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Meeting Packet
January 7, 1998
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and
non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sea_uence 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 V. ith 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)(AI to Specify Allowed Building Coverage of Lots for
Townhouses in All Citv Zones.
3. Ordinance No. 1768-97 - Amending the Officiai 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 Func.
5. Resolution No. 98-1 - Transferring $17,800 From Contingency in the
Kenai ARFF Capital Project Fund.
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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 Ease 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
1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/ Garcia Building
Encroachment
H. NEW BUSINESS
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 $1,500.900 in the General
Fund to be Transferred to the Equipment Replacement Fund.
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S. Approval - pease 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
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
J. DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K. ADJOURNMENT
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No changes.
No Changes
MAYOR'S REPORT
JANUARY 7, 1998
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
REQUESTED
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY:
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ed Wehrstein request (purchase of 16,000 square foot property on Homer Spit for visitor
center to promote the City of Kenai).
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Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1766-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 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).
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that the Land Use Table was
unclear and that all uses allowed and not allowed should be specifically noted in the Land Use
Table; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that some uses should not be
allowed in some zones and a designation of "N" ("Not Permitted") should be added to the Land Use
Table;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that the
Land Use Table (KMC 14.20) and footnotes be replaced with Exhibit "A" attached.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the 7`h day of January,
1998.
John J. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: December 17, 1`.�97
Adcmed: January 7, 1998
Effective: February 7, 1`.398
December 2, 1997 (sp)
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PZ97-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14.20 KENAI
ZONING CODE, LAND USE TABLE WITH FOOTNOTES.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that the Land Use
Table was unclear and that all uses allowed and not allowed should be
specifically noted in the Land Use Table; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that some uses should
not be allowed in some zones and a designation "N" "Not Permitted"
should be added to the Land Use Table; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held numerous work sessions as
well as a joint work session with City Council on October 8, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing on November 26, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECCMMENDS THAT THE
KENAI CITY COUNCIL AMEND KMC TITLE 14.20 KENAI ZONING CODE, LAND
USE TABLE WITH FOOTNOTES.
PASSED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska this
261h day of November, 1997.
A TEST: Planning Secretary CHAIRPERSON
Memorandum
Date: 12/04/97
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 1766-97—LAND USE TABLE
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 26, 1997
on the Land Use Table and Footnotes. The Commission voted to make three
changes to the Table. Those changes are as follows:
• RR1—lndustdal—Manufacturing/Fabricating/Assembly/Storage—
Footnote 19 removed.
• RS—Industrial—Manufacturing/Fabricating/Assembly/Storage—Footnote
19 removed.
• RS—Industrial—Warehouses—Footnote 19 removed.
The remainder of the Table denotes the changes agreed upon by Council and the
Planning and Zoning Commission during the work session on October 8, 1997.
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P = Pnrrcipai Permitted Use NOTE_ Reference ioommes
C = Condinonal Use on io6c,-ing pages for
S = Seco dary Use adding reancsiorn.
N = Not Pernuned
Tabk 1 of 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES
C
RR
RR1
RS
RS1
RS2
RU
CC
CG
IL
III
R
TSH
RESIDENTIAL
One Family Dwelling
cis
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
Sr
S2
S2
P
P
TwoiThree Family Dwelling
Cis
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
Sr
C
C
P
P
Four Family Dwelling
C1e
P
C3
P
N
N
P
S
Sr
C
C
C
P
Five/Six Family Dwelling
Cr"
C
N
P
N
N
P
S
Si
C
C
C
P
Seven or More Family
Dwelling
Cr`
C'
N
C'
N
N
P
S
S'
C
C
C
P
Townhouses
C"
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Mobile Home
Parks a
N
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
Planned Unit Residential
Development'
C"
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
COMMERCIAL
Automotive Sales
N
C
Cr'
N
N
N
C
P
P
P
P
N
N
Automotive Service Stations
N
C
C"
N
N
N
C
P
P
P
P
C
N
Banks
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
P
C
C
C
Business/Consumer Services
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
P
C
C
i
C
Hotels[Motels
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
P
C
C
P
Professional Offices
N
C
C"
C
N
N
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
Restaurants
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
P
C
C
C
Retail/Wholesale Business
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
P
P
C
C
Theaters/
Commercial Recreation
N
C
C"
C
N
N
C
P
P
C
C
P
C
14-65 CIT'.' OF KENAI
LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P = Pnrxi* Pemuned Use NOTE: Reference rooums
C = Condiaonal Use xi followme pages for
S = Secaodary Use 3ddirionairesincdons.
N = Na Penrrdned
Table 2 of 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES
C
RR
RRI
RS RS1
RS2
RU CC
CG IL IH R TSH
-7
MUSTRIAL
Airports and
Related Uses
P I
C
C19 I
Ct9
N
N `
C i
P (
P
P
P I
C
N
Automotive Repair/
Tire Recappingi
Rebuilding
N
C
Ct9
C19
N
N
C
P
P
P
P
N
N
Gas Manufacture/
Storage
N
N
C19
I C19
N
N
I N
N
N
C9
C9
N
N
Manufacturing/
Fabricating/
AssemblyiStorage
N
C
C
C
N
N
C C
P
P
P
C
C
Warehouses
N
C
C19
C
N
N
C C
P9
P
P
C
N
PUBLIC/
INSM UTIONAL
Charitable Institutions
C
C
C
C
C
C
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
Churches
C
Plo
pro
plo
plo
plo
pro i pro
pro
C
C
IF
P
Clinics
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
P
C
C
C
Colleges
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
C
C
C
C
Elementary Schools
C
C
C
C
C
C
j C P
P
C
C
C
C
Governmental Buildings
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
I P
P
C
C
C
High Schools
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
I P
C
C
C
C
Hospitals
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
P
C
C
C
Libraries
C
C
C
C
C
C
C12 P
P
P
C
C
P
Museums
C
C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
P
C
C
P
Parks and Recreation
P
S
S
S
S
S
S P
P
S
S
P
P
SanitariumsC
=CC
C
C
C
C C
C
C
C
C
C
14-66 CITY OF KENAI
LAND USE TABLE
IiE1': ? =Principal Pemutted Use `OTE: Reference footnotes
C = Conditional Use m following pages for
S = Secondary Use �iirionai restncuons.
N = Na Permitted
Table 3 of 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES 1
C I
RR
RRI
RS
RS1
RS2
RU CC
CG
IL
III
R j
TSH
INUSCELLANEOUS
Animal Boarding 13
C I
C
C
C
C
N
N C
C
C
C
C
N
Bed & Breakfasts
C
C
C
C
C
C
C C
C
C
C
C
C
Cabin Rentals
C I
C
C
C
N
N
N P
P
P
C
C
P
Cemeteries
C I
C
C I
C
N
N
N C
C
C
C
C
C
Crematories
N
C
N
C
N
N
C C
C
C
C
C
C
Day Care Centers 12
C I C
C
C
C
C
C C
C
C
C
C
C
Dormitories/
Boarding Houses
C 1 C
C
C
C
C
P S'
S
C
P
C
C
Essential Services
I P I P
P
P
P
P
P P
P
P
P
P
P
Farming/Gardening/
General Agriculture
P
P
P
P
P
P
P P
P
P
C
P
P
Greenhouses/Tree
Nurseries is
C
C
C
C
C
C
C i P
P
P
C
C
C
Assemblages is
(Large: Circuses, Fairs,
etc.)
C
C
C
C
C
C
C i P's
Pus
Pis
Pts
C
11
Lodges/Fraternai
Organizations
N
I C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
( P
C
I C
P
Nursing, Convalescent or
Rest Homes
N
C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
C
C
i C
C
Parking, Off -Street
P
I P
P P
P
P
P P
P
P
P
P
P
Parking, Public
Lots 12
C
C
( C
C
C
C
C C
C
C
C
C
C
Private Clubs
N
I C
C
C
C
C
C P
P
C
C
S
C
Radio/TV Transmitters/
Cell Sites
P
P
C
C
C
C
C P
I
P
P
P
C
C
Recreational Vehicle Parks
C
C
C
C
N
N
C C
C
C
C
C
C
Social Halls
N+
C
C C
C
C
C P
P
C
C
C
C
Subsurface Ext-
raction of Natural
Resources 36
C
C
C
C
C
C
C C
C
C
C
C
Surface Extraction of
Natural Resources "
C
i C
C C
N
N
C C
C
C
C
C
i Union Halls N C
C C
C
C
C P
P
P
C C
C
14-6 i CITY OF KENAI
FOOTNOTES
(1) Allowed as a secondary use except on the ground floor of the part of the
building fronting on collector streets and major highways.
(2) One single-family residence per parcel, which is pan of the main building.
(3) Allowed as a conditional use, subject to satisfying the following conditions:
(a) The usable area per dwelling unit shall be the same as that required for
dwelling units in the RS zone;
(b) The site square footage in area must be approved by the Commission;
(c) Yards around the site, off-street parking, and other development
requirements shall be the same as for principal uses in the RR zone;
(d) Water and sewer facilities shall meet the requirements of all applicable
health regulations:
(e) The proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential area of
sustained desirability and stability; will be in harmony with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood, and will not adversely affect surrounding property
values;
(f) The buildings shall be used only for residential purposes and customary
accessory uses, such as garages, storage spaces, and recreational and community
activities;
(g) There shall be provided, as part of the proposed development, adequate
recreation areas to serve the needs of the anticipated population;
(h) The development shall not produce a volume of a affic in excess of the
capacity for which the access streets are designed;
(i) The property adjacent to the proposed dwelling g;*oup will not be
adversely affected.
(4) See "Townhouses" section.
(5) See "Mobile Homes" section.
(6) Allowed as a conditional use, subject to "Mobile Homes" section and
provided that any mobile home park meets the minimum Federal Housing Authority
requirements.
(7) See "Planned Unit Residential Development" section.
(8) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the proposed location and the
characteristics of the site will not destroy the residential character c the neighborhood.
(9) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that all applic—able safety and fire
regulations are met.
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14-68 CITY OF KENAI
(10) Provided that no part of any building is located nearer than thirty (30) feet to
any adjoining street or properw line.
(11) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no part of any building is located
nearer than thirty (30) feet to any adjoining street or property line and provided further that
the proposed location and characteristics of the use will not adversely affect the commercial
development of the zone.
(12) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) The proposed location of the use and the size and characteristic of the site
will maximize its benefit to the public;
(b) Exits and entrances and off-street parking for the use are located to
prevent traffic hazards on public streets.
(13) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that setbacks, buffer strips, and other
provisions are adequate to assure that the use will not be a nuisance to surrounding
properties. The Commission shall specify the conditions necessary to fulfill this
requirement.
(14) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that no indication of said use is evident
from the exterior of the mortuary.
(15) Allowed, provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) An uncleared buffer strip of at least thirty (30) feet shall be provided
between said use and any adjoining property in a residential zone.
(b) Exits and entrances and off-street parking for the use shall be located to
prevent traffic hazards on the public streets.
(16) See "Conditional Uses" section.
(17) See "Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources"
section.
(18) Conditional Use allowed only on privately held property. Not allowed on
government lands.
(19) Allowed as a conditional use, provided that ingress and egress from the
property is from the Kenai Spur Highway.
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Suggested by: Planning & Zoning C
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1767-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AMENDING
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE 14.20.160(b)(6)[A] TO SPECIFY ALLOWED BUILDING
COVERAGE OF LOTS FOR TOWNHOUSES IN ALL CITY ZONES.
WHEREAS, townhouses are allowed on certain lots by conditional use permit as set out in the
Land Use Table of the Kenai Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Code currently addresses the allowed total building coverage of
townhouses ONLY on lots in RR, RS and RU zones; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Table allows townhouses by conditional use permit in all city zones; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Code needs to address the allowed total building coverage of
townhouses on lots in all city zones in order to be clear and consistent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska that KNIC
14.20.160(b)(6)[A] be amended to read:
[A] [THE TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE SHALL NOT
EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE LOT AREA IN THE RR
AND RS ZONES AND FORTY PERCENT (40%) OF THE LOT AREA IN
THE RU ZONE;] The total building coverage in the R. RR.
RS2, RU. and TSH zones shall be determined by *he Development
Requirements Table of the KMC Title 14 The total building coverage in the IL.
IH, CC and CG zones shall be determined by the Uniform Building Code as
adopted by KMC 4.05.010.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, the 17`h day of December,
1997.
John J. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: December 17, 1`397
Adopted: JanuarZ- 7, 1998
Effective: February 7, 1998
December 2, 1997 (sp)
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PZ97-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE, KENAI ZONING CODE,
TITLE 14.20.160, TOWNHOUSES (b)(6)[A].
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that section 14.20.160
(b) (6) [A] did not specify building coverage of the lot area for all zones in
the city; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that the Development
Requirements Table specifies building coverage for all residential zones in
the city; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 Uniform Building Code determines lot coverage for commercial
and industrial zones in the city; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission determined that the code should be
amended to include all zones in the city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
on November 26, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOMMENDS THAT THE KENAI
CITY COUNCIL AMEND KMC 14.20.160 (b)(6)[A] to read:
(A)
[THE
TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE
SHALL NOT EXCEED THIRTY
PERCENT
(30%)
OF THE LOT AREA IN THE RR
AND RS ZONES AND FORTY
PERCENT
(40%)
OF THE LOT AREA IN THE
RU ZONE;] The total building
coverage
in the
R. RR, RR1, RS, RS1, RS2,
RU, and TSH zones shall be
determined by the Development Requirements Table of the KMC Title 14. The
total building coverage in the iL, IH, CC, and CG zones shall be determined by
the Uniform Building Code as adopted by KMC 4.05.010.
PASSED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska this 26'
day of November, 1997.
AK
A EST: Planning Secretary CHAIRPERSON
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as set out above, shall be considered a full story.
2 Eacept that for each story over two stories, each side and rear yard shall be increased three feet, but need not exceed 14 feet for each side yard and 19 feet for the rear yard.
CITY OF KENAI
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Suggested by: Planning & Zoning COITuila��iva•
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1768-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 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).
WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.270 establishes a procedure to amend the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map depicts these lands as Rural
Residential (RR); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai land Use Plan designation for this area is
Undeveloped/Medium Density Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the Official City of Kenai Zoning Map depicts adjacent lands as Rural
Residential (RR) and Suburban Residential (RS); and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
December 10, 1997 and as a result of that public hearing, recommend approval of the
proposed amendment to the Suburban Residential (RS) zoning designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1: Subject properties consisting of those lands depicted in Exhibit A,
Tract IA, Parson's Homestead Subdivision No. 3, T06N, R11W,
Section 30, located within the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording
District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska_ are hereby amended to
Suburban Residential (RS).
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this seventh day of
January, 1998.
John J. Williams. Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduction: December 17, 1997
Adopted: January 7, 1998
Effective: February 7, 1998
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Date: November 25, 1997
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Clint D. Hall
1212 First Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Prepared By: JL/mk
Res: PZ97-55
Requested Action: Rezone - Rural Residential (RR) to Suburban Residential (RS)
Legal Description: Tract 1 A, Parson's Homestead #3
Existing Zoning: Rural Residential (RR)
Current Land Use: Undeveloped/Low Density Residential
ANALYSIS
City Engineer:
The applicant wishes to rezone an undeveloped parcel from Rural Residential (RR) to
Suburban Residential (RS) to allow an economically viable subdivision. The City Land
Use Plan designation is medium density residential, consistent with the RS zone and
adjacent subdivision (Inlet Woods Subdivision).
Building Official:
No building code issues.
Administration:
Mr. Hall has applied for this rezone with the permission of the estate who currently
controls ownership of this parcel. A copy of this authorization is attached.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This proposal appears to be consistent with the KMC ana City Land Use Plan.
Recommend approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. PZ97-55
2. Application
3. Location Map
4. Authorization
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PZ97-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
KENAI RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL OF THE
REQUESTED REZONING SUBMITTED BY
NAME: CLINT D. HALL
LEGAL: TRACT 1 A, PARSONS HOMESTEAD #3
WHEREAS, the Commission finds the following:
1. The subject property is currently zoned RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR)
2. The present land use plan designation is Medium Density Residential
3. The proposed zoning district is SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS
4. An appropriate public hearing as required was conducted December 10, 1997
5. That the following additional facts have been found to exist:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Kenai that the petitioned REZONING of TRACT 1 A, PARSONS
HOMESTEAD #3 is hereby recommended to the Kenai City Council.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, DECEMBER 10 , 1997.
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Section 14.20.270 Amendment Procedures governs any amendment to the
Kenai Zoning Cade and Official map. PLEASE RE---D THE FOLLOWING,
COMPLETE THE BLANKS AND INITIAL THE SPACE AFTER --HE ITEM NUMBER TO
INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THES - CONDITIONS.
/Amendments to the Kenai Zoning Code anc Official Map may
be initiated by petition by a maj on of the property
owners in the area to be rezoned; or, a petition bearing
the signatures of fifty (50) registeredi voters within the
City cf Kenai to amend the ordinance text; or, submission
of a petition as provided by the Home Rule Charter of the
City of Kenai.
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2. (/,// Amendments to the Official Zoning Map shall be considered
only if the area to be rezoned contains a minimum of one
(1) acre (excluding street or alley right-of-way) unless
the amendment enlarges an adjacent dis zrict boundary.
3. L4 - A Public Notification and Hearing is required before the
issuance of this permit. A $105.00 non-refundable
deposit/advertising and administrative services fee is
required to cover these notification. costs.
4. % �L A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which is
substantially the same as any other proposed amendment
submitted within the previous nine (9) months and which
was not approved shall not be considered.
Petitioner's SignaturQ CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
REZONING CHECKLIST:
a. MAP
b. SIGNATURES
c. DEPOSITIADVERTISING FEE ($105)
d. APPLICATION FORM OR LETTER
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Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1769-97
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
APPROPRIATING AN ALASKA HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING GRANT OF
$8,016.40 IN THE GENERAL FUND.
WHEREAS, the City has received a grant of $8,016.40 from the Alaska Highway
Safety Planning Agency; and
WHEREAS, the grant provides for increased traffic enforcement by paying for
officer overtime; and
WHEREAS, matching funds of $3,435.60 needed for the grant are available in
the Police Department overtime budget; and
WHEREAS, the City utilized a similar grant last year with good success in the
areas of injury accident reduction, DWI arrests, traffic enforcement contacts,
and seat belt use.
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:
State Grants $8,016.40
Increase Appropriations:
Police Department - Overtime $7,776.40
Police Department - PERS 240.00
$8,016.40
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of
January, 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS. MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: December 17, 1997
Adopted: January 7, 1998
Effective: January 7, 1998
Approved by Finance:
(12/ 12/97) kl
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 98-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $17,800 FROM CONTINGENCY IN THE KENAI ARFF CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, a non -potable well is needed to provide sufficient quantities of
water to supply training needs; and
WHEREAS, additional engineering services are necessary; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the contingency account of this fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALSKA that the following transfers be made in the Kenai ARFF Capital
Project Fund:
ARFF Capital Project Fund
From: Contingency
To: Engineering Design $13,330
Inspection 4,470
17 800
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of
January, 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(12/23/97) kl
Suggested by: Administr
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 98-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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.
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on December 30, 1997:
ADDITIVE
BIDDER BASIC BID ALTERNATE TOTAL
H & H Industrial, Inc. $27,914.00 $12,402.00 $40,316.00
Kachemak Electric, Inc. $16,309.00 $11,243.00 $27,552.00
WHEREAS, the Basic Bid is to provide 130 fluorescent light fixtures and the Additive
Alternate is to provide 90 additional fluorescent light fixtures, and
WHEREAS, the recommendation from the City Building Official is to award the contract
to Kachemak Electric, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Kachemak Electric,
Inc.`s bid for the Basic Bid and Additive Alternate is a responsible bid and award to this
bidder would be in the best interest of the City, and
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that a contract be awarded 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.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of
January 1998.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Written by Public Works:
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HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
December 15, 1997- 7:00 p.m.
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
Chair Dorothy Gray
*** WORK SESSION***
Work Session begin at approximately 6:10 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Kluge, Mike Huhndorf, Gloria W1k
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorothy Gray, Ethel Clausen, Alan Boraas
ALSO PRESENT: Councilman Joe Moore, Administrative Assistant
Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
1. Preservation Plan
a. Preservation Plan Outline with Status with attachments
b. Work Session Minutes of November 17, 1997
When recording of the work session begin a conversation between Councilman Moore,
Kluge and Huhndorf was taking place regarding two new members to the Board, the
number of Board members and the meeting schedule.
Number of Board Members
Moore suggested the Board consider reducing the number of Board members to
eliminate the quorum problems. It was recommended the number be reduced from
nine members to seven. Moore had to leave the work session but asked Huhndorf to
call him if the Board wanted him to bring this item up at the next Council meeting.
Huhndorf indicated that he will call Moore. When asked what the procedure would
be, Kebschull reported the process would be a motion at Council to change the
number.
Meeting Schedule
Kebschull read from the Code which said, "The Board will consist of a minimum of
seven members and the Board will meet twice each year or as necessary." Kebschull
noted it would be easy to become a seven member board and reduce the meeting
times. Huhndorf expressed his desire to continue with the monthly meetings.
Kebschull indicated that when she spoke to Juneau they told her they only meet
approximately two times per year, or as necessary. She stated they do a lot of their
work through committees who don't have to meet under the public meeting law.
Kebschull indicated this Board can get together to work on a project. When the
finished product is ready the Board can schedule a public meeting to vote on the
project. Kebschull continued, the group is still working and the expense to the City is
reduced as it is costly to run ads and have the contract secretary show up for
HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 15, 1997
PAGE 2
reduced as it is costly to run ads and have the contract secretary show up for
meetings when there is no quorum. Moore pointed out the contract secretary gets
paid whether there is a quorum or not. Kebschull advised the Board it takes seven
days to schedule a public hearing. After much discussion it was decided the meetings
would remain monthly but consideration will be given to taking a break during the
summer months as that seems to be when the most problems arise with quorums.
Discussion took place on the two new members Huhndorf is recommending.
Huhndorf asked if it would be necessary to make a presentation before Council.
Kebschull answered the applications should be given to the City Clerk and she will
put them in the packet and Council will review them. Kebschull continued, it is not
up to this Board to decide who sits on the Board..
Kebschull asked the Board how they wanted to handle the January meeting as there
will not be a quorum. Moore suggested the meeting be canceled. After much
discussion it was decided the two new applications will go before Council at the
January 7 meeting and if they are appointed there will be a quorum for the January
meeting so canceling it would not be necessary. If they are not appointed, there will
still be enough time to request canceling the meeting.
Kluge suggested this Board meet the applicants before going to Council to assure they
are interested and would be dedicated. The applicants names are Celia Richards and
Rebecca Lambourne, phone 283-3268. It was also noted that both applicants are
residents of the City of Kenai. Kebschull reminded the Board that with a seven
member board, five members would have to be city residents.
Discussion took place on changing the day of the meeting as there may be a conflict
with Gray. Kebschull pointed out the first two weeks of the month are really filled
with meetings so the Board will have to look beyond that.
Discussion again took place on breaking for the summer months. Members agreed
that it would be nice to have that break and it was noted the Beautification
Committee does that for a couple of months in the winter. Kebschull pointed out,
however, that if someone applied for a permit then a special meeting would have to be
called. Kluge suggested that perhaps a member of the Board attend the planning and
zoning meeting to handle the application since they have the ultimate decision
anyway. He suggested that staff call the members to advise them of the Planning and
Zoning agenda. Kebschull pointed out that could not be done as it violates the public
meeting law. Kebschull continued, if that was done then the Board is right back to
one of the options that Council has which is if they are going to do that through
Planning and Zoning then why should there be a Historic District Board. Kluge
thought the reason for having the Historic District Board was to have a certified local
government. Kebschull noted the only benefit to that is the grants and the last grant
HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 15, 1997
PAGE 3
cost the City much more than the grant was worth due to staff costs. Kluge stated
the benefit is really to the property owners in the Old Town area as they are eligible
for the tax incentives to improve the area. Huhndorf suggested the Board also
interact with other groups as well.
Kebschull stated that she disagreed with Kluge's comment regarding the Planning and
Zoning Commission making the final decision. She continued, when she brings to
them the applications they basically just rubber stamp them because they are not
controversial and it does not go against the Planning and Zoning code. When the
HDR Board has reviewed the application, Planning and Zoning will normally take
their recommendations. The members expressed satisfaction with that. Kebschull
also pointed out these issues are not in the Planning and Zoning area of expertise so
they rely on comments from this Board but it has to go through them as Code
requires it. Huhndorf confirmed the Board does serve a valid function.
Huhndorf discussed the Board's role with regard to the tourists that visit and thought
the Board had a lot of potential to work with the tourism industry.
Wik reported that when she was asked to serve on the Board she was asked to just
show up so that quorums could be made. She added, she was told she didn't have to
do anything but show up. Wik questioned Kluge's suggestion that the two new
applicants be interviewed by the Board as it appeared to be conflicting with when she
was asked to serve. Huhndorf noted that he appreciated the input from both Wik and
Clausen at the meetings as they both commented and voted on issues.
Discussion took place on Boraas' role with the Board. Huhndorf stated that Boraas
mentioned perhaps resigning and writing a formal resignation. Wik stated that as
long as he would be available to the Board with his expertise. Huhndorf indicated
that Boraas probably wouldn't mind being asked for help or for his opinion.
Discussion took place on Board terms and Kebschull noted that when a term is up a
member call the Clerk to say they want to stay on. Wik's term expires in 1999.
Kebschull also pointed out that the list goes to Council who reappoints the members.
Goals and Objectives:
Kebschull reported when she does the annual report for the certified local
government, there is a check list on the back of the form to see if the group is fulfilling
all their goals. She offered to provide the Board with a copy. Kebschull pointed out
there was a lot of things this Board is not doing and could be doing. These could be
included as goals for next year.
HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 15, 1997
PAGE 4
Discussion took place on the annual inventory dictated by Code. Huhndorf asked if
this was to verify if a property still qualified. Kebschull replied it was the properties
identified in the survey. This item could also be a good goal for 1998. Other goals
include the completion of the walking tour, the survey, and the preservation plan.
These included with items on the checklist should provide this Board with plenty to
do.
Preservation Plan
Huhndorf directed members attention to item number seven on the preservation plan
outline and indicated after the last meeting it was decided to leave it as it was. This is
the procedure for nomination for future historic sites. Kebschull handed out copies of
the Federal and State guidelines and thought these could be used instead as it
provided step-by-step procedures. Huhndorf stated there could be a paragraph of
what it is this Board does to help people. Kebschull noted that all the public needs to
know is how to get to this Board then use the guidelines handed out tonight.
Kebschull reported she ordered a copy of the books to have on hand.
When asked where she got this information, Kebschull reported the Section 106
information came from the Alaska Historic Preservation Act from OHA. The other
guideline is out of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36. This is the federal
guideline that regulates the State guidelines for CLG's. Kebschull thought these may
have been revised and she would check on that to assure a new copy is provided.
Kebschull stated she could also contact OHA to see if there is a step-by-step process
for nominating historic properties. Huhndorf expressed concern of Kebschull taking
the responsibility and asked if a member of the Board should do that. Kebschull
replied she talks to them all the time anyway, and would be no problem.
Huhndorf stated that Gray recommended that tax advantages for applicants also be
explained in detail.
Item 9 - Historic Preservation Education for the Community
The walking tour was discussed in detail. Kebschull reminded the Board that it was
voted on to remove all businesses from the walking tour.
Huhndorf indicated the walking tour was provided to various individuals for editing,
etc. It was suggested that he contact other individuals in the community to enhance
the stories. Kluge recommended Peggy Arness be notified as she can provide a lot of
information with regard to history. It was also suggested that information be taken
from the "Once Upon A Kenai" book. Kebschull suggested the Visitor Center be
included.
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DECEMBER 15, 1997
PAGE 5
Item 10 - Development Recommendations
Huhndorf stated the Board had been developing recommendations and asked other
members if they had any. Kluge stated it would be nice for the City of Kenai to
develop a master plan for the Old Town District to give the area some unity.
Discussion took place on the various properties and methods of getting them cleaned
up, landscaped, etc. It was suggested that groups be looked at to go out and help in
the clean-up effort. Suggestions included church groups, boy scouts, Kenaitze Youth
Group, etc.
Huhndorf asked Kluge if he would take the responsibility of writing down the
suggestions and provide them to the Board. Kluge indicated that he would.
Kebschull asked if anything is done on the computer that it be put on diskettes so she
wouldn't have to retype it. The members agreed.
Huhndorf expressed his desire to see Once Upon A Kenai republished since it is out of
print. It was suggested this be placed under item nine as it is an educational issue.
Huhndorf also recommended more focus on the community calendars which catalogs
the history of Kenai.
Huhndorf also suggested the Board work with other cultural boards. He also
recommended more training -type activities and stated he discussed the possibility
with a gentleman on the west coast regional office in San Francisco. This training
would involve how the Board could have a better relationship with the people within
the City. One of the gentlemen in this office volunteered to come up here in the
spring to give a training session. Huhndorf indicated the gentleman may be coming to
Alaska to do something with the Russian Orthodox churches in the State. Wik
suggested combining the work. Kebschull indicated that training would be quite
expensive and the Board needs to get a full Board before thinking about bringing
someone up for training. She suggested bringing in other Boards or groups from the
area for training sessions. Kebschull reported Soldotna has a Historic District Board.
Huhndorf stated the gentleman suggested applying for grants through their office as
well. Kebschull suggested the Board get the Visitor's Center to sponsor some grants
rather than to go through the City, especially if they are matching grants because the
City will not apply for anything that was not budgeted. Huhndorf thought the
Visitor's Center has been somewhat lacking in their funding.
Before the work session closed the following items were noted as needing to be
accomplished:
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DECEMBER 15, 1997
PAGE 6
1. Moore will discuss reducing the number of Board members with Council.
Huhndorf will contact Moore to confirm that would be done at the
December 17 meeting.
2. Huhndorf will contact Moore and Kebschull with regard to the
membership and the two new members.
3. Kebschull will clarify the items mentioned under item seven by making
some phone calls and will bring the information back.
4. Kluge will handle the development recommendations.
5. Huhndorf will assure the businesses are removed from the walking tour
and will contact Arness for input into the stories.
Work session concluded at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1997
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and
non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
1. Michele Brown - The Nature Conservancy/Kenai River Water Monitoring
Plan
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1765-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $9,000 in the Boating Facility Enterprise Fund to
Purchase Additional Fuel.
2. Resolution No. 97-83 - Amending Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Engineering/Design Contracts on the ARFF.
3. Resolution No. 97-84 - Transferring $1,400 in the Animal Shelter
Capital Project Fund.
4. *1998-99 Liquor License Renewal - Kenai Golf Course Cafe -
Restaurant/Eating Place.
D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
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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
*Regular Meeting of December 3, 1997.
F. CORRESPONDENCE
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/ Garcia Building
Encroachment.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *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).
*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.
2. *Ordinance No. 1768-97 - Amending the Officiai City of Kenai Zoning
Map for Certain Lands Described as Tract 1A, Parson's Homestead
Subdivision No. 3, T06N, R11W, Section 30, Within the City of Kenai,
Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska From rural
Residential (R) to Suburban Residential (RS).
3. *Ordinance No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska Highway Safety
Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund.
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4. Approval - Commission/Committee/Board Reappointments
5. Discussion - New Street Lights
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J.
1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
K. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1997
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Swarner, Moore, Measles, Bannock,
Smalley, and Williams.
Absent was Bookey.
A-5.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO: D-7b, Historic District Board Report - Applications for
appointment from Rebecca Lambourn and Cecelia Richard.
ADD TO: G-1, Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia Building
Encroachment - 12/4/97 Sara Cunningham Scott letter and
attachments.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams stated he had no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 1997
PAGE 2
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
B-1. Michele Brown - The Nature Conservancy/Kenai River Water Monitoring
Plan
Brown introduced herself as the project manager for The Nature Conservancy, a non-
profit conservation organization. She explained, there had been many individuals,
agencies, tribal organizations and citizen groups who have been interested in tracking
the health of the Kenai River by implementing a water quality monitoring plan.
Brown noted, a work group met during the winter which represented state and federal
agencies, as well as local government representatives (Jack La Shot attended for the
City) and they identified three basic considerations, i.e. integrate a monitoring plan
with existing plans for the River; identify acceptable sampling methods and protocols;
and, coordinate efforts to assemble, maintain and make available the baseline data
gathered.
Brown explained, they were now speaking to local governments, etc. to inform them of
what they were hoping to develop. She distributed a mailing list of those persons to
whom they forward minutes of meetings and information. She asked council and
administration to contact her if they had items they felt should be addressed or if
there are others to be added to their mailing list.
Councilman Moore asked if the mixing zone study for the sewer treatment plant
would be related to the water monitoring. Public Works Director Kornelis answered, it
was a possibility and that the STP employees were trying to determine some of things
needing analyzed.
Williams noted, there was only one person in the city that was involved in the work
group. Brown added, she was also concerned with that and hoped someone from the
city would attend. Williams requested Clerk Freas to post a notice to the Harbor and
Planning & Zoning Commission members that their participation in the work group
would be appreciated. Councilman Smalley requested a copy of the information
provided be included in the next Harbor and Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
packets. Councilwoman Swarner stated she would like a member of city staff to also
participate in the work group.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1765-97 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $9,000 in the Boating Facility -Enterprise Fund to
Purchase Additional Fuel.
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MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1765-97 and Councilman
Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes
Bookev: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2. Resolution No. 97-83 - Amending Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Engineering/Design Contracts on the ARFF.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-83 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Ross noted, the non -potable well was not included
in the original contract. He had discussed the matter with council early on and noted
a change order would come forward to cover the well costs. He added, the engineering
price came in high due to re -engineering of the pump and control rooms where the
well will be brought into the system. Ross explained, city water would be coming into
the facility as well. However, the non -potable water will be used for the firefighting
holding tank.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3. Resolution No. 97-84 - Transferring $1,400 in the Animal Shelter
Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-84 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4. 1998-99 Liquor License Renewal - Kenai Golf Course Cafe -
Restaurant/Eating Place.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging
Councilwoman Swarner thanked the Senior Connection for the poinsettia.
D-2. Airport Commission
Councilman Measles reported a meeting was held on November 11 and the minutes of
the meeting were included in the packet.
D-3. Harbor Commission - No report.
D-4. Library Commission
Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the last meeting we -re included in the
packet. Moore reminded all of the Library Open House on Thursday from 4-7:00 p.m.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the
packet. He added, there was no quorum, however a short work session was held with
those members in attendance as there were several representatives there from the
Kenaitze Indian Tribe to discuss the development of the Erik F--ansen Park. Bannock
added, he reminded the Commission that they were free to gather information from as
many organizations as they wanted as the project would come -om them to council
for final approval.
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Williams referred to the letter included as an information item from the Salamatof
Native Association stating their support of the Hansen Park project. Bannock added,
the Commission was requesting their next meeting be moved from January 1, 1998 to
Friday, January 2, 1998.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to move the January 1, 1998 Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting to Friday, January 2, 1998. Councilman Smalley SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilman Smalley reported there were minutes for the past two commission
meetings in the packet. He reviewed the meeting minutes of December 10 noting the
Parson's rezoning was passed. He added, there was a long discussion in regard to the
rezoning. The Commission mentioned concerns for the potential of increased
population and water demands in that area.
Smalley also reported, a home occupation permit had been approved. Smalley added,
the Commission was particularly concerned whether there is a city official to monitor
and check zoning and building code violations. He reported, he told the Commission
that Bob Springer does include these items in his responsibilities to some degree.
Bannock referred to the last page of the December 10 minutes where Kristine Schmidt
commented that commission meeting agendas had only lately been published.
Bannock asked if that was true. Smalley and Clerk Freas answered, no.
Mayor Williams noted the Commission's discussion in regard to utilities in the
proposed Parson Subdivision. He added, he felt it was council's responsibility to
approve/disapprove utilities for subdivisions. Smalley explained, this matter was for
a zoning change and after the rezoning is approved, the developer will be discussing
utility placement, etc. with administration.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee
Swarner reported the next meeting is scheduled for January.
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D-7b. Historic District Board
Councilman Moore reported the Board met in a work session in which the main topic
was their future direction. Moore noted, two applications for persons interested in
appointment to the Board were distributed at the beginning of the meeting.
Moore added, after discussion, the Board's consensus was that they would like the
council to decrease their membership from nine to seven. Also, they would like
council to send a letter to Alan Boraas thanking him for his time on the Board, and
request that he act as a consultant to the Board.
Moore also reported, the Board discussed not having meetings in the summer, but
decided they preferred having monthly meetings. Moore added, he thought the
requested changes and keeping the meetings monthly were good ideas and the
membership seemed to know what they need to do to continue.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to reduce the membership of required board members
from nine to seven. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion.
City Attorney Graves was asked if a change in the membership could be made without
a code change. Graves referred to the code and noted it states the membership could
consist of a minimum of seven.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to seat Cecelia Richards on the Historic District
Board and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the
motion.
Clerk Freas was requested to send a thank -you letter to Boraces. Councilman Moore
stated he would prefer council add both the applicants to the membership of the
Board. He added, the full membership is important to future meetings and the Board
is very concerned and aware they should not come back very often in the future
without quorums. Williams explained, he wanted to hold off on the appointment for
the other seat at this time.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Clerk Freas was requested to send a letter of appointment to Richards.
D-7c. Challenger Board
Councilman Bannock reported the Board would hold a retreat in Homer in January.
Also, Kathy Scott has been requested to be join them as a board member.
D-7d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
Councilwoman Swarner reported she attended the last board meeting for Councilman
Bookey. She reminded council of the reception to be held Thursday afternoon in
honor of the carved antler donation by local artist, Michael Sausedo.
Swarner also reported, the six-month evaluation of Executive Director Kathy Tarr was
held and it was favorable. Ms. Tarr had been retained.
D-7e. Alaska Municipal League Report
Councilman Smalley stated he had not report, as the December meeting had been
canceled.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Regular Meeting of December 3, 1997 - Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE - None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
G-1. Discussion - Cunningham Park Property/Garcia 3uilding
Encroachment.
Williams, referring to the information distributed at the beginr_ing of the meeting,
requested a short break in order for council to review the information.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:35 P.M.
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BACK TO ORDER: 8:39 P.M.
Verbatim Begins:
Williams: Well come back to order. I'm going to ask the administration for
direction as to their involvement in this and where we're at right now.
Ross: As you're well aware of the encroachment issue, the council directed Mr.
Garcia to contact the heirs as far as potential solutions. Tonight, in
front of you, is a FAX that came in from the heirs today at 4:42, after
they found out, that in fact, the letters that they had sent to each of us,
had not arrived.
Essentially, the summary is the heirs, as you've read this packet, and
the one preceding that was in your packet, have indicated that their
desire is that Mr. Garcia be able to continue with his structure and that
the encroachment issue be resolved through transfer of park property, in
one form or another, to allow this end result. And, before we get into
specifics, council has never addressed and said, that is the end result
that they would come to. And so, I think the first question council needs
to answer is, do you want to reach a solution that involves the transfer
of the property, even with the consent of the heirs, to Mr. Garcia to cure
the encroachment? If the answer to that is yes, then I have a proposal
that goes beyond that.
Mr. Mayor, I think that at this time, council needs to address that basic
issue.
Williams: Okay. Now the question before the council, do we, are we interested,
and do we intend to solve this issue by transfer of property. Do not be
concerned about the amount of property or how it's to be done at this
time. Just the basic question is, are we interested in solving the issue?
Bannock: Sure. Yes I am.
Williams: Would you make a motion to that effect?
Bannock: I would move that we enter into an agreement to negotiate the sale of
land known as Cunningham Memorial Park to Mr. Chris Garcia.
I don't know if....
Williams: Sale or transfer of a portion.
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Bannock: Thank you. Those were good words. Thank you.
Williams: All right. Is there a second?
Swarner: Second.
Williams: And there is a second to it. Is there further discussion?
Bannock: I would like to hear what the administration has in mind, assuming we
wanted to go that road.
Ross: Mayor?
Williams: Yes.
Ross: If you propose to go that route, then my second request of council is
this. You have before you Ms. Cunningham's letter in which she goes
into some details on what she sees as possible proposals. The City
Attorney also has to work out some concerns on heir -ship. We're going
to propose that if council says yes, they want to solve it this way, that
the matter be referred back to the administration to work with Mr.
Garcia to send a specific proposal to the Cunningham's, once heir -ship
and everything is satisfied, that they sign off of and we bring back to
you.
The form of that proposal would probably be closely along the line of that
suggested by Councilman Bannock in the earlier sessions where the
fence line be considered along the property line basis, possibly one foot
outside it. That's the second preferred solution of Mrs. Cunningham.
The first preferred solution of hers, if you have had a chance to look at
her diagram, is a little more involved and it's one that we may be able to
work with also, but it will be a proposed solution along one of the two
lines that she has, in fact, proposed to us. But, we would like the
authority of council to sit down with Mr. Garcia, work out the details,
what takes place, send that to the Cunningham's once we've agreed to
see if they agree to it before they bring it back to council. I think, to do
otherwise would involve council in a great deal of time trying to craft a
solution that then goes back and forth and I just see this as a time-
saver.
Williams: All right. Councilman Smalley?
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Smalley: In the earlier packet that we had at our last meeting, I think I remember
seeing a comment that one of the proposals that we discussed earlier
still had a setback problem to it. Is that still in existence with either one
of these? It's resolved. I guess that's a no.
Williams: I think that because there are so many proposals on the table before us,
not only from the original go -around, but also in this packet, it's really
hard to determine the situation with regard to setbacks at this time until.
we get a look at one that we're really going to look at for working
purposes. Councilman Bannock?
Bannock: For simplicity sake, I kinda like her Proposal No. 2. I do have a question
in regards to it, and I'm referring to the back page of the map, the back
page which has the map. The bottom center of the map, there's a
comment says, "this small parcel now belongs to Chris Garcia and is
made part of the park." Is that line our fence?
Garcia: (from the audience) Yes it is. Reasonably close. I've talked to surveyors
about that. If you don't mind me answering.
Williams: That's fine. Go ahead.
Garcia: ...is a, it's reasonably close like from the beginning of the fence being
there, they've told me that that, even if it was a little on my property,
quite frankly, I don't care about that problem.
Ross: This is her Proposal No. 1 now.
Williams: Yeah.
Bannock: Correct. That is correct. The way I understand, in reading this, the
difference between Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2 is that the north
end of the park, Proposal No. 2 would include that piece of pie -shaped.
That's the difference between Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2, if I'm
correct.
Ross: That's correct.
Bannock: So then, we are then using the fence line as the close -to -you property
line. That's what appears to be Proposition No. 2.
Ross: Except for the point where she has measured the 15' setback and
determined where the fence now, the new line, takes off.
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Bannock: That's Proposal No. 1...
Ross: Right ... this diagram is Proposal No. 1.
Bannock: Correct. Right. Right. And the difference between this diagram and
Proposal No. 2 is that that does not become a north/south boundary line
and rather, it gets tilted to the fence line.
Williams: Excuse me Councilman Bannock, but to what are you referring to as
Proposal No. 2?
Bannock: Proposal No. 2 is listed on Page 4, near the bottom two paragraphs.
Williams: Oh, it's just a written proposal.
Bannock: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Yes, calling it Mrs. Sarah Cunningham's, Ms.
Sarah Cunningham Scott's Proposal No. 2.
Ross: Proposal No. 2 is essentially the proposal that you made in the council
minutes, that were in the council minutes in the packet earlier.
Williams: The reason that I was concerned about not being, not getting ourselves
involved in any of the proposals and tying any proposal to a final
decision is because there are other proposals before us with regard to
parts of that tract. One of them that I am looking at is Proposal labeled
Garcia group that has a 6.67 621 square foot cutoff down in this same
area. I think that my comfort level would be a lot better by just turning
the matter back to the administration as we're planning to do with this
motion and let them work out the details of any of the proposals and
bring them to us. I think the next time they come to us, well have a
clearer mind and distinct view of exactly what it is we're going to do
rather than speculate at this time. Councilwoman Swarner?
Swarner: For my information, when was the fence built? I know when it wasn't
there, but I don't know when it was...
Williams: Chris, can you answer that question?
Garcia: My guess is it was some time between 1979 and 81 or 82. I think I even
have some of my papers with....
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Swarner: I guess I'm concerned about her comments that she's saying that the
fence has been used as a property line for as long as the park's been
used and that's not correct and I don't know if that's clouded her ideas.
Williams: I think you're right in that assumption Councilwoman Swarner. I
remember taking the kids down there when they were quite young. We
have on G- I of our packet, it was in here, it says that the contract from
Jack La Shot, he administered a contract in the summer of 1982 to
install fence in various locations within the city. One location was
Cunningham Park, along the east and west sides of the park.
Swarner: Thank you.
Williams: He also notes that "I had the fence installed between the park and the
Garcia residence, being certain to keep it well on city property and off
the Garcia's lawn...
Garcia: That's kind of an after -the fence (inaudible)...
Ross: It would be my intention that council went along with this
recommendation which is I would have Mr. La Shot work with Mr.
Garcia between Proposals One and Two, Proposal One being the largest
transfer of land, which is along, you know, just using the fence line...
Bannock: That's Two...
Ross: That's Proposal Two, I'm sorry. I've been in the letter too long. That
would be Proposal Two and working to make sure that we took care of
our setbacks or at least to work with whatever we did. Put that together.
Send that to Mrs. Cunningham while the attorney's doing his side of
things, and then hopefully bring something back to this council that has
been agreed upon as a proposal for you to address.
Williams: All right. Councilman Moore.
Moore: When we move a lot line, when a lot line is moved, does not Planning &
Zoning and the Borough require approval from those two commissions?
What would our council, this council be doing at that point?
Ross: Based upon the consent of council, at any point *that they've decided yes,
we're going to go for this, Mr. Garcia then, the administration would
remove the stop -work order and allow him to protect his structure and
finish it.
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Williams: I think the question was, will it go before Planning?
Ross: Yes.
Graves: We have to replat it.
Moore: That would be Mr. Garcia's responsibility?
Ross: Yes.
Williams: Okay, so we'd follow the same procedure that any encroachment
problem that we have goes through and that is to be referred to our
Planning & Zoning and go to the Borough Planning & Zoning and be
approved by both, come back, and if there are no objections it stands. If
there are objections, it can be appealed to the City Council just like any
standard procedure.
All right. We have before us the motion. Further discussion?
Councilman Bannock?
Bannock: Just a question going to the money at issue. According to the letter,
"information supplied by Mr. Graves in regards to the land value at a
dollar a square foot...," is there any comment from administration in
regards to that number? Is that an accurate number? Do they think it's
an accurate number? There's a mention of 66 cents a square foot and
there's a proposal in here for 50 cents a square foot. Does
administration like to comment on that please?
Ross: I don't know what the number is or is going to be. It's hard to get an
appraisal on a sliver. Possibly what we do is we either ...(tape change)....
and go on that, or the more expensive route is to take an appraisal. But,
the route that we would probably look more toward is looking at the
Borough assessed since it's on a sliver.
Williams: I would think that if it involved at all municipal ordinances, that we
should take in consideration the value of the land in-house, if we don't,
the appraisal itself will be one of the most expensive ones this city has
ever bought based on the amount of land that's involved.
Bannock: And just to wrap up and briefly on that, on the money issue. There's
been a tremendous amount of work and effort that's gone into this. It's
this counciimember's position that the City of Kenai did not create this
problem. I'm not interested in backing out of this in a fashion. We
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could go back to the way it was a long time ago before there was an
encroachment there. The Citv didn't invite the encroachment and the
City didn't ask for the encroachment. It's there. The City has not fined
the people, Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, they've not been fined as our code
allows. What I am not interested in doing here, to use a phrase loosely,
I'm not interested in cutting a deal. It is my opinion that if we go ahead
with this route, that it at no less than a fair market value with no costs
being incurred to the city and that is a program that I would support.
Thank you.
Williams: Further comment. All right, I'm going to have the Clerk, if she will, read
the motion back.
Freas: Councilman Bannock moved to enter into an agreement to negotiate the
sale or transfer of a portion of the land known as Cunningham Park to
Chris Garcia. Councilwoman Swarner seconded.
Williams: Council understands the motion. Councilman Bannock?
Bannock: If I could just throw one thing onto that and further requests of the
letter, that the funds be dedicated towards park improvements for the
Martha Cunningham Memorial Park.
Williams: Have that, any funds received.
Bannock: Okay. With permission of second, of course. Thank you.
Williams: I might mention that it might be worthwhile to take the issue of funds
up at a later date because, of course, the city will incur some expenses,
that if any funds are forthcoming should be used to cover the city's
expenses first, or it's a backdoor way of pulling money out to
Cunningham Park. Councilwoman Swarner?
Swarner: I don't understand why we would have expenses incurred when we're
being the middle person. I don't, there's not going to be that much
money involved and I certainly don't want to see the taxpayers to incur
any expense.
Williams: I don't know that there will be, but if there are some, I think we need to
take care of it first. We're still a long way from the finishing point on
this. We don't know if, but we might have to work with or funds to be
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paid. But in any event, I don't think there will be that much money
involved so I don't have any objections to amending it, Councilman
Bannock.
Bannock: Thank you.
Williams: All right, let's cover it one more time. Read the motion back.
Freas: Councilman Bannock moved to enter into an agreement to negotiate the
sale or transfer of a portion of land known as Cunningham Park to Chris
Garcia with Councilwoman Swarner's seconding it.
Now, was that added on about the proceeds of the ...
Williams: I think that was the intention of Councilman Bannock.
Freas: ...to add the proceeds of funds received be dedicated toward the park
improvement, toward improvements to the park, to Cunningham Park.
Williams: All right. Council ready for the vote? Clerk will call the roll.
Freas: Swarner?
Swarner: Yes
Freas: Moore?
Moore: Yes
Freas: Measles?
Measles: Yes
Freas: Bannock?
Bannock: Yes
Freas: Smalley?
Smalley: No
Freas: Williams?
Williams: Yes
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Williams: City Manager?
Ross: To the, I would like some direction from council on the setting of the
value of the parcel, the method to be used. There is, we can't take a
sliver and go get a fair market appraisal on something that is a sliver.
We either have two options: We can go get a full appraisal on the park,
which is going to be fairly significant, and the appraisal price to do that
work is going to be significant which will be borne, in my estimation, by
Mr. Garcia. Or, we can use the Borough -assessed value on that, and
use that, which is going to be a lower value against the square footage
that is being taken. And, I'm not going to represent that Borough -
assessed is fair market. but I need to know from Council which method
you want us to use so that we can sit down to draw something up for the
Cunningham's to look at, unless you have another alternative.
Williams: Councilman Moore?
Moore: Borough assessed on the Park or the Garcia's property?
Ross: Borough -assessed on the Park.
Moore: Okay, well that sliver, if it goes through, is going to be part of the Garcia
property as a whole, so I would think that if you could estimate the fair
market value of the Garcia property, that sliver is going to be pretty
much equal value to the existing Garcia property now.
Measles: And it already has a concrete slab on it.
Graves: Using the Park is, the problem with using the Park assessed value, is the
Borough, they don't care what the value of the Park is because they're
not going to get any taxes on it. So, if it is assessed at all, it will have
been assessed twenty years ago and never updated. So, that is not, I
think by any means, a legitimate measure of value. Garcia's value may
be a legitimate yardstick, but not the Park -assessed value.
Williams: I might also point out to the administration that there has been a
legitimate arm's-length sale in the area. And that was the Chester Cone
properties and they were dealt with through the E VOS Fund, which paid
top dollar, but effectively set the market. Because when the EVOS sale
was completed, the Borough accepted that as value and taxed the lands
up near there to that value. I'm not sure if you gsy's taxes went up after
the EVOS sale or not, but a...
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Garcia: I don't think so.
Williams: I know there was considerable amount of discussions to what that sale
would do to values along the entire area, so administration should keep
that in mind too. All right, we're ready for the vote then. No, we did
have the vote. Why are we still discussing this thing, we already had the
vote. All right, administration is going to go ahead and move along and
take care of that for us.
Ross: Mr. Garcia...
Williams: Oh, excuse me, Chris.
Garcia: One of the things that Rick had mentioned earlier there, as part of Mrs.
Cunningham's letter, was on allowing me to continue on building. Does
the council have to act on that? Can the City just act on that? Or, what
is the situation, because according to what you're saying tonight, we
have to go, if I need to get approval from you guys and go to two or three
other commissions, it's liable to be another year before this gets done.
And, my building won't take another year without just being
deteriorating because it's got no roof.
Williams: Well, I think, at least in my opinion, the administration will have
something back before us first meeting in January perhaps. Can you
put something together by then? Yes.
Ross: Once we've got something together with Mr. Garcia, well submit it to the
Cunningham's. Once council has acted on that and said yea or nay, if
the council says, yes, proceed, I'm fully aware to change that plat is
going to be at least 90 days. But once council says proceed, then the
administration could take the stop work order off and allow, with
council's concurrence, Mr. Garcia to proceed pending the final approvals
of the plat. He can go ahead. You're ultimately the body that would
hear any appeal if any anywhere along the line, an adverse decision was
made on Mr. Garcia. And, you've had plenty of time to consider and
debate it.
Williams: Yes, Councilman Measles.
Measles: But technically, the violation would continue until the plat was final, is
that right Cary?
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Graves: Well, you can't build over lot lines. That's what, in addition to the
encroachment, he would be building over a lot line until the sale is
completed and the plat is approved.
Measles: Yeah, I guess the point is, no one, not the Cunningham's, not the City
Council, no one at this point can say it's okay to go ahead and complete
the building because it is a violation of the Code.
Graves: It would still be a violation of the Code.
Measles: And it will continue to be a violation until the final plat is approved.
Graves: Yes, under the building code you cannot build over a lot line. According,
that's Mr. Springer's interpretation.
Williams: Okay. The answer is, the leap of faith. If you think everything is sliding
along well and it looks like you're going to go for it, you make the
decision. If you're not comfortable with what's occurring at the time, you.
make the decision. So, I think that's about as far as we can, we can
advise you at this time. It's called the leap of faith. Okay. All right.
Have we concluded the discussions on that matter then? Seeing no
further discussion, well move along to Bills to be Paid, Bills to be
Ratified, Councilman Smalley.
End of verbatim.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and
Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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PAGE 19
H-3. 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).
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. 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.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. 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, Within the City of Kenai,
Kenai Recording District, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska From rural
Residential (R) to Suburban Residential (RS).
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Ordinance No. 1769-97 - Appropriating an Alaska Highway Safety
Planning Grant of $8,016.40 in the General Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Approval - Commission/Committee/Board Reappointments
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to reappoint for additional three-year terms the names
as presented, including Philip Bryson on Planning & Zoning and Ray McCubbins on
Harbor Commission. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
Smalley reported, the note in regard to Bryson's discussions ,A,-ith the Alaska Public
Offices Commission had been resolved and Bryson was willing to serve an additional
three-vear term. Smalley noted, Bryson was fined for not submitting a required form
in the amount of $37.50. This amount, Smalley explained, had been reduced from
approximately $1,500. Through Bryson's correspondence with the APOC, and their
acceptance that a form was missed, a second form had been lost in the mail, etc. the
fine had been reduced. Bryson paid the $37.50. Smalley requested council's
consideration to reimburse Bryson for the amount paid. Williams agreed, adding that
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PAGE 20
he believed any kind of hardship to a member of a commission that has volunteered
their time to the city should be indemnified by the city. There were no objections to
reimbursing Bryson.
Swarner questioned the inclusion of McCubbins in the motion for reappointment as
the information in the packet stated he wanted to be replaced.
Smalley requested to exclude McCubbins from his motion and Bannock agreed.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-7. Discussion - New Street Lights
Teresa Werner-Quade - Quade introduced herself and noted her address as 409
McCollum Drive, Kenai. Quade distributed copies of a petition of other residents of
McCollum and Aliak to council. She explained, she and her neighbors were
requesting council to place a street light at the intersection of McCollum and Aliak
because there had been some accidents there. It is very dark and there are a number
of children from the area who wait for school buses at the corner. Moore noted, on
the purchase orders over $2,500 there was a purchase order to HEA to place a street
light at that location.
Smalley noted, he appreciated the Fire Department's concern and desire to place a
street light at Swires, but felt it is the responsibility of the school district to place one
there. Ross noted, they were referring to a street light at the exit of the school, not at
the highway. Smalley stated, it was still the responsibility of the school district or the
state. Williams reminded council, the city had already paved Swires and placed a
street light at the corner of Swires and the highway because of their concern for the
children.
There were no objections to the list of street lights included in the packet.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor
a. National League of Cities Conference - Williams reported he attended
the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Philadelphia the first week in
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PAGE 21
December. He noted, it was very interesting. There were many well-known speakers.
While there he had the opportunity to visit the Kennedy Space Center on behalf of
Challenger.
b. Youth Detention Center - Williams suggested council give some
thought to the development of this project due to the need of the area and the
proximity of the judicial system in Kenai. He added, he believed there was a
possibility to create development package like that done with the new court house.
He requested council's permission to have administration look at a possible location
for such a facility, on city lands, and an approximate cost. Council had no objections.
C. Maintenance Shop - Williams reported he discussed the possibility of
building a new maintenance shop with Engineer Bill Nelson. He added, Nelson
agreed to develop design sketches for the shop at no cost for the city which would be
used for promotional information with the Legislature. Williams asked council if they
had any objections to Nelson doing some sketches. Smalley asked if Nelson would be
working with administration. Williams answered, yes. There were objections stated.
I-2. City Manager
a. Fish & Game Meeting - Ross reported he met with Fish & Game
representatives who informed him the February meeting agenda had been changed to
include the city's request to change the boundary for dip net fishing to upstream of
the no -name creek which would eliminate access to the river on the bank in that area.
Fish & Game also informed him they would provide two dumpsters to the city for use
on the beach, as well as a kiosk for placement in the area for notices, pictures, and
informational items to those using the beach. Placing of the dumpsters and the
kiosk will be coordinated through the City Engineer La Shot and Parks & Recreation
Director Frates. Ross added, Fish & Game were still investigating the placement of
uniformed officers on the beach during the dipnet fishing season.
b. Southside Beach Proposal - Ross reported Public Works Director
Kornelis completed a proposal for Exton funding for parking on Spruce Street and is
continuing work on the the Southside river parking. Ross noted, the southside
proposal will be forwarded to council for review prior to submittal.
C. Dairy Queen Property - Ross reported the FAA has agreed with the
$245,000 appraisal of the Dairy Queen property. The property- will be advertised for
sale at a minimum of $245,000. He added, the Code allows for transfer or disposal of
property by warranty or quit claim deed. In this case, with the history of the property
and the ownership having been with the city for so long, administration proposes to
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PAGE 22
do it with a warranty deed so that financing questions will not be raised for those
bidding on the property. Ross noted, he has discussed the matter with Attorney
Graves and they are comfortable in doing it this way.
d. BOR Lands/Multi-Use Ice Facility - Ross reported he had received a
positive recommendation from the State for submittal of release of BOR restrictions on
the golf course and the package is now being shipped to Portland. He added, a caveat
has been added that they do not believe it will be acceptable to use the value of the
funds received in the building of the multi -use ice facility to offset the value of the
land. It will be "the value of land for the value of land." He added, even though he did
not agree with all they said, he asked them to send the package forward to keep the
process going and those issues can be discussed later. In working with Mayor
Navarre and in the way the transfer of the lands would be handled (by KCHS), this
may be a moot issue. Ross noted, he wants Portland to define the issues in order for
the city to know what the issues are to take to the Alaska congressional delegation for
help.
e. Youth Detention Center - Ross requested Chief Morris to report on the
Youth Detention Center. Morns reported he attended a public meeting at the
Borough which was attended by representatives of Health & Social Services and the
Division of Family & Youth Services. He noted, DFYS is proposing there be three
regional detention facilities built and situated in Ketchikan, Kenai Peninsula and Mat -
Su Borough. They are also considering enlarging the McLaughlin Youth Center.
Morris added, there had been money appropriated during the last Legislative session
for design of the facilities. In Kenai, thev are proposing a facility with three to ten
beds. A site -selection committee was formed and Jeff Kohler (KPD) has been assigned
to the committee.
Morris continued, DFYS knows there are advantages to building this facility close to
the airport, the court, DFYS offices, alternative school, Mental Health Services, drug
and alcohol services, and 24-hour food services. At the meeting, they asked that a
site be provided in the Kenai/Soldotna area. He understood Soldotna has a site in
mind, but it would work best if the site were in Kenai.
Councilman Moore stated he thought a three -to -ten -bed facility would be small.
Morris stated, it would be a short -care facility as the long-term facility will continue to
be McLaughlin. He added, they want to keep the local kids close to family and other
support services in the local community. Moore asked if a ten -bed facility would be
sufficient to keep the kids close to their families. Morris answered, they are proposing
there would be a lot more infrastructure needed for a long-term facility. This facility
would be available to hold kids up to 30 days.
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Morris added, after the site selection committee makes their recommendation,
another community group will identify the size of the facility and how it is to operate.
Measles asked if the facility would be like a pre-trial facility for juveniles. Morris
answered, yes and added, there would still be services offered. This facility would be
available 24 hours a day and an evaluation would take place immediately after the
juvenile was taken to the facility.
Swarner asked if the 24-hour food service would be contracted out. Morris answered,
yes. Smalley stated he agreed the ideal location for the facility would be in Kenai. He
asked if administration investigated properties the city has available. Ross answered,
several issues will come back to council for review in regard to property. One is this
facility. Basically the same map will be offered to council for consideration, that was
included with the Public Health relocation. In that, there are several parcels in the
downtown area in proximity to the courthouse and airport. Those would be the ones
they will be considering, unless council objects.
Williams stated he would prefer the large parcel of land next to the courthouse, as
well as other parcels in the city core, be withheld for future use_ He suggested such a
facility be built past the new animal shelter or along Marathon Road. Ross noted, the
FAA wants the land by the shelter leased only. He understood city property within
the downtown area may be too large for this facility alone, but :here may be some
other projects in the future that could be done jointly with the core properties, i.e.
Health Center, etc.
Williams noted, at one time council discussed they all appear Before the Fish Board to
present the concerns of the city. Along with that, pictures taken this summer were to
be duplicated and enlarged to poster -size for the city's presentation. He asked Ross if
this would still be necessary in light of his discussions with Fish & Game. Ross
answered, as he understood it, the February meeting would be a limited agenda. At
this time, there is a high probability the change in the boundary will be made. Fish &
Game has endorsed the boundary change, they recognize the city should be
represented at the meeting to discuss this issue. However, he anderstands the
meeting is not an open agenda to take up other issues.
Williams noted, one of council's concerns was the trash left on the beach and Ross
reported Fish & Game will be providing dumpsters for the beach. He added, he did
not think that, at this point in time, it was necessary for all council members to make
presentations during the meeting. Swarner stated, she thought as manv council
members as possible should attend the meeting to show support of the city's
presentation.
Measles asked if there was any legal reason -�vhy the city could not prohibiting
cleaning of fish on the beach, disposing of carcasses on the beach, etc.. Williams
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 1997
PAGE 24
noted, some regulations require the clipping of fins, etc. Ross suggested, by
prohibiting the cleaning, since there will be a number of people fishing who reside
outside of the area, the problem may be transferred to another area of town. Ross
noted he would investigate the question and would include in the next packet a copy
of the information forwarded to Fish & Game. Moore suggested the prohibition of
leaving carcasses on the beach be investigated. Ross noted, added signage and
pictures of last year's residue would be requesting people to use the dumpsters, along
with uniformed officers on the beach would help in the cleanliness of the beach.
Moore reminded council of Councilman Bookey's previous remark - that if a processor
had deposited carcasses. etc. on the beach as the dipnetters did, the processor would
be cited by many agencies and put out of business. Allowing individuals to leave the
mess was not acceptable.
Williams asked if council wanted pictures taken last summer to be enlarged to poster
size even though the Board would not be discussing that topic. Swarner suggested
council should be prepared. There were no objections from council.
I-3. Attorney
City Attorney Graves suggested the beach concern be approached as a littering
problem as it is public property, including dumping of fish carcasses as litter. That
way, cleaning of the fish could be done on the beach, as long as the person disposes
of the carcasses in the dumpster or hauls it away. Ross added, he didn't believe they
could prohibit fishers from depositing entrails, etc. back into the river as that is
encouraged all along the river. Graves noted, there is still a problem with discarding
the entrails and carcasses in the river and the tide bringing the discards back onto
the beach.
I-4. City Clerk
a. Holiday Party - Clerk Freas reminded council to RSVP to the Holiday
Party if they plan to attend. She also asked that when making the RSVP, they
indicate whether they plan to donate a door prize and that the council members who
attend act as a reception line, greeting employees as they arrive.
b. Leave - Freas also advised she would be out of the office during
Christmas week.
I-5. Finance Director
a. Workers' Comprehensive Insurance - Finance Director Semmens
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PAGE 25
reported he received a $25,000 check from Cigna Insurance in their Dividend Program
on Workers' Comp. The check was issued because of the city's loss history being good
during the second year under their program ($12,000). The premium was
approximately $223,000. During the next six months, if the city's loss history is good,
expects they will receive back a check in the amount of $42,000. Semmens added, he
was impressed and felt it spoke to the care city employees take toward safety.
b. Borough Personal Property Tax Exemption - Semmens reported the
Borough Assembly passed their Ordinance No. 97-73 which creates an exemption of
$100,000 on personal property and sets out a flat -tax schedule for boats. He added,
the city has the option to not do anything and additional money will be received from
the motor vehicle tax; has the option to agree 100% with what the borough did and
then would have an approximate $30,000 decrease in its revenue; or, choose to enact
its own flat tax on boats. Semmens noted, the enactment date for the boats will be
effective January 1 while the motor vehicle and $100,000 exemption portion of the
ordinance will not go into effect for a full year (due to state's needing advance notice
in order to make a change in the Motor Vehicle Tax Schedule). Semmens reported
there is a sunset clause for December 31, 2001.
Semmens suggested council may want to ask for options, amounts, etc. Bannock
reported he also attended the Borough meeting and found it curious that a majority of
the public speaking, spoke in favor of a flat tax for airplanes. What was passed was a
$100,000 exemption and he surmised that most privately -owned airplanes were
valued less than $100,000, thus there would be no flat tax on airplanes. Bannock
asked, if a city resident owned an airplane and parked it elsewhere, is the airplane a
city -taxable piece of personal property or is it where a piece of personal property
parked that determines who receives the tax. Semmens answered, it is where the
property is located and not where the owner resides.
Williams stated, it was his understanding that was what the Borough was trying to do
away with - heavy taxation of personal property, i.e. airplanes. Bannock explained,
there were three different parts to the ordinance, i.e. a flat -tax structure on boats,
$100,000 personal property exemption for any other personal property excluding
boats, and a re -do of the Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Schedule. He added, the only
people signing up for the flat -tax were people owning boats. If the sum value for
people with snowmachines, airplanes, etc. was less than $100,000, their tax bill
evaporated.
I-6. Public Works Director - No report.
I-7. Airport Manager -Airport Manager Ernst reminded council this was his
last council meeting.
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ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens - None.
J-2. Council
Bookey - Absent
Swarner - a. Public Health Center - Swarner reported she had attended a
meeting with Commissioner Perdue, City Manager Ross, Mayor Navarre and Joann
Hagen (Public Health) regarding a potential new health center in conjunction with the
Central Peninsula Hospital. The facility would be funded by tl-.e state and owned by
the Borough. During the meeting, they discussed a site for the facility that would be
sufficient for growth through the next ten years. Swarner reported Perdue recognized
the Public Health Service at City Hall as the largest serving center, the ventilation
concerns, the space needs, etc. Perdue also recognized the need to enlarge this
Public Health facility as her number -one priority and thought there would be design
money in the new state budget.
Ross added, the Borough would receive the funding from the state, the Borough will
own the building, and the site is to be supplied by the city. Nat-arre and Perdue have
had discussions regarding funding alternatives. During discussions, the city's study
on the needs of the Public Health office was used in looking for sites. He added,
Perdue was looking for design money this year and Navarre expected construction of
the facility to begin in 1999. Ross noted, Perdue is very supportive of the proposal
and it looked very doable. There is a possibility, in considering the site, that the
youth detention center could be sited beside the nurses facility-. More will be known
in the next two to three months.
b. Animal Shelter Plaque - Swarner asked the progress of having a plaque
made for the new shelter. Ross reported, Animal Control Officer Godek was looking at
designs and dedication statements. He anticipated a decision would be made by the
first of the year.
C. Family Open House - Swarner invited all to her =amily's open house on
Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Moore - Moore thanked Randy Ernst for his years of sern-ice to the city and
wished him luck.
Measles - Measles thanked the seniors for the poinsettia and also thanked
Ernst for his senlice to the airport for 131/2 years. Measles also noted he would be
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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PAGE 27
out-of-town from December 24 through January 3 and wished all a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Bannock - Bannock thanked the seniors for the flower and wished Ernst good
luck.
Smalley - Smalley congratulated Ernst and wished him good luck in his
endeavors. Smalley added, he thought the city look very good with the Christmas
lights and the streets in good shape. He also thanked the Fire Department for their
professional and timely response to a life -threatening accident of which he had first-
hand knowledge. He wished all happy holidays.
Williams - Williams also thanked the seniors for the poinsettia and wished
Ernst good luck. He also thanked the council, on behalf of the citizens of the city, for
their good job during the year. He added, the council had moved ahead and forward
for the plans of the community.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Memorandum
Date: December 30, 1997
To: Mayor and Council,(
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager'' `
RE: Garcia/Cunningham Park
On December 17, 1997 the City Council voted to find a solution, consistent with
the wishes of the Cunningham heirs, that would alloy.--.- Mr. Garcia to continue
construction of his garage. Mr. Garcia has proposed pu-rchasing the land he has
encroached on from the City. This proposal has been consented to by Sarah
Cunningham as a representative of the heirs.
The Administration is proposing the following course of action:
1. A survey would be conducted at Garcia's expense. The survey would:
(a) Set the new property line in accordance %7 pith the preferred option
proposed by Ms. Cunningham. It is proposed that the property•
line be established approximately as shown on the attached as -
built. This would result in less land t--ansfer than following the
existing fence line.
(b) Determine the square footage to be purc 'n ased by the Garcias.
(c) Determine if any setback encroachmer. _ (less than 15 feet) exists
between the fence and the structure. = an encroachment exists,
Garcias vz-iil apply for an encroachment trmit.
(d) Determine if the City's fence at the River is on Garcia's property.
If it is, options including moving of the fence will be discussed
with Garcias.
2. Value of the property to be sold to Garcias would be established by an
appraisal to be obtained by Garcias. The appraiser used would be
subject to the approval of the City.
3. Garcias would be responsible for all expenses associated with the sale
and replatting of the property.
4. All funds received from the sale of the property would be reserved for
park improvements in accordance with the wishes of the heirs.
If Council approves of this plan, the City Attorney will send the proposal to all
three parties identified as heirs.
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PAYMENTS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL
COUNCIL MEETING OF:
January 7, 1998
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT
AMOUNT
FOR RATIFICATION
PERS
DEC PERS
VARIOUS
LIABILITY
$35,880.04
DENALI ALASKAN C.U.
DEC CREDIT UNION W/H
VARIOUS
LIABILITY
$10,547.00
BLUE CROSS
JAN MEDICAL INSURANCE
VARIOUS
HEALTH INSURANCE
$39,351.75
ICMA RETIREMENT
DEC 401 PLAN
DEC 457 PLAN
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
SUPPL. RETIREMENT
LIABILITY
$2,818.18
$15,050.00
NACO/WEST
DEC 457 PLAN
VARIOUS
LIABILITY
$3,700.00
HOMER ELECTRIC
ELECTRICITY USAGE
VARIOUS
UTILITY
$22,804.77
INVESTMENTS
VENDOR DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect. Int.
DAIN BOSWORTH SLMA-US GOV SECURITY 12/17/99 1,000,000.00 6.00%
PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $2,500.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL
COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 7, 1998
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPT. ACCOUNT AMOUNT
LORI CHASE MEALS FOR HOLIDAY PARTY LEGISLATIVE
COREGIS GROUP INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE NON-DEPT.
DOYLE'S FUEL SERVICE DIESEL FUEL JAN - JUNE SHOP
KACHEMAK ELECTRIC LIBRARY OVERHEAD LIGHT BUILDINGS
REPLACEMENT
VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLIES 8-SCOTT AIR CYLINDERS FIRE
MISCELLANEOUS 3,075.00
INSURANCE 5,000.00
OPERATING SUPPLIES 9,000.00
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 27,552.00
SMALL TOOLS & MINOR EQUIP 4,984.00
Suggested by: Adminisi.rauuu
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 definec' by generally
accepted accounting principles. The purpose of the fund :s to provide
financing for heavy equipment which is anticipated to cost in excess of
$50,000 and which would 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 l y resolution
of the City Council.
(3) The Equipment Replacement Fund shall 7-e allocated
interest earnings on all cash balances in the fund. Proceeds _-om 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 =_nd 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
Approved by Finance:
Introduced: January 7, 1998
Adopted: 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
1980
GMC 10,12 YARD -DUMP TRUCK __>
2002
119,000
2002 Total
464,000
nFire
1981
GMC 10 - 12 YARD DUMP TRUCK
2003
121,000
2003 Total
121,000
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 WINING
2005
220,000
Streets
1983
BUCKET TRUCK
2005
60,000
2005 Total
380,000
Streets
1996
KLAUER SNOW BLOWER
2006
110,000
2006 Total
110,000
Streets
1987
CAT IT-28 LOADER/INTEGRAL TOOL CARRIER
2007
140,000
2007 Total
140,000
Fire
1983
SPARTAN PUMPER
2009
262,500
Streets
1991
WHITE/GMC SANDER
2009
190,000
2009 Total
452,500
Streets
1988
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 WINING, PLOW
2013
290,000
2013 Total
417,500
Streets
1993
CAT 140G MOTOR GRADER 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
I 2021
346,000
2021 Total
721,000
Fire
1993
HURRICANE AERIAL
2024
562,500
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LUL4 1O[al avL,wv
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
C,e,h 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
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Kenai Mayor and Council
FROM: Larry Semmens, Finance Director
THRU: Rick Ross, City Manager 414—
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 or 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 eeuipment. 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 cos- will come from
grants. Therefore. the numbers on the schedule are the cost to the fund, which
is 75% of total cost.
Equipment Replacement Fund Memorandum. page
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: nu11u111bL1 aL1un
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)
DEC-31-97 �ED 08:22
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- TONY KNOWI
DEPT. OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AO' Box r rosr r
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0611
SECTION OF NURSING PHONE: (907) 465-3130
December 31, 1997
Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai,Alaska 99611-7794
Dear Ms. Howard:
We would like to continue our use agreement with the City of Kenai for the span occupied in City Hall by
Lhe Kenai Public Health Center. We would like to continue at the current rate of S776.70 per month. It is
my hope that this proposal w,ii be acceptable to the City of Kenai.
Thank you for your help in this regard.
Sincerely,
Annette Coyle
Administrative Mann r
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AGREEMENT
This indenture, entered into on the day of
between the
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
hereinafter called the City, and the
STATE OF ALASKA
for the
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 110611
Juneau, AK 99811-0611
hereinafter called the State:
WITNESSETH:
..;
That the City does hereby demise and let unto the State the following described
premises, to wit:
Approximately 1147 square feet of office space located on the first
floor of the Kenai City Hall Building, at Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo
Commercial Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska,
to have and to hold the same, with all appurtenances unto the State for the term of
approximately twelve (12) months beginning on the 1st day of February, 1998 and
ending on the 31 st day of January, 1999 at and for the utilities fee of $776.70 per
month, payable on the first day of each and every month of said term at the office of
the City whose address is shown above, or in advance at the option of the State.
Payment for any partial months occupancy shall be prorated, based on a thirty (30)
day month.
1. Covenants of State:
Cary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalao Avenue
S Ito 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 'i
(907) 2a3-3441
FAX (907) 2a3-3014
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a. Pay the utility fee at the time and places provided in this
Agreement.
b. Use the premises properly.
C. Make alterations with the written consent of the Owner.
d. Leave the premises in as good concition as when received,
except for reasonable wear and tear and/or loss or damage
caused by fire, explosions, earthqua:-,es, acts or God, or other
casualty.
'ry R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 9%11-7794 1
(907) 283-3" 1
FAX (907) 283-3014
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e. Maintain the premises in good condition during the continuance
of this Agreement.
f. Provide and maintain telephone service.
2. Covenants of City:
a. Save the State harmless against any loss, damage and liability
resulting from any tortious or negligent act of the Owner, his
agent or employees or from any failure of the Owner to comply
with the terms of this Agreement.
b. Furnish heat, electricity, water, toilet facilities, parking and
janitorial services without additional costs to the State.
C. Maintain in good and safe condition any common entrance,
stairs and hallway.
3. The parties mutually agree:
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a. All terms and conditions of the preceding covenants of both
State and City are agreeable and accepted in their entirety,
except as herein noted.
b. Fixtures installed in the premises by the State remain the
property of the State and may be removed by the State
provided it repairs at the State's expense any injury to the
premises.
C. If the State shall at any time be in default in the payment of
utility fee herein reserved, or in the performance of any of the
covenants, terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement,
and the State shall fail to remedy such default within sixty (60)
days of written notice thereof from the City, it shall be lawful for
City to enter upon said premises and again have, repossess,
the same as if the Agreement had not been made, and
hereupon this Agreement and all the covenants, provisions and
conditions herein contained will accrue to the benefit of and be
binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
d. The State may terminate this Agreement by giving the Owner,
not less than thirty (30) days notice in writing.
e. Terms and conditions of this Agreement are subject to
availability to the State of appropriated funds. If such funds are
not available, the State may terminate this Agreement by giving
the City not less than thirty (30) days prior notice in writing.
f. All conditions and covenants of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect during any extension hereof. Any holding
over after the expiration date of this Agreement or any
extension or renewal thereof, shall be construed to be a
tenancy from month -to -month, at the same monthly fee for
utilities and on the terms and conditicris herein specified, so far
as applicable.
Cary R. Graves
City Attomey
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 - i
(907) 2a3-3" 1
FAX (907) 283-3014
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day and year written below.
CITY OF KENAI
In
Richard A. Ross
City Manager
STATE OF ALASKA
STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1998,
RICHARD A. ROSS, 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:
STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1998,
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 the
State of Alaska.
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Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
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Memorandum
Date: December 31, 1997
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
RE: Dept. of Health & Social Services Agreement - City Hall
The agreement for the office space occupied by the Kenai Health Center will
expire January 31, 1998. It is the intention of the Department of Health
and Social Service to continue to occupy this space for the foreseeable
future. They wish to continue to pay the city $776.70 per month for utilities
and janitorial costs.
Does the City Council wish to enter into a new agreement for the
period February 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999, at the current
rate?
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilmembers
FROM: John J. Williams, Mayor
City of Kenai
DATE: December 30, 1997
RE: REQUEST OF CONSIDERATION
Attached is a letter from the City of Whittier requesting council's consideration of a
resolution supporting the creation of a commission by the Alaska Legislature to
investigate and recommend changes to the 1984 Alaska Railroad Corporation statute.
Also attached is a copy of our Resolution No. 97-7 unanimously passed on February
19, 1997 and the meeting minutes regarding that resolution.
It appears the suggested City of Whittier resolution may be contradictory to our
Resolution No. 97-7. Since I was not in attendance at the February 19 meeting, I am
unaware of the council's wishes. If council wants to bring this matter up for
discussion, please do so.
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THE CITY OF WHITTIER
Gatewav to the Western Prince William Sound
P.O. Box 608 • Whittier, Alaska 99693 • (907) 472-2327 • Fax (907) 472-2404
November 20, 1997
Mayor John Williams
Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave. #200
Kenai, AK 99E 11-7794
Dear Mayor Williams:
RECEPV°LEM
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1V 4 1997
KENAI CITY CLERK
At the Alaska Municipal League convention in Ketchikan, I discussed with a number of
municipal leaders and state officials, the City of Whittier's concern that in the 13 years since the
Alaska Legislature created the Alaska Railroad Corporation, there has been no review of the
overall structure of that legislation. In particular, it has been the experience of Whittier, that the
legislation did not call for any balancing of the ARRC needs with the needs of other state and
local municipal entities, to the point where even when the ARRC might be willing to address
municipal needs, ARRC's own hands are tied by the legislation.
As you probably are aware in the last couple of years there have been various proposals
offered in the legislature relating to the ARRC. Some groups are interesting in seeing the railroad
(or portions of its assets) sold. Others are interested in different kinds of changes. The ARRC
has successfully opposed any changes to its initial legislative mandate so far. What has not been
part of these past discussions is the impact the ARRC has had on the reeds and goals of other
state and local entities. Undoubtedly, because Whittier is a very small community whose land
base and even access is virtually totally controlled by the ARRC. Whittier feels these problems to
a greater extent than most communities. Nonetheless, in my discussions with other community
leaders and State officials, I have learned that the ARRC does impact these communities and
agencies in significant ways. (For example, like Whittier, most communities do not have site
control of the ARRC land on which are located municipal utility). Similarly, local communities
have been frustrated by ARRC's inability to participate meaningfully in iocal planning and by
ARRC's absolute tax exempt status even when ARRC's non -railroad activities are in direct
competition with private development.
In my discussions with other communities. I have learned that .here is widespread support
for taking a look at these problems, with an eve towards amending the ARRC legislation to
John Williams
November 20, 1997
Page 2
address any imbalances. The Whittier City Council will pass the enclosed resolution urging the
legislature to create a State Commission to investigate these matters and to report back to the
legislature with recommendations for change where appropriate. I ask that your Community
consider a similar resolution encouraging the legislature to create a State Commission approach to
investigating thre ARRC's relationships with state and local entities. Thank you for your
consideration of this request If you have any questions or wish to discuss this concept further,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
Carrie Williams
City Manager
c: Richard Ross, Acting Manager
PROPOSAL TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO EVALUATE
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE
ALASKA RAILROAD COMMISSION
In 1984 the Legislature enacted legislation creating the Alaska Railroad Corporation and
conferred upon that corporation substantial autonomy, authority and privilege with respect to all
other state and municipal entities. All of the privileges and benefits of this legislation apply not
only to the Railroad's activities and property which are essential to operation of the railroad but to
all activities and assets which are unrelated to railroad operations, such as real estate development
and investments in commercial enterprise which compete with private and municipal activities.
Local communities, as well as native corporations, other private enterprises and state
agencies, now have 13 years of experience dealing with the ARRC and it. seems both appropriate
and necessary to assess whether any changes are needed in the original legislation in light of that
experience. We suggest that the State Legislature establish a commission to collect information
and report directly to the legislature: the report would include any recommendations for changes
to the ARRC enabling legislation. The primary focus of the commission should be on local
community needs and relations with the ARRC and on non -railroad essential activities and land.
The commission should include a representative from each community along the railroad corridor.
a representative from the ARRC, as well as a Governor's and Legislative representative.
Although not intended to be an inclusive list among the matters for the Commission to
investigate are the following:
• Whether the tax exemption with respect to non -railroad related activities and land should
be modified.
• Whether non -railroad related land should be retained by the ARRC or transferred to
another state agency or made available for community use and cevelopment.
• Whether there is a need for greater cooperation and sharing of information and
development plans between ARRC activities and local communities, and if somehow this
can be accomplished or improved for more productive community planning.
• Whether the composition of the Board of Directors of the ARRC should be broadened to
include persons representative of local community and other interests affected by the
ARRC.
Should vour community face these or other issues concerning your working relations with
the ARRC, we would appreciate comments and dialogue with your boards, assemblies and
councils. We would hope to present this matter concurrent with the opening of the upcoming
Legislative Session.
Please contact the City of Whittier, Carrie L. Williams, City Manager, P.O. Box 608,
Whittier, AK 99693, (907) 472-2327.
RESOLUTION NO.
Whereas, the Alaska Legislature created the Alaska Railroad Corporation in 1984 and endowed it
with broad power and authority; and
Whereas, the ARRC is a public corporation owned by all the people of the State of Alaska and
under the control and jurisdiction of the Alaska Legislature and Governor; and
Whereas, there has been no study or review of the ARRC relations with other state agencies and
local communities by the Alaska Legislature: and
Whereas, the City of Whittier has found it difficult, time consuming, expensive and often
unproductive in dealing with the ARRC because the statute which created the railroad corporation
confers powers and mandates upon the ARRC which makes it difficult for the ARRC to be
responsive to municipal needs, and
Whereas, many communities rely on use of ARRC lands for essential public services such as
water, sewer and roads; and
Whereas, ARRC development of non -rail related land by ARRC imposes economic and social
impacts upon local communities without the ability of the ARRC to compensate local government
for the ARRC fair share of local government burdens through local taxes and assessments; and
Whereas the City understands that many other State, municipal and private entities have had
similar difficulties with the ARRC;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHITTIER CIT-i" COUNCIL:
1. That the Citv Council requests that the Alaska Legislature create a commission to
investigate and report back to the legislature, on changes the commission recommends to the
1984 ARRC statute. One purpose of such recommendations should be to improve working
relations between the ARRC and the State, municipal and private entities in whose lands and
jurisdictions the ARRC operates.
2. That the commission membership consist of a representatives from each community
impacted by the ARRC, a member of the ARRC board, a member appointed by the Governor and
a member from each body of the legislature.
Suggested by: Vice Mayor Measles
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 97-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
SUPPORTING PUBLIC OWNERSHIP AND THE PRESENT MANAGEMENT
STRUCTURE OF THE ALASKA RAILROAD.
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad was constructed by the Federal Government
from 1915 to 1923 as a public transportation system to open Alaska's Interior and foster
development; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska purchased the Alaska Railroad in 1985 to bring
this critical transportation link under control of Alaskans for the first time; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad accomplishes a dual mission of supporting
economic development and providing vital public transportation services; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act of 1984, the Alaska State
Legislature created a management structure that is accountable to the Legislature and
Governor through the appointment and confirmation of board members; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad is successfully managed and operated by
professional railroad managers and workers; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act enables the Alaska Railroad to
be self-sustaining through retention of profits for reinvestment in capital improvements
and maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad is meeting its mission to be professionally
managed and self-sustaining, earning record profits in 1995 and 1996; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has not received state general fund subsidies for
operation or maintenance since coming under state ownership; and,
WHEREAS, Alaska Railroad employees are not state employees, receive no state
benefits, and are not part of the state retirement system; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad's success is due largely to its non -political
management, its ability to respond to customer needs and its integration of freight,
passenger, and real estate operations; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad, as a public institution, is an integral part of
Alaska's history and future development; and.
Resolution No. 97-7
Page 2 of 2
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has one of the vital transportation corridors of
578 main line miles of track from tidewater at Seward to Alaska's interior City of
Fairbanks; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai recognizes that even successful organizations must
continue striving for improvement and that the Alaska Railroad is no exception.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA. supports continued State ownership of the Alaska
Railroad under the terms of the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act of 1984.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Kenai opposes any legislative or
administrative proposals that would diminish the Alaska Railroad's ability to:
• Manage its budget and finances according to accepted business practices,
• Meet the needs of its customers in a timely manner:
• Limit the Corporation's ability to generate sufficient revenue to be self-
sustaining, especially by transferring Railroad lands to another entity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Kenai encourages the Alaska
Railroad's Board of Directors to actively solicit and incorporate recommendations from
representatives of rail users, impacted communities, tenants, legislators, and other
interested parties, and to develop long-range plans for improving and expanding railroad
services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be sent to the
Honorable Tony Knowles, Governor, State of Alaska; Governor Bill Sheffield, Chairman
of the Board, Alaska Railroad Corporation; and all members of the Alaska State
Legislature.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 19th day of
February, 1997.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City erk
H. lRaymond Measles, Vice Mayor
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1997
PAGE 3
and phasing in other city buildings over the next few years. The
document would be a foundation for building both- a computer
network and records management system for the c_ty and aid in
making appropriate choices as far as the types cf systems,
software and equipment.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3. Resolution No. 97-6 - Transferring $1,143.14 in the
General Fund for Purchase and Install=tion of a Water
Heater in the City Greenhouse.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resc=cation No. 97-6
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bo --key SECONDED the
motion.
There were no public comments. It was clarified the funds were
being transferred from one account to the apprc priate account for
the purchase.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4. Resolution No. 97-7 - Supporting Pub!=c Ownership and
the Present Management Structure of t-e Alaska
Railroad.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resc_ cation No. 97-7
and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1-997
PAGE 4
Vice Mayor Measles introduced Governor Sheffield and welcomed him
to the meeting.
Governor Sheffield gave a brief summary of the history of the
Alaska Railroad, stating it was built in 1923 and the State
bought it in 1984 and assumed operation in 1985. The purchase
agreement included paying $34 million for the track, rolling
stock and 38,000 acres of land. Since then, the Railroad has
neither requested nor received any additional state money outside
of the 1984 agreement.
Sheffield added, the Railroad, in 12 years of state ownership,
earned a profit nine times; is self-sustaining; is accountable to
the public through the Legislature/Governor; and, is run by
railroad managers. Their employees are not state employees, do
not receive state benefits, or are a part of the state retirement
system.
Sheffield explained the Legislature was now waning to give away
half of the Railroad's land which would cripple their operation,
their ability to fund their own capital projects, and lose the
flexibility to meet their customer's changing needs. Sheffield
requested council's support.
Councilman 3annock noted it appeared there were two matters:
One, the State was taking a more active interes-- in the Railroad;
and, two selling it and privatizing the operation. Sheffield
responded, it was the Legislature's intent to prepare the
Railroad for privatization by undermining its financial stability
and forcing the Railroad to request funds from --he Legislature.
He added, there would be concern that by privat-zing the
Railroad, problems with the Federal government would arise
because the deep -water ports may no longer be served.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1997
PAGE 5
Measles requested a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the
members of the State Legislature and Railroad.
C-5. Resolution No. 97-8 - Awarding a Contract for Fuel
Service to Doyle's Fuel Service, Inc. at the Unit
Prices Listed Below for Furnishing and Delivering Fuel
to the City Dock and City Generator Tanks.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-8 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6. Resolution No. 97-9 - Awarding a Contract for Fuel
Service to Mapco Express, Inc. at the init Prices
Listed Below for Furnishing and Dispensing Fuel at
Their Service Station Located Bridge =ccess Road and
the Kenai Spur Highway.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 97-9
and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments. City Manager Ross
requested council to table action on the resolution as there were
serious concerns about ingress and egress to the station for
large pieces of equipment. He added, he wanted to have
discussions with Mapco personnel prior to action and to compile
possible alternatives for council consideration.
CITY 4F KENAI ;T
►► Gd 4 4Lika
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014
1992
Memorandum
Date: December 30, 1997
To: Mayor and Council
/Q
From: Richard A. Ross, City Manager � 4
RE: Building Maintenance Schedule
Attached is a copy of a building maintenance schedule submitted by Mr.
Springer. This schedule provides estimated funding needs through FY03. It also
sets out a general schedule of maintenance/repairs replacement of building
components. Major City buildings are listed with projected dates for various
maintenance needs.
This schedule «Ill be utilized in preparation of the FY99 budget.
Attachment
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CITY OF KENAI
"Oil Capital of Alaska"
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE: 107-283-7535
FAX: 907-283-3014
Memorandum
TO: Richard Ross, City Manager
FROM: Robert C. Springer, Building Official
DATE: November 19, 1997
SUBJECT: Five-year Building Maintenance Projected Schedule
The following numbers are merely estimates based on years of experience with
contractors' bidding procedures and suppliers' pricing schedules- These numbers may
change significantly due to supply and demand costs and availability.
Projected cost of repair and maintenance (4538) to City buildings for the next five years:
Year
City Buildings
Airport & AFSS
1998/1999
230,000
20,000
1999/2000
239,000
37,000
2000/2001
193,000
85,000
2001 /2002
186,000
92,000
2002/2003
155,000
75,000
The following is a schedule of maintenance repairs/replacement and their frequency.
This schedule has been compiled from various sources; i.e., manufacturers'
recommendations, contractors' suggestions, maintenance digests, and other
governmental agencies' maintenance schedules. This schedule is not to be
considered final, it is flexible to the performance of each individual building and item.
Memo to Rick Ross, City Manager
Page 2
11 /19/97
SCHEDULE OF MAINTENANCE
REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT
Recarpet
Every 10 years
Repaint exterior
Every 3 years
Repaint interior
Every 5 years
Relamping (magnetic ballast)
Every 10 years
Relamping (electronic ballast)
Every 25 years
Upgrade heating units
Every 10 years
Replace heating units
Every 20 years
Floodcoat roofs
Every 7 years
Reroof
Every 20 years
Recoat gym floor
Every 5 years
Replace plumbing fixtures
I Every 20 years
Replace door hardware
I Every 15 years
The following is the list of specific items and buildings' projected five-year maintenance
schedule.
YEAR TO BE
YEARLAST
FACILITY
NEEDED REPAIR
DONE
DONE
GOST
City Hall
Heating repair & upgrade
2000
1980
15,000
Recarpet
1999
1987
38,000
Repaint interior
1999
1987
9,000
Install 3-ply roofing
2000
1980
12,000
Relamp lights
2001
1980
60,000
Replace plumbing fixtures
2002
1980
6,000
Library
Recarpet
1998
1975
50,000
Repaint interior
1998
1990
8,000
Relamp lights
1998
1985
30,000
Repaint exterior
1999
1996
5,000
2002
1999
6,000
Replace heating unit
1999
1975
40,000
Replace plumbing fixtures 1
2000
1975
4,000
Repair/replace door
hardware 1
2000
1975
5,0001
Memo to Rick Ross, City Manager
Page 3
11/19/97
YEAR TO BE
I YEAR LAST
FACILITY
NEEDED REPAIR
DONE
DONE
COST
PSB
Recarpet Fire Dept.
1999
1981
45,000
Repaint interior
2000
1973
6,000
Repaint exterior
1999
1996
7,000
2002
1999
7,000
Floodcoat Roof Apparatus
Rm.
2001
1993
5,000
Rebuild Air Handling Unit
1999
1973
20,000
Replace plumbing fixtures
1998
1973
6,000
Relamp Fire Dept.
2000
1973
30,000
Repair/replace door
hardware
2001
1 1973
1 9,000
Rec. Center
Recarpet & vinyl -partial
1998
1980
13,000
Recarpet remaining
2002
1993
8,000
Repaint interior
2000
9,000
Repaint exterior
1998
1995
6,000
2001
1998
6,000
Repair/replace door
hardware
2000
1980
6,000
Replace rooftop heating
unit
1998
1982
50,000
Install 3-ply roofing
1999
1980
24,000
Relamp lights
2001
1980
15,000
Replace plumbing fixtures
2001
1980
11,000
Replace air handling units
Racquetball Ct.
2000
1980
40,000
Install air handling in
Weight Room
2002
1980
10,000
Recoat & rebuild gym floor
2002
1997
20,000
Memo to Rick Ross, City Manager
Page 4
11 /19/97
YEAR TO BE
YEAR LAST
FACILITY
NEEDED REPAIR
DONE
DONE
COST
Visitors Center
Recarpet
2002
1992
35,000
Repaint interior
2000
1992
6,000
Repaint exterior
2000
1996
6,000
Upgrade air handling units
1 2002
1992
1 10,000
Install humidifier
1998
1 6,000
Senior Center
Repaint interior
1999
4,000
Repaint exterior
2000
1997
5,000
Upgrade air handling units
2001
1981
8,000
Relamp
2001
1981
15,000
Replace plumbing fixtures
2001
1981
6,000
Replace/repair door
hardware
1998 1
1981
1 6,000
Warm Stor. 2
Overhead door
replacement
1998
1980
10,000
Airport
Air handling unit upgrade
1998
1965
20,000
Repaint interior
1999
7,000
Rooftop heating unit
replacement
1999
1983
30,000
Relamp lights
2000
50,000
Recarpet
2001
1995
50,000
Floodcoat roof
2001
36,000
AFSS
Recarpet
2000
1986
35,000
Repaint
2001
1996
6,000
Install 3-ply roofing
2002
1995
15,000
Replace rooftop
heating/cooling unit
2002
1986 1
60,000
ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES AND ALASKA BOARD OF GAME
REGULATION PROPOSAL FORM P.O. BOX 25526. JUNEAU, ALASKA 99802-5526
BOARD OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS BOARD OF GAME REGULATIONS
Fishing Area
Cook Inlet Game Management Unit (GMU)
Subsistence F Personal Use ❑ Hunting ❑ Trapping
Sport ❑ Commercial ❑ Subsistence ❑ Other
JOINT BOARD REGULATIONS ❑ Resident
[:]Advisory Committee ❑Regional Council[:] Rural ❑ Nonresident
Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. All the answers will be printed in the proposal packets'along
with the proposers name (addresses and phone nos. will not be published). Use separate forms for each proposal.
1. Alaska Administrative Code Number 5 AAC 7 5 ! c) (3) (6) Reglation Book Page No. 20
2. What is the problem you would like the Board to address?
See attached.
3. What will happen if this problem is not solved?
See attached.
4. What solution do you prefer? In other words, if the Board adopted your solution, what would the new
regulation say?
See attached.
5. Solutions to difficult problems benefit some people and hurt others:
A. Who is likely to benefit if your solution is adopted?
See attached.
B. Who is likely to suffer if your solution is adopted?
See attached.
6. List any other solutions you considered and why you rejected them.
DO NOT WRITE HERE
See attached.
Submitted By: Name
Individual or Group
Address Zip Code Phone
1 1-061 (I-92)MAC
1. Alaska Administrative Code Number 5AAC 77.540 (c)(3)(B) Reg. Book Page No.
20 in the Cook Inlet Sport Fishing Regulations
2. What is the problem you would like the Board to address? The problem is the
orderly development of the fishery and erosion of the bluffs on the north side of the
Kenai River adjacent to the City of Kenai.
In 1996 the Board adopted regulations for a more liberal dip net fishery at the mouth
of the Kenai River. The fishery now occurs 24 hours daily from July 10 through July
31. Harvest has increased from an historical average of about 36,000 salmon to
approximately 100,000 salmon. Participation is about 10,000 days fished (ADF&G
data). The more liberal fishery has created problems of parking, litter, carcasses on
the beach and erosion of the bluffs on the north side of the river. These problems
were not foreseen when the Board liberalized this fishery.
The City of Kenai is seeking funding options to address the parking problem and, in
cooperation with the Division of Sport Fish, is addressing the problem of litter and
carcasses on the beach. Still to be addressed is the problem of bluff erosion.
A small number of individuals rappel down the bluffs to participate in the personal
use dip net fishery. Rappelling accelerates erosion of the bluffs. If allowed to
continue, erosion and associated trespass problems will be exacerbated to the
detriment of the bluff habitat, private property owners and residents of the City of
Kenai.
It is therefore requested that the Board prohibit dip netting from the north bank from a
marker near the Coast Guard marker at the mouth of the river upstream about a mile
and a quarter to a marker near the City Dock. This action, taken in concert with
measures to alleviate parking, litter and fish waste problems would be a positive step
in the orderly development of this fishery.
3. What will happen if this problem is not solved? If the problem is not solved
accelerated erosion will continue. If erosion continues, property and structures will
be lost.
4. What solution do you prefer? In other words, if the Board adopted your
solution, what would the new regulation say? Section (c)(3)(B) of the Upper
Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Fishery Management Plan would be amended to
read: from shore, in the area from ADF&G regulatory markers located on the Cook
Inlet beaches outside the terminus of the river upstream to the downstream side of the
Warren Ames bridge, except dip netting is not permitted on the north shore from an
ADF&G regulatory marker placed on or in close proximity to the Coast Guard marker
at the mouth of the river upstream to an ADF&G marker located near the Kenai Citv
Dock;
5. Solutions to difficult problems benefit some people and hurt others:
A. Who is likely to benefit if your solution is adopted? Public and private
property owners along the bluff and residents of the City of Kenai.
B. Who is likely to suffer if your solution is adopted? The small number of
individuals who fish in this area. They will still be able to participate in the
fishery at the mouth of the river or fish from a boat. They simply will not be
able to participate by rappelling down the bluff. There is limited participation on
the north bank upriver from the Coast Guard marker. Other than rappelling,
there is virtually no practical access to the area.
6. List any other solutions you considered and why you rejected them. No other
solutions were considered. The solution presented is reasonable, would affect only a
very small number of participants and contribute to creation of an orderly fishery.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1998
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. 12/ 17/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. 12/ 1 /97 "Season's Greetings" letter from Marathon Oil Company.
3. 12/ 18/97 Kenai River Special Management Area Board Meeting Minutes.
4. 12/9/97 B. P. Nageak, North Slope Borough Mayor, letter regarding Education
Foundation Formula.
5. 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Report.
6. 1998 Gaming Permit Application - Friends of the Kenai Community Library,
Inc.
7. 1 /98 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, "Your Chamber Today."
8. 1/98 Resource Development Council, Inc. Resource Review.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1997
"TO DO" LIST
KK/CLF - Include information regarding Kenai River Water Quality
Monitoring Plan in the next Harbor Commission meeting packet
as an informational item.
JL/MK - Include information regarding Kenai River Water Quality
Monitoring Plan in the next Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting packet as an informational packet.
CLF - Post a notice to Harbor and Planning & Zoning Commission
members requesting a volunteer to attend Kenai River Water
Quality Monitoring Plan meetings.
Notify Historic District Board members of reduction of
membership.
Send a thank -you letter to Alan Boraas for his time on HDB.
Send a letter to Cecelia Richards in regard to her appointment to
the HDB.
Send reappointment letters to all commission/committee/board
members listed on the memorandum which was included in the
packet except Ray McCubbins.
Send a thank -you letter to Ray McCubbins for his time and efforts
on the Harbor Commission.
Notify Finance Department to reimburse Commissioner Bryson for
APOC fine in the amount of $37.50.
JW/CLF - Have posters made of fish pictures.
ADNM - Appoint a staff member to attend the Kenai River Water Quality
Monitoring Plan meetings.
Enter into an agreement to negotiate the sale or transfer of a
portion of land known as Cunningham Park to Chris Garcia and
any funds received be dedicated toward improvements to the
Cunningham Park.
Work with Mayor Williams and Bill Nelson to develop
maintenance shop building sketches.
M Marathon
MARATHON Oil Company
December 1, 1997
The Honorable John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Dear Mayor Williams:
David T. Perkins
Alaska Region Manager
P.O. Box 196168
Anchorage, AK 99519-6168
Telephone 907/564-6400
Fax 907/564-6489
E-mail: perkins@moc.ibmmail.com
RECEIVED
S.-
ENAI�CY C'_ EFW
As the holiday season approaches, it is very important to stop for a moment and
aclatowledge the friendships and relationships that have been developed over the years.
It is also a time when we more sharply focus on the needs of those less fortunate within
our community.
Marathon Oil Company, during this holiday season has chosen to contribute to 15
charities located in our areas of operation on your behalf in lieu of sending holiday
cards. The charities selected are those that assist the homeless and those providing
meals to the hungry. We vahte your relationship with Marathon and the contribution you
have made to our success. Hopefully, our contributions will enrich the lives of many less
fortunate individuals during this holiday season.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season.
Sinagely,
l
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David T. Perkins
A subsidiary of USX Corporation Environmentally aware for the long run.
z KENAI
RIVER
Special Management Area
Working together —for the river"
ZrUDIMOQl W&RED
***Tentative Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, December 18, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 11/20/97 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. NEW BUSINESS
RECEIVED
DEC 151997
KENA��=LERK
A. Scheduling of Public Comments
B. Kenai Peninsula College Stream Ecologist, David Wartinbee
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Guide Committee: Recommended changes for management of
Guides and Rental Boats
B. Bylaw changes
C. Boat Wake Study Erosion Study Committee Report
D. Operations Report
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VT. ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting.
For agenda changes or additions please call Ben Ellis at 262-8588
or Chris Degernes at 262-5581 by December 17, 1997
**NOTE: There will be a meeting of the Boat Wake Erosion Study
Committee at 4:00pm in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581
l Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99%9, Soldotna 262.44.41
0 Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Thursday, November 20, 1997
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He welcomed the new members to
the Board.
A. Roll Call:
Members Present: Robin West, Ben Ellis, Peggy Mullen, Jeff King, Les
Bucholz, Ted Wellman, Joe Moore, Terry Bendock, Brannon
Ames, Chris Degernes, Lance Trasky, Jim Richardson, Tom
Knock, Stuart Osgood, Ken Lancaster, Bill Schuster
President Ellis noted Pat Dixon had to resign his position to accept a new job out of
state.
B. Approval of Minutes - October 16, 1997:
Hbaring no objections, the minutes were approved.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval:
Degernes desired to add under Old Business: H) Cooper Lake Hydro Project.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sew Mills inquired to the official designation of the board members. He was advised
the members were appointed with one-half being agency representatives and one-half
being general public. He asked if any members had an individual official bond. He
suggested that Title 39, Section 15, be read as he felt the board was stepping out of their
bounds.
M. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation on Planned Revision of Chugach National Forest Plan
Ken Rice, co -team leader for the Chugach National Forest Plan, stated he had
updates of the plan for those desiring a copy. He gave a slide presentation
regarding the plan which was last updated in 1984. The plan will establish
Kenai River Special Management Area November 20. 1997
Advisory Board Minutes Page 1
direction for management goals and set standards and guidelines for special area
designations. The plan is based on feedback from the public and interest groups
on how to improve the forest plan. USFS is currently holding public workshops
through December. After that they will draft and refine the alternatives. They
hope to complete a draft forest plan by next October. The draft will also go out
for public review before the final plan is approved.
Mullen requested a public meeting in Soldotna since part of the forest is within the
KRSMA watershed.
B. Water Quality Monitoring Program
Ellis reported that the water monitoring work group met November 11. The
continued health of the Kenai River and the implementation of a coordinated
monitoring water quality plan were discussed. They continue to use the Kenai
River Comp Plan as the basis for the program. It was suggested that the Water
Quality Coalition could serve as part of a subcommittee of the Board. A
subcommittee was formed as follows: Bucholz (chairman), Lancaster, Ellis and
Trasky. The next meeting will be November 24 at 3:00 p.m.
C. Kenai River Center
Mullen reported that the group is trying to gather any particular visions a person
may have for a River Center. She requested any ideas on how the River Center
should function be faxed to Lisa Parker at the Borough. Their next meeting will
be December 8.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. KRCMP Update
Ellis noted there were numerous items in the packet concerning the plan. He
reported that the Borough Assembly passed a resolution to support the plan,
provided several specific comments, and included a caveat that individual assembly
members' comments were to be sent with the resolution to the Commissioner's
office.
During the past month, the question of the importance of the lower 4 miles of the
river and the estuary area has been discussed at length with Assembly members
and the City of Kenai. Ellis felt progress has been made in that there is more
agreement and recognition that the lower river is important for its habitat resources
as well as its importance for the recreational/commercial use. A proposal gaining
support is that the City of Kenai will manage the lower river consistent with the
recommendations in the Plan, under an MOU with DNR. The recent Assembly
resolution alluded to this proposal, but work still needs to be done on developing
what the MOU will look like. Discussions are still ongoing with the City.
Kenai River Special Management Area November er 20, 1997
Advisory Board Minutes Page 2
Degernes noted that it will be important to work with the City of Kenai on this
management so that the resources are protected as necessary, but she was
encouraged by the City's expressions of support for managing and protecting the
resources. Fisler requested that Board members with comments direct them to
Bruce Phelps.
Moore stated the City Council has met and reviewed the draft. The message from
the Council was that the process as whole was a tough pill to swallow but they
were willing to accept the draft as written.
C. Jet Ski Committee Report:
Degernes presented a simpler draft of recommendations concerning the jet ski
issue. She stated originally jet ski use was recommended to be prohibited on
Kenai Lake consistent with the rest of the river system, however, they heard from
many people who wished to keep Kenai Lake opened for jet skis. The Jet Ski
Committee has worked with concerned parties to work out a resolution.
The draft recommendations establishing guidelines for jet ski use drew a line
between the Chugach Electric Association powerhouse and a campground on the
north side of Porcupine Island. West of the line jet skis would be prohibited, and
east of the line they would be allowed. An additional small closed area would be
established south of Primrose Campground to protect nesting habitat in the Snow
River area and to provide some buffer for residences in the Primrose homeowner
area. No wake zones would also be established within 300 feet of the shoreline, as
well as restrictions regarding the minimum age of an operator (14) and hours of
operation (8 am - 10 pm open for use).
MOTION: MULLEN MOVED TO ADOPT THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING JET SKI USE ON KENAI LAKE.
RICHARDSON SECONDED.
Schuster inquired why the age restriction was not a statewide mandate. Degernes
advised there was a statewide regulation regarding ATV use but not one regarding
jet ski use. She will pass on the recommendation. Mullen advised they received
information that in other states the minimum age was 16.
Moore inquired how the new regulation would be enforced. He was advised there
will be signs at the two launch sites to educate users regarding the no wake area
and the prohibited areas. A park ranger does patrol on Kenai Lake.
West felt the committee did a good job drafting the recommendations by listening
to the concerns of property owners imd accommodating the desire to recreate on
the lake.
Kenai River Special Management Area November 20, 199
Advisory Board !Minutes Page 3
Degernes stated that comments were received regarding Trail Lake but felt it was
inappropriate to make recommendations on use at that location at this time.
Bendock was uncomfortable with the jet ski recommendations. He did not want
Kenai Lake to become another Big Lake or Harding Lake. He stated while the use
of jet skis is quickly growing, they are detrimental to wildlife. He believed once
jet skis were allowed, they would be hard to eliminate. He noted that loons are
disturbed by their use. He commented that Kenai Lake contributes approximately
20% of the sockeye salmon production in the Kenai River drainage, and he
believed jet skis will cause problems with spawning salmon. He firmly believed
that jet ski use was incompatible anywhere in the KRSMA He also noted that
enforcement would be difficult as Parks is already strapped for manpower.
Wellman spoke in favor of the compromise and felt it was reasonable as it allows
many types of users groups to use KRSMA. While he did not personally like jet
skis, he did not feel a total ban was necessary. He wanted to take a "wait and see"
approach.
Trasky commented it would be difficult to enforce as it is written. He agreed with
Bendock that nesting waterfowl will leave the area when disturbed and that
operation of jet skis in shallow water will have a negative impact on spawning
fish. He also recognized the political and sociological pressures, however.
Mullen was willing to revisit the issue next October which would allow time to get
reports from people evaluating the issue. She stated the recommendations were an
attempt to find an acceptable area for jet skis to operate.
Richardson commented that the entire plan was based upon public input and that
the recommendations tried to assimilate a workable solution.
Bendock stated he was not against jet ski use but there is a time and place for their
use. It was his position that the KRSMA was not the place to develop jet ski use.
He had doubts there will be any future information regarding impacts on wildlife
from jet skis because those studies are not being made.
MOORE MOVED TO TABLE ANY ACTION UNTEL DECEM 3ER 18, 1997.
VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE:
Yes: Ellis, Ames, Osgood, Trasky, Moore, Bucholz
No: King, Wellman, Richardson, Mullen,
Bendock, Knock, Lancaster, West, Schuster,
Degernes
MOTION FAILED: 6 Yes, 10 No
Lancaster called for the question.
Kenai River Special Management Area November 20. 1997
advisory Board Minutes Page 4
VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT THE COMMITTEE'S JET SKI USE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Yes: King, Wellman, Richardson, Mullen,
Bendock, Knock, Lancaster, West, Schuster,
Trasky, Moore, Degernes, Bucholz
No: Ellis, Ames, Osgood
MOTION PASSED: 13 Yes, 3 No
Degernes stated the entire package of the draft regulations should be before the
Board in January. She was anxious to go out for public notice soon while issues
were fresh on everyone's mind.
Ellis noted the Board's recommendations were advisory to the Commissioner. He
stated there will be a public comment period at the end of the meeting for anyone
who desired to speak on the subject.
C. Commercial Operator Committee Report:
King gave an overview of the proposed draft permit stipulations for commercial
operators and for commercial fishing guides. The draft was for the board and the
public to review for action at the December meeting. Two new stipulations that were
included were mandatory drug testing and proof of Alaskan vehicular licensing. Also,
penalties have been identified for infractions. The refinement of the stipulations will
address public concern regarding the guide industry and their behavior and is intended
to improve the professionalism of commercial operators on the river.
Their next meeting will be December 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Conference Room C. After the stipulations are completed, the group will discuss the
fee schedule, the orientation program and competency testing.
Fisler noted that new language had been developed for rental boat operators. She also
stated the copies for the proposed new stipulations were given to the guide association
and are available to anyone wanting a copy. She requested any comments be .given to
her.
Degemes desired some action be taken regarding permit fee changes for fishing guides
so that it can get into the regulation packet. Ellis commented that in the past when
there were fee increases, they were noticed in September so that the guides could
prepare for it during the winter. He felt in an issue of fairness that no new increases
occur until the 1999 season.
Kenai River Special Management area November 20, 1797
Advisory Board Minutes Page 5
D. American Heritage Rivers Initiative:
Wellman reported that the committee met on November 12 and reviewed the pros and
cons of the initiative. The committee recommended unanimously to submit the Kenai
River for the American Heritage Rivers designation.
MOTION: WELLMAN MADE A MOTION THAT THE KENAI RIVER
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD PREPARES BY
COMMITTEE AN APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN HERITAGE
RIVERS PROGRAM SUBJECT TO THE. CRITERIA BEING GOVERNED BY
THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. AMES SECONDED.
Wellman stated he had read the Executive Order and a lot of the material both pro and
con. He felt that even though there may be well-founded concerns, the program would
provide an opportunity for federal monies. He was reassured knowing that they could
opt out at any time. He commented many people opposing the initiative don't want
the federal government involved in local issues, however, he did not feel that any
responsibility will be shifted to the federal government. He would not recommend the
application if it relinquished local control. He noted that federal agencies were already
involved with the Kenai River. The River Navigator would not have a leadership role
in the Kenai River. He pointed out that the application needed to be submitted by
December 10. The only part of the application they will address will be those items
already addressed in the comprehensive plan.
Mullen commented that many attended the meeting with Deborah Williams, Alaska's
Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior. Most general concerns were
answered at the meeting, and she left the meeting firmly convinced the initiative was
an opportunity to do some good work for the Kenai River in a focused manner. A
person could be provided to pull together information on issues which the Board is
currently discussing, ie water quality monitoring. She stated the application will be
judged on how well it meets three objectives: 1) economic development or
revitalization, 2) natural resource and environmental protection, and 3) historical and
cultural preservation. The committee now needed six to ten ideas regarding the river
that are non -controversial such as flood plain mapping and aquifer mapping.
Moore stated that the City of Kenai was withholding their support of the application
due to lack of information provided to the City Council and the pending House Bill
opposing the initiative. He personally felt that the money was already available and
there are agencies currently in place to channel those monies. He felt the program
may also exploit the river even more than it is currently.
Degernes inquired if the application would be for the water column itself or the
watershed. Wellman advised the application would be for the watershed as that was
what was addressed in the comprehensive plan.
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Ames said he felt that the Kenai River was already being exploited and that Pandora's
box was already open. It would be better to recognize the river as a cultural and
heritage river and to help to protect it.
President Ellis passed the gavel to Wellman and spoke of his support for the motion.
He felt the designation would give Kenai River projects priority for federal grants. He
felt the Board would be remiss if the opportunity was not taken. He noted the
community could pull out of the program at any time. He felt it would allow local
input on issues and would give priority to Kenai River related issues. The gavel was
returned to President Ellis.
Richardson commented that the River Navigator would be more of a facilitator as
opposed to someone in charge of the program. The funds would be flowing into local
communities and not to some new program.
Osgood still was unclear to the purpose of the program as everything he has read
appeared to be nebulous. He questioned if it was good use of public resources. While
he was not particularly confident that the program would be helpful, he didn't think it
would hurt the river so he supported the motion.
Mullen reminded people concerned with property rights that the application addresses
those concerns up front. It will not affect them through any new regulations and
private property rights will be respected. With the opt out option, she could not see
any reason for reluctance. She felt the technical support alone would be very valuable.
Bendock stated that the designation will last five years. He inquired if the issues
identified on the application would prevent additional issues being added later.
Wellman did not believe it would be an exclusive list. He intended to review the
comprehensive plan to identify the kinds of things to be addressed in the application
and that particular issues could be added later.
Lancaster called for the question.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:
Yes: King, Wellman, Richardson, Mullen,
Ellis, Ames, Bendock, Osgood, Knock,
Lancaster, West, Schuster, Trasky,
Degernes, Bucholz
No: Moore
MOTION PASSED: 15 Yes, 1 No
The first meeting to put together the application will be at the Kenai River Center on
November 26 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone desiring to submit suggestions should fax them to
the Kenai River Center.
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E. By Laws:
Wellman advised he received no comments on the By Laws
Degernes requested to list the Department of Environmental Conservation in place of
the US Corp. of Engineers in the agency membership section.
She further recommended changing Section 4 under Nominations and Appointments so
that the terms expire in September. For simplicity she suggested that four seats expire
September, 1999 for a two-year term, and five seats expire September, 2000 for a
three-year term. Thereafter all seats would be three-year terms.
The last change she requested was in Section 6, Meetings, to indicate that the meetings
will occur on the third Thursday of the month.
Ellis requested anyone having any further revisions to notify Wellman as soon as
possible so that he could develop a draft for the next meeting.
F. Boat Wake Studv:
Ellis noted there was a motion on the floor from the last meeting to write a letter of
support to send to various agencies where Mr. Dorava had requested funding.
Wellman recapped some of the concerns stated at the last meeting. He was concerned
that the study lacked definition. He believed the study could potentially impact the
uses on the river regarding horsepower, what kind of boats could be used, and areas of
operation. Wellman thought that the proposal still fell short for him to recommend the
study because too few of types and sizes of boats were being used for the study. He
believed having a partial study with limited sampling could be destructive and may not
adequately address the concerns. Any regulations developed from the study may be
challenged in court. He could not support the study as it is currently proposed.
Trasky agreed that more types of boats, hull designs, and motor sizes were needed for
the study.
MOTION WITHDRAWN: SCHUSTER, AS HARP'S REPRESENTf.TWE,
WITHDREW THE MOTION. MULLEN AGREED.
Schuster noted that the withdrawal was not disapproval of a study being performed.
He was interested in seeing a study with a good end product that could be defended in
court.
The following subcommittee was set up to address the study: Wellman (Chair), Harp,
Degernes, Bendock, Trasky and Osgood.
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G. Operations Report:
Degernes reported the construction of a host cabin at the Pillars had been completed.
She further noted that the Kenai River District Ranger position was vacant. It had
been requested by the Division office not to fill the position until next fiscal year to
compensate for budget shortfalls within the Division. She persuaded the Director to
allow the position be filled in the spring so that field operations aren't disrupted. A
couple of months of vacancy savings will help with the budget shortfall. It is intended
to hold interviews in December for this position.
G. Cooper Landing Hydro Project:
Degernes stated that Chugach Electric has applied for a permit to raise the level of
Cooper Lake Dam to increase the capacity of the reservoir. It would also provide for
a safer reservoir height in the event of a flood. Last spring the Board felt the action
was premature with the pending application for relicensing due within the next few
years. No response was given to the written letters expressing their concern.
Degemes asked the Board if they would like to send another letter to FERC regarding
the process stating what had been mentioned in previous letters and requesting the
designation as an intervener. If intervener status is granted, then FERC would be
required to consider our comments.
Schuster noted that the proposed spillway raising is within the existing FERC license.
He then commented on the FERC relicensing for the dam and power plant. Chugach
Electric has five years before they make their formal proposal for relicensing.
Information is being gathered on Cooper Creek watershed so that USFS can inform
Chugach Electric what type of information will be needed in the NEPA document.
For the last 40 years due to the dam, little water has been coming down Cooper Creek,
except for that contributed by Stetson Creek; however, there is a possibility to have
water coming back down into the stream. A historian will be hired to research the
Cooper Creek area. FERC is very interested in what USFS is doing because that
baseline information will be needed for their NEPA document. There will be a public
hearing with USFS, Chugach Electric, and FERC on January 22, 1998, in Cooper
Landing regarding the relicensing. Schuster stated that he thought it would be a wise
move for the Board to be an intervener. An issue included in the relicensing is the
reallocation of water between the hydro project and Cooper Creek. Schuster stated
they are working on possible options such as altering the dam to allow a certain
amount of flow into Cooper Creek, or divert water from Stetson Creek into Cooper
Lake, or removing of the dam itself.
MOTION: TRASKY MADE A MOTION TO WRITE A LETTER TO FERC
REQUESTING THE BOARD TO BE AN INTERVENER IN THIS PROCESS
AND COMMENTING ON THE PROCESS. LANCASTER SECONDED.
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Wellman stated he would have to abstain from any discussion or vote due to a
professional conflict of interest.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SEND LETTER:
Yes: King, Richardson, Mullen, Ellis, Ames,
Bendock, Osgood, Knock, Lancaster, West,
Schuster, Trasky, Degernes, Bucholz, Moore
No:
Abstain: Wellman
MOTION PASSED: 15 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstention
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Les Anderson believed there is a need for reduction of boats on the lower Kenai River.
He felt there should be a committee developed to study and improve that section of the
river.
Mel Krogseng requested serious consideration be given to having another public comment
period before voting on issues. A public comment period just at the beginning and the
end of the meeting does not allow the public an opportunity to put its thoughts forward in
a constructive manner on issues to be voted upon. The public cannot foresee what
motions will be made during the meeting and, therefore, it is hard to speak on them at the
beginning of the meeting. By the time the final comment period is made available, action
on the issue has already taken place. She recommended a procedure that the Borough
Assembly uses which offers a public comment period just prior to any action on an issue.
Grace Merkesspeaking for herself, asked what interest each of the Board members
represented, as she recalled when the Legislature approved the Board various broad
recreational interests were to be fulfilled. She inquired as to the procedure for filling out
the application for the American Heritage Rivers program. She was advised the
subcommittee will hold a public meeting on November 26 at 5:00 p.m. to come up with
issues. Then the committee will take those comments and develop them into an
application packet and will have another public hearing in the first part of December. She
asked if this was an advisory board to the Commissioner of DNR, then why is the board
making the application since it has nothing to do with implementing the comprehensive
plan. She took exception to the Board making the application.
Seymour Mills stated there is no lawful authority for the Board to affect his property. He
stated the federal government does not have lawful authority within the state. Their only
thread of legality is based upon fish and wildlife treaties, however, their treaty power
cannot supersede the Constitution. He made reference to Alaska State Statute Title 39,
Section 15, regarding official bonds which protects the people from arbitrary governmental
power. He believed the Board has overstepped their bounds as an advisory board. Due
process through the court of record is required if any of his rights are to be addressed. He
stated that if anyone deprives him of the due process, even if through ignorance, they
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would be liable. He warned when his rights become in jeopardy through the actions of
the Board, he will fight the issue.
Neva Murdo (spelling?), Kenai River property owner, opposed the river being dedicated as
an American Heritage River. She felt there was enough control on the river. A lot of
people already work to enforce and regulate the river.
Bob Krogseng opposed the application for the American Heritage Rivers at this time and
thought it needed further discussion. If major projects are not already lined up, he
couldn't see getting them solved within the five-year time period. He felt there were a lot
of other rivers across the country that needed the extra help more than the Kenai. We
already have an excellent informed community regarding the river. He felt if the Kenai
River was selected, it would be a political decision and not biological.
George Kamahan (spelling?) opposed the American Heritage River program and felt it
was a waste of time.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Knock thought consideration should be given regarding the public comment period. He
did not feel it would unduly prolong meetings to have extra comment periods. He then
announced this would be his last meeting as he will be replaced by Tim Navarre, Kenai
Borough Assembly Member. He felt it would be good to have a liaison with the
Assembly.
Osgood stated he was pleased to serve on the Board and would also like to consider
changing the public comment process.
Mullen thanked Knock for all the hours he put in serving on the Board and would also
like to revisit the public comment process.
Lancaster thanked Knock for all his work.
Richardson welcomed the new member and thanked Knock for his work.
Wellman thanked Knock for his participation. He noted that many people comment on
the lack of law enforcement on the River and requested Parks staff to supply a monthly
status of law enforcement complaints, violations and citations issued.
Moore requested the American Heritage River committee to send a synopsis of their
meeting and process to the City of Kenai.
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Degernes thanked Knock for his work. She requested permission to forward pending
applications for Pat Dixon's vacant seat in order that the seat may be filled as soon as
possible. Permission was granted.
King thanked Knock for his work on the Board. He sensed Mr. Anderson's frustration
regarding overcrowding on the river. He commented there is an ongoing study addressing
the situation.
Bucholz endorsed a public comment period prior to voting.
West agreed and stated he felt awkward voting on issues that people did not have an
opportunity to comment on.
Schuster stated he will follow through on the comment to 'lave a presentation in the
Soldotna/Kenai area regarding the Chugach National Forest Plan_
Ellis stated he respected what the public brought forth regarding public testimony. He
intended to address the issue and allow public comment in an appropriate and timely
manner.
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting:
The next meeting date will be December 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Richardson requested a target date for closure on the Comprehensive Plan.
Having no further business, the President Ellis adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Earlene Reed,
Recording Secretary
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. Box 69
BARROW, ALASKA 99723
s 907 852-2611 or 0200
Fax: 907 852-0337
email: bnageak@co.north-slope.ak.us
RECEIVED
December 9,1997 LE
,
Dear Mayor, Council and Assembly Members:
CLERK
It was a pleasure to meet so many of you at the recent AML conference in Ketchikan.
Your support is appreciated, and I look forward to serving as the Second Vice
President. I hope we will all engage in a continuing dialogue as the year progresses.
Local governments in Alaska face many difficult issues as they attempt to maintain
services while revenues continue to decline. This is not a unique problem to the North
Slope Borough. The debate over pending legislation to rewrite the education foundation
formula is just one example of the hard choices we are being asked to consider for the
future.
I listened to the concerns expressed at the HESS Committee hearing held during AML,
as many of you did. It was clear there are many problems with education, but no clear
answers. Certainly, robbing one school district to fund another was not offered as a
solution by anyone who testified. Not only would this create a situation where some
children would suffer so others could benefit, but once this precedent has been set, no
municipality's revenues would be safe from state legislators wishing to target and bring
them into their districts.
Because the North Slope Borough (NSB) was used by certain legislators as an example, I
want to correct some of the misinformation that was offered as fact. First, there is no
$120 million dollar swimming pool. That is a total fabrication; records clearly show that
sum is well above the cost to build the entire school. Second, the NSB is very proud of
its schools' distance delivery program. Yes, it was expensive to create, but it was a
wise, long-term use of our money. When you only have two children in 8th grade in a
village, it is more cost efficient to have them taught by a teacher in Barrow through the
distance delivery program than it is to hire and lodge a teacher in the village and teach
them. Over the years, the money put into creating this system will more than be repaid
by the annual costs it will eliminate. Indeed, our unique solution to deal with this Bush
Alaska education problem can serve as a model to other Bush _ ommunities who want a
smart investment in 21St century technology.
December 9,1997
Page 2
Since I firmly believe that intelligent debate of an issue can only happen if all the facts
are known, I am including a "White Paper" on the school foundation as it affects the
NSB. Additionally, a two -page brief is included to give you the NSB point of view.
Please distribute this information to your school district, your finance officer, lobbyists
(if you have them), and in particular, to your legislators.
There is no question that funding education is vital to our future. We must all work
together on this issue. It is one that should unite, not divide, us.
Thank you, again, for your consideration and support. Please call me, NSB Chief
Administrative Officer Marie Carroll (800478-6606), or NSB Government Affairs
Administrator Becky Gay (561-5144), if you have questions or comments on this issue.
I look forward to working with you on this and other issues in the upcoming session.
Sincerely,
4Bejar!nP. Nag k
Mayor
cc: Marie Carroll, Chief Administrative Officer
Becky Gay, Government Affairs Administrator
Enclosures
North Slope Borough
Facts and Comments on
Legislative Proposals to Amend and Modify
Public School Foundation Formula
History
There are currently 56 school districts in the State of Alaska. Each school district
has its own administrative staff and local governing body. Each school district is
divided into communities, called funding communities, by attendance centers
(schools). For example, the North Slope Borough School District has eight
funding communities and ten schools, whereas the Municipality of Anchorage
has three funding communities and 84 schools and St. Mary's has one funding
community and two schools.
The procedure whereby State funds are allocated to the individual school
districts is determined by the current Public School Foundation Formula. This
system of allocation has not been substantially modified since it was adopted in
1987.
In the last Legislature, five bills were proposed that would significantly impact the
Foundation Formula. They are listed as follows:
• SB 36 Senator Phillips
• SB 85 Governor Knowles (Identical to HB 126)
• HB 126 Governor Knowles (Identical to SB 85)
• SB 146 Senate Health, Education, Social Service Committee
(HESS)
• SB 148 Senate Health, Education, Social Service Committee
(HESS)
A table which compares the impacts of each of these different bills on the
Foundation Formula is included in Appendix B and summarized in Table 5 on
page 9.
Current Foundation Formula
Chapter 14.17 of the Alaska Statutes establishes the Public School Foundation
Program. Under this program, a school district is determined to have a "basic
need" for funding based on a formula contained in AS 14.17.021. The current
Foundation Formula determines the amount of money a school district will
receive based on a number of relevant factors which include enrollment, the
number of special education students, federal funding, regional costs of living
and local taxes.
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Foundation Formula Calculation
The current Foundation Formula has the following main components:
Instructional Units X Area Cost Differential = Adjusted Units
Adjusted Units X Instructional Unit Value = Basic Need
Basic Need - Impact Aid - Required Local Effort = Foundation Funding
Instructional Units
Units are based on the number of students enrolled during the count period
(currently, a report must be filed as of October 15). The number of K-12
students necessary to generate a foundation "Unit" increases with the size of the
funding community. Conversely, it takes fewer students to make a unit in smaller
jurisdictions.
Additional units are given for enrollment in special education, bilingual, gifted,
and vocational programs. Please see the Table of Instructional Units in
Appendix A for further discussion of this part of the formula.
Currently the North Slope Borough Instructional Units break down as follows:
K-12 Units 171.90
Bilingual Units 16.31
Gifted/Special Ed. Units 12.12
Vocational Ed Units 1.36
Total Units 201.70
Area Cost Differential
This is the mechanism in the formula which attempts to account for the regional
variations in the cost for education. The area cost differentials have not been
adjusted since 1987. They range from a baseline of 1.00 in the Municipality of
Anchorage to a high of 1.46 in Yukon Flats.
Currently the North Slope Borough Area Cost Differential equals 1.45.
Instructional Unit Value
The instructional unit value was originally set at $60,000 in 1987. The unit value
was increased to $61,000 in 1990-91.
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Deductible Impact Aid (PL874)
The Federal Government is required to make funds available to local school
districts to mitigate the impact of the costs of students who are living on land
which is exempt from local taxation due to Federal exemptions. To recognize
the existence of this additional source of funds, the Foundation Formula deducts
for the amount of impact aid received by the School District adjusted by the level
of local contribution.
Currently the deduction applied to the North Slope Borough is $839,649.
Required Local Effort
The local government is required to make a "local contribution" toward basic
need. Local contributions are required to be either:
1) the equivalent to at least a four mil tax levy on the full and true value of
taxable real and personal property in the district (as of Jan. 1 of the
preceding year). -Or-
2) 35 percent of the school districts basic need for the preceding fiscal
year, whichever is less.
Historically, only in the North Slope Borough and the City of Valdez has the 4 mill
equivalency exceeded 35% of the basic need. Currently the North Slope
Borough contributes at a rate of 35% of the prior years basic need.
Basic need of $16,401,071 X 35% _ $5,740,375 required local effort.
North Slope Borough Foundation Entitlement Calculations
Instructional Units (201.70)
X Area Cost Differential (1.45)
Adjusted Units (292.47)
Adjusted Units (292.47)
X Instructional Unit Value $61,000)
Basic Need ($17,840,670)
Basic Need ($17,840,670)
- Deductible PL874 ($839,649)
- Required Local Effort ($5,740,375)
Foundation Funding ($11,260,646)
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Tax Rate and Tax Authority
Implicit within the arguments of some legislators who have made proposals to
change the Foundation Formula, particularly as it relates to the North Slope
Borough, is the assumption that the taxpayers in the North Slope Borough are
paying taxes at a rate far lower than in other areas of the State, and also that the
North Slope Borough has the ability to increase taxes to a Statewide equivalent
mill rate to fund education.
Tax Rate
The current tax rate within the North Slope Borough is near the top for all taxing
jurisdictions within the State. Only the Municipality of Anchorage is higher ( by
.27 mills). Table 1 compares the mill rate of all jurisdictions which levy a property
tax within the State.
I ame i. rroperry I ax mates
Municipality
Mill Rate'
Municipality of Anchorage
18.79
North Slope Borough
18.52
Fairbanks North Star Borough
18.46
City of Valdez
18.00
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
15.55
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
13.80
City of Cordova
13.25
City and Borough of Juneau
12.49
Kenai Peninsula Borough
12.34
City of Unalaska
11.78
Haines Borough
10.95
City of Nome
10.75
City of Nenana
10.00
City of Petersburg
10.00
City of Wrangell
10.00
City and Borough of Yakutat
9.00
Kodiak Island Borough
8.75
Bristol Bay Borough
8.50
City of Dillingham
8.00
City of Skagway
8.00
City and Borough of Sitka
6.00
City of Craig
6.00
City of Pelican
6.00
City of Whittier
5.00
City of Eagle
1.00
• Mill Rates from Alaska Taxable 1996
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When the property tax rate is combined with the very high cost of housing on the
North Slope, the result is an individual tax burden which is far in excess of any
other jurisdiction in the State. Table 2 summarizes the tax liability on a 1000+
square foot dwelling for most of the major jurisdictions within the State. In
addition, Appendix C contains the detailed data on the relative sales used in this
analysis.
Table 2.
Property Tax per Square Foot Comparison
Energy
Average
Property
Area
SgFt
Beds
Baths
Yr Built
Rating
Sale Price
Mill Rate'
Taxes
Tax/Foot
Barrow
1008
2 or 3
1
1997
4+
$175,000
18.520
$
3,241
$
3.22
Anchorage
1040
2
1-1.5
1983 to 1996
4+
$101,900
18.790
$
1,915
$
1.84
Juneau
955
2
1
1973 or 1978
(No Data)
$133,200
11.890
$
1,584
$
1.66
Fairbanks
1056
2
1
1985
(No Data)
$ 89,000
18.459
$
1,643
$
1.56
Ketchikan
1043
2
1
1976 to 1982
(No Data)
$106,200
13.700
$
1,455
$
1.39
Kenai
1080
2
1
1996
(No Data)
$105,500
12.340
$
1,302
$
1.21
Kotzebue'"
1050
2
1
1980 or 1985
(No Data)
$ 85,000
N/A
$
0
$
0
Bethel"
1060
2
1
1978 to 1985
(No Data)
$127,250
N/A
$
0
$
0
' Mill Rates from Alaska Taxable 1996
" Kotzebue and Bethel do not levy a property tax
Taxing Authority
The second argument used by sponsors of the legislation to justify proposed
Foundation Formula changes is the perceived ability of the North Slope Borough
to pay more for education. To understand the fallacy of this argument, it is
necessary to understand the limitations on taxing powers within the State of
Alaska property tax laws.
Alaska Statutes limit the authority to collect taxes to a maximum levy not to
exceed 3 percent (or 30 mills) of the full and true value of property in any one
year for operations. Because of the size of the Borough's tax base in
relationship to its population, its authority to collect taxes for operations is further
limited by Alaska Statutes 43.56 and 29.45 to one of two methods for calculating
maximum property tax revenue to be used for its operating budget. The first
method sets the property -tax revenue ceiling at the Borough's population
multiplied by $1,500; the second method sets the ceiling at 3 percent (or 30
mills) times 225 percent of the average per capita assessed full and true
value of property in the State multiplied by the Borough's population. For the
North Slope Borough that amounts to a maximum mill levy of 5.31 mills for
FY97 for operations, including education.
An additional unlimited property tax levy is available for repayment of debt
service only. It is therefore, necessary to separate any analysis of debt -service
obligations and the associated revenue sources from an analysis of the
Borough's financing of its annual "operating" budget. This must be done,
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because the operating budget cannot ufilize any funds collected under the
Borough's authority to levy taxes to repay bonded indebtedness.
The Alaska Statutes directly address the issue of taxation limitations related to
the repayment of bond obligations. AS 29.45.100 states in part that there are
no "limitations on taxes to pay bonds. The limitations provided for in AS
29.45.080-29.45.090 do not apply to taxes levied or pledged to pay or secure the
payment of the principal and interest on bonds...."
The following table shows the calculation of the maximum tax revenue that can
be collected for operations, and its relationship to the current 18.5 mill rate levied
by the Borough.
Mill Rate Calculation
The current Millage Rate Limit Calculation has the following main components:
Average Per Capita Full Value X 225% X Municipal Population =
. , Assessed Value Limit for Operating Budget
Assessed Value Limit X 30 mill limit (3%) =
Statutory Limit for Taxes for Operating Budget
Statutory Limit for Taxes for Operating Budget / Actual Assessed Value =
Maximum Mill Levy to Satisfy Operating Budget
North Slope Borough Maximum Millage Rate Calculations (FY 97)
Average Per Capita Full Value ($72,080)
X 225% (2.25)
X NSB Population (13,243)
Assessed Value Limit for Operating Budget ($2,147,749,740)
Assessed Value Limit ($2,147,749,740)
X 30 mill limit (.03)
Statutory Limit for Taxes for Operating Budget ($64,432,492)
Statutory Limit for Taxes for Operating Budget ($64,432,492)
/ Actual Assessed Value ($12,130,115.480)
Maximum Mill Levy to Satisfy Operating Budget (5.31)
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The 5.31 mill levy is equivalent to a 30 mill levy assessed against the maximum
Per Capita Full Value allowed under the current Tax Statutes. Stated another
way, as a result of the Statutory formula the 30 mill levy limit is computed to an
actual mill levy of 5.31 which is the maximum allowed by Statute for operations.
This operations levy is then added to the debt service levy necessary to repay
bonded indebtedness to arrive at the total millage rate for the North Slope
Borough. Table 3 shows the breakdown of the actual mill rate for the prior four
years.
Table 3. North Slope Borough Mill Levy FY93 - FY96
FY 1993
FY 1994
FY 1995
FY 1996
General Government
3.06
3.48
3.77
3.67
Education
1.93
1.30
1.29
1.34
(Total Operations Levy)
(4.99)
(4.78)
(5.06)
(5.01)
Debt Service Levy
13.33
13.72
13.50
13.51
Total
18.42
18.50
18.56
18.52
Since the portion of the mill levy dedicated to repayment of bonded indebtedness
cannot be used for operations, the North Slope Borough cannot use that portion
to fund education. Therefore, any adjustment to the Foundation Formula which
reduces funding for the North Slope will have to be made up from the
approximately 5 mills allowed for operations. To even suggest, as SB 36
proposes, that the Borough allocate 4 or 4.5 mills to education, leaving only
between .5 and 1 mill for operation of the rest of the government is
incomprehensible.
One of the reasons the sponsors of this legislation have given for modifying the
Foundation Formula, is the "equitable local support of education." Typically this
argument has been based on an equivalent mill levy dedicated to education. It
would seem to be more logical to view "equity" in light of the percentage of the
cost of education being provided through local contributions. Table 4 shows the
percentage of the cost of education being funded through the Foundation
Entitlements. It is clear that inequities exist when the North Slope Borough pays
37% of its calculated "basic need" while by comparison Anchorage only pays
23%, Fairbanks pays 21 %, and Mat -Su pays 13%.
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Table 4. Percent of Local Education'Funding Paid Through the Foundation
Entitlement (DOE FY97)
Foundabon
% Funded Through
District
Basic Need
Entitlement
Foundation Entitlement
yeska Gorres
Mt. Edgecumbe
$
1,740,330
S
1,740,330
100%
Copper Riker
$
6,174,420
S
6,135,171
99%
Hydaburg
S
1,054,690
S
1,031.569
98%
St. Marys
$
1,466,440
S
1,406,990
96%
Tanana
$
1,174,250
S
1,126,388
96%
Nenana
$
1,558,550
$
1.493.357
96%
Alaska Gateway
$
5.710,820
S
5.414,827
95%
Chatham
$
3,314,740
$
3,141,834
95%
Aleutian Region
$
765,550
S
720,201
94%
Lake and Penninsula
$
7,388,320
S
6,934,808
94%
Chugach
$
1,941,020
S
1,820,876
94%
Iditarod
$
5,650,430
S
5,229,673
93%
Kake
$
1,505,480
S
1,376,189
91%
Southeast
$
3,929,620
S
3,590,022
91%
Galena
$
1,677,500
S
1.531,335
91%
Yakutat
$
1.371,890
$
1249,771
91%
Lower Kuskokwim
$
40,611,970
S
36,904,560
91%
Yukon Fiats
$
6,636,800
S
6,027.523
91%
Denali
$
3,388,550
S
3,076,786
91%
YukordKoyukuk
$
7,578,030
S
6,879,811
91%
Hoonah
$
2,061,800
S
1,871,748
91%
Pelican
$
611,830
$
555,038
91%
Northwest Arctic
• $
19,450,460
$
17,623,662
91%
Kuspuk
$
5,669.950
$
5,136,846
91%
Klawock
$
1,633,580
S
1,458,863
89%
None
$
5,737,050
S
5,107.796
89%
Delta/Greely
$
5,805,370
$
5,164,694
89%
Craig
$
2,582,130
S
2,266,704
88%
Mat -Su
$
67,079,870
S
58.193,796
87%
Aleutians East
$
4,368,820
S
3,736,113
86%
Wrangell
$
3,018,890
S
2,473,125
82%
Haines
$
2,909,700
S
2,357,860
81%
Yupiit
$
5.037,380
S
4,061,286
81%
Kashunamuit
$
2,242,360
S
1.807,644
81%
Dillingham
$
4,089,440
S
3,279,484
800/0
Bering Strait
$
19,588,320
S
15,630.898
80%
Petersburg
$
4.080.900
S
3.250,595
80%
Fairbanks
$
84,017,1307
Lower Yukon
17,276,420
Cordova
$
3,395,870
$
2,666,531
79%
Pribilof
5
2,267,370
5
1,739,504
771/6
Anchorage
239,249,320,41
i
Kodiak
$
17,655.230
S
13,323,293
75%
Kenai
$
57,868,260
$
43,308,647
75%
Juneau
$
29.174,470
S
21,472,481
74%
Southwest
$
8,100,190
S
5,885,725
73%
Ketchikan
$
13,904,340
$
9,765,255
70%
Bristol Say
$
2,674,850
S
1,843,088
69%
Unalaska
$
2,820,640
S
1,898,564
67%
Skagway
$
1,096.170 S
723,303
66%
Valdez
$
5,182.560 $
3,342,895
65%
NorthSlope
7,7 5,140
11,165,216
63 .
AnnetteIslands
btateTotal
North Slope Borough
Administration and Finance 8 Draft 11/10/97
Table 4 illustrates that the North Slope Borough is already at the bottom of State
education funding as a percentage of "basic need". The result of the
modifications to the Foundation formula would be to further exacerbate this
inequality and require the North Slope Borough to pay an even more
disproportionate share. Table 5, as well as Appendix B details our analysis of
the estimated requirements for additional North Slope Borough local funding of
each of the proposed bills.
Table 5. Fiscal Impact of Proposed Public School Foundation Amendments
on the North Slope Borough
Current
Formula
SB 36
SB 85
HB 126
HB 146
HB 148
Calculated Basic Need
$17,840,670
$
17,840,670
$17,089,477
$17,459,651
$15,480,021
Required Local Contribution
$ 5,740,375
$
54,585,520
$ 8,168,778
$17,459,651
$ 5,418,007
Foundation Funding
$11,260,646
$
0
$ 8,920,699
$ 0
$10,062,014
Foundation Acct Transfer
$ 0
$
(37,584,499)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
Additional NSB Funding
$ 0
$
48,845,145
$ 2,339,947
$11,260,646
$ 1,198,632
Clearly, the proposed Foundation Formula amendments are not being proposed
to correct inequities in the current Foundation Formula. Instead, they are
intended to take money from the North Slope Borough for redistribution to urban
school districts. There is no plausible scenario where the North Slope Borough
can operate under the provisions. of these bills without significant changes to the
current Statutes to allow more flexibility in taxing authority (i.e. removal of any
cap other than the 30 mills), or substitution of other funding sources for
education. The Borough must stand squarely in opposition of these proposals.
It is not a matter of choice, it is a matter of survival and protecting our children's
right to a quality education.
North Slope Borough
Administration and Finance 9 Draft 11/10/97
APPENDIX A
TABLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
COMBINED, ELEMENTARY 8 SECONDARY SCHOOLS INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS FOR FUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH FEWER ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTION UNITS FOR FUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH MORE
THAN 200 STUDENTS GRADES K-6 OR FEWER THAN 200 STUDENTS THAN 200 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 ARE DETERMINED BY THE FORMULA:
IN GRADES 7-12 ARE DETERMINED BY THE FORMULA:
ADM UNITS
1-10 2
UNITS - 15 - (ADM - 200)
17
SECONDARY INSTRUCTION UNITS FOR FUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH MORE
11-20
2• (AOM-10)
THAN 200 STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 ARE DETERMINED BY THE FORMULA:
5
21.80
_
4+ A( DM-20)
UNITS - 18 + (ADM - 200)
8
13
81-120
9• (ADM-60)
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WHO ATTEND LESS THAN FOUR HOURS A DAY
12
ARE COUNTED AS 0.5 ADM
121525
14+ ADM-120)
DISTRICT CORRESPONDENCE OR OTHER STUDENTS WHO DO NOT REGULARLY
15
ATTEND SCHOOL ON A DAILY BASIS ARE COUNTED IN THE APPROPRIATE GRADE
LEVEL OF THE FUNDING COMMUNMITY WITH THE HIGHEST ADM IN THE DISTRICT.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
FTE' X WEIGHTING FACTOR X 0.05 - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION UNITS
MINIMUM FUNDING: Any funding community in which a vocational education course. approved by the Dept of Education is operated receives a minimum of .1
instructional units for vocational education, or each school district in which such a couse is operated receives a minimum of 1.00 units, whichever is greater.
Factor Program Factor Program
0.5 CATEGORY 1: Contains 16 programs including health, consumer 0.5 CATEGORY 3: Contains 9 programs: agricultural production,
and homemaking, horticulture commercial art, clothing and textiles, general welding, industrial education, woodworking, automobile mechanics,
marketing, food production, renewable and natural resources, forestry, eleetircal technician, drafting, fisheries and diesel engine mechanics.
agriculture services and supplies. transportation and travel, wildlife
management business management child care management and surveying.
0.5 Category 2: Contains 7 programs including airrxatt mechanics, 0.5 CATEGORY 4: Contains 3 programs inrhding graphics, sectretanal
communication technologies, commercial photography, agriculture and word processing, and construction trades_
mechanics, accounting and related, small engine mechanic and automotive
body repair.
' Full Time Equivalent
SPECIAL EDUCATION
MUMBER OF STUDENTS X WEIGHTING FACTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION UNITS
MINIMUM FUNDING: Any funding community in which a special education program, approved by the Department of Education is operated recleves a minimum
0.25 instructional units for special education. or any school district in which such a program is operated receeves a minimum of 1.00 such units, whichever is greater.
Factor Program
0.025 Gifted and Talented
0.056 Resources
Factor Program
0.1 Sett -Contained
0.333 Intensive/Hospital Homebound
BILINGUAL EDUCATION
WEIGHTING FACTOR' X STUDENT COUNT X 0.42 - BILINGUAL EDUCATION UNITS
MINIMUM FUNDING: Any funding community in which a bilingual program, approved by the Department of Education is operated receves a minimum
0.1 instructional units for bilingual education, or each school district in which such a program is operated recleves a minimum of 1.00 such units, whichever is greater.
Factor Program
1 CATEGORY A: Students who speak a language other than
English exclusively
1 CATEGORY B: Students who speak a language other than
English, but also speak some English.
0.2 CATEGORY C: Students who speak a language other than
English, and English with equal ease.
Factor Program
0.2 CATEGORY D: Students who speak mostly English but also speak
a language other than English.
0.1 CATEGORY E: Students who speak English exclusively but whose
manner of speaking reflects grammakral structure of another language.
Language dominance catagory weigh" factor.
APPENDIX B
North Slope Borough: Estimate of Impacts of Proposed Foundation Changes FY 1997
Current Formula
ADM
1.936.80
K•12 Units
171.90
BVBI Units
16.31
Special Ed. Units
12.12
Vocational Ed, Units
1.36
Instructional Units
201.70
Area Cost Differential
1.45
Adjusted Units
292.47
Instructional Unit Value
$61.000
Calculated Bask Need
$17.840.670
Less Impact Aid
$839,649
Less:Req. Local Effort (35%)
$5.740,375
Foundation Funding
$11,260.646
Assumptions:
NSB Funding Community Units:
NSB Number of Schools:
NSB Population
'NSB Avg. Daily Membership K-12 (ADM)
Instruction Unit Value
'111/97 NSB Full & True Value
'Statewide K-12 (ADM)
'1/1/97 Statewide Full d True Value
SB 36
ADM
1.936.80
K-12 Units
171.90
'BVBI Units
16.31
'Special Ed. Units
12.12
'Vocational Ed. Units
1.36
Instructional Units
201.70
Area Cost Differential
1.45
Adjusted Units
292.47
Instructional Unit Value
$61,000
Calculated Bask Need
$17,840,670
Less, Impact Aid
$839,649
Less Req, Local Effort (4.5m)
$54,565,520
Foundation Funding
$0
Foundalion Account Transfer
-$37,584,499
so 85/1,15 125
'Weighted ADM
2,394.43
Area Cost Factor
1.55
Special Needs Factor
1.20
Student Transp. Fodor
1.02
Adjusted ADM
4,642.71
Base Student Allocation
$2.950
Level I Need
$13,400.988
Add: Intensive Svc. Funding
$34.875
Total Level I Need
$13.435,863
Less:Level I Local Cont. (35%)
$4,702,552
Level I Stale Share
$8.733.311
Laval11 Stale Share
$187.388
Level II Local Share
$3,466.226
Level It Equalization Funding
$3,653.614
Level III incentive Funding
$0
Total Slate Eq. Funding
$8,920,699
Total Local Funding
$8,168.778
' ADM Determined as follows:
8
ADM Site Facto Md. ADM
10
AKPS
96.00 1.55
148.80
6,815
ATQS
58.38 1.90
110.92
1,936.80
BARW
1,111.75 1.00
1.111.75
$61,000
KAKT
Moo 1.90
114.00
$12,130,115,480
NQST
128.05 1.55
198.48
126.463.52
PTHP
239.00 1.40
334.60
$45,265,505,220
PTLY
69.62 1.90
132.28
WAIN
174.00 1.40
243.60
SUM
1,936.80
2,394.43
Vs =
$45.265,505,220 =>
126,463.52
'Source: January, 1997 DCRA, Alaska Taxable 1996
'Source: FY 97 DOE based on the first October count. This number Is exclusive of approximately
350 students enrolled in the NSB Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program. The ECE Program
is funded locally.
'Held constant for purposes of illustration, actual numbers will vary but impacts are estimated to
be minor
Vs - $357,933
Vi= $12,130,115.480 =>
1936.80
Vi = $6.262,968
HB 146
'Weighted ADM
2,394.43
**Area Cost7Transp. Factor
1.45
Special Needs Factor
1.20
Adjusted ADM
4,184.16
Base StudentAitocallon
$4,165
Cak. Bask Need
$17.427,026
Add: Intensive Svc. Funding
$32,625
Total Cak. Bask Need
$117.459.651
Local Contrlb.Llmit (3%)
$36.300,346
Local Contribution
$17.459,651
State Funding
s0
'ADM Determined as follows:
ADM
Site Factor Md. ADM
AKPS
96.00
1.55
148.80
ATQS
58.38
1.90
110.92
BAR
1.111.75
1.00
1,111.75
KAKT
60.00
1.90
114.00
NQST
128.05
1.55
198.48
PTHP
239.00
1.40
334.60
PTLY
69.62
1.90
132.28
WAIN
174.00
1.40
243.60
SUM
1.936.80
2,394.43
' Calculation reflects AnaMuvuk Pass
Area Cost Factor of 1.55. all others 1.45
HB 148
"Weighted ADM
2,394A3
Area Cost Factor
1.55
Adjusted ADM
3,711.36
Single Silo Adj.
1.00
Spacial Needs Adj.
1.20
Student Trans. Adj.
1,02
District Adjusted ADM
4542.71
Student Allotment
$3,400
Base Funding
$15.445,146
Add: Intensive Svc. Funding
$34.875
District Need
$15,480.021
Less: Local Effort (35%)
$5,418,007
Hold Harmless Comparison
$11.260.646
Total State Aid w/ HH
$11,260,646
Total Slate Aid w/o HH
$10,062,014
s ADM Determined as follows
ADM
Size Fad Wld. ADM
AKPS
96.00
1.55
148.80
ATQS
58.38
1.90
11012
BARW
1.111.75
1.00
1,111,75
KAKT
60.00
1.90
114.00
NQST
128.05
1.55
198.48
PTHP
239.00
1.40
334.60
PTLY
69.62
1.90
132,28
WAIN
174.00
1.40
243,60
SUM
1,936.80
2.394.43
n
Sheet1
Current
Formula
SB 36
SB 85
HB 126
HB 146
HB 148
Calculated Basic Need
$17,840,670
$
17,840,670
$17,089,477
$17.459,651
$15,480,021
Required Local Contribution
$ 5,740,375
$
54,585,520
$
8,168,778
$17.459,651
$ 5,418,007
Foundation Funding
$11,260,646
$
0
$
8,920,699
$ 0
$10,062,014
Foundation Account Transfer
$ 0
$
(37,584,499)
$
0
$ 0
$ 0
Additional NSB Funding
$ 0
$
48,845,145
$
2,339,947
$ 11,260,646
$ 1,198,632
0.473 4.5 0.673 1.439 0.447
Page 1
Sheetl
Foundation
% Funded Through
District
Basic Need
Entitlement
Foundation Entitlement
Alyeska Corres
$
3,921,782
$
3,921,782
100%
Mt. Edgecumbe
$
1,740,330
$
1,740,330
100%
Copper River
$
6,174,420
$
6,135,171
99%
Hydaburg
$
1,054,690
$
1,031,569
98%
St. Marys
$
1,466,440
$
1,406,990
96%
Tanana
$
1,174,250
$
1,126,388
96%
Nenana
$
1,558,550
$
1,493,357
96%
Alaska Gateway
$
5,710,820
$
5,414,827
95%
Chatham
$
3,314,740
$
3,141,834
95%
Aleutian Region
$
765,550
$
720,201
94%
Lake and Penninsula
$
7,388,320
$
6,934,808
94%
Chugach
$
1,941,020
$
1,820,876
94%
Iditarod
$
5,650,430
$
5,229,673
93%
Kake
$
1,505,480
$
1,376,189
91%
Southeast
$
3,929,620
$
3,590,022
91%
Galena
$
1,677,5W
$
1,531,335
91%
Yakutat
$
1,371,890
$
1,249,771
91%
Lower Kuskokwim
$
40,611,970
$
36,904,560
91%
Yukon Flats
$
6,636,800
$
6,027,523
91%
Denali
$
3,388,550
$
3,076,786
91%
Yukon/Koyukuk
$
7,578,030
$
6,879,811
91%
Hoonah
$
2,061,800
$
1,871,748
91%
Pelican
$
611,830
$
555,038
91%
Northwest Arctic
$
19,450,460
$
17,623,662
91%
Kuspuk
$
5,669,950
$
5,136,846
91%
Klawock
$
1,633,580
$
1,458,863
89%
Nome
$
5,737,050
$
5,107,796
89%
Delta/Greely
$
5,805,370
$
5,164,694
89%
Craig
$
2,582,130
$
2,266,704
88%
Mat -Su
$
67,079,870
$
58,193,796
87%
Aleutians East
$
4,368,820
$
3,735,113
86%
Wrangell
$
3,018,890
$
2,473,125
82%
Haines
$
2,909,700
$
2,357,860
81%
Yupiit
$
5,037,380
$
4,061,236
81%
Kashunamuit
$
2,242,360
S
1,807,644
81%
Dillingham
$
4,089,440
$
3,279,484
80%
Bering Strait
$
19,588,320
$
15,630,898
80%
Petersburg
$
4,080,900
$
3,250,595
80%
Fairbanks
S
$4,017,130
$
66,266,686
79%
Lower Yukon
$
17,276,420
$
13,600,325
79%
Cordova
$
3,395,870
$
2,666,531
79%
Pribilof
$
2,267,170
$
1,739,504
T7%
Anchorage
$
239,249,320
S
183,046,419
77%
Sitka
$
8,794,980
$
6,640,629
76%
Kodiak
$
17,655,230
$
13,323,293
75%
Kenai
$
57,868,260
$
43,308,647
75%
Juneau
$
29,174,470
$
21,472,481
74%
Southwest
$
8,100,190
$
5,885,725
73%
Ketchikan
$
13,904,340
$
9,765,255
70%
Bristol Bay
$
2,674,850
$
1,843,088
69%
Unalaska
$
2,820,640
$
1,898,564
67%
Skagway
$
1,096,170
$
723,303
66%
Valdez
$
5,182,560
$
3,342.895
65%
North Slope
$
17,735,140
$
11,155,216
63%
Annette Islands
$
2,574,200
$
1,572,860
61%
................ .
State Total
$
778,316.172
S
622.921.376
am
Page 1
NSB facts page 1
The North Slope Borough (NSB) would appreciate your support in
making the Legislature understand that adequate funding for educating Alaska's
children is vital to Alaska's future. Some misinformation about taxes is being
distributed. This is why you should also know these FACTS about the NSB.
1. NSB residents pay the second highest tax rate in the state.
NSB residents pay taxes on both real and personal property, whereas
some communities pay taxes on one or the other, or neither.
When this tax rate is combined with the high cost of living in the Arctic,
the result is an individual tax burden far in excess of any other jurisdiction in the
State. (Top three mill rates: Anchorage 18.79; NSB 18.52; Fairbanks 18.46)
2. NSB local support of schools amounts to almost half of the real and
personal property taxes that it collects for its operations.
State law (AS 29.45.080 -.090) limits the amount of property taxes NSB
may collect for operations. This amounts to approximately 5.2 mills ($64
million). The Borough dedicates 44% of that to primary education.
The remainder ($36 million) is used to help fund all other programs,
including health, municipal services, police, fire, search and rescue, planning and
general government, the total cost of which is $110 million. The large property
tax shortfall is funded from other non -tax revenues.
3. NSB is second to last in state funds received as a percentage of local
basic education need.
In FY97, at 61%, only Annette Island's school district received less from
the State to fulfill its local education need. The NSB received 63%. Thirty-eight
of the 53 school districts in Alaska basic needs are funded over 80% with State
funds. Two districts are funded 100% by the State.
(For comparison: Valdez is funded at 65%; Anchorage at 77%; Fairbanks at 79%;
Mat -Su at 87%; Lower Kuskokwim at 91%; Lake and Peninsula at 94%)
Conclusion:
Rural areas, including the NSB, already bear the brunt of impacts from
resource development within their borders, while most of the wealth flows to the
State general fund and to urban centers.
A "Robin Hood" attempt to reallocate funding or redistribute tax
revenues from one community to another community's school district is not the
answer. Robbing one school district to serve another is wrong.
Measuring equity only on a per capita basis is heavily discriminatory to
rural Alaska. Local rural governments should not be expected to pay for urban
population growth. Rural areas have high -cost delivery systems and needs
NSB facts
page 2
which are not similar to Anchorage. Adequate funding for Alaska's far-flung
school districts is a better approach.
Implicit within the latest arguments to change the Education Foundation
Formula to punitively "hit" the NSB, are two false assumptions. One fallacy is
that NSB residents are paying taxes at a rate far below other communities. The
other is the misperception that the NSB can increase tax revenues through a
higher mill rate to, in turn, fund education. Both are wrong.
Just as the NSB is not part of the problem, the NSB alone cannot be the
solution to over -crowding in urban schools. Recognizing and respecting
differences between school districts is vital to any solution.
All proposals must be examined with full understanding of all the other
constraints and limits facing communities, both in the statewide tax code and
during times of declining budgets at the local level. Adequate funding for
education into the future must be a legislative commitment, as well as a local
one.
Memorandum
Date: 12/22/97
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant j !
RE: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION-1997 REPORT
Attached is a pie chart showing the types of resolutions reviewed by the Planning
and Zoning Commission by percentage. In addition, I have provided a report which
provides specific information for each resolution and the Commission's action.
Preliminz
280)
Landscal
1
1997 Resolutions
Rezone Transfer Conditional Use
$% Permit
470
Home Occupation Permit
9%
GAmend KMC ■Conditional Use Permit
❑ Encroachment Permit ❑ Home Occupation Permit
■ Landscape/Site Plan Il Preliminary Plat
13 Rezone ❑ Transfer Conditional Use Permit
■ Variance
nend KMC
13%
iditional Use Permit
16%
1997 Resolutions by Permit Type
TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution
TYPE
REQUESTED BY
MEETING
DATE
ACTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Amend KMC
9712
Prohibit Kennels
P&Z,
5/14/97
Approved
9714
Gucst Room DO.
P&z
5/I I/97
Approved
9715
Cabin Def.
P&Z
5/14/97
Approved
9727
band Use "fable
Staff
6/11/97
Approved
9728
Townhouses
Staff
6/25/97
Approved
9749
Land Use Table
Staff
1 1/26/97
Approved
9754
"Townhouses
Staff
11/26/97
Approved
(Conditional Use Permit
9702
Preschool
Jeanbmwn Schooley
1/9/97
Approved
1.3, Karen SD
9713
Retail Plower Sales
Abby Ala
5/14/97
Approved
Within the N 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec. 8,
T5N, RIOW, S.M.
9719
Cabin Rental/Guide Service
Will Jahrig
5/14/97
Approved
1,12, Anglers Acres, Pt 3
9720
Assembly Plant
Bob Boynton dba
5/14/97
Withdrew
LI & 2, Karen SD
Arctic Oasis
9724
Coffee I louse
Mary Ann Alfano
6/1 1/97
Approved
Lot 39A Dolchok SD
December 15, 1997 Page I of 5
TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution TYPE REQUESTED BY MEETING ACTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DATE
Encroachment
Encroachment Permit
I Ionic Occupation Permit
(Landscape/Site Plan
9729
Animal Control Shelter
9734
Bed & Breakfast
9744
Red & Rreakt3rst
9748
I lead Start Prol'rsun
9718 Side Yard Setbacks
9703
City of Kenai 6/25/97 Approved L2, FBO SD No. 6
DeWayne & Diane 7/23/97 Approved 1,1, B6, Redoubt Ferracc SD
Craig
Diana Pierce 9/2-1/97 Approved Lots 7 & R, Sungale Park SD
SahuntoffNalive Assn. 11/12/97 Approved I ols 4 & SA, CIIAP SD
Will Jahrig
Steve & Lucie Stanton
9701
Consultant
Kimberly Skinner
9704
1lome Marketing
Terria Gill
9716
Guide Service
Alva G. Schadle
9726
Craft Instructor
Barbara Hultherg
9756
Massage Therapy
Sharon L. Van Natta
9721
Salmatoff Native Assn.
5/14/97 Approved 1,12, Anglers Acres, Pt 3
2/26/97 Approved L10, B1, VIP Country Fstates,
PT 3
1/8/97
Approved
August Ness SD
2/26/97
Approved
1,10, B4, VIP Ranch Estates
5/14/97
Approved
1,14, BQ, Woodland SD
6/11/97
Approved
Lot 28, B3, Redoubt Terrace SD
12/10/97
Approved
L9, BJ Woodland SD, 610
Laurel Drive
5/14/97
Approved
Lots 6A&611 III CHAP SD
December 15, 1997 Page 2 of 5
TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution TYPE REQUESTED BY MEETING ACTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DATE
Preliminary Plat
9723
Economic
5/28/97
Approved
Tract C Radar SD Replat I
Development District
9731
Michael & Joan
6/25/97
Approved
LL2,15,16 132 Kenai Townsite
Scaman
F. Add.
9732
Restaurants Northwest
6/25/97
Approved
Tract 3B2 CHAP No. 5
9711
Cily of Komi
6/75/97
Approved
1 2 1:110 S11 No 6
9735
Allan Norville
7/9/97
Approved
Tract B-2 CHAP SD
9740
City of Kenai
8/13/97
Approved
Baron Park SD, Dire Add.
9745
R.L. Roper & Roy
9/10/97
Approved
Lots 10 & 11, Block 3, Radar SD
Dobberke
9746
Dan Van Zee
9/24/97
Approved
Lot 10, Block 2, CHAP SD
9750
John Steinbeck /
10/22/97
Approved
Lot 3 Etolin SD
Country Foods
9705
Swan Surveying
2/26/97
Approved
Baron Park SD, Fire Add.
9706
McLane Consulting
3/12/97
Approved
Anglers Acres SD, Lowe Add.
9707
Whitford Surveying
3/12/97
Approved
Papa Joe's SD
9709
Integrity Surveys
3/26/97
Approved
Buffalo Run SD
9710
City of Kenai
3/26/97
Approved
FBO SD No. 6
December 15, 1997 Page 3 of 5
TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution TYPE REQUESTED BY MEETING ACTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DATE
Rezone
9722
Integrity Surveys
5/14/97
Approved
Buffalo Run Subdivision
9730
Integrity Surveys
6/25/97
Approved
Wesbet Subdivision Replat Lots
10& 11
9736
Segesser Surveys
7/23/97
Approved
Highlands SD No. 2
9717
Inlcprily Sinvrvti
7/71/07
Appiovrd
lhillinnl Iownsitr of h( nai.
Itainhow Addition
9739
Swan Surveying
8/13/97
Approved
Salainatof'Centre
9741
Integrity Surveys
8/13/97
Approved
Inlet Woods SD, Moore Replat
9742
McLane Consulting
8/27/97
Approved
Baron Park SD No. 11
9743
Terry Eastham
9/10/97
Approved
Anglers Acres SD, Lot 14-15
Addition
9747
Integrity Surveys
10/8/97
Approved
Dive Iron I leighls SD
9751
McLane Consulting
11/12/97
Approved
Baron Park SI) No. 11, Resub
LIA5, IA7, IA8
9752
Integrity Surveys
11/12/97
Approved
Vill Park 1?slates, Alexander
Replat
9709
Bill & Brenda 7.ubeck
4/9/97
Approved
Buffalo Run SD
9711
City of Kenai
3/26/97
Approved
FBO SD No. 6
9755
Clint Hall
12/10/97
Approved
Tract IA, Parsons Homestead 43
December 15, 1997 Pale 4 of 5
TYPE OF PERMIT Resolution TYPE REQUESTED BY MEETING ACTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DATE
Transfer Conditional Use
9738 Gravel Extraction Bill E. Zubeck 7/23/97 Approved Tract AI -A Hollier SD #4 &
Tract 13 I lollicr SD #2
9753 Lodging & Boat Parking Jackie Johnson 1 1/12/97 Approved L8, Anglers Acres SD, Part 3
(Variance
9717
Principle Structures
Will Jahrig
5/14/97 Approved
1,12, Anglers Acres, I't t
9725
Principle Residence
Larry & Tona Bravo
6/11/97 Approved
Lot I, 1311 Woodland SD Part I
December 15, 1997 Page 5 of 5
Alaska Department of Revenue
Income and Excise Audit Division
PO Box110420
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0420
Telephone (907) 465-2320
ORQW; TiON INFORMATION
State of Alaska
1998 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
Federal El
Permit Number
92-0133770
97-1833
Organization Name
Telephone Number
Friends of the Kenai Community Library, Inc.
(907)283-4378
Mailing Address
Fax Number:
163 Main Street Looi)
-22 6
City
state
Zip Code
E-mail Address
Kenai AK 99611
TYPE OF ORGAN17AMON (check one bout. For definition see AS 05.15.690)
❑ Charitable ❑ Fishing Derby Association ❑ Nonprofit Trade Association ❑ Religious
Civic or Service ❑ Fraternal ❑ Outboard Motor Association ❑ Veterans
❑ Dog Mushers Association ❑ labor ❑ Pcdice or Fire Department ❑ IRAINative Village
❑ Educational ❑ Mumicinaty ❑ Political
ORGANCIED AS
>01 Corooration ❑ Partnership ❑ Association
TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you will conduct. For definitions see AS 05.15.690)
fl Bingo )Q Raines & Lotteries ❑ Pull -Tabs 0 Contest of skills
❑ Dog Musher's Contest ❑ Fish Derbies ❑ Snow Machine Classic ❑ Rain Classic
Cl Mer
PERSONS IN CHARGE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organization. or an employee of the municipality, and designated by Me
omanization. Members may not be licensed as an operator. vendor. or employee of a vendor.
Primary Member Name
Alternate Member Name
Nora C. Satathite
I Nedra T. Evenson
Social Secunty Number
Daytime Telephone Number
Social Security Number
Daytime Telephone Number
1-44-0300
907)776-5433
482-12-9761
(907)776-8060
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
P 0 Box 324
City, State and Zip Code
City, State and Zip Code
Kenai, AK 99611
Has the primary member taken and passed the test? OkYes ❑ No
Has the alternate member taken and passed the test? JaYes ❑ No
Permit number under which the test was taken_ 9 7 —18 3 3
I Permit number under wtuch th a test was taken. 9 7 —18 3 3
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see insmictiorn)
❑ Yes is No Has any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities ever been convicted of a felony, extortion, or
a violation of a law or ordinance of this state or another jurisdiction that is a crime invoNM theft or dishonesty or a vitiation of
gambling laws?
❑ Yes flu: No Does any member of management or any person who is responsubde for gartting aaimes have a prohibited financial interest
as defined by 15 AAC 160955?
We declare under penalty of urrswcrn falsification, tirar we have examined this appfic;won, ino7uding any aaadrmarrt, and tftat ro brie best of our knowledge and
hnfiar Ir it 11R1A and mrrrrfletB_ WA flMsvdanri Nnr tiny h/en et�tnrr,ant rrnrin nil fRie annlir'tbx, nr amr a,r�r/,rnnr„e !e ry e,Jd,�I,la by I�ur
Prvnar7 Member SigrtaWre
X '
Printed Name
Date
t7��
Nora C. Satathite
ro3sident ox Y Presidem see instructions)
Printed Name
.12/01/97
Date
%� CL!"/�G��i'l jf��
Kathleen Heus
/�
Mailing Address of President or Vice President
Daytime Telephone
4540 Kenaitze Court Kenai AK 99611
2
Penritt Fee: Check the appropriate box and enclose the caret amount The permit fee is based on 1997 estimated gross receipts.
Make checks payable to the State of Afaska
❑ $0 - $20,000 or new permit- .............._.$2o a $20.001 - $100,000................. .$50 ❑ $100,001 or more ................ .$100
For Department Use Only
All Permbftaes New Permbttees ! PMD:
❑ Memberstap List ❑ Documoattabon for 3 years ❑ IRS Certifimte or tax exempt letter
❑ PMIC & AMIC Test ❑ Amides of incorporation or bvtaws ❑ Separate bank account
See instructions for mandatory attachments.
04-826 (revised e/97) front A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs.
1998 Gaming Permit Application
rgianization
NameFederal EIN Perm Number
rends of the Kenai Community Librar 92-0133770 7-1833
Game Type (use for completing inlarm um below.) Inc.
Bingo Deep Freeze c:sasgcs Goose Ctassirs Race Classics
Raffles Dog Mustier s Contest Ice Classics Rain Classics
Pull -Tabs Dog Mushirg Sweepstakes king Salmon Classic Salmon Classics
Contest of SIdBs Fish Derbies Mercury Classics Snow Mac tune Classics
Canned Salrtwn Classics
ACTIVITES CONDUCTED BY ORGAHMATION
Facility Name P "cal location Game Type Is Facility
❑ Owned
❑ Leased
Kenai Eagles Aerie #3525 Kenai Spur Hyv. Raffle aDonaled
❑ Owned
❑ Leased
O Donated
❑ owned
❑ Leased =
❑ Donated
❑ owned
❑ Leased
❑ Donated
❑ Owned
❑ Leased
❑ Donated
❑ Owned
❑ Leased
❑ Donated
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull -tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) Vendor regfsaation and fee must be attached.
Name of Vendor Physical location Vendor Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR
Name of Operator Physical 'cation Game Type(s) Operators license Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEF1cL4RY PERMITTEE
Name of MBP Physical Location Game Type(s) MBP Number
DEDICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds tram gaming activities for political, educational, awc, pudic, chan
patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See s=utes and regulations for specific rules.) in the space provided. tell how your organization intends to use the n
Proceeds tram qaming activtties. Be )
Proceeds of 1997 Raffle have been donated to the Friends of the Library Building
Fund.
revus m-wr j t I oaac
Name ofPermaHolder PermitNumoer PemutYear.
Friends or the Kenai Conmunity Librarv, Inc. 197-1833 1 1997
Authorized Games of Chance and Skill
PERMITTEE ACTIVITY REPORT (Schedule AP)
List only that income received as a direct result of the games, or sale of gaming equipment
Food booth receipts and other income should not be included in this report
Pull -Tab Income is Reported: As Games are Closed 0 or, As Collected D
A
Col. 8
Col. D
Col. F
TotalCol.
•
•
AdjGross
Not Procee
Receipts
Taxes*
Awaided
Income
1
(cash& door
r
• . -
eMushers
oo
sh ._ .
of Gaming:
\ \ \
\
SSale \
p
"Em
i
See instructions regarding taxes " You mustmaintain a separate accounting for cash prizes and door prizes.
FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PRIZES
AWARDED BY THE PERMiTTEE (Sch. SP)
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Enter the fair market value of all prizes which were donated to your organiza on and awarded as a prize by
your organizRtion during the reporting period. These amounts should not be included in Column C above.
The value of donated prizes Is part of the total prize limitation.
Gaming Activity
Col. A
Merchanc:se
Col. B
Services and
Real Estate
Col. C
Total
Pritzes
1
Bingo
2
Pull -Tabs
3
10ther
a
TOTAL
0.
8 r, 0.00
00.00
04-0833b(Rev 10-95) Page 3 -
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Volume 11.............Issue 1 January 1998
11 11
i ;
Y00 A.RE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND
GREATER SOLDOTNA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
39TH ANNOAL AWARDS BANOOET
FRIDAY, OANOARY 9,1998
CENTRAL PENINSOLA SPORTS CENTER
APPETIZERS AND
NO -HOST COCKTAILS - 6.30 PM
BANOOET BEG! S - i.30 PIS
CATERED BY MYKEL S RESTAORANT
PRIME RIB AND FRIED FANTAIL SHRIMP
OR CHICKEN( CORDON BLED
TICKETS - $20.00 PER PERSON
AV,t' CS IN HONORING OOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
TO RESERVE TICKETS 6 RSVP,
GALL THE GHAMBER OFFICE
AT 262-981q
r
Join us in recognizing the business and
service accomplishments of our community
members. Awards will be presented for
Person of the Year, Business Person of
the Year, Exceilence in Profession,
Volunteer of the Year, Governmental and
Civic Affairs and Devoted Service to Young
People. This is also an opportunity to
honor the outstanding students that were
chosen to receive scholarships through our
Scholarship Program.
Appetizers and no -host cocktails begin at
6:30 pm and at 7:30 a dinner of Prime Rib
and Fried Fantail Shrimp with a twice -
baked potato or Chicken Cordon Bleu with
Wild Rice Pilaf vAll be served. Both
dinners include Caesar salad and delicious
Strawberry Cheesecake for desert.
�`JEL ,G111E :993 cC L,�� E; -RS
Thanks to everyone who ran for the 1998 Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors. Congratulations to election winners;
Norm Blakeley of Alaska Trading Company; Diana Spann of MACtel
and Dan Mortenson of 4D Interiors. Welcome to Board appointees;
Linda Kuiper of TransAlaska Title Agency; Terry Coval of KWAVE/
KPEN/KGTL Radio; Barbara Ruckman of Superstructures; and
Michael Mishou of Copyworks and The Peninsula Market Place. A
special thanks and a fond farewell to outgoing directors; Michelle
Glaves of the Peninsula Clarion; Clyde Johnson of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough and Bob Sizemore of Bank of America. We
appreciate your time and dedication.
We would also like to thank everyone who voted.
CHTJST."V1.q S
DECORATIXIV CONTEST
Judges for the Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce ace
viewed many beautiful commercial and residential
Christmas light displays on Tuesday, December 16th.
They encourage everyone to drive around the ciry to see
what is probably the best display we've nad in recent years.
Winner for first place in the commercial division was Vail Enterprises, 340
S. Kobuk, with under -snow spotlights, an all -light Christmas tree, and a
large lighted cross in a spruce tree. Second place went to Sourdough Sal's
on Sterling Hwy., for its Old Town Soldotna outlined in Christmas Lights.
Third place in the commercial division was Custom Seafood Processors on
the Kenai Spur Highway. Its building and sign were outlined in white lights.
Two homes tied for first place in the residential category. These were Gary
Hale, 140 Henrich, with moving lighted decorations, roof decorations and
toy soldiers lining the driveway; the other was Darrick Wiggins at 109
Leibrock with a beautiful collection of gingerbread houses, igloo, and a
variety of Christmas trees. Don't miss these two houses and yards.
Second place went to the Phillips family at 135 Amaryllis with their beautiful
traditionally decorated home. Third place was awarded to the Lyon family
at 45010 Central Avenue, just off Knight Drive, for their brightly lighted
mobile home and yard.
The judges gave honorable mention to the following neighborhoods in
Soldotna which are listed by street locations: Arlington Court, Marcus
Avenue, Marydale Avenue, Marydale Court, Katmai Street, Stacy Drive,
Cohoe Street, Foothill Street, Lupine Street, and Ridgewood Street.
A new category, Christmas Decorators Hall of Fame, goes to previous
winners Betty Waite, 145 S. Leibrock; Keariee and Beth Wright, Foothill
Street; Inlet Gifts, Spur Highway; and Northland Furs, 113 Smith Way.
The judges urge everyone to include as part of their holiday itinerary a ride
around Soldotna to see the Christmas lights. You'll enjoy it.
THE F0LL0WE`1G
,1E'4-1BERS RENEINE
THEIR =WMERSHIP
DURING THE MONTH OF
DECEIMBER
KSRM/KSLD/KWHQ/KKIS I
Waltrip's Kenai River Fishing
Kenai River Inn
Great Time to
Join The Chamber
This is a great time to join the
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce! If
you join by the 15th of January your
listing will be included in the 1998
Membership Directory.
In February we will begin working on
the 1998 Visitor & Recreation Guide.
All Soldotna Chamber members will
receive a free listing in this publication
and will have an opportunity to buy
advertising.
We will be producing 30,000 copies
this year, to be distributed at the Great
Alaska Sportsman Show in Anchorage
to be held on April 2-5, and at the
Fairbanks Outdoors Show to be held
April 17 - 19. We are also planning
on participating in the Annual Kenai
Peninsula Sports, Recreation & Trade
Show, to be held at the Central
Peninsula Sports Center April 24 - 26.
If you know of a business that would
benefit from joining the Soldotna
Chamber, just give us a call and we
will send them a Member Invitation.
INVEST IN THE FUTURE
OF YOUR BUSINESS
AND YOUR COMMUNrrY
Join the Soldotna Chamber Today!
SOLDOT'. NAMEER S==_KE 7140TCS
If you have any slides of the Kenai/Soldotna area that you would like to share with the rest of the world, please
call the chamber office at 262-9814.
We are looking for wildlife, scenery or recreation slides depicting the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula during ail
seasons. These slides will be used on the new KenaUSoldotna Map, the 1998 Soldotna Visitor & Recreation
Guide, and for our trade show booth.
Kenai Watershed Forum
Catherine Cassidy
PO Box 2937
Soldotna, AK 99669
260-5449
Moose Hill Bed & Breakfast
Don Mack
1860 Triton Ct, #B
Homer, AK 99603
235-5586
TDS Construction
Tom Seggerman
HC1 Box 157E
Soldotna, AK 99669
262-3189
The Chase Is Over, Inc.
Lori Chase
35555 Kenai Spur Hwy,
Box 216
Soldotna. AK 99669
262-36001283-2007
. t,
V-K:We Harrison
PO Box 1603
Soldlotna, AK 99669
•1 ••
Yule Air Alaska
Barbara Edwards
305 N. Willow, Suite 140
Kenai, AK 99611
283-7757
i
• � • lV 1 `--HOP ND vSKATE � L � Lr .... �.r V I V •
A HUGE 33UCO'E-SS'' 1
II
IWe would like to thank everyone for helping to make the first
session of the Annual Shop & Skate Free, Buy Local Today,
'promotion a success. The next session will be on January
'.3rd, so that parents can have a chance to get out and
Ishop all of those post holiday sales.
(Thanks to event sponsors: Mail Boxes, Etc., ; red Meyer,
(Safeway & Coca Cola; Seekins Ford; Le Croissant Shopper
ISai's Diner, Obendorf, Tuter, Moore & Lambe; McDonaid's of
'Soldotna; The Travel Place; Peninsula Crafters Co-op;
Nancy Mitchell Insurance; 1 st National Bank of Anchorage;
IThe Riverside House; Midas Auto Experts; Napa Auto Parts;
IRJ's Tool Sharpening; Spenard Builders Supply; Soldotna
Bingo; All -In -One Auto; National Bank of Alaska; Marys
(Hairstyling; Alaska Trading Co.; AmeriGas Propane, L.P.;
lCraftsman Hobbies; Edward Jones & Company; Enstar
Natural Gas; Sears; TransAlaska Title Agency-, Kasilof
(Mercantile; Safeway-, Sadler's Home Furnishing; Sweeney
(Clothing; Nordic Trading & Loan; Soldotna Florists; Soldotna
I"Y' Chevron; MACtel; Hutchings Chevrolet. Through The
Seasons, and Alaska's Great Skate Roller Rink-
3
k'TFfAN-K
Tree Lighting Celebration
The Board and Staff would like to
extend their appreciation to Cen-
tral Emergency Services for host-
ing the Annual Soldotna Tree
Ughting Celebration. As a grit to
the community, CES opens their
doors and invites us all to come
and talk to Santa, watch a puppet
show, drink some cider, eat some
cookies, sing Christmas carols,
and kick off the Holiday season
by lighting the Soldotna Tree.
Thanks to the SoHi Swing Choir
for leading the carols, Safeway for
providing the cookies, and the
guest of honor, Santa for listening
to our Christmas requests.
CHRISTMAS
DECORATING CONTEST
The Chamber Board of Directors
and staff would like to thank the
Judges of the Annual Soldotna
Christmas Decorating Contest:
Ken & Mavis Lancaster, Barbara
Jewell, Steve & Jeanie Booth and
Betty Harris, with all of the
beautiful entries this year. tryina
to pick the best had to be a
daunting task.
We would also like to thank ail of
the folks who decorated their
homes & yards, making this the
bricntest Christmas in Soldotna
ever.
Congratulations
Seekins Ford!
Seekins Ford received the
Green Star Award at a
-event Chamber Luncheon.
Congratulations to those
'oaks for going the extra
--iile and taking time to
--use and recycie.
J A N U A R Y CEER L NC:iEON CALF.-NDA
TUESDAY 1400N. RRIVErRSIDE HOUSE
January 6 John Horn, Regional Director. Alaska Dept. of Transportation
January 13 Janet Boyce, The Power Within - "Maximize Your Memory"
January 20 Peninsula Winter Games
January 27 John Lindauer, Candidate for Governor
G"vseater 5acaatHa. &am64n 4 6imm ue 447°0 Ste:iuu, s a,r . , .5oUot4a. �-r< G,i669
3ULK RATE
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No 5
Soldotna, AK 99669
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo
Kenai AK 99611
Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland Street, Suite #102, Kenci Alaska 99669, 283-6503
l 1998 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Mike Sweeney
Sweeney's Clothing
262-5916
Past President Ken Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Enterprises
260-3575
Norman Blakeley
Alaska Trading Compar,:,
262-6100
Richard Brown
Soldotna Historical Society
262-9322
Rik Bucy
Fred Meyer
260-2200
Sammie Cole
SouthCentral Title
262-4494
Terry Coval
K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio
262-6000
Linda Kuiper
TransAlaska Title
262-5708
Michael Mishou
Copyworks & Peninsula Market Place
283-6503
Dan Mortenson
4D Interiors
262-9181
i Linda Parker
Kenai Peninsula Food Eank
262-3111
Barbara Ruckman
Superstructures, Inc.
262-5888
Diana Spann
MACtel Cellular Systems
262-3500
Executive Director Justine Polzin Soldotna Chamber ...................... 262-9814
Office Assistant Randi Smith Fax .............................................. 262-3566
E-Mail: solchmbr4ptiaiaska.net (donated b,Y DTI Communications)
Web Page: Am.ptialaska.net/—solchmbr/
14" Zzw.7.a lam: Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Comoanv
A periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, Inc.
RDC supports full leas
National Petroleum Reserve
The Bureau cf Lana Management
(BLM) has 'eleased a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) on whether the National
Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, should
be reopened to oil and gas leasing.
The DEIS outlines five alternatives
ranging from no activity to leasing the
entire 4.6-miIlion -acre study area.
located in the northeast sector of the
huge 23-million-acre petroleum
reserve. The E31-M .viil be acceptinc
public comments on the alternatives
up to February 10. Because the bureau
will not make its own recommendations
until after the euDllc comment period
concludes in Feb_ .jarv. t is imperative
that Alaskans mare their voices heard
The reserve was created by
"The federal government should choose mitigation
measures and operating restrictions rather than
deleting large parcels of highly -prospective lands
to protect wildlife. " Ken Freeman, RDC Executive Director
President ',Marren Harding in 1923.
Since then, occasional lease sales and
exploration efforts have occurred. BLM
estimates the study area could contain
more than 500 million barrels of
recoverable eii at S18 a barrel or more
than 2 billion barrels at S30 a barrel.
Interest in NPR -A has increased.
especially after the discovery of the
365-mii;:cr oarrei Alpine field. vinich is
located adiacent to the eastern border
of the reserve.
1TION \I, "ETROLE- Nt RESERVE- y I _i5h.1 APR- \ 1
I ',PR -A
Some of the alternatives in the DEIS
mould close the most environmentally -
sensitive areas to exploration and de-
velopment. including Teshekpuk Lake.
named after a caribou herd that calves
n the area in May and June. Three of
the alternatives would forbid leasing in
`hat area. the other two would allow it,
cut under stpulations to limitthe impact
on wildlife.
With advancing technology and r,e,.v
ways of looking for oil, industry is con-
`Ident in its ability to find and develop oil
anywhere in the NPR -A in an enviror-
mentally-resDonsibie manner. Some
environmentalists. however, are urging
a federal Wilderness designation for
the entire study area while others are
demanding that sensitive wildlife haoi-
.at be closea to development.
"RDC celieves the federal
?overnment should choose mitigation
measures and operating restrictions
-ather than deleting large parcels of
-iahly-oroscective lands to protect
imfe. r�en Freeman. RDC s r_..
-xecutive Director. "Some of the most
cscec� .- -'ea_ - NPR -A
ands .vne'e .,.iiawe ana waterfo,.vi a-e
�undar, exblaired
nueu cage 2
message rroi
executive uirector
RDC gearing up for `98
Wide variety of issues face membership
As the new year begins. RDC is
gearing up to make a difference on a
number of issues :hat are of critical
importance to our memcers.
Currently RDC s in the c ccess of
finaiizing its aciminlstratve and
legislative priorities for the upcoming
legislative session and is now preparing
fora full-scale strategic Manning retreat
for staff and board of directors. As
newly -appointed Executive Director, I
am committed to not only sustaining,
butincreasing RDC's membership base
and its effectiveness on issues
transcending all Alaska industries and
communities. The strategic Manning
Resource Review is the official periodic publica-
4w of the Resource Development Counai (RDC),
Alaska's largest pnvately funded nonprofit eco-
nomic development organization working to de-
velop Alaska's naturai resources in an orderly
manner and to create a broad -based. diversified
economy while protecting and enhancing the envi-
ronment. -
Executive Committee Officers
President ... . ............................ Allen Bingham
Sr. Vice President ........... _.__ John Sturgeon
Vice President ......... __....._......_. Jerry Booth
*Secretary ....... __......... Uwe Gross
Treasurer ._....._ ................... Michaei E. Stone
Past President ........... .............. Scott Thorson
Staff
Executive Director .................... Ken Freeman
communications Director..... Carl R. Portman
Finance/Membership ........... Steven Dougherty
Special Assistant .........................Tadd Owens
RDC is located at 121 W. Freweec. Suite 250. Anchor-
age. AK 99503. ,3ri71 275-07,.0. Fax: L-E-]887.
Material in the pumicauon may be repnmee without
permission provided appropriate credit is given.
+ rdc@aoniine.com
! Writer & Editor
j Can P,^man I
retreat will be a valuable exercise forthe
board and staff to ensure we stay on
track with the needs of our membership.
Keeping ourmembers informed and
working toge:ner to overcome chal-
'enges facrna ail resource sectors are
extremely important aspects of this or-
ganization. Quite frankly, the key to
RDC's impeccable reputation for being
highly effective and successful is its
membership. T'nat s ,,vny the staff and
board always look for better ways to
serve its membership.
In 1998. RDC will be taking a pro-
active role in oil and gas, tourism, min-
ing and timber ssues. as Weil as trans-
portation. Right now :ve are working
closely with federal and state agencies
on specific crolects. ,nc!uding oil and
gas leasing :n Ccok Inlet and the Na-
tional Petroleum Reserve, as well as
the new C"ugac-^ Natlonai Forest Land
Management Plan. The Forest Service
will soon beair formulating draft alter-
natives for the new CI_%1P and RDC is a
major pamcicant In tre process.
On tine .%ater ❑uaiity front, RDC
recently concluded a four -month pro-
cess to force consensus on highly con-
tentious :eater cuaijty issues. RDC or-
ganized a tasK force f industry, and
community ^terests :.nich met from
July throuen Cc:ccer tc iscuss a wide
variety of water duality issues. The prod-
uct of this effc-: s a Consensus Issues
Documem%,hicr outlines specific points
of aereemert _esior:ec serve as a
frameworK cr ec!slaucn. the ele-
ments in the c -senses ocument may
n aco ts-_Il,.r o ogram
Wetlancs C.:annen anc maintains the
Alaska office of the Pacific Legal Foun-
dation. PLF recently filed a "friend-of-
`he-ccurr' brief on behalf of RDC in
support of Nationwide Permit#29, which
allows the filling of wetlands up to 0.5
acres -or a single-family residence.
RDC also continues to administer
AMEREF. a popular partnership be-
tween :he State and private sector to
provide students in grades K-12 with
balanced information on Alaska's min-
erai and energy resources.
As j settle into my new position at
RDC.:.;ant to hearfrom you. i am open
new suggestions and changes and
ookfer.vard to enhancing RDC's efforts
at encouraging a strong. diversified
,esource development sector and
expanding the state's economic; base.
NPR -A leasing ...
(Continued from page 1)
oil naustry, However. :vas c!early
_emonstrated it has the abnity to operate in
t`te Arct.c .vithout disturbing the wildlife or
-armmo the environment.'
Inciustry routinely documents nesting
xatiors arc seasonai activities of oirds
and rn_=rra;s. By studvino -references
aria ca::erns. :he inaustry nas been suc-
_essfu! r miticating Impacts. Sensitive habi-
-ats ane .viidlife considerations are factored
^to site :jeveloDment plans.
Mcrecve, technological advances
-.ave creatry =!nishea incustry s tootprint.
=or example. a typical oroduct!on pad with
oroduc!ng ',veils encompassed 65 acres in
970. ---cay s technology has cut the size
_f that ,c r ne acres.
The �neustry Is applying ;,s new ad-
,ncer--ms r "evv o!i f�,eld ceveiooment.
=or exa=ie. :re AiDine reservoir covers
'3.000 ac,,es. yet ARCO A asKa will de-
e!oo t cii "e!d from !ust t;^:o cr!ll sites o�
ass than ' 5 acres — under one percent of
lanc .. �:e invoivej.
_ - u iar.e- •~ar --,e stag
'Aaine. %as seecifically set aslge for oil
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Thoughts from the President
by Allen Bingham
Public hearings frequently
dominated by opponents
to resource development
Case -in -point: Cook Inlet lease sale
Public hearings on resource
development issues tend to attract
those individuals that generally oppose
development. Even the public comment
record that agencies are so fond of
using to demonstrate public support or
opposition to a project or land plan is
often dominated by non -development
interests. Quite frankly. our opposition
appears more motivated to attena pudic
hearings or submit written comments
than the average citizen supporting
reasonable development of Alaska s
natural resources.
A case in point is the COOK Inlet
Areawide Oi', and Gas Lease Saie.ssue.
At stakeholder meetings last October.
those testifying against the saie
outnumbered proponents by more than
a 2-1 margin. Yet a recent poll by
Dittman Research Corporation shows
two-thirds of Southcentral Alaska
residents support the Cook Inlet sale.
Areawide leasing was authorized
in 1996 legislation sponsored by Rep.
Norm Rokeberg. The legislation had
strong bipartisan support and passed
the Legislature with a unanimous vote.
It was signed into law by Governor
Knowles later that year.
The purpose of the survey was to
assess iocal opinions and concerns
about *,he sale. The Dittman poll shio,.vea
Alaskans support areavnde leasing be-
cause of its economic benefits and ob
opportunities. Sixty-five percent of
those surveyed support the concept of
areawide leasing, 1 - percent ,-✓ere
unsure and 22 percent were opposed.
The poll revealed that concerns of
local residents fall into three main
categories — property issues. lifestyle/
safety effects and environmental
considerations. By a two to one ratio.
residents felt that an oil company would
treat them fairiv if it purchased oil and
gas lease rights beneath their property.
Eighty !x oercent of the 605 people
surveyea 'e!t that ccai c,i ana gas
development had been good for their
Yet oy attenain�: .,,--crorage
.vould cet mbreSSon AiaS'Kans ao
Janua-
jQuite frankly, our
opposition appears more
motivated to attend public
hearings or submit written
comments than the
average citizen supporting
reasonable development
of Alaska's natural
resources.
not support oil development anywhere
in the state ana that nothing good has
come to Alaska from oil and gas
development. One would also get the
impression Alaska is the primary cause
behind global warming and should
mmediately cease development of all
'ossil fuels.
Unfortunately. our public; hearing
and comment process has come down
to a numbers game. Some federal agen-
:�es sometimes use these numbers to
ustify their actions to block access or
Development opportunities on public
ands. In Alaska. ;vnere more than 80
Percent of the land mass is in public
ownership. this is a serious concern for
rf�e industries that drive our economv.
RDC reeds your help in respond-
ing to the action alerts it sends out on
highly -contentious issues. I know our
members are busy people who have
ittle time to write comments on some-
:;mesccnfusing issues. butplease make
the time to write. Whetner it's the new
management pian for the Chugach
National Forest or BLM's call for com-
ments on NPR -A. you can be assured
-te 0000sition %vill maKe its voice hearo
n the puoiic process.
In other words, .vhen given the
--e puciic reccro arc ce :Young tc vo ce
;Ur cc----_ �. a ..'_z is . nar rg
-:)rever rola vicejr ceace.
- ?98 PE^l PC =EVIE;NN Pace ,3
FDC urge:.
multiple
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uses it
Chugach
New plan in works
The U.S. Forest Service --as
recently concluded its scoping process
for revising the Chugacn _anc
Management Plan (CLMP) ana :s .-c.%
deveiooing a range of alterra r._s
outliri^Ig management options
future uses in the nation's secona iarcest
national forest.
In a meeting with Forest Service
planners last month, RDC expresses a
wide range of concerns regarding fu-
ture management of the forest. RDC
emphasized its concerns can only be
addressed through the continuation of
the multiple use mandate that has given
Forest Service policy in the past.
There are many indications r
Forest Service has perceived that as
mission has changed from one of alle,.v-
ina a moderate level of multiple ::se tc
allowing little multiple use. The Chucac�-
National Forest, however. was intence:i
:o oe manages for mu;t;cie use cievei-
opment. including timber. mining, oil
and gas. 'ecreation. commercial tour-
sm anci other resources.
Mark Stahl. Director of Lana and
Resources for Chuaach Native
Corporation. expresses concern ;hat
the aecision process ccuid be biasea
by pre -decision planning for',recreaiion
only' uses in the Forest. Stahl pointed
out that the Forest Plan Revision Map
does not address those areas identified
as suitable fortimber nar✓estrna, mining
exoioration. destination -curism. or oil
and gas development. He said the
-evision already appears preaisoosed
'o non-aeveiopment. cro-miderness
resignations for the forest wnicn is in
:irect conflict with the nanonai forest
-ianaaie of multiple use.
One of the original,—, , anaates ct the
national forest system Is to provide a
reliable source of timber to a domestic
`orest products industry. Yet the Forest
Service, in its first newsletter on the
revision process. askea the question.
'Is commercial timber narvest appro-
priate on the Chugach National For-
est?" This question gives the public the
mpressicn thattimber narvesting. com-
mercial or otherwise. is a discretionary
activity of the national forest system.
said RDC member John Merrick. 7;m-
ber harvesting is not discretionary. no
more so than habitat creserraticn and
-ecreation."
.among points emphasized by RDC
'as reauestea roresr 5er.,,C_- '- --C,^s.Cc' a-caos-to-tra:' . =osa
-per operator to -obliterate . _ - — e. S7 - rilon ciao.
�_ PESOURCE REVIE!^J _ : oo�
Alaska is experiencing the largest spruce oeeti,
has risen at alarming rates and remains at very
�e Forest Service rnat its new ren-year ma
Harvesting regime to help restore iorest nea&
members attending the meeting:
• The new plan should include specif;-
actions to restore forest health and
duce the risk of catastrophic fire.
annual commercial timber harvest must
�e provided in the new plan to improve
'he supply of raw materials to local
cammunities and inaustrv.
• Areas with known mineralization or
-moderate to hign mineral Uotentiai
mould be given a minerals crescrc-
. on. It is vital that access to tr,ese areas
are not restricted.
• improved access for destinauon tour-
sm opportunities must be allowed. The
- ad to Whittier snould be given a sign
.pnority.
• Roads built to access timber snou:a
oe maintained — not obliterated — o
provide access for recreationai users.
=j.ure forest management and f're
hting. The existing road across --e
end of Montague Islanc=r,oua
ce converted to recreational use once
egging operations rave e e n
:�ompleted. This roaa provides a uniaue
-.reatic- excer2_1e
:nerwise exist.
• Since much of the forest Basle
=-tistics snc ; re ;,Ccier
;ancircS c. g
and hignes--rates activities cr uiasna
eak in North Amenca. 7�e spruce Deetle popuiiatior
eveis in the Chugacn National Forest. RDC has to,a
,,ent plan for the Chueacn must include a timoe-
visito, s. it is cuen the only way for the
physically imeairea. aged or a traveier
on a tight time schedule to experience
remote. rugged lanes up close and per-
sonai.
• The Forest Service has identified 2-
rivers in the Chugach as eligible fc
inclusion into the National System c
Wild and Scenic Rivers. RDC Opposes
;here ,ass!r'icaucns as they would d'-
mrnisn —uitic e use. access and coter-
tial m;nine actr✓iry.
• RDC opposes federal Wilderness
designations in the Chugach. Alaska
alreaev contains 57 million acres c-
desicnated ','?ilderness — 62 of a.
feaera, Wilderness In the U.S.
• RDC requested the Forest Service tc
address the cumulative socio-economic
impacts of numerous .vithdrawais anc
proposea .vithdrawais of land from
muiticle use management. Moreover
RDC --akec :^.e Forest Service to out-
ne c rnuiam. e impacts of large private
anc _., by the Exxon Valdez
Oil Soiil Trustees Council for the pur-
_
sents cant scrtion of private
ang -�ici=S the region. and t"G
Longtime Alaskan speaks out on
Chugach forest plan revision
by John '.'errick
1 am writing these comments as a ion c-:me (40 year) citizen of Southcentrai
Alaska and as a forest biologist.
Quite frankly, I am disturbed at the trendy and politically -correct approach
the Forest Service is taking on a nationa oasis to placate the environmentalist
fringe which certainly seems to be repiicaed in Alaska with the prospective
Chugach Land Management Plan Revis;c n. 1 find that the Forest Service's pre-
planning material is already biased in fa. c- of additional Wilderness and Wild
and Scenic River designations — this in a state that already has more than 60
percent of all the designated Wilderness n the nation.
I also feel that the legal mandate of -rultiple use of National Forest lands
which was submerged in the 1984 CLMP sin danger of all but vanishing in the
1998 CLMP. The rhetorical question :ne pre -planning material asking if
commercial timber harvest is still apprc::,�ate in the Chugach is outrageous
when large areas of the forest are eithe- read. dying or threatenea by bark
beetles. Besides the economic waste. read forests also have adverse effects
on recreation, as well as fish and wildlife.
Economic developments through na:-,ral resource extraction are multiple
uses that should not be foreclosed. C=mercial use development potential
i such as oil and gas, coal and mining exist ? nd should not be hamstrung by more
j wilderness/roadless designations. Simiiarty, tourism opportunities need to be
expanded. perhaps in concert with minera. development. It is interesting to note
that after 50 years or so. many old mines c acome historic and today are popular
recreational areas that also offer recrea: anal access to the back country.
I I am an older person nearing ace 70 who came to Alaska for both
opportunity and the love of wilderness, c.a I strongly believe there needs to be
i a balance between wilderness and accessibility to an increasingly -older
copulation. Airplane and helicopter accessare often the only way elders can get
to view wilderness and wildlife. Expanc e : access opportunities for those who
are predominantly older should be cons --ered.
Timber cutting is a legitimate activi ', specially for beetle -infested timber
that has economic value remaining. The Forest Service is perfectly capable of
getting it cut without long-term damage -he environment or fish and wildlife.
For older beetle -killed forests with little no economic value remaining. fish
and :viidlife, forest renewai and forest ^ ealth considerations become para-
mount. and best management practices ^yoked to accomplish those objec-
tives.
The Forest Service is a multiple use := -ency by law. Alaska alreadv has the
bulk of the national acreage in single use �-.anagement—both in national and
state .viidlife refuges and national and stare parks. The Forest Service has, over
,he years. gotten far away from its ,e_ai mandate. It should eschew its
unfortunate tendency to become anothe , _ ngle use agency —this by adopting
a trulv multiple use CLMP.
-
crestServicemus:ca!ance ors be available ror cuimc c,, ,.-
-creases in land withdrawals with in- —ent later this winter and a draft env:-
ase n Septemeer. A `Ina est c
ec by Fe -es: Serv�ce plan- i be completed by June 999.
farcnLRCE PE.'
RDC panels examine
urban -rural relationships
RDC's 8th Annuai Conference.
"Alaska Perspectives: Sustaining
Urban -Rural Relationsnios.' attracted
more than 300 registrants, some of
whom came from the Lower 48 to hear
a variety of perspectives and thought -
provoking points of view on a wide
range of issues facing Alaskans.
RDC -.embers heard a plea from
Governor Tony Knowles for their sup-
port to piace a constitutional amend-
ment on the 1998 ballot to resolve the
subsistence dilemma with the federal
government. House Speaker Gail
Phillips ,yarned that if Alaskans don't
create a rurai preference for subsis-
tence use of fish and game, the state's
commerciai fisheries could be sharply
curtailed.
Roy Huhndorf. Chairman of Cook
Inlet Region. Inc., said subsistence
should be viewed as an economy, per-
haps the largest single economy in the
state. He said the subsistence debate
offers the state an opportunity to create
a new holistic management scheme
that brings Native corporations into the
mix.
Ralph Seekins of the Fairbanks -
based Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Society scoke out against a rural
preference .,.,nicn re said would
discriminate against urban hunters and
fishermen. Seekins said state fish and
game statistics show a rural preference
isn't neeaec ,f the state manages its
resources correctly.
In a keynote address, North Slope
North Slope Borough Mayor Ben Nageak
said it's a myth the borough is an oil -rich
jurisdiction. He pointed out that residents'
total tax burden is one-third higher than that
of Ancnorage residents.
Borough Mayor Ben Nageak pointed
out that while Alaska is both urban and
rural. when it comes to our economic
health. we are like twins, joined at the
hip.'" NageaK warned that "any move to
M
ET�•�co
Ken Nadolny, Manager of Exploration for
Anadarko Petroleum Company, spotlighted
his comoan y's interests in Alaska and across
'he world.
onppie the Bush economy would have
a devastating effect on Anchorage.'
Nageak cited a recent study com-
missioned by the borough that shows
25.000 jobs in the Anchorage area come
from trade with the rest of Alaska. and
S3.4 billion in area goods and :services
were purchased by outlying consumers
in 1996.
According to the study, Alas.
Economic Links, Anchorage exports
about one-third of its output and 60
:ercent of that business flows to the
-est of the state. The study backed up
Nageak's contentions that Anchorage
benefits greatly from development on
-he North Slope and in Bush areas.
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More gold digging in Alaska
17 environmental groups sue to block wetlands permit
by,iames S. curling
There s ceen a new gold strike in
Alaska, but this time its on recycled
paper. This s*,,,,-e nas nothing to do with
mining claims. out !nvoives the mining
of the legal S,, stem while prospecting
through direr, maii marketing.
How else can one explain wny 17
environmental ercucs from Ancnoraee
to the Virgin !S anes banned togetner:o
sue the C,�res ;f Engineers n
Anchorace er a soeciai .vetlancs
cerm!t that _^c.ies - ,rcuorout the
nation? Why c,c ail these groups. from
the giants cf the environmental fund
raising industry. nciuding the Nationai
Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club.
join with sicn ccscure entitles as the
"Tip of the MiL 1'riatersnea Society and
the "Virgin Islands Conservation
Society" 'n order to file a lawsuit in
Alaska? The lit"e aroucs were broucnt
in, no doub,. tc orov!de an illusion of
"grass roots :.:--port for the lawsuit.
But why Alaska?
No douct ae ciaintiffs have an ex-
planation,.-., r y --ev are all relying cn the
Anchorace a:. revs ?ram the iocai of-
fice or the ins: c, a! "dildlife Federation
to save the rat:cn from the Corps. But
how mucn lancer %veil it be until mail-
boxes in the t c.ver .48 fill up with more
of those cieacinc scream!rg
"SAVE AME=.ICr. AND ALASKA' 'et
ters compie:e :yin giossy pictures cf
the Tongass Naticnai Forest orthe North
Slope?
And wnat are tnev saving us from?
Technicailv t`e about the s-.-
called 'Nat,c -. ae Permit 29.- This is
the permit tra:.nas ereamea uo by the
Clinton gar-.c -ac cf`.he Reeue ican
Congress wren !t came perilousiv close
reform a u�c .',e:�anas,a'ws. Ir omen c
head off a S'Lorm cf criticism rom
once a :,fe.
"X.
Now that the chance of meaningful
reform of the wetlands laws has been
beaten back in Congress it is only
natural for the environmental industry
to show its true colors by trying to
destroy what minimal reforms the
Clinton Administration tossed in the
direction of landowners.
one-half acre of wetlanas in order to
build a single family home, including
driveways, utility lines and septic sys-
tems.
The permit is not automatic. how-
ever. Landowners must notify the Corps
in advance. and the Corps has plenty of
opportunity to assess the environmen-
tal value of the wetlands and to require
a full blown individual permit if the home -
site has anv s!onificant environmental
values. if t^.e oureaucrats from the Corps
require an ndividuai cermit then the
homeowner :viil usually not get one
without caving a steep --rice. probably
n the `or,mr cf creat!na new wetlands
somewnere G1se.
Now -rat -Line chance of meaningful
reform of :ne :retlancs laws nas been
beaten car-Cr Congress it is only natu-
ral for the environmental industry to
show its :,--e co!crs ev trying to destroy
what m!n!mai reforms the Clinton Ad-
ministraticn tossed in the direction of
landowners.
Of course. n orcer for the green
giants ana their little friends to win this
lawsuit. `"ev ;;!il have to do a mighty
good jo'c a: snowina tie court. So far.
they are tr.,!rc :heir cent. In a recently
filed bale'. ,�-ev claim that the Nation-
wide Permit 1,vill allow "developers"to fill
aquatic eccsystems...Streams support-
na anaarcc s flsh.. -r the wetlancs
-n!v can reciects
2 a a _. - Z c, ,im.ents slat
state: : _ctivity s ieterm!ned to
_anua-
--_re than minimal adverse ef-
.ects. i7e a!strict will require mitigation
or an individual permit."
So wnat wil I the impact be? In 1996.
applicants across the nation requested
authorization under the nationwide
permit for 333 projects to fill a total of
101 acres. The Corps allowed fill,
nowever. on only 62 acres. Undeterred.
the green groups say the number is
,sing arc it could be a lot more in future
rears. -..ere are 375 million acres of
and in Alaska and 2.3 billion acres in
:he United States not to mention over
35 thousand acres in the Virgin Islanas.
.Ve wc,:;c have to multiply the 62 acres
cffillec e:andsmanvtimesover before
tney cc.:;a possibly have a sianificant
mpact the environment. This iow
acreace. combined with the Corps
ability tic reauireindividual permits when
re ac:r. nv will occur in a sensitive
=nvironment makes the green groups
argument of environmental
Armaaeccon a joke.
If no„or fundraising purposes ;vny
-rasthis a,,vsuitfiled in Alaska? Federai
-ages .r Alaska are just as capable of
aokinc tie merits of a case. or in this
:ase t-e cemerits. as they are any-
.vnere e se. This wouldn't be the first
me the save -the -earth industry has
ast. In ire meantime. watch vour mail-
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Since Tesoro Alaska began production at our Kenai refinery in
1969, Alaska's petroleum industry has created a world of new a
opportunities. And overcome tremendous challenges.
Today, Alaska's future is brighter - and the potential for real
stability is greater - than ever before. We need to listen and
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3301 "C" STREET
January 1998
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Reser�aticns are required. Please call 276-0700 b: noon Wednesday
Doors open at 7 a.m., presentations begin at 7:30 a.m.
Memoers: Breakfast: S10.50. Coffee & Pastry: S6.00
Non- .1embers: Breakfast: S12.50. Coffee & pastry: S7.00
Jan. 8: Setting New Directions in
Economic Development
Debby Sedwick, Commissioner, Alaska Department of
Commerce & Economic Develocme-.t
Jan. 1 5: Construction '98
Henry Springer, Executive Director.
Associated General Contractors
Jan. 22: Gateway Alaska:
A Closer Look at Airport Expansion
!`,ilcrton V. Plumb, Airperr 1,lanager
Rcr Lance. General Marager, Archcrage Operations, United Airllines
Char les Johnson, President. Era Aviat:-,, Inc.
Jan. 29: Alaska's Economic Indicators: Oil and Gas.
Mining, Timber, Fisheries and Tourism
No changes.
No Changes
MAYOR'S REPORT
JANUARY 7, 1998
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY:
CONSENT AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ed Wehrstein request (purchase of 16,000 square foot property on Homer Spit for visitor
center to promote the City of Kenai).
MAKE 22 PACKETS
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Mayor and Council
Fire Departments
Police Department AV
Senior Center
Library`
Parks & Rec. '
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Public Wks. Shop
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Official
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Official Bulletin Board
Fax by computer to:
Assemblymembers
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KBBI (Homer)
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
EDD
Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anchorage)
Fax by regular fax machine:
KDLL, 283-6701
DELIVER
Attorney . Clerk
City Manager Taylor
Springer
Finance Kebschull
Public Works Kim
Airport Clarion
Engineer,
Commissions
P&Z to MK
HDB to MK
Betty Miller, BP
Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna)
Bill Iles, HEA
KVCC
Joan McCoy, ARCO
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of
the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. Home Page documents
(agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are faxed to Ed Sipple on Friday
afternoon (to Garrett at Peninsula Internet until Sipple is back home).
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1998
INFORMATION ITEMS
12/ 17/97 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
2. 12/ 1/97 "Season's Greetings" letter from Marathon Oil Company.
3. 12/ 18/97 Kenai River Special Management Area Board Meeting Minutes.
4. 12 / 9 / 97 B. P. Nageak, North Slope Borough Mayor, letter regarding Education
Foundation Formula.
5. 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Report.
6. 1998 Gaming Permit Application - Friends of the Kenai Community Library,
Inc.
7. 1 / 98 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, "Your Chamber Today."
8. 1/98 Resource Development Council, Inc. Resource Review.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1998
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http:/ /www.Kenal.net/city
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, R 11 W, 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.
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.
Additional information can be found at http:/ /www.Kenai.net/city. The public is
invited to attend and participate.
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk
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