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1999-01-20 Council Packet
Kenai City Council Meeting Packet January 20, 1999 ITEM A: o 2. 3. 4. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEET~G 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 *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- o . SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMM~'-NT~ (10 minutes) Bob Favretto-- Kenai Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Committee -- Career Fair. Bill Nelson -- Wm. Nelson & Associates-- Cunningham Park Improvements. ITEM C' . e . 4~ . 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-- Transferring 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. -1- . *Liquor License Transfer-- One Stop Liquor/Packa§e Store From One Stop Liquors to Spur Liquor, Inc. ITEM D' o 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: o MINUTES *Regular Meeting of January 6, 1999. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: o . . , , 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 Hall Building, 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 Parmership and Dan Roberts to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales. -2- , , 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 -3- MAYOR'S REPORT JANUARY 20, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: · ADD TO: ADD TO: D-5, Parks ih Recreation Commission -- Dick Hultberg letter requesting to miss three Commission meetings, February through April. Clerk's Report, I-4 -- Letter from Peninsula Winter Games requesting budgeted donation of $300 and additional CLERK CLERK CONSENT AGENDA No changes. . . . MAYOR'S REPORT REMINDER: Employee Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, January 23 -- dinner starting at 6'30 p.m. Council attending, please be available to welcome those attending. REMINDER: Breakfast with Native Association representatives at Mr. D's on Monday, January 25 at 7'00 a.m. REMINDER: Special meetings on Tuesday, January 26 and Thursday, January 28 in the Council Chambers. Kenai Chamber of Commerce 402 Overland Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-7989 (907) 283-7183 (Fax) January 21, 1999 Name Business Address City, State, Zip Re: Kenai Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development District/City of Kenai Career Fair- March 11, 1999/4:00- 8:00 p.m. Dear: The Kenai Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Economic Development District and the City of Kenai will be holding the 1st annual Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 1999, 4PM - 8PM, at the Economic Development District office. The purpose of this career fair is to provide our youth with local iob opportunities which may or may not require attending college. ~e are hoping to provide as much diversity in career participants as possible during the evenin§~ which will enable students and their parents the tools needed to make career choices. We encourage you to sign up as a participant and include as many positions available with the organization you represent. The Chamber chef, Duane Bannock will be barbequing throughout the evening for the enjoyment of the attendees and participants. 6' & 8' tables and chairs will be provided for all business participants. Parents will be invited to attend the fair, and partake in the BBQ. Please notify this office by February 15th if your organization will consider participating as space is limited. Again, your support of our youth and this program is greatly appreciated. Best regards, Bob Favretto, President Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors YES, my company wishes to participate in the Industrial Job Fair on March 11, 1999, 47M - 8PM Name:. . . . Phone:L . Company: We will require a 6' .. Please mail or fax to the: ~table/ Electricity :......_Yes No Kenai Chamber of Commerce 402 Overland Kenai, AK 99611 283-7989 or fax 283-7183 KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED PAFITICI~ANT LIST: ......................................................................... ~...,.. NAME ....................................... CPGH .-... .... ~.-.....-.-.- ....... . .......... . Bonnie Nichols 250 Hospital Place / Soldotna 262-4404 UCIDA Thee Matthews P. o. Box 389 / Kenai KPTMC 150 N. Willow #~.2..../....K....e..n.._a_j .................. 283-3850~ .... Kmart 10480 K enai Spur Hwy. / K enai Alaska Petroleum Contractors Todd Pizutto P. O. Boox 8113 / Nikiski Tesoro-Alaska Heidi P eterson P. O. Box 3369 / Kenai ........... ~..,., ......... ~..,..~ ....... 776-8191 Unocal Alaska Resources Mike Nugent P. O. Box 575 / Kenai ;; ...... 776-8121 Phillips Petroleum Larry Porter Drawer 66 / Kenai 776-8166 YIN ........................................ .-.-.-_-_-_-.-_-.-.-_-.-_-_-_-;_-_-_-_-_-~::::~_ ~_ ..N. A M:::.~...:;:E_. Kenai Chrgsler Center 10288 Kenai Spur Hwy. / Kenai 283-3943 ............................................................................. Uptown Motel .............................................................................. .............................................................................. Louie Schilling 47 Spur View Dr./Kenai ~iaska Airga$ ...................................... ....................................... P. O. Box 1225 ! Kenai ................. I" ........................................ :--- ..................... i::::- RoBert ~etorkin III ..~- ............................ ...-,, ...... ..,---....-......-.-.v. .... -.-.-~.. ........ ~.. Lynden Transport HC01, Box 23- Kenai ...................................... !...~.~, ......... . .... ~.~ ...... . .......... Kenai Police Department Chief Dan Morris ........................ , ..... ;..~ ..... ~..-.- .... ¥., ...... .~..~ .............. ~ .... 210 Fidalgo, Sro. #200 / Kenai Kenai Fire Department Chief Jason Elson ...... · ..-.....-.-.-.. .... ..-,... .... . .... ..- ........ ..¥.. .... -....~ ..... ... ,.-.-.-.- .... ~ ....... 210 Fiadalgo, Ste. 200 / Kenai ................. ! ......................................... 210 Fiadalgo, ste. 200 / Kenai NAME j .......... HC2, Box 852 / Soldotna 283-5811 Peninsula Clarion P. O. Box 3009 Kenai 283-7551 -_-__-_-_-:_-_-_-_-_-_-.-___-:_-_-__-.~_-_-::::::__:::::~ ......... , .................................................................................... , ............... ~ ..... Kenai Peninsula Job Service 11312 K enai Spur Hwy., Ste. 2 / K enai Kenai Peninsula College 34820 College Dr./Soldotna '~'~':~'~'~"':'"'"":"~'~ ................... iI'"'~"""'"'"'"'"'"'""'"'"'~ ................... 108 Deepwood Ct.- Kenai -~-~-g3-~-~'~ ................ [ ...................................... Homer I::lectrie Assn. 280 Airport Way / Kenai '~h';¥~;'; ............................................................ 36225 Kenai Spur Hwy./Soldotna P. O. Box 3670 / Kenai NAM~ ..-..::.._~_,_?_:_~ ................. .:_........ .................... ..... ;-:E:.:d-_:;-_a-_:?_ ...................................... ....................................... P. O. Box 861 /Kenai .............................................................................. _283,_7__1.__4!_ ....................................... ;v__:_~_~ Alaska Anvil ......... v .... . ............... ...v ....... . ........,. ..... .... ~.........-.-.. _. .......... HC01, Box 375 / Kenai ................................... < ........................ . 776-5870 .............................................................................. Hall Quality Builders 1212 1 st Ave. / Konai ,-~-~-~:-~-~-~- ................ [ ........................................ Re/Max of the Kenai Peninsula ......................................~~'"'~ ....................................... 100 lrading Bay Rd. #6 / Konai ii~_~'~:'~'~'~'""_ .................... i'"'"::::::i"'"5'""'"'"'"~"'""'"'""'""'""~ 2702 Denali / Anchorage 99503 Walters & Associates -~_-:_-_-_-::_-_-; :_-:_-::_-_-_-;_-_-_-:_-:_-_-_. -_-_-_-_-_-_- ......................................~ ....................................... 130 S. Willow #8 / Kenai ....... Fi'i .... iiii ..... ii'ii"i'"i'iii .... i'ii ......................... 35126 K-Beach Dr./Soldotna .......................... i ......... ,~ ........ .,....... ............... 3 ........ .-... ....... ~.-,..,.._...~ ........... 11408 Kenai Spur Hwy./Kenai ...................................... I ...................................... WN Carr's Quality Center "~'~'~'~'~'~'~'~'~"~'"'~'""'~~ ................... !'"'"'~'~'"'"'~'"'"'"'"~"'"'"'~ ....... i P. O. Box 3101 / Kenai Peak Oilfield Service P. O. Box 7159 / Nikiski Epperheimer Inc. Mark Epperheimer P. O. Box 2949 / Kenai "~'~'g'~'ii'is;i ................ t ................................................................................. Dogies Fuel Service ............................................................ ======================================= P. O. Box 582/Kenai · '~'~:'~'~'F ............... [ ................................................................................ Alaska Vocational Technical Center 809 2nd. Ave. I l NAME I }Y/N Cherisse Dunlap .................................................... ,.~.!.~..o....C..~[!..~re.~..v...pr:.../...~.~s.~..o.r.e.~..o... o..9...s..0.~. ......................... ....................................... ======================================= ====================== VECO, Inc. i~':~i~ii~_.'_u_'_iii~ii~i~i~'i'i':i';i:i ................................................................................ P. O. Box 1140/Kenai Owick Construction P. 0. Box 8507 / Nikiski ,-~-~-,~::~-;f~-A- .................................................................................................... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...................................... ====================== ......... ~.., ...................................................................................................... Kenai Supply Co. ...................................... ....................................... ~. O. Box 1720/Konai KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAREER FAIR COMMITTEE NAME Bob Favretto, Chair ................. .. ..... Diana Zirul Tess Whalen Jack Facose Duane Bannock ................. ~,....-~-, ..... ~ .................. ....~.,----_ ....... ..~ .... ~... Randy Daly Robert Peterkin Ii .~_________________.____ _ ..____ _: 283-54OO ~~-~ ....... ~-- ~- ~-~ 283-3335 283-3949 283-3949 283-3830 283-3777 283-6506 .._.. _ _, ,_,_ _, ...................... _-~__-;_- 283-6443 .... _- - _ -_-_-_- -_-_-_-_.._- -_-_~-~ ~ -_-_-_ _ _--- _- 283-3913 283-6506 283-6506 ....................................... 283-3831 283-6427 SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF KENAI KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MARCH 11, 1999 THURSDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( areer Fair An Opportunity for High School Students and parents to meet and explore career areas. Meet local business and industry representatives and learn of employment opportunities, on the job training and intern- ship potentials and learn more about future educational needs. Highlights Meet Local Employers Explore Career Fields e Entertainment eBarbecue At the Economic Development District Building, Mile 14.5 on the KenaJ Spur Highway. For information call 283 7989 or 283-3335 ., ! 0 -- 0 Z W Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1809-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.20.280 TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO POST PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION. WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.280 sets forth the public notice to be given for public hearings of the Planning & Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, KMC 14.20.280 now requires publication in a newspaper of general circulation and individual notice to property owners within 300 feet of the effected parcel; and WHEREAS, adding public posting of effected property would increase public notice and provide greater public awareness of issues before the Planning & Zoning Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska that KMC 14.20.280 is amended to include the following: Public Posting. The applicant shall post the property, subiect to the application with public notices as provided by the City at least ten (10) days before the date of the required public hearing. Such notices shall be placed so as to be visible from each improved street adiacent to the property. The applicant is responsible for removing the posted notices within five {51 days after the hearing is completed. Failure to properly post notices shall be grounds for deferral or denial of the application. No one except the applicant, an agent of the app!icant, or the City shall remove or tamper with any such required posted notice during the period it is required to be maintained under this paragraph. (e) Proof of Posting. Before the public hearing, the applicant shall submit to the City an affidavit signed by the person who posted the notice stating that the notice was posted as required by this section. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of January 1999. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk John J. Williams, Mayor Introduced: Adopted: Effective: January 6, 1999 January 20, 1999 February 20, 1999 Suggested by: City Council City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 99-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA REQUESTING THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES CONTINUE MANAGEMENT OF THE KENAI RIVER RED SALMON FOR MAXIMUM SUSTAINED YIELD. WHEREAS, the Alaska Constitution requires Fish and Game to manage fisheries for sustained yield and this has been in the past interpreted to mean maximum sustained yield; and WHEREAS, the present system of management of red salmon for maximum sustained yield has been in place since the 1960's; and WHEREAS, management for maximum sustained yield attempts to prevent over-escapement and the resultant poor sockeye runs in following years; and, WHEREAS, the success of this system of management has resulted in development of a viable commercial and sports red salmon fishery, and related growth in the economy of the Central Peninsula area; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of a proposed "optimal system" will result in greater fluctuations in returning red runs which could adversely affect the economy of both the sport and commercial fisheries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the City of Kenai requests that the Alaska Board of Fisheries continue the maximum yield management of the red salmon fishery that has resulted in a healthy economy and fishery for all users. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20t~ day of January 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (1/11/99) kh JAN--28--99 82 :8! P~I KPFA 9872622898 R,t,~OX,~IOI~ ~l~O, 99-3 P.81 P.1 A R~$OL~IO~¢ OF THE ¢OU.~CXC OF THE CTTY. OF ~N~, ALAS/fA REQUES~NG THE ~S~ ~0~ OF FIS~E~E~ CON~NUE MANAG~ME~ OF THE ~N~ ~VER ~D S~ON FOR ~~ SUSTAINED YIELD. ~iE~As. ~e ~at~ Cons~mflon requires ~h ~d O~e to m~mge fi~e~cs fo~ su,~ed ~eld ~d ~s has b~n ~ m~m~ &u$~~ ~el~d ~e p~t ~~~ret~ to me~ d~~m~t of a ~ble co ~o~h m ~e cc d porn red s~o~ fi~e ' S ~ ~8 WA1C~ ~0~ V ~~ ~e aport ~d co~e ' ad ersoly ~ct ~e rc~ ~eh~es economy NOW, THEi~FORE, ]~E 17 PESOLV~D BY T~ C t~t hu resulted i- - .,.~..'~~._ . ~~emeng of ~e red ~~on ~e ~ASSED ~y THE CO~C~L OF THE Cl~ OF ~N,~, A~S~, ~b 20~ ~ ~f J~u~ I ggg. A~I'EST: JO/~' J, WILMAMS. MAYOR Carol L. Freak, City Clerk (l/ll/OO! kh CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 99-4 Suggested by: Administrauon A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFE~NG FUNDS TO UPDATE THE AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (ALP) DRAWINGS. WHEREAS, Aries Consultants Ltd. has been awarded the contract for planning services for the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan of which amending the ALP is a part; and WHEREAS, FAA has requested that the ALP incorporates FAA AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design, Change 5 criteria; and WHEREAS, Aries Consultants Ltd. has requested an increase in the contract amount by $14,000 to cover the cost of updating the Airport Layout Plan drawings to reflect these changes; and WHEREAS, Aries Consultants Ltd. has requested an extension of the planning Services Agreement through June 30, 1999, in order to provide time to finalize, approve, and print the Airport Layout Plan and FAR Part 139 Airport Certification Manual; and WHEREAS, this contract amendment and use of funds from the development grant for the Taxiway C Project is contingent upon FAA approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1' That the following budget transfer be made in the Taxiway C Capital Project Fund: From: Construction $14,000 To: Engineering $14,000 Section 2' That the City Manager is authorized to increase the Aries contract amount by $14,000. Section 3' That the authorized completion date of the project is extended to June 30, 1999. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20t~ day of January 1999. JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by F~nance: MEMORANDUM TO' Richard A. Ross, City Manager FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager~ DATE' January 13, 1999 SUBJECT: Changes to the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Aries Consultants Ltd. have nearly completed the new Master Plan project for the airport. The remaining items to complete are the referenced ALP and the new FAR Part 139 Airport Certification Manual, which incorporates portions of the ALP. The rest of the Master Plan is completed and printed. The ALP was prepared ac, cording to FAA AC 150/5300-15 Change 4 criteria that was in effect when the Master Plan started. Since then, "Change 5" criteria was issued by the FAA, which they would like incorporated into the ALP along with new development created by extending the taxiway to the end of the runway and construction of a new gravel strip. Both Jim Perham and Patty Sullivan agree that this can be funded by the development grant for the now completed taxiway project. We have executed a "closeout change order" reflecting quantity underruns in the credit amount of $15,305 for this project. An amendment to Aries Consultants contract to perform the needed changes would be appropriate. Most of the work will be done by Wince-Cortheil-Bryson as they subcontracted the ALP preparation from Aries. An amendment in the amount of $14,000 is necessary. With your concurrence, we will prepare a resolution for City Council approval at the next meeting. MEMORANDUM 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 TO' FROM: DATE' RE' Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai ~/. January 15, 1999 CONTINUATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE -- PROTESTS The City of Kenai is required by the Alcoholic Control Board to file letters protesting the continued operation of liquor licenses by January 31 of each new year. At this time the following liquor licenses are not current: The New Peking -- Owing property tax. Old Town Village Restaurant -- Owing business property, real property, and sales taxes. Alaskalanes, Inc. -- Owing lease and water/sewer payments. Eaglechief, Inc. {d/b/a Katmai Hotel} -- Owing real property taxes, lease payments and water/sewer. Kenai City Code states, 2.40.010 Obligations to City: It is determined to be in the public interest that holders of or applicants for licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of Alaska shall have all obligations to the City of Kenai on a satisfactory basis prior to the City Council approval of any activity of said license holder or applicant. (Emphasis added.} 2.40.020 Approval by Council: Prior to approving renewal of any liquor license by the City of Kenai, the Council shall enter findings in the minutes of the Council that the afore-described liquor licensees have satisfied all obligations to the City of Kenai or that the applicant has entered into a City approved payment plan with the Borough or City on any obligations owed to the City and said applicant is in compliance with said payment plan. After making such finding, the City Council may grant the approval requested. (Emphasis added.) Both the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough sent letters to the businesses noting amounts owed. Does council direct the City Clerk to forward letters protesting the continued operation of the above-referenced liquor licenses if accounts are not current by January 29, 19997 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD TONY KNOWLES, GOVEf. 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 350 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 Carol Freas, Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Freas: December 29, 1998 We are in receipt of the following publication(s) for renewal of liquor license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included on page two. Package Store Oaken Keg Spirit Shop//58 Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669 T~e M .~l~k~: ~ TRao LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (Please read separate~lnstructlons) ~ ., ~ Two Year r'i Seammal - Dates of operation not to exceed 12 mos. 8mlule FIMereme_ For t. itenM r-edem BN s~ ee.'~'~. 150 .. 92-0078612 0 TmnM~r of / u~.N HM~ 3218 ~' EntM .pplomt'e or trmMem~e' mine end ruling OR C] ~ k~m~ay lot active at le~t 30 eight-hour dlyl during ea¢~ of the two i:~'eceaing calendar yearn? (AS 04.11.330(3)) Licen.e Fee $1,500.00 Riling Fee: /'$ / 200.00 $ '~ S 1,700.00.. Oaken Keg Spirit #58 ,.w.w~.) Keg Spirit Shops, Inc. 6411 a _~0576 Kenai Sl::m.~ Sighl~y ..... 'I'H~ ffi A ~N B. PREMI ~ ~ ~ Name te be ueed on W elgn or In ad~lMng W Idem~ Pe'emieee: OloeeM School Omundl: I -I r'"i A~04.11.410 OR D E.~ Fid O "'~ D Il k)MIbx1 M prlmlel ffill~ Illin or Jill thin E) mil# lmm the Ix)undll~l of i munictpMly (inooq~leKi city. borough or unified municlpdty)? 0 e,.,m,.m,~,~m D ~,,,.=nsom.,, D w,~ O .~. ~ ~ Fire Mlrlhil (Requked ~ new en~ p~ busings) I--! mm M Premlle~ AW Ired/or itl New Ind RMocllon E 'IIOND. TRANS E IN RMATI N al~mlyl~g A8 04.11.~!0(4XB) I~ em kmtM' InvMuntm¥ Imnefm, muat be fled ~ .pplaauon (1S AaO lO4.1 o7). PMi m~ ~Tf ~.T.~,~ w~h thmtmn.for i.: (Attioh extra eheell il neeeelMY) "' BEFORE TRANaFEF~ D~ng Bu.m.. M: (Bu~ne.. Name) BEFORE 'rF~m,N{~{:ER. ~~ W ~ ~ ~ (~M ~) DMe M I~~ ~en ~g ~it S~, Inc. _ ~en Keg - Store ~58 6411 A S~t ,,.10576 ~i S~ Hi~ ,,, 5/23/83 o~. ~, ~ ~ o~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ 995[8 Fe~, ~ 996[[ 56[-[944 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~.-~c~a , ~ 99518 565-7567 ~c~a~, ~~d ~. ~e~n, D~:o: :[3005 ~~:a~, , ~. ~~~ ~s, D~:o: [2[3 ~c~~, ~~ttste~ ~ ~. 6411 A S~~~ar ~~a~, THIS AREA OFFICE USE ONLY Form 04-901 PM 1 (Rev 6/96) ALASKA UQUOR UCEN~E APPUCATION PAGE 2 OF 2 i , , SECTION F. INDMDUAUCORKRATE OFFICER INFORMATION. Th. ~mvm ~ mu~ oe o,,,vme, to, ma, ~ or m.x.,,,e.mm., me ] ~ m' co--.!~mmm, t i · ~. In· ofllc~m ,mm:l mum income me Promotor. VIc~-Pm~,~lent. Smcmmw mm *rmm~ur~. Urns m~#tkmm ,,,q~m ms ~n/. i i ..'ence H. Havward 6411 A Street Anchorage, AK 99518 3421 Halyards C~r.o Anchoraae. AK 99516 O~e of B~ Mom Phone Worn Phone 11/24/54 345-3020 561-1944 VT Chief Executive Officer Full N4~fle (Do not u.e Roi:~:r't: J. 6411 A Street c~y. 8,-,e. z~ boole Anchorage, AK 99518 10381 Treetop Lane, Anchorage, .AK 99516 01/10/38 I346-26141 561-1944 Lenc3~ of ~ I:1~I #~l~lm, ll~acomommm. Iclemm~ me~eolflceyou 27 11 I Full Nmlle (0o riot ~ #lttlm~) Donald J. Anderson 6411 A Street Clay. sine. Z~ OoOe An~horaq~. ~ 9951~ ! 13005 Lindmmv Dr.: An~.hmra~_, AK I--of-- 'j--Phone 10/30/60 345-6564 561-1944 Le.gm of 7~ Y e~m bola. i Full Name (Do not urns 3. Mlcbael Moxness 6411 A Street oay, a~e. z~ c. oae Anchoraq~, AK 99518 1213 "S" St., Anch~raqe, AK 99501 7/12/52 277-3189 565-7567 L~flgtl~of Almlm R~cI~ #~ao~cm~a·~MX~laOn.~e~ecoflmo¢~®off~eyou SECTION G. INDMDUAL/CORPORATE OFFICER BACKGROUND. Mu,,,,. Doms.ny #.:lvkl~ or mflxxle ofllom' ~ m now nave any cWecl or mcire~ Imm in .ny o~er e~o~o ~wemge Ouamm a~emea in Am or any o~er mm·? ~ NO ~3 YE~ ffyeKg~e~e..amofmm.em, ina~X~m. 1397 - ~~ra~ 2780 - Sol~~ 0795 - ~orage 0794 - ~cknra~ 1336 - Fa~ 0792 - ~orage 3218 - ~i 2266 - W~~a -"~8 - Pa~r 0163 - Fa~s 1464 - ~gle River 3507 - J~u ~4 - ~~rage 0793 - ~orage 0798 - ~chorage 1019 - ~ia I ~~~~ ~ ~ ~.~~. ~- ~~~:o~or.,. ~~.~~.. o,. ,.~~.,,~ ~ ~., I~ m ~~ ~ ~~r of I~ =mm~s ,n anomer irate of tn· ~,a~r m~ ot mat irate? SEC~ON H. DECLARATION,' I declare uncler penalty of pequry that I h~ave examines this application, including the accompanying scheOules ancl statements, ancl to the best of my ~nowtec~ge an· belief it is true, correct eno com01ete, ancl this application is not in violm~on of any security interest or other contractecl obligations. I further certify that I have reaa aha am familiar with Title 4 of the Alaska statutes anc~ its regulations, anc~ that in accoraance with AS 04.11.450, no person other than the applicant(s) or licensee(s) has any clirect or inclirect financial interest in the licensecl business. I agree to provide all information recluirecl by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Boarcl in support of this aDplicatJon. If ~optlcatlon is for a Beverage Dispensary or Package Store license. I certify that eac~ applicant namecl on this application has resided In the ~tate of Alaska for m least one year prior to ll~e date of this application: ancl/or the applicant Is a corporation reglsterea anti qualtfl~l to do business in the state of Alas~ for one year prior to the clare of this application, or all of the shareholders nave resided in the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the ;l~te of this application. SiGNATURF..(S) OF CUE~IENT LICEHSEE(S) (APPLICANT) OAKEN KEG SPIRIT SHO~, INC. SIGNATURE(S) OF TRA .I~_FER;;_(S) . _ /dRY PUBLIG IN'AND FOR AI.,ABKA clly Of , , NOTARY PUBUO IN ANO FOR ALASKA .Corm 04-901 Pig· 2. (Rev 6/95) TONY I~NOWLES, GO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 350 ,~ehorage, ,Maska 99501-6698 Phone: 90%269-0350 Fax: 90%272-9412 Carol Frcas, Clerk City of Kcnai 210 Fidalgo Suite 200 Kcnai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Ferguson: January 7, 1999 We are in receipt of the following application for a transfer license(s) within the City of Kenai. You are being notified as required by AS 04.11.520. Additional information concerning filing a "protest" by a local governing body under AS 04.11.480 is included in this letter. Package Store One Stop Liquor; Spur Liquor Inc.; Reean Dee Pitts - President; 5455 Kenai Spur Hwy.; Mail: PO Box 1916, Soldotna, AK 99669; Corporate stock transfer. Sincerely, /,.,c/COonna .TMnson Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Linda S. Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. 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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1999 Kenai City CounCil Chambers Tom ?hibod~au, Chairman ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 10, 1998 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Approval-- Special Use Permit/Reean Pitts -- Automated Teller Machine ITEM 8: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda -- December 16 and Janum-y 6, 1999. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION JANU~Y 14, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN THOMAS THIBODEAU, PRESIDING *** MINUTES *** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Bob Favretto, Tom Thibodeau, Henry Knackstedt, James Bielefeld, Dan Van Zee, Ron Holloway, Lucy Lorenzen Members Absent: None Also Present: Assistant Airport Manager Keith Holland, Councilman Ray Measles, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin 2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO RE-ELECT THOMAS THIBODF~U AS CHAIR OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION. VAN ZEE SECONDED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. HOLLOWAY MOVED TO RE-ELECT HENRY KNACKSTEDT AS VICE CHAIR OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION. BIELEFELD SECONDED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE TIH!I AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY HOLLOWAY. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of December 10, 1998 KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MIRUT~ OF DECEMBER 10~ 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY HOLLOWAY. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- None 6. OLD BUSINESS- None ® NEW BUSINESS Approval- Special Use Permit/Reean Pitts- Automated Teller Machine Mr. Holland directed the Commission to a letter in their packets regarding a special use permit. He noted, there have been several requests in the past for an ATM machine to be placed at the airport terminal. Reean Pitts has put together a proposal and requests a special use permit. Holland added, Helen Coon was present with some brochures and to answer questions. Coon stated she was attending as a representative of Reean Pitts and explained Pitts wants to place an ATM machine in the airport to be operated for profit. She will own, maintain and assume all responsibility and liability for the machine. For people to use it there is a $2.00 surcharge, which is standard for privately-owned ATM machines around the state. Coon stated some of the privately-owned ATM machines in the Lower 48 charge up to $4.00 surcharge. This surcharge helps owners of ATMs recover their investment, which is considerable. It will take her a long time to recover her investment in the machine because of all the different costs involved including cost to purchase, processing fees, lease fees, etc. Coon has attended the Triton Training Program and spoke highly of the company and the service they provide for their product. Coon stated she feels confident in the machine as it is the only one she has ever sold and it has been successful throughout the state. Knackstedt asked which cards it will accept. Coon answered that on the back of credit cards, there is usually the logos for Plus and Cirrus. They are the two largest networks approved by the FDIC to actually do electronic transfer. The ATM will take VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, ATM and bankcards from any FDIC insured bank throughout the nation. Favretto asked if the fee charged is posted on the machine. Coons answered that it was and was the first advisement when someone inserts their card. They can press "yes" if they want to continue with the transaction or "no" and the transaction is discontinued with no charge to them. VanZee stated with credit card transactions, there are discounts that credit card handlers charge, some are as much as 3-4%. He asked, who pays those charges? Coon answered, Pitts will pay the charges. She is charged a flat rate each month for the transactions and a contract to that effect. Airport Commission Meeting danuary 14, 1999 Page 2 Se VanZee asked if he goes to the ATM machine and withdraws $100, would his credit card be charged $102.007 Coon answered in the affirmative. She added, Pitts supplies an account to which she has her part of the money deposited. Coon added, handling of the cash that goes into the machine is her responsibility. She will either hire a company who provides that service or she will do it herself. Favretto asked, from a customer standpoint, what would happen if the machine malfunctioned, i.e. someone thinks their card has been charged but no cash is dispersed? The first person they will probably go to is the rental car counters to find out where they can get their $100.00. Who services these machines locally and what happens? Coon answered, the customer is advised who owns the machine right on the screen. In addition, there will be an ~In Case of Emergency" sign stating who to call. The airport manager will be given Coon's number, Triton's number, and Pitts' number so one of them can be contacted. Both she and Pitts carry cell phones. Triton has a ten or twelve-hour service also. The machine can't swallow their card because when they insert the card, it doesn't read it until it is withdrawn from the machine. By FDIC regulation, a tremendous paper trail is on the machine. There is a play-by-play transaction record and that record can be accessed directly from the machine by Pitts from a processing office in San Diego, California and Cirrus in Dallas, Texas. Holland stated this is very similar and was drafted after the Special Use Permit used for the phone card machine that is currently in the airport. Ail the mechanics will basically be the same and they have had very good luck with that system. HOLLOWAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ATM MACHINE AT THE KENAI AIRPORT. VAN ZEE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Airport Manager Holland reported he is standing in for Atha, who is in Anchorage for an Alaska Aviation Coordination Council meeting. It is a council of statewide aviators and managers presenting forum to work out some problems within the aviation industry. The enplanement report was distributed before the meeting. Holland stated the unofficial numbers at this point are down from last year a little bit. The conclusion from some analysis is this is due to the pullout Airport Commission Meeting January 14, 1999 Page 3 ® 10. of the other airlines, availability of seats, and the costs of those seats. There are no real fare wars going on between here and Anchorage like was seen when Yute and MarkAir were in Kenai. VanZee asked Holland what the 1998 records show as part of an average or a trend for the last five years. Holland answered that last year was up a little bit from the year before. He thought about 111,000 last year. The year before was the year after MarkAir pulled out and the enplanements were down. The year MarkAir was still in Kenai, the number was 130,000. He added, he felt there was going to be a little dropoff from that 130,000 but it shouldn't be very much off that. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / (~UESTIONS Commissioner Holloway asked Holland when the "giant moose roundup" was going to take place. Holland answered hopefully soon. All the gates are working fight now and if they continue to work for the next few days they will probably have a big roundup. He stated moose are being chased off the runway almost every day, two and three at a time. It's tough on the moose and they're moving around a lot looking for browse. If they can find an open gate, they go in. Commissioner Lorenzen asked the gunshots she heard had to do with removing moose. HOlland answered, he used cracker shells. Holloway asked if moose were going over the top of the fence. Holland answered he has seen one go over the fence behind the fuel service where some snow had been plowed up and there are areas where they can jump over from snow drifts. INFORMATION Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas - December 16, 1998 and January 6, 1999. ADJOURNMENT HOLLAND MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SF~ONDED BY KNACKSTEDT. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7' 18 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Airport Commission Meeting January 14, 1999 Page 4 KENAI HAI~OR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 1999 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG '3 AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 7, 1998. ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: REPORTS Director Dock Foreman ITEM 7: OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Discussion -- Potter's Marsh Boardwalk ITEM 8: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9' COMMISSIO~I~' COUNTS/0~TIONS ITEM 10: INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 16, 1998. ITEM 11: ADJOuRNMeNT REGULAR MEET~G OF THE CITY OF KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1998- 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL VICE CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING *** M. INUTF~ *** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Members Present: Wemer-Quade, Clay, McCune, Spracher, Thompson Members Absent: Eldridge, Jahrig Also Present: Councilman James Bookey, III, Public Works Manager Keith Komelis, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin 2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR MCCUNE MOVED TO ELECT WILL JAHRiG AS CHAIR AND TOM THOMPSON AS VICE-CHAIIt. SPRACHER SECONDED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Komelis asked to add Cunningham Park under New Business. WERNER-i~UADE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION SF_XIONDED BY MCCUNE. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Re ReEular Meeting of November 2, 1998 McCune asked that his comment on page four" problem" to "... is a potential problem..., has become a MCCUNE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 1998 AS AMENDED. MOTION SECONDED BY CLAY. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 6. REPORTS KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 Page 1 ® Director's Report City Manager Komelis reported the Tustumena 200 will be held on January 23 and will follow the same route as. last year, starting at the boat launch parking area. Kids will be in the dogsleds riding from that point on through where the proposed Boardwalk is located, across the Warren Ames Bridge, to Kenai Supply. Thompson asked for the time it will start. McCune and Komelis related it will start at 10'00. McCune stated it was a very positive event and the kids enjoyed participating. b. Dock Foreman Komelis stated the Dock Foreman is working with the City road crew at the present time because the dock is closed. OLD BUSINESS Kenai River Bluff Erosion Study Komelis reported he had received a letter from Dennis Nottingham advising they have reached a point for review by the Commission. The Commission retired to the tables where they could all view the drawings and Komelis summarized the drawings regarding the erosion reduction methods, the footpath from Pacific Star Seafoods to K-Beach Road, strand ridges, and other improvements to the arcao Bookey stated if this became a reahty, it could stabilize the property behind it and allow property owners to stay at their location. Clay noted that a couple of buildings are currently right on the line and he would like to see them saved because it is such a nice area. He added, the Russian River is instalhng some of the strand bridges as depicted in this study and thought they will really save the area. Komelis related that the City owns some of the lots that are already on the slope in the proposal because so much as eroded. He added, the "open cell' method was much more expensive because a pile driver has to be used while the sloping method with riprap is a bit cheaper and seems to be just as effective. Bookey indicated his understanding the footpath would be 12"wide and paved so it can be used as both a bike path and footpath. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 Page 2 be Komelis noted there is a proposal to the Fish & Game to close the area to dipnetting. Bookey noted that was the intention of the Council. He added, a resolution was submitted to the Fish Board to have this area closed, but he was not sure it will happen. The main reason for the resolution was to keep people from going over the bank to fish. The Fish Board denied it last year so the Council decided to go back with it this year. Hopefully, it will slow down the activity because of the erosion from people climbing up and down the bank. Thompson asked if it was as bad this year. Bookey answered it wasn't as bad as the year before but some public education has been done to help mitigate damage. Bookey further related that a second resolution has been sent to the Fish Board to limit the dipnetting fishery from midnight to 6:00 a.m. This was done for both safety and allocation purposes. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the methods of erosion reduction addressed, cost of each method, footpath, buildings and bridges that are included as part of the study. A short discussion was also held regarding other funding sources and the length of time it will take to complete the project. Consensus was reached to ask Mr. Nottingham to continue the study and provide costs for each method of erosion reduction. Thompson asked if any action needed to be taken. Komelis stated he thought perhaps a motion of support for the study. As stated in the letter, he wanted everyone to be aware that many encroach- ments on private property were going to take place so a significant amount of right-of-ways that will need to be addressed. Komelis will write a letter to Mr. Nottingham indicating the study was discussed by the Harbor Commission. He would further state the Commission felt he was headed in the right direction and to provide the Commission with cost estimates of both types of erosion reduction methods. Potter's Marsh Boardwalk Bookey asked if any more information had been received from the Potter's Marsh Project. Komelis stated he had not received the /nformation since his last request so he will call and request the information again. NEW BUiINE8$ Cunningham Park KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 Page 3 Kornelis provided a drawing of the proposed Cunningham Park improvements. Bill Nelson did the engineering and provided the drawing. Komelis reported the proposed drawing was going to the Council at the next meeting and would like some comments from the Harbor Commission. Komelis related the Kenai River Sport Fishing Association has pledged $100,000 for improvements to the ramp only. The Commission reviewed the drawings at the table. Bookey expressed his concem the direction of the park would be changed drastically. He also noted permits still need to be obtained for the improvements. Thompson suggested instituting parking restrictions but noted the difficulty in enforcing such restrictions. He added, he has launched 14'- 16' motorized skiffs there and felt that should only be done at high tide. Bookey expressed concern regarding the type of ramp suggested; a honeycomb laid down and filled with concrete. There was no information on how it would withstand ice but they had been used in Washington and Oregon successfully. Wemer-Quade noted she had used the ramp for drift boats and thought it should be restricted to only drift boats. She added, if motorized boats are allowed to launch for free, the municipal dock would experience less usage and Cunningham Park could become very congested. McCune expressed his concerns that the boat ramp would be the main attraction and it would no longer be a day park because of the disruptions of sport fishers. McCune asked if the Sport Fishing Association would be committed to the project if a brand new ramp is rejected and minimal improvements are approved. Komelis stated they have not seen the drawing yet but felt they are committed to the project. Clay stated, as a drift boat owner, he was opposed to upgrading the Park. He stated he would like to see some place not congested with guides and felt that at 5'00 a.m. the guides would take advantage of it. He added, he was ail for spending money to improve the existing park, put in more picnic tables for the locals and to encourage drift boat use only. His additional safety concern was cars parked along the side of Beaver Loop Road. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding changing the whole flavor of the park, minimal improvements to the ramp to keep the "day park" character, and what restrictions could be put on its usage. KENAI I-L~RBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 Page 4 WERNER-i~UADE MOVED THE HARBOR COMMISSION APPROVE THE NELSON PRESENTATION DRAWING TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL WITH MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT EXIST~G GRATE LAUNCH ONlY IN KEEPING WITH THE NON-CO~RCIAL CHARACTER OF CUNNINGHAM PARK. CLAY SECONDED THE MOTION. After considerable additional discussion, MOTION PASSED. ® COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Councilman Bookey reported there are seven candidates for the Council position. January 26th or 28th will be interviews of the candidates and the successful applicant will be seated at the February 3~d Council meeting. Commissioner McCune asked about the status of student commissioners. Bookey related there was considerable discussion by the Council, who reached the decision to allow students to apply to a Commission if there is an open position and become a voting member like everyone else. All Commissions would be included with the exception of the Planning and Zoning Commission. INFORMATION Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 16, 1998. 10. ADJOURNMENT WERNER-~UADE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY CLAY. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26 P. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1999 Page $ CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMORANDUM 1992 TO: FROM. DATE: RE: Mayor and Council Members Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai January 15, 1999 HARBOR COMMISSION iF. APPOINTMENT Since your January 6, 1999 meeting, Public Works Manager Komelis was able to contact Mr. McCune regarding his reappointment to the Harbor Commission. Mr. McCune has stated his desire to continue. Does council wish to reappoint Michael R. McCune to the Harbor Commission for an additional three-year term? ® REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1999 - 7:30 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS~ PRESIDING *** MINUTES *** CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob Peters, Janet Brown, Lorrene Forbes, Melinda Harin§ Members Absent: Kathy Heus, Vince O~eilly, Janice Rodes, Carol Brenckle Also Present: Councilman Joe Moore, Director Emily DeForest, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin A quorum was not in attendance, Chairman Peters declared the meeting cancelled at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Kenai Library Commission January 5, 1999 Page 1 A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1949 163 MAIN STREET LOOP KENAI, ALASKA 99611 (907) 283-4378 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1998 Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books Fiction 1584 Non-Fiction 1428 Periodicals 44 Cassettes IntemetAccess Kits 91 444 18 Total Primed Materials .. 5049 Total Circulation .. 6007 385 217 Misc. 5 1104 287 Puzzles 9 Videos 391 Additions Docs Adult Juvenile Easy Books Total Girls 12 2 12 26 Purchases 11 9 7 27 Total Additions .. 53 Interlibrary Loans Ordered Received Returned Books 23 17 19 Imerlibrary Loans by our Library .. Books 36 Volunteers Number.. 15 Total Hours.. 158 Income Fines and Sale Books Lost or Damaged Books Xerox $1,304.20 98.00 116.25 Total Income for December, 1998 ...... $1,518.45 Library Cards Issued December, 1998 Kenai 39 Nikiski 3 Soldotna 18 Sterling 3 Other 3 Total 66 Library Patronage ...... 2.077 Persons O, ,. · i .-'-: i ~J LO,T, ! I L~ k- O, 0, I ii ?..~] I i nj :a" O] IF., :S, Z. "--' ~l Ill m flJ u.J O] o] :T., FO :£, LiD !.'d , £, ! -..-'! 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ROBERTS ENTERPRISE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, to me known and known to me to be the person named in and who executed the above document and acknowledged to me that he did sign the same voluntarily and of their own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed by official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public in and for Alaska My commission expires: STATE OF ALASKA )ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999, before me appeared CALVIN GOURLEY AND NANCY GOURLEY, to me known and known to me to be the person named in and who executed the above document and acknowledged to me that they did sign the same voluntarily and of their own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed by official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public in and for Alaska My commission expires' AFTER RECORDING, RETURN TO ASSIGNEE HEREIN SECURITY ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that 73,~c~-3 c.~-~,,-t-¥~-¥-~,. O rn,~eo - , whose address is ~.,3t.~3~ 2-g-7 ~. ~_r~i .i.~r.¢~j~, Assignees under that certain Assignment of Lease recorded ~\{)'~-it ~t , 19:~, in Book z~2'~ , at Page ~.-/ , and (~-~/v,r~ ;, ~c~,,~(.~ C-.)~u,zl~, ~.~'~, % ~3~,~.!~i e ~'~ , whose address is %~-~ ,~ ~t~ P<,e ~x~,. ~- ~C~l ) , hereafter referred to as · Assignor'~covering the following described property' does hereby assign, for good and valuable consideration, a security interest, in Lease. recorded , J '4' . ,~,~nBook referred to as Assignee, and assigns, for the term commencing on the day of , 19 , until Deed of Trust is paid in full. Said Deed of Trust being recorded . in Book , at Page . The Assignee herein agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. day of IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignors and assignee has hereunto set their hands this ,19___. ASSIGNEE: ASSIGNOR' i ) STATE OF ALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of... , 19..__, before me appeared , to me known and known tO me to be the person named in and w~oo executed the above document and acknowledged tome that (t)he(y) did sign the same voluntarily and of his/their own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ! have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public- State of Alaska My Commission expires: STATE OF ALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of , 19_.__, before me appeared , to me known and known to me to be the person named in and w~oo executed the above document and acknowledged tome that (t)he(y) did sign the same voluntarily and of his/their own free will for the purposes stated herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the date and year first written above. Notary Public- State of Alaska My Commission expires: C' ', Graves !ttomey CITY OF KENAI 210 F'idalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 (907) 2~-344~ FAX (907) 283-3014 DATE: SPECIAL USE PERMIT The CITY OF KENAI (herein sometimes referred to as CITY), for the considerations of and pursuant to the conditions and requirements set forth below, hereby grants to Reean Pitts P.O.Box 1916 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (herein sometimes referred to as PERMITTEE), the fight to operate an automated teller machine at the Kenai Municipal Airport building. The Airport Manager shall determine the exact placement after consultation with PERMITTEE. lo Term' The term of this Special Use Permit is for one year, commencing on the 15th day of January 1999 and extending through the 14th day of January 2000. This permit may be renewed annually on mutually agreed terms. . Rental Payment,: The rental specified herein shall be paYable as follows' Co De Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1 st day of January 1999. Rental shall be a monthly fee of 15% of transaction surcharge receipts on a monthly basis for the privilege of conducting the business authorized herein, plus any applicable tax. PERMITTEE shall provide monthly revenue reports for audit purposes. All payments shall be made monthly within ten (10) days after the end of each month; and shall be accompanied by a separate certified statement showing gross receipts from each of the businesses herein authorized for the month for which payments are made. If any such certified statements are found to be incorrect statements of gross receipts for the month involved, any additional amount determined to be due the CITY shall be immediately paid to the CITY by the PERMITTEE and any amount of overpayment by the PERMITTEE shall be credited against the next monthly payment due the CITY under this agreement. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City Administration Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address' City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794. o Use: The use by the PERMITTEE of the premises described above is limited to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive use to the described premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is also subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for the protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. SPECIAL USE PERMIT Page 1 of 4 Cary R. Graves City Attomey CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 2OO Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 (907) 283-3441 FAX (907) 283-3014 . o o ° o . 10. 11. 12. Regulations' The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport titled "Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations" issued in 1976, or any amendments thereto. By signing this Permit, PERMITTEE acknowledges that she has received a copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will comply with the requirements of said regulations. Solicitation' Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of any part or kind of business or commercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special Use Permit upOn, in, or above airport lands without the written consent of the CITY, is prohibited. Installation: All costs associated with installation shall be borne by the PERMITTEE. Removal of Property: Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon lands or in facilities in violation of the preceding prohibitions may be removed andJor impounded by the City of Kenai, and when so removed and/or impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon the payment to the CITY of the costs of removal plus storage charges of $25.00 per day. Reassignment/Relocation: Should it be necessary to reassign PERMITTEE to a different area of the airport terminal, the parties agree as follows: Advance notice. costs and site of relocation shall be by mutual agreement. Should reassignment and relocation be necessary, PERMITTEE shall be provided and afforded equivalent space, in terms of both area and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the extent found feasible by the Airport Manager. Risks: PERMITTEE will provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all risks incurred in performing its services hereunder. Hold Harmless: PERMITTEE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of, any acts of commission or omission by the PERMITTEE, his agents, employees, customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the PERMITTEE's occupation or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all costs connected herewith. Forbearance' Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the fight to exercise such terms, conditions or requirements. Insurance: ATM, the PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance coverage on the Automated Teller Machine. Such insurance coverage shall be in an amount satisfactory to the Airport Manager SPECIAL USE PERMIT Page 2 of 4 R. Graves ..,ity Attorney CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai. Alaska 99611-7794 (9O7) 283-3441 FAX (907) 283-3014 13. 14. Unit Maintenance: The PERMITTEE shall be solely responsible for the maintenance and for keeping the unit clean. Disadvantage Business Enterprise Participation: PERMITTEE (CONCESSIONAIRE) is required to take all necessary and reasonable steps to foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its airport concession activities. mo This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transponation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. The concessionaire agrees that it will not discriminate against any business owner because of the owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in connection with the award or performance of any concession agreement covered by 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. Bo The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in any subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause those businesses to similarly include the statements in further agreements. CITY OF KENAI- By: Richard A. Ross City Manager PERMITTEE' By: Nanle Title SPECIAL USE PERMIT Page 3 of 4 Cary R. Graves City Attorney CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Kenai. Alaska 09611-7794 (9o7) 2a..-3-344~ FAX (907) 283-3014 STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999 RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of said City. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 1999 (Title), e , being personally known to me or having producea satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the foregoing insmnnent on behalf of said Corporation. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: SPECIAL USE PERMIT Page 4 of 4 KENAI PARKS tk RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 7, 1999 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2' ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ITEM 3' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 3, 1998 ITEM 5- PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8: DIRECTOR'S REPORT a, Winter Solstice Basketball Scramble Peninsula Winter Games Update Kenai Nordic Trail Lights ITEM 9: OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS ITEM 10: ITEM 11- PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 12: INFORMATION a. Council Action Agenda -- December 2 and 16, 1998 Teen Center Calendar of Events ARPA Vision Quest Workshop Information ITEM 13. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1998- 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN RICHARD HI~TBERG, PRF~IDING *** MINUTES *** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m. Members Present: Richard Hultberg, Kelly Gifford, Jack 'Castimore, Tim Wisniewski, Matthew Peters, Ron Yamamoto. Dale Sandahl arrived at 7'20p.m. Members Absent: None Also Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Director Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin 2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Chairman Hultberg related he would be absent for three months and didn't know if he could be excused. He added, a Chairman would need to be elected regardless. CASTIMORE MOVED THAT MR. HULTBERG BE RE-ELF~TED CHAIR AND MR. SANDAHL VICE-CHAIR. PETERS SECONDED. CASTIMORE ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION PASSED. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA TItE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN. ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES- December 3, 1998 Hultberg noted on page three, "Frates agreed the concerns... read "Castimore agreed the concerns...' "should Hultberg also noted that Castimore distributed the pictures, not Hultberg on page three, last paragraph. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Representatives from Kenai Little League, Mark Epperheimer, Mike Gustkey and Orlando Mena spoke with the Commission regarding improvements to the complex. Mr. Gustkey reported the Little League organization would like some help to make some improvements to the KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 7, 1999 PAGE 1 snack bar, bleachers and ballfield. He stated from May to July the baseball fields are packed and last year almost 600 children signed up for Little League. He stated they were looking at coming to the Commission to request help with landscaping and needed repairs. New playground equipment is coming in this year and perhaps some shrubs could be planted. Safety issues to be addressed include the snack shack and some of the stands need repairs. In addition, the snack shack has no ramp accessibility. Gustkey further related in the future, the League would like to put some barbecue pits in a covered area where families can get together and enjoy a barbecue and watch the games. Lastly, the League is looking to eventually put in another T-ball field in the area adjacent to the girls' softball field to alleviate some of the congestion and scheduling problems. Epperheimer related there are four fields. Hultberg asked if it was at the point where the Little League field was maxed out. Epperheimer answered, another T-ball field could be used. He added the park is not aesthetically pleasing and the buildings currently being used are in bad shape with limited space for meetings, umpire rooms, etc. There also has been a lot of vandalism to the buildings and they have taken quite a beating. In addition, the porta-potties being utilized now are inadequate. Mena related, with the program growing every year, four fields are used five days a week continually. He stated the Little League can't host a tournament fight now and reiterated the safety concerns stated by Gustkey. Mena also noted the League hasn't maintained good communication with Bob Frates and has gotten behind on maintenance that should be done. Frates stated they had a meeting Monday night and discussed storage needs as well. There might be a possibility a couple of 8'X 8' cinder block structures are will be surplused in July or August and there may be a possibility they could be relocated, pouring a slab and put on a roof as well. Castimore stated last year he watched a couple of games and it was very busy. Hultberg asked if the City had land they could add to the ballfield. Frates stated there is a possibility they could and a League member had gotten the plat plan from the City so it can be measured out to see what kind of space is available. Mena related it doesn't have to be a full-size field for T-ball and another area to put it might be between the St. Francis Church and Ballfield # 1. One more T-ball field would open up two full fields, thus relieving the field overuse and alleviation of many scheduling problems, especially because games can't be played past 10:00 p.m. Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 2 ® ® Wisniewski related the Kenai field is, without a doubt, limited and safety issues need to be addressed. He doesn't know what is in the budget, but safety and landscaping would be good places to start. Hultberg expressed his concerns regarding additional parking and the possibility the land to add a new T-ball field could also expand parking. Gustkey felt it would probably be road frontage parking like it is now. Hultberg suggested Frates get together with the Little League Board, form a small ad-hoc committee and see what they could work out. The League meeting is January 22 and the City Council budget is due February 15. Castimore suggested this be budgeted now and take it to the Council in concert with the Little League. He stated he understood City crews would take the funds and clear the lots and begin the process. In addition, because this is already part of the Parks and Recreation budget, the Little League could simply be asking for redirection of some funds to the baseball park. He added, safety issues should be addressed first, then what can be done to make the area more aesthetically pleasing. Mena suggested donations from local companies could help as well. Bannock stated another concern might be very little or no running water. Hultberg related there had been discussion to move the baseball field to the old dumpsite but there was no backing to make the move. A lengthy discussion ensued with consensus being reached to form the ad-hoc committee, target safety issues as the first priority, then appearance improvements. In addition, come up with a good long-term plan that can be addressed by the Commission. Hultberg thanked the Little League Board members for coming and relating their concerns. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Winter Solstice Basketball Scramble Director Frates related a Winter Solstice Basketball Scramble has been held for a couple of years now. This year, there was some interest to play but a smaller scramble was held so the regular patrons could still use the floor. The scramble was coed. Five teams were picked. Frates added he anticipates next year's scramble will be held in the same manner. All the volunteers were used and it went really well. The participants were very happy. Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 3 Yamamoto asked if there was a charge. Frates answered there was a $10.00' charge per person, Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 4 b® de Peninsula Winter Games Update Director Frates stated the Peninsula Winter Games would be held January 30 and 31. Plans were to have a Mayor's race between Soldotna and Kenai Mayors, but this has changed to a Community race. Mountain View will be hosting some children's games at their playground. Last year it was quite successful and they look forward to it being more successful this year. Kenai Nordic Trail Lights Director Frates reported there might be a possibility of lighting the trails, however, some time and money would need to be dedicated toward the project. He added Nerlands had hosted a Blow Away project to light some trails in Anchorage. Hultberg asked if the whole trail would be lighted. Frates stated he didn't think it would be a problem. Wisniewski asked if Skyview might light their trail. Frates answered Skyview may consider it. General discussion ensued regarding obtaining the poles to use for the lights. It was suggested there might be some surplus poles that can be obtained cheaply or free and perhaps a ~Sponsor a Pole" project could be developed. Cunningham Park Director Frates also reported he had spoken with Rotary regarding Cunningham Park and there was considerable debate over renovation of the park and adding a full-use boat ramp. Concern was expressed to him it would change the whole flavor of the park. Bannock noted the most popular fishing area of the Kenai River is between Eagle Rock and Beaver Creek, which is about two miles above Cunningham Park and expressed his concern the park would be used much more by anglers over the municipal park because of the shortened distance they would have to travel by water. Sandahl expressed his concern the park would fill with guides. Hultberg stated there is more land available adjacent to the Park so more parking could be made available but felt citizens in the area would not be happy about losing a nice day park. Considerable discussion proceeded regarding it becoming very full of vehicles and trailers with no parking available for day users. Also discussed was the fact there is more parking space available at the municipal boat dock, safety issues for children in the Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 5 ® ® Cunningham Park play area, and accident potential from Beaver Loop Road into the Park. Hultberg asked if the Council needed further comment from the Commission. Bannock stated the draft plan includes the improvements to Cunningham Park the Commission already approved so nothing more was needed at this time. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS [ ~UF~TIONS Counci!m__an Bannock related the league of which the Peninsula Offers Baseball is a member could change their season to extend to September. He added, it was not foreseeable but was conceivable. A short discussion ensued regarding ramifications of running the league through September with mostly college students who go back to school in September and the affect it could have on the community use. Commissioner Peters related he spoke with Nate Kiel and passed out a new drawing of how the new Challenger Learning Center and Rink will look and their positions around the High School. Bannock related the transfer of property from the Mental Health Trust to the City of Kenai is moving ahead. The Mental Health Trust requested if any monuments were put up, they be mentioned. Commissioner Gifford stated she and Frates had attended the Peninsula Offers Baseball meeting and felt good about working with them. They were very receptive to requests made of them. Commissioner Gifford commented she felt it was time for the Christmas decorations to be replaced. Frates related the issue was being reviewed and consideration was being made for refurbishing decorations owned now or purchasing new decorations. Director Frates announced a new video game was going to be delivered to the Rec Center. Commissioner Hultberg related to the Commission his meeting with Mike Baxter and obtaining background information on the Peninsula Oilers Baseball lease. At the time the park was built, the old park was designated to the American Legion. Discussion ensued with consensus being reached that all facilities should be multi-use for the community. INFORMATION ae Council Action Agenda - December 2 and 16, 1998 Teen Center Calendar of Events Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 6 C. ARPA Vision Quest Workshop Information 10. ADJOURNMENT SANDAHL MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY CASTIMORE. MEETING ADJOIrRNED 8:21 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Kenai Park & Recreation Commission January 7, 1999 Page 7 AMENDED AGENDA CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 13, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. http ://www. c i.kenai.ak, u s le CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Election of Chair & Vice-Chair c. Agenda Approval d. Approval of Minutes: December 23, 1998 e. 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' 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. 99-02--Landscape/Site Plan Review--Tract C, Gusty Subdivision, Add. No. 2, 11535 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Jim Bookey III, P.O. Box 326, Kenai, Alaska. b. Request to purchase Lot 1-B,Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision No. 4 - Shawn A. Roberts. Determination if parcel is needed for a public purpose or should be sold. 6. OLD BUSINESS' 7. CODE ENFORCEMENT' Se REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: 10. INFORMATION ITEMS' a. KPB Plat Committee Action of 12/14/98 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS' 12. ADJOURNMENT' ® REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/~ ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK, PRESIDING *** MINUTES *** 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, Robert Newbry, Phil Bryson, Carl Glick Members Absent: None Also Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin b. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair GOECKE MOVED TO RE-ELECT CHAIRMAN GLICK AND VICE- CHAIR BRYSON. NORD SECONDED. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. Agenda Approval BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. GOECKE SF~ONDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED. de Approval of Minutes: December 23, 1998 GOF~KE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 1998 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BRYSON SECONDED. MINUTES WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED. Nord noted correction on page 3, paragraph 4 "... city and placed responsibility on the applicant" to read "... city than to send out notices to people within a 1,000' radius". Consent Agenda Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 1 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT- None ® ® ® CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS- None NEW BUSINESS 99-02--Landscape/Site Plan Review---Tract C, Gusty Subdivision, Add. No. 2, 11535 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Jim Bookey~ III, P.O. Box 326, Kenai, Alaska. NORD MOVED TO APPROVE 99-2--LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN REVIEW--TRACT C, GUSTY SUBDMSION. ERWIN SECONDED. Discussion Kebschull stated the City had nothing additional and Mr. Bookey was present to answer any questions. Goecke commented on quality of the drawings as they were easy to understand. Bryson asked Kebschull if the City had any front setbacks other than the 25' that would apply to this parcel. He noted, in the past there was one along the highway but he was wondering if there were any on the plats themselves. Kebschull answered not that she was aware of other than those noted in the zoning. Bryson asked Bookey if the areas on the drawing indicating native grass meant grass that was already in place. Bookey answered in the affwmative. Kebschull clarified in the commercial zone there is not a 25' front setback. Setbacks are determined by the building code. VOTE ERWIN Yes NEWBRY Yes GOECKE Yes BRYSON Yes NORD Yes GLICK Yes be Request to purchase Lot l-B, Block 2, Pavilion Subdivision No. 4- Shawn A. Roberts. Determination if parcel is needed for a public purpose or should be sold. Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 2 0 0 Se GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE SALE TO SHAWN A. ROBERTS, LOT l-B, BLOCK 2, PAVILION SUBDIVISION NO. 4. NORD SECONDED. Discussion Goecke commented he didn't foresee Kenai growing to the point of reaching Mackey Lake. Bryson asked Administration if the tract had previously been made available to public and not bid on. He thought it had been at some time before. Kebschu11 answered she was not aware of it. She noted Ms. Howard had related the City received this as part of a bankruptcy. VOTE GO~~ Yes BRYSON Yes NORD Yes ERWIN Yes NEWBRY Yes GLICK Yes OLD BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORTS City Council Duane Bannock directed the Commission to review the Agenda of the City Council January 6 meeting. He pointed out some of the highlights: Ordinance No. 1808-98 - Crow Court is a small piece of road across the street from the Kenai Middle School. They have formed their own local improvement district and have agreed to be assessed under the City Code and that paving project will take place next spring. Resolutions 99-1 and 99-2. The Council wrote a letter to the Board of Fisheries and asked them once again for their help during the dipnet season. They have proposed to the Board they eliminate dipnet fishing between midnight and 6:00 a.m. The purposes to be served are to allow some breathing room on the beach, for the fish and for easier enforcement. The second request made is to empower the Fish & Game to close the dipnet fishery within a 24-hour period or at 24 hours notice should there be an escapement problem. Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 3 Item G-1 -Kenai Municipal Airport Request for (~uaHflcations. The Request for Qualifications was a preamble to a Request for Proposals for qualified firms, applicants and individuals who may be interested in bidding on thc Request for Proposal. Councilman Bannock felt the Council was headed in thc direction to study thc project to death. As of last week, Council has decided not to §o forward with that idea. Item H-3 -Ordinance No. 1809-99- This ordinance came from Planning and Zoning and Bannock pointed out that while it is on the Council's Consent Agenda, it will be back under the next scheduled meeting under Public Hearings. This was its first reading and will be on the Agenda next week. Item H-5- Jackson Storage Lot off Airport Way- Transfer of this lease was approved and is now held by Mr. Rumford. Item H-6 - Council Seat Appointment Process - On January 26, 7:00 in Council Chambers, the Council will hold a work session. It will be very similar to the process Mr. El-win and Mr. Newbry went through. The Council is going to interview and get to know some of the seven people who have applied for Mr. Smalley's position. On Februal~ 3rd, at the regular Council meeting, they intend to make the appointment. The person elected will serve through the regular election in October. In October, there will be two seats open for three-year terms and this position will be open for a one-year term to finish out Mr. Smalley's term. That will get the Council back into the normal rotation of two Council members up for re-election every year. Item H-7 - Student Representatives - Bob Peters brought this issue to the Council several weeks ago where it became known to the Council that two Commissions have student representatives. There are eight members on the Library Commission, one is a student representative and not a voting member. Parks and Recreation has seven members and one student representative who has full voting powers. The Mayor has determined that we will begin to attempt, whenever possible, to place a student voting member on every Commission and Committee except the Planning & Zoning Commission. Requirements will be that they live in Kenai and be a high school student. Item H-8- Hotel/Convention Center Proposal- A proposal came to Council to perhaps create a property tax exemption for a hotel/convention center. There is no such provision on the books in the City of Kenai for any type of property tax exemption. Memos from the City attorney outlined the State of Alaska and the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 4 Peninsula Borough's property tax exemption statutes and concluded the statutes could not be interpreted to encompass a hotel/convention center proposal. The Mayor had reported to the Council there is a group that is interested, with private dollars, to come to Kenai and the tax exemption was their bargaining chip. The Council didn't think this was a good idea. In Bannock's opinion, no member of the Council thought a convention center or another hotel in Kenai was a bad idea. His feeling was neither he or the Council was interested in creating an ordinance or law for an organization that would be, in essence, subsidized at the expense of its neighbors. No one on the Council, in Bannock's opinion, has shown any interest in turning away private enterprise. He felt the headlines of the papers were a disservice to the Council and the community as a whole. Bannock feels the Council has been consistent through the years in what they can do and what they are willing to do and doesn't think they're doing anything wrong. Borough Planning Bryson stated there was a meeting January 11 and he highlighted items of interest: All Items under Consent Agenda were approved. Item E-1- Hope Airport Gravel Site- There was unfinished business from the previous meeting concerning classification of land in the Hope area. This had been postponed pending receiving answers on several questions that occurred from the Hope Community. Answers were received and persons who voiced the concerns were in concurrence with the reclassification and it was approved. Items F-1 and F-2- Ordinance 99-01 and Ordinance 99-02 - Both were postponed after the Public Hearing was opened and closed. They are being postponed until after the regional hearings in the various communities have taken place. The staff will report back to the Planning Commission. Both are proposals for rezoning in the rural areas. Item F-1 - Vacations Note Requiting a Public Heating- Were approved. All four of the Item H - Time Extension Requests were approved. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held in Homer. There are three items pending that had previously been postponed until they appear as Public Hearing items in Homer. Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 5 d. Administration Kebschu11 reported the City Code is now on the city's web page and it can be accessed through the Intemet. She noted, if the commissioners do not have Intemet available to them, she can provide a CD that can be loaded onto a personal computer. Commissioners are to contact Kebschu11 if a CD is needed. Kebschull added, the code can be easily word searched to find all the places in the code where the word is stated. Sections of the code may also be printed. In addition, at the next meeting there will be a discussion item regarding gravel pits in the city. Administration will be providing information on the gravel pit reports they have been working on for some time. They were started last summer when some problems were found. Administration is looking at some possible solutions. 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. KPB Plat Committee Action of 12 / 14/98 11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Commissioner Goecke welcomed Bannock as the commissions new liaison. Bannock clarified he was a member pro-tem and not yet appointed to the Commission. 12. ADJOURNMENT GOECKE MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY NORD. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission January 13, 1999 Page 6 CITY OF KENAI 211) FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, AL&SKA 99611-'17'94 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMO: TO' FROM: Richard A. Ross, City Manager t. Marilyn Kebschull, Planning & Zoning Administration' DATE' January 12, 1999 SUBJECT: 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Yearly Report In addition to their other duties, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed 63 resolutions in 1998. The following table breaks these down by type and action: Type of Permit Number Action Reviewed Amend Kenai Municipal Code 6 Approved Conditional Use Permits 12 Approved 9/Denied 3 Encroachment Permits 6 Approved Home Occupation Permits 7 Approved , Landscape/Site Plans 2 Approved Miscellaneous 1 Approved Preliminary Plats 12 Approved Transfer Conditional Use 1 Approved Permit Variance 16 Approved 1 O/Denied 3/Withdrawn 3 Total: 63 Attached is a report with provides additional information on the above resolutions and a graph which gives a visual representation of the activity. Attachments cc' Planning & Zoning Commission r-,. ~ 0 0 0 0 · 0 0 0 0 o ._ 0 0 .E o o 0 o ~ ~ ~ = ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N .'t2 ~ ..~ ~ n~ o ~ o m ~ Z o .... ~ ~ 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "0 · (1) 0 CO cO aC) 0 0 ~'- Z = N m N ._ E E ._N ._N ~ ,- r- n 13. ~ ._~ ._m a:: a: 0 .O._o 0'~ 1998 Resolutions Transfer Conditional Use Permit I~zone Variance Preliminary Plat Miscellaneous Landscape/Site Plan Home Occupation Permit Encroachment Permit .Amend KMC 13 Encroachment Permit m Landscape/Site Plan B Preliminary Plat m Transfer Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit D Home Occupalion Permit m Miscellaneous Rezone Amend KMC Conditional Use Permit ITEM 1: ITEM 2: ITEM 3: ITEM 4: KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 12, 1999 *** 5:30 p.m. Kenai Council Chambers Karolee Hansen, Vice-Chair ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR AGENDA APPROVAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 13, 1998 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Fire Chief Jason Elson -- Fire Station Landscapin§ Debbie Fahnholz-- Garden Club ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion-- Flower Selections ITEM 8: REPORTS ao Committee Chair Parks & Recreation Director Kenai City Council Liaison ITEM 9' 0uESTIONS AND COMMENTS ITEM 10: INFORMATION b. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 5 and December 3, 1998. City Council Action Agenda - December 2 and 16, 1998. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE JANUARY 12, 1999- 5:30 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL VICE CHAIRMAN BARB NORD~ PRESIDING ~ MINUTES ~ 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice-Chair Nord called the meeting to order at 5'35 p.m. Members Present: Barb Nord, Marilyn Dimmick, Jean Rogers, Helen Brown, Sylvia Johnson Members Absent: Karolee Hansen Non-Voting Members Absent: Linda Overturf Also Present: Councilwoman Linda Swarner, Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS ROGERS NOMINATED MARILYN DIMMICK FOR CHAIR. SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED. BROWN BROWN NOMINATED KAROLEE HANSEN FOR VICE-CHAIR, NORD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA BROWN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY DIMMICK. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 13, 1998 Nord noted corrections to page 3, 5th and 6th paragraphs, "rudabeckia" should be "rudbeckia'. Swarner noted change on page 3, 5th and 6th paragraph, "Meg-Amp" should be "Mag-Amp". Page 4, 7t~ paragraph, "Tom Jones" should be "Tom Jahns". DIMMICK MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES WITH AMENDMENTS. BROWN SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1998. MOTION APPROVED AS AMENDED. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 12, 1999 PAGE 1 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Fire Chief Jason Elson and Lori Holleman -- Kenai Fire Department Mr. Elson related one of the personnel at the Fire Station spent quite a bit of time beautifying the Public Safety Building. He developed an idea that soon grabbed consensus around the station which they now wanted to present to the Beautification Committee. The suggested plan is to add a flower bed to the corner at Willow and Main Street Loop in front of the Fire Station. The bed would be similar to the one at the airport with the comer at a slant and built of red brick. They want the shape to look like a three-sided fireplace standing about 4' high. The design would slope out to the comer with red flowers spelling "KFD" highlighted with a white background and trimmed in blue. Elson added, Holleman developed a list of flowers to use and also suggested a flat level surface be at the top so vine-like flowers can hang over the back of the brick. The Fire Station would cover the costs of the brick work and the labor if the Beautification Committee would cover the flower selection, costs and planting. The Fire Station will maintain the bed. Lori explained the drawing she brought with her of the proposed project. She suggested nasturtiums in the top of the brick wall as they are hardy and will bloom until fall and make a nice color arrangement and either geraniums, a type of red zinnia or begonia for the "KFD." She noted, the flowers she chose seem to be left alone by moose. Holleman continued, around each level alyssum could be placed; around the perimeter some ageratum; on the sides and front, perhaps a wrought iron hanger and hanging plants could be added to make it real showy. Dimmick asked if the nasturtiums would be hanging down in the back towards the building. Holleman answered that would make the brick wall very pretty to look at from the benches behind it. Baskets could even be put along the back face to dress it up even more. A lengthy general discussed ensued regarding the best flowers to 'capture the red color for the KFD letters and still last the summer. Alternatives to Holleman's ideas were discussed as well. Overturf stated watering out there has been a problem and asked if a soaking hose could be buffed in the flowerbed during preparation to ease maintenance. Chief Elson stated it would be no problem to do that. Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 2 b. Frates stated he thought the Committee had enough information to proceed and make their flower selections. He requested Elson submit dimensions and letter size so numbers of flowers can be determined. DIMMICK MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROJECT AS PRESENTED. BROWN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED. Janice Chumley- Garden Club Janice Chumley was in attendance in place of Debbie Fahnholz to introduce the Central Peninsula Master Gardeners to the Committee. The Master Gardeners have recently joined the state organization and achieved non-profit status and are working with the Anchorage Master Gardeners Association. She commended the Beautification Committee on all the beautiful work that is done in the City. Chumley explained, the group is very small fight now with seven members actively involved in doing community service projects, teaching classes for the Community Schools Program, and working with kids planting and weeding. Chumley added, their goal is to make the Master Gardeners a very active group. They have begun coordinating speakers to come and Present to the group and the public. The presentations will be held at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association. So far, Bob Campbell is going to speak in May and present on potatoes. The presentations will be free of charge. Another goal is to set up a Garden Club Day, but at this time they are unsure how to go about it and came to this meeting to ask for suggestions. Dimmick gave a brief overview of what the Committee does and how they request and organize volunteers to help with beautifying the City. Brown noted it usually involved twisting arms, publishing in the Clarion when a Cleanup Day is occurring, and having a barbecue afterwards to feed everyone. Swarner related a Garden Club had been started but had gone defunct in the late 1970's. Johnson, as a former member, stated she thought the formation of the Beautification Committee had sort of replaced the Garden Club. Brown related the school kids from Sears adopted the Bernie Huss Park. Also a day care school and a home school group had adopted other areas and had cleanup days. Chumley related she would be advertising upcoming events in the Clarion and invited the members of the Committee to attend. She added, there is also a new Master Gardener course starting on the Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 3 19t~ of January. It will be taught by Tom Jahns and will be held two nights a week at the Aquaculture Association building. Cost of the course is $30.00. The Cooperative Extension Office also has more details. Swarner suggested getting in touch with Jeff Lowenfels and ask if he would be interested in coming down to speak. Swarner will e- mail him and request he get in touch with Chumley. It was indicated there was an opening on the Beautification Committee and perhaps one of the members of the Master Gardeners would be interested in applying. Chumley indicated Debbie Fahnholz is a Kenai City resident and may be interested. The Committee thanked Chumley for attending and introducing the Central Peninsula Master Gardeners Club. 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion- Flower Selections Frates stated there are some flowers that were purchased at the nurseries that were a big item. He noted the poppies and rudbeckias were doing fairly well and there might be other special requests. He added, he thought it is early to get started with a complete list of flowers now, but he would be ordering seeds very shortly. Dimmick asked what had been a disappointment and what was really outstanding last year. Frates stated the marigolds purchased last year did not do well at the airport at all. The ones that the city grew were great. Swarner stated she would like to see some little gems planted instead of all marigolds. Overturf stated she would like to see more flowering kale in purples and reds. She added, the whites were okay, but the color was neat. Dimmick related a spidery type that Anchorage used might look nice. Overturf stated Hett had wanted to try using a pre-emergent organic herbicide to help cut down on the weeding. Frates will research the name and get in touch with Hett if needed. Nord asked when flowers were going to be ordered. Frates answered the geraniums should be ordered within the next couple of weeks and they would have them ready to plant as early as the Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 4 ® first or second week of February. Last year they were started the third week of February and weren't quite in bloom. He noted, those types of varieties should get ordered and planted fight away. He suggested they could do the standard order now and then follow up with special requests. Overturf suggested a shorter variety of delphiniums for the mounds need to be ordered. Dimmick stated there are some English varieties that should stay shorter. The tall ones are too out of proportion. Brown related she planted some last year but didn't collect seedpods. She will see if they come back this year and, if acceptable, will harvest the seedpods this year. It was noted many of the black poppy seed pods were harvested by residents last year. Dimmick also related there is a rudbeckia that has a green petal and black center that may be a nice contrast. Overturf expressed her concern the Leif Hansen sign has one good side and one bad side. A small variety of bachelor buttons and calendulas were on the side with padulosums Under the sign. She suggested snapdragons may work but they don't grow well. A short discussion ensued regarding the best thing to do because of the wind. No final consensus was reached. There was a short discussion about feasibility of planting some begonias and impatiens in the ground and see how they do this year. General consensus reached was to try it at the Chamber. Dimmick stated the flowering kale did great in the Rotary bed and the moose didn't eat it until late. Swarner thought impatiens might also look nice. Nord related she had grown some dahlias that were 12-15' tall that were pink and red and would go very well. Dimmick suggested planting some shorter variety sunflowers at the comer of the Chamber. After the comments about the libatia last year, sunflowers may be a nice change and not taller than the mailbox. A short discussion ensued regarding pros and cons of sunflowers. REPORTS Chair Report Dimmick thanked the Committee for the election to Chair. Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 5 ® b. Parks/~ Recreation Director Frates reported there is a go-ahead for a student representative to the Committee. If the Committee knows a high school student who might be interested, have them apply. Dimmick will call KCHS and see if there is anyone interested. There are now old-fashioned lights on Mission Street with places for 22 hanging baskets. He thought the Committee should purchase the baskets instead of planting them. Perhaps request the Church to maintain the baskets because watering will be a problem. A short discussion ensued regarding who put the plants in the long beds by the parking lot. Frates stated he would ask Keith Komelis to find out who planted the beds. Frates reported the budget is coming up and they are looking at Christmas decorations. The old ones need to be refurbished and cost will have to be researched. Many were rusted and have been painted over the rust. Sandblasting will be required to f~x them and that will be spendy. The garland was removed from the decorations at Council's request. Frates added, he estimated costs for new decorations will be $340 each. Dimmick asked if the decorations could be replaced in stages and would 12- 15 be okay for the first year and then phase in the remainder in future years. A short discussion proceeded regarding extending the number of decorations, refurbishing ones owned, and the cost to purchase new ones. Consensus was reached to add to include the discussion at New Business for the next meeting and come back with cost estimates. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ! QUESTIONS Councilwoman Swarner related the status of filling the Council seat vacated by Hal Smalley. There are seven applicants and interviews will be held on January 26u~ here at Council Chambers. The person selected will only be on the Council until the next election in October and will then serve out the Smalley term of one additional year before election for a full three-year term. Commissioner Brown asked who she should talk to about the banner project and if it's going to be an ongoing thing. She suggested the price would be increased since the product is identified. Frates answered she should contact the Parks and Recreation Commission. Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 6 10. INFORMATION be Parks/l~ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 5 and December 3, 1998. City Council Action Agenda - December 2 and 16, 1998. 11. ADJOURNMENT BROWN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY DIMMICK. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Beautification Committee Meeting January 12, 1999 Page 7 CITY OF KENM "V#iage wfd~ a pa~t- Ci~ ~~ a ~~." BACKGRO~ ~ PERSON~ DATA C~~AT~ FOR ~PO~T~NT ~ CO.~~E~ CO SS ONS DATE: ,~- /- ~ ~ ~ ~--~ ~ Resident of the City of Kenai? Residence Address [ D-/"7 Mailing Address ~~ Home Fax No. Business Fax No. <~f.~ - ~/~ ~ _ How long? Home Telephone Business Telephone No .j~ ~ ~ ~ Y~'~f Email Address' aob Title NAME OF SPOUSE: Current membership in organizations: Past organizational memberships: COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE? WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSIHP? a ITEM A: ,,. o 2. 3. 4. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 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. l/ ITEM B- o SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Dick Troeger -- Public Transportation for the Central Kenai Peninsula Task Force ITEM C: . e . . . PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1808-98 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $60,000 in the Crow Court Capital Project Fund. Resolution No. 99-1-- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Environment During the Dip Net Fishery at the Mouth of the Kenai River. Resolution No. 99-2 -- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Red Salmon Fishery of the Kenai River. '1998/99 Liquor License Renewal-- Pizza Paradisos/Beverage Dispensary. *Liquor License Transfer-- Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58/Package Store -- Corporate Stock Transfer from Carr-Gottsetein Foods Co. to Safeway, Inc. -1- ITEM D: o 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: . . . MINUTES *Regular Meeting of December 16, 1998. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: le OLD BUS~S Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Airport ReqUest for Qualifications -- Aviation Consulting Services -- SECOND DRAFT. ITEM H: o . e . . . NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *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. Approval-- Reappointment of Board, Commission and Committee Memberships. Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Lot 4, Block 5 and Right-of-Way Between Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park -- From Margaret A. Jackson to Michael Rumford. Discussion-- Council Seat Appointment Process -2- To 8~ Discussion -- Student Representative Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions as Voting Positions. Discussion-- Hotel/Convention Center Proposal 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 -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~ 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-Xo 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 were: Smalley and Measles AGENDA APPROVAl, Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO- H-8, Discussion/Hotel/Convention Center Proposal -- CRG memorandum tiffed: Update to Economic Development Tax Exemption. ADD AS: H-9, Discussion/Approval-- Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes From Salamatof Seafoods to U.S. Small Business Administration. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to place Item H-8 after H-3 and before H-4. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended. no objections. SO ORDERED. There were A-6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Wilhams reported he had no changes to the Consent Agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ~O ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Dick Troeger -- Public Transportation for the Central Kenai Peninsula Task Force Troeger explained the Task Force had been working for several months putting together a plan to offer public transportation to the Kenai Peninsula. The Department of Transportation has contracted with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) in Washington, DC to provide assistance in developing a grant request which will be submitted to the State this month. The CTAA has successfully provided assistance in developing public transportation systems in Kodiak and Mat-Su as well as other parts of the country. Troeger noted, the Task Force was made up of approximately 40 people representing social agencies on the Peninsula. The funding for the planning grant will come from the Mental Health Trust Authority through the Department of Transportation although there are other federal funds available as well. Troeger explained, the Task Force intends to utilize the state funds for planning purposes and if that is successful, go to the federal government for implementation with their funds. Troeger requested council's support of the grant request to show the city is interested in the development of a public transportation system. He noted, there would be no fiscal responsibility or impact to the city. Troeger added, 32 of 40 Peninsula user agencies have signed letters of agreement supporting the project and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly adopted a resolution doing the same. Troeger requested a letter of support from the council since there was not enough time before the date of submittal to pass a resolution in support of the effort. Troeger also noted he was representing Mayor Navarre on the Task Force and Navarre was sponsoring the Task Force and will support the request for a planning grant. Councilman Bookey asked who would be the sole operator of the system if funds were received. Troeger answered, they hoped to identify an agency to operate the system. He added, the lead agency for accepting and admimstering the grant will be the Resource Conservation Development District whose office is in Kenai. Troeger noted, they plan to hire a consultant to actually put the plan together with public input. However, through the planning process the type of system (conventional KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 3 .. transit system, combination use of existing facilities, coordinated effort for maintenance, fueling, driver training, etc.) will be identified. Council had no objection to offering a letter of support. Clerk Freas to draft the letter. Mayor Williams requested ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1. Ordinance No. 1808-98 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $60,000 in the Crow Court Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1808-98 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bookey asked City Manager Ross if administration was still comfortable with the amounts indicated for the project. Ross answered, they believed the numbers are close. VOTE: Smalley: Absent Williams' Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Absent Bannock: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Resolution No. 99-1-- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Environment During the Dip Net Fishery at the Mouth of the Kenai River. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-1 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Swarner requested UNANIOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 4 C-3o Resolution No. 99-2 -- Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries to Take Necessary Actions to Provide for Protection of the Red Salmon Fishery of the Kenai River. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-2 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Ross explained, the resolution requested two things' a. closing the dipnet fishery from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., a one-tide closure on a daily basis in order to provide for fish escapement in the river, as well as to provide better enforcement of harvest limits; and, b. that the fishery be subject to closure on 24 hours notice when fiver escapement goals are not being met and reopened only when escapement goals are projected for attainment. Ross noted, during Board of Fisheries discussions last year it was explained the sport-type fisheries are not subject to the types of closures the commercial fishers are because the sport fishers cannot respond in the same fashion. Because the dipnet fishery is a resident-only fishery, the feeling is it could continue to be operated in that way and respect the strength of the runs. Ross continued, within the Fish & Game proposals to go before the Board in February, there are several proposals hitting on one or the other of these elements. However, most of them take a twist depending from what allocation group they came and had additional items added in. This resolution was talcing only the two issues, which both the sport fishing industry as a whole and the commercial fishing industry would support. The resolution information would also allow the city to take a position on the issue without getting into the full allocation fight. Bookey asked if administration would be attending the Board of Fisheries meeting. Ross answered, if council requested. Bookey stated he would like Ross' attendance at the meeting at least on these two issues. Bookey added, he intends to be in attendance and suggested Mayor Williams would also be attending. Ross noted, Resolution 99-2 was not capsulated in any one proposal that is presently before the Fish & Game Board for the hearing. Councilman Bannock referred to the last paragraph regarding the 24-hour notification on closure. He asked who determines the escapement goal being met and Ross indicated Fish & Game makes the decision through the numbers of fish going through the counters. Bannock asked if Fish & Game was who the city was asking to make the decision of when the dipnet fishery should be closed. Ross answered, Fish & Game has no clear direction of what to do with the fishery when ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 5 the escapement count is not being made. He added, the resolution is asking the Board to give Fish & Game clear direction to close the fishery on a 24-hour notice because of escapement. Bannock asked if Fish & Game decides when to close the dipnet fishery as well as the commercial fishery, could the closures be made simultaneously, i.e. if the escapement goals are not being met, he wanted the dipnet fishery to be the first to be closed. Ross commented, that could be difficult since the commercial fishery has a Monday/Friday opening and the dipnet fishery is open seven days a week. The determination should be made on a 24-hour notice on what Fish & Game sees as escapement. He added, he didn't think the two issues needed to be married. The resolution was asking that Fish & Game have the authority to close the dipnet fishery on a 24-hour notice if escapement goals were not being met without bringing it into being a sport versus commercial fishery issue, allocation issue, etc. Bannock stated he believed that was what he was suggesting, i.e. if there is an escapement problem, it is an escapement problem whether the fish are being fished out by the dipnet fishers or the commercial fishers. Williams suggested the closure be issued to the sport fishers as well because if there are no fish for the commercial or dipnet fisheries there would also not be fish for the sport fishery. Bannock answered, while he did not disagree with Williams, the resolution was speaking to the dipnet fishery issue. Ross explained, if Fish & Game decided to close the dipnet fishery on a Tuesday effective Wednesday or Thursday, it would not be married to a commercial fishery closure because their openings are on Mondays and Fridays. Williams stated he believed marrying the two fishery closures would make the issue more complicated. Bannock stated, what he wanted was if the commercial fishery is cut off by Fish & Game, he wanted the dipnet fishery cut off as well. How it would work is problematic, but was Fish & Game's problem. Ross stated he believed it would difficult to marry the two issues. He added, the commercial fishery can be shut off with practically no notice. The 24-hour notice to the dipnet fishery was in fairness to someone from elsewhere in the state who would be traveling to Kenai to fish. Williams stated he would support the resolution because it is one of many that will be addressing the same topic on a broad agenda. He added, he believed Bannock's thought of closing one fishery down if the other is closed is a good idea. Williams noted, the issue of the resolution may be taken up by the Board or may become moot, however he believed it was in the best interest of the city. Moore agreed he didn't believe the requests included in the resolution had a chance to be approved, however he appreciated the debate and the comments made. He added, the in-river escapement goals are different for the co~_m__ercial fishery than they are for the sport fishery. There are two different sets of rules. Moore continued, the Board of Fisheries has allowed for increased in-fiver escapement to allow for the dipnet KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 6 fishery. The fact that the commercial fishery can be shut down can still allow for the dipnet fishery to remain open under current rules. What is being requested is to make a change in the management plan and that will be difficult. VOTE: Smalley: Absent Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Swarner: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Absent Bannock: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Williams referred to an article from the Anchorage Daily News which discussed salmon management for the Cook Inlet. He noted, there will be items brought before the Board of fisheries which will be detrimental to the wellbeing of the City of Kenai and its tax base in regard to the commercial fishing industry. He noted, the article discussed dropping the escapement management plan used for many years for another plan. Williams asked, if a cyclical return of the red salmon fishery to the Cook Inlet is reviewed and the maximum amount of fish are destined to the Kenai River for sport fishery in-river use, what does that do to the commercial fishery operating within the City of Kenai? He noted, the processing plants cannot work one out of five years. Presently one plant will not be opened again and two others are on the verge of making the same decision. Williams noted, the idea was to have a management plan that would allow for balanced returns. An "optimal returns versus biological maximum returns" discussion has been going on for years. Williams stated he believed the City of Kenai was being caught in a squeeze from up-fiver and fueled by the Alaska Sportfishermen's Association and the Kenai River Classic. It is also being squeezed by the Mat-Su Valley. Both want to increase runs in the Cook Inlet to help their sportfisheries. Williams stated, the council has tried to stay out of the commercial versus sportfishing discussions, however the changes to be made will affect the commercial fishing industry in the city which will also affect residents, the tax base, families, etc. Williams suggested another resolution be prepared for the January 20 council meeting strongly recommending the commercial fishery be given equal opportunity, be allowed to expand their operation, and they share more fully in the resource than they have been able to in the last several years. Moore stated he would like the resolution to stress the industry's economic importance to the community. He added, economic dependency of a fishery in a community is a topic to which the Board listens. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 7 Williams also requested administration to prepare a list of the major tax base processors within the City of Kenai (those who have a great deal of land and equipment all within the city's tax jurisdiction) and pictures of revenue with regard to the commercial fisheries (revenue at airport, fuel sales, etc.). C-4o 1998/99 Liquor License Renewal -- Pizza Paradisos/Beverage Dispensary. Approved by consent agenda. Liquor License Transfer-- Oaken Keg Spirit Shop #58/Package Store - - Corporate Stock Transfer from Carr-Gottstein Foods Co. to Safeway, Inc. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Swarner noted the Senior Center's newsletter was included with the packet and thanked the Semor Connection for the poinsettia. D-2. Airport Commission -- Director Atha reported a short meeting was held in December. He added, the airport RFQ process was questioned and he was asked if the Commission would be involved with the process. He informed the Commission they would be involved and council would decide the direction they will take. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 11, 1999. January 5. Library Commission -- Moore reported a meeting was scheduled for He noted, for the first time in a long time, there was no quorum reached. D-5. Parks/~ Recreation Commission-- Bannock reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 7, 1999. Planning/~ Zoning Commission -- No report. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 12 at 5:30 p.m. She noted, the Committee was short one member. She requested a plant be sent to Susan Hett at her new work address to thank her for her time and devotion to the beautification of the city. There were no objections stated by council. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 8 D-7b. Historic District Board-- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 18. D-7c. Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau Board -- No report. D-Td. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. ITEM E: MH/I/TES E-X. Regular Meeting of December 16, 1998. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE-- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS G-Xo Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Airport Request for Qualifications -- Aviation Consulting Services -- SECOND DRAFT. Williams explained the second draft of the RFQ had been prepared by administration solely on what council requested at their last meeting. He added, he was unhappy with the issue of the RFQ and the direction the study had taken. He discussed the matter with City Manager Ross and indicated to him that he would be asking council to drop the issue as it is now. Williams continued, reasons for his suggestion to drop the matter involved the fact the city had put itself in a box. Williams referred to the two items of assessment council requested, "provide an assessment on the ability of the State of Alaska through the Anchorage and Fairbanks airports to meet the project growth needs of heavy cargo and aviation," and "survey the aviation industry and other appropriate sources and make an assessment of how future growth of heavy Cargo aviation in Alaska could affect Kenai." Williams noted, the information for the first assessment is public information and can be obtained by someone with the ability to gather the information and put it together. He added, he didn't see a need to hire a type of consultant once thought needed to do this work. Williams, referring to the second assessment, explained that would narrow the scope of the original intention so tight that he was not sure he wanted to get into that portion of the RFQ at this time. He added, in order to pacify council, the public, FAA, administration, etc., what they originally wanted to do was destroyed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 9 Williams explained there are funds being made available through the Department of Transportation (DOT) to do baseline studies to investigate regionalizing airports throughout the state. He added, regionaliz~g the airports would mean all the airports on the Kenai Peninsula would come under the study, except the Kenai Municipal Airport (because it is not state operated). If the study could address the Kenai Municipal Airport, a comprehensive picture of what air transportation should look like in the future for the whole Peninsula. Williams noted, discussion had taken place to change the name of the Kenai Municipal Airport to the Kenai Regional Airport. He suggested to go further and call it the Kenai Regional Airport Authority, and then, in the future, if the state wants to relinquish its commitment to run airports on the Peninsula and wants to turn it over, that responsibility could be turned over to the Kenai Regional Airport Authority. Williams added, a pitfall of organizing an airport authority would then cut out the City of Kenai from control of the Kenai Airport. A study could investigate the advantages and disadvantages to these suggestions. Williams advised, the monies available under a grant could probably be had with the City of Kenai's political support. He suggested the Economic Development District (EDD) be the receiver of the grant and they would then coordinate and do the work. Williams added, he strongly recommended the city put up some money to enhance the grant to determine the needs of the Kenai Airport and what the city's position in the overall study should look like. At the same time the study is going on, the city administration would continue to look for other businesses, development programs, etc. to enhance the Kenai Airport, and to work with the EDD in developing the study. Swarner asked how much money Williams had in mind to add to the grant monies and from where would those monies come. Wi!!~ams answered, probably 25% of the grant (if the grant is $100,000, the city would add in $25,000) and thought the funds could come from the airport funds. Swarner stated she was hesitant to contribute money to another study when the city would not have the full control over the study and what is provided to the city. She added, she saw the benefit of a study for all of the airports, but wasn't ready to contribute to someone else's study at this point. Williams stated, he believed the contribution the city would make would be made to insure the information the city wants included in the study to be forthcoming. He added, none of the information would be proprietary. It would be public information. However, since it is a state grant and would cover only state airports to lead to a potential authority that is run by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, all the information gathered would be singled out for them only. The city would be wanting to tie in and get that information plus what the city wants to find out through the study as well. Bookey stated he felt as Swarner did, i.e. if the information is public information already, he would rather continue with a study for just the city's airport. Williams stated, he thought that as long as a study is being done and the city is investigating issues, it could be done for a lot less cost if it is done by EDD. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 10 Atha stated he discussed the matter with Tess Whelan (EDD) and it was suggested the city have representatives involved in the study to ensure the city's interests are noted. He added, he felt this would be a good partnership and advantageous to the city. Bannock commented, he couldn't argue with some of the logic in entering into that type of a study, however he had stated at the last council meeting, the city is in the process and studying the matter to death. He added, that was the only thing accomplished since the matter came before council. Bannock stated, he didn't like the second draft of the RFQ. He added, what his intentions were for a study was to find out want the potentials are for the Kenai Airport, if the Airport can be expanded, is there a market to make an expansion, etc. He noted, the RFQ did not accomplish what he wanted, nor did the study Williams suggested. Bannock stated he wanted to proceed, find out the answers to his questions, etc. Swarner stated she agreed with Bannock and added, she was interested in finding out if it will be viable to expand the airport. Williams stated, to know whether to go forward with a project, you first have to fred out if it is viable (Public Health Center, Visitors Center, etc.). Williams added, part of the failure of getting a study started rested in the fact the general public didn't have the slightest idea of what council wanted to do and never had an idea. Bookey stated he agreed with Williams, but felt the council should take the blame for the misinformation because it didn't do what they should have to inform the public. Swarner stated, she agreed with Bannock that the draft included in the packet was not what council was wanting, but didn't say she didn't want a study done. She added, what Williams is looking for is not what Bannock was wanting. Bannock agreed with Williams that money for feasibility studies is good, but what he wanted to do was use some seed money and find someone who will get the real answers -- what airline is wanting to expand, what can offered to want the airline to come to Kenai, etc. Ross stated he was confused as he was directed to change the RFQ document from a general type, allowing a general approach to a business plan of what types of aviation is compatible and direct it to heavy cargo aviation. Heavy cargo aviation is not compatible with the existing runways, developing to the north or west of Kenai, or anything within the city limits. He added in May he reviewed the matter with council stating there are designated caribou calving areas on which no one will be allowed to intrude. If council wants to investigate heavy cargo aviation, it would be probably something needing to be placed well to the east of Kenai and probably out of the city limits. Ross continued, if council's concept is to investigate general aviation, he thought the city should be involved in the plan to look at the whole Peninsula (EDD) and be on KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 11 the inside of that investigation. Ross asked in what areas did the draft not capture what council had requested at their last meeting. Bannock answered, he said at the last meeting, he didn't feel the city was going in the right direction. He added, he felt the study being discussed would be the first step in the wrong direction. Williams stated, the airport has been studied a lot over the years° This study needs to answer questions such as, is the airport always going to be in the same location; if it is moved, when will it need to be moved; ff it is going to be moved, should the city continue to spend money when it may result in $30 or $40 million over the next 15-20 years; and should something different be done with the airport. Williams noted, he had told administration he felt the RFQ was inadequate as it shouldn't cost as much because 75% of the information is public, etc. He referred to a letter received from Mr. Abers in which he made a good case to his thoughts that there is a lot of information available that is public information when Abers presented numbers in relation to projects going on at the International Airport. Williams added, he didn't agree with much of what Abers said in the letter, however. He noted, the information about the projects was public information. Moore stated he thought council was back to where council had wanted to go with Carter's contract, but perhaps modified. Bookey stated he had not been comfortable with this direction since the beginning and it wouldn't bother him to drop the subject at this time. He added, he didn't have objections to going forward with a program with EDD as long as it is kept on a minimal level because he felt, like the city manager, the city would be better served being on the inside of the study. Bookey added, he also agreed with Bannock in that if the city was going to become active in developing the airport, there are questions that must be answered. He thought that was where the discussion was going to begin a year ago and now he didn't think council or the public knew where they were going with the discussion. Ross stated, at the last meeting when he was directed to change the language to heavy cargo, it changed the flavor of the RFQ to where it was not talking about the Kenai Municipal Airport as it is now at this time as the location would have to be different. He added, ff council was asking what opportunities are available to the airport as it is now, he encouraged council have administration investigate how the city could participate with the DOT study which will be a much broader study of aviation on the Peninsula. Bookey stated he agreed with Ross. Williams noted, through the evening's discussion, administration is to work with the EDD in the event they are able to get a grant from DOT and join them in an effort to seek out answers related specifically to the Kenai Airport. Williams suggested to direct administration to proceed along those lines, not yet having spent any money and not spending money until such time administration has developed a plan by which they can function with the EDD. Swarner requested KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 12 administration also include in their report from where the funding will come for the proposed city's participation, how much is expected, and what a minimum amount is. BREAK TAKEN: 8:20 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:30 P.M. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. i-2. Purchase Orders Excee~g $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the. purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Bannock requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Clerk Freas noted at the time the list of purchase orders was developed, it was unknown who would have the catering contract for the employee appreciation dinner. Since then, a choice was made to hire The Chase Is Over for the event. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. 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 Plarmmg & Zoning Commission. Introduced by consent agenda. Discussion -- Hotel/Convention Center Proposal (moved from H-8). Williams explained, the discussion during their last meeting asked if council would be interested in offering a tax exemption to a group of investors who want to build a hotel/convention center in the city. He referred to City Attorney Graves' KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 13 memorandum included in the packet, as well as the one added to the packet at the beginning of the meeting. He noted, the added memorandum offered legislative history may allow tax breaks to be given. Williams stated, the question to council is whether the city should investigate the request from the standpoint of private enterprise and what effect it might have on existing hotels or the future economic development of the city. Williams reported, he and Bookey had discussed the matter with some of the hotel operators and they are not overwhelmed with the idea of giving someone else a tax break in order to build another hotel. He added, council could consider a tax break limited only for the building of a convention center. Williams noted, the council would not be discussing how it would be involved in developing the project as it is strictly a private enterprise system which is asking for some incentive to do the project. Williams added, the biggest share of the tax break being requested would fall to the Borough as the city's share would only be 25%. He noted, without the tax break, he didn't believe the private enterprise would be interested in proceeding with the project. Bob Favretto -- 1531 Toyon Way, Kenai. Favretto stated, he is a member of the Economic Development Committee which was developed a few years ago. When he agreed to chair the committee, he said his goal would be to welcome projects that are good for the community and strengthen and enhance the existing businesses in the city. He added, there are four motels in Kenai at this time. To make money, they have to keep a 65% occupancy rate and none are able to do that. Favretto noted, he was in favor of a convention center whether private or public, as it would enhance the present hotel/motels in Kenai. However, he was not in favor of it if it is tied into another hotel/motel as that would be devastating to the present motels in Kenai. Williams explained, his understanding is the developer group would build the hotel/motel to offer the remaining rooms needed to accommodate those attending functions at the convention center above the rooms the present facilities have to offer. He added, the convention business in Anchorage is driving the interest in building a convention center in Kenai. Favretto stated, the geographics of the City of Kenai would allow a convention center anywhere in proximity to the center of the city and all four of the present hotels would be very close and would be able to accommodate transportation, etc. rather than building an additional hotel in connection with the convention center. He added, he believed it would be convenient to a convention center with what the city has to offer at this time and still enhance the businesses already present and not dilute them. Rick Giesler -- Giesler stated it was difficult for him to understand why the council would consider giving outside businesses a tax break when over the last five years KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 14 there were many small businesses in Kenai that went out of business. He added, he believed the ARFF was similar to a convention center and asked what it had done for the city and the motels. Williams noted, tax breaks have been used over the years to encourage large businesses to build refineries, etc. in the State. He added, through intemet sales, the city lost approximately $6 million in commercial sales in the last year. He noted, the loss of sales tax from those sales affects the city and the small businesses. He added, the whole issue is not simple. Giesler suggested enhancing the local businesses should be a priority over bringing new businesses into town. He noted, he didn't think council was helping the city grow because it was not taking care of the people that has taken care of the council. Williams requested Giesler to bring a list to him that he believed would help the economy of the city. Upon review of the list, Williams added, he would try to bring about some of the changes suggested. Williams noted, economic development hardest to get started. Williams asked if he was understanding council did not want to offer a tax break to a private enterprise if they want to build a convention center. If they build a convention center, they do it on their own with no tax incentive. Bannock stated he has been a great supporter of private enterprise. When talking about a tax incentive, at this time the city would not be able to offer a tax break without changing the code. He added, the property tax information available at this time is not clear whether it could include a hotel/motel convention center. Bannock added, he would encourage the building of a convention center in Kenai as a private enterprise. He would consider a tax incentive to a new business. However, he believes a new business is one that is 'not a competing type of business to businesses already in the city. To offer an incentive to a business to come to town who would be competing with present businesses would be a slap in the face of the present businesses. Bookey stated he agreed with most of what Bannock stated. He added, the city could only issue a 25% reduction in taxes to the developer, of which he would not be in favor. The remaining 75% would have to come from the Borough and thought it highly unlikely that would be acceptable by the Borough. He noted, the Borough has the same money problems as the city. Bookey added, if someone wants to come to Kenai and open a hotel on their own, they're welcome, However, he was not willing to give them an unfair advantage with a tax break. Williams stated he would contact the developer and tell them there would be no tax incentive. Bannock stated, he was not opposed to reviewing an incentive for a convention center because there is not one in Kenai, but would not be interested in offering an incentive to a competing business. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 15 Bookey asked. Bannock if he meant a hotel/convention center would come to town, he would be willing to give a tax exemption to the convention center portion. Bannock stated, he would be willing to look at an incentive of some sort. However, if it were a hotel and asked what the city would do for it that is not done for another hotel, he would not be interested in that discussion. Williams noted, with consensus of council he was directed not to continue discussions with the developer because the discussion did not involve only a convention center. Bookey noted, that was how Williams presented it at their last meeting -- a convention center/hotel operation. He added, he did not intend to actively support a hotel industry coming to town with a tax exemption. Moore asked if a tax break was the "make-it-or-break-it" of the project. Williams answered, there are two things: a ten-year tax moratorium and the insistence the convention center be tied to the hotel for service purposes. He added, there would be a caveat that if the corporation were to sell within the ten-year moratorium period, all the taxes would be repaid at the time of sale. Approval-- Reappomtment of Board, Commission and Committee Memberships. Williams referred to the memorandum included in the packet noting those persons whose terms were ending in January and who wanted to continue, who wished not to continue, and who .had not contacted the Clerk in regard to continuing. It was noted, Nancy Burton requested not to continue due to health concerns and Mike McCune had not contacted the Clerk. The remainder of the people wanted to continue. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of members as presented by the Clerk. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Approval-- Assignment of Lease/Lot 4, Block 5 and Right-of-Way Between Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park -- From Margaret A. Jackson to Michael Rumford. Ross reported administration recommended approval of the assignment of lease. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the assignment of lease for Lot 4, Block 5 and fight-of-way between Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park from Margaret A. Jackson to Michael Rumford. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 16 Williams stated he remembered discussion from some years back about leasing a right of way. It was noted, the lease of the fight-of-way would not be changing, it would only be assigned to another leaseholder. Ross noted, there was nothing in the lease file questioning the leasing of the right-of-way. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion-- Council Seat Appointment Process Williams requested suggestions for the process from council. Bookey suggested the process be similar to the process council used to interview for appointments to the Planning aa Zoning Commission recently. If so, he would like to begin the process the end of January or the beginning of February. Williams noted the Charter and Code gave no real guidelines on how to choose an appointee. He added, interviews could be held or council' could poll itself to find out if there is a favored person. Bookey stated he would be comfortable making a decision from the list and resumes. Bannock stated he would like to have a work session to have a discussion with the applicants. He added, most of the people on the list he knew personally, however there were some of which he was not familiar. Bannock noted, what he finds incredibly unique is because the council would be holding its own municipal 'election without a municipal election being held and he did not take the responsibility lightly. He thought it would be healthy to hold a work session and interview the applicants. Moore stated he would like a work session but was not sure he was comfortable with the process used after the Planning & Zoning applicant interviews, i.e. phone pollS to get a consensus. He added, he would like to see some discussion by council on the appointment prior to a selection being made. Moore noted, he was not sure what premises that would have to take, i.e. executive session, etc. Attorney Graves explained, state law allows a person to have the option to require the meeting be held in public, i.e. evaluations. Williams stated he would be reluctant to hold an executive session and exclude the public based on Bannock's comments. It is a unique situation and council is matdng a decision for 7,000 residents. Swarner stated she would like a work session held with question and answer period included. Swarner noted, she and Williams were on council when Sallie Bailie was appointed to fill Tom Ackerly's seat. However, this time there are no former council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 17 members who have applied. She added, on the list there are several candidates who ran for council in the past. Swarner added, she would also like to be able to go to executive session maybe before the interviews are held to review questions to ask, etc. Graves offered to prepare a memorandum outlining in more detail the parameters a potential session could take if council is interested in going in that direction. Bookey stated he would be uncomfortable to go into executive session. He added, in order to seat the person, it would take a motion from the floor and a vote by council which has to be public. Williams stated a public meeting would be held where the candidates will have to withstand the scrutiny of the general public. He advised the candidates that the office will be from the time of appointment until the next election (in October). Whoever chooses to run for election in October to fill the remainder of Smalley's term, will be elected for one year. Swarner thanked the two candidates in the audience for their interest in attending the meeting. Williams asked how a person will be able to decide what council position they would be running for in October. Clerk Freas answered, it would be determined by the petition the person takes out. The candidate would state on the petition if he was wanting to run for a one-year term or a three-year term. The ballot will have two places to vote for candidates. One will be "vote for no more than one for a one-year term" and the other would be "vote for no more than two for two three-year terms." Bannock suggested holding a work session in January and make a selection and appointment at the February 3, 1999 meeting. Council set a work session for either January 26 or 28, at 7'00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Director Kelso will verify the availability of the room to the Clerk who will then notify council of the date. Freas was requested to have a light dinner available. I)i~assioa -- Student Representative Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions as Voting Positions. Williams referred to Attorney Graves' memorandum included in the packet which noted council discussed whether student representatives to commissions, committees and boards should be voting or non-voting members. In tke memorandum, Graves explained at this time there are two student representatives, one to the Library Commission and one to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The student representative to the Library Commission is the eighth member and is non- voting. The representative to the Parks & Recreation Commission is the seventh member and votes. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 18 Graves' memorandum also explained the code provides for each commission, committee and board to have seven voting members and if council wanted to appoint student representatives to the remaining commissions they could either appoint the student as a regular member (like Parks); it could appoint the student as an eighth ad hoc non-voting member (like Library); or amend the code to designate a seat on a commission for a student (however if the code were changed to require a regular voting seat for a student, council would have to unseat a current commission member to give to a student). Bookey stated he would like the commissions to stay as they are with seven members. If a student wants to be involved, he/she could be appointed as a regular member and if there's a student who wants to become an eighth member as a learning experience, that could be allowed. He added, he did not want to remove existing members of commissions in order to place a student representative. Bookey stated, consistency is needed for all the commissions. Graves noted there is no age requirement mentioned in the code 'for any of the memberships to commissions. The only requirement is they be residents of the city. Swarner stated she always thought the commissions were seven members and the student was an eighth, non-voting member. She added, she would like all the commissions to be that way. Swarner stated, she would make the Parks & Recreation student representative consistent with all the other commissions. Bookey agreed. He added, if the Parks & Recreation student representative wants to maintain the voting seat as a student, that would be acceptable. In the future, when that member resigns, then put it back to the same procedure as the other commissions. Williams noted, that brings the responsibility back to the council since there are no guidelines as far as age. The council has to exercise its judgment as to the candidate's qualifications to serve on the commission. Bannock stated he really liked having a student as a voting member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. As council liaison to the Commission, he has worked with six student members and all have been a positive addition to the Commission. He suggested making the seventh position to the other commissions as a student representative seat and allow them to vote. In response to the concern that one existing member would have to be unseated, he suggested that be done through attrition when there is an opening. Bannock stated he would not be in favor of placing a student on Planning & Zoning because of the APOC requirements. Swarner stated she would like to have student representatives on all the commissions, committees and boards, including the Planning & Zoning Commission, but as an eighth, non-voting member. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, !999 PAGE 19 Williams asked Graves if an ordinance would have to be brought forward to augment the existing rules of appointment. Graves answered, if council wants to legislatively designate one of the seven seats on a commission for a student representative, the code would have to be amended. Also, clear definition of a student representative should be included in that amendment. Graves added, if council wants to pick a student as a qualified member and appoint them to a commission, council could just do that, treating them like anyone else being appointed to a commission, committee or board. Williams asked council if they wanted to designate a student representative seat to all the other commissions, committees and boards. Bookey stated he didn't think council had to designate a seat as they were all open and a student could apply like anyone else. Williams stated he thought a clear definition was needed in case a student is recruited for a particular commission. Bookey stated, he felt all the commissions were open except Planning & Zoning. Swarner stated she thought they were all open for all the commissions and wanted legislation to allow for a non-voting student on all the commissions and committees. Williams asked if they were looking at the seventh voting member who could be a student. Swarner was not in favor of that but Bannock stated he was. Bannock added, it is the prerogative of the Mayor and Council to place anyone they want and that there is a commission that does have seats specific, i.e. Airport Commission. He added, he liked making sure there is always a student member to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Williams directed that appointments will be made as they have been and make a concerted effort to appoint the next person to any of the commissions, committees or boards from the student population except for the Planning &, Zomng Commission (due to ^POC requirements and that the Planning & Zoning Commission have direct statutory authority). Williams continued, as a seat comes open on other commissions and committees, council will make every attempt to seat a student voting member on it. In regard to the Library Commission, should a seat come available, the student will be moved into that position and become a voting member. Bookey asked if the students were going to be appointed to three-year terms like the other members. Williams stated they could be appointed to a three-year term and when they resign the position the next person would continue the rest of the term or change the code to create a student term for the student seats. Williams stated he would prefer keeping the code as it is and when the student resigns, replacing the position and continuing the term. Williams stated it would now be the policy of the council to ensure there is a student voting member on every commission, committee and board except Planning & Zoning. There was not total agreement. Moore asked what would happen if no KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 20 student volunteers apply and there are others in the community who want the seat. Williams stated he would qualify the students to be those who are high school students and residents of the City of Kenai. Discussion/Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes From Salamatof Seafoods to U.S. Small Business Adm__inistration. Ross explained, this is an SBA loan in a second position behind an assignment for security with Salamatof Seafoods and is an SBA fishery-type loan. Ross added, administration recommends the consent to assignment of lease be approved. Swamer asked if the leaseholder was current on lease payments. yes. Ross answered, MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the assignment of lease as presented by the city manager and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1. Mayor a. Dairy (~ueen -- Williams asked the progress of the appraisal of the property. Ross reported there has been some renewed interest. Administration did not receive a back-down on the appraisal. It appeared a new appraisal will have to be ordered. He added, he will be meeting with an interested party in the morning and there is a broker who has an offer on the table (though there are some elements of the offer that are not acceptable, but the offer is for the appraised value). Ross added, the broker is not a party or parity to the party and would then be entitled to a five percent commission if the sale goes through (according to the code). Ross stated if council stated no objections, he would follow the code in regard to the five percent commission and would advise the broker. There were no objections voiced from council. Williams reported he had received a telephone call from Mr. Norville in regard to the property and asked if it would be appropriate for administration to contact him and inform him of the sale offer on the table. Attorney Graves stated the matter was not confidential by law and it was reported in a public meeting. He did not believe in would be inappropriate to contact Norville since he had expressed interest in the property. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 21 b. Cunningham Park-- Williams reported, directors of the Cunnmgham Park granting group are interested in how the city is progressing with the engineering as they would like to have their portion of the project completed by July 4. Komelis stated there are rough preliminary drawings and the engineering firm is working on the project. When something more substantial is available, they will be contacting the group. Ross stated, before the design goes to the Board of Directors for their approval, he has requested the plan be brought to council due to a decision needing to be made of whether or not the design should include a boat ramp or not. Ross added, Parks & Recreation Director Frates gave a presentation of the preliminm3r design before a local club and that was an item questioned severely, i.e. whether the park was going to be designed as a launch park, whether there is parking room, whether it will change the flavor of the park, etc. Concerns were also whether it is a launching area, would the guiding services tie the ramp up and take up the parking area with their gear which would impede local residents and tourists' use of the park. Ross added, he anticipated a presentation of the plan will be made at the January 20 council meeting. William stated his concern that if the ramp was ever closed, it would not be possible to get it opened again. Bookey stated he would like to see the proposal and added, the ramp could probably be maintained at some level, but was not interested in upgrading the ramp. He added, he wanted to keep the park available for residents. I-2. City Manager a. Y2K Reviews -- Ross reported the department heads were reviewing their departments' computer equipment. At this time, it seems there are no problems. Inquiries are being made in regard to the telephone systems. He added, if there are computers needing to be changed out due to the Y2K requirements, he has asked the departments to make their purchases from existing budgets. He reported he would be purchasing a new computer for his administrative assistant and he would acquire the assistant's computer for his use. b. Borough Land Transfers -- Ross reported he attended the Borough Assembly's Land Committee meeting prior to their assembly meeting last night. At the committee meeting they discussed the ordinance to transfer the properties on which the Challenger Center and multi-use facility will be built. Comments were made at the assembly meeting by Rick Baldwin and Nate Kiel. The transfer ordinance was passed by unanimous consent. The borough's ordinance agreed to work a deal with Mental Health Trust for the land and also agreed to transfer the land to the city for these two projects. Ross added, he expected to bring a resolution forward to council for formal acceptance of the land at the first March meeting. In the meantime, with the written consent from Mental Health Trust for use of the land, he will proceed with the process for a conditional use permits for the projects before the Planmng & Zoning Commission. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 22 c. Gravel Pits -- Ross reported administration had been reviewing compliance problems of gravel pits in the city (buffering and sloping). He noted, there are several pits that have problems along their back lines and the city owns the properties on their back lines. In reviewing what the city can do to require comphance versus the city can never access the land, and the city will need gravel {for the parking at South Spruce), he suggested a presentation be made to the Planning & Zoning Commission to pull off a 200 foot strip along the back of the gravel pits. The concept is to create buffer and slope {which is required) and exchange the land for gravel {there is gravel on the property, however the city cannot access the land to retrieve it). Ross noted, there has been some discussion of zoning the city's property Conservation and this would not be incompatible with that because there would be a buffer and slope. Ross added, unless council objected, he would be sending the item to Planning & Zoning for discussion. Bookey asked if Ross was referring to pits on the north side of the road. Ross answered yes, from Foster's to Zubeck's. No objections were stated. I-3. Attorney-- Graves reported copies of the Kenai City Code were available for council on CD-roms. He also reported the Code was now available on the city's web page and urged council to telephone him or his secretary if they have any questions. I-4. City Clerk a. Day-Off Certificate -- Freas reminded council they have offered a free day-off-with-pay certfficate as a door prize for the Employee Appreciation Dinner in the past and asked if they would like to do it again this year. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for the council to continue to give a day off with pay as a door prize and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Williams referred to a question asked in Freas' memorandum asking whether council had objections to purchasing door prize items (overnight stays, etc.) with city from the dinner budget. A short discussion followed in which council members stated they would prefer purchases be kept to businesses within the city. I-5. Finance Director -- Director Semmens stated he would present a mid- year budget report to council during their next meeting. He added, all budget packets have been distributed to the departments. I-6 Public Works -- No report. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 23 I-7o Airport Manager a. Air Cargo -- Atha reported he's received a number of planning documents from the Anchorage International Airport for their development and cargo planning documents. They have also requested them from Fairbanks Airport as well. Atha added, he also received an attendance list from the Air Cargo Conference which was held in Anchorage last summer. He hopes to attend that conference next year. b. Short Wing Piper Club -- Atha reported they have been working with the Club to try to track their annual conference in the next year or two. He noted, that would be two to three hundred people who would attend, buying food, lodging, etc. They have stated an interested in coming to Kenai. They are also attempting to attract some other specific aircraft owners' associations to visit Kenai as well. Atha added, he had also been trying to develop a budget for a float plane fly-in and static aircraft display possibly in concurrence with Industry Appreciation Day. This would help in informing the community of the importance of the airport to the community. b. Additional Airline -- Atha reported they have been working on interesting another airline to move into Kenai. Airline Support will be meeting with the Merlin Company in Texas on January 1 1. Atha added, at this time it looks fairly positive that they will acquire leases on aircraft. If they do, there is a good chance that by the end of the month there will be another commuter airline in Kenai. c. Advertisement and Development -- Atha reported he has been working with the KVCC to develop a presence on their web page because of the positive spin-offs that can happen. Atha suggested some guidelines in regard to the development of the airport be developed to get information out to the commumty regarding the properties available for lease, services available, flight schedules, etc. Also to inform the public of the link the airport has to the community. d. Airport Restaurant -- Atha reported the restaurant closed for the holidays and has not reopened. Atha noted, they have put the lessee in contact with people who are interested in subleasing. He has discussed the matter with the Economic Development District and Chamber to get some business support. e. FBO Aid -- Atha reported he has been meeting with FBO operators and offering some advice and education how to provide a higher quality of service and meet the needs of the people using the airport. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 24 Komelis reported he had heard from the DEC regarding the grants the city submitted. He referred to Information Item No. 7 which was a list of the DEC priorities. The Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion and Crew Addition at the Plant were on the list and were low on the list. Ross reported he and Komelis have met with people from Mission Street and are working with utilities about relocating the utilities and abandonment of the property. They are investigating whether or not funds can be used from the water line looping grant for part of the engineering costs on the project. Next year, once the engineering is completed, they intend to submit the project. He anticipates that project will score very highly. Komelis reported he recently received information from Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage regarding bluff erosion and will be taking it to the Harbor Commission for discussion. ITEM J: DISCUSSION ,, , J-1. Citizens Mark Schrag -- Schrag referred to the discussion about the hotel/convention center and reminded council of the comment Robert Newbry made that a Kmart he used to work at doubled their business when a Walmart was built across the street. Schrag stated he was concerned/disturbed about the Planning & Zoning Commission appointments in that often over the last year he heard comments that people should submit applications to be appointed to the commission. He added, they were never informed at those times that an applicant had to fit into a narrow slot. Schrag asked council not to be afraid of diversity because he felt it was a good thing. He added, times are changing and it will take new thoughts and new thought patterns. Schrag asked council when they consider placing a council person as a liaison to a commission, be sure they are fair and impartial so they don't bias the commission members. He added, it is important the public have a good sense they are being treated fairly when they come before a commission to give testimony. Debbie Sonberg-- 410 Cinderella, Kenai. Sonberg stated she agreed with Schrag's comments. She asked where all the discussion took place after the work session and prior to the council meeting when the Planning & Zoning Commissioners were appointed. She added, not one candidate's name was mentioned until after all discussion and it was evident that all the discussion happened outside of a council meeting. Sonberg continued, Councilman Moore stated earlier he was uncomfortable with the telephone poll and apparently that was how the discussion took place. Sonberg noted, she understood the power of appointment is in the mayor's hands and no discussion had to take place, but it was unsettling no discussion took place. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 25 Williams explained, care has to be taken in regard to discussions among council due to the restrictions of the Open Meetings Act. He added, it has long been his policy, when faced with a question, to get from the council a determination of the nature of their feeling about the subject or question. Williams stated, he polls the council members in his own manner through conversation and without allowing the council members to know how the other council members have been polled. He added, it's a method of obtaining information for himself and he takes full responsibility for offering the two names to council for appointment. Williams continued, he offered those two names based on what he perceived of the council's wishes through his conversations. He added, from his conversations he felt there was not sufficient support for any other appointee outside of the two names he offered. Williams continued, the process he used was what he has done in the past and will continue to do in the future until someone tells him he cannot continue using this process. He added, the two names he offered for appointment were offered by him without the council knowing what names would be offered. Sonberg stated she found it interesting there had not been discussion after the names were offered. Williams stated, the council evidently agreed with him and had no comments or there was no need for discussion. J-2. Council Bookey -- Bookey stated his concern regarding the snow removal by the State of Alaska on the Kenai Spur Highway through town. He added, he believed it totally unacceptable this year and perhaps worse than in the last few years. He believes it unfair Kenai has been plowed once and other areas plowed two to three times. Bookey stated he believed it was time the council give a mandate to administration to contact DOT to do the snowplowing on a rotating basis for the protection of the public and enhancement of the retail businesses, etc. He added, he didn't think the level of service from the state has been appropriate for the 7,000 residents of the city. If nothing can get done through the local level, Bookey continued, DOT in Juneau should be contacted. Swarner -- Stated she was happy there has been discussion regarding float plane expansion and business. Swamer requested the Clerk have plants sent to all the Peninsula legislators for their offices in Juneau and pay for those costs from the Legislative miscellaneous budget. Swarner added, in regard to commission members, she remembers when the mayor has requested council to vote on appointments. She noted, sometimes those the mayor preferred were not chosen by council. Moore-- No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1999 PAGE 26 Bannock -- Bannock reported he received a telephone call from a citizen who was not pleased with his statements at a previous meeting and accused he and the council of tyranny. The reason the person accused council of tyranny was because he felt it was impossible to remove an incumbent during an election. Bannock added, though he challenged the comments, it forced him to think about the way council is elected in Kenai. Bannock suggested council discuss placing a question on the next ballot requesting to change the manner in which council seats are elected. He explained, by Charter the two top vote-getters are elected. This year there will be three members elected (one for a one-year term, and two for three-year terms). He added, the mechanics are available to break down the six council seats to make it easier for a non-incumbent to be elected. Bannock explained he would like to divide the council up into six different seats, but not to district the city, so that in the election of 2000, the seat now held by Measles and Smalley, would be listed separately on the ballot. This would allow two people to run for a seat without running against each other or to run specifically against one person. Bannock requested the matter be placed on a future agenda for discussion by council prior to the October election. He added, he believed changing the manner of election would encourage more people to run for election. · _EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled _ ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'45 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk u.I I-- uJ I.U Z 03 0 LIJ LIJ LIJ 0 Z l-- Z 0 03 uJ 13_ n,' uJ 13.. uJ uJ 0 I- Z u.I Z o o o o o o 0 uJ 0 t/ ) -i 0 z 0 o 0 Om o o z 0 z LIJ z o o z z o o 'T' -r LLI ¥ z Suggested by: CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1810-99 Administ AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED LAND, DESCRIBED AS LOT l-B, BLOCK 2, PAVILION SUBDIVISION, IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. 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 2, 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 Introduced: Adopted: Effective: January 20, 1999 February 3, 1999 March 3, 1999 (1/14/99)kh CITY OF KENA! 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 M emoranClum Date: From; January 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 /kh CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ M emOranclum Date' To; Froml January 6, 1999 Richard A. Ross, City Manager Klm Howard, Administrative Assistant Dept. of Health & Social Services Agreement - City Hall The agreement for the office space occupied by the Kenai Health Center will expire January 31, 1999. It is the intention of the Department of Health and Social Services to continue to occupy this space for the foreseeable future. They wish to continue to pay the city $776.70 per month for utilities and janitorial costs. Does the City Council wish to enter into a new agreement for the period February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000, at the current rate? Attachments /kh DEPT. OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEAL TH SECTION OF NURSING TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR P. O. BOX 110611 JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0611 PHONE: (907) d65-3150 January 5, 1999 Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue. Suite 200 Kenai,Alaska 99611-7794 Dear Ms. Howard: We would like to continue our use agreement with the City of Kenai for the space occupied in City Hall by the Kenai Public Health Center at the current rate of $776.70 per month. I hope that this arrangement continues to be acceptable to the City of Kenai. Thank you tbr your help in this regard. Sincerely, '-~ ~nnette Coyle // Administrative Ma ag~~ cc: Leeann Gunter, Administrative Assistant Southcentral Region 06-F189 LH Ca,. . ,, Graves ~ity Altomey CITY Of KENAI 210 I=idaigo Avenue Suite 200 (cna, Alaska 99611-7794 (907) 283-344~ FAX (907) 283-3014 AGREEMENT This indenture, entered into on the _~~.,~day of~---'~ between the CITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 hereinafter called the City, and the ~'/,'-~_, 1998 STATE OF ALASKA for the Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health P.O. Box 110611 Juneau, AK 99811-0611 hereinafter called the State: WITNESSETH' That the City does hereby demise and let Unto the State the following described premises, to wit: Approximately 1147 square feet of office space located on the first floor of the Kenai City Hall Building, at Lot 11, Block 1, Fidalgo Commercial Center Subdivision, Kenai, Alaska, to have and to hold the same, with all appurtenances unto the State for the term of approximately twelve (12) months beginning on the 1st day of February, 1998 and ending on the 31st day of January, 1999 at and for the utilities fee of $776.70 per month, payable on the first day of each and every month of said term at the office of the City whose address is shown above, or in advance at the option of the State. Payment for any partial months occupancy shall be prorated, based on a thirty (30) day month. I · Covenants of State: a· be .. Pay the utility fee at the time and places provided in this Agreement. Use the premises properly. Make alterations with the written consent of the Owner. Leave the premises in as good condition as when received, except for reasonable wear and tear and/or loss or damage caused by fire, explosions, earthquakes, acts of God, or other casualty. es Maintain the premises in good condition during the continuance of this Agreement. Provide and maintain telephone service. 0 Covenants of City: a, b., c., Save the State harmless against any loss, damage and liability resulting from any tortious or negligent act of the Owner, his agent or employees or from any failure of the Owner to comply with the terms of this Agreement. Furnish heat, electricity, water, toilet facilities, parking and janitorial services without additional costs to the State. Maintain in good and safe condition any common entrance, stairs and hallway. ,, The parties mutually agree' lary R. Graves Cily Attorney ITY OF KENAI 10 I=idalgo Avenue Suite 200 (907) 283-344~ ~X (907) 283-3014 b. C. de e, All terms and conditions of the preceding covenants of both State and City are agreeable and accepted in their entirety, except as herein noted. Fixtures.installed in the premises by the State remain the property of the State and may be removed by the State provided it repairs at the State's expense any injury to the premises. If the State shall at any time be in default in the payment of utility fee herein reserved, or in the performance of any of the covenants, terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement, and the State shall fail to remedy such default within sixty (60) days of written notice thereof from the City, it shall be lawful for City to enter upon said premises and again have, repossess, the same as if the Agreement had not been made, and hereupon this Agreement and all the covenants, provisions and conditions herein contained will accrue to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The State may terminate this Agreement by giving the Owner not less than thirty (30) days notice in writing. Terms and conditions of this Agreement are subject to availability to the State of appropriated funds. If such funds are not available, the State may terminate this Agreement by giving the City not less than thirty (30) days prior notice in writing. All conditions and covenants of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during any extension hereof. Any holding over after the expiration date of this Agreement or any extension or renewal thereof, shall be construed to be a tenancy from month-to-month, at the same monthly fee for utilities and on the terms and conditions herein specified, so far as applicable. ~ary ,-,. Graves City Attorney ;ITY OF KENAI 210 Fidalgo Avenue Suite 200 Iai, Alaska 99611-7794 (907) 283-3441 =AX (907) 283-3014 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year written below. CITY Of KENAI By: Richard A. Ross City Manager STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ~~z'~day of k2-),??,:/¢,.7.~- , 1998, RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the ~i~ 0f Kenai, (~l~ska, be(rig personally known to m~ or havin~ produced satisfacto~ evidence of idontification, appeared ~ofore m~ and acknowio0~ed the volunta~ and authorized oxecution of the fom~oin~ instrument on behalf of said Gity. Notary Public for' Alaska My Commission Expires. '~~,~.~ ~ STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) · ~;:..¢ TUIS .i~, TO CER~T~Y that on this .,~ day of d .. ' ~/..-~..Z/~,~ ~/ ,1998" r~ / , (./~ z.~'~ [)Zz.~/.,~.~, ~eing personallY known to;~-~ °r having produced satisfacto~ evidence of identification, appeared before me and acknowledged the volunta~ and authorized execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the State of Alaska. ~~ Public fo~ Alaska My Commission Expires: CITY OF KENA! 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 M emoranCtum Date: To: From: January 15, 1999 Richard Ross, City Manager Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant Assignment of Lease - D. Roberts Enterprise Limited Partnership and Dan Roberts to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a GroominEdales D. Roberts Enterprise Limited Partnership and Dan Roberts have requested approval of the attached proposed Assignment of Lease and Security Assignment of Lease for Lot 6A, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision No. 4 to Calvin and Nancy Gourley, d/b/a Groomingdales. The property is located on the Spur Highway and is the location of the former VTV video store and the Veteran's Center. The lease between the City and Roberts states the lessee may assign the lease with the City's written consent, which shall not be unreasonably denied. The lease also states the assignee shall assume the duties and obligations of the lessee and will not discharge the lessee from its duties and obligations. The lessee is current in lease payments and property taxes on this property. The proposed assignees are also current in payments to the City and Borough. The City Attorney has reviewed the documents and has no objections. If Council approves the transfer, a Consent to Assignment and a Consent to Assignment for Security Purposes can be prepared for your signature. Cc: Sandra Hayes, Beluga Realty Attachments /kh ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE This assignment, entered into between D. ROBERTS ENTERPRISE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and DAN ROBERTS whose address is P.O. BOX 2373, KENAI, AK 99611, hereinafter referred to as the Assignor; and CALVIN AND NANCY GOURLEY, DBA GROOMINGDALES, whose address is 503 ASH, KENAI, AK 99611, hereinafter referred to as the Assignee. Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of their interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Lease Agreement with the CITY OF KENAI, as Lessor, dated APRIL 4, 1985, and recorded in Book 258, page 761, Kenai Recording District, and covering the following-described property: Lot Six-A (6-A), Block One (1), GUSTY SUBDIVISION NO. 4, according to Plat No. 86-76, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. To have and to hold the same from the date hereof, for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Lease Agreement. Assignees agree to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignor has hereto set his hand and seal this ,1999. ____ day of ASSIGNOR: D. ROBERTS PARTNERSHIP ENTERPRISE LIMITED BY: DAN ROBERTS, General Manager DAN ROBERTS, individually ASSIGNEE' CALVIN GOURLEY NANCY GOURLEY O1/20/1BBB ll'~B P. O. Box 28SS January 20, 1999 1-B07-260-260~ Alaska 99669 Phone: (907) 398-2329 Fax: (907) 260-2605 The Honorable John Williams Mayor, City of Kenai And Mem~m of tho Kenai City Council Konai, AK Dear Mayor Williams and Members of the Kenal City Council: On behalf of the boarcl of directom of the Peninsula Winter Games, thank you very much for the City of Kenal's commitment to contribute $300 to the Winter Games, scheduled for January 30-31, 1999. As you know, the Peninsula Winter Games is the largest winter spo~(s and recreational event on the Kenal Peninsula. Our non-profit organization has scheduled 27 different sports and recreational activities for Alaskan youth and adults and we're looking forward to the best Games ever. 1999 events Include a youth hockey toumament, snowshoe softball, broom hockey, kid's, men's and women's basketball tournaments, a colored ice cube hunt for small children, a cross country ski race, sled dog ddes with Tustumena 200 mushers and much more. As in prior years, the Peninsula Winter Games will be held in partnership with the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race, a qualifying race for the Iditarod. One of the Winter Games' events provides children the opportunity to ride with Tustumena 200 mushem at the ceremonial start of the race, leaving from the Kenai City Dock, The majority of the 19 children scheduled to ride with the mushers have physical mobility difficulties, for example, several of the children have cerebral palsy. Other outstanding kids will ride with the mushers as a special award - the Kenai Peninsula Boys & Gids Club has identified a boy and girl of the month to ride at the ceremonial start and the winners of the Tustumena 200 poster contest will also be sled dders. Although we are very appreciative of the City of Kenai's contribution to the Games, we would like to inquire if the City would Increase it's contribution to $500 - the donation amount to sponsor one of the children dding at the ceremonial start of the Tustumena 200. The $500 contribution covers any transportation costs to the Games, lodging costs and tickets to the Musher~s Banquet, where the child will meet his or her musher. Companies, governments and agencies contributing at the $500 level and above will be identified with their Iogos In a minimum of five advertisements in the Peninsula Clarion. It is likely that all these advertisements will be one-half page in size. We will include the names of those sponsors contributing at less than the $500 level (along with all other sponsors) in one Winter Games' schedule of events advertisement, to be published in the Clarion prior to the Games, in the post-event sponsor thank you ad in the Clarion, and, In the schedule of events, which will be placed at games event venues a~d at other Peninsula locations. Thank you very much for your consideration of our proposal. Please contact me with any questions. Executive Director Peninsula Winter Games, inc. Bofrd olD/mgM & SMIY 3amlm Ghotmtey. President. Homer Electric Assn.; Mark Nece~y. ~-Eleot; Kurt Olson. $ecmMry. Kenai Cnq,sler Centec. Mike Gutach. Treasurer. Central Peninsula General Hos~ Rich~ Brown; Bill Donner. P~l Communications; Bob Fawetto. Kenai Chrysler Cettter;. Bruc~ Hardy. C. oce. Cola KetMt; Ken Lenoaste~. Mayor. City of Soldotno; Feron Owen. Kenal Peninsula Tourism Marketing CouncJi; Diane ~penn. MAC tel; Mike Sweeney. Sweeney's Clothing; Senator John To~era~n; Heather AmetX. EXecutive DlmcMr INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1999 , 1 / 6 / 99 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List. o 12 / 21 / 98 Chitina Volunteer Fire Department letter of interest for surplus equipment. , 1 / 7 / 99 Summary of 1998 Building Permit Activity. , 12/98 Kenai Fire Department Consolidated Monthly Report. 1/13/99 Public Works Project Status Report. o 1 / 14 / 99 Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) Meeting Agenda with 11 / 12 / 98 KRSMA meeting minutes attached. o 1/99 Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. o 1/99 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review. o 1/99 Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc., News & Notes from the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1999 "TO DO" LIST ADMIN: CLF: Prepare resolution for 1/20 meeting strongly recommending the commercial fishery be given equal opportunity, be allowed to expand their operation, they share more fully in the resource than they have been able to in the last several years, and stress the industry's economic importance to the community. Prepare a list of the major tax base processors within the City of Kenai (those who have a great deal of land and equipment all within the city's tax jurisdiction) and pictures of revenue with regard to the commercial fisheries (revenue at airport, fuel sales, etc.). Work with EDD in regard to gathering baseline information for the airport. Report back to council with cost information and from where the money will come. Send a plant to Susan Hett for her new office. legislators for their offices in Juneau. Send plants to area Advertise work session for January 26 or 28 (Kelso to identify) for the purpose of interviewing applicants for council seat placement. Set as future agenda item discussion regarding changing the Charter relating to council elections. Do not continue discussions with the people interested in placing a hotel/convention center in Kenai unless they are only interested in placing the convention center. Chitina Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 71 Chitina, Alaska 99566 (907)823-2263 December 21, 1998 Mayor John Williams & Kenai City Council 105 South Willow Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor and City Council, It is our understanding that Kenai Fire Department has an apparatus you may want to surplus. We the Chitina Volunteer Fire Department are currently registered with the State Fire Marshal's Office, have 26 personnel on our roster, conduct an ongoing training program, and also require our Volunteers to attend at least two hours of training per month. After the first of the new year, we plan on sending three members to a course on, Method of Instruction. Our Station House has two Apparatus Bays and we also have another building we're currently renovating for another Apparatus Bay. This will give us room for two additional Apparatus to help better protect our Service Area. The Chitina Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Service Area covers 2000 square miles. Steep topography, annual perception, and severe wind conditions also add to our situation. The Copper River Corridor (aka) Hickel Highway, the McCarthy Road, and the Edgerton Highway, have but one route of EGRESS, with few to NO definable spaces. Outlying Townships, subdivisions, a new 14 unit apartment complex, State of Alaska Dept. of Trans., Chitina Maintenance Facility, our local fuel and propane vendor, and the Chitina Airport which serves as an emergency landing strip for jetliners and small aircraft, are the other conflagrations in our Service Area. There is no other Fire Service available to provide protection / service to these outlying areas, which are heavily influenced by the STRUCTURAL/WILDLAND INTERFACE. Our closest Mutual Aid Department's response time takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. At -25 degrees F., they can only send personnel, due to Apparatus freezing in route in the past. Our current inventory of equipment consists of, one Model 9 Pumper with 1000 gal. cap. and 1000~,-r-----" '~ ~ ,~,;as~ip...._ ... pump, it is now in Anchoraee.~ for reoair._ One 500 g.p.m. Hale portable pump, one 250 g.p.m, float pump, and one 165 g.p.m, portable pump. Also 2600 ft. of 2 1/2" hose line, 2000 ft. of I 1/2" hose line, 300 ft. of 1 3/4" hose line, and 1500 ft. of 4" plastic hose line. Any apparatus or equipment you may be looking to surplus would be of great interest and appreciation to the CVFD. If you have any concerns or further questions, please feel free to contact me at the office (907)823-2263 or at home (907)823-2250. Thanks for your time and consideration in this matter. Dean Lenard, Fire Chief mor n um Date: January 7, 1999 To: From: RE: Richard A. Ross, City Manager Springer, Building Official ~ Robert SUMMARY OF 1998 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY The following table shows building permit activity for 1998: TYPE OF BUILDING NO. OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES PERMITS VALUATION COLLECTED Residential- New 45 $6,033,500.00 $19,655.62 Housing Construction Residential- Garages, 33 $730,700.00 $2,890.37 Additions & Remodels Commercial- New 19 $878,000.00 $10,222.36 Construction, Additions & Remodels TOTAL 97 $7,642,200.00 $33,880.74 Sales Tax Collected on Permit Fees $1,112.39 Building Inspections Performed 562 TOTAL INSPECTIONS: 562 RS/mk BUILDING PERMITS HISTORICAL DATA-1994 TO 1998 TYPE OF BUILDING 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 , Residemial - New Housing 43 38 27 36 45 Construction Residential - Garages, 30 31 27 33 34 Additions & Remodels Commercial - New 26 33 24 20 18 Construction, Additions & Remodels TOTAL 99 102 78 89 97 0 0 0~ C~ KENAI F!RE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT CLASSIFICATION OF ALARMS Month: December 1998 THIS,, -i" LA~¥' .MONTH .... MONTH ILASTYEAR LAST '~E,Aj~JTHIs yEARJ TO DATE. I TO DATE Airport 0 0 0 4 8 StructUral ............. 2 ....... ;i ...... ~ .... ~ ' " 1~ Out Buildings .............. 0 ' ' '0 ..... 1 .... :' 3 .... 1" I~r'ush Or Grass .............. 0 ....... (~ ..... 0 ....13 ..... i'1 - FOrest ................ o ..... o ..... o .... o t ...... 0 DumpSterS"' .' ". "... '" 0 ".' .' 0 ' ' 0 ..... . .... 4 .'' ' 2' Vehicles ..... ;I :~ ......... 0 10i " 1"5,1 Hazar~i~us Materi~iS ..... 3 ..... 0 ..... 2 'i1'"t .....23 Alarm M,~lfUnCti°n ......... 6...... 2 .... 4 .... ~ 9 '" 20 6008 Intent ....... ,5 ....... 1 ........ i 32 "27 RoSCL~e A~st. ' .............. 7 ............ 5 ....... ~).... 46 ..... 48- 'Mutual/AUto' Aid ........ 3 " ' 1 '" 9 ' ' "~5 .... ~7 .Misce'iianeo'u'~ ' " 0 .... 0 ~ 0 ....... i0 ' ' 2 ,,, , , , , I , I I , II I, , ,1, I I I lB , II , , , i , 11,! , , Medical 421 44 44' 4'§~...... '" ~i0- .Rescue ................. 0 ........... 0 .... 0 '3 .... ;4 Routine i~r~n'sp6rt ", ........... ',,' , '," 3 ........ ;6 ..... 8 ..... 3~ ...... ~7 Good Intent 0 ........ 0 ' ' 0 ' '0 ......... 0 Mutuai,A!d,', '," ,,,' ...... ,,, ',,,", ....... 0 ,' ',':', 0,'"." ',,',0', ....... ,',4 I,,," ": , 1' ITo.':AL ~M~ ..... ALARMS" ]i ....... Buildincj.s. .....' ' , .'" '"~' . ',"~i',~506" '"~50,000 .... ~.,1.~.',000 .... ~;798'.8.28 .... Mobile Home Sb ' $0' " $0 ' $51,000 $300 -VehiCle ............ $1,000 " $750 ..... $0 ...... $321750 " $1'6'700 M0tOr v~Sel ...... $0 ...... $0 ........... $0 $30,000 - $0~- I 11 I I ~ ! i[11 , Il ....... , I , I , , I [ I II ill I I I 111 ! I I I I ! I L I Il! Il ____ I~]Rt.¢-]:"FiRE L,,OSS ....... ." Loss of'Life (i',n Fire,,) ,", .... ',,,',' ,,",, ' ,' '0 ',"' ', ' 0 ........ ~injuries In....Fires ........... 0' . .... KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT CAUSES OF FIRES Month: December 1998 THIS/'- ' 'L~ST YEaR ...... ~HI~'Y~AR .... MONT1 TO DATE TO DATE .... NUM. I EST. LOSS ,NU,.M,:, ,.[ ,, EST. LOSS.. [ , ,~ ' ',' '" ",' "'' ~ ' ~ ',I , , '," ,.' ' . .Chimneys, Soot, Flues ..... 0 ....... 1, . , $12,000.00 ....2 ., $22,500.0.0 .Sparks 0 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 , . , . 1, . ., , , i, . ,, . . ,, ,,, ,., ,, , Defective Heaters 0 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 , , , . . . ~ ,,. , , . . , , . ~ ,, . . , ,, , , , Combustibles Near Heaters 0 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Open L,i~l. hts, Flames , 0. ...... 2 ....... $40,000.00 , 1 $2,000.00 Hot As, hes ....... 0....... 1 , ,$.,50,000.00 , ,,0, , $0.00_ Oil burn. ers/Furnaces ..... ,,0 ..... 0 $0.0© ........ 0 . , ,$9.00 Careless Smoking. ..... 0 , .1 ...... $0.00 . . 1 $15,00.9.00, Chi.ldren.VVith .Matches .. 0 ,. 0 .......... $0.00. ....... 2 .$50,000.00 Careless Use Of Matches 0 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 , , . 11 , , . . _, , , ., ., , . . , ...... , ........ Defectiv, e Elect, deal.Wi,ring ........ 0 , ,, 6 $661.,7,.75.0,.0 .... 1., .... $0,.00, Applia, nces& Mot0rs/E!,ec.' ......... 0 , 2, .... ,$50'00 .... 3 ....$8,5,50,,.00 Flammable,liquids ...... 1 ...... 0 ....$0.09 , 1 , $,1,,50,0,..00, Cooking.Appliances 1 5 $11,000.00 5 $525.00 Rekindle 0 1 $30,000.00 0 $0.00 , , ,1 , , , , ,, , . , , ,, , , , ,_ ., , ,, , , 8pontanoous Ign, ition ............ 0 ........ 0..... ,$0,,0,0 . ,. 0 $.0.00 Firoworks .................. 0 .. 0......... $0,00 ~. .. 0. $0..00.. 'roo~s (Cutting, W~in~) ......... .0_ 0 ........... $0:00, 0., $0.00 lncend!a .fy .............0 ... ~ ....... $25,000.00. , .... 9 ....... $0.00 Misc. Known Causes 0 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 , , .. , ,, , , ,~ , , ...... , ..................... ,.,,,,, , , , , ,. Susp, i,ci,o_us ............. 0 , 0 . $.0...00. 0 ....... $0.00, unknown ................ o .. ~ ....... $2o,.0oo.oo. . 0 ....... $0-.oo IT°tal, ....... Building- ' ................. Fires -i' ...... 2 KENAI FiRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT CALLS BY DAY OF WEEK Month' December 1998 CALLS BY TIME OF DAY Month: December 1998 0000 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 2 2 3 0 0 1 2 3 0800 0900 1000 11 O0 1200 1300 1400 1500 1 1 5 4 4 4 5 3 · 1 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 8 5 1 2 4 3 6 3 TOTAL CALLS ii i KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT OCCUPANCY TYPE Month' December 1998 [HIS Y~A'I~' '1'O DA~E INSP.. I FIRE,S I, .$ LQS..S... ..... LAST 'YEAF~ ,,T0 D~,,TE, ,l , IN, SP. I F~RE,$~ SLOSS .... Government Federal Government ools hurchs rr, enl Dwellin s i' Four Plex's Fl~es In, Retail res Restaurant/Bars lie Mercantile 'e Warehouses Malls es . 0 ' ' '' 0 3 0 2~.' .... i6 3 1 3 b I 0 0 0 ' $0.'00' · ' "$0:00 .... $2,0:00/00 $o. o0 "' $~.oo " $o.o0' 2 $o.oo .... 0 '$ ~ 5,525.00 .... o' $74,050. O0 .... 0 .... $0:oo .... 2 ' "$o,00 ..... o $300. O0 .... 0 II 42 0.00~ ' 2 $0.00 8 1 1 "' $o~0o' ..... Sb. 00 ' ''~d.oo' ' ' '$o.o0- ' $0.oo ._ $O.00'~ $o'0o $i5,o50'.o0 i . $86,050.00 Sb.'o0 ' $0.00 $5i',o0o;'0o l, .. · ...... $225.00 1 0 $0. 0 Metal Fabrication Misc. Manufacture Yards Stations r Gara! es ers 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 eium Plants Wharf Pro ish Processin, Refineries Misc. Structures 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 $0. 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2,000. KENAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED ~ONTHLY REPORT BUREAU OF FiRE PREVENTION Month' December 1998 MONTH..,, MONTH~LA....,S,.TYEAR~ TO, DATE ! To DA,T,,E' .... |P, reve.ti0n ACti_.'ti~'~" ...... ' "':" '-" '"" ' ' ....... vi '" ' ~' ' '"' '"" '"" ...... ' ' ' ' '"':" ~----, i , ~ ~ ' ,",[ ~, - .... ,, '; ;.~ ,, .... - .... _ -, ,~ ,-, ', ,, ~ , , ",, , , ,, . ~, , ,,:,,;_ ... , ,,, Ins. p. P,e.n.,,d!ng kette~s''' "'"" ''~ 0 0 0 97 19 Inspections 9 15 27 118 153 Re-:InSpect. ions. '.,,, '". ...... ...... 0 ". ,. 6',i'' ,' ".. ,,'.' ,,6 .... '" ,. ',, "18. ,.' ,,29 Violations Noted~ 9 4 10 52 168 i i i i i i ! Ji i , ii i ii Ill Rotice of Violations IssUed 2 1 2 22 59 Violations Corrected 8 21 20 50 145 , , , , ,,, ,, , i ..... ,,, , , , ,, , , , .... ,, , Extensions Granted 1 3 0 0 6 Extensions Denied 0 0 0 0 0 Fire Drills Sup..erv!sed .... 0 .. 0 .... 0 .. 2 .... 5_ Fire Prevention Classes 0 2 0 119 78 stati°nTours .......... 0 " '3 ...... (~ ".,' 53" ' 3:1 iiii i i iii i i i i ii ii ii i i i ii i i i .... Total Class Audience 0 4 0 2677 'i384 , ,, ! ,1 i , iiii 111 i i , i , i i iii i i i i i i , , ii , i , t , i i ! Total Tour Audience 0 70 0 856 505 i1! i, , , , , i i ii i i ! i i ! i i .... i ! i i i ! , , B. urn, in~,,Permitslssued ..... 0 18. , ,, 5 , , ,291 .... 340_ Land.C!ear. in~permits .......... 0 . .,1 .... 0 , , , 1 , ,.1 Gourt Actions Instituted 0 0 0 5 0 i 1! , i , i , iiii i i , i i i i i i i i_ ii i L I III I1 II I ........ Arrest (Resul.ted F,r. om) ........ 0 .....0....... 0 ....... 5 ....... 0_ Con, vict!ens 0 0 1 1 0 COmplaints Relieved ........ i .....2' , 3 ..... 1,2 .... 1,8- Compl,aints .,Acted On ........ i ....... 1 .... 2.... ~ ..... 12 ' 20 Fire Watches Ordered 0 0 0 0 0 , ,i , , , , ,,,, , , , , , , , , ,, , , , 1,, , , J~ ~ACcidental Fires Invest., 1 0 1 25 15 - '"'1 11 '1 '1 ' I ,, ,, ,H ,,, , , , , ,, , ,, , ,, , , , , , Suspicious Fires,. InveSt. ,.,, 0 ........ 1 ., . 0 ...... 11 ......... 9 T°ta[ Investigations .......! 1 ......... 1 ..........I ,, . 36 , 24 Plan,,, .Reviews C°nducte. d ,1 ..... 1 ......1 ........ ! ....... 1,4. ..... .6. 'r°tal Man Hrs. In~peCti~is 17 28 26 176 346 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, ....... : Total Man Hrs. Public Ed. 8 16 21 425 432 , , i , , ,, , , , , , , , , ,,, ,~ , , , , ! ...... , , , ,,, , , T0taI.Man Hrs.. Investigation. ...... 1 ..14 6 149 54 Man,,Hrslp!anR, ev!ews ,-,J 4" 21 ...... 0 '' ..... i,5, KENAI F~RE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT DIVISION OF TRAINING MONTH' December 1998 IM THIS I LAST ¢'i.-i'!$ MONT~ ~ST'~YE'AR'i'T~IS""YbAR~I ONT~MONT~ LAST YEARI' ,,,T,,,O .pATE., I TO .DATE. Physica'l~',"Fitr{'~'Ss ~36'" 32i '8'2 '"'86~ 865'-5'~' ! i i i i i ! ii ! ......... Area Familiarization 54 ..... 7 i 16.5 "336.5 ' '258 FireF,,ightor~af~ty' , ,' '~ ',','~.5 iSiS I ........... ~ ..... !00.5 ,,:, ,,' 79- Officer. Training_. 7.5 ;i 1.5 i ..... ~,6.5 ' 399 387.'5 !Appara!us 121 10.4.5 i 118 1815 1290.5 Ope,r, atin9Apparatus ....... i01.5 88.5 i,,, ,82:,,5,i" ,' ,11"9i'.5 .... 866' Portabl.,e.Fire,Ext!ncgui~h.er:S, ', '.,.',, .' ','~"',.. ' 0 . . 6 .-4~.5 ....... 17' Forcible Entry ........ I, .....0, ..... 4 ,, . ,26.,.~ '' '.29.5 Ropes & Knots 0 0 15.5 138.5 42,5- Ladders ........... :~ ..... ~.5 ....7.5 .... 2'50.5 ' "~ 2'~ Hose Main~er~an'ce .......... 7.'5 ' 1'i.5 ........... 2 ' " 368.5 268. ,, , , , , · ,, ,,, , ,, , ,, ~ , i , ,,, , . Hose,, L, ays 6.5 9 6 27~.5 147.5 Salvage. &, O,verh, aui ,' 'i ..... 4 ..... 0.5' ' '102'.5 '103 Firestream, s, ~ ' ' 8.5 7.5 1'46 " 118.5- _Hydraulics .............. 2.5'"' 2.~ ........3 ..... 118 '90.5 WaterSupply;s ' ' ' 40.'5' ' ' :1'~ ....... 18.~5 ...... 213 "' 190 ,ventilation ........ '3 ..... 'i.5 ....... 2 " 37.5 ' ' 50.5-' Breathi ,,n, ~ ,At~Paraius ........ 1 .... 3 ..... 0.5 ..... 11~3 "' 7i HescUe Operations ........ 0 ' ';I O't' ' 3 ....i'19'.'5 ' ' 204-? Fire Pre~/~i'°n/Ars0r~ .... 4 17.5 ..... 6 .... :~6~.5 ....346.5 , Pre '-"i~i're 151annin"..g. ...... ',, ',, '.." '1~ ....... 4 ...... 0 ..... 5~' " 138. SPri'n.k.ler .Systems ...... 'i.5 ..... 0 ........ 0 ......... 41 i .... 27' Fire lactics&Strategy ..... 8 , 26 ' "~i~ 104' ' ' 'i4~.5~ ,,, j,,, , , , , ,, , Hazardous Materials 0 0 2 82.5 56.5 Confined 'Sl~ace, Entry ', ," ...' ..... 0,',,".~ ,',0 ',, "', 0 '.,i',' 60' ,. ,',;14" ' "' ' ' '" ' ' Multi ,- Company Drill.s, ,. 0 12 0 106 95 Formal Schools 0 ' '0 ..... 4'6 ' ' 137 104"' ~l-ivo F,'ire O'p~rat. i°ns. ".'.'..'" 'i.'.. ~,'5 .... ~ ..... ii, , ,!0 ,, ," ," ."2!,0 '.,, ....... ",. 6857. 5472-I -'i'°,t,a'l.i~i, el'd HourS ...... 39,9'8 J '.'3,29' ', ',,.' 4~i8,', . ',i,' ,i,i IiI (J',i.'.AL .'CLA,~S.,/,FI~LU, ! ,429:,$ .t .... 38;I, 497 I."., 7778:5 "J , 6'2i~1 'i ~ENAI F~RF. DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT DIVISION OF TRAINING MONTH. December 1998 " THIs. '] LAst "ffAl§ MONTF~A~ST yEAF~fHIS YE~I~ MONTH I M,O,NT,H ] ~S,,T_, ,Y, E,,A, RI T,,0 DATE] ,TO DATE,! Anat0~,¥',"&,"patie, r~'i'A%esmeni'''' "" ;~6 '4d "" "~4~'.5' '"'"' Z,i'j;i"~;" 427.5 Triage 5.5 1~.5 '3' 12.5." ~5 Chest Inj[J'rie$ ........ 0.5 1.5 4 18..5 4 .,S, hock & I.V.. Therapy" . . ",'12:5 .' ..... 1.7.5 .', , ."37 .... ,, 276' ' 244.5 Hemorrh, age C0ntro.,I ....... .... 1 ........ 4 ..... 3 ,,, 36.,,,,, 5, , 41,, , Basic Life ;SUpport 12 14.5 15 109 121 Fractures & Dislocati~'ns ...... 6.5 ' ' :1 ....... 9 .... 93.5 .... 60 Head &'Neck Injuries ....... 3 .... 4 " '715 ..... 8'i,~ " ~.~ Abdomi,nal&oenitai'~ystems' ' ',0.5 ' ' 1 ....... 5''~' .... 201 14 Cardiac/Ar:ri~¥iStrokes 14 10.5 ' "48.5 ~ ' 248 14~.5 Respirai~ry' Sy. stems' ........ 2 " 3.5 ....... 20 "'i69' ' 98.5- Ai .rwa~, Managemeni,' .... ',' .... ' ,22.5...' .'.' !9..'5, ','. ,' '3,0 .220.5'.'', .... "2'43i Childbirth 1 0 3 15 15.5 Patient Handlin, g '. '" ,,, 26.5 ', ", ~30........ 4'~ ' " 36'3.5 " 322 Heat & Cold,Injuries 3 0 ' 5.5 ' ~4.'5 ........ 15 Radiation & Electrical lnj.u, ries'','',,'',, " 0.... ,..i " 0 ..... ~3 ' 4 ' 0 Poison &Al,le'rg, ies,' .... 0 0 "- 5 ' :~715' ' ' 23-- pedia't~-}c,s .... 1 ' '0 .... 3 '~8.5 .....28 Pharmocol'o,,gY .......... 1"5 "' 2 ....... 1'7 " 124 "' 64. Advanced Life SupPort ...... 7.'5 "' 1.5..... 2~ ' ' ~"~4 22.5 Diabet,% ........ ..' ...... '..'.' ..... 1 O. ...... ',,'. ," "6 ' ' '23.'~, i" ... '..'.'.' 26 ~OualityAssuran,~e ......... 9 .. 5 13'.5 ' "191.5 94 Drivincg ....... 11.5 , ',16,.,5 , , 23 ....... 192 ..... 138'5- Medica,,!/L,,egaI'Term!''nOli'gy ...... 3 0 4'.5 .......... 56 '- '~4'1 Rules & Responsibilities 0 " ' b ' "3 ..... 32 ..... 1'4' EMS,.SYst. om &iCommUnicati°n~. ..... 2.5 4 ...... 8 L "69'5 .... ~313.5~ aastPants 0 "' C~ ........ 3 ........ 4" 3.5- AI,c°hol &'Dr.ug A, bu~e ....... (~.5 ...... " 4' ,',' ,"'8'.5 " ', ,"37.5 '. 33 Behaviora, I.Emer~l,e.nc!es ......... z~,.5 2 3 24 ' 30, '1 ' ' '' ' ' ......... , , ,, _ , i Infec, to,u,s, D!sea,se Control ..... 1,4 ,, 13,.,5, I ..... 18.5 180 149.~ ,, ,, ,, ¥0tal Cl~ass Hours ................ 55 ' 28 I ......175 ....... f59 " '457- I'_otai'"l~ieid H,'0urs' 1.69:5.,."i96 . ' '242 ".-i 24,6,8,:'5 .... ,, :2!47.5 KENAI FIRE DEPART~,'IENT CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY REPORT DIVISION OF TRAINING MONTH- December 1998 MONTHJMQNT~ LAST YEAR! TO DATE , ,TO DATE Air ort Familiarization Aircraft Familiarization Fire Fi hter Safet Emer enc Communications Hose, Nozzle, Turret O eration~ A ent Ap lications Aircraft Evacuation Structural Ada tation .C.~r o. H_~zard$ .Air ortEme, r_enc Plan _Hazardous Materials Formal Schools 15.5 13.5 8.5 4 0 2 10 6 30.5 2 15.5 2 4 4 16.5 2 0 0 0 0 19.5 20 0.5 13.5 0.5 24 4 17.5 3 11.5 8 0 8 28.5 79.5 47.5 28 48 0 0 7 8.5 35 24 8 0 118 9O 24 28 38.5 85 65.5 8.5 50.5 8.5 0 51 0.5 45 4O.5 24.5 Project status Report A/NC/F/ City Contact Prej Name A JL Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility, ARFF A=Active NC=Non-Construction F=Future STIP=State Trans. Imp. Status KK- Keith Kornelis JL- Jack La Shot RS - Robert Springer MK- Marilyn Kebschull Jet- Jan Taylor Building occupied... Training sessions taking place... Props completed... Remaining site work items to be completed in the Spring. A KK Bluff Erosion PIN doing study...To Council 1/20/99. A JL/RS Challenger Learning Center 95% preliminary design complete... Waiting for site to be transferred to City ownership... CUP scheduled for 1/27/99. A MK Comprehensive Plan $60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund. A JL Contaminated Soils- Shop Kent & Sullivan preparing reports. A KK Crow Court Engineering RFP due 1/26/99. A KK Cunningham Park Engineering design ongoing...Nelson will present drawing to Council 1/20/99. A JL K.M.A. Taxiway "C" Extension North Project complete... Close out Change Order $15,305.05 credit. A JL Multi-use Facility Waiting for site to be transferred to City ownership. Site parking study completed...Preliminary plans have been reviewed. A KK STP Expansion/Planning Have received DEC Grant... RFP tentative 2/99. A JL Underground Storage Tank- Airport Tank pull complete...Approximately 300 yds. of soil stockpiled for future cleanup. Draft report has been submitted to DEC...They are requiring additional work. A KK WH 1 & 2 and Pumphouse Modifications Engineering design is ongoing. Received ADEC grant for additional funding. Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Page I of 2 A/NC/F/ A KK City Contact Project Name WH 4 Status Received ADEC grant funding...Contact Borough on land ownership, Swires & Lawton. F JL City Maintenance Facility Schematic design complete...awaiting funding. F JL New Kenai Health Center Waiting for Borough and State to reach memorandum of agreement... Design RFP's are ready. F KK S. Spruce Beach Parking Corps permit process complete...No funding appropriated as yet. Grant application submitted for Exxon Valdez Funds. EVOS Commission did not select project for funding... EVOS director suggests a study. F KK South Side Kenai River Road and Parking For Southside dip netters...Submitted grant application for Exxon Valdez Funds...EVOS Commission did not select project for funding. EVOS director suggests a study. F MK Title 14 Review Revisions pending 1999/2000 funding. F KK Water Quality/Quantity Development Program Waterline loops & Mission Street Water & Sewer Relocations only remaining projects. NC JL/RS ADA City Building Study Several items underway... Fire alarm system at Rec Center 50% complete...job extended to 2/8/99...Hardware & doors at various facilities...Making one bathroom at the Library ADA accessible. STIP KK DOT- Bridge Access Pathway Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 00 at $250,000...ROW FFY 00 at $100,000...Constr. FFY 01. at $1,400,000. STIP KK DOT- Forest Drive DOT in design stage .... Design FFY 98. Construction FFY 00...Completed the first plans-in- hand review. STIP KK DOT- Unity Trail Pathway Pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.1. Design FFY 00 at $200,000...ROW FFY 00 at $100,000...Const. FFY 01 at $1,700,000. Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Page 2 of 2 KENAI RIVER Special Management Area "Working together_for the river" ***Tentative Meeting Agenda*** Tkursday, January 14, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER ao Roll Call Approval cf 14/12/98 minutes' Agenda Changes and Approval 7-00 p.m. Kenai Peninsula Borough As s emb ly Chambems .... D .... I I. PUBLIC COMMENT III. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on Cooper Lake Hydro Project - Burke Wick, Chugach Electric Association Bo Kenai River Water Quality Framework presentation - Michelle Brown, TNC C. Public Easement Request - Suzanne Fisler IV. OLD BUSINESS no B° C° D. Eo Kenai Mountains National Heritage Area - Jim H. Richardson Commercial Use Committee Report Boat Wake Impact Committee Report Recreation Impact Committee Report Permit Committee Report V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURNMENT a. Board Comments Date/Agenda of Next Meeting. If you have any agenda additions or changes please call either Ted Wellman at 257-5300 or Chris Degernes at 262-5581 by close of business January 13, 1999. PLEASE NOTICE THIS MONTH WE ARE BACK AT THE BORO ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS!! Kenai Area Office, Box 1247, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-5581 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441 Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, November 12, 1998 Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association Building I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. A. Roll Call' Chairman Wellman called the meeting to order at 7'10 p.m. Members Present: Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Peggy Mullen, Brannon Ames, Ken Lancaster, Mark Chase, Duane Harp, Lance Trasky, Joe Moore, Chris Degemes Members Absent: Tim Navarre, Les Buchholz B. Approval of 10/15/98 Minutes' Ames moved to approve the minutes. Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved as submitted. C. Agenda Changes and Approval' Chairman Wellman desired to moved New Business A) 1998-1999 Board Strategy to the end of New Business. Ames requested to add Old Business F) Schedule of Proposed Actions for Environmental Analysis, for discussion purposes only. PUBLIC COMMENT - None NEW BUSINESS A. Kenai Mountains National Heritage Area- Jim H. Richardson Richardson discussed the handout regarding the Kenai Mountain National Heritage Corridor. The proposal would declare the region an area of national heritage and would make the area eligible for grants to pursue various historical purposes. The unifying characteristic of the area is geography and a common historical heritage. The area also has common modes of transportation such as the Iditarod Trail, the Alaska Railroad, the highway and various connecting trails. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board November 12, 1998 Page 1 The Historical Association is seeking support and making presentations to various organizations, associations and agencies. They have already received several endorsement resolutions. Richardson would like for the Board to also support the proposal. Even though the Kenai River itself is not included in the area, Kenai Lake is included along with several State Park land units. The program is voluntary and there is no attachment to the land with this proposal. It could allow communities to improve their museums, trails, increase signage or any other community-driven project. Greater unity will develop between communities. The funding will be funneled through the National Park Service, but they are not the managing agency. Richardson remarked that the word "heritage" has had some bad connotation from recent history, but again noted the program will not affect private property. He also said some people were concerned that the program might generate more tourists. Moore stated it sounded like a good program and inquired why the area was limited to that corridor. He believed the City of Kenai might be interested in being included in the proposal as the City has a similar gold rush history. Moore stated he would forward the packet to the Kenai Historic Board. Harp commented that the US Forest Service is supportive of the program as it is an opportunity to procure other funding sources. MOTION: MULLEN MOVED TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE KENAI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR. LANCASTER SECONDED. Wellman would like to see the enabling legislation before a vote of support is granted. He would like more time to investigate and learn more about the program, especially since the Board took so much heat with the American Heritage River Program. Richardson stated the Historical Association is currently seeking endorsements. They will put the proposal together in January or February. MOTION: MULLEN MOVED TO TABLE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. Mullen requested a copy of the enabling legislation for Board members who desired to review it. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board November 12, 1998 Page 2 B. Big Eddy Flood Plain COE Re-Study- Lisa Parker and Jane Gabler Ms. Gabler gave a brief mapping history of the Kenai River, which was mapped in the 70s. After the flood of 1995; it was determined that areas flooded that were not supposed to flood, especially in the Big Eddy area. FEMA agreed to re-map the area and Gabler displayed the new map of the area. She noted the floodway had been increased while the height of the flood had been reduced. Since there will be new restrictions in the area, there will be a public hearing on December 2. Property owners in the area have been notified. After the public hearing, there will be a 90-day appeal period, however, technical documentation will be needed. If the maps are approved and a property owner wants to develop land within the floodway, he will be required to have an architectural engineer prepare two hydraulic studies. Existing structures will be grandfathered and will not require the studies unless substantial improvement and construction occurs. Wellman asked about the kind of mitigation measures are being considered. Parker stated will not formulate ideas until the measures are presented. They will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis. C. 1998-1999 Board Strategy Plannine Session Degemes discussed the Summary of Recommendations and Accomplishments of the Kenai River Comprehensive Management Plan. She and Suzanne had gone through the plan point by point to identify the areas where recommendations were made and determined the status of each recommendation. She desired direction from the Board as to the priority of tasks left to be accomplished. Harp inquired how the Parks budget operated to know which recommendations could be accomplished with discretionary funds and which would require special appropriations. Wellman believed the Board should identify what is important. If there is no appropriation for it, then the Board should be proactive in getting the money for Parks. Ames agreed that a priority list should not be dictated by lack of money. King desired more representation on the Board because four public member seats are still vacant. Degemes has been unsuccessful in getting appointments made. He urged the Board to send a letter to the Governor's office demanding the appointments be made because it is crippling the Board. The Board has always tried to have the public members be the driving force as opposed to the public agencies. A full complement of the public seats is imperative. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board November 12, I~398' Page 3 MOTION: LANCASTER MOVED TO SEND A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER REQUESTING BOARD APPOINTMENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. AMES SECONDED. Degemes commented that she had hoped that some appointments would be made this afternoon but they did not come through. She pointed out with Osgood's recent resignation, the Board will be hard pressed to make quorums. She noted that Director Stratton has also been trying to get the appointments completed. MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUS WITHOUT OBJECTION. Wellman believed the first and utmost task is to get the plan accepted and adopted by the Borough. He appointed the following committee to work with the assembly in getting the Kenai River Comprehensive Plan adopted as part of the KPB Comprehensive Plan: Navarre (Chair), Lancaster, Ames, Degemes, Mullen, King, and Trasky. Discussion turned to the lack of a printed plan. The Board was informed that the plan is now at the printers and will be forthcoming. Lancaster noted that copies of the plan are necessary, as many assembly members have not seen it. If the plan is not received within the month, Wellman desired to send a letter to the Commissioner stating it is embarrassing that there is not a printed plan a year after approval. Wellman felt the Board is not getting much attention from the Commissioner or the Governor because the plan has not been printed and Board appointments have not been made. It is strangling the Board's effectiveness. Degemes stated the KRSMA land additions is another priority issue. Director Stratton will be lobbying and strategy needs to be developed. Concerns need to be identified as well as approaches to alleviate those concerns. It was decided to have a work session to develop and prioritize strategies. The work session will be December 7 at 3'00 p.m. in the Soldotna City Council Chambers. IV. OLD BUSINESS m. Water Quality Monitoring Framework Degemes reported that the Water Quality Monitoring Coalition has approved their draft plan. It is in the process of being printed and should be out for review within the next couple of weeks. At that time, the plans will be dropped off at the Kenai River Center for distribution. Michelle Brown would like to present the plan at the Board's next regular meeting. Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory. Board November 12, 1998 Page 4 Bo Commercial Use Committee Report King reported that the committee met and did some good brainstorming with the Alaska Wildland Adventures personnel concerning how to make the orientation program germane to both the upper and lower river. The committee will continue to clean up the stipulations and fine tune the orientation program. A copy of the Guide Code of Ethics was included in the packet for the Board's review. Fisler stated that in January a letter will be sent to the guides which will summarize all the changes that developed this year. It will also contain the dates and location of all the orientations. She noted last year's orientation was voluntary; but beginning this year, it will be required for all guides. C, Boat Wake Impact Committee Repo.rt Degernes reported that at the last meeting with the Corps, specific items (such as a summary and analysis report, the need to tie in previous boat wake studies, and that some of the tests be in the river) were related to Brenda Kerr. To date there has been no response from the Corps. Because there has been no progress with the Corps, Wellman and Degemes believed the Board should just go ahead and work with Joe Dorava. MOTION' DEGERNESS MOVED TO SHIFT THE BOARD'S ATTENTION FROM THE US CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND TO WORK WITH JOE DORAVA REGARDING THE BOAT WAKE STUDY. TRASKY SECONDED. Lancaster asked if there will be a problem in obtaining the funding for Dorava. Degemes stated they now have $120,000 between the two studies and it should be easy enough to get the money from F&G to Dorava. Mullen wanted to place a deadline of January 15 to hear from the Corps before moving on to Joe Dorava. King felt it was a shame that it has gone this way because the Corps could raise the level of expertise for the project. Wellman stated the study needs to be believable and defensible as well as able to meet legal challenges. He saw nothing happening with the Corps, plus worried about the control of the study being lost. Trasky agreed and stated something needs to be accomplished this next summer. Lancaster called for the question. MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUS WITHOUT OBJECTION Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board November 12, 1998 Page 5 D. Recreational Impact Committee Repo~ Degemes reported the committee will meet with John Baker of the AG's office in December to discuss how to design a study that could meet legal challenges. E. Permit Committee Repo~ Fisler reported the committee did not meet this month. She updated the Board regarding several issues. The highway realignment from Sunrise to Tern Lake is still on hold as no revisions have been received. To date DOT has not applied for a Nationwide permit. There is still a lot of discussion regarding the gravel pit site. Fisler also reported she flew over the Cooper Creek drainage in a meeting at Cooper Lake recently with Chugach Electric and FERC. The December 2 meeting has been postponed tv January so that all interveners can meet. She hoped there would also be a meeting in · Cooper Landing or Soldotna. The Nationwide Permit review is on hold. A draft Consistency Determination was developed and teleconferences were held with agencies to obtain comments to try to iron out disagreements before it goes to public review. Those comments are currently being received. F. Schedule of Proposed Actions for Environmental Analysis - Chugach National Forest Ames had some questions regarding mining claims and categorical exclusion issues. Harp explained that categorical exclusions are generally minor in nature, mom and pop type operations, with low impact and occur mostly in the mid-stream section. USFS still reviews them to keep the impact low. Harp further reported that Red Smith's claim is a valid mining claim, however, what he has staked his claim for is not a locatable material so it was sent back. V. PUBLIC COMMENT - None VI. ADJOURNMENT A. Board Comments Fisler appreciates all the work the committee members do. Degernes apologized for the department. She feels bad that the plan still has not been published and will do what she can to get it done. Trasky commended Degemes for her work on the plan accomplishments. He thought that Mayor Navarre and Assemblyman Torgerson should get a copy. Kcnai River Special Management November 12, 1998 Area Advisory Board Page 6 Richardson stated the list of accomplishments was substantial but noted more still needs to be done. Lancaster was disappointed with the lack of response from the Corps on the boat wake study. Ames spoke on the LWCF funds and believed it was something the Board should support. Chase commented that the Moose Range Meadows parcel downstream from the Unocal site is in the 65% design phase for facilities. He also noted the KNA land deal closed on November 10. Harp reported the Cooper Lake FERC amendment is currently being rewri~en. He suggested inviting the contractor to attend a meeting. Harp also believed it would be helpful to pull all references of the Borough out of the plan to see the scope that the Borough has within the plan. Trasky also announced that the Pat Carter land has been purchased with criminal settlement money. B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting There will be no regular meeting in December, however, there will be a full board work session on December 7 at 3'00 p.m. in the Soldotna City Council Chambers. The next scheduled Board meeting will be on Thursday, January 14 in the Borough Assembly Chambers. Happy Holidays to everyone!! Respectfully submitted, Earlene Reed, Recording Secretary Kenai River Special Management November 12, 1998 Area Advisory Board Page 7 We keep you informed ~R A monthl ub Business News Political Events Community Issues ' Greater Soidotna - -TODAY Chamber of Commerce Volume 12 ............. Issue "dO ]'ear, s,,, The Magic Contillup.[,, · 1' ' '"' ]JV~ · .' Annua /,:ards Banquet'J . , 8,' 1999 otna Elks Lodge ~'2706 44640 Parkway-Crown West Bldg. ~ea~:uring: ~agician, POn 12.usseLI. "\V Lcles : Magic in ALasl(a" Appe~:izer5 8 No-l-[o5~: C¢c~aiL~ 6:30 p.m. Pinner served a~: 7:00 p.m. 1 .~eak ~ ~hrimp ~r Chicken & .~hrimp Tickeb are ~20.00 per per~¢n Pl~as~ ~.~%/p 'wHzh >'our dinner choice a~' 262.98~ SO£DOT.,N.A CH~STM~ D:F. CORATING CONTEST We would like to ~nanK our Christmas Decorating Contest judges; Ken & Mavis Lancaster, Steve & Jeanie Booth, and Barbara Jewel. Judging the many beautiful displays and picking the best is not an easy task. Residential: First Place went to Gary Hale at 140 Henrich Circle with a colorful display of a lighted skating rink with cut-out Skaters, moving snowman and Santa, a Nativity scene, lighted tree trunks, lighted soldiers lining the driveway and ornaments on the house and fence; the Second Place Award goes to Kathy Sullivan at 362 W. Riverside with lighted reindeer and sled, a lighted tree, lighted fence, icicle lights and decorations on the nativity scene under a large house; Third Place Awards went to Susan Moody, 334 S. Kobuk, and Bernie White at A-4 Laurawood Arms Senior Housing on Redoubt Ave. Commercial. First Place went to Steam On Wheels, 4540 Knight Drive with their building outlined in green lights with icicle light trim, lighted Santa, candy canes and a lighted tree on the building. Topping the' decorations was Santa atop a communication tower. Honorable Mention went to North Country Fair, at 35082 Spur Hwy.; Custom Seafood Processors at 35282 Spur Hwy.; and Sourdough Sals at 44619 Sterling Hwy. The Hall of Fame honoree was Northland Wildlife Studio at 113 Smith Way. WELCOME MEMBERS! Alaska Lodging & Adventures Tony & Lesa Chricop PO Box 3971 Soldotna, Alaska 99669 260-2611 -Cabins- The Map Shop Charlie Parker PO Box 349 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-458O -Maps- Ultimate Charters Roy Self PO Box 2371 Homer, AK 99603 235-2849 -Fishing Charters- North Star Paving Carey Foster PO Box 494 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-7283 -Asphalt & Paving Company- STUDENTS HONORED The December Students of the Month were Marissa Matarrese of Skyview High School, Eric Romberg of Soldotna High School, and Ella Ames of Soldotna Middle School. The Soldotna Chamber feels that these exceptional students deserve special recognition. On the third luncheon of the month they are presented with a certificate and a meal. We would like to thank the Bank of America for continuing to - sponsor the Soldotna Chamber Student of the Month program. rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr~ .... :?~ CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES HOSTS OPEN HOUSE & TREE LIGHTING The Soldotna Chamber board and staff would like to thank Central Emergency Services Chief Len Malmquist along with his staff and volunteers for opening up their station to the community for the Annual Soldotna Tree Lighting. Santa (thank you Mr. Mullet) arrived in a "One Horse Open Sleigh" driven by Alex Kime of Northern Forage. Everyone got to put in, their orders with Santa, munch on yummy treats and drink hot cider and coffee, provided by Safeway, Fred Meyer and Kaladi Bros., while they sang Christmas carols with the SoHi Choir, lead by Trudy Peterson, and watched a puppet show put on by the CES staff. The tree was lit by country music star, Pam Tillis. We thank her for braving the snowy cold along with Terry Covai of K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL and Gordon Griffin at Twin Cities Productions in their efforts in getting her here. GREATLANDERS GIVE GIFT OF MUSIC TO SOLDOTNA On the evening of December 16th, approximately 200 people enjoyed a free concert courtesy of the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific, GREATLANDERS SHOW BAND. Lead by Major Steven Grimo, Commander, the 14 piece band treated folks to a variety of holiday numbers. This was the band's second show of the day as they performed for the students earlier that day. We would like to thank these fine musicians for coming to Soldotna and helping put us all in the holiday spirit. i llllJ _ iiiiiI i ii. iiiii I IIII ii II iii i I ii iiiii I . ] i ii I i1_ I I I NEWSLETTER STUFFERS COME TO THE RESCUE! Have you noticed that the monthly newsletter has come out just a little bit earlier the last couple of months. Again we thank our local youth for their volunteerism. Helping collate the November newsletter was Daryl Leach and September Lloyd, both Seniors at Skyview High School. In December we had Crystal Pierce, (of Mackey Lake Co.), Samantha Baker, Autumn Lloyd, and Daryl Leach all Seniors at Skyview. SOLDOTNA CHAMBER ONE OF THE "~='~O~~~ C ":2;=10 ~'~_. :t'~'' The Soldotna Chamber was recently honored with a Ribbon and a Certificate from the Kenai Chamber for our participation in the Annual Kenai Electric Light Parade, the kick-off for Christmas Comes to Kenai. Thanks to Jim & Betty Harris and grandson, of JB Stor 'n Lok, Reshawna & John-Paul North, Kim, Dustin, Jenna Bumgarner, and DJ Mariman and Jenna's friend Kayla for helping to decorate the float and for braving .. .... the cold and riding in the float. Thanks also goes to the Kenai ::"~'~ ])'" ',~-,_~ Chamber of Commerce for putting on the parade and for the ~ beautiful fireworks display, to help us all get into the spirit of the season. 7/,~ ~~ $~/~; Era Aviation Education prog provides balance natural resource issue J Private-public partnership provides Alaska students with information on state's natural resources By Tadd Owens ,. From Florida to Alaska, children )know all about global warming, acid rain, nuclear power, deforestation and endangered species. Throughout the nation, there's a heavy emphasis in classroom textbooks on why America must protect the environment and pre- serve the earth's resources, but little on the public benefits derived from the responsible development and use of natural resources. In Alaska, however, a unique education program, created by educators in conjunction with industry, is helping provide a balanced perspective on natural resource issues. AMEREF, the Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund, provides teachers with an Alaska- specific, resource education program that prepares students to make informed decisions about Alaska's natural resources. At the heart of the AMEREF program is the "Alaska Resources Kit: Minerals and Energy." This nterdisciplinary set of curriculum Cmodules, lessons, activities and support materials provides students with information about Alaska's rich heritage with minerals and energy. Hundreds of Governor Tony Knowles is recognized at RDC's recent conference by former AMEREFpresident Paul Glavinovich for his support of resource education. teachers and thousands of students throughout Alaska have been exposed to the Alaska Resources Kit over the .past 12 years. More than 450 kits are currently in use throughout the state. "AMEREF is a time-tested, public- private partnership that provides teach- ers and students with accurate and objective information to make informed decisions about development issues in our state." said House Speaker Gail Phillips, who was recognized recently for her long-time support of AMEREF. Governor Tony Knowles, a strong advocate of education, praised joint efforts by the public and private sectors ,¢~MEREF is a time-tested, 'Public-private partnership "that prov~dos toacher$ and students with accurate and ob}ect/ve h~ormat~on to make informed doc~$ions about development issues in our state." - House Speaker Gail Phillips to make AMEREF successful. "My administration is dedicated to providing Alaska's young people with the best possible education," Knowles explained. "The AMEREF program is an excellent example of the public and private sectors coming together to pro- vide students and teachers with a unique, high-quality curriculum." The AMEREF kits, modules, sup- port materials and training programs are funded through private sector grants, donations and special events, while the State funds a part-time coordinator in the Department of Education to over- see curriculum development and inter- face directly with teachers and school administrators. The program's five modules are written by a contractor hired by the Department of Education and overseen by a teachers advisory board. In recent years, AMEREF has expanded to include a new module, "Energy and the Environment." In 1998, AMEREF continued to improve and revise its modules, conducted multiple teacher training workshops, and cre- ated a web site. (Continued to page 6) by Ken Freeman RDC voices concern over changes to nationwi de permits Recently the Corps of Engineers proposed substantial changes to the Nationwide Permitting (NWP) system. The system serves as a means of streamlining permitting for many community and resource development activities that have minimal adverse environmental impacts in wetlands and waters of the United States. Wetlands permitting in Alaska can be extremely far-reaching, considering that of all the wetlands in the United States, approximately 64% are in the 49th state. In line with changes the Corps is planning forthe NWP program, the agency recently sought comments on a regional basis to its proposed revisions. In its comments to the Corps, RDC Resource Review is the official periodic publica- tion of the Resource Development Council (RDC), Alaska's largest privately funded nonprofit eco- nomic development organization working to de- velop Alaska's natural resources in an orderly manner and to create a broad-based, diversified economy while protecting and enhancing the envi- ronment. Executive Committee Officers President.. ................................ Allen Bingham Sr. Vice President ........................ Jim Branch Vice President ........................... Robert Stiles Secretary ....................................... Uwe Gross Treasurer ................................... John Sturgeon Past President .......................... Scott Thorson Staff EXecutive Director .................... Ken Freeman Deputy Director .................... Carl R; Portman Finance/Membership ........... Steven Dougherty Special Assistant..; ...................... Tadd Owens RDC is located at 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250, Anchor- agei AK 99503, (907)"276-0700. Fax: 276,3887. Material in this publication may be reprinted without permission provided appropriate credit is given. RDC,S e-mail address: resources @ akrdc.org Writer & Editor Cad Portman questioned the need for changes to the NWP program in order to further environmental protection. No compelling argument has been made to show activities authorized under the NWPs have had more than minimal adverse effects on the environment- especially in Alaska. RDC asked the Corps to consider Alaska's unique circumstances with re- spect to many of its proposed changes. In particular, Alaska has 174 million acres of wetlands, which represents nearly half of the state. Nearly all com- munity and infrastructure development in Alaska involves wetlands. Some of the proposed changes re- stricting the use of NWPs include pro- hibiting the use of any of the proposed replacement permits for NWP 26 in the 100-year floodplain. In addition, the changes also ban the use of any of the NWPs in "critical resource" waters and adjacent wetlands, or wetlands near impaired waterbodies. These proposed changes create a more arduous wetlands permitting pro- gram given the increased costs and time delays associated with the process of determining if & wetland is in or near a critical or impaired waterbody. If a proposed project is found to be associ- ated with a critical or impaired waterbody, the project would then be bound by the individual permit process. Limiting the use of NWPs will increase demand for individual permits which require the ri. gid sequencing steps of avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation. These obligations are unusually burdensome for Alaskans. Avoidance is almost impossible in a state where nearly all the remaining land for community or resource development is defined as jurisdictional wetlands. Furthermore, Page 2/RESOURCE REVIEW / January 1999 Pollock fishery limited to aid Steiler sea lions Federal fisheries managers have approved new no-fishing zones, catch limits and plans to break up the fishing season for the pollock fishing fleet to protect the endangered Steller sea lion. Impact on commercial fishing and coastal communities will be severe. Pollock is Alaska's most valuable fishery, worth about $670 million annually. Fishermen predict the measures will cost industry at least $100 million. Environmentalists do not believe the changes go far enough in protecting the sea lions while fishermen insist there is no solid scientific evidence or justification to support the sweeping changes. Although the pollock fishery is healthy, federal biologists contend fishing is depleting pollock in critical sea lion habitat areas. The sea lions, which biologists claim are undernourished, feed on pollock. The limits to the fishery were announced at press time of this publication. A more thorough report will follow in the next Resource Review. due to the abundance of wetlands in Alaska, compensatory mitigation is frequently unavailable on-site and makes little biological or economic sense off-site. Alaska's unique situation (abundant wetlands and significant community and infrastructure development needs) magnifies the effects of any new wetlands restrictions. Changes to the Corps' NWPs risk impeding essential community and economic development in Alaska. Constructing safe water and sewage systems, upgrading rural air strips and port facilities, and building adequate housing, schools, and clinics must take priority in Alaska. The Corps' proposed changes t~, its NWP program that restrict wetlands permitting will hamper Alaska's ability to provide for quality of life and eco- nomic development. ...Th,OU'ghtS frOm 'the Presi dent"' n Bingham .. The greening of the classroom A new report illustrates how / Some books have an advocacy tone textbooks, widely-used in grades 6-12 and often favor socialist solutions to across the U.S., mislead students with problems over capitalist ones. biased information about environmental issues. "Textbook Trash' The Polluting of Environmental Education," was released by the Center for the New West, a Denver think-tank, and writt~ by Michael Sanera, director of the Center's Environmental Education Research Institute in Tucson. The 16-page report is published in an unusual format, using graphic, side- by-side examples to compare specific textbook passages about environmen- tal issues with data and research that ~dispute each textbook explanation. "Too often textbooks propagandize kids and oversimplify environmental issues," Sanera writes in an introduc- tion to the study. In reviewing the textbook, Sanera followed guidelines for fairness and accuracy published by the Troy, Ohio- based North American Association for Environmental Education, the nation's largest association of professional en- vironmental educators. Sanera found that the textbooks repeatedly violate these guidelines. Sanera's report provides numerous examples of these violations, focusing on issues ranging from global warming and air pollution to population growth and ozone depletion. In many cases, Sanera said textbooks fail to teach the complexity of the issues and instead opts for scare tactics and propaganda while purporting to explain Earth-in- the-balance issues. Most of the textbooks are one-sided, ~nera claims. They also fail to explain ~asic economics, such as prices, which affect demand for and supply of natural resources and energy. He pointed out that many texts ignore sound science. "With few exceptions, textbook treatment of environmental issues is influenced by an ideological view that presents human beings as evil and blames the U.S. in particular and West- ern industrial societies in general for every environmental ill," Sanera said. One example of "misleading and one-sided information" is a lesson on timber cutting in U.S. forests. Sanera singled-out the text, "Ecology: Earth's Living Resources" for leaving the im- pression that America's forests are de- clining. What is missing, he says, is the fact that forests have grown more tim- ber than has been cut. Another point Sanera made is the text's failure to inform students that the spotted owl can survive in new growth forests, as well as the remarkable recovery of other species. Because few things are more precious than the education of our children, the Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF) works in partnership with the Alaska Department of Education (DOE) to ensure Alaska students get objective information on complex, diverse issues and that they develop critical thinking skills. AMEREF produces the highly- acclaimed Alaska Resources Kit which includes student lessons, activities and support materials for teachers. At the heart of the AMEREF program are five modules focusing on Alaska resource issues and the environment. These modules.are updated and revised by DOE curriculum professionals and reviewed by scientists, educators and industry representatives. Teacher training and support is provided through the DOE, but funded by AMEREF, which also pays for module development and revision, the kits and their distribution. State oversight of the program ensures objectivity and the compliance of all materials to strict guidelines and standards. AMEREF is not a pro-development curriculum. It is specific to Alaska and focuses on the role natural resources play in everyday life. When it addresses controversial issues, like oil and gas development in ANWR, both sides of the issue are clearly presented so the student can make an informed deci- sion. AMEREF encourages a teacher to consider all aspects of an issue. It also emphasizes the economic side of the issue, especially since such consid- erations are lacking in many textbooks. Governor Tony Knowles, House Speaker Gail Phillips, Senator Mike Miller and many other legislators are to be congratulated for their bipartisan support of this Alaska-based education program. A big thank you also to private sector benefactors for their continuing support and confidence in AMEREF. NPR-A lease sale this spring The Interior Department will hold an oil and gas lease sale for 4 million acres in the National Petroleum Re- serve- Alaska (NPR-A) in late April or early May. The announcement comes as a lawsuit filed by eight environmental groups seeks to block oil exploration and development in the 23-million acre reserve. The State has intervened in the lawsuit, claiming leasing plans rep- resent a balanced approach to devel- opment and environmental protection. January 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3 Tarn sets speed record Satellite accumulation comes into production 16 months after field deemed commercial On January 1, 1998 a cold breeze blew across the dark and frozen tundra at a barren site nine miles southwest of the Kuparuk oil field on Alaska's North Slope. Eight months later under a brilliant sun, a new oil field with only a small surface footprint on the wide expanse of green tundra has come to life, pumping oil to domestic markets. The Tarn oil field is now producing more than 22,000 barrels of oil per day from 20 wells located on two small gravel pads. The field is expected to reach peak production of more than 30,000 barrels per day by late 1999, ranking it among the top 30 domestic oil fields. Tarn is a 50 million barrel oil field and the second satellite accumulation to begin production in the Kuparuk River Unit since December 1997. It sits as a model of a new generation of oil fields which virtually eliminate new emissions into the environment. ARCO owns 55 percent of the field while BP holds a 39 percent interest, followed by Unocal, Mobil and Chevron. "For the industry and state these new satellite fields will mean new re- serves, new production and new state revenue," said Kevin Me~ers, Presi- dent of ARCO Alaska. "For ARCO, Tarn is one more step toward achieving our Alaska production goal of 'No Decline After 99.'" For BP, satellite developments like Tarn play an important role to grow the company's Alaska production over the next several years, according to President Richard Campbell. "They're also an important new source of jobs and business opportunities for Alaskans," Campbell said. Full development of the Tarn oil field will include 40 wells from two drill pads, averaging 6.5 acres each. Field development cost $150 million. Tarn oil is transported to Kuparuk by two 10- mile pipelines. The oil is then processed and sent to Pump Station One at Prudhoe for shipment down the 800- mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline to Valdez. Tarn was brought quickly into production because of an alignment agreement between ARCO and BP that allows production from satellite oil accumulations like West Sak and Tarn to be processed through existing ARCO's Dana Linquist and Wyche Ford crank up well 2N 323 at the start-up of the Tarn field on July 8, 1998. (Photos by Frank Brown) Page 4 / RESOURCE REVIEW / January 1999 A Doyon drilling rig operates on one of Tam's two gravel pads. facilities at Kuparuk. The agreement allows industry to unlock the full potential of the Greater Kuparuk area by encouraging exploration, facilitating development and maximizing use of existing facilities, according to Frank Brown, ARCO's Vice President for Alpine. "When we have successes Ilk Tarn, the agreement will allow us to move new production quickly to market," Brown said. Scott Jepson, ARCO's Develop- ment Manager for the Greater Kuparuk Business Unit, noted the real achieve- ment of Tarn was the record speed in which the field was brought into produc- tion. Jepson explained that only 16 months passed from the time Tarn was deemed a commercial prospect to pro- duction start-up. He credited teamwork among contractors and a cooperative relationship of industry partners with the quick response. Technology was another major factor in Tarn's success, providing industry with better tools to find new oil reserves. Technology has also lowered exploration and production costs, enhancing the economics of small, marginal fields. Moreover, new technologies have diminished the footprint of development on the Arctic landscape. "Technologies used at Tarn reflect ARCO's and BP's commitment to mini- mize environmental impact," said David Blackwood, Manager of BP's Western North Slope Business Unit. "Tarn had a very positive impact on the outcome of our first North Slope areawide lease sale. Industry is definitely interested in this area.' -Commissioner John Shively Alaska Department of Natural Resources Tam is a satellite accumulation located nine miles southwest of Kuparuk. The field is ranked among the top 30 domestic oil fields. In exploration, high-tech 3- dimensional seismic surveys played a big role in Tarn's discovery and is assisting industry in identifying numerous satellite prospects near Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk with significant reserve potential. In the case of Tarn, conventional exploration efforts were first launched in 1991 with the drilling of the Bermuda well. According to Mike Richer, ARCO's Vice President of Exploration and Lands, Bermuda showed some oil in the area, but subsequent drilling came up dry. It wasn't until 3-d was shot in 1996 that the picture became clear. With fresh information from 3-d, ARCO was successful in drilling four follow-up wells and Tarn was deemed a commer- cial prospect in March 1997. "We were absolutely saved by 3-d in 1996," Richter said. "It has saved exploration on the North Slope." t John Shively, Commissioner of the '¢Alaska Department of Natural Resources, credited 3-d seismic surveys with keeping industry interested in Alaska's North Slope. "Without technological advances like 3-d seismic, the interest wouldn't be there because of the high cost of doing business," Shively pointed out. That's the good news about 3-d, the downside for Alaska is that it's work- lng all too well across the world. "Unfortunately, 3-d doesn't work just in Alaska," Shively noted as he pointed out major new oil discoveries abroad. "It is a factor in why world oil supply is so high and prices are so Iow." The worldwide price of oil has fallen sharply and Alaska crude has plum- meted to less than $10 a barrel. Oil revenues pay for about two-thirds of Alaska's general fund budget. Because Tarn is further inland than other North Slope fields, it has spurred greater interest in lands outside the traditional oil producing coastal areas, as indicated by the volume and specific areas leased in Areawide Lease Sale 87. "Tarn had a very positive impact on the outcome of our first North Slope areawide lease sale," Shively said. "Industry is definitely interested in this I area." ARCO moves forward with i Alpine by Frank Brown Vice President, Alpine ARCO Alaska, Inc. ~ Contrary to recent press reports, ~ ARCO is not "backing off" Alpine or slowing development of this 365-million barrel North Slope oil field. The Alpine i field will begin production at expected i rates, on schedule, in mid-2000. In completing a large and complex project like Alpine, it is standard i procedure to challenge plans made in i the design phase and to make changes that improve the project or reduce its overall cost. Because oil prices are so Iow, and expected to remain Iow for an extended period, we are working this process very hard on the Alpine project. Our goal is to reduce 1999 Alpine spending by cutting project cost and delaying some expenditures. For example, we have suspended I construction of Alpine living quarters while we determine if there is a lower- cost option for providing camp facilities. i We have also adjusted plans for i accomplishing full development of the ¢ Alpine reservoir, a process that will take at least five years. By focusing early development drilling at Alpine Drill Site ; No. 1, we can defer construction of i some facilities destined for Alpine Drill Site No. 2 and still achieve scheduled iproduction of 40,000 barrels of oil per day in mid-2000, increasing to 70,000 barrels of oil per day in 2001. This kind of project optimization is a prudent and necessary response to record-low oil prices. We regret that taking these steps is making it neces- sary for our contractors to lay off some workers. However, the number of people at work on Alpine will soon begin to increase. This winter, more than 1,000 Alaskans will be employed on the project. It's going to be a very busy year. More than 300 people are already at work in Nikiski and Anchorage, fabricating production and processing facilities that will be delivered by sealift to the North Slope in August. These are the first sealift-scale oil-processing facilities fabricated in Alaska. More than (Continued to page 7) January 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5 AMEREF revises, improves modules (Continued from page 1) In January 1998, "Elbow Deep in Mudpies and Minerals: A Primary Ad- aptation for K-4 Classrooms," was com- pleted and more than 100 copies have since been distributed to teachers across the state. The Primary Adapta- tion rewrites many of the most popular lessons from other modules for use by the youngest students. The final draft of "Alaska's Miner- als and Mining" was also recently com- pleted and sent to teachers across the state for pilot testing. Revisions to 'Alaska's Geology," AMEREF's most popular module, will begin this spring. The latest revisions will incorporate the Learning Cycle Model and Assess- ments in order to comply with the state's new Quality Schools Initiative. "The revision process illustrates the uniqueness of the program," said Paul Glavinovich, a geologist and immediate past president of AMEREF. "Private sector representatives review the content of the draft modules to ensure technical accuracy," he ex- plained. "Meanwhile, the Department of Education applies the state's latest educational standards to the revised module and teachers pilot test the draft in their classrooms. The result is a product desired by teachers both for its Teachers gather for a training session on how to use the Alaska Resources Kit. esource Develo for Alaska, Inc. Former AMEREF President Paul Glavinovich receives an $11,000 check from Bob Stiles, President of the Alaska Coal Association. The donation came from the proceeds of the association's golf tournament, held each summer to benefit the AMEREF program. scientific merit and its adherence to the latest educational methodology." Juneau primary school teacher Cheryl Cooper noted that AMEREF's materials are designed for a busy teacher's convenience. "The modules are written in a very teacher-friendly format and are used in classrooms across the state," Cooper said. To ensure the curriculum modules and Alaska Resources Kit are used effectively, AMEREF holds teacher training workshops and training of train- ers throughout the state. In conjunction with the Department of Education, seven workshops were held throughout the state in 1998. Two one-credit courses for teachers were also offered. In order to take advantage of Alas- kan schools' increasing access to the internet, an AMEREF web site has been established to enhance teacher and student access to the program's mate- rials. Included on the site, located at www.arneref.org, are the program's mission, an inventory of the Resources Kit, curriculum module texts, links to related industry, government and edu- cation sites, and a survey page in order to improve communication among teachers, the AMEREF board and the Department of Education. AMEREF is the beneficiary of two major annual fund raising efforts, the Alaska Coal Association's Coal Classic Golf Tournament and an annual raffle held at the Alaska Miners Association's (AMA) annual convention. "The Alaska Coal Association. strongly believes in AMEREF's mission and is committed to keeping the pro- gram viable'," said Bob Stiles, the association's president. Glavinovich noted that the AMA convention and raffle is an event which epitomizes the diversity and strength of support from the mining community. "Individuals, corporations, and mining districts throughout the state form the backbone of private support for the program," Glavinovich said. According to Teresa Imm, AMEREF has ambitious goals for the new year. A long-time AMEREF board member, Imm succeeded Glavinovich as presi- dent in November. Imm will oversee a survey of AMEREF kit holders in order to assess the program's effectiveness and explore areas where the curricu- lum can be improved. "Currently we are searching for ways to better utilize technology to im- prove the delivery of our materials, as well as increase communication wit teachers," said Imm. "With support from industry and the state, AMEREF will continue to provide a one-of-a-kind educational program for Alaskans." Page 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / January 1999 RDC members gather for Alaska Resources 2000 Governor Tony Knowles andARCO's Frank Brown discuss Alaska energy issues with Bob Gee, Assistant Secretary of Energy. for Al esource lopment Charlie Curtis, President of NANA Development Corporation, joined other Native leaders in discussing future prospects for Native industry. Steffen Palko, President and Vice Chairman of Cross Timbers Oil Company, addresses a luncheon crowd of more than 200 RDC members on his company's newly acquired interests in Alaska. Phillips Petroleum's Larry Porter presents an LNG demonstration experiment before conference attendees. Resource 8S John lani, Vice Presidentof Corporate Affa/rs for UniSea, focUses his comments on emerging trends shaping the fishing industry. - !t r0e0 engineering and procurement personnel ., also at work in Anchorage, completing '~lesign of Alpine facilities, organizing the 1999 construction effort and acquiring necessary materials for Alpine development. We will soon begin construction of an Rhonda Thompson talks on line with the Russian Far East at the Sakhalin Alaska Consulting Group exhibit. Partners Dave Conference exhibitor Grant Yutrzenka Sealaska's RiCk Harris makes a point. Parish and Todd Croffett assist Thompson. ~-------- pitches the Grand Aleutian Hotel Despite low oil prices, ARCO m°ves forward with Alpine development (Continued from page 5) extensive network of ice roads to support i Fairbanks union halls will install 120 miles of our 1999 construction effort. This winter, we will finish building the Alpine airstrip and the gravel road and pads required for Alpine development --including the gravel pad that will serve as Alpine Drill Site No. 2. This winter, skilled craftsmen dispatched from ~ Alpine pipeline. This winter, we will move a i Doyon drilling rig and 1,500 truckloads of ! supplies to the field. This winter, five years of Alpine development drilling will begin. We' re not backing off the Alpine project. ~ We're pushing ahead. January 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 Resource Development Council 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Page 8 / RESOURCE REVIEW / January 1999 Mayor John Williams Complimentary Since 4/98 City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai AK 99611 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Anchorage, AK Permit No. 377 Visitors & Convention Bureau, www. visitkenai.com Debuts The Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau officially launched its first web site, www. visitkenai.com, onto the World Wide Web on November 12, 1998. The new site is hosted by Alaska Internet Travel Guides. The travel web site was designed to give Internet readers a comprehensive look at Kenai and the surrounding central peninsula area. "Our site was purposely designed to be a straight forward, simple-to navigate, easy-to-read, web site. We steered clear of a lot of fancy graphics," said Kathy Tarr, KVCB Executive Director. "What we lack in fish jumping across the computer screen or video and audio enhancements, we tried to make up for in editorial content." 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')~:1o./. ~.:~:.'/:: siga~p for the~.WorkshOpS~ .?-:.: a lot of good for kids in Alaska." --Mike Mullane, Retired NASA Shuffle Astronaut, KSRM Radio interview 12-11-98 The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska is selling personally inscribed 6 x 6 inch ceramic tiles for the main lobby of the Challenger Center when it opens in Kenai in Y2000. The main lobby of the Challenger Learning Center is designed ~~ ~ with the theme of "Our Solar System." Planets will be depicted throughout the lobby floor. The "Pave the Path to the Future" tile program kicked off on December 1st in the.~. central Kena~ . Peninsula to give local · residents the first' ~ ' ' ~-"--~ Continued on Page 2 ~lews & Notes from The Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center · 283-1991 · Fax: 283-2230 · January Issue 1999 The increasing importance of the Internet for e-commerce was the big business news of 1998. The Internet also dominated the business news in the tourism industry. Booking travel reservations on the Internet became more commonplace. Web sites such as www. travelocity, com and www. expedia.com doubled their readership. To keep pace with the Internet's rapid changes, many CVBs realized their one Or two-year old web sites needed to be updated or completely revamped. Some CVBs have even started some e-commerce on their own web sites. Our 1999 marketing plans include more of a focus on the Internet. We'll be monitoring the effectiveness of www. visitkenai.com each month through the receipt of electronic marketing statistic reports. On-going search engine work will be conducted to ensure that Kenai's web site maintains a high listing on the search engines. The Bureau's Web presence will also be increased through the purchase of links or banner ads in some new advertising markets, such as the Milepost's web site. Although the Internet has become a more prominent part of our overall marketing, print advertising remains the core of our advertising. (The ACVB visitor guide was our number one source of visitor inquiries in 1998 generating 1,500 direct leads.) Hem's a partial list of some of the publications we'll be featured in during 1999: Milepost 1999 edition Alaska Magazine KPTMC's 1999 Discovery Guide on the Kenai Peninsula Jan. 31, 1999: a special Sunday newspaper supplement on Alaska targeted in eight major newsapers throughout the country. This marketing opportunity was coordinated by the Alaska Division of Tourism. KVCB participated in a co-op advertising effort with other Kenai Peninsula communities and KPTMC. - new! Staff Notes Kathy Tarr, Executive Director, was appointed to a three year term on the Alaska Visitors Association (AVA) Board of Directors. She is the first person from the Kenai VCB to sit on the statewide board. Our thanks to Liz Heim who has been filling in at the Visitor Services desk occasionally this winter. Liz currently attends KPC and worked as a Visitor Services Assistant last summer. Maureen Baker celebrated her one year anniversary at KVCB on .November lOth. Maureen works at the Visitor Services desk and helps coordinate the leads and membership programs. Congratulations, Maureen. 2 Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau,/nc. · Anchorage CVB's 1999 Visitor Guide · "On the Kenai," published by the Peninsula Clarion, spring 1999 · Woodall's 1999 Campground & RV Park Directory (national publication) - new! · State of Alaska Vacation Planner (listing only) · "Adventure USA" 1999 International Travel Planner, Alaska Section - new! One final marketing note--KVCB will share a trade show booth with the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce at the Great Alaska Sportsman Show in Anchorage at the Sullivan Arena, April 8-11. On behalf of everyone at KVCB, we wish you a Happy New Year. --Kathy Tarr ,~ Tiles for Sale! You can buy your own personally inscribed tile for the lobby floor of the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska by calling 283-2000, or stop in the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center to make your purchase. :Challenger.. · Continued from Page 1 · i opportunity to buy a customized tile. The Pave the Path · to the Future campaign is now underway statewide. i Supporters of the Challenger Learning Center are · planning to sell 5,000 of the 6 x 6 inch tiles as a i fundraiser to help launch Stage One of the construction. · Larger, corporate tiles and sponsorships are also 'available. · · Each tile begins at $50 for an inscription of 20 · characters. For an additional $25, twenty more · · characters can be purchased. · Ground will be broken in the spring for the new i facility which will be housed next to Kenai Central High School. The Challenger Learning Center of Alaska is being designed by Architects Alaska and Peter Kla' & Associates. The purpose of the learning center. i encourage students to pursue careers in math, science, · and technology, to teach teamwork, and to excite them i about learning in general. January ~999 Issue Web Site.. '~ontinued from Page 1 which highlights the schedule of salmon runs. Information about the Kenai River watershed is also included. Them are FAQs in Visitor Information and Kenai Links to other non-profit and government agencies in the area of interest to visitors. All KVCB member companies are listed in "Our Members," along with all their contact information such as toll free numbers, email, and web addresses, if applicable. KVCB members are included in the www. visitkenai.com web site according to their category of business. There are no links offered as yet directly to KVCB members, but this program will be developed sometime in 1999. "We think the photos will be popular with web readers," Tarr explained. "The images, most of which were taken by local photographers from the Kenai Peninsula Photographer's Guild, represent a good cross section of activities in Kenai and nearby Peninsula communities. We especially wanted to promote Kenai's beach access and views of Cook Inlet and Mt. Spurr and Mt. Redoubt, both active volcanoes." Feedback about the new web site from KVCB members and other readers is important, said Tarr. 'To be most effective, web sites can't remain static. They need to be updated frequently. We know we'll be making improvements here and there, and adding or dropping information and images as the need arises." rin D.u g1.998 the KVCB: .. ResPonded by' mai. llto over.3,500 requests for.. visitor information. -.:- ........ Mailed special packages or visitOr infOrmation: to...170 travel Weicomedover63,300 people to the Konai Visitors and:Cultural Center- Accommodated:.aPproximatelY35:10caI SchOol!grOups:... (l'08Ostudents) inthe AV room:' and' :CUltu-ralCenter~.. HOSted:-:76"'meetings.and'.c0nfemnces '; ................. ::::':.': ........ - -:' ::::::' 'cAlif0rniawas. the' top. state:.:in, both::.viSitors.and;.:visitor :':'.'' frOm whiChi:n:quiri:eS Came were:..Ai.aska:~,: ~hington and, oregon January 1999 Issue Announcements.i ::'::.'.-..-. :' . ~' ~;~°ngr-atul:ati0ns. t0"Kenai,s::ve own.. M · : .... '... .., ry ayor-,John I iliii~ : ,Wllllams...::Who~Was;:recently:..recognized~::as: an~:.::,..... i ""'ii:~El!~ted Official'~~eyear;"' This reC0gniti0nCame::: TromtheAlaSka MUniciPal League~ '.: . :: · LivlngandPlaYing.!nthe Kenai River Watem~.:~.a wo~de~uI newbooklet from the Kenai::Watershed!FmUm c°iAb0rat~elpr°jectinV01ving many:local, state:and national; agenciesi .the:::; thirty~six page::releaSe, is:..a .goldmine of:.;:: inf0~mati°n and'ben'Ii illastrati°nsi. The booklet iS:~ed t°!: help :; residents:i a'nd~' Visitors navigate thewatershed-..by:.:::. providing basic::infO~atiOnand anoVerview of there~urce,...~:,::. :.:::.:.: :..':lt::isialso,: a guidei to. better: understand theriver system:~.: s° thatwe.Can..continueto enj0YitWithout cauSingdamage,~ The boOklet::' is fmc and::, availablefrom the Kenai::. Watershed '. FO:rUm:!':"at:~::'260;5449:":~:'::':'FOr:'~.m°re information;:'., visit.:-:... www; kenaiwatershed: org;.. : '. . ' ' ': Alaska:Wildland-AdventumS-launched. a new-web site: featuring::~'its.:::.:Ke:nai:-::Rilver Spo. rtfiShing...:.L0dge.:: Visit- www-alaskasportfish'com::for:information on: 1999trout and..: salmon:fishing packages~.' . Alaska Wildland,!:.:AdVentUres: and:. Dena. ii. Backcountry L°dgeam"n°w"hirtngi~.f°r.!the~summer: season~ :':Please. call 783'2928'Or:. visit: www;alaska; net,,Coopland': 'fOr detailed-. information;. - :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::! !::' ~.:...: ::.. : .-.: ::,-:: .. · ' Th'ank Y°u!.::..: :!.::::!':,:' ..... i:: ~· hah ks"':;:- :'::-: .:.~:.:-::. _ · :t°" :Ter," :'!~o;key" :oi~ Kena. C,~ ::' Parksand . ~ecreati°n~'~ Department:':':f°r an:outstanding.job :.on :-pu~i'n'g:~uP the C~nters:!Whi:te:...lights:?::,,We: have..' receded many.: c0mPli~e~ from,:~e communi~;:.::: :.:::.:-..:.: ~:,.,: .i '. · ': i T~ksto:Bunny~an G:~seWho, provided fire-weed. - a~:iW0~;-for.:'use.as a 'ban~er :o~ ::KVCB S web .site and to JamieLyons.~. and:: Greg. Daniels!of.the Kenai 'Peninsula PhOtographer's GUildWhbdonated:'.outstanding:::images fOr the:':Website~!iii!,~:::..... :..: .... ::::...:.::.:........ :..:::: .::,,!; i;~''' i !i'i ! ~: '!':::':.:::.".-".' ':,::i ': KVCB 1999 Board Members Elected Congratulations to the following people who were re-elected to the Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau's board of directors for two-year terms: · KVCB President, Will Jahrig Beaver Creek Cabins · KVCB Vice President, Rebecca Godek, Corporate Express · KVCB Secretary-Treasurer, Diane Lofstedt, Harborside Cottages · KVCB Immediate Past President, Ron Malston, Malston's, Inc. Louis Schilling Uptown Motel · Jerilue Seekins Hopley Alaskan Adventure Connections · Sandra Vozar Beluga Lookout RV Park Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. 3 ADVENTURE TRAVEL: Get Up and Go!' , , , , ,, ,,, , ,, , , , , ,. TIA SUrvey-ShowsThat Most Americans Are' Active Participants Percent, taking adventure.. travel in the last five. years: · Soft'Adventure... 46% HardAdventure 16% Both .... 13%; Neither': 25% MoSt Popular. s°ftadventure activities: 1..:.':; camping. 2, Hiking. 3::::;:..:Bicycling 4. *.~ ;:.~ Bird/Animal Watching 5i.':;:.:: HorSeback Riding: 6,' Canoeing 7. Waterskiing 8. Skiing 9. Wilderness ToUrs (in off-road vehicles) 10..Sailing Most popular hard adventure activities: 1. White-water rafting/kayaking 2,/ Snorkeling/Scuba diving 3:1.'. Off, road/MOuntain biking 4.. Backpacking 5. Rock/Mountain climbing 6.,...'- SPelunking/Cave exploring 7,. Skateboarding/Snowboarding 8. 'Survival garnes~.sUch as paint ball 9..':~.:.::Other extreme'sports, such as bUngee, jumping 10':.'.:'Parachuting/Skydiving SOurce:;':-. Travet IndustrY..ASsociatiOn'.' of : America;. based, in- WaShington;: Based: on a survey of 1,200:U; S.:.Adults.. Second Annual Writer's Night Set For March 4 Kenai Fjords Tours Receives National Environmental Education Achieveme Award enai FjordsTours received the National Environmental ducat/on Achievement Award from the National nvironmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF). The award was presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. recognizing innovative and effective environmental education programs that connect people and their environments in a real and meaningful way. Kenai Fjords Tours, a KVCB member, earned this award through their innovative Marine Science Explorers Program that began in 1994, and has carried over 10,000 students. The program takes place on board the ninety-foot MN Fjordland which was transformed from a sightseeing vessel into a floating laboratory/classroom to teach students and teachers about the ecosystem in Resurrection Bay. Alaska Parks Sponsors Gold Rush Signs The Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center has been selected as one of ten locations for the installation next spring of new gold rush interpretive signs. The Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation has planned, researched, and designed approximately ten interpretive signs with Alaska Gold Rush themes to be placed along the Seward, Sterling, Parks, and Glenn Highways in 19" The project is being funded by the Central Region of the Ala. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Each of the Central Region Gold Rush interpretive signs will highlight a. different aspect of the Alaska Gold Rush Era. The new signage will be installed outside the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center this spring and will focus on the discovery of gold in the Kenai area by Russian geologist Peter Doroshin in 1849. B&B's Are Everywhere T he Second Annual Central Peninsula Writer's Night According to the Professional Association of Innkeepers will be held Thursday, March 4 at the Kenai Visitors & International, there are 15,000 professionally run bed and Cultural Center. The event showcases the literary talent breakfasts/country inns in the United States. Owners have spent of writers who reside in the Kenai/Soldotna/Nikiski/Sterling/Kasilof an estimated $3.9 billion collectively in private money preserving areas, these historic buildings just in the past decade, and in turn, The program is sponsored by the Kenai Visitors & Convention preserving a piece of America's heritage. Over the past few Bureau, the Friends of the Kenai Community Library, and the years, there has been an increase in the number of properties Central Peninsula Writers' Group. The event is a benefit for the benefiting from niche markets such as library and the Cultural Center. birdwatchers, Christian travelers, L ocalnewspapercolumnistandnewlypublishedbookauthor, hikers, and g aytravelers. A.E. Poynor will be the Master of Ceremony. Letters of invitation of technology to make bed were mailed to area writers in November. A panel of judges, and breakfast/country inn including Lori Evans, Executive Editor, Peninsula Clarion, will reservations is increasing, with select up to 12 local writers representing all genres to participate some inns reporting up to 50 in the program. Writers will read excerpts from their work. The percent of their reservations fun evening also includes refreshments, door prizes and book originating from the Internet. signings. (Excerpted from "Tourism This year's event coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the Works for America 1998 Kenai Community Library. For more information, please contact Report. ") the Bureau at 283-1991. 4 Kenai Visitors & Convent/on Bureau,/nc. January 1999 Issue Snowmachining in Southcentrai- Expanding Winter Activities Bill Elander, CEO of the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau, gave a Winter Tourism Committee report at a recent AVA meeting. (The committee is chaired by Chris von Imhof of the Westin Alyeska Resort.) Elander spoke about the need for expanded winter trail use throughout Southcentral Alaska, particularly for snowmachining. Snowmachining opportunities are lackino, Elander ~-,~.~ "^ ...... ~ oo,u. ~ w~n[er tourism market, exists, for example, in being able to connect Anchorage with ( t h e Kenai Peninsula via a safe, monitored, and groomed ~ snowmachine trail system." Snowmachine trails will be one of the topics discussed at the upcoming Winter Tourism Conference scheduled for February 4-5 at Alyeska Resort. Web Site Helps Skiers At www. skimoguls.com, the new Interactive Resort Search Tool helps skiers and snowboarders decide which Western U.S. or Canadian resorts are right for their vacation. The users rate what is important to their ~cation and a list of their top resorts appears. :. ,he site also features special ski vacation ' packages and resort information. (Source: Inside Travel, electronic newsletter, Dec. 22, 1998) KPTMc.. PUblishes 1.999 Guide. Peninsula Winter Games Slated for January 30-31, 1999 The Peninsula Winter Games, the Kenai Peninsula's largest winter sports and recreational event, has been scheduled for January 30-31, 1999 and will offer over 20 fun-filled activities for youth and adults. The Games will be held at locations throughout the central Peninsula and will include events as diverse as a colored ice cube hunt for small children, broom hockey, a hockey puck radar speed shoot, snowshoe softball, men's and youth basketball tournaments, a youth hockey tournament, horse sleigh rides, snowmachine rides and much more. As in prior years, the Games will be held in partnership with the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race, one of Alaska's premier sled dog races and a qualifying race for the Iditarod. The Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, the Shriners organization and Challenge Alaska have identified children to ride with mushers at the ceremonial start of the Tustumena 200 in Kenai. Call HeatherAmette at 398-2329 for more information. Hot off the press.and into the-hands of tmvelers!.. . KPTMC reported that.. 30,000 of its 100,000 1999 DiScovery"GUides. on the Kenai Peninsula. have.been distributed since its release on October'.. 1998,- "The. first 10 pages (a.k,a. truth:.&:, beauty section): are. mom community oriented and visitor, friendly. Educational :..' facilities:, such· aSthe Kenai..Visitors & Cultural' Center have 'also been spotlig.hted~ says Teresa Gamble. of.KPTMC::" "'l'he'/nternet· Service card is brand new,~: It's a. great ..... piece for traVelers, 'travel writers,, and-anyone building.lan . :~'" information, base.' for Alaska/Kenai. Peninsula:-Travel?.: The "fOCus of distribUtion has changed fromAlaska to the.LOWer .- :.48;i:!acc°rding.'. to Gamble. "We are.not just.competing.:, in ...Alaska, bur'.all' across, the U.S. for. the~t,ourist, market.',. ':~'i!!:~::::i~i':'Senior travelers are still Alaska s largest:, touriSm market.. BUta market that.is growing stronger is.the younger. "~veler"welleduCated, witha $70,000+ annual income,. ~and sUPPorted. by. State: statistics, a . . .... · /:i'" KPTMC advertises with AAA, ACVB, Adventure:;'USA, Mileposti:.Adventure Journal and Alaska Magazine.. January 1999 Issue Kenai V/s//ors & Convention Bureau, Inc. Winter in Alaska- A Visitor's Wonderland! Winter and the holiday season do not mean the end of the Alaska visitor season. Visitors travel to Alaska 'round! According to the Alaska Visitors Association, 1997 about 20 percent of our state's 1.2 million visitors (or around 240,000) traveled between October and April. The majority (61 percent) of these "off-peak" or winter travelers visited for business, meeting, or conventions. Others visited friends and family or were here on vacation. And don't discount Alaska residents who travel in state for business or leisure during the winter months as well. So mark your calendars! An Alaska Winter Tourism Marketing & Planning Conference will be held February 4 and 5, 1999 at the Westin Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. As the organizer and host, Mr. Chris von Imhof, Vice President and Managing Director of Alyeska Resort has proposed an agenda to include discussions on winter tour packages, winter familiarization tours for tour operators and travel media, the international market and presenting an inventory of current winter tour options. Mr. von Imhof invites your participation and input. There is no charge for the conference and special overnight rates are available at the Westin Alyeska Prince Hotel. For more information on the conference or to receive a registration form please call (907) 754-2202. To discuss winter tourism opportunities or any other topic or issue relating to rural tourism development please contact either Carolyn Bettes Saunders or Connie Irrigoo at the Rural Tourism Center (800) 478-2332. 5 School Groups Make Use of Traveling the artist, and may involve a hands on workshop, slide Exhibits presention or lecture. Interested community artists may ' contact Ricky Gease at 283-1991 for information on how to Many school groups made good curriculum use of three traveling participate in "Spotlight on the Arts." exhibits at the Cultural Center this fall. The Veniaminov Exhibition fit well into the study of Russian America and Alaska history by Icoal The Business of Art elementary schools, while two photography exhibits, alaskaWILD/ 98 and Alaska Positive, were critiqued as part of art classes at area Are you an artist who has yet to get your MBA and quickly high schools and Kenai Peninsula College. Fieldtrips to view the turns the station when ads for the Wall Street Journal appear? permanent museum collections also continue to be popular with Do you have a hobby that you want to expand beyond gift teachers, parents and students, giving to relatives during the Holidays? Want to learn the Spring will offer art students an excellent opportunity to critique ABC's of how to go from struggling artist to successful artist two traveling exhibits - an Australian Quilt exhibition in February but don't have a dime to spare? Wood inlay artist George and Earth, Fire and Fibre XXII, the biennial state juried craft Bechtel of Homer offers free business consulting to any Kenai exhibition, in April/May. The Australian Quilt show February I to Peninsula artist who needs help in turning their passion into February 28 will feature 10 quilts from Down Under, There will be a profession. From business plans to ledger sheets, George an afternoon reception on Thursday, February 13 from 2pm to 5pm is available on a volunteer basis as a business mentor for at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and quilting workshops community artists. Contact RickyGeaseat2831991 formore on Friday and Saturday at the Kenai Fine Arts Center in Old Town. information. Museum storage areas get a facelift The storage area for the museum is getting a facelift. Metal shelving' units designed for museum use will be installed this winter to maximize the limited storage space in the Cultural Center. Kenai Arts and Humanities Council Ricky Gease has been appointed treasurer of the Kenai Arts and Humanties Council. He serves on the twelve member KAHC board as the liaison for KVCB. The Council oversees the Kenai Fine Arts Center in Old Town Kenai, in association with the Kenai Potters Guild and the Kenai Art Guild. Kenai Banner Project The Kenai Banner Project gets underway in January at the Kenai Fine Arts Center in Old Town Kenai. These are banners designed by local artists, produced by community volunteers, and purchased by the City of Kenai for display on the city streets during the summer. Proceeds of this project go to the Kenai Fine Arts Center for maintenance and repair. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Kenai Fine Arts Center at 283-7040, or Helen Brown at 283-4413. Spotlight on the Arts During the summer of 1999, the Bureau and KAHC will sponsor a new interpretive program, "Spotlight on the Arts." Each week a featured community artist will present an afternoon program at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. The series is designed to highlight and explore the diverse arts community on the Kenai Peninsula, including photography, headwork, Native dolls, drum making and pottery. The format of each presentation will be open to It's a Good Time for Cultural Tourism The Travel Industry Association's Profile of Travelers Who Participate in Historic and Cultural Activities found that more than 65 million Americans said they visited an historic site or museum, or attended a music, arts, or other cultural event at least once while traveling in 1997, ranking third in free-time activities. This group spent, on average, $615 per trip, compared with $425 for all U.S. travelers. In addition, these travelers are more likely than others to take longer trips, include multiple destinations on trips, participate in more activities while traveling, and stay in hotels, motels, and B&B's while traveling. From June 1997 to June 1998, 26.8 m illi o n people attended Broadway shows/,~; (both in New York and those touring). 1997~ was the Seattle Museum of Flight's best year in a 15- year history. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland continues to pull in 615,000. According to the Washington Post, museum directors are now seeing their institutions as businesses. Focus groups are used to find out what people want, marketing consultants are hired to design advertising campaigns, partnerships with Disney and the Children's Television Workshop are formed, and city planners are now beginning to perceivej museums as partners in the growth and~" revitalization of town centers,t (Excerpted from "Tourism Works for/ America 1998 Report.") 6 Kenai Visitors & Convent/on Bureau,/nc. January 1999 Issue Here's What's Coming Up in 1999... · Alaska Board of Fish, February 16-20, Soldotna · The B & B Association state convention is October 14-16, 1999, in Kenai/Soldotna · The Alaska Municipal League will meet in Soldotna, November 1999. Recent Events First a BIG THANK YOU to all who held meetings here in 1998 and used the Center's facilities. We are looking forward to seeing new & familiar faces this year! A quick look at a few of the businesses and organizations that held meetings at the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center last fall: Tesoro North Store Multiple Listing Service Tesom Petroleum Co. Small Business Admin. B & B Association Challenger Learning Center of Alaska North Pacific Volcano Learning Center Peninsula Reporting Safeway Sterling Homeschool Co-op New~.~MeetingPlanner Kit Available The Bureau's neWlY :~re,desi.gned,:~ meeting.-planner :is'now?'... available:~.. The'Planner consists of'a dark' blue:folder With a custom-printedemb°ssed Kenai: Logo:inSide: are':~informati°na!!iSheets::~h:eadled by '. titl'es suc:hliiasii!iMEETI"NGi'iF~ciLITi. ES,. LODGING:,..'. ATTRACTIONsi,~:,~;: &/~:~:..RECREATIO~Ni; i_.':D!NINGi ,FISHING;... TRANSPORTATION:: 'and' MEETi'NG.. SERVICESi:;!i mChure,OId'Townwalk, ng: tour;bmchure;/Curre:nti?~ ~'~ calendar of E~e:n~s~ and :rental; infOrmatiOn::"::: If-you:: are; or' knOw ° f~ ' a~r°up or~~zati°n ' tl?at'~i'l t t~ int°r°st°~ in"roniingla'm°eting: r°°m:at'~J B ~l~: Convention.& Cu~UralCenterPlease call ~e Bureau.~ Kenai Peninsula Eagle Press Bill Hutchinson Box 2585 Soldotna, AK 99669 907-262-5256 www. eaglestation.com Kenai River Sportfishing Association Gary L. Farnsworth, Executive Director Re. Box 1228 Soldotna, AK 99669 907-262-8582 www. kenairiversportfishing.org McKinley R¥ and Campground Kathy Caywood, Manager MP 248.5 Parks Highway Box 340 Healy, AK 99743 907-683-2379 January 1999 Issue Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. --'~.:~ .:'AlaSkaAirliines~;~ .. AlaskaCreativeYacations:.~ AlaskaMOuntain..View Cabins Alaska Railmad. :"~' 'Alaska. SeaLife; Center-- AlaSka Wildland~. Adventures. AlaSkan? FiShingA~entures .... AlaSka's. 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L966 )1¥ IlfN;])l 00;~ ;i.LS .LS 091¥01d SII¥1"RIM NHOP ;llgYEIONOH ;IH1 :IH1 'IYN;I)I dO L L966 )IV 'ON ),!uJJad (]lVd a6m, sod 'S'N a~,eB )lln8 LUO3'!EUa)~3,!S]A'NV~ :a3,]S qa~ 3,au'e)lSele~q3A)l :l!eLUa L L966 e~lSelV ~e~q§!H Jnds !eUa)l L/_t~ L L neaJn8 UOp, UaAUO3 ~ Alaska Visitors Association.. It's time to bid on some travel treasures! Alaska Visitors Association presents its 13th Annual Travel Auction, Saturday, February 6, 1999 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Contact AVA at 907-561-5733 for all the details..Help support the visitor industry. M E M B E R S POTLI G H T: Th e Ken a i P e n i n s u I a E a g i e P re s St m ~ home published newsletter in 1990. An photos on the Internet. /__.~ internet web page in 1995. A serious The original newsletter has ~..~.photography business in 1997. And most disappeared. And the first web page, a recently, the web domain of eaglestation.com. The basic presentation written in raw html code, Kenai Peninsula Eagle Press~m has undergone a is long gone. In their place is www. natural metamorphosis as its founder's interests and eaglestation.com, the home for a number of web sites in including The Kenai ambitions have expanded. Peninsula Eagle PresStr" which offers secure online credit card orders for Bill Hutchinson, photographer and web page Hutchinson's photographs, note cards and web page authoring services. author has seen his photography hobby develop into Samples of Bill's work with html, frames, java scripts and 'interactive forms a full time business and a natural extension of his can be seen at www. eaglestation.com. enthusiasm for Internet publishing. His photos have Call or email Bill if you need an original photograph for your home or been published in Great Britain, Tokyo, Los Angeles business, or a scanned image for your Alaskan styled web site. And, if ye' and Boston. He has beer~ featured in Alaska need help building that web site or desire to sell your creations online, Tt Magazine, Astronomy Magazine, The Planetary Kenai Peninsula Eagle PresS~n is a good place to find out how. Report and others. Web masters from around the For more information dial 262-5256, 262-6767 or Email globe have requested permission to publish Bill's bill@eaglestation, com.