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August 18, 1999
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
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2.
3.
4.
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:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
Ed Flannigan, Commissioner of Labor/l~ Work Force Development--
Award Presentation/Sewer Treatment Plant Operation.
ITEM C:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 99-49 -Accepting a $250,000 State of Alaska Grant for
the Kenai Municipal Airport Maintenance Facility Design and
Engineering.
ITEM D:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
c. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
d. Alaska Municipal League Report
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ITEM E:
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MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of August 4, 1999.
ITEM F:
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
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NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1838-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $26,928 in the General Fund for Pass-Through
Grants.
*Ordinance No. 1839-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $450,000 for Desil/ri and En~inee~g of the Airport
Maintenance Facility, Airport Fire Station and Warm Storage Facility.
*Ordinance No. 1840-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,000 in the Jet Fuel Facility Capital Project Fund.
Discussion - Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Request for
Reimbursement of Costs Related to Habitat Acres Water and Sewer
Installation/Colonial Drive & Linwood Street, Kenai.
Discussion- Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of City
of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. PZ99-24 for a Greenhouse, Gift Shop and Coffee Shop at
202 North Forest Drive, Kenai, by Bruce V. Alumbaugh.
ITEM I:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Mayor
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
Finance Director
Public Works
Airport Manager
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ITEM J- DISCUSSION
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Citizens (five minutes)
Council
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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MAYOR'S REPORT
AUGUST 18~ 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD AS:
REMOVE:
B~, Rick Baldwin- Multi-purpose Facility Update.
H-7, SchedulinE of Board of Adjustment HearinE
See 8 / 13 / 99 Bruce V. Alumbau§h letter withdrawin§
the appeal.
MAYOR
CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
AML REPORT:
Donations:
Soldotna is waiving the $16,000 fee for use of the Sports Center, plus they will be giving a reception.
The Borough has donated $5,000 cash, plus will be giving a reception.
The Legislative Budget includes $3,000 for a reception.
additional $2,000.
Is there a posSibility of donating an
Booth Space:
There are two ways to do it: Cost for the city to rent booth space would be $475. If the city rents a
booth, brochures could be available from the Airport, Parks & Recreation Department, ARFF, as well
as city pins and basket for gathering business cards for a drawing of City of Kenai videos. Because
the cost for a booth for the Challenger would be $650, could the city rent the booth and share it with
Challenger?
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Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
~OLUTION NO. 99-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA TO
ACCEPT A $250,000 STATE OF ALASKA GRANT FOR THE KENAI MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FACILITY DESIGN AND ENGINEERING.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has offered a $250,000 grant for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Maintenance Facility design and engineering; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this grant and the
grant conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that the City of Kenai hereby accepts the State of Alaska Grant
#8/00-001 for $250,000 and agrees to abide by the grant conditions.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of
August, 1999.
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance'
8/9/99) kl
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1999
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG
AGENDA
ITEM 1-
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTF~ - July 12, 1999.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO B~'- H~_~n
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
ITEM 6'
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion- Photo Album/Commissioner Quade
Discussion- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Restoration Study (Schedule
Public Hearing Date- 8/24/99, 7:00 p.m., Kenai Council Chambers)
ITEM 7:
a.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion - Change of September Meeting Date
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMM_~'.NTS/OU~.STION.~
ITEM 9:
a,
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 1999.
ITEM 10:
ADJOIrRNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1999
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE-CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Vice-Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. in the
Kenai City Council. Roll was taken as follows'
Commissioners Present'
Commissioners Absent:
Others present:
ThompSon, Wemer-Quade, Spracher
Jahrig, McCune, Eldridge, Clay
City Clerk Freas, Public Works Manager Komelis,
and Councilman Jim Bookey
No quorum was available and the meeting was closed at approximately 7:08 p.m.
With no quorum available, the members present held an informal work session where
they discussed the following:
· September Harbor Commission Meeting- It was noted the regular
meeting falls on September 6 which is a holiday and city offices will be closed. A
request will be made to council to change the September meeting date to September
13, the following Monday.
· Dip Net Fishery Season -- Komelis reported the dip net fishery season
was quite successful with a minimum of complaints and problems. A complete report,
with receipts and expenses included, will be forwarded to the Commission' at a later
date. The Spruce Street parking area worked well, however additional parking spaces
were made for handicap-access vehicles and motor homes and a larger, box was placed
to handle the parking fees submitted. Several problems occurred at the dock with
people wanting to cut in front of others. The long lines at the dock, which have been
experienced in the past, did not occur this year. It was felt this was attributed to the
lack of extreme fides and the channel being close to the shore.
The south side beach was fairly busy and it seemed to help .not having trash
receptacles available because people were more apt to haul their garbage out with
them instead of placing it beside a full receptacle for the wind to blow around, etc.
There were less complaints from the private property owners in that area because
"beach access __,, signs were distributed for placement on their properties. Also,
because the Salamatof Natives Association developed a new parking area, a new beach
access was available.
· Cook Inlet Keepers - Quade reported she contacted the Cook Inlet
Keepers in Homer and told them the Harbor Commission was interested in putting
information about Kenai in their brochure. They will keep in touch with her.
* Shore Birds- Quade also reported she contacted the Fish & Wildlife
Service in Anchorage regarding a recent newspaper article about shore birds and a
sister-city project with Anchorage, Homer and Dillingham. They are interested in
having Kenai join the sister-city group. Quade noted she d/scussed the project w/th a
Sears Elementary teacher. If the teacher declines the project, she w/Il contact a
teacher at Mt. View School. She added, the sister-city connection was defined as: the
school to the City of Kenai to Fish & Wildlife.
· Coastal Trail/Bluff Restoration Project- Komel/s noted a public
hearing regarding the project was scheduled to be held on AugUst 24, 1999 beginning
at 7'00 p.m. and would be held in the council chambers. The Commission members
were encouraged to attend. He expla/ned there were many groups, agencies and
individuals on the list who would be receiving a hearing notice. An advertisement
Would also be published.
A general discussion followed regarding the project. It was noted fights-of-way may be
difficult to attain due to different attitudes of what the project will include. There is a
strong possibility of needing to go through condemnation processes.
Quade noted she was aware of an individual who may be interested in donating his
bluff property (situated by the old Harbor View property) to the city. Bookey directed
her to have the owner contact the city manager for discussions and/or negotiations.
13ookey stated the engineers (Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage) believe the project is
doable and financing could be located. Also the project could conceivably be completed
within two years from engineering and financing. Kornelis noted the study by
Petratrovich is to be complete by November 1. He explained, this would not be the
engineering, but a presentation package with cost analysis included for use in
pursuing financing'
· Cunningham Park- Bookey reported council requested administration to
investigate other property other than expanding Cunningham Park for a launch and
retrieve area for drift boats. The Kenai Classic group has been contacted to discuss
the possibility of their participation in the proposed project.
The work session ended at 7'50 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1999
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KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
AUGUST 3, 1999 (~ 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER &,_ ROLL
ITEM 2:
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AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTF~ - June 1, 1999
ITEM 4:
ao
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO _~ H~A~r~
Corey Hall- Summer Reading Program
ITEM 5'
a.
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
a,
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion- Direction of the Library
ITEM 8'
COMMISSIO~RS COMM___ ENTS / OU~TION,~
ITEM 9:
a.
INFO~TION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 1999.
Library Commission Attendance Record
ITEM 10:
~JOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
AUGUST 3, 1999 (~ 7:30 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:36 p.m. in the activity
room of the Kenai Community Library. Roll was called as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Peters, Heus, Brown, Forbes, and Rodes
O'Reilly, Brenckle, Student Representative Haring
Staff Present:
City Clerk Carol Freas, Librarian Jankowska
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commission Member Forbes MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUT~- June 1, 1999
Corrections requested in the June 1, 1999 meeting minutes were'
Page 3, second paragraph: "...doubted voters would [NOT] support ....
Page 5, Item (b): Change "Stevens" to "Murkowski'
MOTION:
Commissioner Forbes MOVED for approval of the minutes as corrected and
Commissioner Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Corey Hall- Summer Reading Program
Corey reported the number of participants who signed up were down, but the weekly
numbers of participants were up. Author David Shwartz attended at a reduced fee.
Although the goal of one million pages to be read was not reached, the children did
read 69,000 pages. A party was held at the park and the theme was recycling. The
children enjoyed the refreshments which were "recycled" cake and juice.
Corey reviewed proposed upcoming library programs which may include a Young
Writers' Night (monthly) and family reading night (monthly). Corey also noted she had
been requested to make a presentation at the Alaska Literacy Conference in October
and will discuss preparing a family night program that can be done in a school or
public library setting.
A general discussion followed where it was noted ages of the children who participated
in the summer reading program ranged from three to twelve. Corey explained getting
upper middle school and high school-aged students to participate was difficult.
Suggestions were a monthly teen night, movies-are-literature night, or a film festival.
Commissioners suggested contacting the Youth Court organization for possible
participation (mock trial, etc.). Peters noted the Seattle Library closes its doors at 8:00
p.m. monthly and holds a teen night, which might include bands, movies mystery
night, etc. ' ·
Corey also reported it has been difficult to get the local teachers revolved with the
library. A tea for the school librarians is being planned. 'It was also reported the
Southcentral AKLA was rejuvenating and would be meeting every other month.
ITEM 5: REPORTS
5-a. Director
L~nding Policy -- Director Jankowska reported the public was very pleased with
the new lending policy. Telephone renewals are down and has freed the staff to do
other tasks. Lots of tourists had been using the intemet during the summer. The
public enjoyed the Jim Evenson exhibit, as well as the Kenai exhibition.
Grant Acquisition - Jankowska reported a grant of $7,000 had been received
from the Federal Communications Commission Telecommunication Act of 1996, also
known as the Internet Act. She noted, Librarian DeForest had applied for the grant
and the funds may be used for buying extra computers for children to use at the
library. She explained, pending legislation may require filtering software installed for
children. Since filters are not wanted on the regular intemet stations, separate
computers will be needed for under-aged children or children at the library without a
parent or guardian.
Archivtng Newspapers - Jankowska reported the newspaper project was doing
well, but they were running out of storage space. Volunteer Troy Castimore was
collating and boxing the newspapers. She noted, most libraries microfilrn their
newspapers and this collection is the only one in paper.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1999
PAGE 2
Collection DownSizing- Jankowska reported they were beginning to weed the
collection to replace older materials, especially in the reference area (medical and
sciences). They are being careful and conservative, however, checking ten resources to
make sure they were not eliminating a reference of lasting value.
5-b. Friends of the Library
Newsletter/Reception -- Commissioner Heus distributed the Friends
newsletter to those present and reviewed it with the Commission. She noted new
officers had been elected and they scheduled a welcome reception for Jankowska for
September 16 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A notice will be advertised in the newspaper and
refreshments will be served.
Banner/Donation -- Heus also noted the new Library banner was carried in the
Fourth of July Parade. Also the Board decided to transfer some additional funds to the
building fund, bringing that balance to $51,000.
Fall Raffle - Whether to hold the annual fall raffle was being debated. There
was an amount of volunteer burnout and it was uncertain whether there would be
enough participation.
Meeting Night Change - The Friends changed their meeting night to the third
Monday of the month instead of the first Monday.
Fund Raising- Although it is understood the proposed building additiOn was on
the back burner for awhile, the membership didn't want the effort to disappear.
dankowska was asked if the "amnesty days" for library books was successful.
Jankowska answered, 12 books were recovered, however they had hoped for more
participation.
Storage Van- Heus reported the Friends had a long discussion regarding the
need for storage space for books being set aside for the next book sale, etc. The group
was investigating the placement of a storage building, container van, or mobile home
on the library grounds. The Commission discussed the possibility of detached storage
and Peters stated he would contact an individual who had a container van for sale. It
was noted there were restrictions on mobile homes in the city and the Building Official
would need to be contacted for advice, requirements, etc.
It was noted the storage would be temporary, but would require heat and insulation to
keep its contents dry.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS- None.
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1999
PAGE 3
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion- Direction of the Library
A general discussion followed in which the Commission and dankowska talked about
the proposed expansion, Y2K compliance, new cataloging requirements, processing,
and baaic concerns, dankowska explained she would prefer waiting on an expansion
until she is more knowledgeable of job, the community, current library programs, city
processes, and a better library presence on the website. She added, tl'le catalog
upgrading and Y2K compliance concerns, as well as upgrading the reference section
have kept her very busy. She noted, she was also developing a depository
development policy for the library, dankowska stated she was concerned the
Commission and community may be disappointed in her.
Jankowska added, she would prefer designing an expansion from what programs are or
will be offered, spatial needs of programs offered, and added, she believed fund raising
would be more successful with better definition of what is needed.
Jankowska explained she had some concerns with the cataloging software upgrade.
She also noted, the library was very understaffed if new programs are added. It was
noted the staff'mg concerns were not new and volunteer involvement had declined. The
Commission was urged to develop ideas of how to acquire more volunteers.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/OU~TION~
Forbes - Stated she liked having the opportunity to discuss with Jankowska her
ideas for the development of the library.
Bzown - Stated she was enjoying working with Jankowska, as she did with
DeForest.
Heus- Stated she supported the comments of the other members and added,
from her perspective, Jankowska had done a great deal at the library since her hire.
She added, she didn't think Jankowska was moving too slowly or was disappointing
the people.
Rodes- Stated she enjoyed the discussion and added, she thought Jankowska's
idea of designing an expansion for the programs offered a good idea.
Pete~s- Stated he didn't think Jankowska was disappointing anyone and
added, he was glad she was in Kenai.
ITEM 9:
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INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 1999.
Library Commission Attendance Record
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1999
PAGE 4
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Brown MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Heus SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9'30 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3, 1999
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KENAI PARKS/h RECREATION COMI~SSION
AGENDA
AUGUST 5, 1999
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG
ITEM 1'
CALl, TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF ~TES - July 1, 1999
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion- Spur Highway Strips
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion- Parks Budget
ITEM 7:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Interest Survey
Dip Net fishery/Spruce Street Parking
Little League Ball Park
Industry Appreciation Picnic
Summer Recreation Program
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE _HEARD
ITEM 11:
INFORMATION
Council Action Agenda -- July 7 and 21, 1999.
Beautification Committee Minutes of July 13, 1999.
ITEM 12:
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ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF KENAI
PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 5, 1999- 7:00 P.M.
VICE-CHAIRMAN DALE SANDAHL, PRESIDING
MINUT~
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Dale Sandahl called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Roll Call
Members Present: Dale Sandahl, Kelly Gifford, Jack Castimore,
Tim Wisniewski, Matthew Peters
Members Absent: Richard Hultberg, Ron Yamamoto
Others Present:
Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates,
Councilman Bill Frazer, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
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Agenda Approval:
Castimore requested Sue Carter be added to the agenda at Item 4,
Persons Scheduled to be Heard.
The agenda was approved as amended.
Approval of Minutes - July 1, 1999
The minutes of July 1, 1999 were approved as written.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
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Sue Carter, Multi-Purpose Facility
Carter provided an update on the multi-purpose facility by stating
the loans had been secured with guarantees from the LLC. She
explained, the LLC was the group of private individuals who
agreed to guarantee the necessary loans to get the additional
funds required to complete the facility. It was anticipated Phase I
would be completed and ready for use by the first week in
December, 1999. The LLC had also entered into an agreement
with the City of Kenai to handle the scheduling of the facility.
Carter provided architectural drawings of Phase I and II of the
project and noted this was a very exciting time for the community
and those involved in making the project happen.
Discussion took place on the purchase of a Zamboni and Carter
stated she thought obtaining additional funding through
fundraisers and private citizens would not be a problem.
Discussion also took place on who would operate the Zamboni and
Carter indicated consideration was being given to contracting that
responsibility out rather than to rely on volunteers to accomplish
the work.
Carter announced Nikiski offered boards for the facility. Frates
reported Parks looked at the boards and felt they would probably
work.
Discussion took place on advertising and Carter agreed this could
be a huge source of revenue for the facility. She explained, there
would be various sizes of advertising and would be sold in one,
three or five-year increments.
Discussion took place on who would actually own the facility and
it was noted the City of Kenai would be the owner and would take
care of the minor maintenance required. The LLC group has a
management agreement and' Castimore noted eventually the City
would buy the group out and would take over full management of
the facility. He added, that responsibility would more than likely
be the Parks and Recreation Department.
Discussion took place on a "future home" sign and it was noted
the contractor normally is responsible for signage and the cost for
such is included in the contract. In this case it was not. It was
also noted, the Challenger Learning Center construction sign was
provided through a private donation.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Discussion - Spur Highway Strips
Frates reported he discussed the strip improvements along the
Spur Highway with the Public Works Director as requested by
Commissioner Yamamoto at the last meeting. Komelis contacted
the State and was told work would begin on the strips within two
years and improvements could be considered then. Komelis will
follow this conversation up with a letter.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
July 1, 1999
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NEW BU$INF~S:
a. .Parks Budget
Frates indicated this item was added to the agenda at the request
of Commissioner Castimore at the last meeting. Castimore
reminded the Commission he thought the City Council should be
asked for $20,000 each year to cover park improvements since
they had provided that amount for the development of the Erik
Hansen Scout Park. After a lengthy discussion it was decided it
might be more feasible to identify specific areas needing attention
before approaching the City Council for funding. It was also
suggested the normal budget process be followed and the Director
identify the areas in need of renovations, upgrades and/or repairs.
It was noted the statue will not be placed in the Erik Hansen
Scout Park until next spring.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Community Interest Survey
Frates indicated he did not have all the survey information
compiled at this time but would have a report available at the next
meeting.
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Dip Net Fishery/Spruce Street Parking
Frates reported the dip net fishery was over and it went quite well
as a result of the changes and/or improvements made. Frates
noted, although the trash receptacles were removed this year, very
little trash was left behind by users. The pay parking generated in
excess of $24,000 and the dock generated $28,000 in revenue.
Little League BaH Park
Frates reported, work was continuing at the Little League
ballpark, noting Parks began sod farming and the sod will be used
to revamp some of the fields.
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Industry Appreciation Day
Frates reminded Commissioners Industry Appreciation Day was
scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 1999. Frates reported Parks
would have a booth and requested volunteers to work in it.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
July 1, 1999
Page 3
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Summer Recreation Program
Frates reported the Summer Recreation Program was at eight
weeks and going very well. He contributed the success of the
program to his staff and especially April Wilson, the program
coordinator.
£ Kenai Elks Donation
Frates reported he accepted a $1,500 donation made by the Kenai
Elks Lodge for recreation equipment. The driving force behind
this donation was Chuck Smalley, Sr. and it was greatly
appreciated.
(~UESTIONS/l~ COMMENTS:
Commissioner Wisniewski asked about the Unity Trail between Kenai
and Soldotna that was mentioned in the paper. Frates indicated he
would get some information on the trail and provide a report at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Gilford asked about the status of Offer Park. Frates
replied work would begin next week. Gilford asked if the Offers were
going to participate in any way. Frates answered they would be handling
the maintenance next year.
Gifford asked if Parks would consider having some organizations adoPt a
planter and make it their responsibility to maintain them throughout the
summer. Gifford thought this would, cut down on maintenance costs.
Frates replied, although there isn't a formal program in place, one does
exist through the Beautification Committee which includes private
individuals as well. Gifford thought the program should be advertised
more.
Student Representative Peters reported the kids were doing a great job
in keeping the grass cut. Gifford asked if more grass could be added
near Arby's on the Bridge Access Road. Frates stated he would look into
it.
Commissioner Wisniewski asked if the City maintains or plans to
maintain some of the grass strips in front of the businesses on Willow.
Frates indicated they were reluctant to do so because of the damage done
by snow removal.
Commission Sandahl reported the cemetery sign posts were leaning and
should be inspected.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
July 1, 1999
Page 4
Discussion took place on the cemetery and the concept of making it a
walking park. Two options were discussed and Frates is to look into
what the expense might be for both.
Sandahl stated he followed a vehicle for eight miles recently and the
occupants continually threw litter out of their windows. Sandahl
reported he contacted the police but more effort should be made to the
Adopt-a-Highway program. Castimore reported the State Highway
Department had a program in place and the paperwork was available in
Soldotna.
9. CORRF.,SPO~ENCE- None
10. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCIH!IDULED TO BE ItEARD: - None
11. INFORMATION:
Council Action Agenda - July 7 and 21, 1999
Beautification Committee Minutes of July 13, 1999
12. ADJOURKMENT:
Meeting Adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
July 1, 1999
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: July 14, 1999
d. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ99-28--Variance Permit for Oversize Sign for the property described as Lot 3-A-4 Beluga
Subdivision (209 Princess Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Kenai New Life
Assembly of God, 209 Princess Street, Kenai, Alaska.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ99-29--Landscape/Site Plan for the property described as Alyeska Sub Part 1, Replat Lot
5D (200 Willow Street), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Wally Page of Kenai Steel
Structures for Alyeska Sales & Service, 200 Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
8. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Board of Adjustment Decision- Beaver Loop Partnership
b. "Zoning Bulletin" - July 10, 1999
c. KPB Plat Committee Action - July 12, 1999
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
July 28, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUT~
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call:
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Donald
Erwin
Members Absent: Robert Newbry
Others Present: Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative Assistant
Marilyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
b. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
C~ECKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA ADDING THE ITEMS
PRF~ENTED BEFORE THE MEETING AND ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN.
Agenda was approved as presented.
c. Approval of Minutes: July 14, 1999
MOTION:
ERWIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 14, 1999 AND
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
No changes and/or additions noted. Minutes were approved as written.
d. Consent Agenda - No Consent Agenda Items.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMI~ENT: None
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3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PZ99-28--Variance Permit for Oversize Sign for the property described as
Lot 3-A-4 Beluga Subdivision {209 Princess Street}, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Kenai New Life Assembly of God, 209 Princess
Street, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
GOECKE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-28. MOTION SECONDED BY ERWIN.
Public Hearing Opens.
Steve Brown, 251 Princess, Kenai, Alaska. Brown introduced himself as the
Pastor of the Kenai New Life Assembly of God Church and requested the
Commission approve his application for an oversized sign. Brown reported the
new sign would very well constructed and cosily. The sign would be one-sided
and internally lit. Brown stated since the church was off the highway fronta§e
approximately 200 or more feet, the new sign would make the church more
visible. Brown pointed out the sign manufacturer is the same one used by the
Grace Brethren Church last year when they had their new sign installed.
Erwin asked what the wattage of the sign would be. Brown replied, he didn't
know but could get that information from the manufacturer. Erwin clarified
that what he was looking for was how brightly lit the sign would be. Brown
answered that it would be a little understated, non-flashing and no brighter
than the Grace Brethren Church.
Public Hearing closed.
Kebschull reminded the Commission that Brown had a letter to read into the
record. Brown stated the letter was handed to him by Debbie Sonberg who lives
at 410 Cinderella Street, Kenai, Alaska. The letter read:
"As a concerned neighbor of the New Life Assembly of God Church, I
request that the Commission approve their request for a sign variance.
The New Life Assembly of God Church is active in our neighborhood.
They are concerned about their image and have done a wonderful job of
building and ground improvements.
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I believe that this sign, like the one at the Kenai Grace Brethren Church,
will enhance the beauty of the area. The internal lighting, style and color
add to the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood. It will be
considerably more attractive than the existing sign."
Bryson noted his firm had done some work on another project for the church
but that had been some time ago.
Kebschull brought attention to the applicant's comments indicating the existing
sign would be removed once the new sign is in place. It was confirmed the sign
was currently on city property but would be removed once the new sign is
installed.
VOTE
BRYSON YES ERWIN YES
GOEC~ YES NORD YES
NEWBRY ABSENT GLICK YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
PZ99-29--Landscape/Site Plan for the property described as Alyeska Sub
Part 1, Replat Lot 5D {200 Willow Street}~ Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by Wally Page of Kenai Steel Structures for Alyeska Sales/h
Service, 200 Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska.
MOTION:
NORD MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-29. MOTION SECONDED BY GOECKE.
Kebschull drew attention to the staff recommendations and requested the
Commission to consider adding them as part of the motion. Kebschull
continued, there was some general concern about the landscaping ordinance
not being taken seriously by the applicant, as upon further review of the
application, it was noted the site plan submitted was dated in 1969 and showed
no landscaping or snow' storage requirements. Kebschull added there could be
landscaping at the site that would satisfy the requirement and the applicant
was present to address the issue ff necessary. Kebschull also pointed out the
applicant was asked to have the dumpster covered for aesthetic purposes and
debris control.
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July 28, 1999
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Wally Page, P.O. Box 2816, Kenai, Alaska 99611 - Page introduced himself
as the general contractor on the project. His firm has been asked to put the
addition on the back side of the building. Page reported the lot is 3 acres and
covers about half of the lot next to the Merit Inn. Page stated that snow
removal was never a problem as it went all the way in the back. Page also
noted that most of the area is asphalt and there is a green strip out in the front
of the lot. Page stated they will be happy to consider additional landscaping
such as flower boxes etc. Page announced the covered dumpster would not be
a problem.
Discussion took place on the green strip in the area. Page pointed out on the
site plan where the green strips would be and also indicated where trees would
be left. It was noted, there would be one green strip in the front and one on the
side.
Goecke asked if the motion was approved would it include the staff
recommendations. Nord, the maker of the motion, requested the staff
recommendations be added to the motion. Goecke, who seconded the motion,
concurred. The motion now read:
NORD MOVED TO APPROVE PZ99-29 WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS
MADE BY STAFF. GOECKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE
ERWIN YES GOECKE YES
NORD YES KERRY ABSENT
BRYSON YES GLICK YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. OLD BUSINESS: None
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT: None
8. REPORTS:
a. City Council
Councilman Bannock reported a copy of the agenda from the July 21, 1999
meeting was included in. the packet. He noted, most of this meeting was
devoted to the Multi-Purpose Facility and the City Council had approved it,
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appropriating $426,750.00. Item C-5 of the agenda awarded the contract for
Professional Consulting Services to Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. for
the preparation of a project presentation package for the Kenai Coastal Trail.
b. Borough Planning
Bryson reported he was not present for the last two Borough Planning
Commission meetings so was unable to report on them. However, he did have
copies of the draft meeting minutes to share if anyone was interested.
c. Administration
Kebschull complimented Councilman Bannock on his explanation of the
funding for the Multi-purpose Facility.
Kebschull reported the police followed up on the complaint of the parking
problems on Lawton and when they were in the area they didn't see anything.
Should anyone observe illegal parking, etc., they are asked to contact the police
as soon as possible.
Kebschull stated they were diligently working on the city addressing and
explained, the project was similar to what the Borough had done. Kebschull
reported the City was responsible for addressing all parcels in the city and there
were over 5,000 parcels. The old PTI maps were being utilized in this effort so
some parcels may have three or four addresses and some large parcels may
have ten or more addresses. At this time the project is 60% complete and
approximately 100 people would be affected with address changes. All-attempts
were being made to keep assigning of new addresses at a minimum. The
purpose for the addressing was the Enhanced 911 project; currently there is no
access to a database with the City of Kenai's street addresses. Kebschull
reported she would keep the Commission updated on the progress of this
project.
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Board of Adjustment Decision - Beaver Loop Partnership
"Zoning Bulletin" - July 10, 1999
KPB Plat Committee Action - July 12, 1999
11.
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h (~UESTIONS:
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 28, 1999
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Commissioner Nord reported Sycamore Street was being cleaned up and thanked
staff for their efforts in making this happen.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION:
GOEC~ MOVED TO ADJOURN.
ADJOURNED AT 7:30 P.M.
THERE WERE NO OBJECTIONS.
MEETING
Respect~lly Submitted:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission
July 28, 1999
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: July 28, 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 fi'om the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ99-30--Landscape/Site Plan for the property described as Lot 10, Block 2, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park (325 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Dan Van
Zee, Hertz Rent A Car, 325 Airport Way, Kenai, Alaska.
b. PZ99-31--Landscape/Site Plan for the property described as KN T06N R11W S35 Starting
At The 1/4 Comer Common To Sec 34 & 35 Proceed East 360 Ft Th North Parallel To The
Section Line To The Intersection With The South Boundary Of The Kenai Spur Hwy Th
Northwest Along Said Hwy To The Intersection...(7983 Kenai Spur Highway), Kenai,
Alaska. Application submitted by Bill Zubeck, Zubeck, Inc., 7983 Kenai Spur Highway,
Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
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REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. KPB Administrative Approval Beaver Creek Lookout Subdivision
Planning & Zoning Commission
Agenda
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11. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
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PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
Vice-Chairman Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBE~ PRF~ENT:
Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Donald Erwin
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Carl Glick, Barb Nord, Robert Newbry
OTHERS PRESENT:
Councilman Duane Bannock, Administrative
Assistant Marflyn Kebschull, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
A quorum was not established so Vice-Chair Bryson cancelled the meeting.
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes- July 28, 1999
d. Consent Agenda - None
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PZ99-30--Landscape/Site Plan for the property described as Lot 10, Block
2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park (325 Airport Way), Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Dan Van Zee, Hertz Rent A Car~ 325 Airport Way,
Kenai, Alaslm.
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August 11, 1999
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PZ99-31--Landscape/Site Plan for the property, described as KN T06N
R11W S35 Starting At The 1/4 Corner Common To Sec 34/h 35 Proceed
East 360 Ft Th North Parallel To The Section Line To The Intersection
With The South Boundary Of The Kenai Spur Hwy Th Northwest Along Said
Hwy To The Intersection...17983 Kenai Spur Highway}, Kenai, Alaska.
Application submitted by Bill Zubeck, Zubeck, Inc., 7983 Kenai Spur
Highway, Kenai, Alaska.
OLD BUSINESS:
7. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
8. REPORTS:
City Council
BorouEh PlanninE
Administration
9. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. KPB Administrative Approval Beaver Creek Lookout Subdivision
11.
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h ~UESTIONS:
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
KENAI BF-~UTIFICATION COMMITTEI
AUGUST 10, 1999
*** 5:30 p.m.
Kenai Council Chambers
ITEM 1'
***AGENDA***
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES- JULY 13, 1999
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
ITEM 6'
a.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion - Volunteer Appreciation
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Chamber of Commerce Beautification Contest
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
Parks & Recreation Director
Kenai City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
ITEM 9:
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INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 1, 1999
City Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 1999.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
AUGUST 10, 1999
*** 5:30 P.M.
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIRPERSON MARILYN DIMMICK, PRESIDING
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dimmick at approximately 5'40 p.m.
The roll was called as follows:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Non-Voting Members Present:
Others Present:
Dimmick, Jung, Johnson, Rogers and Brown
Hansen and Nord
Benedict, Overturf
City Clerk Carol Freas, Parks & Recreation Director
Bob Frates and Councilwoman Linda Swamer
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and Dimmick declared it approved as presented.
ITEM 3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 13, 1999
There were no changes or corrections to the minutes of July 13, 1999 and Dimmick
declared them approved as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- None.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion- Volunteer Appreciation
The Committee discussed the Possibility of a volunteer appreciation gathering as they
did at their previous meeting. The event would be to say thank-you for the help given
and to get feedback from the participants.
After a lengthy discussion, the Committee decided to hold their September meeting as
usual, but adjourn by 6:00 p.m. and then go to the Leif Hansen Memorial Park
(arriving by 6' 15 p.m.) for a volunteer thank-you gathering. Refreshments were
planned for the gathering, and the event is to include a tour of the park, a plant and
seed swap, a general clean-up of the beds (if weather permits), review and discussion of
future needs (creating a perimeter for the park including low shrubs at the south end,
additional sidewalks/marker spaces), etc. The Committee requested the Parks &
Recreation Commission members and City Council be invited as well as advertise the
event through public service announcements, etc.
Committee members were urged to take pictures of the flower beds around the city for
Frates' scrapbook.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Chamber of Commerce Beautification Contest
A general discussion followed regarding .the previous night's judging of individual and
business flower gardens for the Chamber of Commerce Beautification Contest.
Dimmick noted she did not have names for some of the addresses they had chosen for
awards. Clerk Freas stated she could cross-search them through the voter
registration list.
Concern was voiced the businesses would not be acknowledged for their beautification
efforts. It was decided the contest was the Chamber's and they recognize the
businesses through their office.
Some of the awards were stated to be Forence Munger, third; Anita Myerson, honorable
mention; Pat Porter, greenery; Plagge, greenery honorable mention; McCartan's,
McLeod's, and Padilla's, honorable mention. A complete list of the award winners was
given to Frates to submit to the Chamber office.
The members chose the frrst through honorable mention for businesses as follows:
MOTION:
Committee Member Rogers MOVED to award National Bank of Alaska for first place
and Member Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
MOTION:
Committee Member Brown MOVED to award Veronica's for second place and Member
Jung SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Committee Member Brown MOVED to nominate Park Terrace Apartments for third
place and Member Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED. -
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AUGUST 10, 1999
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It was decided Carlisle Freight would be awarded honorable mention.
forward the findings to Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
Frates is to
It was also decided the beautification judging would begin earlier next year, possibly
the third week in July. Frates is to request this information be included in the
newspaper article that will announce the winners of the awards this year and also
request the information be included in the Chamber Chatter in the spring.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Committee Chair
KVCC Flower Bed- Dimmick requested some assistance in placement of
flowers in the beds at the KVCC. It was suggested treated timbers be placed to keep
grass from growing in around the sidewalks and foot-high flowers be placed in order for
the name tags to be more visible. The flower bed around the gold mining sign was also
discussed and it was suggested Leah Spaulding at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe be
contacted in regard to native flowers and plant acquisition and placement. Another
suggested contact was Mr. Baldwin for purchase of wildflower seeds. The members
were requested to give some thought to what to be planted and seeds needing to be
purchased for next spring.
Parks/h Recreation Director
Roses -- Frates reported the rose asked about at the Leif Hansen Memorial Park
was called Rugosa Morlend Blush. He also reported all the roses had been planted at
the Park, as well as some at the shelter on the ballpark strip.
Cemetery- Frates reported a lot of work had been done at the cemetery. He
suggested railroad ties be placed along the front fence area and roses be planted there.
Frates stated the roses would require little maintenance for the Parks crew.
Offers Park- Frates reported work had begun in front of the Oilers Park. They
took out a dead tree and cleaned the area. He added, the area looked much better.
Airport Triangle - Frates reported lots of plant material had been removed at
the airport triangle. He noted the dying potentilla was replaced with roses and lilacs.
He also noted the marigolds at the airport sign were sprayed for aphids.
Summer Crews - Frates reported a number of the summer-hired crew had
terminated due to their returning to school.
Beautification Contest - Frates suggested more categories be created for the
contest and have a traveling award to go from yard to yard during the summer. A type
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PAGE 3
of award-of-the-week which could then be noted in the newspaper in order to make the
program recognized throughout the community. A moose silhouette was suggested for
the traveling award with wording to signify the award. Frates was requested to put the
discussion on a spring meeting agenda.
Kenai City Council Liaison
Vice Mayor Election- Councilwoman Swarner reported she had been elected
vice mayor by the council. She also reported she had taken out petitions to be a
candidate for the October election.
Weeds- Swarner stated her concerns about the amount of weeds in the city
flower beds and boxes. She noted, she discussed the matter at a council meeting and
with the city manager, acknowledging that ff it was desired to have a beautiful city,
additional workers will be needed to do the work (weeding, watering, etc.). Dimmick
suggested finding flowers used in other drier climates that could take Kenai's dry
summer weather. Frates added he had also been involved in discussions regarding
watering strategies and the need for additional employees.
ITEM 8: OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Johnson - Questioned whether the city coUld keep the property formerly leased
for a proposed assisted living facility in city hands. She was concerned the area in
front of and along side the senior facility would be developed instead of keeping it a
park for everyone's enjoyment. She added, she was concerned building on the property
could de-stabilize the bluff and that the downtown area of Kenai needed all the green
space it could keep. Johnson added, she was told the Beautification Committee could
be the grass roots start of a campaign against development of those properties.
Swarner stated she had heard no statements of interest to make more land into parks.
She explained, if the property were to be designated as a park, it would first have to be
purchased from the Airport Fund and the price would be very high. She added, she
didn't believe there would be four votes of the council to purchase the property from
the Airport Fund. Frates added, the Shkituk' site was in that area and the proposed
coastal trail/bluff restoration project may have an entrance to the trail in that area.
Swamer also noted, there was no solid proposal for use of the property and nothing
had been received in writing.
Overturf- Asked if Frates was taking pictures of the flower beds and boxes.
Frates answered, he was taldng slides. Overturf suggested the members keep lists of
varieties of flowers, names, colors and heights for use when it comes time to order
seeds, etc. Overturf also suggested crocus (various colors) bulbs and grape hyacinth
blubs be ordered and placed at Memorial Park. She noted, their bright colors would be
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PAGE 4
a nice addition to the area in the spring and they don't seem to be a choice of food for
moose. Dimmick suggested bulbs be considered for in front of the Bernie Huss Trail as
well.
Johnson- Reported the senior van would be taking people on a tour of
wildflower gardens in Homer on Thursday.
ITEM 9-
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INFORMATION
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 1, 1999.
City Council Action Agendas of July 7 and 21, 1999.
ITEM 10:
A~JOUI~MENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:03 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Ca~'ol L. Fre~.d, City Clerk
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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:
,
.
,
.
,
PI~LIC 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.
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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:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
,
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
.
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
Parmership to Aurora Holdings & Investments, LLC.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attomey
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J' DISCUSSION
, ,
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUT~ SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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7:00 P.M.
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ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-lo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
and Williams.
Present were;
Bookey, Swarner, Bannock, Frazer
Absent was: Moore
A-3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED to nominate Councilwoman Linda Swarner, being the
senior member of the council, as Vice Mayor. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the
motion.
No other nominations were stated and nominations were closed.
VOTE:
There were no objections.
Vice Mayor.
SO ORDERED. Williams confirmed Swarner was now
A-4. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AT: I-1, Mayor's Report - 8/1/99 Alaska Flying Network Letter
regarding personal property tax on aircraft.
MOTION:
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Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
'ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Williams noted he had no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
requested IYNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Popp/Julie Lipka - Alaska Challenger Learning Center of
Alaska/Gold Shovel Presentation.
Heard after the public hearings due to Lipka's delayed arrival. Popp thanked council
and the City of Kenai for their past and future support of the Challenger Learning
Center project. He noted, the groundbreaking ceremony was very successful and
thanked Lipka for her involvement in planning and coordinating the event. Popp
presented one of the ceremonial gold shovels to the City of Kenai in recognition of its
support. Popp reported an additional 20 shovels used for the groundbreaking had
been donated to the Parks & Recreation Department.
Williams added, those who had been and continue to work toward the completion of
the Challenger project were a champion group who had been working hard raising
money, working with contractors, etc. He reminded those present of the c°merstone
setting ceremony to be held on August 14 at 1:00 p.m.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1o
Ordinance No. 1834-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $214,159 for Street Improvement Grants.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1834-99 and
Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams reported he discussed the possibility of
using a portion of the grant funds to complete the paving and storm drain work at
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PAGE 3
the Erik Hansen Scout Park area. He added, administration would like to do the
planning and engineering over the winter in order to have the paving work underway
by the middle of May. Williams requested council's approval of using some of the
funds for this purpose.
Councilman Bannock stated he thought the use of a portion of the funds for this
purpose was very appropriate. He asked if there was an estimate of the cost
available. Public Works' Manager Komelis answered there was no estimate, but
guessed it would cost approximately $20,000 to $30,000. A priority plan for paving
projects will be developed.
City Manager Ross explained this was the second appropriation of grant funds for
street projects. Some of the first appropriation was used on the Crow Court paving
project. When enough funds are accumulated to do several projects, a list of primary
needs will be brought to council for their consideration. He added, the monies
included in this ordinance had not been spent.
Swarner noted the ordinance had no sPecific street projects listed in it and asked
Attorney Graves if she could have a potential conflict. Graves answered, there are no
restrictions on matching grants and determined there would be no conflict.
Williams noted he wanted council's concurrence to do the paving at the Erik Hansen
Scout Park in the spring. There were no comments or objections.
VOTE:
Booke¥:
Bannock:
Yes Swamer:
Yes
Frazer:
Yes
Yes
Moore'
Williams:
Absent
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-2.
Ordinance No. 1835-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $7,946 in the General Fund for Library Computer
Equipment.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1835-99 and
Councilwoman Swamer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Bookey:
Bannock:
Yes
Yes
Swarner- I Yes
Frazer: Yes
Moore: Absent
Williams' Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3.
Ordinance No.' 1837-99 - Appropriating a $1,500 Donation from the
Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 for Recreational Equipment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No 1837-99 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Booke¥:
Bannock:
Yes
Yes
Swarner:
Frazer:
Yes
Yes
Moore;
Williams:
Absent
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-4.
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.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-47 and requested
IJN~~OUS CONSENT. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Williams noted the CIRCAC forum at which this
resolution would be presented, was scheduled for September 10, 1999 in Homer.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-5.
Resolution No. 99-48- Transferring $10,000 in the Airport Land
System Special Revenue Fund for Maintenance and Repair.
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 99-48 and Councilman
Bannock SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging- Swarner reported a meeting would be held on
Au~st 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
D-2. Airport Commission - Bannock reported the next meeting would be
held on August 12 at 7'00 p.m.
D-3. Harbor Commission - Bookey reported the next meeting would be held
on Au~st 9, 1999 at 7'00 p.m.
D-4. Library Commission - Library Director Jankowska reported a meeting
was held on August 3. A report on the Library's summer activities was presented by
Library staff.
D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission - Frazer reported a meeting would be
held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on August 5, 1999.
D-6. Planning/~ Zoning Commission - Bannock reported the minutes of
the July 14 meeting were included in the packet. Bannock also reported the
Commission approved a sign permit and site su~ey at their duly 28 meeting.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7-a. Beautification Committee - Swarner reported the next Committee
meetin§ would be held on August 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She also
noted, the Committee members would be jud~/n§ the Chamber of Commerce's
beautification contest.
D-7-b.
Historic District Board- No report.
D-7-c.
Kenai Visitors/h Convention Bureau Board- No report.
D-7-d. Alaska Municipal LeaEue Report- Williams reported plans for the
AML Conference to be held in Kenai/Soldoma were proceedin§. He noted, the Alaska
Conference of Mayors would be meetin§ in Homer on August 30 and 31. He asked if
there would be additional funds available in the Legislative bud§et to put toward the
conference banquet. It was noted, $3,000 had been included in the Legislative
bud§et for the conference reception to be held at the ARFF. Williams is to contact
Mayors Lancaster and Navarre as to what they plan for the banquet and how they
will be participatin§ in re§ard to the event.
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ITEM E: MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 21, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRF_~PONDENCE- None.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS- None.
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
H-X.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Frazer SECONDED
the motion.
The interest rate for an investment listed was noted to be 6.03% and that it seemed
to be a very good rate. Finance Director Semmens explained the transaction was
different than what had been typical for the city in that an investment was sold at a
small loss to achieve a higher gain.. He explained, this was called active management
instead of passive management.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
i-2o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$2,500 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
i-i-ao
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.
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Attorney Graves reported administration had no objections to the transfer. He noted,
the code provided for such transfers with the approval of council who could not
unreasonably deny the transfer.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease,
ADL 32885 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. ~O ORDERED.
ITEM I-
I-1. Mayor
a,
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ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Volcano Monitoring/Challenger Center- Williams referred to the July
21, 1999 letter from Senator Stevens which was included in the packet.
He noted the letter noted the bill in which funds had been included for
the Challenger Center would be considered by his committee in the
near future. Williams noted, he had forwarded letters to Senators
Stevens and Murkowski and Congressman Young thanking them for
their past support and requesting their continued support of the
Challenger project.
Referring to the first paragraph of the letter, Bookey questioned the
reference to funding included in the Year 2000 Transportation bill and
USGS budget for volcano monitoring. He stated it appeared (from the
letterl the city requested the funding for the volcano monitoring and he
was concerned that if the council went to Senator Stevens for funding
for the coastal trail, Stevens would think funds were already given to
the city for the volcano monitoring program and may not consider
funding the coastal trail project.
Williams stated he understood Bookey's concern and thought the
funding for the volcano monitoring program was an overall
appropriation to be made on behalf of the USGS, but the program
would also serve the city. Bookey stated he wanted the city to have a
fairly clean plate if it requests funds from the federal government.
City Manager
Airport Entrance Repairs - Ross reported council had requested the
"restricted area" sign be removed and repairs to the north end entrance
stairs be made at the airport terminal. He noted, repair of the stairs
would probably take redesign and until the design and renovation is
made, the entrance would be closed to the public, especially during the
winter.
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I-4o
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C,
d,
DEC Testing- Ross reported he would be meeting with DEC
rePresentatives to discuss further testing of environmental issues at the
airport. He noted costs should not be extensive (approximately $10,000
to $25,000).
Maintenance Facility- Ross noted the maintenance facility design and
engineering had been on the council's priority list for some time. He
believed the impetus for receiving the funds last year was the ARFF
truck. Ross added, Airport Manager Cronkhite would be wortdng with
the FAA on the issue and there was a possibility airport matching funds
could be proposed. He continued, administration was suggesting the
design and engineering of the ARFF warm storage/maintenance facility
be done knowing money for the construction was not available at this
time. However, construction funding would be on the list for FAA
funding. Ross added, more about this project would be brought to
council at either the next August meeting or their first meeting in
September.
Street Address Project - Ross referred to a memorandum included in
the packet regarding the street address project in progress with city
staff. He noted, approximately 200 of 5,000 properties in Kenai had
bad addresses. Some of those properties were unimproved or didn't use
the street address for mailing. Ross added, major problems were not
anticipated, however some property owners may have to make some
address changes. It was thought council members may receive some
telephone calls from concerned citizens.
Dip Net Fishery- Ross reported a critique and revenue/expense report
would be presented to council the first of September.
Dairy queen Property- Ross reported the Dairy Queen property sale
closed.
Attorney- No report.
City Clerk
Kenai Peninsula Youth Court, Inc. - Clerk Freas referred to the July
19, 1999 letter from Virginia Espenshade of the Kenai Peninsula Youth
Court, Inc. included in the packet. She noted, in the letter, Espenshade
requested disbursement of council's FY 2000 appropriation for the
program. Freas noted, council had included $3,500 in its Legislative
budget for this purpose. Council had no objections to proceeding with
the disbursement.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES'
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Petition Packages- Freas reported eight petition packages had been
taken out by individuals for the October 5, 1999 city election. She
noted, four of the packages were for the two one-year seats .and four for
the two three-year seats.
Finance Director-
City Audit -- Semmens reported the auditors were working at city hall
and Would be there for about two weeks. He added, he hoped to have
the statements to counCil within a month after the auditors completed
their work.
b.
State Revenue Sharing Funds ' Semmens also reported the revenue
sharing monies had been received and it included money for the health
facility. He added, an ordinance to appropriate the monies would be
included in the next packet for introduction.
I-6o
Public Works
Coastal Trail/Bluff RestOration Project- Komelis reported the first
public hearing regarding the project would be held on August 24, 1999
in the council chambers and would begin at 7:00 p.m.
b.
Sewer Treatment Plant- Komelis reported, the city would be receiving
the SHARP award during the August 18 council meeting and that
Commissioner Flannigan would attend the meeting to present the
award.
C.
NPDS/Sewer Treatment Plant ' Komelis also reported the draft NDPS
report for effluent had been received and it was looking very good.
Public notices would be published by DEC as there was a 30-day
comment period.
I-7. Airport Manager- Airport Manager Cronkhite reported a contractor
had been hired to clean the carpet in the airport terminal. She explained, the
contractor felt 90% of the dirt and stains now in the carpet could be removed. The
work will be done during the evening. When asked if the cleaning might delay the
need to install new carpeting, Cronkhite stated, a delay would be considered if the
cleaning is successful.
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
Jill Lipka~606 Salmo Circle, Kenai. Lipka reported she and her family walk
the beach very often and noticed there was a lot of garbage and fish carcasses, etc.
left on the beach from the dip net fishery. Lipka asked if it would be cleaned up as
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PAGE 10
the smell was very offensive. Ross noted he would have someone investigate the
problem. He added, it was normal to have wash-up of carcasses, etc. and that would
continue for awhile.
Council
Bookey- No comments.
Swarner --
a. Dip Net Season- Swamer asked if there had been a police officer
walking the beach during the dip net season. Lt. Kohler answered yes.
b. Airport Terminal Carpet- Swarner stated she was glad to hear the
carpet would be cleaned.
¢. WRCC Run- Swarner reported there would be a lot of people from out
of the area/n Kenai for the WRCC run to begin at 10:00 a.m. on August
14.
d. Election -- Thanked council for electing her Vice Mayor.
Bannock- No comments'.
Frazer- No comments.
Williams -
a. Excavations- Williams reported three concrete foundations had been
unearthed by someone expanding their operation close to the adrport.
He suggested the foundations could have been there since the late
1940's as he did not remember buildings having been there. He noted a
gas'line had also been placed to the foundations. Bookey stated the
foundations had been placed there by Joe Ross who had planned to
build a car wash on the property and then abandoned the project.
b. Personal Property Tax/Aircraft- Williams referred to the letter from
Charles Versaw of Alaska Flying Network, which was added to the
agenda at the beginning of the meeting. He noted, Versaw requested
the city consider an exemption to the payment of personal property tax
on aircraft for their citizens.
Discussion followed during which it was pointed out Soldotna and
Homer had exempted the tax; Seward decided they would not exempt it;
and Seldovia probably would not make the exemption. Bannock noted,
a $100,000 exemption had been given for aircraft by the Borough, but
boats and motor vehicles were not included in the exemption.
Williams noted, the taxes collected were incidental to the costs of
operation of the airport. He stated he was unsure of how he would
respond to the letter. Bannock suggested Versaw be invited to the next
Airport Commission meeting to discuss the matter further.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
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ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:03 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMO:
TO:
FROM'
Rick Ross, City Manager ~
Marilyn Kebschull, Planning & Zoning Administration
DATE'
August 11, 1999
SUBJECT' Office 2000 Upgrades
During the budget process, departments were told to estimate $300 to upgrade Office 97.
The current price we receive from Government Computer Sales for a single copy is $311.
We can receive discounted pricing by purchasing upgrade licenses. This price is $243.70
per license, a savings of $67.30 per copy.
The licenses allow us to copy a CD for each license. We have a CD reader/writer. Blank
CD's cost less than $1.50, if we buy in bulk.
I have put together a group order for all departments. We will be ordering 36 licenses at
a total cost of $8,773.20 This is a saving of $2,422.80 over purchasing the individual
for the August 18 council meeting.' If I can
copies. I have prepared a purchase order th
provide fi~her clarification on this order, let me know.
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1838-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $26,928 IN
THE GENERAL FUND FOR PASS-THROUGH GRANTS.
WHEREAS, pass-through grant funding was not included in the budget due to
uncertainty regarding the Revenue Sharing Program; and
WHEREAS, the City received $26,928 from the State of Alaska Revenue Sharing
Program for health facilities.
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
$26,928
Increase Appropriations:
Non-Departmental- Grants to Agencies
$26,928
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of
September, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance' ~,~'
(8/3/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
August 18, 1999
September 1, 1999
September 1, 1999
Suggested by:
Administr
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1839-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASIC~
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $450,000
FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF THE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FACILITY,
AIRPORT FIRE STATION AND WARM STORAGE FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska awarded the City a grant of $250,000 for design
and engineering of an Airport Maintenance Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Airport needs a fire station located on the Airport proper to
meet FAA mandated response times; and
WHEREAS, the Airport needs a warm storage facility to house Airport snow
removal equipment; and
WHEREAS, after the facility design and engineering work is completed on the
Airport fire station and warm storage facility, these projects will be submitted to
the FAA for funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$200,000
Increase Appropriations'
Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$200,000
Airport Fire Station Capital Project Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues'
Transfer from Special Revenue Fund
Increase Appropriations'
Engineering/ Design
$200,000
$200,000
Ordinance No. 1839~99
Page Two
Airport Maintenance Facility Capital Prqiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
State Grant
Increase Appropriations'
Engineering/Design
$250,000
$250,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of
September, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance-
(8/9/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
August 18, 1999
September 1, 1999
September 1, 1999
Suggested by: Administration
City of Kenai
ORDINANCE NO. 1840-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $10,000 IN
THE JET FUEL FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND.
WHEREAS, additional testing has been requested by the Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation (ADEC); and
WHEREAS, funds are available for appropriation in the Airport Land Fund.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as
follows:
Airport Land System Special Revenue Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
$10,000
Increase Appropriations'
Airport Land- Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$10,000
Jet Fuel Facility Capital Proiect Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from Airport Land
$10,000
Increase Appropriations:
Professional Services
$10,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 1st day of
September, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:~
(S/12/99) kl
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
August 18, 1999
September 1, 1999
September 1, 1999
CENTRAL PENINS~ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
P. O. BOX 2113
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
(907)283-7797
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidaigo
Kenai, AK 99611
Ref: Habitat Acres water and sewer installation
Dear Mayor Williams,
Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity has been trying to develop the Habitat Acres
Subdivision for several years and finally was in a position this year to proceed with the
installation of the water and sewer lines. We are planning next year to get the gravel road
in place and begin building on the six lots that will now be available. This subdivision is
located on Colonial Drive off Linwood Street in Kenai and we had identified funds to pay
for the water and sewer line installation. Unfortunately, after the water line extension was
completed down Colonial Drive and into the cul-de-sac, we tried to extend the sewer line
and found a large bury pit in our way, containing the stumps and debris probably from the
clearing of Colonial Drive.
We notified the acting City Manager and City Engineer of what we had found and
asked if the city could pick up the costs for removing this bury pit but were advised that it
would probably need to go before City Council for resolution. Since the construction
project was in process, Habitat for Humanity instructed the Contractor (Foster
Construction) to proceed with the installation of the sewer line after taking out the bury pit
materials and replacing with good material. Enclosed is a copy of the invoice for the
additional expenses for removing this bury pit which was in the Colonial Drive right of way
on the North side of street directly in line of the sewer line extension.
Habitat for Humanity requests that the City Council consider paying this invoice as this
greatly exceeds our budget for this water and sewer project. This year CPHFH has taken
on more projects than ever before. We are building two houses, one on Portlock in Kenai
and one off Strawberry Road as well as extending the water and sewer lines about 350 ft
down Colonial Drive and into the cul-de-sac at Habitat Acres. This will access six more
building lots in Kenai, possibly giving us the opportunity to build two houses at one time,
on adjoining lots.
Mayor Williams, please consider presenting this Foster Construction invoice to the City
Council for payment of the $6860.50 amount billed to Habitat for Humanity. Thank you
for ali the past support that the City of Kenai has provided in donating land and assisting
whenever possible in our goal of building houses in partnership with people in need of
decent, affordable housing.
Sincerely,
Barry El~l'ridge, Chairman
Site Selection and Development Committee
Enclosure: Foster Construction itr 8/3/99 with invoice
FOSTER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PO Box 303
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-9139fax (907) 262-.1428
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August 3, 1999
Barry Eldridge
Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 2113
Kenai, AK. 99611
Dear Barry,
When we were installing the sewer main in Colomal Street we mn into an old burial pit.
As we discussed earlier, maybe the City of Kenai can help you out with this b/Il. It
would be a way that the City can help Habitat, and it just does not seem fight that you
would have to pay for this upgrade in the City R.O.W. when you are trying to build
houses to give away to those in need.
Sincerely,
Steve Foster
Foster Construction, Inc.
Foster Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 303
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-9139 (907) 262-1428
INVOICE
Sold To: Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 2113
Kenai, AK 99611
Order Number:
Resale Number
Job Code:
Item
5800 Excavator
D6C Dozer
Pit run
~aygo
fid Dumps
Habitat for Humanity
Description
load out bury pit
spread import
Pit run gravel
compact
export material- 15 hours w/end dumps
D4C Dozer
Kenai sales tax
spread gravel & ditch cleanup
5% Kenai sales tax
Ship To:
Attn:
Terms: None
Sales Rep:
Ship Via: None
Quantity
8.00
6.00
408.00
4.00
15.25
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PO Box 2113
Kenai, AK 99611
Barry Eldridge
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Bruce V. Alumbaugh
214 Forest Drive North
Kenai? AK 99611
August 13, 1999
City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Commission
210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
RE- Appeal of Conditional Use Permit PZ 99-24
After meeting with the Jordans on the evening of August 12, 1999, we came to an
agreement regarding permit PZ 99-24. They have agreed to the two following conditions:
1) They will not have chickens on their property.
2) They will not install a RV dump station.
Based upon the above conditions (filed by the Jordans on August 13, 1999) I wish to
withdraw my appeal of permit PZ 99-24 at this time.
Sincerely,
Brace V. Alumbaugh
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM'
DATE:
RE'
Mayor and Council Members
August 13, 1999
APPEAL OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. PZ99-24 for a Greenhouse,
Gi~t Shop and Coffee Shop at 202 North Forest Drive, Kenai - Bruce
V. Alumbaugh, Appellant
The attached letter of appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's actions on their
Resolution No. PZ99-24 is attached. The letter was received on August 10, 1999.
KMC 14.20.290(b)(1), "Appeals - Board of Adjustment" provides,
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall set a date for and hold a hearing on all
appeals within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal. However,
should the thirtieth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the
hearing may be scheduled for the next following weekday which is not a
municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)-(10) and (b). Notice of the
time and place of such hearing shall be mailed to all parties interested
and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property involved at least
ten (10) days prior tO the hearing.
Please set a Board of Adjustment hearing for the above-referenced matter. The hearing
30-day limit falls on Thursday, September 9, 1999. The regular council meeting in
September falling within the 30-day period is September 1. Certified notices must go
to property owners within 300 feet "at least ten (101 days prior to the hearing."
ON WHAT DAY DOES COUNCIL WANT TO SET A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
HEARING ON THE ABOVE. REFERENCED MATTER?
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August 10, 1999
Bruce V. Alumbaugh
214 Forest Drive North
Kenai. AK 99611
City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Commission
210 Fidalgo Ave. Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7794
RE' Conditional Use Permit PZ 99-24
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At this time I would like to submit an appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision
on July 14. 1999 regarding Conditional use permit PZ 99-24 as per KMC 14.20.290.
I was surprised and disappointed with the city council meeting on the 14th of July, 1999, when
no public discussion was allowed during the re-consideration of PZ 99-24. This did not allow tbr any
comment on the proposal except tbr the letter I filed on July 2, 1999. I had not intended for that letter
to stand alone and had hoped to clarify and expand upon it when public comment opened. This appeal is
for the purpose of clarifying my objections to the commercial production of livestock (specifically
chickens) in a suburban residential zoned neighborhood and to address new concems on the location of
the sewage dump station.
I am very concerned with the approval of the commercial use of chickens next door to our
house. The last letter I filed informed you of my wife's allergy to poultry. I realize that if chickens were
to be put on the property for private purposes; we would have no say in the matter, but this is not the
case. The Jordans intend on using the chickens in several areas of their business, theretbre, they have
had to ask for a permit to be able to do this. This puts the use of the chickens in a whole new category.
This is not simply a family having a few chickens tbr their family. This is a business based on a use of
chickens in a larger quantity than the family chicken barn would normally have. This is of special
concern for my wife. When most people think of an allergy, they think watery eyes, runny nose and
sneezing. My wife's reactions are much more intense. Her symptoms start with a headache and rapidly
progress to abdominal cramps and then severe diarrhea. Past experiences have shown us that there does
not have to be a noticeable odor to cause these symptoms. It does not matter how clean the pens are
kept and that there will be no noticeable odor, the affects will still be there for her. This is especially tree
since the location of the chicken barn was moved from its originally planned area on the east side of the
property (next to a wooded lot with some heavy equipment parked on a portion of it) to the center of
the property on the north half, significantly closer to our house. This was done as part of a deal with
some of the neighboring property, owners worked out at a "neighborhood meeting". We were never
notified or invited to this meeting otherwise we would have been there to express our concerns and
tried to work out a compromise with the Jordans. This appeal is our only choice now. The Jordans only
contacted us after we filed an objection on the 2nd of July. Mrs. Jordan came over and walked me
through the property to show me where the chicken bam would be. She also stated that the actual
number of chickens would be about 10 and that the only reason for the request for 30 on the property
was that they needed a maximum number for the permit application. There was no offer of a
compromise. She came over just to show me what was planned in the hopes that I would withdraw my
letter of objection. I did not. and at this point, renew my objections. Since then. the final layout of the
business has changed from what I was told it would be. The chicken barn is now closer to my house,
amazingly enough the only house that actually borders the property. This was even after they had been
informed of my concerns with the health of my wife.
I also object to the planned R/V sewage dump station. When the location of the dump was first
discussed during and after the first council meeting on June 23, 1999, the Jordans had said that they
planned to put the dump on the north side of the existing flower shop, next to the flower shop. The last
layout submitted (and accepted by the council on July 14, 1999) has the dump on the north end of the
new parking lot, close to our house. This is quite a difference from where I was told it would be and as
with the chicken bam, locates the sewage dump site closest to the only house that physically borders
the property. I had planned to bring my objection to this during the July 14 meeting but was not
afforded the opportunity. I fail to see how this addition will enhance the value of my property as the
Jordans claim in their application tbr the permit. I feel it will have the opposite effect. A dump station
has no relevance to the operation of a green house, gift shop or a coffee shop and should not be
considered necessary for that type of business. There are other dump stations that are more
appropriately located in Kenai that are also free to use to the general public. The addition of this station
would not add an.vthing new to what the ciw already has to offer. I now ask that the council consider
striking this item from the conditional use permit.
There is one more thing I would like the council to consider during this appeal. Since the
property is zoned suburban residential and I would hate to see this residential area increasingly
commercialized in the thture especially since the Jordans make mention of selling the property with the
expanded commercial use in their July 6, 1999 letter to the commission. I would like to see the
neighborhood protected by implementing a sunset type of clause on the land that when the ownership
of the property is transferred, the newly expanded commercial use does not transfer with it. This would
allow the Jordans to put the business in that they want and continue to mn it as long as they wish, but
when sold the use of the property would revert back to the original use as a flower shop, the same
status the property was in when the Jordans considered purchasing it, unless another conditional use
permit is obtained. This would allow the neighboring property owners to have a voice in future
commercial uses within our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Bruce V. Alumbaugh
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200
KENAI, AK 99611-7794
AUGUST 12, 1999
RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PZ 99-24 ATTACHMENT
BASED ON AN AGGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN MR. & MRS. ALUMBAUGH AND
OURSELVES, AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ALBUMBAUGH'S RESCINDING THEIR
APPEAL TO OUR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WE HEREBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING;
1) WE WILL NOT INSTALL A RV DUMP STATION.
2) WE WILL NOT HAVE CHICKENS ON OUR PROPERTY.
SINCERELY,
PORTER & SUSAN JORDAN
P.O.BOX 221353
ANCHORAGE, AK 99522
907- 243-5273
NAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY - SOLDOTNA, ALASKA "~ 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
August 5, 1999
Mr. David M. Lawrence, Sponsor Board Chairman
Alaska North Slope LNG Project
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ARCO
Alaska
Post Office Box 100360
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0360
Dear Mr. Lawrence'
MIKE NAVARRE
MAYOR
We are writing to you regarding the routing of the proposed Alaska gas pipeline, currently
the topic of discussions throughout the state. Several potential sites have been considered for the
terminus of the pipeline, but our understanding is that only two remain as viable options - Valdez and
Nikiski.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough, along with the CRies of Soldotna and Kenai, would like to
express our interest in the Nikiski site and ask that we be provided updates, when available, as the
evaluation process proceeds.
The Kenai Peninsula currently enjoys a diversified economy and has much to offer as the
terminus for the gas line project including existing infi'astmcture, a highly skilled workforce, and
strong business, local government and community support. The recent Alpine Module Project
illustrated that our local workforce and businesses can accomplish the successful completion of
major projects.
We are very interested in pursuing this project with the Sponsor Board and would welcome
an opportunity to further discuss the benefits of locating the LNG facility in Cook Inlet, at Nikiski.
Our full cooperation and assistance is available to help make the correct decisions on a project that
will have a tremendous impact on the economy of the Cook Inlet area, the Kenai Peninsula and the
State of Alaska.
Please let us know how we can best assist you in this effort. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Sincerely,
Mike Navarre
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor
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Soldotna City Mayor ~// Ken, fi City MaYOr
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Steve Alleman, Commercial Manager
Chambers of Commerce: Nikiski, Kenai, Soldoma
KPB Area Legislators
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 18, 1999
.
8/10 / 99 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
.
7/7/99 Planning & Zoning Commission Resolutions, January/June 1999.
,
8/10 / 99 Cook Inlet RCAC Council Briefs.
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8/99 Soldoma Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.
Preject status Report
A=Active
NC=Non-Construction
F=Future
STIP=State Trans. Imp.
KK- Keith Kornelis
JL - Jack La Shot
RS - Robert Springer
MK- Marilyn Kebschull
Jet- Jan Taylor
A/NC/F/ City Contact P ojo t Name
STP
A KK
1999 Water System
Improvements (WH I & 2 & PH)
Status
Project awarded to Zubeck, Inc... Well House 1
demolished. Foundation for new buildings being
built.
A JL
Alaska Regional Fire Training
Facility, ARFF
Seeding and CO work and final items being
completed...Part of seeding unacceptable.
A JL/RS
Challenger Learning Center
Building construction has begun.
A MK Comprehensive Plan
$60,000 appropriated in Capital Project Fund.
A JL
Contaminated Soils- Shop
Pete Campbell finalizing report to ADEC.
A KK Crow Court
Project completed by North Star Paving...Final
inspection July 9...Working on LID.
A KK Cunningham Park
Project completed by Peninsula
Construction...Park dedication July 6.
A KK Kenai Coastal Trail
Project awarded to Peratrovich, Nottingham, &
Drage...Aerial photo to be taken week of August
9,..First public hearing August 27 at 7 p.m.
A KK
Mission Bluff W & S Relocation
Surveyor located manhole elevations...Next step
will be design engineering and applying for DEC
grant.
A JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Notice to proceed issued.
A JL Multi-Purpose/Challenger Site
Work
A KK
S. Spruce Beach Parking
Final work being completed.
Project completed by Foster Construction July
9...City installed signs...Slopes to be seeded by
City.
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A/mC/F/ City Contast
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A KK
STP Expansion/Planning
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Have received DEC Grant... Start late this summer
or this winter.
A JL
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
Had meeting with ADEC...Further work
recommended.
a KK
WH 4
Negotiating with Borough on land ownership,
Swires & Lawton. Preparing RFP for engineering
design (Same as Well House No. 3)
F JL
F JL
Kenai Airport Fire Station &
Maintenance Building
New Kenai Health Center
May seek RFP's for design soon.
Project reactivated...construction committee will
start meeting again.
F MK
F KK
Title 14 Review
Water Quality/Quantity
Development Program
Revisions pending funding.
May use funds for 1999 Water System
Improvements (WH 1 & 2 and PH Modifications)
NC JL/RS
ADA City Building Study
Several items underway...Hardware & doors at Sr.
Center.
STIP KK
DOT- Bridge Access Pathway
Pathway along Bridge Access Road from K-Beach
to Spur 3.3 miles...Design FFY 00 at
$250,000...ROW FFY 00 at $100,000... Constr.
FFY 01 at $1,400,000.
STIP KK
DOT- Forest Drive
DOT in final design stage...Construction bid is
scheduled by DOT for September '99...Completed
the first plans-in-hand review.
STIP KK
DOT- Unity Trail Pathway
Pathway along Kenai Spur from MP 2.8 to 8.1.
Design FFY 00 at $200,000...ROW FFY 00 at
$100,000...Const. FFY 01 at $1,700,000.
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Cook Inlet RCAC Council Briefs
August 10, 1999
99-13
*******SAFETY OF NAVIGATION IN COOK INLET FORUM******
The Cook Inlet RCAC forum, "Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet", will be held in Homer
on September 9th and 10th. The forum is designed to stimulate a discussion about oil spill
prevention measures that are needed in Cook Inlet and identify ways to pay for them.
The original plan was to go with a one-day event, but the response to the forum has been
very positive and it was decided it would be best to add an extra half-day to the agenda.
That way we can make sure that everyone's voice is heard and the issue of prevention
receives the attention it deserves.
Over the past several weeks, Cook Inlet RCAC staffhas contacted a wide range of people to
see if they would be interested in participating in the forum. Almost without fail, the
response has been favorable. Industry representatives, environmental organizations, state
and federal agencies, elected government officials (local, state, and federal), village leaders,
fishing groups, and fi'eight companies have all agreed to participate in one form or another.
We are extremely pleased that there is interest from all parties. Our goal for the forum is to
identify what types of oil spill prevention measures are needed in Cook Inlet, now and in the
future, and find a way to fund them. A discussion that includes all points of view will help
us accomplish our goals.
The forum will use panel discussions as a means for generating ideas and solutions. There
will be three panels' The participants in the first panel, Thursday afternoon, will lay out on
the table the concerns that people in Cook Inlet have about marine traffic and oil spill
prevention measures. The second panel, Friday morning, will address possible solutions and
discuss various prevention measures that might work in Cook Inlet. And the third panel,
Friday afternoon, will investigate potential fimding sources that could be tapped to pay for
prevention measures. All panel discussions will include a question-answer session with the
audience.
Executive Director of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, John
Devens, will be the guest speaker at lunch on Friday.
In order to accommodate the people that turn out for the forum, Cook Inlet RCAC is
requesting that anyone who plans to attend contact Karen Williams or Kelly Rose at 907-
283-7222.
The forum will be held at the Homer Elks lodge. We hope to see you there.'
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*******DEC OFFICIALS VISIT COOK INLET RCAC OFFICE*****
Cook Inlet RCAC staff, along with Council President Glen Glenzer, had an oppommity to
meet with the Department of Environmental Conservation's new project manager for
industry preparedness and pipeline program, Susan Harvey, on August 4th. Susan was
accompanied by several other DEC officials including Acting Director of Spill Prevention
and Response Lan'y Dietrick; marine vessel section manager Steve Provant; section
manager of exploration, production, and refineries Joe Saumer; and Mike Munger of the
Department's Kenai office.
Public Outreach Coordinator Joe Gallagher gave the group a brief overview of Cook Inlet
RCAC's organizational structure and mandates under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The
presentation was followed by an informal discussion about issues important to both Cook
Inlet RCAC and the Department of Environmental Conservation. RCAC Science Research
Coordinator Sue Saupe provided an update on environmental monitoring work taking place
this summer and plans for collecting baseline data for intertidal areas around Cook Inlet.
And Executive Director Jim Carter talked about some of the concerns the RCAC has about
the lack of oil spill prevention measures for Cook Inlet.
Everyone at the meeting agreed that the working relationship between Cook Inlet RCAC
and the Department of Environmental Conservation is a positive one and the channels of
communication need to remain open.
*******CIIMMS **--**************************************
The Cook Inlet RCAC will get a preview of the Cook Inlet Information Management and
Monitoring System (CIIMMS) at its quarterly meeting September 17th in Kenai. CIIMMS
is a two-year project, funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, which will
provide an integrated database containing information about the Cook Inlet watershed. The
prototype for the project is completed and representatives from the state Department of
Natural Resources will give the council a demonstration of the system at the quarterly
meeting. CIIMMS workshops will also take place at the Kenai Peninsula College in Kenai
on the afternoon of September 17th and on September 18th at the Kachemak Bay branch of
the college in Homer.
The Cook Inlet RCAC quarterly meeting will be held at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture
Association building in Kenai.
*******ON THE ******************************************
August 18 - RRT Science and Technology meeting, Anchorage
August 24 - Cook Inlet RCAC Executive Committee meeting, Kenai
August 25 - SWEPI/Cross Timbers Drill, CISPRI headquarters in Nikiski
September 3 - Meeting with Admiral Barrett, Commander, 17th Coast Guard District, Kenai
September 7- Local Emergency Planning Executive Committee meeting, Soldoma
September 9, 10 - Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet forum, Homer (Elks lodge)
September 17 - Cook Inlet RCAC Board of Directors meeting, Kenai
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council .... 910 Highland Ave.- .... Kenai, Alaska 99611 ~07-283-7222
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-8usiness News
volume .........
A monthly pUbliCatiOn
Produced, by the
Greater Soldotna
chamber of COmmerce
August 1999
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On behalf of the City of Soldotna, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff, we wish to
applaud everyone who contributed their time, energy, and creativity to help make this another successful Progress Days
Event. To everyone who entered the parade, all of the folks that live and work along the parade route, and to the
community that came to see it, thank you. You are what make's Soldotna such a "magical" place to live, work and play.
We would also like to recognize Unocal Agricultural for their sponsorship of the parade awards and the
entertainment provided throughout the day at the vendor site; to the Peninsula Clarion, the Anchorage Daily News, the
Peninsula Marketplace and KSRM for their outstanding Progress Days special coverage; the VFW Post 10046 for
?roviding Color Guard and the podium for the emcee and chairs for our judges' thanks to Lynden Transport for providing
:he reviewing stand and setting it up; to Barbara Ruckman for her beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and for
heading up the judging committee and to the judges, Dick Bower, Nancy Calvert, Wendy Meloon, Peter Mi¢ciche, Pete
Sprague, Tony Starcevic, and Dick Troeger; Master of Ceremonies, Terry Coval; Mike Silba, of the Music Box for
providing the public address system on the reviewing stand and the stage at the street fair site; the Soldotna Police
Department for leading our parade, taking care of traffic control and, for the first time ever, entering a float; Seekins Ford
for providing vehicles for our d gnitaries; Mailboxes, Etc for assisting with posters and signs; Guff Sherman of GF
Sherman Signs for the Chamber Birthday Banner; the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the use of their parking lot;
Stephan's Tool Rental for contributing a generator for the Chamber float and Peninsula Plumbing for some parts for the
float, and to all of the float riders; Charlie Wiemer, Grand Marshal, and Richard & Buzzy Brown, our King & Queen. Of
course we couldn't have done it without all of the behind- the-scenes assistance of Norm Blakeley, Sammie Cole, Terry
Coval, Paul Gray, Rebecca Hanson, Betty Harris, Russell Hicks, Ken Lancaster, Dan & Donna Mortenson/Diana Spann,
DUNK TANK HUGE SUCCESS !
Thanks to the Moose Family Center for the use of their
dunk tank which was both entertaining and profitable,
thanks to Soldotna Little League for the softballs. Of
course we couldn't have done it without the brave
volunteers that were willing to take a plunge in Support
of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce:
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J~ aartelds- central Emergency ServiCes
Representative Gary Davis
GovernOr Manny Figueiredo- Moose Family Center
:,COry Green - Green's Karate
Russell Hicks - KWAVE/KPEN/K-BAY/K'GTL
Karl Hogg- Coca Cola
MaYor 'Mike Navarre- Kenai Peninsula Borough
Sgt. Queiland, Sgt. Towell, Officer Landeis
-Soldotna Police Dept.
Trooper Ridge- Alaska State Troopers
Pete Sprague- Borough Assembly
Jim Stogsdill- Vice Mayor
On behalf of these volunteers, we would like to thank
the Soldotna Senior Center for the warm water and
Class Act Nail Salon for the us of their towels!
and Charlie Weimer, with the Chamber float, the parade line-
up, the tent set up and take down, and much, much more.
Thanks to Michael Mishou, for once again, setting up
a great day of entertainment, and Mike Silba of the Music Box
along with his crew for taking care of the stage and sound
systems. The Greatlanders Show Band from Elmenaorf Air
Force Base warmed things up, then Don the Magician put on
a magic show to awe ail, he even made a snow storm come
out of his hands (some guys can't let winter go), the Maybrey
Brothers kept things going and Ski To Die played until they
were rained out. Ravinwoif and the Acousticats were hoping
to play, but it just started raining too hard, so maybe next
year
A very big thank you goes out to the following
for making our Aircraft Static Display and
Annual City Picnic a success: The crew at
EAA for all their work on the breakfast and
helping us get aircraft for our display;
Samaritan Air for the use of their hangar for the Pancake
breakfast; ANCO for the donation of Coca Cola for the
picnic; volunteers who helped with the picnic; and the
Mayor and City Council for cooking in the rain. We hope
next year will be even better.
Thank you,
Steve Bonebrake, Diana Clark and Kathy Woodford .
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Ocean Shores Motel
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Peninsula Clarion '
Peninsula Promenaders
- Peninsula Sanitation .... :
Posey's Kenai River Hideaway B & B -
Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours
Robin Place Fabrics ::.::.'-'-
Salmon Run Bed & Breakfast ....
Soldotna Florist .... "~"
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Spo~fisher
Sterling Greenhouse
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Superstructures, Inc. '
Sweeney's Clothing '' ~' :"'~:'c~;c':
Totem Ocean Trailer Express ......
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In the residential Cate o 1st Place was awarded t0 Savita Dalkovski at 30~ W Sunrise-A huge' ~
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~ ~ spiash of bright colors in annuals and perennials along the driveway, pedesta planters and-floweL ~~
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.... beds. Also her adopt-a-park corner is a sight to behold; 2nd PlaCe went to William and Norma ............... '"
~~~ Bunch at 35776 Marshall D~ive. Humor and ~eauty grace this yarc. See the moose and fisherman
:., .~ trailed by triplet moose babies and flowers, tennis shoes with marigolds, and trellis With petunias; ....
~~~~ ,' and 3rd place to Margaret arewster, 182 Corral Street. Gigantic poppies, peonies, columbine and
roses w~th other c~rcles of flowers and a bench for wew~ng these beauties. ~-~rst Place ~n the
Commercial catego~ went to Soldotna Animal Hospital on the Sterling Highway. Manicured'''~' "~"
landscaaing featuring shrubs, trees, and boulders along with hanging'baskets of begonias, Iobelia, geraniU~s-an~~'
petunias' 2nd Place went to Central Peninsula General Hospital at 250 Hospital Place. A multitude of hanging:'' ',c~
baskets, planter boxes tiered planters with beautiful annuals accompanied by a perennial circle garden; and 3rd
Place to Stubs O~ce ~upply, 35671 Spur Highway. Lots of planter boxes of pansies, geraniums, snaPdr~'gons,
columbine overseen by mural scenes of Alaska flora and fauna. Don't miss momma moose and baby! Hall of
Fame Winners include the Hill residence at 239 E. Redoubt Ave.; John & Joan Wood af150 Corral; Gwen~ "'~ ~'~''
Derkevorkian at 220 E. Beluga; Laurawood Arms on Shady Lane and No,bland Wildlife Studio on Smith. ~.~aY'~¢. ..
Also, many thanks to th'e Master Gardeners for maintaining the Pioneer Garden in front of DOT, it is gorgeous, we ~,~
also urge you to take a look at the very special plaque. The Master Gardeners also provided the flowers for'the
gardens a~ the Soldotna Police Department and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A special thanks goes Out to all
the folks involved in the "Adopt a Corned' program, these beautiful corners are a true asset ....
to our community. If you are interested in adopting a corner, you can call Kathy Woodford at
Alaska Game Fisher
Alaska River Guides
Alaska Troutfitter
Alaska's Funny Moose Fishing/Lodging
Alaskan Hospitality B & B Lodge
Arctic Sun Accommodations
Asphalt Marking' Service
Bed'& Breakfast Cottages
Beemun's V & S Variety
Blazy Rentals & B & B
Steve & Jean Booth
Capt. Bligh's Beaver Creek Lodge & Guide Service
Carrs
Castaway Riverside RV Park
Daniels Lake Lodge B & B
Don's Hobbies
Enstar Natural Gas
First National Bank of Anchorage
Golden International Restaurant
Heritage Place
Homer Electric Assoc.
Homer Floatplane Lodge
Homer Stage Line
.~ City Hall, 262-9107. Thanks also to the City of Soidotna for the neat and clean appearance
'~ of all their public buildings and grounds. Congratulations, you're all winners!
'.~
~ First place winners in both categories will receive a tree courtesy of Booth Landscaping and
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'~ all others will receive a' certificate of award.
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Crooked Creek Cabin Rentals
Rae Herr
PO Box 295
Kasilof, AK 99610
262-2729
Fishing Charter w/Accommodations
Kenai Cabins
Scott & Cathy Bumbaugh
PO Box 6983
Nikiski, AK 99635
776-8609
Cabins
Dan & Kathy Gensel
PO Box 3398
Soldotna, AK 99669
Individual
Mama's of the Midnig'ht Sun
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John & Jennifer Taber
PO Box 872
Sterling, AK 99672
Hiking Tours- Guided
Mike's AlaSkan Adventures ·
" Real Solutions.
........ Matt Rowley
PO Box 5083
Moose Pass, AK 9963
Wob $ito Oosign
Michael L. Walker
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...... ~ PO Box 647
Sterling, AK 99672
Birding/Wildlife Vie wing
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LEADS
We have a few more leads available through the
Division of Tourism, from the Travel Industry of
America's International PowWow in Miami. If you are
interested in these leads, ju., t stop by the Chamber
office and we would be hapl: y to run a copy for you.
.', THANKS FOR MAKING A WISH COME TRLIE!
~,'- We would like to thank everyone who helped to make
;, Joseph Kalinoski's wish come true. Joseph and his
.'- family visited us from Abbington, PA and after an
.:'; activity-packed week left Alaska tired and happy
.., thanks to the following folks' Alaska Sunrise Fishing
· Adventures, Blue Moose Lodge, Great Alaska Fish
._.,.: Camp, Northern Forage Horseback Adventures,
;:r Natron Air, Soldotna B & B Lodge, and Wilderness
Outfitters. If anyone would like to contribute to any
/~ future Wishes for the Make-A-Wish kids, that may _,,,.
come our way, you can call us at the chamber and we
':'"? will keep a contact list of future contributors.
..
12TH ANNUAL
KENAI PENINSULA RUN FOR WOMEN
_~_ The Women's Resource & Crisis Center's 12th
Annual 5K/10K Run for Women will be held August
14th at the Kenai softball fields green strip, on Main
Street Loop. This year's race is held in honor of Helen
Fisher, and all funds support services to victims of
violence or sexual assault. Volunteers will be needed to
assist in many capacities both on race day and prior to
race day. Those interested in sharing their time and
efforts may contact Deb or Millie at 283-9479. Entry
forms are available at many locations, including the
Soldotna Chamber office.
,st,A qua
· 999
~&~ eptember 5, !999 at 1:00' p.m. the 1st Annual
~ Peninsula Relay Run will toke place at Beautiful 5oldotno,
~,;..~ Alaska, the home of the Wo~ld Reco~d King Salmon.
The 15 leg c~oss-countr~ ~elay ~un will be ~un along o
26-mile long course f~om 5oldotno to Kenai and back.
]:mmediately following the relay ~un, a marathon and o
wheel chai~ ~ace will'take place. Race course will Con-
sist of 15 legs, except fo~ the modified divisions where
the teams ~ust need o minimum of 6 ~unne~s. All teams
sta~t at the 5oldotna Middle School in 5oldotna.
5ponsor'ship opportunities ar'e also available.
For' additional info~mation, o, ~o pick
up an entry form you can call:
Soldotna Chamber at 262-9814 '
AUGUST CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR
TUESDAY @'"NOON, RIVERSIDE' HOUSE
August
August
August
August
3 John Horn, Regional Director & George Church, District Supervisor- DOT,
Highway Project Update
10 Senator John Torgerson, Legislative Update
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17 Army Finance Officer from Ft. Rich- Army financial system
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24 Kathy Scott, Proiect Impact
August 31 Natalie Ringland, Touch Alaska & Laryfred Staats of PC Consultant Co. - Kenai
Peninsula Y2K Conference.
City of Kenai
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidaigo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
BULK RATE
U.S. Postage
'PAID
Permit No 5
Soldotna, AK 99669
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Printed courtesy of The Copyworks, 405 Overland Street, Suit~ #102, Kenai Alaska 99669, 283-6503
President
Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Sec./Treas.
Executive Director
Visitor Services
Member Services
Store Manager
1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Norman Blakeley
Mike Sweeney
Dan Mortenson
Terry Coval
Richard Brown
Jocelyn Coghill
Sammie Cole
Mike Frost,
Paul. Gray
Mark Gregory
Kurt Olson
Diana Spann
Alaska Trading Company
Sweeney's Clothing
~Four D Carpet One
K-WAVE/KPEN/KGTL Radio
· ? ,Soldotna Historical Society
Peninsula Cladon ~' ~
SouthCentral Title
:. ~.. 1st National Bank of Anchorage
Gray Video Publishing
KPB Small Business Development Center
Kenai Chrysler Center
MACtel Cellular Systems
Justine Polzin
Kimberley Bumgarner
Randi Smith
Rebecca Hanson
'Diane Fielden
Soldotna Chamber ............... . .......
Fax ........... ". ..............................
The Rippie Chamber
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262;9181
~ 283-7423
'262-9322
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'26224494
~::260'6000
262-9008
283.3335
.... 283~3949
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262-9814
262-3566
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E-Mail' info@SoldotnaChamber, com
Web Page: www. SoldotnaChamber. com
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PENINSULA
CENTER
MALL
44332 Sterling Highway
Downtown Soldotna
M-F 10-8 Sat. 10-7 p.m.
Sun. 12-6 p.m.
Oke'mon, Magic
& Varhammer tournaments
..... Very Saturday at noon
ptember 11t
1~~00-6~00 p.m.
"Fall Open House"
*'Demo's
* New Fall Colors
New Fali/Hol~day Fabrics
Pat Reese ,~'tes
Fab~ BoU~uc nestled
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of ~l~na.
MAKE 22 PACKETS
COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
Mayor and Council
Fire Department
Police Department
Senior Center
Library
Parks & Rec. b/
Attorney
City Manager
Finance
Public Works
Airport °'~
Engineer
,/
Clerk ~-~
Taylor
Springer
K¢~ull
Klm
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 (Atto: 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 faxed as soon as possible after Noon on packet
day. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for pubhc hearing) are
saved as HTML files by each department to Clerk's HTML file. Place them there onto the
city's website from there as soon as possible.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: //www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM B:
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
Ed FlanniEan, Commissioner of Labor & Work Force Development---
Award Presentation/Sewer Treatment Plant Operation.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Resolution No. 99-49- Accepting a $250,000 State of Alaska Grant for
the Kenai Municipal Airport Maintenance Facility Design and
Engineering.
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
,
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
.
.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*Ordinance No. 1838-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $26,928 in the General Fund for Pass-Through
Grants.
,
*Ordinance No. 1839-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $450,000 for Design and Engineering of the Airport
Maintenance Facility, Airport Fire Station and Warm Storage Facility.
,
*Ordinance No. 1840-99 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,000 in the Jet Fuel Facihty Capital Project Fund.
,
Discussion - Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Request for
Reimbursement of Costs Related to Habitat Acres Water and Sewer
Installation/Colonial Drive & Linwood Street, Kenai.
,
Discussion - Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of City of
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. PZ99-24 for a Greenhouse, Gift Shop and Coffee Shop at 202
North Forest Drive, Kenai, by Bruce V. Alumbaugh.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None Scheduled.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
AUGUST 18, 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD AS:
REMOVE:
B-~, Rick Baldwin- Multi-purpose Facility Update.
H-7, Scheduling of Board of Adjustment Hearing
See 8 / 13 / 99 Bruce V. Alumbaugh letter withdrawing
the appeal.
MAYOR
CLERK
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
AML REPORT:
Donations:
Soldotna is waiving the $16,000 fee for use of the Sports Center, plus they will be giving a reception.
The Borough has donated $5,000 cash, plus will be giving a reception.
The Legislative Budget includes $3,000 for a reception.
additional $2,000.
Is there a possibility of donating an
Booth Space:
There are two ways to do it: Cost for the city to rent booth space would be $475. If the city rents a
booth, brochures could be available from the Airport, Parks & Recreation Department, ARFF, as well
as city pins and basket for gathering business cards for a drawing of City of Kenai videos. Because
the cost for a booth for the Challenger would be $650, could the city rent the booth and share it with
Challenger?
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 18, 1999
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8/10/99 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
7/7/99 Planning & Zoning Commission Resolutions, January/June 1999.
8/10 / 99 Cook Inlet RCAC Council Briefs.
8/99 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.