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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-07 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting Packet April 7, 1999 ITEM A: , 2. 3. 4. ITEM B: . e AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 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. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Charles K. Cranston-- Kenai Peninsula Youth Court Richard DeMello -- Project Spur Presentation ITEM C: . .2. . , PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 99-15 -- Transferring $32,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Repairs at the Flight Service Station. Resolution No. 99-16 -- Awarding the Bid to Blazy Construction for the Kenai Automated Flight Service Station - HVAC Replacement for the Total Amount of $107,939.20. Resolution No. 99-17 -- Awarding the Bid to Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. for a Senior Center ADA-Accessible Activity Vehicle for the Senior Center for the Total Amount of $44,724.00. '1999 Continued Operation of Liquor License -- OBJECTION WITHDRAWAL-- Alaskalanes, Inc. * 1999 / 2000 Liquor License Renewals a. Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary b. Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club c. Rainbow Bar-- Beverage Dispensary -1- ITEM D' COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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: MINUT~ o *Regular Meeting of March 17, 1999. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINGS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS o Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified e Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , *Ordinance No. 1815-99 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 8.05.010 to Adopt the Latest Editions of the National Fire Codes and the Uniform Fire Code. , *Ordinance No. 1816-99 -- Finding that Certain City-Owned Land Described as That Portion of the West V~ Southeast ¥4, Southeast V4 and the East ¥~ Southwest V4, Southeast V4, Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska is Not Required for a Public Purpose for the City of Kenai and Can Be Donated to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. . *Ordinance No. 1817-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.185 By Adding a Section Which Would Provide for an Administrative Exemption for Encroachments of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches. . *Ordinance No. 1818-99 -- Amending the Development Requirements Table of KMC Title 14 by Adding a Provision for an Administrative Exemption for a Reduction of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches From the Setback Requirements. -2- o o . 10. 11. 12. 13. *Ordinance No. 1819-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands, Described as Six Lots in Salty Dog Heights Subdivision Located in Sterling, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. *Ordinance No. 1820-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $114,000 for the South Spruce Street Parking Project. *Ordinance No. 18o-1-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $261,000 for Site Work to Facilitate the Construction of a Multi-Purpose Facility. *Ordinance No. 1822-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $344,970 for the Purchase of a Multipurpose Airport Broom. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease from Kenai Airport Fuel Service, Inc. to Yukon Fuel Company, Inc./Lot 3A1, FBO Subdivision South Addition, No. 2; and Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. Discussion -- Set Budget Work Sessions Discussion-- Kenai Little League Request for Use of FAA Mobile Home- Type Building. 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 APRIL 7, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADD AS: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA I- 1, 4 / 6/99 JW letter to Marco Pignalbery regarding city land formerly leased by The Continuum Corporation for assisted living facility. REQUESTED BY: Mayor Williams REMOVE FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND SUBSTITUTE: REMOVE FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND SUBSTITUTE: CONSENT AGENDA H-5, Ordinance No. 1817-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.185 by Adding a Section Which Would Provide for an Administrative Exemption for Encroachments of Up to a Total of Twelve {12) Inches. H-6, Ordinance No. 1818-99--Amending the Development Requirements Table of KMC Title 14 by Adding a Provision for an Administrative Exemption for a Reduction of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches from the Setback Requirements. Councilman Bannock Councilman Bannock MAYOR'S REPORT Z 0 m~~~m~ ~0~0 N ~o~O~ Kcnal Peninsula Youth Cou~'t Main Street Loop, Room 146 Kcnai, Alasl~ Carol L. Freas, City Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 99611 Phone: (907) 283-4o~7 Fax: (907) 23~'-2202 E-mail: ~iouthct~xzy.net March 25, 1999 , Dear Carol' Thank you for the letter inviting the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court to make a presentation to the Kenai City Council in support of a request for funds to cover some of the travel costs to the National Youth/Teen Court Conference in Anchorage. Since the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court wants to participate in the conference as fully as possible, we expect several of our student members to attend. Registration, food and lodging costs will be approximately $125.00 per student. In addition the student must pay transportation. Because the youth court is unable to cover these costs, it is seeking additional funding for this purpose. Accordingly, we will be asking the Kenai City Council to help us with a grant of $500.00. · We understand that the council will be meeting on April 7, 1997. We would appreciate it if the Kenai Peninsula Youth Court could be placed on the agenda for that meeting. Very tr~y yours~ ~ Charles K. CrahSton ~;"-~ Retired Superior Court Judge I lonorable Charles K. Cranston Retired Superior Court .ludge Youth Court I~egal Advisor Zg6 'ON )IV 'e~cuoq:~uv (llYd ~o~ >tins LIJ . . jo X,l,!!odp!unlN e~lt tuojJ tuoJE1 o Xq pe~oddns s! mojBO.~d .. :! D N ~] ~i ::1 ::! N O D ,I,IIEIOD N$1~O~ lVNOliVN CONFERENCE Conference is a unique annual forum designed for eve~ne inter~ed in yc "~n cou~ and ~e juvenile jus- tic ,em,-~i~rfs.'~eme, .. 'Building~~~~~on Ju~,"~ hig~?~.mle ~ung. people. ~. ~B.~ng"ms~ns~bd~ {or th~i'r~b~i0~ .':'~n~'::en~~mging ~eir peem to d0' he ~me~' For more- in~a~on,, co~ ~e constance coord~n~~";:.<.~?~,~ :. · (9~276;~~.~t~-~ 76-6061. web-s~,.~~~~ll~m~n~ ON THE AGENDA' -~,..; ~ :,,.,,~. -4 .. ,~,=.,........ TUESDAy,: ?. N..-7~ ~ .... _ ......... Career Fair · a~l-'-- ,- Reduced rates are available with the fol- lowing hotels. All are within walking dis- tance of the Egan Center (~, the confer- ence host facility, and all allow up to 4 people to stay in one room. Administration: Review youth/teen court operating procedures and the role of the board of directors and/or steering committee. Budget & Finance: Examine successful fund-raising strategies, including OJJDP sup- port and expectations, as welJ as volunteer recognition. Confidentiality, Ethics and Safety Issues: Learn how to deal with angry clients and/or families, threats and retaliation; explore peer relationships and the value of "keeping it to yourself." Drug & Alcohol Cases: Review screening, appropriate sentencing, referral sources and other issues related to drug and alcohol abuse. In-Court Advocacy & Training: Develop skills by practicing arraignment and sentenc- ing procedures within the court environment. Juvenile Court Involvement: Learn about support for youth/teen courts and graduated sanctions for youth offenders. Laws, Liability & Lobbying: Review restric- tions on non-profit organizations, youth/teen. court and individual liability issues, and'~lifJ ferences between state and national laws. Membership Issues: Discuss youth/teen court membership, diversity, education~ bar exams, and recruitment/retention. Mediation and Alternatives: Discover the role of mediation as it pertains to restorative justice, pairing YC/'rc and mediation. Operating a Youth/Teen Court: Learn about youth/teen court bar examr~,.Ju~, and volunteer recruiting, training retention. · --~.~.:~ .... ... . Restorative/Community Justice: Investigate the role of youth/teen courts in a balanced justice approach focused on the offender, vic- tim and community. Restitution Programs: Analyze youth/teen court accountability, including statistical record keeping and evaluation, and ways to measure the success of restitution in youth and teen courts. Restorative Sentencing Options: Analyze creative sentencing options that are designed to rehabilitate the offender, while balancing the needs of the community and victim. Schools: How They Can Get Involved: Explore various law classes, credit for youth/teen court participation, and other school support and donations. Student Fund-raising: Learn how to identify funding sources, develop event-oriented fund-raising, and attract sponsors and donors. Tribal/Native Youth Courts: Representatives from youth courts in rural Alaska and other areas will discuss the challenges of establish- ing tribal/native youth courts. Working with Adults: Identify practical solutions to such teen-adult issues as control and power, trust and respect, and getting adults to "let gO.. · W~king'with' Law Enforcement: Learn... how to incorporate referrals (police and intake officers), screenings, investigations, subpoenas, evidence, testimony and loss pre- vention/security officers. Youth Bar Associations: Explore aspects of organization, authority, daily work, member- ship meetings, committees, and volunteer recruitment and retention. Youth Court 101: Learn the basics of start- in~'a youth/teen court, includ~fl'~i~6'rk'elTng and public relations. : · Y/'r Courts in Smaller Communities~,~;,--: Review issues of.safety, confidentiality, mem- bership,and !ogi~tical obstarJes. . ..,'..,: .~ .~ .-~,,.,~,~. ~.-..~:? - ~.. ,~:~ . . -'--.-.:.eJ~,.~.,~. ,. ,...,.,,.,,,.~. -' ..~,,~..~ .. . . gTJ Westmark Hotel 720 West 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Rate: $79 per night + 8% tax Rate includes up to four people per room Airport Transportation: Reduced taxi fare with Alaska Cab (request information when making reservation) Outside Anchorage: 1-800-544-0970 Inside Anchorage: (907) 276-2676 Fax: (907) 276-3615 I~! Hilton Anchorage Hotel 500 West 3rd Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Rate: $95per night + 8% tax Rate includes up to four people per room Airport Transportation: Airport shuffle pro- vided (call from airport) Outside Anchorage: 1-800-245-2527 Inside Anchorage: (907)265-7152 Fox: (907) 276-7042 1~i Clarion Suites Hotel 325 West 8th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Rate $79 per night + 8% tax Rate includes up to four people per room Airport Transportation: Airport shuttle pro- vided (call from airport) Outside Anchorage: 1-888-389-6575 Inside Anchorage: (907) 274-1000 Fax: (907) 274-3016 Air Travel Conference coordinators are working with a preferred traveJ agent who has negotiat- ed reduced delegate airfares with Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. For assistance with your air plans call All Ways Travel at 1-800-676-2946 (outside Alaska), or 1-800-478-3644 (inside Alaska). Reservat,ons m~~. ma~de: on the 'q'our. Select~on form, and are based on availability at'the time of reservation. To0rs reqUire · '.-,.:-'~.','.~,-'.. ~' 'i,',,,~ .... ~ -,~'.' - ' ' '~- -~ '- - -, ' . · - - · · . SEPARATE p~n'~nt;. {'rom Conf~mnce.reg~raton (ch~k~ made payable to Logl~iics, LLC). Full pa~anent {or sele~-ted tour~ mu~ accompany'..~..~,.~ervations. T0ur.c. an~llatlons made more than 30 days ~n advance of the scheduled tour date wdl receive full o. - . ~....-,~,..'.,_,,,~.:~ .... -:,.: ......... .,._ ~ ...... ~.:_,.,..~. .... -. .... .. o · ' .., . , . relmburse~_.e?t.~:'a.~.2.5.00 processLng:fee. Tour, cancellations made.w,th~n 30 days. of the scheduled tour date are non-refund- _,.,..:~-.-~ , ,.'. .... ,.:.,.. .:,.,.~,~,-%.,.- · ....... . able.'Air~0urs a _r~..:~ to canc~llafi .an..-due to weather or other safe~..condifions, If th~s ~s the case, Logistics LLC is liable only ...... , .... ~,:.--~,.:~-- :, .= :~.. .,:.~ ..-.;.,-,._,,,~4~,,~-~.~-,:: -, . ....... ..-:_, . ..... --~:~,. :..-.: .~.., :.. ..... . .'... _. . ...; ,.,. ............. .for the ~. "~~or tour'p_nce purposes, ch,ldren are cons,dere~l i 2 or A DAY EXPLORING ANCHORAGE Explore Anchorage's points of interest, including Lake Hood, the busiest fioatplane base in the world; Earthquake Park and Alaska Wildberry Products Factory, where you can watch candy, jams and jellies being made and experience the world's largest chocolate waterfall. Visit the Alaska Zoo and complete your day touring the Alaska Gallery at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Tour Includes narrated tour, transfers, admis- sion fees and driver gratuity. · Minimum of 6 people to operate tour. · Departs daily at 1:00 p.m., returning at 5:00 p.m. · Cost: $50 adults; $25 children. 26-GLACIER TOUR Enjoy a relaxing one-hour drive along Turnagain Arm, watch- ing for Dali sheep, eagles and moose. In Portage, board the historic Alaska Railroad for a 40-minute scenic train ride to Whittier, nestled between huge glacier-capped mountains and the sea. Board a catamaran for a 5-hour, fully narrated cruise around the protected waters of Prince William Sound. See the pristine areas of Barry Arm, College and Harriman Fjords, where 26 named glaciers calve giant splinters of blue ice into the Sound. Also watch for seals, otters, whales, eagles and sea birds. Cruise departs Whittier dock at noon, returning at 5:00 p.m. There are several options for ground transportation to Whittier: · A shuttle departs Portage at 10:25 a.m., returning to Portage at 6:50 p.m. The 1-hour drive from Anchorage to Portage and back is on your own. Cost of cruise and railed shuttle from Portage: $142 adults; $62 children. · Motorcoach departs Anchorage at 8:30 a.m., returning at 8:30 p.m. Pickup/drop off is at Hotel Captain Cook. Cost of Cruise & Motorcoach from Anchorage: $203 adults; $93 children. · Check in at the Railroad depot at 8:30 a.m., returning to Anchorage at 8:15 p.m. Daily rail service begins May 15. Cost of Cruise and Rail from Anchorage: $174 adults; $78 children. GIRDWOOD/PORTAGE SIGHTSEEING TOUR Travel along Turnagain Arm, voted one of the Top 10 Most Scenic Drives in America; watch for eagles, Dali sheep and moose. In Girdwood ride the tramway 2,300 feet up Mt. Alyeska, where you'll enjoy lunch. Afterwards watch jade being cut and manufactured at Kobuk Jade Company. Next travel to Portage where the 1964 earthquake caused the land to drop between 6' to 12'. Explore Big Game Alaska, Alaska's only drive-through wildlife viewing exhibit. View reindeer, elk, buffa- lo, musk ox, moose, eagles and Sitka blacktail deer. Next stop at Begich Boggs Visitors Center to see glaciology exhibits and a 20-minute film, "Voices of the Ice". Tour Includes narrated tour, transfers, tram ride, admission fees and driver gratuity.. Lunch is on your own. · Minimum of 8 people to operate tour. · Departing daily at 9:30 a.m., returning at 4:30 p.m. · Cost: $75 adults; $37.50 children MT. MCKINLEY FLIGHTSEEING Fly over Turnagain Arm, into the Susitna Valley and north to the Alaska Range. Get a bird's eye view of the foothills of Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. View the entire length of Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and the massive south face of Mt. McKinley. Tour includes transfers and 3-hour narrat- ed flightseeing tour. · Minimum of 2 persons to operate tour. · Departing daily at 1:00 p.m., returning at 5:00 p.m. · Cost $199 adults and children KNIK GLACIER EXPEDITION Fly past the Chugach Mountains and through Knik River Valley in a fixed wing airplane. See first hand the spectacular Knik Glacier, viewing hanging glaciers and finally descending over Colony Glacier and winding through Knik Glacier Gorge, while taking in the spectacular scenery. Tour includes transfers and 2- 1/2-hour narrated flightseeing tour · Minimum of 2 persons to operate tour. · Departs daily at 1:00 p.m., returning at 4:30 p.m. · Cost $139 adults and children ANCHORAGE CITY TROLLEY TOUR Enjoy a lively informative 1-hour sightseeing tour of Alaska's largest city! Relax while an Alaskan guide shows you how and where Alaskans live, the Alaska Railroad, Lake Hood (the largest and busiest floatplane base in the world), mysterious Earthquake Park, Cook Inlet (where tides are the second largest in the world), Anchorage Museum of History and Art, our jfamous fragrant flowers, great shopping areas, and favorite · dining restaurants. ! · Departing daily every hour on the hour, beginning at 9:00a.m. Final tour is 5:00 p.m. · Cost: $10 adults; $5 children RESURRECTION BAY/FOX ISLAND Enjoy a relaxing 3-hour ride to Seward along Alaska's only National Scenic Byway. Embark on a cruise of Resurrection Bay exploring cliffs and coves of the scenic fjord, numerous sea mammals and birds. View hanging glaciers, bald eagles, Stellar sea lions, porpoise and even orca whales. Step ashore at Fox Island where a freshly grilled salmon dinner with ali the trimmings is prepared at the beautiful day lodge. Tour includes round-trip transportation via motorcoach or rail, 5-hour narrat- ed wildlife cruise and salmon bake. · Cruise departs Seward dock daily at noon, returning at 5:00 p.m. Cost for Cruise only: $78 adults; S39 children. · Motorcoach departs Anchorage daily at 7:00 a.m., returning at 9:00 p.m. Cost for Cruise & Motorcoach: $138 adults; $69 children. · Rail option is available only on May 8-9, and then daily beginning May 15. Check in at the Railroad Depot 6:15a.m., returning to Anchorage at 10:15p.m. Cost for Cruise & Rail: $170 adults; $93 children. Additional tour options~iow cost activities will be available at the conference registration desk, or call Logistics at (007) 276-6060. x w X Kenai Peninsula Youth Court 145 Main Street Loop, #146 Kenai, Alaska 99611 (907) 283-4017 FAX: (907)235-2202 e-mail: youthct@xyz.net 1998 Fact Shee! Number of cases referred lo KPYC al Kenai by DFYS: Referrals of Kenai Police Deparlment Cases: Total hours of CWS performed: Hours ordered for 1998 Kenai Crimes: Hours completed for 1998 Kenai crimes Percentage of cases successfully completed Number of Trials Guilty verdicts Acquittals Number of new students trained as attorneys: Numbers of hours ~vorked by active attorneys: 58 34 (59 %) 1,868 1,215 950 83% 10 4 20 2,233 hours 0 0 ~3' 0 ~0 0 0 {D I~ ~1' 0 0 00~ 0 0 0 0 I~ 0 0 (~i OJ 0 0 OJ 0~11~ ~1' ~1 Od ~§ ~ ~ ..... ~~-- -~ ~ _ _ ~ = _ ~ ~==>== ====~~~~>=>>>~>>=>~>>~>~ ~oo~,~0 ~o'~ ~ ooo o Z I~ 0 6 '0 o~ PROJECT SPUR WHAT' HOW; 3 phase project -electricity production via tidal movement-aquaculture Research~Resort development on the top level. R&D on feasibility of electricity production using tidal movement for power generation using specially devised generators adopted to high silt conditions. Develop an electrical system to manufacture water for consumption to supply a small population. Develop a waste disposal system also. R&D on feasibility to develop an aquaculture project to look into the enhancemem of either or the species of king crab, king salmon, or halibut species that was once indigenous to the area. Develop research on the possibilisty of species growth acceleration by electronic means RESORT development study along with looking into entertainment by Natjve groups for a possible casino st. yle resort. By the utilization of Federal, State, private, and industrial grants and or investmem by either private and or industrial / Native organization. A major oil company~Native Corp/business partner---for profit/non profit entity. FINANCING; 1 The incorporation of three entities; an investment group consisting of approximately ten people, including the project manager The research would be a means of acquiring government and or private foundation monies to finance the investment groups participation. a Native organization in partnership with a large cerporation ~ ~ ~ or an outfight investmem a major oil company that has possession of the property that includes a platform., and some capital investment. OBJECTIVE; To enhance the local fisheries, to build an attraction for tourists, and to create a new outlook into the use of new technology that can involve our local resources for further development, of our disappearing fishing resources. Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 99-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TRANSFERRING $32,000 IN THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR REPAIRS AT THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION. WHEREAS, the rooftop heating system at the Flight Service Station must be replaced; and WHEREAS, the lowest bid for the project exceeds the budget in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund - Land Division, Repair and Maintenance Account; and WHEREAS, the FAA has agreed to reimburse $36,000 of the cost of the repairs; and WHEREAS, time is of the essence in the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund From: Land- Contingency $32,000 To: Land - Repair and Maintenance $32,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of April, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' _2~~'/ (3/30/99) kl Suggested by: Administra CITY OF KENAI RE~OLUTION NO. 99- lti A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID TO BLAZY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE KENAI AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION - HVAC REPLACEMENT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $107,939.20. WHEREAS, the following bids were received on March 10, 1999: BIDDER BASIC BID Blazy Construction $107,939.20 Control Contractors 146,299.00 WHEREAS, Blazy Construction's bid meets the bid specifications; and WHEREAS, the recommendation from the Administration is to award the contract to Blazy Construction; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that Blazy Construction's bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid be awarded to Blazy Construction for the total amount of $107,939.20 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of April 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAM S, MAYO R Carol L. Freas, City Clerk~ Approved by Finance: CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 99-17 Suggested by: Administration A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING THE BID TO EMMETT KOEL$CH COACHES, INC. FOR A SENIOR CENTER ADA ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITY VEHICLE FOR THE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $44,724.00. WHEREAS, the following bids were received on March 30, 1999' BIDDER Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. Quality Equipment Trailer Craft Inc. Kenai Chrysler Center ITEM I 10,000 GVW Bus $44,724.00 $46,900.00 $51,378.95 ITEM 2 15-Passen§er Raised Roof Van $39,804.00 $42,851.95 $38,225.95 ITEM 3 6-Passen§er Minivan $40,890.00 $44,349.15 $44,468.95 WHEREAS, Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. bid meets the bid specifications; and WHEREAS, the recommendation from the Administration is to award the bid to Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. for the 10,000 GVW Bus; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. bid is a responsible bid and award to this bidder would be in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the bid for a Senior Center ADA Accessible Activity Vehicle for the Senior Center be awarded to Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. for the total amount of $44,724.00. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of April 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk/~_ Approved by Finance: CITY OF KENA! 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 March 30, 1999 1999 CONTINUED OPERATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE -- WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION--Alaskalanes, Inc. At the January 20, 1999 council meeting an objection to the 1999 continued operation of the Alaskalanes, Inc. liquor license was issued. Notification of the objection was forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board with a copy sent to the licensees. The City's objection was based on water/sewer and lease payment arrearages to January 31, 1999. I have been notified by the Finance and Legal Departments the arrearages for which our objection was entered have been brought current. Notification of the withdrawal of the objection will be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the licensee. clf DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Carol Freas, Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidlago Ave. Ste. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Freas, TONY KNOWLES, GOVEb 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 350 Anchorage. Alaska 99501-6698 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 March 16, 1999 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. Beverage Dispensary Kenai Joe's ~ Rainbow Bar Club Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 cc: Linda Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8.615 EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us March 29, 1999 LINDA MURPHY, CMC BOROUGH CLERK Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re' Application for Renewal of Liquor Licenses Dear Ms. Johnson: Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the following applications for renewal of liquor licenses for these establishments, located in the City of Kenai, Alaska: Club Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 Beverage Dispensary_ Kenai Joe's ~/ The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely, Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AAE Borough Clerk CC: Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 Kenai Joe's City of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S:\WPWINYDATAXABCB~S~bc-letters~RENEWALS~I. enewai in City.wpd Abehe~ Beverage Control 550 W. 7th. Avenue, Suite 350 Anchorage, Aiask~ 99501 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (Please read separate instructions) · /./~. /' ' . / · PAGE 1 OF 2 This appllc~lon I~ for: (ct~eck one) ~ Two Year I-i Seasoned - Dates of operation not to exceed 12 mos. ~ A. LICENSE INFORMATION. ~~ It rlnlwlL~l ~ T~er of day~ ~u~ ~a~ of t~e ~o preening calendar years? (AS 04.11.330(3)) Ippllcl~le) t -- ' SECTION B. PREMISES TO BE LICENSED. Mu", be comp~.~ ~ New.r~ R~n ,~cattone. Nwne.' to ~ ue~ on ~ a~n or ~ ~W~ ~ ~ ~: I~ ~on M ~~ grM~ ~ or ~ ~an ~ m,M f~ ~e ~u~ of a ~n~ (~~ c~, ~mugh ~ un~ mun~)? ~ '~_,~~ -- , · Pr~ to ~ ~ ~: ~ ~. ~m~ to F~e ~1 (R~ for n~ ~ ~ ~l~l~s) SECTION' C, RENEWAL INFORMATION. Must be completed for Renewal applications. Has licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are t Has the statement of financial interest changed from the ! PACKAGE STORE. la this a renewal of the annual ~old, served, consumed, possessed an(I/or stored beeni last statement submitted? I nelJc~ required under 15AAC 104.645 to sstl alcoh~ changed from the last diagram submitted? beverages In E] YES ~ NO I-! YES ~ NO E] YES ~NO ~TION D. TRANSFER INFORMATION. M,m ~. cx~p~,,,d for T,~,at.,' of Lk~,,. Hok~' / ,_., kwokJlttiry Tmnefer. Altmh doc~onll~ evidence"default' under )~; 04.11.670. r-i ~ TrlnMer. Any InMnnnent executed under A8 04.11.670/or pulpoeel of aplMyIn~ AS 04.11.:~10(4XB) in · latM' involuntary ben~fer, muat be flied with thl~ .pplleatfon (15 AAO 104.107). FIMll or pel~,onei pmpM~c, onveyed wtth this tWer IS: (Attmh extra shsetl If neeesea~) Nmme(.) and Mmll~ Ack:Ira of Current I.Icenmel(e) BEFORE TRANSFER, Doing Business A~: (Business Name) BEFORE TRANSFER. Street Addre~ or Location SECTION E, CORPORATION INFORMATION. Mu., be com~ate~, applicant or co-applicant Is · corporation. (AS 04.11.390) Oral--rate Name Doing Business As (Buslnee~ Name) Date of Inco~moration In Almka IVlMIIng .e4~lrass 8treat Address or Locatton of Busln~ Ol~, 8tare, Zip Code City ami State Coq=orate Office Phone No. M the alive named coq)eml~ In good ~tanding with the ~tate of RegIstered Agent (Name and Mailing Acldmea) Agent's AIm~a ReM~ency Yearn: Months: I--I YES I-I NO Agem', Phone No. ,~TION Diic"~lm. AND ~oCKHOM)i],m (IM ,cldmonM .hNta ff necMm,7) % or 8herss of Furl ~ (Do nM uN Inroad) H°me Adck~M ~ d B~th Ownmh~) _ , , , · ,.-,~. AREA OFFICE USE ONLY .~ Form 04.901 Page 1 (Rev 6/95) -EulL:~.T~._(_Do~ r.,ot u_.__.~ ALASKA LIQUOR LICENSE APPUCATION PAGE 2 OF 2 sE'-~ION F. INDIVtOUAIJCORPORATE OFFICER INFORMATION. The mmm; mfomm~on mu~ m, provu~ for ~m Full ;'.':-T~ (DO n~..~,~ l~:&) .., C~y,,m~e, Z~p Code .~ C~y, StYe, ZIp Code · ~ A~lri~-~I~ c~em"t.~-mm malt. lng'lek:Maes) .. -- -- Home Addrese (ff olfforent from maling I --:\ ~ ~~ , \'., ~--~-~.:~.',~ I D~,~ ~ ' I H°me P~lOn~ '" ~ i Work Phone Date of Birth I Home Phone Work Phone I ., - ~ -- _ _ , -~_'-' -- _._, I L~m of A~.k. P'~"~t .~tl..co,p~.~n.k~tl~/~co~=..t.~.you L~m o, Ak.k.P..U~! ""m"c. nt".co~r.~..~meco,por, teo.~you i IVlonthe 1 hold. t r · . , Full Name (Do nM uae Initials) MMing Aedr.~ c~y, sma, z~ *,ode Home Aelclre~ (# different from taming adelre~) Date of r~th I Home Phone I Work Phone Lengih ofMa Re~:lency If applicant W a ¢oq3ormUon, k:Nmtlfy the corporate office you c~y, sme, z~ co~ Home AdoY~e (ff dlfforent from malting Date of Birth I Home Phone I Work Phone I I;ength of Alarm Remclmmy! Ifapplleantl. acorpormJon. Idmmly the corporate offloe you Y--m 1 Months 1 h°ld' ., SECTION G. INDIVIDUAL/CORPORAYE OFFICER BACKGROUND. ~,t, compete for ,a ~/pe,, ~='~.~n,. Doe~ any Individual or corporate officer narnecl above now have any direct or Indirect Interest In any other alcoholic beverage bu~in~ ttceneed In Alaska or any other ~tate? [:~'NO i'-I YES If ~ ~ IWte, name of bu~lne,e, end address. , If never having filed or since filing of the last application, has any individual or corporate efficer listed above been convicted of a felony, a violation of AS 04, or been convicted as a licensee or manager of licensed premises in another state of the liquor laws of that state? / ~ NO I"! YES If yae, please explain on separate ahem of palmer. SECTION H. DECLARA I declare under penalty of perjury that I h~ave examined this application, including the accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and this application is not in violatioi~i, of any security interest or other contracted obligations. I further certify that I have read and am familiar with Title 4 of the Alaska statutes and its regulations, and that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no person other than the applicant(s) or licensee(s) has any direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business. I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this application. If application is for a Beverage Dispensary or Package Store license, I certify that each applicant narned on this application has resided In the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application; and/or the applicant Is a corporation registered and qualified to do business in the state of Alaska for one year prior to the date of this application, or all of the shareholders have resided in the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application. ~NA~--~"RF..(S) OF ~H~,.MT LICEr~.~EE(S) (APPL~AI~) SIQNATUHE(S) OF TRA~SFERFF(S) NOTARY PUBUO ~ ~A~jKA ~D J :~ ~ MV~e~ , . , , DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Carol Freas, Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidlago Ave. Ste. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Freas, I 81999 ! ' CITY CLE':. TONY KNOWLES. GOVE' 550 W. 7TH AVENUE. STE. 350 Anchorage. Alaska 99501-6698 Photo: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 March 16, 1999 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. Beverage Dispensary Kenai Joe's Rainbow Bar Club Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 ~ cc: Linda Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 ENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599 , BUSINESS (907) 262-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 ·. EMAIL: assemblyclerk@borough.kenai.ak.us March 29, 1999 LINDA MURPHY, CMC BOROUGH CLERK Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re: Application for Renewal of Liquor Licenses Dear Ms. Johnson: Please be advised that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has no objection to the approval of the following applications for renewal of liquor licenses for these establishments, located in the City of Kenai, Alaska: Club v~ Peninsula Moose,Lodge # 1942 Beverage Dispensary_ Kenai Joe's The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Department has reviewed its files and has raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely, Linda S. Murphy, CMC/AA Borough Clerk CC;' Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 Kenai Joe's City of Kenai KPB Finance Department File S:\WPW~ATAYKBCB~,bc-lettersh~,.ENEWALSU~.enewai in City.wlxl Alceholi~ Bevy'age Con,'et Boara 550 W. 7th. Avenue, Su~ 350 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 277-8638 This epplicmtion Is for: (check one) -'- .... (Please rate Ins c ,., ,,r, , ,~ = ~ ,. ^,c ,o.~. Two Ye~ r"l SeasonaJ - Dates of operation not to exceed 12 mos. _ , of Application: License TeL ~or License Years~ Federal EIN .., ' .. '~ ~,' '.. ~, ~'.' ~b ~ Sec. 04.11. Ili0 92 00686~ ~ Renewal ~l~j. as Kc !-'] Transfer of days dunng eaCh of tl~e two preceding cmenaar years-( [~ u,~., i .,~,~u[,~)) / If no, appltcalXm will be denied unles~ written request for "-" ~ 2494 !-I YES waw of op.~on ~ .mnw~ by me A~=oho~= eeve,,ge L ..TMat' ' ~' J~~ - -mitred , $1400.C'0 ~ ~ NO control ao.~. ~ uuDmmea '~' Busin~ame) C. ommunlty Councll'Name and Malllag__A~lre~ ..' EntM applicant's or tranefMee'e name and mall~ng (See In~l~'-tlona) - addrees a~ It ~ould appear on the Peninsula Noose Lo~;:e ii:'l)Zs~~sorL~o, oi~.--~ City o5 Eena~ ;P.O. ~o× 1902 1Z853 Ken.~l Spur ~±vav 210 F±d~lgo Kena±, AK 99611 c~y ken:ti..U: 99611 Ken. i. AK 9961! Bl~ine~ Phone Number(s) E] THIs IS A NEW .~)~ILING ADDRESS 907-- 283- 918 ! ..... SECTION B. PREMISES TO BE LICENSED. Mu., ~, corniced for New and RMoc~k~. ~n,. N,~ to. ~ u,~. on ~ .~n or M ......... ~-: ............... . . .- . ~ . ~n~_ . (~=~ c~, ~mugh: or un,~, munWl~) D AS ~.11.410 OR ~ ~ GrWM ~an ~ ml~ ~ L~ ~an ~ ~ ~ N~ ~~e C~t Chumh: ~ ~ L~I ~M~e No.: Pr~M~ to be ~e~ ~: ~ ~ ~n~ ~b~ to Fire ~all (R~uff~ for nw ~ Exl~tl~ F~I~ ~ ~ ~ ~ P~ BuiMIn9 ~ ~ D~mm of Pr~W~ Aa~ (R~ulr~ for ell N~ e~ RM~ion ~lons) . SEC~ON C. RENEWAL INFORMA~ON. Must be completed for Renewal applications. Has lice,se~ premises where alcoholic beverages are ~ Has the statement °f Ii"uncial interest changeO tr°m the ~ PAC~GE ~ORE' I~ ~ ' ren~ °f ~e ~! sold, sewed, consumed, possessed un,or stored ~een last statement submiEed? no~ r~ un~r 1~C 1~.M5 to changed from the last diagram submi~ed? ~v~ m r~~ ~ w~ ~m? D YES ~ NO ~ YES ~ NO ~ YES ~ NO I "~~ TRANSFER INFORMATION. Mu'~ be co"~""ed'°r Tm.,. of L~.. Holdm' m~l Reloe~lon i, tT.~~ only. ithvoluntar~Tranofer. Altachdocumen~wl~=h evMence'dMault'underAS04.11.670- Name(s) and Mallin~ Addrees of Current Ucen~N(s) Re~uMr Tranefer. Any In~rurnent executed under AS O4.11.670 for puq~es of applying AS 04.11.360(4)(B) In a lat~ Involuntary trar~fer, muat be filed with this application (15 AAC 104.107). Real or pem-,3nal property conveyed with this tmrmfer IS: (Attach extra aheet~ If neceeamry) BEFORE TRANe=ER, Doing BueIneM Aa: (Busine~ Name) BEFORE TRANSFER, Street Addre~ or Location i ... SECTION E= cORPORATION INFORMATION. M~. ~ con..ed, applicant or co-applicant Is a corporation. (AS 04.11.390) Corporate Name Doing Business As (Bustnes~ Name) Date of Incorporation In Alaska Peninsula ~oose Lodge ,'~1~/.2,. ~ Peninsula ~ioose LodAe ~?1942 .. 10/15/7q Mailing Addrese Street Address or Location of Business P.O. Box 1902 12853 Y,.en~i Spur Hiwav CRy, State, Zip Code City and State Coq3omte Office Phone No. Kenai, A_K 99611 Kenai, ~f~ 99611 907--283--91S~. le the al3ove named corporation in good standing with the Stata of RegMtared Agent (Name and Mailing Addre~) Agent's Aleek~ Re~:lency ~ DepamnentofCommemeandEconomlcDevMopment? C.T. Corp Syscom Yearn: '" Months: S,u±te ?$:?~: 2/,0 Ma.±~. St Ag.m'aPhon. No. rz! YES r-I NO Juneau Z:~: 99801 ~ --~0¢~ 47_5-- 1 COI"IPORATION DIRBCTOR~ AND ~'rOCKHOLDER~ (U~e addltlonM .heat. If necM. an/) % or Shar~ of Full Name (Do not uae InlUa~) Home Addre~ Date M Birth Ownemhlp -Edward Aisenbrev P.O. ~ox 7134 Nikiski: AK 99635 10/20/53 ¢ · ._ Jack Dominick P.O. ~ox 7983 Nikiski, A~,,~ 99635 10/07/43 _ Manuel Fimuieredc P.O. box &66i ,Mikisk~, AK 99635 .37/12/31 , ~, ~.w, ,~'.'.:'' Jack Roller 1137 Wa*mu: Ave~.~,~nai~]' A~i 99611 i0/15/45 · Kenneth Cole 295(~, t'~raz~ .... .~b - , tis AREA OFFICE USE ONLY Form 04-901 Page 1 (Rev 6/95) ~--- '~m.....~ . ~, ~-',' .~CTION F. INDMDUAL/CO~I~'I'E OFFICF~ INFORMATION. 'me foeo, w,g thfo,,mo. ,mm ~e ~ for eem .ppkm,t or ~ Full Name (Do not uae Inl~s) Edward Aisenbre-* ? O. Bo:: 7134 c~/, state, z~ code Nikiski -~2:99635 Home A~lreas (1~ otfferent from malllr~ a~lreas) D~e of Birth - I Horf~ Phone 1 Wof~ Pllone _lLengm of Am.ks P.e~lency! If ,pPlc~nt l, Icomomtlo,. Identtfymecomomteofflceyou Jack Donintck FullName(Dono~u~elnl0als) ~ !~anue? :±zuiereao Nikiski_-~,.~:' Q9~.35, ~ Home A4:k:k'eea (If different from mailing Hile 20.6, S~ur Hiwav Date Of Birth 07/12/31 I 776 534, [ _._3_2 7 Full N.me (Do not u.e P.O. Box 7983 cay. site, z~ Nikiski. ;~ 99635 Home Aektres. (It different from .'.ldllflg mck~r~m) 52130 Lucllle Drive Nikiski Jack Relier 1137 Walnut Avenue cay, s~e, Kenai AK 9961i Home Address (1I different from m~tling a~lreas) D~e Of Birth Home Phone I Work Phone Date ~f Birth T Home Phone I Work Phone 10%07/43 776:5~3~: 776 5_65~ ~10,15/45 / '783 342 I . Llng~ of A~skl Residency! ,, ~3pksn,. a co~3of~k)n, k~en~y., co~omt, office yo~ I Ling. of ~ p~sk~~Wor~k)n' I ,.., IMu.~. ! ho,. I y.= IMu,~. I ,o... I SECllO.~N G. INDIVIDUAL/C_ ORPORATE OFFICER BACKGROUND. Mu=,, com~,~,, fo,-q ~ of ~ any Ir~Nk~ull or co~)or~e o~k:er nlm~ ~x)ve now hive iny direct or I~dW~ct ~terl~t M any o~er Ik~oholk: b~verlge ~~ ~c~e~ In A~km or Iny other ~te? [~ NO n YES ~ yes. g~,e ~me. n,me of bumne,,, a,~ having fil .l~l or since filing of the last application, has any individual or corporate ~fficer listed above been convicted of a felony, a violation of AS 04, or been convicted, as a ~censeeormanager of licensed premises in another state of the liquor laws of that state? ~ NO n YES If y~, ~ exp~n on .~=~.~te ~e~ of paper. I declare under penalty of perjury that I h..ave examined this application, including the accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and this application is not in violation of any security interest or other contracted obligations. I further certify that I have read and am familiar with Title 4 of the Alaska statutes and its regulations, and that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no person other than the applicant(s) or licensee(s) has any direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business. I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this application. If application is for a Beverage Dispensary or Package Store license, I certify that each applicant named on this application has resided In the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application; and/or the applicant Is a corporation registered and qualified to do business In the state of Alaska for one year prior to the date of this application, or all of the shareholders have resided in the state of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application. OF CURRENT MCENSEE(S) (APPMCANT~___.__ ~ OF TRANSFEREE_(~ ._ ,.--/J( .~.** /~.,.~ /' / ,' , .' . ~,~-y · . ~ ..,. ,,,~.,, ~ r~ th,, ~ ''t''~-- \- , -,,iillillliJ,,, ~~.~ ~? ~-~ ~ _. ~;~:..- · ~~ .... ~ ~1 P~e 2 (Rev ~5) ~ .._ . _ .... ............. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Carol Freas, Clerk City of Kenai 210 Fidlago Ave. Ste. 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Ms. Freas,  ""'" [ t CiTY CLE': .;'( TONY KNOWLES. GOVERNOI~ 550 W. 7TH AVENUE, STE. 350 Anchorage. Alaska 99501~98 Phone: 907-269-0350 Fax: 907-272-9412 March 16, 1999 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. Beverage Dispensary Kenai Joe's Rainbow Bar ~ Club Peninsula Moose Lodge #1942 CC' Linda Murphy Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley St. Soldoma, AK 99669 fiPR-01-99 THU 1 ~: 68 KENaI PENN BORO CLERK F~× NO. 9072628615 P, 01/01 K£NAI PEiNINSULA BDi:IElUGH 144 N. 81NKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA BUStNESS (907) 2~2-8608 FAX (907) 262-8615 EMAtl..: a~sernblycle~k~ borou0h.kenai.ak, us LINDA MURPHY. CMC BOROUGH CLERK April 1, 1999 Ms. Donna Johnson Records & Licensing Supervisor Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 550 W. 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-6698 Re: Application tbr Renewal of Liquor License Dear Ms. Johnson: Please be advised that the Renal l'enmsula Borough has no objection [o the approval of thc following application for renewal of liquor license for this establishment, located in the City of Kenai, Alaska: BevcraEe_DisDcnsarv Rainbow Bar The Kczmi pex~mxla Borough Finance Dcpartmem has reviewed its fil~ and ha~ raised no objection based on unpaid or delinquent taxes. Sincerely, Linda S. Murphy, Boroug.h. Clerk cc: Rainbow Ba~ City of Kenai KPB Fiz~-nce Department File £ ,AWP~ATA%At~z3Z% I hr-t ~r~ F.N~.W A[-%%%~ ~zJ ia Alcol~ol~ Beverage Control Boara ~ I ~ v v m · ~ m v m m m ~ ~ ~ m m ~1 V ~ I i v I ~ , ~ w. 7,. ~,.... ~.. ~ (Please read separate Instructions) ~. ~~e, ~km ~1 ~ . (~7) ~-~ o : ' .;/L ;.- This application la for: {chec~ one) ~ Two Year I-i Seasonal - Dates of operation not to exceed 12 mos. - .... L~TION A. LICEN ON, Mu~t be corn~, ated for .11 ~ of applications. '~of ApMcatlon:/ fLIc~.e~ee Type ~ ~tatute Reference T~r License Yea~ F?I_ erl EIN License Fee .. $ /.2¢ ~',~ ~. o,.,,, i0~'-~/~ I c/~_ .. Filling Fee: $ ,t~ "-,-.' '" '-~ Cu~'ent I. Iquor License Number '"~~~e~-cen~e',been exercised or active at least 30 eight-hour Penmlty~(if [-] Tren.ter of clays dunng each of me two preceding calendar years? (AS 04.11.330(3)) applicable). LIc-- Hok:ler /,~ / ~., /'~ YES ,, no, app#eatlon will be denied unease w~en requeat for waiver of operation k~ approved by the Alcohol~ Beverage Total I-I Raloeaaon " [::! NO .,...._c,~,~ ~,,.=. ~ Submitted $ Enter .pMcanre or tmn.~eree'I n~ne ind rn~ang ~l~ese As (BuIa~ Name) ~ Commun~y Counc~ Name and M~ng Acklre~ adoYe~l a. Jt shouk$ ~r on the .nea~.. ~-~--- ..... Bu~in~)~ Phone Nunlborie)- / ' r-i THIS IS A NI:W IVlAILIN6 ADDRESS SECTION B. PREMISES TO BE LICENSED. Mu,t be comp~ed for New and RMocatfon ,pp#cattone. Name to be used on public elgn or In advertising to Identify premisee: Is Ioc~tlon of premtae, greeter than or i than 50 mllee from the bounderlae ~)f a Closest School Grounds: I Ditlnc~ ~r~l un~er: il-'] AS04.11.410 OR Closest Church: i I'-] Local Ordinance No.: Prernisee to be Ilceneed IS: I"-] Existing Faclllt7 r"l New eulldln~l !~ Proposed Bulk:lln~ municipality (incorpomed city, borough or unified munlcip/Ity)? Dereater than 50 ~1~ ['-] Leel than 50 rrdle6 I"1 Not ~tli~e i'-1 Plans subm#ted to Fire Marshall (Required for new axl proposed bulk:lings) ['-! Diagram of Premise. Attached (Required for all New and F~_n,~__tlon ~lons) SECtiON C. RENEWAL INFORMATION. Must be completed for Renewal applications. Has licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are I Has the statement of financial interest changed from the PACKAGE ~I'ORE. I$ the · renewal of the annual sold, served, consumed, possessed and/or stored been I last statement submitted? notice re<lUre<] under 15AAC 104.645 to se# alcoholic beveragee m response to written ordem? changed from the last diagram submitted? r-I YES _NO - I-! YES '~' NO .... I-! YES 1~ NO . I_SECTION D. TRANSFER INFORMATION. Muatbeoomp~edfor~m,ferof Lk~,.HokW,nd PMx=tfo, ydunta'y Trinlftr. Alllt docu~tl wNc~ ~'t:leflur under ~ 04.11.670. , . Regular Traneler. Any tr~truma~t ex~uted under AS 04.11.670 for puq3oeee of applying A~ 04.11.360(4)(B) In I later InvoluntMy transfer, mu~t be filed with this epp#caflon (15 AAC 1 04.107). Real or pen,-onal properly conveyed with thll tmn~fer IS: (Attach extra ehe~tl If necM~4ry) Nimbi) and Mall~g ACldrell of Current Llcermee(e) ?. BEFORE TRANSFER, Doing BueInell/~: (Bu~lnee~ Nern~) BEFORE TRANSFER, Strut Aclclre~ or Location SECYiON E. CORPORATION INFORMATION. Mu,t be cor,~ated, .pr,,=..t or co-al~311cent Is a corporation. (AS 04.11.390) C~x)~e Name Doing.B. uslness As (Bueine~ Name) j Date of Incomoratlo, In Ala~,. I I f~. · ~ YES ---:., / ...~6...T,~c Fall Name (DO ne{ ~ l~Ibal~) Heine ~ D~__? ~ I~ Ow~emhlp ._ To,',/ .. ................... AREA OFFICE USE ONLY .,me Nu,,,6Gr D~,e/l~7~--,~ed YFL,~- Form 04-901 Page. 1 (Rev 6/95) SECTION F. INDMDUAL/CORPORATE O~ INFORMATION. Furl Name (Do not ~"3:.. _/ (//,,....' City, 8tale. Zip Code /?/ ./ C~y, State,.'Zlp Coee Home AcIOress (If different from mMflng adcIre~s). Length of Alaska ResIclancy If .pp#cant Is · corporation, Identify the coq)orate office you hold. SECTION G. INDIVIDUAUCORPORATE OFFICER BACKGROUND. IVluatOecomolMecIforelltypeBofepplic~ion8. Doe, any Individual or corporate offk:er named above now have any direct or Indirect Interest In any other alcoholic II:~Verage ll~lm I~en~ed In Alamka or any other ,rate? [k'NO I"1 YES If yea. give ~tate. name of buslne~, end aclc~. , If never having filed or since filing of the last application, has any individual Or corporate Qflicer listed above been convicted of a felony, a violation of AS 04. or beth_convicted, as a licensee or manager of licensed premises in another state of the liquor laws of that state? I~l NO r-! YES If yea, pleMe explain o~ eepemte · . SECTION H. DECLARATION. ~"~' mae .nd co~,,~ ~ ~ ,,~4eant. I declare under penalty of perjury that I h~ave examined this application, including the accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and this application is not in violation ct any security interest or other contracted obligations. I further certify that I have read and am familiar with 'title 4 of the Alaska statutes and its regulations, and that in accordance with AS 04.11.450, no person other than the applicant(s) or licensee(s) has any direct or indirect financial interest in the licensed business. I agree to provide all information required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in support of this application. If aPPlication is t0r a Beverage Disper~ary or Package Store.flcense, I certify that each applicant named on this application has resided in the State of Alaska tot at least one year prior to the date ct this application; and/or the applicant Is a corporation registered and qualified to do business in the state of Alaska for one year prior to the date of this application, or, all of the shareholders have resided in ~he state.of Alaska for at least one year prior to the date of this application. SI(3NATUR..E~) OF CURRENT LICENSEE(S) (APPLICANT) -- /.,,,~. //._, ~.../>/-,=~ - ,'~..-~-----.~ .. . --,,/,.:/,., ."L, . 'x__x(..~?/-i../c ~....,_ ~..:,, ,,/, _,.,,o'; 'x _, '---N \ , " . N_..r ~ . / ; ,--.. ... ~" "-'~ ''~//P --_ '/" -_., ' :' ' '., 4.,;.. '. ,.: ".,, "'. _ 2 ' ' :~ - ~,."". ':":':" NOTARY PUBUC IN AND' FOR AL.ASKA .. ~ /,, ,"4:"? ,,' /,' Form 04-g01 Page 2 (Rev 6/95) SIGNATURE(S) OF TRANS/~HF..E(S) · ; .~ ~ deyof My~ expe.. -' 19 '" // .:. / · , KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 11, 1999 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman 7:00 P.M. ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 11, 1999 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFO~TION ITEMS b, Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda -- February 17 and March 3, 1999. February 1999 Enplanement Report ITEM 11' ,, ADJOURNMENT ® ® ® ® Se REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 11, 1999- 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL CHAIRMAN THOMAS THIBODEAU, PRESIDING *** MINUTES *** CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m. Members Present: Tom Thibodeau, Henry Knackstedt, James Bielefeld, Dan Van Zee, Lucy Lorenzen, Bob Favretto Members Absent: Ron Holloway Also Present: Airport Manager Steve Atha, Councilman Ray Measles, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin APPROVAL OF AGENDA KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND BIELEFELD SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 11, 1999. KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1999. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY LORENZEN. THE MINUTES WE~ APPROVED AS WRITTEN. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS- None NEW BUSINESS - None AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT a. Budget -- Airport Manager Atha reported he will be meeting w/th the City Manager next Tuesday to review the proposed airport budget. He asked if the Commission was interested in reviewing the budget in the future and offering recommendations or considerations. The Commission agreed they would like to review the budget in the future. Atha stated he would provide the Commission copies of the budget and changes after Tuesday's meeting. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 1 b. Airline Support, Inc. -- Atha reported he had spoken with Airline Support, Inc. Airline Support still intends to bring airline service to the Kenai Peninsula and their target is to begin this summer. Airline Support has experienced some difficulty in acquiring planes, thus the delay in beginning service. c. AIP Funding -- Atha reported he had been meeting with the FAA and will be meeting with them again Friday to discuss federal funding. He noted, Congress let airport funding lapse last year and gave a six-month extension on current funding with the requirement any excess funds be returned. He went on to explain how airports submit their five-year plan and receive funding from fees the federal government collects through airline ticket and aviation fuel taxes. He noted, the Kenai Airport has been receiving about $700,000 per year from the federal government based on the number of enplanements. Atha added, it is now the end of the six-month extension and the federal government is working on new legislation to be passed this fall at the earliest. Another six-month extension had not yet been approved. d. ARFF-- Atha reported the Fire Fighting Training Center was built with discretionary money from the federal government which is not part of the enplanement money. There were overruns on the training center of roughly $500,000 and it has to be finished. The airport is now short the money to fund the training center because of the six-month funding extension. The FAA has indicated they can't assure the airport there will be five-year plan legislation and have suggested the City front the money to finish the training center. If the money becomes available, they will refund the City in the future. Atha expressed his concern regarding this action based on the current budget.situation the City is facing. e. Flight Service Station -- Atha reported, the Airport agreed last year to fund a new HVAC unit at Flight Service Station {FSS}. Even though the original unit met FAA specifications, it is not meeting the needs of the staff or the FSS building. Bids were taken on a replacement unit. The Airport had budgeted $70,000 and the lowest bid received was $106,000. The FAA personnel in Anchorage indicated they anticipate assisting with the shortfall. f. Y2K -- Atha reported the airport has been working Y2K issues and most everything has been identified and is on line. g. Enplanements -- Atha reported the highest annual enplanements in the past were 130,000; the Airport is currently at 106,000. He added, while it isn't a crisis, a seven percent annual decrease results in approximately $50,000 less revenue coming to the airport. He suggested advertising to remind the community of the local Airport Commission Meeting March 11, 1999 Page 2 airport and its services. Knackstedt stated he felt if the airport advertises now, it would appear to be advertising for one airline. Thibodeau stated he felt the past high annual use of the airport was in direct correlation to past oil exploration. He felt finding ways to attract businesses like the Alpine Project and tourism would increase airport use. He also indicated the economy in the Lower 48 directly impacts Kenai's tourism industry and now, because their economy is pretty strong, it is resulting in an increase in tourism bookings this year so far. Knackstedt asked if the airport money would be used to finish the training facility. Atha answered affirmatively. Thibodeau asked if the training center was usable now. Atha stated it was and training sessions were being conducted. Thibodeau asked if the additional money needed to finish the center would result in higher revenues for the Center. Atha answered he did not think that was the case. Thibodeau stated he thought the City should wait for the federal money to come through and not take a chance on it not coming through. Bielefeld stated, he thought the airport has done without the broom until now and perhaps its purchase may have to be delayed another year. He added, he understood and appreciated having a manicured runway with no ice on it but didn't feel comfortable gambling on federal money at this point. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / QUESTIONS Commissioner Knackstedt asked Atha about the Aviation Conference to be held May 9 and 10 in Anchorage at the Federal Express Terminal. Atha stated Assistant Airport Manager Holland was contacting them. He added, he is considering sharing a booth with the Fire Training Center to reduce costs. Commissioner Lorenzen asked from where the funding for the Challcn§er Learn/n§ Center was coming. Measles answered some was federal money and some from Science and Aerospace Foundation. Also, the City has put up some startup funds. A tile-sellin§ project is now underway to help further fund the Center. Commissioner Thibodeau asked if there had been any more talk regarding the future of the Kenai Airport and gathering of information to support a cargo facility. Atha stated his understanding was the City is not interested in pursuing it at this time. He also stated the airport is not currently equipped to handle the needs of a cargo or freight enterprise. Favretto stated the EDD is gathering information currently and added, he thought the project got off on the wrong foot with bad Airport Commission Meeting March 11, 1999 Page 3 information being put in the press, resulting in negative public opinion. Measles stated, the project had not stopped, but is on a much slower track. Commissioner Favr~tto announced the Alaska Railroad had let bids for three 400' railroad barges to be built. He will be working with APC and Natchiq to see the successful bid comes to the Peninsula and be done at the Alpine Project facility. He added, he felt ARCO's investment in the Peninsula should be supported and as well as APC's efforts to keep our residents employed. He encouraged commission members to support the project if the opportunity arises. He noted, currently 400 people are employed at the Alpine Project. Most of them will be laid off when the project is completed. Commissioner Vaa Ze~ asked Atha if enplanement reports could include previous months or even years to see a comparison. Atha answered affn-matively and stated he would change the report. 9. INFORMATION be Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas - February 17 and March 3, 1999. March 1999 Enplanement Report. 10. ADJOURNMENT KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY VAN ZEE. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M. Respect~lly submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Airport Commission Meeting March 11, 1999 Page 4 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 10, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. http://www, ci.kenai, ak. us CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Approval of Minutes: February 24, 1999 d. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PZ99-06--Conditional Use Permit - Storage Yard (Continued from February 24, 1999 Meeting) - for the property described as approximately 1801 Cone Avenue. (Described by the legal description KN T05N R11W S02 BEGINNING AT S 1/4 CORNER OF SEC 2 TH WEST 990 FT TH NORTH 330 FT TO THE POB TH NORTH 330 FT TH WEST 660 FT TH SOUTH 330 FT TH EAST 660 FT TO THE POB.) Application submitted by Beaver Loop Partnership, Warren H. Polsky, Partnership Manager, 4150 Vista Court, Anchorage, Alaska 99508. e NEW BUSINESS: a. *PZ99-07--Home Occupation Permit- Daycare--Application submitted by Deborah M. Nyquist, P.O. Box 1821, Kenai, Alaska, for the property described as Lot 5, Block 3, Deepwood Park Subdivision (110 Deepwood Court). b. Ordinance Donating High School Property to Kenai Peninsula Borough - Discussion 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. "Zoning Bulletin" Volume 47--February 10, 1999 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: ® REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI PLANNING 6s ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 10, 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, Donald Erwin, Barb Nord, Carl Glick, Phil Bryson Members Absent: Robert Newbry Also Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Jack LaShot, Contract Secretary CaSandra Duniphin ® ® ® be Agenda Approval GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF THE HAND OUT {WARREN POLSKY LETTER REGARDING ITEM 4A) AND BRYSON SECONDED. THE AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED. Approval of Minutes: February 24, 1999 GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 1999 AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BRYSON SECONDED. MINUTES WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS WRITTEN. de Approval of Consent Agenda: BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA, GOECKE SECONDED. CONSENT AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT- None CONSIDERATION OF PLATS- None PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 1 PZ99-06- Conditional Use Permit- Storage Yard (Continued from February 24, 1999 Meeting)- For the property described as approximately 1801 Cone Avenue. (Described by the le§al description KN T05N RI 1W S02 Beginnin§ at S 1/4 Comer of SEC 2 TH West 990 FT TH North 330 FT to the POB TH North 330 Ft TH West 660 FT TH South 330 FT TH East 660 FT to the POB.) Application submitted by Beaver Loop Partnership, Warren H. Polsky, Partnership Maria§er, 4150 Vista Court, Anchora§e, AK 99508. Discussion Goecke requested additional information from La Shot. Glick read a letter received from Warren Polsky, BLP Inc. (hand out). La Shot recommended those present be allowed to speak even though Polsky was not present. He also requested the applicant's request to continue the hearing at a later date be granted. Bryson reminded the Commission the last meeting was now public information and only new information could be brought before the Commission during this meeting. Public Comment Natalie Kohler, 4350 Beaver Loop Rd., Kenai, Alaska. Kohler stated she wanted the record to show how many people were here from Beaver Loop and were a§ainst the Conditional Use Permit. Glick asked all citizens present from Beaver Loop to come forward and state their name and indicate if they were for or against. Laura Sievert, 3329 Beaver Loop Rd., Kenai, Alaska. Stated that she was a§ainst this and a little concerned the Commission seemed almost ready to grant the permit at the last meetin§ without further water and soil testin§. She expressed her concern the Commission was putfin§ the interests of the partnership above the interests of the environmental quality of the City of Kenai. She also expressed concern the area was currently zoned residential and felt the interests of the property owners, their property values, and quality of life were not bein§ adequately considered. Nolan T. Compton, 2785 Beaver Loop Rd., Kenai, Alaska. Stated he hadn't seen the public record of the Februa~ 24, 1999 meeting because he had been out of state. He added, he felt a lot of people have been doing all kinds of things on that property for a long time and their attitude is they can just go ahead and do it Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 10, 1999 Page 2 ® and get a zoning permit or a conditional use permit later. Compton added, he would like to see the Commission take that into consideration and make people confom to rules and regulations within the City. He also requested the Commission to put their foot down and come to a decision and make people apply for a permit before they do things instead of letting them say, "I've been there, now I want a permit." Discussion Bryson asked if the application needed to be re-advertised as a public hearing separate from the agenda if the public hearing were to be continued. Glick stated he thought the Commission had had two nights of public hearing and that another public hearing was not required, but at the same time another public hearing would probably have to be held to hear the applicant's opinion. Bryson suggested the Commissioners could address questions to the applicant through the Chairman so that answers could be received from the applicant prior to the next meeting, thus saving money required to announce another public hearing. La Shot stated if the hearing was continued it would be advertised with the regular agenda and another separate mailing would not occur. BRYSON MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON THIS PERMIT TO THE MEETING ON APRIL 28, 1999. ERWIN SECONDED. Vote Newbry Absent Goecke Yes Erwin Yes Bryson Yes Nord Yes Glick Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW BUSINESS *PZ99-07- Home Occupation' Permit - Daycare - Application submitted by Deborah M. Nyquist, P.O. Box 1821, Kenai, Alaska, for the property described as Lot 5 Block 3, Deepwood Park Subdivision (110 Deepwood Court). Item approved by Consent Agenda. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 10, 1999 Page 3 e Se be Ordinance DonatinE HiEh School Property to Kenai Peninsula Borough. Discussion Glick asked La Shot if this was for the Commission's information and not an action item. La Shot answered affirmatively and offered to answer any further questions the Commission may have. Bryson stated he thought this was a housekeeping measure that should have been done a long time ago OLD BUSINESS - None CODE ENFORCEMENT - None REPORTS City Council Councilman Bannock stated Item C-2 had come to the Commission through the Planning and Zoning Commission. Action on this was tabled because the building inspector was unavailable and the ordinance would be reviewed again at the March 17, 1999 meeting. Bannock noted there were no changes to the document from this Commission. Item C-3 - The old tanker truck from the City of Kenai's Fire Department was donated to the Kenai Peninsula Fire Chiefs' Association, who intend to move it to the Fire Training Facility. will be used and housed there. It Item C-4 - The Challenger Facility and Multi-Purpose Arena- the Council is finishing up the details on the transfer of the parcel. Borough Planning Commissioner Bryson reported there was a meeting on March 8. The Consent Agenda was approved as submitted without change. Among the action items were' o , . Plat Waiver- George and Alice Johnson - approved. Time Extension- Habitat Acres, City of Kenai, Kenai Administration had no objection - approved. Resolution Establishing Fees for Material Site Permits- approved. Modifications for Swift Water Campground- approved. c. Administration Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 10, 1999 Page 4 ® 10. 11. 12. La Shot reported the Cunningham Park Bank Restoration and Boardwalk and Challenger/Multi-Purpose Facility request for bids had been sent out. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None INFORMATION ITEMS ao "Zoning Bulletin" Volume 47- February 10, 1999. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS- None ADJOURNMENT ERWIN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED 7:23 P.M. Respectfully submitted, CaSandra Duniphin Contract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 10, 1999 Page 5 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 24, 1999- 7:00 p.m. http://www.ci.kcnai.ak.us le CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b. Agenda Approval c. Approval of Minutes: March 10, 1999 d. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: e NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion--Determination if lands required for public purpose - Lot 3, Block 2, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 1; Lot 6, Block 1, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 2; Lots 2-5, Block 1, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 7 b. Discussion/Schedule Public Hearing- Building Setbacks- Administrative Exemptions 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. Ordinance No. 1813-99 b. KPB Administrative Approval- Grace Brethren Replat No. 2 c. Letter from KPB regarding Habitat Acres Addition No. 1 extension d. KPB Notice of Planning Commission Action of 3/8/99 e. Public Notice of Application for Permit f. "Zoning Bulletin" Volume 47--February 25, 1999 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: ® e ® ® ® REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/is ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 24, 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, Donald Erwin, Robert Newbry, Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Barb Nord Also Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin be Agenda Approval BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. GOECKE SECONDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. AGENDA WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS WRITTEN. Approval of Minutes: March 10, 1999 BRYSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 10, 1999. C, OECKE SECONDED AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MINUTES WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS WRITTEN. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT- None CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS- None NEW BUSINESS Discussion- Determination If Lands Required for Public Purpose - Lot 3, Block 2, Salty DoE Heights Subdivision, Part 1; Lot 6, Block 1, Salty DoE HeiEhts Subdivision, Part 2; Lots 2-5, Block 1, Salty DoE Heights Subdivision, Part 7. Glick asked if Administration had any further information. Kebschu11 noted the memo from Ms. Howard and the lands in Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 1 be question were off Scout Lake Road. She added, code requires the Council determine the disposal of lands be made when they are not required for public use. Therefore, the Commission needed to make a recommendation to Council. GO~~ MOVED THE LANDS PRESENTED BE DISPOSED OF, AS THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE CITY TO OWN LANDS THAT FAR FROM ITS CITY LIMITS. NORD SECO~ED. Discussion Bryson asked if the land was acquired because of foreclosure or in lieu of outstanding debt. Bannock stated he believed it was Mr. Bradford's part of the McLane Partnership and involved the City's judgment in the Inlet Woods litigation. Bradford declared bankruptcy and assets were now being dispersed. Vote Goecke Yes Bryson Yes Newbry Yes Nord Yes Erwin Yes Glick Yes Discussion/Schedule Public Hearing - Building Setbacks - Administrative Exemptions Glick noted this had been discussed, resulting in an ordinance being drafted. Glick asked Bannock if he had any comments. Bannock stated the ordinance came from Council action at its last meeting. An ordinance similar to this had been before the Council and the Commission in the past. Bannock stated he asked the ordinance come before the Commission because they will actually be using the ordinance. He asked for comments/suggestions to take back to the Council before action is taken. Glick stated past discussions indicated reluctance to put an actual figure in the ordinance. Bryson stated he was concerned the measurement of inches was being used instead of feet or fractions of feet, as is typically required in plat terminology by the Borough. On the substance of the ordinance, Bryson stated he was never supportive of modifying the side setbacks; however, that is what the ordinance would do and would potentially allow a person to target that modification if his intent is to gain an extra foot. His intent was to eliminate the pesky problem of insignificant deviations. Bryson added, he felt Administration's original proposal did that but allowing a floating one-foot Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 2 encroachment wouldn't change anything. He stated he is in favor of what Administration had originally proposed and was not in favor of a blanket one-foot deviation. Building Official Springer commented it would be a problem if people were intending to take that foot. He added, he generally felt people who had encroachments had accidents during the course of construction and usually the proposed building got moved slightly. He felt Administration was trying to solve the accidental movement problems during construction of the building. Granted, they could possibly use that to try to take a foot but didn't see that as being the intent. Bryson stated he had no reason to believe the intent was always to conform to the setbacks. Problems could arise from casual measurement or lot comers measured inaccurately. That could happen as easily with the ordinance in effect as not. The Commission taking the time to address each of these issues was not the problem, but the steps an owner has to go through to clear up a 1/10th foot encroachment is cumbersome and time consuming. For that reason, he thought a percentage approach addressed the situation more effectively. Nord stated she was uncomfortable with the 12" leeway. With a 1' encroachment on a 5' setback, it would be a 20% encroachment. She stated she preferred the 10% recommendation. Perhaps a solution was to make a different percentage for each type of setback. Bannock asked Springer what would be the worst case scenarios for minimum setbacks. Springer answered, R/S zones have a 5' side setback for a single story structure, 10' for a daylight basement, and 15' for a two story structure. In R/R, it is 15' side setbacks on all structure; the front setback is 25' and rear is 20'. Bannock suggested the ordinance be changed to read "one foot, not to exceed 10%" or "10%, not to exceed one foot" because this was a very valid concern. Glick clarified this was for comments only from the Commission. Bannock answered affn-matively and asked for any further suggestions or comments. Bryson stated, in disregarding relative distance on setbacks, the side setbacks affect neighbors and the front and rear don't usually significantly affect neighbors. He felt the side setbacks were more important to address. Kebschull noted if the Commission wanted to schedule a public hearing, she needed to know. The ordinances, as they stand, Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 3 ® would go to Council. She added, she understood Council wanted to hold public comment and then modify the ordinances as recommended after the April 7t~ meeting. She added, the resolution has to be published, along with changes to the ordinances, ten days before Council's meeting. She asked for direction on how the Commission wished to proceed. Goecke stated he is in favor of the percentage versus inches wording as suggested by Bannock. Erwin noted his agreement with the percentage versus inches wording and thought it a reasonable suggestion. Glick asked Erwin if he felt a public hearing should be held at the Commission level. Erwin stated he felt a public hearing could be held, giving the public two chances to express their concerns. Goecke disagreed and stated he didn't believe a public hearing was necessary as a public hearing would be held at the Council level. The Commission should pass their comments on to Council. Bryson stated he suspected an ordinance like this probably would not draw many people to a public hearing at the Commission level and thought it would be better served at a Council meeting. He asked Administration if, in a 5' setback situation, the entire 1' were taken off that side creating a 4' setback plus the eave, does it affect how the building code is applied to the construction of the building? Springer answered, it would by allowing only a 1' eave because up to a 3' eave can be built. Nord stated she thought public comment was not necessary and felt Council would hear and consider Commission's recommendations. She added, she was in favor of some sort of ordinance to eliminate public hearings for 1" encroachments. Newbry stated he didn't feel a public hearing at the Commission level was necessary. He added, he felt Council would duly note the Commission's comments, as they have in the past. OLD BUSINESS- None CODE ENFORCEMENT - None REPORTS City Council Counci!m_an Bannock reviewed agenda of the March 10, 1999 Council meeting, noting the following: Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 4 ~Item C-1, Ordinance No. 1813~99 was adopted with no changes. ~Item C-2, Ordinance No. 1814~99 - Appropriating $4,000 for Improvements at Cunningham Park was in conjunction with Item C-4, Resolution No. 99-13 - Approving Cunningham Park Habitat Restoration and Site Improvements for $103,497.50. Both were passed. He added, the Kenai River Sport Fishing Association upped their donation to $135,000 so more improvements will be completed than originally anticipated. ~Item C~3, Resolution No. 99~ 12 - Transferring $1,750 from Airport Land Special Revenue Fund for Increased Communication Costs was approved. ~Item C-5, Resolution No. 99-14- Supporting S. 25 was passed. Bannock explained, S. 26 regarded how federal monies are divided. If the Act becomes law, it would falter more water and conservation funds into local governments. The money is split 50/50 between the state and federal government, then the State of Alaska's 50% is divided among local governments. This is a focused plan to assure money got to where it is really needed. ~Item H-C, Memorandum of Agreement- Bannock explained, this was the beginning of a formalized agreement between Challenger Learning Center of Alaska and the City of Kenai. The Agreement was approved. ~Item H-4, Assignment of Lease/Kenai Municipal Airport Restaurant was approved. -Item H-5, Discussion- Kenai Coastal Trail Reconnaissance Study-- Council reviewed the study and its suggestions regarding management to slow down bluff erosion. Bannock explained, the study mainly involves a trail type system being placed along the bottom of the bluff that would go from the old Kenai Packer Plant up to approximately the Sewer Treatment Plant. Bannock added, it was a concept that showed a trail-type toe at the bottom of the bluff with three different access points from the top of the bluff. The intent is to provide access to the trail, thus reducing foot traffic abuse of the bluff. He added, the study also discussed using a built-up riprap as the surface to build a trail on and act as an anchor. Goecke asked for the cost estimate. Bannock answered he believed it was $1 million and felt that number was very optimistic. Goecke expressed his strong feelings that if the 811 million number was even close, then someone in the City should Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 5 be be taken to task for not having addressed this concern sooner. Bryson noted the number he saw in the paper was $5 mi!!~on. Borough Planning Bryson reported there was a plat meeting March 22 before the regular Borough Planning meeting. There were five plat considerations presented at the Plat Committee and all were approved. Bryson noted the following information: .~Consent Agenda was approved. -~E-1, Vacation of a 33' roadway on Marysville Too Subdivision was postponed further at the request of the Petitioner. Additional testimony was taken. [SF-1, Vacation of a 33' section in Ness Subdivision failed. 5F-2, Vacation of a 66' section in C & H Estates was approved. DF-3, Ordinance 99-17 - Authorizing acquisition of land in Anchor Point was postponed upon request of Administration. SH-1, Correcting plat note was approved- Kasilof River, White Water Way and Pollard Street. ,3H-2, Request to remove a note on plat in Questa Woods Estates No. 3. Bryson noted, the staff recommended against removing the note. The Commission addressed cOncerns the note was written negatively and preference of the Commission was to modify the note to read more positively. ~H-3, Time Extension Request- Anderson Development Consultants was approved. Administration Kebschull reported Administration was continuing to work on the gravel pit reports. The City Manager was planning to schedule a meeting with the pit operators in mid to late April. The meeting would probably be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission, but she had not been formally informed yet. Kebschull added, the site work for the Challenger Learning Center and Multi-Purpose Facihty had been put out to bid. The bid opening was scheduled for April 14. She noted, as soon as Council approves a bid, work would begin on that site. Kebschull also reported several other smaller projects would be starting soon and it looked like it would be a busier building season than anticipated. Building Official Springer explained the building code changes adopted by council. He noted, a plot plan would still be required by the builder or homeowner but it would not have to be drawn by Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 6 ® 10. 11. a land surveyor. Upon initial inspection for footings, if the Building Inspector cannot determine at that time they are meeting the setback requirements of the Planning and Zoning Code, then they will be required to have a land surveyor plot where the building is going to be located. He noted, this should cut down the cost to a potential building by about $200 on average. In addition, Springer explained, a portion of the fee for a building permit had been lowered. Currently, a plan review fee is charged for residential structures based on the percentage of the building permit. With adoption of the new Code, it will drop from 65% of the permit fee to 20%. This will result in approximately $100 savings on a $100,000 house. Bryson asked if an as-built after the fact is still necessary to complete the building process in both residential and commercial endeavors. Springer answered affm~atively. Bryson noted the pipe types were being deleted for water lines and asked if ABS could be used for sewer systems. Springer answered it could be and is just for building water services from the street to the building. Bryson asked if the State has approved the use of ABS. Springer stated he didn't know if the State had approved its use, but it is allowed in the Unifom Plumbing Code. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None INFORMATION ITEMS Ordinance No. 1813-99 KPB Administrative Approval- Grace Brethren Replat No. 2 Letter from KPB regarding Habitat Acres Addition No. Extension KPB Notice of Planning Commission Action of 3 / 8 / 99 Public Notice of Application for Permit "Zoning Bulletin" Volume 47- February 25, 1999 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / OUESTIONS 12. ADJOURNMENT GOEC~ MOVED TO ADJOURN. P.M. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:45 Respect~lly submitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission March 24, 1999 Page 7 ITEM A: . 2. 3. 4. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Agenda Approval Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' ,, ITEM C: , 2~ , SCHEDULED. PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1813-99 -- Amending Title 4 of the Kenai Municipal Code, Entitled "Uniform Building Codes," to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference Therein the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Building Security Code, the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Sign Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1999 National Electrical Code. a. Remove from table. Consideration of ordinance. Ordinance No. 1814-99 -- Appropriating $4,000 for Improvements at Cunningham Park. Motion for Introduction Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) Motion for Adoption Resolution No. 99-12 -- Transferring $1,750 in the Airport Land Special Revenue Fund for Increased Communication Costs. -1- , Resolution No. 99-13 -- Approving a Contract to Peninsula Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Cunningham Park Habitat Restoration & Site Improvements for the Total Amount of $103,947.50 Which Includes Only the Basic Bid. Resolution No. 99-14 -- Supporting S. 25, The Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999. ITEM D: . 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: , MI1/UTF~ *Special Meeting of January 26, 1999. *Special Meeting of January 28, 1999. *Regular Meeting of March 3, 1999. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: . 2~ . , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 Approval -- Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space Science Technology, Inc. Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Kenai Municipal Airport Restaurant from Don A. Middleton to Susan and Gary Schnelting. -2- . Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail Reconnaissance Study (Kenai Bluff Erosion Study) -- Nottingham, Peratrovich & Drage, Inc. 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 MARCH 17, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at apprommately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-lo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Moore, Measles and Bannock. Present were: Frazer, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: SUBSTITUTE: C-2, Ordinance No. 1814-99 -- Appropriating $41,000 for Improvements at Cunmngham Park. SUBSTITUTE: C-4, Resolution No. 99-13 -- Approving a Contract to Peninsula Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Cunnmgham Park Habitat Restoration and Site Improvements for the Total Amount of $140,617.50 Which Includes the Basic Bid Plus Additive Alternates No. 3 and No. 4. ADD TO: 1-2, City Manager's Report -- Public Opinion Survey ADD TO: I-4, Clerk Report -- Memorandum regarding scheduling of Volunteer Appreciation Reception. Williams also noted a replacement C-1 was on the counter for council. It was explained there was a copying error and the first page of the attachment had not been included with the copy included in the packets. MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approve of the agenda as amended and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 2 A-4o CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Williams reported he had no changes to the consent agenda. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS-- None. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS C-lo Ordinance No. 1813-99 -- Amending Title 4 of the Kenai Municipal Code, Entitled "Uniform Building Codes," to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference Therein the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Building Security Code, the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Sign Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1999 National Electrical Code. C=la. Remove from table. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to remove Ordinance No. 1813-99 from the table. Councilman Bookey SF~ONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-lb. Consideration of ordinance. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1813-99 and Councilman Moore SF.~ONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bookey asked Building Official Springer what the difference was in KMC 4.05.031, Plan Review Fees (text stated "...plan review fees shall be 65% of the building permit fee...") from the existing code. Springer explained the existing code is 65% of the permit fee. He added, this addition changes the residential plan review fee to 20%. Bookey asked if the fee is being set by the city or is it included in the actual building code. Springer answered, the 65% was in the actual building code, the 20% was not. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 3 Bookey noted, the city would be reducing the permit cost from 65% to 20% and giving the general public a 40% decrease in the building permit fee. Springer concurred. Swamer asked what the percentage of the building fee is in Soldotna. Springer answered, Soldotna did not have a plan review fee, however their permit fee is much higher than Kenai's. Swarner asked what the reason was for reducing the plan review fee. Springer answered, Kenai's plan review is a cursory review and the public is not getting a great deal of service for the previous fee. Swarner asked if there is a fee for the building official to visit a house being built, making sure the house is being built on the proper site. Springer answered, there is no fee for that service. Moore asked ff there is no fee for that service, does the building official rely on the plot plan/surveyors' information or does he make the measurements. Springer answered, during his initial inspection, he takes appropriate measurements to insure the building is not encroaching. He added, there is no city fee for the plot plan review. Springer noted, fees for a $100,000-valued house (approximately 1200 sq. ft.) in Kenai for a plan review and permit fee is approximately $360 and in Soldotna, the permit fee is $1,018. He added, Soldoma does not charge a plan review fee. In Palmer (who does charge a plan review fee), the fees for the same valued house would cost $1,639. Springer continued, if the city reduces the plan review fee, the permit would drop approximately $100 to $262. Swarner asked if the services would decrease with the decrease in the fee. Springer answered, no. Swarner asked if the city's costs would remain the same, but would charge less. Springer answered yes. Swarner stated she was concerned with portions of the ordinance because of the history of encroachments and setbacks in the last recession time when houses were found to be situated improperly on lots. She added, she wanted to make sure the house is really situated properly on the as-built. She asked if the ordinance would do that. Springer answered, yes, he believed so. He added, during the initial footing inspection he measures for the required setbacks to be sure they are maintained. Springer added, he believed the ordinance would allow for better code enforcement by the city for Setbacks and encroachments. Swamer asked if anything could be done to make a tighter ordinance or an additional ordinance requiring stake-to-stake building comers required and done by the surveyor. Springer answered, doing that would place an additional burden and cost on the builder or homeowner. Swarner noted, the permit costs to the builder/owner would be less, however. Springer stated if Swarner was asking to make the ordinance more restrictive, having the surveyor stake the comers would do that. Moore stated, from personal experience, he thought the ordinance would reduce the cost to the taxpayers and shift it to the private sector because of the requirements in the code for plot plans, inspections and as-butts after construction is completed. He KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 4 added, if mechanisms were in place in the code to insure what is required and what the city won't have to do, the city would rely more on third-party surveyors to do the work. Springer noted, at this time the original intent of the ordinance was to require the land surveyor to provide a plot plan to the builder/owner and then they would submit it to the city for review. With the change, the work wouldn't have to be done by a land surveyor. Springer explained, now the builder/owner draws a plot plan of where he wants to place the house and gives that to the land surveyor who enters the information into his computer. The surveyor then prints it, stamps it, and gives it to the builder who submits it to the city and gets a building permit. He added, the land surveyor does not leave his office to locate the house on the property. A plot plan is being required that doesn't do anything because when the as-built survey comes back, the house is never located where it was shown on the plot plan. Springer added, the builder /owner would still be required to submit a plot plan, but it could be drawn by the builder/owner. When Springer does the initial inspection and cannot determine they are within the setback requirement, the builder would then be required to have a surveyor locate the house on the property. Frazer asked if Springer knows how many violations he's finding with encroachments, etc. when he does the initial inspections. Springer answered, he reviewed encroachment permits for the past five years and he noted there were five new buildings constructed that had encroachments. Frazer asked if they were owner/builder problems or building contractor problems. Springer answered, he thought it was some of each. Williams explained the city had been struggling with these problems for a long time and it was brought to attention in the late 80's/early 90's when there was a rush on foreclosures and it was found there were many encroachment problems being found. Williams added, the ordinance would act as a safeguard so that at the initial inspection, if the site plan is not accurate, etc., administrative authority would require the permit holder to provide a site plan stamped by a registered land surveyor. He added, the responsibility is placed on the building inspector. Williams added, he liked the changes being made with this ordinance. Williams referred to changes being made to KMC 4.25.040, plumbing material standards and noted in paragraph (c), PVC piping would not be allowed to be used for outside water service lines. Springer stated it was being added to the list of materials not to be used outside because if it freezes, it cannot be thawed. OzfltJaan¢~ No. 1814-99 -- Appropriating $4,000 for Improvements at Cunningham Park. Motion for Introduction MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 5 Councilman Bannock MOVED for introduction of Substitute Ordinance No. 1814-99 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2b. Motion for Second Reading [Requires a Unanimous Vote} MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1814-99 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-2c. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1814-99 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Bill Nelson -- Wm. J. Nelson & Associates. Nelson reported the plan was redesigned after receiving comments from council and permitting agencies. He noted, the last time council and he discussed the project, they discussed different options for bidding the project. It was decided to break the project into segments and see how the bids would break the costs out. Nelson noted, the low bid came within four to five percent of his engineer's estimate. Williams noted the Kenai River Sportfishing organization increased their donation by $41,000 (a copy of their letter was attached to the substitute ordinance, distributed' at the beginning of the meeting). MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 1814-99 to read, "increasing revenues and appropriations by..." in the ordinance heading. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Frazer: Yes Swarner: Yes Bannock: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes Moore: Yes Measles' Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 6 C-3o Resolution No. 99-12 -- Transfemng $1,750 in the Airport Land Special Revenue Fund for Increased Communication Costs. MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 99-12 and requested UI~AN~OUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-4o Resolution No. 99-13 -- Approving a Contract to Peninsula Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled Cunmngham Park Habitat Restoration & Site Improvements for the Total Amount of $103,947.50 Which Includes Only the Basic Bid. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approve of the Substitute Resolution No. 99-13 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. Bill Nelson -- Wm. J. Nelson & Associates. Nelson explained, the basic bid for the main part of the project included re-establishment of vegetation along the river bank, construction of a handicap-accessible trail from the river bank to the parking area, trail, landscaping, grading, seeding and building a portion of elevated walkway to the river front. He continued, Additive Alternate No. 1 included improvements to the parking area {expanding, grading, and landscaping). Additive Alternate No. 2 included additional bank improvements downstream. Additive Alternate No. 3 provided for additional walkway at the top of the bank and a second stairs to the walkway. Additive Alternate No. 4 would make the grating on the walkways meet ADA requirements {spacing of bars on the grating). Additive Alternate No. 5 would provide for an interpretative sign, crediting the city and the Kenai River Sportfishing organization. Nelson noted, the low bid for the sign was $2,500 and the organization didn't want to spend that much on the sign. Nelson reported, Kenai River Sportfishing chose to fund the basic bid and Additive Alternates 3 and 4. Nelson noted there were only two bids received, although approximately ten bidders attended the pre-bid conference and took out bid packages. He noted, the lack of bids may have been due to the fact habitat restoration is somewhat specialized. Nelson noted there was a significant difference between the two bids. He added, he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 7 worked with Peninsula Construction on a Soldoma project similar to this project and was confident Peninsula Construction could do the job for what they bid and didn't think they omitted anything in the bid. Moore stated he had a relative revolved with Peninsula Construction, however, Moore was not financially involved with Peninsula Construction. Moore asked if the city's administrative costs would increase due to the increase in the project budget. Public Works Director Komelis answered, he did not anticipate more cost for administration of the project. Nelson noted, he had not included the work he had done on the improvements to the parking area in his work proposal costs. Komelis noted, Nelson did do the design work and used all the funding in the budget for that work. He added, one more inspection was needed, however Nelson wrote a letter stating he would do the inspection without charge. Williams thanked Nelson for his kindness. Williams asked council if they were interested in spending additional funds for the park sign as Martha Cunningham had wanted. Bookey suggested if council wanted to consider funding for the sign, he would like the discussion to take place during their review of the Parks & Recreation Department budget. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Resolution No. 99-14-- Supporting S. 25, The Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-14 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Williams explained, the bill delineated the monies that would be split between the federal government, state governments and local governments for a variety of projects that may be associated with impacts of coastal communities. He added, he had discussed the matter with both Congressman Young and Senator Murkowski's office staff who were extremely interested in having the reinvestment act passed. Williams noted there is approximately $4.6 billion revolved, of which 50 % would be put into conservation programs and $131 million would come to the State of Alaska. Of that, 60% of those funds would go directly to communities based on the programs and projects those communities envisioned. Williams noted, the city would be deeply interested in obtaining some of the money for the bluff erosion control project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 8 Williams reported, the Alaska delegation in Washington co-authored the bill and was supporting it. Bookey asked if the major reason the council was offering the resolution in support of the bill was because the delegation was supporting the it. Williams answered yes. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1. Council on Aging -- Councilwoman Swarner reminded council of the breakfast scheduled for March 23 at the Senior Center. D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilman Measles reported a meeting was held on March 11. Thc minutes were not included in the packet. He noted, the meeting was short as there was not much on the agenda. The Commission discussed general airport matters. D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported a meeting was held on March 8 and the main discussion was about a request by Paul Dale of Snug Harbor Seafoods to use the existing city crane at the dock on a wharfage basis instead of a full rate and have use of the fueling system. Discussion centered around the liability to the city if non-employees would be using the fueling system. Dale is to be submit a written request to the Harbor Commission further defining his request. Bookey added, the Commission also reviewed the report on the bluff erosion study done by Nottingham, Petratrovich and Drage (to be discussed further at H-5). The study received favorable comments from the Commission. D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the Commission's March 2 meeting were included in the packet. He noted, the Library's 50th Anniversary party was a great success. D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the minutes of the Commission's March 4 meeting were included in the packet. He noted, the major portion of the meeting involved a discussion regarding the multi-use facility. The Commission heard a report of the design process from Nate Kiel {member of user group). Frazer also reported the specifications for the excavation portion of the work would be available on March 15 and the bid opening was scheduled for April 14. Parks & Recreation Director Frates noted the Commission was also requesting council to change their regular meeting date for April as a number of their members KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 9 would be out-of-town and a quorum would not be available. Frates requested the April meeting be moved to April 15. Council had no objections for the meeting change. Frates also noted a request had been made by the KCHS After-Prom Committee to use the Recreation Center for after-prom activities free of charge. Council voiced no objections to making the facility available at no charge. D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the April 10 meeting were not available. He noted, the meeting was brief. The Commission postponed action on the request for a conditional use permit for a storage yard along Beaver Loop Road until their second meeting in April. Bannock also noted, the Commission was one member short. Mayor Williams noted the memo included in the packet which listed those persons with applications on file. Also attached was a memorandum from Bernie Brown who had interviewed for the council seat. Brown indicated in his memo he was also interested in an appointment to the Commission. Clerk Freas reported she had not had notification from any of the other persons who interviewed for the council seat stating they were interested in the Commission appointment. However, she did add a note to Schrag's letter stating she would assume he was still interested in the Commission seat (since he had interviewed for it and had an application on file) unless he notified her differently. Freas stated Schrag had not called to say he was no longer interested in the Commission appointment. Council made no appointments, deciding to discuss the matter at a future meeting. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-Ta. Beautificntion Committee -- Swarner reported the minutes of the Committee's March 9 meeting were included in the packet. She noted, Kathy Tarr of the Visitors Center attended the meeting and reported on upcoming summer activities planned for the Center. Swarner also reported Boy Scout Chris Walker also attended the meeting to discuss his participation in planting and maintenance of the Erik Hansen Scout Park. Also, Swarner noted plants were sprouting at the City's greenhouse. D-7b. Historic District Board -- Councilman Moore reported the Board would meet next on April 19. D-7c. Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau Board -- Councilman Bookey reported the Board would meet next on April 12. Kathy Tart-- Executive Director/Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center. Tarr apologized for not forwarding the Board's minutes for council's packet. She noted, she had been short-staffed and was behind in the preparation of the minutes. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 10 Tarr reported a "Get to Know Kenai" reception was scheduled for April 29 at 9'00 a.m. at the Visitors Center. She explained, they were inviting business people in the community and their employees who work directly with the public and visitors. They want to educate those attending of activities taking place in the community during the summer, what's available to do in Kenai, etc. so they can pass the information on to visitors as well as residents. Tarr added, Councilman Bookey and Parks & Recreation Director Frates were also involved in the planning and presentations to be made. Tarr also reported she was involved in a statewide teleconference regarding visitor bureaus in the state. She explained, discussion involved the restructuring and privatizing of the tourism marketing industry and what the impact will be on visitors' centers throughout the state. Tarr added, it would mean more money would have to be raised from the industry and not requested from the government. Tarr also reported the Gold Rush sign will be placed in late summer on the right side yard of the Visitors Center. She added, the State will be doing the site work and place the sign with landscaping and a bench included. D-7d. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. BREAK TAKEN: 8:05 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:11 P.M. ITEM E: MINUTF~ E-X, E-2. E-3. Special Meeting of January 25, 1999 -- Approved by consent agenda. $peeial Meeting of January 28, 1999 -- Approved by consent agenda. R~gnlar M~ting of Mareh 3, 1999 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE -- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ,,, H-X, Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 11 Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Approval -- Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space Science Technology, Inc. Bill Popp -- Project Coordinator/Alaska Challenger Center. Popp explained the Agreement basically recapped discussions council and the Challenger Board had over the year and defined roles and obligations of the parties regarding the construction of the Center and the Multipurpose Recreational Facility. Attorney Graves reported the Agreement was written by Popp and submitted to himself, Ross and La Shot for review and who made suggestions for changes. The changes were made. Administration had no objections to the Agreement. Moore referred to Paragraph 3 and questioned the city's providing inspections and permits for no charge. He asked if this was a normal procedure. La Shot answered, in the past, the city had waived permit fees for the schools. Waivers were considered on a case-by-case basis. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space Science Technology, Inc. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-4o Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Kenai Municipal Airport Restaurant from Don A. Middleton to Susan and Gary Schnelting. Airport Manager Atha reported Middleton had paid the lease rate through March. The Schnelting's executed the lease assignment and submitted the property insurance documents. Gary and Susan Schnelting -- Mr. Schnelfing explained they intended to provide a full line of food service and maintain business hours to coordinate with the amount of traffic at the airport. He added, their food service would be family-oriented. Schnelting noted, they planned to be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10'00 p.m. during the summer and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the winter. He added,' they hoped to be open for business the second week of April. ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 12 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Lease at the Kenai Municipal Airport Restaurant from Don A. Middleton to Susan and Gary Schnelting. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Discussion -- Kenai Coastal Trail Reconnaissance Study (Kenai Bluff Erosion Study) -- Nottingham, Peratrovich & Drage, Inc. Williams referred to a memorandum included in the packet from City Manager Ross, as well as information received from Nottingham, Peratrovich & Drage (NPD). Will Jahrig -- Jahrig (Harbor Commission Chair) explained, the project would be exciting for the Harbor Commission as well as the City of Kenai. He noted, a lot of the history of the city was being lost due to the bluff erosion. He added, the project would include property from the old Daubenspeck property with rock riprap or sheet piling along the water and would proceed along the toe of the bluff to the beach. He noted, there would be 200' pedestrian drawbridge to go across the creek in order to access the beach frontage in front of the Old Town area. The project would continue to the Sewer Treatment Plant. Jahrig noted, there was growing interest for recreational uses of the area, i.e. walldng, cross-country skiing, jogging, bike paths, etc. Improvements to the bluff could make the area more user and tourist-friendly. Jahrig added, NPD was very experienced with projects such as this and had suggestions from where to acquire funding for the project. Jahrig noted, NPD suggested the project could be done for approximately $5 million. He noted, he believed this amount would only cover one-half to one-third of the actual costs of the project. He added, doing the project would improve habitat for fish rearing in the fiver, increase recreational use of the area, as well as save the historical area of the city. Jahrig added, the Kenai Visitors Center was also enthused about the project. He encouraged council to consider going forward with the project. A general discussion followed regarding the affects of the dipnet fishery and the bluff. Williams noted the study referred to a lesser grade on the slope of the bluff, which could entice people to walk up and down the bluff to access the beach. Jahrig noted, barricading would be needed to keep pedestrians off the face of the bluff. He added, the Commission suggested three different access areas to the bluff and wanted to make sure enough break water at the gabion area would be available to protect the existing grassland area. Discussion followed regarding possible funding sources. Williams suggested the possibility of funding from the highway transportation bill. Jahrig stated he believed KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 13 there would be multiple areas from where funding might be acquired. engineering for this project could be $1 million. Kornelis noted Moore asked what the projected costs were to acquire the rights-of-way. Jahrig answered, that information was not included in the study. He added, a large percentage of the properties had no buildings on them. Williams asked if council had directives for administration. Bookey referred to the memorandum included in the packet from City Manager Ross whereto it stated Komelis would be meeting with representatives from NPD. Bookey suggested no action be taken until Komelis attends the meeting and could report back to council. ITEM I: ADMIKISTRATION REPORTS I- 1. Mayor a. AML Conference -- Williams referred to information included in the packet regarding the responsibilities of cities hosting the AML Conference. Williams indicated he requested funds be included in the Legislative budget to host a reception for AML Conference attendees at the ARFF. b. Washington, DC Trip Report -- Williams reported while in Washington to attend the Congress of Cities Conference, he had positive meetings with Senator Murkowski's staff, Senator Stevens, and Congressman Young and his staff. He noted, they discussed the Outer Continental Shelf legislation which Murkowski had introduced. Williams also briefly reported on seminars he attended regarding intemet and catalog sales and how they affect sales tax revenue for municipalities. He noted, the Congress recognized they would have to discuss taxing electronic commerce sales because they encompass a very high volume of sales which represented billions in lost sales tax revenue. I-2. City Manager-- Acting City Manager Semmens reported the Public Opinion Survey was distributed to council for their review. Attorney-- No report. I-4. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to a memorandum distributed at the beginning of the meeting in which she asked if council wanted to hold a reception for city volunteers during National Volunteer Week in April. If so, where did they want to hold the reception and if an advertisement should be published listing the city's volunteers. Council set the reception for April 20, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Kenai Visitors Center. KEN~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 14 Williams noted an AML Legislative Committee meeting had been scheduled for April 29-30 in Juneau. Freas noted a Peninsula Coalition meeting had been tentatively scheduled for April 19. She added, Assemblyman Navarre was to call and verify the date, time and place. 1-15. Finance Director -- Semrnens reported the department heads had been meeting with he and City Manager Ross to review budgets. He added, council would be asked to set budget work sessions at their next council meeting. 1-6. Public Works -- Public Works Director Komelis reported he was working with DOT to finalize the Mission Street project. He noted, the city's portion of the costs had not yet been received and he was negotiating some change orders. The change orders would be before council for consideration in the near future. I-7. Airport Manager-- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens a. Will Jahrig -- Reported the Kenai Visitors Center had a new website and he invited everyone to visit it and make comments. He noted the website address was www.visitkenai.com. Jahrig also reported the KVCC would be offering a trip to the west side of Cook Inlet from Nikiski around the first of May and invited those interested to contact the Visitors Center. J-2. Council Bookey-- No report. Swarner -- Stated she was excited the restaurant had been leased and would be open for business. Swamer also reported she attended the Watershed Forum reception and was impressed with their display. Moore -- Questioned Komelis in regard to the Redoubt Avenue project. Komelis reported he was last told the state had hoped to have the committed funds by the end of August. He added, he didn't believe construction would begin until the spring of 2000. Bookey asked if the storm water runoff was being redesigned. Komelis answered yes, the state was trying to fred a way to meet the DEC requirements. He added, he KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 1999 PAGE 15 had requested the state to hold another public hearing on the project at city hall. A list of the property owners affected is being compiled to contact about the public hearing. Measles -- No report. Bannock-- No report. Frazer -- Stated he attended the Economic Forum held at the Senior Center on Saturday. He added, he thought it interesting none of the work groups had mentioned a state income tax. Frazer continued, he thought it a positive meeting and enjoyed attending it. Williams stated he thought it interesting the way the groups presented themselves. He added, the attendees even capitulated there would be a cap placed on the Permanent Fund Dividend and a shift in finances of the Permanent Fund. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:06 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk I.U z 3:: ~ (:3 ~ z 0 0 ~- Z z o ~ < o_ w o oo o_ o o_ o z ~ z 13. 0 zz z w w 0 z < -- Z ~ _ z z k-- -i m u.I "r' m . 0 0 0 _~ z z LU 0 (,,3 z 0 o 0 LU ILl n~ 0 LLI 0 0 0 z n z g UJ z uJ 0 0 m 0 0 0 o o n ZI Z Suggested By: Fire Departn CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1815-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 8.05.010, TO ADOPT THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai previously adopted by reference the 1995 Edition of the National Fire Codes and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code; and, WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association and the International Conference of Building Officials have updated the codes promulgated by them; and, WHEREAS, it would be most beneficial and in the best interest of the City if the latest codes be adopted to keep the City updated with all fire safety codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as follows: Section 1' Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-14 of the Charter of the City of Kenai, which allows for adoption by reference, the National Fire Codes, 1999 Edition, consisting of 13 volumes, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of the ordinances of the City of Kenai. Section 2: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-14 of the Charter of the City of Kenai, which allows for adoption by reference, the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of the ordinances of the City of Kenai. Section 3' as follows: That Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 8.05.010 is hereby amended 8.05.010 Adoption of Fire Prevention Standards (a) The City of Kenai hereby adopts the following fire prevention standards: (1) The NATIONAL FIRE CODES of 13 volumes, [ 1995] 1999 Edition, of the National Fire Protection Association; (2) (Repealed by Ord. 798-82) (3) That certain bound volume known as the Uniform Fire Code [ 1994] 1997 Edition. (b) The above codes are available for inspection and use by the public in the Public Safety Building in an office designated by the Fire Chief. Ordinance No. 1815-99 Page 2 of 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of April, 1999. John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective' April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 clf CITY OF KENAI Suggested by: Administration ORDINANCE NO. 1816-99 AN oRDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED LAND DESCRIBED AS THAT PORTION OF THE WEST %_ SOUTHEAST V4, SOUTHEAST V4 AND THE EAST V~. SOUTHWEST ~/4, SOUTHEAST V4, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, ALASKA IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR THE CITY OF KENAI AND CAN BE DONATED TO THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH. WHEREAS, the above described property ("the property") is the land upon which the Kenai Central High School is located; and WHEREAS, the property was transferred to the City of Kenai by the United States of America in Patent No. 1231816 dated May 7, 1963 for educational site purposes; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai was authorized by the Bureau of Land Management on January 16, 1984 to transfer the property to Kenai Peninsula Borough for public education purposes if the City desired to make such a transfer; and WHEREAS, Kenai Central High School is operated by the Kenai Peninsula School District rather than the City of Kenai; and WHEREAS, the City of Kenai does not need the land for a public purpose but the Kenai Peninsula Borough has such a need; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, Alaska, that certain land described as that portion of the West V~_ Southeast V4, Southeast V4 and the East V~ Southwest V4, Southeast V4, Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska is not required for a public purpose for the City of Kenai and may be donated to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for public educational site purposes and subject to the deed restrictions and/or conditions contained in Patent No. 1231816 conveying the property from the United States of American to the City of Kenai. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1999. day of April ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May21, 1999 Suggested by: Corn .... CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 181 ?-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.20.185 BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION FOR ENCROACHMENTS OF UP TO A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) INCHES. WHEREAS, currently any request for an encroachment permit requires the application to go through a public hearing process before the Planning & Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, that process can be unduly burdensome for applicants who request a permit for a small encroachment; and WHEREAS, permits for encroachments of not more than a total of twelve (12) inches could be exempted administratively without violating the intent of KMC 14.20.185 provided the review criteria set forth in KMC 14.20.185(d)(1)-(4) are followed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.185 is amended by adding the following section' (i) Administrative Exemption. The Administrative Official may grant an encroachment permit without a public hearing if the total encroachment, inclusive of all front, rear and side setbacks, does not exceed twelve (12) inches, and provided the Administrative Official finds that the review criteria in KMC 14.20.185(d) are met. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1999. day of April, John J. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 SUBSTI: Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1817-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC 14.20.185 BY ADDING A SECTION WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION FOR ENCROACHMENTS OF UP TO A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12)INCHES. WHEREAS, currently any request for an encroachment permit requires the application to go through a public hearing process before the Planning & Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, that process can be unduly burdensome for applicants who request a permit for a small encroachment; and WHEREAS, permits for encroachments of not more than a total of twelve (12) inches could be exempted administratively without violating the intent of KMC 14.20.185 provided the review criteria set forth in KMC 14.20.185(d)(1)-(4) are followed; and WHEREAS, the allowed exemption on any one front, rear or side setback could not be more than 10% of the setback for that front, rear or side as contained in the Development Requirements Table; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that KMC 14.20.185 is amended by adding the following section' (il Administrative Exemption. The Administrative Official may grant an encroachment permit without a public hearing if the total encroachment, inclusive of all front, rear and side setbacks, does not exceed twelve (12) inches, and provided that: (1) The allowed encroachment on any one front, rear or side setback may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the setback as contained in the Development Requirements Table, or twelve inches, whichever is less; and (2) The Administrative Official finds that the review criteria in KMC 14.20.185(d) are met. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1999. day of April John J. Williams, Mayor Ordinance No. 1817-99 Page 2 of 2 ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 Suggested by: Count.. CITY OF KENAI ORDIN~CE NO. 1818-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALAS~, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE OF KMC TITLE 14 BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION FOR A REDUCTION OF UP TO A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) INCHES FROM THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. WHEREAS, currently any request for a reduction in the setback requirements contained in the Development Requirements Table requires the applicant to go through the variance; and WHEREAS, the variance process can be unduly burdensome for applicants who request a small variation from the setback requirements; and WHEREAS, variances of a total of twelve (12) inches or less could be done administratively without violating the intent or purpose of the development requirement standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the Development Requirements Table is hereby amended by adding the following section to the Addendum to Development Requirements Table: Administrative Exemptions: The Administrative Official may reduce setback requirements up to a total of twelve {12) inches, inclusive of all front, rear, and side setbacks, after submittal of a plot plan or an as-built survey stamped by a state registered land surveyor if the Administrative Official finds that the resulting lesser setback would meet the purpose of the standards set forth in the Development Requirements Table. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1999. day of April, ATTEST: John J. Williams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 SUBSTI .. Suggested by: Council CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1818-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE OF KMC TITLE 14 BY ADDING A PROVISION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION FOR A REDUCTION OF UP TO A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) INCHES FROM THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. WHEREAS, currently any request for a reduction in the setback requirements contained in the Development Requirements Table requires the applicant to go through the variance; and WHEREAS, the variance process can be unduly burdensome for applicants wh° request a small variation from the setback requirements; and WHEREAS, variances of a total of twelve (12) inches or less could be done administratively without violating the intent or purpose of the development requirement standards; and WHEREAS, the allowed exemption on any one front, rear or side setback could not be more than 10% of the setback for that front, rear or side as contained in the Development Requirements Table; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the Development Requirements Table is hereby amended by adding the following section to the Addendum to Development Requirements Table: Administrative Exemptions' The Administrative Official may reduce setback requirements up to a total of twelve (12) inches, inclusive of all front, rear, and side setbacks, after submittal of a plot plan or an as-built survey stamped by a state re~stered land surveyor if the Administrative Official finds that the resulting lesser setback would meet the purpose of the standards set forth in the Development Requirements Table. However, the exemption on any one front, rear or side setback may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the setback as contained in the Development Requirements Table, or twelve inches, whichever is less. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1999. day of April John J. Williams, Mayor Ordinance No. 1818-99 Page 2 of 2 ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 Suggested by: Administra CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1819-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, FINDING THAT CERT~N CITY-OWNED LANDS, DESC~BED AS SIX LOTS IN SAI.,~ DOG HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN STERLING, ARE NOT REQUI~D FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai acquired title in 1998 through settlement of litigation proceedings to the properties identified as: Lot 3, Block 2, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 1 Lot 6, Block 1, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 2 Lots 2 - 5, Block 1, Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, Part 7 located in Sterling and accessible from Scout Lake Loop Road; and WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the referenced properties 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 jud~m~ent 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 maps and has determined that the properties are not needed for a public purpose and recommends the properties be made available for sale. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that certain City-owned lands, described as six lots in Salty Dog Heights Subdivision, are not required for a public purpose. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 21,t day of April 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 May 21, 1999 (3/19/99)kh .] /-/ i,, PLANNER Mar 04, 19gg Kenai Peninsula Borough 1 ":1732' '1 COURSEN ~UBDtVISION ELLIS DEEO DEED BOOK 03i6 ~AGE 886 i WOODFIN AVE. ! ~I:WO DEIN IS BDtVt~I t~ ~3 ~4 DEED E. NORGAN RD.  ~. , ~.AN . . O ~ ~/ ~ ~ :':':':':':':' :':':':':':' :':' :':' ~ ALLARI 0 SUB / . ~ /~, CAYMAS SUBDIVISION PLANNER ~4ar 04, ~999 Kena i Pen ~nsu la Borough ~"=6~8' Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDIN~CE NO. 1820-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $114,000 FOR THE SOUTH SPRUCE STREET PARKING PROJECT. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to expand the recreational parking area at the end of South Spruce Street; and WHEREAS, the project will facilitate the future expansion of the Sewer Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the General Fund fund balance and the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund fund balance; and WHEREAS, the expenditures for the project will be accounted for in a new capital project fund titled South Spruce Street Parking Capital Project Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $ 57,000 Increase Appropriations' Transfer to Capital Project Fund $ 57,000 Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of b'Mnd Balance Increase Appropriations' Transfer to Capital Project Fund $ 57,000 $ 57,000 Ordinance No. 1820-99 Page Two South Spruce Street Parking Capital Project Pund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Water and Sewer Special Revenue b-Mnd $ 57,000 57,000 $114,000 Increase Appropriations: Administration Engineering Construction Contingency $ 1,000 4,000 99,000 10,000 $114,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of April, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (3 / 29 / 1999) Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 April 21, 1999 Suggested by: Administrati( City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1821-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA 'INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $261,000 FOR SITEWORK TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai desires to construct a Multi-Purpose Facility; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 1807-98 appropriated $60,000 for design services; and WHEREAS, the project is ready for sitework to commence; and WHEREAS, funding for the project will come from the General Fund fund balance; and WHEREAS, the sale of 5 Irons Heights Subdivision is expected to bring $675,000 to the General Land Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, Genera/Fund revenues w/Il increase as a result of this sale through property taxes and increased interest from the General Land Trust Fund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues' Appropriation of Fund Balance Increase Appropriations: Non-Departmental - Transfer to Capital Project Fund $261,000 $261,000 Multi-Purpose Facility Capital Project Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund Increase Appropriations: Administration Engineering Construction $261,000 $ 2,000 30,000 229,000 $261,000 Ordinance No. 1821-99 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of April, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (4 / 1 / 99) kl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 April 21, 1999 Suggested by: Administration City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1822-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASICA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $344,970 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MULTIPURPOSE AIRPORT BROOM. WHEREAS, the Kenai Municipal Airport is in need of a Multipurpose Broom for runway maintenance; and WHEREAS, the FAA has awarded a grant in the amount of $267,816 for this equipment; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is expected to participate with a grant of $8,927; and WHEREAS, the remaining $68,227 is available in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund fund balance; and WHEREAS, a new capital project fund titled Airport Multipurpose Broom will be created to account for this purchase; and WHEREAS, award of this project is contingent upon State and FAA approvE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Appropriation of Fund Balance $68,227 Increase Appropriations' Transfer to Capital Project Fund $68,227 Ordinance No. 1822-99 Page Two Airport Multipurpose Broom Capital Proiect Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Federal Grant State Grant Transfer from Airport Land System Increase Appropriations' Administration Equipment $267,816 8,927 68,227 $344,970 $ 1,996 ...... 342,974 $344,970 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of April, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (3/30/99) Introduced: Adopted: Effective: April 7, 1999 April 21, 1999 April 21, 1999 CITY OF KENA! 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1~92 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE' RE' o . Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~ April 1, 1999 Consent to Assignment of Lease from Kenai Airport Fuel Service, Inc. to Yukon Fuel Company, Inc. Lot Three A One (3Al), according to Plat of F.B.O. SUBDIVISION SOUTH ADDITION, NO. 2, filed under Plat No. 86-186, in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska Lot Four (4), Block One (1), according to the Plat of F.B.O. SUBDIVISION, filed under Plat No. 78-225, in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska The Administration recommends that the City Council approve the assignment of lease of the above- referenced parcels from Kenai Fuel Services, Inc. to Yukon Fuel Company, Inc. We further recommend that Yukon Fuel Company, Inc. be allowed to enter into the lease in its corporate capacity. This recommendation is made after having reviewed the history and corporate structure of Yukon Fuel Company, Inc. RAR/sp CITY OF KENAI CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT The Assignment of that certain lease dated August 13, 1990 and recorded in Book 369, Page 694, Kenai Recording District, from KENAI AIRPORT FUEL SERVICE, INC., a/k/a KENAI AIRPORT FUEL SERVICES, DEAN EICHHOLZ and REEAN D. PITTS {Assignors), 403 N. Willow, #1, Kenai, Alaska 9~611 to YUKON FUEL COMPANY, INC. {Assi§nee}, 510' "L' Street, Suite 310, Anchora§e, Alaska ~501, coverin§ the followin§-described property: Lot Four (4), Block One (1), according to the Plat of F.B.O. SUBDIVISION, filed under Plat No. 78-225, in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska Is hereby ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions as contained in the original lease above-described. This Consent is given by the City of Kenai without waiving any right or action, or releasing the Assignor from any liability or responsibility under the aforementioned Lease, and does not relieve the Assignee from the condition requiring the City's approval for any subsequent sublease o~ assignment. Dated this day of , 1999. STATE OF ALASKA ) )SS. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) Richard A. Ross City Manager 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' CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE Page 1 of 1 CITY OF KENAI CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT The Assignment of that certain lease dated August 13, 1984 and recorded in Book 243, Page 522, Kenai Recording District, from KEN~ AIRPORT FUEL SERVICE, INC., a/k/a KENAI AIRPORT FUEL SERVICES (Assignor), 403 N. Willow, #1, Kenai, Alaska 99611 to YUKON FUEL COMPAI~, INC. {Assignee), 510 "L' Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, covering the following-described property: Lot Three A One (3Al), according to Plat of F.B.O. SUBDIVISION SOUTH ADDITION, NO. 2, filed under Plat No. 86-186, in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska Is hereby ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED, subject to the same terms and conditions as contained in the original lease above-described. This Consent is given by the City of Kenai without waiving any right or action, or releasing the Assignor from any liability or responsibility under the aforementioned Lease, and does not relieve the Assignee from the condition requiring the City's approval for any subsequent sublease or assignment. Dated this day of , 1999. Richard A. Ross City Manager STATE O F ALASKA ) )SS. 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. 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M ~ w~ ~ s. 6' 7 8 9 I0 -I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2S 26 27 28 29 30 Printed by Calendar Creator Plus on 3/30/1999 0~×~ 1/99 10: ~9 NOTES ' -~ · ................ 4,' · · ..... · '' · 2 3 ~4 5 6 7 8 g . ~"' ..... '10 -'¥i ...... '"1~'"' 13 ..... 14 "'15 16. · 17 18 19 20 21 '22 23 24 i". 25' 26 27 28 29' 30 · 31 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDLYM TO: FROM: DATE: RE' Mayor Johi1 J. Williams and City C~o~u~n~cil Members Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~ March 29, 1999 FAA Mobile Home-Type Building~Kenai Little League's Request Kenai Little League has made a request through Parks & Recreation that the City obtain the mobile home-type building being surplused at the old FAA grounds. It would be their proposal that the City then relocate this facility to the Little League field for their uses, including that of public restrooms for that program. We had previously looked at this building for City use when FAA advised they would transfer it to us in lieu of removing it at their expense as they clean up the property. This was discussed with Council, and it was determined to decline the offer. When the Little League request was made, we revisited this issue. Cost estimates were obtained on removal of the building and placement of it on a foundation at the Little League park (copy attached). In addition, the Building Department was again asked to assess the structure for the proposed use. (A copy of the deficiencies noted is also attached.) Of primary concern to us is the sagging roof. This is a mobile home-type structure in which once the roof is compromised it can become a major repair and continuing maintenance item. Also of concern from a maintenance perspective is the proposed use of the facility. The restrooms in the building are residential in nature. These are not appropriate for high use in a Little League and recreational environment. Based on the condition of the structure and the expected high maintenance cost associated with keeping it operational, it is our recommendation that the position previously taken by Council is the appropriate one. That being that the City is not interested in the structure and FAA should remove it as part of the cleanup of the property. RAR/sp Attachments CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Richard A. Ross, City Manager Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Directo~ DATE: March 22, 1999 FAA Storage Unit Attached are some preliminary cost estimates from Robert Springer for moving the FAA storage unit for use at the Little League Fields. Additional expenses not noted are costs associated with piecing the unit together on site and demolition of the existing facility located at the ballfields. Mr. Springer has confirmed to me that the City was once looking at acquiring this unit for additional storage needs, and furthermore, stated that there was a concern about the roof leaking and snowload. Although the structure does not currently have an axle, Mr. Springer feels that the unit was probably originally manufactured as such. If the unit was placed on a concrete foundation, it appears that the structure would be within code requirements. However, long-term maintenance of this unit was of some concern, particularly vandalism, the heating unit, and condition of the roof. M MORANDUM To: Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director From: Robert Springer, Building Official ~~___ Date' 3-15-99 Subject' Costs to move FAA Building The costs to move the mobile home type building at the FAA yard is approximately the following' -$4000 to move the building (est. from Raven Const.) -$1000 for site excavation -$5000 to build a permanent foundation -$4000 to install utilities (gas, electric, phone, water and sewer) These are just estimates and could change significantly. M MORANDUM To' Richard Ross, City Manager From' Robert Springer, Building Official Date' 3-25-99 Subject: FAA Building deficiencies The mobile home type building at the FAA yard has some deficiencies, such as a sagging roof noted to be approximately six inches. This would need to be re- supported before another winter and would need to have its · roof shoveled when a large snow year occurs. It has been observed some minor roof leaks have occurred. It was also discovered that it had frozen up one winter and some extensive repairs had been done. It is my opinion this structure would not be suitable for use as a public type building. It is designed more for residential use and could not take the abuse a public building gets. Given the type of building this is the maintenance of this building would be substantial. CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 t~-~t-~ 1992 April 6, 1999 VIA FACSIMILE 465-2069 Marco Pignalbery 4222 Pinnacle Circle Anchorage, AK 99504 Dear Mr. Pignalbery: From 1995-1998, The Continuum Corporation pursued development of an assisted living center in Kenai. It was unfortunate that they were not able to follow through on their plans as the project had a great deal of community interest and the support of the Council. The parcel of land they had selected to site the facility on is in the ownership of the City of Kenai and is available on long-term lease or by a competitive bid sale. If leased first, the lessee can purchase the property after it has been developed. It is located on Senior Court, which is in close proximity to the Kenai Senior Citizen Center and the Congregate Housing facility. It is an ideal location near the downtown area and necessary supportive services. Should the group you represent be interested in pursuing this concept, we encourage you to submit a lease application for this parcel. For further information on how to proceed please contact Ms. Kim Howard at (907) 283-7530. Sincerely, CITY OF KENAI John J. Williams, Mayor JJW/kh APR-02-99 FI~! 10:49 KENi% I TZE I ND IaN TRIBE RqX NO. 907. 283 :3052 , Ken .it e Indian Tribe P.O. Box 988 Kenai, Alask, 99611 (907) 283-3633 Fax (907) 283-3052 MarCh 31, 1999 Mr. Jolm Williams Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams: Enclosed please find a copy of the Kcnaitzc Indian Tribe. iRA amended Resolution No. · 99-06 entitled "A Tribal Resolution {n Support of a I.awsuit bythe Commercial Fishermen in Cook Inlet Against tl~e State of Alaska". Members of thc Kcnaitzc Indima Tribe and other Alaska Native residents of the Kcnai Peninsula have depended upon the commercial fishing industry in Cook Inlet for their livlihood for generations, and are being greatly impacted by thc recent decisions of the State Board of Fisheries. The State Board of Fisheries has the power to shut down the cormnereial fishing in Cook Inlet completely, in order to allow a recreational 'fishery on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai~e Indian Tribe's Educational Fishery may also be in danger of closure due to the decisions of' the State Board of Fisheries. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA is also grcatly concerned that an increase in an 'already overwelming recreational fishery on the Kenai Peninsula, will impact our rivers and habitat to the point of total obliteration of our marine life here on the Peninsula. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA Executive Committee/Tribal Council is asking for your support in this lawsuit, in order to compensate Commercial Fishermen in Cook laflet for their loss of income and Iivlihood which has occurred as a result of the State Board Of Fisheries decisions at their, meetings in Februaxy and March, 1999. KENiqlTZE INDIAN TRIBE NO, @07 283 3052 P, 03 page 2 of 2 Kenaitz¢ Indian THbe, IRA 03/31/99 The timing of your letter or resolution of support is critical, as they will be needed by the attorneys prior to. March 30, 1999. Please fax and mail your resolution or letter in support of this critical lawsuit to the following address: Law Office Robinson and Beiswenger 35401 Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotaa, Alaska 99669 Telephone: 907-262-9164 Fax: 907-262-7034 Please feel free to cml James ShOwalter, Tribal Chai~erson, or Rim Smagge, Executive Director at Kenaitz~ Indian Tribe, IRA at 907-283-3633 ifyou should have any questions. Thank you for your assistance in this urgent matter. Sincerely, Tribal Chairperson Kena/tze In, an Tribe, IS ; fiPR-02-99 FR'I !0:50 KENBiITZE INDIabl TRIBE NO, 907 283 3052 P, 04~ KEN~'IZE INDL~'N TRIBE, IRA P.O. BOX 988 RENAl, ALAS~ 99611 TEL: (907)283-3633 FAX: (907)283-3052 AMENDED RESOLU~ON NO. 99-06 A TRIBAL RESOLU~ON 1N SUPPORT OF A LAWSUIT BY THE COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN IN COOK INLET AGAINST THE STATE OF ALASKA WHEREAS, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA, a federally recognized Tribe, organized in August, 1971, pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (I.R.A.) of 1934, as amended for Alaska in 1936 and is responsible (in accordance with thc preamble to the Tribal Constitution) for thc social and economic welfare of its 1006 Tribal Mcrnbers and for the welfare of the total 2,767 Alaska Native rcsidems of Central and Upper Southern Kcnai Peninsula of South-Central Alaska; and WHEREAS, members of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA and other Alaska Native residents residing on the Kenai Peninsula have depended upon the commercial fishing industry in Cook Inlet for their livelihood for generations; and WHEREAS, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA is very alarmed that the State Board of Fisheries has recendy added a third day each season when cormucrcial drift boats are · banned from fishing much of the Central District of Cook Inlet, and is a loss which will constitute approximately 20% of the income earned from commercial fishing; and WHEREAS the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA is also very alarmed that in order to improve recreationa/fishing, the State Board of Fisheries has moved to end continuous setnet openings at the peak of the sockeye nm and has mandated'weekly 24-hour semet closures north of the Blanchard I,ine, midway between the Kenai and KasilofRivers, depending on projected king and sockeye rum. The new plan of tl~e State Board of Fisheries states that late Kenai Sockeyes should be managed primarily for commercial uses, subject to a requirement to minimize the commercial harvest of Northern District and Kenai River Cohos and late Kenai Kings in order to provide a reasonable oppommity for recreational fishers; and WHEREAS, the State Board of Fisheries has changed thc commercial fishing periods from Mondays and Fridays to Mondays and Thursdays, to further accommodate fl~e recreational fisheries on the mml Kenai Peninsula by giving them three day weekends to sport fish; and WHEREAS, the Kenaitge Indian Tribe, IRA is very concerned that the State Board of Fisheries, appointed by the Governor of the State of Alaska, has been given the authority to make decisions that will have major impacts on the Cook Inlet commurfities, including KENiqlTZE IbID I aN TRI~E NO. @07 283 3052 P, 05 Kenaitze l.dian Tribc, IRA · nmeaded Resolution No. 9~-06 the author/ty to shut down commercial fishing, and thc Tribe realizes that this power and authority of the Board of Fisheries, if not carefully monitored, could be abused; and WHEREAS, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA believes that the recreational fishery existing today in the Kenai River, Russian River, and Kasilof River threatens to completely destroy the habitat and spawning grounds of the Cook/nlet's renewable resources, and if not curtailed immediately will destroy the rivers, resulting in the death and obliteration of the marine life which depend upon them for survival; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Executive Committee/Tribal Council of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe,/RA that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, at a Special Council Meeting held on March 16, 1999, and in a vote of unanimous consent, fully supports and endorses a lawsuit against the State of Alaska by the Law Office of Robinson and Beiswenger to compensate commercial fishermen in Cook Inlet for their loss of property and means of survival. VOTING FOR: VOTING AGAINST: ABSTAINING: ABSENT: CERTIFICATION GZJA~S SHOWALTER~ TRIBAL~C~RiPERSON ESTHER SEGURA, TRIB~ SECRETARY KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE, IRA April I, 1999 DATE UNITED FISH ERM EN OF ALA Honorable John Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611 Dear Mayor Williams, March 24, 1999 211 Fourth Street, Suite 112 Juneau, Alaska 99801 907/586-2820 Fax: 907/463-2545 E-Mail: ufa@ alaska.net Greetings from Juneau! The United Fishermen of Alaska has spent the past 25 years promoting Alaska's seafood industry and protecting its access to the fishery resource. Recent years have brought greater risk to all seafood industry sectors than ever before. This atmosphere makes it imperative that commercial fishing interests band together and work to secure a bright future for Alaska's communities. To that end, we invite you to become a contributing member of UFA and help us meet the challenges ahead. UFA has been successful at achieving unity in an industry that is characterized by a large, diverse group of independent small businesses. UFA has a long history of aligning industry to advance a common agenda. Our membership includes 22 fishing organizations that provide financial support and countless hours of work in Juneau, Washington, D.C., the Alaska Board offish and elsewhere. UFA maintains an office in Juneau and hires a lobbyist for the legislative session. The board hopes to expand its presence in the Anchorage area and enhance UFA's public relations program, to ensure Alaskan's are better informed about the large impact the seafood industry makes on this state. The Board of Fisheries is embarking on projects that will have broad ramifications for the entire industry statewide. The subsistence dilemma continues to loom large and the ADF&G budget must be maintained. UFA has been at the forefront on these issues and more. It is important to remain vigilant, which will require substantial funding and member support. To achieve the collective goals of the seafood industry, we must pool our resources and work together toward common goals. The board of UFA hopes you will consider joining at the $2000 contributing member level and help to promote our mutual interests. MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Alaska Crab Coalition · Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association · Alaska Trollers Association · Bristol Bay Driftnetters Association ° Concerned Area "M" Fishermen Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association · Cordova District Fishermen United · Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association ° Kodiak Regional AquacultureAssociation · Kodiak Seiners Association North Pacific Fisheries Association ° Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association · Northwest Setnetters Association · Peninsula Marketing Association Petersburg Vessel Owners Association · Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation · Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association · Seafood Producers Cooperative Southeast Alaska Seiners Association · Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association · United Cook Inlet Drift Association · United Southeast Alaska Gillnetters In FY98, the City of Kenai received $201,800 in economic benefit from revenue sharing of the raw fish tax alone. A contributing membership will help maimain the raw fish tax revenues generated by your local fisheries. One of our board members, Karl Kircher, will comact you soon, but please don't hesitate to call if I can answer questions you may have. Thanks in advance for considering a comributing membership with UFA. Sincerely, McCune ment Relations CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORAND TO: FROM: DATE: RE' Mayor John J. Williams and City32~ncil Members Richard A. Ross, City Manager W~ t ~ March 31, 1999 City Manager Report-4/T/99 Council Meeting Following is a summary of correspondence items and memoranda included in the City Manager's report for your information and review. Item I-2a March 26, 1999 letter from Mayor Navarre's office regarding current status of public health clinic reappropriation. Mayor Navarre is working with Representative Davis on this issue. This was discussed with Representative Smalley who concurs with this approach and foresees no problems. He will advise if any problems are encountered. Item I-2b. March 8, 1999 letter from Mayor Navarre announcing the decision not to relocate the OEM to the ARFF facility. Chief Elson has been assigned the task of evaluating both private and public tenancy possibilities that would be compatible with the use of the facility and that would not be competitive with private enterprise for existing tenants. This will include consideration of potential uses by the City. He will be working with other departments in addressing this issue. Item I-2c March 30, 1999 letter to Fran Reinhardt of ESI concerning the apportioning of ARFF utility costs to the City and the proposed apparatus/storage facility. We are negotiating with ESI on the square footage in the ARFF facility, both offices on the upper level as well as apportionment of common areas, for which the City should pay its share of utility costs. This involves examination of utility use history at the facility and development of a formula that recognizes the · Vt C~t, s space should not be charged for utilities related to ARFF or ESI training programs. ESI is also asked to respond to questions concerning their position on financial commitments to the apparatus/storage facility. These are questions related to capital construction costs, possible leasing, and responsibility for operating costs of the facility. Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members March 31, 1999 Page 2 of 2 Item I-2d Memorandum to Council dated March 29, 1999 discussing the rationale for comprehensive plan revision prior to revision of KMC 14. This is submitted for consideration prior to the start of budget work sessions. Council may want this issue referred to P&Z to receive their views. Item I-2e Memorandum to Council dated March 29, 1999 acknowledging acceptance of the resignation of the Airport Manager and providing an update to Council of airport activities and plans. Item I-2f March 29, 1999 letters sent to all Peninsula legislators on the subject of Municipal Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities. This correspondence was sent in response to conversations with Representative Smalley on March 26, 1999. Item I-2~ Department of Fish and Game summary of changes in personal use and recreation fishery as a result of Board of Fishery actions. A summary of changes to commercial fishing is due out by April 15, 1999. RAR/sp ~I~-~6-99 FRI 01'1~ PM I<PB MAYORS OFFICE FAX'I 907 262 8616 PAGE l(enai Peninsula Borough Mayor's Office Milce Na va rre 144 North Binklqy Street Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 262-4441, Err 200 Fax: (907) 262-8616 FAX TRANSMISSION CO VER SHEET Date: March 26, 1999 Rob Robson, Capital Projem Director, KPB John Si~nmons, Asst. Attomfv, KPB /eff Sinz, Fiance Direx'wr, KPB . JoAnn Hagen, Nurse Supervisor, AK Public Health Senrice - Mary lane Hanl{y, Clinic Srv. Team Leader . Tom Lane Facilities Manager, HSS Div. of Admin. · Anita Roth, Regional Nurse Mgr., AK Public Health Semice · Diana Zirul, Chair, CPGH, Inc. Board of Directors .Roy Vinson, Interim Administrator, CPGH, Inc. · Rick Ross, City Manager, Cify of Kenai · Deb Davidson, Legislative Aide to Representative Gary Davis Re: Kenai Public Hmlth Clinic Sender:~ Kathy Swtt, Assistant to Mayor Navarre ! Ill , l lll I I I I I YOU SHOULD RECEIVE I PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEF_T. IF YOU DO NOT REC~VE ALL ~ PAGES, PLEASE CALL (907) 262-4441, ext. 200. iii ii ~! I i i i i i ] ' i As many of you know, the Mayor has requested the Govemor Knowles and the Alaska Legislature to reappropriate the $1.7 million state funding for the Kenai Health Center directly to the borough. The Department of Health and Social Services supports the dmnge and Representative Gary Davis is processing the request. Deb Davidson, from the reppresentative's office, recently informed me that governor did not create a reappropriation bill this year. The process, instead, begins with the legislature this time. Rep. Davis has initiated the legislative request for the reappropriation. He and KPB MAYORS OFFICE ?AX:I 907 262 8616 PAGE 2 his staff are committed to seeing the process through. It is even more likely now that the outcome will be decided during the dosing hours of the legislature. Mayor Navarre plans to be in luneau for the dosing days of the legislature working with Representative Davis and~ others on this legislation and other issues important to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Please be assured that the Mayor, his staff and Representative Davis and his staff are doing all possible to semre this sorely needed funding the for Kenai Health Center. Thank you for your patience and help as we process through the steps. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with qu~tions, or for a copy of the briefing paper, a document most of you have previously received. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGI "~ .~,.. 144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA "99669-7599 ~~'"~J~ '? -""~~ BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892 MIKE NAVARRE MAYOR Richard Ross, City Manager City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Street Ste 200 Kenai AK 99611 March 8, 1999 Dear Mr. Ross: The purpose of this letter is to inform you of my decision to not move the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management (KPB-OEM) to the PRISM facility in Kenai. After careful deliberation and consultation with the KPB-OEM staff and others, it has been determined that the proposed move is neither fiscally prudent nor beneficial for the everyday operations of the KPB-OEM. Also, it does not alleviate the primary problem of space needs in the Borough building. The decision for KPB-OEM to remain in the Borough building resulted from three key factors' · The cost of linking communications between OEM, Alaska State Troopers (Primary E 911 dispatch) and Soldoma Police Department (Alternate E 911 dispatch) if OEM operations are moved to Kenai is prohibitive as both a one-time cost and recurring annual costs. · During events (emergencies) KPB-OEM is able to draw in principal Borough employees, such as the Mayor, General Services Director, Finance Director, Borough Attorney, GIS, MIS, clerical, and members of the KPB Incident Management Team quickly and efficiently with minimal disruption to their regular job. The layout of the PRISM building (although excellent for an Emergency Operations Center) would require adjustment for daily office procedures. I admire the layout of the PRISM EOC and believe it will be of extreme value during a major catastrophic event, but the difficulties and expense of the day-to-day workings of the KPB-OEM and the Enhanced 911 system do not allow for a move of the KPB-OEM to occur. Sincerely, Mike Navarre Mayor MN/JA/ks cc: Jeff Sinz, KPB Finance Director, and KPB Incident Management Team Members March 30, 1999 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 Francis X. Reinhardt Chief Financial Officer AAI / Engineering Support, Inc. P. O. Box 1108 Hunt Valley, MD 21030-1108 Rte City of Kenai Utilities at ARFF Proposed Apparatus / Storage Facility. Dear Fran: Mr. Semmens has been working with your staff to reach an equitable agreement on the City's share of utilities at the ARFF. I understand that they are working on office space and common area allocation issues. It is also my understanding that a formula will be developed that recognizes that the City's space in the facility is office space, and utility costs assessed will be on that basis. I look forward to talking with you via teleconference once these issues are better defined. Once we have a proposed agreement, it will be submitted to the City Council for approval. They will be advised that it will be retroactive to October 1. 1998. We are requesting additional information on the apparatus/storage building being proposed for the PRISM training center. Attached is the information available to date. Mayor Williams presented this information to the City Council and it has been forwarded to the Alaska Congressional delegation. Since this facility is not essential to the ARFF program, it is not eligible for FAA or local airport funds. The general fund of the City would be responsible for any capital costs above congressional appropriation, unless ESI agreed to participate in the project. The same would be tree for ongoing maintenance and utility costs based on City ownership of the facility. The project is contingent on congressional appropriation. Should this occur, the City Council will need additional information to assist them in their decision on whether to accept the award. To assist the Administration in its planning, and the Council in their decision making, we would appreciate your responses to the following questions. Mr. Reinhardt March 30. 1999 Page 2 of 2 ge If the requested funds are received but project costs ultimately exceed the appropriation, will ESI participate in the capital costs of the project? How would you envision this participation? Does ESI propose to lease the facility from the City of Kenai? How long a lease would you propose? The City has no plans for use of any part of this facility. The PRISM proposal and floor plans provided show that it's a facility in support of the training center. Will ESI be responsible for all operating, routine maintenance, and utility costs incurred in the operation of the facility? If you have any other information or input you believe would be of assistance to the Administration or Council on this issue, we would appreciate receiving it. Very truly yours, CITY OF KENAI Ri~oss City Manager .RAR/sp' Attachments Pacific Rim Institute Of Safety. and Management Proposal for the Apparatus and Storage Building This proposal is to procure funding for the construction of' an apparatus'and storage building. This new building would provide storage, housing of large apparatus, a hose drying tower and an area that would provide training in high angle rescue operations. Even though PRISM Training Center has only been in operation a short period of time. statewide and international interest has surpassed our expectations. The Coast Guard. cruise liners, fishing fl~B. local sportfishing guides, and off shore drilling companies are looking to obtain their fire or emergency services training here at the Pacific Rim Institute of Safety and Management. The proposed building will be located in Kenai, Alaska at 450 Marathon Rd. The proposed building would be 100' x 60', have the capability to house four vehicles, a 12' x 12' x 50' hose training tower, in addition to much needed storage and maintenance rooms. The estimated cost of the facility is as follows (this quote does include the cost of paving for the proposed building and the remaining non-paved areas around the entire training grounds)' Building Ground Prep Slab and foundation Interior Engineering Paving Utilities Platform railing around tower Storage room shelving TOTAL $77,841.00 83,915.00 42,250.OO 88.400.00 l 19,600.00 234,000.00 42,2.50.00 28,600.00 20,800.00 $737,656.00 Thank you for your consideration to this proposal. AAi/Engineering Support Inc. · ~ : eeeeeeee®le~eeleeeleeeee ' ' I I I I I I I PRISM CAMPUS · PROP LOCATION PROPOSED CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORAND TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~ March 29, 1999 Revision of KMC 14--FY2000 Budget The City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Administration have all acknowledged that KMC 14 is in need of revision. As you review the proposed FY2000 budget, you will note that no funds are being requested for this project. The rationale for not funding the project in FY2000 is as follows: . o The Comprehensive Plan is in need of revision and updating. The Kenai Peninsula Borough has provided $30,000 for this project and we have appropriated $30,000 as local match. Should additional funds be needed, the Airport Land system would also be an appropriate source based on its land holdings in our city. It would be our proposal that a firm or an individual with expertise in comprehensive planning be selected to work with P&Z, the staff, and the public to produce a plan that projects well into the future for our community. When this plan is developed and accepted, then KMC 14 would be revised. It is realized that what should happen first is a "chicken and egg" argument with good points being brought out on either side of the issue. However, if we re-write KMC 14 first, the result may be the unnecessary restriction of the forward thinking required in comprehensive planning because we would be approaching it with recently-adopted regulations. Even if this didn't occur, there is a high likelihood that a Comprehensive Plan could result in further revision of KMC 14. Based on this, it is our recommendation that the Comprehensive Plan be produced prior to the re- write of KMC 14. RAR/sp CITY OF KENAI "oa 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 MEMORANDL3M TO: FROM: DATE: RE' Mayor John J. Williams and City, .C°uncil Members Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~ March 29, 1999 Kenai Municipal Airport Mr. Atha's resignation as Airport Manager was accepted effective April 2, 1999. Advertising for the position has begun in the Peninsula Clarion, the Anchorage Daily News, and the Journal of the American Association of Airport Executives. During Mr. Atha's tenure, airport offices were established that are open and accessible to the public during normal working hours. A clerical position was upgraded to full-time to accomplish this. The administration of airport terminal leases was transferred from City Hall to the airport to better accommodate terminal tenants. The ability of the public and present and future users to conduct airport business at the airport is not only one of image--it has become a working reality. Future office developments and acquisition of a telephone system, which has been submitted in the FY2000 budget, will only enhance this. Mr. Atha submitted a report to me of activities initiated, as well as recommendations that should be further pursued. Among others, the following were included in his report: . o . Information has been and is being accumulated for development of a Kenai Municipal Airport brochure that would be of use both to general and commercial aviation. Samples from other airports have been obtained as part of this project. Funding to implement this has been requested in the FY2000 budget. Work has begun with the Kenai Visitors Bureau for mutual advertising and website development to promote Kenai as a destination through the Kenai Airport. A shared booth has been scheduled with ARFF for the May 8-9 State Aviation Trade Show in Anchorage to promote the capabilities of the Kenai Airport to individuals, as well as to aviation businesses and trade groups. Both the Shortwing Piper Club and the Cessna 170 Club have been contacted about making Kenai a destination for a "fly in." This would bring users from both within and without the state. The goal is to tie this type of activity to an annual event such as the 4th of July celebration or Industry Appreciation Day activities in 1999 or 2000. Coordination Mayor John J. Williams and City Council Members March 29, 1999 Page 2 of 2 o Se o o with the military for a static air display in conjunction with this event would also be a goal. Information has been gathered and plans are being made for Kenai Airport representation at the World Cargo Summit to be held in Anchorage in September. Contact with Airline Support, Inc. will continue as they pursue their interest to enter the commuter market. Information on other potential carriers was provided in Mr. Atha's recommendations. Research into development of T-hangars was begun and is continuing. Their cost and utilization at other Alaskan airports is being obtained. Cost of development at this airport and survey of utilization interest will follow. Assessment then can be made regarding whether an equitable return on investment would be realized if this project were undertaken. Review for upgrade and revision of airport regulations has been initiated. The above issues are only a part of the report which was submitted by Mr. Atha. The full report will be forwarded to his successor for review and implementation. RAR/sp CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ March 29, 1999 1992 Representative Hal Smalley State of Alaska State Capitol, Room 428 Juneau, AK 99801-1182 Revenue Sharing---Safe Communities Dear Representative Smalley' I appreciated very much your participation in the Kenai forum, which addressed State economic and budget issues. It was very obvious you saw your role as one of becoming informed, as much as that of informing. One message that came out loud and clear from all eight of the focus groups was that taxation in the form of income, sales, or property taxes was not an acceptable alternative. Use of the CBR eamings, capping of PFD's, use of earnings reserves of the PFD program, budget cutting through consolidation of agencies, and in some cases, reduction of non-basic services were the preferred means of addressing the problems. The income tax was rejected as an alternative because these groups believed it was unfair to tax one element of the citizenry in order to support the continued high distributions of PFD's. By taxing income instead of capping the PFD's, you were making a direct transfer of income from one group of Alaskans to another. The same would be tree if property taxes were raised in order to protect PFD's. If Municipal Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities funding is reduced, or eliminated as has been suggested by some, the result could be increased taxation to many of the citizens of Alaska. This could be in the form of property or sales tax, depending on jurisdiction. In Kenai this would amount to an increase of approximately 1-1/2 mils of property tax. Increased property taxes are unacceptable at this time. Therefore, we request that funding for Municipal Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities be maintained at this present level for FY2000. Very truly yours, CITY OF KENAI Richard A. Ross City Manager Senator Jerry Ward State of Alaska State Capitol, Room 423 Juneau, AK 99801-1182 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ March 29, 1999 '~** RE Revenue Sharing--Safe Communities Dear Senator Ward: I regret that you were unable to attend the recent forum in Kenai that addressed State economic and budget issues. We were informed that, had the Senate not been in session, you would have attended. Had you been able to attend, I believe you would have given valuable input as well as received valuable input from your constituents. One message that came out loud and clear from all eight of the focus groups was that taxation in the form of income, sales, or property taxes was not an acceptable alternative. Use of the CBR earnings, capping of PFD's, use of earnings reserves of the PFD program, budget cutting through consolidation of agencies, and in some cases, reduction of non-basic services were the preferred means of addressing the problems. The income tax was rejected as an alternative because these groups believed it was unfair to tax one element of the citizenry in order to support the continued high distributions of PFD's. By taxing income instead of capping the PFD's, you were making a direct transfer of income from one group of Alaskans to another. The same would be tree if property taxes were raised in order to protect PFD's. If Municipal Revenue Sharing and Sate Communities funding is reduced, or eliminated as has been suggested by some, the result could be increased taxation to many of the citizens of Alaska. This could be in the form of property or sales tax, depending on jurisdiction. In Kenai this would amount to an increase of approximately 1-1/2 mils of property tax. · Increased property taxes are unacceptable in the present economy. Therefore, we request that funding for Municipal Revenue Sharing and Safe Communities be maintained at present levels for FY2000. Very truly yours, CITY OF KENAI Richard A. Ross City Manager Post-it' Fax Note 7671 Fax ~ ' ' ,, ,, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME DIVISION OF ,SPORT FISH TONY KNO'WLES, GOVERNOR · 43981 KaPfomsky Beach Rd. 158 $OLDOTNA, AK 99669 PHONE: (907) 262-9368 ~AX: (907) 262-4709 Following is a summary of the changes to Kenai Peninsula recreational and personal use fisheries that will be in aff~-ct during the 1999 season. These changes are a result of thc Fcbruary~arch Board of Fishcrics me,ting in. Soldotna. EARLY RUN' KENAI RIVER CttIN00.K .Sd, i,MO_N The biological escapement goal range of 7,200 to 14,400 was adopted. Tackle was restricl~d to the use of only. one single hook (and only '~cial lur~s may bi= u.~d). Thc Board adopte~ this'regulation t~ rexiucc. angler efficiency ill an effort to're, duce th~ frequency of inseason restrictions. If escapements are projected to be less than 7,200 the fishery will b~ restricted ~o caleb and release only. However, during thc 1999 sea.son tho dcpmm!¢nt may still allow the retention of fish greater than 52" in length during Periods restrictc~ to catch and release. Tho usg Of bait and multiple hooks may bc allowed if thc escapement goal' is proj¢cte~ to exceed 14,400. In recent years guided anglcrs have take an increasing pcrccntagc of the total bm-vest. In an effort to move toward parity.(50% guided harvest and ~0% unguided harvest), guided angl.gr~ w~rc further rcstricmcl.. Beginning in the year 2000 guided anglers will no longer bc allowed to fish Sundays in May or June; as is the current regulation in July during tho late nm. In addition, guided anglers will bo restricted to the hours of · . 6:00a.m. m 6:00 p.m. during the month of May (cUrrent guided hours are in effect during June and SUly). The .. restrictions which do not go into effect until next year were dcfcrrcd to lessen impacts to anglers ~hat havc already platmed trips thr the upcom~g ~ason. ' LATI!: RUN KENAII~,13~.~R CHINOOK SALMON The biological escapement goal (BEG) range of 17,800 to 35,700 chinook salmon was adopted. Tackle was restricted to the use of only one single hook although bali is permitted during the iat¢ run. In an effort to move toward paritY between guided and non-guided anglers the Board has allowed the use of non-motorized boats by non-guided anglers on Mondays in July. This regulation will also provide the Board and tho dcpartmcnl; an opportunity to' gauge public response to a drift only fishery which has been proposed as 'a means of addressing accelerated erosion from boat wakes. Bogiunhtg in thc year 2000 guides will be restricted to only four clients per boat. This regulation addresses both the parity, issue and the issue of habitat damage by reducing the number of anglers riding in boats: Boat loading' has' b~n identified as.an issue in boat wake damage. ' Changes in both the Laze Run Chinook Salmon Management Plan and in tho Late Run'Sockeye. Salmon' Management Plan which address how tho commercial fishery is managed may have impacts to tho inrivcr . king salmon fishery during some years. Revisions to the Sockeye. Plan to distribute the yearly escapement. Of sockeye salmon evenly within the escapement goal range, incorporate windows when commercial fishing is'. 1~R-26-99 FRI 03:45 ?~I P, 02 closccl based on run strength. During years when thc projected rcmm of Kenai sockeye salmon is l~ss that two million fish continuous fishing do~s not take place and windows were not in¢orporate, d. During years when the projected return is two million ~o four million sockeye salmon thc Upper Subdisu'i~t set gilln~t ., fishory north, of tho Blanchard linc will be closed for one 24 hour period weekly beginning at noon on Fridays al~ July 20. During p~riods when ~¢ projected return is proje~t~ at gr~a~r titan four million the weekly . closure will only b~ in effect if r.h~ p.rojecmd inriver return of chinook salmon is l~ss than an action point of '40,000 fish. " If the spawning escapemem of late run chinook salmon is proj¢c~eA to be less than 17,800 and thc inriver fishery, is restricted'to achieve this escapement the set net fishery north of the Blanc'hard Linc Will b~ 'Close~ for an additional 24 hour period we~kly. If the inrivcr fishery is closed m achieve 17,300 th~ ~nfire Upper Subdistrict set. gillnct fishery, the dr/f~ gfllnct fishery within one and one half milos of the Sh0reline~ and thc · . . . marine recreational 'fishery nomh of thc latitude of BluffPoint will also closv. The Board clarified current regulatory language that prohibits an angler from fishing with a guide from a vessel if the guide and boat are not registered with both the department and Alaska State Parks. This makes the'mtgler m~d the guide subject to prosecution. In addition, the Board added, language'that makes it 'unlawful for a third party to arrange or contract for guiding when the gui& is not in compliance with registration requirements. HABITAT 1HANAGE~N~, PLAN The north bank ofth¢-Kenai River from fiver mile 27.3 upstream to'fiver mile 28.0 was Closed to bank fishing from july 1 through August 15 to protect high value riparian habitat. Thi.s area ha.~ been 'closed by Emergency Order during thc past two seasons. ._KA,,,.SILOF RIVER CLOSED,,T-O GUm.ED FISH!N.. G ON S..UNDAYS IN JI~.Y The KaSilof River downstream oftlae Sterling Highway Bridge was closed to fishing by guided anglers on Sundays during the month of July. This measure was in response to increased interest 'in the late run chinook salmon fishery and a lack of biological information regarding population size. This regulation will not go into' . effec~ until next year. It was deferred to lessen impacts to anglers that have already planned trips for the upcoming season. COHO~ALMON The daily bag limit in the Russian River and that area of the Kenai River downstream,from the Russian River confluence to the Ferry Crossing cable was reduced from three coho salmon.to one.. This' C°nservation measure was in response to.an increasingly popular fishery in th.e. Russian River where coho stoclcs are subjected, to a high exploitation rate. Catch and release fishing for coho salmon will now be permi~d once the bag limit is retained in that area upstream from the outlet of Skil'ak Lake to the outlet of Kenai Lake. 'rlte Board eased this restriction as hook and release mortality is not a serious concern in this area. Coho salmon are most vulnerable to hook and release .mortally. in bait fisheries m~d whea~ they fa'st enter ,fresh water. P, 03 Slikok Creek is now closed to all salmon fishing. This measure will protect small numbers of coho salmon which spawn in this creek. PERSON_ALUS. _E The uorth shore of the Kenai River from a departmeat marker located at the end of Main Su'eet in Kznai up~a'eam to a department marker located near the Kcuai City Dock is now closed to dip netting from show. This measure was in response to increased erosion and habitat concerns in'this area. Thc set net fishery at thc mouth of thc Kasilofwill now begin Sun~ 16 instead of June 21 and thc guidciin~' harvest Iov~l ha~ b~en increased from 5,000- 10,000 to 10,000 - 20,000 fish. . . The Board adopted a definition of "immediately" as to when personal use fish must be recorded on the harvest record. Immediately means before concealing the salmon from plain view or trmtsporting th~ ~almon from the fishing site. This de£mition is th~ same that applies as to when the tails of personal use fish must be, clipped. WEST COOK INLET 'Several'regulations to provide additional" protection to coho salmon were enacted. In all streams on thc West Side of Cook Inlet anglers may no longer continue fishing once the bag or pt~.~.~e.~it~n limit of coho ha.,~ been retained. A spawning season closure of October 1 through December 31 was created. In those waters south of the latitude oft he southern end of Chlsik Island only artificial lures may be used b~ginning July 1 $. All fishing is prohibited in Clcarwa£cr Cn:¢k upstream from a marker plac~d on~ mile upstream from thc confluence of Cl~arwat~r and Chinima Crock. All fishing is also prohibited upstream from a marker placed one mile upstream from Cook Inlet 0n ,Shelter Creek. MISCEI.L.~'EOU$ That area adjacent to Slikok Creek that is currently closed to all fishing t?om JanuarY I through July 14 to protect early mn chinook salmon has now been designa~ as a fly-fishing-only area during this same .time period. This area remains closed to fishing from boats,only flies with a point of not more that 3/$ inelms from point w shank may be mutt, and fi~hing for chinook salmon is still prohibited. This. regulation will provide additional Opportunity in this popular shore fishing area and is still expected to proVide protection to early mn chinook salmon. The downstream marker for,the Centennial Park closed to boat fishing area was redefined as a point approximately 250 yards downstream from the boat launch breakwater. The current marker has been in this · 'location since the area was established and this change merely brings thc rcgul, ation into compliance with original Board intent. King salmon on the Kcnai Peninsula and in Cook haler marine waters are now considered as part of a conservative daily or seasonal bag limit and must be recorded when th~ ar, 20 inches nor 16 inches or greater in length. All but fu~r 300 yards of Upper Kussian(Goar Creek) is now closed to fishing in during the month on August." This measure was enacted to provide protection to spawning sockeye salmon. . · Definitions ff Decrepitude ost people xvould have no trouble spotting a junk car if the3, saw one rotting on blocks in somebody's front yard. But until recently, it wasn't so easy for offlci~s in Kenai, Alaska. The cit3"s 1983 junk car lag,, it seems, was a bit vague about what constitutes "junk." This had never been a problem until offices tried to bust a resident named Gus Rodes for a rusted vehicular monument embedded in the mud of his yard. Rodes challenged the charge and ultimately lost, although a court agreed that the city's definition needed a tune-up. In December, the city, council unanimously approved more precise language. Junk cars, it said, are missing at least two of the following: glass, two wheels or tires, body panels or bumpers, and essential components such as the engine, brakes or front passenger seat. Exceptions were made for cars that are raced at local racetracks. "We wanted to get out of a situation where a defendant could say, 'If I just put a battery, in there I could drive it away,'" says Kenai City Attorney Cary Graves. Many other U.S. cities define junk cars in more general terms, with the mark of a junker being that it is both unlicensed and unregistered. But Kenai is not alone in delving into dirt5, details. Red Lion Borough in south-central Pennsylvania goes so far as to call a car junk if it '~as vegetation growing in or around it," or if it "is kept in such a way as to allow animals, insects or ver- min to occupy it or the area around it." --Christopher Swope What's a pequot? ith three town governments spend- ing a lot of money to research the history of two local Indian tribes, you'd think this was Native Ameri- can Heritage Month in southeast- ern Connecticut. It isn't. The research by North Stoning- ton, Ledyard and Preston is driven by fears that claims by the Eastern Pequots and Paucatuck Eastern Pequots to an unbroken tribal heritage will result in yet another Indian gambling casino in the region, bringing more traffic jams and fur- ther straining services. The area already is home to the huge Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequots, and the Mohegan Sun Casino, run by the Mohegans. The Eastern and Paucatuck Eastern Pequots are doing their own tribal research. To make land claims and open casinos, they must prove to the Bureau of Indian Affairs that they are direct descendants of the original Pequots and have had a continuous tribal existence in the area. The towns have a genealogist and his- torian studying the tribes' history, looking back as far as 1635. The historian's ini- tial report is encouraging to the towns: It says one prominent Eastern Pequot family living today on the reservation in North Stonington cannot claim pure Pequot ancestry because its ancestors married non-Indians and chose a non-Indian way of life. There was no immediate response from the tribes to the report. The genealogical effort has cost the towns $52,000 so far, a figure that's expected to more than double. But it will be money well spent if the towns can keep more casinos from being built, says Nicholas Muliane II, first selectman in North Stonington. Native American gam- bling halls "pay no taxes and contribute nothing to the town's expenses," he says. "There are enormous impact costs and no benefits." --Ellen Perlman 14 G 0 V E R N I N G March 1999 Bart.' Gott illustration~ April 7, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC WORKS MANAGERS REPORT KORNELIS Project Bid Dates: 1. Dock Lease Station No. 3 2. S. Spruce/Beach Parking 3. Asphalt Recycler 4. Challenger/Multi-Purpose A. Site Work B. Building Forest Drive / Redoubt Public Workshop Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday April 12 @ 2:00 PM April 14 @ 10:00 AM April 14@ 2'00 PM April 14 @ 2:00 PM April 28 @ 2:00 PM April 15 from 3 to 7:00 PM MARCH 1999 8,901 O% 100% 8901 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals 1999 Monthly Enplanements ERA SCA YUTE 7,862 0 0 6,994 0 0 8,901 0 0 Monthly Totals 7,862 14,856 23,757 ~ ~NOTE: Yute started service May 24, 1997 I Yute ends service February 7, 1998 r~ INOTE: SCA ends service August 15, 1998 KENA! MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Memo To: From: CC: Airport Commission Keith Holland - Assistant Airport Manager '~~ Date: 04/01/99 Re: Alaska State Aviation Conference and Trade Show Spdng is on the way and that means geadng up for summer time activities. One of the first activities of the coming season is the Alaska State Aviation Conference and Trade Show. This year our airport would like to participate in the trade show by shadng a booth with Pdsm and the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. Our reserved area includes an 8' x 10' exhibit booth, two tables and two chairs. The show is scheduled the weekend of May 8th & 9th, in the FedEx Maintenance Hangar at the An~omge International Airport. Event hour~ for Saturday am 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. A Static Display will be set up dudng the show and will also be available for vis, ting on Friday, May 7th from 10:00am to 12pm. We are attempting to obtain some small promotional products such as pens, note pads, and letter openers. We hope to spend time letting the Aviation community know what the Kenai Municipal Airport and the surrounding community have to offer in the way of facilities, services, land, and recreational opportunities. We encourage your comments and suggestions as to how we may make this phase of our marketing strategy a success. We could also use information on available materials for setting up display booths. INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1999 o 3 / 17 / 99 Representative Smalley letter regarding success of EDD / Chamber Career Fair. e 1999 Lease Renegotiations , 3 / 26 / 99 Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, The Mission Link. o 1999 Gaming Permit Applications' Alaska Gun Collectors Association, Inc. and Special Olympics Alaska, Inc. , Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Chatter. 3/99 Alaska Division of Elections, Election News. , Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review. Se Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. Committees State Affairs Committee Special Committee on Fisheries Special Committee on Oil and Gas Alaska State Legislature Representative Hal Smalley District 9 March 17, 1999 Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development District Kenai, Alaska 99611 During $ Alaska State Capitol Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182 During Interim: 145 Main St Lp. Ste. 221 K, RECEIVF_-_' . Dear Mrs. Zirul and Mrs. Whelan, Congratulations on the success of the Career Fair held last Thursday. What a terrific opportunity to bring together the future of the Kenai Peninsula and the local businesses. It sounds like it was well-attended and great success. The best way to encourage economic growth on the Kenai Peninsula is by raising the awareness of what is available within the community. By placing it all in one location makes it that much easier. This is networking at it's best. I hope that the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development District, and the City of Kenai continue to encourage programs such as the Career Fair. I wish you continued success in all your ventures. Best wishes, Representative Hal Smalley District 9 Cc. City of Kenai Mr. Robert Favretto Juneau office (907) 465-3779 Toll Free 1-800-469-3779 Fax (907) 465-2833 Kenai LIO (907) 283-2030 Fax (907) 283-3075 E-Mail: Representative_Hal_Smalley@legis.state.ak.us 0 c: >,. >. z z z z >. >,. z ~,,,o oo c~ 0 ~'~ oo March 26, 1999 ~ Vol. 1, Issue $ News from the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska .Development Office COnstruction BiddinR Receivin~ StronR Interest from COntractors! Bidding documents are flying out of Kenai. City Hall! Interest is nmning high amongst contractors.and optimism is equally high for favorable bid prices! Building Construction bidding will start this Monday and we are expecting a stampede for bid documents at Kenai City. Hall! Anchorage School Board Passes Stron~ Resolution of Support'for the Challenller! The Anchorage School Board unmimously passed a resolution of support for the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska. The resolution specifically notes the benefit the Challenger will offer to all children in Alaska and urges the. citizens of Anchorage and Alaska to give their support to the Challenger Project! April is Challenger Learning Center of Alaska Month in Anchorage. Project Coordinator Bill Popp has full slate of speaking engagements in the month of April. Mr. Popp will be appearing at the Alaska Society for Technology in Education conference (4-11 thru 4-13), the Engineers Society of Alaska Lunch (Noon, 4-20) and the Statewide PTA Conference (4,29 thru 5-1). Mark Your Calander. May 6th is Space Day! · Join the celebration of space exploration past,, present and future! May 6z is National Space Day. You can rent your favorite space move like Apollo 13 or The Right' Stuff. Or' log on to the national .web site at www. spaeeday.¢om. What ever you choose to do,' Think Space! ' Recent Contributiom of Note: · Mark Premo, Anchorage Kenai.Firefighters Association · Dorothy Besch, Anchorage Mark Gregory, Kasilof · Leigh Ann Turner, Anchorage Bryce Lin Williams, Anchorage · John & Helen Wiltsie, Sterling Kathy Scott, Soidotna · Kim Denesen, Kenai Katherine Beatty, Sterling Development Office~ Board of Directors. and Board of Governors News · The Challenger Center Development office, is .actively seeking volunteers to help with office work. Clerical and computer skills are most needed. If you can help, call 28~-2000. The Board of Directors is actively seeking eight new members to represent all areas of the State of Alaska. Candidates should be respected members of the community that they will .represent and should be willing to attend quarterly Board meetings and participate in committee work. Nominations should be forwarded 'to the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska Development office at ;282t-2000. Upcoming Events & Presentations by/for Challenger Learning Center of Alaska · April 7~: Board of ~ovemors meeting ~'NOon Board of Directors Meeting ~ $:~0pm April .12~ & 13*: Alaska.Society'for Technology in Education Conference; Presentation & Exhibit April. 14~: .'Bid opening for site work bids'at Kenai City Hall. Pre-Bid conference for Building Bidding. April 20t~:' Presentation by Project CoOrdinator Bill Popp at Alaska Engineers Society Lunch APril 21't:' Bid awarded for site work, Kenai City Council 7pm April 28t~: Bid opening for Building construction bids Box 1035, Kenai AK.99611-1035 Tel: 907-283-2000 Fax: 907-283-2279 .www.,akchallenger. org ~ospace(&akchalle~mer. om Ala.M~ Department of Revenue Income and Excise Audit Divtsion PO Box 110420 Juneau, Alaska 9981 !.0420 Telephane (907) 465-2320 OIq(IAHIZATION INFORMATION ___ 'Mmltng State of Alaska ~ 1999 Gaming Permit Appli~:atiOn AS 05.15.020 i MA~ ~ i ii i i i · i ii i i i ii i i TYPE OF OR~&MIZATION (chec~ one 13o~(. For ~l~n see AS 05.1 _ _ ~ Ed~~ ........ Q ~nld~ty - -..: ........... . .... ~FE ~ ~MES (~ MI ~mM ~at ~u ~ ~~. ~r a~iniUo~ .ee ~ g5.15.~0) i ~- Checl~one: .... i ii ....... II I--' I IFa[ Num~ffi _ ,i · , _ ..... t~ Assocm~on -I [.J Contesl of Skills r~J Rain Classic · I~1 Dog Musher's Conmst I;;I FI~I~ Derbies ~ Snow Madqlne Classic CI C~h~r , , PEAB01~ IN CHAROE OF ~AME8. Persons must be a~ve memOms el ne °rganl2mlon, or an employee el ne mu~lclpallly, ar~ clesignaleo lay me onl3antza~on. Members may not be licensed as an ooeralor, vendor, or err~lavee et a venclor. p~:imarY Memmr Name .Allemsle MelT~er Name .......... C:. & 77. Social $ecur~ ~urneer DalAIme rel~l~ne Num~m' Social Securliy-N-tmeer-' - Dayllme.Telaphone N~nber fi-Wi- {o~- 5'755' ~qO'~') "/X&- 5'~Q,q,~ ~3-q.-IS'-- 9"/5'3 (.qoT), 537-q/?& MaJltng Adckess Mailing AOdr.s$ 4Zo 19o0 clevtl , a .Pue ,--- ,1 ,, ,,,, ..... CItT, Stalg ~ ~ Cocle iCfllL Stale aha Zip C, a3e ...... ~, - . _ _ _ , ............. Has Ihe primary member taken ancl pasam:l II~e test?, l~Yes I~ No il-las II~e alternate membm Iai<an and passed the res1? ~ Yes ~ No Permit humid' under wlllcll ina tesl wa~ ~. ~ ~" ~ D~_ [Permil number un~' which the test was taken._ ~.~. --. ,/..~.~ . . - .. THESE QUESTION~I MUST BE ANSWERED. (see tr, strucllons) Yes /l~No Ha~ any men~er el management or any pasae who Is resrxmse~e mr gaming activities ever 10een convlclecl of a felony, axlort, on. c~ a violaliorl of a law Of' OlCIIrlertoe or 11115 Slate c)r anolller lu[IM::llCXlOfl ~ Is a crime Involving Iterl or OlsnonesLT or a vlolallOrl ol gambling laws? [~ Yes ~1o Does ere/member o! management or any person wl~o Is teSlX~rd~e lot gaming acl~vfllee have a prorflblle~ financial InlMest an rlwfinM1 [~ 1R ARC 1Rfl.q~.q? We decJare under p~nalq, o~ unshorn (a,rse'k~Oo~T, that ~ ~m~ ~r ~gn~re ~ ~. [~lm~ Name / lU~e ' l~lng ~~s of Pmsl~em ~ V,~ Pms~ent ' ~ .... , .... ' j ~R ~': C~ ~e a~rlale ~ ~d ~~ the ~,~ ~~. 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(~e ~~ and m~~s t~ e~ic ~les,) In the a~ pr~, leH ~ ~ ~1~ ~lends ~ use ~e nel Alc$l(a ~ar'~®nt o; Revence , ,, , , _ Stateof Alaska -- -- -- -- ...... I I ' ' ~ AS OS.15.020 j ~ _ i , ~ Ou~,o ~ Asscx::3ac:n ~-- Ye~ ~ Pcdco cr ~re OeOeflme~t · i i , _ .-t Gaming Permit ADpiicatio. G.fm'te ?yl:~ '1 GREATER KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. :.9..07-253-7959 NeWalett r Job Shadow Huge Success Over 100 students from Kenai Central High School embraced the opportunity to explore 44 different areas of possible future employment. They began February 25 enjoying a continental breakfast in the school auditorium. The next five hours were spent with their host business representative learning about the possibilities available in their selected fields of choice. Chairman, Colleen Ward of XCEL, deserves a huge round of applause for her continuing efforts to make this annual event a success. This program is a tremendous commitment from our business community and we would like to thank them for their time and expertise. Nelson & Associates Touch Alaska Peninsula Insta Care Kmart HiSpeed Gear! SouthCentral Air Kenai Wildlife Refuge Alaska Travel Cache U.S. Fish & Wildlife Healthy Changes Federal Aviation KSRM Radio Kenai Vision Center ERA Aviation Halcyon Spalon Molloy & Landry Nikiski MediCenter KDLL Radio Central Peninsula General Hospital Klauder & Associates Legislative Information Office City of Kenai Mountain View Elementary Seam Elementary Little People Learning World Kenai Veterinary Hospital Baldwin & Butler Peninsula Clarion Lynden Transport Peninsula Memorial Chapel Kluge & Associates Hall Quality Builders Kenai Chrysler Center Carr's Quality Center U.S. Coast Guard Kenai Health Center Tesoro Alaska Women's Resource & Crisis Center Welcome!! A big welcome to the new members of the Kenai Chamber of Commetce. We appreciate their investment in our community! Check for their listings in the enclosed insert. Page 2 IST ANNUAL CAREER FAIR Where were you ~n March 11th ? The Kenai Chamber of Commerce, City of Kenai and the Economic Development District held their 1st Annual Career Fair. With over 30 businesses participating, students had the opportunity of exploring a wide variety of potential "local"job possibilities. A barbecue, hosted by the City of Kenai and prepared by chefs Duane Bannock and Charlie Pierce rounded out the eventful day/. UClDA Tesoro Alaska Kenai Chrysler City of Kenai Homer Electric PRISM IBEW Era Aviation MACtel Cellular Marathon Oil Co. Renew U Day Spa Air Liquide Seekins Ford Re/Max of the Peninsula Kenai Peninsula College Peninsula Job Services K-Mart Unocal Alaska Resources R & K Industrial HiSpeed Gear! Enstar Alaska Anvil Walters & Associates U.S. Navy U.S. Army Alaska VoTec Peninsula Clarion Carrs Quality Center Central Peninsula General Hospital Kenai Peninsula Tourism & Marketing Council MANAGER'S TIPS Employees today want to know how the company is doing financially. While it seems like a big chore to educate employees, it can be made much easier by breaking it down into steps: Explain the budget. Let employees know how to break down what each section and line items. means. Throughout the year, keep employees updated on how each unit is doing against the budget. 2 Post sales forecasts and other sales data. Make sure everyone knows what the expectations and the realities are; post sales numbers daily, weekly and monthly. A 4-Step Guide For Sharing Financial Information with Employees Share all cost data. Make sure they understand what it costs to make and deriver a product. Let employees know the various costs that go into marketing overhead, accounting, production, etc. 4 Share profit and loss data. It's not unusual for your employees to have no concept of the financial realities of where they work. Make sure each of your employees knows what your profit margin is. And what you would like it to be. Adapted from The Empowered Manager By Peter Block (Jossey-Bass) KENAI Dandelion Capitol. of Alaska It's the theme for this years 4th of July parade/. Parade and booth forms will arrive by May 1st...so start making your plans now. We will add a ~ow surprises this yoar to the ~os#vities. One thing ~or sure...there should be no shortage of decorating materials/. BOARD ACTION At the regular Board of Directors meeting, February 19th, Resolution 99-01 supporting an upper Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan which recognized the importance of viable Commercial and sport fishing industries was adopted. Copies of this resolution are available at the chamber office. Two (2) $1,000, scholarships were approved for the 1999 graduating class at Kenai Central High School. All board meetings are open to the public and are held at noon on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. If you would like to attend contact the chamber office for location and agenda items. CHAMBER AFTER HOURS We will be launching o u r first "Chamber After Hour" thi~ month... watch for your invitation in the mail. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH DECEMBER Andy McCubbins Proudly Sponsored By: City of Kenai FEBRUARY Andy McCubbins Proudly Sponsored By: City of Kenai MARCH Due to the Regional Basketball Tournament held this month in Kenai a student selection is postponed until Apt~ · Think it is too early to think golf, we think not! Summer is within putting distance and plans are already in the works for the big "tee" off on July 4th again. This will be the 2nd Mid-Summer Night Golf Classic. Loads of fun is planned for everyone at this event. Should you be willing to step in to lend a helping hand give Laura or Becky a call at the chamber office, it takes 'Volunteers" to made each of these events a success. Page 3 APRIL PROGRAMS Wednesdays @ 12:00 Noon Paradisos in Kenai 7th Mary Ann Pease, Vice Pres. Aurora Power Sources 14th Steve Hailoran, Market Director Alaska Native Heritage Center 21st Capt. William Hutmacker U. S. Coast guard 28th Commissioner Joe Perkins Alaska Department of Transportation 1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Favretto- President Kenai Chryster Center Fred Braurt · Pres/Elect Freedom Realty Jim Butter- Vice President Batdwirt & Butler, LLC Linda Chivers · Secretary/Treasurer Key Bank oj' Alaska Start Pit[o · Past President Claudette Johnson Cherie Brewer Patsy Mizera Ron Malston Dennis Swarner Bill Coghill. Bill Ktuge Randy Duty Chartie Pierce Robert Peterkin Bill Donner Mike Nugent Bob Newbry Becky Huttberg Richard Ross Tim Navarre May & June Program Schedules in the Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Clarion Anchorage Daily News ABAS Answering Services First American Title' Ma[ston' s Inc. Kenai Vision Center Mikunda, Cottrell & Co. Kluge & Associates HiSpeed Gear! Enstar R & K Industries PTI Communications Unocal Alaska Resources Kmart Congressional Delegation City oj' Kenai Kenai Peninsula Borough KENAI CHAMBER STAFF Laura Measles · Executive Director Becky Pitlo · Administrative Assistant BULK RATE US POSTAGE PAID KENAI, AK PERMIT NO. 12 402 Overland Street Kenai, Alaska 99611 KENAI, CITY OF 210 FIDALGO AVE., STE. #200 KENAI AK 99611 Newsletter Printed Courtesy of The Copyworks, Inc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 .... " ' "''" "'""' '"'"" '"'-- ' ,';,' ' .... "'-' ';';. ,' i;" . .......... . ........ . .......... : '. .............. . .' .... Pdnted by Calendar Crealor for Windows o~ Volume 3 No. 1 March 1999 A PUBLICATION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Hello, readers!0 Hello readers! Happy New Year to you all, and be- lated happy St. Patrick's Day, too! In this first 1999 issue of Election News we send greetings to legisla- tors now in session in Juneau and to everyone on our growing mailing list. We're pleased that people are calling or e-mailing us for copies of our newsletter. In case anyone hasn't noticed, Election News is also available on our web site. We're featuring legislation in this March issue. Them ~re important topics related to legislation the division ,Upports and issues the administration and the leg- islature support involving the elections process. We're also profiling the staff person who supervises the division's legislative projects, Gail Fenumiai. Hope you enjoy your reading. We'll see you again in early summer! Special statewide advisory election possible in June If the legislature passes House Bills 89 and 90 by March 24, the Division of Elections will conduct a spe- cial statewide election June 1 .The issue would be Gov- ernor Knowles' proposal to appropriate $4 billion from the earnings reserve account of the Alaska permanent fund to the constitutional budget reserve fund to help provide sustainable revenue for a balanced budget. · HB89 calls for an advisory vote on the issue; HB90 makes the appropriation. At Election News press time, the legislature was hear- -q public debate on the issue. "The legislation needs to be passed and signed by the governor by March 24 in order for the Department of Justice to issue precleamnce in time for a June 1 vote," (continued on page 7) Division backs legislation to further streamline elections In an effort to streamline the election process for voters and officials running elections, the Division of Elections is supporting legislation this year to simplify, cladfy and change certain requirements in Title 15, Alaska's election law. The legislative package has been introduced in the state Senate by Senator Tim Kelly (R-Anchorage) and in the House by Rep. Jeannette James (R-North Pole). Kelly chairs the Senate Rules Committee; James chairs House State Affairs. The legislation falls into five general categories: · Voter registration · Election procedures · The voting process · Candidacy requirements · Ballot counting (continued on page 6) Inside This Issue 2 2 3 1999 Election Calendar Lt. Governor Ulmer comments Meet the division's Gail Fenumiai 4 How October became November What's going on with initiatives 2 Election News 1999 Election Calendar Odd-numbered years are usually "off" years for the Division of Elections, but as Election News goes to press, Gov- ernor Tony Knowles is proposing a statewide advisory vote to be held June 1 regarding a special use of the Alaska permanent fund earnings reserve ac- count. (See story, page 1, and the It. governor's comment, this page.) We'll keep you posted as information about the election becomes available. Every year, of course, the division su- pervises elections in communities and villages where them are no local gov- erning bodies. These are REAA, CRSA, liquor option and incorporation/ dissolution elections. REAAs are rural school districts, or- ganized in 1975, that serve approxi- mately 34,500 voters. Elections for school board are held in October. This year that date is October 5. In addi- tion to the regular election, the divi- sion conducts special REAA elections related to run-offs, recalls and reorga- nizations. Similar to REAAs, CRSAs are service areas govemed by advisory boards that deal with coastal resource and water- way use management issues. Four CRSA board elections will take place October 5. In 1980 the legislature enacted laws that allow voters in unincorporated communities to vote on issues related to the sale, importation, and posses- sion of alcoholic beverages in their communities. The division conducts these special elections as requested. Sometimes, residents of a village or group of communities express inter- est in becoming an organized or in- corporated city or borough, with their own local government. The division conducts, as requested, the election in which voters decide whether or not incorporation will take place. (continued on page 6) A Comment from Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer Every year that we hold statewide elections, the Division of Elections recruits more than 2,500 volunteers to work on election boards around the state, i say "volunteers" because what the division pays its workers is a small amount for what they do and the responsibility they feel. These are people who open and close the polls, oversee the process while voters sign precinct registers, distribute ballots, see that voted ballots are properly inserted in the state's new Accu-Vote computers or in ballot boxes, and maintain the integrity and security of the electoral process. Representative of various party affiliations and persuasions, they cooperatively represent the best in all of us as they make us welcome at the polling place, answer our questions and send us on our way with cheery farewells. Although it is now March in a new year, I wish to thank our election workers, belatedly, for their assistance last year during the August primary and November general elections and for helping us successfully implement a new ballot count- ing system, Accu-vote! It was well received by voters and the media who appreciated quicker results. I also wish to thank all you municipal clerks who served as absentee voting officials during the election year. We appreciate your assistance with a number of tasks that included helping us recruit election boards and making your offices available as voting locations. This year, as many Election News readers know, Governor Knowles is proposing a special statewide election June 1 that would serve as an advisory vote on the use of the Alaska permanent fund earnings reserve account. The idea behind it is to help provide sustainable revenue for a balanced budget. There's a story in this newsletter outlining initial details and you'll be hearing more details soon. Although 1999 would not be a statewide election year, we may just have one after all, and those of you who assist us with elections may in some way be asked to do so again sooner than you expected. If that happens, we'll appreciate your assistance very much. I also want to tell you we are pleased that the voter rolls will soon be adjusted to more accurately reflect how many voters them actually are in Alaska. Legislation passed in 1998 will allow us to do this, and the division is hard at work develop- ing and distributing letters and forms. We look forward to the time when the division can say with confidence what those numbers truly are. Always, the Division of Elections welcomes suggestions and ideas. Please contact me at Fran_Ulmer@gov.state.ak. us or the division staff with your com- ments and questions. We're here to help. The job we do is made easier by people like you who believe public service and participation in the public process are the backbone of our government. Thank you! 3 In the director's office, -)Gaii Fenumiai wears impressive hats .. The division's election program specialist, Gall Fenumiai, at the witness table in the House State Affairs Committee room in the state Capitol. Election News When reapportionment activities begin in ear- nest this year, Gail will spearhead that effort on behalf of the division, working with the four re- gional supervisors to assist the Reapportion- ment Board as it prepares election district changes that reflect the state's population shifts. She is the division's point person on list main- tenance, the project now underway to update voter roll numbers. She is also the division's liaison to the Depart- ment of Law, and she drafts division regulations and prepares all notices related to their pro- mulgation. During statewide election years, Gail coordi- nates the absentee by-mail program, supervis- ing the temporary staff that organizes all ab- sentee voting, including voting by fax. "1 like issues, I like the challenges they create, I like variety and having my hands in a lot of different pots," she says. "1 enjoy testifying be- fore the legislature because I'm comfortable with the subject matter and enjoy talking about it." The old saying goes, "You can't tell a book by its cover." Regarding Gail Fenumiai, Gail also is a computer whiz. Responsible for one might say, "You can't tell what she does by her title." What does election setting up the data base and programming the program specialist mean and what does Gail do at the Division of Elections? memory cards for Accu-Vote, the state's new optical-scan ballot tabulation system, she got There is no reasonable answer to the first question, and to the second, the training in Dallas from Global Election Systems, answer is she supervises a number of important election-related programs, from whom the state made the purchase. She Gail, to state it simply, is our issues manager, then worked closely with Global programmers who came to Alaska to implement the system She represents the division before the legislature, researching and organizing for last year's primary and general elections. positions the division wishes legislators to address. Right now she is spend- ing many hours at committee meetings, taking notes and testifying at hear- "What fun thatwas!" she says. "Monitoring what ings. precincts had reported, getting the statewide summary out and in the appropriate format for In addition, she is the division's liaison to the federal government, correspond- posting on the internet, working closely with ing with the Department of Justice on preclearance matters when the division the regional offices on election nights--I loved wishes to change a voting law, practice, or procedurc even a precinct bound- it! We were all so excited when everything ary. (See Editor's Note, page 7). worked and the first results arrived at 8:05. We couldn't keep up with posting the reports it was Gail also represents the division in its relationship with the National Voter old news so fast!" Registration Act of 1993. Overall objectives of the act are: In her work for the division Gail has attended · to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens national meetings of the National Association who register to vote in elections for federal office of State Election Directors (NASED) as well as a meeting of the National Association of Sec- · to protect the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring that accu- retaries of State (NASS) to discuss election- rate and current voter registration rolls are maintained, and related issues. to enhance the participation of eligible citizens as voters in elections for federal office. What concerns her most about the election pro- (continued on page 6) 4 Election News Can you guess why Alaska's general elections are held in November when the state constitution says they are to take place in October? A Riggins, Idaho, high-school student recently asked a question that prompted us to do some interesting research, and we'd like to share the results of that effort with Election News readers. "Your state constitution says general elec- tions in Alaska are held in October. Your law says general elections are held in November. How did October become November in Alaska?" the student asked. Good question, Luke Baumgarten, senior from Salmon River High School! Transcripts of the 1955-1956 Constitutional Convention provided us with our response. .: .,. . Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in sessiot~ Presiding is first vice president Frank Peratrovich. Speaking at the microphone is Constitutional Convention president and Alaska's first state governor, I~lliam A. £gata Photo courtesy Anchorage Museum of History and Art When Alaska was a territory, the election of its non-voting delegate to Con- gross and other territorial officials, such as members of the legislature, took place in October. When delegates to the Constitutional Convention met on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks in November, 1955, to draft a constitution for a new "State of Alaska" they considered, among other issues, when elections should be held. After discussion, they agreed that the new state should continue to hold its general elections in October, though they also agreed that a state legislature could change the day and the month if it so desired. Some delegates said October was a more convenient month for elections than November for fisher- men, miners coming in from the creeks, and construction workers, since their work ended in October. One delegate said, "In November the rivers are freezing up, the sloughs are full of overflow ice and water, and it's important for the trapper to get around the country. He can't even get to a post office to send in an absentee ballot then. This will hold true for the Lower Kuskokwim and probably the Lower Yukon" Another delegate supporting October elections said, "If we have an election in November it takes a certain amount of time to canvass the votes and to ascer- tain the results, and that would be too short a time (before the legislature convened in January)." Another said, "If a new govemor is elected in November he won't have any time when he takes office to acquaint himself with the job before the legislature meets." Delegates appeared to be confused about the month presidential electors should vote. One delegate said he "had it on good author- ity that it was not necessary to elect elec- tors in November," that voters could elect them and statewide candidates plus a state legislature in October. Another said, "No, Congress has adopted the election date in November and we shouldn't be at variance with them if we want to be one of the sister- hood of states." As residents of the territory, Alaskans could not vote for president. If state- hood arrived, they could. Finally delegates took a vote, selecting Oc- tober as the month to hold general elections in a new state, and the language as written then appears in the constitution now. (Editor's Note: Those pushing for Novem- ber were right. In 1845 Congress estab- lished the Tuesday after the first Monday in November every fourth year for the se- lection of electors. 3U.S.C. 1) In the early summer of 1958 Congress passed the Statehood Act giving Alaskans the opportunity to decide whether they wanted to join the union. It said that before August 1, 1958, territorial Governor Mike Stepovich was to issue a proclamation requiring the territory to hold a primary and general elec- tion for the purpose of ratifying the act and electing a governor, a full delegation to Con- gress and a state legislature. The primary election was held August 26, 1958, and the general, November 25. Statehood was ap- proved by a large majority of the voters. In 1959 the first state legislature passed a law setting the month and the date for Alaska's general election as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even- numbered years. The law also establishe~ the date for the primary election as the fir,.. Tuesday after the first Monday in August. That date was later changed to the fourth Tuesday in August. 5 Election News The continuing interest in initiative petitions In last year's general election, five initiative petitions were placed on the ballot: ~ An act prohibiting billboards An act reqUiring government to use English in all gov- ernment functions and actions An act requiring the It. governor to allow candidates for the United States Congress or Alaska legislature to make a term limits pledge An act allowing patients to use marijuana for certain medical purposes An act prohibiting a person from using a snare with the intent of trapping a wolf Status of Current Petitions Initiative Petition' 98PROP "An Act relating to property tax relief" Summary Language: Method of Assessment for Property Taxes This bill changes the way property is assessed for taxes. Property would be assessed at its full and true value as of January 1 with three exceptions. One of these exceptions is new. If the property is sold, then the value is the pur- chase price at the time of sale, and remains at that value unless sold again. The definition of full and true value is also modified. This would be defined as the price the property brings in an open market at the time of sale between a willing seller and buyer who are familiar with the property." Pdmary sponsors are Scott Kohihaas, Uwe Kalenka and David Beckvold. Petition booklets were distributed to the initiative committee October 22, 1998, and the petition must be filed by October 22, 1999. All but the snare initiative passed. Applications for throe initiative petition applications were filed in 1998. Their content and status are summarized on this page. The petition 98PROP has been out for signa- ture gathering since last fall. Petitions filed after the 1998 general election will require approximately 22,700 signa- tums in order to be placed on the ballot. This figure is almost 2,000 less than the number required on last year's ballot. The mason for this is that fewer voters went to the polls in 1998 than in 1996. The law presently states that 10 percent of those who voted in the previous general elec- tion, in two thirds of the state's 40 election districts, must sign a petition in order for it to qualify for placement on a statewide ,ballot. Initiative Petition: 98HDRO "An Act requiring the competitive sale of hydroelectric projects owned by the State of Alaska and relating to the financing of acquisition of ownemhip interests in the projects by retail power consumem" Primary sponsors are Lonnie L. Haughton, Diane Hudson and Jim Lottsfeldt. The petition application was received in the Lt. Governor's Office July 14, 1998. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections July 20, 1998, for review and verification of signatures. Notification that the division verified 100 signatures of qualified voters was received August 12, 1998. The application is at the Department of Law for review. Legislation that would change requirements related to pe- tition signature gathering has been introduced in the State House this session. Sponsored by Rep. Bill VVilliams (R- Saxman), House Bill 45 would change the number of dis- tdcts represented in the total signatures from two-thirds to throe-fourths (30 rather than 27 of the state's 40 election districts). In addition, the number of signatures from each house dis- trict must meet at least 10 percent of those who voted in the preceding general election in that house district. Cur- rent rules that state 10 percent of the voters must sign statewide also state that only one signature is required from two-thirds of the voting districts. The changes in this bill require passage of a constitutional amendment (H JR7) and would take effect only if the amend- ment passes. The changes would also require program- ming enhancements by the Division of Elections, so a tis, cai note has been attached. Initiative Petition: 981NDP "An Act to provide for a vote of independence" Primary sponsors were Scott Kohlhaas, Leonard Karpinski, and Edward Hoch. The petition application was received in the Lt. Governor's Office November 10, 1998. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections November 12, 1998, for review and verification of signatures. Notification that the division verified 100 signatures of qualified voters was received December 16, 1998. On March 2, 1999, the Department of Law found that the subject of the initiative did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provi- sions governing the use of the initiative. Based on this recommendation, and in accordance with AS 15.45.070, Lt. Governor Ulmer on March 4 denied the certification of the application. HB45 and H JR7 were assigned both to the State Affairs and Finance Committees for initial legislative review. 6 Legislation, continued... There is also a section the division's legislative liai- son, Gail Fenumiai, calls "general housekeeping"-- repealing the chapter on punch-card voting, for in- stance, since those precincts that used punch cards now cast ballots by Accu-Vote, the state's new optical scan tabulation system. A proposed change related to voter registration would allow the mailing address on file with the Permanent Fund Dividend Division to serve as the official mailing address on the voter registration record since election officials believe it is the most accurate address for Alaska's voters. Under election procedures, the division is propos- ing that the requirement in law to post names of registered voters 40 days prior to an election be eliminated. "It's simply not an efficient way to get people registered or their registrations updated prior to an election," Fenumiai said. The division is recommending, under voting pro- cess proposals, that language be added to clarify what portions of a ballot will count if a voter moves from one district to another after the 30-day cutoff period to update registration information. Under candidacy requirements, the use of stickers would be repealed by law. Right now the use of Election News Message from the Director We are pleased to welcome Lt. Governor Ulmer to the pages of Elec- tion News this issue. We appreciate her expression of thanks to elec- tion workers and municipal clerks throughout the state. The It. gover- nor also discusses the special statewide election Governor Knowles has proposed for June 1 and the division's list maintenance effort, now underway. I'd like to comment briefly on the latter. We hope to receive preclearance late this month from the Department of Justice for the notices we will send voters whose Alaska registration we question. We would then expect a first mailing to go out to these people in mid Apdl, followed by a second mailing in mid June. If we are unable to verify their addresses and confirm they are active voters by late July, we would then put them on an inactive list. They could vote, but until they do so, they would not be counted in voter turnout figures. We will mail the first notice to 90,000 voters currently listed on our voter rolls. Half this number we consider inactive now, so it is the other 45,000 whose status will make the difference in helping us determine the accuracy of our list. We'll be keeping you posted on this issue and other issues as they develop. Although 1999 is not a major election year, you can see there's a lot going on at the Division of Elections. Sandra J. Stout Director stickers is prohibited by regulation. Also in this Gail Fenumiai, continued... section is a requirement that political party candi- dates for governor and It govemor must have a run- ning mate in order to appear on the ballot. Addi- tionally, write-in candidates would have to file a declaration with the division that contains the same information required of candidates whose names will appear on the primary election ballot. Regarding ballot counting, procedures for precincts that hand count ballots and those that use tabula- tors would be clarified. cess is voter tumout. She enjoys monitoring the activities of other states that are implementing programs to encourage people to vote. "Young people need to understand the reasons why it's important," she says. Gail Nygard Fenumiai was born in Juneau. Her parents moved from Montana to Arizona to Kotzebue, where her father worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in 1959. She graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School, attended Arizona State and then graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with a degree in business administration and a management emphasis. Our bill is mom than 30 pages long," Fenumiai said. "We carefully researched all areas of our law to see where clarifications and simplifications could be made. We're satisfied that we've come up with a product that makes the voting process more con- venient and efficient. We'd like to thank our spon- sors and are looking forward to outlining the details of the bill to all legislators and the general public." Calendar, continuetL.. Residents of a village or group of communities oc- casionally express interest in dissolving their local government unit. Following the presentation of the appropriate request from the Department of Com- munity and Regional Affairs, the division conducts an election in which voters decide whether or not to dissolve the local government. , "1 finished college after my second child was born. I'm very proud of that," she says. Gail was executive assistant to Lt. Governor Stephen McAIpine from 1983 - 1988. She worked as election coordinator at the Division of Elec- tions from 1988 - 1989, and then returned to the division in 1995. She and Al Fenumiai, who is employed by the state troopers, have three children: Nicole, Brittany and Phillip. The kids are small and Gail is very much involved in school activities, such as Halloween carnivals and par- ent group meetings. Nicole, at age 7, wrote The Important Book - i Love My Mother and Sh Loves Me, for Gail. In tote it says: "1 love my mother because she takes me shopping sometimes to get toys and clothes. She helps me with my piano music. Sometimes she takes me to siramic (sic). I love my mom and she loves me very much." 7 Advisory election, continued... ays the division's legislative liaison, Gaii Fenumiai. (Editor's Note: Before the State of Alaska, or any of its po- litical subdivisions, may change a voting law, practice, or procedure, approval for that change must be given by the DOJ. The process to request approval for a change and the granting of the change is called preclearance. Its history be- gan with the passage by Congress of the Voing Rights Act of f 965. Normally, a preclearance process takes 60 days from beginning to end.) The Division of Elections has recommended the June I election be conducted by mail rather than in person. The reason, Fenumiai says, is expense and convenience. The division estimates that a by-mail election on this issue will cost $520,000 and a stan- dard election would cost $839,000. "A by-mail election would be convenient for several reasons," she said. "In the northwest part of the state, schools close in late May and subsistence activities begin the first week in June, so a lot of voters would be gone at the time of the election." Fisheries openings are in May and June, also, she noted. In addition, recruiting election workers is a 5 -6 month process. The procurement process for equipment and forms takes 4 - 5 3onths. Accu-Vote units and phone lines connected to the opti- .;al-scan ballot tabulation process would need testing. "If we were to conduct the election by mail, we would mail bal- lots May 10 before schools close and before subsistence activi- ties begin. That would allow more than two weeks for voters to vote and return their ballots timely," she said. She also noted that ballots can be received up to 10 days after an election if they are postmarked on Election Day and mailed from within the United States. If the advisory vote were to be conducted by mail, it would be the first time Alaska had held a statewide by-mail election. For a number of years the division has conducted small, special rural elections by mail. Last November Oregon approved an initiative petition to conduct all state elections by mail. A chief sponsor of the ballot measure was the Oregon League of Women Voters. "We've been doing by-mail elections since 1981 ," the clerk of Oregon's Madon County, Al Davidson, another sponsor, told Elec- tion News. "In fact, for the past eight years, all our elections except the primary and general have been by mail. Now they will be, too." ,)avidson noted that voter turnout is higher by mail. He also com- mented positively on convenience and cost. More than 70 per- cent of Oregon voters approved last fall's initiative on the by-mail issue. Election News Elections' web site update Understandably, the number of hits and users for the Division of Elections' web site has gone down since the crush of the election when everyone was interested in election results. However, them were still over 19,000 hits from more than 3,000 users last month. These users were mostly in Alaska, but also came from all over the world. Fourteen countries (besides the United States) accessed our web site. They were Germany, Canada, Japan, Australia, Is- rael, Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden, Italy, Dominican Republic, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and India. The top ten states accessing our web site were Alaska, Vir- ginia, California, Texas, Minnesota, New York, Pennsyl- vania, Georgia, Ohio and New Jersey. "We send thanks to those who sent comments about our web information. We need to know who our audience is, and it seems that the consensus of comments is to keep the pages simple. Without frills, more people can ac- cess our site, and it is my goal to keep the site acces- sible to the majority of our audience," said webmaster Barb Whiting. New information and updates on the site: The index on the home page has been simplified. We hope you will be able to find what you need quickly. The division conducts elections for REAAs (rural school boards) and CRSAs (Coastal Resource Service Area boards), so we have added the Declaration of Candidacy forms for filing for office for those boards. The REAA and CRSA board information has been updated to reflect the board members elected in the last election and also shows which seats are available for the 1999 election. The staff directory has been updated showing vacancies when they occur. The page showing the names of our elected officials has been updated from the last election. Since the legislature is now in session, we hope this will be helpful if you are attempting to contact your legislators. The status of the petitions in progress has been updated along with general instructions on how to do an initiative petition, which includes legislation that was passed. The page showing the number of registered voters by party and by precinct is updated monthly. http :llwww.gov.state.ak.uslltgovlelecflonslhomepage.html 8 Election News STATE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Please contact the following Division of Elections personnel for information and assistance regarding elections. All telephone numbers are (907) prefixes. The FAX number for the director's office is (907) 465-3203. E-mail addresses are fi rstna me_lastname@gov, state, ak. us Director's Office Sandra J. 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Box 110017 Juneau AK 99811-0017 ,, ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Ii,1,,I,1,,,11,,,,,11,,,11,1,,11 CITY CLERK CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE STE 200 KENAI AK 99611 7~ ~~ $~~.~ z~; Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Co. A periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, Inc. A state oil and gas lease sale spanning the Cook Inlet basin is still on schedule for April 21. despite demands from environmentalists to hold it back. Beluga listing holds widespread implications Listing of Beluga whales could have significant impacts on Cook Inlet industries and local economies A coalition of environmental groups has filed a petition asking the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to list Cook Inlet beluga whales as endan- gered. Environmentalists are likely to use such a listing to target new oil and gas 1exploration in the Cook Inlet basin, as ./well as marine traffic, commercial fishing and other resource development. Non- development interests could also use , the listing to argue for more restrictive discharge permit requirements for industry and local communities. including Anchorage. A state oil and gas lease sale span- ning the Cook Inlet basin is still on schedule for April, despite calls from environmentalists to rethink the sale and sharply cut its offerings. The Cook Inlet Areawide Lease Sale has already been refined several times to delete critical wildlife habitat areas and to ac- commodate points of consensus reached by a stakeholders process. ',vinich included environmentalists. The State and federal government have determined that subsistence hunt- "The beluga population is declining at about 15 percent a year. Harvests represent about 20 percent of the stock. And all the stock can contribute through breeding is about 5 percent." -Doug DeMaster NMFS .... lng, not oil drilling, is the chief reason for the decline in beluga whale popula- tions. About 70 belugas are killed each year in Cook Inlet by hunters. Roughly half of those are believed shot and killed each year, but lost in the Inlet's silty waters. In November, after a last-minute change in methodology used to esti- mate the beluga population, NMFS determined the 1998 population had dropped to approximately 350. Based on the adjusted number, NMFS has warned that the Cook Inlet beluga could become extinct in a decade if current hunting levels continue. Some subsistence hunters have voluntarily agreed to curtail their hunting. At a recent conference in Anchorage, tribal leaders and hunters agreed to begin hammering out an agreement regulating beluga hunting. Both said they would like to see some kind of "co- management" as provided for in the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which would involve them in developing and implementing a conservation plan with the federal government. Such a plan would help .orevent the beluga from declining more ('Continued to page 7) by Ken Freeman Alaska executives hopeful fiscal plan will emerge this session RDC ,,vas pleased to help coordinate Alaska's "State of the Economy" forum in Juneau last month to help the Legislature. the Knowles administration and Alaska's business leaders gain a clearer picture of our state's overall economy. The forum, which was broadcast on Gavel to Gavel and the AlasKa Public Radio Network, was well received by Alaskans and will be beneficial as The Leaislature and the administration address the challenging budget issues ahead. Alaska executives from nearly every sector of our state's economy addressed the current economic situation and the outlook for their industry in light of global events. Most speakers emphasized how important it 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 orderlv 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 .................... Cad R. Portman Finance/Membership ........... Steven Dougherty Special Assistant ......................... Tadd Owens RDC is located at 121 W. Fireweed. Suite 250, Anchor- age, 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 RDC's web site address' www.akrdc.org Writer & Editor Carl Portman RDC President Allen Bingham testifies before the Anchorage Caucus on ~ne fiscal gap. is for the Legislature and the administration to develop and imo',emen[ a unified fiscal plan that will assure the state's long term fiscal security. While most Alaskans are we!t aware of the hard times in the oil indus~w, not as many understand the downturn which has hit the fishing, mining and timber sectors. RDC's Treasurer John Sturgeon. President of Koncor Forest Products. delivered a sobering presentation on Alaska's forest products industry. Stur- geon noted his industry has been dealt devastating blows by the Asian fiu and new restrictive federal policies ac. plying to Alaska's two national forests. !,n just a decade, the value of all forest 2roducts from Alaska has fallen from S600 million annually to $150 million. The croo is mainly a function of reciuce,a ~r',/es~ and to a lesser extenT, aeclinin,: "r~ces. Employment during This '""e nas fallen from 6.000 to 2.500 i.c2s ,,i~n a · Page 2,; RESOURCE REVIEW / March 1999 reduced harvest and the closing of Southeast Alaska's two pulp mills driv- ing that downward trend. Like oil and mining, these are among the highest paying jobs in Alaska. Alaska's resource industries now comprise about 45 percent of Alaska's gross state product with oil accounting for 36 percent while forestry, mining and fishing combine for 7 percent. In terms of direct revenues to the state, no other industry can offset the loss of oil money to the general fund. Oil accounts for approximately three quarters of the state's revenues to fund a wide variety of programs ranging from general wel- fare to schools and roads. So while a stable, more diversifi economy may cushion the slump's im- pact, we all need to be concerned about hard times in the oil industry, as well as timber, mining and fishing. RDC's number one public policy initiative is the establishment of a long- term fiscal plan which will help provide a positive business climate for current and future investors. In February, RDC President Allen Bingham presented testimony before the Anchorage Caucus on the need for such a plan. Additionally. Board members discussed the fiscal gap issue with the administration and the Legislature in conjunction with its recent visit to Juneau. RDC is continuing to meet with several other trade organizations to identify points of consensus from the business community on a unified fiscal plan. Specifically, this joint effort is study- ing potential tools to close the fiscal gap, including reductions in spendina. use of Permanent Fund earnings ~ revenue-enhancement measures. it is clear, however, that we must avoid action that will put further stress on our resource industries which are the foundation of Alaska's economy. by Allen Bingham :'. ' , i , , ' i,,11 ii Big push for more Wilderness Preservationists seek to add millions of acres to Wilderness system A new effort among environmental groups to designate tens of millions of acres of rural lands across the western United States as Wilderness is gaining momentum as a new and aggressive generation of preservationists organize across the West to block new mining, logging, oil exploration, cattle grazing and any development that would bring man's presence to remote areas. After years of dispute with the federal government over how much Wilderness remained in Utah. citizen volunteers organized by the Utah brief r.,ev ew Alaskans continue to support opening ANWR exploration More than two out of three Alas- kans (71%) support oil exploration on the Coastal Plain of ANWR. Polling conducted in February by the Dittman Research Corporation demonstrated that a vast majority of Alaskans con- tinue to support opening ANWR to oil and gas exploration. Wilderness Coalition have logged thousands of hours in the backcountry taking more than 50.000 photographs of undeveloped lands. They have catalogued 9.1 million acres of land they claim is suitable for federal Wilderness designation- five times as much as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recommended. The Utah Wilderness Coalition's new inventory will be the foundation of a new bill seeking more Wilderness designations and is expected to be introduced in Congress soon. Similar coalitions in Alaska and Colorado also plan to soon introduce Wilderness bills. In virtually every western state, environmental activists armed with cameras, maps, Global Positioning Systems, and other tools are hiking the backcountry to take photographs and gather additional information to challenge federal inventories. Environmentalists hope to introduce bills demanding more than 40 million acres of Wilderness be added to the nation's current inventory of 104 million acres. More than 5~ million acres of the Coal shipments from the Us/bell/Coal Mine to South Korea are set to resume in Se,otemt~er under a one-year agreement with a Korean utility. established Wilderness system is in Alaska. Many environmental activists, how- ever. claim the new proposals fall far short and are demanding much more. in the meantime, the Clinton adminis- tration last spring proposed a tempo- rary halt to road-building on most roadless areas in national forests. The Forest Service last month implemented the year-and-a-half moratorium on road building. The administrative decision gives green advocates time to build more support for permanent protection. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is also reportedly exploring various pro- posals, including a bill that designates all National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge lands as Wilderness. Meanwhile, in Alaska environmentalists are proposing more than 15 million acres of additional Wilderness designations, including the Coastal Plain of ANWR, America's hottest onshore oil prospect. So once again we have our work cut out for us. Stayed tuned as the battle heats up. We'll need your help to hold the line. Miners rank Alaska high A survey of North American mining companies revealed that Alaska ranked as the ninth most popular place among 30 regions in North America to explore. In their ranking, the companies considered mineral potential, taxation, regulatory consistency and land use policies, according to The Fraser Institute. a British Columbia think tank that released the survey results. Nevada ranked first in the survey. "Everyone has known that the minerals are here, and now they are beginning to see that the state is supportive of mineral development," said Ron Sheardown, President of the Alaska Miners Association. "This is essential if mining is going to realize its true potential and provide jobs and benefits." March 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 3 PHnce ~Villia~ Sozt~d .vat'er today ~t'iri~ roit..Rhesr (.;il .~'pill Ia~t's i~ tt~e ,~'orld There have been many ongoing improvements since the oil spill in Prince William Sound ten years ago. Lessons learned from tine spill have made the Sound safer today with the toughest oil spill prevention and response laws in the world applying to every tanker calling on Alyeska Pipeline Service Company's marine terminal in Valdez. A fleet of spill response vessels and tugs, known as SERVS. now escort loaded oil tankers througi~ Prince William Sound into the Gulf of Alaska. If any trouble develops, these vessels are on the spot to handle emergencies. Two highly- maneuverai31e tractor tugs were added to the fleet last summer to provide added protection. And one new enhanced tractor tug, the most powerful ever built, was put into opera- tion last month. A similar tug is expected to be put into service this summer. In 1989, the U.S. Coast Guard's marine radar system extended a few miles beyond the Valdez Arm. The radar system is still in place, but a much more advanced satellite system has been added to track the location of tankers and escort vessels throughout the Sound and up to 60 miles into the Gulf of Alaska. It's the only fully implemented system of its kind in the world. Barges equipped with oil spill containment and clean-up equipment are positioned at key locations in the Sound. An extensive maintenance program, frequent drills and inspec- tions keep spill crews and equipment in top shape. Prince William Sound now holds the largest stockpile of oil response equipment and materials in the world. Today there are 34 miles of boom in Valdez and more than 60 skimming systems with a rated capability of recovering 300,000 barrels in 72 hours. A recent risk assessment of shipping operations re- vealed that the escort response vessels and other changes have reduced the risk of another major spill in Prince William Sound by 75 percent. "We'll never totally eliminate the risk of another spill, but we're better prepared now" said Tom Chapple, who heads the Alaska Department of Conservation's industry prepared- ness group. "A number of steps have i3een taken that give me and a lot of others more comfort." Today the Sound is protected by the strictest spill pre- vention and preparedness regulations in tine world and one of the most advanced vessel tracking systems. Vatdez Mavor Dave Cobbs. wno a~so manages a non- ~rofit salmon natcherv near the marine terminal, sees vast · 'marovements. He credits the oii inaustr'/~' ~eing "proactive" 'n looking for ways to prevent an oil sD~ii. Page 4 ,," RESOURCE REVIEW / March 1999 "They're making a strong effort." said the RDC Board member. "They're very. committed." Meanwlqile. an overall assessment of the. Sound's environment one decade after the spill indicates healthy marine life and insignificant and isolated pockets of oil in sediments and under rocks. Many scientists insist that these pockets pose virtually no threat to wildlife and that the Sound has essentially recovered. Chemist David Page. a professor at Bowdoin College in Maine. said "you can find poci<ets of oil if you know where to look for it. or if somebody shows you." He charged that some scientists and activists tend to set their focus on "the worst of the worst" areas that are not typical of most beaches in the (Continued to page 7) ¥,he BP rani<er Dena//. acco,moan/ed by an escort vessel, sails into the Port of Valdez. (Photo by Judy Patrick) RDC, MMS, State and North Slope Borough endorse Northstar The Resource Development Council has joined with the State of Alaska, the North Slope Borough and the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS) in urging the Army Corps of Engineers to support a proposal by BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc., to bring a pipeline straight to shore from the offshore Northstar oil field northwest of Prudhoe Bay. The Corps issued its Final Environmental Impact State- ment for the NOrthstar project on February 5. RDC, as well as MMS, the State and the North Slope Borough, all support Alternative 2 in the FEiS as opposed to Alternative 5, the Corps "environmentally-preferred" route. Alternative 2 features the shortest offshore pipeline seg- ment of any of the proposed routes. Alternative 5 requires a longer pipeline route which comes aground at West Dock and follows existing road or pipeline corridors. The MMS has concluded that adopting the shortest offshore pipeline seg- ment "is prudent and the most responsible alternative given public concern" about potential oil spills. The subsea portion of Alternative 2 is 33 percent shorter than Alternative 5. The ) FElS estimates that the maximum potential oil spill volume is reduced by approximately 45 percent under Alternative 2. In its comments to the Corps, RDC emphasized that Alternative 2 keeps the overall footprint to a minimum and provides maximum protection for the environment. Pipeline design includes special features to mitigate and withstand shifting in permafrost areas. These features have been successfully applied in permafrost without adverse impacts. Potential shoreside erosion has been accounted for in the design and placement of onshore facilities. Since the subsea portion of Alternative 2 is substantially shorter than the Corps' "environmentally-preferred" alterna- tive, the volume of seabed excavation is somewhat less than Alternative 5. Moreover, the Alternative 5 route lies entirely outside the barrier islands where seasonal ice and oceano- graphic conditions present additional challenges. Alternative 5 would also require a significant expansion of the West Dock BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.. is the operator of the Endicott oil field, located two miles offshore in the Beaufort Sea, The field is northeast of Prudhoe Bay. (Photo by Frank Baked causeway, requiring the placement of about 250,000 cubic yards of gravel. RDC believes the benefits of Alternative 5 are out- weighed by the increased length of the offshore pipeline and the impacts associated with expanding West Dock. RDC also believes new developments such as Northstar will have minimal cumulative impact due to size reductions, waste minimization and pollution controls. North Slope Borough Mayor Ben Nageak noted the borough's decision to support Northstar development was extremely difficult because to approve it went against a long- standing policy of not supporting offshore oil and gas devel- opment. BP is developing the Northstar field from Seal Island, which is located six miles offshore. Meanwhile, the Endicott oil field to the east of Prudhoe Bay is produced entirely offshore from man-made islands. Nageai< noted that BP has been operating Endicott safely for ten years. "As hard as it may be for some, we are forced to conclude that this project meets our requirements." Nageak said. "We believe BP will ensure that Northstar is a top-quality project and will coexist with the Inupiat culture and traditions." RDC urged the Corps to adopt Alternative 2 as its preferred alternative for permit issuance. New discovery may prolong life of Fort Knox mill A new lode has been discovered near the Ft. Knox gold mine near Fairbanks. Geologists estimate that 433,400 ounces of gold lie beneath the Gil claims, located five miles from the Ft. Knox mill. Additional work on the claims this summer could confirm a larger deposit, perhaps as much as one million ounces. The new discovery may help prolong the life of the $350 million processing m~ll at Ft. Knox. a 4.1 million-ounce depos~ that is expected to keep the m~ll running for 12 years. Since the deposit was discovered, geologists have found additional reserves of 2.7 million ounces of gold to run through the mill. A one million-ounce gold resource at Gii could add three years of life to the Ft. Knox mill, according to mine manager Steve Lang. The Gil resource is not only close to the mill. it is attractive because it averages 0.04 ounces of gold per ton -- nearly twice as rich as Ft. Knox. There are other potential prospects in the area that could also feed the Ft. Knox mill. March 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5 RDC carries ~ts ~egislative and administrative priorities to Juneau RDC board members gather for a meeting with House Speaker Brian Porter during the annual board visit to Juneau February 23-24. Porter noted that the Legislature's top priority this session is to implement a unified plan to address Alaska's $1 billion fiscal gap. RDC Executive Director Ken Freeman addresses budget and regulatory issues with Representative Joe Green in the House chambers. RDC board members gather in the Governor's conference room for a meeting with Knowles administration officials, including Commissioners John Shively, Joe Perkins. Wilson Condon and Debbie Sedwick. While in Juneau. the board a/so met with Commissioner Frank Rue of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. RDC staff and board address regulatory issues, including state agency permitting fees. with Commissioner Michele Brown of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. RDC goes online, check ou RDC is online! Earlierthis month, RDC's web page was posted on the world wide web at www.akrdc.org. RDC's site is designed to be a source of information for our memuers and the public alike. Included on the site is an interac',~ve membership application, a schedule of our up- coming events and copies of the most recent issues of the t our web site "Resource Review." RDC's 1999 Legislative and Adminis- trative Priorities, Issues and Activities Update and the mos current Legislative Matrix are also available online. Updates on important resource issues can be downloaded as well. Members are encouraged to utilize this convenient source of information and please emaii staff with any suggestions. Page 6 RESOURCE REVIEW/Marctn 1999 Improvements make Alaska's Prince William Sound safer (Continued from page 4) Sound. Page said the remaining oil is more like "a basketball court in an area the size of Rhode Island..." John Wiens, a biologist at Colorado State University, noted "it's apparent after a decade of research that many species were not adversely affected and that recovery of many of the other species has been relatively rapid. This may not agree with many of the preconceptions that many of us had when we stepped into Prince William Sound following the oil spill. But this is what the facts indicate." Page and Wiens and other scientists characterize their work as objective and credible science, untainted by emotion or environmental advocacy they say colors studies and conclusions drawn by some scientists and activists. "Oil spills are emotionally-wrenching events, but science and advocacy don't mix," Wiens said. One decade after the oil spill, marine life in Prince William Sound is healthy. A recent study noted that many species are on the rebound. The state-federal oil spill trustees council lists bald eagles and river otters as completely recovered from the spill and 17 species or resources on the rebound. No indication oil development has harmed whales (Continued from page 1) ·, and might be the only way to keep the "! whales from being listed an endangered. While conceding that a co- management agreement would be a significant step forward, environmentalists are pressing for nothing less than endangered species status for the whales. Such status would force NMFS to monitor and more strictly regulate virtually ali human activity in the Inlet. Native hunters have challenged the method federal biologists use in count- ing the whales, contending the decline in population isn't as severe as federal regulators claim. Native hunters insist the whales are part of a larger Gulf of Alaska population and that there are fewer whales in the northern reaches of the Inlet because there are fewer fish there. Federal scientists, however, believe hunting is a leading suspect in the de- cline of beluga populations in Cook Inlet. Evidence NMFS has gathered suggests Cook Inlet belugas are not I mixing with others in the Bering Sea and Arctic waters. "The beluga population is declining at about 15 percent a year." said Doug DeMaster. a biologist with the National Marine Mammal Laboratory in Seattle. "Harvests represent about 20 percent of the stock. And all the stock can contribute through breeding is about 5 percent." The MMPA has banned anyone except Natives from hunting the whales. While NMFS can regulate the harvest under certain circumstances, it has been reluctant to do so. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has chosen to keep the Cook Inlet areawide lease sale on schedule for April 21. "Post-sale activities are not expected to have any significant adverse effect on beluga whales or their habitat," the agency wrote in its best-interest finding for the lease sale. That document also noted that NMFS is conducting a status report on the belugas. The federal agency is expected to decide this spring on the listing of the beluga for special protection under the MMPA or the Endangered Species Act. If a listing occurs, state leasing rules still can change, according to the best-interest finding. "To date, we don't have any indica- tion that oil and gas development has caused harm or killed any belugas, lout we have observed a redistribution north from the middle Inlet to the nor~iqern district in the last 20 years," said Brad Smith, who oversees NMFS research on whales. "That at least coincides in time with some of the development, but there's a lot of other factors you could juggle in there." Meanwhile, Representatives Gall Phillips and Scott Ogan have introduced a resolution in the Alaska House requesting that NMFS and Congress act immediately to reverse the decline of the Cook Inlet beluga whale population and to regulate the harvest of the whales until the population has recovered. The resolution also requests that Congress provide NMFS with adequate funding to conduct research to acquire the information necessary to "ensure that the Cook Inlet beluga whale population is not placed in jeopardy, that Alaskans dependent on the beluga whale resource are not unnecessarily penalized, and that associated industries in the state are not placed at risk." However, the resolution warned that listing the beluga underthe Endangered Species Act would have significant negative effects on the economies of Cook Inlet. as well as the entire state of Alaska. March 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 ,¢'ince Tesoro Alaska began refinery in 1969, Alaska's petroleum created a world of new opportunities. overcome tremendous challenges. production at our Kenai industry has And Today, Alaska's future is brighter- and the potential for real stability is greater- than ever before. We need to listen and understand. We need to cooperate and work together. We need quality of to develop our potential and preserve out life. It's going to take good energy from everyone. T SORO Resource Development Council 121 W.. Fireweed, Suite 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Page 8 / RESOURCE REVIEW / March 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 "~, We keep~ you informed ~ Bus~ness News Political Events Community Issues Volume 12 ............. Issue 4 _... .. ~.~.~i~:..~.~. ?.~.::~:i:~:~..~. ~ ! ; ,.., ~,-ry ("_! rn'ro~uced Lr ,,,,~ ..... C'HAM:B' .r Soidotna ..... ~" .... '~' ':" .... .......... ?'" ~:" Chamber~.~* Commerce TODAY 8TH ANNUAL ST. PATR'rCK'5 DAY CELEBRA'I"ZON BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER! The Board of Directors and Staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration. A good time was had by ail. Thanks to the hearty folks who entered the parade and to spectators who came out to cheer them on, and thanks to Bailey's Furniture for providing a place for the parade to line up and Jackson Construction for plowing it. Thanks to the 30 merchants that purchased Lucky Bucks and attached their valuable prizes and discounts. Thanks to the Gity of Soldotna for their support and for plowing an area for Fire Art by Griz to, once again, awe us all with a spectacular fireworks show. And to Central Emergency Services for their support and expertise. The Soldotna Seniors cooked up a fine Irish Dinner with all the trimmings which was enjoyed by everyone who arrived before it was all gobbled up. Skyview Mock Trial group and the SkyviewSwing Choir served the dinner, cleaned up and even treated us to a song. Everyone enjoyed the Irish music by Wade Hampton Miller and we would like to thank MACtel for sponsoring them, ERA Aviation for transporting them, and Kenai Chrysler for providing shuttle services. Leland Chum!ey.did a fine job of auctioning the many items generously contributed by the following business: Alaska Paper Company, Al Gagnon & Sons, Alaska Physical Therapy, Alaska Railroad, Alaska Wildland Adventures, Alaskan Fishing Adventures, Arctic Web Publications, ASAP Telephone Answering and Personnel Services, Blue Moose Lodge, The Body Zone, Glass Act Guide Service, Cohoe Micro Bakery, Craig Taylor Equipment Rentals, Deal's Den Bed & Breakfast, Donna's Victorian Gifts, The Duck Inn, The Fitness Place, 4D-Carpet One, Fred Meyer, Jersey Subs, KWAVE/KPEN/KBAY Radio, Kenai Fjords Tours, KSRM Radio, Mackey Lake Company, MACtel, Mail Boxes, Etc., Major Marine Tours, The Map Shop, Marlow's on the Kenai, McDonald's, Memory Lane, Peninsula Clarion, PT! Oommunications, RJ's Tool Sharpening, Spruce Ave. Bed & Breakfast & Gift Shop, Sweeney's Clothing, and Tesoro Alaska. Thanks to our decorators: Sammie Cole, Teresa Gossman and Diana Spann and to Annie at the Tides for her support. And, thanks to Terry Coval for helping with the serving and the kitchen cleanup. SPRING CLEAN-UP The Kenai & Soidotna Chambers of Commerce, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and Peninsula Sanitation are teaming up to sponsor another Annual Community Spring Clean-up, May 3rd through May 8th. Both chambers will have bags available during this time and the Soldotna Senior Citizens will be also be handing them out at the Peninsula Center Mall, beginning Monday, May 3rd, from 1 -4 pm. Bags will also be available at Mom & Dad's Grocery in Sterling. Peninsula Sanitation will Pick up bags placed along main roadways Monday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 8th using the following schedule. ~ Monday - K-Beach & Kasilof ~ Tuesday- Greater Soldotna area (Kenai Spur to Strawberry Road). Wednesday- North Road to Neighbors Drive & Beaver Loop to Strawberry Road & K-Beach -Cannery Road to Gaswell & Bridge Access Thursday - Greater Kenai area (Swires Road to Lilac Drive) Saturday- Sterling Hwy. (Sterling to Kasilof) 3- UP, IN G TItE MO NTH 0 ~' r;~l~Cil Accommodations on the Kenai Alaska's Great Skate Roller Rink Alaska Hunting & Fishing Ventures Alaska Recreational Rentals · Alaska Rivers Company : Alaska Wholesale Distributers Arctic Tern Charters The Clean Monkey deBest water company , Donna's Country & Victorian Gifts Dynamic Posture · Edward Jones Co. ~ Fish Alaska Log Cabin Lodge · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Killey River Lodge King of the River King Salmon Motel HiSpeed Gear! Peninsula Roofing Log Cabin Maps, Books & Bookings Longmere Lakeside Bed & Breakfast , Midnight Sun Guide Service '! Nordic Trading & Loan ~ North Peninsula Recreation . Northstar Adventures Phil Nash, Attorney Planit Alaska The Power Within State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance Sourdough Charters Silver Bullet Kenai River Guide Service & B & B Siivertip Lodge Soldotna Realty Talon Air Service Wes' Guide Service TI~NIC ?OU ~0~ 'ffOUl~ CONTINUED SUPPORT POSITION OPENING Visitor Information Assistant. This is a part time position (May 1 - Sept. 26) for the Soldotna Visitor Information Center. Requires a mature attitude, customer service experience, and knowledge of Soldotna and the surrounding area. Requires weekend work and some lifting; up to 40 pounds. $6.50/hr., 20-35 hours per week. Send a resume to the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 44790 Sterling!! Hwy., Soldotna, AK 99669. Closes April 16. II If you haven't attended one of the recent After Hours, Chamber Mixers, you are missing out. On the 15th, from 5 - 7om our hosts will be T;m and Marion Bowser ~t the Soldotna Animal iHospital. They are located at 42479 Sterling Hw,/., which is by the car wash. So mark your calendars, we:il see vo',, here! IUpcoming Chamber Mixers' April 15: Soldotna Animal Hospital May 20: Blue Moose Lakeside Lodge June 17: Kachemak Heritage Land Trust July: No After Hours August 19: Open September 16: ERA Aviation October 21: Open November 18: Open December: No After Hours Chamber After Hours is another opportunity for chamber members to showcase their businesses, if you would like information about hosting this event at your business, just give us a call at 262-9814. 450 VISITORS IN NOVEMBER? That's right, the Alaska Municipal League will be meeting in Soidotna November 5th through 9th. Anyone who has lodging . available and would be willing to block these dates can contact us at the Chamber office by June 1st and we will include you on a list that will be made available to conference attendees. one. You can mail your completed form to the office at 44790 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna or fax it to 262-3566. If you need additional information, call us at 262-9814. DO WE HAVE YOUR ACCOMMODATION UPDATE? Klm is in the process of getting the Visitor Information Center ready for the summer visitors. This includes making sure that all of the information in the Accommodations Manual is current and complete. That is why she needs you to fill out and return your update form to the Chamber office as soon as . possible. If you did not receive an update form, please call us and we will make sure that you get DO WE HAVE YOUR BROCHURE OR BUSINESS CARD? Spring is in the air and people are starting to come out of hibernation and looking for activity resources for their summer visitors. So, you will want to make sure that we have plenty of your brochures, rack cards or 0usiness cards on display in the Visitor Center. Feel free to call and check on the status of your cards at 262-9814. VOLUNTEER TRAINING COMING SOON The Kenai/Soldotna Women's Resource & Crisis Center will be presenting a Spring Crisis Intervention Training on the following dates: April 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, and May 8. Friday classes run from 6 - 9:30pm, and Saturday classes will be from 9 - 5pm. Topics include: Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault, Crisis Line, Helping Others to Help Themselves, and Eliminating Violence in Our Community. Pre-registration & application are required and can be obtained at the WP, CC by calling 283-9479. STUDENTS HONORED The March Students of the Month were Tommy Turnbull of Soldotna Middle School, Heidi Potton of Soldotna High School and Virginia Hudson of Skyview High School. The Soldotna Chamber feels that these exceptional young people deserve special recognition. On the third luncheon of the month they are presented with a certificate and a meal. We would like to thank Bank of America for sponsoring the Soldotna Chamber Student of the Month Program. SIGN-UP NOW FOR PENINSULA TRIATHLON _.[.~~~'_ For Everyone", with a sprint course, a long course and an extreme course and racers can enter solo or in teams. You can save $10 by registering before May 29th and entry fees include a T-shirt and a Bar-B-Que. For information race and registration information, you can call John or Laura Mohodcich at 262-7322. If you would like information on volunteering, you can call Kristine Moerlein at 262- 3943, or visit their web site at kpbsd. k 12.a k. u s/s kyxcs ki Tsalteshi Trails Assoc. is getting ready for their Annual Triathlon which is a fundraiser for the Tsalteshi Trails. The race will be held on Memodai Day, Monday, May 31st, beginning at 9:00am. This event is billed as "A Race STUDENTS SHOWCASE WORK Inside this issue you will find some wonderfully creative submissions from Noreen Sullivan's Desktop Publishing class at $oHi, CHECK IT OUT! AAA Alert Alarm of Alaska Russell Watts PO Box 3982 Soldotna, AK 99669 260-5977 Alarm & Security Systems Alaska Fish Zone Charters Lyle & Theresa Winter PO Box 192 Kasiiof, AK 99610 888-221-8659 Fishing Charters Alaska Outdoor Services Duncan "Chick" Kishbaugh PO Box 1066 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-4589 Fishing Charter w/Accommodations Alaska Target Charters Lois Bell PO Box 22 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-1744 Fishing Charters Alaska Tire Warehouse Michael Gatling 35300 K-Beach Rd. Soldotna, AK 99669 262-2326 RV Parts & Minor Repairs Alternative Therapies Christine Oberts PO Box 77 Kenai, AK 99611 262-1021 Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Catch Alaska Saltwater Charters Hans M. Bilben PO Box 2285 Soldotna, AK 99669 260-9234 Fishing Charters Twin City Enterprises/ Cohoe Micro Bakery Syd & Cheryle Kamikis PO Box 1095 Kasilof, AK 99610 262-1690 Makers of Alaska Salmon Snackers HighCrest Bed & Breakfast Larry & Jacqueline Pannell PO Box 3463 Soldotna, AK 99669 262-7038 Bed & Breakfast JC's B & B Jack & Cheryl Page PO Box 1761 Soldotna, AK 99669 260-3856 Bed & Breakfast Jersey Subs, Inc. Chris Fallon & Kathi Musick PO Box 242 Kasiiof, AK 99610 260-3343 Restaurant River City Books Peggy Mullen 355 Lingonberry Soldotna, AK 99669 262-9225 Bookstore Robin's Nest B & B Robin BeDunnah PO Box 2676 Kenai, AK 99611 283-5106 Bed & Breakfast Stephen's Computer Consulting & Website Design Stephen Gilbertson PO Box 972 Sterling, AK 99672 262-5443 Computer Consulting Timber Wolf Lodge Mike & Michelle Beals 44485 Steling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 260-5752 Lodge April 6 Fred Esposito, Director & Deborah Dixon, Placement Coordinator, AVTEC April 13 Steve Lindbeck, ExeCutive Director, Alaska Humanities Forum April 20 Penny McClain, President Tsalteshi Trail Association April 27 Bill Stamps, Cook Inlet Area Manager, Peak Oilfield Services City of Kenai Mayor John Williams 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611 ¢¢7¢0 .¢'~ ¢'~., ~'~, ~ ¢¢66¢ BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 5 Soldotna, AK 99669 Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overlond Street, Suite #102, Kenoi Alasko 99669, 283-6503 1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Past President President Elect Vice President Sec./Treas. Norman Blakeley Alaska Trading Company 262-6100 Mike Sweeney Sweeney's Clothing 262-5916 Dan Mortenson Four D Carpet One 262-9181 Terry Coval K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio 283-7423 Richard Brown Soldotna Historical Society 262-9322 Jocelyn Coghill Peninsula Clarion 283-7551 Sammie Cole SouthCentral Title 262-4494 Mike Frost 1st National Bank of Anchorage 260-6000 Paul Gray Gray Video Publishing 262-9008 Mark Gregory KPB Small Business Development Center 283-3335 Kurt Oison Kenai Chrysler Center 283-3949 Diana Spann MACtel Cellular Systems 262-3500 Executive Director Visitor Services Member Services Store Manager Justine Polzin Kimberley Bumgarner Randi Smith Rebecca Hanson Diane Fieiden Soldotna Chamber ...................... Fax ................................. · .......... The Rippie Chamber 262-9814 262-3566 260-6100 E-Mail' info@SoldotnaChamber.com Web Page' www. SoldotnaChamber. com GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ~ ~'~ ~ ~ > '~ ~~'~ 0 · S~D&N~A~V HOOG GREAT DEALS · ONE STOP - ONE SHOP - YES WE CAN!!o ~ .~:=,~.~- =-:~ ~.:-~8 S~I~S . ~3IA~S ~ S~VS ~&RdF~OD- S~OSS~DDV of Kenai 361 Senior Court (907)283-4156 SPECIAL EVENT5 April 2 April 4 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 Apdl 13 ~pril 14 April 15 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 27 April 28 April 29 Easter Luncheon Princess Lodge Brunch Tax Aid Wellness Clinic Kainbow Day Grandma's Hope Notes Tax Aid Laughing Day Wellness Clinic Library THp Ye Old Soda Shoppe Crochet Club Wellness Clinic Birthday Party Emergency Prep/Class No Host Dinner Council on Aging Anchorage Trip Wellness Clinic Real Estate Consulting Noon 10:00am 9-Noon 8-11:00 am Noon 11-12 9-Noon Noon 8-11:00 am 10:00 am Noon 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 8-11:00 am Noon 12:30 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:30 am 8-11:00 11:00 am For everld sLe~oler blade For showers Al~r£1. br£wos, For a L~Le child at ~La~ For the rob£w, ~or the s?arrow, For the sov~0 o]c the meadowLarg, For the eve~t~ star, ve~s sh[~[~9 bright[~ before the dar~. For ~LL o~c these ~pr£~Ot£me th£w0s, '4~d ~a~ we always be so To e e the~ to o~r he~s. I I II This month, ' '"" . '!~:' k the following people have made donations to the Cemer in memory gainbo Da of their friends... Let's celebrate "April Showers" with a special day to celebrate rainbows. Thursday, April 8 wear your brightest colors and get ready to make a splash around the cemer. Jo Seelinger Sylvia Davis Laugh and the world lautlhs with snore and you sleep alone ..... you, Librar,{ Trip Beginning in April, we will plan to take a trip to the Kenai Library once a month. This month we will be going over on I~ednesday, April 14 at 10:00 am. Sign up in the office if you would like to go. Van ride is $1. ":Reminder! Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, April 4. Move your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. TedgdcGi Bill & Betty Osbom Laura Knackstedt Inez £oftis Ye, The soda shoppe is back with Patsy & Glenn Betty Curtis serving up everyone's favorites. Join us for Margaret Cartee lunch on Wednesday, April 14 for a step back Ramona Groomes in time with Root Beer Floats, Sundaes, and Eleanor Young Banana Splits. Carl & Mary Casey Jean O'Dea Count, il on P ino Gordon & Wiona Sledge Avis Hayes The next scheduled meeting of the Council on Herb & Marge Wilborg ~ Aging will be on Tuesday, April 27 at 10:00 Roger & Frances Meeks am in the solarium. Everyone is invited to Mary Riley attend. Marian Millen Co g in l rom We are gearing up again to serve breakfast to our Kenai High School "Promers". This has become quite a tradition for the kids and we could not do this without all of you faithful early birds. If you can help serve on Sunday, May 2, please sign up on the board. ~:or those interested in a great safety class, plan your schedules to attend on May 11 & 12 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, here at the Center. Sign up on the notice board or call the office to reserve your seat. Senior (.enter &arage eoale Time to clean out those closets! The dates have been set for May 14 & 15. Let Kris know if you plan to help in the fun. meroenq Preparedness Linda fi'om Cooperative Extension -viii be here to talk about being F, repared in the event of a disaster. IPlan to attend, Thursday, April 22 lAtl 2:30pm in the Green Room. ~- i ill ii ! i i ii i i ii I i Birthd Ken Tyler Marie Sherman Marion Endicott Nedra Evenson John Feero Anna Derrow John Pierson Willie Shugak Rose Wheeler Ed Goggia Bob Lee Herb Wilborg Sylvia Johnson Gerald Little Maxine McCormack Carolyn O'Neal Lois Need Jerry Pfaff Mae Stanley Morris Breed Frank Konte John Erickson Floyd Poage Elsie Seaman June Gagnon Ruth Richardson Gordon Spaulding 1 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 26 26 27 28 28 30 30 .'BIRTHDAY · - PARTY - Join us Wed. April 21 for a party with "spice". The Line Dancers will be here dancing to some southern tunes. Things to know... LEG SWELLING · Most leg swelling is due to fluid accumula- tion caused by a breakdown in the veins over time. The blood does not return to the heart as fast as it should. · Swelling may be caused by varicose veins. It can also result from problems in the deeper veins. · If just one leg is swollen and there is pain and redness, thrombophlebitus (formation of blood clots in the vein) may be present. You should see a doctor. · Occasionally, leg swelling indicates a heart problem, lung disease, kidney problems, or liver disease. WHAT TO EXPECT...AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. · Your doctor will examine your heart, lungs, and legs. A blood test may be ordered to check your kidneys and liver. · Your specific treatment will depend on what medical problem, if any, is found. · Your doctor may prescribe a diuretic ("water pill") to help reduce the swelling, but these have side effects. · If home treatment works for you, it's better to avoid medications. HOME TREATMENT , Exercise your legs. Working the muscles helps pump the excess fluid back into the veins. · Restrict sodium (salt) · Lie down and prop your calves up with one or two pillows. · Wear loose clothing. Make sure nothing restricts the circulation in your knees or upper legs. , Support stockings may be worn. These apply constant external pressure to help reduce swelling. Tai er,iee Class For those of you who have heard of this wonderful exercise program you will be thrilled to learn that we are going to be offering this at the Center in April. Even ifthis is not familiar with you, don't miss this oppommity to learn a safe, healthy way to exercise. Betty Paynter has volunteered to teach a class for learning the beginning basics. This will be held each Thursday An average apple supplies 80 calories, 3 grams of fiber, a trace off at, no sodium, 10 mg !',.~i~.,,:~'..~ ~:~. of calcium, 18 grams of '-' ~ carbohydrates, and 1 70 mg of .o Titan uim Dioxide...! E,a~t~r C, and,{ Mail~r~ ~ ~qaabdotb ~,unni~a Aprd 1 at 1 '00 pm Great Easter crafts just in time for the holiday! All materials included in the mailers for just $3 each and the bunnies are 2/$ t. You can make one or both of the crafts. Sign up and pay in the office. ~oa~h~I C, lass April 6 at 10:00 am What a beautiful fragrant addition to any room or closet. board. Supply list and sign up on the P,corafive Shoe or April 15 at 1 O: O0 am Take an old box, cover it with some 'beautiful fabric, and watch it transform-imo something useful that will hold many special things. Supply list and sign up on the noticeboard. I>ishdoth I_ad,I April 20 at 12:30 pm Let's see...a supply list of 2 washcIoths and I match/ng dishcloth? Twist it all together add some hair and eyes and you have a great addition to any kitchen. Ftm and easy to do. Supply list and sign up on the board. gaffia Dolt April 2 7 at 1 '00 pm This adorable doll makes a great gift and is easy to make. Check out the cost for materials, only $4. A doll like this at a craft fair would cost much more..Sign-up.and, pay.in.the.office. C,,rochef C, lub April 14 at 1 '00 pm Those crocheters are at it again. If ~u have always wanted to learn how · to crochet or at a "stuck-point" in a current project, tlfis is the class for you. Come and join in. (~uilf club Aprd 2t at l ' OO pm What a great class for anyone who loves to quilt or is just starting out. See Kris for details on the newest "bloCk of the month". Newcomers. are ;welcome. ge, Cstat .onsuttin j No ost Oinn r The Kcnai Moose Lodge is the "hot spot Do you fred that real estate of the month". Friday night is 50cent matters can be confusing and/or tacos that are sure to please anyone's troubling? Steve Crane is a pallet and pocketbook. The fun starts at qualified real estate professional 6:00 PM on April 23. Sign up in the and he has volunteered to come to the Cemer and do some consulting. The class will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 11:00 am in the Green Room. Be sure to sign up on the board if you would like to be included. "Lau{}hin0 Out Loud Laughter is indeed medicine for the soul! We want you to share your funniest stories, most embarrassing moments, or maybe just a great laugh with us. Tuesday, April 13 at Lunchtime be ready to spread some humor. aster Luncheon Join us on Friday, April 2 for a delicious ham lunch with all the trimmings. Come dressed for the day in your best Easter "duds". Sign up on the board to reserve your seat. office, the van will be available for $1. A.A. RP News Free tax remm assistance is available at the center on Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm continuing through April 13. April 15 is fast approaching, so please be sure to call to schedule your appointmem. The next regular meeting of the AARP will be at our cemer on Thursday, April 15 at 1 '00 PM. The topic will be Telemarketing Fraud. Call Vivian Swanson at 260-3966 for more information. Princess Lodoe aete, r ,run h What a wonderful way to celebrate this special day! Sunday, April 4 enjoy a beautiful drive up to Cooper Landing with a delicious branch in a majestic setting. The cost of the bnmch is $18.95, but well worth it. We'll leave at 10am. Sign up in the office. $5/van fide. Trip The roads are clear and we are headed to the city! We'll plan to leave at 6:30am on Wednesday, April 2& Cost of the van ride up and back is $15. Sign up in the office. = ~ co =. o~ Mondav Exercise & Ceramics 9am Walking & Line Dancing 10:30am Pinochle 12:35pm TOPS 10am 9:45-10:45am Bridge 12:35pm Bowling 1pm ~.,n~r f:und, rs & Support,rs City of Keni Alaska Commimom on Aging Keui Peninsula Borough Keati Peninsula United Way Cemter Volmmteers Exercise 9am Walking & Line Dancing 10:30am Bible Sharing llam Shopping lpm Tai Chi Class 9am Swimming 9:45-10:45am Games 12:30pm Internet Lessons 2-4pm Exercise 9am Walking & Line Dancing 10:30 Pinochle 12:35pm Bowling lpm KENAI SENIOR CENTER City of Kenai 361 Senior Court Kenai, Alaska 99611 This Newsletter Belongs To... AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www.ci.ke nai.ak.us ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Charles K. Cranston -- Kenai Peninsula Youth Court . Richard DeMello -- Project Spur Presentation ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 99-15 -- Transferring $32,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Repairs at the Flight Service Station. , Resolution No. 99-16 -- Awarding the Bid to Blazy Construction for the Kenai Automated Fli§ht Service Station - HVAC Replacement for the Total Amount of $107,939.20. o Resolution No. 99-17 -- Awarding the Bid to Emmett Koelsch Coaches, Inc. for a Senior Center ADA-Accessible Activity Vehicle for the Senior Center for the Total Amount of $44,724..00. o '1999 Continued Operation of Liquor License -- OBJECTION WITHDRAWAL-- Alaskalanes, Inc. , '1999/2000 Liquor License Renewals a. Kenai Joe's-- Beverage Dispensary b. Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club c. Rainbow Bar-- Beverage Dispensary ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified ° Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 o *Ordinance No. 1815-99 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Chapter 8.05.010 to Adopt the Latest Editions of the National Fire Codes and the Uniform Fire Code. ° *Ordinance No. 1816-99 -- Finding that Certain City-Owned Land Described as That Portion of the West ½ Southeast IA, Southeast IA and the East ½ Southwest IA, Southeast lA, Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska is Not Required for a Public Purpose for the City of Kenai and Can Be Donated to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. , *Ordinance No. 1817-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.185 By Adding a Section Which Would Provide for an Administrative Exemption for Encroachments of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches. o *Ordinance No. 1818-99 -- Amending the Development Requirements Table of KMC Title 14 by Adding a Provision for an Administrative Exemption for a Reduction of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches From the Setback Requirements. *Ordinance No. 1819-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Lands, Described as Six Lots in Salty Dog Heights Subdivision Located in Sterling, Are Not Required for a Public Purpose. . . *Ordinance No. 18~.0-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $114,000 for the South Spruce Street Parking Project. *Ordinance No. 1821-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $261,000 for Site Work to Facilitate the Construction of a Multi-Purpose Facility. 10. 11. *Ordinance No. 1822-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $344,970 for the Purchase of a Multipurpose Airport Broom. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease from Kenai Airport Fuel Service, Inc. to Yukon Fuel Company, Inc./Lot 3Al, FBO Subdivision South Addition, No. 2; and Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. 12. Discussion -- Set Budget Work Sessions 13. Discussion -- I<enai Little League Request for Use of FAA Mobile Home-Type Building. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our website at http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us Carol L. Freas City Clerk INFORMATION ITEMS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 1999 o 3 / 17 / 99 Representative Smalley letter regarding success of EDD/Chamber Career Fair. , 1999 Lease Renegotiations . 3 / 26 / 99 challenger Learning Center of Alaska, The Mission Link. . 1999 Gaming Permit Applications: Alaska Gun Collectors Association, Inc. and Special Olympics Alaska, Inc. , Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Chatter. o 3/99 Alaska Division of Elections, Election News. e Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review. o Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today. MAYOR'S REPORT APRIL 7, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADD AS: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA I- 1, 4/6 / 99 JW letter to Marco Pignalbery regarding city land formerly leased by The Continuum Corporation for assisted living facility. REOUESTED BY: Mayor Williams REMOVE FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND SUBSTITUTE: REMOVE FROM CONSENT AGENDA AND SUBSTITUTE: CONSENT AGENDA H-5, Ordinance No. 1817-99 -- Amending KMC 14.20.185 by Adding a Section Which Would Provide for an Administrative Exemption for Encroachments of Up to a Total of Twelve (12) Inches. H-6~ Ordinance No. 1818-99 --Amending the Development Requirements Table of KMC Title 14 by Adding a Provision for an Administrative Exemption for a Reduction of Up to a Total of Twelve (12} Inches from the Setback Requirements. Councilman Bannock Councilman Bannock MAYOR'S REPORT MAKE 22 PACKETS COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council Fire Department Police Department Senior Center Library ,// Attorney */ City Manager Finance Public Works Airport Clerk Taylor Springer Clarion Parks & Rec. Engineer AGENDA DISTRIBUTION STP Public Wks. Sec. Public Wks. Shop Bldg. Maintenance Bldg. Official Streets Dock STP Official Bulletin Board Commissions P&Z to MK HDB to MK Fax by computer to: Assemblymembers KSRM (Atto: Dan Meeks) KBBI (Homer) Kenai Chamber of Commerce EDD Don Hunter, (Daily News/Anch°rage) Betty Miller, BP Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna) Bill lies, HEA KVCC Joan McCoy, ARCO Fax by regular fax machine' KDLL, 283-6701 DELIVER ,, Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion is faxed before 5:00 p.m. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are saved as HTML files and emailed and fa_xed to Bill Grimm on Friday afternoon. Directions are'