLCANO BLAST, a gala party at the Kenai Senior Center. The program will feature information on volcanic activity and history of the area, great food, fabulous prizes and an auction. More info to come! NORTH PACIFIC VOLCANO LEARNING CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Emmitt Trimble, President Wk 235-7141 Fax 235-6876 Bob Favretto, Vice President Ph 283-5975 Wk 283-3949 Simonne Clutts, Past President Ph 235-8531 Fax 235-2296 Sammy Crawford, Secretary Ph 283-9271 Devery Willis, Treasurer Ph 235-2503 Fax 235-5223 Joe Dilley Ph 262-4861 Fax 262-2700 Willard Dunham Ph 224-5623 Fax 224-7318 Dave Karp Wk 269-8180 Fax 269-81 Teri Keith, Ak. Vol. Observatory Wk 786-7443 Fax 786-7450 Vicki Steik Ph 567-3335 Dick Traeger Ph 262-5387 Development Director, Judy Salo Office 283-1 630 Fax 283-1976 1791 - 1991 1 CITY OF KIENAI "Oct Cqdal 06 / 44i�Ad FAX TO FROM 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Ken" Alaska 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 IU I- ,-�. -: - Fax 907-283-3014 Date Number of Pages 1791 - 1991 CITY OF KIENAI Capdat o' 4(a� FAX TO FROM / t 210 Fidaigo, Suite 200 Kauai, -Alaska 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 Fax 907-283-3014 Date Number of Pages---�-- MAYOR'S REPORT JANUARY 21, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY: ADD AS: SUBSTITUTE ITEM H-7 - Change Order No. 2/ Alaska Regional Fire Training Center - Alcan General/ $116,234.15 Decrease. Administration No Changes CONSENT AGENDA MAYOR'S REPORT 1791 - 1991 CITY OF KIENAI. T Capda� o64(a' FA.X TO FROM 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Phone 907-283-7535 Fax 907-20-3014 Date / / / 'Ill / ?<j- Number of Pages J AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1998 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.Kenai.net/city B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1770-98 - Establishing an Equipment Replacement Fund. 2. Ordinance No. 1771-98 - Appropriating $1,500,000 in the General Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund. 3. Resolution No. 98-3 - Transferring $4,000 in the General Fund for Communications Department Overtime. 4. Resolution No. 98-4 - Transferring $5,000 in the General Fund for Legislative Expenditures. 5. Resolution No. 98-5 - Extending the Contract with Brown Agency for Insurance Brokerage Services. 6. *CONTINUED OPERATION OF BIENNIAL LIQUOR LICENSES - Kenai Joe's Pizza Paradisos BPO Elks Lodge #2425 Kitchen Express 8s Eadies Frontier Liquor Peninsula Oilers Seafood Saloon Don Jose's Restaurant 8v The Rainbow Bar Oaken Keg Spirit Cantina Peninsula Moose Lodge Shop #58 Kmart Liquor # 1942 Additional information can be found at http: / /wwwXenai.net/city The public is invited to attend and participate. Carol L. 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