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Meet ing Packet
June 2, 1999
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JI~E 2, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBEI~
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which
case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
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Vince Wagner-- Proposed Change to Cunningham Park
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 1828-99 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 1999 and Ending June 30, 2000.
Resolution No. 99-31 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Visitors Center to Todaly Unlimited for the Period July 1, 1999 Through
June 30, 2000.
Resolution No. 99-32 -- F/xing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the
Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 1999 and Ending June 30, 2000.
Resolution No. 99-33 -- Transferring $1,100 in the General Fund for
Travel to Dynix Training in New Orleans.
Resolution No. 99-34-- Transferring $25,000 in the Kenai ARFF
Capital Project Fund for Additional Engineering/Inspection Fees.
ITEM D:
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging.
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
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Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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MINUTES
*Budget Work Session of April 26, 1999.
*Budget Work Session of May 10, 1999.
*Regular Meeting of May 19, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
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OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage Proposal/Kenai
Coastal Trail.
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1829-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund for Utilities at the Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Fighting Facility
(ARFF).
*Ordinance No. 1830-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $424,467 in the '98 Water System Improvements
Capital Project Fund.
*Ordinance No. 1831-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,782 in the Cunningham Park Capital Project
Fund.
Approval-- Special Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection, Inc.
Approval -- Specie Use Permit/Dottie Fischer d/b / a Alaska's Best
Travel.
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Approval -- Lease Application / Dan Van Zee, d/b / a Hertz Rent-A-Car -
Lot 9, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park.
Approval -- Amending the Engineering Services Agreement with
Momson Maierle, Inc./Alaska Regional Fire Training Facihty --
$25,000.
Approval-- Change Order No. 8/Momson Maierle, Inc./Alaska
Regional Fire Training Facility -- $10,864.00
Discussion-- Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
Discussion -- Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue -- Water and Sewer Main
Crossings.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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~YOR'S REPORT
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~0IJN~i, M~E~'I~G
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD AS:
B-2, Persons Scheduled to be Heard-- Representative
Hal Smalley-- Report from the Legislature.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Mayors' Pipeline conference.
EDD Executive Director Termination of contract.
Full funding for EDD approved by Borough.
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Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1828-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2000.
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Code of the City of Kenai, Alaska, that the City
Council, not later than the tenth day of June, adopt a budget for the following fiscal
year and make appropriation of the monies needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA as follows:
Section 1:
That certain document entitled "City of Kenai 1999-2000 Annual Budget" which is
available for examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk and is
incorporated herein by reference, is hereby adopted as the budget for the City of Kenai
for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1999 and ending dune 30, 2000.
Section 2:
The following sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the City of
Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 1999, and ending the
30th day of June, 2000, to be expended consistent with and subject to the
restrictions, procedures, and purposes set forth in the Code of tl~e City of Kenm and
to be expended substantially by line item in the manner shown in the budget adopted
by Section 1 hereof:
General Fund
$7,850,205
Boating Facility Fund
Airport Terminal Fund
Congregate Housing
Water and Sewer Fund
Airport Land System Fund
Senior Citizen Title III Grant Fund
Senior Citizen Title V Grant Fund
Senior Citizen COA-Borough Fund
1984/86 / 93 Bond Issue Debt Service Fund
General Land Sales Trust Fund
Airport Land Sales Trust Fund
237,872
433,350
371,069
1,344,624
1,300,079
193,242
19,258
129,171
220,294
21,600
40,800
Ordinance No. 1828-99
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2na day of June,
1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
(5/5/99)
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective'
May 19, 1999
June 2, 1999
July 1, 1999
Suggested by:
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 99-31
Administrat:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AWARDING A JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR THE KENAI VISITORS CENTER TO
TODALY UNLIMITED FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2000.
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on May 11, 1999 for the contract
year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 (and may be extended for two
successive one-year terms by mutual consent of the City and the Contractor);
and
WHEREAS, the bid amounts received were as follows:
Bidder
Per Day
Cleanway Janitorial
Todaly Unlimited
Keith Stuart
Peninsula Janitorial
$56.50
$46.63
$54.75
$59.76
WHEREAS, Todaly Unlimited submitted the lowest responsible bid for the Kenai
Visitors Center; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that award to this
bidder will be in the best interest of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the janitorial contract be awarded to Todaly Unlimited for
the Visitors Center for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of
June 1999.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Suggested by:
Administrat.~.,
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 99-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~ FIXING THE
RATE OF LEVY OF PROPERTY TAX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
1999 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2000.
WHEREAS, the Code of the City of Kenai requires that the rate of levy of property tax
be set annually not later than the tenth day of June; and
WHEREAS, the Council has adopted the "City of Kenai 1999-00 Annual Budget",
which estimates property tax revenue based upon a tax rate of 3.5 mills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the rate of levy of property tax for the fiscal year commencing July 1,
1999 and ending June 30, 2000 be fixed at 3.5 mills.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of June,
1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(5/5/99)
Suggested by:
Administratic
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFER~NG $1,100 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR TRAVEL TO DYNIX
TRAINING IN NEW ORLEANS.
WHEREAS, the Library's new director needs administrative training for the
Library's current system; and
WHEREAS, DYNIX is offering classes during the American Library Conference
in New Orleans on June 27 and 28; and
WHEREAS, funds are available for transfer from the Library repair and
maintenance account because equipment was removed from the maintenance
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA,' that the following budget transfers be made:
General Fund
From' Library- Repair and Maintenance
$1,100
To: Library-Transportation
$1,100
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of
June, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance' .~.,~
(5/26/99) kl
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
RE~OLUTION NO. 99-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
TRANSFERRING $25,000 IN THE KENAI ARFF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING/INSPECTION FEES.
WHEREAS, change orders to the project required additional engineering and
inspection work; and
WHEREAS, Morrison Ma/erie has paid local sub-contractors for the additional
work required; and
WHEREAS, Morrison Maierle
and
has requested a contract amendment of $25,000;
WHEREAS, the FAA has agreed to participate in funding this contract
amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made:
Kenai ARFF Capital Proiect Fund
From: Contingency
$25,000
To: Inspection $25,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of
June, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance: ~
(5/26/99) kl
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 13, 1999
Kenai City Council Chambers
Tom ?hibod~au, Chairman
7:00 P.M.
***AGENDA***
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 8, 1999
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
b.
Discussion -- Special Use Permit Renewal/Dottle Fischer d/b / a Alaska's
Best Travel.
Discussion -- Special Use Permit Renewal/Alaska Call Connection, Inc.
ITEM 7:
AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIO~R COMMENTS AND .QUF~TIONS
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
a,
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda of April 7 and 21, 1999.
April, 1999 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 13, 1999
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THIBODEAU, PRESIDING
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Freas called the roll as follows:
Clerk
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Thibodeau, Van Zee, Favretto, Knackstedt and Holloway
Lorenzen and Bielefeld
City Clerk Freas, Fire Chief Jason Elson, and Councilman
Bannock
It was noted Fire Chief Elson was attending the meeting for Acting Airport Manager
Keith Holland and Councilman Bannock was attending for Councilman Measles.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Knackstedt MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member
Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUT~ - APRIL 8, 1999
MOTION:
Member Knackstedt MOVED for approval of the April 8, 1999 Commission meeting
minutes and Member Holloway SECONDED the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Special Use Permit Renewal/Dottle Fischer d/b/a Alaska's
Best Travel.
Knackstedt asked if there was another area in the terminal better suited for this
business, giving more floor space, etc. He noted, the lessee had been hoping to acquire
a five-year lease for a large space in the terminal. Van Zee stated he had several
discussions with Holland and learned there may be some space come available later if
there is a change in the gift shop area. He added, Fischer had not made any
recommendations in regard to another area.
Favretto noted, the area in the terminal the lessee now holds is the best rental price in
town. He added, though the area is small, the city was still malting money. ?avretto
added, he believed the rental rate was more than fair and if a larger space comes
available the price should be increased.
MOTION:
Member Van Zee MOVED to approve the request for a one-year lease to Dottle Fischer,
d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel. Member Holloway 8ECO~~D the motion.
VOTE:
Holloway: Yes Bielefeld: Absent Knackstedt: Yes
Favretto: Yes Van Zee: Yes Lorenzen: Absent
Thibodeau: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion -- Special Use Permit Renewal/Alaska Call Connection, Inc.
Councilman Bannock noted the special use permit was for the calling card machine.
Chief Elson noted the machine had brought in approximately $524 during the year.
MOTION:
Member Favretto MOVED to approve the specie use permit renewal for Alaska Call
Connection, inc. from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. Member Van Zee SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE:
Holloway: Yes
Favretto: Yes
Thibodeau: Yes
Bielefeld: Absent Knackstedt: Yes
Van Zee: Yes Lorenzen: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Elson reported Holland and his Administrative Assistant attended the Alaska Air Trade
and Conference in Anchorage last week. They were among 183 other exhibits and 200
booths. They shared their booth with PRISM and passed out brochures regarding the
airport and float plane basin. Elson added, they ansWered a lot of questions regarding
the airport and float plane basin. It was learned also, people were very happy to hear
the restaurant was open at the airport.
Thibodeau reported he and Knackstedt also attended the show and a lot of interest was
expressed in the airport facilities.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND ~~IONS
a. Port of Entry/Free Trade Zone -- Favretto reported he attended the
Kenai Peninsula Coalition meeting on Tuesday where the main discussion was
regarding the effort to apply and receive the designation of Port of Entry and Free Trade
Zone for the Peninsula. He noted, it was a very interesting discussion. At this time the
plan is for Kenai, Soldoma, Homer, Seward and the Borough to share the costs for the
application (approximately $33,000) as well as the yearly fees involved. He noted, the
initial cost would be $100,000 and then $75,000 a year thereafter. However, those
costs may be diminished by the revenue collected through the trade zone activities.
Favretto also explained the application process would take approximately 24 months
and the attorney who has been working with the Economic Development District in
relation to the APC project would be submitting a proposal to prepare the apPlications
for the Peninsula. His proposal is to be submitted to the Borough Mayor who will then
disseminate the information to the cities involved.
Favretto requested the matter be included on the next meeting agenda for the
Commission and stated he would share information he received at the meeting with the
group. Clerk Freas noted, the Borough also had a video explaining advantages in
having a Free Trade Zone and an effort would be made to show the video at the next
meeting as well.
b. Airport Brochure -- Thibodeau noted he liked the brochure used for
handouts at the trade show, but thought, it important a brochure be developed that
had color pictures and included information about the float plane basin and camping
facilities available, etc. He suggested the brochure be distributed to float plane owners
throughout the state as he thought the facility would attract more people to it.
Van Zee stated it was his understanding another brochure was being developed.
brochure used for the trade show was done quickly in order to have some for
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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINTUES
MAY 13, 1999
PAGE 3
distribution at the show. Thibodeau suggested the Commission be involved in
developing the brochure and its proofing. Knackstedt suggested a map of the area be
included in the brochure as well.
c. 8upercub Aircraft l~oject -- Knackstedt reported he read an article
about a company interested in finding a place in Alaska to develop and build Supercub
aircraft. In the article it noted they were investigating Anchorage, Seward and
Ketchikan as sites. Knackstedt suggested the company be contacted. Favretto
suggested he have the Economic Development District make contact in order to keep
the discussions out of the political arena for the time being. Knackstedt noted, the
company expected to hire up to 300 people. Thibodeau noted the article also stated
the company was wanting the site to include a hangar built for their use and provide
paved access and ramp areas as well, which may be why the company had not yet
found a site. Favretto noted a recent Borough code change regarding economic
development was very aggressive and could help in attracting interest for this type of
opportunity.
d. Complaints -- Thibodeau noted he had received several calls of concern
regarding the landing and take-offs of the Hercules aircraft from the Kenai Airport. He
noted, the airport regulations direct aircraft where the distance they are to travel away
from the city before making tums. Thibodeau suggested a letter stating the concerns
and complaints received be forwarded to the FAA and a copy to the city. Van Zee
asked if the pilots were not under the control of the Tower. Thibodeau explained, the
Tower didn't enforce the regulations. It was noted, the pilots may have to adjust their
approaches and take-offs.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO RE I-I"EA~
ITEM 10:
b,
INFORMATION ITEMS
Controlled Burn -- Elson reported the Fire Department and Forestry
Department burned a small section of the airport hayfield as a practice
burn. Holland is planning to have them burn the remainder of the
hayfield on the north end of the runway in the near future.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda of April 7 and 21, lggg.
April, lggg Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements
ITEM 11:
MOTION:
ADJOURNMENT
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINTUES
MAY 13, 1999
PAGE 4
Member Holloway MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Van Zee SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:29 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORK SESSION
FOR
FY 1999-2000
APRIL 26, 1999
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M.
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ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER
ITEM 2:
OVERVIEW OF REVENUES/CHANG_F~ IN THE BUD_ G~
ITEM 3' BUDGET REVIEW
A. SPECIAL REVENUE/ENTERPRISE FUNDS (if time allows)
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Airport Land System Fund/Enterprise Fund
a. Maintenance and Operations Department
b. Administration Department
c. Land Department
d. Airport Terminal Fund
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Water and Sewer Fund
a. Water Department
b. Sewer Department
c. Sewer Treatment Plan
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BoatinE Facility Fund
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Senior Citizens/ConEretiate HousintI
a. Senior Citizens Title IH Grant Fund
b. Senior Citizens Boroulih Grant Fund
c. Senior Citizens Title V Grant Fund
d. CongreEate HousinlI Enterprise Fund
B. DEBT SERVICE/FIDUCIARY FUNDS
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Debt Service Funds Budgets
Land Sales Trust Funds Budgets
ITEM 4' ADJOURNMENT
***NEXT BUDGET WORK SESSION:
AT 6:00 P.M.
MAY 3, 1999 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
BUDG~ WORK SESSION
APRIL 26, 1999
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM 1-
ATTENDANCE:
Council Present:
Williams, Moore, Frazer, Bookey, Measles, Bannock and Swamer
Administration Present: Freas, Graves, Ross, Semmens, Komelis, Jankowska,
Elson, La Shot, DeForest, Frates, Kelso, Holland and Moms.
Mayor Williams introduced the-city's new librarian, Ewa dankowska and welcomed
her to the City of Kenai. Williams also referred to a copy of the draft letter to
Governor Sheffield regarding the design and construction of three railroad barges
discussed at the April 21 council meeting. Council approved the letter and all signed
it.
ITEM 2:
OVERVIEW OF REVEIh~JF~/CHANGES IN THE BUDGET
City Manager Ross noted, there were two major issues not addressed in the budget;
Municipal Assistance/Revenue Sharing and health insurance. He added, the
Legislature had not yet made a determination in regard to what amount or if any
Municipal Assistance/Revenue Sharing would be distributed. Also, an employee
committee was reviewing options for health insurance. Ross noted, due to increases
in the present health care plan, costs had been increased. The increased costs were
not reflected in the draft budget. Ross also stated, after the 'bids are opened on the
multi-purpose facility, administration would be able to give an actual on the fund
balance.
Ross reported, he had been contacted by the State who received federal funding to
purchase wetlands and were interested in properties along the Kenai River. He told
them no proposal should be submitted to the city for properties below the bridge and
that if a proposal was submitted with appraisals for properties above the bridge he
would review them. Ross asked council to let him know if they were not interested in
the concept, he would need to know. Ross suggested council might consider sale of
wetlands as an income source for the city. No comments were made by council.
Finance Director Semmens distributed a handout of information which included, the'
Fiscal Year 2000 Operating Budget; Budget Comparison and Contribution to/from
COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
APRIL 26, 1999
PAGE 2
fund balance; graphs depicting revenue sources and expenditures by object; COLA
vs. CPI; budget projections; Genera/Fund revenue sources; expenditures/
appropriations; General Fund summary by line item; General Fund Expenditures by
function; General Fund budget increases; future impacts on fund balance; budget
projection for Water/Sewer Fund, Airport Land System; operating budgets for the
Boating Facility Airport Terminal and Congregate Housing Funds.
Semmens reviewed the information with council. He noted the sales t.ax was
projected to be the same as last year; the Fish Tax income was down (which was
based on the value of the Cook Inlet salmon catch); and the state revenue funds
received were decreased significantly.
A general discussion took place in regard to investments that can be made by the
city. Semmens noted, what the city can invest in is limited. To allow additional
types of investments would require a change in the code.
Semmens noted, the income from the sale of Five Iron Heights Subdivision properties
will go into the General Land Trust Fund. The interest earnings go to the General
Fund. He added, other revenues not included were HE^ capital credits, possible
refunds from WorkerS' Compensation, and miscellaneous land sale (Inlet Woodsl.
Discussion followed regarding the expected settlement of the Inlet Woods htigation
and Williams suggested 20 lots could be marketed each year which 'would bring a
stream of income to the General Fund of approximately $300,000 for the next ten
years (129 lots included in the settlement). Attorney Graves noted an estimated
$700,000 should be received from the settlement other than the lots.
3-Ao
Svecial Revenue/Enterprise Funds
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Airport Land system Fund/Enterprise Fund
Maintenance/k Operations Department
Acting Airport Manager Holland reported the amounts included this year were the
same as last year, except for several items in the individual operating budgets. He
noted crack sealing, which had been done every two to three years, was now being
done every year on rotated basis. De-icer would be purchased in bulk and would
lower the cost to half.
Other items noted were: the fire pits and picnic tables should have been removed
from the budget; advertising was decreased due to a lack of bids needing to be held;
brush removal would be continued; helicopter rentals was removed; due to FCC
requirements, new radios would be purchased; an overhead door would be installed
to accommodate the new broom at the shop; and ARFF training was included which
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APRIL 26, 1999
PAGE 3
is required by the FAA. Holland explained the training is free, but there was cost
included to cover the propane and payment for the technician.
Ross explained a change was made in the allocation of salary for his Administrative
Assistant because airport lease files, etc. were now being handled by the airport staff.
FINDING: No changes.
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Administration Department
Holland reviewed his budget for Airport Administration. He noted an increase in
small tools for additional furnishing for the airport manager's office; transportation
was increased to cover costs for the manager to market the airport; advertisement
increased for promotional brochures, radio ads, conferences, etc.; funds were
included to purchase a small copier for the office; and costs were included to upgrade
the phone system in order to allow transfer of calls, email, faxes, etc.
Holland also explained the clerical position was upgraded to a full-time position in
order to help customers at the airport terminal, adm/n/ster airport leases, tie-downs,
etc. Also, an office was set up in the front area for the public contact, a conference
room, airport manager's office, etc. were also being developed. It was also noted
professional services was increased.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
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Land Department
Ross explained, one-half of the administrative assistant's salary was moved to this
budget (the other one-half would continue to be charged to the city manager budget).
He noted the aerial photographs should be removed from Professional Services as
they had been taken last year.
Ross noted, he did not expect there would be utility expenses for the Dairy Queen
building next year and it was an unknown as to the costs for the ARFF.
He also noted the easement for the Dairy Queen driveway from Main Street Loop had
never been recorded. A discussion in this regard would be brought to council at their
next meeting.
FINDING: NO CHANGES
d.
Airport Terminal Fund
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APRIL 26, 1999
PAGE 4
Holland explained additional costs were included in this budget to cover purchase of
software to manage the heating system; cover janitorial service increase; carpeting
(RFP's will be advertised after the tourist season); restaurant and lounge monitoring
system; and replacement for the rooftop heating system (the present one is 12 years
old and parts are hard to acquire).
Swarner requested she be included on the selection committee for choosing the
carpet. Holland noted they hoped to use a professional person to review needs and
help make the choice as well.
FrNDING: NO CHANGES.
2. Water and Sewer Fund
Water Department
Ross noted $5,850 should be removed from Professional Services in regard to the GIS
water services (the remainder of the costs was being deducted from the General
Fund).
Komelis noted the budget was basically the same as last year's budget. However, an
upgrade to the Wonderware System software would be purchased, and additional
phone lines would be required. Swamer asked if there had been any discussion in
regard to emailing utility bills. Semmens answered, there had not been. However, it
could be possible in the future, though additional expertise would be required to
mainstream the process, as well as other software. Komelis also noted a consumer
report, required by the federal government, would be sent to all utility users during
the year.
Semmens explained transfers out were high during last year due to municipal match
monies.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
b. Sewer Fund
Ross noted, $5850 (to cover costs for the GIS system) should be removed from
Professional Services. Komelis noted, there were not many changes in this budget
from last year's.
Ross noted, council had requested him to review the pay differences between the
Water/Sewer operators and the STP operators. He noted, both water/sewer
operators need to be certified to fill in at the STP. Ross added, because those
positions require the same training, his recommendation was to raise the
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water/sewer operators level of pay to that of the STP operators. He noted, an
ordinance would come before council in the near future in order to make that
change.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
c. Sewer Treatment Plant
Komelis noted there was a deduction in operating supplies due to the reduction in
use of hypochloride and finding ways to cut costs with the other chemicals. He
noted, they wOuld be removing the scrubber as it is not needed when using liquid
chloride.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
.
Boating Fund Facility
Komelis reported the rents and leases would be at least $38,300; the largest costs in
operating supplies was for fuel; printing and binding included costs for printing
launch collection envelopes; rentals included portable toilets for use during dipnet
season; and depreciation was a big item.
Williams noted the closure of two of the local canneries may mean more salmon
coming over the city dock. Bookey agreed and added, he believed there would be
more small cannery businesses and their fish would need to have somewhere to
come off the river. He thought more revenue would come over the dock this year as
well.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:45 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:55 P.M.
.
Senior Citizens/Congregate Housing
a.
Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund
Kelso noted, because the first three funds were grants, no information as to what the
revenue would be would be available until after the budget was approved.
Kelso reported the Title III grant included funds for Meals-on-Wheels and in-kind
support through rentals of the building. She added, the grant requires the funds to
be divided between senior/congregate and home meals and senior transportation.
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PAGE 6
Also one-quarter of her salary was paid from this grant.
basically paid for salaries, food and gas.
She added, the grant
FINDING: NO CHANGE~.
bo
Senior Citizens Borough Grant Fund
Kelso explained this grant included funds received from United Way, Borough and
rentals of the building. Funds transferred in included $24,000 to cover costs of
utilities. She noted, this fund was the "meat and potatoes" of her budget, allowing
funds for operating supplies, training work shops, etc.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
c. Senior Citizens Title V Grant Fund
Kelso explained these grant funds pay for four positions of older workers who are
paid a minimum salary. Funds are also used from this fund to pay for physicals for
those four workers.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
d.
Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund
Kelso stated it was her understanding that funds received from apartment rentals
were to be fed into the enterprise fund to cover future costs for carpet, refrigerators,
etc. which be needed for the future. Upon fulfillment of the $500,000 level, the funds
would flow into the General Pund. However, there was also the understanding that if
there was a great need in the senior program, funds could be provided to cover the
need.
It was noted, major replacement of carpeting and appliances would be done in the
next few years.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
3-B. DEBT SERVICE/FIDUCIARY FUNDS
.
Debt Service Funds Budgets
Semmens reported the City's total outstanding debt was $1.1 million which was
entirely from the Inlet Woods bond.
FINDING: NO CHANGES.
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.
Land Sales Trust Funds Budgets
Airport Land Sales Trust Fund -- It was noted both the Dairy Queen and Etolin
Subdivision properties were Airport Lands and if sold, the fund balance will be $10.3
million. It was also noted approximately $305,000 was raised in selling the Five Iron
Heights properties, thus far. However, properties from the Den'aina Point
Subdivision were being returned to the city which would be a deduction on that
figure.
Williams requested a report be prepared noting the property, the owners, what
properties were deeded back, etc. Ross stated he would try to have that report
forwarded to council by the middle of May.
General Land Sales Trust Fund-- Semmens reported he expected the fund to end
up over $2 million because there are other city lands available for sale.
ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
Ross noted the next budget session had been scheduled for May 3, however it was
not known if information would be available from the Legislature in regard' to
municipal assistance and revenue sharing by that date. It was decided to cancel the
May 3 budget work session and hold one on May 10 instead.
The budget work session adjourned at approximately 9'32 p.m.
Notes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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K~NAI CITY COUNCIl,
BUDGE~ WORK SESSION
MAY 10, 1999
K~NAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M.
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Reduction in Revenue Sharing and Additional Budget Cuts in
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GENERAL FUND BUGET REVIEW
Visitors and Cultural Center
Legislative
City Clerk
Legal
City Manager
Finance
Land Administration
Non-Departmental
Planning ~ ~oning
SafeW
Police
Fire
Communications
Animal Control
Public Works Administration
Shop
Streets
Buildings
Street Lighting
Library
Recreation
Parks
Beautification
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORK SESSION
MAY 10, 1999
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 P.M.
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order at approximately 6' 10 p.m. Council present
included: Williams, Bookey, Frazer, Bannock, Swarner and Measles (arrived at 7'50
p.m.) Councilman Moore was absent.
Staff present:
Freas, Ross, Graves, Frates, Semmens, Elson, La Shot,
Jankowska, Kelso, Springer.
Others present:
Emily DeForest, Kathy Tarr (KVCC), Bob Peters, Ethel Clausen.
ITEM 2- REVIEW
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Williams referred to a letter from the Women's Resource and Crisis Center which was
distributed to council prior to the meeting. The letter requested the city continue to
provide pass-through revenue sharing dollars for the basic operation of their
residential services for victims in the community. Williams noted, he believed it was
the city's policy to provide pass-through funds and pointed out, the pass-through
funds were not city funds. He requested City Manager Ross to send a letter to the
WRCC and thank them for their concern and assure them that if pass-through
monies are awarded to them, the city will provide the pass-through process.
Williams also reported he would be attending the Peninsula Coalition meeting on
Tuesday and invited other councilpersons to attend as well. He noted the discussion
would be specifically about Foreign Trade Zones and Port of Entry. He added, it was
already known the cost for a consultant to prepare the applications for these
designations would be approximately $30,000. However, because it was hoped it
would be possible to designate sub-zones throughout the Peninsula, the costs for the
application process would be borne by the Borough, Homer, Seward, Soldoma and
Kenai. Williams stated, at this point, he believed the city's portion of the costs would
be $5,000.
Reduction in Revenue Sharing and Additional Budget Cuts in
Proposed FY2000 Budget.
Ross explained, the proposed budget was a deficit-spending budget and it was
believed existing levels of services could be maintained within the proposed budgets.
The projections going to FY2005 were based on current reads, which it was realized
could be adjusted due to intervening events. However, even if there were no changes,
under the present budget planning, there was still a healthy fund balance.
Ross referred to his April 23 memorandum, included in the packet, which addressed
the revenue shahng shortfall. He noted, there was a possibility the Legislature would
approve 2 ! 3 of the entitlements to municipalities, however it was not known if that
funding would before or after pass-through grants are removed which would be
approximately $40,000 for the city. Ross added, the proposed budgets were based
on a 1/3 reception of revenue sharing funds. If more funds are received, those
monies would reduce the red ink and would not balance the budget. It was noted
that if 2/3 of revenue sharing was received, the budget would be very close to being
balanced.
Williams asked if it would be correct to take the position that if proposed cuts
presented by administration stood and if the budget improved at a later date (after
July 1), items could be moved back into the budget and funded, if necessary, i.e.
library funding coordinator, flat bed truck, etc. Answer was yes.
It was explained the $40,000 for pass-through agencies was outside the city's budget
and was removed to separate it from the city budget. If the funds are awarded, the
city would process the pass-through funds.
Frazer asked if the cuts were prioritized if something needed to be put back into the
budget. Ross answered, he made the cuts on the basis that none were items that
would impact services and they had not been prioritized. Ross noted, the removal of
$10,000 from the Legislative budget had been based on council stating before they
would review their miscellaneous items and suggest possible reductions.
Swamer questioned the removal of the flatbed truck from the Parks budget and
asked if it was to replace one of the old pickups. Frates answered yes and the shop
has stated it could be used another summer.
Ross asked council if it was their consensus to go with the proposed cuts suggested
in his April 23, 1999 memorandum. Williams stated he had some concern in pulling
out the public safety building roof unit. Building Official Springer explained, it is an
air handling unit and was not the roof unit. Bookey noted that anything on the list
of items to remove could be replaced if funds became available and council thought it
necessary.
Williams nOted council would take administration's recommendations regarding cuts
and proceed from there.
ITEM 3'
GENERAL FUND BUGET REVIEW
3a. Visitors and Cultural Center
Kathy Tarr, Executive Director of the KVCC explained their budget was exactly the.
same as last year's budget. She added, no increases were requested and reminded
council the KVCC operated under a professional services agreement with the city.
There were not grant recipients.
Tarr also noted, language was added to their contract last year and they fulfilled their
contract requirements. The agreement is to fund the KVCC at $65,000.
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Page 2
Ross noted funds were included in the KVCC printing and binding budget to print
walldng tour brochures. He added, Councilman Moore had requested funds be
included in the budget for this purpose and he felt it more appropriate to place the
funds with the KVCC.
Ross also noted funds for janitorial were increased. Swamer requested up-to-date
minutes be forwarded to the city for council review and requested more
communication. Tarr reported work was being done to enlarge the storage capacity
at the Center to accommodate and improve archiving of valuable pieces of artifacts.
Bannock thanked Tart for the Report to the Community and asked what the term
end was fer the professional services agreement. Tarr answered, there was no finite
end; the agreement would stay in effect until amended. However, the contract
included a thirty-day cancellation clause. 13ookey stated he didn't think the facility
could be operated for the same amount of money in any other way.
FINDING: NO CHANGF.,S.
3b. Legislative
In a lengthy discussion, council reviewed their Legislative budget and discussed the
listed dues, funds included for lobbying, and donations. Williams noted the $10,000
for lobbying was decreased last year because the city did not hire a full-time lobbyist,
but instead made funds available in case there was need to hire lobbying help for
short periods of time for specific items. Frazer asked if taking the $10,000 out would
have any affect on council's travel to Juneau to meet with legislators. Answer was
no. Bannock requested the mayor and council salaries be changed back to the
original $24,000 amount, though there was no agreement.
Concerns were stated regarding the donations; Bookey felt the majority of the
donations should be reduced or taken out of the budget completely. If there was a
special need, a presentation could be made to council. Bannock agreed but
suggested leaving some of the organizations at the limit they were now, but not giving
more than $500 to any one of the organizations (not including city pins, employee
appreciation dinner, AML Conference reception). There was no agreement for this
suggestion.
The need for $1,800 for city pins was questioned. Freas noted it was hard to gauge
how many pins would be needed in a year because it was an unknown of how groups
would request pins and the number they would request.
Swamer asked Bannock, in his scenario to reduce donations, would he cap the
donation for the Chamber's Job Fare to $500 as well. Bannock stated it had not
been a budgeted item and it was not known whether it would be an ongoing program,
though there was a desire to continue it and it was being discussed. Swarner stated
she wanted requests to come to council at budget time and not throughout the year.
Williams suggested leaving the amounts the same for the donation list from Kenai
Alternative High School through Peninsula Winter Games, but leaving ALPAR at
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Page 3
$800 because of the advantage to the city having clean streets. He also suggested
leaving $2,000 for United Way as an incentive to the employees making donations.
Bannock noted concern the council would be making donations of taxpayer monies
and some of those taxpayers may already donate to United Way or chose not to
donate to them, etc.
Williams suggested decreasing the amount to Youth Court to $4,000 and begin
backing out of monetary support to them. Chief Moms stated he believed the
program was a benefit to the community. He explained, the defendants going before
Youth Court are normally first-time offenders who normally would not have any
consequences put upon them other than maybe speaking to a juvenile intake officer.
With the Youth Court, there are consequences, which may deter the juvenile from
making a second mistake.
Bookey asked if the city's $5,000 donation to the Youth Court program was required
for the program to continue. Moms stated he did not have that information, however
he didn't think it would be the end of the program. He noted, there was a bill in the
Legislature to create a surcharge for crimes and if passed, could provide up to
$30,000 a year for each youth court statewide.
Bookey suggested United Way be reduced by $1,000 and Youth Court reduced to
$2,500, cutting them both in half. Bookey noted, he believed all items in the
Legislative budget needed to be cut. Swarner suggested taking a specific percentage
off of all the items instead of cutting amounts.
Bannock pointed out the agreement of council to follow the suggested cuts listed in
the city manager's memo, reduced the Legislative budget by $10,000 (for lobbying).
It was noted, that was a recommendation by the city manager, but decision on what
to cut in the Legislative budget was council's responsibility.
Frazer stated his philosophy to make cuts that would least affect the public. He
believed it important to continue with the Youth Court and United Way donation
because they were people-oriented items good for the community.
Discussion took place regarding the employee appreciation dinner. Bannock
suggested the amount be cut and a potluck be held at which he would do the
cooking. Bookey stated he had no problem in funding the dinner because it is an
avenue for council to show appreciation to the workers for their efforts.
Swamer suggested cutting 10% from the Youth Court and all on the list from the
Peninsula Winter Games to the Kenai Alternative High School. There was no
agreement to the suggestion. Bannock suggested placing $10,000 in the Legislative
budget for donations and requests would be funded as they come to council, through
the organization making written application. Williams stated he didn't like that idea
because larger, more powerful groups could make requests that would absorb the
funds and there wouldn't be any available to smaller organizations.
Bannock asked if there was something else but cash that could be donated to Youth
Court, i.e. copier, computer, etc.
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FINDING:
Cuts to the Legislative Budget were as follows:
Cut'S 1,000 from United Way
Cut $ 800 from city pins
Cut $1,500 from Youth Court
Cut $2,500 from Other
3c. City Clerk
Freas reported her budget was basically the same excepting increases in
advertisements to cover more detail in council meeting ads and contract secretarial
services. She requested $790 be moved from Machinery & Equipment to Repairs &
Maintenance to cover costs for a maintenance agreement on the Laserfiche archiving
software program (noting the amount for the computer could be less due to lowering
prices and because the writeable CD from the present computer could be placed in
the new computer).
Discussion followed regarding the need for the new computer. It was noted the
present computer was approximately five years old and Ross stated the present
computer would probably be moved to another department (with the momtor) with
lesser demands. Bookey had no objection, but didn't want the computer to end up in
the auction. Ross stated, the computers going to auction would be 386 and 486
models. Finance Department computers will probably be given to the library to
replace their dumb terminals.
Bannock requested intent of transportation uses and what the negative side effects
would be to the city if the transportation was decreased. He noted, he would be
requesting this information from all departments. Freas reported she included funds
to cover costs for training on the Laserfiche software and probably to a conference
(which included registration, per diem, etc.) regarding archiving documents.
Ross noted, across the budgets approximately $10,000 had been cut between last
year's budgets and this year's proposed budgets. He added, if travel budgets are cut,
council would probably be cutting the lapsed funds because these budgets lapse
more than others (20% to 30%). Ross continued, sometimes, by the time materials
are received for certain conferences, it may be discovered the courses to be offered
are not worth the cost and the person may decide not to attend. Additionally, there
could be other priorities that overrule attending the conference. Bannock stated he
was interested in doing some real decreases to the travel budgets.
Bookey stated he saw no places to make cuts to this budget. It was mostly what it
was last year except for the computer and he had no objection in that purchase,
knowing the present computer would be used by another department.
Swamer asked if another avenue needed to be investigated in regard to hiring of a
contract secretary. Freas stated the last contract did not work out well. Other
arrangements had been made to finish out the present budget. It was unlmown,
when a new RFP is advertised, how many responses would be made, if any. She
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noted, the last RFP only garnered one proposal and that was the one that didn't work
out well.
Further discussion was held regarding the use of travel budgets, the amounts not
used and whether, because funds were not used, the budget should be decreased
more, and lapses of travel funds from one budget to another. Ross stated, the
budgets were not developed with a use~it-or-lose-it attitude because it would
encourage use of the funds knowing it would be incremental to having travel funds
for the future.
Williams noted, the Clerk was in need of additional office help and if funds were
available, he would support adding a position for that purpose. Swarner noted that
was why she questioned the contract secretarial costs because adding a position may
be something that will need investigating further in the future.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3d. Legal
Attorney Graves stated his budget was approximately $25,600 less than last year's
budget. The deductions were primarily due to modernizing the city code (placing it
on CD-ROM) and less need of funds in Professional Services due to the Inlet Woods
litigation. He noted, of the $40,000 included in the budget, he expected $20,000
would lapse.
Bookey stated he would feel more comfortable leaving the $20,000 in the budget and
let it lapse so if it was needed, it will be there. Frazer suggested the cost of the
litigation was not under the council's or attorney's control. Graves stated, it was
under the Bankruptcy Trustees' control.
Bannock asked for comments regarding amounts budgeted-for transportation.
Graves explained, he attended the National College of District Attorney's at which
rulings regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act were reviewed and among other
classes given. This would be a savings to the city in regard to changes that will be
needed to its personnel code, etc.
FIRDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3e. City Manager
Ross explained the only change in his budget was reallocating the Administrative
Assistant salary by charging one-half to his budget and one-half to the Airport
budget. He noted, that salary previously had been charged only to the Airport
budget.
Ross also explained Administrative Assistant Howard would be attending a
conference regarding blood borne pathogens, recruitment and exit interviewing
techniques. He noted, the city handles its own drug program and Howard is the
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record keeper for those files as well as the blood borne pathogen files.
those seminars will be in Anchorage.
He hoped both
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3£ Finance
Semmens noted his budget had decreased substantially due to the purchase of a new
computer system last year. He noted, there were a few minor increases in line with
current year expenditures. The amount for computers should actually be $3,000
instead of $5,000. Travel expenditures were planned to cover AGOA conferences,
personnel training, national conference, insurance training, etc.
semmens was asked about the ambulance billiug. He noted, the report submittals
were contracted out and works well that way. The percentage of collection was not
high because the city's policy is not to prosecute. Of the self-pays, the city receives
approximately 20%.
'FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3g.
Land Administration
Ross noted, the budget had not changed much. There is no specific travel costs in
the budget.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3h.
Non-Departmental
Ross noted, the budget was based on past history. It had been decreased $34,000.
He added, if the pass-through grants were not received, this budget would be
decreased an additional $40,000 (approximately).
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:00 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:15 P.M.
3i.
Planning ~s Zoning
City Engineer La Shot noted the $11,700 should be removed from the budget for the
GIS system and an additional $500 from Machinery & Equipment. The data support
for the GIS system remained to give the department professional help in getting the
program started. The new computer would be used for inputting the street
addressing information portion.
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Bannock asked why the budget did not reflect funding for redoing the
Comprehensive Plan. Ross noted the Borough distributed funding for redoing the
Comprehensive Plan and was appropriated into a capital project fund, as well as the
city's match. Ross noted, Title 14 and the Comprehensive Plan both need to be
updated, but the question was which should be done first, i.e. updating Title 14
without updating the Comprehensive Plan, addressing what the city should look like
in the future, and then write the rules or write the rules to enforce the plan.
Williams questioned the validity of a comprehensive plan. Ross stated he believed
the Comprehensive Plan should be developed to be more than a rearview mirror
document. He added, as the residential neighborhoods along the Spur Highway
deteriorate, it may be the best time to develop a plan of what future development
should be. He suggested, with a 'staff person working with a professional and
community groups, some of the issues may be resolved, i.e. how to zone the Spur
Highway, etc.
Bannock noted, the Planning & 'Zoning Commission often finds conflicts between
Title 14, Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Table. Bannock also asked if any
Planning & Zoning travel funds were earmarked for commissioners to travel. Answer
was no.
It was noted, some of this bUdget's travel funding would be used for ongoing planner
training for a staff person.
Williams stated his concern the city needs a planner because of the changes that will
be made over the years, and because there will be highway-funding coming from
federal government which the city should be in a position to receive and use to its
best use.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGF~.
3j. Safety
Ross reported when the Public Works Department was reorganized, the safety
responsibilities were assigned to Keith Komelis. Funding for this office was not
eliminated from last year's budget, but now he was satisfied with the way it was
working as far as the safety committee and safety program. Because of this, salaries
were removed from this budget. Professional Services was increased as well as
Transportation.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3k. Police
Chief Morris reported there was an increase in Small Tools & Minor Equipment for
the purchase of body armor due to requirements of OSHA and the city's safety plan.
The funds included will purchase seven vests which will cover all those officers who
did not already have safety vests. He noted, in the past, the officers purchased their
own vests and it was not mandatory they were worn. When the seven vests are
received, it will be mandatory for officers to wear them.
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Morris also noted two patrol cars were included in the budget to replace two other
vehicles.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
31. Communications
Morris reported there were small changes in the Repair & Maintenance budget for
maintenance contracts for some equipment for which warranties have ceased and a
slight increase in radio equipment contracts due to their no longer maintaining the
dictaphone recording system.
Williams noted there was a decrease of approximately $11,000 in salaries and
benefits and asked how that was done. Morris answered, new personnel starting at
lower pay scales. Morris was asked if the turnover in Communications had
stabilized. He answered, no, due to the high stress and shift work of the position.
Ross noted a half-time clerical was brought to full-time to reduce clerical load which
was discussed with council in the past and was discussed in his budget memo.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3m. Animal Control
Moms reported Operating and Repair Supplies was increased slightly due to need for
more food and euthanasia supplies needed for the increase of animals brought to the
shelter. He added, utilities for the new building were estimated last year and it was
necessary to transfer funds to cover costs during the year. Utilities were increased to
cover the costs for the new fiscal year.
Bannock asked if the training conference was a requirement for the euthanasia
certification. Moms noted the euthanasia certifica~on was for the Assistant Animal
Control Officer. The training conference listed would be for the American Humane
Association which would cover management of volunteers, new policies, liability
issues, methods of euthanasia, etc.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3n. Fire
Chief Elson reported the budget was a maintenance budget as well, but with an
increase in Repair and Maintenance for a poly-tank replacement for one of the
engines. He noted, an increase was also included in Professional Services for
medical physicals due to more physicals scheduled for this year.
Elson noted the digital camera included for purchase with the budget would be used
for fire investigations and lower film development costs. It will also be used for
developing fire prevention training materials to distribute to schools, etc.
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FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
30. Public Works Administration
Public Works Manager La Shot reported there would be a decrease in this budget of
$6,700. Computer software was increased to purchase updates to Office Suite, etc.
A new computer was also included in the budget for the Public Works Administrative
Assistant. It was anticipated the present computer would be used at the Street
Department.
A general discussion took place regarding life expectancy of computers and heavier
use of some computers compared to others as well as transferring computers from
one department to another. Ross noted, in using this type of transferring system, he
expected computers for the city to last six years.
Bannock questioned the travel budget requests. La Shot answered, a lot of the
training requested would have to fit the person's schedule. He added, the entire
budget was not always used. He noted the budget would be used for computer
training, environmental training and management courses. Ross noted, during the
current year, travel funds were also used t° make EVOS presentations, etc.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGF~.
3p. Shop
La Shot reported the budget was basically a maintenance budget, overall decreased
approximately $21,000. Upon Ross' request, La Shot proposed to cut another
$1,000 from Machinery &, Equipment and $4,000 from Repair and Maintenance.
Bookey asked why the city was purchasing CDL licenses for employees. La Shot
answered, the city just had always done it. Bookey noted, the license is the person's
own personal toOl and didn't think the city should be purchasing them.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3q. Streets
Ross reported the V-plow was removed from the Machinery & Equipment. He noted,
the melting pot would allow the city to use rubber instead of tar. He added, they
wanted to try rubber because it would last longer, however it would take more labor
and longer to apply, but would be more durable. Also, on hot days, it wouldn't
adhere to shoes and get tracked into buildings.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3r. Buildings
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La Shot noted $20,000 should be removed from the Repair & Maintenance for the
city hall heating system repair and $20,000 should be removed for the Public Safety
air handling unit, and $10,000 from Professional Services for evaluation of the city
hall heating system.
Bannock questioned the travel costs for a facilities repair seminar and International
Cities Building Official conference. La Shot explained, the Building Official tries to
take in one ICBO seminar a year which are generally held out of state. The
remaining would be for computer seminars and one facilities repair seminar for one
of the building maintenance employees.
It was.noted there are 18 buildings for which this budget covers. Bookey stated he
thought people in the private sector would be envious to be able to cover
maintenance of that many buildings for this budget.
Measles asked if any of the cuts were being taken out of the schedule maintenance
program. La Shot answered, the $20,000 for the Public Safety air-handling unit
would be in that category and will probably be forwarded to another budget. Measles
questioned the painting of the library, etc. La Shot noted, they were in the schedule
and would remain in the schedule. He added, the city hall improvements were not in
the long-term schedule, but had come up due to complaints, i.e. heating, cooling, etc.
Ross stated he believed the maintenance for city hall was more due to human
comfort. He added, he felt comfortable in pulliug those costs out until the nurses
move out and council decides the direction remodeling of the downstairs would take.
Ross added, he believed the air-handling unit for the Public Safety building and
heating problems for city hall/council chambers concerns would be okay and
handled through other means. He added, they were adhering to the maintenance
schedule.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
38.
Street Lighting
Ross noted, the bulk of the budget was utilities and repair and maintenance was
much the same. At this time it was not known how many new lights would be
placed.
FIITDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3t. Library
Jankowska noted the biggest increase in the budget was for a $20,000 upgrade of
the cataloging system (circulation, statistics, etc.). She noted, the company would no
longer support the dumb terminals, plus the terminals were failing. Jankowska
added, a server and software was needed to run the web-based catalog. She noted, it
would be a waste not to upgrade the system because of the monies expended in
developing the service.
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Jankowska noted the most recent upgrade was purchased in 1993 and the system
was purchased in 1987. In those years, there was only one upgrade made to the
system.
Ross noted, two computers would be transferred from the Finance Department and
the library would be purchasing another one. He added, two additional computers
would be purchased from the present budget by transferring funds within the Library
budget.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGF~.
3u. Recreation
Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported there were two noticeable changes in the
Recreation budget; Repairs & Maintenance increase of $700 for a fire security
monitoring system at the Center (giving 24-hours coverage), and Machinery &
Equipment increase for the purchase of a multi-fitness workout station (replacement)
and treadmill. Frates noted, the amounts for the station and treadmill would be
taken from the Daubenspeck account. Also, a new computer will be purchased that
is Y2K compliant.
Swarner asked how much is charged for use of the treadmill. Frates answered $3.00
for walk-ins and the same for the workout station. He noted, the city's fees are lower
than the private sector and a discussion of raising the fees would be taken by the
Parks & Recreation Commission during the summer. Bookey stated he would like
the fee structure reviewed before summer and try to raise the rates to be more
aligned with the private sector. Swarner suggested more advertisement/promotion of
the equipment available.
Bannock questioned whether travel to the conferences and seminars was necessary.
Frates answered yes. He noted one was a national association conference and one is
a professional development organization conference. Frates added, he believed both
were necessary for professional training and development which is important to the
staff and community. The seminars keep he and his employees current with
playground and aerobic certifications.
Williams questioned the hours of operation for the Center. Frates noted, the hours
were currently 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the heaviest traffic was toward afternoon and
during the evening. He noted hours would be cut back during the summer on
Sundays.
Williams noted, because of the revenue shortfall, the city would either have to cut
back on operations where money can be saved or raise taxes. Council had indicated
before the taxes would be raised in two years (or next year if necessary). Ross noted,
if municipal assistance and revenue sharing was eliminated, a cutting back of hours
at the Recreation Center and Library would have been initiated. He added, cutting
back of hours would be reviewed again next year if the revenue picture was worse
than this year's.
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May 10, 1999
Page 12
FINDINGS: NO CHANGF~.
3v. Parks
Frates noted three increases; Small Tools & Minor Equipment increase of $1,800 for
replacement of two batter boxes at the softball field. He added, he requested the
Softball Association to replace another of the boxes and if they won't only two of the
boxes will be replaced and the third will be repaired as best it can.
Frates added, changes to Repair & Maintenance and Rentals were included due to
the dip net fishery and need for dumpster and port-a-potty rentals. He noted the flat
bed truck was removed by Ross.
Bookey asked if the $20,000 for the Erik Hansen Park would complete the work at
the park. Frates answered yes and noted a portion of the funds would be used for
signage and landscaping, but mostly signage. Frates reviewed the work already
completed.
Swarner stated her desire to have port-a-potties placed at the Little League Field.
Ross reported the sweeper was going to be replaced for the utility tractor. He
suggested, because of the number of trails and sidewalks the city cleans, the
purchase of a Bobcat with a sweeper could be considered. He noted, it was a slow
process the way the work was being done presently. Bookey suggested consideration
be given to purchasing a unit like is used in Anchorage. He not'ed, it was fast and
very efficient. Frates noted, he checked on the price for two units Anchorage uses
and they would be approximately $30,000+ and $18,000. It was also suggested the
work could be contracted out next year after adding bike paths on Forest Drive and
Redoubt Avenue.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
3w. Beautification
Frates reported funds were included in this budget to cover costs of replacing ten
holiday decorations and adding ten street banners.
FINDINGS: NO CHANGES.
Ross reported the department heads and finance director did an excellent job in
submitting budgets. The health committee had been working hard on health
insurance issues and will continue to work on finding alternatives. He also noted, by
majority, the employees selected one of the three alternatives for insurance which
this budget would be able to cover if the city stays with Blue Cross.
Williams suggested, if possible, council should consider raising the mill rate in 2001
instead of 2002. If a one mill increase was not made, cutting hours at the Library
and Recreation Center, etc. was a real possibility. Bannock suggested, if possible,
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May 10, 1999
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the question of raising the mill rate should be debated during the present calendar
year in order for public to be noticed. Bookey suggested increasing the mill rate of
one-half mill in the next two years. Measles added, a mil! rate increase can always
become effective on January 1 of the next year so it doesn't retro-act back to the
current year.
Ross suggested holding a work session in November. because by then sales tax
information would be available and council will need to address what to do with the
personal property tax situation. Semmens noted, change would need to be done
within this calendar year in order for it to take effect the beginning of January. Ross
added, it was too late to address personal property taxes in this budget.
Ross also suggested council could cancel the work session previously scheduled for
May 17 as the budget review had been completed. Council agreed. Ross noted, the
ordinance Would be prepared and submitted for introduction on the May 19 agenda.
Williams reported he would be in attendance at the May 19 meeting (previously
reported he would not be).
ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Notes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' / / www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which
case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B'
SCHEDULED P~rBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
,
,
,
,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 1826-99 -- Changing Pay Ranges of the Water and
Sewer Operator I and Water and Sewer Foreman in the Employee
Classification List at KMC 23.50.010{d}.
Ordinance No. 1827-99 -- Amending KMC 23.55.040 to Increase the
Uniform Allowance for the Fire Department.
ResolutiOn No. 99-30 -- Transferring $3,000 in the General Fund for
the Purchase of Library Computers.
'1999-2000 Liquor License Renewal-- Elks Lodge #2425/Club
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
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b.
Historic District Board
Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
.
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of May 5, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINGS
ITEM H:
.
.
,
,
.
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1828-99 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 1999 and Ending June 30, 2000.
Discussion -- Snug Harbor Leases
Approval -- Alaska Challenger Center Lease
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attomey
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J'
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approx/mately 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-X.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Swarner.
Present were'
Bannock, Frazer, Williams and
Absent were: Moore, Measles and Bookey.
A-3.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS:
B-l, Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- Vince Wagner regarding
Cunnmgham Park Improvements.
ADD AS:
B-2, Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- Steve Foster regarding
Multi-purpose Facility/Challen§er Site Work Contract.
ADD AS:
H-6, Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing
regarding denial of Conditional Use Permit by the Planning &
Zoning Commission to Beaverloop Partnership, Warren H.
Polsky, Partnership Manager/Appellant.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent agenda.
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MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 2
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vince Wagner -- Cunningham Park Improvements.
Wagner stated his address to be 4340 Eagle Rock Drive in Kenai. He reported he is a
local school teacher and has lived in Kenai for approximately eight years, his wife has
a dance studio, and in the summer he runs Wagner's Guide Service {a drift boat
guide service). Wagner stated he was representing himself and other drift boat guide
services who uti~ze the lower river for their business as well as local people who pull
out drift boats at the Park. He noted, the opinions he would state were his as he had
not had a lot of time to discuss the matter with other guides.
Wagner added, he discovered the improvements being made to Cunningham Park
recently when he and another drift guide service owner wanted to use the area. He
stated the new handicap access precludes him and others from putting their drift
boats in at that location. Wagner stated he appreciated the improvements being
made to the park, but didn't think everyone who uses the park for their services were
aware of the changes being made to the launch. He added, those who use the Park
in their bus/ness have effectively been cut off from Eagle Rock down (with exception
to those on Beaver Creek) and would make use of the fiver from Eagle Rock down,
power boat use only. Wagner noted, he personally purchased a home in the Eagle
Rock area for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the tidewater fishery. The
removal of the original launch has shut his business down and forced him into
another part of the fiver. Wagner suggested the work stop on the project in order for
he and his associates to present another plan to allow continued use as a pull-out
only or possibility of paying a fee.
Mayor Williams related Cunningham Park was never intended to be a boat launch-
type park as the property was willed to the city to be used as a children's park. Over
the years, it developed into a local fishing area and approximately 20 years ago
someone used a bulldozer to punch a hole through the bank to make a launch area
(unbeknown to the city). Williams continued, the launch was not considered a
legitimate boat launch for many years and that was why the city did not do any
improvements to it over the years. Williams added, in the past years, when the city
tried to make changes and develop a boat ramp, the permitting agencies strongly
denied it. It was suggested at one time, to close the boat launch altogether, but it
was pointed out that ff it was closed, permits to reopen it would never be available.
Williams continued, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association contacted the city and
asked if the city would consider making improvements to the park if they donated the
funds to do the work (restoration of the banks, adding handicap-access, etc.) The
city agreed to the work and the Association donated approximately $144,000 toward
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PAGE 3
the project. Williams added, it would be very unlikely the launch would ever be a
boat ramp as it would take a lot of public hearings, correspondence, applications,
etc. in order to develop a boat ramp at that park.
Williams stated, he believed the council was aware the improvements would upset
the drift boat fishers. Wagner stated he talked with the permitting agencies and the
design engineer and didn't feel it would be a big change to the design to allow them
to be able to pull their boats out. He added, the city could improve the park, but the
way they pull their boats out and do business, it wouldn't require a lot of change to
make the launch continue to work as a pull-out only (for drift boats, canoes, etc.).
He added, he would like the project work to stop in order to that the funds available
could be used wisely if and when the city decides to work with them on the project.
Williams noted, the park work was almost completed and it was designed to stop
using the launch as a pullout. Wagner stated, a distinction between a ramp and
pullout was needed; the requirements to pull out a boat were quite a bit different
than what is needed to launch a drift or power boat. He added, he and his associates
were speaking to council during this meeting in order to get something started.
W~lliams stated he had a discussion with someone who lived in Oregon and they had
a design for a pull-out which consisted of Teflon-coated slide rails and a hand-
cranked winch. However, to install something of that nature would involve making
applications and he didn't think that process could be completed until next year.
Wagner stated he was not sure those whose business it would impact would know of
the changes to the park until July. He added, his concern was to be able to fish the
lower tide water in the manner he wanted to fish.
City Manager Ross reported the improvements contract gives the contractor the park
until July 1, which was the finish date for the project. He added, whether or not the
design could be reviewed and a cost estimate for a change order to make a minor
change and allow pull-out processed, he did not know. However, the present design
would have to be totally redone to put in a ramp. The suggestion to stop work in
order to do that, was not possible because the contractor would be paid for the work
not done. He added, he believed the city was locked into having the contract
completed. However, if there was a way to accommodate a pullout adjacent to the
walkway, the cost could be reviewed, but council would have to consider the
ramifications and then decide how to operate the park traffic because there was no
room available for pickups and trailers. He added, the public testimony given on this
project was they didn't want to see the public crowded out by pickups and trailers
dropped off. Ross noted, he and Wagner had already discussed that problem, and
felt that could be worked out. However, to stop the present work and try to do
something different, he did not feel was an option.
Wagner asked what would be the next step. Williams noted that during the public
hearing on the park improvements, the neighbors along Beaver Loop stated they did
not want a boat ramp because of the additional vehicles that park along the highway
which is a hazard.
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MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 4
Councilwoman Swarner asked what was needed for a pullout. Wagner answered, a
pullout would require a truck and a rope which was how it was done at Kasflof as
well as other sites. He noted, he and others he is associated with, do not leave
trailers, but arrange for someone to pick them up. He added, they pull their boats
up over the bank and load them onto the trailer. Swarner asked the impact on the
bank erosion by pulling their boats up over the bank.
Hal Borg -- Borg stated he had used the boat ramp for 20 years and they use it for
pulling in their boat after fishing; they bring their truck down to the ramp and skid it
up. He added, what was needed was a piece of ground with a six to eight foot cut in
the bank. Borg added, he believed in the last 20 years from pulling his boat in and
out, there may have been six inches of bank erosion from that action. He noted, they
use a product that coats the bottom of their boats to glide the boat over the top of the
rocks. He noted, the erosion which had taken place was due to the peat washing
away from vehicles parking on the end of the bluff and wave action from the power
boats.
Williams stated,' the possibility of adding another pullout in the park existed only if it
could be permitted and that would take time to do and wouldn't get done this year.
He noted, a compromise would have to be made between the drifters and the
adjacent property owners. Williams added, the present contract could not be
stopped and the city was unable to consider a ramp due to the permitting required.
He suggested Wagner's group discuss the matter with the Kenai Sportfishing
Association who funded the present project. Borg stated the Association didn't
represent his group because they were not compatible, noting the Association did not
use the ramp.
Borg stated he and his group would be willing to help do the work required to ease
the financial burden on the city if they were given permission to do the work.
Will/ams stated, the city would investigate whether there was something that could
be done to accommodate their boats, questioning the permitting agencies as well.
Bannock asked ff a seven foot wide slot was developed, what would prevent someone
with an 18' riverboat from using the same area. Borg suggested a sign be placed
stating "no vehicles beyond this point due to bank erosion, etc." From the audience,
Wagner suggested Teflon-coated rails could be placed to be habitat friendly.
Swamer asked if the drifters were organized. Answer was not officially. Swarner
asked, if they had an organization, how much funding would they be willing to put
toward the participation of developing the additional pullout. She added, she was
sorry they were not aware of the discussions which were held on the improvements,
but the meetings were advertised in the newspaper and on the Interact. Borg stated,
they probably didn't realize their skid trail would be removed.
Frazer noted a motored boat pullout would require a ramp to back a trailer down to
pull out the boat. Borg answered yes and added, he would promote a no motored
vehicle area. He added, the pullout wouldn't require skids, etc.
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MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 5
Ross suggested the group meet with' Komelis and the design engineer to see what
would be possible designs for a pullout that would be something to bring back to
present to the public and council. He added, for their client purposes, the month of
June was not available to them in regard to using the park. Williams suggested the
drifters consider using the city dock and the city could consider giving access to the
dock at no cost. It was noted there was a $7.00 fee at the dock, for both launch or
retrieval. Ross noted, a drift boat trying to use the city dock probably would not be
workable due to wind and commercial fishers. Borg agreed.
Wagner stated he spoke with a representative from State Parks who suggested they
may be able to use the Warren Ames Park as a pull out. Williams noted, that would
be strictly up to State Parks as it is their property. Borg stated he liked the
suggestion of their getting together with the contractor. Ross corrected him stating,
he suggested the drift group meet w/th the design engineer and Komelis to see what
modifications could be made in the future, after the present project was completed.
B-2o
Steve Foster-- Multi-purpose Facility/Challenger Site Work Contract.
Not present.
ITEM C'
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1.
Ordinance No. 1826-99 -- Changing Pay Ranges of the Water and
Sewer Operator I and Water and Sewer Foreman in the Employee
Classification List at KMC 23.50.010(d}.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1826-99 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Ross explained, the change would make the pay
ranges of the water and sewer distribution people the same as the water and sewer
treatment plant workers. He noted, the positions are cross-trained as STP Operators
and are required to have the same certifications and should be paid at the same
level. ~
VOTE:
Moore: Absent Measles: Absent Bannock:
Frazer: Yes Williams' Yes Bookey'
Swarner: Yes
Yes
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ordinance No. 1827-99 -- Amending KMC 23.55.040 to Increase the
Uniform Allowance for the Fire Department.
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MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 6
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1827-99 and
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Ross noted, the NFPA requires this type of wash
and wear uniform which are more costly and higher maintenance than the previous
type of uniform.
VOTE:
Moore: Absent Measles: Absent Bannock:
Frazer: Yes Williams- Yes Bookey:
Swarner: Yes
Yes
Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3,
Resolution No. 99-30 -- Transfemng $3,000 in the General Fund for
the Purchase of Library Computers.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-30 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the request for unanimous consent. SO ORDERED.
C-4,
1999-2000 Liquor License Renewal-- Elks Lodge #2425/Club
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
V-X.
Council on Aging-- No report.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the
Commission met on Thursday, May 13. He noted, they approved recommendations
for Special Use Permits for the travel agency space and long-distance card dispensing
machine.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Public Works Manager Komelis reported he did
not attend the meeting, but spoke with Chairman Jahrig as to actions taken at the
meeting. He noted, the minutes of the meeting were included in the packet.
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PAGE 7
Williams noted the discussion of the Nottingham, Petratrovich & Drage proposal for
further funding to complete the engineering study on the bluff erosion project. He
suggested strongly the funds be appropriated for the work so the plans will be
available if a source for funding is found. Ross reported the discussion would be
before council at their next meeting.
D-4. Library Commission -- Librarian Jankowska reported the Commission
met on May 4 when she was introduced to the commission members. During the
meeting the Friends of the Library announced they would hold another book sale the
first weekend in June; a copy of the patron survey was distributed; and the members
agreed to protect the Sunday openings and not push for the hire of a fund raiser
consultant in the budget.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the
meetin§ minutes were included in the packet. He noted the hi[h point of the meetm§
was a slide presentation of the condition and maintenance needs for the city parks.
He added, the presentation and discussion were greatly appreciated.
D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the
minutes of the last two Commission meetings were included in the packet. He noted,
he reported on the April 28 meeting during a previous meeting and at the May 12
meeting the Commission discussed the council's suggested changes to the variance
and encroachment ordinances (placing the responsibility on the applicant to secure
non-objections from neighboring property owners). The motion to approve the
changes failed unanimously. Bannock noted the Commission felt if wording was to
be inserted to allow for administrative approval of these type of minor variances and
encroachments, administration should be able to make the decision. Bannock
added, he would support the ordinance as originally presented to the Commission.
Bannock added, he felt council had some concerns that administration would make
decisions on these minor requests that would be disastrous to the neighbors. He
noted, he was confident the employees and the process would not allow that to
happen. Bannock added, the applicant or neighbors would still maintain the fight of
appeal and it would also save the applicant the $100 application fee.
When asked why the ordinances were not included on this agenda for council
consideration, Attorney Graves explained they were not included due to the action
taken by the Commission. He added, adrn_inistration was waiting for direction from
council in regard to the ordinances. Council requested the ordinances be brought
forward on the June 16 meeting agenda in their original form. Graves suggested
copies of the ordinances with the suggested changes inserted be included as well.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and COmmittees
D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the minutes of the last
meeting were included in the packet. She noted, during the meeting the Committee
developed a weeding and planting schedule and invited people to volunteer.
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PAGE 8
Parks & Recreation Director Frates was asked when the grass would be seeded in the
Erik Hansen Park. Frates replied, the hydro-seeding would probably take place in
the second week of June.
D.-7c.
Historic District Board-- No report.
Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau Board-- No report.
D-7d. Alaska Municipal League Report-- Williams reported the closure of the
Legislature was coming and there was still no agreement on the capital budget. He
noted, funds had been included for the maintenance facility design and engineering,
however it was not known if they would remain. He noted, the municipal assistance
and revenue sharing was funded at 2 / 3.
Williams also noted the Capital Matching Program now required a preventative
maintenance plan be included with applications for capital funding, including costs
for employee training, etc. Ross reported the affidavit had been received, filled out
and submitted. He added, the city met with the criteria of the statute.
ITEM E: MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 5, 1999. -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINGS-- None.
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINF~S
H-X.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Frazer SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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PAGE 9
H-a,
Ordinance No. 1828-99 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 1999 and Ending June 30, 2000.
Introduced by consent agenda.
Discussion -- Snug Harbor Leases
Ross referred to his memorandum included in the packet. He noted, the lease
contract allowed for termination of the lease upon mutual consent. He noted,
administration was requesting to have the ability to terminate the lease. Ross
reported, the lessee was trying to negotiate the use of one of the processing plants
which had been closed.
Ross added, if council approved the termination of the leases, he expected to have
the crane lease re-bid in approximately two weeks. He requested authority to work
with Snug Harbor Seafoods to operate one of the processing plants through the
termination of the leases. He noted, having the processing plant working would also
be advantageous to the city.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED approval of the city manager's recommendations.
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
Frazer noted he had a business relationship with the lessee, but had no direct
financial benefit from that relationship. He asked Attorney Graves if that presented a
conflict. Graves answered, since there was no financial benefit (to Frazer), there
would not be a conflict. Frazer noted, he discussed the matter with one of the people
involved and from that conversation felt their operation of the processing plant would
be much more positive for the city than the lease at the dock.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Approval-- Alaska Challenger Center Lease
Attorney Graves stated the lease was worked out with Challenger and had been
approved by the Challenger Board of Directors. Ross noted, the lease was basically
standard. The only divergence was agreeing to maintain the grounds and parking
lot, which the city had planned to do anyway. He added, the grounds maintenance
was included in the Memorandum of Understanding and discussed with council
during approval of that Memorandum.
Swarner noted, with this additional responsibility for the Parks & Recreation
Department, increased funding should be considered for additional summer crew in
the next budget.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 10
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED for approval of the lease between the Alaska
Challenger Center and the City of Kenai. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED.
W~l!iams asked if questions of whether the city could use people needing to do
community service for some of the city's grounds maintenance work. Swarner noted
people doing community service had been used at the Recreation Center in the past
and also helped in developing the flower beds. She added, sometimes their time
available does not work with the city and volunteers' schedules and they normally
need to have some direction. Frazer stated the city should probably have a
volunteer endorsement on their Workers' Compensation policy. Williams asked if
incarcerated people could be used for this type of work. Graves stated he did not
think the State had changed their policy that the city was responsible to cover the
workers with its workers' compensation policy. The city believes it is the State's
responsibility.
Discussion -- Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing Regarding Denial
of Conditional Use Permit by the Planning & Zoning Commission to
Beaverloop Partnership, Warren H. Polsky, Parmership
Manager/Appellant.
Council set the Board of Adjustment hearing for 7:00 p.m., June 16, 1999, in the
council chambers, immediately prior to the regular council meeting.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor
a. Kenai Peninsula Coalition/Port of Entry-- Williams reported he
attended the Kenai Peninsula Coalition Meeting on May 1 1 at which there were
representatives from Kenai, $oldotna, Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly,
and Homer. The group viewed a video regarding the advantages of having a Port of
Entry/Foreign Trade Zone and received a binder of information which consisted of
correspondence, etc. from other Peninsula municipalities.
Williams noted, the group also discussed a proposed contract to develop the
necessary paperwork and applications with Attorney Veto Chase who had extensive
experience in these matters. Williams reported Chase's fee for his work would be
$33,000. Originally it was thought these costs would be divided among the Borough
and Peninsula municipalities involved in the application. However, since the
meeting, Mayor Navarre stated his belief the responsibility for preparing the
application lay with the Borough and the Borough would pay for the apphcation
costs.
The secondary issue, Williams noted, would be the maintenance of the Port of Entry
office after it is established. The first year's fee would be $100,000 and $75,000 a
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 11
year thereafter. He noted, this yearly charge would be for office space for the
Customs official which could be offset by fees collected by Customs for the Port of
Entry.
Williams stated, he wanted council to be aware the effort to acquire a Port of
Entry/Free Trade Zone for the Peninsula was moving forward and the process for
making application could take 22 to 24 months. Williams also reported that during
the meeting, it was discussed where the Port of Entry office should be situated and
there was a lot of support to place the office at the Kenai Municipal Airport. He
added, it would be his intention to pursue that suggestion.
I-2. City Manager
a. Alaska Fire Chiefs Association -- Ross reported Williams approached
him about a funding 'source for sponsoring the Fire Chiefs Association Conference to
be held in Kenai later in the year in conjunction with PRISM/ARFF. He noted, new
airport brochures were being developed and avenues of marketing the airport were
being explored. The marketing of the airport should include marketing
PRISM/ARFF. A portion of the airport advertising budget may be used for the Fire
Chiefs Association's marking of the ARFF/PRISM to other fire departments. Ross
added, he suggested the parties doing the marketing of the Conference should
contact the Acting Airport Manager to discuss advertising possibilities on behalf of
the ARFF.
b. Old FAA Site -- Ross repOrted he had been working with FAA on the
removal of the facilities at the site. It is believed a major underground concrete
structure was situated on the property and was used for anchoring the tower. To
date, FAA agreed to removing everything in the way of concrete structure up to four
feet below the surface. Anything below that, the city engineer felt would not hurt
future development of the area. Ross added, unless council objects, he would give
permission for FAA to abandon the underground utilities cables and remove any
concrete structure up to four feet below ground.
Williams stated he had no objection to the utility cable abandonment, but was
concerned the depth of removal of the concrete structure was not deep enough. Ross
stated, the anchors of which they were aware, were set in a culvert of 24 x 30" and
would be removed to four feet. City Engineer La Shot added, they believed the
columns were tied into a mass of concrete deeper into the ground. He added, FAA
could be asked to locate their specific location as they could cause a problem in a
basement construction. Williams asked if the underground room was also made of
concrete. La Shot stated he was not aware of an underground vault, although there
was a vault in one of the other buildings. He added, their removal of four feet down
could be a problem for basement development.
Williams requested Ross to ask FAA if there is any known underground chamber on
the site. Ross asked La Shot if the concrete structure believed to be tied to the cones
was 15 feet down. La Shot answered, yes and that would make each culvert full of
concrete to weigh about three tons, plus the mass of concrete that may tie them
together. Ross stated, if the mass of concrete was 15 feet down, FAA would not want
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 12
to remove it. The question would be how much longer the city would want to delay
the transfer of the land in order to have the mass of concrete removed. Williams
noted, it would take as long to remove the concrete whether it was four feet or 15
feet.
Ross asked La Shot if he thought FAA would be amenable to removing the concrete
to eight feet down. La Shot answered, he didn't think they would have a problem
with that as they didn't have a problem in removing the concrete pilasters within a
certain distance from the surface. They just didn't want to remove a huge mass of
concrete. He added, FAA told him they would have to remove all the other
foundations on the property anyway, but they would be a different problem because
they had re-bar in them.
Williams explained, the site was called a "hardened site" because they didn't want the
antennas blown over by the wind or a bomb and that was why there had been a
question over the years about whether there was an underground chamber where the
transmitters and repeaters may have been located. He added, they wanted to be sure
that items known to be buffed on the property are properly taken care of before the
site is transferred.
Ross asked council if they wanted the amount of concrete removal to be down four
feet or eight feet on the anchoring device. Williams answered no. Frazer stated, he
believed the FAA would be more financially able to remove the items to the city's
satisfaction rather than turning the property over to the city and the city remove
them. He added, he didn't know what the proper depth was, but whatever is
appropriate should be handled by the FAA. Williams agreed, but didn't think eight
feet was a proper depth either because if a large strUcture were to be built there a it
wouldn't be deep enough for a basement or sub-basement. He added, the matter
had been going on for approximately 15 years' and it only now progressed to the point
of them transferring the property.
Swarner asked if a basement were to be put in a building, how far down would the
basement need to be placed. La Shot answered, probably ten feet. Swarner stated
she thought they should remove to ten feet. Williams stated he believed ten feet
would be cutting it thin. La Shot stated, he was considering the location of the tower
and where a building might be placed toward the bluff.
Frates asked how much depth would be needed for a four-story apartment building
to be placed there. La Shot answered, ten feet may be thing, but he wasn't sure that
type of building would be put in that location. He added, the congregate housing
structure was probably as close as any building should be placed in that area. La
Shot stated, the foundation is closer to the bluff.
Williams requested Ross to correspond with the FAA and see how far they would be
willing to go. There were no objections or further comments from council.
Attorney-- No report.
City Clerk -- No report.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 13
ao
b.
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d.
Financ~ Director-- No report.
Public Works -- Komelis reported the following:
Crow Court -- A plan review was held for the. property owners of Crow
Court on May 13; the RFP was being advertised; the bid opening was
scheduled for June 9.
Wellhouse/Pumphouse Modification and SCADA-- The pre-bid was
scheduled for May 26 and the bid opening for June 9.
STP Expansion/South Spruce Parking -- The project was 75%
complete.
We~ouse No. 3 -- Was back on line and the rehabilitation was
successful. Also, the well was back to 900 gpm with only 183' draw
down.
Airport Manager-- No report.
.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-X.
Citizens-- None.
J-2. Council
Bookey-- Absent
Swarner -- Reported she did a work-related ride-along with Officer Langseth
and recommended all council members do it as well. She noted, it was very
interesting and enlightening to learn what goes on during the afternoons on city
streets.
Swarner also reported the street banners were being placed and looked very good.
Swarner reported she had been asked the procedure for people who have sustained
lawn damage from city snowplows. Ross answered, those persons should report the
problem to Public Works. He noted, Public Works places top soil and the Parks &
Recreation Department seeds those areas. Swarner noted she had a constituent who
put up a retaining wall which also sustained damage. Ross noted, no structures
placed in the city right-of-way would be repaired.
It was noted a new reporter from the Peninsula Clarion was in the audience.
Reporter Charles Adamson introduced Carey Restino and stated she would be taking
over the Clarion's attendance at the council meetings, etc. He would be leaving the
state.
Moore -- Absent
Measles-- Absent
Bannock-- No comments.
Frazer -- Stated he believed the wellbeing of small communities was tied to
businesses. He noted, a new business opened by his office and a new car Wash was
being built along the highway. He added, he believed this a positive note for tough
budget times.
~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1999
PAGE 14
Williams -- Reported he had a discussion with Dr. Hansen who sustained
damage to his lawn. Hansen has requested a meeting be held with Ross, his
neighbors and council. Willies asked if council wanted to meet with them or have
him continue speaking to Ross. Swamer stated she would recommend they continue
discussions through Ross. There were no other comments.
Williams also noted Information Item No. 4 discussed the upcoming presentation of a
Wastewater Plant Award which would take place in June. He stated it was a
significant award and requested other state and federal agency representatives be
invited to attend the presentation of the award. Komelis stated he would make the
necessary arrangements. Williams added, he believed the award was indicative of
the type of employees the city has and the hard work and efforts of the city
employees. Ross agreed, stating an excellent job was being done by the employees at
the plant as well as Komelis' efforts in managing the program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOUR1TMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE g07-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMO:
TO':
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
FROM' Keith Kornetis. Public Works Manager
DATE' May 17, 1999
SUBJECT: KENAI COASTAL TRAIL- PROJECT PRESENTATION PACKAGE
Attached is:
1. Harbor Commission Meeting minutes of May 10. 1999 which states. "MOTION:
ELDRIDGE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO
PURSUE THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL AND FUND THE FLTNDING FOR IT
AND PROCEED."
2. Komelis May 3r~ memo that transmitted Dennis Nottingham's proposal to the
Harbor Commission.
Nottingham April 30. 1999 letter to Kometis response to request for proposal.
Komelis April 20. 1999 letter to Nottingham requesting proposal for Project
Presentation Package.
As you suggested. I have contacted Will Jahrig for more information about the May 10m
Harbor Commission Meeting.
Attachment
Freden noted. £or two winters there was no ice, and now he found
ten bent fender pilings. Jahrig recommended pulling the two bent
pilings up, cutting r_hem off. and seeing what happens ne. ct year.
Freden voiced the need for an engineer to take a look at it and
make recommendations. He pointed out from the photos where
the angles and bends were located in the pilings. Jahrig stated
this was an ongoing problem and would continue to be.
Eldridge asked how many stubs were needed for this season.
Freden replied he needed the crane to reach and set the third one,
as he could not use the other two. He voiced concern with ice
banging up under the dock because the fuel lines and electrical
wiring was located under there. Freden said he would report back
with the estimate of repair costs, and in the meantime, keep a
close eye on things. Freden stated he would have the launch
r_nmp floats in place Friday.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Kenai Coastal Trail
dahrig summarized the contents of Keith Kometis' memo and the
letter from Dennis Nottingham regarding the work to be done and
cost proposals on the Kenai Coastal Trail which were included in
the packet. He explained that now was the best time for the
engineers to conduct their overhead survey as there was less
foliage. Reports on the lineage and property~ boundaries would
show where proPerties would need to be reduced and sloped.
Jahrig stated the need for the members to. develop a proposal for
the Ci~ Council and to recommend what should happen next.
Thompson stated that ff the Commission was going to spend the
$53,000 to find out what the overaJl project would cost, they
should be prepared to strongly defend that final cost. Jahr/g
responded that he had spoken with the Mayor and City Manager
Ross, who think this was a good project.
dahrig mentioned he had attended the Shorebird Festival in
Homer and felt Kenai needed a viewing area. Eldridge agreed,
and discussion followed regarding plans for a bike path and
overlook. Jahrig stated his feelings that the urgency of this
project needed to be emphasized to the council. Ja~g mentioned
funding was needed to enhance the local habitat and eco-svstem.
which would help draw people to the area. Eldridge stated'he had
invited a Wilde Refuge officer to speak to the Rotary Club and
the Ranger said the same things; the wildlife mewing area was
fight here. Freden added, people come every day to the City Dock
HA~OR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY !0, 1999
PAGE 2
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and ask what wildlife is out in r. he mouth of the river and what
they can expect to see. He stated that ~-isitors: interest and
quesuons are constant during the tourist season. ~vhich had
already started.
Spracher suggested the City have a sample tape to view. Jahrig
recommended the Commission keep pushing for the project.
Werner-Quade stated the Commission should take an active
approach, showing what restoration could do for the area. Jahrig
agreed, stating the project could help to build up local businesses
on the bluff such as B & B's, the potential for a restaurant, for
people to visit the bluff, and allow the property, to stabilize so
people can look to future usage. Jahrig also stated the project
could help breathe some life into Old Town Kenai. S pracher
suggested the opportunity for novelty, shops to be located there as
well. Jahrig stated that tax-wise, thi~ project ~vould help bring
properts.' values up and improve the economy. Me added, the
project had the potential to improve the zero growth rate in Kenm
and tourism. Eldridge emphasized the need for the survey, design
work and cost estimate, as well as the public heanngs.
MOTION:
ELDRIDGE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO TB2/: CITY
COUNCIL TO PURSUE THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL AND
FIND THE FUND~G FOR IT AND PROCEED.
SPRACHER SECONDED. THERE WERE NO
OBJECTIONS. MOTION PASSED UNANn~OUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS
a. New Rate Schedule
Jahrig referred to the Items for Discussion memorandum from
Komeiis included in the packet. He noted, he had no problems
with the fuel costs, explaining that gas prices would be lower and
diesel would remain the same.
Freden observed Item # 1, Boat Launch Ramp fee, that $ I 0 is the
usual fee on other launch ramps. McCune stated the fee should
remain at $7 because the City Dock was competing with up-fiver
launches where the fish were and there were more things to do.
Thompson mentioned there was a price increase two years ago
and felt the increase could be delayed for a year. Freden
mentioned there would probably be the same amount of money,
but less people. Many people will not pa.v the fee.
Eldridge suggested an increase from $60 to $75 for a seasonal
pass. Wemer-Quade brought attention to the recom_m_ended jump
in price from $60 to $100. She suggested $7 and $75 for the
HA~OR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10. 1999
PAGE 3
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDAI..GO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI. ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE'
SUBJECT'
Harbor Commission
Keith Kornetis, Harbor Master ~
May 3, 1999
Kenai Coastal Trail- Project Presentation Package
For Harbor Commission May 10, 1999
I spent some time with Dennis Nottingham discussing the Kenai Coastal Trail and what
the City needs next. I later wrote a letter to him outlining our discussion.
Attached is his reply for a Pro!ect Presentation Package. The budget for his work is'
1. Schematic Design
2. Aerial Topographic Mapping
Mapping and Survey Control
Property Information
3. Budget for Estimates
4. Budget for Public Hearings and
Preparation
TOTAL BUDGET
$17,000
9,000
16,000
4,700
3,500
3,000
$53,2OO
This needs an in-depth discussion by the Harbor Commission with a recommendation to
City Council. If there are changes, deletions, or additions, now would be a good time to
make them. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the Harbor Commission meeting on
May 10, but Swede Freden will be there.
KK/jet
cc: Swede Freden
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April 3O, 1999
Keith Komelis
Public Works Manager
210 Fidaigo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
PN&D 99A-039
Re: Kenai Coastal Trail
Dear Mr. Korneiis:
We are in receipt of your recluest for proposal far the next step wort( on the Kenai
Coastal Trail.
The general statement of work would include project topographic surveys and mapping
sm3wing properly lines ancl important features, preliminary plan(s), two public hearings
and a goad cost estimate for the various coml3onents are shown in the attached RFP.
The following describes the work in' mom detail and preser~t budgets for each part.
TASK 1
SCHEMATIC DESIGN would inctude several vanati~ns to' account for access at Meeks
Crossing, Old Town a[ Mission Street. Kenai Joe's ancl the Old Hamer View. .-he
layouts would be presented on a large aerial photo suitable for use at the pualic
heanngs. In addition to plan layouts, important cletails would be shown including cross
sections, slopes, trail sections, elevations, armor and revegetation.
Budget for scl3ematic design ancl plans
$17,000
TASK 2
SURVEYS AND UPLAND TOPOGRAPH!C MAPPING will be obtained using new sl3nng
1999 photography, flown as soon as weather will allow. This photo mission will be flown
by AeroMal3 of Anchorage. They propose new natural color photography at a scale of
1:6,000 to accommodate 2' contour mapping.
Budget far aenat topographic mapping
Sg,O00
Grouncl control will be required fc3r AeroMat3 to accomDlish. Aemtranguiation. The ground
control activities will inctude setting, monitoring anti 13osifioning up to eight photo panels
throughout the mapping area and providing mat information to the photogrammetdst by
PN&D surveyors.
Budget for mapping anct survey c~ntrot $16,000
P.%'D A.\'ClCO1ACGE
~002/005
Keith Kome~is
AIDnl 30. 1999
Page 2.
LIMITED PROPERTY OWNERSHIP,AND MAPPING will be created by AeroMaD will be
mergea with property ownership information provided to PN&D by the Kenai Peninsula
Bomugt~, to create a base sheet that indicates topography, rights-of-ways anct
approximate bc3undary lines. Some of this information will be field verified by surveying
with GPS, which will allow gatl~enng of large amounts of data in a short time frame.
Budget for property information
S4,700
All proclucts obtaineci during these activities will be available in electronic as well as hard
copy formats. The mapping in the computer format will be useful for the design phase
anct trail easement exhibits.
Because Photogrammetdc mapping is much more accurate with no foliage, we would
suggest at least roaming and flying as soon as p~.~ibte to t~ke advantage of no leaves
ancl goocl weather that might be available during these first days of spring.
TASK 3
COST ESTIMATE will be based upon accurate quantities taken from the survey
in~rmation. An accurate survey will allow accurate computer calculations of venous
material volumes and land areas in~uding cut/fill, armor, paving, revegetafion areas an~
right-of-way takes. This will in turn lead to an accurate cost estimate. Unit pdces typical
of the Kenai area will be applied to quarrfities to pmdum and accurate co~t e~timate. To
the construction ~$t estimates a factor for aclministration, engineering and
ccmtingencies will be acidect to produce a total t~roject ~st estimate.
Budget for estimates
$3,500
TASK 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS.. Two hearings are plannecl to initially gatl~er ideas ancl desires of
the commune/foilowe~ gy a second me,ting to relate the msult~ of input in the form of
presentation cirawings and photos.
Budqet for puDlic hearinqs and preparation
$3,000
Total Budget amount to perform all services
$53,200
Peratrovich. Nottingham & Drage, Inc.
P.¥D A.\'CEORAGE
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Keith Korne~is
April 30. 1999
Page 3
We would propose to perform the work on a time anti materials nasis using our standard
rates (attact~ed).
We hope this proposal will be adequate for your needs and should you have any
questions, please call at any time.
Sincerely,
~TROVICH, ~iiO~NG~AM & DRAGE, iNC.
Dennis Nottingl~am. P.E.
Presiclent
DN/rk
Attaci~ment
04/30/99
PS'D .C~'CEORAGE
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CITY OF KENAI
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2.10 FIDALGO AVE. :SUITE 200 KENAI. ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
Apdi 20, 1999
Mr. Dennis Nottingham, P.E.
1506 Wes[ 36~ Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Dear Mr. Nottingham:
Subject: Kenai Coastal Trail
Thank you for meeting with me to discuss the Reconnaissance Study on the Kenai
Coa~tat Trail that your firm'ctid for. the City of Kenai.
The' City Administration would like to pursue the next step in this project. We would like
a pmpo~at from your firm to put together a Proje~ Presentation Package. 'l'he City
would use this to seek funding through the U.S. Congressional Delegation and the
Alaska State Legislature. We would also use it to seek funding through Federal and
State agen~ programs.
This Project Presentation Package should include:
1. A detail.preliminary or schematic design.
2. A reasonably good survey that shows:
a. Property line locations and ownership.
b. Topograpt~y - existing ancl proposed for cons~c~on.
3. A complete detailed cost estimate of the proje.ct including:
·
a~ D~tailed estimated quantities.
b. Estimated unit prices.
.i' ~"C~" E~timated dght-of-way ~t.~. . .....
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April 20, 1999
Items that we ask you to c~nside~
1. Reducing the grade or slope ancl adding vegetation on the bluff behind the trail to
reduce the rate of erosion after the proje~ is complete. (additional right-of-way will
be needed.)
2. Raising the etevafion of the Coastal Trail to make sure that water dudng a high tide
wi~ storm waves does not go over the trail. This is especially true near the mouth of
the river where waves sometimes exceed eight feet.
3. Additional access paths to the trail in locations such as:
a. Meeks Crossing .........
b. Old Town at Mission S[ree[
c. Near Kenai Joe's
d. Near the Old Harbor View
4. Adding a breakwater (rock, gabions, concrete) to protect the existing dunes along
the beach and Alaska Avenue.
I have received input from the City Council, City Harbor Commission, City Manager, and
others concerning this project. The City wants to continue receiving input from
everyono and, therefore, reque~ that you include at least two (2) pul~lic heanng$ to be
conducted by your firm while developing the Project Presentation Package.
This is at the initial stage of this next step and financial commitment has to be approved
by the City Council. The City normally works with consultants on a rate fee scl~eclule
with a not-to-exceed amount. Please include this cost in your proposal.
I will give your proposal to the City Manager. If acceptable, he will send it on to the
Mayor and Ciht Council for dismssion and funding consideration.
Again, .tJ3~~yo~n the time you spent going over the project, with me. J. look forward to..
receiving your proposal.
Slncerety,
Keith Komeiis
Public Works Manager
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Suggested by: Administrati~__
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 18o-9-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $10,000 IN
THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR UTILITIES AT
THE ALASIC~ REGIONAL AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING FACILITY (ARFF).
WHEREAS, the ARFF has about 6,700 square feet of space that the City holds
for lease; and
WHEREAS, currently there is no tenant for that space; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the utilities allocable to this portion of the
building; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the fund balance of the Airport Land System
Special Revenue Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Ai.rport Land System Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$10,000
Increase Appropriations:
Land- Utilities
$10,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of
June, 1999..
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(5/26/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
June 2, 1999
June 16, 1999
June 16, 1999
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1830-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAStC~
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $424,467 IN
THE '98 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, Ordinances 1782-98 and 1805-98 appropriated a total of $745,650
for improvements to well houses, pump house, control systems and other water
system improvements; and
WHEREAS, the total project, including alternates, is estimated to cost $1.5
million; and
WHEREAS, the City received Municipal Matching Grants in 1997 and 1998 for
water system improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to use these grants and
the required 30% match for improvements to well houses, pump house, control
systems and other water system improvements; and
WHEREAS, the $127,340 match is available in the Fund Balance of the Water
and Sewer Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, grant funds available for the project and this local match total
$1,170,117.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Water and Sewer Special Revenue P-'und
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$127:340
Increase Appropriations'
Water - Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$127,340
'98 Water System Improvement Capital Pr0iect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from Water & Sewer Special Revenue Fund
Municipal Matching Grant 97/587
Municipal Matching Grant 98 / 587
$127,340
149,947
147,180
$424,467
Increase Appropriations:
Construction
$424,467
Ordinance No. 1830-99
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of
June, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
(5/27/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
June 2, 1999
June 16, 1999
June 16, 1999
Suggested by: Administratk
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1831-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,782 IN
THE CUNNINGHAM PARK CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, Ordinances 1801-99 and 1814-99 appropriated $154,000 including
$13,000 from the General Fund and $141,000 from Kenai River Sport Fishing,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, an additional $1,782 is needed to finish the project; and
WHEREAS, the additional funds are available in the Non-Departmental
contingency account of the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1' that the following budget transfers be made'
General Fund
From' Non-Departmental- Contingency
To' Non-Departmental - Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$1,782
$1,782
Section 2' that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows'
Cunningham Park Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from General Fund
$1,782
Increase Appropriations:
Construction
$1,782
Ordinance No. 1831-99
Page Two
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of
June, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'_~
(5/27/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
June 2, 1999
June 16, 1999
June 16, 1999
2'7 99 II: 9a B~!I ~l~on (90'7) 28~-45!4
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
215 FIDALGO AVENUE SUITE 204
(907) 283-3583
STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
FAX (907) 283-4514
May 26, 1999
Keith Komelis
City o f Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Re: Cunningham Park - Change Order No. 1
Dear Keith,
Change Order No. I for the Cunningham Park project is attached. Explanation for each item is
as follows:
1. Decrease the quantity of fence from 235 lineal feet to 187 lineal feet. Redundant fencing was
eliminated.
2. Decrease quantity of dormant branch cuttings from 8,000 to 7,900. Only 7,900 were required
to complete the planting.
3. Increase the number of root wads from 96 to 100. In order to custom fit the root wads to the
bank conditions, it was necessary to add 8 extra root wads. The Contractor is only charging
the City for 4 of the extra root wads.
4. Increase the quantity of Brash Layer from 711 feet to 750 feet. The brush layers were
extended back into the draws a little further for a better tie in connection to the existing
slopes.
5. Decrease Contractor Furnished Soil Mix from 200 cy to 196 cy. Only 196 cy were needed to
accomplish the work.
6. Increase quantity of 3"-6" Rock from 130 cy to 168 cy. Additional rock was placed at the
stair landing to avoid muddy conditions.
7. Add an.item for 4" perforated sub drain. When the path was excavated, a water seep was
found in the slope. The seep runs down the bank and saturates the path. If left unchecked,
the seep. would damage the path subgrade. The drain has been proposed in order to collect
the water at the edge of the path and conduct it down to the river bank.
A cost summary for each change order item is attached.
Sincerely,
Bill Ne s~°~n''~~
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPO;
· ST. SIJITE:~0 KE]~I, AL~SKA ~;~11
FAX 907-~?
Memorandum
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Mary Bondurant, Department Assistant
Date: May 19, 1999
Re: Special Use Permit- Alaska Call Cotmection, Inc.
Alaska Call Connection, Inc.'s Special Use Permit will expire on June 30, 1999. They
would like to renew the permit under the same terms and conditions until June 30,
2000.
Attached is a copy of the proposed permit. The Airport Commission recommended
approval at their May 13m meethag. If the proposed permit is approved by the City
Council, the document can be executed.
Attachment
Cc: Danette Andrews, Alaska Call Connection, Inc.
04/27/1999 07:14 907-345-7493
PAGE 02
~ C~ll Conn~on, [ne. (ACCI) would lJk~ to formally requ~ a rm~ on our ~al U~c ~
the Kmai Municil~l Airp~ Termini. ACCI has bm~ proudly ~/n$ your [ocatio~ for th~ ~ two
yin[rs In'ovid~ ~ ~ ~ om' wmlin~ mach~e H W~ as ~ long ~ee rnt~ on our
prepaid p/tram ~nrd~ We tr~ ~ ~ the City ofKmm n. mmtlhly ~ of lb.% o~gronn nde~ plus
We ~arecistg th$ OMXa'tuni~ to service yom' aegount. Pleu~ do not hesitate to give us a.c~'ifyou
P.O. Box 240121 · Anchorage, Alaska 99524 · (907) 344..8(X~
'ary R. Graves
~ City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, AJaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
FAX (907) 283-3014
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DATE'
The CITY OF KENAI for the considerations and pursuant to the conditions and
requirements set forth below hereby grants to'
Alaska Call Connection, Inc.
P.O. Box 240121
Anchorage, AK 99524
Hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITTEE, the right to operate a
Prepaid calling card machine at the Kenai Municipal Airport Building for prepaid
calling cards only. The Airport Manager shall determine the exact placement
after consultation with the PERMITTEE.
1. Term: The term of the Special Use Permit is for 1 year, commencing on the
1 ~t day of July 1999, to the 30~ day of June 2000.
2. Rental Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as follows'
A. Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1st day of July 1999.
B. Rental shall be a monthly fee of 15% of gross receipts on a monthly basis
for the privilege of conducting the business authorized herein plus any
applicable tax. '
C. All payments shall be made monthly within ten (10) days after the end of
each month; and shall be accompanied by a separate certified statement
showing gross receipts from each of the businesses herein authorized for
the month for which payments are made. If any such certified statements
are found to be incorrect statements of gross receipts for the month
involved, any additional amount determined to be due the CITY by the
PERMITTEE and any amount of overpayment by the PERMITTEE shall
be credited against the next monthly payment due the CITY under this
agreement.
D. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City Administration
Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address: City of
Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794.
Use:_ The'use by the PERMITTEE of the premises described above is limited
to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive
use to the described premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is
also subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for
Special Use Permit
Cary R. Graves
City Attomey
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai. Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
FAX (907) 283-3014
the protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and
contiguous lands or facilities.
o
Regulations: The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be
subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport titled "Kenai
Municipal Airport Regulations", issued in 1976 or any amendments thereto.
By signing this Permit, the PERMITTEE acknowledges that he has received a
copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will
comply with the requirements of said regulations.
.
Solicitation' Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of any part
or kind of business or commercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special
Use Permit upon, in, or above airport lands without the written consent of the
CITY, is prohibited.
,
Removal of Property: Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon
lands or in facilities in violation of the precoding.prohibitions may be removed
and/or impounded by the City of Kenai, and when so removed and/or
impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon
the payment to the CITY of the costs of removal plus storage charges of
$25.00 per day.
o
Reassiqnment/Relocation- Should it be necessary to reassign PERMITTEE to
a difforent ama of the airport terminal, the parties agree as follows: It will be
the intention of the CITY to give PERMITTEE as much notice in advance as
possible of such reassignment. The costs of relocation, including tho costs of
moving and setting up counter and related facilities, shall be borne by the
PERMIITEE. Should reassignment and relocation be necessary,
PERMITTEE shall be provided and afforded equivalent space, in terms of
both ama and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the extent found
feasible by the Airport Manager.
o
Risks: PERMITTEE will provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all
risks incurrod in performing its services hereunder.
9. Hold Harmless' PERMITTEE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all
actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of, any acts
of commission or omission by the PERMITTEE, his agents, employees,
customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the PERMITTEE's occupation
or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all costs
connected therewith.
10. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict'compliance with the terms,
conditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not
constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to
exercise such terms, conditions or requirements.
Special Use Permit
~ary R. Graves
Cily Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, AJaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
FAX (9O7) 283-3014
11. Insurance: The PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance coverage on the
prepaid calling card machine and its contents. Such insurance coverage shall
be in an amount satisfactory to the Airport Manager.
12. Unit Maintenance: The PERMITTEE shall be solely responsible for the
maintenance and for keeping the unit clean.
13. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation: PERMITTEE
(concessionaire) is required to take all necessary and reasonable steps to
foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its airport
concession activities.
A. "This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. The
concessionaire agrees that it will not discriminate against any business
owner because of the owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in
connection with the award or performance of any concession
agreement covered by 49 CFR part 23, Subpart F."
B. "The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in any
subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause those
businesses to similarly include the statements in further agreements."
14. Mutual Cancellation' Permits in good. standing may be canceled in whole or
part at any time upon mutual written agreement by PERMIT'FEE and the City
Council or by the PERMITTEE upon thirty (30) days PERMITTEE notice.
Special Use Permit
Cary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Rdalgo Avenue
· Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
FAX (907) 283-3014
CITY OF KENAI:
By:
Richard A. Ross
City Manager
PERMITTEE:
By:
Name
STATE Of ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)
)ss
)
Title
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that On this day of ,1999,
RICHARD A. ROss, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally
known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the
foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)
)ss
)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999,
, , Title, of
, 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 Corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIR, POi
305 N. VVILLOWST. SUITE 330 KENAI, ALASKA 9~611
TELEPHONE g37-283.7951
FAX 907-283.3737
Memorandum
To: Richard A. Ross, City Manager
From: Mary Bondurant, Department Assistant
Da~e: May 19, 1999
Re: Special Use Permit- Dottie Fisclter
Dottie Fischer d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel's Special Use Permit will expire on June 30,
1999. She would like to renew the permit under the same terms and conditions until
June 30, 2000.
Attached is a copy of the proposed permit. The Airport Commission recommended
approval at their May 13~, meeting. If the proposed permit is approved by the City
Council, the document can be executed.
Attac~ent
Cc: Dottie Fischer
A 's TRAVEL
ASKA
$05 N. Wo, Low · S~m 120 · KF_,~, AL~A 99611
(907)'283-'7810" F~ (90?) 283-8084 · (800)-545-0844 ·
Kenai Municipal Airport
305 N. Willow Street
Suite 200
Kenai, Ak 99611
Re' Special USe Permit-Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal
Dear Ms Bondurant:
I do want to continue my lease at the present location, at this time.
I would like to request the mailing address be changed from P. O. Box 3625, Kenai, Ak
99611 to: 305 N. Willow Street, Suite 120, Kenai, Ak. 99611.
I would like to be on record that my present location is not sufficient in size for my
business needs. Additional space or an entirely new location, within the airport terminal,
would prompt me to sign a 5 year lease.
Additional information as to space size and potential locations will be forth comeing.
Since_rely,
Dottie Fischer
Alaska's Best Travel
"~ry R. Gravee
iCily Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 FidaJgo Avenue
Suite 2OO
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-344~
FAX (g07) 283-3014
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DATE:
,,,
The CITY OF KENAi for the considerations and pursuant to the conditions and
requirements set forth below hereby grants to:
Dottie Fischer
305 N. Willow, Suite 120
Kenai, AK 99611
Hereinafter sometimes referred to as the PERMITTEE, the right to operate a
travel agency at the Kenai Municipal Airport at the location shown as Space 21
on Exhibit, "A" which is attached.
1. Term' The term of the Special Use Permit is for 1 year, commencing on the
l~t day of July 1999, to the 30t" day of June 2000.
2. Rental Payment: The rental specified herein shall be payable as follows:
A. Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as the 1st day of July 1999.
B. Rental shall be a monthly fee of $247.50 based on $1.65 per square foot
for 150 squaro feet, for the privilege of conducting business authorized
herein, plus any applicable tax.
C. The payment shall be made to the City of Kenai, City Administration
Building, Kenai, Alaska, or by mailing to the following address: City of
Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794.
3. Use' The use by the PERMITTEE of the premises described above is limited
to the purposes specified herein and is not intended to grant any exclusive
use to the described premises unless otherwise provided above. This use is
also subject to the reasonable administrative actions of the City of Kenai for
the protection and maintenance of the premises and of adjacent and
contiguous lands or facilities.
.
ReQulations'_ The exercise of the use granted herein is at all times to be
subject to the regulations governing the Kenai Municipal Airport titled °'Kenai
Municipal Airport Regulations", issued in 1976 or any amendments thereto.
By signing this Permit, the PERMIITEE acknowledges that he has received a
copy of said regulations and has familiarized himself therewith and will
comply with the requirements of said regulations.
5. Solicitation' Solicitation of donations or the promotion or operation of any part
or kind of business or commercial enterprise not contemplated by this Special
Special Use Permit
Cary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
(9o7) 283-3441
FAX (907) 283-3014
Use Permit upon, in, or above airport lands without the written consent of the
CITY, is prohibited.
o
Removal of Property: Any or all personal or real property placed or used upon
lands or in facilities in violation of the precoding prohibitions may be removed
and/or impounded by the City of Kenai, and when so removed and/or
impounded, such property may be redeemed by the owner thereof only upon
the payment to the CITY of the costs of remoVal plus storage charges of
$25.00 per day.
,
Reassiqnment/Relocation' Should it be necessary to reassign PERMITTEE to
a different area of the airport terminal, the parties agree as follows' It will be
the intention of the CITY to give PERMITTEE as much notice in advance as
possible of such reassignment. The costs of relomtion, including the costs of
moving and setting up counter and related facilities, shall be borne by the
PERMITIEE. Should reassignment and relocation be necessary,
PERMITTEE shall be provided and afforded equivalent space, in terms of
both ama and location, as that which it presently occupies, to the extent found
feasible by the Airport Manager.
Se
Risks: PERMITTEE will provide all proper safeguards and Shall assume all
risks incurred in performing its services hereunder.
9. Hold Harmless' PERMITTEE agrees to save the CITY harmless from all
actions, suits, liabilities, or damages resulting from, or arising out of, any acts
of commission or omission by the PERMITTEE, his agents, employees,
customers, or invitees, or arising from or out of the PERMITTEE's occupation
or use of the premises demised or privileges granted, and to pay all costs
connected therewith.
10. Forbearance: Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms,
c, onditions, and requirements herein contained, or referred to, shall not
constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to
exercise such terms, conditions or.requirements.
11. In,surance: The PERMITTEE shall provide proof of insurance coVerage on the
travel agency and its contents. Such insurance coverage shall be in an
amount satisfactory to the Airport Manager.
12. Unit Maintenance: The PERMITTEE shall be solely responsible for the
maintenance and for keeping the unit clean.
13. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation' PERMITTEE
(concessionaire) is required to take all necessary and reasonable steps to
foster Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in its airport
concession activities.
Special Use Permit
"ary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidaigo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai. AJaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-3441
FAX (907) 283-3014
A. "This agreement is subject to the requirements of the U.S. Department
of Transportation's regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, Subpart F. The
concessionaire agrees that it will not discriminate against any business
owner because of the owner's race, color, national origin, or sex in
connection with the award or performance of any concession
agreement covered by 49 CFR part 23, Subpart F."
B. "The concessionaire agrees to include the above statements in any
subsequent concession agreements that it enters and cause those
businesses to similarly include the statements in further agreements."
14. Cancellation' Permits in good standing may be canceled in whole or part at
any time upon mutual written agreement by PERMITTEE and the City Council
or by the PERMITTEE upon thirty (30) days PERMITTEE notice.
Special Use Permit
Cary R. Graves
City Attorney
CITY Of KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
CITY OF KENAi'
By:
Richard A. Ross
City Manager
PERMITTEE:
By:
Name
STATE OF ALASKA )
)ss
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
Title
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of' ,1999,
RICHARD A. ROSS, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, being personally
known to me or having produced satisfactory evidence of identification, appeared
before me and acknowledged the voluntary and authorized execution of the
foregoing instrument on behalf of said City.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires'
STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)
)ss
)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999,
. , , Title, of
, 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 Corporation.
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
'!
M emoranClum
Date:
To.'
From:
May 27, 1999
Richard a. Ross, City Manager "--~~~L
Marilyn Kebschull, Administrative Assistant
Lease Application- Dan Van Zee d/b/a Hertz Rent-a-Car
Lot 9, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park
Attached is a lease application submitted by Dan Van Zee d/b/a Hertz Rent-a-
Car for the above referenced property. The desired length of the lease is 55 years.
The property is located on Airport Way adjacent to the location of the Hertz Rent-
a-Car business. Mr. Van Zee owns the lot where Hertz is located. He wishes to
enter into a 55-year lease. He intends to remove the overburden and lay a 12"
gravel pad for parking for approximately 30 cars.
The City Engineer has determined that water and sewer utilities are not available
to Lot 9.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the lease application at their May
26th meeting. The COmmission determined the use complies with the zoning
ordinance and comprehensive plan of the City. Even though the proposed use
would not require a landscape/site plan, the Planning Commission recommends
that Council require minimal landscaping to match the adjacent lot.
The property is Airport Land. Prior to leasing the site an appraisal must be
reviewed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
KMC 21.10.080 requires all leases to be approved by the City Council. If
Council approves the lease application submitted by Dan Van Zee, an
appraisal can be ordered.
Cc: Dan Van Zee
Attachment
/kh
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-77~
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
MemoranCtu
Date'
To.'
From;
For:
May 19, 1999
Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission
Kim Howard, Administrative Assistant
May 26, 1999 Meeting
Lease Application- Lot 9, Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air
Park
Attached is a lease application for the above referenced property that has
been submitted by Dan Van Zee d/b/a Hertz Rent-a-Car. The property is
located on Airport Way, adjacent to the location of the Hertz Rent-a-Car
business. Mr. Van Zee owns the lot where Hertz is located. The applicant
wishes to enter into a 55-year lease. He intends to remove the overburden
and lay a 12" gravel pad for parking for approximately 30 cars.
The City Engineer has determined that water and sewer utilities are not
available to Lot 9.
The property is Airport Land. Prior to leasing the site an appraisal must
be reviewed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Planning and Zoning Commission needs to determine if the
intended use complies with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive
plan of the City. Your recommendation will be forwarded to the Kenai City
Council for their June 2na meeting.
Cc: Dan Van Zee
/kh
Attachment
FOR CITY'USE ONLYi.
CITY OF KENAI
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kcnai, Alaska 99611-7794
(907) 283-7530
LEASE APPLICATION
Name of Applicant
Business Name and Address
Telephone
Kenai Peninsula Borough Sales Tax No. (if applicable)
State of Alaska Business License No. (if applicable)
Legal Description .~'~[~c~:~
Purpose of Proposed Lease'~'~~
Proposed Term of Lease ~~-
Description of Proposed Development (type, construction materials, size, etc.)
Time Schedule for Propose~ D~ve~pment
· Begi~ingDate &/~g ~~
· Completion Date (m~imm of~o ye~s) ~
Estimated Value of Improvements $ ~~~~~~
APPLICANT'S 'SIGNATURE.
Date:
CITY OF KENAI
LEASE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(All items must be completed before application can be accepted.)
Attach a development plan drawn to scale. Drawings do not need to be prepared by an
architect or engineer. Show the layout of the lot and the location of all proposed
improvements. The drawings also need to show the following.
1. Existing buildings
2. Proposed buildings
3. Parking facilities (how many spaces and location)
4. Site improvements
· Areas to be cleared and method of disposal
· Proposed gravel or paved areas
·
(retention of natural vegetation and/or proposed planting areas)
5. Building set backs
6. Drainage plan and method of snow removal
7. Circulation plan. (all entrances, exits and on-site access)
8. Location of sign(s) - sign permit required
9. Fencing- permit required if height is over 6'
10.Curb cuts (where applicable)
11. Building height
12. FAA Form 7460-1 submitted to FAA
(City provides to applicant- for buildings on airport land.)
CITY OF KENAI
LEASE APPLICATION- CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
(To be completed by the City)
Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel No.
Zoning_
Permits Required:
· Conditional Use Permit
Landscape Review
· Building Permit
· Sign Permit
Assessments
Insurance Limits Required
Construction must begin by ~
Completion date for major construction
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M~RRIS~N ~IERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7862
Ma9 21 1999 15'$8 P. O1
MORRISON
MAtERLE mc.
An F~ mployse-Ot, v n~ Company
ENGINEER:
SCIENTIST:
SURVEYOR,
PLANNER
HELENA AVENUE · P.O. 80X 6147 - HELENA. MT 5<:J6~ · 406,442.-'3050 · FAX: 406-442-78"--
May 21, 1999
FAX LETTER
907483-3014
Mr. Jack La Shot, City Engineer
City of Kcnai
210 Fidalgo Ste 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
Engineex/~g Servi~s
Alad~ Re~o~ Fire Training Fadlity
~ # 2950.001.03-040-0113
Dear Mr. La Shot:
As requested, thc following is a justification sununal~' to support the addition to the MMI
Engineering S~'vices Agreement in th~ amount of $25,000, for the above referenced project.
As you are aware, we have exceed thc contract ceiling for thc Construction Management Services
for the above referenced project. Tho increase in cost can bo attribt~d to a number of factors:
.
Currently there have been Seven Change Orders approved on thc project, in which we have
administr~ed $458,684 of changes to the project, $324,491 of increase and $134,193 of
credit, for which we have provided additional design and coor&nation to the project. The
ovorall net change to the project has been $190,302 which is $2.4% of tho original coawact
price. Without the City requested changes included, the ncr change amount is and increase
to the project of about $136,100 or 1.7% of the original contract price.
Normally you could expect a ~sign and construction mauagem~ fee of about 12% - 15%
of the total cost of a construction project. A 12% fee for thc design and construct/on
managemcnt serviccs of thc total change orders administered would be about $55,000. We
have contracted an amendment of $17,800 to complete the well design and consmmion
mauagcmemt services. Therefore, the net change, just for change order administration,
would be about $37,242, or about $12,200 more that we have requestS.
.
To date we have over paid our subconsultants, Klug¢ and Associates and Wm. Nelson and
Associates $26,959 and $20,915 r~spctivcly. The largest part of the increased services
by these local consultants was duc to, not only the change orders that were administered by
the design team, aho by th~ copius mounts of Design Clarification and Verification
Kcquests (DC~) provided by thc Contractor. We have addressed and admiaistem& by
corrcspond~cc, in excess of 1 O0 DCVI~. Many of the DCVRs that were administered
Beginning Our Second
Half Century
SON ~IERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7862
Ma~ 21 1999 15'59 P. 02
'Mr. Jack La Shot
Page 2
· vere to "look something up"for th~ Contractor in the specifications tha~ should have been
tho Concracwz's responsibility. We were also.rcq~d to respond to over 130 quotes for
additional compcosation. Ofl~esc, 42 were taken to thc change ode: stage, the rem~inlng
amounts were denied by correspond~ce.
Attached, you will fiud a copy of a July22, 1998 memo that we submitted to your office,
mquc~g that consideration bc given to Kluge and Associates fo= additional common
due to factors beyond thc control of Kluge and Associates, which includc the delay or'fins1
inspection of the building, and repca~ final inspection when thc Contractor did not have thc
building rcady when scheduled- Please mfe~ to thc memo.
As mentioned in Bill's July 1, 1998 letter, ali firms involved, havc cxpcnd~d many hours
in dc£ens¢ 0£ substantial claims by thc Contracwr, ~uch as: floor preparation due to
unacceptable c°ncmtc £mishing, panel instaUation, metal panel head flashing details,
eaghwo~k volume disagr¢cmcnu, wate~ main placement issues, and many othcr items that
were dcfended in favor of thc City.
A lazgc parc of the additional fees paid to Klugc and Associates and Wm Nelson and
Associates, were requests by 1VIMI to accomplish tasks locally, that would normally have
~eq~ MMI to make a trip to Kenai. This was done in an effort ~o save costs to thc p~oject.
You will note that thc additional fees to the local subconsultant~ have ~cduccd ou~ labor and
expenses substantially also. We have paid Kluse and Nelson a total of[$46,$68 additional
fees, and aze asking for an increase of $19,224 to MMI labor costs w complete thc project.
The breakdown of the fee requested allows for $3,000 of additional subconsultant fees aud'
also includes thc expense ($1,900-00) of one trip to Kcnai, in the event a trip is necessary.
This trip would only be utilized if close out documentation requires s meeting with staff, and
would only be taken if ~utho~ by staff. As you are aware, the contract would be on a cost
plus ~imbu.t'sahle type contact and not a lump sum.
The fee provides MMI the abiliW ~o complete the p~ojcct close out to FAA standards and
oversce the last few items ~obc completed on the facility.
~ORRI$~N ~IERLE
J[/MORRISON
Fax'l-406-442-7862
Ha9 21 1999 15'40 P. 0:3
Mr. La Shot
P~ge 3
We appr~ciat~ your consideration of this request. We have' worked in $Ood fai~ and believe that we
have provided the professional services rcquircd for a first class facility, on a comlrrCssed schedule
and within the ori~l cstimated bud$¢t. We will be available at your convcniencc to discuss this
r~quest.
Sincerely,
Thno~y F. P.E.
Iim P:zham, FAA 907-271-2851
Bill Nelson 907-283-4514
Bill Kluge 907-283-9053
John Morrison, Jr., MMI
Ken Salo,
MORRISON-MAIF RLE. _INC.
Engineers-Planners-Surveyors ' -
P.O. Box 6147, 910 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59604-6147
Phone (406) 442-30~0 Fax (406) 442-7861
Date' May 27. 1999
Time-10:37 AM'
Proj. No.: 2_950.001..03-050~113
FAX TRANSMISSION
Pane, 1 of I Pa=es
TO: JACK LASHOT
907-283-3014 .... - --
FROM: TIM ORTHMEYER I i MAY 2 ? 1999
RE: ARFF Training Center ~ ....
~_pu:r'J. L/C '.,','..~ ~.~:,~ ~'g_ L__
I talked to Jim Perham this morning about the Change Order No. 8 items and the
~gineedng ~endment. Jim said ~at he would support all of the items on the
change order and the Engineering Amendmem to the e~ent of their eligibili~.
If you have any questions, please call.
~'m OrthmeYer '
cc: Bill Kluge
907-283-9083
~QRRISON HAIERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7562
Mag 26 1999' 16'27
MoR SON-MA RLE, INC,
B~cnecra-Piann~s-Suxvcyor~
P.O. Box 614.7, 910 Helena Av~nm¢
Helena, MT $9604-614'7
Phone (406) 442-3050 ~ax (406) 442-7862
Date: May 26, 1999.
Tim~: 4:18 PM
No,' 29,~50.00.1.03-050~ ~3,
FAX TRAN.SMISSION
TO' JACK LASHOT 907-283-3014
JIM PERHAM 907- 271-2851
FROM' TIM ORTHMEYER
ARFF Training Center
RE:
P.aae 1 .of 6 Pa. es
Attached is REVISED Change Order No. 8. i will overnight express the originals to
Alcan for sign~ures and have them express them to your office,
i have also attached the supplemental information that ! have on the Snow Melt
System Valves. There were 186 - 3/4" valves installed and 12 - 3' valves installed.
I miss-read the information that I had,
If you ha(~y questions, please call.
Regards~
Tim Orthmeyer
MORRISEIN 1,1FIIERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7862
Nag 26 1999 16'27
P. 02
CHANGE ORDER
No. EIGHT
PROJECt' Alaska K¢gional Fir~
Training C~amr
OWNER:
City of K~ai
210 Ficlalgo
Kenai, Alaska 99611
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
May 24, 1999
OWNER'S Project No. _AlP 3-02-0142-2397,-2
ENGINEER's Project No. 2950.001.03-050-0113
~.2~GI2~ER: Morrison-M~lc, Inc.
P.O. Box 6147
H¢I~~ 59604
COI~ll~C'~OR: .
Alca~ G~ncral, Inc.
6511 Arctic Spur Kd
Asmhorage, Alaska 99509
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You arc dir~c~d to make thc following changes in the Ccmtract Documents.
Description: 1. Revise kmms as cl¢6ncd on the following arta~hmemts.
Pu~os¢ of Change Order: Revise Project docurnenm to adjure for revisions due to chtmg~s in the project.
Attachments:
Jus~carion
Cost breakdown
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE:
Con~ract Pric~
Previous Ch~gc Orde~
$ 0 302.5~
Con~ Price Prio~ to this Change Order
$ 7981 1~. 0
N~ change from previous Chmg~ NONE
ConWact tim~ Pri~ To This Change Order
or
Net In~ (de~¢) of this Change Order Net hcr~me (dm:tease) of this L2mng¢ Or&r
$ 10 s64.o
i! Ccm~ract Price with all approved Ch~g~ Orcle-m IC°ntra~ 'FmC with all appr°ved change Orders 11
October31 1 98' ~ Il
Ri~COMMLrNDED: APPKOVED: APPROVED:
BY: BY: BY: -
, ~ ' ' Conwa~ar .
APPROVED:
BY:
FAA
HORRISON HAIERLE
Fax: 1-406-442-7862
Mag 26 1999 16:28 P.O~
JUSTI~CATION FOR CHANOE OKI)ER NUMBER EIGHT
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Ventilation Revisions. During opemlions during thc winter months, it was discovered that over
pressurization wa~ occumng i~ thc second floor c°mdor, pmveming doom from tamhing, which
n~ds to b~ correctol to comply with ~es. The changes are required dtm to the di~culty of
predicting th~ exact air fxiction on various suff~¢s until the entire system has been started and
t~sted, The revisions am system wide corre~ons throughout the-building to ~Uow proper air
movement in areas wh~re. The recommended changes will alleviae the problem. Also included is
additional dtmt work associated with thc propano veto from room 2~2 and th, §enemlor room 231,
and an additional heater unit in thc generator room. Th~ cos~ has been reviewed and negoQa~d wi~h
the Contractor amd the cos~ has been dele _rmi~ed to be fair and r~asonable.
REVISE SCHEDULE IX- TKAINING BUILD~G AS FOLLOWS:
IN~E AMO~ =
$7,713.00
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Snow Melt System Valves. During the installation and set up of the snow melt system for the Spill
Fire Tminc~ and Specialized Fk~ T~!ner, itwas discovered thattwo additional 3/4", valves per loop
(a total of 186 valves) and twelve 3" butterfly valves, would be helpful during maintenance and
r,pair operations of thc system. The first function of the valves is to facilitate repair work on any
pan of the system by allowing adequate isolation and minimal fluid loss. The second function is to
assist in the filling of thc sysmm following any major repair to the system. The valves are not
nec~-~sary to thc operation of th, system, but will greatly reduc, the time and money during
maintenanc~ activities. Although this was completed during the installalion of the facffiV, the
Contractor was clelay~ with the request until recently. Thc cost has been reviewed and negotiat~
and the cost is fair and reasonable.
RE~SE SCttEDULE IV - CONCRE~ SITE WORK AS FOLLOWS:
INC~ASE AMOUICr =
$3,742.00
3~
Nederman System Revision. Thc Nederman Exhaust Sysl~m was not installed at this time, the
City will izmmll th~ aym¢m at a later dat~. The credit submitted is the cost of labor required to in~l
the system.
RE~SE SCHEDULE IX- TRAINING BUILDING AS FOLLOWS:
DECREASE AMO~= $591.00
MORRISON MNIERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7862
Hay 26 1999 15'28
P. 04
CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL
MATERIAL (SEE ATTACHMENT
ALCAN GENERAL INC.
6~11 ARCTIC :SPUR RD.
ANCHORAGE AK. ~9518
WARRANTY ¢~ 4%
Fez (Sm') ~4788
Ptmoe (0o71
LA~OR ' (:SEE ATTACHMENT A) SC)_
PROJECT:
CONTRACT NO.:
JOB NO.:
RFP NO.:
RED FILE
OATE OF REQUEST:
A~ Fire Training Cit.
97~013
LOST TI~E (00AYS ~t $ ) ~
EQUIPMENT/OTHER ,,
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OTHER JOB EXPENSES:
=P PREP/NEGOT.( 1 HRS ~157.14) $5'/
CONSUMABI 1=$ .016; OF LABOR
6MAM. TOOLS OF LABOR
JOB SUPPLIES .015 OF LABOR
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AS-BUILT$ (.5 hr 57.14)
FREIGHT PER TRIP
LAYOUT/GOORD, (0 HRS 50.44) $0
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SUBTOTAL
01RECT JOE EXPENSE SUBTOTAL
~$1 THRU 6
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGF-:
BOND PREMIUM ¢~ 0.02 __ ,, $1.14____
SUBTOTAL
OH & PROFIT 15%
SUBTOTAL
PREPARED BY: Te~/Fike
0ATE: 2~/99
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
10). SUBCONTRACT COSTS
a). NoflWs Pluml~ng S~.323
c).
eh.
~).
q.
,*SCJBTOTAL -
11). BOND PREMIUM (~ O.l~
SUBTOTAL
OVERHEAD
SUBTOTAL
$271
SUBTOTAl. COSTS
ALL RISK INS. i~ 0.~
$14
TOTAL PRICE OF CHANGE
S3.742
,
TIME EXTENSION REQUIRED 0 DAYS.
h10RR I$~N H~ IERLE
Fax'l-406-442-7862
hla~ 26 1999 16'29 P. 05
~RM'$ ~2N6 & HT
PAI~E; ~12/82
Norm's Plumbing & Heating
P.O. Box 1228 ® Ken al , Alaska 99611 ® 283.6t66 ® FAX283-5563
TO:
Alcan General. Inc,
6511 Arctic $;xzr Rd
I
AncJ~ora~e, AK 99518
CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL
We heml~y agree ~o make [he
NPH #
Owner I Genmat Contmctc~ #
dal~ Name AP, AFTC
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La~ation Kenai
~;~n; cor~_ ~ ? ............. _
Date ~ ~~g Co~~
Extra for vanes ~ea to ~aw melt manifolds I~y Radiant Engineering
c~ange order ~as been requ~stecl by Rad~ Enginem'ing
NOTE: 'r'njs c~ange oraer ~>ecomes I~art ot aha Ln cansica wiffi the existing
AGREE to make the
De~ 26. 1999
Date af acceptance
Si~re
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I'll. Jl~l~l~l~l I*IMII'I~I..I- I" CtX - £-/41,,IID-q~Z- f <~DZ i*ic:].~ ZD J.~ £D ~'~ 1". UlD
Sent ay' RAQIANT EN~INEEEING;
408 ,587 1817; Feb-16-gg I 'O0Plil; Page 1/1
Febr~ 5, !999
Chazi Kober~
Alcan' General
P.O l~ox 915:35
Anchorage, AK
Ms. Roberu,
This letter is in relrerenc¢ to the '~i~tion of' the v~v~ to the snow mdt
manifol& provided by ~~~t Engineer~g for &e M=~ Fire Tr~xmg C~rer
~ ~n~, ~. Two 3/4' ba~ ~~ ~e a~ed ro ~~ loop o~ the ~stcm (186
to=al) and twa{ye 3' butterfly valves were ad~d to the m~nifol~ them~v~. ~e
tint funcdon of r~~ valves ks to ~a~at~ r~p~ wo& on any pa~ o~ the s~tem
~]owing a~eq~tc isolation and minim~ fl~d loss. ~e ~ond ~ncdon is to a~i~
in thc Riling ot the ~srem on initial .~ra~-ttp or Fo]lowing any m~jor rcp~r.
Isolating individu~ loops or ~oups of loops a~o~ ~earer fl~ rar~ and pr~~c~
in ~c rcm~~g l~ps ~m dc~~ing ~c c~ce of t=pp~ ~ in thc system.
~e absen~ of thc ~lv~ in the initial d~i~n would not h~ve ~e~ed s~rem
operation gr~dy, bur ~e addition of the valves w~ meant ro save r~me and
money in the 6:rure on any se~ce work.
Sincerely,
Charlc~ Goodwin
Radiant Engineering
501 F.^$'r I'~F.A~~4 :SUlT£ ~
Fax ' 1-406-442-7862
Ma9 27 1999 10'56
P. 01
Data. May 27. 1999
Tima: 10:~7 AM'
Proj. No.: ~50. O01,. 03-050-0
TO:
JACK LASHOT
FROM' TIM ORTHMEYER
RE:
ARFF Training Center
FAX TR.ANSMISSJON
Paae 1 of I Paaes
907-283-3014
I talked to Jim Perham this morning about the Change Order No. 8 items and the
Engineering Amendment. Jim said that he would support all of the items on the
change order and the Engineering Amendment to the extent of their eligibility.
If you have any questions, please call.
Tim Orthmeyer
cc: Bill Kluge
907-283-9083
M.'~AfL~rr3~EJtm~fT~~7,jA~.FAX
MEMo:
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI. ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-?535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
TO'
FROM'
DATE'
SUBJECT:
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Kornelis, P'ublic Works Manage.
Keith
May 17, 1999
KENAI HARBOR RATE SCHEDULE
The City Manager sets the Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule, subject to change by the
Council. In the past. we have changed the fuel prices to customers many times due to
changes in the costs of fuel to the city. We made the changes and simply put the new
rates in information to Council.
Some of the rates, such as the boat launch ramp fee. lend themselves to more discussion.
I asked the Harbor Commission to discuss the following-
NOW FOR DISCUSSION HARBOR
COMMISSION
RFCOMMENDED
Boat Launch Ramp Fee $7.00 $10.00 $7.00
Launch Seasonal Pass $60.00 $100.00 $75.00
Skiff Tied to Dock (Seasonal) $50.00 $100.00 $75.00
Boat Tied to Buoy $5.00 $7.00 $7.00 '
,
The Harbor Commission minutes of May 10. 1999 are attached.
As you suggested. I have contacted Will Jahrig, Chairman, for more input.
KK/mk
Attachment
axed ask what wildlife is out m the mour. h of the river and ~vhat
they can expec~ to see. He stated that visitors: interest and
quesuons are constant during the tounst season. ~vhich had
affeaciv started.
Spracher suggested the City. have a sample tape to view. Jahrig
recommended the Commission ke~p pumhing for the project.
~V~mer-Quade stated the Co_mmim~ion should take an active
approach, showing what restoration could do for the area. Jahrig
agreed, stating the project could help to build up local busmesmes
on the bluff such as lB & lB's, t. he potential for a remtaurant, for
p~eple to visit the bluff, and allow tl~e property to stabilize so
p~eple can look to future umage. Jahrig al~o stated the project
could help breathe som~ life in~o Old Town Kenai. Spracher
suggested the opportunity for novelty, shops to be located there as
w~ll. Jahrig stated that tax-wise, this project would help bring
properw, value~ up and improve the economy. He added, the
prO~ect had the potenual to improve the zero growth rate in Kenm
and tourism. Eldridge emphasized the need for the survey, design
work and cost estimate, as well as r. he public heanngs.
MOTION:
ELDRIDGE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO PURSUE THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL AND
FIND THE FUNDING FOR IT AND PROCEED.
SPRACHER SECONDED. T~~ Wlg~ NO
OBJECTIONS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS
a. New Rate Schedule
Jahrig referred to the items/or Discussion memorandum from
Komeiis included in t. he packet. He noted, he had no problems
with the fuel costs, explaining that gas prices would be lower and
diesel would remain the same.
Freden observed Item # 1, Boat Launch Ramp fee, that $10 is r, he
usual fee on other launch ramps. McCune stated the fee should
remain at $7 because the City Dock was competing with up-fiver
launches where the fish were 'and there were more things to do.
Thompson mentioned there was a price increase two years ago
and felt the increase could be delayed for a year. Freden
mentioned there would probably be the same amount of money,
but less people. Many people will not pay the fee.
Eldridge suggested an increase from $60 to $75 for a seasonal
pass. Wemer-Quade brought attention to the recommended jump
in price from $60 to $100. She suggested $7 and $75 for the
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10. 1999
PAGE 3
Launch fee and Season Pass.
a State Launch fee.
Clay noted he had just paid $75 for
Freden stated he had approximately three to four people a year
uae the skiff tie-up. Eldridge suggested $70 / Seasonal, anc~ $7 Tie
up fee. Wemer-Quade stated $75 was easier to remember.
MOTION:
ELDRIDGE MOVED TO LEA~ THE LA~CH RAMP FEE
AT $7; INCREASE THE SEASONAL PASS TO $75;
INCI~I~-&SE THE TIF,-~ FEE TO $75/SEASON; AND
INCREASE THE BUOY TIF~~ FEE TO $7/DAY.
MCCUNE SF~ONDED THE MOTION. THERE WERE NO
OBJ~TIONS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion followed regard/ng the three-foot drop off on the
. launch ramp of the City Dock. Freden stated he could put a buoy
! out to mark the area. Eldridge suggested he put up a caution
~ s~gn or a s~gn that reads "No Wheeis Past Yhis Point" so users
back up too far when launching.
b. Boat Storage Yard/Extension of ConcStional Use Permit
Jahrig referred to Komelis' May 3~ memo regarding Snug Harbor
Seafoods requesting a one-year extension on the existing perm/t.
Eldridge asked if the Commission should consider raising the
price of the permit fee. McCune stated, in other communities the
rate is between $.05 and $.08 per square foot. He also pointed
out that boat storage would become more of a problem over time
and eventually interested parties may want to place bids for the
space. He mentioned that Snug Harbor had been a good tenant
and ran a good clean show.
Jahng suggested increasing the fee to $500 per month. Eldridge
recommended the increase for the next year during the extension
period, but pointed out the need to express the intent/on to
increase the fee in order to be up to the current market rate.
Freden mentioned that other places charge more, which could be
easily verified.
Jahrig mentioned that other entities might want storage but the
dock did not have the room or area available to do that. He went
on to expla/n that expansion is not possible due to the wetlands
al'ea.
MOTION:
ELDRIDGE MOTIONED TO F~TEND THE EXISTING
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ONE YEAR, RAISING THE
PERMIT FEE $.02 PER S(~UARE FOOT THIS YEAR; AND
GIVING NOTICE TO SNUG HARBOR THAT NEXT YEAR
HA~OR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10, 1999
PAGE 4
MEMORANDUM
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
TO:
FROM'
DATE'
SUBJECT:
Richard Ross, City Manager
Keith Kornelis, Public Works Manager~-~_
May 27, 1999
Forest Drive/Redoubt - Water & Sewer Main Crossings
DOT/PF is about to go out for construction bids on this project. I gave them a list of
water and sewer main lines that we would like to cross the road before paving. These
are lines for future use to prevent cutting the pavement at a later date. DOT/PF said
that they will design and construct the lines but the City.would have to pay for them.
Attached is DOT/PF's draft letter and cost estimate for these lines. The total cost
estimate is $92,460. I am going to reevaluate this list to see if it can be cut back.
Since DOT is about to bid this project, they need to know now if they are to include
water and sewer main crossings in the bid.
KK/jet
May 13, 1999
Re: AKSAS No. 52481 /Kenai- Forest
Drive and Redoubt Avenue
Rehabilitation
Mr. Keith Kornelis
Public Works Director
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611-2294
Dear Mr. Kornelis:
As you requested, I have summarized the cost and locations of new water and sewer
lines extensions on side streets identified in previous correspondence. Please find
these summaries attached. The total amount established is preliminary at this time and
will be adjusted based on actual final prices received. One issue still remaining is for
the sewer and water services to vacant lots. We need direction on how to handle these
locations. Please get back to me with your thoughts on this issue. If you have any
questions concerning these items, please feel free to contact me at 465-4439.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Tracy Moore
Engineering Manager
MAY-14-99 FRI 11:10
DOT&PF SE REGION OONST S
FAX NO.
9074662030
P. 02
AKSAS No. 52481
Kenai- Forest Drive and Redoubt Avenue Rehabilitation
_Summary of Work
Ductile Iron Sewer Services
Street Location
Station Length
Install New Manhole
First Ave 0+188 32 Yes
Seam Elem. Sch. 0+891 54 No
Elm St. 1+462 36 No
Forest (Con't) 2+008 22 No
Unnamed 2+008 40 Yes
Kamj Dr 2+498 28 No
Skyler Dr 2+700 34 Yes
Fifth St. 3+088 26 No
Fourth St 3+196 28 No
Third ST 3+305 32 No
Ductile Iron Water Main
Street Location
Station Length
Install Shutoff Valves
Seam Elem. Sch. 0+888 68 Yes
Unnamed 1 +298 20 Yes
Inlet Woods (Con't) 2+ 171 16 Yes
Unnamed 2+400 16' Yes
Kami Dr 2+502 20 Yes
Skyler Dr 2+704 18 Yes
Third St. 3+088 26 Yes
P/L east of First St. 3+467 20 Yes
P/L west of First St. 3+575 22 Yes
R_ecapitulation
_
3
332
9
224
Sanitary Sewer Type I Manholes, @ $2,500/each
Meters Sanitary Sewer 300 mm DI pipe @ $125/meter
300 mm Gate Valves @ $600/each
Meters 300 mm D! Water Main @ $125/meter
Subtotal
Construction Engineering @ 15%
TOTAL
7,500
41,500
5,400
28,000
$ 80,40O
$12,060
$ 92,460
DEPARTMENT OF 'i'i~NSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC FACILITI£$
CENTRAL REGION- DIVISION OF CONSTRUCTION & OPERA TIONS
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Tony Knowles, Covert._.
P.O. Box 196900
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900
(907) 269-0450 / FAX (907) 243.5092
May 27, 1999
RE:
Project N H-0A3-3(11 ) / 51994
Sterling Highway, MP 37-45, Seward "Y"
to Kenai Lake
John Williams, Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mayor Williams: ~ ~.--,--'~
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AS you know, the Department of Transportation is planning on reconstructing the sF'e-rling
Highway between the Seward "Y" and Kenai Lake. This area is very confined and has
significant environmental value, so to be able to perform meaningful work and still allow for
traffic will be almost impossible.
Roadway Closures
For this reason, we will be allowing the contractor six-hour evening closures four nights a
week. He must then be completely off the roadway from 12:01 PM Friday afternoon until
12:01 AM Monday morning. At all other times, the traveling public should expect up to 30-
minute delays.
This schedule is similar to the Canyon Creek closures except that they will begin at 11:00
PM on Monday through Thursday evenings and end at 5:00 AM the following morning to
allow an additional hour for perishables to reach market. Exact times will be published on
Fridays in our NA VlGA TOR SUMMER CONSTRUCTION ADVISORIES in both the Peninsula Clarion
and the Anchorage Daily News.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Si~,, cereLy~
Highv~a~onstruction Er~ginee/r /
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Boyd J. Brownfield, P.E., Deputy Commisioner, DOT&PF
David R. Eberle, Director, Construction & Operations, Central Region
John D. Horn, P.E., Regional Director, Central Region
TONY KNOWLES, ,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
REGIONAL AFFAIRS
MUNICIPAL & REGIONAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
333 W. 4TH A VENUE, SUITE 220
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-2341
PHONE: (907) 269-4500
FAX: (907) 269-4539
.0. BOX 112100
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-2100
PHONE: (907) 465-4750
FAX: (907) 465-2948
P.O. BOX348
BETHEL, ALASKA 99559-0348
PHONE: (907) 543-3475
FAX: (907) 543-4152
209 FORTY MILE A VENUE
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701-3110
PHONE: (907) 452-7126
FAX: (907) 451-7251
The Honorable jOhn Williams, Mayor
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., St. 200
Kenai, AK 99611
R~' MUNICIPAL BUDGET ALERT
May 20, 1999
P.O. BOX 350
KOTZEBUE, ALASKA 99752-0350
PHONE: (907) 442-3696
FAX: (907) 442-2402
P.O. BOX 790
DILLINGHAM, ALASKA 99576-0790
PHONE: (907) 842-5135
FAX: (907) 842-5140
·
P. 0. BOX 1068
NOME, ALASKA 99762-1068
PHONE: (907) 443-5457
FAX: (907) 443-2409
Dear Mayor:
The Alaska Legislature reduced the funding for the FY 00 State Revenue Sharing and
Safe Communities Programs by 33%. The Department has estimated that your
municipality's payments from these two programs will be $111,194 and $216,741 respectively
for the FY 00 fiscal year. Final FY 00 calculations will be made in early June and payments
will be made on July 30.
The Department is notifying all municipalities of this reduction at this time in an effort to help
with accurate budgeting for the coming fiscal year.
Please contact Bill Rolfzen, Program Administrator, at 465-4733 should you have any
questions concerning your estimated payments or the State Revenue Sharing and Safe
Communities Programs.
Sincerely,
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INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 2, 1999
5 / 19 / 99 Kenai City Council Meeting "To Do" List.
Committee/Commission Application for Parks & Recreation Commission from
Mike Baxter.
5 / 20 / 99 Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) Meeting Agenda and
Minutes of April 15, 1999 KRSMA meeting.
5/99 Resource Development Council, Inc., Resource Review.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 1~, 1~~
"TO DO" LIST
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Meet with Vince Wagner/drift guide group and design engineer
for possible changes to Cunningham Park.
Include substitute draft of variance/encroachment ordinances
with original ordinances on next meeting agenda.
Prepare for Board of Adjustment Hearing for Beaverloop
Partnership appeal -- June 16, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Check with FAA regarding any underground chamber on their
property.
Prepare for Wastewater Plant Award ceremony.
iCITY OF KENAI
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AND PERSONAL DATA -
APPOINTMENT COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS
DATE:
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COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP?
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Signature
KENAI RIVER
Special Management Area
"Working together...for the river"
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II.
III.
*** Tentative Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, May 20, 1999
7:00 p.m.
City of Soldotna
City. Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 4/15/99 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
IV.
A. Timber Harvest in Special Use Area KRSMA lands
B. Discussion with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Regarding the Kenai River
Comprehensive Management Plan Recommendations
C. City of Kenai Projects' South Spruce Project (underway), and proposed Coastal
Trail and bluff erosion project, Keith Komelis, City. of Kenai
OLD BUSINESS
ge
VI.
A. Commercial Use Committee Report- Jeff King
B. P¢rmit Cormmi~ee Report- Suzanne Fisier
C. Legislative Committee Report- Ken Lancaster
D. Water Quality Framework Committee Report - Les Buchholz
E. Kenai River Operations Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
NOTE' Tentative Agenda only. Please contact Ted Wellman or Chris Degernes
before 4pm on May 18 to make changes or additions to this agenda.
Also Note: LQcatio. n at SolcJotna CiW Hall's Council Chamher again this month.
~enai ^rea Office, ~ox 1247, Sorootna, AK99-669, Solootn~a'"~z-otX~l
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Box 850, Soldotna, AK 99669, Soldotna 262-4441
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD
Thursday, April 15, 1999
City of Soldotna Council Chambers
Ie
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call:
Chai~,"man ,~ ellma, caltea the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m.
Members Present:
Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Peggy Mullen,
Vince O'Reilly, Brannon Ames, Ann Whitmore-Painter, Dick
Bower, Mark Chase, Ron Freeman, Lance Trasky, Rick Ross,
Chris Degemes
Members Absent:
Les Buchholz, Tim Navarre
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Approval of 3/18/99 Minutes'
The minutes were approved as submitted.
C. Agenda Changes and Approval'
Degemes requested discussion of Board appointments under New Business. Ames desired to discuss
amendment to the By-laws during the Board appointment discussion.
Having no objections, the minutes were then approved as amended.
II.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Shadura had heard a rumor that the boat wake study was taken out of the state budget.
Wellman did not believe so as the monies were encumbered last year for the study. Degemes added that the
study coordinators had not contacted her regarding such a cut. She noted that money had been set aside for
two parts of the study, the boat ~vake study and the vessel crowding study, and the vessel crowding study
was put off for lack of money until next fiscal year.
Herman Fandel spoke with Bruce Koffier in Eugene, OR, ~vho is working on a no-wake or low-wake
designed boat. Mr. Fandel had some design information for interested people and he hoped the Board could
encourage Mr. Koffler's work.
III.
NEW BUSINESS
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Board Appointments:
Wellman is very frustrated that the two board seats still have not been filled, as it has been over a
year that some of them have been vacant. There has been difficulty in obtaining a quorum because of
these vacancies. He would like to send a letter directly to Governor Knowles protesting the fact that
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the appointments have not been made.
MOTION:
AMES MOVED T° AMEND THE BY-LAWS BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ARTICLE IV
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS AS
FOLLOWS. IF THE COMMISSIONER OR THE
GOVERNOR'S BOARD & COMMISSIONS FAILS TO
MAKE A TIMELY APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE
THIRTY (30) OR FIFTEEN (15) DAY PERIOD AS
NOTED IN C) AND D) ABOVE AND A PERIOD OF AT
LEAST THREE MONTHS HAS PASSED, THE BOARD
MAY WITH A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE APPOINT
PUBLIC MEM-BoERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE
BOARD. DEGERNES SECONDED.
Degemes stated the amendment offers a possible solution. She noted another solution would be to
ask Governor Knowles to reassign this responsibility to the Commissioner of Natural Resources.
She stated Director Stratton and Commissioner. Shivelv have also voiced frustration in the
Governor's Office's lack of action in appointing Board members.
Wellman stated boards tend to get slanted when they appoint their own members. He suggested
sending a letter directly to Governor Knowles requesting he reassign the function. If that approach
doesn't render results, he would not be opposed to the by-law change.
Ross supported the letter approach first.
Ames stated that it has been over a year and thought the by-law change would be a wake-up call.
With the lack of full public members, government agencies rather than the 'public are being
represented on the Board. The original intent of the Board ;vas to have representation of the public.
Mullen agreed with Ames' feelings, but was more interested in a letter at this time. She felt the
timing was not fight ;vith all that's going on in Juneau. She felt that next month would be more
appropriate to address the by-laws.
MOTION:
ROSS MOVED TO TABLE AMENDING THE BY-
LAWS UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING, AND IN THE
MEANTIME, ;VRITE A LETTER TO THE
GOVERNOR. DEGERNES SECONDED.
Richardson agreed the Board needs a full complement of public members but desired to wait another
month before amending by-laws.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SEND A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR'
MOTION PASSED'
ALL IN FAVOR EXCEPT FOR AMES
Wellman will draft the letter to the Governor.
B. HB 108 - Boating Safe _ty. Bill
Ranger Berkhahn presented a brief recap of House Bill 108, Boating Safety. He stated Alaska leads
the nation in boating fatalities, 80% of those fatalities are attributed to people not wearing personal
floatation devices. The Kenai River averages one fatality a year. The bill addresses all boaters as
well as surfboarders and waterskiers. The bill will allow the State to be eligible for some federal
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IV.
funding. With boating registration, the first year's receipts are estimated to be $300,000 with
matching funds from the federal government. Seventy-five percent of the money will be directed
towards education. The Division could establish a boating education program on the Peninsula. The
park rangers are already doing some boating safety education, and the bill will allow more
operational monies for that. Berkhahn commented that a Boating Safety Advisory Council made up
from members of the public would be established. He requested the Board to support House Bill
108.
MOTION:
DEGERNES MOVED TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 108.
WHITMORE-PAINTER SECONDED.
King hoped there would be a mandatory education program for boaters under the age of 14.
Berkhahn stated the bill would reflect the current federal requirements but would allow the state to
govern the program.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 108: ·
MOTION PASSED'
UNANIMOUS WITHOUT OBJECTION
C. Timber Harvest in Special Use Area KRSMA Lands
Degemes stated that Ed Martin had approached the Division for some house logs that were within
the Special Use Area designated for addition to KRSMA. She noted the management plan states that
timber harvest is prohibited on lands intended for inclusion into KRS~MA unless the activity is
compatible ~vith the purposes of KRSMA; therefore, she declined the request. It was Mr. Martin's
position that the prohibition of minor timber removal was not the intent of the management plan so
he desires to appeal. Mr. Martin was unable to attend tonight's meeting so Degemes requested
discussion be postponed until the next meeting. In the meantime, she requested that Board members
review the management plan's recommendations on pages 83-84.
D. K.enai River Center Buildin= Update
John Mohorcich, resource plam~er for Kenai River Center, gave an overview of the proposed Kenai
River Center. He stated that $1.75 million ~vas provided through legislative appropriation of Exxon
Valdez settlement money to construct the new' center. An 8-acre site was selected and a land
exchange vdth the City of Soldotna was completed. He stated Soldoma's Planning & Zoning
Commission last week approved ~he preliminary plat. A contract was awarded to Kluge &
Associates for a 6,300 sq. ft. multi-agency building. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will be July 9
and the project is scheduled for completion by June 1, 2000.
Mr. Mohorcich displayed some schematics of preliminary building designs. In addition to housing
state, borough, and city staff, the building will have a meeting hall to seat 90 people. There has been
discussion of having an Alaska Natural History display area. There is not a view of the river but
there has been discussion of establishing a trail to the river. He invited anyone who had comments
on the design to speak with him.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Board of Fish's Proposal regarding Guides/Districting
Mike Bethe, Area Sportfish Biologist with Fish & Game, spoke on Proposal 381 which will establish
six exclusive guide registration zones' 1) Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake, 2) Skilak Lake to Bing's
Landing, 4) Bing's Landing to the Soldotna Bridge, 5) Soldotna Bridge to Cook Inlet, and 6) Kasilof
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River and 6) Deep Creek. Under the proposal, guides would be required to register for only one of
the six areas. The intent was to address parody and overcrowding on the river. After intense
discussion, the Board ofFish tabled the proposal until the October session. During the summer, Fish
& Game will gather information regarding distribution of guides and guide movement on the river.
A questionnaire for guides has been developed to help obtain some of the information. He hoped the
results could be tabulated by 'the end of August and be ready for review in September.
Wellman believed that the Board of Fish. wants to do something about guide problems, however, he
felt that this proposal might make the situation worse. He feared something could happen at the
Board of Fish level that would undercut this Board's efforts with the recreational impact study. He
hoped if the Board of Fish did anything, that it would only be on an interim basis until the data is in
from this Board's impact study.
King noted that the Board of Fish really hasn't defined what thev are trying to achieve with the
proposal. He d.~...n t support any proposal which causes more cro'wdinz JTn some areas, nor which
unfairly discriminates against the small operator. King asked if the le~,'al ramification~ have been
discussed and whether or not the Board of Fish has the authority to put such a proposal in place..
· .
Mr. Bethe stated the Board of Fish recognized that communities desire to address the issue. He
hoped the questionnaire would help to evaluate what the consequences could be. He stated that
districting is only one option the Board could consider, as they could consider other options too.
Degemes commented on ~vhat she learned from the meeting w~ith the AG's office regarding guide
limitation issues. She was concerned that districting would not solve the problem of overcrowding
or parody among the guides.
Regarding the questionnaire, King believed the questions were appropriate and well thought out.
Mullen thought that a second choice should have been allowed on the questionnaire. Mr, Bethe
stated the last question allows the guides to provide their opinion. He stated each comment would
become a part of the public record.
Wellman would like the Guide Committee to come up with a position on Proposal 381 in light of this
Board's objectives and the comprehensive plan. ~'
Deeemes would like to do that after the survev results are in as it would help us to develop an
opinion. Fisler a=reed and stated the recently' changed user reports could also supply valuable
},unf. r~Oe?ation in dev'~loping an opinion. The user reports for the 98 season should be tallied by mid
Wellman asked the Guide Committee to wait for the information, to have an expanded workshop in
late August, and to formulate a recommendation for the September meeting.
O'Reilly wondered if the Board of Fish ever considered the option of regulating the number of
clients permitted to fish in any one district. Wellman doubted if the Board of Fish had that type of
authority unless it was tied with allocation.
B. Water Qualiw Monitorin= Framexvork
Michelle Broxvn gave an update on the Framework Plan. She noted that a few a~encies have not yet
signed the Statement of Cooperation. She commented the sooner they all get si=~ned, the sooner her
group can start looking for funding.
Ames referred to Mr. Randa's concerns mentioned at the last meeting about developing stricter water
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April 15, 1999
Area Advisory. Board
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qualit7 standards and wondered if that would be something the committee would be interested in
doing.
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Ms. Brown stated she would be happy to ~vork on that if that's what the Board wants them to do;
however, she wanted to stay focused on getting the program started and seeking funding before
establishing standards. The issue was referred to the water quality committee to discuss.
C. Permit Committee Report- Suzarme Fisler
Fisler reported that walkway standards were discussed at their last meeting. A field trip is being
organized to various sites to see the different types of construction. After that, the committee will
discuss the possibility of allowing some flexibility in height and/or vegetative standards.
Fisler requeste' ! that the City of Kenai make a presentation on their waste~vater project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vie
Herman Fandel, is excited about the boat design being considered by Koffier Boats, as he felt it
could help to curb bank erosion. He passed around a sketch of the possible design. He stated Mr.
Koffler intends to start construction in May.
AD JO URNMENT
A. Board Comments:
Chase stated that there have been cases on the Kenai Peninsula where loons are getting lead
poisoning by picking up lead fishing sinkers. His agency is looking at banning lead fishing sinkers
~n two areas--the Swan Lake Canoe System Lakes 'and the Kenai River immediately below Skilak
Lake. Some alternatives are steel and brass as well as education programs to raise awareness.
Ross stated the City of Kenai will have someone present the wastewater project at the next meeting.
He noted the permits for the project were issued three years ago.
Mullen mmounced June 12 & 13 are the dates for the Kenai River Festival. She invited all to come.
King was intrigued by a possible new boat design and would be interested in the results. He offered
to write to Mr. Koffler to encourage his efforts.
Trasky stated that ADF&G and the Conservation Fund have applied for a National Conservation
Grant for the Kenai River for the purpose of purchasing wetlands.
Degemes announced that the Kenai River Cleanup Day is slated for May 15. If anyone is interested
in helping, please contact her or Ranger Berkhahn.
B. Date/A~enda of Next Meeting'
The next meeting will be Thursday, May 20, at the Soldotna City Council Chambers. Having no
further business, Chairman Wellman adjourned the meeting at 9'39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Earlene Reed, Recording Secretary, for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
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Area Advisory Board
April 15, 1999
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A periodic publication of the Resource Development Council, inc.
Strong preservation bias emerging
from Ch ugach plan revision proce.ss
New prescriptions emphasize conservation agenda for forest
The Resource Development
Council, the Alaska Forest Association
and the Alaska Miners Association
recently voiced concern to the U.S.
Forest Service over its planning process
and draft revisions to the Chugach
) National Forest Land Management
Plan.
The three organizations, along with
the Alaska Visitors Association,
Chugach Alaska Corporation and the
Anchorage Snowmobile Club, are
participating in a lengthy and time-
consuming planning process with the
Forest Service to ensure that the
multiple use mandate of the National
Forest System is maintained in the
revised Chugach National Forest Land
Management Plan.
The group's participation in the
process has been directed toward
securing adequate resource
development opportunity on public
lands. The organizations also wants to
make sure access is maintained to
private inholdings and adjacent private
lands, and that forest wide Standards,
guidelines and management area
prescriptions are applied in such a way
as to allow access to management areas
designated for development. In addition,
)the groups want to ensure that
~ standards, guidelines and management
area prescriptions are consistent with
current federal law, especially ANILCA.
RDC is co.ncerned that a strong
preservation bias is emerging from the
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Tong. ass logging Chopped
again, more lands cloS ed
. .
The Clinton-Gore administration
has taken yet another chop at logging
in the Tongass National Forest,
reducing the maximum allOwable
timber harvest by 30 percent annually
and cutting the land available to logging
by 15 percent to about 576,000 acres
in the 17 million acre forest.
In addition, nearly half the land
that may be used for logging can now
only be harvested once every 200
years, instead of once every 100 years,
under new changes the administra-
tion made to the forest's management
plan. The latest revisions to the 1997
plan were made to increaseprotec-
tion for old-growth trees-and 'Provide
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additiOnal protection to the'SitkablaCk-
tailed deer and the AleXander ArChi-
petago wolf, : i.~'~'~:;'.:i.i.;.~.~." '
The recent decision reflects a
steady trend by the federal govern-
ment to further restrict "logging on
federal land in Southeast Alaska. The
1997 management plan itself, WhiCh
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The Forest Service
planning staff is
proposing to eliminate
much of the suitable
timberbase from logging
under the Chugach
National Forest Plan
Revision. In addition, the
Allowable Sale Quantity
is expected to be sharply
curtailed over the
previous plan.
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Message from, the E XeCutive: Director,
bYKen F.reeman·
Industry sustainability sought by BP acquisition of ARCO
There is one certainty in all the
ongoing speculation regarding the
proposed merger between British
Petroleum and ARCO -- this
acquisition will result in change. It's
difficult to immediately identify all of the
potential changes today, but by enlisting
the aid of technical experts to prepare
a comprehensive analysis of the
merger, the legislature and
administration can make informed and
thorough decisions.
For some time, many have felt that
a merger between the North Slope's
two major operators was likely inevi-
table, given declining production and
the high c.ost of exploring, developing
and producing oil in the Arctic. This
proposed combination is a reflection of
what is happening in the oil and gas
industry. Increasing worldwide oil pro-
duction, declining Alaska production and
lower prices have forced the industry to
seek new efficiencies and streamline
operations. To stay competitive in at-
tracting new investment capital, Alaska
producers must lower costs and seek
new efficiencies. This is one of the
reasons ARCO officials have given for
their decision to approach BP with a
proposal to join the two companies.
RDC does not look at this merger
with doom and gloom. In fact, we prefer
to view it in a positive light, believing it
offers hope for reducing redundancies
while increasing efficiencies. If it makes
a single operator on the North Slope
more competitive internationally under
an increasingly difficult global business
environment, this is good news for
Alaska. It may very well give the result-
ing company the competitive strength
to sustain capital investments over the
long term and to take advantage of new
development opportunities here in
Alaska.
BP has a long and proud record in
Alaska. it has taken great pride in being
Alaska's number one investor and tax-
payer. To meet a challenging future, the
company has pledged increased invest-
ment in North Slope development and
to continue efforts to commercialize
North Slope gas. We believe these
commitments will continue BP's role as
being a leading investor in Alaska.
BP and ARCO Alaska have been
good corporate citizens. RDC has full
confidence that a combined company
will build on its good record and will not
diminish its commitment to Alaskans.
As for environmental protection and
safety, both BP and ARCO have been
leaders in their industry, not only here in
Alaska, but worldwide.
The companies have repeatedly
stated they will not waiver in their
commitment to achieve the highest
possible environmental and safety
standards. A combined company has
the potential to pull in more experience,
know-how and strength in achieving
environmental and safety standards.
And a combined company must follow
the same environmental laws and
regulations as they have done in the
past as two companies.
The manner in which BP's acquisi-
tion of Arco comes together in Alaska
and the way it is handled by the state
will be closely watched by those in the
oil and gas business around the world,
as well as other resource sectors here
and abroad that are faced with similar
economic realities.
We need to do everything we can to
give Alaska projects in every resource
sector competitive advantages. We do
need to recognize and respond to
change and new realities.
I believe it is critical for the Legisla-
ture, Administration and the public to
understand what key issues need to be
considered during the acquisition dis-
cussion. I would encourage everyone
to analyze all of the variables before
arriving at final conclusions.
We are on the verge of a new
millennium that will likely provide us
with unparalleled challenges and
opportunities. Alaska needs to adapt to
this new millennium and the many
changes it will face. RDC urges the
Legislature and the State to carefully
but expeditiously study the proposal
and weigh the impacts to Alaska,
especially from a long-term, open-
minded and informed perspective to
send a responsible signal to the entire
business community, both here in
Alaska and elsewhere.
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Groups call for fiscal plan
Citing the state's budget crisis as
their top priority, members of Alaska's
business community came together last
month in Juneau to testify before the
Senate Finance Committee for a long-
term financial plan to close Alaska's
fiscal gap. Representatives from the
Resource Development Council, the
Alaska Fiscal Policy Council, the Alaska
Support Industry Alliance, Alaska State
Chamber, Anchorage Chamber, and
Associated General Contractors called
for implementation of a long-term fiscal
plan by the end of the session.
These groups have a common
denominator- they all agree that the
fiscal gap is the most pressing issue
) facing Alaska's private sector and must
be resolved this session. All of these
organizations have spoken to members
of the Legislature and Administration
separately about this issue and have
urged them to formulate specifics if at
all possible.
The groups agreed that additional
budget cuts and increases in state effi-
ciencies are achievable and will help.
They also agreed, however, there is no
way the state can realistically cut $1
billion from the current budget. Addi-
tionally, any long-term fiscal plan should
first establish spending priorities before
addressing how those priorities will be
funded.
In her remarks before Senate
Finance, Karen Cowart, General
Manager of the Alaska Support Industry
Alliance said the state needs to
incorporate performance standards by
which state agencies are evaluated as
to their effectiveness in meeting
intended missions and efficiency at the
use of public dollars,- results based
budgeting. She also said Alaska needs
to evaluate and implement alternate
ways to deliver state services such as
BP forced to delay
Northstar construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
has joined the State of Alaska, the
North Slope Borough, the U.S. Minerals
Management Service and the National
Marine Fisheries Service in supporting
BP Exploration's route for an undersea
pipeline from its Northstar prospect to
the Beaufort Sea coastline northwest of
Prudhoe Bay.
Issuance of a construction permit
for the Northstar project, however, has
been delayed as the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service has contested, prefer-
ring a longer subsea route. As a result,
BP has been forced to delay construc-
tion until at least next year, pending the
permit. BP was poised to begin con-
struction on the $450 million project this
spring. The longer subsea route would
add $20 million to the project.
NPR-A lease sale May 5
The U.S. Department of Interior
has set May 5 for re-leasing tracts in the
northeast sector of the National Petro-
leum Reserve-Alaska.
The highest prospects for oil and
gas discoveries, however, will not be
included in the lease sale. These areas
near the Beaufort coast were removed
from-potential leasing due to the Clinton
administration's concerns about wild-
life habitat.
privatization and private contracting.
Ken Freeman, speaking on behalf
of RDC, pointed out the state must
continue to promote programs that
encourage development of Alaska's
economy. He noted special emphasis
must be directed to development that
generates a positive return to both the
local economy and state treasury.
All of the groups supported the
expanded use of Permanent Fund
earnings to pay for some government
services.
One of the best ways to diversify
and stabilize state revenues is through
the expanded use of the Permanent
Fund earnings. There is an assortment
of ideas that the Legislature and
Administration may evaluate in terms
of utilizing the Permanent Fund earnings
to pay for state government services.
The groups are not advocating one
plan over another, but merely offering
our support that using the earnings is a
realistic and necessary measure that
must be considered.
The groups also noted that in the
event budget reductions and expanded
use of the Permanent Fund earnings
are not enough to close the fiscal gap,
there is some support among the
business community, as a final step, for
the implementation of a broad-based
tax.
"Some form of broad-based or
increases in consumption tax could be
utilized, but only as a last resort," said
Roxanna Horschel of the Associated
General Contractors. "New or increased
taxes on industry are not the answer as
such an action would shake the
confidence of investors and harm a.
business climate already severely
disturbed by current economic events."
As I have said previously in this
column, the solution can be found in
using a combination of tools to solve
the problem. No one tool a state tax,
budget cuts, or use of Permanent Fund
earnings solves the problem entirely.
May 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW/Page 3
Chugach revisions likely
to net greater restrictions
on access, multiple uses
(Continued from page 1)
planning process and noted the range
of proposed prescriptions lacks balance
between preservation and use. Of 22
prescriptions, one allows future
resource development, one provides
for mineral development and one
pertains to transportation/utility
corridors. The remaining 19 have a
strong preservation orientation.
"The lack of access is the single
greatest threat to multiple use
management and proposals are being
made to severely restrict access to
public lands, inholdings and adjacent
private lands," said Ken Freeman,
Executive Director of RDC. "Many
businesses, both large and small,
require access to the national forest to
provide products and services to
Alaskans and tourists," Freeman said.
"These businesses will be hurt by further
reductions to access, and future
opportunities will be lost for tourism,
resource development and recreation."
The Forest Service has developed
three draft "rough cut" alternatives-
Iow, moderate and high development.
Under the so-called "high development"
draft alternative, the resource develop-
ment prescription covers less than 12
percent of the forest.
"Designations or recommendations
of additional Wilderness and Wild and
Scenic Rivers outside of the Chugach's
Wilderness Study Area is ctearly in vio-
lation of the 'no-more' clause of
ANILCA," said Steve Boreil, Executive
Director of Alaska Miners Association.
Borell is especially concerned with
the initial decision criteria the Forest
Service is using for the Chugach revi-
sion. The criteria requires any activity
to be consistent with the acting regional
forester's goal of maintaining the "wild
character" of the Chugach.
"The entire planning process is
being skewed by making 'wild in
character' the overriding factor," said
Borell. "The congressional mandate for
management of the forest is multiple
use, not wild in character."
Jack Phelps, Executive Director of
the Alaska Forest Association, says
the current revision process on the
Chugach plan started prior to the For-
est Service having gathered sufficient
and credible scientific information upon
which to base its planning efforts. Phelps
noted that the Kenai Peninsula timber
inventory data is eleven years old, the
Prince William Sound and Copper River
timber inventory is 21 years old and
mineral data dates back to the 1930s
and is based upon locations of past
development, not locations of develop-
able deposits. In addition, no target or
desired resource outputs have been
Timber harvested from the Chugach benefits
local economies in many ways, including
employment.
identified.
Phelps said the revision process
should be slowed or stopped to allow
information to be finalized and
incorporated.
"The planning team is forging ahead
with the revision process, despite the
acknowledged lack of adequate scien-
tific information, in order to meet a self-
imposed Record of Decision deadline
of June 2000," Phelps said.
He warned that any plan which
does not provide adequate access to
private lands and multiple use of public
lands and resources may not survive
appeals and litigation. "This failure would
result in the wasteful expenditure of
enormous amounts of funding as we
have seen with the Tongass revision
process," Phelps said.
Lawmaker introduces ANWR oil drilling ban
Congressman Bruce Vento (D-MN)
has introduced legislation to ban oil and
gas exploration and development in
ANWR by designating the Coastal Plain
area as Wilderness.
"Any legislation which would in-
crease America's dependence on
Middle East oil and continue our nation's
growing foreign trade deficit is not a
priority of the House Resources Com-
mittee,'' said Congressman Don Young,
Chairman of the Committee.
"Any legislation that would elimi-
nate hundreds of thousands of new
American jobs in all 50 states and deny
Alaska's Native people vital funding for
clean drinking water, medical and emer-
gency services will not be considered
by this committee," Young added.
North Slope Borough Mayor Ben
Nageak also blasted the Wilderness
proposal.
"What most of this country, and
certainly Secretary Babbitt, does not
seem to understand is that people live
in the Arctic, my people, the Inupiat
people. The Arctic is not an untouched
wilderness never visited by man," said
Nageak. "The Wilderness designation
will cripple our continued efforts to bring
our people the benefits that most Ameri-
cans take for granted. It will cripple our
ability to wean ourselves away from
federal government subsidies and de-
stroy our attempts at self-reliance."
Nageak appealed to President
Clinton to put the inupiat Eskimo people
back into the picture of ANWR. "Stop
airbrushing us out," Nageak said.
Additional reductions to logging in the Tongass will result in more hardships to timber-
dependent communities in Southeast Alaska.
Tongass:
(Continued from page 1)
logging takes another hit
drew legal challenges and appeals from
both environmentalists and industry,
cut both the maximum allowable timber
harvest and land available to logging in
half over limits set in a previous plan.
In the past decade, Southeast
Alaska has lost more than 1,500 jobs in
the forest products industry, two large
pulp mills and a large sawmill as the
federal government has steadily cut
back on areas available to logging.
"This is not unexpected," said Jack
Phelps, Executive Director ofthe Alaska
Forest Association. "It confirms our
worst fears that this administration is
determined to drive the last nail in the
coffin of Southeast Alaska's timber-
based economy."
Phelps accused the Clinton
administration of following a radical anti-
development agenda in its new plan for
managing the Tongass National Forest.
"This new plan simply caves into
the demands of a few well-funded,
radical, anti-development special
) interest groups, at the expense of the
communities and workers in Southeast
Alaska," said Phelps. "The original
decision, signed two years ago, put
Alaska's timber industry in serious
jeopardy. Matters just got worse."
The new changes will remove
another 100,000 acres from available
Environ mental ists
adopt belugas
as new cause
Cook Inlet whales
are new symbol in
fight against o/I
Seven environmental groups and
one individual have asked the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to
designate the Cook Inlet beluga whales
as endangered and to establish Cook
Inlet as a critical habitat area for belugas.
If granted, these designations will have
a significant impact on all activities
occurring in and around Cook Inlet.
in the petition requesting the
designations, the petitioners identified
a wide range of entities which they
believe may impact belugas and whose
activities should be regulated or
curtailed underthe Endangered Species
Act. The entities include commercial
and sport fishing, tourism, ports and
shipping, military bases, the oil and gas
timber lands, double the waiting time industry and community wastewater
between harvests and reduce the , treatment facilities.
annual allowable sale quantity (ASQ)
from 267 million board feet (MMBF) to
187 MMBF. Because of the inclusion of
Iow value and difficult to extract timber,
the effective ASQ is i57 MMBF under
the latest revisions, as compared with
220 MMBF under the 1997 plan.
"This new announcement is
particularly frustrating," Phelps said,
"because we have tried to work within
the public process set forth by law for
rewriting forest plans. We have joined
with Governor Knowles in his call for
the Tongass to be managed with good
science and good public process. This
new plan reflects neither."
Phelps said it is disingenuous for
the government to claim the additional
land withdrawals were done in the
interest of protecting deer.
"O'f the 10 million forested acres in
the Tongass, only 7 percent was
available under the 1997 plan for
growing and harvesting a commercial
crop of trees," Phelps explained. "The
new withdrawals result in a 15 percent
(Continued to page 7)
The implications of such a listing
are striking and widespread.
Environmental interests could use the
beluga whale as a tool to obstruct
activities in Cook Inlet which comprise
the backbone of Southcentral Alaska's
I economy.
Just last month a judge ruled to
grant a motion filed by environmental
groups to delete 70 tracts from the
Cook Inlet Areawide Lease Sale due to
concerns over Cook Inlet belugas.
The Cook Inlet Areawide Lease
Sale has already been refined several
times to accommodate points of
consensus reached by a stakeholders
process, which included
environmentalists. Decisions regarding
how the leases are developed, including
additional mitigation measures, if
determined to be necessary, will be
made by the State if and when the
leases are developed.
The State and federal government
have determined that subsistence hunt-
ing, not oil drilling, is the chief reason for
(Continued to page 7)
May 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5
Land acquisition trust fund
proposal draws support and
opposition from Alaskans
Proposals to modify or replace the
existing Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) have been advanced by
both the White House and Congress.
Funded by revenues from offshore oil
and gas development, the LWCF is
used to acquire privately-owned lands
in or near federal conservation units
such as national parks, monuments
and forests.
The White House version, the Land
Legacy Initiative, championed by Vice
President A! Gore, would also allow
acquisition of open space in urban ar-
eas for greenbelts and parks. Approxi-
mately $900 million annually would be
available automatically, rather than
through the appropriations process.
Congress most recently allocated $459
million in FY 1999 through the normal
appropriation process for land acquisi-
tions.
Congressman Don Young recently
introduced his version, H.R. 701, the
Conservation and Reinvestment Act of
1999, and Senator Frank Murkowski
has introduced similar legislation in the
Senate. Both bills would dedicate 60
percent of approximately $4 billion in
annual federal offshore oil and gas rev-
enues for impact assistance to states,
buying land for additions to state and
federal parks, and boosting funds for
wildlife conservation and education pro-
grams. Alaska would get about $150
million annually if the bills become law.
Congressman George Miller (D-
California) has introduced a competing
bill that provides no impact assistance
to states, but spends more money for
land acquisitions.
Young's and Murkowski's bills in-
clude restrictions not present in other
proposals, including a requirement that
two-thirds of the annual money for land
acquisitions be spent east of the 100th
Meridian. In addition, the bills prohibit
funds from buying land away from ex-
isting federal holdings and congres-
sional approval would be necessary for
any purchases over $1 million. The bills
also require that all acquisitions be
based on a "willing seller" concept.
Despite these special measures,
Young and Murkowski have drawn fire
from private property rights groups.
Chuck Cushman, Executive
Director of the American Land Rights
Association, calls Young's bill an off-
budget land entitlement and warns that
"once the trust fund is signed into law,
no landowner will be safe." He contends
that government pressure and
restrictions on access and use of land
can force landowners to become willing
sellers. He is also fearful that the willing
seller provisions will not survive the
legislative process, and that a final bill
will include condemnation.
The bill, however, has drawn strong
support from states, local communities
and Natives, as well as wildlife
professionals, sportsmen and
environmentalists.
In addition to the private property
any circumstances. Land acquisitions
must be based on the "willing seller"
concept and purchases must be set at
fair market value. A standard should b
included to preserve the valuation of a
property where agency permitting and
regulatory actions have reduced the
value of an inholder's property.
· Require that there be no net loss of
private lands in any state where
federal land ownership exceeds a
specific threshold. For every acre of
private land purchased, an equivalent
amount of federal land should be put
into private hands. A provision to allow
for equivalent exchanges with willing
sellers should also be included in the
bill.
· Purchases of more than $500,000
should be approved by Congress
through the appropriations process.
Larger acquisitions should be subject
to congressional authorization and
oversight. Such oversight now occurs
during the debate over each
appropriations bill, weighing other needs
of the nation.
· Local and state political
jurisdictions should be granted final
veto authority over land acquisitions.
· Local governments should have an
increased role in the decision-
making process. The decision as to
rights provisions, Young noted there i which projects to fund should be made
are other substantial differences be- i on a local/state level. Each state and
tween his bill and other competing pro-
posals, including an emphasis on local
government authoritY and involvement
in the planning and selection process.
In written comments to Young,
RDC applauded the congressman for
provisions in the bill which would direct
a portion of OCS revenues to state and
local communities to °ffset impacts
associated with offshore development
activities, but noted more work is needed
to alleviate concerns about land acqui-
sitions.
Many Alaska communities support
H.R. 701 and some RDC members with
mining claims in or near parks and
other federal areas could benefit from a
carefully constructed statute. At least a
few would be willing sellers if a fair price
were offered by government.
RDC recommended the following
concepts be included in H.R. 701:
· No condemnation authority under
local government jurisdiction should be
allowed to use a portion of the funds on
maintenance or capital improvements
if it believes these needs are greater
than additional land acquisitions or
recreational programs.
· Funds intended for communities
should go directly to the local
government, bypassing the state
appropriation process.
· Land trusts selling assets to the
government can make no profit from
the transaction.
· A sunset provision should be built
into Title !!. Congress must vote to
reauthorize the program.
Young and Murkowski warned that
some kind of initiative revamping the
LWCF will pass Congress. They insist
their bills represent the greatest margin
of safety for private landowners while
resolving the inequities found in the
current OCS leasing program.
Page 6 / RESOURCE REVIEW / May 1999
Comment deadline, approaching on 3809 mining regulations
The Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) is proposing significant changes
to its 3809 regulations that govern
environmental protection and
reclamation of mining on federal lands.
BLM has published the proposed
regulations and an environmental
impact statement supporting the
changes. The public has until May 10
to comment on both the proposed
regulations and the draft ElS.
The proposed regulations will
unnecessarily duplicate requirements
that currently are part of other federal
and state programs that protect air,
water and wildlife and require
reclamation. Mining operations and
exploration projects will face additional
uncertainties as they attempt to meet
duplicative and inconsistent regulations.
The BLM proposal will significantly
increase costs of mining and exploratiOn
,
·
without any environmental benefit.
In 1997, and again in 1998,
hundreds of citizens and companies,
as well as the governors of the western
states, told the BLM that changes to
the existing mining regUlations were
not needed. Send written comments
on this issue to: BLM Administrative
Record, Nevada State Office, Box
12000, Reno, NV, 89520-0006. For
additional information, call RDC.
,
RDC Vice President Bob Stiles describes the process of developing natural resources in
Alaska to a delegation from the federal and state Russian Dumas. The Russians visited
Anchorage recently to advance common business interests with Alaskans.
Beluga whales: Keep focus on the problem
(Continued from page 5)
the decline in beluga whale popula-
tions.
Cook Inlet tribal leaders recently
approved an agreement regulating
beluga hunting and say they would like
to see 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
prevent the beluga from declining more
and might be the only way to keep the
whales from being listed as endangered.
"Oil and gas development is not the
cause behind the declining whale
population in Cook Inlet; therefore it
t should not be considered as part of the
solution," wrote RDC Executive Director
Ken Freeman in a recent editorial
published in the Voice of the Times.
"Federal regulators should focus on the
root of the problem and use their current
Tongass: New cuts
may force new closures
(Continued from page 5)
authority to properly manage and
regulate the beluga hunt," Freeman
said. "NMFS should sign a co-
management agreement with the Cook
Inlet Marine Mammal Council, as well
as reopen and solicit public comment
on the status review of belugas to
determine whether the whale should be
designated as depleted under the
MMPA or endangered under the
Endangered Species Act."
Freeman noted RDC members care
much about the beluga whales and
consider them a special resource that
makes living in Southcentral Alaska
unique.
"The best approach to the beluga
issue is to keep focusing on the prob-
lem and avoid using the whale as yet
another tool to unnecessarily penalize
industries which make up the back-
bone of Southcentral Alaska's
economy," Freeman added.
reduction in the job-producing land while
only adding 1 percent to the deer habitat
reserves. Not exactly an equitable trade.
This administration clearly cares more
about deer than it does about people."
With this reduced cap on Tongass
logging, the region's forest products
manufacturers will not be able to re-
spond to the world demand for Alaska
wood, according to Phelps.
The Alaska Forest Association
calculates the current manufacturing
capacity of Southeast Alaska's sawmills
at 355 MMBF. The Forest Service's
most recent study puts the number at
281 MMBF. "Even given the agency's
inaccurately iow number, the new plan
fails to provide an opportunity for the
region's mills to operate at or near
capacity. The very best our remaining
mills could do is operate at the 50
percent level. More likely, one or more
will be forced out of business," Phelps
said.
Congressman Don Young blasted
the changes, calling them "a sham that
abandons common sense, abandons
law, abandons Alaska."
Senator Frank Murkowski said the
changes are a "scientific insult, a legal
affront and an economic crime."
Despite the additional closures and
the fact that more than 90 percent of the
Tongass is closed to logging, environ-
mentalists claim the Forest Service still
has not gone far enough to protect the
forest from human activity.
May 1999 / RESOURCE REVIEW/Page 7
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