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City Council
Meeting Packet
February
3, 1999
ITEM A:
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Agenda Approval
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.
ITEM B'
ITEM C:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1810-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Land,
Described as Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision, is Not Required for
a Public Purpose.
Resolution No. 99-5 -- Transferring $35,822.15 to the '98 Water
System Improvement Capital Project Fund.
Resolution No. 99-6 -- Awarding a Professional Services Contract for
Engineering Design and Inspection on the Project Entitled Crow Court
Street Improvements to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates for the Not-To-
Exceed Amount of $7,900.
Resolution No. 99-7 -- Requesting Safe Communities Funding From
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs.
Resolution No. 99-8 -- Supporting the Establishment of Public Access
to State Lands on the West Side of Cook Inlet.
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ITEM D:
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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*Regular Meeting of January 20, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
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OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Appointment of Council Member.
Discussion-- Multi-Use Facility Update (Peter Klauder)
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1811-99 -- Deleting the Age Requirement in KMC
23.40.095 for Eligibility for the Supplemental Retirement Program.
Discussion -- Council Liaison Assignments (Boards, Commissions and
Committees}
Discussion -- Airport Terminal Restaurant/Draft Request for Proposals.
Discussion -- Sewer Treatment Plan Expansion/Parking Area.
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ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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Suggested by:
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINAl/CE NO. 1810-99
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~, ALAS~, FINDING THAT
CERTAIN CITY-OWNED LAND, DESCRIBED AS LOT I-B, BLOCK 2, PAVILION
SUBDIVISION, IS NOT REQUII~D FOR ^ PUBLIC PU~OSE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai acquired title in 1995 through bankruptcy proceedings to
the property identified as Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision, which is located near
Mackey Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request by an applicant asking that the referenced
property be made available for sale; and
WHEREAS, KMC 22.05.010 and 22.05.030 require that disposal or sale of lands shall be
made only when, in the judgment of the City Council, such lands are not required for a
public purpose, and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the attached map
and has determined that the property is not needed for a public purpose and
recommends the property be made available for sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that certain City-owned land, described as Lot l-B, Block 9., Pavilion
Subdivision, is not required for a public purpose.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 20th day of January
1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(1/14/99)kh
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
January 20, 1999
February 3, 1999
March 3, 1999
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
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Date:
To:
From:
Janum3z 14, 1999
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
Request to Purchase Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision-
Shawn Roberts
The City is in receipt of a letter from Shawn Roberts requesting to purchase the
above referenced property. This property is owned by the City of Kenai and is
located near Mackey Lake Road. Roberts is an adjacent property owner. The
City acquired the property in 1995 through bankruptcy proceedings.
KMC 22.05.010 states, "Disposal or sale of lands shall be made only when, in the
judgment of the City Council, such lands are not required for public use."
Sale would be by competitive bid at not less than the fair market value.
The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the attached map and
recommends the parcel be sold.
Attachment
Cc: Shawn Roberts
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Suggested by:
Administratior
City of Kenai
RF, SOLUTION NO. 99-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $35,822.15 TO THE '98 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund contributed matching
funds for the 1996 municipal matching grant; and
WHEREAS, the contribution was recorded in the Water System Improvement
'96 and the Water System Telemetry '96 Capital Project Funds; and
WHEREAS, these two capital project funds need to be closed out; and
WHEREAS, this housekeeping measure transfers the remaining balance of the
water and sewer matching contribution to the '98 Water System Improvement
Capital Project Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1- That the remaining balances of the Water and Sewer Special
Revenue Fund matching contributions totaling $35,822.15 in the Water System
Improvement '96 and Water System Telemetry '96 Capital Project Funds be
transferred to the '98 Water System Improvement Capital Project Fund.
..S. ection 2- That estimated revenue in the '98 Water System Improvement
Capital Project Fund reflect $35,822.15 from the Water and Sewer Special
Revenue Fund and $83,584.85 from State Grant #96-587.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3~d day of
February. 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance' _~
(1/21/99) kl
Suggested by: Administrm
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION 99-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~, AWARDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND INSPECTION
ON THE PROdECT ENTITLED CROW COURT STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO WM. d.
NELSON & ASSOCIATES FOR THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF/17,900.
WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been appropriated to award the design and inspection
contract phase of this project; and
WHEREAS, the City received proposals to the advertised RFP from Wm. J. Nelson &
Associates and Mike Tauriainen; and
WHEREAS, Wm. J. Nelson & Associates was the design and administrative engineering
firm that was responsible for the original Crow Court Road, Water, and Sewer
Improvements; and
WHEREAS, Wm. J. Nelson & Associates' not-to-exceed 'cost was $7,900 and Mike
Tauriainen's not-to-exceed cost was $7,938; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Public Works Department is to award the contract
to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that award to this fn'm would
be in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the professional services contract for engineering design and inspection of
the project entitled Crow Court Street Improvements be awarded to Wm. J. Nelson &
Associates for the not-to-exceed amount of $7,900.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of February
1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~
Suggested by:
City Administratio..
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City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
REQUESTING SAFE COMMUNITIES FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS.
WHEREAS, as 29.60.350(b) requires the governing body of a municipality to
adopt a resolution requesting safe communities funding and to submit the
resolution to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is desirous of receiving safe communities funding;
and,
WHEREAS, AS 29.60.350(c) requires that money received by a municipality
under the safe communities program be used only for the following services in
the following ranking of priority:
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Police protection and related p~blic safety services;
Fire protection and emergency medical services;
Water and sewer services not offset by user fees;
Solid waste management;
Other services determined by the governing body to have the
highest priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that it requests, through this resolution, payment from the
safe communities program by the Department of Community and Regional
Affairs and agrees to spend such payment as required by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of
February, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance ~
(1/28/98) kl
Suggested by:
Mayor Wimams
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF COOK
INLET.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough's West Side Development Task Force
completed a conceptual strategic plan in April 1998 which concluded that the West Side of
Cook Inlet holds great recreational and tourism opportunities, and that these opportunities are
currently unrealized due to the lack of public access to the state lands on the West Side, and;
WHEREAS, the task force's conceptual strategic plan recommended establishing public
access to the 280,000 acres of state-owned uplands in the Trading Bay State Game Refuge and
Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area on the West Side of Cook Inlet, as well as the additional
180,000 acres of surrounding state lands, and;
WHEREAS, the primary goals and policies listed by the Alaska Department of Fish &
Game in its Trading Bay Game Refuge and Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area Management
Plan, completed in July 1994 include maintaining and allowing development of new public
access to the refuge and critical habitat area, and;
WHEREAS, the statewide visitor industry organization, the Alaska Visitors Association,
has adopted as one of its 1999 legislative priorities increasing access to public lands for
tourism activities, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is the designated 'gateway city" for tourism development
on the West Side of Cook Inlet, including the state owned lands along the Kustatan Ridge and
federad lands in Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, and;
WHEREAS, establishing increased public access to state lands on the West Side of Cook
Inlet will result in the following economic benefits:
1. Increased tourism for the State of Alaska through promotion of, and access to,
remote state lands that are not currently accessible, yet potentially could offer the visitors an
experience comparable to Denali National Park.
2. Increased regional tourism similar to the experience of the City of Seward once the
Kenai Fjords National Park was opened up for more public access. A new economic
opportunity was created when marine wildlife tour boats operators began to enter Kenai Fjords
National Park. This had a very positive economic impact on the City of Seward and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough. The rise in the numbers of visitors helped to increase the amount of sales
tax collected during the summer visitor season.
3. Increased private sector opportunities for the City of Kenai and Kenai-area tourism-
related businesses to promote Kenai as a "gateway" and a "base" of tourism activities to and
from the West Side of Cook Inlet. (With more public access to the West Side of Cook Inlet,
some of the recreational pressures on the Kenai River could also be alleviated. I
4. Increased revenues to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. According to the borough tax
assessor, the 10,900 acres of the Kustatan Ridge are currently valued at $5 million. By
selecting the Kustatan Ridge land for borough disposE, this land, once public access is
established~ has the potential to increase in value from $5 million to $50 million for the
borough, plus an estimated $425,000 will be collected in annual undeveloped property tax.
Resolution No. 99-8
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Kenai City Council unanimously
suppdrts establishing access to the state lands on the West Side of Cook Inlet as an eco-
tourism and 'recreational destination; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in concert with businesses and private landowners on
the West Forelands, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the State of Alaska should establish all
necessary rights-of-way and easements to access the state lands and the Kustatan Ridge area;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kenai Peninsula Borough select the Kustatan
Ridge (Unit 169 in the Kenai Area Plan) from the State of Alaska so that in the event that
application for legal access along Kustatan Ridge is rejected, the borough can request that
these lands be a high-priority selection; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kenai City Council respectfully requests the
Alaska State Legislature make available $3 million to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for access
construction which should include, but not be limited to:
a) the establishment of public use dock facilities at tidelands on the West
Forelands;
b) upgrade to paved status the existing gravel airstrip now partially located
on Salamatof land and leased to Marathon;
c) the construction of a gravel road from the airstrip to the Marathon-
maintained road, and;
d) a five-mile road from the Marathon-maintained road to the Kustatan
Ridge,
all of which are required to provide access to approximately 70,000 acres of state lands on the
West Side of Cook Inlet.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this third day of February, 1999.
John J. Williams, Mayor
H. Raymond Measles, Vice Mayor
Linda Swarner, Council Member
James C. Bookey, III, Council Member
Duane Bannock, Council Member
Joe Moore, Council Member
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CREATING
PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE LANDS
ON THE WEST SIDE OF COOK INLET
,BA CKGR 0 UND INFORMATION
*The Borough's West Side Development Task Force issued their final report, 'West
Side Recreational Use Development Project, A Conceptual Strategic Plan," to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Assembly in April 1998. Please refer to the attached document on
the task force's recommendations excerpted from the April 1998 report.
*Stan Steadman was the professional consultant hired by the borou~l to facilitate the
West Side Development task force's work and to research'and write the report. He
supports KVCB's resolution introduced by Mayor John Williams on behalf of the
Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau as a ~way to help elevate the public awareness on
the potential of the West Side to the next level."
*Mr. Steadman also said that most of the government agencies involved on the West
Side such as the Park Service and the U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife, have
identified government-owned lands for "multiple-use" as long as environmental
protections are in place, and important wildlife habitats are also protected.
*The Tyonek Native Association "would like to see more happen on the West Side,"
according to Steadman. TNA hired a consultant to create a game preserve on their
lands for controlled hunting and sportfishing and has long-term plans to possibly
build a lodge."
*Lisa Parker, KPB Planning Director, says that the borough is "waiting for DNR to
finish the Kenai Area Plan. Once the plan is completed, and the borough knows which
lands it can select from, they will move forward with the selection of the Kustatan
Ridge area. The Kenai Peninsula Borough has already let DNR know they are
interested in this selection."
*Bruce Talbot, Division of Land, State of Alaska Department of Natural
Resources, was also a member of the West Side Development Task Force. He
reviewed the draft resolution and made many valuable comments on its technical
aspects. His comments were incorporated ~to the resolution. According to Mr.
Talbot, "More tourism and recreational activity on the West Side could be of benefit to
Kenai. Long-term benefits may accrue after some infrastructure is put in place,
which may cause the business community take a more active interest."
*Jim SeEura, Salamatof Native Association, and a landholder in the West Forelands
area, supports., the draft resolution and called it a "good start." The resolution was
reviewed and discusssed at Salamato£s Board of Directors meetin§ on January 27,
1999. He has also met with Mayor John Williams.
*Fred Newton, Offshore Systems, Nikiski, and former chairman of the West Side
Development Task Force, is in support of the concepts outlined in the resolution,
particularly since Nikiski would benefit as a "sub-gateway or jumping-off' city if
infrastructure is developed to increase water transporation to the West Side. (Nikiski
is the closest geographic point to the West Forelands area.)
*As a courtesy, and for informational purposes only, on January 28, 1999, a draft
copy of the resolution was given to Uae~l's Office of Government Affairs & Land
Management (Rick Cross).
*A call was placed to Brock Riddle's office at Marathon Oil, to also inform them about
the resolution. KVCB has been so far, unable to reach Mr. Riddle.
*The Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Wildlife Conservation Division, (John
Westland), was updated about the West Side Development Task Force during the time
the task force was in existence. He attended several of the public meetings held by the
task force.
*Members of the Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau's ad-hoc committee on the
West Side include' Will Jahrig, KVCB Board President; Rebecca Godek, KVCB Vice
President; Fred Braun, Freedom Realty & Fred Braun's Lakeside Lodge; Ron Rainey,
Ron's Alaska Lodge; and Kathy Tarr, KVCB Executive Director.
OTHER FACTS:
*A public easement was granted to Shell Oil in 1968 for the road; Marathon has been
maintaining the road and has also leased the tidelands since 1966 for the company's
barge landings at its production handling facility.
*Tom Wilkinson received authorization from Unocal to use their lease and cross
Marathon's road during the summer of 1997 during the operation of his business,
Cook Inlet Ferry Service. Mr. Wilkinson used a landing craft to cross Cook Inlet and
then transported clients by van along Marathon's public easement road to the
Kustatan River. He has a vested interest in the West Side as a private property owner
on the West Forelands, and has continued to be a champion for increasing public
access to all the state lands on the West Side of Cook Inlet.
West Side Recreational Use Development Project
Conceptual Strategic Plan
Prepared for:
West Side Development Task Force
Kenai Penmsula. Borou~
Prepared by:
' SEGO Consultams
Start Steadman. Principal
Jason S teadman, Research Associate
Soldoma, AK 99669
April, 1998
Project administered by:
Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Marketing Council
150 North Willow, Suite 42
Kenai, AK 99669
(907)283-3850
Acknowledgements
The charge to the West Side Development Task Force has been to prepare a conceptual
strate~mc plan for enhanced recreational use of the west side of Cook Inlet for
presentation to the Borough Assembly. This document fulfills that charge. The
following people were appoimed to the Task Force by the Borough Mayor, Mike
Navarre, and contributed substantial time, expertise, information, and creative thought
toward the effort:
Fred Newton (Chairman), Offshore Systems, Kenai
Tom ~ilkinson (Vice-Chairman), Cook Inlet Ferry Service
Stcfanie Gorder (Administrator), Kenai Pemnsula Tourism Marketing Council
Robert Frates, City. of Kenai, Parks & Recreation
Doug Chaffee, Cook Inlet Ferry. Service
Tim Navarre, Kenai Peninsula Borougah Assembly
Jack Brown, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Bonnie Golden, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor's Office
Kathy Tart, Kenai Visitors and Convemion Bureau
Bill Pierce, Lake Clark national Park & Preserve
Corby t-[~k~, Mountaineering Support Group
dim Segura, SalamatofNative Association
Bruce Talbot, State of Alaska, REDS/Division of Land
The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC) contracted with the Borough
to admimster the work of the Task Force. KPTMC employee Theresa Freeman-Gamble
served as Task Force Secretary...
Map and Photo Credits
The Task Force sincerely thanks those who contributed maps and photo~m'aphs for use in
document. The maps were prepared by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, GIS Div/sion. The
following photo~m'aphs where provided for use on the cover by the Alaska Division of
Tourism from their photo library.
Hickerson Lake- Lake Clark National Park, National Park Serv/ce
Shovellers Taking Off- Alaska Division of Tourism
Fishing- Alaska Division of Tourism
Cross-Country Skiing- Contributed by Corby Hawkins
Brown Bear with Salmon- Alaska Division of Tourism
Dog Sledding- H. Okawara/Alaska Division of Tourism
West Side Recreational Use
Development Project
Task Force Recommendations
General Recommendations
The Task Force recognizes the west side of Cook Inlet (West Side), within the Kenai Peninsula
Borough, as an area with underutilized recreational use potential. Expanded use could result in
significant economic benefits to borough residents on both sides of the Inlet. The Task Force
recommends to the Borough Assembly that this opportunity be addressed by a process which
encourages the following:
1)
Agency and public participation in planning and strategy development, including
recognition of the entire West Side area of the borough as a planning unit when
considering attractions, transportation, marketing and other appropriate topics;
2)
Cooperation with and incentives for private projects on the West Side which contemplate
recreation developments appropriate for the area;
Local, state, and federal agency support for development of major educational and visitor
related projects within the Kengi Peninsula Borough such as the Alaska Sealife Center in
as much as the West Side is a vast natural learning environment which complements and
benefits from these other attractions; .
4)
Marketing strate~ development, including investigation of "gateway city/area"
marketing activities on the East Side and a possible partnership between the Kenai
Visitors and Cultural Center and the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve to provide
educational and other services through the Center;
5)
Adoption of both General and Special Focus Area Recommendations as included in this
report into the Kenai Peninsula Boroueh Comt)rehensive Plan and the Kcnai Pemnsula
Borougah Overall Economic Development Pro.am.
S~cial Focus Are~
The Task Force identified a Special Focus Area (SFA), including the West Foreland and the
surrounding vicinity, for consideration of specific recommendations. Based on its findings, the
Task Force specifically encourages the following actions be undertaken:
1)
Classification of the Kustatan Ridge (Unit 169) by the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources for selection by the Borough and subsequent sale to private parties;
2)
Selection of a site and development of a public use dock on tidewater;
Acquisition and improvemem of public roadway easements which give the proposed
dock access to the area road system and provide access through the Kustatan Ridge to the
McArthur River;
4)
Development of a plan to upgrade existing roads and trails in the SFA;
5)
Responsible development of private lands for recreation projects, including lodges,.
wildlife viewing/photography tours, kayaking and rafting services, mountaineering'
services and other activities mentioned in the "Attractions" section of this document.
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AMENDED AGENDA
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
January 27, 1999- 7:00 p.m.
http ://www. c i. kenai .ak. us
CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: January 13, 199
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Commission 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.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS'
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ99-0 l--Conditional Use Permit--Charitable Institution and Governmental Building for the
property described as KN T06N R 11W S33, that portion of the W l/2 SW l/4 SE 1/4 lying
South of Kenai Spur Road (9711 and 9775 Kenai Spur Highway). Site proposed for the
Challenger Learning Center and Multi-Purpose Facility. Application submitted by City of
Kenai, 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska.
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NEW BUSINESS:
99-03--Landscape/Site Plan Review--Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision, Add. No. 1, 11536
Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Zecee Crow, Crow's
Construction and Development, 1006 Crow Court, Kenai, Alaska.
Right-of-Way & Easement Vacation--Lots 3 & 4, Shaginoff Subdivision, 5584 & 5616 Kenai
Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Roy Whitford, P.O. Box 4032,
Soldotna, Alaska. Property owned by DeWayne J. Benton, P.O. Box 2646, Kenai, Alaska.
OLD BUS INESS'
a. Annual Repons - Gravel Pits- Discussion
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
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REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED'
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Planning & Zoning Commission
Agenda
Page 2
January 27, 1999
a. KPB Administrative approval Original Townsite of Kenai Laddville Replat No. 3
b. 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Yearly Report
e. KPB Plat Committee action of 1/11/99
d. Letter dated 1/18/99 to Ron Goecke
e. Ordinance No. 1809-99
f. "Zoning Bulletin" - January 10, 1999
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 0.7, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK, PRESIDING
*** MINUTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members Present: Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Donald Erwin, Phil Bryson,
Carl Glick
Robert Newbry arrived at 7'02 p.m.
Members Absent: None
Also Present:
Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assis-
tant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Victoria
Askin
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Agenda Approval
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH
INCLUSION OF HANDOUTS PRESENTED AT MEETING AND
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BRYSON SECONDED.
AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
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Approval of Minutes: January 13, 1998
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 1998 AND ASKED FOR
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. ERWIN SECONDED. MINUTES WERE
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT- None
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CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ99-0 l~Conditional Use Permit--Charitable Institution and
Government Building for the Property Described as KN T06N
R11W S33, That Portion of the W ¥~ S ¥~ SE ¥~ Lying South of
Planning & Zoning Commission
January 27, 1999
Page 1
Kenai Spur Road {9711 and 9775 Kenai Spur Highway}. Site
Proposed for the Challenger Learning Center and Multi-
Purpose Facility. Application Submitted by City of Kenai, 210
Fidalgo~ Suite 200~ Kenai, Alaska.
NORD MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-01, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT. GOEC~ SECONDED.
Discussion
Glick opened the floor to public hearing.
Rick Ross, Kenai City Manager, stated he was at the meeting to
answer questions regarding the property. He continued, the
parcel was located working in conjunction with the Borough and
School District and determined to be the ideal location for the
Challenger Learning Center as well as a three-sided, covered,
outdoor recreational facility. The parties involved don't see the
piece of property ever being developed as residential property or
for commercial purposes. Facilities are co-located with
educational facilities with ingress and egress. Cooperative
agreements are in place with the school for the use of ingress and
egress of the parking facilities. It is felt at this time the parking
facilities are adequate for anticipated use. If there is to be
expanded use of the facilities, the City is prepared to work with
the State in putting in signals to expedite the flow of traffic.
Glick asked if not adding further ingress/egress is adequate.
Ross responded affirmatively, further stating he didn't think the
Challenger will add a lot in the way of traffic because it will be
used primarily during the school day, with perhaps one or two
buses. Increased need may present itself if there is another major
high school event scheduled at the same time, such as a hockey
game. This is something the City will monitor. Based upon
anticipated uses and hours of use, the City doesn't foresee a
problem at this time.
Debbie Sonberg, 410 Cinderella, Kenai, Alaska- Stated she
feels a tremendous amount of thou§ht has §one into the plannm§
of the facilities. These are the types of facilities she had hoped
would §o in that area, somethin§ very educational and community
oriented. She is pleased to see the existin§ tree buffers will
remain. She feels monitorin§ the traffic and possibly puttin§ in a
traffic li§ht if it becomes hazardous, is a §ood idea. Sonber§
stated she lives in the nei§hborhood across from the hi§h school
and approved of it bein§ in her nei§hborhood. She expressed her
appreciation for all the effort that has §one into the project.
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Kebschull noted the recommendation that a Landscape Site Plan
be required. Normally it would not be required in a residential
zone but because it will be a commercial-type development, she
believes the Commission should have the opportunity to review a
site plan.
Glick went on to state the Commission had received a letter from
Nathan Kiel requesting it be read into the record because he
couldn't be in attendance. The letter stated:
"I am writing to urge you to issue a conditional-use permit for the
property adjacent to Kenai Central High School and Rogers Road.
As a thirty-year resident of Kenai and immediate resident of the
neighborhood in question I am concerned that our city take a
conservative approach to development. I can assure you that this
property will be developed in a positive and responsible manner.
I live approximately one city block from the property in question.
I have visited with several neighbors in the Rogers Road area and
feel confident this project has their support. As a teacher at
Kenai Central High School, I can attest that the majority of faculty
and students are strongly supportive of said facility. As a parent I
look forward to the numerous opportunities this facility will offer
our children and community.
The request before you this evening is a culmination of efforts by
local residents and city officials to secure the aforementioned
parcel for the purpose of a multi-use recreational facility. The
benefits of this facility have been well documented at City Council
meetings and in press releases. Over twenty user groups have
expressed support of the project. As a member of the Site
Planning and Facility Design team, I can assure you that every
effort was made to find the ideal site for this facility without
causing a negative impact on residential areas. This indeed is
the perfect location for such a facility. Thank you for your time
and consideration."
Bryson noted for the record he would be abstaining from the vote
because of involvement in the civil engineering of both projects.
VOTE
NORD Yes BRYSON Abstained
ERWIN Yes NEWBRY Yes
GOECKE Yes GLICK Yes
MOTION PASSED.
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NEW BUSINESS
99-03~Landscape/Site Plan Review---Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision, Add. No. 1, Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
Application Submitted by Zecee Crow~ Crow~s Construction
and Development, 1006 Crow Court, Kenai, Alaska.
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 99-03,
LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN REVIEW, LOT 4, BLOCK 1, GUSTY
SUBDIVISION, ADD. NO. 1. BRYSON SECONDED.
Discussion
Kebschull noted the artists' rendition is not accurate as the trees
at the back of the building are not currently there. The vacant lot
is cleared at this time.
Bryson understood this rendition was for conceptual approval.
Glick answered affirmatively, this rendition was presented to the
City Council to obtain the lease.
VOTE
ERWIN Yes NEWBRY Yes
GOECKE Yes BRYSON Yes
NORD Yes GLICK Yes
MOTION PASSED.
be
Right-of-Way/k Easement Vacation- Lots 3/h 4, Shaginoff
Subdivision, 5584/h 5616 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
Application Submitted by Roy Whitford, P.O. Box 4032,
Soldotna, Alaska. Property Owned by DeWayne J. Benton,
P.O. Box 2646, Kenai, Alaska.
GOEC~ MOVED TO APPROVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENT VACATION. ERWIN SECONDED.
Discussion
Bryson clarified the motion was to approve the right-of-way
vacation and was separate from the walkway, he expressed his
preference to address them separately.
Goecke stated he moved only to approve the right-of-way and
would probably have moved for both had he thought it through.
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However, since Bryson had noted his preference to separate them,
he asked for concurrence from the second and it was left as the
right-of-way only.
Glick clarified the Commission was discussing the fight-of-way
vacation only.
Bryson noted he felt the fight-of-way vacation was appropriate.
VOTE
NEWBRY Yes BRYSON Yes
GOECKE Yes NORD Yes
NEWBRY Yes GLICK Yes
MOTION PASSED
BRYSON MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE EASEMENT
VACATION. Cd)ECKE SECONDED.
Discussion
Bryson noted there is probably not a walkway utilized through
that area and for pedestrians, from the point the easement leaves
Phillips Drive, there is a 2,000' walk to get to the highway rather
than 500'. Even though it's not constructed and not supposed to
be constructed, he asked the Commission to keep in mind it is an
easement and not a right-of-way and it should remain.
Glick stated it appears to follow through on the other side of
Phillips Drive, back to the other property.
Goecke stated the problem he had with not vacating the easement
is if there is an easement through that property, the landowner is
responsible at this time of the year to make sure it is open to get
through. He added, a case in point would be the owner of the
commercial property cleaned everything out up to the road and
now has to keep the road open even though he no longer utilizes
the commercial property in order to give others an opening
through his property to get to the property behind him. Goecke
stated he would vote in favor of this vacation based on that
premise.
Nord asked for clarification if the 40' frontage road is vacated,
would it eliminate the walkway 40' from the Kenai Spur.
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Jack La Shot suggested if the 40' frontage road were to be vacated
and the 10' easement retained, that it be extended to the Kenai
Spur.
Glick clarified since the walkway has not been built, there is just
an easement there and it doesn't have to be kept clear unless a
walkway is built.
La Shot stated he wasn't sure the property owner had the respon-
sibility to plow snow but did have the responsibility to keep the
area clear of structures, etc.
Glick asked for an amendment to the motion to extend the ease-
ment to the Kenai Spur Highway. Bryson proposed to vote on the
motion and if it failed he would then introduce a new motion.
Emrin noted his being in favor of keeping walkway easements as
they allow a way for young people to get back and forth. The
easement makes it easier for people in the back rows to walk to
either the highway or other access. He added, he wanted to see
foot traffic encouraged, not blocked.
Goecke stated his concern whether or not the 10' easement is
being used because it if is not plowed, there is a berm, which
means the people are going to be coming out of their regular
driveways because they are plowed. He stated he would still vote
to vacate because he didn't feel the easement was necessary at
this point.
VOTE
BRYSON No ERWIN No
GOECKE Yes NEWBRY Yes
NORD Yes GLICK No
MOTION FAILED.
BRYSON MOVED THE 10' WALKWAY EASEMENT EXTEND TO
THE KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY IF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IS
VACATED BY COUNCIL. NORD SECONDED.
VOTE
GOECKE No NEWBRY Yes
NORD Yes BRYSON Yes
ERWIN Yes GLICK Yes
MOTION PASSED.
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Annual Reports - Gravel Pits - Discussion
Kebschull stated the staff had provided the Commission with a
map that depicts the gravel pits currently in operation by permit
with the City of Kenai. Also shown is the Cone property which
was in grandfather status; he does not have a gravel pit permit.
In addition, the City is trying to clarify if the Beaver Loop
Partnership is an operational pit. Site visits have been conducted
and a lot of information accumulated. Pit owners have been
contacted and asked to respond to some of the City's concerns.
Ross reiterated information Kebschull related and stated he would
like to receive insights from members who had been involved with
the gravel pit issue, particularly regarding buffers. He stated he
was not asking for pre-judgment on anything, just insights on
what issues and concerns had been presented in the past, both
from their point of view and from citizenry.
Ross went on to designate the Krogseng to State DNR and up to
Zubeck Pits as rear buffers. The buffers between the pits are
designated side buffers. Front buffers are those that join any-
thing but the City of Kenai or other property and are intended to
be marked to assure their compliance and enforce compliance.
Rear buffers adjoin City property.
Ross added, the City believes there are some encroachments of
that buffer. The City needs gravel but doesn't believe they will be
able to access or develop this area for gravel. He would like to
look at the rear buffer, come behind the property line
approximately 200' and make it available for buffer and sloping to
the privately operated pits. The pit owners could now operate up
to their existing property line, and purchase buffer from the City
of Kenai. One issue not yet resolved is this proposal involves a
section line on both sides of the properties, as well as other
issues. Ross asked the Commission for information in their
dealings regarding buffers.
Another issue to possibly be brought before the Commission is
the side buffers between pits. Right now, a 150' buffer is required
to be maintained with 2-to-1 sloping between the pits.
Eventually, when reclaimed in that area, reclamation will
probably be ponds, lakes, etc. There have already been some
encroachments on the side buffers on the Krogseng property.
From the City's perspective, the question has been raised
regarding the need for side buffers between pits, i.e., if pit
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operators come to agreement between themselves, what would be
the ramifications if they were allowed to work the property line
into one continuous pit. If no cooperative agreement exists
between the owners, then sloping would occur.
Ross' questions are: Why do we have side buffers? What has tes-
timony been in the past? What issues and concerns can he
expect to hear from the Commission as well as from citizens? He
asked the same questions regarding the rear buffers as well.
Goecke related the most important issue he had heard in the tes-
timony was about the setbacks on the front side. No one has
expressed concern about the back side. He personally stated he
felt elimination of the side buffers was a good idea. The biggest
concern citizens living on Beaver Loop have expressed is truck
traffic. He thinks Foster has allowed Krogseng to use his
driveway rather than put in an additional driveway to Beaver
Loop. As long as the two pit operators can get along, he believes
it's a good idea. He feels with very little work Doyle could come
out of Foster's driveway as well. He added, he feels the Beaver
Loop right-of-way should be cleared back further than it is
because of the moose and caribou.
Glick related he remembers before he was on the Commission
there was work setting up the buffer zones. In most cases the
gravel pits weren't side by side, but there were a few scattered
ones and that was when the buffer zones were established. He
added, he recalled there being a side buffer already gone between
two owners and didn't recall there being a problem. Personally,
he had no problem with side buffers, but they should be retained
where there is adjoining property that isn't a gravel pit.
Bryson stated he remembered the side buffer that was eliminated
was agreed to by the two parties. He added, he felt side buffers
could be eliminated and be administratively approved. He noted,
he was not in favor of eliminating front buffers.
Glick stated he felt setbacks should be established from Beaver
Loop Road and most public comment had reflected that concern
as they help to screen out noise, dust and sight of the pits.
Erwin agreed with Glick's comments regarding the noise and dust
and establishing front setbacks.
Nord expressed not being in favor of eliminating the side buffers
but if there was a cooperative agreement between the two pit
owners, then it wouldn't seem to be a problem. If such an
agreement were filed, it could be handled administratively and not
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be in violation. Testimony she has heard had been concern
regarding the noise, dust and traffic from the area. She added,
she felt she would like to see the front setbacks maintained and if
the City could acquire gravel through an agreement with the
property owners for land and sloping, it would be a good deal.
Newbry stated he lives off Beaver Loop and expressed his agree-
ment with Nord regarding the noise, dust and traffic issues.
Ross stated, he believed all the buffers were required by code so a
change of code would eventually be needed. He asked if there had
been any testimony in the past regarding the rear of the pits,
either from adjoining property owners or ones who could observe
the pits from higher elevations.
Glick and Bryson stated they didn't recall any concerns in the
past. Bryson asked if there had been encroachments onto private
property. Ross answered he didn't know because they were using
aerie photography to review and didn't have any marking of
buffers at this time. He added, if a program could be put
together, one of the things the City would want is clear, delineated
property lines so front buffers could be maintained and enforced
and if rear buffer problems were approved for this type of
resolution, which works to the advantage of the City for gravel,
then it could be enforced.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
REPORTS
City Council
Duane Bannock directed the Commission to the Agenda of the
City Council January 20 meeting. He addressed the highlights'
Wm. Nelson & Associates presented a proposal for the
Cunningham Park improvement to be funded primarily by the
Kenai River Classic up to $100,000. There was considerable
debate regarding the boat launch proposed. Majority of the
Council felt it was not in the best interest of Cunningham Park
and a proposal had gone back to Nelson & Associates to tailor the
ramp down to perhaps a "hand launch," i.e., rubber raft, canoe,
etc. Council felt by putting in a first-class boat launch it would
completely change the flavor of what Cunningham Park was
intended for and its present use.
Ordinance No. 1809-99 - Beginning the middle of February,
anyone applying to the Planning & Zoning Commission on an
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be
issue requiring public hearing will have to have the subject
property posted. There was some debate as to the size of the sign,
with consensus it be the same size as a real estate sign. Bannock
stated he will ask for review of this ordinance in one year to see if
it has been successful.
Resolution No. 99-3 -- The Council feels the new term "Optimum
Yield" is not in the City's best interest for a healthy Kenai River
salmon run.
Ordinance No. 1810-99 -This came from Planning and Zoning
regarding City-owned property located in Soldoma deemed not
required for Public Use. It was on the Consent Agenda and will
come up at the next scheduled Council meeting.
Item H-4- Renewal of the Health and Social Services Lease-
This will hopefully be the last lease passed because by the time
this lease is up, the Public Health Clinic should have their own
building in the City of Kenai.
Item H-6 - A new ATM machine will be going in at the Kenai
Airport. Cost will be $2.00 to use it.
Item H-7- Discussion regarding a Future Economic Outlook
Forum. A couple of years ago, a one-day Economic Forum was
held. The Council is looking at expanding on that and having
another one this spring.
January 26, 1999 Special Council Meeting -- The Council met
on January 26 in a special meeting to interview the six remaining
council candidates running for appointment to the Kenai City
Council. Council will be making that appointment at the next
regularly scheduled meeting of February 3rd with the new
member being sworn in on February 17.
Bannock related he would not be at the next scheduled Planning
& Zoning meeting. He added, he was not aware of who the
Planning aa Zoning liaison to the Council will be.
Borough Planning
Bryson stated the Borough Planning meeting was held January
26 at City Council Chambers in Homer. There was a request to
vacate a portion of Bay Ridge Road bounded to Emerald Highland
Estates. This was carried forward from approximately a year ago.
After testimony was taken, the request to vacate was denied. This
involved two adjacent lots wanting to vacate the entire right-of-
way and create a cul-de-sac situation.
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A public hearing was held on Ordinance 98~33 repealing KPB
21.13. This has the potential of coming before the Assembly at its
next meeting. There were several recommendations from both
public and the Planning Commission. They will go the Assembly
in an advisory manner and a substitute ordinance has been
proposed.
Item E-3, a utility easement vacation was denied upon recom-
mendation of the Borough staff.
Item E-4, a public hearing to vacate the 33' wide roadway and
utility easement of Marysville Too Subdivision was postponed by
request of the petitioner. That portion waS opened to the public
and additional testimony was taken.
Public Hearing items included a new petition to vacate a portion
of Ptarmigan Heights Drive right-of-way. This was postponed by
request of the staff in order to collect additional information.
Vacation of a 66' section line easement of Sections 12 and 13,
Township 6 South, Range 14 West was proposed to be worked out
between a group that wished to maintain a ski trail through that
area as it is across private property but is a section line easement.
There will be some negotiation taking place.
A proposal was presented to name an unnamed private road
"Taxidermy Road." There was protest and the issue will go to staff
to be worked out with the petitioner and protester. Hopefully,
something compatible for all three groups will be developed.
Item F.4- a land use permit application to operate a gravel site in
the Homer area, was rescheduled.
Item F.5 - naming two unnamed bays near Halibut Cove, near
Ismailof Island to Rosie's Bight and Rusty's Lagoon, was
approved.
Bryson added, the remainder of the agenda was not addressed
because it was after midnight.
Administration
Kebschull drew attention to the yearly report that was provided.
If there any question, direct them to her and she will provide any
additional information.
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9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
10.
11.
12.
Bill Popp briefly addressed the Commission, thanking them for the
positive vote on the permit for the Challenger Learning Center site and
the multi-use ice rink. He noted, this is an exciting project and they are
moving along at a rapid pace on design and development and look
forward to beginning construction in the very near future.
INFORMATION ITEMS
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KPB Administrative approve Original Townsite of Kenai Laddville
Replat No. 3
1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Yearly Report
KPB Plat Committee action of 1 / 11 /99
Latter dated 1 / 18 / 99 to Ron Goecke
Ordinance No. 1809-99
"Zoning bulletin' - January 10, 1999
Letter from Nathan Kiel
Map of existing gravel pits in Beaver Loop area
Information on Planning Commissioner Training Seminar
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / {~UESTIONS
Commissioner GHck asked Kebschull if wanted names of
commissioners interested in attending the Planning Commissioners
Seminar referred to in the handout they received. Kebschu11 answered it
was for informational purposes as the City does not fund training for
Planning Commissioners but thought some of the Commission may be
interested in attending on their own.
Commissioner Nord thanked Kebschu11 for providing information on the
Seminar.
ADJOURNMENT
GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN.
P.M.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00
Respectfully submitted,
Victoria Askin
Contract Secretary
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HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
January 18, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
*** AMENDED AGENDA***
Kenai City Hall
Chair Dorothy Gray
1. ROLL CALL:
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR:
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 1998
5. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
6. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. Annual Survey
b. Adoption of Goals and Objectives for 1999
c' Walking Tour Pamphlet Corrections/Additions
d. Old Town Exhibit
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Old Town Video
.
REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Administration
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
11. BOARD OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:
12. INFORMATION:
a. Preservation Advocate News- January 1999
b. Letter from Rolfe Buzzell dated 11/10/98
c. Main Street near the Bluff utility information
13. ADJOURNMENT:
HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD
JANUARY 18, 1999- 7:00 TIME P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
CHAIRMAN DOROTHY GRAY, PRESIDING
*** MIl/UTES ***
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Gray called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Members Present: Dorothy Gray, Ethel Clausen, Cecelia Richard,
Michael Huhndorf
Members Absent: Bill Kluge
Also Present:
Councilman Joe Moore, Administrative Assistant
Marflyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Gray noted her term expires next year so now would be a good time for
someone else to transition into the position of chair.
CLAUSEN MOVED TO ELECT MICHAEL HUHNDORF AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE HISTO~C BOARD. RICHARD SECONDED. MOTION
CARRIED.
HUHNDORF MOVED TO ELECT DOROTHY GRAY AS VICE CHAIR OF
THE HISTORIC BOARD. RICHARD SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Huhndorf then assumed Chair of the Historic District Board.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Richard stated Rick Gease was present to discuss changes to the
exhibits at the Kenai Visitor Center and asked he be added to the
Agenda under New Business.
Gray stated she had a short report about the video and asked it be
added under Old Business.
AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED.
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Regular Meeting of November 16, 1998
Huhndorf had several comments on the minutes. In the third
paragraph, second page, Kluge made comments he thought the
City Council was going to fund the brochures and Councilman
Moore had reported the plan was more elaborate than they
wanted to fund. Huhndorfs recollection was he had discussed
meeting several times with the Council and the first time the plan
was presented, it was rejected. The second time there was a
feeling it was up for funding. Huhndorf asked for clarification of
the word "elaborate" because the most he had ever asked for
personally on behalf of the Board was $700 or a matching fund
from the Visitors Center. Moore answered he thought what had
happened was a sample brought to the Council was considered
too detailed, with more information than was needed. He further
stated the Council felt it was going to be too big to put in a display
to get attention. They wanted a more concise brochure.
Huhndorf stated he understood, the brochure had 2000+ words
and they wanted it pared down. He related since that time the
brochure had been revised and pared down to meet that standard.
The Battle of Kenai report was stated in .the minutes as being
Kluge's project but was later corrected as being Huhndorfs.
GRAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER
16~ 1998 AS AMENDED. CLAUSEN SECONDED. MINUTES
APPROVED AS AMENDED'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- None
HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW:
NEW BUSINESS
a. Annual Survey
Kebschull reported the Board was given the task to review the
survey annually and if any changes have been made to any of the
properties listed, they need to be reported to the Office of History
& Archeology (OHA). She noted, she was not aware of changes
needing to be reported.
GRAY MOVED TO NOTE THERE ARE NO CHANG~ TO THE
SURVEY. RICHARD SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
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1. Visitor Center Exhibit - Old Town - Richard stated she went
to the Visitor Center, spoke with Rick Gease and invited Rick
to speak with us about the exhibits later in the meeting.
2. Battle of Kenai Research- Huhndorf stated he had not
proceeded on this but announced Alan Boraas will be giving a
lecture on January 24 during the Sunday Showcase at KPC at
3:00 p.m. on the Battle of Kenai. He added, Boraas presents
an interesting question as to its importance in the role of
Kenai's history.
3~
Explore land acquisition for exhibit opportunities in Old
Town- Moore stated he brought this issue before the Board
because there was a landowner in Old Town who had offered
to sell her property. He suggested it be brought before the
Board to inquire whether there is any historical significance to
the property and whether it should be acquired for the City of
Kcnai. Kluge was going to look into whether there was any
historical significance to the property.
Huhndorf asked if the property had historic value because it is
in the historic district. Moore stated he believed it was not a
given but if that was what the Board decided, he would take it
back to the Council. Huhndorf expressed concern that he felt
the Board should maintain relationships with property owners,
hoping the new owner will see the value of history and keep in
mind the district's historical properties. Moore answered he
didn't think just because land was in the district it would
cause the City to find it had historical value and not available
for a public purpose. He felt something significant would have
to had happened on the property to deem it of historic value.
He added, Kluge had brought up the fact if the City of Kenai
was going to start buying land within the historic district, then
should be given the option to sell their property to the city.
Kebschull also noted the Board was to review whether or not it
would be in the best interest of the City to remove that
property from the tax base because the City already owns
property that could be used for historical exhibits.
Huhndorf asked if the exhibit of historical items would come
from that property. Kebschull answered, the City has some
items stockpiled that could be moved to that property such as
machinery. She added, this is raw land for sale that could be
part of an exhibit area.
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Research Heritage program and funding possibilities -
Moore reported he is responsible for bringing this to the Board.
He stated he sits on the Kenai River Special Management
Advisory (KRSMA) Board for the City. He brought a copy of the
proposal being pursued for Cooper Landing to deterrn_ine its
historical significance. It is a federally funded program and he
brought the packet to the Board to review. It may be too big
for just Old Town. There was a meeting last Thursday he
wasn't able to attend but could get more information on the
status of the project within KRSMA boundaries. He suggested
it stay on the table but there is no new information yet. Moore
clarified, if the area did qualify, it would allow for more funding
to come into the area.
Old Town Video - Gray reported she contacted Alan Boraas
and asked if any of his students would' be interested in
working on a video of Old Town as a project in conjunction
with one of his classes. He had replied he knew of no one at
the moment but would ask around. Gray also noted she
would speak with some of the schools. She noted Mountain
View has earned some national awards and a student at Kenai
Middle School had won a national award for creating a video.
Mountain View has been doing a history of Kenai as a school-
wide project and they might have someone there who might be
interested in turning it into a video. She would like to see a
student-generated project go on the City of Kenai webpage.
Gease stated Paul Gray had expressed interest in doing videos
on Kenai and the Old Kenai area. He added, he doesn't charge
because he is looking for stories for his television show. The
videos are high quality and well done. Gray stated she would
speak with him about doing a video.
Walking Tour Exterior Sign - Huhndorf reported no progress
had been made so far. Kebschull stated the sign was a
supplement to the Gold Rush sign and asked if the Visitors
Center had received anything further on the sign. Gease
answered he didn't think they had, however the site was
selected and building of the sign is to begin April or May.
Kebschull stated the proposed Walking Tour sign would go
next to the Gold Rush sign. This year the Board will be
considering how the Walking Tour sign would complement the
Gold Rush sign and research funding for it a year from now.
Kebschull added, OHA had suggested the Walking Tour sign in
conjunction with the Gold Rush sign (which they are funding).
Gease stated when he was at the Interpretive Center in
Anchorage this summer, they had signs created in Pagemaker
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be
or Cork Express, much like the Park Service and Forest
Service use. They are easily pulled out, revised, and replaced.
They are designed to last about five years and are more
manageable for a budget because it costs about $1,000 every
five years.
RICHARD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE GOALS/l~ OBJECTIVES
FOR 1999. CLAUSENSECONDED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED.
Walking Tour Pamphlet Corrections/Additions
Gray asked Gease how much money is available for funding the
pamphlet for the coming year. Gease believed they were talking
with the City about going half-and-half for funding. Kebschull
stated she spoke with Kathy Tarr, who has put funds in her
budget. Kebschull added, if put in the Historic Board budget,
Councilman Moore would need to support it to Council. Prices
quoted to Kebschull was $900 for 5,000 copies, (approximately
$. 18 each) or $1,570 for 10,000 copies, ($. 15 Y~ each). Kebschull
stated she intended to put $900 in her budget for the Historic
District Board. Kebschull explained the budget process for the
Board's information. She added, the Visitor Center's budget runs
from January through December and the City budget is from July
to June. Gease related he understood Kathy's recommendation
was 10,000 brochures in the first printing. Kebschull agreed and
added the money in her budget could provide a buffer if additional
printing was needed. The Gold Rush signing project is advertised
in The Milepost and will be on signs throughout the state telling
where the next sign is, so potentially more brochures could be
needed than last year. Gease added the Visitors Center gave away
all of the first printing of brochures in three weeks.
Kebschull added, Kathy Tarr was looking for minor changes and
corrections to the brochure, not a major rewrite or re-layout.
Gease agreed and noted, the brochure is on disk and major
modifications would require $50 per hour for labor. Gease added,
the brochure is very popular and citizens and businesses really
appreciate the tour. A lot of feedback has been received from
members of the Convention Bureau who saw a lot more people
going through Old Kenai. They are advertising it also on the
website as the "Oldest Russian settlement you can go to on the
road system."
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding typing corrections,
historical references and grammatical modifications that should
be made to the brochure with agreement reached to get suggested
changes to Gease as soon as possible.
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Exhibits at Visitors Center
Gease stated he thought the Walking Tour went very well. The
Gold Rush sign going up will get a lot of road traffic. In addition,
the Gold Rush symbol signs that will be up throughout the state
should give Old Town a lot of exposure.
Richard reported the Old Town exhibit in the Visitors Center may
work well in the entryway in the double doors with pictures on
the left side as you enter with a table of the Walking Tour. It
should catch attention when visitors enter. While there is
concern it may be a bit congested, it is a start for this summer.
Gease spoke regarding a Powerpoint presentation being put in the
Visitors Center where photos of Old Town and paper articles could
be scrolled through. Gease feels if any students are interested in
taking on a project like this, it could be very viable.
Gease went on to state there are two rooms in the Visitors Center;
one is a natural history room and one is a cultural history room.
They will be submitting a grant to the Kenai Sport River
association for funding to redo the room in terms of habitat and
fish and add more interactive forums. They have approached Paul
Gray to do some of the video footage to improve the room.
In the cultural history room, the focus is to give it more of a
thematic approach, realistically in three or four more years. They
will have to find a source of funding. Permanent exhibiting costs
about $100 per square foot which entails only setting up a
completed design. He will be looking to the Historic District
Board and the Historical Society for ideas on designing that area.
It will be a large project and will take a lot of time. Currently, the
natural history room is the priority because a money source has
been identified.
Gease encouraged people to go the Visitors Center website
(www.visitkenai.com). Changes can be made to the website and
would be a good place if the Historic District Board wants to put
any written or photographic information there. Richard
distributed examples of the site.
Gease stated they were also looking at approaching the Kenai
Peninsula Photography Guild with the idea of comparing and
contrasting older photographs with current ones. Consideration
is being given to the year 2000 for documenting Kena_i and
archiving information, either combining it with the past or making
it a "time capsule-type" presentation.
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Gray expressed she felt the cultural room should include more of
the Dena'ina history, the Eskimo and Aleut collection is wonderful
but gives visitors the wrong impression.
Gray also commented a sport fishing group has been approached
to help fund the natural history room and was wondering if other
fishing groups had been approached to avoid the impression that
only one group was willing to fund the project. Gease stated he
would approach the other groups. He added, one of the reasons
they are redoing the natural history room is to avoid the
'advocacy' or "political" slant this area could easily be used to
represent. They are trying to focus on a science orientation. The
Kenai Watershed Forum is doing brochures of plants and wildlife
along the Kenai River Watershed.
Richard stated there was also discussion about a diorama or
model of Old Kenai for the Visitors Center.
Lastly, Gease announced the Visitors Center is hosting some
summer programs in the afternoons that may be built upon in the
future. Mondays will be Science Orientation days with different
land agencies such as State Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, AK
Department of Fish and Game to give presentations about
different types of research currently happening in the Central
Kenai Peninsula. Wednesdays are going to be Artists Days where
community artists will come in and do presentations of their types
of art. Fridays, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe will be doing
presentations on the Dena'ina culture and specifically covering
the archaeology project in Cooper Landing they are doing with
their youth groups. Gease asked the Board to think about
perhaps finding volunteers or funding for a position on Tuesdays
and Thursdays to do an organized walking tour of Old Town and
working with Parks and Recreation to tour Dena'ina sites in Kenai
Municipal Park. Also, perhaps some way to connect Old Town
with the Municipal Park. This could potentially encourage people
to spend a whole afternoon or more in Kenai rather than a couple
of hours.
OLD BUSINESS
REPORTS
City Council
Councilman Moore announced the City Council is accepting
applications for voting student representatives on each of the
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10.
11.
12.
13.
'Commissions except Planning and Zoning. If anyone knows of an
interested Kenai high school student, encourage them to apply.
b. Administration
Kebschull advised the Kenai Municipal Code is now on the city's
web page.
PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
BOARD COMMENTS / QUESTIONS
Commissioner Richard mentioned she had seen an increased request
for the book "Once Upon a Kenai" and asked if there was a possibility it
could be reprinted. Gease related he spoke with Roger Meeks. Meeks
had stated it took two years to put the book together and the original
files are probably gone so the book may not see a reprint. Gease noted,
he thought the publisher went out of business. His impression was if
funding came available, and the book could be reprinted or scanned,
they would be willing to discuss it.
INFORMATION
Preservation Advocate News - January 1999.
Letter from Rolfe Buzzell dated 11/10/98- Kebschull stated
they have heard nothing more.
Main Street near the Bluff utility information - Kebschull
stated she did not color code the maps but has one available. The
water and sewer lines in danger are in the vicinity of the walking
tour, so the Board needs to be aware of the potential impacts in
the area.
ADJOURNMENT
GRAY MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY RICHARD.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:27 P.M.
The next Historic Board meeting is scheduled for April 19 at 7'00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Victoria Askin
Contract Secretary
Historic District Board
January 19, 1999
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ITEM A:
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2.
3.
4.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 20, 1999
· 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
*Ail 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.
ITEM B'
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
Bob Favretto -- Kenai Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
Committee -- Career Fair.
Bill Nelson -- Wm. Nelson & Associates -- Cunnmgham Park
Improvements.
ITEM C-
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1809-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.280 to Require
Applicants to Post Property Which is the Subject of a Public Hearing
Before the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Resolution No. 99-3 -- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to
Continue Management of the Kenai River Red Salmon for Maximum
Sustained Yield.
Resolution No. 99-4-- Transfemng Funds to Update the Airport
Layout Plan {ALP) Drawings.
1998/99 Continued Operation of Liquor License -- PROTESTS.
'1999 Liquor License Renewal-- Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58/Package
Store.
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*Liquor License Transfer-- One Stop Liquor/Packa§e Store From One
Stop Liquors to Spur Liquor, Inc.
ITEM D'
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of January 6, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1810-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Land,
Described as Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision, Is Not Required for
a Public Purpose.
Approval-- Office Agreement Renewal/Approximately 1,147 Square
Feet of Office Space Located on the First Floor of the Kenai City Hal/
Builcling, Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision --
State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Lot 6-A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision
No. 4 From D. Roberts Enterprise Limited Partnership and Dan Roberts
to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales.
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Approval-- Special Use Permit/Automated Teller Machine at Kenai
Municipal Airport Terminal -- Reean Pitts.
Discussion -- Future Economic Outlook Forum/Alaska Conference of
Mayors.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY ~.0, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.u s
Mayor John J. Williams, Presiding
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7'02 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.
and Bannock.
Present were: Williams, Bookey, Swarner, MOore,
Absent was' Measles.
A-5. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO: D-5, Parks/k Recreation Commission -- Dick Hultberg letter
requesting to miss three Commission meetings, Februm3r through April.
ADD TO: Clerk's Report, 1-4 -- Letter from Peninsula Winter Games requesting
budgeted donation of $300 and additional $200.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams reported he had no changes to the consent agenda.
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-X.
Bob Favretto -- Kenai Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
Committee -- Career Fair.
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Page 2
Favretto stated he lived at 153 ! Toyon Way, Kenai. Favretto explained, he is the
chair of the Economic Development District Board and President of the Chamber of
Commerce. He was spealdng to council to request financial support of not-to-exceed
$5,000 for the Chambers' Career Fair to be held on March 11, 1999. He added, the
Career Fair was organized to provide the local youth with local job opportunities
which may or may not require attending college.
Councilman Bookey asked if any support had been received from other Peninsula
communities or the Borough. Favretto answered, they had not made those contacts
at this time. They were requesting financial support to help cover costs of
advertising through the. paper, radio, etc.
Discussion took place as to whether there were funds in the Legislative budget to
cover a donation of $5,000. Williams suggested taking the funds from those set
aside for the Chamber's Economic Development Committee, however it was noted
those funds had lapsed with the 1997-98 budget. Bannock referred to funds set
aside in this year's budget for an Economic Outlook Forum and suggested funds be
taken from that amount.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to donate up to not-to-exceed $5,000 to the Chamber
Economic Development Committee for that purpose and Councilman Bookey
~~ONDED the motion.
Favretto added, they will be advertising in the local newspapers and on the radios
and will also try to get support from all the businesses to fill the booths. Picnic-type
food will also be available.
Williams noted he was still hoping to hold the Outlook Forum and was hesitant to
use funds from those set aside. It was noted there were also funds in Professional
Services which had not been used for hiring a lobbyist. Bannock stated the motion
was to donate the funds and from where to take the funds could be decided by
administration. He noted, he would prefer using funds already in the budget and
transfer funds for the Forum when that time comes.
Favretto noted he had commitments from private businesses to donate toward the
costs of a Forum. He added, the problem is how to channel that money from the
Chamber back to the city. He noted, there is a lot of interest in the community for
holding another forum.
VOTE:
Councilman Bannock requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
Bill Nelson -- Wm. Nelson & Associates -- Cunnmgham Park
Improvements.
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Page 3
Nelson explained he had been retained by the city to put together some preliminary
plans for upgrading Cunningham Park with the cost of the improvements to be borne
by the Kenai River Sportfishing, Inc. and the City. He added, he met with
representatives of Kenai River Sportfishing and city staff and gathered ideas of what
they would like to see at the Park, i.e. habitat improvements, fishing access,
sightseeing access and fiver access for boats.
Nelson continued, Cunningham Park is on Beaver Loop Road and there are existing
facilities there, i.e. a small gravel ramp to the fiver for launching boats, etc. The plan
includes changing the gravel ramp to a paved ramp where boats on trailers can
access the river; a grating boardwalk-type ramp around the top of the bluff; handicap
access to the fiver bank; and a steeper trail to the downriver side. The idea is there
will be people who will want to go right down the ramp to fish along the beach and
others who may want to walk down to the west end. The design gives two means of
accessing the fiver and the handicap ramp.
Nelson added, a major portion of the project is to stabilize the bluff (because it is
subject to a lot of erosion), using some bio-engineering techniques instead of placing
rip-rap or a retaining wall. The bio-engineering would include root wads, root
stumps (like used at Centenmal Park in Soldotnal; placing tree trunks into the bank
with the roots sticking outward, build a new bank slope on top, layering dirt and
willow branches so the bank will become a living rooted material with the stumps
protecting the bank from wave action, wind or high tide.
Nelson continued, the ramp wouldn't go all the way out to the water at low fide. He
noted, some concern was stated by the city that maybe the ramp should not be there
and make the facility available only for bank fishing. He added, council should
consider if there is a ramp there, there is always more pressure on the fiver to get
boat access and there may be some movement in the future to make the river drift
fishing only, or some portions of it. If that happens, it will be more important to have
more boat ramps along the fiver. Nelson added, if there is an existing ramp, it may
be easier to improve the present ramp now than to abandon it and come back in the
future to replace it.
Also, Nelson reported, regulatory agencies may speak to the gravel path to the bank
for handicap access. He noted, the park may be subject to no gravel pathways
within 50 feet of the ordinary high water line. He was not aware if the city would be
exempt from that requirement or not. If the city is not exempt, the handicap access
path may need to be an elevated walkway which would be more expensive.
Bookey asked the cost estimate for the project. Nelson answered there was a budget
of $100,000 and felt the present design would fall within that budget. Bookey stated
the Harbor Commission reviewed the design and he and the Commission felt the
park was being taken from a bank fishing area and moving to a boat-launch retrieval
station. He added, he didn't believe there was enough parking area to substantiate
something of that magnitude. He noted, he liked the majority of the project thus far,
but not the boat launch. Bookey added, he felt the park would absorb a lot more
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 1999
Page 4
impact that would be hard for the city to handle. Bookey asked council to take a
hard look at the design as he felt the park was a unique system for council, the city
residents and for travelers.
Moore stated his agreement with Bookey. He added, he uses the park a lot with his
family and it is p~marily a bank fishery. To improve the boat access, he believed,
would congest the area to a degree where the bank fishermen would be moved out.
He noted he was also concerned about the parking area as the council previously
had received complaints from the Beaver Loop residents because of the parking along
the road. Moore added, he would be concerned the playground equipment and.
multiple boats would not be a good mix. Moore stated he did not think the park
should be designated as a boat-launch park as it was more a bank fishery park.
Councilman Bannock reported the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the
matter at their last meeting and their consensus was to improve the boat launch.
Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the playground equipment had been
removed due to vehicle traffic and safety concerns.
Councilwoman Swarner stated she agreed with both Bookey and Moore. She added,
she was not expecting to see the launch improved to a paved launch and extended.
She noted, she really liked the steel grating, observation deck and handicap-
accessible paths. Also, Swarner stated she was concerned about the continual costs.
Nelson stated the launch could be dropped out of the design without adversely
affecting the remaining portion of the design.
Bookey stated the Harbor Commission commented they would feel better about the
ramp improvements if the there was a possibility to maintain the ramp as a limited
part of the project. If the ramp is upgraded as designed, it would become another
access for the dipnet fishery for 30 days and ovemde the use of the park as a bank
fishery. He added, the park is not capable of handling that amount of use. Bookey
continued, the park could handle the magnitude of a smaller ramp for hand-carrying
boats. Nelson asked if he was thinking of a haul-down ramp where the boat could be
carried? Bookey answered yes. He added, then it could possibly become handicap-
accessible from the ramp. Bookey added, he didn't want the park to become a major
retrieval and launching area.
Williams noted the bank in the area is mostly peat and asked how Nelson thought
the gravel pad could be placed in the peat. Nelson explained, the bank is almost
vertical and he is proposing to cut the bank back, digging it out at the base and
putting a solid base under it. The material to rebuild the slope will be probably
imported topsoil and gravel mixtures. The slope would go about ten feet back into
the bank.
Williams noted, it was never the intention of Mrs. Cunningham to ever have a boat
ramp there and the ramp didn't exist on paper. He added, the reason the city
maintains and continues to use the boat ramp portion is because if the ramp is ever
closed the regulatory agencies will never allow it to be reopened. William added, how
that plays into building a boat ramp and get.ting it permitted is another problem as
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 1999
Page 5
the city has been told by state and federal agencies that there will never be a city
boat harbor or ramp in the fiver. He added, he questioned whether the city would be
able to get a permit for the ramp in the first place.
Williams suggested council needed to examine the plan and decide whether there
were some issues that could be addressed regarding the boardwalk and handicap-
access path. He added, the parking is so intense there now that if the boat ramp is
upgraded, it will become more of a hazard.
Nelson stated he didn't think Kenai River Sportfishing was real strongly in favor of
upgrading the boat ramp and he may have made assumptions that the boat ramp
was to be improved. He added, he liked the idea of making the ramp a haul-your-
boat ramp.
Jim Geld~ -- Golden stated he was the chairman of the Kenai River Sportfishing
Association. He noted, the Association would have no problem with the boat ramp.
What they recognized was that the area was seeing higher use and they wanted to
make it more user friendly. He added, bank fishery improvement is a major priority
as long as it wouldn't abuse habitat and the area and that is all they want. They
recognize that if the boat ramp is there, there will be a problem with the parking.
They are in favor of improving the park so that it has handicap access and has
handicap-access restrooms and it be a more User friendly bank fishery. The boat
ramp is secondary.
Bookey asked if the organization would have any objections to making the ramp a
haul-out type of ramp. Golden answered, as long as it was done to the Corps of
Engineers' requirements, they would have no problem. He added, they would really
like to see less destruction of the bank and allow better access.
Williams noted, all had the best interest of Cunningham Park in mind without going
into a major expansion of the Park and without increasing the traffic and parking.
Bookey stated he would like the design to return to Nelson to redesign the ramp. He
added, he believed with the redesign of the ramp to a haul-out and the other
improvements, the park would be enhanced and made into a real show place.
Swarner and Moore agreed.
Bannock stated he told the Parks & Recreation Commission he did not have a lot of
concern whether the ramp was included or removed. However, he felt there was a lot
of merit to the fact that if the ramp is eliminated, it probably would never be
replaced. He said he would call the Commissioners and discuss the matter with
them to see if they would want to change theft opinion on the design of the ramp.
Williams noted the organization was anxious to have the improvements done in the
spring and wondered if Nelson saw any problems in the permitting that would
preclude the project from going ahead. Nelson answered, he thought it would be best
if he met with the permitting agencies in person, show them the plan, discuss the
gravel path and get direction. Then rework the plans and bring them back to the
city, getting a general concurrence before going to the next stage.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Page 6
Council directed that Nelson and administration proceed along the lines council
discussed, making the boat ramp less a part of the overall project, work with the
permitting agencies and bring the design back to council as soon as possible.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1o
Ordinance No. 1809-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.280 to Require
Applicants to Post Property Which is the Subject of a Public Hearing
Before the Planning & Zoning Commission.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1809-99 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams explained, the ordinance had been written
at the request of the public. It was explained proof of posting would be the
responsibility of the applicant who will complete a form stating the date and time the
sign was posted. Moore asked what would happen if the sign was removed from the
applicant's yard by someone other than the applicant. Attorney Graves answered
that someone from Public Works would have to check and make sure the sign was
up during the posting period and if it was taken down early, the public hearing could
be continued until the necessary posting time passed.
Swarner stated her concern about the size of the sign and felt the sign should be as
large as possible. Graves stated, in investigating what other communities' codes
required, none discussed the size of the sign, only that the zoning office would
provide the sign. He noted, there are two sizes of signs available from the company
contacted; 22" x 14" and 22" x 28". Williams noted a realty sign is usually 22" x 24"
He added, he believed the smaller sign would be best as peoples' attention would be
drawn to the sign and it would be readable as well.
Swamer suggested the sign be larger than the 22 x 28 size. Bookey noted, a
variance would then be needed for placing the sign. He added, he believed a larger
sign would be overkill and that the smaller standard sign would be sufficient. Moore
agreed and asked what information the sign would give. Williams noted, the sign
would state the public hearing date, who to contact if there are questions, etc. Also,
the ordinance requires the sign to be "...visible from each improved street adjacent to
the property." He added, if the sign is not properly placed, it could be grounds for
denial.
Bannock reported the Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the ordinance at
great length and most felt it was an excellent idea. He added, he personally had no
opinion about the size of the sign, however suggested the ordinance be adopted with
a year's sunset date on it in order to review the success of the ordinance. Then, if
there are problems with the ordinance, it could be reviewed by council. Bookey
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Page 7
stated he had no problem with reviewing the ordinance in a year, but would prefer
not putting a sunset date on it. He added, if council wants to review it in a year, they
could just bring it back up for discussion.
Williams asked if property is posted for only variances or conditional use permits or
for any public hearing coming before the Planning & Zoning Commission. Graves
answered, for anything requiring a public hearing.
Swamer requested to direct administration to use as large a sign as possible within
the current code. Bannock noted, the code exempts the city from size of signs it
places. Swarner requested the signs be 22" x 28". Bookey stated his concern that
signs that large would be blown away by. the wind. Moore suggested using the 14" x
22" signs. Bookey agreed.
VOTE:
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Moore: Yes Measles: Absent Bannock: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2o
Resolution No. 99-3 -- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to
Continue Management of the Kenai River Red Salmon for Maximum
Sustained Yield.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-3 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Williams requested he be able to speak to the resolution and offer several
amendments.
Chris Garcia -- P.O. Box 203, 2528 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai. Garcia asked if the
resolution was proposing to keep the system in place and not start using a new
system. Williams answered yes.
Williams noted, there are two issues in regard to the resolution: The sustained yield
system (which is used now) and the optimum yield system (which is being proposed)
and, others who want to enhance the Susitna River fishing through controlling
activity on the Kenai River. He added, he believed if the optimum system becomes
law, it would further decimate an already drastically reduced commercial fishery in
the Cook Inlet. At the same time, if that situation occurs, it would return the Kenai
River to a cycle of big years and small years and there would not be leveling the highs
and lows to have a more sustained fishery, which is what the state has been doing
for the last years. Williams added, he believed the original thought when
establishing the Board of Fisheries was to take the control of fisheries out of the
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hands of politics and place in it hands of biologists. With the optimum system, he
beheved, it would take the control from the biologists and put it back in the hands of
the politicians.
Garcia agreed with Williams and added, the new proposals were basically to attack
commercial fishermen, which in turn attacks the Kenai community. He requested
the council support the resolution. Garcia added, he understood the optimum yield
system would affect fishing in Cordova if the Susitna River count was low.
Williams requested the following amendments (underline = add, bracketed and
capitalized = remove]-
1. First "Whereas ..... ...past interpreted to mean maximum sustained yield on
maior stocks..."
2. Third "Whereas"' "...attempts to prevent [OVER-ESCAPEMENT] brood-year
interaction and the resultant..."
3. Add Fifth "Whereas"' Whereas, when conservation concerns for other
stocks have arisen in season, Alaska Department of Fish & Game has
foregone Kenai mammum sustained yield management to ensure the
health of those stocks.
4. "Now, Therefore"' "...continue the maximum sustained yield
management..."
Bannock requested an explanation of "brood-year interaction."
David Martin -- Explained "brood-year interaction" was a new word to use instead of
over-escapement. He continued, over-escapement of one year trickles down to all the
other classes and affects the fry and smolt in various numbers of ways.
Paul Dale -- Stated he supported the resolution and appreciated the support the
council and city has shown the commercial fishing industry in the area. He added,
his view of the proposals before the Board of Fisheries is that it is a thinly-veiled
attempt to remove the commercial priority on sockeye salmon. In doing that, it
would increase the value of both the commercial sport fishery and recreational sport
fishery. Dale noted, the loss of the sockeye salmon would not make up for the
marginal increase in value on the other end. He added, he was aware some of the
council members were hesitant to involve themselves and the city in allocation
disputes, etc. and understood it, but wished the State had a more reliable system in
place to handle the complexities of allocation. Dale noted, other municipalities that
have a financial stake in these issues are and have been involving themselves
politically in the processes of allocation. He added, he believed that left the council
in a difficult position, but the reality was that it is a battleground in the industry.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Governor, Anchorage, and others have made
themselves a part of the battleground and he appreciated council's help in effecting a
balance. Dale noted, he believed the fish businesses and recreational users will
come to a balance and is probably closer than they think.
Drew Sparlin-- Sparlin explained he has been a commercial fisherman for 32 years.
He felt it needed to be pointed out that many of the proposals that the Board of
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Fisheries is considering are requesting to take the upper limit of the escapement
goals off the Kenai River. He added, the city's resolution will send a very good
message to the Board to say it is necessary to manage the fisheries biologically and
remove the politics as much as possible. Sparlin continued, there is no history in
the nation where fisheries have survived through political management.
Sparlin encouraged passage of the resolution and supported the amendments
requested. He added, he did question removing the term "over escapement" and
replacing it with "brood-year interaction" because most people understand the term
"over escapement."
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for the amendments to be added and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON AME1/DED MOTION:
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Moore: Yes Measles: Absent Bannock: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNA1/IMOUSLY.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:12 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:24 P.M.
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Resolution No. 99-4--Transfemng Funds to Update the Airport
Layout Plan {ALP) Drawings.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-4 and Councilwoman
Swamer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Ross explained, La Shot included a memorandum
with the resolution for council's information. He added, the resolution requests
transfer of funds due to a request change in the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) drawings
by the FAA. The change came about during the formation of the ALP. The change is
a direct result of the addition of the north taxiway and FAA feels the use of the excess
funds from the taxiway grant is appropriate. Ross added, FAA will be paying for the
project.
Williams asked what Change 5 criteria was and La Shot explained a lot of it had to
do with the coverage of the ALP. He continued, there would have to be some field
surveying done to pick up more on both ends of the runway and show it on the
plans.
Atha explained, the FAA updates their standards, redefining criteria for instrument
landing systems. In the future there will probably be additional changes. He added,
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the city got caught in between the changes. The items requiring new instruments
and criteria don't apply to what was being done. He added, this would bring the
city's airport layout plan up to the latest standards.
Williams asked ff it was incorporating a change in boundaries to certain elements of
the airport (runway versus taxiway or approaches). Atha answered, as it applied to
the city, it was simply redrawing some of the already drawn elements on the ALP. He
added, the changes that area required by FAA are applied to all airports and all ALPs.
The city got caught between technical requirements.
La Shot added, the ALP would not expand the airport proper, but would expand the
Plan area, i.e. approach zones, showing of obstacles in the approach zones, etc. that
weren't required before. He added, a development grant is being used to do the work,
adding it to a planning grant (no funds can be added to the planning grant). La Shot
noted, as other projects are done on the airport in the future, the ALP will be updated
using that project money at the end. It was noted the bulk of the work had been
subcontracted to Wince-Corthell-Bryson and they would be doing the work.
La Shot noted, he had spoken with representatives at FAA and they agreed this
would be an appropriate way to do the work and they will fund it. Bannock
suggested an amendment be made to the fifth "whereas" and strike "is contingent
upon FAA approval" and replace it with "-has been approved by FAA." La Shot
explained, the "whereas" had been written in that way because to this point it had
been verbal. He added, FAA had suggested the work be done and that they fund the
work. Bannock asked what would happen if FAA decides not to fund the work. Ross
answered, ff FAA doesn't agree to paying the cost of the work, the city won't have the
work done. The issue will be returned to council. He added, the appropriation is
contingent upon being paid for with FAA funds.
Williams stated he would like to have a clearer understanding of exactly what work is
required. He added, that, coupled with the fact this will be the third time the city
has paid Aries Consultants money for their work.
VOTE:
Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes
Moore: Yes Measles' Absent Bannock: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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1998/99 Continued Operation of Liquor License -- PROTESTS.
Clerk Freas explained, the City of Kenai is required by the Alcoholic Control Board to
i-fie letters protesting the continued operation of liquor licenses out of compliance in
the city by January 31 of each year. Referring to her memorandum included in the
packet, Freas reported The New Peking had come current and should not be
protested. However, Old Town Village Restaurant was owing business and real
property taxes as well as sales taxes; Alaskalanes, Inc. is owing lease and
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water/sewer payments and are not current on their payment plan (late on their past
due amount and late on the January lease payment); and Eaglechief, Inc. is owing
lease payments, water/sewer payments.
Freas stated she wanted to hold the letter of objection until noon on January 29,
1999 in order for the letter to be forwarded to the ABC Board by closing of that day
and requested council's motion to reflect that information.
Williams stated he was uncomfortable with the magnitude of the protests and how it
will affect the business community if part of the businesses' operations would have to
cease. He suggested delaying action until the special council meeting scheduled for
January 28. Freas was asked for amounts owed. She noted Old Town Village was
owing approximately $30,000, Alaskalanes was owing approximately $3,000, and
Eagle Chief owed approximately $10,000. Freas continued, if the motion is to wait
until noon on the 29a~ that would do what Mayor Williams was suggesting. She
added, if, after the protest is made, the entity comes current, the information is
brought to council and they can withdraw the protest.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVBD to protest the continued operation of the liquor
licenses noted and the letter of protest be held until noon on January 29, 1999 in
order to offer more time for the accounts to come current.
Bannock asked if an applicant entered into a payment plan by noon on January 29,
1999, would that be considered current by council. Williams stated they could, but
would have to set up payment plans with the borough for property and sales taxes.
Freas noted, the applicants have had the opportunity to set up payment plans but
had not done so.
Williams noted, the letter of protest would be held until noon on January 29, but
that council will review the matter again at their special meeting on January 28.
Swamer stated she did not think council needed to review the matter on the 28m as
the code required the letter of protests be filed. Williams suggested, if there was an
opportunity to delay the actions through a tabling motion, etc., he thought it should
be done. Swarner noted, the code required letters of objection. Williams stated, to
him it didn't matter what the code required if it would allow an opportunity for a
business to come current. Swarner stated, the code required the letters of protest be
submitted and thought council was obligated to follow the code.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
1999 Liquor License Renewal-- Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58/Package
Store.
Approved by consent agenda.
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Liquor License Transfer-- One Stop Liquor/Package Store From One
Stop Liquors to Spur Liquor, Inc.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM D'
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- Swamer reported the next meeting would be held
on February 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Atha reported the commission met and the
minutes were included in the packet. He noted, the only action item was
recommending the placing of an ATM machine at the airport which was on councirs
agenda for consideration.
Moore asked the status of Airline Support, Inc. Atha reported Airline Support was to
attend a meeting in San Antonio to acquire an aircraft lease. He had not heard back
from them but will monitor the situation.
Swarner asked the progress on the restaurant lease. Atha reported Mr. Middleton
was interested in entertaining a sublease. There is one person who had expressed an
interest, but was concerned of whether or not it might be better to have the city bid
the lease again rather than assume a shorter term lease. After reviewing the existing
lease arrangement, the person was not sure the costs could be amortized. He will
continue to discuss the matter.
Ross noted, it would be an assignment of lease at this time and the person would be
in a situation of having to negotiate and buy out the present lessee for the years left
on the lease. After the lease expires, the person would be in a place of competitive
bidding with the city and wouldn't have to go through third-party negotiations.
Bannock asked what the lease requires as hours of operation, i.e. if they are out of
compliance with the lease, what is the city doing about it. Ross noted, the lease had
no requirements for hours of operation. That matter had been addressed by council
and was deleted from the lease. He added, the lessee had given notice under the 90-
day clause to quit the premises. During January or early February the lessee will
remove his equipment. In the interim, the lessee was attempting to negotiate an
assignment. Ross added, the city would be taking the leased property back. The
lessee is current on the lease payments.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported a meeting was held on January
11 and the minutes were included in the packet. He noted, the main discussion was
the Cunningham Park matter which was discussed earlier in the council meeting.
The Commission also reviewed preliminary plans for the Kenai River Bluff Erosion
Study prepared by Nottingham, Petratrovich & Drage. He noted, Komelis had the
drawings available for council to review.
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Bookey added, the Commission recommended going forward and f'mish the plan with
cost estimates to be forwarded by Nottingham. After the Commission's review of the
estimates, he believed they would make a recommendation to council of what they
would like to do.
Williams asked ff the city had any responsibility in the stockpiling of snow on the
bluff at the end of Willow Street. Komelis answered, none. Williams continued, a
private contractor had pried snow on the edge of the bluff. Williams stated he was
concerned the snow melting in the spring could influence more erosion. Williams
requested administration review the situation. Komelis noted, he received a phone
call in regard to the snow piling on the property. One of the street crew spoke to the
person doing the plowing and he requested the contractor stop.
Freas referred to her memorandum included in the packet which noted Komelis had
spoken to Mike McCune in regard to renewing his appointment to the Harbor
Commission. McCune would like to continue his appointment. There were no
objections from council to continue McCune's term.
D-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting would be held
on February 2, 1999.
D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Bannock reported the Commission
met on January 7 and the minutes of that meeting were included in the packet. He
noted, a presentation was made by representatives of Kenai Little League who
discussed some concerns and suggestions for repairs and enhancements to the field.
Bannock requested council review the minutes of the meeting as the item will return
at budget discussions. Bannock reported the Commission also discussed
Cunningham Park.
Bannock referred to a letter from Commissioner Hultberg requesting an exemption be
made for him because he would be missing the Commission meetings in February,
March and April due to an extended vacation. Williams suggested sending a letter
thanldng Hultberg for his services and suggest he reapply when an opening is
available. Moore stated he was not in favor of doing that as other persons missing
meetings were sent letters informing them of the attendance requirements, but were
not removed from the commission. Williams noted, he had no problem allowing
Hultberg to continue, but the code was clear. Bannock suggested tatting Hultberg's
letter under advisement and wait until he misses the three meetings. There were no
objections.
D-6. Planning/l~ Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported the minutes of
the January 13 meeting were included in the packet. He noted a landscape/review
plan was reviewed and approved and the Commission found Lot l-B, Block 2,
Pavilion Subdivision No. 4 not needed for public purpose and recommended it be
sold.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
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D-7a. Beautification Committee-- Swarner reported the meeting minutes
were included in the packet. She noted, the Committee heard a presentation from
the Fire Department who plan to build a new flower bed. The Committee also picked
out flowers to be used during the summer in the city beds.
Swamer noted the application of Dorothy Jung for appointment to the Beautification
Committee was included in the packet. She recommended the appointment. There
were no objections from council. Swarner also requested council to remember the
work of the Beautification Committee when they discussed changes to the Little
League field during budget talks.
D-7b. Historic District Board-- Moore reported a meeting was held on
January 18 at which Mike Huhndorf was elected Chair and Dorothy Gray was elected
Vice-Chair. Moore continued, the Board reviewed the annual survey and made no
changes. They also adopted their goals and objectives. He added, the Committee
also reviewed the walking tour information and talked about budgeting for this
summer's printing costs. Also, the Committee will work with the Visitors Center on
an Old Town Exhibit.
D-7¢. Kenai Visitors/k Convention Bureau Board -- Bookey reported the
Board would meet again on February 8.
Williams reported a resolution will be brought forward for council consideration on
February 3 regarding Kenai being the gateway city for the Lake Clark National Park.
He noted, he had been working with the Visitors Center in preparing the resolution.
D-7d.
Alaska Municipal LeaEue Report -- No report.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-X.
ReEular Meeting of January 6, 1999.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM H:
H-X.
NEW BUSINF~S
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills exceeding $2,500 and Councilman
Moore SECONDED the motion. Swarner requested UNAITiMOUS CONSENT. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
Ross noted administration had included on the purchase order list an area to notify
council of purchase order revisions. He noted, this area would be where purchase
orders originally approved by council would be listed to show any additional costs to
the purchase order (freight, etc.) Ross added, doing this would allow council to know
any additional costs but would not require another purchase order to be processed
and would not stop any work in progress. He noted, to be on the list, would mean
the purchase order had originally been approved by council and the extra cost would
be under $500. Council had no objections.
Ordinance No. 1810-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Land,
Described as Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision, Is Not Required for
a Public Purpose.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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Approval -- Office Agreement Renewal/Approximately 1,147 Square
Feet of Office Space Located on the First Floor of the Kenai City Hall
Building, Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision --
State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED the City of Kenai enter into a new agreement for the
period of February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000 at the current rate.
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Williams questioned the progress of new center. Ross reported he received the
authority from the FAA to purchase the property for the new health center from the
Airport Land System and transfer the land to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for
purposes of a health center. He added, he would not go forward with that process
until approximately 30 days before the transfer is needed to keep drawing interest on
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the money in the fund. Ross continued, the Borough and State are investigating
making some technical re-appropriating of the funds to better manage and would go
before the Legislature this session. He added, Mayor Navarre was comfortable with
the language in the construction agreements.
Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Lot 6-A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision
No. 4 From D. Roberts Enterprise Limited Parmership and Dan Roberts
to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales.
Ross noted, administration was requesting council to approve both the Assignment of
Lease and Security Assignment of lease by their motion. Williams asked if the
consent to assignment for security purposes would take anything away from the city
in regard to the change of ownership. Graves answered, no, the only security is the
new owners' interest in the lease and it wouldn't affect the city's ownership.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Lease and Security
Assignment of Lease for Lot 6-A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4 From D. Roberts
Enterprise Limited Partnership and Dan Roberts to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a
Groomingdales. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
Approval -- Special Use Permit/Automated Teller Machine at Kenai
Municipal Airport Terminal -- Reean Pitts.
Swarner asked if anyone else had shown interest in placing an ATM machine in the
airport. Atha answered, a survey was taken a few years ago where all the financial
institutions in the area were asked if they would be interested in placing one there.
No one was interested.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of the Special Use Permit for the automated
teller machine to Reean Pitts. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
Ross stated the dates on the agreement included in the packet were draft dates for
occupancy and term of the lease. These dates of the agreement will be modified
based on the date of signature, approval date and preparation of the final document.
Williams noted the lease would be a one-year lease instead of the normal five-year
lease and asked what the city's economic interest would be. Atha answered, a
percentage of the transaction fee would be received by the city, representing
approximately a quarter a transaction for the city. He added, there was no way of
knowing what the use of the machine will be. The one-year lease will be an
advantage for both the city and Pitts as after a year, the amount of use, etc. can be
reviewed to know if it is worthwhile having it placed at the airport.
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VOTE:
There were objections. SO ORDERED.
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Discussion -- Future Economic Outlook Forum/Alaska Conference of
Mayors.
Williams reminded council they had placed funds in their budget to conduct a
second economic forum. He noted, he would like to use the same criteria in putting
the next forum together and wanted to be sure to invite the general public.
Approximately 135 people were invited to the last forum which targeted large
businesses. Williams added, this time he would like to invite representatives from
the Office of Management & Budget to discuss the state budget and what its overall
effect will have on local projects.
A lengthy discussion followed in which council discussed how the smaller businesses
might be targeted and helped. Ross noted, many of the comments coming back on
the city's survey note the distress of small businesses in the community. He added,
the last forum gave businesses an opportunity to relate to government what they felt
were problems. Ross suggested, as part of the facilitation, the small businesses in
the community be invited so they can discuss within themselves what their concerns
and needs are and not be looking to government for the solutions. Also, the
Chamber could be involved in discussing why they are not relevant to the small
businesses in the community.
Williams suggested planning of the forum get started and suggested a contractor be
hired to start the process and suggested Colleen Ward be contacted. Also, that the
Chamber, banks, and private sector help sponsor the forum, as well as applying to
the Department of Commerce for another mini-grant. Williams asked Ross to pursue
with the Chamber the gathering of funds with which to hold the forum. Swarner
stated she would want to take proposals from others in the community who would be
interested in conducting the forum. It was noted, without advertising for a request
for proposals, there was no way to know who in the community may be interested in
conducting the forum.
Council discussed dates and decided on April 17 at the Senior Center. Freas was
asked to check whether there were any other major events going on in the
community on that day.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor
a. Fire Truck Donation -- Williams referred to Information Item No. 2, a
letter from the Chitina Volunteer Fire Department stating their interest in receiving
the 1971 Seagraves Fire Truck. Williams noted, if he had been present at the
December 3 meeting {when the resolution to donate the truck had come forward), he
would have spoken in opposition to advertising the unit to other fire departments in
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the state. The truck, if donated to the ESI, would be used to train fire fighters for the
city and other departments in the state. He added, the city has a partnership with
ESI, who manages ARFF, of which the city needs to maintain a strong relationship.
Williams suggested the council reconsider donating the truck to another department
and administratively transfer the truck to ESI.
Bookey stated he was not comfortable with donating the truck out of the area and
thought a department on the Peninsula would be able to use it. He added, if the
truck is to become part of the ESI program (instructional fire fighting because the
truck will not be used in the ARFF training center), the truck should go to auction
and let ESI purchase it. Bookey added, the city already set an agreement with ESI
and it did not include a fire truck.
Moore stated he voted for delaying the donation of the truck in order to advertise it to
other departments in hopes that someone closer to Kenai would have a use for it. He
added, he was not ready to send it to Chitina. Moore stated, he would like to wait
through the 90 days for which it was tabled and if no local department can use it,
the matter be discussed again at that point.
Williams noted, the ARFF and structural and industrial training schools are a
product of the city. The equipment being used has other departments' names on it.
If this truck were used there, it would have the city's name on it. He added, there
will be more equipment being inventoried there from the state fire training service.
The potential of a warehouse being built there has been discussed by him and
administration. The city may use some of that warehouse and he would like to build
the warehouse large enough to contain all the equipment including the Seagraves.
Williams added, the Seagraves should not be sent to a junior or volunteer fire
department because it is not in good enough shape to be dependable for general
service. Using it for training is a perfect situation.
Bannock stated, after learning more about the relationship between ARFF and ESI,
he did not see the truck as being given to ESI. He sees it as an administrative
transfer to the assets of the whole facility of which the city already owns and ESI
manages and fire fighters use. He suggested it could be a debatable point that
transferring it to ESI was the best use for the truck, however he thought the truck
would be taken out of daily service and giving it a home where it can st/Il be used in
the city for the city and the benefit of others.
Swarner stated she agreed with Moore that council should wait through the 90-day
period as she had hoped the truck would go to a Peninsula community. If there is no
community on the Peninsula who wants the truck, then revisit the matter. Bannock
asked the difference between donating it to a Peninsula town or Chitina. Swarner
answered, it's closer to home.
Williams noted, he believed a report of the condition of the truck would show the
truck is in poor condition. Bookey stated, if the truck is unsafe, he wanted to get rid
of it. He added, he believed the truck has some problems with the brake air system
which is a small problem. Bookey continued, council replaced the truck when it was
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a first-responding unit and used daily. It was then obsolete for the city, but has a
major impact for the rural area of the Peninsula. He added, he looked at the truck.
Ross explained, those departments stating an interest are being referred to the city
shop. He added, the problems with the truck include the brakes, the transfer lock
system (it cannot be replaced and therefore could not be used for an off-road vehicle),
the radiator will need to be replaced and the transmission is not reliable. Ross
continued, administration does not want to administratively transfer the truck to
anyone because it doesn't want the city to be responsible for the truck, the liability of
the truck or the maintenance of the truck, which is why the city replaced it. The
proposal before council was not to administratively transfer it, but to donate it to the
Fire Chiefs' Association. He added, if council waits the 90 days or not,
administration does not want the City of Kenai to have title to the truck when it
transfers because they don't want the responsibility of repairing it.
Williams stated he understood administration's concerns and added, he wouldn't
want the truck transferred to an unwitting fire department in the state if it would
inherit major mechanical problems. He added, he had heard it would cost upwards
of $15,000 to correct the problems it has. Bookey stated, that was even more reason
to take it out of the system and allow ESI to buy it if they want it.
Williams suggested waiting the 90 days and discuss it again at the first March
meeting.
b. Information Item No. 3 -- Williams referred to Information Item No. 3,
the summary of 1998 building permit activity. He noted, it was interesting to see
that residential garages, additions and remodels amounted to nearly the same
building valuation as the entire commercial new construction within the city. He
added, that says the citizens of the city are pleased enough with the community and
have enough faith in it that they built 45 new homes and remodeled 33 garages in
comparison to 18 commercial buildings.
c. Historic District Board Information -- Williams noted, there is a lot of
emphasis being put on the new millennium for the preservation of the historic areas
of communities and creation of new educational opportunities and infrastructure.
Also, a lot of emphasis is being placed on working with Native American communities
within communities. Williams continued, he believed Congress will make available
funding to communities to implement those items.
William reminded council of the breakfast meeting scheduled for Monday, January
25 with the area Native groups at which time they will discuss some of these ideas
and how they will affect the city. Also, Williams added, council should be thinking of
what can be done to enhance the historic district (lighting, etc.)
I-2. City Manager
a. Cunningham Park Project -- Ross noted, some funds are being held
that the Cunningham heirs requested be dedicated to something in the park. He
added, administration intended to incorporate those funds into the park development
but the items purchased with the funds may not be itemized unless council wants a
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specific item purchased. Ross added, at the end of the project, administration will
notify the heirs for what their funds were used. He continued, unless council directs
otherwise, he intended to use the funds in this manner.
Delora Garcia -- Garcia explained, at this time the fence is not on the property line
and is real close to the gravel pad. She noted, Mrs. Cunningham wanted the park for
the people and children on Beaver Loop. Garcia suggested inserting a gate in the
existing fence and fence in the area and place playground equipment there for
residents and visitors. She noted, placing playground equipment within the fenced
area would be safe and away from the parking area.
Williams suggested administration investigate the possibility of implementing
Garcia's suggestion.
Chris Garcia-- Strongly suggested playground equipment be put back in the park.
He added, he agreed with council comments that the boat launch should not be
enlarged, as it will create a maintenance problem, traffic problem, and in general a
headache for the city.
Garcia added, he had some concerns in regard to how the wheelchair access will be
possible because the tide will tear it out in the winter. He noted, he was in favor of
doing something for the access, but was not sure how it could be accomplished
unless the grating is removed every year. He suggested, the design be given thought
for winter wear and tear.
Williams suggested administration discuss the concerns with the engineer and
discuss the matter again at the next council meeting.
Attorney-- No report.
I-4. City Clerk -- Freas referred to a letter from Peninsula Winter Games
which was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. She explained, the
letter requested the $300 council had budgeted as a donation to the Games and an
additional $200. The $500 would then be used to sponsor a child with physical
mobility problems to ride with a musher at the ceremonial start of the Tustumena
200 dog race.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for the additional $200 and tota/of $500 be donated
to the Peninsula Winter Games. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
Bannock stated he had attended the ceremonial start before and enjoyed seeing the
children participate last year. He supported the donation whole-heartedly. Moore
noted he has been involved with the Games board and their goal is to provide as
many activities as they can for children on the Peninsula for flee. He added, he
supported the donation as well.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 1999
Page 21
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
I-5. Finance Director-- Semmens reported the first automated payment of
the water/sewer payment plan began and there were approximately 100 people
participating.
Public Works -- No report.
I-7o
Airport Manager-- No report.
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
J-X.
Citizens-- None.
J-2. Council
Bookey-- No report.
Swarner -- Requested something be done about the heating system for the
council chambers.
Swamer also referred to a letter council received from Mrs. Brown who had
concerns about the snowplowing, i.e. some streets better plowed than others and one
side of the street is better plowed than the other.
Swarner asked if the plants had been sent to the Peninsula legislators. Freas
answered no, but that she just received the room assignments for the legislators and
would have the plants sent.
Moore -- Stated he was alarmed at the number of businesses that were
delinquent with taxes and noted they were all for liquor license renewals. He asked
how many other businesses in the city were delinquent (other than liquor licenses).
Graves answered he wouldn't know because the Borough collects the taxes. The city
only gets information in regard to liquor license renewals, transfers, lease renewals,
etc. Graves noted, he gets involved with payment plans if the entity leases city
property or liquor licenses.
Bannock -- Referred to the building permit activity summary and noted there
was information at the bottom regarding sales tax collected on permit fees. He asked
if every dollar collected by the city is subject to sales taxation. Semmens answered,
he was not aware of anything that would be exempted. It was noted, income to the
city is taxed.
Williams -- Reminded council of the Employee Appreciation Dinner scheduled
for January 23, 1999; the breakfast meeting on Monday, January 25; and the special
council meetings scheduled for January 26 and 28.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 1999
Page 22
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:10 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Brown
Castimore
Eldridge
Donahue
Frazer
Schrag
Williams
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5
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Donahue
Frazer
Williams
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6
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Bookey ,
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13
10
13
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BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. I
/ coUncil Mfembe~ Signature
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six {6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four {4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three {3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two {2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERN/E BROWN
JACK CAST~O~
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHIIE
?!
BILL FRAZER /~
~ SCHE~G
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
Council Member Signature
ROUND NO. 1
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER !~
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. I
Cou~Member Signature
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applyin§ six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five {5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applyin§ three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
Council Member Signature
ROUND NO. I
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six {6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five {5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applyin§ four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourUh choice by applyin§ three (3) points by that person's name; your frith
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sim/~ choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
~ SC~G
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. I
'-~"' fioun¢fl Me~nb~; Si~gnature
DIRECTION~: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCKRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 1
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//~~~ Member Si~ature
D~IONS: Co--cfi member, place your n~e on ~e space prodded. R~
your ~st choice of ~e council position c~~dates ~sted below by appl~g s~ (6)
points by ~at person's nme; your second choice by appl~g five
person's nme; your ~d choice by appl~g four (4) points by ~at person's nme;
your fou~ choice by appl~g ~ee (3) points by ~at person's nme; your
choice by appl~g ~o (2) points by ~at person's nme; ~d your s~ choice by
appl~g one (1} point by ~at person's nme. Yon mn~t vot~ fo~ each
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
ttELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
~ SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
Co~ncil Member signature'
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your f~rst choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six {6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five {5} points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three {3} points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2} points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERKIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMO~
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO.
Coimcfl Member Signature
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BAl~Y ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER ~,
~ SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council Appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
Cou/~ Member Signature
ROUND NO. '::
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six {6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four {4} points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two {2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BARRY ELDRIDGE
~ ttELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO.
/D~IONS. Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four {4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3} points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two {2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CAST~O~
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
X.
BILL FRAZER ~
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
Council Member Signature
ROUND NO. 1 ...'
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six {6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five {5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three {3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applyin§ sm
points by that person's name; your second choice by applyin§ five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applyin§ four {4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applyin§ three {3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applyin§ one (1} point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERKIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
/
- IiELEN DONAHUE , ~
BILL FRAZER
~ SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will Proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 2
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MAR.~ SCHRAG
/
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 2
Coun~.~ Member Signature
D~IONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BARRY ELDRIDGE
BILL FRAZER ~ ~ ~
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. ~-_~
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
- BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 2
Council Member Signature
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BER1TIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
... :-,: ,~ .. ROUND NO. 2
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// DIRECTIONS. Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round bio. 1.
'BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
CoUncil Member SiEnature
ROUND NO. ~
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER ~/~~
MARK SCHRAG
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 1
Council Member Signature
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six (6)
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five (5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four (4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two (2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one (1) point.by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote, the
candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 2
Council Member Signature
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. I
Council Member Signature
DIRECTIONS' Council member, place your name on the space provided. Rank
your first choice of the council position candidates listed below by applying six
points by that person's name; your second choice by applying five {5) points by that
person's name; your third choice by applying four {4) points by that person's name;
your fourth choice by applying three (3) points by that person's name; your fifth
choice by applying two {2) points by that person's name; and your sixth choice by
applying one {1) point by that person's name. You must vote for each candidate.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
MARK SCHRAG
The two candidates receiving the most points (from this vote) will proceed to Round
No.2. In Round No. 2, each council member will vote for one of the two candidates
receiving the most points from the Round No. 1 vote. From the Round No. 2 vote,
the candidate receiving the highest amount of votes will be the council appointment.
BALLOT FOR
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION
ROUND NO. 2
Council Member Signature
DIRECTIONS: Council member, place your name on the space provided. Vote
by writing the word "Yes" by one of the remaining two candidates selected from
Round No. 1.
BERNIE BROWN
JACK CASTIMORE
BARRY ELDRIDGE
HELEN DONAHUE
BILL FRAZER
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1811-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DELETING
THE AGE REQUIREMENT IN KMC 23.40.095 FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, KMC 23.40.095 currently provides that employees with six months of
service who are regularly scheduled to work fifteen (15) hours or more per week and
are twenty-one (21) years of age or older are eligible for supplemental retirement
benefits; and
WHEREAS, the supplemental retirement benefit is four percent (4%) of the first
$37,500 of annual base wages or a maximum of $1,500 per year; and
WHEREAS, employees othenvise eligible under KMC 23.40.095 should not be
excluded because of age; and
WHEREAS, while now there are no employees excluded because of the age
requirement, in the future such a situation could arise;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
Alaska, that KMC 23.40.095 is changed to read:
23.40.095 Supplemental retirement.
Ail employees (21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER] with six months of service
regularly scheduled to work fifteen (15) hours or more per week shall be
eligible to participate in a supplemental requirement program to be
selected by the City Manager. The City's contribution on behalf of each
eligible employee shall be four percent (4%) of the first $37,500 of base
wages earned in a calendar year. The contribution shall not apply to
additional compensation to employees, such as overtime pay, holiday
pay, and qualification pay.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of
February, 1999.
ATTEST:
John J. Williams, Mayor
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: February 3, 1999
Adopted: February 17, 1999
Effective: March 17, 1999
COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
CITY OF KENAI
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Board, Commission or Committee
Present Liaison Position
Library Commission
Councilman Moore
Parks & Recreation Commission
COuncilman Bannock
Harbor Commission
Councilman Bookey
Airport Commission
Councilman Measles
Planning & Zoning Commission
(needing one member)
Beautification Committee
Councilwoman Swarner
Council on Aging
(needing one member)
Councilwoman Swarner
Historic District Board
(needing two members)
Councilman Moore
KENAI MUNI,CIPAL AIRP(
Memo
Tm Rick Ross
From: Steve Atha~'~', .~~,
Date: 01/27/99
Re:
Airport Terminal Restaurant
The Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal Building restaurant leaseholder, Don Middleton, has given
notice of his intention to relinquish the restaurant lease. Airport Management has attempted to work
with Mr. Middleton in an effort to find a suitable operator to assume the lease and provide revenue
continuity. No one has been willing to assume the lease.
The Economic Development Distdct may be able to provide small business support and assist in
seeking viable operators for this facility.
The attached Request for Proposals was used the last time an operator was sought. The City Council
may want to consider vadous policy matters conceming traveling public needs, community needs,
lease requirements, cost allocation and operational demands.
Should the Council choose to establish these kinds of parameters, the subject can be taken to the
Airport Commission and an RFP in final form could be advertised faidy quickly. You may want to
place this item on the Council agenda as a discussion item.
CITY OF KENAI
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL RESTAURANT
TO: City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Date:
The undersigned (person, partnership, joint venture,
corporation), hereinafter called the Bidder, hereby offers to
enter into a Lease Agreement covering certain rights and
privileges within the City of Kenai. In connection with this
offer and in addition to all terms of the proposed lease, the
Bidder offers to pay the following monthly rental r&~e:
(Print Amount)
DO~S ( $
D
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This offer is made subject to the terms and conditions of the
Invitation for Bids dated , 199 and the
Instructions to Bidders and Specimen Lease Agreement issued by
the City as part of the offering for the subject, property.
Attached hereto and made a part of this offer are the following:
1. A bid deposit in the amount of $2,000 in the following
form ·
Cash, certified or cashier's check on a solvent financial
institution doing business within the State of Alaska,
payable to the City of Kenai. The Bidder hereby
acknowledges the City's right to cash such check immediately
following bid opening and to hold the proceeds thereof until
the award process is completed.
2. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of
notice and, acceptance of offer by the City of Kenai, the Bidder
will execute and deliver the Lease Agreement, any required bonds
and insurance certificates to: City Manager, City of Kenai, 21.0
Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794.
It is understood and agreed by the Bidder that failure to execute
and return the Lease Agreement, together with all required items,
in the time specified, shall constitute a breach of this offer on
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the part of the Bidder; and that upon such breach the deposit
hereinabove referred to shall be forfeited to
the City of Kenai. Time is of the essence in the execution and
performance of the obligations under this Lease Agreement.
This offer may be accepted or rejected by the City of Kenai by
written notice to the Bidder at the address stated below.
P'~int Name of Bidding Corporation,
Company, or Person
(Corporate Seal)
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Signature
By
Title
Address
Individual Surety'
Individual Surety
CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
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STATE OF ALASKA )
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of
, 199 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the~tate of Alaska, duly commissioned and
sworn, personally appeared
known to me to be the (title) Of
(corporation),
and acknowledged the authorized execution of the foregoing
instrument for and on behalf of said corporation, and that the
corporate seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal
of said corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my official seal the day and year above written.
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My Commission Expires-
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INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT'
STATE OF ALASKA )
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of
, 199 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary
public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and
sworn, personally appeared known
to me to be the person(s) named herein and who executed
foregoing instrument, and (he, she, they) acknowledged to me that
(he, she, they) signed the same as (his, her, their) free and
voluntary act and deed with full knowledge of its contents, for
the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my official seal the day and year above written.
Notary Public in and for Alaska.
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CITY OF KENA!
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
Memorandum
Date:
To:
From.'
January 27, 1999
Mayor and Council
Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~
Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion~arking Area
The City of Kenai holds permits for expansion of the fill area at the Sewer Treatment
Plant to accommodate expansion and parking. These permits expire in November 1999.
The last two years EVOS funding has been sought for the project and the request has
been denied.
At this time we need to make a decision to proceed this construction season or let the
permits expire. If the permits expire, it will be a time consuming process to have them
re-issued, if they are reissued at all.
Mr. Komelis' estimate for this project is approximately $150,000. This would be
apportioned approximately equally between the general fund and the water and sewer
fund based on area each would utilize. Attached is a copy of the area permitted for this
project.
It is the recommendation of the administration that we proceed with this project and not
allow the permits to expire.
Attachment
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PURPJJ~b: PKOFIDE AREA TO EXPAND CiTY
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SE~ER TREATMENT PLANT
EXPANSION/PARKING AREA
WATERWAY' COOK INLET
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
Memorandum
Date:
To:
From:
January 28, 1999
Mayor and Council
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Seagraves
At the January 20th City Council meeting, the subject of the Seagraves came up. Attached is a
copy of the report submitted to former Chief Bumett by the City Shop Foreman. Both former
Chief Bumett and Chief Elson recommended this vehicle be removed from City service because
of reliability factors and anticipated high maintenance costs. I interviewed Mr. Reetz at the time
on this and he stood solidly behind his recommendation of removal from service. Agencies,
including the Fire Chiefs' Association, requesting this unit are being made aware of the potential
maintenance problems.
While the Council has several alternatives concerning the disposal of this unit, (i.e. donation to
the Fire Chiefs' Association, donation to another Fire Department, auction), retention by the City
is an option we strongly recommend against. Maintenance of this unit was a major justification
in its retirement from service and its replacement with a $275,000 expenditure for another unit.
At the time we were negotiating the ARFF contract with ESI, the City agreed to maintain the
ARFF vehicles. As they are a directly related ARFF item, this was deemed an appropriate
negotiable issue. The issue of the Seagraves was discussed with Mr. Fran Reinhardt at that time
as he was aware it was proposed for replacement. He was advised disposal would be at the
direction of the City Council. He was further advised that the Administration was opposed to
any continuing maintenance responsibilities for the unit, as it was not an ARFF related item, and
would be a general fund maintenance obligation.
We also could not justify negotiating an agreement with ESI under the assumption they would
come into possession of the unit prior to Council directions on disposal, or agreeing to
maintenance of the unit at the same time we were arguing for replacement based on projected
maintenance problems. Had either the former or present Fire Chief, or City Shop Foreman
recommended retention of the unit and continuing maintenance responsibilities, I would not have
recommended the expenditure for its replacement.
Attachment
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 2, 1997
To'
From-
Subject:
Chief David Bumett
Dave Reetz, Shop ~)~_
1971 Sea Graves Fire Vehicle
This truck has had a long history of various repairs. It was partially re-furbished by
Seattle Pump in 1992, and that only prolonged the use another few years at best.
The wiring and air system is still 1971 and continually breaking down. Electrical and Air
problems are never ending.
The 6V-71 Detroit Diesel Engine at this point, needs replaced at the approximate cost of
$10,000.00, if we do it in our shop.
The truck is still a 1971 truck. The air compressor is pumping oil and scheduled to be
replaced in January, 1997 at a cost of $500.00. This won't solve air leaks, but probably
will create some more.
The fuel system has nearly been replaced since re-furbishing was done.
The body is cracking and needs some body repair.
The transmission has good and bad days also, and the estimated cost for replacement is
about $4,000.00.
The locking mechanism in the rear end is worn out and will not work. We have been
advised that no parts are available.
The differential lock is 10-7.
Last but not least, the radiator has been leaking and so far being held together with stop
leak. The core is bad and would best be replaced when the engine is replaced. It is nearly
impossible to replace without removing the engine and a top section of the cab.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 1999
Legislator thank-you letters for office plants (Smalley, Ward and Davis).
1/22/99 Anchor Point Fire & Emergency Medical Service Area letter of interest
for 1971 Seagraves Fire Truck.
1/20/99 United Cook Inlet Drift Association letter regarding Cook Inlet
salmon fishing concerns.
1/28/99 AML memorandum regarding Intemet-accessible State Budget and
State Fiscal Plan.
1999 Gaming Permit Application
a. Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
b. Alaska State Association of Emblem Clubs
Alaska State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182
1-907-465-3779
1-907-465-2833 (fax)
Alaska State Legislature
House of Representatives
Representative Hal Smalley
District 9
:Cpi/
Interim Address
145 Main Street Loop
(phone) 1-907-283-7223
(fax) 1-907-283-3075
January 25, 1999
City of Kenai
Attn: Mayor Williams, Council Members, City Adm. and employees
217 Fildago
Kenai, Alaska 99611
I d~251999 ~ ~
Dear Mayor Williams, Council Members, and Mgr. Ross,
I want to express my gratitude for the beautiful plant you sent to my office. I also wish to
express again how delightful it was to serve with you on the council. I do miss it already.
Kenai is such a beautiful city in which to live due to the efforts of the mayor and council,
city administration, and dedicated city employees.
The immediate issue of course in Juneau is the budget and the development of measurers
to close the fiscal gap while protecting our quality of life. If any of you have any
suggestions to add to the proposal offered by Gov. Knowles, please forward them to me.
Best close and get this in the mail. Best wishes to you all and to the city.
Sincer_ely,
Representative Hal Smalley
District 9
E-mail: Representative_Hal_Smalley@ legis, state, ak. us
llasl a t lislatut'
;enate
JERRY WARD
State Capital
Juneau. AK 998()1 - I 182
Phone (91)7} 465-4940
Fax (9()7) 465-3766
716 W. 4th Ave., Ste. 450
Anchorage, AK 99501-2133
Phone (907) 258-8183
Fax {91}7) 258-{)82(3
145 Main Street Loop
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone (9117) 283-7996
Fax (9137) 283-3075
January 22, 1999
Kenai City Council
& Administration
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Council members & Administration:
I want to thank you for the beautiful potted-philodendron plant you sent to me. I
appreciate your thoughtfulness and kind gesture.
It most definitely brightens up our office.
We have received many nice compliments about the plant. I don't necessarily have a
"green thumb", but I will do my best to care for it.
It has been a pleasure working with the council and administration and I look forward to
seeing you again in Juneau and continuing our great working relationship throughout the
year.
Again, thank you for the wonderful plant and I wish you nothing but smooth sailing
ahead in 1999.
Sincerely,
ERRY WARD
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Phone:
ANCHOR POINT FIRE AND
E M E RGEN CY M E D I CAL ..
SERVl CIE AREA
P. O. Box 350
CHOR POINT, AK 99556-0350
(907) 235-6700
January 22, 1999
Fax' (907) 235-2633
City of K enai
Kenai, Alaska 99611
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council for thc City of Kenai'
We have learned of your interest in surplusing out the 1971 Seagraves fire truck. We
would like to inform you of our needs and situation as a potential home for the truck.
Anchor Point reorganized as a fire department in 1978 and became a service area of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough in 1983. Since then we have acquired some new and used equipment
and built a new building with which to serve our community and service area. In 1996, Anchor
Point became the 24th Fire Departmem certified by the State of Alaska to teach Fire Fighter I
classes and since that time we have taught a fire fighter course every year.
It has long been a dream of the Anchor Point Volunteer Fire DepartmenL as well as the
Service Area Board, to build a satellite station in the vicinity of the Russian village of Nikolaevsk,
so we could better service the people in that area of the North Fork Road. At the January 9, 1999
meeting of the Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Service Area Board it was decided to approach
you about sharing in our vision.
Nikolaevsk has constructed a water system through Village Safe Water and has installed a
fn'e hydrant system with 8 inch mains capable of supplying an adequate water supply for protecting
all the buildings including the school in the village. In the last year, without training or equipment
(except hoses and nozzles), they have been able to bring several fires under control by the time the
Anchor Point Fire Department has arrived, down the windy, sometimes treacherous roads that lead
into the village. Recently, we have started a Fire Fighter Class in Aaachor Point and there have
been 12 regular attendees from that area. They will be building an addition on the side of their
Water Maintenance building that could be used to house a piece of fu'e equipment, until we, as a
Service Area, can build a building on some borough property..
If you should agree to supply the truck, it would be homed and maintained at the Anchor
Point fire station until their building is completed. Like all service area equipment, the Kenai
Peninsula Borough would hold the rifle and insure the equipment for the Anchor Point Fire and
Emergency Service Area. KPB would enter into a lease agreement with the community of
Nikolaevsk for the building space, after it is built.
We commend your intentions to supply such a piece of equipment to a needy area and the
foresight to insure that it is properly cared for and used by trained personnel. We would welcome
any questions, additional concerns and comments that you might have regarding this matter.
Most sincerelv,~,~
Robert W Craig, Chairman of Board
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UNITED COOK INLET DRIFT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 389 · Kenai, Alaska 99611 - 0389
(907) 283-3600 · FAX (907) 283-3306 e-mail' ucida@kenai.net
Commissioner Frank Rue
Alaska Depamnent of Fish and Game
P. O. Box 25526
Juneau, AK 99802-5526
January 20, 1999
Dear Commissioner Rue:
The United Cook Inlet Drift Association CUCIDA) represents the 585 salmon drift permit holders
in Upper Cook Inlet. Some 350 permit holders are current members of our association. UCIDA is
also active at the state and federal levels as a member of the Executive committee of United
Fishermen of Alaska (UFA).
On behalf of UCIDA, I would like to bring to your attention the recent article published in the
Anchorage Daily News on January 4, 1999, Panel to viewflexible salmon rules. This article
illustrates clearly, Sport Division Director Kevin Delaney's willingness to accept "salmon cycles"
even if it hurts commercial fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. Mr. Delaney's remarks cannot go
without reprimand, they are offensive and lack biological merit, to say the least. In light of the
upcoming Board of Fisheries meeting in February it is unfortunate for your department that Mr.
Delaney has advocated the concept of major reallocation at the expense of one of the state's major
resources - Kenai sockeye.
Mr. Del_aney desires a more stable sport fishery by promoting his management experiment at the
cost of the commercial fishery, all the while in 1998 every biological goal in Cook Inlet was met; in
fact there was an overescapement of Kenai sockeyes again. The biology is simple - greater cycles
mean reduced production. The best returns came from escapements of around 600,000 sockeyes.
Further, as Director of S portfish Division, maybe Mr. Delaney needs to be reminded that late mn
Kenai sockeye represent - BY FAR - the largest recreational sockeye harvest in the state and the
major personal use fishery in Cook Inlet.
With the dismal outlook for the oil industry, I encourage you confront Mr. Delaney's inadequacy
regarding management and the role of the department regarding allocation. The depamnent cannot
allow Mr. Delaney to be a spokesperson for the department when the commercial fishing industry,
second only to oil is so intimately involved with our state's local economy. More than ever, the
department needs to focus on working toward establishing a predictable find more stable
commercial fish~ry.
Mr. Delaney's_principles demand scrutiny based on his willingness to tamper with a successful
management plan. Regardless of his perception, commercial fishermen did not hamper a few
summer plans or contribute to the few complaining guide's inefficiency. Guides go to the outdoor
shows all winter, promising the biggest fish in the world to their clients, and when they cannot
deliver, they blame commercial fishermen.
There are two problems here, first, Mr. Delaney bought this outrageous concept and second, the
guides have only set themselves up for failure. It is common knowledge that maximum sustained
yield is the management system that produces big returns for all users. Mr. Delaney wants to take
everyone on a biological roller coaster ride with his"salmon cycles."
Before Mr. Delaney's ideas get even further from biology and promote further attacks on current
management policy it is imperative he be censured at the least. We urge you to encourage him to
stick to the proven facts and to concentrate on an~sting the widespread and ever growing habitat
degradation in the Kenai River.
Sincerely,
Phil Squit~s
President
PS/ra
The Honorable Governor Knowles
Lieuten~',t Governor Fran Ulmer
Chief of Staff, Jim Ayers
Representative Hal Smalley
Representative Gail Phillips
Representative Gary Davis
Senator John Torgerson
Kenai Peninsula Borougl) Mayor Mike Navarre
Mayor John Williams ,/
~vtayor Ken Lancaster
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly President Ron Drathman
JAN-29-99 00:31 From:ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 90746354it0 T-~14 P.01/
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FAX ALERT
Date: January 28. 1999
MAYOR AND COUNCIL/ASSEMBLY
From:
Kevin Ritchie, Executive Director
RE:
Mayors and AML Urge Councils and Assemblies to dis mss the State Budget and State
Fiscal Plan to address Alaska~s $1 billion budget gap.
Any Alaskan with access to the Interact can learn more ahem Alaska's Budget, download the state
budget spreadsheet to any personal computer, and "play" with the numb.~,rs to produc,~ their own plan to
solve the state's billion dollar budget short~ll. The Interact spreadshe¢:: tests assumptions and ideas to
balance thc state budget through FY 03. The interactive spreadsheet is Jesigncd to be self-balmming to
allow people to, for example, add revenue from a new tax, and se~ h ~w 'fl.~e new revenue affects the
State's funds, the Constitutional Budge~ Reserve, crc.
The interactive computer model is found at w_ww.[ov.state.ak.us/_~ov/,,ak._~ud_~ct.h~ Users will need MS
Excel 95 or MS Excel 97 versions in order to interact with the budget spl'eadsheets.
The Alaska Conference of Mayors and tha Alaska Municipal League arge assemblies and councils to
look at the model in a work session, and consider sponsoring public discussions. Another idea is to
encourage local schools to have students learn about tho state budget, .and design their own sta~e fiscal
plan. The Governor stated tha~ any fiscal plan must: balance the budget on ~ sustainable basis; grow the
Permanent Fund and Constitutional Budget Reserve; cominu¢ to §em. rate a growing Permanent Fund
dividend; and no changes to the Alaska Permanent Fund without a vote ,>f the people.
Additionally, AM~ and ACoM urge councils and assemblies to diseltss how cuts to the State budget
may seem like cuts, but really shift large tax burdens to local taxpayers, or curtail critical local
services. Examples include cms to state row-hue sharing programs; ign,~dng inflation on school funding;
and cutting critical state services to communities like road maintenam:e, airport funding, public safety,
deferred maintenance funding, $~hool construction reimbursement. Th~; AML and AGoM will also urge
the Governor and Legislature to openly consider such "cuts" as prol~',rty tax increases under the State
Fiscal Plan.
ACoM President Mayor Mike Navarre will make a presentation at the "State of the Economy"
summit on February 9th In Juneau.
After working with the spreadsheet, the public is invited to c-mail tltcir balano*d budget propo~al~ to
balancedbudgct~gov.stat¢.ak, us.
\\Kevin ritchi¢\d drivckKE;~ax alert\199 sate fiscal plan workshmt F/OC ALF. RT,do¢
Member of the National League of Citie~ and the National Association of Counties
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//Alaska Department of Revenue
Income and Excise Audit Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, Alaska 99811-O420
Telephone (907) 465-2320
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Federal EIN
13-5643799
Organization Name
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Mailing Addreu
P.O. Box 4073
Palmer
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (check one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690)
~ Charitable I,J Fishing DerbyAssociafion
[;;I Civio or Service [~ Fraternal
{~ Dog Mushers Association I~ Labor
I~ Educational I~ Municipality
ORGANIZED AS
~ ~1 Corporation ~ Partnership
State of Alaska
1999 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
rZip Code
99645
Permit Number
98-0616
Telephone Number
(907) 745-3946
Fax Number
(907)745-3947
E-mail Address
ducks I ~mtaonline.net
I;;I Nonprofit Trade Association
[;;I Outboard Motor Association
I~l Police or Fire Department
I~ Political
Association
Chc ~ ~
Religious
Veteran,
IRA/Native Village
TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you will conduct. For definitions see AS 05.15.690)
I,I Bingo Ji~ Raffles & Lotteries [~ Puli-Tabs [;~ Contest of Skilla
~ Dog Musher's Contest I~ Fish Derbies [~ Snow Machine Classic I~ Rain Cleric
I;;;I Other
PERSONS IN CHARGE OF= GAME-'S. Persons must be active membem of the organizaUon, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the
organization. Members may not be licensed as an operator, vendor, or employee of a vendor.
Primary Member Name '. Alternate IVlember Name
Jamea M. King Kenneth R. Schaefer
Social Security Number Daytime Telephone Number Social Security Number Daytime Telephone Number
320-GG-1903 (907) 745-3946 475-48-7775 (907) 5G1-3305
Mailing Address Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4073 4230 Folker St. A204
City, State and Zip Code :City, St=ts and Zip Code
Palmer, AK 99645 Anchorage, AK 99508
Has the primary member =ken and passed the test? ~1~ Yes Q No Has the alternate member taken and passed the test? /1~ Yea I;;;I No
Permit number under which the test w~s taken._..~8-Oe16 Permit number under which the test was taken, g8-0~18
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions)
I~ Yes /~j 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 thia state or another jurisdiction that is'a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
gambling laws?
[~ Yes ~ No Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited 'financial interest
as defined by 15 AAC 160.9557
We of unsworn falsification, that we have examined this application, Including any attachment, and that to the best of our knowledge and
We understand that an~ statement made on this or an attachments is law.
Printed Name Date
James M. King 11/30/98
stru~ons) Printed Name ? Date
Sling Address of President or Vice President
Daytime Telephone
Box 4073. AK 99645 (907) 745-3946
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I For Department Use Only
i.el Permittees New Permittees
I[~ Membership List [~ Documentation for 3 years [~ IRS Certificate or tax exempt letter
!1~ PMIC & AMIC Test [~ Articles of incorporation or bylaws !~1 Separate bank account
_
ization Name
Duclm Unlimited, Inc.
i
(~ame Type (uae for completing informetion below.)
Deep Freeze Classics
Dog Musher's Contest
I Puli-Tabs Dog Mushing Sweepstakes
Contest of Skills Fish Derbies
Canned Salmon Classics
ACTIVITES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION
Facility Name Physical Address
1999 Gaming Permit Application
IFederal EIN
13-5643799
I Permit Number
98-0616
Go~se Classics Race Classica
Ice Classics Rain Classics
King Salmon Classics Salmon Classics
Mercury Classics Snow Machine Cla~ica
Game Type Is Facility
'"~-,,VARIOUS STATEWIDE RAFFLE
]-his Application is for an "umbrella permit". Once that is granted, copies of the permit application will be
sent to approximately 40 active volunteer committees thoughout Alaska which hold an annual fundraising
event. Each Committee will be subsequently asked to complete this portion of the 1999 Gaming Application
and forward it to the Alaska Dept. of Revenue so that they may receive their respective gaming permit number
for 1999.
, I;;;;I Donated
I;3 ~ed
I;;I Leased
" ~ Donated
I;;;I Owned
I;;I Leased
I;;I Donated
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull-tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) Vendor reg/stmtion and fee must be attachecL
Name of Vendor Physical Location Vendor Number
NO VENDOR USED '
i
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR
. Name of Operator
NO OPERATOR USED
Physical Location Game Type(s)
Operator's License Number
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE
!Name of MBP Physical Location
NO MBP USED
Game Type(s) MBP Number
DEDIcATIoN OF NET PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for political, educational, civic, public, charitable,
patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) In the space provided, tell how your organization intends to u~e the net
proceeds from gsmin~ activities. (Be specific)
JAil developing, preserving, restoring and maintaining wetlands in Alaska
proceeds
dedicated
are
to
habitat
and
jelsewhere on the North American Continent.
Alaska Department of Revenue State of Alaska
Income and Excise Audit Division
PO Box 110420 1999 Gaming Permit Ap
Juneau, AI~ 99811-0420 AS 05.15.020
Telephone (~7) 46~2320
ORGANI~TIO. INFORMATION
[Federal FIN '
· . .
TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you will conduct. For definitions see AS 05.15.690)
· g on, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the
or.qanization. Members may not be Itcensed as an operator, vendor, or employee of a vendor.
Primary Member Name Alternate Me'~ber Name
~ Howard Cheryl Fullerton
~Soclal Security Number Daytime Telephone Number Social Security Number
ephone Number
~'~'~'~~'"~-~/~ 907-3 77-2859 535-60-9 116 ~07-274-0666 ..
,Mailing Address Mailing Address
ll7~brive 4581 Sandy Beach Road
City, State and Zip Code City, State and Zip Code ----'--'
Fairbanks AK 99709 Anchora e AK 99502
Has the primary member taken and passed the test? X~Yes [~1 No Has the alternate member taken and passed the test? ~[Xes I~i No
Permit number under which the test was taken.~~_,,~~ Permit number under which the test was taken..___..[_~
THESE QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (see instructions)
I~ Yes XJ~l 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 Involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
gambling laws?
I~1 Yes ]~.No Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial Interest
~.~ dnfim~rl hv 1 .~ AA(3 1Ri3..q.~.~9
We declare under penalty of unsworn falsification, that we have examined this application, including any attachment, and that to the best of our knowledge and
belie~
Primary Member Signature
Vice Presiden
/aw.
,,,r~/~ Printed Name Date
M HoWard
(see instructions) Printed Name Date
'-' Kathi Johns
of Pres~or Vice President
PO Box 756, Palmer, AK 99645-0756
Daytime Telephone
7-745-9684
Ail Perm#tees
I~ Membership List
I~1 PMIC & AMIC Test
04-826 (revised 10/98) front
New Perm#tees PMD:
I~ Documentation for 3 years I~1 IRS Certificate or tax exempt letter
I~ Articles of Incorporation or bylaws {~1 Separate bank account
See Instructions for mandatory attachments.
A copy of this application must be sent to all applicable municipalities and boroughs.
1999 Gaming Permit Application
Organization Name
Alaska State .... Assoc. of Emblem Clubs
Game Type (use for completing information below.)
Bingo ' Deep Freeze Classics
Raffles Dog Musher's Contest
Puli-Tabs Dog Mushing Sweepstakes
Contest of Skills Fish Derbies
Canned Salmon Classics
JFederal El N
92-013221
Goose Classics
Ice Classics
King Salmon Classics
Mercury Classics
Permit Number
1675
Race Classics
Rain Classics
Salmon Classics
Snow Machine Classics
ACTIVITES CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATION
Fadlity Name Physical Address
See attached list
Game Type
raffle/lottery
f or all iocanioJ~s
Is Facility
'1~1 Owned
I~1 Leased
I~1 Donated
I~ Owned
I~1 Leased
I~1 Donated
I~ Owned
I~ Leased
[~1 Donated
I~1 Owned
[~1 Leased
I~ Donated
I~ Owned
I~1 Leased
I~1 Donated
I~1 Owned
i~1 Leased
I~ Donated
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ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY VENDOR (pull-tabs are the only games a vendor can conduct) Vendor registration and fee must be attached.
Name ol Vendor Physical Location Vendor Number
N/A
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OPERATOR
IName of Operator Physical Location
N/^
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MULTIPLE-BENEFICIARY PERMITTEE
IName ol MBP Physical Location
Game Type(s)
Operator's License Number
Game Type(s) MBP Number
DEDICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. The organization must plan to use the net proceeds from gaming activities for political, educational, civic, public, charitable,
patriotic or religious uses in Alaska. (See statutes and regulations for specific rules.) In the space provided, tell how your organization Intends to use the net
proceeds from ,qamin,q activities.. {Be specific)
Proceeds will be used to award scholarships and monetary donation to charitble
entities such as S~.ecial Olympics.
04-826 (revised 10/98) back
DESIGNATED $ITM :OFpRoPOgED 199D RAFFLE TICKET SALES
Palmer Emblem Club g338
P.O. Box ,516
l'ahncr Ak 99645-05'1'0
Fairbanks Emblem Club it 109
P.O. Box 70695
Fairbanks Ak 99707-0695
l~catcd at Palmer Elks I,odge # 1842
2600 n. Barry Resort Rd, Finger Lake
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....... ~'"". Palmi:r Ak 99645
..... ~"'"'~ '"~':' ' ~bil/i:l at Fairbanks Elks Lai~' #I SS 1
537 Gaffncy
Fairban~ Ak 99701
Anchorage Emblem Club #$29
?.O. Box i0I I23
................... Anchorage .AK 99510-..I 1213 ........ ·
Located at Anchorage El'ks Lodge # 1:35 I
717 W. 3rd Ave
Anchorage Ak 99501
Valdez Emblem Club tis 14
P.O. Box 666
Valdcz Ak 99686-0666
Located at Valdcz El'ks Lodge 2537
:339 Fairbanks St
Valdcz Ak 99686
Petersburg Emblem Club #8 I
P.O. Box 144
Petersburg Ak 99833-0 I44
Wrangell Emblem Club #87
?.O. Box 215'4
Wrangell Ak 99929-0254
Ix)cat. cd at Peter,burg Elks Lodge ~ 1615
:301 N. First St
Petersburg Ak 998:33
I,ocatcd at Wrangell EI~ Lodge g 1595
Front Street
Wrangell Ak 99929
Juneau Emblem Club #90
I'.O. Box 1326
Juneau Ak 99802-1:326
Located at Juneau ElLs Lodge ~:420
190 $ Franklin St.
Juneau Ak 99801
Sitka Emblem Club #I42
P.O. Box 275
Sitka Ak 99835-0275
Located at Sit'ks Elks I,od$c # 1662
412 Sawmill Circle Rd
Sitka Ak. 99815.5
Seward Emblem Club #250
P.O. Box 1357
Seward Ak '99664-1357
Located at Seward Elsk Lodge # 177:3
Corner of 4th and Washingtgn
Seward Ak 996(34
Homer Emblem Club #350
P.O. Box 2914
Homer Ak 99603-0614
Located at Homer Elks Lodge ~2127
215 Jenny Lane
Homer Ak 99603
Kcnai Emblem Club #455
P.O. Box 2914
Kenai Ak 99611-2914
Located at Kcnai El'ks Lodge #2425
Cauler and Barnichc Way
Kenai Ak 99611
Skagway Emblem Club # 11 I
P.O. Box 251
S'kagway Ak 99840~025I
Haines Emblem Club # 46:3
P.O. Box 351 '
Haines Ak 99827-0351 ... ,~.......,.
-Located at,S 'kagway El'ks Lodge $431
6th and Main Streets
Skagway Ak 99840
· 'L0Caied at Haines El'ks Lodgc-.#2634.
"5'~3'Main Street
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 1999
Legislator thank-you letters for office plants (Smalley, Ward and Davis).
1/22/99 Anchor Point Fire & Emergency Medical Service Area letter of interest
for 1971 Seagraves Fire Truck.
1/20/99 United Cook Inlet Drift Association letter regarding Cook Inlet
salmon fishing concerns.
1/28/99 AML memorandum regarding Internet-accessible State Budget and
State Fiscal Plan.
1999 Gaming Permit Application
a. Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
b. Alaska State Association of Emblem Clubs
MAKE 22 PACKETS
COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
Mayor and Council ~
Fire Department
Police Department
Senior Center
Attorney
Clerk
City Manager
Finance
Taylor
Springer
Public Works
Library
Parks & Rec.
Airport
Engineer
Clarion ~-'
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
STP
Public Wks. Sec.
Public Wks. Shop
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Official
Streets
Dock
STP
Official Bulletin Board
..C. ommissions
P&Z to MK
HDB to MK
Fax by computer to:
Assemblymembers
KSRM (Atto: Dan Meeks)
KBBI (Homer)
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
EDD
Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anchorage)
Betty Miller, BP
Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna)
Bill lies, HEA
KVCC
Joan McCoy, ARCO
Fax by regular fax machine:
KDLL, 283-6701
DELIVER
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of
the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. Home Page documents
(agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are saved as HTML files and
emailed and faxed to Bill Grimm on Friday afternoon. Directions are'
MAYOR'S REPORT
FEBRUARY 3, 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
No changes.
CONSENT AGENDA
No changes.
MAYOR'S REPORT
I~I * LPfl
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lq~er of Papua
210 Fidaigo, Suite 200
~,AJasim 99611-7"/94
Phone 907.2S3.TS3S
Ftx 90'7.~.S303014
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: / / www. ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM B:
ITEM C:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1810-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Land, Described
as Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision, is Not Required for a Public Purpose.
Resolution No. 99-5 -- Transferring $35,822.15 to the '98 Water System
Improvement Capital Project Fund.
Resolution No. 99-6 -- Awarding a Professional Services Contract for
Engineering Design and Inspection on the Project Entitled Crow Court Street
Improvements to Wm. J. Nelson & Associates for the Not-To-Exceed Amount of
$7,900.
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Resolution No. 99-7 -- Requesting Safe Communities Funding From the
Department of Community and Regional Affairs.
Resolution No. 99-8 -- Supporting the Establishment of Public Access to State
Lands on the West Side of Cook Inlet.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Appointment of Council Member.
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ITEM H:
Discussion -- Multi-Use Facility Update (Peter Klauder)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1811-99 -- Deleting the Age Requirement in KMC 23.40.095
for Eligibility for the Supplemental Retirement Program.
Discussion -- Council Liaison Assignments (Boards, Commissions and
Committees)
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Discussion -- Airport Terminal Restaurant/Draft Request for Proposals.
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Discussion -- Sewer Treatment Plan Expansion/Parking Area.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through
the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our website at
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
Carol L. Freas
City Clerk