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Meet ing Packet
October 20, 1999
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
,
2.
3.
4.
5.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 5, 1999 ELECTION
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}
ITEM C:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 99-57 -- Supporting an Application by the Kenai
Peninsula Borough for a U.S. Customs Port of Entry and Status for a
Foreign Trade Zone.
Resolution No. 99-58 -- Awarding a Contract for Two Police Patrol Cars.
Resolution No. 99-59 -- Adopting Certain Street Name Changes.
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
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Beautification Committee
Historic District Board
Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
MINUTES
.
*Regular Meeting of October 6, 1999.
ITEM F:
CORRF~PONDENCE
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
.
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
o
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
o
*Ordinance No. 1843-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Airport
Land, Described as Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition, Is
Not Required for a Public Purpose.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
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MAYOR'S REPORT
OCTOBER 20~ 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD TO:
ADD AS:
H-3, *Ordinance No. 1843-99 -- Add as backup
information to ordinance.
H-4, Discussion -- Phase I LLC Use of Softball Bleachers
CLERK
COUNCILMAN
MOORE
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
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CITY OF KENAI
REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 5, 1999
WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the
ballots for the Regular Election of October 5, 1999.
CITY COUNCIL/ONE-YEAR TERMS:
VOTES
CANDIDATE RECEIVED
,
Eldridge, Richard ~Barry' 354
McDonald, Kevin D. 244
Frazer, William R. 578
Porter, Pat 673
Write-Ins 20
CITY COUNCIL/THREE-YEAR TERMS:
VOTES
CANDIDATE RECEIVED
Swarner, Linda 623
Bannock, Duane 606
Osborne, John "Ozzie' 370
Gough, Don 369
Write-Ins 21
SPOILED BALLOTS 3
ABSENTEE BALLOTS RECEIVED (in-person, 105
personal representative, b},-mail)
(~UESTIONED BALLOTS RECEIVED 20
ABSENTEE BALLOTS COUNTED 102
(~UESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED 5
POLL VOTER TURN OUT 1116
TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT 1241
NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS 4635
VOTER TURN OUT 27%
John J. Williams, Mayor
Linda Swarner, Vice Mayor
James C. Bookey, III, Council Member
Joe Moore, Council Member
Duane Bannock, Council Member
William R. Frazer, Council Member
Date
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Suggested by: Administratio~
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH FOR A
U.S. CUSTOMS PORT OF ENTRY AND STATUS AS A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE.
WHEREAS, trade with foreign countries is becoming increasingly important in
order to compete in the emerging global economy; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a U.S. Customs port of entry and a duty free
foreign trade zone can be valuable economic develoPment tools for
communities wanting to compete in the global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, many benefits to communities and businesses can be derived from
the existence of a foreign trade zone, such as creation of new industries, new
jobs and new tax revenues by reducing, delaying or eliminating customs duties,
and providing a marketing tool for airports, seaports, and harbors; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has expressed an interest in
obtaining additional information and possibly establishing a Customs port of
entry and foreign trade zone within the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the application process for a port of entry and foreign trade zone is
in itself a feasibility study as the proposed zone must be justified to the U.S.
Customs office; and
WHEREAS, the proposed foreign trade zone would include areas within the
Cities of Kenai, Homer, Seward, Soldotna, and the Kenai PeninSula Borough
since these communities' have been initially identified as communities receiving
the greatest benefit from the establishment of a foreign trade zone; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has proposed to pay the initial costs
of preparing and submitting an application, estimated to be $45,000; and
WHEREAS, the costs for establishing and maintaining a customs office and
foreign trade zone within the Kenai Peninsula Borough would be shared among
municipalities and companies utilizing the foreign trade zone; and
WHEREAS, such cost allocation shall be agreed upon by the participating
municipalities prior to receipt of the official foreign trade zone grant of
authority and official Customs port of entry status, approximately 20-24
months after the process begins.
Resolution No. 99-57
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City of Kenai supports the efforts of the Kenai
Peninsula Borough in its application for establishment of a U.S.
Customs port of entry and status as a foreign trade zone on the Kenai
Peninsula.
Section 2.
That this resolution becomes effective upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of
October, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(10/8/99) Ich
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
144 N. BINKLEY · SOLDOTNA, ALASKA · 99669-7599
BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892
·
Mr. Rick Ross, Kenai City Manager
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite 200
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Re: Foreign Trade Zones
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Oct°ber 4' 1y' _RECEIVED . .......
C11¥ OF KENAI
MIKE NAVARRE
MAYOR
Dear Rick:
As you kiiow, the Kenai Peninsula Boreugh .~s seriouslY considering.. . .--vt.,~'-olvin-. ~g ..... for a [ I.S. C]tstoms.
port' of entry and stares as.a foreign trade zone. Primary benefiis derived from having a fOreign trade zone
include new businesses and new jobs. Having a port of entry and foreign trade zone can enhance
economic development for communities that are currently importing, or wish to import, goods from
foreign countries. Existence of a foreign trade zone can be used as a marketing tool for expanding
airports, seaports and harbors. I believe this is a tool the Kenai Peninsula Borough should have to create
and promote economic opportunities for businesses throughout the peninsula. For this reason, I am
seeking support of our application from the City of Kenai.
Enclosed is a document from Alaska-Northwest Development Services which explains what a
foreign trade zone is, a brief description of the application process, and some of the advantages of having
a foreign trade zone in Alaskan communities. The application process is generally considered a
feasibility study, as the concept must be justified to the U.S. Customs Office prior to receiving a. ward of
foreign trade zone status. There are several steps to the process~ At epch step, the process can be
terminated if it is determined that establishment of a foreign trade zone is not justifiable at that time. The
timeframe for completing, submitting and being awarded trade zone status is usually 20 to 24 months.
The cost of preparing and submitting an application is about $45,000, mostly for professional services.
Because I strongly believe this will benefit the entire Borough, I will be requesting that the Borough
Assembly appropriate these funds. There will be no financial obligation to the city for the application.
However, we would need your participation in the decision-making process and assistance in preparing
the application. Initially, 'your assistance.is needed in identifying' local sites that could be used for the
· .foreign'trade zone Also, l ~vil! need the name of a cop_tact person to act as l,.'aison between. Kenai and the
Borough. This will enable us to maintain a smooth flow of communication and information.
With the potential for new projects coming to the peninsUla in'the near furore, and the expressed
desire of current businesses to participate, now is the time to begin the application process. I look
forward to receiving your support in pursuing a U.S. port of entry and foreign trade zone for the Kenai
Peninsula.
Very truly yours,
Mike Navarre.
Borough Mayor
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Enclosures (FTZs for Alaskan communities; Sample resolution)
FOREIGN TRA/DE ZONES
For _laskan Communities
Advantages of having a FTZ to Alaskan communities-
Today, foreign trade zones are in over 200 large and small
communities in all states of the United States. They have
generated more than $150 billion in trade development.
-:'Employment at facilities in these ports of entry has exceeded
300,000.
Most multi-national traders and shipping companies consider a
FTZ an absolutely necessary international trade tool. Usually
knowledgeable trading companies will not use a port or airport
or invest in a community unless they are assured that they can
have the protection of a foreign trade zone. In order to be
competitive the community needs a FTZ.
It has been the experience of most communities that just by
having an approved or pending zone and having it recognized in
the U. S and overseas the zone becomes a stimulus for new
economic growth.
What is a foreign trade zone?
A FTZ is a designated area within a U.S. port of entry that is
considered outside of the U.S. for purposes of the many costly
Customs requirements and duties. Foreign and domestic trade may
be admitted into a zone without a formal Customs entry, payment
of Customs duties, worrying about U.S. quota restrictions,
payment of government excise taxes and a thorough examination.
It is particularly popular with multi-national importers because
merchandise brought into a foreign trade zone may be-
*stored
*sampled
*displayed
*mixed
*manufactured
*re-exported
*tested
*relabeled
*repaired
*processed
*salvaged
*cleaned
*repackaged
*manipulated
*assembled
*destroyed
If a product is exported no duty or excise tax ever has to be
paid and components normally subject to duty may be used without
paying duty.
If a product is imported into the U S. duty and' excise tax is
due at the time of the physical removal from the FTZ and the
duty rate that is payable is for either the finished product or
the imported parts - whichever is lower.'
How does an Alaska community obtain a foreign trade zone?
Thanks to preliminary work by the previous Alaskan zone
applicants the process is really quite simple and economical.
-Communities don't need to have specific companies on hand - they
need only have reasonable potential users in order to request a
foreign trade zone authorization.
Preparing the required application to be submitted to the
Foreign Trade Zones Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce can
be a lengthy process unless there has been some good preparation
work done with the sites and companies selected to be in the
FTZ. The average time needed to receive the FTZ license or
grant is 20-24 months from the time the project is started -
this is because there is such a strong demand for foreign trade
zone benefits.
Alaska-Northwest Development Services can often expedite the
approval process and cut several months off the schedule. It is
vital to have good relations with the federal agencies,
particularly the U.S. Customs Service.
How can a community update its FTZ to meet today's needs?
Submitting boundary modifications to enlarge or adjust present
zone sites and applications for zone expansions to include more
FTZ sites, some which may be away from the main FTZ, are now
common. These quicker and more economical ways to enhance a
local foreign trade zone have made many communities more
competitive so they can take advantage of new international
trade opportunities.
Special purpose subzone applications are now used frequently to
help a particular company, separated from the general purpose
zone area, enjoy duty savings. These special licenses give the
company more freedom to import and export.
ALASKA-NORTHWEST DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(425) 697-6003, fax (425) 697-3~$
E-mail' Fermchase6msn. corn
Suggested by:
Administration
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR TWO POLICE PATROL CARS.
WHEREAS, bids were solicited for two model year 2000 Police patrol cars; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received as follows'
Cai Worthington Ford
Seekins Peninsula Ford
$44,098
$46,352
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends award to the low bidder; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are budgeted for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that Cai Worthington Ford be' awarded a contract for two
model year 2000 Pohce patrol cars for $44,098.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20t~ day of
October, 1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved bY Finance: ~
(10/12/99) kl
Suggested by: Planning & Zoning Commx~un
City of Kenai
RESOLUTION NO. 99-59
,
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING
CERTAIN STREET NAME CHANGES.
WHEREAS, Section 14.15.140 of the Kenai Code authorizes the Council of the City of
Kenai to name and rename streets; and
WHEREAS, as part of reviewing street addresses for the City of Kenai in conjunction
with the "Enhanced 9-1-1 Mapping and Address Project" it was determined that
certain street names required changing to eliminate duplicate addresses and to clarify
addresses, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on September
22 and October 13, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the following street name changes are recommended:
CURRENT NAME
Fern Street
Togiak Street
Dogwood Road
Tern Avenue
OFFICIAL NAME
North Fern Street
Gilbertson Street
North Dogwood Road
West Tern Avenue
LOCATION OF
CHANGE
Fern Street North of
Togiak Street
Togiak Street between
3rd & 4t~ Avenue
Dogwood Road North of
Kenai Spur Highway
Tern Avenue between
Walker Lane & Bridge
Access Road
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the official street names, as noted above, be adopted by the City of
Kenai.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this
October, 1999.
~m'g~-'day of
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ99-35
SUBSTITUTE
A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI PLANNING &
RECOMMENDING TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERTAIN EXISTING STREET NAMES.
ZONING
KENAI,
COMMISSION
CHANGING OF
WHEREAS, Section 14.1 5.140 of the Kenai Code authorizes the Council of the City
of Kenai to name and rename streets, and
WHEREAS, as part of reviewing street addresses for the City of Kenai in
conjunction with the "Enhanced 9-1-1 Mapping and Address Project" it was
determined that certain street names required changing to eliminate duplicate
addresses and to clarify addresses, and
WHEREAS, the following street name changes are recommended:
CURRENT NAME
Fern Street
Togiak Street
Dogwood Road
Tern Avenue
RECOMMENDED OFFICIAL
NAME
North Fern Street
Gilbertson Street
North Dogwood Road
West Tern Avenue
LOCATION OF CHANGE
Fern Street North of Togiak
Street
Togiak Street between 3~d & 4~
Avenue
Dogwood Road North of Kenai
Spur Highway
Tern Avenue between Walker
Lane & Bridge Access Road
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA THE OFFICIAL STREET NAMES AS NOTED
ABOVE BE ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF KENAI.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA this 1 3th day of October 1 999.
Chairman'
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Enplanement~
IYUTE~A'RI
i
SEPT 1999 ~ ,
8,301 ~%
II I I I I IIIIII I I I I I I
763
91%
7,538
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Totals
1999 Monthly Enplanements
I III I III I II I II IIII I I I III III IIII I I II I
ERA
7,862
6,994
8,901
6,862
7,354
9,091
11,592
10,182
7,538
76,376
YUTE Monthly Totals 5 Year Average
0 7,862 8,480
0 6,994 7,790
0 8,901 9,048
0 6,862 8,039
0 7,354 8,829
0 9,091 10,552
342 11,934 13,673
700 10,882 12,096
763 8,301 9,709
0 9,628
0 9,492
0 8,771
1,805 78,181 116,112
NOTE: Yute started' service'JUly 15, 1999.' '
KENAI HARBOR ~OMMI~ION MEL~ING
OCTOBER 11, 1999
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER lk ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 13, 1999.
ITEM 4:
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ITEM 5-
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PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Bill Berkhahn, Kenai River District Manager -- Drift Boat Pull-Out
Locations on the Lower Kenai River
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
Scrapbook Information
ITEM 6'
a.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Snug Harbor's Fence & Lighting/Boat Storage Yard
ITEM 7:
I/EW BUSINESS
ITEM 8:
CO1/lllSSIONERS COMMENTS/OUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
ae
ITEM 10:
INFO~TION
,
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 1 and ' 15, 1999.
9/22/99 W.L. Clay letter of resignation from Harbor Commission.
ADJOIn~MENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1999
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
It was noted at 7:15 p.m., there was no quorum available for the Harbor Commission.
meeting. Those present were:
Commission Members present:
Commission Members absent:
Others present:
Eldridge, Wemer-Quade and Spracher
Jahrig, Thompson, McCune
Public Works Manager Komelis, City Clerk Freas and
Councilman Bookey (arriving at approximately 7:45
p.m.)
Due to the lack of a quorum, a general work session was held in order to discuss the
possibility of placing a drift boat pull-out 'location on the lower Kenai River with Bill
Berkhahn, District Ranger, Kenai River Special Management Area.
Eldridge reviewed the concerns expressed by drift boat guides who used the pull-out at
Cunningham Park. He noted, since the upgrade of the Park, the drift boat users could
no longer use that area as a pull-out. The City of Kenai with the Harbor Commission
were investigating other areas along the lower River to develop a pull-out for these
users. Eldridge noted, one suggestion was to develop the Birch Island area as a park
and place a pull-out in that area.
Berkhahn explained the drifters were a varied group with special needs, who wanted
every opportunity to develop their fishery. He noted, his organization's mission was to
first protect the resource and second to provide recreational opportunities. Berkhahn
added, the drifters were a small group who like to use the lower river, depending on
their clients' needs.
Berkhahn reviewed other areas on the fiver with access for drifters' use. He noted the
difficulty drifters have to compete in the same area with motored boats. Although
there are areas below the Pillars, i.e. Cone property and Kenai flats, it was his opinion
and the Superintendent's, there would not be increased development in those areas
because of the high habitat value (fish, birds, caribous, etc.). Berkhahn noted, there
were no funds included in their budget for adding improvements at the flats (Birch
Island area) and noted., there had been discussion about building a take-out at the
flats, but the present facility would not be able to accommodate the additional cars,
trailers, etc. Also, there would be a staffing problem to manage the area.
Berkhahn added, the Cone property was purchased with EVOS funding with the
understanding of the Trustee Council the habitat would be protected. He noted, it
would be difficult to build a boat ramp in that area due to access, high bank, tidal
fluctuation, etc. However, this was not the final word, but a good starting point.
Eldridge noted, private land below Cunningham Park was a potential for a pull-out if
there was strong enough need. He added, the Commission was interested in getting
more people to see the wildlife activity on the flats and were in support of the State
developing Birch Island. Eldridge explained, the Commission had been discussing the
possibility of developing an elevated boardwalk from the Kenai Dock over the flats for
wildlife viewing. He asked what type of development the State was considering for.
Birch Island 'and the surrounding area.
Berkhahn noted, the state owned only half of Birch Island. Komelis noted the city had
approached the state to work out a plan for development of Birch Island. Berkhahn
noted, if the Birch Island area was developed it would entail upgrading of the fiats
parking lot and rest. rooms (making them handicap-accessible). He noted the upgrading
of the fiats parking lot was on the TRAK short list and they expect the upgrading would
be done in the next two t° three years.
Berkhahn also reported a bank restoration project would take place at the flats next
summer which will be very similar to the work done at Cunningham Park. They have
talked with landscapers and the Kenai River Sports Fishing Association has expressed
interest in funding the project. After that work is completed, they could investigate
developing a pedestrian walkway to get under the bridge abutment and on to Birch
Island. He noted he would be in favor of that type of development however additional
staff would be needed to provide protection of the Island, etc. He suggested his
organization could work with the Parks & Recreation Department to pick up garbage,
etc.
Berkhahn reviewed the management plan in regard to the recommendations for the
Kenai River Flats. He noted, it would be a pretty hard sell to have another ramp on the
river in the flats area. Berkhahn added, there is a lot to consider when building a
facility as the River is a limited resource with constraints and a high habitat area.
The work session adjourned at approximately 7'49 p.m.
Notes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM
OCTOBER 5' 1999 ~ 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 7, 1999
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
Director
Friends of the Library
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion-- Student Survey
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion-- Newspaper Archive Stora§e
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 1 and 15, 1999.
ITEM 10-
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION
KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTMTY ROOM
OCTOBER 5, 1999 ~ 7:30 P.M.
CHAIRMAN BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Brenckle, Rodes, Forbes, Peters
Brown, Heus, O~Reilly
Library Director Jankowska, Councilman Joe Moore,
Student Representative Melinda Hating, Contract Secretary
Barb Roper
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Forbes MOVED to approve the Agenda.
approved as presented.
Brenckle SECONDED. The agenda was
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 7, 1999
Director Jankowska requested the following changes.
Page 3, paragraph 3, first sentence should read "After January, she will be considering
a change to a graphics interface and get a Windows NT server".
Page 3, paragraph 7, second sentence, should read, "Jankowska answered no, however
there was a way to configure a computer 'to access only children's WebPages but the
cost is prohibitive and filters can be installed.
Page 4, Item 7(1), paragraph 3, Alaska Noteworthy should be Alaska Northwest.
MOTION:
Forbes MOVED to approve the minutes as corrected. Brenckle SECONDED the
motion. Minutes were approved as corrected.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None
ITEM 5: REPORTS
5-a'
Library Director
,
Director Jankowska provided attendees with the library calendar for
October and activity report for September.
,
Jankowska reported the catalog system was upgraded to the most recent
version as the additional software was installed. 'At this time all
computers in the library are up to date with regard to Y2K. Jankowska
also installed Windows 95 and 98 patches on the other PC's in the
library. Jankowska reported, the IBM Unix software was not upgraded
before the new year, then the. library would not be able to go forward.with
any additional upgrades to the Unix system. The upgrade will cost
$2,000.00. Jankowska stated she did not have the money in the budget
for this upgrade so she installed a patch that was working, but again
nothing could be installed after the first of the year Jankowska reported
she would also work with the Dynix crew on the catalog system. The item
collected today would allow the date of publication to be viewed.
Jankowska added, she wanted to also allow patrons to enter their own
"holds" in and would check with Dynix to see what other features were
offered.
Discussion took place on the fiber optic hook up like the schools did and
Moore asked if the City could get hooked up to it if the library had it.
Jankowska replied it would be up to the City and the question was asked
if the City could hook up to the server if the library got it. Jankowska
continued, she was concerned about it as she could not act as a system
administrator, however, the City had the staff to do that. Jankowska also
pointed out that if the library got the Windows NT Server from Dynix, the
maintenance would go along with it that allows the library to contact
them with problems. If anything else is put on it which is not part of
Dynix, they may not be willing to do any maintenance. Jankowska said
another problem with the fiber optic could be the connections.
,
Jankowska reported a woman came to the library and complained she
was able to see another person using the Intemet and viewing seeing
naked women. Jankowska stated she attempted to explain to the woman
she could not install filters and the computers hooked up to the Internet
were not for children as the children's computer was not attached to the
Intemet. Jankowska asked the woman what she would suggest and she
couldn't get an answer. Jankowska stated the woman was not satisfied
with her response so she called the City Manager and complained that
Jankowska propagated pornography. Jankowska continued, the
woman's husband called the library director at the Anchorage Municipal
Library to discuss the filters. As a result of this, Jankowska asked the
Commission to review the current Kenai Community Library Internet
KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1999
PAGE 2
Policy and come up with some suggested changes that may eliminate
such problems. Jankowska also provided a copy of a memo from City
Attorney Graves that addressed the current policy.
After a lengthy discussion on Intemet access and bookmarking, it was
decided that Jankowska and the Commission would review the current
Intemet policy and discuss it again at the next meeting.
Friends of the Library
Members of the Friends of the Library were not available to provide a report but
Jankowska stated the group gave her a great reception, and a corsage.
Jankowska presented the Friends of the Library with a list of music CD's to
assist in creating a core collection for the library. Peters asked if the library had
a CD player. Jankowska replied she did not' and there were no plans to have
one available. Jankowska reported she was also working on a list of
photography books she would like for the library.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Student Survey
Forbes and Haring provided attendees with a draft student survey. The survey
was reviewed and a few minor changes were made. The Commission accepted
the survey and Forbes and Haring are to go ahead with distribution. As the
survey would be going to various schools, each school is to have a different
color. Forbes will contact the City Clerk to see if the copying can be done there.
ITEM 7:~ NEW BUSINESS
7-a. Discussion-- Newspaper Archive Storage
dankowska reported the library had some very .valuable old neWspapers and
purchased some acid-free storage boxes in which to store them. Additional
boxes were ordered for the remaining publications. Jankowska stated the
library had no room for storage and after a general discussion of possible
options, Councilman Moore was asked to research other storage possibilities
with the City Council.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
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OCTOBER 5, 1999
PAGE 3
Commissioner Rodes stated the meeting was interesting and she would leave with a
lot to think about.
Councilman Moore stated the meeting was fun and informative. He complimented the
library on the banner located in the activity room {conference room).
Commissioner Brenckle stated the meeting was good one with lots of good discussion.
Commissioner Forbes also stated the meeting was interesting.
Student Representative Haring asked if the Kenai Middle School should be included
in the survey. The Commission agreed that it should.
Chairman Peters thanked Forbes and Hating for their hard work on the student
survey.
ITEM 9: INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 1 and 15, 1999.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Forbes MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
Meeting adjourned at 9'05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1999
CIRCULATION
Adult Juvenile Easy Books
Fiction 1899
Non-Fiction 1571
Periodicals 63
503 1398
244 412
Cassettes Intemet Access
179 687
Phonodiscs
3
Kits Misc. Puzzles
11 38 13
Videos
789
Total Primed Materials .... 6090
Total Circulation ....7810
ADDITIONS
Docs Adult Juvenile
Easy Books
AV
Gifts 7 83 6
Purchases 207 37
1
14
21
42
Total Additions ....418
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Ordered
Received
Returned
Books 32 36 34
INTERLIBRARY LOANS BY OUR LIBRARY .... 60
VOLUNTEERS
Number .... 17
Total Hours ..... 185
INCOME
Fines and Sale Books
Xerox
Lost or Damaged Books
$835.64
242.00
92.95
Total Income for September, 1999 .... $1,170.59
KENAI PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 7, 1999
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 2, 199~
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ao
Keith Kornelis -- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Stabilization Project
Sean Dittman -- Ea§le Scout Project Proposal
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
a,
Discussion -- Multipurpose Facility Rental
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
DIRECTOR=S REPORT
a,
Kenai Cemetery
Winter Pole Decorations
Summer Banners
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS
ITEM 9'
CORRF~PONDENCE
ae
Applause Letter/Karen Kester, Coed "D" State Softball
Tournament Director
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11:
INFORMATION
a.
Council Action Agendas of September 1 and 15, 1999.
Beautification Committee Minutes of September 14, 1999.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF KENAI
PARKS/k RECREATION COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 7, 1999- 7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN RICHARD HULTBERG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Richard Hultberg called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Members Present:
Ronald Yamamoto, Tim Wisniewski, Dale Sandahl,
Jack Castimore, Matthew Peters, Richard Hultberg,
Kelly Gifford (arrived at 7:07)
Others Present:
Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates,
Councilman Bill Frazer, Public Works Director Keith
Kornelis, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
No additions or deletions were requested, the Agenda was approved as
presented.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 2, 1999
There were additions or corrections to the minutes of September 2, 1999.
minutes were approved as written.
The
Kelly Gifford arrived at 7'10 p.m.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Keith Kornelis- Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff Stabilization Project
Komelis gave a presentation on the Kenai Coastal Trail/Bluff
Stabilization Project currently being designed by Peratrovich, Nottingham
and Drage, Inc. A photograph display was provided. Komelis gave the
history of the erosion problem and explained how the coastal trail would
not only provide an excellent area for the community but would assist in
stopping the erosion. The trail is to be 1.7 miles long and is to start from
South Spruce Street to just below the Little League field. The path would
be eight feet wide with two-foot shoulders on each side.
Frates asked if dip netting would be reopened on that side of the river
once the trail is constructed. Komelis replied it could be but the
question was a political one that he could not answer.
Kornelis explained the type of material to be used in constructing the
trail and noted rights~of-way would be required in some sections.
Discussion took place on funding and Komelis noted there were several
options available to include federal and state grants. Once the design is
completed, lobbying for funding would begin. He noted the estimated
cost of the project to be $7 to $10 million.
Discussion took place on maintenance of the trail and Komelis indicated
a lot of effort would be given to keeping the trail maintenance free but a
sweeper would probably be required to keep it clean.
Sean Dittman- Eagle Scout Project Proposal:
Sean Dittman and his father, Charles Dittman, presented their proposal
to clean up the rest of the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail as part of an Eagle
Scout project for Sean Dittman. Dittman reported he and his Scout
group walked through the Bernie Huss Trail and noticed the clean-up
effort on the one side but also noticed the destruction on the other.
Dittman explained, they would mark the beetle kill trees to be removed;
remove the debris from the stream; pick up empty cans, cigarette butts
and other garbage; and do what they can with the equipment that was
vandalized.
Dittman added, he anticipated the project being completed before winter.
Charless Dittman indicated there were approximately 18 to 20 young
men and they could have it done in three weekends.
Frates indicated there were approximately 20 to 30 trees needing to be
removed. Dittman stated the Scouts would cut the wood up and pile it
neatly in front of a store for a free give away and the group would remove
the brush from the area.
After discussion the Commission gave the Dittmans approval to proceed
with the much-appreciated project.
ITEM 5:
NEW BUSINESS
5-a. Multi-Purpose Facility Rental
Frates reported the City Council had accepted the $65.00 per hour rental
rate for the Multi-Purpose facility but had also raised the question of
restroom availability. Frates stated the current plans did not include
restrooms so Administration was asked to explore possibilities of
providing the facilities.
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PAGE 2
Castimore showed photographs of work in progress at the job site and
stated they plan to be open for business by Thanksgiving. He noted, the
$25,000 Zamboni, painted in KCHS/Kenai Kard colors, was on its way.
The warming sheds donated by Nikiski High School were moved to EDD
and would be cleaned by volunteers. Castimore indicated that many,
many people were volunteering time and money for this effort and were
doing so just for the kids. Castimore added, there was a need for one
more warming shed so if anyone had any ideas they were to contact
Castimore or any member of the LLC group.
Frates reported fencing or netting was also needed and they were
exploring those options. Sandahl suggested someone contact the golf
course as the net they use for the driving range was going to be replaced
and the old netting would be perfect for the multi-purpose facility.
Castimore stated he would contact the golf course.
Frates reported he and Nate Kiel attended a Zamboni maintenance clinic
in Anchorage. They learned that Zamboni's are a high maintenance
item. Frates also reported the Beautification Committee was attempting
to bring the Farmer's Market to Kenai with plans to use the multi-
purpose facility.
Castimore noted, HUD finances projects such as the multi-purpose
facility -and they were very impressed with the community involvement.
A meeting was being arranged with the Mayor and HUD officials.
ITEM 6:
,
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Kenai Municipal Cemetery
Frates reported the existing sign was removed and discussion was taking
place with Garland Buffington to do a metal sign. Buffmgton is to bring
back some designs. (It was noted that Buffington is a wonderful artist
and should do a good job.) Frates noted the pilings that held the old sign
needed to be replaced. Discussion took place on the price of the sign and
Frates reported Morgan Steel would donate the steel and APC offered
their shop and equipment to Bufflngton to complete the sign. Frates
indicated, once the sign is complete, consideration could be given to a
wrought iron fence.
7-b. Winter Pole Decorations
Frates reported seventeen silhouettes were ordered to replace those that
were damaged or inoperable which would bring the total decorations to
approximately 63 silhouettes. A lengthy discussion took place on where
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OCTOBER 7, 1999
PAGE 3
7-do
to place the silhouettes and it was noted that locations were limited
because not all light poles have the necessary transformers.
Frates reported all the lights would be put up again with the exception of
some of the trees in Leif Hansen Park which were wrapped for the winter.
Frates added, various businesses are to be approached next year to see if
they would be interested in sponsoring some light displays.
Summer Banners
Frates reported the summer banners were taken down and there was
minimal damage. He noted, the Art Guild was working on ten new
designs for next year and the designs are to be provided to the
Commission for review and approval. Gifford requested that the All-
America City banners not be used again.
Parks and Recreation Dances
Frates stated a scheduled Middle School dance was postponed by one ·
week and would be held at the Center during Red Ribbon Week. At the
last dance, 130 kids attended. He noted, the dances are held from 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Commission will be contacted for chaperoning
some dances.
ITEM 8'
OUESTIONS/h COMMENTS
Commissioner Sandahl reported he would not be available for the November 4,
1999 meeting. Sandahl stated he was pleased with the project progress and
excited about the coastal trail, which would add a lot to the City.
Commissioner Castimore stated he spoke to Johnny Bea regarding the light
poles at the Sears Element .ary hockey rink and he was told he could have them
'for free. Homer Electric needs to be contacted to see if they will remove and re-
install them at the multi-purpose facility. Frates will £ollow up on the issue.
Commissioner Gilford suggested more round planters be used and that it was
time to expand. Frates reported the item was on the Beautification Committee
agenda.
Gifford reminded Frates a sign was needed for the ski trail on Lawton.
to point out the location to two elderly people who were looking for it.
Castimore reported the sign on Lawton and Candlelight was down.
She had.
Student Representative Peters provided photos of the Scout Park and pointed
out the lake forming in the middle of the' path from the rain. Frates stated work
was being done to eliminate the problem.
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PAGE 4
Commissioner Wtsniewski stated he saw a large pile of railroad ties on the
way to Seward and asked if the Parks and Recreation Department would have a
need for them. He added, it appeared they were just there for the taking.
Castimore reported they were being sold at $8.00 each and the phone number
was in the paper.
Wisniewski was pleased with the work proposed by Sean Dittman and'the Scout
group and noted the timing was good. Wisniewski congratulated Bill Frazer on
his election to the City Council.
Commissioner Sandahl stated Beaver Creek Park looked great and the tree
clearing really helped make it more visible. Wisniewski stated he sees people
using the park all the time. Frates reported just the standard work was
required in there, including weeding in the front entrance area.
ITEM 9:
CORRESPONDENCE
e-a,
Applause Letter/Karen Kester, Coed "D" State Softball Tournament
Director
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD --
None
,ITEM 11:
ll-a.
11-b.
INFORMATION
Council Action Agenda of September 1 and 15, 1999.
Beautification Committee Minutes of September 14, 19.99.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 1999
PAGE 5
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING tk ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
October 13, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
1. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call
b. Agenda Approval
c. Approval of Minutes: September 22, 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.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
®
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ99-35--A resolution of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending to
the Council of the City of Kenai changing certain existing street names.
(Postponed from September 22, 1999 meeting.)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition - Recommendation as to
whether land needed for public purpose or should be made available for sale.
b. *PZ99-37--Home Occupation Permit (Clinical Hypnotherapy)---For the property
described as Tract E, Leo Oberts Subdivision (1500 Chinook Court), Kenai,
Alaska. Application submitted by Christina Oberts, 1500 Chinook Court,
Kenai, Alaska.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. PENDING ITEMS:
a.
be
PZ99-36--Landscape Site Plan for the property described as Lot 2-C, Block 1,
Spur Sub No. 6 (412 Frontage Road), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
John Mellish, RPM's Rebuild, Inc., 412 Frontage Road, Kenai, Alaska.
(Postponed from September 22, 1999 meeting pending submittal of revised
plan.)
Proposed Livestock Ordinance (Postponed from September 22, 1999 meeting
pending work session.)
8. CODE ENFORCEMENT:
9. REPORTS:
a. City Council
10.
11.
12.
13.
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
PERSONS PRF~ENT NOT SCHEDULED:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
KPB administrative approval Windhaven Estates Phase 2
"Zoning Bulletin" - September 10, 1999 Issue
KPB Ordinance 99-43
COMMISSION COMMENTS ll~ (~UESTIONS:
ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING/k ZONING COMMISSION
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
October 13, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
CHAIRMAN CARL GLICK, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Glick called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
1-a. Roll Call
Members Present: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Donald
Erwin
Members Absent: Robert Newbry
1 -b.
Others Present:
AEenda Approval
MOTION:
Councilman Duane Bannock, Building Inspector Bob
Springer, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull,
Contract Secretary Barb Roper
Goecke MOVED to approve the agenda requesting the item handed out before
the meeting be added and asked for UN~IMO~8 CONSENT. Motion
S~2OI~ED by Erwin. Agenda was approved as presented.
1-c. Approval of Minutes: September 22, 1999
MOTION:
Erwin MOVED to approve the Minutes of September 22, 1999 as presented and
asked for UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Motion SECONDED by Goecke. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
I-d. Consent Agenda
ITEM 2:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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OCTOBER 13, 1999
PAGE 1
ITEM 3:
CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None
ITEM 4:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PZ99-35---A resolution of the PlanninE/~ Zoning Commission
recommending to the Council of the City of Kenai changing certain
existing street names. (Postponed from September 22, 1999 meeting.~
MOTION:
Bryson MOVED to approve PZ99-35. Motion SECONDED by Goecke.
No public comment. Kebschu11 reported she asked Mr. Springer to be present at the
meeting because he was instrumental in working with the technician who
recommended the changes. Kebschull continued, she met with Bryson and he
expressed some concern which Springer could possibly address.
Bryson noted that it appeared the situation was where the better of two options were
taken. Bryson pointed out that Tern and Fern Streets were both situated adjacent to
the point where the numbering system reverses whether it's east/west or north/south.
Bryson also noted they were both short segments so it is his understanding that
Administration thought it was more appropriate to change the name of the street so
that the addressing system could be maintained. Springer confh'med that was correct.
Bryson expressed concern with the Togiak Street between 3rd and 4th off of Forest
Drive as it was a street that had never been built on and no addresses were ever given
for it. Bryson reported it would be his preference to change the street name so there
was not a Togiak in east and west Kenai. Springer stated it could also be left as an
unnamed street if the Commission desired, but the street was 'originally named Togiak
Street. Spring continued, it really didn't matter to Administration what the street was
named. Kebschu11 noted, when she and Springer were doing research on the street
they noticed the Borough had already changed it from Togiak Street to Togiak Place
without any notification to the City of Kenai.
After further discussion it was decided the street name would be changed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Bryson MOVED to propose the recommended official name of the adjacent subdivision
be used which is Gilbertson. Goecke SECONDED the Motion.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1999
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VOTE ON TttE AMENDMENT:
BRYSON YES ERWIN YES
GOECKE YES NORD YES
NEWBRY ABSENT GLICK YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Kebschull asked for clarification to determine whether the street was to be named
Gilbertson Street, Place, or Way. Bryson stated the intent would be in conformance
with the street-naming procedures.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
ERWIN YES Cd)ECKE
NORD YES NEWBRY
BRYSON YES GLICK
YES
ABSENT
YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM 5'
NEW BUSINESS
Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition- Recommendation as to
whether land needed for public purpose or should be made available for
sale.
MOTION:
Goecke MOVED to recommend that Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition
be made available for sale. Bryson SECONDED the Motion.
Kebschull stated staff had nothing additional to the information included in the
packet. Bryson asked if staff would create an easement to protect the City water and
sewer if there wasn't one at this time. Kebschull replied that was correct and the
parties involved were aware of it.
Nord stated a member of~he Beautification Committee would like this parcel to be
kept as a public park with areas to plant flowers. When asked if the City had received
any suggestions for the parcel,' Kebschull answered they did not. Bryson asked if
Parks and Recreation was going to be asked the same question. Bannock noted that
in the past it was never a requirement to go to Parks and Recreation but there was one
item that started out with them, then came to Planning and Zoning so that it could be
found that there was a specific public purpose for the parcel. Bannock continued, he
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OCTOBER 13, 1999
PAGE 3
wasn't sure if this was intended to go to Parks and Recreation but a recommendation
wouldn't hurt if that was what the Commission wanted to do. Bannock added the
issue, however, was only slated for introduction at the next City Council meeting but
there would be no Parks and Recreation meeting prior to that. Bannock noted a
schedule change would be required should Parks and Recreation be notified.
Nord reported it was discussed at the Beautification Committee meeting on October 12
and the Parks and Recreation Director, Bob Frates, felt there would be too much
additional labor for his department to handle another park. Nord added the majority
of the Beautification Committee agreed to vote down creating a park in that particular
area. Goecke stated he didn't think Parks and Recreation needed to be notified, as
there were several parks in the City already. BannOck reiterated that the item should
be on the consent agenda at the October 20th meeting for introduction only. A public
hearing would take place at the first meeting in November. Administration would
notify the Parks and Recreation Commission of the schedule.
VOTE
GOECKE YES NORD YES
NEWBRY ABSENT BRYSON YES
ERWIN YES GLICK YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
*PZ99-37--Home Occupation Permit (Clinical Hypnotherapy)--For the
property described as Tract E, Leo Oberts Subdivision (1500 Chinook
Court), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Christina Oberts, 1500
Chinook Court, Kenai, Alaska.
Consent Agenda item approved - no discussion.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS- None
ITEM 7:
PENDING ITEMS
PZ99-36--Landscape Site Plan for the property described as Lot 2-C, Block
1, Spur Sub No. 6 1412 Frontage Road), Kenai, Alaska. Application
submitted by John Mellish, RPM's Rebuild, Inc., 412 Frontage Road,
Kenai, Alaska. (Postponed from September 22, 1999 meeting pending
submittal of revised plan.}
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1999
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7.b
Kebschull reported John Mellish had not submitted a plan yet but he was
hoping to have something available by the Commission's next meeting.
Bannock apologized for not being present at the last meeting but noted in .the
minutes that a discussion took place on having a work session to discuss the
item with Mellish. Bannock continued, he shared the idea with the Council and
it was his opinion a work session might not be required as it could be handled
at a regular meeting as an agenda item. Bannock added his hesitation for a
work session stemmed from the requirement to change advertising, to change
how business is normally conducted, the contract secretary, etc. so he asked
that the Commission reconsider having a work session. 13ryson stated it was
his suggestion to have a work session and he had no objection of having it
placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting.'
-Proposed Livestock Ordinance (Postponed from September 22, 1999
meeting pending work session.}
Bannock asked if the Commission would consider temporarily holding off on
having a work session for the livestock ordinance as the first priority for the
new council this winter would be to begin reviewing ordinance, rules and
regulations that administration had targeted as being outdated, not being
followed, or in need of change. Goecke stated he would not have a problem
with holding off for awhile as long as it didn't extend over a year. Bannock
assured that would not happen and there were other Planning and Zoning
issues needing to be addressed that could all be done in one. work session. The
Commission agreed to postpone the item to a later date.
ITEM 8:
CODE ENFORCEMENT - None
ITEM 9:
REPORTS
,
9-a. City Council
Councilman Bannock reported a City Council meeting was held on October 6,
1999 and the action agenda was included in the packet. Item C-1, council set
the Crow Court Street Improvement Special Assessment District paving project
that took place this summer. Item C-2, Resolution 99-56; Bannock noted he
clarified council was not getting involved in a fisheries allocation issue but the
fish tax distribution. Item G-1 was just a summary of future possible
development plans administration laid out and recommended rezone issues in
the area.
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OCTOBER 13, 1999
PAGE 5
Bannock also reported Pat Porter was elected to Council. Bannock stated he
would like to remain as a representative to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. He also reported the annual evaluations for the City Attorney and
City Clerk were reviewed and both were very satisfactory.
Bannock stated one of the goals for the new council would be to appoint a
seventh member to the Planning and 'Zoning Commission and suggested that
should 'be aCcomplished by December.
Borough Planning
Bryson reported the Borough had a plat and regular planning meeting on
sePtember 27, 1999. In the Plat Committee meeting there were two plats, one
was approved and one was denied. They were both moved for reconsideration.
Those items came before the Plat Committee on October 11. In the regular ·
meeting of September 27, 1999, all items on the agenda were recommended for
approval. At the Plat meeting on October 11, 1999, the Kachemak Selo issue
was again discussed. He noted, this involved platting a large number of lots
around existing structures and buildings, going around right-of-ways and
keeping encroachments at a minimum. The developer and surveyor met with
Borough staff and they worked out reasonable right-of-way widths which are, in
some cases, less than 60' but were acceptable. Both items were reconsidered
and recommended for approval. At the regular meeting, the guest speaker,
Kathy Scott, was rescheduled because of the lengthy plat meeting. Ail items on
the Planning Commission agenda were approved.
Administration
Kebschull stated the handout provided prior to the meeting was faxed tO her
office inviting the Planning and Zoning Commission to attend the session. If
anyone planned to attend, she added, they could contact Elizabeth Benson or
Kebschull. The session, scheduled for November 6, would be held from 1 to 4
p.m. and Census 2000 database applications will be presented. The State
Planning Association meeting will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Kebschull reported she attended the open house on the Unity Trail prior to the
commission meeting and noted it was quite interesting. She added, it was
anticipated the trail could be completed. The group had wonderful aerial
photography that showed the Spur Highway.
Kebschull noted the packet also included an overview of all the items the
Commission had taken business c;n to date. The code violations were included
so the Commission could see the type of items staff was tracking.
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PAGE 6
ITEM 10:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED - None
ITEM 11'
IKFO~TION ITEMS
11-a. KPB administrative approval Windhaven Estates Phase 2
11-b. "Zoning Bulletin" - September 10, 1999 Issue
11-c. KPB Ordinance 99-43
ITEM 12:
COMMISSION COMMENTS/h (~UF~TIONS - None
ITEM 13:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Goecke MOVED for adjournment. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The
meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara L. Roper, Contract Secretary
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1999
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THIS COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE?
WHAT BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, OR CREDENTIALS DO 'YOU POSSESS TO BRING TO THE BOARD,
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP?
Signature
Cecelia Richard
PO Box 188
Kenai, AK 99611
October 12, 1999
Carol Freas, City Clerk
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo Ave., Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Carol,
Please accept my resignation from the Townsite Historic District Board. Thank you for
the experience I gained during my term. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause
the board.
Sincerely,
Cecelia Richard
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
..
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B'
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ITEM C:
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ITEM D.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
KT Peters -- KCHS Yearbook Staff/Request for Purchase of Advertising.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 99-55 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Crow
Court Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
Resolution No. 99-56 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for
the FY2000 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That
This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries
Management Area.
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
Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E:
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MINUT~
*Regular Meeting of September 15, 1999.
*Notes of September 20, 1999 Property Review.
ITEM F:
CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G:
,
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Property Use Plans/Tract C, Daubenspeck ProPerty; FAA
Tract Property; FAA Football Field.
ITEM H:
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ITEM I:
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery/South Beach
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- Annual Evaluation of City Attorney and City Clerk.
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR-MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
httl~://www, ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
..ITEM A:
CAL~ 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-X.
PLEDGE OF 'ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Moore and Bannock..
Present were:
Frazer, Williams, Bookey, Swarner,
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD AS:
B-2, Rosa McDonald -- Request for street light at comer of Linwood
and Kaknu Way.
SUBSTITUTE:
H-2, Purchase Orders Over $2,500 -- Addition of purchase order to
Wince-Corthell-Bryson for survey of Daubenspeck property {$3,100).
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilwoman
Swamer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the Consent Agenda:
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilm~ Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
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B-Xo
KT Peters -- KCHS Yearbook Staff/Request for Purchase of Advertising.
Peters explained she was a member of the KCHS Yearbook staff and inquired whether
the city would like to purchase advertisement space in the Class of 2000 yearbook.
She noted, it was important for the students to see the city's support, the city
purchased advertisement space in the past, and because it was the millennium
edition of the yearbook, their class wanted to make the cost of the yearbook affordable
for all the students. The more advertisements sold, the lower the yearbook price
would be. Peters also stated 100% of the proceeds from the advertisement would go
toward the yearbook production and the yearbook should be available for the
purchasers during the second week of May. She noted the cost for a full-page
advertisement, was $120.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve the purchase of a one-page advertisement in
the KCHS Yearbook and Administration do the appropriate paperwork. Councilman
Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
B-2o
Rosa McDonald -- Streetli§ht Request.
Miss McDonald stated her address as 1303 Kaknu Way in Kenai. McDonald explained
a street light was needed at the comer of Kaknu Way and Linwood as there are a lot of
people living in that area with children catching the school bus. The light would help
the children be more visible as well as the roadway.
Public Works Manager Komelis was asked if this area was on the list for street lights
and how much was budgeted for street lights in this fiscal budget. Komelis answered,
$7,500 was included in the budget for new street lights and explained he just received
the list of suggested lights from the Kenai Police Department. He suggested this light
could be added to the list. Komelis also explained, after he receives the list from the
Police Department, he sends it to HEA for their cost estimate. After that, he sends
letters to people in the area of the suggested street lights for their comments and then
the list comes back to council for their review and consideration.
When asked if there was an existing power pole at the comer, McDonald stated there
were two. Swamer suggested this street light be placed on the list and at the top of
the list. Komelis also noted the time needed to place a light depends .upon the
secondary power. If there are no complications, the work could be done in a month's
time. Williams stated he believed this light could be placed without being expensive as
a pole was situated at the comer.
Williams noted the consensus of council was to have administration continue to work
on the matter and expediently Place a street light at the corner of Linwood and Kaknu.
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ITEM C:
.,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-lo
Resolution No. 99-55 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Crow
Court Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-55 and Councilman
Frazer SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bookey asked if any comments had been made by
Cook Inlet Housing Authority. He noted, a letter had been received in the past from
them stating they were not required to pay for assessments. Attorney Graves
explained CIHA initially sent a letter stating they were exempted from paying
assessments. After doing some research, he found in their agreement with the city
they were obligated like any other taxpayer and CIHA, in signing the agreement
agreed to pay assessments. '
Clerk Freas reported she received no written objections and all the return cards from
the certified letters were received.
Bookey asked if CIHA refused to pay the assessments, would their cost be distributed
t.o the other_ proper~ owners in that assessment district or would the city have to
~_at ,cost. Gra, v. es a~. swer_e_d, if CIHA did not pay, the city would begin standard pay
orec~osure acuon, tie added, CIHA would not be treated any differently than any
other taxpayer.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED.
C-2o
Resolution No. 99-56 -- Adopting an' Alternative Allocation Method for
the FY2000 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That
This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries
Management Area.
MOTION:
Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 99-56 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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There were no public comments. A general discussion took place in which it was
noted these funds would be placed in the General Fund and that the allocation
discussed in the resolution was how the fish tax would be distributed and didn't have
anything to do with fish allocation.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM D:
COMMISSION/COMMI~EE REPORTS
D-Xo
Council on Aging -- Swamer reported no recent meeting had been held.
D-2. Alrpo~ Commission -- Bannock reported the minutes of the September
9, 1999 Commission meeting were included in the packet. The next meeting was
scheduled for October 14.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting would be held
on October 11, 1999.
D-4. Library Commission -- Moore reported the Commission met on October
5 at which the Director reported many of the software upgrades needing to be made
were completed and software needs had been identified. Also, a survey of Library
needs, etc. was being prepared by the student representative and one of the
commissioners which would be distributed to the students at the high school, middle
school, etc.
Moore also reported the Commission.discussed storage needs for the Peninsula
Clarions which have been stored in acid-free boxes at the library. He noted,
temperature and humidity-controlled storage space was required for the boxes. Moore
added, Commission-suggested areas for the storage were the old animal shelter, a
container, area in City Hall to be vacated by the Health Service, etc.
Williams requested administration to look into the matter.
D-5. Parks/h Recreation Commission -- Frazer reported the next meeting
would be held on October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
D-6. Planning/h Zoning Commission -- Bannock reported the minutes of the
last meeting were included in the packet. He noted he did not attend the meeting and
he reviewed the minutes with the council. Bannock reported the Commission
requested a work session be set to discuss more informally the landscape/site plan
required by Mr. Mellish for his business. The work session would also be used to
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discuss the livestock ordinance. Bannock stated his opinion that a work session was
not needed for the Mellish matter, however the livestock ordinance would be best
handled in a work session. Bannock noted a memorandum he received from
Administrative Assistant Kebschull indicated Mellish would try to have a
landscape/site plan available for the Commission's second meeting of October.
Council determined the request should be brought back to their October 20 meeting.
Bannock will discuss the matter with the Commission. Bookey agreed and added,
unless a major problem came up, the Mellish matter should be handled in a regular
meeting.
D-?. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7-a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would
be held on Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 5'30 p.m.
D-7-b. Historic District Board -- Moore reported the next meeting was
scheduled for OctOber 19, 1999.
D-7-c. Kenai Visitors/k Convention Bureau Board-- Bookey reported the
next meeting would be held on October 27.
D-7-d. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he received a
letter stating the Kenai Sport Fishing Association donated $1,000 toward the AML
Conference. He also noted the City's reception would be held on November 7 at the
AARF. Williams also referred to the AML Draft Policy Statement which was distributed
to council prior to the meeting. He requested the council review the statement prior to
the Conference.
ITEM E: MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 15, 1999.
Approved by consent agenda.
Notes of September 20, 1999 Property Review.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F:
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CORRESPONDENCE-- None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Property Use Plans/Tract C, Daubenspeck Property; FAA
Tract Property; FAA Football Field.
Ross explained this matter was returned on the agenda at council's request. He
noted, the council toured the properties and the surveyor submitted costs for
surveying the three parcels. He noted, the three undivided parcels wouldn't be
platted, as a re-subdivision of those properties may be needed and could be
determined after review of the new survey. Ross added, the purchase order for the
survey was included on the list of purchase orders exceeding $2,500 for council
consideration later in the meeting. He added, he believed the survey would be back to
the council at the November 3 meeting.
Williams referred to page 5 of the report and asked if work on the environmental
assessment could continue while awaiting the new survey. Ross answered, he
believed they would continue to work on the criteria for a Request for Proposals (RFP),
but felt the re-survey should be distributed with the RFP. Williams also noted, he
thought all expertise and talents should continue to deal with the BOR restriction
situation as well.
Council's 'consensus was to proceed.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Bookey SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
marked H-2 Substitute and Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
Bannock referred to the list and asked for an explanation of the Byme Grant. Police
Chief Moms explained it was a Peninsula-wide grant for undercover drug operations.
He noted, four cities on the Peninsula participate in the grant and each city has a 25%
match. Moms stated, the City of Soldoma volunteered to administer the grant and he
was happy to let them do it as it was very complicated.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery/South Beach
Swamer asked what Administration suggested doing for the south beach area. Ross
explained, administration had looked at the matter with proposals which were
submitted to EVOS and again during the Board of Fish meetings. He noted, the
matter was a standing issue and not much of a commitment was received from the
State, however they were aware of the problem.
Ross also reported no litter receptacle was placed at the beach site during the past dip
net fishery because of the lack of access and that when the receptacle is there, it gets
overloaded and then the wind blows trash around, etc. Instead, a sign was placed
requesting users to haul out their own garbage which worked well. Access was still an
issue to attend to the litter and human waste issues.
Ross noted, in the past concerns had been expressed regarding the easement issue
and this year the city worked with the Salamatof Native Association, Inc., who put in a
public easement in order to try to take pressure off the city resident who has the
section line easement adjoining their property. The city produced signs noting where
Salamatofs beach access was located.
Ross stated there were no different plans for the south beach in regard to next year's
dip net fishery. However, pressure should be kept on the State to assist the city in
developing a solution to service the beach as long as the fishery would be there.
Swamer asked if the Legislators had been contacted on the matter. Ross answered
no, and added, until the regulatory agencies identified'that the potential impact to the
wetlands outweighed the impact of intrusion by following the dunes, there was not
much the Legislators could do. He added, Fish & Game was aware of the problem.
The city's second plan was met with less objection because it follows along the
wetlands inside the dunes.
Swamer asked ff the Board of Fisheries understood a problem existed. Ross answered
yes, and noted they did ask Fish &, Game to work on the project, however it was not
an area over which they had jurisdiction. He added, the Board believes something
needs to be done and know it is a habitat issue. One thought would be to close the
area to dip net fishing, however that would be a long shot as they leave habitat
degradation issues to the managers. Moore agreed the Board would be able to shut
the fishery down if it became a habitat issue. He added, if it became a habitat issue
where human waste, bluff erosion, etc. was occumng on the south side, he believed
the council should encourage a closure until the problem is resolved. Ross added, a
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closure could be made with the recommendation of the management as a habitat
issue. He added, he believed some attention will be given to the south side by Fish &
Game, but believed it would be another several years.
B~ TAKEN: 7:47 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:03 P.M.
Bookey noted the letter of resignation from Leo Clay who had been a member of the
Harbor Commission. He noted there were no new applications in the Clerk's ftc.
ITEM I:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
I-1. Mayor
a. Commission/Committee Positions -- Williams noted Mr. Clay had
taken a job at the ship yard in Seward. Williams suggested a large advertisement be
included in the newspaper stating listing commission/committee vacancies and
requesting the general public to apply after the swearing in of the council members in
November.
b. Okha Visitor Meeting -- Williams reported he met with a group of
visitors from Okha, Sakhalin Island who were in Kenai and brought a letter from their
mayor for Williams. He continued, their mayor noted how long it had been since
Kenai sent a delegation to Okha and wished Kenai well. Williams added, he would
correspond with the mayor and suggested another trip to Okha be sponsored for
members of the general public to visit the area. He asked council to let him know
their opinions.
c. October 18-22/Anchorage -- Williams reported he would be traveling to
Anchorage the week of October 18 to attend meetings regarding Challenger and with
HUD regarding the hockey rink. Williams also noted an Alliance breakfast meeting
would be held on October 15 and asked other council members to attend as he could
not. He noted, the brealffast meeting would be regarding the proposed gas pipeline to
Valdez. Frazer stated he would attend as he is a member of the local board. Williams
requested the Clerk to inform Mayor Navarre of the city's two representatives to the
meeting.
d. October 20, 1999 Council Meeting -- Williams reported he would not
be attending the October 20, 1999 council meeting and requested Vice Mayor Swarner
to conduct the meeting.
e. AML Conference --.Williams requested a "Welcome to Kenai" banner be
purchased by the Airport to hang in the terminal to welcome conference attendees. He
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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PAGE 9
suggested the banner have an area on which to interchange the name of the
conference so the banner could be used in the future.
f. Letter of Support -- Williams referred to a letter included in the packet
from Paul A. Shadura, II who was requesting a letter of reference from the city in
regard to his desire to be appointed to the Kenai River Special Management Area
Advisory Board. Ross suggested council may want to wait to endorse another position
which may come open in the next several months because that position represents all
industry of the area.
Discussion followed in which it was decided that since none of the council were
familiar with Shadura and his background as far as the use of the River, city
residency, his involvement in organizations, who asked him to seek appointment, etc.,
it would be difficult to send a letter of support. Instead, council suggested Williams
speak with Shadura before the next council meeting and bring the matter back for
review.
g. Convention Center Discussion -- Williams reported he would be
attending a luncheon on October 21 in Anchorage regarding their building a new
convention center. The scheduled speaker was to be Bill Elander of the Anchorage
Visitors and Convention Bureau. Williams suggested other council members attend
the luncheon as well.
h. Kenai Natives Association, Inc. -- Williams reported the Kenai Natives
Association, Inc. recently hired a new executive director who would be speaking at the
Chamber luncheon on October 27.
i. 1999 Full Value Determination/Department of Commerce/h
F~onomic Development -- Williams referred to the October 1, 1999 letter included in
the packet which determined the City of Kenai's full and true value of taxable real and
personal property to be $424,575,770.
j. Alaska Fireflghters Conference/Alaska Fire Chiefs' Conference --
Wi!l/ams reported the Firefighters' and Fire Chiefs' conferences, recently held in Kenai,
were very successful. Williams thanked the Fire Department and AARF employees for
their involvement and efforts.
Bookey asked what Williams' discussions with HUD regarding the ice rink would
entail. Williams stated, he would be discussing HUD's exploration of whether federal
grant funding would be available for completion of the ice rink. He noted he had an
earlier discussion with a HUD representative in Kenai who indicated funding was
available, but did not say to what extent. Williams added, he would take blueprints,
specifications, etc. for the meeting. He noted, he invited Mr. Baldwin to attend the
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meeting as well. Williams added, types of questions to be asked would be: What type
of funding? 100%? Matching? What would the city's involvement be up front? What
would the tie-ins be? If the facility is funded with federal dollars, could it be
transferred to private hands?
1-2. City Manager'
a. FEMA Training/ AARF -- Ross explained that when FEMA Director
James Lee Witt was in Kenai, he toured PRISM and suggested the facility might be
used for development of an emergency operation center and provide FEMA and
incident command training. At that time he requested cost information, letters of
support, etc. Ross noted, the Fire Department had begun collecting the information
requested which would be brought back to council for review. If the information is
approved by council, a cover letter from Mayor Williams would then be added to the
packet and forwarded to Witt. Ross added, he didn't want to read too much into the
request, but felt if FEMA personnel would be trained in Kenai, it would be a great
opportunity for the city and PRISM. He added, no mention of funding or local
contribution was discussed. Ross stated the matter would be before council at either
the next council meeting or the first November meeting.
b. Peninsula Oilers Park -- Ross reported it was brought to his attention
the Peninsula Oilers had not been paying for water/sewer over the years. He noted,
water/sewer is paid by all users in the community whether non-profits, profits, the
city pays the Water/Sewer Fund for its buildings, park restrooms, etc. In investigating
the matter, he found the city's fries had no reference to why they were not billed and
neither did the Oilers' organization have any information to that respect. Ross added,
he contacted former Council Member Measles who had been very involved with the
Oilers over the years, and he had no recall of. why the organization was not paying
water/sewer. He added, he would be discussing the matter with the Offers' and they
would be discussing the matter as to impact to their upcoming budget. Ross noted,
the city would not be trying to recoup amounts for past years' use.
c. Multipurpose Facility Restrooms -- Ross reported he was waiting on
costs from the contractor in regard to tying sewer lines to trailers to be used as
restrooms. He noted, costs for trailers would be fairly expensive. Ross added, it
appeared adding this to the contract would be inconvenient for the contractor and he
anticipated having the information before council at their next meeting.
A general discussion followed in which it was noted the Zamboni room would have hot
and cold water, but because the melted ice could be drained outside into the drainage
swale on Lawton, DEC indicated it did not need to be hooked into the sewer line. It
was also noted the floor of the rink would be packed sand and no refrigeration or
water/sewer was designed for the current phase.
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Wi!!~ams questioned the discussion regarding the Peninsula Offers paying water/sewer
charges. He asked who picked up the cost for the watering of the Little League,
soccer, and softball fields, parks, greenstrips along the roadways, etc. Ross answered,
the General Fund reimburses the Water/Sewer Fund. He noted, in his discussions
with the Offers, he indicated the code would allow for a metered system. He added, he
would continue working with the Offers in regard to the matter. Ross noted, absent an
agreement in the file he would need to follow direction from the Code and bill the
Offers as they are a user and would be treated as a user.
Bannock noted he was a member of the Offers Board and knew of their long-term
lease agreement with the city and he didn't recall any reference to water/sewer costs.
He noted, the Offers were not the only people that use the ball park, i.e. American
Legion, Little League, etc. and he didn't think it would be fair to compare their use to a
person leasing a lot and watering the lawn. Bannock added, he believed there would
be merit to entering into a negotiated fee schedule with the Oilers, etc. Williams
suggested negotiating out a cost estimate and further discussion in regard to including
that estimate into the city's overall contributions to water and sewer on behalf of all
the athletic facilities in the community.
ROss stated he understood the municipal golf course, which was also leased, was on a
meter and paid for their water also. He believed that would be a comparable to the
Offers. Bannock disagreed. Ross stated he would work within the latitude of the code.
He noted, at this time the water/sewer system was paid for by the users and absent a
direction of council within the code to determine an exception, he had no choice but to
follow the code.
Swamer asked who controlled the use of the Offers' field. Bannock answered the
Offers Board. Swarner added, ff the Oilers' board controlled the use of the field, it
would be their responsibility for the water/sewer use. She asked ff the soccer fields by
the middle school were watered by the city? Parks & Recreation Director Frates
answered, the city traditionally watered the fields, however this past summer the
Borough School District handled the watering. He believed they Would be handling
the watering next year as well. He noted, when the city watered the fields, the water
came from the water main from a hydrant. Frates also noted the use of the fields was
handled through the Boys & Girls Club, however he didn't know if they had exclusive
use of them or if they paid a use fee.
Ross stated the watering issue of the grounds was not the main issue he discussed
with the Offers'. The main issue was the restroom facilities which impact the total
water/sewer system, not just drawing water. He added, he felt the code needed to be
followed ff there no agreement existed which directed othemrise. Swarner stated she
felt Ross should follow the code Bannock agreed, but added that if the standard was
to be applied, it would be fair ff the standard was applied unilaterally. Williams
agreed, but added, a community and its athletic facilities had to do ~i~ being a
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collective community and if Kenai was a collective community, its citizens were already
the end users of the facilities. He added, he thought the city was having the citizens
pay for the facilities already and would be asked them to pay a second time through
the use of the facilities (higher ballpark tickets, etc.).
.Williams suggested tabling the discussion until the first meeting of the new
millennium. Bookey stated he wanted Ross to continue in the direction he was
heading and figure out where, why and how. He should then bring the information
back to council who could then review the information and make a decision of how to
handle the matter. Swarner agreed and believed the code should be followed. Ross
noted he and the Oilers would be meeting next week. Since the Oilers were now
developing their next year's budget, it was not something he wanted to delay. If the
Oilers had a problem with the matter, they would still have the opportunity to come to
council for redress, etc. prior to their next season.
I-3. Attorney-- No report.
,
I-4. City Clerk
a. KCHS Hockey Booster Club -- Clerk Freas referred to a letter of request
included in the packet. She noted the request was for the purchase of a full-page
advertisement in the hockey program. Freas added, Council included $200 in the
Legislative budget for this purchase.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED to spend the $200 for the advertisement and Councilman
Frates SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
b. Peninsula Winter Games -- Freas referred to a letter of request for a
donation toward the 2000 Winter Games and noted council had included $500 in their
Legislative budget for that purpose. Freas added, council had sponsored the
Tustumena 200 Ceremonial Start/Rides for Special Needs Kids during the last Games.
Frazer stated he would like the funds to go toward the ceremonial start of the
Tustumena 200 and council agreed.
c. Meeting of the Canvassing Board -- Freas reported the Canvassing
Board would meet on Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. to count'absentee,
questioned and personal representative ballots. Freas noted the public was welcome
to be present and observe.
Williams reported he had been having discussions with the government teacher at
KCHS (Nate Kiel) and because of his classes' interest in the Government Day program,
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 1999
PAGE 13
theY were hoping to expand the event to involve '30-40 students. He added, the day
would be a job shadowing/government day event'. Ross noted he would need to know
how long of a period they were considering.. It was suggested Kiel attend a staff
meeting and discuss the matter further with administration.
I-5. Finance Director-- Semmens reported a Request for Proposals was
being advertised for computer services, computer maintenance, software support, and
network support.. A recommendation would be brought to council at their November
3, 1999 meeting.
Public Works Managers
Public Works Manager KorneHs:
a. National Pollutant Discharge EHmination System Permit (NPDES) --
Komelis reported the city received its long-awaited NPDES permit which would be one
of the last permits ADEC would be handling. He noted this type of permit would' be
handled by the USEPA in the future. Komelis added, the permit would .be good until
2004.
b. Consumer Confidence Report (CCR} -- Komelis reported all bill-paying
water customers in Kenai would be receiving a CCR in the mail next week. Though
the city had no violations in its test results, some contaminants were detected in
Wellhouse No. 3 in 1996, as well as lead and copper in its distribution system. He
explained, the contaminants were included in the report as required. All other
contaminants tested for were below detectable limits. Komelis added, an
advertisement in the paper would inform non-paying customers where they could
acquire a copy of the report.
Bookey questioned the lead and copper contaminants. Komelis explained, 20
residents brought in test samples of their water and it was found the lead and copper
came from the lines in their homes. The city's water did not have to be treated. He
added, all those who had their water tested also received copies of the reports.
Public Works Manager La Shot: No report.
I-7. Airport Manager -- Airport Manager Cronkhite stated she had no report.
Bookey stated' he had been in the airpo~ terminal recently and reported the floors and
carpets look much better. He asked if more could be done to refresh them. Cronkhite
reported they were working with the daily contractor to improvement their care of the
flooring and may have the flooring commercially cleaned again. She added, they were
also researching the possibility of placing tiles in the entry way to help absorb dirt and
moisture instead of it being walked into the carpets.
KEN~ CITY COUNCIl, MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 1999
PAGE 14
Williams asked Yute Air's progress. Cronkhite reported she would have an'
enplanement report included in the next council's packet. She noted, however, Yute's '
enplanements rose from 6% in August to 9% in September.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
Debby Sonberg -- Sonberg introduced a classmate from her public administration
class. They both stated their fondness for the class, noting it involved policy and ~
procedures, State of Alaska, etc. They noted, the class was a statewide satellite class.
J-2. COuncil
Bookey-- No comments.
Swarner-- Noted the window shades had been placed and congratulated
Porter, Bannock and Frazer for their election and re-election to council.
Moore -- Referred to the di'scussion regarding the Kenai River Specie
Management Advisory Board and noted the Board had completed the work 'it had been
assigned and thought it could be sunsetted. Ross stated the Board had been installed
as a permanent board.
Moore noted there were two pavement cuts along Redoubt Avenue that were in very
poor condition and poorly marked; one of the cuts had been there since last
construction season. He asked if they would be paved this year. Komelis stated he
had discussed the matter several times with the general.contractor and subcontractor.
They assured him the cuts would be kept smooth and signed. He added, he was told
the paving contractor was to do the work in the next few days. Komelis also stated
the permit for the excavation was received by the contractor through the state.
Bannock-- No comments.
Frazer -- No comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- Annual Evaluation of City Attorney and City Clerk.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swamer MOVED to convene in an executive session of the council of
the City of Kenai concerning matters that tend to prejudice the reputation and
character of another. This would be to conduct the annual evaluations of the City
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 1999
PAGE 15
Attorney and City Clerk and requested them to meet with them upstairs in the City
Manager's conference room, starting with the City Attorney. Councilman Bookey
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
RF~ESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BACK TO ORDER: 10:37 P.M.
9:10 P.M.
Councilwoman Swamer reported the council met with the City Attorney and City Clerk
for their annual evaluations and look forward to working with them for the upcoming
year.
Ross requested to speak to council regarding the BOR issue on the lands across from
Frontage Road. He noted, in the past, council had discussed with State Parks the
development of Birch Island and there was some understanding that if the State
developed Birch Island, the city would surrender its title of the land in exchange for
the development.
Ross stated he wanted to suggest to the State the city would deed Birch Island to them
with a reversionary clause, allowing five years for development and as part of that
process, the city request the BOR restrictions exchanged from the Frontage Road
properties to elsewhere in order to move that package quicker. He added, if the city
was planning on deeding its portion of the Island to State Parks for their development
of the Island as a viewing, cultural area, etc., he suggested going ahead and offer them
a deed with a five-year reversionary clause. Ross added, this could give the bargaining
chips the Director of Outdoor Parks & Recreation needed to move the project along. In
exchange, the matter could be worked into a discussion with BOR issues in that
recreational area. Ross stated, unless council objected, he wanted to proceed as he
stated. He added, he wouldn't commit council.
Bookey stated he believed it an excellent idea as it would be one way to remove the
BOR restrictions from the Frontage Road property and would get the State to make a
commitment to develop Birch Island. He added, the city would never be able to
develop Birch Island and the development of interpretative sites, etc. would be good for
everyone. There were no objections from council.
ITEM K:
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'40 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
OItDIN~CE NO. 1843-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, FINDING THAT
CERTAIN CITY-OWNED AIRPORT LAND, DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, SPUR SUBDIVISION,
SENIOR CITIZEN ADDITION, IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai owns the property identified as Lot 1, Spur Subdivision,
Senior Citizen Addition; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request asking that the referenced property be made
available for sale; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the property be made available for
competitive bid sale at not less than the fair market value; and
WHEREAS, KMC 22.05.010 and 22.05.030 require that disposal or sale of lands shall be
made only when, in the judgment of the City Council, such lands are not required for a
public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the attached maps
and has determined that the property is not needed for a public purpose and
recommends the property be made available for sale.
·
..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that certain City-owned Airport land, described as Lot 1, Spur Subdivision,
Senior Citizen Addition, is not required for a public purpose.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA this 3rd day of November
1999.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. WILLIAMS, MAYOR
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Attachments
Introduced:
Adopted'
Effective'
October 20, 1999
November 3, 1999
December 3, 1999
(10/14/99)kh
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1992
M emoranClum
Date:
To'
From;
October 14, 1999
Richard A. Ross, City Manager ~
Klm Howard, Administrative Assistant ~~'
Ordinance No. 1843-99 -- Finding that Lot 1, Spur Subdivision,
Senior Citizen Addition is not Required for a Public Purpose
In December of 1983 the City received a deed from the Federal Aviation
Administration allowing the lease or sale of the above referenced property. Lot
1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition is a 1.94 acre parcel located in
front of the Senior Citizens Center. The site was formerly leased to The
Continuum Corporation for the construction of an assisted living facility.
That lease was terminated in May of 1998.
The City recently received a request asking that the property be made
available for sale. KMC 22.05.010 states, "Disposal or sale of lands shall be
made only when, in the judgment of the City Council, such lands are not
required for public use." Sale would be by competitive bid at not less than the
fair market value.
The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the ordinance and
attached maps and recommended the parcel be made available for sale. The
Commission requested that a copy of the information be forwarded to the Parks
and Recreation Commission. A memorandum has been sent to them noting the
item will be on the consent agenda for the October 20th Council meeting and a
public hearing will be held on November 3rd.
Attachments
Cc'
Dr. Zirul, d/b/a Peninsula Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic
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LNote:
10 feet of the budclinq setl~ock
ocl~ocent to Riqnt-of-Wovs ts
reserveO tar utiuty easement.
NOTE: The City Engineer has
placed water and sewer
main locations on this
as-built survey.
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AS-BUILT
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Underground Telephone
~ ~: Overhead Electric
~/~ f~ Undergrounc Electric
Underground Natural Gas..
CERTIFICATION
LEGEND
· Rebor/Pipe (found)
(~) Sewer Manhole
Scale: I" = 60' i F.B. #' 95-2, pp. 24-25
KENAI RECORDING DISTRICT
Plot: 9t-47 tD°te: 14 February, 1995
awn: REV tW.O. # 9.5007 tOisk' DTXSDur S./O
INTEGT ITY S UR VE YS
605 SWiRES DRIVE
KENAI, ALASKA 99611
SURVEYORS 283-9047 PLANNERS
As-Built Certificate
I hereby certify that the improvements hereon exist
as shown on the following described property.
Lot 1
Spur Subdivision
Senior Citizen Addition
and tnat no encroachments ex'st exceo[ as indicated.
Exclusion Note:
It is the responsibility at tl~e Owner to determine the
existence of any easements, covenants, or
which do not (~ppear on the recorded subdivision
Under no circumstances ShOuld any data nereon be
used for construction or for establisnina boundary or
fence lines.
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Propert,v Assessment Report
Tax id' 4705507
City of Kenai
Lot Size' 1.9400 Acres
Generated: 'I0/08/99
Assessed Value' $194400
1:2400
GIS * DATABASE . CAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
SENIOR CT.
iOwner(s)
iKENAI CI'I'~ OF
,Property Address
! 380 SENIOR CT
, KENAI AK
t 99611
Year Built
Structures
Area Bedroom s/B athroom s
N/A
Mailing Address
!210 FIDALGO AVE STE 200
! KENAI AK
~ 99611-7750
Legal Description
~ T05N R 11W S05 KN 910047
SPUR SUB SENIOR CITIZEN ADDN
LOT 1
City Zoninq
GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Tax Assessment
Assessed Structural Value
Assessed Land Value.
Assessed Special Value.
Total Assessed Value.
Exempt Value
$0
$194400
$0
$194400
$194400
MEMO:
TO-
Kenai City Council
FROM-
Matthew Peters
Date:
October 18, 1999
Subject-.
Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition
After viewing the property in question (Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior
Citizen Addition) I am of the mind that the Council should not pan with the
land without giving the matter deep and serious thought. Who knows what
values and uses the lot could have in the next century? Will there ever be
plans to expand Vintage Pointe Manor? Will the city need land for facilities
that are now unneeded or unknown? These are questions that should be
carefully considered. The value of this property can only increase, how will
the city benefit by selling it at this time? There is only so much land to go
around and the city should be very hesitant to relinquish any of it. This is just
the humble opinion of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, a citizen, and a
student.
R CAC
"The mission of the Council is to represent the citizens of Cook Inlet in pt
environmentally safe marine transportation and oil facility operations in Co.
Members
Alaska State
ChamOer of
Commerce
Alaska Native
Groups
Environmental
Groups
Recreational
Groups
Aquaculture
Aasociations
Fishing
Organizations
City of Kodiak
City of Kenai
City of Seldovia
City of Homer
Kodiak Island
Borough
Kenai Peninsula
Borough
' ~unicipality of
~chorage
October 6, 1999
Mayor John Williams
City of Kenai
210 Fidalgo
Kenai, AK 99611
Dear Mayor Williams'
The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (Cook Inlet RCAC) is a
citizen's oversight council for oil operations in the Cook Inlet area organized
under provisions in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Section 5002. The Council's
mission is to represent the citizens of Cook Inlet in promoting environmentally
safe marine transportation and oil facility operations in Cook Inlet.
The Council, formed in late 1990, as a not for profit corporation, consists of
· special interest groups, municipal and borough seats, which includes the City of
Kenai.
The Board of Directors are elected on a 3 year rotating basis. The three-year
term for the City of Kenai seat expires in February of 2000. The seat is currently
held by Mr. John Douglas.
Your participation in the election process is important to us! Please submit to
our office by December 15, 1999, written notification of your continued
appointment of Mr. Douglas or the name of his replacement.
If you have any questions about Cook Inlet RCAC or the selection process,
please feel free to contact me or Karen Williams, Office Manager at 283-7222.
I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.
Si ~u
Carter, Sr. /f ~/
Director ~'
Attachment: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
CC:
Mr. John Douglas
Cook Inlet Regional CitizensAdvisory Council * 910 HighlandAvenue, Kenai, AK 99611-8033
Phone: (907)283-7222 * Fax (907) 283-6102
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
1~92
Memorandum
Date:
To:
From:
October 14, 1999
Mayor and Council
Richard A. Ross, City Manager
Multipurpose Facility- Restrooms
The Administration recommends that the City proceed with the original plan to use port-
a-potties to service the Multi-Purpose Facility this year. The costs of the underground
work, service lines and hookups, and set-up costs of a temporary structure could be in
excess of $25,000. How much of this would have to be redone once a final Phase II
design is completed is unknown. This also does not include the cost of the structure.
By the time we are in FY01 budget preparation we should have closed out this project.
The amount of contingency left in the construction budget will also be known. A
decision can be made at that time on how we want to proceed for the following winter
season based on funds available and the experience of this season.
Attached are memorandums from Mr. La Shot dated October 19, 1999 and Mr. Springer
dated September 30, 1999 addressing this issue. Also attached are quotes received from
G & S Construction for the work necessary to service a temporary structure.
Attachments
M.EMORANDUM
TO: Richard A. Ross, City Manager /3~
FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manage
DATE: October 13, 1999
SUBJECT: MP Facility mstrooms
ii i
As requested by the City Council, we have researched, some costs to provide
restmom facilities at the new Multi-Purpose Facility. Attached is a proposal from G
& S Construction to provide a sewer hookup for a temporary building. Also, a
memorandum from Bob Springer details some costs for either rental or purchase of
a couple different modular units.
Due to the schedule and where the sewer line would need to run, the connection
would not be a convenient undertaking for G & S at this time. I think, their estimate
reflects it. With the sewer, water and other utilities, it appears that we could spend
about $25,0t2}0 to s~t up a building. Depending on what type of building would be
used and whether we purchase or rent, the actual building costs would vary. Also,
Bob Frates has mentioned the possibility of getting a donated building from
someone.
In talking with Rick Baldwin and other people involved with getting the operation
going, it appears that them will be some volunteer groups constructing warm-up
shacks and possibly other facilities.
Since this winter will be a learning experience for all involved, and the problems of
rushing the rostroom installation within the present contract, I rocommend staying
with the original plan of using port-a-potties this season. Next summer we should
have a better idea of actual n~ds and we mn better deal with any needod
construction. We will also know the funds available from the present contract. Our
contingency is minimal, as you know, and although I have no mason to think them
will be a problem, it may not be wise to start spending it now.
Let me know if you need any more information.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-?$35
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
TO'
FROM.
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Jack La Shot, pUblic Works Manager
Robert C. Springer, Building Official ~
September 30, 1999
Heated Toilet Facilities for MPF
I looked into some of the costs to get a temporary heated toilet facility at the MPF and
hem am my results to date.
Arctic Structures in Anchorage (522-2425) has an 8' x 24' self-contained unit on skids.
It has two toilets and one sink in one bathroom and throe toilets, two urinals, and two
sinks in the other bathroom. It has a 60-amp electric service requirement and 500-gal.
holding tanks. The cost is $1,800 per month to lease or $41,000 to purchase. Delivery
charge is $805 each way from Anchorage and $125 to set up and level.
The advantage to this unit is the only utility service needed is electricity. The
disadvantage would be to regularly fill the fresh water tanks and drain the wastewater
tanks. The cost for electric heat would also be a disadvantage.
Alaska Modular Space in Anchorage (562-1000) has a 12' x 44' unit on wheels. It is
primarily an office-type space, which has one accessible bathroom with one toilet and
one sink. The cost for this unit is $575 per month to rent or $23,900 to purchase.
Delivery charge is $600 each way from Anchorage and $225 to set up and level. Them
are additional charges for septic tank - $575, water tank - $575, water pump - $360, and
anchors - $1,140.
The advantage to this unit is the price. The disadvantage would be the possibility of
freezing the tanks because they am located under the unit or having to install both
water and sewer services as well as the electricity. The floor plan is not good in this unit
because them is a lot of open space and only one bathroom.
Both of the above units do not have access to them so we would have to have stairs
and ramps installed.
Memo to Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
Page 2
September 30, 1999
I explored one other possibility and that is having a 12' x 12' building built on skids to
house two or throe portable toilets. The building would be insulated and wired for lights
and heat. One wall panel would be made removable to remove the portable toilets at
any time. The cost to construct this would be approximately $9,000 (verbal quote from
Northern State Builders).
The advantage to this is the cost, and we could use the building later for storage. The
electric service would be the only utility needed. The disadvantages would be having to
have the portable toilets pumped regularly and heating costs.
I contacted Peter Klauder to get cost estimates to have all utility services extended to
the probable location of the restroom building. He responded by requesting that G & $
submit a cost estimate, which is not available yet.
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CITY OF KENAI
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
MEMORANDUM
l~J~2
TO:
FROM:
THRU:
DATE:
SUB J:
City Council
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
Rick Ross, City Manager ~
October 12, 1999
Investment Report
At September 30, 1999 the City had investments totaling $34,229,530.62. The
breakdown of types of investments held is:
US Agency Securities
AML Investment Pool
Repurchase Agreements
$33,772,804.69
$ 43,686.72
$ 413,039.21
Two years ago at-this time ! reported to you that we may want to consider
extending maturities to capture higher yields without greatly increasing risk when
the spread between short term and medium term securities justifies longer
investments. During the quarter just past, we made that change to our
investment policy and have been rewarded with yields as high as 7% on the $5
million that we have invested longer than two years. During this period the two
year securities have been yielding around 5.75% to 6.0%. ! am continuing to
purchase securities in the longer end of the curve because bond yields have
been increasing lately and this trend may not continue.
It is interesting to note that the portfolio 'at September 30, 1997 was $34,895,831
with a yield of 5.91%; at September 30, 1998 we had $34,824,761 at 5.58% and
currently we have $34,229,531 at 5.62%. This is up from 5.36% last quarter.
Short term rates are increasing due to the Federal Reserve rate increases and
their published intention of a tightening bias. As you can see from the above
detail I am keeping very little cash in the repo and AMLIP pool, where the rates
are loTM. Investing in longer term securities will require a little more attention to
cash flow needs. My goal is to keep adequate liquidity without having to sell
securities prior to maturity. However, should cash inflows not meet expectations,
I will sell securities as needed.
If you have any questions or comments about the City's investments please
contact me. A copy of the portfolio is attached.
CITY OF KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
INVESTMENTS
10/12/99
SECURITY
FNMA 5.81%
FNMA 5.74%
FHLMC pool 7.50%
FHLB 4.595 %
PEFCO 7.9%
FICO Strip
FNMA Strip
FICO Strip
FHLMC 5.718%
FHLB 5.60
FHLB 4.495%
FHLB 5.21%
FHLB 4.98%
FHLMC 5.12%
FHLB 5.165
FNMA 5.27
FNMA 5.36
FNMA 5.39
FICO Strip
FNMA 5.375
FNMA 5.375
FNMA 5.44
FNMA 5.3
FNMA 5.65
FHLB 6.64
FNMA 5.81%
FHLB 7.0
FHLB 7.0
6/30/99
Market Value
Or cost if purch.
Later than 6/99
450,720.00
1,001,900.00
352,139.69
1,484,700.00
1,014,300.00
960,500.00
1,440,000.00
57O,0O0.0O
2,001,250.00
1,000,315.00
986,875.OO
995,625.00
992,500.00
992,815.00
1,491,097.50
991,3OO.OO
992,000.00
991,40O.OO
1,812,600.00
991,7O0.OO
1,239,625.00
1,980,000.00
1,982,500.00
2,095,380.00
2,000,000.00
961,562.5O
1,500,000.00
500,000.00
EFFECT.
RATE
5.53
5.70
5.81
5.71
4.91
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.58
5.13
4.88
5.21
4.96
5.12
5.17
5.27
5.56
5.60
5.40
5.40
5.40
6.03
5.74
5.84
6.64
6.79
7.00
7.00
DATE
PURCH.
8/13/98
3/4/98
2/23/98
4/2/98
11/16/98
11/9/98
10/2/98
9/11/98
8/28/98
12/9/98
11/5/98
10/20/98
11/20/98
11/24/98
12/11/98
1/12/99
3/5/99
6/2/99
3/16/99
3/25/99
4/6/99
7/28/99
6/3/99
6/3/99
8/26/99
9/2/99
8/24/99
9/22/99
DATE
DUE
11/12/99
12/23/99
2/1/00
3/22/00
3/31/00
415/00
4/8/00
6/6/00
7/28/00
8/24/00
10/16/00
10/20/00
11/17/00
11/24/00
12/11/00
1/12/01
2/23/01
3/6101
3/7/01
3/27/01
3/27/01
5/15/01
5/17/01
6/1/01
2/26/03
4/19/04
8/24/04
9/22/04
AT
MATURITY
(PAR)
450,000.00
1,000,000.00
350,813.75
1,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
600,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,500,000100
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,250,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,100,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
500,000.00
SUBTOTAL
33,772,804.69
AML POOL
43,686.72
33,816,491.41
REPO
413,039.21
TOTAL
34,229,530.62
5.17
4.71
34,250,813.75
43,686.72
413,039.21
34,707,539.68
TOTAL CURRENT YIELD 5.62%
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1999
o
10 / 13 / 99 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
o
10/21/99 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Agenda and
minutes of 9 / 23 / 99 KRSMA meeting.
,
1999 Gaming Permit Application/Denali Ice Club, Inc.
4~
10/4/99 Cook Inlet RCAC Quarterly Meeting, Council Briefs.
,
10/99 Soldoma Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.
Proj'ect 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/ CityCentaet Prej Name
a KK
1999 Water System
Improvements (WH I & 2 & PH)
Status
Zubeck, Inc. working on new Well House & Pump
House Buildings and Monitoring Stations.
A JL
A JL/RS
Alaska Regional Fire Training
Facility, ARFF
Challenger Learning Center
Seeding is being done with dormant seed.
CMU nearly complete.
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
A. KK Cunningham Park
Project completed by North Star Paving...LID
public headng is October 6 at Council Meeting.
Project completed by Peninsula
Construction...Working with Kenai Sporffishing,
Inc. to close out project..
A JL
Kenai Airport Fire Station &
Maintenance Building
Statements of interest and qualifications due
October 15.
A KK Kenai Coastal Trail
Project awarded to Peratrovich, Nottingham, &
Drage...Aeriai photo was taken...First public
headng was August 27 at 7 p.m.
a KK
Mission Bluff W & S Relocation
Surveyor located manhole elevations...Next step
will be design engineering. Have applied for DEC
grant.
a JL
Multi-Purpose Facility
Foundation work continuing - still on schedule..
A JL Multi-Purpose/Challenger Site
Work
A KK
STP Expansion/Planning
Site work complete.
Have received DEC Grant... Start late this winter.
Wednesday, October 13, 1999 Page I of 2
A/NC/F/ City Contaot
S1~
A JL
ProJe Name
Underground Storage Tank-
Airport
Contract to American Environmental to do
additional work. Additional monitoring wells and
testing complete.
A KK
WH 4
Negotiating with Borough on land ownership at
Swiros & Lawton. Preparing RFP for engineering
design (Same as Well House No. 3)
F JL
New Kenai Health Center
Proposals due October 15.
F MK
Title 14 Review
Revisions pending funding.
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 01 at $100,000...Constr.
FFY 02 at $3,800,000.
STIP KK
DOT- Forest Drive
DOT in final design stage...Construction bid is
scheduled by DOT any time now...Completed the
first plans-in-hand review...Storm drain outlet now
on 3rd...New cost estimate for W & S crossing
$135,000.
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. DOT
meeting October 13, 1999.
Wednesaay, October 13, 1999 Page 2 of 2
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*** Tentative Meeting Agenda***
Thursday, October 21, 1999
7:00 p.m.
City of Soldotna
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of 9/23/99 minutes
C. Agenda Changes and Approval
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PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
A. Prioritization of Board Effort for 1999-2000 Schedule
B. Discussion of Board of Fish proposals addressing Kenai River Guides
C. Kenai River Lands Addition - Strategy Planning - Ken Lancaster
D. Discussion on Institution of the User Fee - Committee Formation
OLD BUSINESS
A. MP 3745 Sterling Highway Project Update, other permit issues- Suzanne Fisler
B. Commercial Operations Committee- Jeff King
C. Boat Wake Study Update - Lance Trasky
D. Kenai River Operation Update - Ranger Bill Berkhahn
E. Board Appointment Update
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
B. Date/Agenda of Next Meeting
*** Tentative Meeting Agenda*** Please contact Ted Wellman or Chris Degernes
before 4 pm, Wed. October 20 with any agenda changes or additions.
NOTE: Commercial Operations Committee Meeting: 10/21/99, 3pm, Kenai River
Center. Suzanne Fisler will be sending agendas to committee members. If you would
like her to send you one, please contact her at 260-4882.
KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call:
Thursday, September 23, 1999 p.m.
City of Soldotna City Council Chambers
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Chairman Wellman called the meeting to order at 7'03 p.m.
Members Present'
Members Absent:
Jeff King, Ted Wellman, Jim H. Richardson, Peggy Mullen, Brannon Ames,
Jim Golden, Tim Navarre, Robin West, Bill Shuster, Lance Trasky, Defik
Marcorelle, Chris Degemes
B. Approval of May 20 No.te.s.:
Vince O'Reilly, Ann Whitmore-Painter, Ken Lancaster, Rick Ross
Co
The notes were approved as written.
Agenda Changes and Approval:
Chairman Wellman noted that many items that were requested to be on the agenda were postponed
until the next meeting. He then asked for further corrections or additions. The agenda was approved
as submitted.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
III. NEW BUSINESS
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Kenai River Studies Update - Gordon Nelson, USGS
Gordon Nelson, District Chief-Water Resource Division, USGS, introduced Dave Meyer as well as
Janet Kufin who is Joe Dorava's replacement. Mr. Nelson spoke on a variety of programs and studies
that USGS has performed on the Kenai River since the 1970s. He stated the National Water Quality
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Assessment program is now occumng on the fiver. For fiscal years 1999 through 2001, they are
sampling the chemistry, ecology, sediment and suspended sediment, as well as channel geometr'.
two fixed sites--one upstream and one at the Soldotna bridge. The pro.am is scheduled to shut dow~
in 2002. He could not say if the Kenai River would be in the next cycle of studies as they operate at
approximately 60 study units throughout the United States. He also spoke on the stream-gauging
program for the flood-warning network with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. He noted their publications
are available on hard copy as well at the Intemet. The Kenai River Center web page offers a link to his
organization.
Mr. Nelson stated there is interest in continuing Joe Dorava's work regarding experiments on boat
desi~s and loads. He also would like to do repeat transacts of the surveys of bank erosion sites.
Degemes asked about the process and possibility of obtaining funds if the Kenai River Special
Management Advisory Board makes a proposal to use some FY 2000 money for a boat wake study
next season. Mr. Nelson stated he would give it a high priority. He noted their funding is tightly
aligned with actual work elements. They are constrained if them is no source of revenue to continue
on a certain tasks, however, if state or local money is available, those funds could be matched with
federal funds. He could not make any offers until the federal budget is passed.
Shuster stated that USFS is doing work on Russian River that sounds very similar to their studies. He
stated he would like to make contact with USGS to discuss their findings.
Dave Meyer commented that the basic data publication is due in April, however, the analysis wo," '*
start until 2002.
Boat Wake Study Update:
Degemes reported that the US Corps of Engineers approved their participation in the program,
however, the approval occurred too late to conduct the study this year. Although Joe Dorava has left
USGS and Alaska, the Corps' funding remains and they are still interested in continuing. Mr. Dorava
has indicated he is interested in coming back to the state and doing the logistics he had committed to
do and write the summary. The new firm he is working for has also agreed to allow him to do so. Mr.
Nelson noted that the U. S. Government frowns upon contracting with former employees, and stated
Mr. Dorava would have to work for the state and not USGS. Degemes will continue to speak with
Fish & Game on the subject.
She noted that because of funding restraints, only $60,000 was available in 1999; however, now the
whole $120,000 appropriation is be available for the boat wake study and the recreational impact
study. She was wondering if some of the unallocated funding for the Recreation Impact Study could
be used for the Boat Wake Study to ensure it will be completed. She would rather see one study done
well than to try and launch into another study. Degemes is confident the boat wake study will happen
next season.
Them was discussion of using Mr. Dorava as a sole source contractor because of his expertise and
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experience in the subject. Trasky believed Mr. Dorava is probably the most qualified person to do the
study. King believed it would be more proper to have someone from USGS assume Mr. Dorava's role
rather than go to private enterprise under a sole source contract. Wellman asked Trasky and Degemes
to further investigate the options.
Lead Free Fishing Areas within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Area on the Kenai River: Robin West
West passed out a packet of information of the proposed regulations for the Board's information. He
stated the lead issue has been brewing nationally for ten years. Lead free fishing tackle will be required in
two areas of the refuge: from the outlet of Skilak Lake downstream approximately three mile, and within
the lakes and streams of the Dave Spencer Wilderness Unit. The regulations will go into effect in 2001
and the refuge will use the two-year transition period for a public awareness program about lead free
fishing. Enforcement at first will be more educational. They will also work with local tackle shops.
Discussion of Board of Fish Proposals Addressing Kenai River Guides
Chairman Wellman gave the background of the February Board of Fish meeting where the Board
tabled some proposals regarding guide districts. Since then, them has been lots of discussion and it is
unclear exactly what the Board of Fish has left open for consideration at the October 27th meeting in
Fairbanks. He believed the Advisory Board should determine whether or not the proposed regulations
regarding districting would be compatible with the comprehensive plan and then write a letter to the
Board of Fish stating our position.
Fisler passed out a summary table showing where and when guides operated on the fiver during the
1998 (table says 1999, should be 1998) season. Approximately 60 reports have been input so far, so
this data will evolve as additi(~nal use repons are received. Hopefully the whole report should be
finalized by the next meeting. She had another summary of the Kenai River guide trends from 1982 to
1999. She gave an overview of another report regarding information on the guide businesses
themselves, such as how many businesses were new this season, how many have been receiving
permits for 5-10, 10-15 or over 15 years, etc..
Chairman Wellman desired to get some ideas out and then hold a sub committee meeting of the
Commercial Operators to formulate a position for the October meeting.
The districting proposals are Nos. 380 and 381. One proposal states that a guide would pick one
district and only be allowed to fish that section exclusively; the other proposal allows for the selection
of two districts.
King stated them is confusion because the Board of Fish has not established what problem it is that
they are trying to solve with this plan. Wellman believed they were trying to establish harvest parity
and eliminate or reduce conflicts between different user groups. King noted that when the comp plan
was developed the plan was to do a user density study to build a foundation for limiting guides. King
believed that was the direction to go.
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Navarre believed the proposals could possibly lead to increased guide use by setting up other guides in
other districts so that all areas are covered. The proposals may not accomplish the desired result. '
a~eed a letter should be sent commenting on the proposals.
West a~eed with King that them needs to be a focus on what exactly is being accomplished by the
proposals. He desired to know the Board of Fish objectives before supporting or opposing.
Chairman Wellman stated the Board of Fish will do something regarding the guide issue in March,
2000, one way or another. They won't wait for our Board to comment. The opportunity to advise the
Board of Fish regarding our position is in October. He is concerned that they might do the wrong
thing. He did not think the districting idea was well thought out. He believed the Board of Fish
should be advised that our comp plan has identified some steps taken toward guide problems and that
some of the BOF proposals may elevate the problems.
West asked if the Attorney General's office has been contacted. He also wondered if the Board of
Fish establishing restrictions is different than limiting guides under the Constitution. Wellman stated
the Board of Fish cannot limit numbers but they can control methods, means, time, and closures. The
districting question is considered a method and means situation.
Mullen believed the Board of Fish was trying to deal with feedback on a social aspect and their
decision will not be biological. She felt a major piece of information to support any biological
decision would be the boat wake study and wondered if we could ask the Board of Fish to wait until
the study was completed.
Navarre asked if the KRSMA board should comment to Commissioner Shively and ask him to concur
and pass on to the Board of Fisl~ or would the letter go directly to the Board.
Ames wanted to make the comprehensive plan our objective and felt that we should stand on what we
have already decided. Shuster felt a letter to the Board of Fish should be sent stating the KRSMA
Board's responsibility and quoting from the plan what our objectives are, not necessarily specifying
what proposal we are looking for but stating what type of proposal would meet the criteria of our
comp plan. King thought we should ask the Board of Fish to embrace what the comp plan is trying to
do and to help get the boat wake and user density studies done.
MOTION:
NAVARRE MOVED TO RE-OPEN THE PUBLIC COMME~
PERIOD. RICHARDSON SECONDF_.D.
VOTE ON MOTION TO RE-OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
MOTION PASSED:
UNANIMOUS WITHOUT OBJECTION
Chairman Wellman opened up the public comment period.
Dennis.. Randa stated that Fish & Game is getting ready to release the guide data from their guide
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surveys this year. He felt that information should be considered.
Roger Byerly owns a lodge in the middle fiver. He stated he prefers to take his customers fishing in the
middle fiver, but during emergency closures he will fish the lower fiver and then return to the middle
fiver once the closure is over. If the proposal passes, to ensure that he can take his customers out.
fishing, he will have to choose a portion of the fiver that is the least affected by emergency closures.
He felt this would crowd that portion of the fiver even more. He was against districting as he felt it
did not make sense. He noted that locals are no longer fishing the fiver. It was hard for him to
imagine that anyone or any Board could have the authority to say that he could only fish in one spot in
the Kenai River and not in the saltwater. It was odd to him that the limitation would even exist.
Ames asked why local interest in the fiver has decreased. He was informed that part of it is because of
past regulations and part is because locals don't want to compete with guides; however, that does not
explain why fewer people are fishing in the Fall after the tourists and most guides have left.
Kenny Binzaman spoke about the Kenai River survey, which was handed oUt when the guides
received their permits this season. He stated if the KRSMA board looks at the results of that survey,
they will know how the guides feel about districting. He spoke against the districting of guides. If he
is required to only select one or two areas, he will be forced to hire more guides to cover the other
units, and this will increase the number of guides on the fiver. He did not like the six proposed
districts. He proposed' two additional overlapping zones. The days, hours, and number of people in
the boat already limit him. He did not feel it would work. If need be, he would rather see a limited
entry type of restriction.
Fisler noted that data from the survey is currently being collected and analyzed.
should be available prior to the October meeting.
That information
Mel Erickson was opposed to districting and believed it would not work in limiting the number of
guides. While it may limit the number of guides in one area. it will not limit the anglers; guides follow
anglers and the anglers follow the fish. He stated while the Board of Fish may have the authority to do
this, it will not solve the social issues and that those issues should be left up to State Parks.
Having no further public testimony, Chairman Wellman closed the public comment period.
KRSMA Board Planning Strategy Session. for the 1999-2000.. Meetino._., Season
Chairman Wellman wanted to discuss goals and strategies for the upcoming year so that our time will
be focused on priorities and not on less important issues. The Board members looked over the
previous priorities.
Degemes commented that the bill to add Kenai River lands did not get introduced last session.
felt some strategies need to be developed to help it get introduced next session.
She
Navarre noted that in politics timing is everything and that a better time to move would be after the
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local elections. He commented he will continue to be committed in getting the assembly to adopt the
plan.
Richardson stated that while a good effort was put into prioritizing, sometimes issues have to be dealt
with now even if they are lower on the list. He pointed out the Chugach Electric Cooper Lake Hydro
issue as an example. Trasky agreed that sometimes one must go with the "window of opportunity"
and added that he felt progress was made today with the pump station issue (referred to a meeting
earlier in the day in which Chugach Electric conducted an informational meeting in Cooper Landing
regarding the Cooper Lake Hydro project and current permit amendment issues.)
Golden noted that a prioriiy list helps the board to focus its energy. He commented that districting was
not on the list and yet the Board spent a good part of this evening discussing it. Richardson noted that
just because there was a lot of emphasis on one subject here tonight doesn't mean other issues aren't
being worked on at the committee level. Wellman stated that when the priority list was drawn up,
districting was not even in the picture. He. concurred that many issues are dealt with at committee
level before bringing it to the whole board.
Richardson asked about the Soldotna Sewage Treatment plant outfall study and requested that
Lancaster supply an update on a future agenda.
Degemes believed priority issues for this Fall should include user fees, boat wake study, recreation
impact study, and strategies to legislatively add the upper Kenai River lands.
Chairman Wellman requested each member to select five items they feel should be given priority
upcoming year and to be ready t.o discuss at the next meeting.
F. Board Appointment
Degemes reported that a public service announcement was mn in late August requesting interested
persons for board vacancies. Paul Shadura was the only one who responded to the request. She noted
that five positions expire on October I this year. Board members still interested in serving will be
resubmitted for appointment.
Navarre gave Mr. Shadura credit for showing interest by coming to the meetings, and Mullen believed
he would have links to other interest groups.
Degemes also noted that O'Reilly has been rather ill and he may need to step aside, however, she
asked him to evaluate how he's feeling over the next few weeks and then decide if he still needs to
step down.
Brett Huber, Kenai River Sportfishing Association's Executive Director, stated he would be interested
in serving and asked for an application.
Chairman Wellman believed it would be nice to send in a whole mess of names, but that the Board
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should send in the names of applicants We have now.
Cooper Landing Community Club Proposal - Jim H. Richardson
Richardson reported that Mona Painter, chairman for Cooper Landing Community Club, wrote a letter
stating that anew post office is being built this coming year. She would like to move the old historical
post office building to a nearby lot for use as a museum for the Cooper Landing Historical Society.
The Historical Society, through the Community Club, would like a permit to use a portion of an
adjoining DNR parcel (.5 acres) as a parking lot for the museum. That specific lot was the old DOT
site.
Degemes stated that most of the area is flat, level, and graveled from previous use and currently has a
re-growth of young cottonwood trees. The riverside of the lot is heavily timbered and in its natural
state. She requested that a 100-ft. buffer from the fiver be maintained. She noted that some of the
parking would have to occur in the DOT fight-of-way not currently being used.
MOTION:
DEGERNES MOVED TO WORK WITH THE COOPER
LANDING COMMUNITY CLUB TO PROVIDE PARKING
OPPORTUNITIES ON LOT 5 AND TO WORK WITH THE DNR
LANDSCAPE ARC--CT REG~~G A NATUR~
VEGETATWE BUFFER TO BE LEFF ALONG THE R1VER.
WEST SECONDED.
Navarre asked if DNR had any objections to deeding over the property to the Community Club.
Degemes stated that probably wouldn't be possible since the lands have been desi~ated for addition
to KRSMA. A permit would b~ simpler.
It was noted that the owners of the neighboring lots had no problems with the proposal.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE:
MOTION PASSED:
UNANIMOUS W1THOUT OBJECTION
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
mo
Kenai River 1999 Season - Field Operation Summary- Ranger Bill Berkhahn
District Ranger Berkhahn stated they are wrapping up a good season with a lot of end-of-season
projects. This past year approximately 15 volunteers worked on the fiver as hosts and ranger
assistants logging in over 7,000 hours. They repaired fencing, picked up litter, cleaned latrines,
assisted rangers with fiver patrols, and performed many other duties. The four fiver rangers were
able to spend more time on the fiver itself with all the volunteer help in the land units. Boating
safety and protection of the resources were high on their agendas.
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The floating dock at Pillars was upgraded, the first phase of the bank restoration project at Slikok
Creek was comPleted, and the restoration project at lzaak Walton was completed. The "Kids Do
Float" program supplying child sized PFD's at the boat launches was very successful.
The mandatory guide orientation was fairly successful, however, more guides were cited this year.
Twenty one guides were cited which represents 2% of the guide body. Of those citations, eight
were violations serious enough for a suspension next year, should they be found guilty in court.
Overall, thirteen tickets were written for boating safety violations, however, the rangers gave
countless warnings regarding insufficient personal floatation devices. 183 various tickets were
written by our fiver rangers, while Fish & Game issued 25 tickets. He was unsure how many, if
any, FWP wrote because their priority was with the commercial fishermen. He noted that US Coast
Guard officers went out on the fiver with the rangers and performed many contacts.
PUBLIC COMME~
ADJOURNMENT
A. Board Comments
Richardson stated he attended a meeting to discuss the Cooper Lake Hydro projeCt. Chugach
Electric Assoc. is proposing to have a new process of collaboration with the public to improve
communication during the upcoming relicensing process. He recommended that the Boar?'
position be reviewed regarding the amendment before FERC in October or November.
Marcorelle introduced himself and stated he will be taking Les Buchholz' place on the Board as the
DEC representative.
West hoped the Governor's Office wOuld move forward with the Board appointments.
B. Date/Azenda of Next Meeting:
Gary Leipitz, ADF&G, requested that DOT be invited to discuss the second phase of the Cooper
Landing Bypass Project and the Soldotna Bridge Project.
The next meeting will be October 21, 1999, at Soldotna City Hall.
Chairman Wellman adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Earlene Reed, Recording Secretary.
For the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
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Alaska Department of Revenue
Income and Exdse Audit Division
PO Box 110420
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0420
Telephone (907) 465-2320
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Federal EIN
State of Alaska
1999 Gaming Permit Application
AS 05.15.020
IOrganization Name
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TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (checl( one box. For definition see AS 05.15.690)
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I~1 Civic or Service I~1 Fraternal
I~l Dog Mushers Association I~l Labor
{~1 Educational I~ Municipality
ORGANIZED AS
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IZip Code
Number
ITelephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address
I~l Nonprofit Trade Association
I~1 Outboard Motor Association
I~l Police or Fire Department
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Snow Machine Classic
TYPE OF GAMES (check all games that you will conduct. For definitions see AS 05.15.690)
{~1 Bingo {~Raffles & Lotteries I~l Puli-Tabs
I~1 Dog Musher's Contest {~ Fish Derbies
I~1 Other
~ Religious
I~1 Veterans
{~1 IRA/Native Village
Contest of Skills
Rain Classic
PERSONS IN CHARQE OF GAMES. Persons must be active members of the organization, or an employee of the municipality, and designated by the
or.qanlzatlon. Members may not be licensed as an oDerator, vendor, or emDIoVee of a vendor.
IPrimary Member Name
Mailing Address
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Permit number under whi~ the test ~s t~en.
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a violation of a law or ordinance of tl31s state or another jurisdiction ff3at is a crime involving theft or dishonesty or a violation of
gambling laws?
I~l Yes {~No Does any member of management or any person who is responsible for gaming activities have a prohibited financial interest
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October 4, 1999
RCAC
99-15
*******COOK INLET RCAC QUARTERLY MEETING************
The Cook Inlet RCAC Board of Directors approved a new Mission Statement, filled a
vacancy on the Council, received an update on the Cook Inlet Information Management
and Monitoring System, and began the process of defining a risk assessment study for
Cook Inlet at its quarterly meeting in Kenai on September 17.
The new Mission Statement is an effort to more clearly define the goals and
objectiVes of the Council. The new version was drafted by a Council committee and
approved by the Board of Directors at the September meeting. The Mission Statemem
adopted by the Council is:
"The mission of the Council is to represent the citizens of Cook Inlet in promoting
environmentally safe marine transportation and oil facility operations in Cook Inlet."
We would like to extend our best wishes to Cook Inlet RCAC Board member John
Lewis and his family as they begin a new phase of their life in Pennsylvania. John
brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Council, especially in his role as
Chair of the Prevention, Response, Operations, and Safety Committee (PROPS).
John's positive attitude and leadership abilities will be missed. His alternate on the
Council, Dr. Doug Jones, will fill the Recreation seat through February 2000. Doug
is a current member of the PROPS Committee and has been involved in many RCAC-
related projects. The Recreation seat will be filled on a permanent basis through the
normal Board election process that begins later this month.
Department of Natural Resources Programmer Kelly Zeiner gave the Board of
Directors an overview of a web page that will provide on-line information about the
Cook Inlet watershed. When it's completed, the Cook Inlet Information
Management and Monitoring System (CIIMMS) will provide the public,
researchers, educators, and resource managers access to huge data bases that contain
information about Cook Inlet. Following the presentation to the Cook Inlet RCAC
Board of Directors, the CIIMMS prototype was unveiled at public workshops in
Kenai and Homer. A third workshop is scheduled for Anchorage later this fall.
The Cook Inlet RCAC Board directed the staff to begin the process of determining
the best way to proceed with a risk assessment study for Cook Inlet marine
transportation. The need for such as study was identified by several speakers at last
month's "Safety of Navigation in Cook Inlet" forum. RCAC Executive Director,
James E. Carter, Sr., will form a committee to define the scope of the proposed
project and look at possible funding sources.
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*******EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN WASHINGTON D.C.*********
Cook Inlet RCAC Executive Director, James E. Carter, Sr., was in Washington'D.C.
recently to attend the Maritime Legislation, Regulation, and Policy conference. While in
Washington, he also had meetings with the state's Congressional delegation to discuss
possible housekeeping amendments to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The talks
centered on the need to clarify language in the legislation so that the Cook Inlet RCAC
can better accomplish the mandates set out by Congress. The RCAC Executive Director
also proposed a separate amendment that would change the recertification process from
an annual requirement to a triennial one.
The meetings were productive and the Cook Inlet RCAC will continue to work with the
Congressional delegation on these issues.
****NAVIGATIONAL BEACON FOR COOK INLET STALLED***
One of the navigational safety aids identified as a priority at last month's "Safety Of
Navigation in Cook Inlet" forum may be difficult to put in place. Marine pilots said they
would benefit from the installation of a beacon, known as a PEL sector light, along the
bluff near the Nikiski docks. The light would shine a beacon out across the Inlet and
improve the ability of vessels to navigate through a channel that leads to the industrial
docks at Nikiski. The Coast Guard has the money to install the light, but the land it would
be located on is private property. The property owners are not willing to lease the land to
the Coast Guard, citing worries about the effect that the tower would have on property
values. The tower is eight-foot in diameter and would be 20-feet tall. The tower would be
surrounded by a 50-by-50-foot fenced cleating.
The Coast Guard, along with Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre, is
continuing to negotiate with the landowners. Options include purchasing the land, a land
exchange, or trying to find an alternative way to mark the channel.
***********THANK *************************************
The Cook Inlet RCAC's recent "Safety of Navigation in .Cook Inlet" forum in Homer was
a success thanks in large part to the sponsors of the event. We would like to take this
oppommity to extend our appreciation to Tesoro ($2,000), Unocal ($2,000), and the
Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute ($12,000) for their financial
contributions to the forum. And we would again like to acknowledge and thank Kenai
artist Jim Evenson for the donation of the wonderful art work that appeared on the cover
of the forum's program.
******************************************************
October 19 - Cook Inlet RCAC Executive Committee meeting - Kenai (CIRCAC)
November 3 - Geographic Response Strategies workgroup meeting - Nikiski (CISPRI)
November 9 - Cook Inlet Physical Oceanography workshop - Kenai (Visitor Center)
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council- 910 Highland Ave.- Kenai, AK. 99611 - 907-283-7222
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Volume 12 ................. Issue 10
YOUR
.CHAMBER
TODAY
A monthly p
Produ,
Greater Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce
October 1999
It's the 5th ANNUAL SOLDOTNA PIE AUCTION, and it's coming
on Saturday, October 23th. This is our largest fund raiser of the
year and proceeds support community and membership programs
including our local high school scholarship program. You can get
a table that seats 10 for only $200 and that includes a fabulous
dinner and wine. The fun begins at 6'30pm with no-host cocktails,
a sit down dinner prepared by the Sterling Senior Citizens and live
entertainment at 7:00pm. The auction action begins at 7:30pm
when Norm Blakeley, his wife Barbara and son Leelynn Chumley,
of Blakeley Auctioneering will step up to the podium and begin
.... --_ selling pies. There will be 45 delectable pies
.... ~ baked by local gourmets, and each and every
ie has a secret prize attached to it .... to name a
..
developing
commerce and a sense of community
$1,000
sponsored in part by
}nal Bank of Anchorage;
Round Trip Tickets for 2
~ith Alaska Railroad
Deluxe Room with Breakfast for 2
at the Barratt Inn;
Resurrection Bay Dinner Cruise for 2
with Major Marine Tours;
3-day Weekend Car Rental
from Avis in Anchorage
Beaver Lined Slippers
from Silver Fox Slippers;
Raedeke Print
from PTI Communication;
Knaack Prints
from Soldotna "Y" Chevron;
Golf Accessory Package
from Lynden Transport;
House Cleaning
from the Clean Monkey;
Safety Kit & MACtel Phone wi30 Days Free Air Time
from MACtel Cellular;
and much, much more.
in the Soldotna area, please consider
sitting on our Board of Directors.
There will be three elected (3 year
terms) and three appointed (1 year
terms) opening up. Five outgoing
directors are ehgible to run for
election. Board member functions
include; attending weekly luncheon
meetings and board meetings twice a
month, advising of areas in which the
Chamber can better represent the
business community and educating
potential members as to the benefits
of joining the Greater Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce. If you would
like to serve on the Chamber board,
just fill out the enclosed Declaration
of Candidacy Form and return it to
the Chamber office by 5:00pm,
Wednesday, October 20,1999.
STUDENTS HONORED
The September Students of the Month
were Jacquelyn Cowan of Soldotna
Middle School, Galen Holt of Soldotna
High School and Blake Colton of Skyview
High School. The Soldotna Chamber
feels that these exceptional young people
deserve special recognition. On the third
luncheon of the month they are presented
with a certificate and a
f~,j~--~~ meal. We would like to
· ~.~~ thank Bob Sizemore for
\~J]~~ sponsoring the Soldotna
\!~;"~. ~ Chamber Student of the
\.~N,,~r~a~l~' Month Program.
t Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Gayle Knepper
RiVerside Car Quest
Walt Krieger
44742 Sterling Hwy.
Soldotna, AK
262'-5851
Aspen Mini Storage
Gulf Sherman
43420 K-Beach Rd. #2
Soldotna, AK
260-4420
PO Box 196300
Anchorage, AK 99518
563-7494
Internet Services
Peninsula Specialty Advertising
Lynne & Paul Reynolds
44195 McLean Ct.
Soldotna, AK
262-8748
Advertising
Tally & Smith
Robin Smith
43977 Sterling Hwy., Ste. B (at the "Y")
Soldotna, AK
262-1595 ~
Gifts/Custom Furniture
November 4 througtq 9, Soldotna w~ii be hosting the Alaska
Municipal League Delegate Convention. Approximately 450 Mayors,
Managers, and community leaders visiting from ali over Alaska. To
encourage these people to visit local businesses we are offering a coupon
book to go in to the convention "Welcome" bags.
If you have something free that you would like to give to these
visiting dignitaries, (such as: pens, key chains, ice scrapers, free coffee or
sodas, candy bars, muffins, etc.), just let us know by October 25th and we'll
do the rest.
WATCI= -/OUR 7.' IL
As we busily prepare for the new year, you can
be expecting important information from your Soidotna
Chamber. Your membership update form will be mailed
by October 15. Please review your member information
carefully, making corrections or updates, so that the new
chamber publications have current member data. This is
also your opportunity to choose your primary (free) (((
category, and any additional categories ($30/ea.), that
you would like to be listed under. These updates will
need to be back in the Chamber office by October 28.
Watch for your 2000 Soldotna Visitor & Recreation Guide
· Advertising Packet. The publication date has been moved up to
December 31 and we've increased the number of copies from 35,000 to
40,000. There is a limited amount of ad space available, so you'll want
to get your order in right away.
Board Election Ballots will be sent out on November 12. Pleas~
take a moment to cast your vote for people that you feel would best
serve the Soldotna Chamber membership.
And it's not too soon to begin thinking about who you would
choose to receive special recognition for their contribution to the
community. At the Annual Awards Banquet, on January 14,
2000, people will be recognized as Person of the Year,
¢ Business Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year,
Outstanding Contribution to Youth, and Outstanding
Students. YOu will have an opportunity to nominate your
choices in December.
MAKE CHAMBER EVEHTS WORK FOR YOU
By Eric Singer (reprinted with permission from the author)
Business After Hours. How do you benefit from it? If you have trouble answering that question, you are most likely not
alone. Many people come to the events, but it seems as if very few actually use them for a valuable networking
opportunity. They really are! Think about it. If you own a printing company, and you strike up a conversation with a
restaurant owner who needs menus printed at more economical rates, you have landed a very lucrative account, just by
sitting there eating a mini hot dog. What's more, if that restaurant owner has a friend who needs printing done, you
automatically have an edge. You have access to each and every person that person interacts with. How's that for
advertising? It is probably more advantageous, and definitely more economical. By attending a Business After Hours,
breakfast meeting, or any other social function, inside or outside of the Chamber, you are setting yourself up for
interaction. So, next time you decide to attend a BAH or breakfast meeting, bring along a set of business cards and
prepare yourself to "schmooze". It just may make you a little bit richer... Remember, use the Chamber events any way
you can. You may be surprised with the results that come about.
Note: Eric Singer is the Editor of the Kodiak Chamber's newsletter, "Currents"
'~'oidotna ChamDer ~ ~
Ninter Trane & Recreation Show
Paul Gray staffed the Soldotna Booth at the
recent Winter Trade & Recreation Show in Anchorage on
the weekend of September 24. There were over 4,500
people that came looking for things to do in the winter.
We would like to thank the 19 businesses that brought in
their brochures to be distributed from the chamber booth.
MILLENNIUM' CALENDARS
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 20
Have you heard about the Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce Millennium Calendar? For only $15, you get a
calendar that has a prize on every date, over $8,700
worth, with $1,000 cash on December 31! When you
purchase a calendar, your name goes in to a barrel which
will be drawn from every day. When you win your name
will be put back in the barrel and you get another chance
to win. There will only be 1,000 calendars printed, so you'll
want to get yours ordered right away.
We would like to thank ali of the businesses that
participated the calendar member promotion.
One of our members did some calculating this
summer and came up with a few interesting facts:
· 2% of their business ~vas from Foreign
Countries
· 30% of their business was from the
Lower 48
· 68% of their business was from Alaska
and of that 68% - 48% were visiting
friends and relatives on the Kenai
Peninsula.
That goes to show you that we are not only
promoting the Kenai Peninsula, but promoting
local businesses.
The ~oldotna Visitor Cen~er hi[ an aU time high For
~sitor count. Over 50,000 ~sztors from all over
the world stopped by the v~mtor cm:ter durir,~
months of May throUgh geptember. 5,379 took the
t~e to mgn the ~mtor guest book. Of the szgned
~mtors, 242 said they ~ound us by our
signs on the side of the road. Many
of those signed said some really neat
t~ngs that wa would ~a to share
with you.
* ~~[o~, ~Z-~reat state, pew~,
* ~o~n~ O~-~is p&ce is ~reat, I can't ~uait to come 5ac~
~nc~ora~e, fl~-~isitor center st~e. EceF~nt
Or'nde, 'FL-~3est ,~sito r center itt ~q Fas~ ! !
Jac~sonSo& 'I,~-"Tis5 On"
Carson, ~-$est seen to date!
~ut~e~ordton, ~cC-'"Ya'[f were nice"
(Dales, ~-'Wann ~ 'WekomiW
Mad~on, 'OffI-Awesome sttf~manI I
* Sil~r~41~, PA-Gmat ~itor center-Great Count~
* ~a~imo (Bffttish ColomSm Canada-'f?c~ impressiw!~
* ~an~ato, ~-qreat fi'tt~ to,wn~
* Sydnq~trafia4eaut~t[~ ~reathta~'ng ~face
* ~tfinta, q~-"Oh ~y"
We had 5 [o~ busses from the lo~er 48 stop
ask to see the ~orld Famous King Sa~on. They
~ere very impressed ~ith our center and ]of[
in[entions on bringin~ their Famiheg back ~o
goldofna. The Keys ~o Kenat Cychng Team stopped
~., ~.~ ~.~.~ ~ August Q on their way [o ~omer.
for ~he Breast Cancer ~ociety. September 8
A~gka Travel Fair made their ~ay to the Center
for the inside scoop of our wonderful city. They
came from aH over the world; Austraha. Germany.
Maraca and the US. They are ir, the travel industry
and ~looking for ways to promote the Kenai
Pemnsu~. ~ren Grighone. Visitor Canter Staff
says. ~Vimtors left the Soldotna Visitor Center
informed and excited about all the adventure that
Winter .Hour s eginl our area had to o££er."
Vi s. to r, t-; e rn twe,,.r ;.
The be~
Soldotna Visitor Cente ' g' their m,
winter hours October 1, 1999, Monday through :;llr0chure or 3usiness Card '
Friday 9:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. and we will be closed Plaeeateat -'
l: ~11 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce []
· ~A members are entitled to brochure or []
business card placement. If you have []
on' the weekends. The Visitor Center Manager,
Klm Bumgarner would like to thank all of our
members for the wonderful compliments of our
summer staff. We all know they did an excellent
job. Have a relaxing winter and we hope to see
you again next summer.
either business cards or brochures, please
bring them. by the office and take advantage of []
your member benefit. []
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October 5
OCTOBER CHAMBER LUNCHEON CALENDAR
TUESDAY @ NOON, RIVERSIDE HOUSE
School Board Candidates Forum
October 12
Dept. of' Environmental Conservation -Mike Conway, Director of Statewide
Operations & Deric Macoreile, Environmental Specialist
October
19 Barbara Seaman, Executive Director, Kachemak Heritage Landtrust
October 26 Pete Sprague, Chair-Juvenile Detention Facility Committee
·
BULK RATE
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No 5
Soldotna, AK 99669
City of Kenai
Mayor John Williams
210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
Pr'inted courtesy of The ¢opyworks, 405 Overland Street. Suite #1.02, Kcnai Alaska 99669, 283-6503
President
Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Sec./Treas.
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 Clarion
SouthCentral Title
1st National Bank of Anchorage
Gray Video Publishing
KPB Small Business Development Center
Kenai Chrysler Center
MACtel Cellular Systems
262-6100
262-5916
262-9181
283-7423
262-9322
283-7551
262-4494
260-6000
262-9O08
283-3335
283-3949
262-3500
Executive Director
Visitor Services
Member Services
Store Manager
Justine Polzin
Kimberley Bumgarner
Randi Smith
Rebecca Hanson
Diane Fielden
Soldotna Chamber ......................
Fax ..............................................
The Rippie Chamber
262-9814
262-3566
260-6100
E-Mail: info@SoldotnaChamber, com
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Web Page: www. SoldotnaChamber. com
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Specializing in the highest qua#ty of Handmade Bath products.
All NatUral. Manufactured in $oldotna. The largest fragrance selection on the Peninsula-
(over 80 fragrances) Alaska Fragrance Specialties. Custom &enting. Custom Order.
Gift Baskets. Massage Products. Lotions
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B~ ~~ ~Oom Perfume andlncense
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Cl'aking pride in giving i~endly, personal and custom service along with good prices.
c~top by and check us out! c~t~st time visitors receive a f~ee '~~!
Soldotna Community Schools
Offers Business Safety Classes
Mining and Petroleum Training Service, UAA will be
presenting a series of classes that' are designed to help
business owners understand OSHA requirements. The
instructor for these classes is William McDermid,
Adjunct Professor, at UAA. There will be a class on
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, that will address
revisions to the respiratory protection standard and
discusses the medical evaluation form, record keeping
and training requirements; HAZARD
COMMUNICATION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, which
explains how to make your written Hazardous
Communication Program an integral part of your
employee's decision making process and empower
them to take an active role in their own safety and work
place health; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EOUIPMENT,
AN INTRO FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, is an
introduction to OSHA'S Personal Protective Equipment
Standard and helps the business owner understand the
requirements under the specific
standards as well as their
obligations to their employees.
Registration is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 5 and
Thursday, October 7 at Soldotna
Middle School. For information
call, Rosie Reeder at 262-6768.
B & B Association
of the Kenai/Soldoma Area
Hosts State Convention
Beginning Thursday, October 14, and continuing
through Sunday the 17th, the B & B Association has
planned a full weekend of trade shows; tours, and round
tables.
This is an opportunity for bed & breakfast owners
to get together to network and learn how they can
enhance their businesses.
Roundtable session topics include: The
Customer is Always Right, how to handle hostile guests;
Catch & Release, how to attract guests and send them off
happy; Taxes, Taxes, Taxes, what receipts to save; How
to Host a Murder, shoulder season ideas; Hiring a Web
Designer; How to Design a Beautiful Room; Setting. Up a
Landscape Plan; The Best of The Best is Grown in
Alaska; Prescriptions For Your Landscaping; Tracking
Your Advertising Dollars; Cooperative Marketing; The Art
of Making it Taste Good and Look Good; Classing it Up,
how to set a beautiful table, flower arranging, napkin
folding, it's the little things that make a top rate B & B;
Health and Safety in the Kitchen; Pampered Chef, how to
take simple items and turn them into tempting breakfasts,
appetizers, and desert items; What You Can Do With a
Gallon of Paint; Insurance; and, How to Not Get Sued.
To register call JoAnne Martin at 283-9424.
NOTICE TO
SOLDOTNA BUSINESS OWNERS
The City of Soldotna has been working on
revising their sign code. Draft copies are
available at City Hall, 177 N. Birch Street. A
public hearing is scheduled on the revised code
for the October 20, 1999 Planning
Commission meeting. Business owners are
urged to attend and express their opinions. The
meeting starts promptly at 6pm in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Questions may be
directed to Dick Bower, Soldotna Building
Official at 262-9107.
$OLDOTNA SENIORS
31rD ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR
Er OPEN ART SHOW
~fcvewt~er 5 & 6
zo:ooc[m to 4:ooj~nt
This is a great opportunity to check out the many
local artist and maybe even pick up a treasure or two.
The show will be awarding prizes for three
different categories: oils, pastels, watercolors, graphite,
pencil, acrylics, etc.; fibers, such as quilting, needle art,
beading, sewing, etc.; and, three dimensional, such as
wood working, metal work, pottery, ceramic, leatherwork,
basketry, etc. Many items will be for sale.
If you would like additional
information about entering your art contact,
Mary Lane at 262-8839. For information
about the bazaar contact the Soldotna
Senior Center at 262-2322 or Pearl Burton at
262-3744.
INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTER
ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION
Jennifer Richardson and Rose Roeske would like to invite
everyone to stop by their new location at 47255 Princeton
Ave., Suite 1 (on K-Beach between Poppy Lane & the
Dept. of Fish and Game). The Independent Learning
Center is a non-profit consumer controlled organization.
The ILC provides services to persons and their families
who experience a disability and all services are consumer
controlled. The primary goal of the ILC is to assist
persons with disabilities to live as independently as
possible in the communities of their choice. The ILC also
offers assistance to businesses that are seeking
information regarding
handicapped accessibility and
Federal ADA Regulations. For
information, call Jennifer or
Rose at 262-6333 (V/TT/FAX)
1-800-770-7791.
· ·
0
The Board of Directors and staff at the Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce and Visitor Information Center would like to extend our
heartfelt appreciation to the many volunteers that planted and
maintained the beautiful gardens throughout our city. Everyone
enjoyed the corner gardens, the gardens in front of the Soldotna
Police Dept., Central Emergency Services, the Waste Water
Treatment Plant, at City Hall and at the Pioneer Garden (the former
DOT site). Volunteer gardeners include: Sharon Cates, Barbara
Jewell, Marge Mullen, Peggy Mullen, Connie Goltz, Bonnie Luten,
' Delores Freindshuh, Kathy Tarr, Theresa Gamble, Kathy Sullivan,
Lee Sanger, Savita Dalkvoski, Pat McMillan, Billie Gillilan, Mark
· White, Shidey Zobeck, Vickie Stewart, Alison, Darwin & Kay
Waldsmith, Kirsti VanHoose, Mary Toutonghi, Helen Aye, Sandy
' Kaas, Marti Wilkison, Billie Kaho, Mavis & Ken Lancaster, Mede
Dean & Dave Feldman, Betty Harris, Shidey Harris, Shirley Warner,
Kay Shanahan, Mary Wyne, Sue Wesley, Rosemary Kimball, Dick
i ,~~) Reger, Nancy Gray, Mary West, Carol Dubie and Laura Gillis.
._.~* Thank you all for being a part of what makes Soldotna such a great
,. place to live and work.
MAKE 22 PACKETS
COUNCIL PACKET DISTRIBUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
Mayor and Council
Fire Department
Attorney
City Manager
Police Department
Senior Center
Library
Parks &, Rec.
Finance ~/"
Public Works
Airport
Engineer
Clerk
Taylor
Springer
K¢~ull
Kim
Clarion
,, /
AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
STP
Public Wks. Shop
Bldg. Maintenance
Bldg. Official
Streets
Dock
STP
Official Bulletin Board
Fax by computer to {see Microsoft Fax from printer list; Address Book; Contacts;
Agenda List:
Assembly Members Jon Little (Daily News/Soldotna)
KSRM (Attn: Dan Meeks) KVCC
Bill lies, HEA KDLL
Kenai chamber of Commerce EDD
DELIVER
Council Packets to Police Department Dispatch desk.
The Clarion will pick their packet up at City Hall; usually on Mondays. The portion of the
agenda published by the Clarion should be faxed as soon as possible after Noon on packet
day. Home Page documents (agenda, resolutions and ordinances for public hearing) are
saved as HTML fries by each department to Clerk's HTML file. Place them there onto the
city's website from there as soon as possible.
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1999
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kenai, ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
.
CERTIFICATION OF OCTOBER 5, 1999 ELECTION
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
.
Resolution No. 99-57 -- Supporting an Application by the Kenai Peninsula
Borough for a U.S. Customs Port of Entry and Status for a Foreign Trade Zone.
.
Resolution No. 99-58 -- Awarding a Contract for Two Police Patrol Cars.
,
Resolution No. 99-59 -- Adopting Certain Street Name Changes.
ITEM G:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM H:
NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
.
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
.
*Ordinance No. 1843-99 -- Finding That Certain City-Owned Airport Land,
Described as Lot 1, Spur Subdivision, Senior Citizen Addition, Is Not Required
for a Public Purpose.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
OCTOBER 20, 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
REOUESTED
BY:
ADD TO:
ADD AS:
H-3, *Ordinance No. 1843-99 -- Add as backup
information to ordinance.
H-4, Discussion -- Phase I LLC Use of Softball Bleachers
CLERK
COUNCILMAN
MOORE
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
INFORMATION ITEMS
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1999
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10/13 / 99 Public Works Department Project Status Report.
10/21/99 Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Agenda and
minutes of 9 / 23 / 99 KRSMA meeting.
1999 Gaming Permit Application/Denali Ice Club, Inc.
10/4/99 Cook Inlet RCAC Quarterly Meeting, Council Briefs.
10/99 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, Your Chamber Today.