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Home My WebLink About1999-08-04 Council PacketKenai City Council Meet ing Packet August 4, 1999 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: , 2. 3. 4. 5. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Agenda Approval Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*} are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' , SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS {10 minutes) Bill Popp/Julie Lipka- Alaska Challenger Learning Center of Alaska/Gold Shovel Presentation. ITEM C' , , , , , PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1834-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants. Ordinance No. 1835-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. Ordinance No. 1837-99 - Appropriating a $1,500 Donation from the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Resolution No. 99-47- Supporting the Endeavors of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council {CIRCAC) to Encourage Those With the Ultimate Authority and Responsibility to Ensure that "Prevention of Off Spills in Cook Inlet Become One of their Highest Priorities. Resolution No. 99-48 - Transferring $10,000 in the Airport Land System Specie Revenue Fund for Maintenance and Repair. -1- ITEM D- COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES , *Regular Meeting of July 21, 1999. ITEM F: ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 , Approval- Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease/ADL 32885, Tract 7, Shore Fishery No. 71, T6N, R12W, S.M.- From Lucas Family Partnership to Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC. 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 -2- MAYOR'S REPORT AUGUST 4, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CHANGF~ TO THE AGENDA REOUESTED BY: ADD AT: I-1, Mayor's Report- 8/1/99 Alaska Flying Network Letter regarding personal property tax on aircraft. MAYOR CONSENT AGENDA None. MAYOR'S REPORT ~~o o Z 0 Suggested by: AdministratJ City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1834-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $214,159 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT GRANTS. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has offered a matching grant for street improvements in the amount of $149,911; and WHEREAS, the City accepted the grant with its conditions and agreed to provide a 30% match in the amount of $64,248 from General Fund Fund Balance; and WHEREAS, the money will be used for future street improvement projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues' Appropriation of Fund Balance $ 64:248 Increase Appropriations' Non-Departmental - Transfer to Capital Project Fund $ 64,248 Street Improvement Capital Proiect Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Transfer from General Fund State Grant $ 64,248 149,911 $214,159 Increase Appropriations' Construction $214,159 Ordinance No. 1834-99 Page Two PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4t~ day of August, 1999. Attest: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk' Approved by Finance' (7/8/99) id Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 21, 1999 August 4, 1999 August 4, 1999 Suggested by: Administratio. City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1835-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~ INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $7,946 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR LIBRARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, the Library received a reimbursement of $7,946 under the Universal Service for Schools and Libraries (E Rate); and WHEREAS, the intent of this program is to promote use of the internet; and WHEREAS, the Library needs additional computers and networking equipment to facilitate intemet access. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Miscellaneous $7,946 Increase Appropriations: Library- Machinery & Equipment $7,946 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of August, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: (7/14/99) kl Introduced: Adopted: Effective' July 21, 1999 August 4, 1999 August 4, 1999 Suggested by: Administratic City of Kenai ORDINANCE NO. 1837-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA APPROPRIATING A $1,500 DONATION FROM THE KENAI ELKS LODGE #2425 FOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 has generously donated $1,500 to the City for the purchase of recreational equipment; and WHEREAS, the City appreciates this donation and hereby appropriates the funds to be used to purchase recreational equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Miscellaneous- Donations $1,500 Increase Appropriations: Recreation - Small Tools $1,500 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of August, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' (7/16/99) kl Introduced: Adopted: Effective: July 21, 1999 August 4, 1999 August 4, 1999 Suggested by: Cc CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 99-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~NAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE ENDEAVORS OF THE COOK INLET REGIONAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL (CIRCAC) TO ENCOURAGE THOSE WITH THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILI~ TO ENSURE THAT "PREVENTION" OF OIL SPILLS IN COOK INLET BECOME ONE OF THEIR HIGHEST PRIOI~TIES. WHEREAS, we encourage those with the authority and responsibility to exercise due process expeditiously in generating, if not guaranteeing ultimate "Prevention" rules pertaining to any kind of oil spill in Cook Inlet; and, WHEREAS, engaging such "Prevention" rules by those with the authority and responsibility to do so will contribute to the continue safe and timely passage of goods and freight through the Port of Anchorage to a number of communities of Alaska and to over sixty percent (60%) of all Alaskans' and, WHEREAS, we suggest to those with the authority and responsibility that "Prevention" should not be a reactionary tool but should be done through the immediate sense of planning and employing best available technology prior to a spill occurring. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that CIRCAC may present this resolution at their Forum "Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet' in Homer, Alaska, September 10, 1999 and for any other purpose it may deem appropriate. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this fourth day of August, 1999. ATTEST: John J. Wi!l/ams, Mayor Carol L. Freas, City Clerk clf RI:lAC "The mission of the Council is to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Cook Inlet to participate in promoting marine transportation safay and the safe operations of on-shore and off-shore oil facilities o£ Cook Inlet." Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Alaska Native Groups Environmental Groups Recreational Groups Aquaculture Associations Fishing Organizations City of Kodiak City of Seldovia City of tfomer Kodiak Island Borough Kenai Peninsula Borough Municipality of Anchorage July 6, 1999 MaYOr John J. Williams City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Kenai, AK 99611 Dear Mayor Williams: Adh,o. Counc~'CT~AC) was created by The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Congressional mandate, Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), to have citizens oversight of the "oil" operations in Cook Inlet. This law was enacted after the Exxon oil spill in Prince William Sound. As you can see from the left-hand margm of our letterhead, CIRCAC represents various organizations from Kodiak to Anchorage and the State Chamber of Commerce. CIRCAC will be holding a Forum "Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet" in Homer, September 10, 1999, that will involve mo~t of the indu~xy who sail Cook Inlet. The purpose ofthiz "Forum" a, noted in the attached proposed program, is to generate greater awarene~z to the "Prevention" a~ect of an oil ~pill, whether it be crude oil from a tanker or bunker oil from a freighter or cmize ~hip or other~, az compared to most planning and attention going to the "Re~ponze" a~pect. Through "Prevention" we have the greatest oppommitie~ to prezerve our pris~o environment of Cook Inlet. Also, not to be overlooked and of great importance is that many of our communities, consisting of at least sixty percent of Alaskans, are dependent on the distribution of freight that arrives at tho Port of Anchorage from ships sailing Cook Inlet. This further emphasizes the need for "Prevention" to preserve our pristine environment of Cook Inlet with the result being uninterrupted movement of ships. We seek your support of our "Forum." To that end, we are asking various Boroughs, Municipalities and Citiez throughout Alazka for Resolutions of Support that can be pre~ented during the program. We have enclosed a ~ugge~ted Resolution. Should you have any questions or other thoughts for us please call me at 1-800-652-7222 or 1-907-283-7222. Many thanks for your support. /E. Carter, Sr. / ~--/Enclosure a/~ Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council * 910 HighlandAvenue, Kenai, AK 99611-8033 Phone: (907)283-7222 * Fax (907) 283-6102 "Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet" 9:00am Forum Convenes- Welcome and Introductions 9:lSam Greetings from Mayor of Homer- Jack Cushing Greetings from President of CIRCAC - Captain Glen Glenzer 9:30am Keynote Speaker- Congressman Don Young 9:50am Setting the Stage for the Forum- Jim Carter 10:00am Morning Break 10:1tam Panel #1 -Spill "Prevention" is a major concern for Cook Inlet- What are the Solutions? Moderator- Michelle Brown, Commissioner, ADEC "Prevention" from O11 Industry Perspective- Senior Vice-President, Tesoro Tim Plummer, · "Prevention from Freight Industry Perspective - (Tote, l$ealand, other) (not firm y~t) · "Prevention" from a Citizens Perspective- Ken Castner "Prevention" from Marine Pilots Perspective- Captain Mike O'Hara, SWAPA · "Prevention" from I~SCG Perspective- Capt. William Hutmacher 12:00pm Questions for the Panel from Attendees 12:30pm Lunch- provided. Guest Speaker- Jean Cameron, States/British Columbia O11 Spill Task Force l:40pm Panel #2 - What are the Funding Sources for Prevention- What are the Alternatives? Moderator- Mead Treadwell · Overview of Federal Funding Sources? - Senator Stevens or Senator Murko~ki staff (not firm yet) · Overview of State Funding Sources? -Senator John Torgersen, Co-Chair, Alaska Senate Finance Committee; Phlllll:~, cun'ent member and former Speaker of the AI~~ House of Representatives. · Overview of Local Government Funding Sources? - Mayor Navarre, Kenat Peninsula borough; Mayor Rick Mystrom, Muntclp~l~ of Anchorage 3:50pm 3:45pm 4:45pm · Overview of additional Oil Industry Funding Sources? - (?) (not firm yet) Are there sources of funds from the Freight or Cruiseltne lndnstr~ -(?) (not firm y~t) Afternoon Break Further questions for Panel #1 from Attendees; questions for Panel #2 from Attendees Wrap-up- Bob Shavelson, Cook Inlet Keepers Conclusion - Captain Glen Glenzer, USN (retired), President, Cook Inlet RCAC 5:00pm Adjourn Suggested by: Administrati~__ City of Kenai RESOLUTION NO. 99-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALAS~ TRANSFERRING $10,000 IN THE AIRPORT LAND SYSTEM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. WHEREAS, due to timing of the fiscal year end, the change order to the Flight Service Station HVAC replacement was charged against the current year budget; and WHEREAS, the resulting balance in the Land Department repair and maintenance account is insufficient for normal annual activity; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the Land Department contingency account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that the following budget transfers be made: Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund From: Land- Contingency $10,000 To' Land - Repair and Maintenance $10,000 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 4th day of August, 1999. ATTEST: JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance' .~~ (7/29/99) kl PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 14, 1999- 7'00 p.m. http://www, ci. kenai, ak. us le CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call b.Agenda Approval c. Approval of Minutes- June 23, 1999 d. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. e SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: 3~ CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: ,, PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. PZ99-26--Encroachment Permit - Front Yard Setbacks--For the property described as Lot 4, Block 2, Spruce Grove Subdivision (405 Haller Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Donald L. McCloud, 405 Haller Street, Kenai, Alaska. b. PZ99-27--Conditional Use Permit- Retail/Wholesale Business (Upholstery Shop)--For the property described as Lots 7 & 8, Block 2, Kaknu Komers Subdivision (9199 Kenai Spur Highway), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Ginger Purcell, 2800 Beaver Loop Road//8, Kenai, Alaska. 5. NEW BUSINESS: Ge OLD BUSINESS: a. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION-- PZ99-24--Conditional Use Permit - Greenhouse, Gift Shop & Coffee Shop--For the property described as Government Lot 111 (202 North Forest Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Porter & Susan Jordan, 8950 Greenbelt, Anchorage, Alaska. e CODE ENFORCEMENT: ge REPORTS: a. City Council b. Borough Planning c. Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED' 10. INFORMATION ITEMS' "Zoning Bulletin"-June 10, 1999 KPB Plat Committee Action - June 28, 1999 Letter from KPB dated 6/15/99 Letter to State of Alaska, DOT, dated 6/25/99 Memo to Kenai Police Department dated 6/25/99 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS' 12. ADJOURNMENT' Xe e e CITY OF KENAI PLANNING/h ZONING COMMISSION KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 14, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. a. Roll Call Members Present: Carl Glick, Barb Nord, Donald Erwin, Robert Newbry Ron Goecke (arrived at 7:05) Members Absent: Phil Bryson Others Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper be Agenda Approval: NORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN. AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. Approval of Minutes- June 23, 1999 ERWIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 1999 AND ASKED FOR UN~~OUS CONSENT. THE MOTION WAS SF~ONDED BY NEWBRY. THE MINUTF~ WERE APPROVED AS WRI~EN. d, Consent Agenda - No Consent Agenda items. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: PZ99-26 - Encroachment Permit- Front Yard Setbacks- For the property described as Lot 4, Block 2, Spruce Grove Planmng & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 1 Subdivision (405 Hailer Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Donald L. McCloud, 405 Hailer Street, Kenai, Alaska. NEWBRY MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-26. BY NORD. MOTION SECONDED No public comment. Kebschull stated staff had nothing additional but noted the encroachment dated back 24 years. Erwin asked if the encroachment would be more than 3.6' with the addition of the porch. Kebschull clarified that accessory structures could come to three feet of the property line. No other comments were made. VOTE: ERWIN YES GOF~KE ABSENT NORD YES NEWBRY YES BRYSON ABSENT GLICK YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Goecke arrived at 7:05 p.m. be PZ99-27- Conditional Use Permit- Retail/Wholesale Business (Upholstery Shop} - For the property described at Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Kaknu Korners Subdivision {9199 Kenai Spur HighwayS, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Ginger Purcell, 2800 Beaver Loop Road #8, Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: ERWIN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-27. MOTION SECONDED BY NEWBRY. Verbatim Belrins Barbara Waters, 311 Kultla Place, Kenai, Alaska- Members of the Planning Commission, this is the first time I can actually say this and mean it. The proposed is literally in my back yard. If you would {inaudible) from your map layout, the subject property consists of Lots 7and 8 of Kaknu Komers Subdivision. I~ll let you fred it. My home is on Lot 12 in the same subdivision. My daughters and grandchildren live at Lots 14 and 16. I am a 20- year resident on the street and know of one other resident has Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 2 lived there longer than we have. On our street there are ten children in residence as well as several who visit grandparents and friends on a regular basis. There are numerous children on Dolly Varden and Kaknu as well. Ail of these visit the homes on Kulila and wander through the various back yards as they play. I'm a small business owner, as such I'm seldom opposed to new businesses getting a fair shake from the powers that be. I'm not opposed to this business getting a fair shake at this juncture. However, this is a residential area. The nearest business venture on that side of the highway is a former Doyle Fuel Service, which has recently moved further out North Road. I'm not sure what's currently going on in that property or going into the property cause there's no signage there any longer. The next nearest business venture is Integrity Survey's and then Zubecks, which is ah, again mostly business oriented strip towards Soldotna. Actually, I believe there might be a business venture ah, operated in the little yellow house at Dolly Varden and the Spur Highway. There's no signs and there's no overt signs of business, just a few guide boats parked in the yard and an occasional tour van that stops by, in fact it was there today. So that would be hard to prove or disapprove and indeed I ~ion't recall ever receiving a notice from the City about a Conditional Use Permit for that location. It simply happened if it did. In Ms. Purcell's application mention is made of a paved road to the shop building. In fact, the road is only partially paved. Residents in the trailer along that frontage road have been accessing the McClure property via Tinker until the City finally got it blocked enough they could no longer access it by that manner and I noticed tonight as I left that they had finally re-seeded it again so it's going to look nice. ' Not shown, however, in Ms. Purcell's drawings are the two trailers at the far end of that dirt road. Now, back to the lots in question. Lot #7 is currently a partially wooded lot, at one point there were two pads with electric hook-up, which were used by motor homes or mobile homes. Also, several years ago a (inaudible) opened up in the Lot 7 side of the easement and the owners had to have it backfilled. At that time we were told there probably several other log cribs in the area which may or may not open up as well. We were also told there's no way to know that they're there until they · caY(9 m. The metal building on Lot//8 has been vacant or unused for several years. Although I'm not sure, I think it was probably set up as a garage for the motor homes or trailers which parked on the previously mentioned pads. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 3 The road showed by Ms. Purcell's drawing does not exist in the way depicted, in fact it's entr~ point is on Kenai Spur Highway. It's 0nly paved from the highway and down a few feet on either side. One side toward the building, the other's toward the trailer homes. It's not a maintained road. Parking is severely restricted by location of the adjoining property, which is entered by way of Dolly Varden as well as by the location and size of the shop building itself. Parking would have to be eit.. by either side.., ei... excuse me, either at the side of the building or on the frontage road. I also have a concern about the future addition of signage on top of the building. Our bedroom window faces the highway and the building. I don't look forward to having light from a sign shining in my window. It's bad enough that the highway street lights already shine in. Although I'm sympathetic with Ms. Purcell's desire to open or expand her business, I would object to it being in a residential area. At this time Kenai space is changing. There are several vacant building which are in some commercial areas. The EDD also has several vacancies for new business ventures. I'd also like it known that I applaud Ms. Purcell for her desire to enter the business community. It's a difficult one at times but one which can be rewarding, But I'm looking further down the road even. What happens in a year or so if Ms. Purcell's ah... closes up her shop, either to move to another location or for whatever other reason. What might be considered by some as a simple non- threatening business would have to open the doors to something even bigger or less tasteful because the area then would have a history of commercial use. I respect~lly ask you to consider my objection and refer you to the item headed by "recommendations" on page two of the comments in the packet you sent me. The last line of that paragraph reads, and I quote, "unless adjoining property owners object, recommended approval." Members of this committee, I am an adjoining property owner and I object and I thank you. Verbatim Ends Waters also pointed out the copies of the photographs she had taken of the property in question. The photos were provided in order to show the Commissioners what Waters was talking about. Waters explained each photograph. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 4 e e Erwin asked that Ms. Waters specify her concern of children versus the business in the area. Waters stated extra traffic would come along with the business and she is concerned for the safety of the children. No other questions. Ginger Purcell, 2800 Beaver Loop Road, #8, Kenai, Alaska- Purcell stated the only access to the business would be from the Kenai Spur Highway and not from Tinker or Dolly Varden. Purcell continued, she doesn't anticipate much traffic at all since she operates a small shop and is the only one workin§ there. Purcell stated there would never be more than two to three vehicles at the business'at one time and access would only be on the paved road that §oes to the dirt area. Purcell noted that she plans to clean up the existin§ area and someday build a lar§er area next to it if allowed. Purcell indicated she is not interested in a li§hted sign, her sign would be small and placed above the §ara§e door. No other comments, public hearing closed. Staff had nothing additional. Goecke apologized for being late and thought the concern of increased traffic in the area was unwarranted due to the type business proposed. Goecke noted he would be voting in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. VOTE: NORD YES NEWBRY YES BRYSON ABSENT ERWIN YF~ GOECKE YES GLICK NO MOTION PASSED. Glick pointed out the public has the right to appeal the Commission's decision within 30 days to the City Council. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION- PZ99-24- Conditional Use Permit - Greenhouse, Gift Shop/h Coffee Shop - For the property described as Government Lot 111 (202 North Forest Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Porter and Susan Jordan, 8950 Greenbelt, Anchorage, Alaska. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 5 Glick pointed out that four (4) votes were required in order to pass the Motion for Reconsideration. MOTION: NORD MOVED TO VOTE FOR RECONSIDERATION OF PZ99- 24. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN. VOTE: NEWBRY ~ BRYSON ABSENT ERWIN YF~ C, OECKE YE~ NORD YE~ GLICK YE~ MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Kebschull pointed out there was additional information provided by the Jordans and a related staff report. Kebschull also noted the Jordans were present to answer any questions if necessary. Goecke stated at the last meeting when the issue was discussed he was not totally in favor but after going through all the information he was now in favor with the proposed changes. Goecke commended the Jordans. Glick asked if the issue was approved, would it include the additions provided by the Jordans. Kebschull answered, a Motion was required to approve the revised plan as presented by the Jordans. MOTION: C, OECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-24 WHICH INCLUDED THE AMENDED PLAN PRESENTED BY THE JORDANS. MOTION SECONDED ERWIN. MOTION TO AMEND: NORD MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO BREAK DOWN THE PLAN TO ALI~W THE COMMISSION TO VOTE ON ITEMS ONE AND TWO SEPARATELY. THIS INCLUDED THE RELOCATION OF THE DIIMP STATION TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING FLOWER SHOP AND MOVING THE HEN HOUSE CLOSER TO THE CENTER OF THE PROPERTY NEAR THE BACK OF THE NEW GREENHOUSE. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN. Discussion took place on the original intent of the motion and Nord stated it was to vote on the two issues separately. City Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 6 Attorney Graves indicated there were a couple of options and one would be to make a motion to delete the relocation of the RV dump station from the amended plan. The second motion would be to deal with the chickens. Nord restated her motion to amend as follows' (RESTATED) MOTION TO AMEND: NORD MOVED TO DELETE THE HEN HOUSE FROM THE CONDITIONAL USE. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWlN. Nord reported there was an objection submitted from a neighbor on the north side who was extremely allergic to poultry and poultry products and if the amendment was passed there may be some legalities that could be unfortunate for the City, especially since there was knowledge of it happening. Nord also commended the dordans for the wonderful plan they submitted. Glick asked staff if the Land Use Plan allowed agriculture as a principal use in this particular zone. Kebschull replied, farming and general agriculture was a permitted personal use. However, if it became part of a business or if permission was asked to have it as part of the business, then a conditional use permit was required. Kebschull also asked for clarification on the motion as the original amendment was to move the hen house and to limit the number of chickens to 30. She asked, if the amendment was deleted, then would the original proposal with the plan for the hen house be voted on. Glick thought the hen house was being deleted completely. Kebschull stated, if the chickens were to be removed completely, then it needed to be stated. Graves agreed that clarification was required if the intent of the motion was to not allow chickens on the property. Graves reiterated that farming and general agriculture was an allowed use in the RR zone, however, it was clear that if an applicant applied for a conditional use permit, the Commission could establish a condition that no chickens be allowed on the premises. WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION: Nord requested permission to withdraw her amendment to the main motion and to restate it. Erwin, who seconded the motion agreed with the withdrawal. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 7 MOTION TO AMEND: o NORD MOVED THAT NO CHICKENS OR HEN HOUSE BE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN. Goecke indicated he previously had a problem with the chickens but no longer did because of the proposed amendments presented by the Jordans and the speakers from the last meeting. Goecke continued, this was an issue that did not have to be presented because of the non-restriction of farming and general agriculture in the zone. Goecke thought the 30 chicken limit was not a problem. VOTE ON THE AMENDED MOTION: BRYSON ABSENT ERWIN NO GOECKE NO NORD YES NEWBRY NO GLICK NO MOTION FAILED. VOTE MAIN MOTION: GOECKE YES NORD YES NEWBRY YES BRYSON ABSENT ERWIN YES GLICK YES MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Kebschull informed the. public they had the right to appeal the decision within 30 days from the date of this meeting. The appeal must be in writing and submitted to the City Clerk. CODE EKFORCEMENT: - None REPORTS City Council Councilman Bannock gave his report based on the City Council agenda provided in the packet. Item C-1, $55,000 appropriation for the preliminary design work on the Kenai Coastal Trail. This could be a multi-million dollar project with the long term benefits being not only an attraction but a bank stabilization project as well. Planning & Zomng Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 8 ® 10. 11. Item C-2 had to do with the way the Code regulates investments the City has. Item H-3 was approved and it provided ticket counter space to Yute Air who would resume flight service into Kenai beginning duly 15, 1999. Yute anticipated nine flights a day. Items H-5, 6 and 7 were items presented by Mayor Williams. Item H-9 dealt with the MUltipurpose Facility adjacent to the high school and behind the Challenger Learning Center. Bannock gave a report.on the money involved and announced there were eight individuals who were willing to guarantee loans in excess of $275,000.00 to see the project through completion. be Borough Planning- No report. c. Administration Kebschull advised the Commission the enclosed resolution report shows all activity to date and it was separated by permit title. Kebschull added, staff continued to work on the Code. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None INFORMATION ITEMS: UZoning Bulletin"-June 10, 1999 KPB Plat Committee Action- June 28, 1999 Letter from KPB dated 6 / 15 / 99 Letter to State of Alaska, DOT, dated 6 / 25/99 Memo to Kenai Police Department dated 6/25/99 COMMISSION COMMENTS ~ QUESTIONS: Commissioner Goecke apologized for being late to the meeting. Commissioner Nord stated she was glad to see the City taking an interest in Sycamore Street and the issue of the vehicle repair business. Councilman Bannock apolof~ized to the Commission for the comment he made during the discussion on reconsideration during the last meeting about Mr. Jordans' amendment. Bannock stated he conferred with Attorney Graves and he was informed the information he shared was incorrect. However, the Commission corrected the issue at this meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 9 12. ADJOURNMENT GOECKE MOVED FOR ADJOURNMENT. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting July 14, 1999 Page 10 HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD July 19, 1999- 7:00 p.m. *** AGENDA*** Kenai City Hall Chair Michael Huhndorf 1. ROLL CALL' 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA' 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES' January 18, 1999 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 5. HISTORIC BOARD REVIEW: 6. NEW BUSINESS- 7. OLD BUSINESS' a. Committee Reports · Visitor Center Exhibit -- Old Town (Richard) · Battle of Kenai Research (Huhndorf) Explore land acquisition for exhibit opportunities in Old Town (Kluge) · Research Heritage program and funding possibilities. (Clausen) · Old Town Video (Gray/Moore) Walking Tour Exterior Sign (Huhndor~ebschull) 8. REPORTS' a. City Council b. Administration 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 10. BOARD OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. 11. INFORMATION: a. Commission Roster b. Appointment letter to Emily DeForest c. Peninsula Clarion article written by Mike Huhndorf (5/13/99) d. 1998 Annual CLG Report e. Letter fi'om OHA dated 6/11/99 f. Section 106 Regulations effective May 18, 1999 12. ADJOURNMENT: HISTO~C DISTRICT BOARD July 19, 1999- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Chair- Mike Huhndorf http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Bill Kluge Members Absent: Mike Huhndorf, Dorothy Gray, Cecelia Richard Also Present: Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper Meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 18, 1999 4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: e HISTO~C BOARD REVIEW: NEW BUSINESS: e OLD BUSINESS: a. Committee Reports · Visitor Center Exhibit - Old Town {Richard} Battle of Kenai Research {Huhndorf) · Explore land acquisition for exhibit opportunities in Old Town (Kluge) · Research Heritage program and funding possibilities (Clausen) · Old Town Video (Gray/Moore) . Walking Tour Exterior Sign (Huhndorf/Kebschull) 8. REPORTS: 9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 10. BOARD QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: 11. ae INFORMATION: Commission Roster Appointment of Emily DeForest Peninsula Clarion article written by Mike Huhndorf (5/13/99) 1998 Annual CLG Report Planmn§ & Zonin§ Commission July 14, 1999 Pa§e i I~tter from OHA d~te 6 / 1 !/99 Section !06 Regulations eiYective May !8, !999 12. ADJOURKMENT: Planning & Zoning Commission July 14, 1999 Page 2 ITEM A: , 2. 3. 4. AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http' //www.ci.kenai.ak.us CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Agenda Approval Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B' , SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) Kelly Shea -- Kenai Watershed Forum/"All Drains Lead to Kenai River" Project. ITEM C. . , , PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1836-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $426,750 in the Multi-Purpose Facility Capital Project Fund. Motion for Introduction Motion for Second Reading {Requires a Unanimous Vote) Motion for Adoption Resolution No. 99-43 -- Formally Accepting FY2000 Municipal Capital Matching Grant Number 00/587-8-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $149,911.00 for a Street Improvement Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. Resolution No. 99-44-- Approving an Amendment Adding Engineering and Architecture Services, Construction Management, and Inspection to Architects Alaska/K lauder & Co.'s Professional Services Agreement on the Project Entitled Multi-Purpose Facility for the Not-To-Exceed Amount of $33,424. -1- , . Resolution No. 99-45 -- Awarding a Contract to G&S Construction for the Project Entitled Multi-Purpose Facility for the Total Amount of $1,066,750, Which Includes Alternate No. lb, Alternate 2 and Project Reductions. Resolution No. 99-46-- Awarding a Contract for Professional Consulting Services to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. for the Preparation of a Project Presentation Package for the Kenai Coastal Trail for the Lump Sum Amount of $53,200. ITEM D' 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: o MINUTES *Regular Meeting of July 7, 1999. ITEM F: CORRF~PONDENCE ITEM G: . OLD BUSINESS Approval -- Concession and Management/Operation Agreement for the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility. ITEM H' o e , NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 *Ordinance No. 1834-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants. -2- o e , , *Ordinance No. 1835-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. *Ordinance No. 1837-99 -- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Discussion -- Request for Development Proposals for Daubenspeck Property. Approval -- Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 a, b, Assignment of Lease -- Marvin Dragseth and Royal Pacific Fisheries, Inc. to Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. Security Assignment of Lease -- Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Financial Services Division. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works 7. Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -3- KEN~ CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www, ci.kcnai.ak.us VICE MAYOR H. RAYMOND MEASLES~ PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. Williams noted, this meeting would be a turning point in the history of Kenai because it would be the last council meeting of Vice Mayor Measles. Williams read a proclamation in honor of Measles' efforts, dedication and concern for the City of Kenai. Mayor Williams also presented a plaque commemorating Measles' 20 years as a council member for the City of Kenai. Williams noted, Measles had been revolved in virtually everyth~g happening for the City of Kenai, but none of it for Raymond and alwa~vs for the community. A break was taken for the taking of photographs and refreshments. BREAK TAKEN: 7:10 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. Williams introduced the newly hired Airport Manager, Rebecca Cronkhite. Wilhams passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Measles who chaired the remainder of the July 21, 1999 council meeting. Measles stated he appreciated Williams' allowing him to chair his final council meeting. He noted, during his years on council he ran against WilJiams and lost, but was glad Wilhams beat him. Measles continued, Wilhams had done a fantastic job being mayor and accomplished a lot with the present and past councils and administrations. Measles stated he thoroughly enjoyed being on the council and serving with the mayors and council members over the years. He added, the councils, as a whole, were responsible for the development of the city and he added, he hoped future councils would continue on the path for the development and growth of the city. A-Xo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Measles led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Measles, Bannock and Frazer. Present were: Williams, Bookey, Swarner, Moore, A-3o AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Mayor Measles requested the following changes to the agenda: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 2 ADD TO: C-l, Ordinance No. 1836-99 -- Additional information regarding project costs and funding sources. SUBSTITUTE: H-7a/h b -- Approval -- Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2, Substitute Assignment of Lease and Security Assignment of Lease. Vice Mayor Measles noted there were no additional changes to the agenda and established the agenda was approved as amended. A-4o CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Measles noted there were no changes to the consent agenda and stated the consent agenda would stand as submitted. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-lo Kelly Shea -- Kenai Watershed Forum/"All Drains Lead to Kenai River" Project. Shea first thanked the City of Kenai for their involvement and donation to the Kenai River Festive and presented a certificate of appreciation, thank-you letter and news clippings. She noted, the greenstrip park worked out very well for the Festive and the city's donation was used toward the children's activities. Shea referred to her letter which was included in the council packet, and explained the Kenai Watershed Forum was hoping to involve the City of Kenai in a stenciling project which was started in Soldotna last summer. The project included placing fish stencils on approximately 25 storm drains. The stencil read, "all drains lead to the Kenai River, City of Soldotna" and included a silhouette of a salmon. Shea noted, the project was the beginning of an educational effort to inform Soldoma residents that water entering certain storm drains in the city did not get filtered through the wastewater treatment plant, but go untreated into the Kenai River. The Forum was now wanting to expand the program in Soldotna and initiate the program in Kenai and involve the Alaska Department of Transportation. In speaking with Public Works Manager Komelis, Shea stated, she was told there were storm drains in the Woodland Subdivision that run into "No-Name Creek" which flows along side Spruce Street and to the River. Shea requested approval from the City of Kenai to begin a pilot stenciling project in Kenai which would begin in August. The project would involve stenciling approximately 25 storm drains in the Woodland Subdivision. Shea referred to the copy of the working agreement which was included in the packet and added, approving the agreement would initiate a storm drain stenciling project ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 3 · which would involve no cost or additional resources to the City of Kenai. The Forum would coordinate and fund the project, contracting with the local Boys and Girls Club to do the painting. Councilwoman Swarner asked Attorney Graves if he had reviewed the agreement and if he had any suggested changes to the agreement. Graves answered, he reviewed the agreement and had no changes. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for the City of Kenai to participate with the Kenai Watershed Forum in the stenciling of the 25 store drains and that there is no cost to the city. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Moore asked if the work to be done on Forest and Redoubt would have any affect on the drains in Woodland, i.e. would those drains be directed to anywhere else other than "No-Name Creek." Public Works Manager Komelis answered, the drains on Forest Drive and Redoubt do not tie into Woodland. He noted, a drain at the Sears Elementary School did, however, but would not be involved in this project. Moore stated, he didn't want to mark a drain that states it goes to the Kenai River if it didn't or wouldn't after the upgrade of Redoubt and Forest. Komelis stated those drains flow to No-Name Creek which flows to the River. Moore asked if the upgrades to be done on Forest and Redoubt would also flow to No-Name Creek and Kornelis answered yes. Shea stated she would be working with Komelis to be sure they stencil the appropriate drains, which was included in the agreement. Bookey asked if the drains in Woodland would be marked because they flow to No-Name Creek. Shea answered yes and added, if the drains eventually flow to the River, they would be marked. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM C: C-1o C-l-a. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1836-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $426,750 in the Multi-Purpose Facility Capital Project Fund. Motion for Introduction MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 4 Councilman Moore MOVED for the introduction of Ordinance No. 1836-99 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-l-b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED to hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 1836-99 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-l-c. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1836-99. Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Nate Kiel, 404 Lawton, Kenai. Kiel noted, the effort to build an ice rink began as a grass roots effort with hundreds of citizens signing petitions showing their interest in the project and that effort evolved into two dozen user groups stating their desire for the development of the project. He added, when it was found the funding would not be enough to cover the estimated cost of the project, a group of citizens offered their personal resources. He noted, some of those had no direct vested interest in the facility, but saw it as a long .overdue investment in the quality of life for the community and a resource for the youth of the area. Kiel added, the council agreed to go forward with the project and he stated his appreciation for the appropriation of the funds, as well as the council and administrations' help in seeing the project through. Kiel urged council to move ahead with the ordinance and the project. Rick Baldwin~ 3080 Kim-N-Ang Court, Kenai. Baldwin stated, the project was an indication of what could happen when a lot of people put their energies together. He noted, it had been two years since he and Kiel talked about a modest covered ice facility and were initially told there were no funds available from the city to build such a project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 5 Baldwin continued, City Manger Ross didn't let the idea drop and came up with a solution; selling golf course lots to fund the facility. When the location was a problem, Ross suggested ten acres of prime property by the Kenai Central High School, held by Mental Health Trust. Ross then negotiated with Borough Mayor Navarre and acquired the ten acres at no cost to provide a location for the facility. Baldwin applauded the efforts of administration and council in moving the project forward and added, the covered ice rink would now be a true multi-use facility for other groups' use and because it would be a larger facility, it would be able to offer more services to many more people. Baldwin added, when the bids came in higher than the available funds, community citizens came forward and acquired a loan (LLC) to bridge the funding deficit. He stated he was proud to live in the Kenai community where there was so much interest in bettering the quality of life for the children and adults of the community. Baldwin urged council to pass the ordinance. He noted, he had heard no negative comments in regard to the project. Baldwin suggested council look forward to a grand opening of the facility on November 26 and thanked council for their support. Moore noted the LLC acquired a loan for a line of credit for $350,000, however the ordinance would increase the appropriations by the LLC by $275,000. Moore asked if the other $75,000 would be used for the purchase of the Zamboni, etc. Baldwin explained, the LLC agreed they would take care of the ice and would receive the revenue from the sale of the ice time. He noted, there was no money included in the funds to purchase the Zamboni or boards for around the rink. He noted, the group was attempting to acquire the boards and Zamboni and the $75,000 was there as a contingency for their acquisition. He noted, the boards and Zamboni acquisitions were the LLC's responsibility. Moore stated he wanted that clearly understood because there was a resolution before council at this meeting which included the addition of the Zamboni room to the facility. Baldwin noted, the LLC came to the city suggesting the addition of the room because they knew the only way they could back the project was with the sale of manufactured ice (in order to generate revenues). Baldwin noted the completion date had been extended from November 1 to December 1. Because the LLC was expecting to acquire revenues during the month of February and now would not be able to receive them because of the delayed completion, Baldwin asked that the burden would not fall on the LLC. He noted, they expected to lose approximately $3,000 in ice revenue. Baldwin added, the contractor stated to him he believed the project would be completed earlier. Baldwin thanked the council for their support of the much needed and greatly appreciated facility. Councilman Bookey stated he signed on with the project when it began approximately one year ago and was in full support of the project at that time because he believed it was a good project. Bookey added, he was very disappointed KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 6 with the cost to which the project had escalated, but was very thankful to the community who came forward to help in funding the project. Bookey stated he disagreed with the introduction and second reading of the ordinance procedure of this ordinance, but overlooked his objection. He explained to the public this procedure was taken because the contractor stated he could not order the building unless there was a definite answer from council, which would be the passage of the ordinance. Bookey added, he believed the remaining constituency of the city was entitled to have the appropriate time for consideration of the ordinance. He noted, the Charter allowed this procedure, but felt it should be done at a very special time and on a construction project of this nature, it was difficult for him to vote affirmatively. Because there had been problems with the cost of the project, Bookey stated, he would not support the project at this time. He added, he voted yes for the second reading because he was aware the ordinance would probably be passed either tonight or at a special meeting. Bookey added, he wanted council and public to understand he hoped this would be as far into the project as the city would go. He continued, money would be taken from the General Fund to fund the project and he didn't want major mill rate increases because of this project. Bookey stated he hoped council would be cautious with change orders and directions to the contractor of the project. Mayor Williams stated he was supportive of the project but was concerned about the terms of the loan the LLC group acquired. He noted, it was too late to change the process at this point, but asked if a future project came forward and a group was involved like the LLC, could a revenue bond be made in the name of the City of Kenai if the group was able to produce a financial statement sufficient for the bank to issue a loan. He noted, a lower interest rate could probably be acquired, etc. City Manager Ross stated administration investigated that possibility and found there was not a sufficient guarantee on revenue stream to go to a revenue bond for this project. He added, a revenue bond of this size would take more in its administration, implementation and fees, than saved in the differential in the interest rates. Ross added, a revenue bond consideration was not appropriate for this project. Councilman Bannock stated there were many aspects of the project he loved but was disappointed with the cost of the project over $1 million. He added, his joy in the project was in seeing the support it had and credited administration for developing the scheme with which $700,000 had been acquired for the project. He complimented the LLC for their creativity and willingness to be involved and the contractor for putting himself on a timeline. Bannock noted, the reason he wholeheartedly supported the project was because the cost to the city, for a project totaling $1.1 million, would be less than $400,000 (coming from the General Fund). Bannock gave his word that if any other project came to council for review which was in excess of $1 million and could be purchased by the city for $400,000, he would give his 100% support for that project. Bannock urged passage of the ordinance. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 7 Vice Mayor Measles stated he had been a supporter of a hockey rink/multipurpose facility in the city for many, many years and was very glad to see something was coming together. He added, he would support the ordinance, but shared some of the concerns of Councilman Bookey in regard to cost of the facility and hoped the council would hold the line on the project and make sure it would come in on budget and on time. Measles stated, he would hate to see the project delayed any further either by fault of the contractor or others and didn't want the project to cost the city any more money. He added, it was a great project and applauded the group who came forward to help fund the project. VOTE: Williams- Yes Bookey: No Swarner: Yes Moore' Yes Measles' Yes Bannock: Yes Frazer: Yes MOTION PASSED. C-2. Resolution No. 99-43 -- Formally Accepting FY2000 Municipal Capital Matching Grant Number 00/587-8-001 From the State of Alaska, Department of Administration in the Amount of $149,911.00 for a Street Improvement Program, and Accepting the Conditions of the Grant Agreement. MOTION' Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-43 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-3. Resolution No. 99-44 -- Approving an Amendment Adding Engineering and Architectural Services, Construction Management, and Inspection to Architects Alaska/K lauder & Co.'s Professional Services Agreement on the Project Entitled Multi-Purpose Facility for the Not-To-Exceed Amount of.$33,424. MOTION' Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-44 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 8 There were no public or council comments. unanimous consent. Bookey noted his objection to VOTE: Winiams· Yes Bookev: No Swamer: Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes Bannock: Yes Frazer: Yes MOTION PASSED. C-4o Resolution No. 99-45 -- Awarding a Contract to G&S Construction for the Project Entitled Multi-Purpose Facility for the Total Amount of $1,066,750, Which Includes Alternate No. lb, Alternate 2 and Project Reductions. Councilman Moore stated he intended to vote on the resolution and informed council and audience G&S Construction was a client of his company. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-45 and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai- Peters requested clarification and asked if the LLC members would be donating the money to the city. Measles answered yes. Peters noted Bannock had referred to golf course property sales and the funds were directed to the multipurpose facility project. He asked, were those funds placed into the General Fund and then the $400,000 Bannock referred to taken out or was the $400,000 being taken from the General Fund in addition to the funds received through the property sale. Answer was, in addition to the property sale revenue. Peters asked.the total cost for the project. Answer was $1.1 million. Peters asked if the $400,000 included the $300,000 the LLC was putting into the project. Peters asked what would be the city's cost of the project. Bannock answered, the total cost of the project would be $1,126,750, of which $750,000 had been appropriated from the land scheme. He added, the city did not pay anything for the land scheme. Of the remaining $426,000, $275,000 was being offered by the LLC and $151,750 was appropriated earlier in the meeting. Bannock noted, the $750,000 would be taken directly from the General Fund, however the income from the sale of the golf course lands (an increase to the Land Trust Fund) would repay the General Fund. He added, the city, in essence, borrowed its own money. Bannock continued, the $400,000 was the amount of money the city would be missing (including the $230,000 expended for the dirt work). KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 9 Peters noted, the income from the sale of the golf course lots would have been used for another project, if not used for this one. He added, he was in support of the project, thought it a worthy project and an addition to the city which was long overdue. Peters noted, it was his understanding the project was Phase I of a three- phase project which in total would probably exceed $1.2 million. He asked if the city would continue with the three phases if funding became available or would it be a three-sided, open-air, non-refrigerated, multipurpose facility. Moore stated, as along as he was on council, he wanted to see the building completed. Swamer noted, the revenue received from the sale of the golf course lots had to be used for a recreational Purpose which had not been stated in the earlier discussions during the meeting. Williams noted, when the city made the trade for the golf course lands (Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) lands with specific restrictions), those properties were required to be used for recreational purposes only. He added, the city had attempted to have those restrictions lifted in order to develop the properties. Williams noted, City Manager Ross was able to negotiate with BOR to remove the restrictions, sell the properties, and place the revenues in a recreational project (which was part of the negotiations). Ross added, there were other lots included in the golf course properties which had been computed into the $700,000, however those lots had no restrictions. He noted, when council discussed those lots, it was decided to include those lots as part of the project. When those lots are sold, those revenues will be included in the multipurpose facility project (and were already included in the $700,000). VOTE: Williams' Yes Moore: Yes Frazer: Yes Bookey: Measles: No Swarner: Yes Yes Bannock: Yes MOTION PASSED. C-5o Resolution No. 99-46-- Awarding a Contract for Professional Consulting Services to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. for the Preparation of a Project Presentation Package for the Kenai Coastal Trail for the Lump Sum Amount of $53,200. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-46 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. Phil North - Representing the Environmental Protection Agency. North explained he worked with the Aquatic Resources Unit, a one-person office whose job was to look after aquatic resources on the Kenai Peninsula. North stated he was not speaking to KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 10 oppose the project and didn't currently have a position on the project. He noted, the project would probably go through a long permitting process or at least a thorough review during permitting in which he would be involved. He added, through that process, he would develop a position, after learning more about the project. North asked council to be aware that projects such as this one have consequences; rivers are systems and were not individual little pieces put together, but are dynamic systems. On a bluff like Kenai's, the energy of the fiver was being spent to move the material which was a detriment to the City of Kenai and was why Kenai wants to stabilize the bank. He noted, he was addressing the stabilization of the bank and not necessarily the bike trail or coastal trail. North continued, the energy of the river moves elsewhere when the river is not allowed to erode a bluff. He also asked council to be aware of what the consequences would be; where would the energy go and what would it do. North referred to the book, Living With Coastal Alaska, whose principle author was Owen Mason, University of Alaska Fairbanks, which discussed the Kenai bluff in particular. He noted, Mason quoted the mayor who talked about "...an entire road and three platted lots had been eroded away..." and "...the solution favored by some Kenai residents is a sea wall responding to the gut-level appeal of hard stabilization. Residents should bear in mind the finality of this solution and realize that it might merely transfer the effects of wave action from one part of the bluff coastline to another. A sea wall will cut off the supply to the beach, causing the loss of beach in front of the wall and increasing rates of shoreline erosion on adjacent unwalled beaches." North continued, to project a possible outcome, if beach on the other side of "No- Name Creek" eroded away, then the sewage treatment plant would be at risk, as well as the rest of the bluff and all the houses at the end of Forest Drive. He added, those were the types of consequences and requested council be aware of them and be sure they are investigated. North noted one way to do that would be to involve the agencies and other interested persons at the very beginning of tl~e process. He added, he believed the city had taken a step beyond where the city should in terms of awarding a basic design contract. If the agencies were involved, questions that would be asked would be brought out now instead of waiting until they were involved in the regulatory process after spending a lot of money for design. If the questions were asked prior to spending money, the agencies could tell the city the questions they would be asking and go into the design considerations. AlSo, they could ask questions that may provide insight into the city deciding to do something else; another idea coming out of the discussions. In the long run, if the agencies are involved very early in a project, it could save a lot of heartache and potentially money. North added, he believed ongoing coordination was very important. Williams agreed, several lots had disappeared and according to the 1953 Geophysical Survey of the bluff area, approximately 150 feet had been lost. He added, approximately 15 years earlier, the City of Kenai spent $.5 million and hired a foremost engineering company, Tibbots, Abbot, McCarthy and Stratton (New York), a world-famous harbor design company. This firm did a year-long study of the entire 0 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 11 river system, sedimentary basra, the bottom of the river, aquatic life and did a study of stabilization of the bluff (which information remains still available to the city). He added, it was true (the stabilization project) energy could shift from one point to another, but in this case and design, the city was aware where the energy would shift; it was continuously doing it for a long time and was part of the problem. He noted, it was shifting the sands and silt out across the mouth of the river and onto the spit which was building on the other side. Williams noted, this was even more of a detriment to the fishing community. Williams continued, when he asked the engineers what would happen if nothing was done and where would the bluff stabilize itself, they answered, "somewhere about the middle of Carrs parking lot." He 'continued, the council was faced with a growing community who loves the bluff and who are interested in saving the bluff. This particular project with Nottingham, Peratrovich & Drage was not an initial project or one being jumped into on a spur of the moment; it had been ongoing for 15-20 years. This was another attempt to gain knowledge of what might be done. Williams added, North was correct in stating (and administration had confirmed it) that every agency involved in the process would be informed every step of the way. Williams stated, he appreciated North coming and speaking to council. North stated he was glad to hear Williams' comments and added, it was those types of reports which they had not been made aware because they had not been around that long. He added, the regulatory process is that he will hear about a project either in the paper or would get a public notice. He then has to respond within 15-30 days. North added, he was not aware there were other reports and uses the information he has made available to him. He stated, it was great to know there was a report like Williams' noted and requested a copy if one was available. Ross stated, he wasn't sure if North had attended the last KRSMA board meeting or the one prior. He added, the city presented the project before the Board in order to put the agencies on notice prior to proceeding with the project. Some comments had been received. North stated he checked with the other agencies to find out what they knew (about the project), prior to doing anything else. He was told they didn't know anything, only what had been in the. paper. Bannock thanked North for attending the meeting and noted he was disappointed in what he said as he thought North would give the city an "atta-boy" for what it was attempting to do. He added, his disappointment was because he could not believe the State of Alaska had not recognized the City of Kenai has had a problem. He was aware there was a problem, because he lived in the community for most of his life. He was somewhat offended for North to come to the meeting and suggest a portion of wrong-doing because he didn't know if the State of Alaska had done anything to prevent the problem the city was in at this time. However, North came to the meeting and stated the city should slow down and be careful of the ramifications. Bannock added, he would turn the tables around and ask North, with his EPA hat on, what should the city do; what would he do for the city. Bannock continued, the ~NAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 12 council was ready to vote on an ordinance for $53,000 (with which he had his own problems of how the number was determined). What was the EPA going to do for him or was it a new problem to the EPA and not seen it before. North answered, the (problem) was new in the sense it was new to the regulatory process for the first time during his tenure. In answering Bannock's first question (what would he do for the city), North stated, if given the opportunity, he would convene a process involving the city and the agencies to do a problem-solving session and to look at the problem. He added, he didn't think anyone doubted there was a problem there and he had not come to the meeting to castigate the city and apologized if that was how it came off, but he came to basically request awareness of the potential consequences of doing a particular project without looking beyond the limits of the project (typically what's done) and to ask for coordination, which he had not seen but heard that there had been attempts to do. North added, what he would do for the city would be to facilitate that coordination. Bannock asked if the coordination was optional. North answered, there was a way to do it in a way that could cost a lot more money and a lot more headaches, or do it in a way to solve problems early and make the paperwork part of it smooth. He added, he was asking council to do it in the latter way, because that would be easier for him too. Bannock stated, he was not hinting the project could be done without cooperation from EPA and the other agencies. He asked, if this issue had not been on the agenda, would North be in attendance at this meeting. North answered no. Bannock asked if North was recognizing the negative ramifications of not doing anything, because that was what the city had done; not doing anything. North answered, they recognized there was a problem and if the city wanted him to do something for the city, he would convene a problem-solving process to try to resolve the problem. North added, he recognized there was a problem and recognized something needed to be done. Typically the process for permitting this type of project was not set up to be cooperative, but set up to be adversarial; it was necessary to do it that way and problems could be solved without doing it that way. Bookey asked North if he was an engineer. North answered, he was a river ecologist. Williams referred to pictures on the wall of a project similar to what the city's project would be. He noted, he had the opportunity to look closer at the armoring that had been done along the Tumagain Arm to maintain the railroad bed and highway. He added, it was known this was not an unproven technique or an unproven technology. Williams stated, he believed what council was doing at this meeting was the proper course of events to follow, which was to bring together an engineering group who understood the problems and understood the permitting process as well (had been involved in the processes for many years). Williams added, in regard to the city's problem, virtually every Corps of Engineer colonel who had been in Alaska, had seen the problem. He added, the city had investigated federal funding, federal help, engineering, and a lot of people had discussed the problem for many years. Williams stated, he was trusting the engineers he was supporting to be hired with this resolution, would more than be adequate in approaching the agencies and bringing KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 13 together the intergovernmental coordination agency, Kenai River management group, Harbor Commission, etc. He added, he felt he and the council were pretty satisfied the city would be dealing with a lot of people before the project was over. North stated he was glad to hear that and added, he had dealt with Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage many times over the last ten years on a lot of projects and many times it was an adversarial setting. He added, he was trying to avoid that setting and believed it could be done through communication and understanding. Christine Sehmidt - Stated she didn't have a position on the project. She stated, she would have liked to see the public meetings to have happened before the city spent the money at this meeting and asked council to consider, when describing the project for the public meetings, they be in a meeting format instead of a more formal hearing format (like the meetings were held for the Forest Drive/Redoubt Avenue rehabilitation project) so that people could get up and speak. Schmidt also requested council to consider defining the project very clearly to the public because it had been discussed as a bike trail or coastal trail when it appeared to be a bank stabilization project. She added, she believed it important to get out as much information to the public as possible. Schmidt continued, she had not known about the project until she read about it in the paper, however it had been in the city administration for about three months. Schmidt also requested council, if it was decided to build a trail, that the city inform the public of what the maintenance costs will be and make a commitment to maintain it because she didn't believe there was a point in building a trail if no funds would be available to maintain it and it be maintained. Dennis Nottingham- President of the Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage. Nottingham stated they work with the EPA and didn't believe it adversarial, but educational. He added, the initial contract with the city was to get a very rough idea of some potential and try to get enough interest to stabilize the bank in order for the city to go to the next step. Nottingham added, they contacted Fish & Game who were very helpful, but didn't speak to EPA. He apologized for not contacting them as it was not in their character to omit anyone. Nottingham continued, as the project progressed, everyone would be informed and included. Nottingham agreed, the open-forum workshops may be the best for this type of project for at least the first couple meetings in order for everyone to be relaxed and say what they are thinking without being worried about making a formal presentation. He noted, Komelis had set up the appropriate types of meetings in order for people to be comfortable. Nottingham stated he had reviewed the project for about five years and Williams and he had discussed it many times over the years. He added, the problem had been studied by many over the years and there had been outlandish and costly schemes and ideas suggested in regard to how to stabilize the bluff. He continued, it was a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 14 relatively simple problem and could be handled in a simple manner as shown in their preliminary study. Nottingham referred to pictures of other projects his company had completed over the years, i.e. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail using an armored trail (considered to be one of the successful trails in the United States as far as usage and exposure to the coastline), a private residence protected by an open-cell wall (his company invented), etc. He added, in their studies, they may fred the two methods (armored and open-cell wall) should be combined or another method used. Nottingham noted, one of their projects was to place a bridge across an estuary which had been requested by Fish & Game and showed how they work with Fish & Game in order to get their support for a project. He noted, this type of bridge could be used for the city's project. Nottingham stated he would leave the pictures with the city for people to review closer. He continued, when they reviewed the bluff previously they were aware there had been a number of small lots along the bluff, many of which had sloughed off. He noted, all the private land will have to be integrated into the plan in a way there would be no obstacles to build on the private land, etc. Part of their proposal included a survey and location of the fights-of-way in order to solve those problems prior to proceeding to the next step of the project. Also, they proposed to bring everyone together to discuss costs in order to have real tangible plans for presentation to the funding sources. He repeated, the objective was to identify the right-of-way of the land, identify solutions that could be acceptable to everyone, and then identify the costs. After that would be the permitting phase, along with finding financing. Paul Fuhs- Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage. Stated he contacted a lot of the agencies as part of the preliminary study and found this project could be financed. Initial projections were $5-7 million. When going to the funding agencies, he added, the agencies will want to know the costs are clearly identified. That is part of the study. He added, another concern would be that the city would have the fight-of-way to do the project. If the city acquires the fights-of-way, any costs involved in acquisition of the fights-of-way would be part of the city's in-kind match of costs. Fuhs added, there had been riverbank stabilization projects which have been considered not a detriment to the environment to the river, but a real healthy solution to the problems. He noted, the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill funds were a potential source of funding for the city's project, as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation, T-21 funding program TRAK could help for the trail, especially if it would be handicap-accessible. Fuhs continued, the project would be tourism development, fisheries education {local Fish & Game personnel were very supportive of the project), Fish &, Wildlife has funding if interpretative signs are placed at the slough, etc. He added, of the agencies to whom he spoke, al/were very supportive of the project. Fuhs also noted, potential grants could be from the congressional delegation, local funding, etc. He added, he believed the project could be financed but the costs and rights-of-way would have to be included in the information, as well as working with the agencies. He noted, his company had worked with the agencies KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 15 with regard to other projects. Fuhs stated it would be important to have a local agency to bird-dog the project (Harbor Commission, Mayor's office, KVCC, EDD, etc.) and pull the funding together. He added, if they could help with finding the funding, they would. Bookey asked what the reality of completing a project of this size would be (one, five, ten years). Fuhs answered, he thought, with permitting and financing, probably two years. He added, it would depend on receiving financing. Fuhs noted, he listed in the report all who he spoke to from the agencies and all were supportive of the project and felt it was a project that could be financed. He added, the permitting would be an issue. Bookey stated he totally supported the project, but wanted to have a clearer idea of the time line for completion of the project. Fuhs asked Nottingham if he agreed and he answered yes, two years was realistic. Bookey stated he believed two years was a realistic amount of time with which the council could work. He added, he didn't think there would be major financial problem once the project is begun and thought two years was doable by the city at this level. Ross noted, this project was not something new in the packet, but had been addressed by council a year ago when concepts had been presented. At that time, council had meetings regarding the concept design which then had been presented to the KRSMA Board and Kenai River Center. He added, the city did not receive major red flags from any of the local agencies with whom he thought the city would be dealing. Ross stated, administration was very comfortable in going ahead with the project and Resolution No. 99-46. Rebecca Lambourn - Gave her address as Toyon Way in Redoubt Subdivision further down from the area the council was discussing. Lamboum stated she attended the meeting to gather reformation. She added, she had first heard rumblings about a coastal trail, but most of the information she received was through a recent newspaper article which described the project in more detail. She said she had not been aware until then the project was about bluff erosion abatement. Lamboum asked that as the process proceeded, council hold a lot of community forums on the project. She said she was somewhat concerned about what North had stated, i.e. every action has an opposite reaction and if this project goes forward, something else would happen within the fiver system. Lamboum stated she lived on a street without a bluff view and asked if she would have a bluff view in the future. She asked if the non-eroding bluff in that area would become an eroding bluff without abatement. Lamboum stated those were the questions she wanted answered by the study. She also requested the information included in agendas and in announcements would refer to the project with something other than the coastal trail as she felt the project was more than a bike trail. She added, she felt a lot of people wanted to have input into the project as they become more aware. Lamboum noted it seemed to her most of the council already KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 16 had their minds made up and the project would go forward if the permitting and funding were acquired. However, not everyone had received the results of the study of what the effects of the project might be. She added, she hoped the project would solve all the problems of the city and there would be no effect upon the properties further down the beach and the river, but without the study, it was not know. Lamboum requested council to keep their minds open and do the community forums. Williams referred to the contract and noted Task 4 called for public hearings to gather ideas and desires of the community and a second meeting to relate the results of input in the form of presentation drawings and photos. He added, it had been established earlier in the discussions the hearings would be in a format that would be open and welcome to the community. Williams added in regard to changing the dynamics of the river, he noted he would vote for how not to change the dynamics of the river. Referring to the pictures on the wall, Williams stated the apartment building and social service building would no longer be there in two years. He also noted the property in front of the Mental Health Association building would no longer have a parking lot in two years and the Senior Citizens Center would no longer exist if the bluff restoration program did not take place. Williams added, the city knew what some of the reactions of the river would be due to previous studies. He noted, the city maintains the authority for the river below the bridge because the city has more information in its records of what goes on in that portion of the river. Williams continued, the city, with this study, would be adding to that knowledge and understanding of the river dynamics. Williams stated the shifting of the sands to the other side of the river has caused a tremendous amount of danger for the fishermen because it is harder to get in and out of the river and harder to cross the bar, etc. Williams stated, the city would have public meetings and wanted to bring a lot of answers to the table. Lamboum added, a cost and benefit analysis needed to be done to take in all of the Kenai community. Information garnered from the study may tell council and community there would be problems with the project. She hoped council would keep their minds open to evaluate that information. Red M¢Collum- McCollum Street. McCollum suggested the course of the river be changed and stop talking about it; put a power shovel in the river by the cannery and make a small boat harbor of that area and there wouldn't be anymore concern. He added, a rock jetty could be placed to keep the water from coming from the south and beating the bluff. Williams stated he believed McCollum's suggestion was an excellent idea and it had been discussed, but the permitting process would probably be more horrendous than this project's permitting process. He added, it was a plan he thought would work. Moore asked Nottingham if McCollum's suggestion would be investigated through their study. Nottingham answered, McCollum's suggestion could have been done in the old days, but now with the permitting processes, etc., it would be hard to do. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 17 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 8:54 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9:07 P.M. ITEM D- COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-X. Council on Aging- No report. D-2. Airport Commission- It was reported there had been no quorum at the scheduled meeting on July 8. Vice Mayor Measles administered the Oath of Office to Rebecca Cronkhite, the newly hired airport manager. D-3. Harbor Commission - Councilman Bookey reported the minutes of the July 12 meeting were included in the packet. He noted fees were being collected from dock and parking fees for the dip net fishery. Bookey also reported the dock sign wooden posts had been replaced with piping. He noted the Commission also discussed the proposed suggestion for a drift boat launch at Cunningham Park. Because the proposed design only included seven to nine parking spaces, and because there was a distinct possibility the fiver would be restricted to drift boats only in the very near future, the Commission felt the area would not be large enough to hanctle future drift boat traffic. The Commission felt it would be better to find another site for a drift boat launch. Williams reported he spoke with Bud Loftstedt (owner of several lots adjacent to Cunningham Park) in regard to possible purchase of the immediately adjacent lot or a portion of it (50 to 120 feet} to increase the city's space for a drift boat launch. Williams stated he wanted to pursue discussions with Loftstedt as well as Ross continuing his discussions in regard to the city's wetlands property. D-4. Library Commission - Councilman Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled for August 4, 1999. D-5. Parks/l~ Recreation Commission - Councilman Frazer reported the minutes of the July i council meeting were included in the packet. Because Frazer had not attended the meeting, Director Frates reported the Commission discussed the possibility of filling the area between sidewalk and curb along the Spur Highway with brickwork as had been done in Soldoma. It was noted, that area along the sidewalks had once been seeded, but with salt and sand, the grass was being killed off. It was felt the brickwork may be workable and would require no maintenance. Frates reported this item would be discussed further. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 18 D-6. Planning/l~ Zoning Commission - Councilman Bannock reported the minutes of the past meeting were not included in the packet. He reported an Encroachment Permit on Haller Street had been approved as well as a Conditional Use Permit for an upholstery shop. Bannock also reported the Conditional Use Permit application for Porter and Susan Jordan had been reconsidered. He noted there had been a technical error at the Commission level when it was first approved. That error had been rectified and the permit was approved. Attorney Graves was in attendance. Bannock added, he apologized to the Commission for giving an opinion at the previous meeting, when he learned he gave misinformation. D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees D-7-a. Beautification Committee- Councilwoman Swarner reported the minutes of the meeting were included in the packet. She noted the Committee planned to hold a volunteer thank you in late August. She also reported Frates gave a report to the Committee regarding watering schedules, etc. D-7-b. Historic District Board- Councilman Moore reported he had not been able to attend the meeting and Board Member DeForest (in the audience) reported there had not been a quorum. Moore noted, the Board's next meeting would be in three months. D-7-c. Kenai Visitors Ih Convention Bureau Board- No report. D-7-d. Alaska Municipal League Report- Mayor Williams reported the plans were moving ahead for the AML Conference which would be held in the Kenai/Soldotna area in November and AML had hired a coordinator for the conference planning. Williams also reported the Alaska Conference of Mayors would be meeting in August in Homer. ITEM E: MI~T~ E-lo Regular Meeting of July 7, 1999. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE- None. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS Approval -- Concession and Management/Operation Agreement for the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 19 MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approve of the Concession and Management/Operation Agreement for the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility with Phase One LLC. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Williams asked (as he had at the last council meeting} what affect the operation agreement would have on the city staff. Ross answered, some of the mechanics of the operations were needing to be worked out, however they envisioned the Parks & Recreation Center clerical staff would collect fees and make bookings for the facility at the Recreation Center. There are to be periods of free skating for the community. He didn't anticipate any city staff needing to be present at the facility to collect fees. Ross added, if special events come up when city staff will be needed to be present, compensation would be made. It was not anticipated the facility would be too costly to maintain since there was no refrigeration. VOTE: Williams: Yes Bookey: No Yes Moore' Yes Measles' Yes Bannock: Yes Frazer' Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-X. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION' Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-a. Ordinance No. 1834-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 20 Introduced by consent agenda. Ordinance No. 1835-99 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. Introduced by consent agenda. H-5. Ordinance No. 1837-99 -- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation From the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Introduced by consent agenda. H-6o Discussion -- Request for Development Proposals for Daubenspeck Property. Williams noted, during the last meeting he requested permission from council to prepare a generic letter stating the city's desire to receive development proposals for the Daubenspeck property which would be sent to possible interested developers. Williams distributed a copy of the letter along with its enclosures (fact sheet, plat of land, plat showing dimensions, Kenai Visitors Center visitor information, enplanement composite for the Kenai Municipal Airport, and convention information). Williams read the letter aloud and noted he would be sending out four of the letters to prospective developers unless council objected. There were no objections. Ross stated he and Williams discussed the letter. He noted FAA was moving forward with the removal of materials from the site. He added, there was a possibility a 1,000 gallon underground storage tank on the property was the city' s responsibility to remove. However, if contamination is found, the city would go to FAA to do what was necessary to remove the contamination. Ross added, the property was also thought to have been a garbage dump and in dealings on other properties, a certification of cleanliness and indemnification would be required before any development of the property would take place. Ross noted, he had requested City Engineer La Shot to develop a plan for removal of the tank by the council's first December meeting. He noted, it may be more appropriate for part of the site to be a parking lot instead of developing it, keeping that portion in city ownership. H-7. Approval-- Tract B, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 H-7-a. Assignment of Lease -- Marvin Dragseth and Royal Pacific Fisheries, Inc. to Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 21 Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the Assignment of Lease Marked H-7a, Substitute between Marvin Dragseth and Royal Pacific Fisheries, Inc. to Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-7-b. Security Assignment of Lease -- Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Financial Serv/ces Division. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve the Security Assignment of Lease between Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc. to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Financial Services Division marked H-Tb, Substitute. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM I: I-1o b. bo ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Mayor Airport Maintenance Facility- Williams referred to the letter from the State Department of Administration included in the packet which notified the award of a $250,000 grant for the design and engineering for the Kenai Municipal Airport maintenance facility. Erik Hansen Scout Park- Williams requested admmistrat/on to investigate the cost to pave the parking area in front of the park. were no objections from council. There City Manager Bierdeman Permit- Ross reported the Special Use Permit to allow Mr. Bierdeman to remove trees from Section 36 could be extended for another year and Bierdeman had requested the extension. He added, it was administration's recommendation the extension be granted and if council voiced no objections, he would proceed with the extension. There were no objections from council. Airport Welcome Sign - Ross noted at the last meeting it was suggested a welcome sign be placed on the fire engine at the airport while it was on the tarmac during plane landings. Ross stated, no sign would be placed on the truck due to anticipated objections from FAA. However, the truck would be parked in another location by the tower and a welcome sign would be placed in another location. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 22 Dairy (~ueen Sale - Ross reported the sale was moving forward. Several of the trees on the property would be felled for the buyer. de Watering- Ross reported he, Frates, Komelis and Elson discussed the watering concern voiced at the last council meeting. He continued, during the periods of dry spells and winds, it was not possible for the sprinklers to keep up. However, they were investigating the possibility of modifying the water truck to be used from a spraying position and hand-held lines. Because during those times there are peak demands on the water system, administration was investigating the development of a permanent drafting station at the pond along Marathon Road which would not use the city's water supply. This water would be available for watering the green strips, as well as available for the Fire Department. Ross added, if the pond meets the supply needs and replenishes itself, the pond may be used for contractor permits as well. Parks/h Recreation Department Personnel- Ross reported he did not submit the request made by Frates for additional personnel during the budget review, however would be re-evaluating the request during the preparation of the next budget. He noted, the dip net parking, added facilities, additional parks, etc. had brought this concern forward. He added, he did not anticipate the budget changing for this fiscal year, but he would be investigating a change for the next budget. Ross stated he anticipated the use of the tank truck would help the watering situation, however if there was another long dry spell, it may still be hard to keep up with the watering. Airport Piping- Ross reported he was continuing discussions with DEC regarding the airport piping situation. go Measles Resignation - Ross stated he enjoyed working with Vice Mayor Measles over the last 25-30 years he had known him and added, he appreciated Measles' assistance. Swarner asked if there was a tanker truck available for watering. Ross answered, the tanker used for a spreader truck for dust control and grading had capabilities for spraying. Putting on a hand-line for reaching further from the truck was being investigated. He noted, chemicals had not been used on the truck; only water. Swamer noted a pick-up truck for the Parks Department had also been requested during budget preparations and asked if this would be re-evaluated in order for the truck to be available at the beginning of the season. Ross stated, he was not proposing any additions be made to this year's budget. He added, the Fire Department's tanker truck would be addressed as a secondary back-up only as a last resort. Ross added, administration believed modifications to the spreader truck KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 23 could be made within the current budget and the drafting station could also be developed within the current budget. He added, ff the pond would recover, it would be a good use of the resource and potable should not be used for watering situations. Swarner agreed. I-3o Attorney- No report. I-4. City Clerk a. Industry Appreciation Day Donation- Freas referred to a letter included in the packet from the Coordinator of Industry Appreciation Day. The letter requested the funding included in the Legislative budget as donation to the event. Freas noted the budget included $500 for the event. MOTION: Councilman Bannock MOVED to make the donation of $500 for the Industry Appreciation Day event and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Williams noted the picnic was scheduled for August 7. b. Nominating Petition Availability- Freas referred to a copy of the Nominating Petition availability notice which was included in the packet for council's information. I-5o Finance Director- No report. I-6o Public Works- No report. I-7o Airport Manager- No report. ITEM J: DISCUSSION J-1. Citizens Bob Peters- a. Thanked Vice Mayor Measles on behalf of the public for his participation on the council over the years. He stated he had always been impressed by Measles' open-minded, honest, straightforward, and not-too-easily-swayed demeanor. Peters added, it was unfortunate not all the public was aware of what Measles had done for the city over the years. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 24 b. Coastal Trail/Bluff Restoration- Peters thanked the council and administration for their foresight in dealing with a difficult problem. He added, it saddened him to see how people treated the dunes, parks and beaches when knowing how hard the city and citizens work to make it a good place to live. Peters added, he was proud to live in Kenai and felt the council works for him. J-2. Council Bookey- Bookey stated he would "miss the daylights out of' Vice Mayor Measles. He added, there had been times Measles had made life hard for him and times he made it easy. Bookey continued, the City of Kenai would miss him as well and he wished the best of luck to Measles and his wife, Laura. Swarner a. Little League Field- Swarner questioned the campers parked at the Little League fields. Ross noted signs would be placed stating no camping allowed, however the area would be used for overflow parking during the dip net season. He added, administration would continue to insist there would be no parking on the roadway. Ross added, he didn't believe the camping situation at the Little League field would be a year- round situation and the signs may be taken down after the dip net b, Spur Highway Brickwork- Swamer noted the Parks & Recreation Commission discussion about brickwork along the highway. Swamer stated she would like to see that investigated because she didn't feel the Parks & Recreation Department needed additional work to do. Ross stated he requested Frates and Komelis to follow up on the suggestion. Because the State didn't like the brickwork, the City of Soldoma took over snow removE/maintenance due to potential problems and damage during plowing. He added, they were also investigating placing asphalt or concrete in that area as well. Ross noted, they would be contacting the State and researching what would be allowable because the city would want the State to do the work and continue with the plowing. He added, whatever would be done the State's approval would be required. C. Airport Manager- Swamer welcomed Rebecca Cronkhite as the new Airport Manager. d. Vice Mayor Measles- Swarner thanked Measles and added, she would miss him and his expertise. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 25 Moo~ a. Vice Mayor Measles - Moore stated, at his first meeting as a council member he was "scared to death" to sit next to Vice Mayor Measles. He added, Measles had taught him a lot. be South Spruce Street Parking - Moore stated he believed the parking lot at South Spruce was working out very well and stated it was a job well done. He complimented Frates for the work done on the Little League fields as well. Williams a. CIRCAC Letter- Williams referred to a letter included in the packet from CIRCAC who requested a resolution in support of their planned safety forum. He requested council's permission to bring a resolution forward. There were no objections from council. b. Brickwork/Spur Highway- Williams noted, it was not brickwork, but concrete scored to look like brickwork. C. Vice Mayor Measles - Williams wished Measles good luck and thanked him for his years of service. Bannock- Bannock thanked Vice Mayor Measles for himself and his family for all he had done over the years for the city. Frazer - a. Rebecca Cronkhite -- Welcomed .Cronkhite and congratulated her for being an in-state hire, as well as returning to the area where she grew up. be Vice Mayor Measles- Frazer thanked Vice Mayor Measles for his years of service to Kenai. Measles - Referring to his packet, Measles stated Laura had always given him a bad time about the many packets he kept. However, Laura gave him permission to keep the one from this meeting because it had a special message from the Clerk. He read from the packet cover, "Balloons and corks and lots of racket -- Cause this one is your very last packet!" Measles thanked the past and present councils with whom he worked, the present and past administrations, as well as the voters who allowed him to serve the city for almost 20 years. Measles stated he and Laura would miss Kenai but they wouldn't be very far away. He added, he would be back and Kenai would always be home. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 1999 PAGE 26 EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Mayor Measles adjourned the meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9'56 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk 0 Z Z Z 0 Z 0 Z 0 o o Z I.- Z LU Z >.. z 0 -f z · 0 0 -u.I · o ,',' n~ ~ 0 o (~ ~ o ~o ~o o C~l o o~ w c~ ~ w z z~~ ~ o w w w w ~ w Z m ~ Z ~ 0 w z w ~ 0 CITY OF KENAI 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907-283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ 1992 M emoranCtum Date' To' From: July 28, 1999 Richard Ross, City Manager ~'-- Klm Howard, Administrative Assistant Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease- ADL 32885 - Tract 7, Shore Fishery No. 71, T6N, R12W, Attached is a request for approval of an Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease for the above-described property to Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC. The lease states, "Lessee with City's prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably denied, may assign for other than collateral purposes, in whole or in part, its rights as Lessee hereunder." The City Attorney has reviewed the agreements and has no objections. The parties are current in all payments to the City and taxes to the Borough. If Council approves the transfer, a Consent to Assignment of Shore Fisher~ Lease agreement can be prepared for your signature. Cc' David Lucas Attachments /kix Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC David L. Lueas P.O. Box 670812 Chugiak, AK 9956 7 July 21, 1999 City of Kenai Land Manager Kim Howard 210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611 Lease Rights for Tract 7, Shore Fisheries Plat No. 71, T6N, R12W, S.M. Dear Ms. Howard, Aurora Holdings and Investments, LLC, has purchased the commercial fishsite owned by Lucas Family Parnership. We wish to have the lease cited in the accompanying documem either transferred to us (Aurora Holdings and Investments, LLC) for the remainder of it's duration, or have a new lease issued for a full base term. Please advise us if there is anything fimher we need to do to accomplish this. Thank you, David L. Lucas Member Manager SALE OF RIGHT TO SHORE FISHERY LEASE A sale of right to lease by and between LUCAS FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, (seller), and AURORA HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., (buyer). For good consideration, it is agreed by and between the parties that: 1. Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to buyer all of sellers rights in and to that certain lease made between seller and the City of Kenai, for lease rights in that certain premises known as TRACT 7, SHORE FISHERIES PLAT NO. 71, T6N, RI2W, S.M. 2. Buyer agrees to execute a new lease for said premises with the City of Kenai. 3. The seller agrees to deliver possession to the leased premises to buyer upon execution of the new lease. All rents and other charges accrued under the lease prior to execution of the new lease shall be paid by seller and all rents and other charges accrued after the execution of the new lease shall be paid by buyer. 4. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives. Signed under seal this ~~day ofc~/.~, 1999. Signed under seal this ,,o~ day of ~j~..., 1999. LU-CAS F~MILY PARTNERSHIP by: DONALD L. LUCAS GENERAL PARTNER N(~AR~i' ~;UBLIC . ' AURORA HOLDINGS AND ~.,o ........... ~' ~ INVESTMENTS, LLC. ?'-,Y..'"' '"".. ~ by: LAURA D. MACCABEE 2/ /'~O~~.~"t i /¢G,m .p.: ....... /0 . ' ,': COI~ EXP AURORA HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS, LLC. by: DAVID L. LUCAS I~O.,.~E P, MAi~AGER C01~ l~ ~ ' ASSIGNMENT OF SHORE FISHERY LEASE This assigm~ent is entered into between LUCAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and DONALD LUCAS, DIXIE LUCAS, DAVID LUCAS AND LAURA MACCABEE, Individually, whose address is 310 Pacific View, Anchorage, Alaska 99515 (Assignor) and AURORA HOLDINGS & INVESTMENTS, LLC, P.O. Box 670812, Chugiak, Alaska 99567 (Assignee). Assignor does hereby assign and transfer all of their interest in the leasehold estate as evidenced by that certain Shore Fishery Lease with the CITY OF KENAI as Lessor, recorded June 21, 1996, at Book 487, Page 075, Kenai Recording District, and covering the following- described property: ADL 32885 -- Tract 7, Shore Fishery No. 71, T6N, R12W, S.M. to Assignee to have and to hold the same from the date hereof, for and during all of the remainder yet to come of the term of said Shore Fishery Lease. Assignee agrees to comply fully with all the terms and provisions of the Lease, and to hold the Assignor harmless from any liability arising thereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Assignors have hereunto set their hand and seal this day of ,1999. ASSIGNOR: LUCAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: By: NalTle INDIVIDUALLY: By: Donald Lucas Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease - Page 1 of 4 By: Dixie Lucas -¸% By: David Lucas By' Laura Maccabee ASSIGNEE: AURORA HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS, LLC' By: NalTle STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999, (Name), (Title), of the LUCAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 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 partnership. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease- Page 2 of 4 STATE OF JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of ,1999, DONALD LUCAS, 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. Notary Public for My Commission Expires: STATE OF JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of ,1999, DIXIE LUCAS, 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. Notary Public for My Commission Expires' STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of ,1999, DAVID LUCAS, 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. Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease- Page 3 of 4 Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) )ss ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this~ day of ,1999, LAURA MACCABEE, 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. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires' STATE OF ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )ss THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of ,1999, (Name) (Title) of AURORA HOLDINGS AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., 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 limited liability company. Notary Public for Alaska My Commission Expires: Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease- Page 4 of 4 l II ii · mil I ii i ii i i ALASKA FLYING NETWORK 403 NORTH WILLOW NO. 1 KENAI, AK 99611 (907) 283-5700 August 1, 1999 City of Kenai Attn: John J. Williams, Mayor 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 Kenai, AK 99611-7794 Dear'Mr. Williams I am writing concerning the City of Kenai's Personal Property tax on aircraft. It has come to my attention that this 3.5-mil tax was considered to be unfair by the Borough, City of Soldotna and most other cities on the Peninsula and was repealed in 1998, yet it continues to be collected by the City of Kenai. This simple tax that the city has continued to implement further discourages businesses and personal aircraft owners from locating their property within the city limits. This in turn reduces the cities collection of airport tie down fees and in the .case of businesses limits the collection of sales taxes, which I feel is a far greater source of revenue for the City of Kenai than the personal property tax that is imposed on aircraft. In the interest of fairness, I ask you to reconsider Kenai's personal property tax and impose an identical exemption that the residents and local businesses now have in the City of Soldotna and in the Borough. Sincerely, Charles (Chip) Versaw President, Alaska Flying Network TED STEVENS, ALASKA, CHAIRMAN THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI ARLEN SPECTER. PENNSYLVANIA PETE V, DOMENICI, NEW MEXICO CHRISTOPHER S, BOND, MISSOURI SLADE GORTON, WASHINGTON ~vllTCH McCONNELL, KENTUCKY CONRAD BURNS, MONTANA ~ICHARD C. SHELBY, ALABAMA JUDD GREGG, NEW HAMPSHIRE ROBERT F. BENNETT, UTAH BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, COLORADO LARRY CRAIG, IDAHO KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, TEXAS JON KYL, ARIZONA ROBERT C. BYRD, WEST VIRGINIA DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, SOUTH CAROLINA PATRICK J. LEAHY, VERMONT FRANK R. LAUTENBERG, NEW JERSEY TOM HARKIN, IOWA BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, MARYLAND HARRY REID, NEVADA HERB KOHL, WISCONSIN PATTY MURRAY, WASHINGTON BYRON L. DORGAN, NORTH DAKOTA DIANNE FEINSTEIN, CALIFORNIA RICHARD J. DURBIN, ILLINOIS STEVEN J. CORTESE, STAFF DIRECTOR JAMES H. ENGLISH, MINORITY STAFF'DIRECTOR The Honorable John Williams Mayor City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Dear John: 9 nited gStat $ tnat COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025 July 21, 1999 In an effort to assist the City of Kenai, I have included $2,000,000 for Volcano monitoring in the Senate fiscal year 2000 Transportation bill. In addition, report language has been included in the bill urging increased funding of volcano monitoring. This funding, and another $3,000,000 included in the United States Geological Survey (USGS) budget, will protect our traffic on the Peninsula if Mt. Redoubt or another volcano erupts. I will continue to work to ensure funding for this project remains part of this year's Appropriations bill. However, this is only the introductory phase. The bill must now pass both the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill must then be agreed to in joint Conference Committee with the House. The legislation then awaits the President's signature. Budget constraints and possible Presidential veto threats make it impossible to predict the likelihood of success, but we've cleared the first hurdle. It was great to see you in Kenai. Glad we were able to work out funding for the Challenger Center. I expect the Senate bill that will fund it will be considered by my committee next week. I will continue to keep you informed of the legislation's status. If you have any questions, call me or your staff may contact Lisa Sutheriand or James Hayes of my office at (202) 224- 3471. With best wishes, ')°L'~ S TEVE%S Chairman Committee on Appropriations CITY OF KENAI "oa 4 210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794 TELEPHONE 907°283-7535 FAX 907-283-3014 ~ MEMO: TO: FROM' THRU' DATE: SUBJECT' Richard A. Ross, City Manager /'~ ~ Marilyn Kebschull, Planning & Zoning Administration' ' Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager (~ July 28, 1999 STREET ADDRESS PROJECT The original street addressing for the city was based on the telephone company addressing and maps. In most cases, every parcel was provided multiple addresses and as a parcel was developed, an address was selected. The address books we currently use, still show the multiple addresses. This makes it impossible to determine which is the actual address. There currently is no database with City of Kenai street address information available. The Engineering Technicians have been working on a project over the last month to verify addresses for each parcel in the City of Kenai. There are over 5000 parcels and this requires a manual search of the address maps, building permits, Borough data, etc. The address clarification is being completed as part of the 911 Addressing Project. Each city is responsible for addressing within the city limits. When the addresses have been verified, our data will be provided to the Borough. There are discrepancies being noted. In some cases, addresses will require changing to come into compliance with the city's code and to maintain consistency with adjoining parcels. When the project is complete, a letter will be sent to each affected property owner. We will notify the property owner of the correct address, which will be effective immediately. The Post Office has been working with the City during this verification process and after the notification, will forward mail for one year. Then, for six (6) months mail will be returned to sender with notice of the correct address. We are working diligently and attempting to change the least number of addresses possible. I will keep you updated as the project progresses. We are hoping to finalize this project within the next month. Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, Inc. Virginia Espenshade, Director 145 Main Street Loop, #146 Kenai, Alaska 99611 7/19/99 Richard Ross Kenai City Manager 210 Fidalgo, Suite 200 Kenai, .alaska 99611 RE- Youth Court Appropriation, FY 2000 Dear Mr. Ross' Telephone (907) 283-4017 Fax (907) 235-2202 D 1999 KENAI On behalf of Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, I thank the City of Kenai for their continued financial support of the Youth Court program. The City's FY 2000 allocation is especially appreciated given the budget reductions imposed by the state legislature on Alaskan municipalities. By this letter I request disbursement to KPYC of the FY 2000 appropriation. Please let me kno~ if you need any further information in order to process this request.. Again, we thank the city of Kenai for their continued support. Sincerely, penshade MAKE 22 PACKETS COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Mayor and Council Fire Department COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION Attorney City Manager Finance Police Department Senior Center Library Public Works Airport ,,~ Parks & Rec. Engineer Clerk Taylor Springer K¢~ull Kirr~ Clarion AGENDA DISTRIBUTION STP Public Wks. Shop Bldg. Maintenance Bldg. Official Streets Dock STP Official Bulletin Board Fax by computer to [see Microsoft Fax from printer list; Address Book; Contacts-.' Agenda List: Assembly Members Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna) KSRM (Attn: Dan Meeks) KVCC Bill lies, HEA KDLL Kenai Chamber of Commerce EDD DELIVER Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk. The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of the agenda published by the Clarion should be fa.xed as soon as possible after Noon on packet day. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for pubhc hearing) are saved as HTML fries by each department to Clerk's HTML file. Place them there onto the city's website from there as soon as possible. Carol Freas From: Sent: To: Subject: Carol Freas [cfreas@ci.kenai.ak.us] Friday, July 30, 1999 2:30 PM Deresa (Business Fax) August 4, 1999 Kenai City Council Meeting Agenda Microsoft Word - Document3 eresa -- Please publish the following on Monday, August 2. Any questions, please contact me at 283-7539. Thanks. Carol AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1999 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www. ci.ke nai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ITEM B- SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) , Bill Popp/Julie Lipka- Alaska Challenger Learning Center of Alaska/Gold Shovel Presentation. ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS o Ordinance No. 1834-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants. o Ordinance No. 1835-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. o Ordinance No. 1837-99 -Appropriating a $1,500 Donation from the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. ° Resolution No. 99-47 - Supporting the Endeavors of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) to Encourage Those With the Ultimate Authority and Responsibility to Ensure that "Prevention of Oil Spills in Cook Inlet Become One of their Highest Priorities. o Resolution No. 99-48 - Transferring $10,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Maintenance and Repair. ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS , Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified o Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 ° Approval- Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease/ADL 32885, Tract 7, Shore Fishery No. 71, T6N, R12W, S.M.- From Lucas Family Partnership to Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC. EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate. Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office at 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200 or visit our website at httl~://www, ci.kenai, ak.us. Carol L. Freas City Clerk Carol Freas From: Sent: To: Subject: Carol Freas [cfreas@ci.kenai.ak.us] Friday, July 30, 1999 1:22 PM Amy Favretto (Business Fax); Bill Popp (Business Fax); Carey Restino (Business Fax); Dan Meeks (Business Fax); Jay Barrett (Business Fax); Jim Elson (Business Fax); Jon Little (Business Fax); Kathy Tarr (Business Fax); Sandra Ghormley (Business Fax); Tim Navarre (Business Fax) August 4, 1999 Kenai City Council Meeting Agenda Microsoft Word - Document2 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 4, 1 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: . 2. 3. 4. 5. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Agenda Approval Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: , SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes} Bill Popp/Julie Lipka- Alaska Challenger Learning Center of Alaska/Gold Shovel Presentation. ITEM C: o , . . , ITEM D: o 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 1834-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants. Ordinance No. 1835-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer Equipment. Ordinance No. 1837-99- Appropriating a $1,500 Donation from the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment. Resolution No. 99-47 - Supporting the Endeavors of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) to Encourage Those With the Ultimate Authority and Responsibility to Ensure that "Prevention of Oil Spills in Cook Inlet Become One of their Highest Priorities. Resolution No. 99-48 - Transferring $10,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund for Maintenance and Repair. COMMISSION! COMMITTEE REPORTS Council on Aging Airport Commission Harbor Commission Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission -1- . Planning & Zoning Commission Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Historic District Board c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board d. Alaska Municipal League Report ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of July 21, 1999. ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified . Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 . Approval- Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease/ADL 32885, Tract 7, Shore Fishery No. 71, T6N, R12W, S.M. - From Lucas Family Partnership to Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC. ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mayor City Manager Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Airport Manager ITEM J: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT -2-